IELTS Grammar & Vocabulary
IELTS Common Grammar Mistakes
A handful of repeated grammar errors keep many candidates stuck at band 6. Identifying and fixing your top few is the fastest route to a higher band.
The most common errors
| Error | Wrong | Right |
|---|---|---|
| Articles | She is student. | She is a student. |
| Subject–verb agreement | The government are… | The government is… |
| Prepositions | depend of | depend on |
| Countable/uncountable | many informations | much information |
| Tense consistency | He study and passed | He studied and passed |
How to fix them for good
- Keep an error log of every mistake a teacher or checker finds.
- Group them — most people have just three or four recurring error types.
- Drill those specific rules and re-check them in every practice essay.
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Leave two minutes at the end of Writing to proofread specifically for your known errors (articles, endings, agreement). This alone can save a whole band.
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Take test →Frequently Asked Questions
What grammar mistakes lower IELTS scores most?+
Article errors, subject–verb agreement, wrong prepositions and inconsistent tenses are the most common. They are also the easiest to fix once you know your patterns.
How do I stop repeating the same grammar mistakes?+
Keep an error log, identify your top few recurring errors, drill those rules, and proofread specifically for them at the end of each writing task.