Using Linking words.
By using linking words such as ‘while’, ‘although’ or ‘despite’ (to name but a few) to connect naturally two pieces of information together, you are one step closer to a band score of 7 in Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
IELTS BAND 7
At this level, the marking criteria state that a candidate needs to ‘use a variety of complex structures’.
Make sure you understand what these words mean and how to include them in a sentence.
It’s better to use one or two good complex sentences than many long and complicated sentences.
That’s a clear instruction, isn’t it!
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