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.

Questions and Answers

1.

You need to plan your ideas in IELTS task 1 writing
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The task is to describe. Any ideas/opinions are not relevant

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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. False

Explanation
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.

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3.

You should include all the information in the chart/graph/table.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You cannot include everything - you only have 150+ words. You need to include all the RELEVANT information

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4.

You should always write about the important trends.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
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.

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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 okay

Explanation
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.

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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 you

Explanation
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.

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7.

You must write about 150 words
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You must write AT LEAST 150 words. If you write less than this you will be penalised

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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 them

Explanation
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 marks

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IELTS Writing Task 1 - Some DOS And Don'ts

You need to plan your ideas in IELTS task 1 writing

You need to write a separate introductory paragraph and conclusion paragraph in IELTS task 1

You should include all the information in the chart/graph/table.

You should always write about the important trends.

You shouldn't copy words from the question

You should start writing after

You must write about 150 words

Which of these is the most important: