Vocabulary and Essay Writing Insights

Vocabulary and Essay Writing Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial by Chris from IELTS Advantage explores the most common words used in band 7, 8, and 9 IELTS essays. It emphasizes the importance of using simple, accurate vocabulary over complex words. The tutorial analyzes the top 20 common words, keywords, and linking words, highlighting their significance in essay writing. It also discusses vocabulary levels, showing that most words in high-scoring essays are simple. The video concludes with a focus on using existing vocabulary effectively and provides a link to a resource for further learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Chris?

Practicing essay writing

Analyzing complex words in essays

Understanding common words in high-scoring essays

Learning grammar rules

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the top 20 words make up the total words in essays?

50%

33.5%

75%

25%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word was identified as the most popular in high-scoring essays?

Of

And

In

The

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make according to the analysis?

Ignoring grammar rules

Writing too many essays

Focusing too much on complex vocabulary

Using too many simple words

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the top 10 keywords found in essays?

Technology

People

School

Health

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two most common topics in Task 2 essays?

Politics and Economy

Travel and Culture

Education and Health

Technology and Environment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should students have ready to vary their vocabulary?

Complex phrases

Proverbs

Synonyms

Idioms

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