What are the four main criteria used to assess IELTS Writing Task 2 essays?

• Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency

• Task achievement, coherence and cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar

• Spelling, punctuation, word count, and handwriting

• Reading, listening, speaking, and writing

What does "task achievement" refer to in the marking criteria for IELTS Writing Task 2?

• The neatness of handwriting

• The ability to complete the task requirements

• The use of a variety of vocabulary

• The pronunciation and intonation of words

is it possible to write too much?

• Yes, write a lot

• No, if your answer is too long, it shows you cannot structure or concentrate your ideas

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay?

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the main points

• To provide a counterargument

• To ask a question

Must your conclusion agree with your introduction?

• yes

• no

• it doesn't really matter

What defines a good topic sentence?

• it introduces a new topic

• it identifies the main idea of the paragraph

How should you support your arguments in an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay?

• By stating personal opinions without evidence

• By using specific examples, facts, and statistics

• By repeating the same ideas multiple times

• By including irrelevant information

How should your body paragraphs be structured?

• first point, example, topic sentence, summary

• topic sentence, followed by two or three supporting statements (eg. examples/reasons/consequences)

True or False: It is important to edit and proofread your IELTS Writing Task 2 essay before submitting it.

• True

• False

True or False: You should always write in a formal and academic tone in an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay.

• True

• False