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Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate ... and how to avoid them with Testbank authentic examinations online : academic, Pauline Cullen

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This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam - and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. Highlights common mistakes that learners really make ; Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts ; Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas ; Includes exam-style exercises
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
64 pages
Note
  • "Academic" - cover
  • First published 2007
Contents
  • 1. Are there any special times I should use 'the'?
  • 2. Singular or plural?
  • 3. Which nouns don't have a plural form?
  • 4. When do I use the present simple tense?
  • 5. How do I write large numbers?
  • 6. 'There is' / 'there are'
  • 7. Which relative pronoun should I use?
  • 8. How do I choose between 'and', 'but' and 'or'?
  • 9. Auxiliary verbs
  • 10. How do I use modal verbs?
  • 11. '-ing' or 'to' + infinitive?
  • 12. Verbs after adjectives and prepositions
  • 13. The gerund or infinitive after 'allow', 'advise', 'make', 'suggest'?
  • 14. 'Stop', 'try', 'forget' and 'remember'
  • 15. Prepositions after adjectives and nouns
  • 16. Prepositions after verbs
  • 17. Prepositions of time and place
  • 18. The preposition 'of'
  • 19. How do I make a verb passive?
  • 20. When do I use the passive?
  • 21. What is register?
  • 22. Adjectives and adverbs
  • 23. Nouns or adjectives?
  • 24. Verb confusion 1 : courses and study
  • 25. Verb confusion 2 : describing charts and figures
  • 26. Verb confusion 3 : money and problems
  • 27. Noun confusion 1 : money and work
  • 28. Noun confusion 2 : advertising, travel and young people
  • 29. When do I need to use an aposotrophe?
  • 30 Common spelling errors
  • Answer key
Isbn
9781316629390
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Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate ... and how to avoid them with Testbank authentic examinations online : academic
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Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate ... and how to avoid them with Testbank authentic examinations online
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academic
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Pauline Cullen
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  • Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate ... and how to avoid them with Testbank academic
  • Cambridge English common mistakes at IELTS intermediate ... and how to avoid them
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Language
eng
Summary
This invaluable little book highlights the real mistakes that students make in the exam - and shows how to avoid them. Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts, each unit targets a key problem area. Clear explanations and exercises help students to use the language accurately. Regular tests offer students a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. Highlights common mistakes that learners really make ; Based on analysis of thousands of exam scripts ; Short, snappy explanations focus on key problem areas ; Includes exam-style exercises
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Cullen, Pauline
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428.0076
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illustrations
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no index present
Intended audience
Intermediate level
Literary form
non fiction
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  • International English Language Testing System
  • International English Language Testing System
  • English language
  • English language
  • Universities and colleges
Target audience
general
Label
Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate ... and how to avoid them with Testbank authentic examinations online : academic, Pauline Cullen
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Publication
Copyright
Note
  • "Academic" - cover
  • First published 2007
Contents
1. Are there any special times I should use 'the'? -- 2. Singular or plural? -- 3. Which nouns don't have a plural form? -- 4. When do I use the present simple tense? -- 5. How do I write large numbers? -- 6. 'There is' / 'there are' -- 7. Which relative pronoun should I use? -- 8. How do I choose between 'and', 'but' and 'or'? -- 9. Auxiliary verbs -- 10. How do I use modal verbs? -- 11. '-ing' or 'to' + infinitive? -- 12. Verbs after adjectives and prepositions -- 13. The gerund or infinitive after 'allow', 'advise', 'make', 'suggest'? -- 14. 'Stop', 'try', 'forget' and 'remember' -- 15. Prepositions after adjectives and nouns -- 16. Prepositions after verbs -- 17. Prepositions of time and place -- 18. The preposition 'of' -- 19. How do I make a verb passive? -- 20. When do I use the passive? -- 21. What is register? -- 22. Adjectives and adverbs -- 23. Nouns or adjectives? -- 24. Verb confusion 1 : courses and study -- 25. Verb confusion 2 : describing charts and figures -- 26. Verb confusion 3 : money and problems -- 27. Noun confusion 1 : money and work -- 28. Noun confusion 2 : advertising, travel and young people -- 29. When do I need to use an aposotrophe? -- 30 Common spelling errors -- Answer key
Control code
000058533584
Dimensions
21 cm.
Extent
64 pages
Isbn
9781316629390
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)957078596
Label
Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate ... and how to avoid them with Testbank authentic examinations online : academic, Pauline Cullen
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • "Academic" - cover
  • First published 2007
Contents
1. Are there any special times I should use 'the'? -- 2. Singular or plural? -- 3. Which nouns don't have a plural form? -- 4. When do I use the present simple tense? -- 5. How do I write large numbers? -- 6. 'There is' / 'there are' -- 7. Which relative pronoun should I use? -- 8. How do I choose between 'and', 'but' and 'or'? -- 9. Auxiliary verbs -- 10. How do I use modal verbs? -- 11. '-ing' or 'to' + infinitive? -- 12. Verbs after adjectives and prepositions -- 13. The gerund or infinitive after 'allow', 'advise', 'make', 'suggest'? -- 14. 'Stop', 'try', 'forget' and 'remember' -- 15. Prepositions after adjectives and nouns -- 16. Prepositions after verbs -- 17. Prepositions of time and place -- 18. The preposition 'of' -- 19. How do I make a verb passive? -- 20. When do I use the passive? -- 21. What is register? -- 22. Adjectives and adverbs -- 23. Nouns or adjectives? -- 24. Verb confusion 1 : courses and study -- 25. Verb confusion 2 : describing charts and figures -- 26. Verb confusion 3 : money and problems -- 27. Noun confusion 1 : money and work -- 28. Noun confusion 2 : advertising, travel and young people -- 29. When do I need to use an aposotrophe? -- 30 Common spelling errors -- Answer key
Control code
000058533584
Dimensions
21 cm.
Extent
64 pages
Isbn
9781316629390
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)957078596

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