IELTS Writing Task 1 - Band Descriptors Quiz

What does the Task Achievement criterion mainly assess?

• The range of grammar structures used in the essay

• Whether the essay covers all required features and data appropriately

• The variety and appropriacy of vocabulary

• How well paragraphs are organised and linked

Which of the following is NOT assessed under Coherence & Cohesion?

• Logical organisation of ideas

• Use of cohesive devices (e.g. linkers, referencing)

• Appropriate vocabulary choices

• Paragraphing and progression of ideas

Which aspect is mainly judged under the Lexical Resource criterion?

• Correctness of tense usage

• Use of clear and appropriate vocabulary

• Sentence structure variety

• Overview clarity and accuracy

Which of the following is assessed under Grammatical Range & Accuracy?

• The accuracy of data interpretation

• Use of uncommon vocabulary

• Range and accuracy of sentence structures and punctuation

• Overall essay organisation

Which statement best describes the overview requirement at Band 6?

• A clear and fully developed overview is provided

• An overview is not necessary

• A relevant overview is attempted but may be underdeveloped

• Only specific data points are mentioned instead of trends

Which is true about cohesive devices in a Band 7 response?

• They are avoided to ensure clarity

• They are used flexibly, though there may be minor over-/under-use

• They are mostly inaccurate and repetitive

• They are only used at the beginning of paragraphs

What is one common lexical difference between Band 6 and Band 7?

• Band 6 uses more idioms than Band 7

• Band 7 responses show some flexibility and precision in word choice

• Band 6 always uses technical terms correctly

• Band 7 relies only on basic vocabulary to avoid errors

Which grammar feature is most associated with Band 7?

• Frequent use of only simple sentences

• Attempted use of complex structures with frequent errors

• A variety of complex structures used with some flexibility and accuracy

• Very few complete sentences

Band 7 responses always avoid repetition of vocabulary and cohesive devices.

• True

• False

At Band 6, grammar and punctuation errors may occur but rarely affect communication.

• True

• False