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Before attempting to answer this question, let me remind you of the way the brain of an average student who has been taught grammar explicitly and vocabulary through single words processes language as s/he writes:

In answering this question the starting point will inevitably be another question: are your students actually ready to write extensively , considering the processing limitations just discussed? Have you ensured that your students:

Hoping that your corrective feedback is going to do the trick is nave to say the least. Yes, it will increase their awareness of what mistakes they make and maybe will sensitize them to the issue of accuracy; but only very few of your students will massively improve as a result of your corrections or reflection on corrections.

You might reply that exams are getting closer, only a few months away and you have no choice. Well, in that case, you may have to change the way you teach your students and prepare them for that task.

To start with, ditch single words lists and teach high-frequency chunks; increase the focus on formal accuracy; practise reading and listening for modelling (e.g. through narrow-reading tasks) rather than quizzing purposes (i.e. provides tons of comprehensible input in the aural and written texts you give your students); provide tons of practice in agreement, conjugation and function words usage through micro-writing tasks; give them a lot of text reconstruction tasks (like the ones you can find on the great Textivate website).

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I have been running Minizinc models from the command line, and I get final solutions as output.I know I can make Minizic print intermedite solutions in the IDE. How can I make the same from the command line, so that they are printed as output like in the IDE? Btw, I'm refering to the output Minizinc prints by default, not to the 'output' (the one that acts like print) that you can include in the code of the model.

To output intermediate solutions you can use the -a flag on optimisation problems. So for example minizinc --solver gecode -a model.mzn data.dzn will solve model.mzn with data.dzn on the Gecode solver and output all intermediate solutions.

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In this second blog of the series, here we continue with the top 20 questions and answers for Excel intermediate level. After browsing through the basic Excel questions, this is the perfect time to tackle these intermediate-level Excel interview questions and answers. So, here is the list of the next 20 Excel questions and answers.

Data Validation confines the allowable input for specific cells or cell ranges. By accessing the 'Data' tab and selecting 'Data Validation' under 'Data Tools', users can specify the type of validation desired. For instance, applying data validation to the 'Name' column to exclusively permit text entries will trigger an error if a non-text value is entered. The user can also select to show the input message when clicking on the cells and also show any error message when invalid data is entered. The error message type can be information, warning, or stop from proceeding further.

Ensure your pivot table is selected. Create a pivot table from your dataset if you haven't already.
Navigate to the "Analyze" or "Options" tab on the Excel ribbon (the tab name may vary depending on your Excel version).
Locate the "Fields, Items & Sets" or "Formulas" button within the "Calculations" or "Tools" group. Clicking this button will trigger a drop-down menu.
From the drop-down menu, select "Calculated Field." This action will open a dialog box.
In the dialog box, provide a name for your calculated field in the "Name" field. This name will be used as the field name in the pivot table field list.
Enter the formula for your calculation in the "Formula" field. The formula should be constructed based on the available fields in your pivot table.
Click "OK" to apply the calculated field to your pivot table. The field will now appear in your pivot table's field list, and the calculated values will be displayed accordingly.

The VLOOKUP function, on the other hand, focuses on searching for specific data based on criteria or a key. For instance, it can retrieve associated information from a dataset, such as pricing linked to a product code. It is also to be noted that the lookup value should always be in the leftmost column of the selected dataset.

In terms of data manipulation, pivot tables offer comprehensive options for data grouping, filtering, and computation within the table itself. In contrast, the VLOOKUP function primarily excels at fetching specified values based on lookup conditions.

In the output stage, pivot tables generate aggregated representations of data, presenting organized categories and summarized values in dynamic, interactive reports. On the other hand, the VLOOKUP function provides singular values for computations or displays based on lookup criteria.

Nested IF statements are employed when multiple conditions need to be evaluated within the context of the IF() function. In scenarios where the initial IF function's TRUE/ FALSE value requires further testing, it can be substituted with another IF function.

To establish this dynamic range, you can create a Named Table. Navigate to the "Insert" tab and choose "Table." Within the "Table Design" options, assign a name to the table as required in the Properties section, under Table name..

This function is designed to operate on vertical columns of data and is not intended for use with horizontal data. It's important to emphasize that applying the SUBTOTAL function and subsequently hiding a row will not impact the overall process. It allows the user to obtain custom totals based on the filtered data from the dataset.

Go to the "View" tab located in the Excel ribbon
Locate and access the "Freeze Panes" option within the "Window" group.
If you intend to freeze the initial two columns of your data, begin by selecting the cell in the third column.
Then, click on 'Freeze Panes'. This action will be indicated by the appearance of a prominent gray border.

A User Defined Function (UDF) in VBA, also known as a custom function, enables you to craft personalized functions within Excel. By utilizing VBA, you have the ability to design custom Functions (UDFs) that seamlessly integrate into worksheets, functioning akin to standard functions.

This proves particularly valuable when the array of existing Excel functions falls short. In such instances, you possess the capability to fashion bespoke UDFs tailored precisely to address your distinct requirements.

To modify a chart, begin by selecting the desired chart. Clicking on it will activate the chart, prompting the appearance of the Excel ribbon's contextual tabs: "Chart Tools" encompassing "Design," "Layout," and "Format." Ensure the "Design" tab is chosen.

Navigate to the "Legend Entries (Series)" section and click the "Edit" button to modify the data series, the showcased data points. This will trigger another dialogue box, known as "Edit Series." Within this box, you possess the capability to adjust the series name, series values, and series axis labels. The data range that defines the series can be edited here. Simply input or select the new range to update the cell range within the "Series values" column. After modifying the series data, exit the "Edit Series" dialogue box by clicking "OK." If needed, alterations to the category (X-axis) labels can be made within the "Select Data Source" dialogue box. To achieve this, access the "Horizontal (Category) Axis Labels" section and click the "Edit" button. A dialogue box titled "Axis Labels" will appear. Here, you can modify the range of cells defining the category labels. Adjust the cell range within the "Axis label range" box if necessary. After completing the requisite adjustments to the data source, close the "Axis Labels" dialogue box by clicking "OK."