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Making Comparisons in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1

Struggling with comparing data in the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1? No worries! We’re here to help!
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Making comparisons is the key to scoring a band 8+ in the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1! 

Focus on Similarities!

Look for similar data points to compare, like sales in different months!

Focus on Similarities!

For instance, notice if sales of electronics and clothing go up and down together in a table and compare them!

Use Simple Words!

Use words like "more," "less," "higher," or "lower" to explain differences clearly.

Use Simple Words!

For example, Say "Sales went down a lot" instead of using complex phrases.

Practice Comparisons!

Practice writing sentences that compare different parts of the data for better analysis.

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