The tiny word that destroys IELTS reading scores

Some IELTS Reading mistakes don’t come from difficult vocabulary, but from tiny words that change everything. The worst offender? “The most.”

The tiny word that destroys IELTS reading scores - article cover
The tiny word that destroys IELTS reading scores - article cover

If there’s one trap in the IELTS Reading test that almost every student falls into, it’s the “most” trap. On the surface, it looks harmless — just a little word like most, only, always, or never. But in reality, this tiny word has the power to wreck your answer.

Let’s break it down.