Should You Skip Lines in IELTS Essays?

The video tutorial discusses the practice of skipping lines in writing, emphasizing that it does not impact scoring. It highlights the importance of clear paragraph formatting, either by skipping lines between paragraphs or indenting. The tutorial also addresses the role of proofreading in boosting confidence and suggests that if skipping lines aids in this, it is acceptable. The video concludes by encouraging writers to adopt a style that enhances their confidence, as this indirectly affects their performance.

What is the impact of skipping lines between every line of writing on your score?

• It slightly decreases your score.

• It is required for a higher score.

• It significantly improves your score.

• It has no impact on your score.

Which of the following is NOT a method to clearly designate paragraphs?

• Skipping a line between paragraphs

• Indenting the first line of a new paragraph

• Using a different font for each paragraph

• Leaving a blank line after every sentence

Why might some people choose to skip lines when writing?

• To confuse the examiner

• To save paper

• To help with proofreading and corrections

• To make their writing look more artistic

What should you do if you run out of space on your answer sheet due to skipping lines?

• Write in the margins

• Stop writing and submit your essay

• Erase some lines to make space

• Ask for additional answer sheets

How does feeling confident affect your writing score?

• It negatively impacts your score.

• It guarantees a perfect score.

• It can positively influence your score.

• It has no effect on your score.