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Technology and relationships: IELTS Task 2 essay #13, band 6.0

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267 words. Marked by Axiom on 16 September 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2267 words

Some people think that modern communication technology is having a negative effect on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

There is a growing trend where some members of society consider that contemporary communication devices are contributing to negative effect on relationships of the society.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedWhile it can demonstrate numerous disadvantages, particularly creating breakdowns in human communication, I personally see the advantageous factors and I do not agree with this statement.

    The revision corrects the typographical errors and the grammatical mistakes, improving the overall clarity of the sentence.

Admittedly, nowadays individuals have a wide variety of technlogyes which ensure people with convinient conversations. Not only do some people think that it creates gaps in real realitionship between residents, but also has a negative impact on whole society. A primary examply is when adolosents addicted to their phones and do not have desire to communicate with others in real world. As a result, in can contribute to family's problems and peer-bullying in school. In this context, modern devices are having a significant influence on social relationships.

Despite all these arguments, personally I consider that cutting-edge technologies can provide people with more benefits. To examplified with youth generation who is leaving home and goes to another country for studies and work. Perhaps the most significant benefit is imediately connection with individuals all over the world, that is an essentail for parents whose children are moved abroad, therefore technologies are a double edget sword with both positive and negative effect on people's life.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedIn this era of technology, individuals cannot survive without modern gadgets, making them essential for long-distance communication.

    The revision corrects the typographical errors and the grammatical mistakes, improving the overall clarity of the sentence.

In conclusion, althought communication devices have several disadvantages overall, they demonstrate a plenty of advantages that have a positive effect on social relationships. Moreover, they have a great potential in developing our lifes.

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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. The essay follows a logical structure, but the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or missing, making the connection between ideas less smooth. Additionally, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and reiterating the writer's stance.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make the conclusion more effective in summarizing the main points and clearly restating your position.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThere is a growing trend where some members of society believe that contemporary communication devices negatively impact societal relationships.

    The sentence can be revised to improve clarity and coherence.

  • RevisedAdmittedly, today's individuals have a wide variety of technologies that facilitate convenient conversations.

    The revision improves the use of cohesive devices and the overall coherence of the sentence.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, although communication devices have their share of disadvantages, they offer numerous advantages that positively impact social relationships.

    The revision improves the coherence of the sentence and the use of cohesive devices.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good control of a wide range of grammatical structures. However, there are some errors in grammar and punctuation that can affect the overall clarity of the essay. The essay demonstrates a good control of a range of grammatical structures, but there are some errors in grammar and punctuation that can affect the overall clarity of the essay. Proofreading is essential to correct typographical errors and ensure that the essay is grammatically consistent.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedWhile it can demonstrate numerous disadvantages, particularly creating breakdowns in human communication, I personally see the advantageous factors and I do not agree with this statement.

    The revision corrects the typographical errors and the grammatical mistakes, improving the overall clarity of the sentence.

  • RevisedIn this era of technology, individuals cannot survive without modern gadgets, making them essential for long-distance communication.

    The revision corrects the typographical errors and the grammatical mistakes, improving the overall clarity of the sentence.

  • RevisedTherefore, technologies are a double-edged sword with both positive and negative effects on people's lives.

    The revision corrects the typographical error and the grammatical mistake, improving the overall clarity of the sentence.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical resource. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice. The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, but there are instances of awkward or incorrect word choices that could be distracting. Additionally, the use of more formal language could enhance the overall quality of the essay.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedAs a result, it can contribute to family problems and peer bullying in school.

    The revision corrects the awkward phrasing and the informal language use.

  • RevisedIn this context, modern devices significantly influence social relationships.

    The revision improves the formality of the language and the overall clarity of the sentence.

  • RevisedPerhaps the most significant benefit is immediate connection with individuals worldwide, which is essential for parents whose children have moved abroad.

    The revision corrects the spelling errors and improves the overall clarity of the sentence.

Task response

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay addresses the prompt and presents a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported with specific examples. The essay addresses the prompt by discussing both the disadvantages and advantages of contemporary communication devices on social relationships. However, the argument could be more fully developed, and the examples provided could be more specific and relevant. Additionally, the conclusion could more clearly restate the main points and the writer's position.

Suggestions

  • Provide more specific examples to support your arguments.
  • Ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that outlines the main point to be discussed.
  • Restate the main points and your position more clearly in the conclusion.

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