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Small homes without outdoor space: IELTS Task 2 essay #5, band 6.5

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404 words. Marked by Axiom on 4 November 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

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With growing populations in cities, many people are living in small homes that don’t have outdoor spaces. Is this a positive or negative development?

It is believed that population is growing in many cities and more and more people start to live in tiny houses without access to the outdoor spaces. I believe this is an unfavourable shift. There are several positive effects of living in a tiny houses. Small houses usually located in rural areas, which means that people are able to spend their times in a fresh air without any distractions. Individuals can engage in activities like going for a walk and spending time with their closed ones. Another vital point of inhabiting in tiny homes is that it usually affordable. They should pay to several essential requirments that help to maintain a house, such as electricity, lamps and annualy remote of house. In contrast, individuals that live in small houses tend to spend much less money for their homes, as tiny homes do not have a large places as in big houses. This happens mainly because in tiny houses there are less places, which means that rooms are located quite close to each other. Consequently, when individuals live in small houses they do not engage in movement during those time that they provide at home. Another significant negative effects of living in small houses is that people do not have a wide access to entertainments. Since people live in small homes, they have a limited access to entertainments nearby, such as shops, cinemas and restaurants. As a result, people that live in tiny homes are less likely to have a full access to entertainments that they want to engage. Still, I firmly believe that if people live in small appartments it can contribute to lack of movement and limited access to entertainemts.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedOne of the primary advantages of living in small houses is that it provides people with greater access to a peaceful, quiet life.

    The revised sentence is more clear and uses more natural language.

  2. Lexical resource

    RevisedThus, living in a small home allows people to enjoy their lives in a distraction-free, crowded place.

    The revised sentence is more clear and grammatically correct.

  3. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedIndividuals who live in large houses typically spend a significant amount of money each year on maintenance and other expenses.

    The revised sentence is more clear and uses more natural language.

  4. Lexical resource

    RevisedHowever, I view this trend as having potential negative consequences, such as contributing to a lack of physical activity.

    The revised sentence is more clear and uses more precise language.

  5. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedThus, individuals spend significantly less time moving between rooms when they need something.

    The revised sentence is more clear and grammatically correct.

  6. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn conclusion, while there are some positive effects of living in small homes, such as access to a peaceful life and affordability.

    The revised sentence is more clear and concise.

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Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.

Coherence & cohesion

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized and the progression of ideas is clear. However, there are some issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall cohesion of the essay.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transitions between ideas.
  • Avoid repetition of the same words or phrases.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedLiving in tiny houses can have several positive effects.

    The revised sentence is more active and direct.

  • RevisedOn the other hand, I am inclined to view this development as a negative one.

    The revised sentence is more formal and academic.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, while there are some positive effects of living in small homes, such as access to a peaceful life and affordability.

    The revised sentence is more clear and concise.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good control of a wide range of grammatical structures. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect sentence construction.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedOne of the primary advantages of living in small houses is that it provides people with greater access to a peaceful, quiet life.

    The revised sentence is more clear and uses more natural language.

  • RevisedIndividuals who live in large houses typically spend a significant amount of money each year on maintenance and other expenses.

    The revised sentence is more clear and uses more natural language.

  • RevisedThus, individuals spend significantly less time moving between rooms when they need something.

    The revised sentence is more clear and grammatically correct.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good command of a wide range of vocabulary. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedSmall houses are often found in rural areas.

    The revised sentence is more natural and idiomatic.

  • RevisedThus, living in a small home allows people to enjoy their lives in a distraction-free, crowded place.

    The revised sentence is more clear and grammatically correct.

  • RevisedHowever, I view this trend as having potential negative consequences, such as contributing to a lack of physical activity.

    The revised sentence is more clear and uses more precise language.

Task response

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task effectively, presenting a clear position throughout the response. The arguments are well-developed and supported with relevant examples. However, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the key points and restating the position.

Suggestions

  • Make sure the conclusion effectively summarizes the key points and restates the position.

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