IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Sentence Types

In IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, relying too heavily on simple sentences will lock your Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA) score at a Band 5 or 6. To achieve a Band 7 or higher, you must demonstrate a deliberate, accurate blend of different sentence structures.

Examiners look for flexibility. You need to mix short, impactful sentences with longer, complex clauses that pack multiple data points together smoothly.