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Writing: Fix the most common Band 5 mistakes

Eight small mistakes that examiners see in almost every Band 5 essay. Learn to spot and correct them, then repair a whole paragraph.

Writing Band 4–5 · A2–B1 13 questions Sign in to save

The eight mistakes

MistakeWrongRight
Subject–verb agreementMany people thinks…Many people think…
Although… butAlthough it is cheap, but…Although it is cheap, (no but)…
In nowadaysIn nowadays, …Nowadays, … / These days, …
Double comparativemore healthierhealthier / more healthy (not both)
discuss aboutdiscuss about thisdiscuss this
Wrong word formIt is very benefit.It is very beneficial.
affect / effecta negative affecta negative effect (noun); it affects (verb)
Joining sentences with a commaBuses are cheap, people use them.Buses are cheap, so people use them.

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Questions 1–8

Is each sentence correct or incorrect?

  1. Many students thinks that homework is too difficult.

  2. Although the city is crowded, many people want to live there.

  3. Although public transport is cheap, but many people prefer cars.

  4. In nowadays, technology is everywhere.

  5. This essay will discuss the advantages of online learning.

  6. Cycling is more healthier than driving.

  7. Children who play sport tend to sleep better.

  8. Pollution has a serious affect on our health.

Questions 9–13

Write the correct form of the word in brackets.

  1. Regular exercise is very for your health. (benefit)

  2. The government to build more schools. (need)

  3. There are many who cannot read. (child)

  4. People who in cities often feel stressed. (live)

  5. This is the solution of all. (good)

Your turn: repair a paragraph

This paragraph has seven mistakes from the table. Rewrite it correctly.

In nowadays, many people thinks that car is the main problem in big city. Although cars are useful, but they makes a lot of pollution. Government should make public transport more cheaper, people will use it more.

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