1. Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-verb agreement is an important rule to keep in mind for the IELTS exam.
2. Use of modal verbs
A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb used in English that expresses possibility, obligation, and permission.
3. Use of conditionals
Conditionals express hypothetical situations. Examples: "If it rains, we'll stay home." "Had I known, I would've come earlier."
4. Use of gerunds
Gerunds, verb forms ending in -ing, function as nouns. Examples: "Running is my passion." "She enjoys reading books."
5. Correct tense usage
Use the correct tense for timing: "She studied yesterday." "They are playing now." "He will travel tomorrow."
6. Active vs passive voice
Active voice emphasizes the doer: "She wrote the book." Passive voice shifts focus: "The book was written by her."
7. Proper word order
Follow subject-verb-object order: "She (subject) eats (verb) pizza (object)." Maintain clarity by arranging words correctly in sentences.
8. Use of adjectives and adverbs
Adjectives modify nouns: "Beautiful flower." Adverbs modify verbs/adjectives: "Quickly run." "Very happy." Enhance description and provide context.
9. Use of conjunction
Conjunctions link words/clauses: "and" (add), "but" (contrast), "if" (condition), "because" (cause). Enhance sentence connections.
10. Use of articles
Definite "the" for specific, indefinite "a/an" for non-specific nouns. "The cat" vs. "A cat."