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Can we use simple vocabulary only but achieve a passing score in IELTS Writing Task 2? Is it possible?
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The publicly available scoring system tells us about vocabulary usage: Band 5 - • uses a limited range of vocabulary, but it is minimally adequate for the task • may make noticeable errors in spelling and/or word formation that may cause some difficulty for the reader Band 6 - • uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task • attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy • makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation, but they do not impede communication Band 7 - • uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision • uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation • may produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formation If you use sophisticated, high-level vocabulary incorrectly, it will detract from your score. If you have a choice of 1) using rare words that may be used incorrectly or 2) using simple words that express your ideas effectively, choose the second approach.
- The publicly available scoring system tells us about vocabulary usage: Band 5 - • uses a limited range of vocabulary, but it is minimally adequate for the task • may make noticeable errors in spelling and/or word formation that may cause some difficulty for the reader Band 6 - • uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task • attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy • makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation, but they do not impede communication Band 7 - • uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision • uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation • may produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formation If you use sophisticated, high-level vocabulary incorrectly, it will detract from your score.
- If you have a choice of 1) using rare words that may be used incorrectly or 2) using simple words that express your ideas effectively, choose the second approach.
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The publicly available scoring system tells us about vocabulary usage:
Band 5 -
• uses a limited range of vocabulary, but it is minimally adequate for the task
• may make noticeable errors in spelling and/or word formation that may cause some difficulty for the reader
Band 6 -
• uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task
• attempts to use less common v
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