IELTS Arena - Writing Intensive - Lesson 15

What is the first thing you should do when given an IELTS Task 2 question? (After you have read and understood the question)

• Write the introduction

• Write the body paragraph 1

• Write the conclusion

• Write an outline

You will lose marks if you use phrasal verbs in Task 2.

• True

• False

What can be the function of a thesis in the introduction paragraph?

• answer the question directly

• introduce the topic

• inform the reader of the main ideas

• ask the reader a question

• state opinion

You are not allowed to write 3 body paragraphs.

• True

• False

You will lose marks if you use the same word for the second time in the essay

• True

• False

It is okay to use personal pronouns such as “I” and “we” in an IELTS essay.

• True

• False

An essay is a group of sentences.

• True

• False

What can you do in the conclusion paragraph?

• summarise the ideas

• give a new idea supporting your opinion

• give prediction/recommendation

• restate opinion

• discuss the opposite opinion

In a Problem-Solution essay, you should write as many problems and solutions as possible.

• True

• False

All sentences in your Task 2 essays should be compound or complex sentences.

• True

• False