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|Grammar in IELTS|Necessary Element for High Bands|

IELTS is an International English Language Test, offered by the British Council. Its kinda requirement for the countries where English is a native language, immigrants have to prove their skill to communicate in English Language before seek an entrance. And Grammar is an imperative element which is like a glue gives meaning, strength and shape to the language. Further it helps to decipher the exact and accurate meanings. This is the very reason Grammar in IELTS is considered to be an eminent feature in IELTS to grade candidates.



Understanding of Grammar?


People set and learn grammar rules of any language by utilizing it. Though, Grammar rules remain the same at rubrics however, they trend their edges differently with the passage of time. Native Speakers of the language use Grammar rules more informally than the second-language users. Translation methods and the method of language assimilation, sometimes form unique language combinations. Moreover, the weirdest formulation of any sentence structure, may result in different sense even in the same language. Whereas, Grammar in IELTS follow the same rules, as they use the STANDARD CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH format.



How to Learn Grammar?


Well, here we have countless websites and numerous tips to learn grammar. In my experience its a very vague and intangible term where Grammar in IELTS 9 Band stands. One need to read, to absorb some common and useful chunks or fragments from e-papers and from some known digests as well as listening L1 users also could help in elating the level. Else, at a 4-6.5 Band level candidate can rely only at a basic level of his understanding with the rules; Active/Passive voice, Direct/Indirect speeches, 12 Tenses, simple to compound sentence structure awareness.



6.5 band and above required to practice Complex sentences, Conditionals, Modals, Finite/Infinite Verbs, Signposts, linking devices, jargon words from various fields of life, even a basic level-collection is very helpful at times. There are books available for Grammar in IELTS practice, students taking IELTS for CLB 9 ought to mark them through practice. Consider Grammar like a common-sense, more you will practice the maturer you will become. The more you scream and fall with making mistakes the more you will get a strong grip. Its a Proven fact that those spending more time in English Speaking Environment are less vulnerable at grammar than those who have NO exposure to the language at all.


Grammar, when self-learnt?


Grammar in any language is like a dull-drudgery, teaching it is a task without a soon reward. Students suddenly feel like sick, uninterested, boring and out of zone. In my opinion its a difficult task to achieve on your own as a student. Its easy when its being guided, motivated and mentored by an expert. However, it doesn’t mean that no one can ever learn Grammar on their own, in fact that its a skill which involves analytical skills. Probably it is more efficiently learnt when guided and evaluated side by side. Grammar required for IELTS 6.5 band and below seems possible to handle and self-learn. Whereas, for advance level either you need to indulge practicing through online simulations or take help from a Grammar Gru.



Some websites and links for Learning Grammar.

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