Backend Collocations: Databases
5 collocation exercises on database verbs.
Ask, question, and request are everyday words that lack the technical precision of query. Developers say "query the database," so query the table is the precise, idiomatic collocation for selecting and reading stored records in any relational system.Frequently Asked Questions
What does the "Backend Collocations: Databases" exercise practise?
5 collocation exercises on database verbs.
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This exercise has 5 questions, each multiple-choice with an explanation shown after you answer.
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