Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-20
IELTS Writing Task 2 question
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Student answer (Band 5.5)
Nowdays ,People think it is very important to own house than renting. Some think it has positive and some says it has negative impact.In my opinion,I partly agree which i will explain in following paragraphs.
Firstly, The main advantage is it will secure your future.People are nowdays investing more in properties so that they can become financially secured in future. For example, IF u buy a land and kept it for 10 years or more than your money can be doubled when you sell it again.Secondly, when you get married personneed stability soure of income for his bride and kids and his parents also. Renting is a less costly source because amount is fixed.
However, It has negative impact also, many people use this reason to judge the other person.It divdes people into two categories of rich and poor. Secondly, If you rent a home you may need to leave in future if the owner has sold the properthy which can be very difficult. For example, when i was workingin karnatka I rented a room in pg because the hotel accomodation was not good but i have to move out from the pg they shifted from that area move somewhere far from my workplace. So it was difficult to do the shifing as i had break shift and i was all alone with lot of luggage to move,
In conclusion, I want to say yes buying house is important for a wealthy future but it also has some negative impact in some decision related to future so i think both are equally important.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both parts of the prompt: reasons for the importance of home ownership and an opinion on whether this is positive or negative. However, the development of ideas is inconsistent. The reasons for ownership (financial security and stability) are clear but briefly explained. The discussion on whether it is positive or negative is somewhat muddled; you mention it creates social division and instability for renters, but the conclusion is vague, stating that 'both are equally important,' which does not clearly answer the prompt. To improve, ensure your position is consistent throughout and provide more depth to your arguments rather than listing them briefly.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow is often interrupted by mechanical or repetitive transitions. For example, the use of 'Firstly' and 'Secondly' is standard, but the connection between sentences within paragraphs is sometimes weak. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the shift from 'financial security' to 'getting married' feels abrupt. Additionally, punctuation errors, such as missing spaces after commas and inconsistent capitalization, detract from the overall flow and readability of the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for a higher band. You rely on basic terms like 'good,' 'important,' and 'difficult.' There are also several word-choice errors and spelling mistakes, such as 'Nowdays' (Nowadays), 'properthy' (property), and 'shifing' (shifting). While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the presence of spelling errors limit the score. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations and synonyms to express your ideas more precisely.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the reader. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'personneed'), missing articles, and incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'i have to move out'). Punctuation is also a significant issue, with many sentences lacking proper spacing after commas or periods. While you attempt complex structures, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement.
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