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101 Important Synonyms for IELTS 2024
Using synonyms effectively can enhance your IELTS band score and this technique can improve your writing, speaking skills, and lexical resource band score as well! So, here’s a guide that provides a list of the 101 most important synonyms for IELTS that you can use to elevate your performance in the Writing and Speaking sections in 2024! Why Are Synonyms Important for IELTS? Employing synonyms during the IELTS exam can offer numerous advantages, ultimately enhancing your overall score. Let’s delve into some of the benefits of utilising synonyms in place of repeating the same words throughout your IELTS exam. Let’s...
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All Useful IELTS Writing Lessons & Websites
This post covers all IELTS Writing lessons on IELTS Material website, including: IELTS Writing samples for Task 1, 2 Recent IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Questions with Sample Answers Top IELTS Writing books IELTS Writing Tips & Strategies Top Tips Golden Rules And Useful Tips For IELTS Writing Task 1 Tips To Write An Awesome Introduction In IELTS Writing Task 2 How To Write An Introduction In IELTS Writing – 3 Useful Tips How To Get A Band 8.0 In IELTS Writing Task 2 – Tips, Strategies And Band 9.0 Sample Useful Tips And Vocabulary To Describe A Graph...
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Grammar for IELTS: Advanced Comparison for IELTS Writing to Get Band 7.5 or Higher
In the IELTS exam, Grammatical Range and Accuracy is one of four marking criteria in IELTS Writing and Speaking. Therefore, to get band 7.5+ for these section in the IELTS test, IELTS test-takers need to uses a wide range of advanced grammar structures and the majority of sentences are error-free. This post will cover 4 types of advanced grammar as follows: Progressive comparison Combined comparison Contrast comparison Like and as 1. Progressive comparison: [short adjective + er and short adjective + er | more and more + long adjective ] We can describe how something increases or decreases by repeating...
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IELTS Writing Answer Sheet
IELTS Writing Answer Sheet As a candidate, you can choose between two types of IELTS. They are: IELTS Pen and paper-based test Computer-based IELTS. The test taker takes the paper-based test on the sheet given by the examiner. Thus, it is advisable to take the practice test-based sample answer sheets that are available online. You can download the answer sheets for each section and practice your IELTS test in the answer sheets themselves so that you do not have to struggle while actually taking the IELTS test. In this article, we will look into the IELTS Writing answer sheets in...
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Useful Structures to help you Get Band 7.5+ in IELTS Writing
One of the biggest mistakes most IELTS candidates make in IELTS writing is to use complicated sentences in their Writing Tasks, which results in grammar mistakes and sabotages their IELTS band score. Therefore, knowing how to make good use of complex structures for your IELTS Writing Task 2 essay is an essential skill to get the band score you deserve. Nevertheless, bear in mind that we should use complex sentences in our writing rather than try to make all of our sentences complex. Complex sentences can be relative clauses, subordinate clauses, conditional clauses, or compound sentences. As you all know,...
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IELTS Answer Sheet PDF 2024: Listening, Reading and Writing
Your future may be unlocked with a strong IELTS Exam score. For admittance to prestigious institutions worldwide, English language learners must demonstrate their proficiency in the language. For many professionals wishing to work for global corporations, it is also a prerequisite for moving to an English-speaking nation. Therefore, the trajectory of your future achievement is determined by your IELTS band score. As we all know, IELTS has 4 sections: Speaking Listening Reading Writing. To familiarise yourself with the questions asked in the IELTS exam, you should download the IELTS answer sheets for Listening, Reading and Writing to practice at home....
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Paying for Things Using Mobile Phone Apps – IELTS Writing Task 2
Advantage Disadvantage essays, like ‘Paying for Things Using Mobile Phone Apps’, are an integral part of IELTS Writing Task 2. Usually, in this kind of essay, you have to note down the benefits and drawbacks of a particular aspect, like studying abroad, tourism, school systems, etc. Let’s have a look at the Advantages and Disadvantages essay, Paying for Things Using Mobile Phone Apps from Cambridge IELTS 15 General Training Test 4 Writing Task 2 with three expert-curated sample answers ranging from Band 7 to 9. If you feel you need to practise more essays to master this task, you can...
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Agree Disagree Essays in IELTS
IELTS Writing Task 2 Agree or Disagree Essay The agree or disagree essay questions are the most commonly asked in the IELTS examination. They are also called as argumentative essays. In this type of essays, you are asked to give your opinion, whether you agree or disagree on the particular sentence that is given. You are given 40 minutes to complete the 250-word essay. Most of the students find it easy because you only have to agree and disagree with the sentence given. You have to support only one opinion. Tips to write Agree Disagree Essays There are few tips...
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Connectors / Linking Words for Writing – Functions and Tips
Linking words or connectors are the adverbs that turn out to be the easiest way to connect ideas or sentences with one unique word. Such linking words or connectors make the entire sentence look appealing. In IELTS, if you use the connesctors appropriately, it will showcase your advanced English communication skills. So, in any way, if you find yourself stuck with handling these linking words or connectors, here are a few tips that will help you out. How do Linking Words or Connectors Function? Jotted down below are a few reasons why you should be using linking words or connectors...
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How To Boost Or Improve Your Vocabulary Score In IELTS ?
Good vocabulary is definitely one of the most important criteria in the IELTS test. Not only does vocabulary makeup 25% of your mark in IELTS writing and speaking but it also plays a crucial part in IELTS Listening & Writing. However, a vast majority of IELTS learners (90%) don’t build their vocabulary. Majority of them download long lists of words without having seen them used in any setting and think that they could simply rely on their memory. This is not the right way to improve your vocabulary. Why? Because words don’t always have one strict meaning, so learning out...
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How to Write a Letter – IELTS General Writing Task 1
The first task of the IELTS General Training exam is letter writing. It is advisable to spend 20 minutes on this task since you have to write only 150 words. IELTS General Training letter types: Formal Informal Semi-Formal Identify the Purpose of the Letter. Before you begin writing the letter, always read the question thoroughly and identify the letter’s purpose. It helps you to decide whether you need to write a formal letter, informal letter, or semi-formal letter. Your opening line of the letter should address ‘why’ you are writing the letter. Letter topics that can be asked in the...
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IELTS General Writing Letter Types
IELTS General Training test is divided into two parts, namely – task 1 and task 2. The time allotted to complete the Writing test is 1 hour. The first task of the IELTS General Training writing exam is letter writing. You will be provided a situation and based on it, You will be asked to write a letter in at least 150 words. It is suggested that you spend 20 minutes on Writing task 1. The letter topics you would be asked to write on are as follows: Formal Semi-Formal Informal Formal Letter Formal letters are written to someone whom...
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IELTS Letter Writing – Types and Tips
In IELTS General Writing Task 1 you are asked to write a letter, where your ability to communicate about the practical issues is tested. You will be given 20 minutes to answer the question by writing a letter to the company, person or institution. Here how professionally and uniquely you can write the question is checked. This letter writing in general writing task 1 fetches you 30% of your IELTS score and is marked separate from the writing task 2 essay. The following information given will help you to score a high band in the IELTS exam. Thus, it is...
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Increase your Speaking & Writing Score with Synonyms and Antonyms
Select the word that most nearly means the word provided. 1. modest most nearly means a. attractive b. clever c. current d. humble 2. custom most nearly means a. dessert b. habit c. ethic d. deliver 3. prolong most nearly means a. extend b. inquire c. relax d. wait 4. hustle most nearly means a. dance b. hurry c. busy d. clean 5. solemn most nearly means a. amusing b. harmful c. speech d. serious 6. imply most nearly means a. suggest b. stab c. thick d. destroy 7. ramble most nearly means a. knot b. confuse c. wander...
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Synonyms & Antonyms for IELTS Writing with Answers (Part 1)
Practicing “Synonym and Antonym” exercises daily will help you prepare well for the IELTS Writing section and increase your IELTS vocabulary and refine your knowledge of words. Let’s set your time and start learning now. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] One of the important ways to get a high band score for IELTS exam is to focus on the synonyms and Antonyms of the difficult words so that you can explain the topic given in a better way. Synonyms Synonyms are the words that give the meaning of the particular word or which is the same as the word given or a better...
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Structure for IELTS General Writing Task 1
IELTS General Writing task 1 is letter-writing, and this task requires you to write at least 150 words. It is advisable to spend 20 minutes writing task 1, as this task accounts for 30% of your total writing scores. In General writing task 1, you will be asked to write a letter from one of the following types: Formal Semi-Formal Informal Type of Letters Informal Who is this letter written to? To someone whom you only know formally. Sample purpose Asking for Advice Asking for Information Providing Information Inviting for a party/holiday Thanking a friend Formal Who is this letter...
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Advanced Prepositions to Score Band 7.0+ in IELTS Writing
Idiomatic Expressions Acting as Prepositions 1. As opposed to: Used to make a contrast between two things Example: This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to strength. 2. As regards : Alternative to Concerning At the behest of somebody/something Because somebody/something has ordered or requested it Example: at the behest of the King [do_widget id=custom_html-25] 3. By means of: With the help of something Example: The load was lifted by means of a crane. 4. By virtue of/In virtue of: By means of or because of something Example: She got the job by virtue of her greater experience. 5. For the...
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Timing and word length in the writing module in IELTS
The writing module contains two compulsory tasks, namely Task 1 and Task 2. In Task 1, you must summarise and compare information from a graph, chart, table or diagram, or a combination of these, and Task 2 is a topic on which you have to write a discursive essay. The topic may be in the form of a statement or a question. Task 1 tests your ability to analyse data objectively without giving an opinion, whereas Task 2 usually requires a subjective piece of writing on a fairly general topic. In addition, it is worth noting that the exam is...
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Top 20 Great Grammar for Great Writing (Ebook)
Top 20 reviews twenty grammar areas that are essential for good English writing at intermediate to advanced level. In the review in Top 20, however, emphasis is placed on helping students to notice the gap between their own language and correct English. Therefore, the focus of Top 20 Great Grammar for Great Writing is for students to produce and edit original pieces of writing as they learn how to find and correct common grammatical errors. Main Features: • Inclusion of new chapters on conditionals and on editing essays. • Revision and reordering of chapters to reflect a progression from nouns...
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Two-Word Prepositions to Score Band 7.0+ in IELTS Writing & Speaking (Part 3)
Let’s gear yourself up for the IELTS Writing & Speaking with “academic” prepositions that are not so frequently used but suitable for academic writing and speaking. Learning these prepositions and making use of them in IELTS writing & speaking will help you boost your IELTS score as well as contributing to your academic pursuit. According to As stated or reported by somebody/something Example : You have been absent six times according to our records. Following, agreeing with or depending on something Example : The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. [do_widget id=custom_html-25] Ahead of Further forward in...
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