IELTS Writing Correction Service
Writing Samples
Band 4.5

In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of renting.

In recent years, an increasing number of communities are concerned about accommodation. The community hold different opinions in terms of the issue of whether the majority of
people
Use synonyms
 are fond of renting an apartment. I believe that the benefits of
this
Linking Words
 trend
overweigh
Verb problem
outweigh
show examples
 its drawbacks. One of the reasons is that nowadays plenty of
people
Use synonyms
 can'
t
Use synonyms
 afford the expensive house
price
Fix the agreement mistake
prices
show examples
especially
Punctuation problem
, especially
show examples
 youngsters, who occupy the most.
In addition
Linking Words
,
due to
Linking Words
 the limited
finance
Fix the agreement mistake
finances
show examples
,
people
Use synonyms
 buy houses which are either big but old or cosy but tiny
reluctantly
Punctuation problem
, reluctantly
show examples
, which makes them unsatisfied.
While
Linking Words
 renting a house is a useful way to tackle
this
Linking Words
 dilemma,
providing
Wrong verb form
it provides
show examples
 a compromise scheme for those.
Furthermore
Linking Words
,
people
Use synonyms
 living in a
renting
Replace the word
rented
show examples
 apartment can still enjoy the comfort and warmth of a
home
Use synonyms
 where they can kick back and relax as well. Apart from that, another benefit is that many families have to change their living places because of work or travel, resulting in renting an apartment being a very convenient and optional solution.
Furthermore
Linking Words
, when they work in a new company which doesn'
t
Use synonyms
 throw away from their original accommodation,
causing
Wrong verb form
it can cause
show examples
 a great deal of inconvenience for those commuters.
Besides
Linking Words
, there is no denying that renting a
home
Use synonyms
 near the workplace is more available for workers
allowing
Punctuation problem
, allowing
show examples
 them to sleep more and not need to get up too early. It has to be admitted that living in a
home
Use synonyms
 rented sometimes contributes to a sense of unsafety for tenants, after all, it's a
home
Use synonyms
 that doesn'
t
Use synonyms
 belong to them.
For instance
Linking Words
, it's inevitable that tenants can'
t
Use synonyms
 do whatever they want in case of destroying
the
Correct article usage
apply
show examples
items
such
Linking Words
 as furniture in the residence, or they have to compensate their landlords. In conclusion,
although
Linking Words
 some communities hold that a rented house is unacceptable, I am still convinced that
this
Linking Words
 is reasonable and applicable.

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.

task
Balance your view. State both good and bad points clearly and evenly.
tone
grammar
Check grammar and sentence form. Use simple, true sentences; avoid long, tangled parts.
content
The idea that renting can help many people is clear.
structure
The essay has a basic form with intro, body parts and conclusion.

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.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • rent
  • buy
  • home
  • house
  • owner
  • landlord
  • tenant
  • lease
  • contract
  • deposit
  • monthly
  • money
  • cost
  • price
  • loan
  • repair
  • fix
  • maintenance
  • move
  • stay
  • freedom
  • budget
  • plan
  • future
  • advantage
  • disadvantage
  • plus
  • minus
  • security
  • risks
  • rules
  • change
  • place
  • own
  • ownership
  • money
  • income
  • stay longer
  • stay short
What to do next:
Look at other essays: