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Reason--Solution (Templates for IELTS Essays, Writing Task 2)

- IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay)

Question type: Reason--Solution (Template)


Possible Questions

Reason (What are the reasons)

Solution (What can be done to improve it; What can --- do to improve it)


Format

1. (One paragraph) Introduction (General statement; paraphrasing; thesis statement)

2. (One or two paragraphs) Reasons (Topic sentence; 2-3 reasons)

3. (One or two paragraphs) Solutions (Topic sentence; 2-3 solutions)

4. (One paragraph) Conclusion


Thesis statement templates

  • This essay shall analyse some causes of ________, and also suggest some steps to reduce it.
  • This essay shall analyse some causes of ________, and also suggest some steps that can be taken to reduce it.
  • This essay shall analyse some causes of ________, and also suggest some steps ________ can take to reduce it.
  • This essay shall analyse some causes of ________, and also suggest some steps that can be taken by ________ to reduce it.

Topic sentence for '2' (Reasons)
  • There are a plethora of causes of ________.
Topic sentence for '3' (Solutions)
  • A lot of steps can be taken to ________
  • ________ can take a lot of steps to ________
  • A lot of steps can be taken to ensure that ________ doesn't happen.
  • ________ can take a lot of steps to ensure that ________ doesn't happen.

Points (when writing reasons and solutions in '2' and '3')

After the topic sentence, start the first reason or solution with:
  • To begin with; Firstly
Subsequent points (after the first one) can be started with:
  • Secondly; Thirdly...
  • Also; Additionally; In addition; Moreover; Furthermore
  • Then (E.g, Then it may be preferred by some students to focus exclusively on academics.)
The last point can be started with:
  • Lastly
  • Last but not the least

Each point (the first point and the subsequent points) may be explained or elaborated on. This can be done by using different transition words and phrases. Which one of these you use will depend on what you have to say.
  • Similarly
  • After all
  • The same is true for
  • If _______, _______

  • Therefore; So; Hence; Thus; As a result

  • For example
    For instance
    To exemplify

Different sentence structures to give reasons:
  • ________ makes people feel ________
  • People may feel ________ because of ________
  • ________ may cause ________
  • ________ may be caused by ________
  • ________ may lead to ________
  • ________ may happen leading to ________
  • There may be ________ leading to ________
  • There may be times when ________ happens which results in ________
'may' can be replaced by 'can', 'could', 'might', and 'is likely to'.

Different sentence structures to give solutions:

One way to give solutions is to write a couple of sentences with 'should' followed by 'this would lead to' or 'they would be able to'

  • There should be a thorough evaluation/analysis of reasons why ________ is happening.
  • ________ should thoroughly evaluate/analyse/diagnose why ________ is happening.
  • ________ should thoroughly evaluate/analyse/diagnose what is causing ________.
  • If ________ is causing ________, they should try to ________.
  • If ________ is caused by ________, they should try to ________.
  • If ________ is causing ________, ________ should be done/tried.
  • If ________ is caused by ________, ________ should be done/tried.

  • They should ensure that ________.
  • They should make sure that ________.
  • ________ should be ensured.
  • It should be ensured that ________.

  • They should check that ________.
  • It should be checked that ________.
  • ________ should be checked.

  • ________ may help in reducing ________.

  • There should be periodic checks to ensure that the measures being taken are effective.
  • There should be periodic checks to evaluate the efficacy of the measures being taken.
  • Periodical checks should be done/undertaken to evaluate how effective the current measures are.

  • From time to time, ________ should be reviewed to identify any changes that may be needed.
  • From time to time, ________ should review ________ to identify any changes that may be needed.

  • Regular feedback from all stakeholders should be requested.
    (Stakeholder: a person with a direct or indirect interest or concern in something. E.g., in a company, stakeholders would include the owners, employees, investors, and customers. So, this word can be used in multiple situations.)

  • ________ should always be on the lookout to identify potential problems and identify how they can be resolved well in time.

  • ________ should consider whether ________ needs to be done.

  • Necessary actions should be taken to enable and encourage ________.

Conclusion of Reason--Solution Essay
The conclusion of the Reason--Solution essay should summarise the essay. Broadly, what is conveyed in the conclusion is very similar to the thesis statement which mentions that there are many reasons and many solutions.

Ways to make the conclusion better:

Mention the points you have written in the essay
  • A number of reasons are responsible for ________ such as ________ and ________. However, judicious and timely action by ________ can ensure that ________ does not happen.
  • A myriad of reasons such as ________ and ________ can lead to ________. What is promising, however, is the fact that its adverse impact can be ameliorated by judicious and timely steps such as ________ and ________.

Mention what would happen if action is not taken to solve the problem
  • ________ is an issue of great concern. Unless ________ take(s) some steps to reduce the problem, it can have a long-term, possibly irreversible, impact on ________.
  • ________ is a serious issue. If some steps are not taken to ameliorate this issue, ________ can suffer and have long-term, irreversible ramifications.

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