IELTS Signposting Words

What is the purpose of using signposting words in IELTS writing?

• To add unnecessary words and lengthen the essay

• To distract the reader from the main points of the writing

• To guide the reader through the essay and help them understand the structure and flow of the writing.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing difficult to follow

Identify the signposting word in the following sentence: 'On the other hand, some people believe that technology has made our lives more complicated.'

• In conclusion

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

• First of all

Explain the difference between additive and adversative signposting words.

• Additive signposting words show contrast or opposition

• Additive signposting words add information, while adversative signposting words show contrast or opposition.

• Additive signposting words subtract information

• Adversative signposting words add information

Why is it important to use signposting words in IELTS speaking?

• To organize ideas and make speech more coherent and cohesive.

• To make the speech less organized

• To confuse the listener

• To make the speech more difficult to understand

Identify the signposting word in the following sentence: 'In conclusion, it is clear that climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate action.'

• Firstly

• In conclusion

• Moreover

• In summary

How do signposting words help in organizing ideas in IELTS writing?

• They add unnecessary complexity to the writing

• They indicate the relationship between different points and transitions between paragraphs.

• They confuse the reader by providing too much information

• They are not important in IELTS writing

Differentiate between exemplification and clarification signposting words.

• Exemplification provides examples, while clarification gives further explanation

• Exemplification provides numbers, while clarification gives further explanation

• Exemplification provides opinions, while clarification gives further explanation

• Exemplification provides conclusions, while clarification gives further explanation

Use an exemplification signposting word in a sentence to provide an example.

• On the other hand

• In conclusion

• In summary

• For instance

What are the benefits of using signposting words in IELTS speaking?

• Using signposting words in IELTS speaking has no impact on coherence

• Signposting words make speech more confusing and disorganized

• Signposting words help to organize ideas, make speech more coherent, and guide the listener through points.

• Signposting words distract the listener and hinder understanding

Identify the signposting word in the following sentence: 'Moreover, it is essential to consider the long-term effects of this decision.'

• Moreover

• In conclusion

• Therefore

• However