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Yes, idioms can aid in improving your score for lexical resource, i.e., one of the assessment criteria you will be assessed on. You can use idioms to show your ability to use language naturally and appropriately. 

No fixed number of idioms to be used in the IELTS exam exists. However, make sure to use them in right context. Use idioms in your sentences naturally and moderately. Aim to use 1-2 idioms on a relevant topic throughout your responses. 

Speak in English every day - use different words and phrases to improve your vocabulary. Talk to native speakers and avoid using filler words like”aaaa", “umm”, etc. Use a variety of sentences that are grammatically correct. Additionally, speak related to the topic. 

• Develop a one‐sentence “locator” for each paragraph before answering. For instance:

  • A = “Definition history”

  • B = “Spearman's g‐factor”

  • C = “Gardner's multiple intelligences”

  • …and so on.

• When a statement mentions “g‐factor, ” you immediately know it's Paragraph B—no aimless scanning.

• If you get stuck, move on and return in the last 2 minutes. Fresh eyes often spot the clue faster.

Finding keywords from the question important firstly then then look for same meaning words in the reading. Don't search only exact words. Also check if the answer should be noun or verb. This will help in fitting the Grammar.

Yes, prefixes and suffixes significantly change the meaning or grammatical role of a word. For example, the prefix "dis-" in "disagree" reverses the meaning, while the suffix "-ly" in "quickly" turns an adjective into an adverb.

 Practice by creating word families from root words. For example, from the root word "active", you can form "inactive", "activity", and "activation". Additionally, try reading academic texts and identifying prefixes and suffixes in new words.