Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?

Shelter
Add an article
The shelter
show examples
is a basic need of human
being
Fix the agreement mistake
beings
show examples
. Nowadays majorly two options are available for accommodation. Many individual likes
house
, while some likes
apartment
. In
this
essay
Add a comma
,essay
show examples
I will discuss
pros
Correct article usage
the pros
show examples
and cons
about
Change preposition
of
show examples
both
choices.
Apartments
are
the
Change the article
apply
show examples
vastly available in cities. It is
very
Add an article
a very
show examples
convenient option for small
family
Fix the agreement mistake
families
show examples
or students. It is very safe and comfortable in many ways.
Generally
Add a comma
,Generally
show examples
apartments
have only one entry gate, so it is very easy to lock the
house
while going outside and take care of keys.
Apartment
Add an article
The apartment
show examples
offers many amenities to the residents like CCTV Surveillance, security guard, garden, children playing area, clean passage and stairs, gymnasium and in some cases they offer
facility
Add an article
the facility
show examples
of swimming pool. So, you do not have to spend extra money on that. So, your children can get
company
Add an article
the company
a company
show examples
of other children of
apartment
Add an article
the apartment
an apartment
show examples
to play and you do not have to worry as a security guard is available to watch them. Some
apartment
Fix the agreement mistake
apartments
show examples
also
appoint
Change the verb form
appoints
show examples
cleaning staff so you do not have to spare time to clean outside are of the
house
. On the other side,
houses
have their own benefits like plenty of space,
chance
Add an article
the chance
show examples
of development and privacy.
Houses
have more space for living so, you can live with your whole family. If family
member
Fix the agreement mistake
members
show examples
increase
Change the verb form
increases
show examples
, it a chance to build
extra
Add an article
an extra
show examples
room in vacant space available beside your
house
.
A
Correct the article-noun agreement
House owners
A house owner
show examples
house
owners can develop
own
Correct pronoun usage
their own
show examples
garden if they have
interest
Correct article usage
an interest
show examples
in gardening. They can
also
built
Change the verb form
build
be built
show examples
a garage for their cars. They can maintain their privacy as they have
separate
Add an article
a separate
the separate
show examples
gate
Fix the agreement mistake
gates
show examples
for entry/ exit. If we compare
both
,
Houses
are less secure than
apartments
as they have more gates to enter. People
belongs
Change the verb form
belong
show examples
to
low income
Add a hyphen
low-income
show examples
group can not afford the expenses to maintain the big
houses
. In conclusion,
Both
option
Change to a plural noun
options
show examples
can be good and
both
but, place of living
is totally depend
Change the verb form
totally depends
show examples
on the personal choices. As per my point of view,
apartments
are
blessing
Correct article usage
a blessing
show examples
for the part of society who want more facilities
in
Change preposition
on
show examples
low
Correct article usage
a low
show examples
budget.
Submitted by virag.talati on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+

Learn how to write high-scoring essays with powerful words.
Download Free PDF and start improving you writing skills today!
Topic Vocabulary:
  • privacy
  • outdoor activities
  • gardening
  • customization options
  • renovate
  • structural changes
  • investments
  • appreciation/depreciation
  • maintenance costs
  • utility costs
  • security features
  • gated entries
  • surveillance systems
  • shared amenities
  • community centers
  • suburban
  • rural areas
  • commutes
  • urban centers
  • public transport
What to do next:
Look at other essays: