10 Must-Know Grammar Rules for IELTS Writing
Whether you’re aiming for IELTS Academic or General, strong grammar can make or break your writing band score. Many students in Kochi overlook grammar basics, but mastering them can give you a clear advantage. Here are 10 essential grammar rules that every IELTS candidate should know:
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Always ensure your subjects and verbs match in number. Eg: “He writes,” not “He write.”
- Correct Tense Usage: Use the right tense for the situation. IELTS examiners check consistency.
- Sentence Fragments: Avoid incomplete sentences. Make sure every sentence has a subject and a verb.
- Punctuation: Use commas, full stops, and apostrophes correctly. Poor punctuation affects clarity.
- Articles (a/an/the): These tiny words carry big weight. “The IELTS exam” is different from “An IELTS exam.”
- Parallelism: Keep structures similar in lists or comparisons. Eg: “Reading, writing, and listening” – not “reading, writing, and to listen.”
- Modifiers: Place descriptive words near what they modify. Misplaced modifiers confuse meaning.
- Conditional Sentences: Use appropriate forms like zero, first, second, and third conditionals.
- Passive Voice: Use when needed, especially in Task 1 Academic. But avoid overusing it.
- Complex Sentences: Use conjunctions (although, because, while) to combine ideas, but don’t overcomplicate.
Mastering these grammar rules can give you an edge, especially in the writing module. At Casper Academy, Kochi, we break down these rules with practical examples to help you write like a pro.Click here to learn more about Casper Academy of Excellence, or reach out to us on WhatsApp.