Grammar Tips

IELTS Grammar Tips

Although grammar is not tested directly on the IELTS, it is tested indirectly in the speaking and writing sections of the exam. You can gain or lose points based on your command of English grammar. It would help to undertake a general review of English grammar while preparing for the IELTS. Alternatively, you could take a diagnostic grammar test so you can find out exactly which areas you need to concentrate on. Any good review should include the following grammatical areas:

Verb tenses

Subject-verb agreement

Modals

Gerunds and infinitives

Conjunctions

Relative clauses

Conditional sentences

Word Order

Prepositions

Articles

Phrasal verbs

Singular and Plural Nouns

Pronouns

There are a number of excellent English grammar books on the market and each teacher has his or her favourites. Nevertheless, a few of the most popular