N Nonverbis Member Joined Jun 4, 2021 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Russian Home Country Russian Federation Current Location Russian Federation May 14, 2022 #1 Could you tell me whether contracted forms like "let's", "I'm" are suitable for academic writing when taking IELTS exam? This is from the book "IELTS Advantage writing skills" by Richard Brown.
Could you tell me whether contracted forms like "let's", "I'm" are suitable for academic writing when taking IELTS exam? This is from the book "IELTS Advantage writing skills" by Richard Brown.
teechar Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 18, 2015 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Iraq Current Location Iraq May 14, 2022 #2 I would use "let us" and "I am". You may need to use the latter, but the chances of needing to use the former are slim.
I would use "let us" and "I am". You may need to use the latter, but the chances of needing to use the former are slim.
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England May 14, 2022 #3 The use of let's is justifiable here. As long as the register of language used is appropriate to the task at hand, then contractions may be used effectively. teechar said: I would use "let us" and "I am". You may need to use the latter, but the chances of needing to use the former are slim. Click to expand... I'd say it's the other way round.
The use of let's is justifiable here. As long as the register of language used is appropriate to the task at hand, then contractions may be used effectively. teechar said: I would use "let us" and "I am". You may need to use the latter, but the chances of needing to use the former are slim. Click to expand... I'd say it's the other way round.
teechar Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 18, 2015 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Iraq Current Location Iraq May 14, 2022 #4 jutfrank said: I'd say it's the other way round. Click to expand... I am of the opinion that a candidate in IELTS may be required to outline a personal view, but let's agree to disagree.
jutfrank said: I'd say it's the other way round. Click to expand... I am of the opinion that a candidate in IELTS may be required to outline a personal view, but let's agree to disagree.