Examples

Mistake #3: Wrong Tense in Examples Problem: Many learners switch tense mid-sentence or use present tense for past events. Why It Happens Over-generalisation Trying to sound “academic” Lack of consistency across paragraphs Fix: “Timeline Check” General truth → present Mini-story example → past Predictions → future/modal Next Steps: Next: Misusing Relative Clauses → Ready to improve your IELTS Writing score? ✍️ Join IELTSWrite now to get a free IELTS essay check instantly! ...

Mistake #5: Giving Irrelevant Examples Problem: Examples look like memorised templates or do not support the paragraph idea. Examiner Complaint “Example does not support the argument.” Fix: “Mini-Story Example” Use human, simple, realistic scenarios: ✔️ “For instance, a high school student in Japan…” Avoid statistics unless real. Next: Off-topic Development → Ready to improve your IELTS Writing score? ✍️ Join IELTSWrite now to get a free IELTS essay check instantly! ...