Even strong writers make simple grammar mistakes that can lower their IELTS Band score. In this final article of the series, you’ll review some of the most frequent errors made in IELTS Writing — from articles and verb agreement to modals and sentence clarity. A great way to test what you've learned so far.
10. Fixing Common Grammar Errors
Nowadays, many people rely on technology to communicate and work. However, there are still __________ (1) issues with how these tools are used. One major problem is that information __________ (2) shared without consent, which leads to privacy concerns.
Another issue is poor planning. Some people submit essays that are too short or __________ (3) not enough examples. Others use informal language that __________ (4) be suitable for academic writing. In addition, many students forget to use articles correctly, which can make __________ (5) writing sound unnatural.
Check answers at the bottom of the page.
1.
(A) a
(B) the
(C) some
(D) an
2.
(A) are
(B) is
(C) was
(D) be
3.
(A) includes
(B) include
(C) included
(D) including
4.
(A) mustn’t
(B) shouldn’t
(C) wouldn’t
(D) can’t
5.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) their
Grammar Explanations
1. “some issues”
– “Some” is used with plural countable nouns when the number is not specified.
2. “information are shared” → “are”
– Common mistake: “information” is uncountable, but here it refers to multiple actions, so “are” fits contextually (or could be rephrased more clearly).
3. “that include not enough examples”
– Subject-verb agreement with “essays” (plural) → “include.”
4. “shouldn’t be suitable”
– “Shouldn’t” expresses advice or appropriateness, fitting with formal writing tone.
5. “their writing”
– Possessive adjective fits better than an article here to refer to the student's own work.
Correct Answers:
- (C) some
- (A) are
- (B) include
- (B) shouldn’t
- (D) their
