Mistake #1: Not Answering All Parts of the Question
Mistake #1: Not Answering All Parts of the Question Problem: Many candidates answer only one part of a two-part question or ignore a key phrase in the task. Why This Drops You to Band 5–6 Examiners call this “partial addressing of the task.” If any required component is missing → Band 6 maximum. Common Causes Misreading multi-part questions Ignoring the “why” or “how far” component Focusing too much on examples instead of the question Fix: “Question Breakdown Method” Highlight keywords Rewrite the task in your own words Identify the required operations (evaluate, discuss, explain, etc.) Next: Clear Position → ...