IELTS Writing: Writing Task Types, Test Format, Band Calculation

IELTS Writing: Writing Task Types, Test Format, Band Calculation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the General Training Writing module and the Academic Writing module?

Task 1 is different for both Academic and General whereas task 2 remains the same.

Are IELTS Writing questions repeated?

Yes, they can be repeated

Why should I paraphrase the question?

If you write the same words that exist in the question, it won’t be counted during the word count and if you’re word count is less than what is required, it might lead to a lesser band score than required.

Should I count the number of words I have written?

You might not have enough time to count the number of words, so when you practice, make sure you count the words and keep in mind the number of lines that it comes up to

What will happen if I don’t write 150 or 250 words?

The band scores will be reduced if you don’t meet the word limit.

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