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Types of Essays and Their Format For Beginners

The document outlines different types of essays that can be asked in the IELTS writing task 2 exam, including discussion essays, opinion essays, multi-part essays, positive/negative essays, cause/solution essays, and advantage/disadvantage essays. For each type, it provides the typical structure and format, including introducing both sides of an issue, stating opinions, answering multiple questions, and discussing causes and solutions.

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Types of Essays and Their Format For Beginners

The document outlines different types of essays that can be asked in the IELTS writing task 2 exam, including discussion essays, opinion essays, multi-part essays, positive/negative essays, cause/solution essays, and advantage/disadvantage essays. For each type, it provides the typical structure and format, including introducing both sides of an issue, stating opinions, answering multiple questions, and discussing causes and solutions.

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Types of Essays in IELTS Writing Task 2

Discussion Essay
In discussion essays, you get a question with opposing
views, where you have to discuss both sides of an
statements and give supporting points. Start with
mentioning general opinions on both the views based on
what others think about it. You can state your personal
opinion only if you are asked to do so.
Introduction stating both the views
Paragraph A with opinion of others on one view
Paragraph B with opinion of others on another view
Conclusion Summarizing both the sides and ending with a
personal opinion (Only if asked)

Opinion Essay
The opinion essay is the most common type of IELTS Task
2 question. Here, the question will be presented with a
particular opinion. you need to either agree or disagree
with the opinion and provide your their opinion based on
relevant information, ideas, and experience. This is also
an argumentative essay where the opinions are
discussed, and contrary statements are also produced.
There should be suitable reasons behind agreeing or
disagreeing with the particular opinion in the question. It is
important to discuss both views, from agreeing to
disagreeing points of view, and then end the essay with
your opinion.
Introduction paraphrasing the question and stating your
opinion
Paragraph A with no topic sentence but a core idea
Paragraph B with the expansion and supporting examples
of the core idea stated in paragraph A
Conclude with your final thought or opinion on the
question

Multi-part Essay
In the multi-part essay type, you get one statement
followed by two different questions. These questions may
or may not be linked. This essay type is known as two
question or direct-question essay. Below is the structure of
the multi-part essay:
Introduction paraphrasing the question and highlighting
the sentences that answer the two questions
Paragraph A answering the first question with a topic
sentence, explanation, and supporting examples
Paragraph B answering the second question with a topic
sentence, explanation, and supporting examples
Conclusion highlighting the key points of both the answers

Multi-part and Opinion Essay


In the multi-part and opinion essay type, you get one
statement followed by two questions. You are expected to
analyze both questions and state your opinion. The
following easy structure needs to be considered while
answering this question
Introduction paraphrasing the main idea and highlighting
the answers to both the questions
Paragraph A explaining the first answer with supporting
examples
Paragraph B explaining the second answer with
supporting examples
Conclusion stating your opinion on the questions

Positive/Negative Essay
The positive and negative essay type gives a general
statement followed by a question, where you have to write
if the given statement is a positive or negative
development. Understand the context well to answer this
question type. Given below is the easy structure that will
help you build a strong essay:
Introduction paraphrasing the statement and stating your
opinion on whether it is negative or positive
Paragraph A highlighting the positive aspect of the
statement along with the explanation and a supporting
example
Paragraph B highlighting the negative aspect of the
statement along with the explanation and a supporting
example
Conclusion mentioning the key points and stating whether
it is positive or negative

Cause/Solution Essay
A cause and solution essay types give you a question
stating a problem. Here, you are expected to mention the
causes of a certain situation or event, along with all the
solutions or precautions to avoid such problems. You must
analyze and interpret the statement to find the causes and
then think of unique and competitive ideas that can stop or
prevent those problems
Introduction paraphrasing the problem statement given in
the question
Paragraph A mentioning the problem or cause, along with
its explanation and supporting example
Paragraph B mentioning the solution, along with its
explanation and supporting example
Conclusion mentioning the key points and your opinion

Advantage/Disadvantage Essay
An advantage and disadvantage essay type is also a
two-part essay, also a two-part essay, where you need to
enlist all the advantages and disadvantages of a particular
thing, event, or situation. given in the statement. It is
essential to understand the question; only then will
candidates be able to note down all the perks and
drawbacks of a certain sentence.
Introduction rephrasing the question and highlighting the
view points from there
Paragraph A mentioning one or two advantage(s) along
with a detailed explanation and one example
Paragraph B mentioning one or two disadvantage(s) along
with a detailed explanation and one example
Conclusion highlighting the key takeaways and your
opinion.

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