SR. Task 2 General Review

What does an opinion question in IELTS Writing Task 2 give you?

• a social problem

• a definition

• a view

• a solution

For 'To what extent do you agree or disagree?', what are the possible positions?

• strongly agree or strongly disagree

• agree, neutral

• disagree, neutral

• entirely agree, entirely disagree and partly agree

If you entirely agree/disagree, which thesis statement fits?

• 'From my perspective, this notion is entirely justified/unjustified for the reasons below.'

• 'This essay will discuss advantages and disadvantages.'

• 'This is both good and bad.'

• 'While it is true, other factors exist.'

4. If you partly agree, which thesis fits?

• 'I strongly agree with this idea.'

• 'While there is some truth to this notion, I believe other factors should also be considered.'

• 'This idea is totally wrong.'

• 'This essay will show both sides.'

4. How should you organize the body if you entirely agree/disagree?

• One paragraph for each side

• Both paragraphs for advantages

• Body 1: analyze reason 1

  Body 2: analyze reason 2

  • Both are single-argument paragraphs.

• Both paragraphs for disadvantages

4. How should you organize the body if you partly agree?

• One paragraph for disadvantages, one for advantages

• Body 1: reason(s) to agree

  Body 2: reason(s) to disagree

• Both paragraphs for agreement

• One paragraph for the introduction, one for the conclusion

4. What does the conclusion do in an opinion essay?

• Add a new example

• Repeat the introduction exactly

• Paraphrase the arguments and reiterate the position

• Add new points

4. What does an advantage + disadvantage + opinion question give?

• A social problem

• A view

• A definition

• A fact

4. What are the two possible ways the question for this question type is phrased?

• Agree/disagree and balanced

• Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? OR Is this a positive or negative development?

• Problem/solution and cause/effect

• Viewpoint and analysis

4. What are the possible positions for an advantage + disadvantage + opinion question?

• Only balanced

• Only favor one side

• Balanced or favor one side

• Neutral