Common errors in IELTS writing 1 – using the word ‘government’
Guidance and examples
Using the correct words in your IELTS test can make the difference between succeeding and having to resit the test, so make sure you’ve got the right word or phrase!
In this post, we will look at the use of the word ‘government’. Look at the sentences below. Is the use of the word ‘government’ correct or not?
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1. The Government should be responsible for providing free education to all citizens. .
2. Many people believe it is a government’s responsibility to provide a good standard of healthcare. .
3. It is the responsibility of the governments to collect taxes. .
4. The government legislation should be put in place to ensure that all criminals are sent to prison. .
5. In addition to government’s laws, citizens should also feel morally obliged to keep their country clean. .
6. It would be more effective if the government enforced the laws equally, regardless of wealth or status. .
7. For instance, the government of Singapore has passed a law that each citizen should separate the waste and dispose in either in recycled or non-recycled trash bin. .
8. It is therefore very clear that government should enforce strict legislation and raise public awareness against deforestation. .
9. Without funding, cultural art centres would have to rely heavily on the government. .
10. It would be a better form of the government if people were allowed to make more choices for themselves. .
BOOST YOUR VOCABULARY! Here’s a glossary of key words from this post:
| Word (Part of Speech) | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Legislation (noun) | laws or a set of laws made by a government | New legislation was introduced to improve road safety. |
| Enforce (verb) | to make sure people follow laws or rules | The police cannot enforce the law without enough resources. |
| Deforestation (noun) | cutting down large areas of trees in forests | Deforestation can cause loss of animal habitats. |
| Obliged (adjective) | feeling that you must do something for moral or legal reasons | Citizens felt obliged to help clean the park. |
| Responsibility (noun) | something you must do or take care of | It is the government’s responsibility to provide public services. |
| Funding (noun) | money provided for a purpose | The museum closed after losing its funding. |
| Cultural (adjective) | relating to the ideas, customs, and arts of a group of people | They visited a cultural centre to learn about local traditions. |
| Proper noun (noun) | a name for a specific person, place, or thing (starts with a capital letter) | “London” is a proper noun, but “city” is not. |
| Plural (adjective) | showing more than one (opposite of singular) | “Children” is the plural form of “child”. |
| Rely (verb) | to need or depend on someone or something | Small museums often rely on government support. |