Writing Test

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Writing Test

Task 2 Task 1
250 150 words
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What types of sentences do I need for my ielts writing tasks?

d Sugary drinks are known to be addictive

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 When should I use complex sentences?

In general, we should use simple sentences when making main points; normally at the
beginning of a paragraph. We should then use complex sentences when expanding on the
main point, for instance when giving a supporting example or explaining your main point.

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 When should I use complex sentences?

How do I make a complex sentence?

To make a complex sentence we normally should have two things- a dependent clause and an independent clause. A
clause is a group of words with both a subject and a verb.
An example of a dependent clause is ‘….because the weather was cold.’ This is a dependent clause because it has
a subject and a verb, but it doesn’t make any sense on its own. To make sense we need to add an independent
clause.
As the name suggests, an independent clause can make sense on its own. For example, ‘I wore a warm coat.’ If
we combine these two clauses we get a complex sentence-
‘I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.’

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 As you can see, ‘complex’ sentences don’t have to be complicated. Let’s now look at other
ways we can make complex sentences.

1. Relative Clauses to give essential or extra information about a person, place, or thing and make our sentences
more fluent. Use who, which and that, when, where.
For example, ‘He’s the kind of person who is always friendly.’
Now you try:
- Air pollution can cause health problems. Air pollution is largely caused by motor vehicles.

- There is evidence that some people are more likely to smoke. These people have parents and friends who smoke.

2. Subordinate Clauses to describe nouns and pronouns; describe verbs, adverbs, and adjectives; or act as the
subject or object of another clause. They are made by connecting an independent clause with a dependent clause
with words like as, because, while, until, even though, although, when and if.

3. Conditional Clauses to express that the action in the main clause can only take place if a certain condition is met.
‘Increasing taxes would raise prices and lower consumption. Fast food companies would pass on these taxes to consumers in the form of
higher prices and this would lead to people not being able to afford junk food. If the cost of organic food proves prohibitively expensive
for most people, they will simply not buy it. Despite this, people in many developed countries, where the problem is most acute, can
afford price hikes and will continue to eat high-fat meals.’
For extra practice on this : BBC bitesize articles and practice
How to use subordinating conjuctionshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z4hrt39/articles/zfphsrd

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 The essay

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 Types of questions for Task 2
1. OPINION ESSAYS
Do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What is your opinion?
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

2. DISCUSSION ESSAY QUESTIONS.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Discuss both sides.

3. PROBLEM SOLUTION ESSAYS

What are the reasons for this, and how can the situation be improved?
Why is this? How might it be remedied?
What issues does this cause and how can they be addressed?

4. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ESSAYS

Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. ***

5. MULTIPLE/ TWO PART QUESTION ESSAYS.

Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for and allow their children to do whatever they want.
Is this a good way to raise children? What consequences could this style of parenting have for children as they get older?
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