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Subject vocabulary and command terms, practised until you can use them precisely in an exam answer.

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Words that earn marks

Precise terms are often the difference between a vague answer and a full-mark one.

Term

Opportunity cost

The next best alternative given up when making a choice.

Command terms

Learn what describe, explain, evaluate and discuss each ask you to do.

  • Question 4
  • Physics
  • SL
  • Paper 1

A ball is thrown straight up and air resistance is negligible. Which statement is correct?

  • AKinetic energy stays constant all the way up
  • BAcceleration is zero at the highest point
  • CVelocity is zero at the highest point Correct
  • DThe resultant force acts upwards

Language B lists

Topic vocabulary for language courses, with example sentences.

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Time studied this week: 6 h 40 min

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  • Cell biology82%
  • Genetics64%
  • Ecology48%

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11 of 18 topics revised

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    Practise by writing short answers that use each term correctly.

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    Words you miss come back sooner.

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