Table 9 Phraseological competence definitions as reported by IELTS candidates
Phraseological competence definitions | Writing band score 5 − | Writing band score 5 + | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
f | % | f | % | f | % | |
Knowledge of phrase and fixed forms | - | - | 4 | 44% | 4 | 44% |
Knowledge of phrasal verbs | 1 | 11% | 1 | 11% | 2 | 22% |
No definition was provided | 3 | 33% | - | - | 3 | 33% |