Ready to kick off your preparation for the IELTS test? There is a wealth of resources and practice material you can explore on our website. From today, we are launching our 'A to Z of the IELTS test' series of articles where we delve deep into a wide range of topics to help you better prepare for the test.
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In our first article of the series, we look at some powerful action verbs starting with A to help you add more oomph to your sentences.
Account for
The percentage of learners who studied for a career was highest in 2007, accounting for 56% of the total.
Accelerate
The growth of homeschooling has been accelerated by the advent of the Internet.
Acquire & Absorb
The optimum time for a person to acquire a second language is during their formative years, when they absorb knowledge more quickly.
Anticipate
In 2040, however, the quantity of people who hold a higher degree is anticipated to rise to 78%.
Advise
advise someone / advise someone to do something
I wish to advise you that the air conditioning system that was installed in my home last week has stopped operating.
Assist
assist someone / assist someone with something / assist someone in doing something
Allow
allow someone something / allow someone to do something
When assisting young learners with their homework, it is essential to allow them time to process the requirements of the task.
Aid
aid someone / aid someone in doing something
Being able to utilise a second language aids people in communicating with a wider range of cultures and nationalities.
Appear
something appears to do something
The refrigerator appears to function less effectively during daylight hours as the food items tend not to be overly cool, which concerns me.
Appoint
be appointed a role
I was just recently appointed the role of team leader, so I’m not sure whether I enjoy my work or not at the moment.
Assume
I’m sorry for my late reply regarding your issue with the new laptops. I assume by now that you have contacted the IT support office?
Argue
It has been argued that public transport should be made free for full-time students who travel from their home to their academic institution.
Advance
Therefore, if people wish to advance further in their career, it is crucial to have knowledge and skills in more than one language.