Opinion Essays 2 Discussion Essays

2) Main body paragraph 1 – Advantage

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  Topic sentence – state 1 advantage
  
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  Explanation – give detail explaining the advantage
  
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  Example – give an example
  
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  Result – state the result
  

3) Main body paragraph 2 – Disadvantage

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  Topic sentence – state 1 disadvantage
  
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  Explanation – give detail explaining the disadvantage
  
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  Example – give an example
  
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  Result – state the result
  

4) Conclusion

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  Summarise the key points
  
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  State your opinion if required
  

5) Double Question Essays
This type of IELTS Task 2 question is sometimes called a ‘direct question’ or ‘two questions’ essay. It has one statement with two different questions after it. The questions may or may not be linked.

Key tips:

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  You must answer both questions fully.
  

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  Don’t confuse it with an opinion or a discussion essay.
  

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  Be careful that you don’t end up with too many ideas to write about.
  

Here are 3 examples of double question essay questions:

Essay Structure
1) Introduction

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  Paraphrase the question
  
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  Outline sentence – state your answer to both questions
  

2) Main body paragraph 1 – Answer question 1

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  Topic sentence – state your answer
  
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  Explanation – explain why you think this
  
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  Example – give an example
  

3) Main body paragraph 2 – Answer question 2

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  Topic sentence – state your answer
  
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  Explanation – explain why you think this
  
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  Example – give an example
  

4) Conclusion

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  Summarise both questions and answers
  

I hope you’ve found this information useful. You can learn lots more about writing the 5 different types of IELTS Task 2 essay and see sample answers on these pages:

The 5 Task 2 Essay Types:
Step-by-step instructions on how to plan & write high-level essays. Model answers & common mistakes to avoid.
Opinion Essays
Discussion Essays
Problem Solution Essays
Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
Double Question Essays