Studying business or science-related subjects at the university level is more important than arts-related courses like literature. Do you agree or disagree?

Same questionCompare 2 different answers (Band 5–5.5)

Sample Response

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Initially, students select their electives as per their interests and ability. Some of them believeA few of them believed that they could study science or business subjectslearn science or business forms, and after completing their undergraduate or postgraduate studiesafter completing their graduation or post-graduation, they can obtain their desired jobsget their desired employment. However, it is undeniably true that, for successful completion, students must make sustained effortsshow cumulative efforts and impressive financial support. In addition, these students can easily demonstrate their abilitiesflaunt their capacities in the realm of finance, medicinemedical, technology and engineering.

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Additionally, it is undeniably true that arts and literature streams are essential parts of our society. Poets, writers, and teachers are developing their careers through these streams. Compared with science forms background, those who literally get support from arts are comparatively contributing more to society. Because they are closely interrelated to society with different art and literature forms. Furthermore, most universities give equal weight to every subjectprovide equal weightage for each and every subject, and they consider equality in every level of learning.

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In conclusion, it is unavoidablyunavoidable true that all the subjects havehad their own priority and importance in society. Maybe, employment prospects fluctuate depending on their electivesthe proportion of getting the job fluctuates because of their electives. However, for learning poems, plays and drama, individuals should pursue arts and literature coursesincite art and literature streams.

Overall assessment

Why this response received Band 5.5

The response’s strongest feature is its recognition that science, business, and arts subjects can all contribute to employment and society. However, the position is only indirectly established, ideas are briefly developed, and the response is substantially under the expected length; frequent awkward wording and grammar also weaken clarity. The highest-priority improvement is to state a direct disagreement, then support it with two fully explained comparative arguments and relevant examples.

Band score breakdown

IELTS Writing Criteria Scores

TR

Task Response

5.0
Scoring rule

The essay discusses both subject areas and implies disagreement, but its position is not consistently explicit and supporting ideas remain limited.

Next step

State a clear position in the introduction and develop two reasons with specific explanations or examples in at least 250 words.

CC

Coherence and Cohesion

5.5
Scoring rule

Paragraphing provides a basic progression, but relationships between claims are sometimes unclear and linking is repetitive or mechanical.

Next step

Give each body paragraph one controlling idea and connect every supporting sentence directly to that idea.

LR

Lexical Resource

5.0
Scoring rule

Some relevant academic vocabulary is attempted, but frequent inaccurate word choices and collocations obscure the intended meaning.

Next step

Choose familiar, precise expressions and review collocations such as science subjects, career prospects, and pursue arts courses.

GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

5.5
Scoring rule

There is some structural variety, but frequent errors in tense, agreement, articles, and sentence boundaries reduce control.

Next step

Keep verb tense consistent and revise fragments and agreement errors before adding more complex sentence patterns.

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IELTS Writing Task 2

Studying business or science-related subjects at the university level is more important than arts-related courses like literature. Do you agree or disagree?

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