IELTS Tips Conjunctions

IELTS tips: 5 useful conjunctions for
academic writing
In order for you to produce high quality of academic writing in the IELTS exam, it is
essential to understand various aspects of conjunctions and use it in applicable
contexts.
Conjunctions are also useful as signposts to guide the reader (examiner) through your
Writing Tasks and will ensure that your essay is coherent and easy to follow. This is
vital as it is a key part of how your writing is assessed. Additionally, it is similarly useful
for you to process your Reading and Listening Tasks more logically and efficiently.
5 examples of frequently used conjunctions
1. Therefore
• Example 1: Flights nowadays are cheaper than in the past. Therefore more people
travel by plane.
• Example 2: IELTS is a difficult exam, therefore it is necessary to study a lot before

taking it.
Synonyms: Consequently, hence, so, as such
2. Furthermore
• Example: Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary. Furthermore, it can
also help you improve your grammar.
Synonyms: Moreover, additionally, in addition
3. Whereas
• Example1: Whereas most substances shrink when they are cooled, water actually
expands.
• Example 2: North American society is very individualistic, whereas in my country people

are more interested in social harmony.
Synonyms: While, though, although

4. Accordingly
• Example 1: You must judge the situation and act accordingly.
• Example 2: We have a different background, a different history. Accordingly, we have

the right to different futures.
Synonyms: Consequently, as a result
5. Nevertheless
• Example 1: The exam was difficult, nevertheless she passed with flying colours as she
had studied a lot.
• Example 2: Living in cities is increasingly expensive. Nevertheless, many people still

choose to do so.
Most Common Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2

In IELTS Writing Task 2, you’ll be writing a formal essay. This could ask you anything
from your opinion on an current public issue, to discussing the advantages and
disadvantages of a solution to an issue, to coming up with solutions to an issue on your
own!
Whether you’re sitting for the Academic or the General Training IETLS exam, you can
use this most common vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2 in almost any situation.
Words to Use in IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction

At the beginning of Writing Task 2, you’ll need to restate the prompt, give your thesis,
and provide an overview of the essay. Here’s the most common vocabulary used in
IELTS Writing Task 2 to do that.
• It appears that…
• It may seem that…
• I/This essay will show that…
• I/This essay will argue that…
• To examine this issue, this essay will examine both….and…
• Firstly, this essay will…and secondly, it will….
What does this look like in practice? Here are a few examples!
• It appears that exercise has both physical and mental benefits.

• It may seem that studying the arts is useless, but the opposite is true.
• This essay will show that smartphones are actually beneficial.
• I will argue that the government should play a larger, not a smaller, role in public health.
• To examine this issue, this essay will examine both the social and physical effects of
family meals.
• Firstly, this essay will describe the advantages of this policy and secondly, it
will explain the disadvantages of this policy.
Words to Use in IELTS Writing Task 2: Paragraphs
Within each body paragraph, you need a clear topic sentence. Sometimes, these will be
as simple as listing examples, but you can also use words and phrases to illustrate
conflicts and contradictions between ideas. Here’s the most common vocabulary used
in IELTS Writing Task 2 to do that.
• First of all,
• In addition,
• For example,
• For instance,
• Conversely,
• However,
• First of all, the government takes a strong role in limiting gambling and other forms of
entertainment, so it should also take a larger role in sports.
• In addition, employees may find that no further opportunities are available for them at
the same company past a certain point.
• For example, self-checkout options lead to the loss of jobs within the community.
• For instance, electric cars damage the environment far less than cars that run on petrol.
• Conversely, the energy involved in producing electric cars may outweigh the overall
energy savings.
• However, it is important to acknowledge the negative impacts of smartphones,
particularly on mental health.
Words to Use in IELTS Writing Task 2: Conclusion
You’ll need to transition to your final paragraph (your conclusion) smoothly. Rather than
just restating the thesis statement right away, use transition words and phrases to wrap
up. Here’s the most common vocabulary used in IELTS Writing Task 2 to do that.
• Finally,
• To summarise,
• In the end,
• On balance,
• Therefore,
• Finally, young people should welcome advice from their elders.

• To summarise, junk food is an unnecessary burden on public health and should be
regulated.
• In the end, universities should make history courses requirements for graduation.
• On balance, the recent dependence on the Internet is a positive development.
• Therefore, the government should more strictly regulate violent content in films and
other media.

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IELTS tips: 5 useful conjunctions for

• Example 2: IELTS is a difficult exam, therefore it is necessary to study a lot before

Synonyms: Consequently, hence, so, as such

Synonyms: Moreover, additionally, in addition

• Example 2: North American society is very individualistic, whereas in my country people

Synonyms: While, though, although

• Example 2: We have a different background, a different history. Accordingly, we have

Synonyms: Consequently, as a result

• Example 2: Living in cities is increasingly expensive. Nevertheless, many people still

Most Common Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2

Words to Use in IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction

• It appears that exercise has both physical and mental benefits.

• Finally, young people should welcome advice from their elders.

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