Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
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Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
The first part of the question will be a statement. You will be asked to write about both the advantages and disadvantages of the idea stated.
Here is some typical wording that might be used:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of….?
- Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion.
Here are 3 examples of advantages and disadvantages essay questions:
Each of these different types of questions fits into one of two slightly different essay structures. We’ll look at these in detail on the main IELTS Task 2 Advantages & Disadvantages Essays page. For now, I’ll give you the basic structure.
Essay Structure
1) Introduction
- Paraphrase the question
- Outline the view or views stated the statement
2) Main body paragraph 1 – Advantage
- Topic sentence – state 1 advantage
- Explanation – give detail explaining the advantage
- Example – give an example
- Result – state the result
3) Main body paragraph 2 – Disadvantage
- Topic sentence – state 1 disadvantage
- Explanation – give detail explaining the disadvantage
- Example – give an example
- Result – state the result
4) Conclusion
- Summarise the key points
- State your opinion if required