How To Use an AI Study Assistant in Singapore (Without Getting Dependent On It)

If you’re a student in Singapore right now, you’re probably juggling a lot:

CCA, tuition, school homework, revision for weighted assessments, and maybe PSLE, O Levels or A Levels around the corner.

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What Exactly Is an AI Study Assistant (in Singapore terms)?

When people say “AI study assistant”, they usually mean a website or tool that:

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• Answers your questions in normal English
• Explains concepts in different ways
• Generates practice questions
• Gives you step-by-step worked solutions

For Singapore students, the key question is:

Does it actually follow the MOE syllabus and local exam style?

Because:

• PSLE problem sums are very different from generic “word problems”
• O Level and A Level questions follow specific formats and marking schemes
• Even English situational writing and comprehension are quite Singapore-specific

That’s why a general AI chatbot (like those meant for global use) will often:

• Use US/UK syllabus examples
• Misinterpret PSLE-style model drawing questions
• Give you answers that don’t match your school’s method

This is the gap that Tutorly.sg was built to fill.

• It’s a 24/7 AI tutor website (not a mobile app) built specifically for Singapore students, from Primary 1 to JC 2.
• It’s aligned to MOE syllabus and local exam formats.
• It has already been used by thousands of students in Singapore, and has even been mentioned on Channel NewsAsia (CNA).

So when we talk about using an “AI study assistant Singapore”, we’re really talking about using something like Tutorly.sg properly, in a way that actually helps your grades and understanding.

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Why Singapore Students Are Turning To AI Study Assistants

Let’s be realistic about why you might be looking for an AI study assistant:

1. You don’t always have someone to ask

You can’t WhatsApp your tutor at 11.30pm the night before a test.

But your questions don’t care about timing. They show up when you’re:

• Stuck on a Physics derivation
• Confused about a Chem redox equation
• Unsure how to start a PSLE problem sum

A good AI study assistant is like having a patient tutor on standby, 24/7, who can:

• Explain the concept in simpler terms
• Show you a worked example
• Give you similar practice questions

2. Tuition is expensive (and time is limited)

In Singapore, it’s normal to have:

• 1–3 tuition classes a week
• Enrichment on weekends
• School remedials

But you still spend most of your study time alone, especially closer to exams.

Using a specialised AI tutor like Tutorly.sg lets you:

• Fill in the gaps between tuition sessions
• Clarify doubts immediately instead of waiting a week
• Revisit explanations as many times as you need

3. You want explanations, not just answers

Many “homework helper” sites just give you the final answer.

That’s useless for exams, because:

• You don’t learn the method
• You can’t handle variations of the question
• You lose marks for working and explanation

Tutorly.sg works differently:

• You key in your question
• You get the final answer
• Then it shows you step-by-step how to get there, clearly and systematically

You still have to think and follow the logic, but you’re not left stuck.

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How Tutorly.sg Is Different From Generic AI Tools

You might ask, “Why not just use any free AI chatbot?”

The short answer: you can, but you’ll spend more time fixing its answers than learning.

Here’s what makes a Singapore-specific AI study assistant like Tutorly.sg more reliable for you:

1. MOE syllabus alignment

Tutorly.sg is built for:

• Primary: PSLE-style problem sums, grammar, vocab, composition ideas
• Secondary: O Level / N Level style questions for A Math, E Math, Pure Sciences, Humanities
• JC: A Level H 1/H 2 topics, including proof-style Math, complex Chem mechanisms, structured essay questions

That means:

• The difficulty level is appropriate
• The methods match what your teachers expect
• The terminology fits MOE standards (e.g. “standard form” instead of “scientific notation” in some contexts)

2. Local exam style and phrasing

Singapore questions often have very specific styles:

• “Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures”
• “Hence, or otherwise, find…”
• “Explain your answer” for Science questions

Tutorly.sg is tuned to these patterns, so explanations and steps look like what markers want to see.

3. Not just content, but exam strategy

Because it’s focused on Singapore exams, Tutorly.sg can help you with:

• How many marks each step is likely worth
• Which working steps are essential to show
• Common traps in PSLE / O Level / A Level questions

For example:

• In PSLE Math, it can show model drawing approaches
• In O Level Chem, it explains ionic equations clearly
• In A Level Math, it guides you through proving identities instead of just giving the final equality

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How To Use an AI Study Assistant Without Getting Dependent

This part is important.

If you use any AI study assistant wrongly, you can easily become:

• Over-reliant on it for every question
• Passive (just copying answers)
• Weak at exams where you have no AI

Here’s a practical way to use Tutorly.sg properly.

Step 1: Try the question fully on your own first

Before you open Tutorly.sg:

• Read the question carefully
• Underline key information
• Attempt the full solution on paper

Even if you’re unsure, write something. This forces your brain to engage.

Step 2: Use Tutorly to check your final answer

After attempting:

1. Type the question into Tutorly.sg.
2. Compare your final answer with its answer.

Three possibilities:

• Same answer: Good. Now check the method.
• Different answer: See where your method and its method differ.
• You left it blank: Follow its method carefully and then try a similar question yourself.

Step 3: Study the step-by-step solution actively

Don’t just skim.

For each step in Tutorly’s solution, ask:

• What is this step doing?
• Could I have thought of this on my own?
• Which topic is this using? (e.g. ratio, algebra, kinematics)

You can even cover the next step and try to predict it before scrolling.

Step 4: Immediately try a similar question without AI

This is where real learning happens.

After understanding the solution:

• Change the numbers slightly, or
• Use a similar question from your textbook / Ten Year Series

Solve it without AI first.

If you still get stuck, then go back to Tutorly.sg and compare.

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When an AI Study Assistant Helps the Most (By Level)

For Primary (especially PSLE)

Common struggles:

• Heuristic problem sums
• Fractions and ratios
• Challenging Paper 2 questions

How to use Tutorly.sg:

• Type in the full problem sum
• Let it show you the final answer and step-by-step method
• Pay attention to the heuristic used $e.g. “Assumption method”, “Before-After”, “Working backwards”$

Then, try to classify new questions yourself:

“This looks like a Before-After question, so I’ll draw a Before-After table first.”

For Secondary (O Levels / N Levels)

Common struggles:

• A Math: Trigonometry, differentiation, integration
• E Math: Coordinate geometry, algebraic manipulation
• Pure Sciences: Explanation questions, structured questions

How to use Tutorly.sg:

• For Math: Use it to check your final answer, then study the steps to see:
  • Where your algebra went wrong
  • Whether your method is too long or risky
• For Science: Use it to:
  • Rewrite your explanation in clearer, exam-style phrasing
  • Understand why certain keywords are needed (e.g. “net force”, “resultant force”)

For JC (A Levels)

Common struggles:

• H 2 Math: Proofs, vectors, complex numbers
• H 2 Chem: Organic mechanisms, energetics
• H 2 Physics: Kinematics, dynamics, electromagnetism

How to use Tutorly.sg:

• For long questions, break them into parts:
  • Ask about part (i) first, understand the method
  • Then attempt part (ii) yourself
• For essay-style answers $e.g. Chem/Physics$, use it to:
  • Check if you’ve included all key points
  • Improve the structure and flow of your explanation

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How To Ask Better Questions (So AI Can Actually Help You)

The quality of your question affects the quality of the answer.

Here’s how to get the most out of a Singapore-specific AI study assistant:

1. Always include the full question

Bad:

“How to do this?” + random photo (remember: Tutorly outputs text only anyway)

Better:

“A tank contains 120 litres of water. Water flows into the tank at a constant rate of 5 litres per minute and leaks out at a constant rate of 2 litres per minute.
(a) Write an expression for the volume of water in the tank after $t$ minutes.
(b) Find the volume of water in the tank after 10 minutes.”

Type (or paste) the full text of the question.

2. Mention what you’re stuck on

You don’t have to give your full working, but you can say:

• “I don’t know how to form the equation.”
• “I got stuck after finding the gradient.”
• “I don’t know how to start the model for this PSLE question.”

This helps you focus on the part you need to learn, not just the final answer.

3. Ask for explanation in the style you prefer

You can ask Tutorly.sg things like:

• “Explain this like I’m Sec 2.”
• “Show me the algebra steps slowly.”
• “Can you summarise this in bullet points?”

Because it’s built as a tutor website, it’s designed to respond in a teaching style, not just give a one-line answer.

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Common Mistakes Students Make With AI Study Assistants

Let’s be honest about the risks.

Mistake 1: Copying full answers into homework

Teachers know.

• Suddenly your phrasing is way too polished
• Your structure looks like a model answer
• Your working style changes overnight

This doesn’t just risk disciplinary issues; it also hurts your exam performance, because you never trained your brain to do the thinking.

Use Tutorly.sg to learn, not to fake understanding.

Mistake 2: Skipping the “thinking struggle”

If you open AI before trying, you miss the most valuable part of studying: the mental effort of figuring things out.

You should feel a bit stuck, a bit challenged. That’s how your brain grows.

Use this rule:

Try for at least 5–10 minutes on your own before asking Tutorly.

Mistake 3: Trusting every AI answer blindly

Even good AI can occasionally:

• Misread the question
• Round wrongly
• Miss a unit or condition

So always:

• Check if the answer is reasonable
• Compare with your textbook / notes if it looks strange
• For important exam practice, cross-check with Ten Year Series solutions

Tutorly.sg is tuned for Singapore questions, which makes it more reliable, but you should still think critically.

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Worksheet: Sample Questions + Step-by-Step Solutions

Here are some Singapore-style questions with detailed solutions, so you can see the kind of thinking process you should follow when using an AI study assistant.

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Question 1 (PSLE Math – Fractions & Ratio)

A jug contains $\frac{3}{5}$ litre of orange juice. Ben pours the orange juice equally into 4 cups.

1. How much orange juice is there in each cup?
2. Ben then fills each cup to 1 litre with water. What fraction of each filled cup is orange juice?

Solution (step-by-step)

Step 1: Find the amount in each cup

Total orange juice $= \frac{3}{5}$ litre, shared equally among 4 cups.

Amount in each cup:
$\frac{3}{5} \div 4 = \frac{3}{5} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{20} \text{ litre}$

Why: Dividing by 4 is the same as multiplying by $\frac{1}{4}$.

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Step 2: Understand the new total volume in each cup

Each cup is then filled to 1 litre with water.

So final volume in each cup $= 1$ litre.

Orange juice in each cup remains $\frac{3}{20}$ litre.

Why: Adding water does not change the amount of orange juice.

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Step 3: Find fraction of orange juice in each filled cup

Fraction of each cup that is orange juice:
$\text{Fraction} = \frac{\text{orange juice}}{\text{total volume}} = \frac{\frac{3}{20}}{1} = \frac{3}{20}$

Why: Fraction is part over whole; the whole is 1 litre, so the fraction is just the amount of orange juice.

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Final answers:

1. $\frac{3}{20}$ litre
2. $\frac{3}{20}$ of each cup

Answer check (common wrong answers + why)

• $\frac{3}{5} \div 4 = \frac{3}{5} \times 4$
  Why wrong: Dividing by 4 is not multiplying by 4; it should be multiplying by $\frac{1}{4}$.

• Fraction of orange juice = $\frac{3}{5}$
  Why wrong: This ignores the extra water added; the total volume changed to 1 litre.

• Fraction of orange juice = $\frac{3}{20} \div 1 = \frac{3}{20} \times \frac{1}{1}$ (then get confused)
  Why: Over-complicating; any quantity divided by 1 is itself.

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Question 2 (Lower Sec Math – Algebra)

Simplify:
$3(2 x - 5) - 2(4 x + 1)$

Solution (step-by-step)

Step 1: Expand each bracket

First bracket:
$3(2 x - 5) = 3 \times 2 x - 3 \times 5 = 6 x - 15$

Second bracket:
$-2(4 x + 1) = -2 \times 4 x - 2 \times 1 = -8 x - 2$

Why: Use distributive property; multiply the number outside by each term inside, keeping the signs.

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Step 2: Combine like terms

Now we have:
$6 x - 15 - 8 x - 2$

Group $x$-terms and constant terms:

• $x$-terms: $6 x - 8 x = -2 x$
• Constants: $-15 - 2 = -17$

So expression becomes:
$-2 x - 17$

Why: Like terms have the same variable and power; combine them by adding/subtracting coefficients.

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Final answer:

$-2 x - 17$

Answer check (common wrong answers + why)

• $3(2 x - 5) = 6 x - 5$
  Why wrong: Only multiplied $2 x$ by 3, forgot to multiply $-5$ by 3.

• $-2(4 x + 1) = -8 x + 1$
  Why wrong: The $+1$ should also be multiplied by $-2$, giving $-2$, not $+1$.

• Final answer: $2 x - 17$
  Why wrong: Sign error in $6 x - 8 x$; it should be $-2 x$, not $2 x$.

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Question 3 (O Level E Math – Linear Graphs)

The straight line $l$ passes through the points $(2, 5)$ and $(6, 13)$.

1. Find the gradient of $l$.
2. Find the equation of $l$ in the form $y = mx + c$.

Solution (step-by-step)

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Step 1: Find the gradient

Use gradient formula:
$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$

Let $(x_1, y_1) = (2, 5)$ and $(x_2, y_2) = (6, 13)$.

So:
$m = \frac{13 - 5}{6 - 2} = \frac{8}{4} = 2$

Why: Gradient is “rise over run” – change in $y$ divided by change in $x$.

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Step 2: Use point-slope form to find equation

We know:

• Gradient $m = 2$
• Line passes through $(2, 5)$

Use $y = mx + c$ and substitute $(x, y) = (2, 5)$:
$5 = 2(2) + c$

So:
$5 = 4 + c \Rightarrow c = 1$

Why: Substitute a known point to solve for the $y$-intercept $c$.

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Step 3: Write final equation

Equation of $l$:
$y = 2 x + 1$

Why: We now know both gradient $m$ and intercept $c$.

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Final answers:

1. Gradient $= 2$
2. Equation: $y = 2 x + 1$

Answer check (common wrong answers + why)

• Gradient = $\frac{5 - 13}{2 - 6} = \frac{-8}{-4} = -2$ then forget to simplify
  Why: $\frac{-8}{-4} = 2$, not $-2$. Two negatives make a positive.

• Equation: $y = 2 x - 1$
  Why wrong: Substitution error; check with point $(2,5)$:
  $5 \neq 2(2) - 1 = 3$.

• Using only one point to “guess” equation
  Why: You must always use gradient + a point; guessing is unreliable.

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Question 4 (O Level Physics – Speed, Distance, Time)

A car travels at a constant speed of $72\ \text{km h}^{-1}$ for 45 minutes.

1. Convert the speed to $\text{m s}^{-1}$.
2. Find the distance travelled in 45 minutes, in kilometres.

Solution (step-by-step)

Step 1: Convert $72\ \text{km h}^{-1}$ to $\text{m s}^{-1}$

Recall:

• $1\ \text{km} = 1000\ \text{m}$
• $1\ \text{h} = 3600\ \text{s}$

So:
$72\ \text{km h}^{-1} = 72 \times \frac{1000}{3600}\ \text{m s}^{-1}$

Simplify:
$72 \times \frac{1000}{3600} = 72 \times \frac{10}{36} = 72 \times \frac{5}{18}$

Compute:
$72 \div 18 = 4,\quad 4 \times 5 = 20$

So:
$72\ \text{km h}^{-1} = 20\ \text{m s}^{-1}$

Why: Standard unit conversion; Physics usually uses SI units (m, s).

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Step 2: Convert 45 minutes to hours

$45\ \text{min} = \frac{45}{60}\ \text{h} = 0.75\ \text{h}$

Why: There are 60 minutes in 1 hour; divide by 60.

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Step 3: Use distance = speed × time

Use original speed in km/h for distance in km:
$\text{Distance} = \text{speed} \times \text{time} = 72 \times 0.75 = 54\ \text{km}$

Why: We want distance in km, so using km/h with hours is convenient.

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Final answers:

1. $20\ \text{m s}^{-1}$
2. $54\ \text{km}$

Answer check (common wrong answers + why)

• Using $72 \times \frac{1000}{60}$ for conversion
  Why wrong: Forgot that 1 hour = 3600 seconds, not 60.

• Using 45 minutes as 0.45 hours
  Why wrong: 45 minutes is $\frac{45}{60} = 0.75$ hours, not 0.45.

• Distance = $20 \times 45$ (mixing units)
  Why: 20 is in m/s, 45 is in minutes; units must match $seconds with m/s, or hours with km/h$.

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Question 5 (A Level H 2 Math – Differentiation)

Differentiate with respect to $x$:
$y = (3 x^2 - 2 x)(x^3 + 1)$

Solution (step-by-step)

Step 1: Recognise the product rule

$y$ is a product of two functions:

• $u = 3 x^2 - 2 x$
• $v = x^3 + 1$

We use product rule:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = u'v + uv'$

Why: When a function is the product of two non-constant functions, we must use the product rule.

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Step 2: Differentiate $u$ and $v$

For $u = 3 x^2 - 2 x$:
$u' = 6 x - 2$

For $v = x^3 + 1$:
$v' = 3 x^2$

Why: Use basic differentiation rules: $\frac{d}{dx}(x^n) = nx^{n-1}$; constants differentiate to 0.

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Step 3: Apply product rule

Substitute into:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = u'v + uv'$

So:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = (6 x - 2)(x^3 + 1) + (3 x^2 - 2 x)(3 x^2)$

Why: Follow the formula exactly; don’t try to simplify too early.

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Step 4: Expand and simplify

First term:

= 6 x^4 + 6 x - 2 x^3 - 2$$ Second term: $$(3 x^2 - 2 x)(3 x^2) = 3 x^2 \cdot 3 x^2 - 2 x \cdot 3 x^2 = 9 x^4 - 6 x^3$$ Now add them: $$\frac{dy}{dx} = (6 x^4 + 6 x - 2 x^3 - 2) + (9 x^4 - 6 x^3)$$ Group like terms: - $x^4$: $6 x^4 + 9 x^4 = 15 x^4$ - $x^3$: $-2 x^3 - 6 x^3 = -8 x^3$ - $x$: $6 x$ - Constant: $-2$ So: $$\frac{dy}{dx} = 15 x^4 - 8 x^3 + 6 x - 2$$ Why: Combine like terms to get a simplified polynomial. --- **Final answer:** $$\frac{dy}{dx} = 15 x^4 - 8 x^3 + 6 x - 2$$ #### Answer check (common wrong answers + why) - **Using chain rule instead of product rule** Why wrong: The function is a product of two polynomials, not a composite like $(\dots)^n$. - **Forgetting one of the terms in product rule (e.g. only $u'v$)** Why: Product rule always has **two** terms: $u'v$ **and** $uv'$. - **Differentiating each bracket separately then multiplying the derivatives** Why wrong: $(uv)' \neq u'v'$; that’s a common misconception. --- ### Question 6 (O Level English – Situational Writing Content Planning) Your school is planning a Learning Journey to the Science Centre. You are the Class Chairperson. Write an email to your Science teacher to: - Suggest **two objectives** for the Learning Journey - Propose **two activities** that can help achieve these objectives - Ask for **clarification on one concern** you have Plan the **content points** you would include. (No need to write the full email.) #### Solution (step-by-step) **Step 1: Identify the purpose and audience** - Purpose: To suggest and clarify (not to complain or demand) - Audience: Science teacher (formal but friendly tone) Why: Knowing this helps you choose appropriate content and tone. --- **Step 2: Plan two clear objectives** Example objectives: 1. To help students better understand Physics concepts such as forces and energy through hands-on exhibits. 2. To spark greater interest in Science by exposing students to real-life applications and interactive experiments. Why: Objectives should be **specific** and clearly linked to Science learning. --- **Step 3: Match each objective with an activity** For Objective 1 (understanding concepts): - Activity: Arrange a guided tour focusing on the Physics exhibits, where students complete a short worksheet applying concepts like kinetic and potential energy. For Objective 2 (interest in Science): - Activity: Include a session at the Science Centre’s live demonstration show, followed by a short reflection where students share what surprised them most. Why: Activities must **directly support** the objectives you stated. --- **Step 4: Decide on a concern to clarify** Possible concern: - Ask whether there will be any pre-lesson or follow-up assignment so that students can prepare questions in advance and consolidate learning after the trip. Or: - Ask about safety and supervision, e.g. the student–teacher ratio and whether students are allowed to explore certain sections on their own. Why: A concern shows you are responsible and thinking ahead, not just excited for an outing. --- **Final content plan (point form):** - Introduce purpose: to propose objectives and activities for Learning Journey. - Objective 1: Understand Physics concepts (forces, energy) through hands-on exhibits. - Activity: Guided tour + worksheet applying these concepts. - Objective 2: Increase interest in Science via real-life applications. - Activity: Attend live demonstration show + short reflection. - Concern: Ask about pre-lesson/follow-up assignment or safety arrangements. - Close politely, expressing hope that suggestions are useful. #### Answer check (common wrong answers + why) - **Objectives that are too vague (e.g. “to have fun”)** Why: Situational writing for O Levels expects learning-focused, specific objectives. - **Activities that don’t link to Science (e.g. “take many photos”)** Why: Activities must support the objectives and the academic purpose of the trip. - **No concern raised** Why: The task explicitly asks for one concern; missing it means losing content marks. --- ## How To Fit an AI Study Assistant Into Your Weekly Routine Here’s a simple way to blend [Tutorly.sg](https://tutorly.sg/app) into your actual week without burning out. ### On school days - **During homework (30–60 min):** - Attempt questions on your own. - Use [Tutorly.sg](https://tutorly.sg/ai-tutor-singapore) only to: - Check final answers - Clarify 1–2 questions you really don’t understand - **After tuition:** - Take 1–2 of the harder questions your tutor gave. - Ask Tutorly to show another method or explanation. - Compare which method you find clearer. ### On weekends - **Revision block (1–2 hours):** - Pick 1 topic (e.g. Sec --- > “Practice PSLE Science questions and get clear, step-by-step answers instantly.” > [👉 Try a question now and see how fast you can improve.](https://tutorly.sg/app)  ## Ready to practise? 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