Writing
Writing Module: Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Use varied sentence structures with minimal errors. Complex grammar demonstrates higher proficiency.
Use varied sentence structures with minimal errors. Complex grammar demonstrates higher proficiency.
Simple Structures (Bands 5-6)
- Subject + Verb + Object (SVO)
- Present/Past Simple
- Compound sentences with "and/but"
Complex Structures (Bands 7-8)
- Relative Clauses: "The data, which was collected in 2010, shows..."
- Passive Voice: "The survey was conducted by researchers"
- Conditionals: "If this trend continues, there will be consequences"
- Modals: "This should be considered, might indicate"
Advanced Structures (Band 9)
- Inverted Structures: "Not only...but also", "Hardly...when"
- Participle Clauses: "Having increased rapidly, the population..."
- Complex Conditionals: "Were this to happen, it would cause..."
Accuracy: Minimize errors. One error per 15-20 words is acceptable for Band 8.
Punctuation: Correct use of commas, periods, semicolons also assessed.
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