IELTS General Practice · Question
Filler words like 'um' and 'er' should be:
Natural pauses are fine; excessive hesitation lowers Fluency.
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Question: Filler words like 'um' and 'er' should be:
Answer options:
- Used heavily ✅ Avoided when overused but acceptable occasionally
- Always avoided
- Encouraged
Correct answer: Avoided when overused but acceptable occasionally
Explanation: Natural pauses are fine; excessive hesitation lowers Fluency.
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