Synthesize sentence structure and common phrases used in IELTS Writing

After a period of practice writing articles, you will definitely need a synthesis place common phrases in ielts writing both Tasks to easily pick out clusters that match your writing style. This is the article for you.

1. Common Phrases in IELTS Writing Part 1

Common Phrases in IELTS Writing Part 1

1.1 Introduction

In Introduction, the only and best thing you need to do is paraphrase the topic, absolutely without adding anything. Save your precious time for larger portions.

Words in the title

Paraphrase

Show

illustrate/ present/ compare

The number of

the figure for

The percentage of

the proportion of

In + number + countries/ areas

in + name of the countries/areas

From [year] to [10 years later]

over the period of 10 years/ during the 10-year time frame

Eg:

Topics

Paraphrase

The charts below show the percentage of male and female workers in country A and country B.

The given pie charts illustrate data about the percentage of laborers (man and woman) in 3 sectors, namely industry, agriculture and services in countries A and B.

In addition, you can also change the sentence structure as a good paraphrase instead of just using synonyms. Learn more at this link.

1.2 Overall

In the Overall section, To give a general overview of the lesson, you can use the following phrases:

• In general

• Overall

• It is obvious/clear that

• As can be seen that

• An overall trend can be seen is that

• It can be clearly seen that

• At the first glance, it is clear

• It is clearly presented that

• A glance at the graphs reveals that…

Eg: It is clearly presented that there are nine stages in the process of making wool, starting from sheep herding to using wool in knitting or making woolen products.

Note: Overall is a must-have part of Writing Task 1 if you want to get a high score.

1.3 Detailed paragraphs

This is the hardest part because it has many forms as well as many word choices to describe based on each type of chart. Therefore, you should only choose words/phrases that describe trends or chart properties.

Eg:

• To describe the increase, choose specifically 3 clusters: climb, ascend, witness an upward trend.

• With the descriptor descriptor, select specifically 3 clusters: decline, drop, descend. Same with the rest.

General descriptive phrase

For most articles.

Pie charts often have words and phrases used to describe proportions

Word type

The words

Rate description

exactly/approximately/nearly/roughly at 40%

… times higher/lower than

triple/double

A quarter = One-forth = 25% = ¼

A half = 50% = ½

A minority/small fraction

A large proportion

Almost

The proportion/percentage of

Account for/take up

Compare

Similar

Differentiate

Compare

On the contrary/In contrast

less/fewer

More

A little

Describe the general change

During the timeframe

Over the … year period

In the last … years

Between … and …

Over the years ….

Trend Cluster

For trending charts.

Bar Chart is a trending chart

Trend

Adjective

Noun

Adverb

Verb

Get a raise

Dramatic

Considerable

Significant

Rapid

Sharp

Substantial

Pronounced

Wild

Moderate

Modest

Slight

Insignificant

Marginal

An increase

A growth

A climb

An upward trend

A rise

Dramatically

Considerably

Significantly

Rapidly

Sharply

Substantially

Wildly

Moderately

Modestly

Slightly

Insignificantly

Marginally

Increase

Grow

Climb

Ascend

Rise

Reduction

Decrease

Fall

Descend

Decline

Drop

Keep stable

Remain stable

Remain unchanged

Remain steady

Stabilise

Level off

Reach a plateau

Variability

Fluctuate

Be volatile

• 
  
  Strong volatility

• Moderate volatility

• Slight volatility

Cluster of map description

The Map format often has descriptive phrases about the map

Word type

The words

Describe a specific change in an area

Describe the expansion

Enlarged

Expanded

Extended

Describe the transformation

Flattened

Destroyed

Removed

Cleared

Description of the addition

Added

Builts

Establish

Introduced

Describe the change

Replaced

Relocated

Developed

Modernized

For

Direction

North

South

East

West

Specific direction

North-east

South-east

North-west

South-west

Location only

Between A and B

Between A and B

Among many things

Among + plural noun

Front

In front of

Behind

Behind

Through

Across

Along

Along

Next to it, next to it

Beside/Next to

Process descriptor phrase

Process belongs to the article form with words describing the process and process

Word type

The words

Describe the first step

First

At the beginning

Describe next steps

Next

After that/

Afterwards

Following

Describe steps that occur simultaneously

Simultaneously

At the same time

Describe the last step

Finally

At the end of the process

Connecting phrase

Word type

The words

Connector Add more information

In addition/ Additionally/ Besides/ Apart from

and/as well as

Moreover/ Furthermore/ Also

Consequences

Therefore/ Thus

Consequently/ As a consequence/As a result

Linking words Cause, reason, effect

Because of/ Due to/ On account of/ Owing to

Because/ so

Contrast conjunctions

But

Although/Even though + clause/ Despite/ In spite of + N

Linking word Ra example

For example/ For instance

General Connector

Overall/In general

It can be seen/It is clear/It is obvious that + clause

Synonyms

Likewise/Similarly/Also

Connector Compare

While/whereas

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2. Common Phrases in IELTS Writing Part 2

Come to theCommon phrases in IELTS Writing Task 2, DOL sends you vocabulary from Introduction to Conclusion. Similar to the note on task 1, you should only pick out phrases/vocabularies you like to practice.

2.1 Introduction

Vocabulary

Means

Some individuals are of the opinion that….

Many people think that….

It goes without saying that…

The obvious fact is….

It is undeniable that…

The indisputable fact is….

Many people claim that….

Many people claim that…

A is one of the most important issues...

A is one of the important issues…

Nowadays/ Recently/ These days

Today/Recently/Recently

It is often said that...

They usually say that ...

…. Is a heated debate…

…is a hotly debated issue

2.2 Thesis statement

Vocabulary

Means

From my perspective…

In my opinion…

This essay would delve into,...

This cover will discuss…

The following paragraphs discuss …

The following paragraphs will talk about…

I strongly disagree with the notion that….

I completely disagree with the idea…

2.3 Making a point

Vocabulary

Means

To begin/start with…

The first is…

Firstly/First and foremost,...

The first argument is…

Not to mention that…

Not to mention…

Chief among these is….

One of the key points is…

Concerning the first/second idea,...

Regarding the first/second idea…

Another point worth concerning is….

Another point worth noting is….

Furthermore/

Besides/In addition,....

Besides/Besides/Moreover….

Lastly/ Last but not least,...

Finally….

2.4 Presenting ideas and giving examples

Vocabulary

Means

Regarding/In terms of + gerund

In terms of…

In particular,...

Detail…

With regard/respect to + gerund

In terms of…

According to + Noun

According to…

For instance/ For example

For example is…

Not only….but also…..

Not only but also

It appears that...

It seems…

At the same time...

At the same time…

2.5 Giving results

Vocabulary

Means

As a consequence/Consequently

The result is….

As a result

The result is…

Therefore/Thus,...

So…

Due to + Noun

Because/Do…

… lead to…/ result in …

…lead to…

2.6 Contrast expression

Vocabulary

Means

Though/Although/Even though…

In spite of…

However/Nevertheless,...

However,...

Despite/In spite of + Noun,...

Though,...

Despite the fact that…

Despite the fact that…

2.7 Giving opinions

Vocabulary

Means

From my perspective/point of view

In my viewpoint/opinion

My opinion is…

Personally

Personally, I think…

I think/suppose/agree that…

I think…

As far as I am concerned,...

As far as I know…

2.8 Conclusion

Vocabulary

Means

In conclusion

To sum up

To recapitulate

In brief

In summary,…/ Conclusion…

Taking everything into consideration,...

Consider all issues…

All in all,...

In summary,…/ Conclusion…

Weighing up both sides of the argument,...

Considering both sides of the issue,...

2.9 Good sentence structure

Structure of sentences

Means

Despite the disadvantages/advantages involved, I am of the opinion that + S + V + favorable/unfavorable.

Used for thesis statement to express opinion

Nevertheless, I believe that the benefits of + Noun + are more significant because + clause.

Used for body 2 to counter body 1

The idea of + Noun + can be detrimental/beneficial in terms of + Noun.

Use for topic sentence to state the benefits

Not only…, but also …..

This sentence structure, though simple, is the most effective in the sentencesCommon phrases in IELTS writingto list 2 ideas with the same nuance

Clause, thereby + V-ing…

Used to talk about results. Substitute for too many “Therefore”/”Thus”

The first step you should take when learning vocabulary is to know what your current vocabulary is like. The easiest way to do this is with vocabulary tests. That way, you can determine where your weakness lies and what kind of vocabulary you need to learn.

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