The OET Writing sub-test is a
critical part of the exam, requiring you to write a letter, such as a referral
or discharge letter, based on provided case notes. Grammar errors can lower
your score significantly, even if the content is strong. As
experts and the best OET coaching provider, Medcity has the right guide for you
to avoid the most common grammar mistakes and improve your writing.
1. Incorrect Tense Usage
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Mistake: Using the wrong tense when describing
patient history or ongoing treatment.
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Example: “The patient is complaining of fever
for two days.” (Incorrect)
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Corrected: “The patient has been complaining of
fever for two days.”
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Tip: Use the present perfect for ongoing issues
and the past tense for completed actions.
2. Subject-Verb Agreement Errors
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Mistake: Mismatch between the subject and verb.
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Example: “The patient’s symptoms was severe.”
(Incorrect)
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Corrected: “The patient’s symptoms were severe.”
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Tip: Always ensure the subject and verb agree in
number (singular/plural).
3. Overuse of Articles
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Mistake: Adding unnecessary articles.
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Example: “The patient was admitted for a
pneumonia.” (Incorrect)
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Corrected: “The patient was admitted for
pneumonia.”
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Tip: Learn when to use and omit articles,
especially with uncountable nouns like “pneumonia” or “diabetes.”
4. Improper Use of Prepositions
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Mistake: Misplacing or omitting prepositions.
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Example: “He was prescribed with antibiotics.”
(Incorrect)
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Corrected: “He was prescribed antibiotics.”
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Tip: Practice common medical phrases to ensure
accurate preposition use.
5. Fragmented or Run-On Sentences
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Mistake: Writing incomplete sentences or
excessively long ones without proper punctuation.
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Example: “The patient has been unwell since last
week she is feeling fatigued and has a headache.” (Incorrect)
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Corrected: “The patient has been unwell since
last week. She is feeling fatigued and has a headache.”
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Tip: Use short, clear sentences to maintain
readability.
6. Confusion Between Passive and Active Voice
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Mistake: Misusing passive or active voice
unnecessarily.
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Example: “The medications were taken by the
patient yesterday.” (Passive, wordy)
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Corrected: “The patient took the medications
yesterday.” (Active, concise)
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Tip: Use the active voice for clarity unless the
passive voice is more appropriate for emphasis.
7. Punctuation Errors
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Mistake: Missing commas or using incorrect
punctuation.
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Example: “The patient, who is 45 years old is
diabetic.” (Incorrect)
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Corrected: “The patient, who is 45 years old, is
diabetic.”
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Tip: Pay attention to commas, especially in
complex sentences.
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