Common mistakes in IELTS Speaking (Practice Test)

1. What is a common fluency mistake in IELTS Speaking?
(A) Speaking naturally with some pauses
(B) Using fillers excessively (“um…”, “like…”)
(C) Answering with 2-3 sentences
(D) Asking for clarification when needed

2. What vocabulary mistake lowers IELTS Speaking scores?
(A) Using some simple words appropriately
(B) Repeating the same basic words constantly
(C) Occasionally using an idiom correctly
(D) Paraphrasing when you forget a word

3. Which grammar error is most serious in IELTS Speaking?
(A) One minor tense mistake in Part 3
(B) Consistent subject-verb agreement errors
(C) Using both simple and complex sentences
(D) Correctly forming a conditional sentence

4. What pronunciation problem matters most in IELTS Speaking?
(A) Having a non-native accent
(B) Unclear word stress making words hard to understand
(C) Speaking slightly quietly
(D) Occasional pausing

5. Why do some test-takers lose coherence marks in IELTS Speaking?
(A) Giving short but relevant answers
(B) Jumping between unrelated ideas in one answer
(C) Using linking words like “however” correctly
(D) Speaking about the topic asked

6. Which Part 2 mistake is most common in IELTS Speaking?
(A) Speaking for only 1 minute
(B) Following the cue card prompts logically
(C) Using preparation time to plan
(D) Maintaining eye contact

7. What Part 3 mistake lowers IELTS Speaking scores?
(A) Giving opinions with reasons
(B) Responding “I don’t know” without attempting
(C) Comparing different viewpoints
(D) Using examples to explain ideas

8. Which response would lose marks in IELTS Speaking?
Question: “What sports are popular in your country?”
(A) “I don’t play sports.”
(B) “Football is extremely popular, especially…”
(C) “Many people enjoy cricket and…”

9. What bad habit affects pronunciation in IELTS Speaking?
(A) Speaking at natural pace
(B) Mumbling or swallowing word endings
(C) Using correct sentence stress
(D) Clear vowel sounds

10. Which mistake is worst for fluency in IELTS Speaking?
(A) Occasional self-correction
(B) Long pauses (5+ seconds) multiple times
(C) Using discourse markers (“well…”)
(D) Natural rhythm