Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21
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 5.0)
ow a days in many countries people prefer buying home rather than renting it. People think that owning a house is more safer than renting a house. the advantages and disadvantages will be explained in the following essay.
In many countries including India people prefer buying a house rather than renting one. This is a good opinion, this make people to work harder and make more money. This also make an individual free from the restrictions which are imposed incase of a rented house. this also make a country well developed where most of the people have there own homes.
On the other hand owning a house have some minor disadvantages. The individual who own have to take care of the property. The maintaina
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 250 words, reaching only 124 words. Consequently, the task is incomplete, and the ideas are severely underdeveloped. While the essay introduces the topic and mentions both advantages and disadvantages, it stops abruptly mid-sentence, preventing a full discussion of the prompt. The position is stated but lacks the necessary depth, supporting evidence, and conclusion required for an academic essay. To improve, you must ensure you address all parts of the prompt fully and provide sufficient explanation and examples for each point raised.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is interrupted by the premature ending. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic and repetitive manner, such as the frequent use of 'this also make' to start sentences. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the lack of a conclusion or a fully developed argument makes the overall structure feel fragmented. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in contrast') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'good opinion', 'make money', and 'minor disadvantages'. There are errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'more safer' (a double comparative) and 'there own homes' (incorrect homophone usage). The range is insufficient to express complex ideas effectively. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to housing and socio-economic factors, and pay closer attention to spelling and the correct form of adjectives and pronouns.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('this make people', 'owning a house have'), incorrect comparative structures ('more safer'), and punctuation errors. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with little evidence of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the correct use of comparatives. Additionally, practice combining simple sentences into more complex structures using subordinating conjunctions to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical control.
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