2021-03-29 17:59:01
Grammar time
Top 10 grammar mistakes in IELTS writing (continuation)
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 on the one hand, on the other hand, however, for example, nevertheless, 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.
However, pollution from industry may also be to blame.
To sum up, the causes of pollution are mostly man-made
7. Verb Tenses
Always consider which of the following tense you should use:
Present simple:
things that are always true (the sky is blue)
general statements of fact (You play football with your legs)
habits (I go to sleep every night at 11 pm)
Present continuous:
an action at the moment of speaking
something in progress this week, month or year
to talk about a future planned event
Present Perfect:
an action that took place at an indefinite time in the past
an action that was repeated before now
an action that began in the past and continues until now
Present Perfect Continuous:
to show the duration of something that happened in the past and continues until now
a general activity in progress recently
Past Simple
an action that began in the past and finished in the past
Past Continuous
talk about an action that was happening in the past when another occurred
an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past
Past Perfect
talk about something that was completed before another activity or another time in the past
Past Perfect Continuous
talk about duration of activity that was in progress before another event in the past
an activity in progress that is recent to another time or activity in the past
Future Simple
to predict or plan for the future
to express a willingness to do something
Future Continuous
an action that will be in progress at a time in the future
Future Perfect
an action that will be completed before another time or event in the future
Future Perfect Continuous
the duration of an action that will be in progress before another time or event in the future
8. Prepositions After Adjectives and Nouns
Here are some common expressions:
At
Bad at (something)-Biror narsada yomon bo'lish
Good at (something)-Biror narsada yaxshi bo'lish
Surprised at (something)- Hayron qolgan
About or with:
Pleased about (something)- Mamnun bo'lgan
Pleased with (someone)- kimdandir mamnun bo'lmoq
Angry about (something)- Biror narsadan jaxli chiqqan
Angry with (someone)- kimdandir jaxli chiqqan
Disappointed about (something)- Biror narsadan hafsalasi pir bo'lgan
Disappointed with (someone)- kimdandir hafsalasi pir bo'l
Worried about (something or someone) biror kimdan yo biror narsadan havotir olgan
In:
rise in, decrease in, increase in
fall in, drop in
Between:
difference between
Of:
advantage/disadvantage of
example of, number of
percentage of, use of
9.Apostrophes
We use apostrophes to shorten words or make contractions:
Cannot-Can’t
Do not- Don’t
I will- I’ll
Contractions are normally used in spoken English and should therefore not be used in the academic writing tasks.
Never write I'm, He isn't, we won't, OTHERWISE YOU ARE . Just a joke . Do not worry, your mark will only be underestimated.
We can also use apostrophes to show possession:
John’s book
Mary’s brother
We don’t use apostrophes with possessive pronouns such as:
The dog has broken its
The book is not theirs, it’s ours.
10. Common Spelling Mistakes
Some common spelling mistakes:
to or too
there or their
though or through
programme
accommodation
advertisement
beginning
business
commercial
country
environment
Wednesday
February
government
occurred
practice
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