Two-Part Question Map
Visual showing question 1 and question 2 as separate required tasks.
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Always split a two-part prompt into two equally weighted body paragraphs.
Write a two-part essay that fully and equally addresses both distinct questions in the prompt.
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Teach how to answer both questions fully.
A Two-Part Essay (sometimes called a Direct Question essay) presents a topic followed by two distinct questions.
For example:
Many people are working from home today. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
To score well, you must answer both questions completely.
Visual showing question 1 and question 2 as separate required tasks.
Always split a two-part prompt into two equally weighted body paragraphs.
Learner creates one body paragraph per question.
When tackling a two-part IELTS essay, you must address both questions to achieve a high score in . For Body Paragraph 1, your topic sentence should clearly state the of the phenomenon to answer the first question. For instance, if asked why people live alone, you could write: 'The primary reason for the rise in single-person households is the increasing focus on independence.' Moving on to Body Paragraph 2, the topic sentence must evaluate whether this trend is a positive or negative . An effective topic sentence here would be: 'Despite the benefits of autonomy, this trend is largely a development due to the heightened risk of social isolation.' Using clear topic sentences ensures that the examiner can easily follow your throughout the essay. By mapping out these two main ideas during your stage, you save valuable time and prevent your writing from going off-topic.
Choose the plan that answers both questions clearly.
Prompt: 'In many countries, historical buildings are being destroyed. Why is this happening? What can be done to protect them?' Which essay outline shows the best balanced structure?
Identify whether any question part is missing.
Apply the one-to-one rule.
Consider how this affects your Coherence and Task Response scores.