Cambridge: 2013. — 64 p.
This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam – and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. Highlights common mistakes that learners really make. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts. Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas. Includes exam-style exercises.
CONTENTS
1 Articles: the before general concepts 5
2 Articles: a/an before noun phrases 6
3 When do I use capital letters? 7
Test 1
4 When do I use when, if and whether7. 10
5 Punctuation: commas with discourse markers 11
6 Punctuation: using apostrophes 12
Test 2 i3
7 Common spelling mistakes 15
8 Spelling: one word or two? 16
9 Adjective forms 17
Test 3
10 Using prepositions: with nouns 20
11 Using prepositions: after verbs 21
12 Using prepositions: describing trends and changes 22
Test 4 23
13 Describing statistics: using prepositions 25
14 Describing statistics: nouns 26
15 Describing statistics: verbs 27
Test 5 28
16 Number and amount 30
17 Making comparisons 31
18 Expressing contrast 32
Test 6
19 Countable and uncountable nouns 35
20 Singular and plural verb forms 36
21 It, they and them 37
Test 7 38
22 Verbs: being and having 40
23 Commonly confused verbs: join/attend, give/provide 41
24 Verb collocations 42
Test 8 43
25 Commonly confused nouns: habits, customs and practices 45
26 Commonly confused nouns: effect, influence and impact 46
27 Commonly confused nouns: time words 47
Test 9 48
28 Using nouns: appearance and communication 50
29 Using nouns and adjectives: male or men7. 51
30 Using nouns and adjectives: Britain, British or Briton? 52
Test 10 53
Answer key 55
Common Mistakes at IELTS Intermediate: And How to Avoid Them
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