WHY Writing for IELTS?
Writing is a complex process. It involves the appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar. Errors in the process of writing lead to poor scores on the writing test.
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Writing for IELTS includes two tasks according to the type of test, Academic or General Training. In order to score a Band 9 the following guidelines have to be kept in mind,
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Task Achievement/ Task Response:
The tasks (1 and 2) fully satisfy all the requirements. The tasks clearly present a fully developed response.
2. Coherence and Cohesion:
The tasks have a proper sequence of ideas (coherence) and a perfect grammatical and lexical relationship within the text (cohesion).
3. Lexical Resources:
The tasks have a wide range of vocabulary. Minor errors occur only as slips.
4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy:
The tasks have a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy. Minor errors occur only as slips.
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