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Today, in this last part, we will understand what are the Most common grammatical mistakes\u00a0students make in IELTS<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Grammar Guide<\/span> for IELTS<\/a> : Understanding Clauses The Simple Way : Forming Sentences The Right Way : Become A Pro With Use of Tenses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n As always, I highly recommend to save it with you and continue to use it over the next few weeks and months to slowly ramp up your capacity of using Grammar<\/span> well.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Using the word \u2018The\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The first most common mistake is using the word \u2018the\u2019 wrong.<\/span><\/strong> > Uncountable Nouns<\/strong><\/span> > Noun-Verb Agreement<\/strong><\/span> > Gerunds or [to + Infinitive] Verb<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Students<\/span> are often seen making mistakes when using gerunds and infinitives. They make mistakes in choosing the verbs that follow gerunds and infinitives.<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Commas<\/span><\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Use of Articles before Noun Phrases<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Verb Tenses<\/span><\/strong> > Apostrophes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Apostrophes are very important. They can change the entire meaning of your sentence if placed incorrectly, so make sure you understand them.<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Common Spelling Mistakes<\/span><\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0> Prepositions After Adjectives And Nouns<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Below are some common prepositions<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong> >>> Registered<\/b>\u00a0for free Online Demo<\/strong><\/span> :\u00a0http:\/\/ieltsnpte.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Congratulations<\/span>, by now, you have learned \u2013 in a simple manner – everything there is about Grammar you need to ace your IELTS<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n To reiterate, you do NOT need a perfect Grammar to get 8+ Band<\/span> in your IELTS<\/a>. As we teach To Hacking IELTS<\/a> online course, the most important thing is the structure and smart strategies to do each section of the IELTS<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We hope you will keep this guide with you and use it to ace your IELTS<\/a> exam the next time you take it \u263a<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Watch Kris’s live lesson is the first part of\u00a0 IELTS<\/a> grammar mini-course. This lesson will focus on how grammar will affect your IELTS<\/a> score and address the myths around grammar and the IELTS<\/a> test.<\/b><\/p>\n\n
\nHere are the instances where you should use \u2018the\u2019.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWe use \u2018the\u2019 when only one of something exists in that area, such as the police, the cinema, the hospital, the train station, the airport, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIt is also used when there is only one of something in the entire world. For example, the atmosphere, the sun, the sky, the sea among many others.<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2018The\u2019 can also be used with cardinal numbers, such <\/span>as the first, the second, the third, the fourth, and so on.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWe can use it with superlatives. Some examples are the best, the worst, the tallest, the shortest, the prettiest, and many more.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIt can be used with names of countries where name refers to a group of states or islands like the USA<\/span>, the UAE, the UK<\/span>, and the Middle East.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIt is also used before nouns that describe general actions or activities. For example, \u201cI spent most of my day at the<\/span><\/strong> swimming pool\u201d and \u201cWe took our cars to the race track.\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2018The\u2019 is also used before abstract nouns that are describing a process or a situation. It can be used in sentences like this: \u201cThe frequency of customers increased after the summer sale.\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nConversely, we do not use \u2018the\u2019 before something that is plural. It is also wrong to use \u2018the\u2019 when mentioning a single place like a country or a city.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nSome nouns in English are uncountable. This means that they will always be in their singular form.<\/span><\/strong>
\nSome of the more common uncountable nouns that students mistake are: advice, advertising, knowledge, food, traffic, entertainment, and happiness.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIf a noun is uncountable, it is wrong to use a plural form of it.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis is yet another common mistake. The noun and verb must always agree with each other, meaning that if the noun is plural, the verb must be plural as well.<\/span><\/strong>
\nFor example, \u201cThere is kids in the playground,\u201d is incorrect, but \u201cThere are kids in the playground\u201d is correct.’<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis has been explained in-depth in previous parts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nWhen we are writing, we often link ideas. To do this, we<\/span> use words like, however, nevertheless, moreover, furthermore, in conclusion, and though.<\/strong><\/span>
\nWhenever these words are used at the beginning of a sentence, we must place a comma after it.<\/span><\/strong>
\nFor example, \u201cIn conclusion, it is important to have good Grammar to score better in IELTS<\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/strong>
\nThere may be instances where you have to place it in the middle of the sentences. When this happens, we must place a comma on both sides of the word.<\/span><\/strong>
\nHere\u2019s an example, \u201cRegular exercise is key to staying healthy, however, a balanced diet is just as important.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWe should include a\/an before a combination of adjective and singular noun.<\/strong><\/span>
\nSuch as: an incredible sight, a large house, a delicious steak, etc.<\/strong><\/span>
\nSometimes we have to use the word \u2018of\u2019 after a noun phrase, for example, a large number of, a small number of, etc.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nUsing the wrong tenses is yet another common and a major error in IELTS<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>
\nVerb tenses have been explained in detail in the previous parts. Using the correct tense is a crucial part of your Grammar so make sure you do them right.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nApostrophes are used for multiple purposes. They are used to make contractions and shorten words, such as, changing I will to I\u2019ll, or changing should not to<\/strong> shouldn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/span>
\nApostrophes can also be used to show possession.<\/strong><\/span>
\nFor example, \u201cWe went to the beach in David\u2019s new car.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\nPeople often make spelling mistakes as well, and while it\u2019s difficult to be perfect, there is a trick to make lesser mistakes.<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe trick is simple, read out loud when rechecking your work. This is simple and extremely effective.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThis is a problem faced by many students. They often get confused about which preposition to place after the adjective or noun.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAt:<\/span> We use \u2018at\u2019 when we are talking about a skill or<\/span><\/strong> ability, such as, bad at something, good at something, amazing at something, talented at something.<\/strong><\/span>
\nAbout:<\/span> \u2018About\u2019 is usually used with adjectives of feeling to explain the cause of them. Happy is a feeling, so you can use \u2018about\u2019 to tell that you were happy about the promotion, or perhaps you were nervous about your IELTS<\/a> exam.<\/strong><\/span>
\nWith:<\/span> With is similar to \u2018about\u2019 because it too, is used to talk about feelings. However, the difference is that \u2018with\u2019 is used when you are referring to a person. Such as, you were happy with the work your employee turned in. Or, you were angry with someone.<\/span><\/strong>
\nIn:<\/span> Some examples of the preposition \u2018in\u2019 are, fall in, get in, drop in, rise in, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nOf:<\/span> Some common uses of this preposition are, example of, number of, use of, made of, and many more.<\/span><\/strong>
\nTo:<\/span> This preposition is used to show the connection between two things, such as, He is married to her, I want to tour France, etc.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n