IELTS WRITING TASK 2 - BASICS

Why do we paraphrase?

• to show off your vocabulary

• to show the examiner you understand the question

• to show off your grammar

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What should your thesis statement do?

• introduce the topic

• answer the essay question

What defines a good topic sentence?

• it introduces a new topic

• identifies the main idea of the paragraph and the main point the writer wants to make about that subject

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Should you always clearly state your opinion using signposting?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only if the essay question asks for your opinion

• Only if the essay question doesn't ask for your opinion

How should your body paragraphs be structured?

• first point, example, topic sentence, summary

• topic sentence, followed by two or three supporting statements (eg. examples/reasons/consequences)

How many sentences should there be in your conclusion?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Must your conclusion agree with your introduction?

• yes

• no

• it doesn't really matter

Should you introduce any new points in your conclusion?

• Definitely not, you should summarise the points covered and rephrase your thesis statement

• Yes, absolutely

• No, you should repeat exactly what you have already said using exactly the same words

How many words should you write?

• a minimum of 350

• at least 180 words

• as much as you like

• a minimum of 250

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

How long do you get to complete Task 2 in IELTS?

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 50 minutes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5