IELTS Writing Task 1 - Some DOS And Don'ts
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How well do you understand what to do in IELTS task 1 writing? Here is a short quiz on the dos and don'ts in IELTS writing.
- 1.
You need to plan your ideas in IELTS task 1 writing
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The task is to describe. Any ideas/opinions are not relevantRate this question:
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- 2.
You need to write a separate introductory paragraph and conclusion paragraph in IELTS task 1
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This is not an essay. You need to have an introductory statement but you do not need a separate paragraph: it can be a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
You should include all the information in the chart/graph/table.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You cannot include everything - you only have 150+ words. You need to include all the RELEVANT informationRate this question:
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- 4.
You should always write about the important trends.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The language of trends is only relevant to graphs with a time element. Sometimes the graphs are static and do not show a change over a period of time.Rate this question:
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- 5.
You shouldn't copy words from the question
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
It is sometimes okay
Correct Answer
C. It is sometimes okayExplanation
It is true that you should not copy whole phrases from the question, but you can use individual words from the question. For example, there is no good synonym for the word "broadband": it is better to copy this word than to make up your own incorrect variation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You should start writing after
- A.
2 minutes
- B.
4 minutes
- C.
6 minutes
- D.
8 minutes
- E.
It depends on you
Correct Answer
E. It depends on youExplanation
There is no correct answer here really. How long you leave for thinking and planning is a matter of personal choice. I strongly suggest, however, you leave as much time as possible - 8 minutes is not too long.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You must write about 150 words
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You must write AT LEAST 150 words. If you write less than this you will be penalisedRate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these is the most important:
- A.
Accurate grammar
- B.
Range of vocabulary
- C.
Coherence and cohesion
- D.
Task achievement
- E.
All of them
Correct Answer
E. All of themExplanation
All of them are equally important in both parts of the writing paper. Do not just focus on grammar and vocabulary - remember coherence and answering the question - they account for 50% of the marksRate this question:
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