Enhancing IELTS essays with impactful examples(IDP)
When developing your essay in your IELTS Writing test, it is a good idea to support your ideas and arguments with examples. But what is a good way to do this? Let’s have a look at some suggestions and things to avoid when making an example. Linking Device It is always a good idea to mark your example with a linking device. This makes it easier to identify the example you have provided, so the examiner knows you are supporting your idea. Here are some you can consider when starting a sentence: For example, … For instance, … To illustrate, … This can be instanced by … As an illustration, … Note that ‘e.g.’ is an abbreviation of ‘for example’, however the advantage of using ‘for example’ is that it is counted as two words. Also, a linking device can be used mid-sentence instead of at the beginning. Here are some alternatives to consider: … in many academic institutions, such as ...