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Writing Skills - How to Avoid Ambiguous Pronoun Use in Writing

One of the most common errors writers make is using ambiguous pronoun references. This can be confusing for readers and make your writing appear sloppy. To avoid this, you need to be aware of what pronouns are and how to use them correctly. Let's look at what ambiguous pronoun references are and how to avoid them. What Are Pronouns? Pronouns are words used in place of a noun or a group of nouns. They can refer to people, places, things, or ideas. There are different types of pronouns, including personal pronouns, reflexive pronouns, relative pronouns, and demonstrative pronouns. For your writing to be clear and free of ambiguity, you must use the correct type of pronoun in each situation. Let's look at some examples. Personal Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they Example of ambiguous personal pronoun use: After the meeting, John told his boss how it went and he was not happy about it. In this sentence, "he" could refer to either John or his

Writing Skills - How to Make Complex Sentences in Writing

Complex Sentences Are you tired of writing simple, bland sentences? Do you want to take your writing to the next level by mastering complex sentence structures? If so, read on! In this blog post, we will teach you how to make complex sentences in your writing. By following our tips and techniques, you will be able to create more interesting and engaging sentences that will impress! How to write a complex sentence structure using a clause Here is an example sentence related to a typical writing topic – traffic congestion. Building wider roads can solve traffic congestion because it allows traffic to move more easily. Sentence analysis There are two main parts to this simple sentence: the problem (traffic congestion) and the solution (building wider roads). Why is writing complex sentences an important skill? For example, in the IELTS Writing Test, if you want to score band 6 then you need to “use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms” and if you want to

IELTS Preparation Tips | Summarize Information In Bar Chart

Writing Skills | How to describe a bar chart in IELTS IELTS Preparation Tips | IELTS Writing Task 1 | Summarizing information in a bar chart | bar chart IELTS | Student numbers at local primary schools How do you answer IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 bar graph questions? Writing Task 1 in the IELTS Academic Writing exam often asks you to describe data, usually presented in the form of a table, graph, chart, diagram, etc. What is the best approach to writing an answer to IELTS Task 1 Writing questions? Remember to keep it simple; there is no need to explain every single data point presented. The key to success is to identify the " key data points " and " summarize the important information ". Try to keep your answer clear and concise so it can be easily understood. Here are some simple steps you can use to form your answer: Identify the main data points or facts shown in the diagram, chart, graph, etc. Identify any trends or changes