📌 Master Pronoun Referencing in IELTS Writing
Pronouns improve coherence by replacing repeated words. Use them wisely!
⚠️ Common Mistakes
1. Ambiguous Pronoun Reference
🚫 The company improved service, but it was still a challenge.(What does "it" refer to—customer service or the company?- unclear!)
✅ The company improved service, but this aspect remained challenging. (Clear!)
2. Vague Pronoun Use
🚫 Many students struggle with assignments because they are difficult. (Does "they" refer to students or assignments?)
✅ Many students struggle with assignments because the tasks are difficult. (Now it’s clear that "the tasks" refers to assignments.)
3. Missing info
🚫 She said it was unfair. (What was unfair? No clear noun before "it.")
✅ She said the decision was unfair. (Now "the decision" clarifies what was unfair.)
After writing, check each pronoun. Ask yourself, "Does my reader know exactly what this refers to?" If not, revise for clarity!
@ieltsboyko
Pronouns improve coherence by replacing repeated words. Use them wisely!
⚠️ Common Mistakes
1. Ambiguous Pronoun Reference
🚫 The company improved service, but it was still a challenge.(What does "it" refer to—customer service or the company?- unclear!)
✅ The company improved service, but this aspect remained challenging. (Clear!)
2. Vague Pronoun Use
🚫 Many students struggle with assignments because they are difficult. (Does "they" refer to students or assignments?)
✅ Many students struggle with assignments because the tasks are difficult. (Now it’s clear that "the tasks" refers to assignments.)
3. Missing info
🚫 She said it was unfair. (What was unfair? No clear noun before "it.")
✅ She said the decision was unfair. (Now "the decision" clarifies what was unfair.)
After writing, check each pronoun. Ask yourself, "Does my reader know exactly what this refers to?" If not, revise for clarity!
@ieltsboyko