IELTS writing : Language to make contrasting Points

IELTS writing task

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However

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While/whereas:

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Nonetheless/Nevertheless:

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Though/although:

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In contrast/By contrast:

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Despite the fact that

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Common Mistakes students make in IELTS writing task 2

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IELTS writing task

Language to make contrast

Increase your Band Score

make contrast between two points in a sentence. Best to score high in IELTS writing.

However

We live in a technological age. However, technology cannot solve all the world's problems.

While/whereas:

Males spend 30 minutes a day doing the cooking while/ whereas females spend 65 minutes a day on this activity.

Nonetheless/Nevertheless:

While they don’t trust each other, Nonetheless/nevertheless they have worked together for many years.

Though/although:

Although/though Tom has a lot of money, he lives in a small, old house.

In contrast/By contrast:

In contrast/by contrast, the percentage of people who walked to/from work decreased.

Despite the fact that

Despite the fact that he studied hard, he couldn't pass the test.

Common Mistakes students make in IELTS writing task 2

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