Coherence Mistake #6 - Bad Referencing (this/they/it...)

Mistake #6 - Bad Referencing (this/they/it) Using pronouns without clear reference creates confusion. ❌ Example “People are eating more fast food, and this is harmful.” What is this? Fast food? Eating more? People’s habits? 🎯 Why Examiners Penalise This Ambiguous referencing = unclear meaning. Band-8 requires precise anaphoric reference. ✅ Band-8 Fix Method: “Name → Refer” “People are eating more fast food, and this trend is harmful to their long-term health.” ...

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