This is the most common "silly" mistake. Ensure your verb matches your subject. The number of students have increased. Right: The number of students has increased. 2. Tense Consistency Use the right tense for the right task:
Frequent error-free sentences and a variety of complex structures.
Don't join two full sentences with just a comma. Use a full stop or a conjunction.
Use Present Simple for general facts and "will" for future predictions. 3. The Passive Voice
Wide range of structures with only very occasional "slips."
In Task 2, avoid being too certain. Use "modals" to sound more academic. Instead of: Video games cause violence. Try: Video games to aggressive behavior. 🛑 Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Grammar accounts for of your total score under the "Grammatical Range and Accuracy" criterion. Band 6: Mix of simple and complex forms with some errors.
To reach a Band 7 or higher, you must move beyond simple sentences. Use a mix of these:
