Comparing data and approximating

Make precise comparisons in IELTS Academic Task 1 with modified comparatives, superlatives, multiples and fractions, and round figures naturally with phrases such as just under a third and well over half.

Level B2 35 min5 exercisesLesson 6 of 12 in Writing B2

Trains: IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)

What you'll learn

Show the size of a difference with modified comparatives and superlatives (marginally higher, by far the largest, the second highest)
Express multiples and fractions accurately (three times as much as, half as many as, two thirds of)
Approximate figures naturally (just over, nearly, roughly, well under) without changing the pattern
Avoid common accuracy errors: fewer/less, number/amount, percent/percentage points

Lesson content

9 steps · 5 exercises · 35 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Choose the accurate sentence
5. Practice 2Complete the comparisons
6. Practice 3Check the comparisons before you write + 1 more
7. Exam tips3 tips
8. Key vocabulary12 words
9. SummaryReview and finish

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