Common Mistakes

Solutions Paragraph

Our solutions paragraph will have this structure:

Sentence 1- State solution

Sentence 2- Explain how the solution will solve the problem

Sentence 3- Example

State solution: A possible solution to this problem would be to build flood barriers.

We now need to explain how our solution will help solve the problem. Again, do not assume that the examiner has any specialist knowledge of this topic, so you need to explain what you mean.

Explain solution: Flood defences, such as dikes, dams, and floodgates,  could be built along coasts and waterways, thereby stopping the water reaching populated areas.

Example: The Netherlands is one of the most populated areas in the world and also one of the most vulnerable to flooding and they have successfully employed various flood defence systems.

Our whole solutions paragraph will look like this:

A possible solution to this problem would be to build flood barriers. Flood defences, such as dikes, dams, and floodgates,  could be built along coasts and waterways, thereby stopping the water reaching populated areas. The Netherlands is one of the most populated areas in the world and also one of the most vulnerable to flooding and they have successfully employed various flood defence systems. 

We have now answered the question and we now just need to sum up what we have said in the conclusion.