IELTS Grammar: notice your mistakes

Students often don't notice when a teacher corrects their mistakes.

Look at this example of a conversation between a student and a teacher:

Student: I gave the IELTS exam last week.
Teacher: Oh, you mean you took the exam last week?
Student: Yes, I have given the exam twice. (should be 'taken')

The student doesn't notice that the teacher is correcting a mistake. Your teacher can 'give' you a test or an exam, but you 'take' or 'do' the exam.

When a teacher repeats something that you said in a different way, you probably made a mistake. Listen carefully, and try to correct yourself.

Comments

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[Alexey]

btw, is it possible to say "IELTS exam was given to me last week"?
I oftenly use such form of sentence...

[Simon]

Hi Alexey,

It's a bit strange to say that. It's much better to say "I took the IELTS exam last week."

[Mh]

Hi Simon
would you please tell me which one is better to say in speaking

I dislike winter season
I abhor winter season
Could I achieve higher score by using such formal words?
and what about writing
thank you Simon

[Simon]

Hi Mh,

Neither is better, but I'd use 'dislike'. Very formal words will sound strange.

[rc helicopter]

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[VeraVera]

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[Simon]

Thanks VeraVera! It's always nice to hear that teachers are using the site too!