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    Why do I lose marks in TOEFL Speaking for sentence structure?

    Losing marks in TOEFL Speaking often stems from repetitive or incorrect sentence structures. Incorporating the Passive Voice appropriately can enhance your responses by focusing on processes or outcomes. I help students practice this through mock speaking tasks, ensuring their answers sound...
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    Why do some students find passive voice confusing?

    Passive voice can be confusing because it reverses the typical subject-verb-object order, and forming it requires correct use of "to be" verbs and past participles. As an English tutor, I guide students through exercises to recognize active vs. passive structures and practice transforming...
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    How can I practice using the passive voice effectively?

    To practice passive voice, try rewriting active sentences in the passive form and incorporating it into essays or reports. For example, change "The team finished the project" to "The project was finished by the team." I help my students with tailored worksheets and mock IELTS/TOEFL tasks to use...
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    How does passive voice differ in IELTS Task 1 versus TOEFL Writing?

    In IELTS Task 1, passive voice is frequently used to describe processes or trends objectively (e.g., "The graph is divided into segments"). In TOEFL integrated writing, it’s used to summarize lectures or readings (e.g., "The theory was proposed"). As a tutor, I provide practice prompts to help...
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    How can I make my TOEFL Speaking responses sound more natural?

    To sound natural in TOEFL Speaking, use transitive verbs correctly to express clear actions, like "I completed the task." I teach my students to practice with sentences containing transitive verbs during mock tests, focusing on fluency and proper object placement for a polished delivery.
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    Training the Mind Like We Train for PvP – Any Study Tools You Use?

    Hey everyone So I’ve been grinding Minecraft like usual, especially on PvP and survival servers, and it hit me—just like we train our reflexes and strategy in-game, maybe it’s worth training our brains too ⚔️ Recently I started preparing for the TOEFL exam (for those thinking of studying or...
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