Two Most Common Mistakes on Recent 2018 IELTS Exams

The video tutorial addresses common misunderstandings in speaking exams, emphasizing the importance of context and clarification when words are misheard. It also highlights a frequent mistake in writing tasks, where students incorrectly use 'take a decision' instead of 'make a decision.' The tutorial provides alternative phrases for 'make a decision' and stresses the importance of using words correctly from the question prompt.

What should you do if you hear something in an exam that doesn't make sense?

• Clarify by asking if you understood correctly.

• Ask the examiner to repeat the question.

• Ignore it and move on.

• Guess the answer based on what you heard.

Why is it important to use logic and context during speaking exams?

• To ensure you understand the question correctly.

• To impress the examiner with your vocabulary.

• To fill time during the exam.

• To avoid asking the examiner for help.

Which of the following is a correct phrase to use instead of 'take a decision'?

• Make a decision

• Decide a take

• Choose a decision

• Take a choice

What is a common mistake students make when writing about decisions?

• Using 'judge' instead of 'arrive at a conclusion'

• Using 'make' instead of 'take' with decisions

• Using 'take' instead of 'make' with decisions

• Using 'decide' instead of 'determine'

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'make a decision'?

• Determine

• Elect

• Judge

• Take