Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-21

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Student answer (Band 5.5)

Dear Rahul,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter regarding there is no question shown in screen. As there is no question I am surprised what to write and what not to write.

Firstly, I want to inform you that without knowing question we cannot answer. Moreover, it is compulsory to have question to answer. I will be happy if you will make more clear.

Secondly, I would like to say you that if you make question second times then please make it visible. Otherwise, it is very hard to answe of such invisible question. I think you have understand what I am trying to say. Don't get upset that I recommend you to correct your mistake. Morever, it will be helpful to you as well as me.

I hope you will understand my situation. I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding this issue.

Best wishes,

Nikesh yadav

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the prompt regarding a missing screen question, but because the prompt itself is artificial and reflects a technical glitch rather than a standard General Training letter scenario, the development is necessarily constrained. The tone is somewhat informal and repetitive in its explanation that no question is visible, such as in the phrases 'without knowing question we cannot answer' and 'invisible question.' While the purpose of the letter is clear, the ideas are not fully extended in a way that satisfies a higher band descriptor, as the content lacks genuine depth or realistic scenario building. However, all necessary parts of the communication are attempted, placing this at a band 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into appropriate paragraphs, starting with a standard opening salutation and concluding with a sign-off. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'Secondly' are used to structure the text, though they are somewhat mechanical and repetitive. The logical progression is generally understandable, but referencing is occasionally faulty, as seen in phrases like 'if you make question second times' and 'answe of such invisible question,' which disrupt the smooth flow of ideas. Paragraphing is present and logically separates the main points, warranting a band 6.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, frequently recycling words like 'question,' 'answer,' and 'understand.' There are noticeable word choice and collocation errors, such as writing 'shown in screen' instead of 'on the screen,' 'without knowing question' lacking articles, and 'answe' instead of 'answer.' While the language is minimally adequate to convey the basic message, the lexical range is narrow and insufficient for precision or flexibility, keeping the score at a band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and overly repetitive conditional clauses, such as 'if you make question second times then please make it visible.' There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including missing articles ('without knowing question', 'have question'), incorrect prepositions ('in screen'), and morphological errors ('I think you have understand'). These errors occasionally cause strain for the reader, though the core meaning can still be deciphered, which aligns with the band 5 descriptors.

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