IELTS Lexical Cohesion Enhancement Exercises

Published: September 24, 2025Category: IELTS Vocabulary

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Technology Vocabulary

Enhance your lexical cohesion in technology essays by integrating advanced terminology.

Band 7+ Word Groups

WordDefinitionExample SentenceCollocation
innovate (v)to introduce new ideas or methodsTech firms must innovate to stay competitive.innovate continuously
ubiquitous (adj)present everywhereSmartphones are ubiquitous in modern societies.ubiquitous presence
augment (v)to enhance or increaseAR can augment user experiences in education.augment capabilities
impede (v)to hinder or obstructPoor connectivity can impede data transfer.impede progress
paradigm (n)a typical example or patternCloud computing represents a new paradigm in IT.paradigm shift
virtualization (n)creation of a virtual version of somethingVirtualization optimizes server resources.server virtualization

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'increase' instead of 'augment' in formal contexts
  • Confusing singular contexts with 'ubiquitous' when it implies broad presence
  • Replacing 'impede' with less formal verbs like 'block' in academic writing

Practice Question

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

The company's decision to _____ its software capabilities led to improved performance.

A) increase B) augment C) expand D) develop

Show Answer

Answer: B) augment
Explanation: 'augment' is a formal term meaning to enhance or increase, fitting academic contexts.

Key Takeaways

  • Incorporate precise academic terms like augment and impede in your IELTS writing.
  • Pay attention to collocations such as ubiquitous presence.
  • Practice Technology vocabulary with Lingo Copilot

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