Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-24
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
Access to clean water is a basic human right. Therefore every home should have a water supply that is provided free of charge.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
First of all, I tell that water is the basic need of life because no living organisms are live without water. when the water is easiy available than humans will spend his life more betterly. water is the great blessing of Allah Almigthy.
i am agree for that claen or pure water is thre basic right of every citizen of every country because it is the main need of human body. When the water
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response is significantly under the required word count of 250 words, consisting of only 74 words. Because the essay is incomplete and stops mid-sentence, it fails to develop a coherent argument or provide sufficient supporting evidence. The position is stated, but the lack of development means the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure you write at least 250 words, providing a clear introduction, body paragraphs with specific examples, and a conclusion to fully explore the topic.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The text lacks a clear logical structure. While there is an attempt to use a transition ('First of all'), the response is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. The abrupt ending makes it impossible to assess the overall coherence of the argument. To improve, focus on organizing your thoughts into distinct paragraphs: an introduction, two body paragraphs with clear topic sentences, and a conclusion. Use a wider variety of cohesive devices like 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in contrast' to link your ideas more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, relying on simple terms like 'basic need' and 'great blessing'. There are also issues with word choice and form, such as 'betterly' (which is not a standard adverb) and 'i am agree' (which should be 'I agree'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas effectively. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more academic collocations and precise terminology related to the topic, such as 'universal access', 'socio-economic implications', or 'public utility'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity, such as 'I tell that water is the basic need' (should be 'I would argue that water is a basic need') and 'no living organisms are live' (should be 'can live'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and punctuation is inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement, correct verb tenses, and the use of articles. Practice constructing complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions like 'although', 'because', or 'which' to demonstrate a wider grammatical range.
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