How Going Off Topic Affects IELTS Writing Scores

The video tutorial explains how going off-topic affects IELTS task response scores. It details the criteria for different band scores, emphasizing the importance of addressing all parts of the question in a balanced and detailed manner. The tutorial also highlights how vocabulary can be impacted by going off-topic and provides tips for improving scores by focusing on key aspects of the question.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four grading criteria mentioned in the video?

• Creativity

• Task Response

• Vocabulary

• Grammar

What is required for a band score of 7 in task response?

• Mentioning everything in the question without much detail

• Addressing all parts of the question in a balanced and detailed way

• Talking about only one side of the question

• Circling around the topic without direct answers

For a band score of 5, what is a common issue in task response?

• Using unrelated vocabulary

• Addressing all parts of the question

• Missing out on some parts of the question

• Providing detailed support for all parts

How can going off-topic affect your vocabulary score?

• It has no effect on the vocabulary score

• It increases the score if vocabulary is complex

• It improves the score by showing creativity

• It lowers the score if vocabulary is unrelated to the topic

What strategy is suggested to ensure your essay stays on topic?

• Write as quickly as possible

• Underline keywords and check notes

• Ignore the test question

• Use complex vocabulary