In this guide
What you will be able to do
- Identify paragraph purpose
- Check relationships
- Review reference
Identify paragraph purpose
Write a short note describing what each paragraph contributes to the answer. Repeated purpose can reveal redundant development.
Check relationships
Cause, contrast and example require different connections. A connector must express a relationship already supported by meaning.
Review reference
Pronouns and repeated terms should identify their referents clearly. Avoid replacing every noun with a vague “this”.
Test the revised sequence
Read the argument without connectors to see whether the progression remains understandable.
Work through an original example
Draft: “Libraries offer quiet study. Therefore, the city should reduce bus fares.” The connector does not establish a relationship.
A revision either supplies a relevant explanation or removes the unrelated claim.
Practice commentary
Why this version works
Answer: Adding “moreover” would not repair the missing logic.
Practise, check and try a changed task
Make a reverse outline of your response and compare it with coherence comments.
Fix one unsupported jump before making stylistic changes.
- Check the meaning against the original task, rather than rewarding impressive wording alone.
- Keep one concrete observation and one next action; avoid treating a single attempt as a complete assessment.
Continue with focused practice
Use the original task and your own draft when reviewing a report. Verify data, meaning and any suggested correction before revising. Check current access requirements and use fictional material rather than sensitive personal information.
Guided communication practice
Would focused feedback help your next attempt?
Use the original task and your own draft when reviewing a report. Verify data, meaning and any suggested correction before revising. Check current access requirements and use fictional material rather than sensitive personal information.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Can more linking words guarantee coherence?
No. Ideas must form a relevant logical progression.
Does completing this exercise certify proficiency?
No. This is independent educational practice, not an official examination or validated proficiency judgement.
Should I accept automated feedback without checking?
No. Compare feedback with the original task and your response. Seek qualified guidance where a suggestion remains unclear.
How should I check transfer?
Try fresh material with the same skill demand. A memorised repeat can improve without demonstrating flexible use.
Sources, scope and accuracy
AI writing feedback is diagnostic guidance, not an official IELTS result or an examiner judgement. Original examples are independent educational exercises. Written by the Cambridge Veritas editorial team. No independent clinical, legal or examination review is claimed. Cambridge Veritas provides the linked programme or product.
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