IELTS mistakes
100: “I am agree with this idea.”
I agree with this idea.
The number of students increased from 200 to 500. → There was + noun + in + noun
There was an increase in the number of students from 200 to 500.
What does “huge” mean?
big
Complete: “She ___ (go) to the gym every Monday.”
goes
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
“People is becoming more dependent on technology.”
People are becoming more dependent on technology.
Rewrite using a synonym → The percentage of people using buses increased significantly.
The percentage of people using buses rose considerably.
Give a synonym for “important.”
significant, essential
Find the mistake: “I am living in Tashkent since 2020.”
I have been living in Tashkent since 2020.
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
“Despite of the advantages, there are also some disadvantages.”
Despite the advantages, there are also some disadvantages.
Combine using from…to… → The figure was 20% in 2010. It rose to 35% in 2020.
The figure increased from 20% in 2010 to 35% in 2020.
Complete: “The number of university students has ___ significantly from 5000 to 10000 over the past decade.”
increased....
Complete: “When I arrived at the station, the train ___ already ___ (leave).”
had already left
What chemical element has the symbol Au?
Gold
Although technology has many advantages, but it can also create several problems.
Although technology has many advantages, it can also create several problems.
Compare the data using whereas → 20,000 people used trains. 15,000 used buses.
20,000 people used trains, whereas 15,000 used buses.
Which word is closest in meaning to “beneficial”? A) harmful B) useful C) expensive
B) useful
Find the mistake: “I have seen him yesterday at the shopping centre.”
I saw him yesterday at the shopping centre.
Which country has the largest land area in the world?
Russia
The percentage of people who use public transport have increased significantly over the last decade.
The percentage of people who use public transport has increased significantly over the last decade.
Rewrite the sentence using the passive voice:
The survey collected data from 500 participants in 2020.
Data was collected from 500 participants in 2020.
What is the difference between “affect” and “effect”?
Affect = influence; Effect = result
Complete: “By the time you arrive, we ___ (finish) the meeting.”
will have finished
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis