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Technology and relationships: IELTS Task 2 essay #15, band 5.5

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322 words. Marked by Axiom on 26 November 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2322 words

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

  1. Lexical resource

    RevisedAs we move towards a world of technological advancement and device addiction, the question of whether new communication technology could negatively impact social relationships has gained traction.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedWhile there are some drawbacks to social relationships when using modern technology, I believe that it is indeed important to use technology for creating long-term relationships through continual online communications with family members from a distance.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

As a result, that can effects to decrease the level of interests to make face-to-face conversations, which leads to make fewer for their relationships.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedWithout a doubt, modern technology can hinder meaningful conversations, which may lead to a decrease in the quality of relationships due to a lack of care.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and coherent expression of the idea.

  2. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIf a new communication technology is capable of degrading the quality of social relationships, it can weaken the bonds, leading to infrequent meetings.

    The revised sentence provides a more coherent and grammatically accurate expression of the idea.

  3. Lexical resource

    RevisedIn a time when face-to-face interactions are decreasing, modern communication technology can negatively impact social relationships, making a significant difference as it could enhance the feeling of connection between people.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.

If modern communication technology affcets to make continual relationship bond between them, they can make conversations from the anywhere, thereby leading to avoid high level of payment for transporting. As a result, they can use it payment for their mobile internet and call, which leads to create a stable conversations without any expenses. At a time, when many people are facing problems with finance, making communications with modern technology can make a big difference, when it provides to avoid high level of waste money without make face-to face conversations.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedOverall, new communication technology can facilitate stable relationships at a distance at a low cost, making it impactful.

    The revised sentence provides a more coherent and grammatically accurate expression of the idea.

In conclusions, making conversations by modern technology can effect to lose high level of care their relatives, I think it is indeed to important create a stable relationships without any expenses.

Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.

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 5.0/ 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 argument difficult to follow. Additionally, there are some issues with coherence, as the connection between ideas is not always clear. More explicit signposting language could help guide the reader through the essay and improve overall coherence.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make sure that the use of cohesive devices is consistent and appropriate.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedWithout a doubt, modern technology can hinder meaningful conversations, which may lead to a decrease in the quality of relationships due to a lack of care.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and coherent expression of the idea.

  • RevisedIf a new communication technology is capable of degrading the quality of social relationships, it can weaken the bonds, leading to infrequent meetings.

    The revised sentence provides a more coherent and grammatically accurate expression of the idea.

  • RevisedOverall, new communication technology can facilitate stable relationships at a distance at a low cost, making it impactful.

    The revised sentence provides a more coherent and grammatically accurate expression of the idea.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some grammatical errors and inaccuracies in the text. The essay uses a variety of sentence structures, which adds some variety and interest to the writing. However, there are several grammatical errors and inaccuracies that can make the writing difficult to understand. Proofreading to correct these errors is recommended. Additionally, the use of more complex grammatical structures could help to better convey the arguments and ideas.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedWhile there are some drawbacks to social relationships when using modern technology, I believe that it is indeed important to use technology for creating long-term relationships through continual online communications with family members from a distance.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

  • RevisedIf a new communication technology can decrease the quality of social relationships, it could weaken the bonds, thereby leading to infrequent meetings.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

  • RevisedAt a time when face-to-face interactions are decreasing, modern communication technology can negatively impact social relationships, making a significant difference as it could enhance the feeling of connection between people.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a sufficient range of vocabulary and there is evidence of some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. The essay demonstrates a good command of a range of vocabulary related to the topic, with some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choices that could be clarified. Additionally, the use of more varied and precise language could help to better convey the arguments and ideas.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedAs we move towards a world of technological advancement and device addiction, the question of whether new communication technology could negatively impact social relationships has gained traction.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.

  • RevisedIf a new communication technology can degrade the quality of social relationships, it could weaken the bonds, leading to infrequent meetings.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.

  • RevisedIn a time when face-to-face interactions are decreasing, modern communication technology can negatively impact social relationships, making a significant difference as it could enhance the feeling of connection between people.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and natural phrasing.

Task response

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task 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 topic by discussing the potential negative impacts of modern communication technology on social relationships. The writer presents a clear position and supports it with relevant examples. However, the argument could be more fully developed, and the essay could benefit from a more detailed exploration of the topic. Additionally, the conclusion could be strengthened by summarizing the main points and restating the position more clearly.

Suggestions

  • Include more specific examples to support the arguments.
  • Provide a more detailed exploration of the topic.

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