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Should I Indent my Paragraphs in IELTS Writing?

Are you confused regarding whether to use indent in the IELTS Writing paragraphs? Find out the solution in this story.
In a computer-based exam, it is necessary to leave space at the start of each paragraph for the examiner to know new paragraphs.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
In the IELTS Writing exam, you can leave one line empty between each paragraph instead of indenting it.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
So, when writing the answers, start the sentences at the beginning of the line and skip one line when you start a new paragraph.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Indenting is not required for a pen & paper exam; simply leave one line blank and begin on the next. Yet, you can indent if you want to.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Paragraphs are important. If you don't break the paragraphs, it'd automatically drop you to BAND 2, even if you write correct grammar, vocabulary, etc.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
So leaving a line is the only way an examiner can identify whether you’ve begun a new paragraph.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
If you wish to find out more about indenting, check out the article by clicking the link below.
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