Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore, every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge. Do you agree or disagree?
Sample Response
I completely agree with this statement100 percent agree. Water is a basic necessity and need of humans. As such,humans as such corporate institutions denying water as a basic human right should be regulatedtaken care of by the government.
Why this response received Band 2.5
The strongest aspect is that you clearly state your position in response to the prompt. However, the response is extremely short at only 31 words, which is far below the 250-word minimum and prevents any development of your ideas. To improve, you must write a full essay consisting of an introduction, body paragraphs with supporting arguments, and a conclusion.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
You have stated a clear position ('100 percent agree'), but you have not developed any arguments, provided examples, or met the minimum word count of 250 words.
Write at least 250 words by structuring your essay with an introduction, two body paragraphs containing main points and examples, and a concluding paragraph.
Coherence and Cohesion
There is no paragraphing or logical progression because the response consists of only one sentence.
Organize your writing into 4 to 5 distinct paragraphs and use linking words to connect your ideas logically.
Lexical Resource
The vocabulary used is extremely limited due to the brevity of the response, though the words chosen are generally relevant to the topic.
Expand your vocabulary by learning synonyms and collocations related to public services, human rights, and government funding.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
The response consists of a single run-on sentence with punctuation and grammatical errors.
Practice writing a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences, ensuring proper punctuation is used to separate clauses.
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IELTS Writing Task 2
Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore, every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge. Do you agree or disagree?
Your response
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