IELTS Writing Task 2 : Paraphrasing
- sfielts
- Nov 10, 2017
- 1 min read
One of the most essential skill in IELTS Writing Task 2 is Paraphrasing the Essay Topic.
Paraphrasing is simply re-writing a phrase or sentence so that it has the same meaning, but with different words. It is most important for writing and speaking, but will also help you in the reading and listening tests. In other words, if you know how to paraphrase you are more likely to get good score.
Let’s look at an example.
Example: Paraphrasing is one of the most important skills to learn before doing your IELTS test.
Paraphrased: Prior to taking the IELTS test, mastering paraphrasing is one of the most crucial things to do. Try paraphrasing the following statements: 1. The expenditure needed to combat climate change will require changes to the government's budget. 2. Therefore, the result was an increase in student examination result. 3. It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible.
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