91 prompts · Free prompts for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
These prompts cover the main study tasks: planning essays, revising for exams, making flashcards, understanding hard concepts and organising your time.
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Rewrite the following passage to improve its academic tone. Keep all the ideas and evidence exactly as they are — only improve the sentence structure, word choice, and precision. Flag any claims that would need a citation. Here is the passage: [paste text]
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Here is my school's AI policy: [PASTE POLICY]. Explain in simple terms what I am and am not allowed to use AI for in [COURSE], and what I should disclose.
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I'm struggling to understand [concept] in [subject]. Create an analogy that explains it using something from everyday life — not something technical or abstract. After the analogy, explain where the comparison breaks down so I don't misapply it.
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I'm going to answer an exam question and I want you to mark it. The question is: [paste question]. The mark scheme or assessment criteria are: [paste or describe]. Here is my answer: [paste answer]. Mark it against the criteria, give me a score, and tell me specifically what I need to add or change to reach full marks.
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Here is the grading rubric: [RUBRIC] and here is my draft answer: [ANSWER]. Score my answer against each criterion, explain the score, and tell me the 3 changes that would raise my grade the most. Do not rewrite it for me.
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Read my essay and draw an outline of my argument as it actually appears: claim, reasons, evidence. Point out gaps where a reason has no evidence or where the conclusion does not follow. [PASTE ESSAY]
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I need an opening sentence for an essay arguing that [argument] about [topic]. Don't start with a question, a definition, or 'In today's world.' Give me four different hook options: a striking statistic, a short anecdote setup, a counterintuitive claim, and a concrete scenario. I'll pick the one that fits best.
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Summarise the following [article / paper / chapter] for me. I need: the main argument in one sentence, the three to five key supporting points, the methodology (if it's a research paper), any significant limitations the author acknowledges, and one quote that best represents the paper's central claim. Here is the text: [paste text]
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I am going to write down everything I can remember about [TOPIC] without looking at my notes. Compare what I wrote with the notes below and list (1) what I got right, (2) key points I missed, (3) anything I got wrong. Then quiz me only on the missed and wrong points. My recall: [PASTE]. My notes: [PASTE]
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Format the following source in [Harvard / APA / MLA / Chicago] citation style. Source details: [paste author, title, publisher, date, URL or page numbers as available]. If any details are missing, tell me what I need to find to complete the citation.
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I am stuck on this programming assignment: [ASSIGNMENT]. Here is my code so far: [CODE]. Do not give me the full solution. Instead, explain what the problem is really asking, give a hint in stages (first conceptual, then more specific), and point to the part of my code to look at.
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Help me brainstorm topics for my college application essay. Ask me 6 questions about my experiences, values, and challenges. Then, based on my answers, suggest 5 possible essay angles, each with a hook idea and what it would show about me. Do not write the essay for me.
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Explain the difference between these exam command words for [SUBJECT]: describe, explain, analyse, evaluate, compare, discuss. Then give me one question on [TOPIC] for each command word and tell me how my answers should differ.
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What is the difference between [concept A] and [concept B] in [subject]? Give me: a one-sentence distinction, a comparison table with three to four dimensions, and one example of each in context. Then tell me when students typically confuse the two and why.
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Here is the conclusion of my essay: [paste conclusion]. My thesis was: [thesis]. The main arguments I made were: [list briefly]. Tell me: does this conclusion just summarise, or does it synthesise? If it only summarises, rewrite it so it explains the broader significance of my argument without introducing new evidence.
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I'm arguing that [your main argument] in an essay on [topic]. Play devil's advocate: give me the three strongest counterarguments someone could make against my position. For each one, suggest how I could address it in my essay without abandoning my main argument.
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Create a study notebook for [COURSE] using my uploaded lecture notes and slides. Start with a diagnostic quiz to find my knowledge gaps, then build bite-sized lessons on my weakest topics.
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I want to draw a one-page visual summary of [TOPIC] to go with my written notes. Suggest the best format (flowchart, timeline, labelled diagram, mind map or comparison table), list the boxes and labels it should include, and describe the layout so I can draw it by hand.
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Write an email to my professor [NAME] about [REASON, e.g. asking for an extension, requesting a meeting, clarifying an assignment]. Be polite and concise, include my course and section: [COURSE], explain the situation honestly without oversharing, state exactly what I am asking for, and thank them.
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I attempted this problem and got the wrong answer. Here is the problem: [paste]. Here is my working: [paste]. Find the specific step where I went wrong, explain why it's wrong, and correct it from that point. Don't redo the whole solution from scratch — just fix the error and continue from there.
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Here are the questions I got wrong this week and my wrong answers: [PASTE]. Group my mistakes by type (knowledge gap, misread question, calculation slip, poor structure). For each group, give me one fix and three new questions to test it.
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I've written this essay for [subject] at [level]. The assignment brief was: [paste brief or describe it]. Please give me specific feedback on: argument strength, evidence use, structure, clarity of writing, and any logical gaps. Don't rewrite it — just tell me what to fix and where. Here is my essay: [paste essay]
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I need to write a [word count]-word [essay type] on [topic] for [subject]. My thesis is: [thesis]. Build a detailed outline with: introduction structure, three to four main body sections with the specific argument for each, the evidence type I should find for each point, and a conclusion approach. Note any sections where my argument might be weak.
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My exam is on [date]. Today is [date]. I have the following topics to cover: [list]. I can study for [X] hours per day on weekdays and [X] hours on weekends. Build a countdown plan that ensures everything is covered with at least two days of review at the end. Flag any topics that need more time than my schedule allows.
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I have an exam in [SUBJECT] on [DATE] and feel [FEELING, e.g. anxious, underprepared]. Give me a calm plan for the 24 hours before: what to review, what to skip, a sleep and meal plan, what to bring, and a simple strategy for managing time and nerves during the test.
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Based on the following topic list for [exam / course], predict the five most likely exam questions. For each prediction, explain your reasoning — what makes this topic likely to be tested. Topic list: [paste your topic list or syllabus points]
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Write [number] exam-style questions on [topic] for [exam type / qualification, e.g., A-Level Biology, AP History, undergraduate economics]. Include a mix of: short answer, data interpretation, and extended response questions. For each question, include the mark allocation and a brief mark scheme so I can self-assess my answers.
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Explain [concept] to me as if I'm a [year 10 student / first-year university student / complete beginner with no background in this subject]. Use plain language, avoid jargon unless you explain it, and give me one concrete real-world example to anchor the explanation.
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I have uploaded a photo of my handwritten notes from [COURSE]. Turn them into clean, organized notes with headings, mark anything that looks incorrect or incomplete and ask me about unclear parts.
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Search my Google Drive for my notes on [TOPIC] from [COURSE]. Summarize what I have, list the gaps compared with the syllabus topics and suggest what to review first.
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Create [number] flashcards on [topic] for [subject]. Format each one as: Front: [question or term] / Back: [answer in 1-2 sentences maximum]. Focus on: definitions, key distinctions, processes, and common exam questions. Avoid flashcards that are too broad to be useful.
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Explain the formula [formula] used in [subject]. I need to understand: what each variable represents, what conditions the formula applies to, a worked example using real numbers, and what goes wrong if I misuse it — common mistakes students make.
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My current grade in [COURSE] is [CURRENT GRADE] and the remaining assessments are [ASSESSMENTS WITH WEIGHTS]. Calculate what I need on each to reach [TARGET GRADE], show the math, and tell me where my effort will matter most. Warn me if the target is unrealistic.
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My group has [number] members and we need to complete the following project: [describe project]. The deadline is [date] and we estimate the project will take [X] hours total. Help us divide the work fairly, identify which tasks depend on others being completed first, and suggest a timeline with internal deadlines to avoid last-minute rushes.
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I am stuck on this problem: [PASTE PROBLEM]. Do not solve it. Give me the smallest possible hint first. If I am still stuck, give a bigger hint. Only show the full worked solution if I ask for it, and then explain each step.
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Help me write an introduction for my essay on [topic]. The essay is [word count] words, [type], for [subject/level]. My thesis is: [thesis]. The introduction should: open with a hook that isn't a dictionary definition or a rhetorical question, provide [X] sentences of context, and end with the thesis. Write two versions — one more formal, one more direct — and tell me which works better for this type of essay.
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Create an outline for a lab report on [EXPERIMENT]. Include the title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion, and for each section say what to write and common mistakes to avoid. Here are my notes: [YOUR DATA AND OBSERVATIONS].
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Check my [LANGUAGE] homework: [MY TEXT]. Point out grammar and vocabulary mistakes without fixing everything at once. First mark each error and give a hint, then after I try to correct them, show the right version and explain the rule briefly.
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I need to write a [X]-word literature review on [topic] for [subject / level]. I've found the following sources: [list sources briefly]. Help me: organise these sources thematically rather than source-by-source, identify any gaps in my reading, suggest how to structure the review, and draft an opening paragraph that frames the state of the debate.
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Summarise [topic] into the most important points I need to memorise for an exam. Maximum [X] bullet points. Use precise language — this is for memorisation, not understanding. Highlight any facts, dates, names, or formulas that appear frequently in exam questions.
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What are the most common misconceptions students have about [TOPIC] at [LEVEL]? For each, explain the correct idea and give me a quick question that would catch the misconception.
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I think I understand [concept] and I'm going to explain it back to you: [write your explanation]. Tell me: is my understanding correct? If not, what am I getting wrong specifically? Don't just give me the correct explanation — point to the exact part of my explanation that's wrong.
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Create 8 [SUBJECT] problems at [LEVEL] that mix these methods: [METHOD A], [METHOD B], [METHOD C]. Do not label which method each one needs. After I finish, show worked solutions and explain how to spot which method each problem needed.
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Give me 10 questions that mix these topics: [TOPIC A], [TOPIC B], [TOPIC C]. Shuffle them so I cannot predict which topic comes next. Do not show answers until I have answered all 10, then mark them and explain any I got wrong.
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Create memory aids for this information: [LIST OR FACTS TO MEMORIZE]. For each, suggest a mnemonic, acronym, rhyme, or vivid mental image, and explain how to use it. Make them funny or surprising so they stick, and offer one alternative for the hardest item.
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Write 8 multiple-choice questions on [TOPIC] at [LEVEL]. Make each wrong option a common student misconception, not an obviously silly answer. After I answer, explain why each wrong option is wrong.
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Make me a short night-before and morning-of checklist for my [SUBJECT] exam at [TIME]: equipment to pack, a 15-minute light review of [KEY TOPICS], a wind-down routine for good sleep and a simple breathing technique to use if I panic in the exam.
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I study [SUBJECTS] and learn best by [HOW YOU LEARN]. Compare 4 note-taking methods (such as Cornell, outline, mapping, and charting), recommend the best fit for me, and show a short example of how my notes would look using a topic like [TOPIC].
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Act as my examiner for an oral exam in [SUBJECT] on [TOPICS]. Ask me one question at a time, from basic to advanced, listen to my answer, ask a follow-up if I am vague, and after 8 questions give feedback on my content, clarity, and confidence.
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Help me build a study schedule for the next [X] weeks. I have the following exams or deadlines: [list with dates]. My available study time each day is: [describe your schedule — classes, work, commitments]. I find it hardest to study [subject] and easiest to study [subject]. Build a weekly schedule that: prioritises weaker subjects, uses spaced repetition principles, includes short breaks, and is realistic enough that I'll actually follow it.
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Give me an essay or long-answer question on [TOPIC]. I have 5 minutes to write a bullet-point plan. Then review my plan for structure, balance and whether it actually answers the question asked.
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Create a study plan using the Pomodoro technique for [HOURS] hours of studying [SUBJECTS]. Use [FOCUS MINUTES] minutes of focus and [BREAK MINUTES] of break, assign a task to each block, suggest what to do on breaks, and include a longer break and a final review block.
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I wrote this practice essay answer under timed conditions for [exam]. The question was: [question]. My target grade is [grade]. Using the mark scheme below, tell me: what marks I'd receive and why, the top three things to improve, and one specific technique to apply in my next attempt. Mark scheme: [paste]. My answer: [paste]
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Generate [number] practice problems on [topic] at [level] difficulty. After I attempt each one and share my working, mark it and explain any errors. Start with problems similar to textbook examples, then increase difficulty with each one.
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Create a practice test from my notes: [NOTES]. Include 8 multiple choice, 4 short answer, and 2 essay questions that match a [LEVEL] exam. Provide an answer key with brief explanations, and tell me which topics each question tests so I can see my weak areas.
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My presentation is on [topic]. Generate the ten most likely questions an audience or examiner might ask after my presentation. For each question, give me a suggested answer in two to three sentences. Flag any questions where my answer might be weak based on what I've told you about my topic.
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I need to give a [X]-minute presentation on [topic] for [subject / audience]. Help me build a structure that: opens with something other than 'today I'm going to talk about,' moves through the main points logically, keeps the audience engaged, and closes with a strong takeaway or call to action. Include time allocations for each section.
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Guide me through analyzing this primary source: [SOURCE TEXT]. Ask and answer the key questions: who created it, when and why, who was the audience, what does it say, what is left out, and how reliable is it. Then suggest how I can use it as evidence in an essay about [TOPIC].
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I have the following tasks due this week: [list tasks with deadlines and estimated time]. I only have [X] hours of productive study time available. Help me prioritise these using urgency and impact — what to do first, what to do if time allows, and what I can drop or do minimally without serious consequences.
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I need to start working on [task] but I keep avoiding it. The task feels overwhelming because [explain why]. Help me break it into the smallest possible first step — something I can do in five minutes or less — and then the next three steps after that. Make each step concrete enough that I don't have to make any decisions when I sit down to work.
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Write custom instructions I can paste into a Claude Project for [COURSE]. They should tell Claude to act as a tutor, ask me questions before explaining and never write graded work for me.
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Quiz me on [topic] for [subject] at [level]. Ask me one question at a time and wait for my answer before giving the next question. After I answer, tell me if I'm right or wrong, explain the correct answer briefly, and then ask the next question. Start with foundational concepts and gradually increase difficulty. Continue until I say stop.
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Give me three real-world examples of [concept] being applied outside of academic settings. For each example, explain: what problem it solves, who uses it, and how understanding it helps someone in that field. I'm trying to understand why this matters beyond the exam.
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I need to write a research paper on [broad topic] for [subject / level]. My paper needs to be [X] words and make an original argument. Give me five specific research angles I could take — each one narrow enough to be manageable, with enough existing literature to support it. For each angle, suggest the type of argument I might make and two or three areas of literature I'd need to explore.
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Based on the following overview of what I've read on [topic]: [brief summary of what you've found]. What questions does the existing research leave unanswered? What perspectives are missing? Help me identify a genuine gap that my research paper could address.
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I have [X] days until my [subject] exam. The topics I need to cover are: [list]. I'd estimate I know [topics] well, [topics] partially, and [topics] not at all. Build a day-by-day revision plan that: spends more time on weaker topics, revisits stronger topics briefly for retention, and leaves the final day for light review only — no new content.
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Here is my essay draft and the grading rubric for [COURSE]. Grade my draft against each rubric criterion and explain the score. Do not rewrite any sentences. Instead, tell me exactly what to fix and why. [PASTE RUBRIC] [PASTE DRAFT]
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I'm writing a scholarship essay for [scholarship name or type]. The prompt is: [paste prompt]. I want to highlight: [2-3 experiences or qualities]. The word limit is [X] words. Help me build a structure that: answers the actual question, uses my specific experiences rather than generic statements, and avoids clichés like 'ever since I was young' or 'I am passionate about.' Give me an outline with notes on what to include in each section.
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Describe a simple diagram I can draw to understand [SCIENCE CONCEPT]. List the shapes or labels, how they connect, what the arrows mean, and the order to draw it in. Then give 3 questions I can answer by looking at my diagram.
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Help me set clear goals for this semester. My courses are [COURSES] and my priorities are [PRIORITIES, e.g. grades, internship, health]. Turn them into 5 specific, measurable goals with weekly habits, monthly checkpoints, and a plan for what to do if I fall behind.
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I found this source for my research paper on [topic]: [paste source details or a quote from it]. Help me evaluate it using these criteria: credibility of the author or publication, potential bias or perspective, how current the information is, and how well it supports my argument that [your argument]. Tell me whether to use it, quote it, or find a stronger alternative.
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I first learned these topics on these dates: [TOPIC – DATE list]. My exam is on [DATE]. Plan when I should review each topic again, with gaps that get longer each time, and make sure every topic gets at least three reviews before the exam.
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Here are my presentation slides on [topic]: [describe or paste key points]. Write speaker notes for each slide. The notes should: tell me what to say — not read from the slide — include transitions between slides, flag where to pause or slow down, and stay under [X] words per slide so I'm not reading off a page.
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Act as my [LANGUAGE] speaking examiner at [LEVEL]. Ask me questions on [THEME] one at a time in [LANGUAGE]. After each answer, correct my grammar briefly, suggest one more advanced phrase I could have used, then ask a follow-up question.
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Walk me through [concept / process / calculation] one step at a time. After each step, pause and ask me if I understood before moving to the next one. If I say no, explain that step differently before continuing.
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I need to solve this [maths / physics / chemistry] problem: [paste problem]. Walk me through the solution one step at a time. After each step, explain why that step is necessary — not just what to do, but why. If there are multiple methods, show me the most common exam approach first, then mention alternatives.
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Turn these experiences into strong resume bullets for a student applying to [INTERNSHIP/JOB]: [CLASS PROJECTS, CLUBS, PART-TIME JOBS]. Start each bullet with an action verb, show the result or skill used, and include numbers only where I gave them. Do not invent achievements.
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Write 10 discussion questions for a study group on [TOPIC/READING]. Mix questions that check understanding, ones that challenge assumptions, and ones that connect the material to real life or other courses. Add a short note on what a good answer would include.
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Plan a 90-minute study group session for [SUBJECT] with [NUMBER] people covering [TOPICS]. Give a time-boxed agenda, a role for each person, 3 activities that make everyone participate, and a short list of questions to test understanding at the end.
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Read my [COURSE] syllabus in Drive and list every exam and assignment date. Ask me to confirm, then add them to my Google Calendar with a reminder [NUMBER] days before each.
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I will explain [CONCEPT] to you as if you were a younger student. Play a curious learner: ask follow-up "why" and "how" questions until you find a gap in my understanding, then tell me what the gap was.
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Summarize this textbook chapter: [CHAPTER TEXT OR NOTES]. Give a 5-sentence overview, the key terms with one-line definitions, the 5 most important ideas, and 5 review questions. Keep it in my own level of understanding: [YOUR LEVEL].
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I'm writing a [type of essay: argumentative / analytical / comparative] for [subject] at [level: high school / undergraduate / postgraduate]. My topic is [topic]. My initial position is [your rough argument]. Write three different thesis statements: one that's direct and assertive, one that acknowledges complexity, and one that sets up a counterargument. Explain the trade-offs of each.
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My thesis is: "[THESIS]". Act as a skeptical professor in [SUBJECT]. Give me the three strongest objections to it, then ask me questions until I can defend it or decide to narrow it.
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My [SUBJECT] paper is [MINUTES] minutes long with [NUMBER] marks across these sections: [LIST]. Work out roughly how many minutes per mark I have, how long to spend on each section, and when to move on if I get stuck. Include 5 minutes for checking.
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Here is the list of topics for my [EXAM BOARD] [SUBJECT] [LEVEL] exam: [PASTE SPECIFICATION TOPICS]. I will rate my confidence in each from 1 to 5. Then sort them into three groups: revise first (low confidence, high weight), maintain (medium) and quick check (high confidence). Ask me for my ratings one at a time.
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Here is the last sentence of one paragraph in my essay: [paste sentence]. Here is the first sentence of the next paragraph: [paste sentence]. Write three transition options that connect these ideas smoothly. The tone should be [academic / conversational / formal].
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I've been studying [subject] and I feel confident about [list topics you know well] but less sure about [list weaker areas]. Based on this, create a focused revision plan for the next [X] days that prioritises my weak spots without ignoring my stronger areas. Include daily time allocations and specific activities for each session.
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I have limited time left before my [SUBJECT] exam. Here are the topics I have not fully covered and how confident I am in each: [LIST]. Help me decide what to focus on, what to review lightly and what to accept I will skip, based on how often each topic is likely to come up and how much time it would take.
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From these notes on [TOPIC], write 10 flashcards that ask "why" or "how" questions instead of "what" questions, for example "Why does X cause Y?" Keep each answer to two sentences. Notes: [PASTE]
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I struggle to translate word problems into equations. Here is a word problem: [paste]. Walk me through how to read it: what information is given, what the question is actually asking, what variables to define, and how to set up the equation before solving. Don't solve it yet — just help me set it up.
It depends on your school's rules. Using AI to plan, practise and get feedback is usually treated differently from handing in its writing as your own, so check your course policy.
Tell it your exam, level and weak topics, then ask it to quiz you one question at a time, make flashcards from your notes and mark your practice answers.
Yes, every prompt is free to copy and needs no account. They are written in plain language, so they work in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and most other AI assistants.
