Writing skills

1. Coherent

   • Logical and well-organized, making it easy for the reader to follow the ideas.

2. Cohesive

   • Unified and connected, with smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs.

3. Structure

   • The overall organization and arrangement of the writing, including introduction, body, and conclusion.

4. Clarity

   • Clear and easily understandable, without ambiguity or confusion.

5. Concise

   • Using as few words as possible to convey ideas without sacrificing clarity.

6. Grammar

   • The rules governing the structure of sentences and phrases in a language.

7. Punctuation

   • The use of symbols (e.g., commas, periods) to clarify the meaning and structure of sentences.

8. Vocabulary

   • The range of words used in writing to express ideas effectively.

9. Fluency

   • Smooth and effortless flow of ideas and sentences in writing.

10. Tone

    • The attitude or emotion conveyed in writing, such as formal, informal, serious, or humorous.

11. Formal Language

    • Language that is appropriate for academic or professional writing.

12. Informal Language

    • Language that is suitable for casual or conversational writing.

13. Persuasive Writing

    • Writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take specific action.

14. Descriptive Writing

    • Writing that vividly portrays a person, place, object, or experience.

15. Narrative Writing

    • Writing that tells a story or recounts events in a chronological order.

16. Analytical Writing

    • Writing that examines and evaluates a topic by breaking it down into its components.

17. Citation

    • Giving credit to the original sources of information used in writing.

18. Paraphrasing

    • Restating someone else's ideas in one's own words while maintaining the original meaning.

19. Synonyms

    • Words that have similar meanings.

20. Antonyms

    • Words that have opposite meanings.

21. Proofreading

    • Checking and correcting errors in writing, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes.

22. Editing

    • Reviewing and revising the content and structure of the writing for clarity and coherence.

23. Redundancy

    • Unnecessary repetition of words or ideas in writing.

24. Connotation

    • The implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

25. Rhetorical Devices

    • Techniques used to enhance the effectiveness and impact of writing, such as metaphors, similes, and rhetorical questions.

26. Thesis Statement

    • A clear and concise statement that presents the main idea or argument of an essay.

27. Topic Sentence

    • The first sentence of a paragraph that introduces the main idea of that paragraph.

28. Argument

    • A claim or assertion supported by evidence in an essay or writing piece.

29. Evidence

    • Facts, examples, or data that support the argument or claim in writing.

30. Counterargument

    • An opposing viewpoint or argument that is addressed and refuted in the writing.

31. Conclusion

    • The final paragraph or section of an essay that summarizes the main points and provides a closing thought.

32. Introduction

    • The opening paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

33. Revision

    • The process of rethinking and reworking the content and structure of writing.

34. Brainstorming

    • Generating ideas and possible topics for writing through free thinking and creativity.

35. Outline

    • A plan or framework that organizes the main ideas and supporting details before writing.

36. Paragraph Development

    • Structuring paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences.

37. Formal Register

    • Using language that is appropriate for academic or professional writing.

38. Informal Register

    • Using language that is suitable for casual or everyday writing.

Remember to practice using these vocabulary words while developing your writing skills. Building a strong vocabulary and improving your writing will help you achieve a higher band score on the IELTS exam. Good luck with your studies!