IELTS Writing - Using Linking Words and Phrases to Improve Your Score

This video lesson from Oxford Online English teaches how to use linking words and phrases effectively for the IELTS Writing exam. It covers the importance of linking words, their functions, and grammar. The lesson emphasizes understanding the function and grammar of linking words, rather than memorizing lists, to improve coherence and cohesion in writing. It also highlights the importance of planning and organizing ideas before writing.

Why are linking words crucial for the IELTS Writing exam?

• They increase the word count of your essay.

• They are required to pass the exam.

• They make your writing sound more academic.

• They help improve coherence and cohesion scores.

What is a linking word?

• A word that starts a sentence.

• A word or phrase that connects ideas.

• A word that is used only in spoken English.

• A word that ends a paragraph.

What is the role of linking words in an essay?

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the essay more colorful.

• To reduce the number of paragraphs.

• To clarify the structure of ideas.

Which of the following is a function of linking words?

• To add humor to writing.

• To connect similar ideas.

• To replace nouns in a sentence.

• To increase the length of sentences.

Which linking word shows a contrast?

• Because

• Although

• Consequently

• Moreover

What type of linking word is 'because'?

• Noun

• Adverb

• Preposition

• Conjunction

What should you consider when using linking words?

• Their popularity among students.

• Their ability to replace adjectives.

• Their function and grammar.

• Their length and complexity.

How should linking words be used in writing?

• To replace verbs in a sentence.

• To make sentences longer.

• To highlight existing connections between ideas.

• To create connections between unrelated ideas.

What is a common mistake students make with linking words?

• Using linking words only in introductions.

• Using linking words at the end of sentences.

• Using linking words to create connections.

• Using too few linking words.

What is the best strategy for learning linking words?

• Memorizing long lists of words.

• Understanding their specific functions.

• Using them randomly in essays.

• Avoiding them altogether.