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    The document discusses common grammar mistakes made by IELTS writing test takers. It covers the incorrect use of articles like "the", issues with countable and uncountable nouns, subject-verb agreement errors, improper use of "-ing" verbs or infinitives, omission of articles in noun phrases, incorrect comma usage, tense issues, and confusion over prepositions after adjectives and nouns. The document provides examples and guidelines for each grammar concept to help test takers identify and avoid these common errors.

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    The document discusses common grammar mistakes made by IELTS writing test takers. It covers the incorrect use of articles like "the", issues with countable and uncountable nouns, subject-verb agreement errors, improper use of "-ing" verbs or infinitives, omission of articles in noun phrases, incorrect comma usage, tense issues, and confusion over prepositions after adjectives and nouns. The document provides examples and guidelines for each grammar concept to help test takers identify and avoid these common errors.

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    The document discusses common grammar mistakes made by IELTS writing test takers. It covers the incorrect use of articles like "the", issues with countable and uncountable nouns, subject-verb agreement errors, improper use of "-ing" verbs or infinitives, omission of articles in noun phrases, incorrect comma usage, tense issues, and confusion over prepositions after adjectives and nouns. The document provides examples and guidelines for each grammar concept to help test takers identify and avoid these common errors.

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    Common IELTS Writing Mistakes

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    Common IELTS Writing Mistakes: Grammar errors

    1. Use of the word ‘the’

    We use the:

     when there is only one of something: the internet


     with cardinal numbers: the first
     with superlatives: the worst
     with places where the name refers to a group of islands or states: the USA
     before nouns which describe general things: exercise is good for the body,
     before abstract nouns used to describe a situation, process, quality or a change.

    2. Countable and Uncountable Nouns: She has three dogs. I own a house.

    3. Noun Verb Agreement

    The verb must agree with the noun. If you use a plural noun, you must use a plural verb and vice versa.

    4. –ing or to + infinitive

    We use to + infinitive verb after the following verbs: learn how, would like, want, seem, refuse, promise,
    prepare, offer, learn, hope, help, deserve, decide, afford, and ask.

    5. Use of Articles before Noun Phrases

    You should include a/an before adjective singular noun combinations: a very small percentage, a really
    strong argument.

    Some exceptions include the word ‘of’ after the noun phrase: a wide range of, an equal number of, a
    large/small number of, a small/large/equal proportion of.

    Exceptions: quite a few people, to a certain extent/degree

    6. Use of Commas

    In the IELTS writing test we often use phrases called ‘discourse markers’ or ‘liking phrases’ to link our
    ideas together, such as, firstly, secondly, in conclusion, in summary.

    We normally use a comma after a discourse marker that introduces a sentence:

     Firstly, the main cause of pollution is motor vehicles.


     On the one hand, motor vehicles are said to be the main cause.

    7. Verb Tenses

    Always consider which of tense you should use

    8. Prepositions after Adjectives and Nouns


    Students often get confused about which prepositions to use after adjectives and nouns.

    1. Link your paragraphs


    2. Be clear about what you want to say, don’t overcomplicate it.
    3. Don’t leave out any key ideas
    4. Write about a topic you feel comfortable with.
    5. Make sure you use examples that connect to the main idea.
    6. Don’t write a book, be aware of your word count, writing more than you need you is not going to
    earn you extra points.

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