Mistake #10: Not Expanding Main Ideas Enough
Problem: Paragraphs are too short or undeveloped because ideas are not expanded with logic.
Why This Causes Band 6
Examiners need to see:
- clear idea
- logical extension
- example
- relevance
Fix: “Depth Framework”
Ask yourself:
- Why?
- So what?
- Example?
This guarantees development.
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