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When writing an IELTS Task 2 essay, which of the following is crucial for maintaining essay coherence and cohesion?

Cohesive devices and transition words (e.g., 'however', 'therefore', 'in addition') link ideas and paragraphs, making the essay flow smoothly and easy to unders

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Question: When writing an IELTS Task 2 essay, which of the following is crucial for maintaining essay coherence and cohesion?

Answer options: ✅ Using a variety of transition words and phrases between paragraphs.

  • Repeating the same vocabulary throughout the essay.
  • Writing very long, complex sentences.
  • Minimizing paragraph breaks to save space.

Correct answer: Using a variety of transition words and phrases between paragraphs.

Explanation: Cohesive devices and transition words (e.g., 'however', 'therefore', 'in addition') link ideas and paragraphs, making the essay flow smoothly and easy to understand.

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