Mistake #7 - Wrong Word Form
Mixing noun/verb/adjective forms is extremely common.
❌ Example
“Technology has many benefit.”
Correct: benefits (noun plural)
Better: provides many benefits (verb + noun)
🎯 Why Examiners Penalise This
Wrong form = lack of lexical control.
It disrupts grammar and LR.
✅ Band-8 Fix Method
Memorise family groups:
benefit (n), beneficial (adj), benefit (v)
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Mistake #8 - Too Many Synonyms
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