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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 ...