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Sentence Accuracy First

Identify and correct common sentence-level errors to establish a baseline of grammatical accuracy.

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Accuracy Is the Floor

Teach common sentence-level errors.

Before IELTS examiners look for fancy vocabulary or complex grammar, they look for accuracy. A well-organized essay full of basic sentence-level errors will struggle to reach a Band 6. Fixing your foundation is the fastest way to boost your score.

Pro tip: You do not need perfect grammar for a Band 7.0, but you do need frequent error-free sentences. Eliminate the most common errors first.

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Sentence Check Grid

Visual checklist for sentence accuracy.

A clean, professional infographic showing a 5-point checklist for sentence accuracy: Subject-Verb agreement, Tense consistency, Articles, Plurals, and Punctuation/Fragments. Displayed as a clear visual grid with checkmarks suitable for an adult language learner.

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Memorize these 5 checks to quickly proofread your IELTS essay.

The 5-Point Sentence Check

Formalized grid for checking sentences.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Incorrect: The list of problems are very long.

Correct: The list of problems is very long.

Tense Consistency

Incorrect: In the past, children rely on books.

Correct: In the past, children relied on books.

Articles (A/An/The)

Incorrect: We must protect environment.

Correct: We must protect the environment.

Plurals

Incorrect: One of the main reason is stress.

Correct: One of the main reasons is stress.

Fragments & Punctuation

Incorrect: Because the economy is growing. Many jobs are created.

Correct: Because the economy is growing, many jobs are created.

Fix the Sentence

Correct grammar errors in essay-style sentences.

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The number of students who study abroad increasing every year.
Many people believe that the government should provide free education for all .
Furthermore, playing video games has a negative impact on academic performance of teenagers.
A major reason for this trend is that modern are becoming more reliant on technology.
Despite these advantages, there several drawbacks to working from home.
It is widely accepted that having a university degree gives individuals competitive advantage in the job market.

Sentence Surgeon

Identify the exact category of error in a sentence.

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Read the following IELTS sentence: "Because public transport in rural areas is often unreliable and expensive."

What is the primary error in this sentence?

Your Grammar Error Pattern

Reflect on repeated grammar weaknesses.

Write a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) answering the question: 'Why do people move to big cities?' Then, review your writing against the 5-Point Sentence Check.

Your Paragraph*

Write a realistic IELTS response. Don't worry about perfection; just write naturally.

Your Biggest Challenge*

Which of the 5 sentence-level errors do you find hardest to spot in your own writing?

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