IELTS mistakes
writing
IELTS vocab
tenses
General
100

100: “I am agree with this idea.”

I agree with this idea.

100

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.

100

What does “huge” mean?

big

100

Complete: “She ___ (go) to the gym every Monday.”

goes

100

What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra

200

“People is becoming more dependent on technology.”

People are becoming more dependent on technology. 


200

Rewrite using a synonym → The percentage of people using buses increased significantly.

The percentage of people using buses rose considerably.

200

Give a synonym for “important.”

significant, essential 

200

Find the mistake: “I am living in Tashkent since 2020.”

I have been living in Tashkent since 2020.

200

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

300

“Despite of the advantages, there are also some disadvantages.”

Despite the advantages, there are also some disadvantages.

300

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.

300

Complete: “The number of university students has ___ significantly from 5000 to 10000 over the past decade.”

increased....

300

Complete: “When I arrived at the station, the train ___ already ___ (leave).”

had already left

300

What chemical element has the symbol Au?

Gold


400

Although technology has many advantages, but it can also create several problems.  

Although technology has many advantages, it can also create several problems.

400

Compare the data using whereas → 20,000 people used trains. 15,000 used buses.

20,000 people used trains, whereas 15,000 used buses.

400

Which word is closest in meaning to “beneficial”? A) harmful B) useful C) expensive

B) useful

400

Find the mistake: “I have seen him yesterday at the shopping centre.”

I saw him yesterday at the shopping centre.

400

Which country has the largest land area in the world?

Russia

500

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.

500

Rewrite the sentence using the passive voice:

The survey collected data from 500 participants in 2020.


Data was collected from 500 participants in 2020.

500

What is the difference between “affect” and “effect”?

Affect = influence; Effect = result

500

Complete: “By the time you arrive, we ___ (finish) the meeting.”

will have finished 

500

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis