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Words, phrases, and structures to
avoid on Academic IELTS Writing
BY
ADMIN
Many test-takers struggle to achieve their desired band score on the Writing section of the IELTS
Academic test as it can be one of the most challenging section of the test. One aspect that may be
holding you back from the score you want is basic and informal language. Here are some
examples of language to stay away from when Writing Task 1 and 2 on the IELTS test.
Simple Vocabulary
Since you want to showcase your range of vocabulary, try to avoid using basic words when
discussing a topic. Use more complex and accurate vocabulary in order to boost your band
score.
Adjectives
Help your band score by using advanced adjectives.
Commonly used
Recommended
A big number of people travel for
leisure.
A large number of people travel for leisure.
Enforcing stronger penalties is
an easy solution.
Enforcing stronger penalties is
an obvious solution.
Modelling this behaviour can have
a bad effect on children.
Modelling this behaviour can have
a negative effect on children.
Nouns
Some nouns have a very general definition such as ‘things’ and ‘stuff’. When writing about a topic, use
precise and formal language instead of these words.
Commonly used
Recommended
People tend to collect
many things over time.
People tend to collect many items over
time.
Often, stuff from our past can hurt
us today.
Often, experiences from our past can hurt
us today.
Cops need to be strict yet
sympathetic when dealing with the
public.
Police officers need to be strict yet
sympathetic when dealing with the public.
Verbs
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There are also verbs which have a variety of meanings and uses such as ‘have’, ‘give’, and ‘get’. Use topic
specific verbs, when you can, to make the sentence more accurate.
Commonly used
Recommended
This manual gives detailed
information about the machinery
used.
This manual provides detailed
information about the machinery used.
Getting the correct information
can be difficult.
Obtaining the correct information can
be difficult.
When someone has the right tools,
their future is bright.
When someone possesses the right
tools, their future is bright.
Adverbs
For some, using ‘very’ or ‘so’ to stress a point is common. Always consider that there may
be a more accurate way to say the same thing.
Commonly used
Recommended
Understanding the issue is very
important.
Understanding the issue is crucial.
Forming a strong opinion can be so
difficult for some.
Forming a strong opinion can
be extremely difficult for some.
Casual Language
When we speak, some words and phrases sound very natural, however, that same
language sounds informal in our writing. For Task 2 to be formal, different types of casual
language should be avoided.
Abbreviations/Contractions
To get the most out of your word count and keep your writing looking formal, always use
vocabulary in its full form.
Commonly used
Recommended
This requirement must be
completed a.s.a.p.
This requirement must be
completed as soon as possible.
Many factors contribute to the issue
( ex. air pollution).
Many factors, such as air pollution,
contribute to the issue.
Words can’t express the deep emotions
that individuals feel.
Words cannot express the deep
emotions individuals feel.
Technology doesn’t have a place in our
school system.
Technology does not have a place in
our school system.
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Quantifiers
It is also very informal to use ‘a lot of’ and ‘lots of’ in the Writing Task of the IELTS
Academic test although these phrases are used frequently in Speaking section of the IELTS
test.
Commonly used
Recommended
Lots of people use public
transportation.
Several people use public transportation.
With social media being so popular,
only a few people actually meet in
person.
With social media being so popular,
only a slight number of people meet in
person.
Phrasal Verbs
Even though the first column of sentences is correct, and we use phrasal verbs in our
speaking all the time, there are more academic ways to say these phrases.
Commonly used
Recommended
Running out of options can be a
negative consequence.
Exhausting all options can be a negative
consequence.
Organizations can call off any
promotion at any time.
Organizations can cancel any
promotion at any time.
When an idea blows up on the internet,
it goes viral.
When an idea explodes on the internet,
it goes viral.
Sentence Structures
Writing simple grammatical structures as well as using basic and casual language can hurt
your Writing test band score.
Do not state, ‘we can clearly see’ and ‘it is obvious that’ when doing the Writing section of
the IELTS test. Also, keep your linking words and phrases accurate but natural. Finally, try
to write your sentences in different ways, so that it’s accurate and natural sounding.
Commonly used
Recommended
It is obvious that the number of students
increased over the two-year period.
The number of students increased
over the two-year period.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter
what you do, it’s how you do it.
In conclusion, it doesn’t matter what
you do, it’s how you do it.
There are many issues within the
education system.
Many issues are occurring within the
education system.
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Make sure your writing is concise, accurate, and fully answers the questions when
completing task 1 and 2 of the IELTS Writing test. If you are able to do this, your Writing
test band score will thank you for it.
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