Mistake #9 - Missing Contrast or Cause-Effect Structure
Band-6 essays lack deeper logical relationships between ideas.
❌ Example
“Many people recycle. Some people do not.”
No contrast explanation → no insight.
🎯 Why Examiners Penalise This
High-band essays show:
- cause and effect
- contrast
- concession
- result
Without these = weak logical flow.
✅ Band-8 Fix Method
Add the missing relationship:
“Although many people recycle, others avoid it because they find the process inconvenient.”
Continue to: Mistake #10 - Mechanical Cohesion
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