Test Your Grammar Skills
TEST YOUR GRAMMAR SKILLS
TEST YOUR GRAMMAR SKILLS
In each pair of sentences one is wrong and one is correct. Circle the one you think is correct and then check the with the Answer Key. (Try not looking at the answers)
1) a. I study about engineering | b. I study engineering
2) a. The movie was very funny | b. The movie was very fun
3) a. I went many places on my holiday | b. I went to everywhere on my holiday
4) a. I am exciting too much | b. I am very excited
5) a. Many temples beautiful | b. Many beautiful temples
6) a. Nowadays | b. Nowsaday
ANSWER KEY:
1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. b
6. a
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Grammar Tip
GRAMMAR TIP
The is called the definite article. We use the when we are talking about something that has already been mentioned.
- She is wearing a red dress and a black jacket. The dress is very stylish.
- They have a dog. The dog is black and white.
- We use the when we are talking about a specific person or thing, or if there is only one, or if it is clear which one we are talking about.
- He chose a book and started to read. — one of many books
- He chose the book that his sister had recommended. — a specific book
- He took the newspaper and started to read. — there is only one newspaper.
- Can you turn on the computer? — it’s clear we are talking about the computer in this room
- She has to see the doctor on Friday. — it’s clear we are talking about her usual doctor
- She needs to see a doctor. — not any specific doctor
- Icarus flew too close to the sun — there is only one sun
- The best city I’ve ever visited is Rome. — there can only be one best city.
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Grammar and vocabulary
Grammar and vocabulary
You will receive a higher mark if your writing uses a range of structures and vocabulary correctly rather than a limited number in your writing tasks.
If the flow chart is simple and linear then you may be able to link the stages together by simply using some of the following transition signals:
• To begin with,…
• First of all,…
• First,…
• Secondly, thirdly, etc.
• Then,…
• Next,…
• After that,…
• Finally,…
If the process is more complex, as in the example above, then you may need to also use these words:
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IELTS Topics Related To Crime
IELTS Topics Related To Crime
IELTS questions cover a limited number of topics, so if you develop your general knowledge in these areas, it should help you in the test. The topics the IELTS test cover include:
Crime/Punishment
Possible areas:
Suitable punishments for crime.
How to rehabilitate criminals.
The responsibility of parents in preventing crime.
Etc.
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