Summary of the linking words in Writing IELTS Task 1 you need to know

The IELTS Writing Task 1 test requires candidates to describe data presented in the form of graphs, tables, or processes. In order to achieve the desired band score, we must be able to present the language of data and must have the skill to use linking words to put ideas together. Let's find out with DOL to see if there is Connecting words in Writing IELTS Task 1 What and how to use them?

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Oct 04, 2022

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1. Connector Add more information

• In addition/ Plus/ Besides/ Apart from: In addition, besides

Eg:

In addition, there was a footpath at the end of the footbridge and a tennis court was added in the middle of the footpath and the lighthouse land.

Besides, there are 29% of men living in this country working in agriculture compared to a higher percentage of 43% of female laborers.

• and/as well as: và

Eg:

The 3-bedroom house and 4-bedroom house will replace the packing and storage areas in the Western part. 

Regarding age group, while young people prioritize education as well as other areas, the elderly put more emphasis on funding for the health sector. 

• Moreover/ Furthermore/ Also: Moreover

Eg:

Moreover, polyester demand also saw a stable increase from roughly 5 to 32 million tons in 2000, which was much greater than cotton.

Furthermore, the amount of other waste got rid of in 2011 was 3 times lower than that in 1960.

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Linking words to give more information in IELTS

2. Consequences Connector

Consequential conjunctions in Writing Task 1

• Therefore/ Thus: therefore, therefore

Eg:

Therefore, the factory is predicted to be replaced by apartments, which will be located next to the newly-added parking area.

No change is predicted to be made in the external part; thus, the road to the main entrance and the original car park will undergo no change.

• Consequently/ As a consequence/As a result: Hệ quả là

Eg:

Consequently, the demand for this textile rose gradually to 31 million tons at the end of the period.  

As a result, the amount of other waste got rid of in 2011 was 3 times lower than that in 1960. 

Common Consequence Connectors in IELTS Writing

3. Linking words Cause, reason, result

• Because of/ Due to/ On account of/ Owing to: because, the cause is

Eg:

Due to the increase in population in central cities, the number of vehicles commuting also rose significantly. 

Because of the growth in pupils in thí school, the school building number 3 is projected to be built.

• Because/ so: because

Eg:

Because emailings were the feature that attracted a majority of Internet users with 70%, there was a moderate percentage of people (approximately 50%) who exploited the Internet for social media use and paying bills online.  

As a result, people disposed of a two-fold amount of wood 51 years after 1960. 

• For this reason/ Under those circumstances/ Thereupon/ Henceforth/ Contributing to

Eg:

For this reason, week 2 flight prices were either significantly reduced from week 1 or remained identical. 

Thereupon, approximately half of students whose first language was not English enrolled in the IT department, which was followed by science (45%) and engineering (42%) majors.

Linking words for cause, reason, and effect are common in English

4. Contrasting conjunctions

Contrast conjunctions in Writing Task 1

• But: but

Eg:

Fruit production in France and Turkey increased but that in the two remaining nations experienced a drop during the same time frame. 

• Although/Even though + clause

Eg:

Although most people in England opted for watching TV as a way to relax, Canadian preferred reading books.

• Despite/ In spite of + N 

Eg:

Despite a slight increase in 2014, the price of fuel dropped significantly in the next 2 years.  

5. Word Connector Example

• For example/ For instance 

Eg:

Most categories experienced a slight decrease in sales this year, for example, cars, motorbikes, and trucks.  

Notes on using linking words in the IELTS Writing test:

6. General Connector

• Overall/In general: in general

Eg:

Overall, it can be seen that the most remarkable proposed feature of the school is the addition of one school building and car park. 

• It can be seen/It is clear/It is obvious that  + clause: có thể thấy rằng

Eg:

It can be seen that all four categories experienced an upward trend in funds received from investment during the whole period.  

It is obvious that the amount of fruit produced in Spain always took the leading position among the four countries. 

• As can be seen/ As an overall trend that + clause: can be seen that

Eg:

As can be seen that, flights in both directions generally displayed patterns that are similar to one another, with higher prices from Friday through Monday.   

As an overall trend that while the social science departments attracted the majority of female students, there were a large number of undergraduates who preferred learning IT and engineering at university.

• At first glance it is clear/At the onset, it is clear/ A glance at the graphs reveals that + clause: có thể thấy rằng

Eg:

At first glance it is clear that Germany and Switzerland had the highest percentage of males and females having higher education qualifications.   

At the onset, it is clear that there was an increase in the proportion of plastic, wood and food disposal while people threw away less paper, textile and other types of waste.

General linking words commonly used in IELTS writing test

7. Synonyms

Linking words showing similarities in IELTS Writing Task 1

• Likewise/Similarly/Also : similar

Eg:

Likewise, the amount of fruit yielded in Germany went down gradually to 1.5 million tonnes in 1990.

Similarly, people aging from 35 - 64 in England think the government should spend more money on health (approximately 50%).

• Clause and clause (also)

Eg:

Sally sings very beautifully, and she also has a good dancing skill.

8. Comparative conjunctions

• While/whereas: while

Eg:

Regarding age group, while young people prioritize education and other areas, the elderly put more emphasis on funding for the health sector.

In 1970, France supplied the least amount of fruit (1.2 million tonnes) whereas the figure recorded in Turkey was 2 million.

…., compared with/ to + Noun

Eg: 

Around 15% of Canadians worked in the textile industry, compared to about one-fifth of Polish people and slightly 6% of British citizens.

• …, followed by + Noun

Eg: 

In particular, approximately half of students whose first language was not English enrolled in the IT department, which was followed by science (45%) and engineering (42%) majors.

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9. Process Connector

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Connecting words refer to a Writing Task 1 process

9.1. Start process

• To begin with/ First of all/ In the first step: the first step

Eg:

In the first step, two main components namely water and milk are mixed together.

To begin with, whole beans are selected from the picking-up process before being dried to extract their shell. 

• The first step in the process is/ The first stage in the process is: the first step of the process is

Eg:

The first step in the process is the collection of raw materials, in which the sheep are raised until they are matured enough to produce a thick layer of fur.  

9.2. Next steps

• Following that/followed by/At the following stage: tiếp theo sau 

Eg:

In the first step, two main components namely water and milk are mixed together.

To begin with, whole beans are selected from the picking-up process before being dried to extract their shell. 

• In the next/ subsequent step/After that next/: after that, the next step

Eg:

After that, the mixture is cooled for 2 hours at a temperature of 5 Celsius degrees. 

Subsequently, the dried fur is carded with a wire instrument.  

9.3. The steps take place at the same time

• At the same time/while/Simultaneously: at the same time

Eg:

At the same time, the flour is blended with water and oil by a mixer to create dough. 

9.4. End process

• Finally/The last/ final process / step is that…: the last step is

Eg:

Finally, the wool turfs are spun into balls of yarn which can either be used for knitting or for the production of woolen products such as jackets and carpets.

• The process finishes with/ The processes concludes with …: this process ends with…

Eg:

The process finishes with the final products which are labeled and sealed before being sold in the market.

To develop coherence and coherence, you need to use a variety of phrases to link one idea to another so readers can follow your thoughts. The way you use these linking phrases will vary depending on the type of task you are doing in the test

Types of necessary linking words in IELTS Writing Task 1

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10. Frequently asked questions

What is the use of linking words in IELTS?

Is there a limit to the number of conjunctions that can be used in a sentence?

Is it possible to join two sentences with commas?

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