Mistake #6 - Using Vague or Empty Vocabulary
Words like things, aspects, issues, situations are overused and vague.
❌ Example
“There are many aspects causing problems in society.”
Meaning = unclear.
🎯 Why Examiners Penalise This
Vague vocabulary = weak ideas.
Examiners reward specific, concrete wording.
✅ Band-8 Fix Method: “Name the Noun”
“There are several factors contributing to social inequality.”
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Mistake #7 - Wrong Word Form
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- Part 4 — Vocabulary Misuse: Words That Hurt Your Score
- Part 5 — Coherence & Cohesion: Make Your Essay Flow
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