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In this episode we will look at the various functions of sentences in English.

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Study Node - Language Functions:

When responding to IELTS Task 2 questions, whether it is the academic or general training module, it is important to present a well-focused and well-developed essay in which all aspects of the task are addressed.

In building an argument, it is necessary to support your position, opinions or ideas with facts, explanations, contrasts, reasons, suggestions etc.

These are some of the different functions of sentences which support and connect your ideas meaningfully, and make your writing more convincing and interesting.

The attached study notes contain examples of the more common sentence functions.

 

IELTS Study Tips:

 
It is important to be in command and aware of a range of sentence functions in English. This helps you build your argument and form coherent paragraphs.

In IELTS and academic writing it is necessary to extend and expand your ideas with reasons, arguments and examples, which should also be appropriate and relevant.