​​ Hi guys! : Just a quick tip about the word 'government'. | IELTS Essays Band 9 | IELTS Writing 9.0

​​ Hi guys!

: Just a quick tip about the word 'government'.

A lot of IELTS essays require you to talk about appropriate responses to social issues. As a result, it is natural to talk about the role of government in society.
This means you need to use the word 'government' correctly, but I see a lot of people make mistakes with this word. Here are some basic rules to follow.

. Only say 'the government' when the reader knows which specific government you are talking about. Sometimes 'the government' can refer to the conceptual idea of government, but usual this isn't the most natural choice.

. Say 'governments' when speaking generally. Honestly, in most cases, you will be giving general recommendations for what governments should and should not do, so in most cases, this plural form without an article will be your best choice.

. Only say 'government' when referring to government as a concept. For example, in the above sentences you might have seen me use the expression 'the role of government'. I'm speaking in a very conceptual/abstract context here, so that's why I'm not using the plural form. Too often people use this uncountable form when they are talking about what real governments should be doing. Try not to make this mistake.

P.s: Knowing these differences should help you become just a little more accurate in the future. I hope this tip helps.

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