• Changing sentence structure using different linking words Similar linking words could change the structure of a sentence. Although these words are similar in meaning, they
follow different structures.
For example Because
the total number of students has declined
, most schools are bankrupt.
Most schools are bankrupt because of
a decline
in the total number of students.
In the first sentence, “because” follows a phrase, while in the alternative sentence, “because of” follows a noun
changing the sentence structure.
3) Lexical resources In the IELTS writing task 2, there is an extensive range of topics, such as
wildlife ,
environmental issues ,
economic crisis ,
space exploration ,
natural disasters ,
technology ,
crime ,
etc . Therefore, improving
vocabulary skills and being familiar with topic-related words and phrases , different word forms , collocations ,
advanced expressions , and spelling are of great significance. All these tools help candidates avoid using too
common words or
repetitive language. Topic-related vocabulary Candidates are expected to discuss a wide range of topics using advanced expressions and vocabulary to achieve a
high band score for lexical resources. For example, if the topic is about “the environment,” advanced words and
collocations such as flora and fauna, dense vegetation, soil erosion, degradation, natural habitat, native species,
deforestation, etc., should be flexibly used throughout the essay. Therefore, practicing topic-related vocabulary is
crucial.
Common words Some words are marked as
overused
and are not highly admired in academic writing. As a result, it is best to
replace them with more advanced vocabulary for a high band score in writing task 2. There is a selection of some
common words and their alternatives in the table below:
