Mistake #3 - Repeating Simple Words Too Often

Common words like people, important, problem appear too many times in Band-6 essays.

❌ Example of the Mistake

“There are many problems in cities today. One problem is pollution. Another problem is crime.”

Repetition = low lexical range.

🎯 Why Examiners Penalise This

IELTS scoring requires variety and precision.
Repeating a basic word 4–5 times tells the examiner:
“You don’t know alternatives.”

✅ Band-8 Fix Method: “Replace Only When Precise”

Better version:

“Modern cities face several challenges, including pollution and crime.”

Avoid forcing synonyms like “urban conurbations” - keep it natural.

✔ Quick Checklist

• Replace repetition only when the synonym is accurate
• Don’t use weird synonyms (kids → youngsters) unnecessarily

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Mistake #4 - Using Fake Advanced Words