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Technology and relationships: IELTS Task 2 essay #6, band 6.5

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264 words. Marked by Axiom on 27 February 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2264 words

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

In 21st century, preference of society gendered, as a result, non-conventional type of socializing, which is modern communication technology is being chosen by more and more people, which has negative effects on social relationships. I partly agree to this statement.

Modern technology like social media, and messaging apps, helps people to stay connected with family, friends, and relatives, no matter where they are in the world.

  1. Lexical resource

    RevisedAs we entered the 21st century, modern technology became more advanced, leading to a transformation in communication methods.

    The original sentence is awkward and not grammatically correct. The revision provides a clear and accurate sentence.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedFor instance, many businessmen can connect with other businessmen and individuals to make appointments, which reduces the need for travel and increases both companies' productivity.

    The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and the meaning is unclear. The revision provides a correct and coherent sentence.

The government has temporarily restricted the use of modern communication technology for young people. Sometimes modern socializing helps to destroy relationships, for example it disturbs meetings, creating new memories and building new bonds.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIt's clear that modern technology has already become a vital part of our lives, even the young communicate via the internet, which has significantly negative effects on households, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

    The original sentence is a bit confusing and the use of 'your house' is not appropriate. The revision provides a clear and coherent sentence.

  2. Lexical resource

    RevisedFor example, in Uzbekistan, there is a high prevalence of such illnesses among the youth, which has led to a decrease in the education system.

    The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and the meaning is unclear. The revision provides a clear and accurate sentence.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn conclusion, I partially agree with this opinion because modern communication technology can significantly benefit businesses by facilitating agreements and increasing productivity on a global scale.

    The conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and clearly stating the writer's position. The revised sentence provides a more comprehensive conclusion.

  2. Lexical resource

    RevisedThis form of interaction helps people stay connected, but on the other hand, it can lead to health issues such as stress and depression, and limit face-to-face communication and the formation of new relationships.

    The original sentence is a bit unclear and the use of 'it's' is not appropriate. The revision provides a clear and coherent sentence.

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 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 clearly stating the writer's position.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make sure to fully develop your conclusion to effectively summarize the main points and clearly state your position.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedIn the 21st century, the preference of society has shifted, leading to the choice of non-conventional types of socialization, such as modern communication technology, by more and more people, which has negative effects on social relationships.

    The sentence is a bit confusing and the use of 'grafted' is not appropriate. The revision provides a clear and coherent sentence.

  • RevisedIt's clear that modern technology has already become a vital part of our lives, even the young communicate via the internet, which has significantly negative effects on households, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.

    The original sentence is a bit confusing and the use of 'your house' is not appropriate. The revision provides a clear and coherent sentence.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, I partially agree with this opinion because modern communication technology can significantly benefit businesses by facilitating agreements and increasing productivity on a global scale.

    The conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and clearly stating the writer's position. The revised sentence provides a more comprehensive conclusion.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some errors in grammar and punctuation. The essay uses a variety of complex and simple sentence structures, but there are some grammatical errors and punctuation mistakes that can affect the overall clarity. Reviewing and revising for these errors, as well as ensuring subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, can help to improve the grammatical accuracy of the essay.

Sentence revisions 2

  • RevisedIn the 21st century, the preference of society has shifted, leading to the choice of non-conventional types of socialization, such as modern communication technology, by more and more people, which has negative effects on social relationships.

    The sentence is grammatically incorrect. The revision provides a correct and coherent sentence.

  • RevisedFor instance, many businessmen can connect with other businessmen and individuals to make appointments, which reduces the need for travel and increases both companies' productivity.

    The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and the meaning is unclear. The revision provides a correct and coherent sentence.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay uses a sufficient range of vocabulary and there is evidence of some less common items. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. The essay demonstrates a good command of a wide 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 revised for clarity and accuracy. Additionally, the use of more varied and precise language could help to strengthen the argument.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedAs we entered the 21st century, modern technology became more advanced, leading to a transformation in communication methods.

    The original sentence is awkward and not grammatically correct. The revision provides a clear and accurate sentence.

  • RevisedFor example, in Uzbekistan, there is a high prevalence of such illnesses among the youth, which has led to a decrease in the education system.

    The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and the meaning is unclear. The revision provides a clear and accurate sentence.

  • RevisedThis form of interaction helps people stay connected, but on the other hand, it can lead to health issues such as stress and depression, and limit face-to-face communication and the formation of new relationships.

    The original sentence is a bit unclear and the use of 'it's' is not appropriate. The revision provides a clear and coherent sentence.

Task response

Band 7.0/ 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 positive and negative effects of modern communication technology on social relationships. The writer presents a clear position, acknowledging the benefits of modern communication technology while also discussing its negative effects. However, the argument could be more fully developed, and the essay would benefit from a more detailed exploration of the topic. Additionally, the conclusion could be strengthened by providing a more comprehensive summary of the main points discussed.

Suggestions

  • Ensure that the argument is fully developed and supported with specific examples.

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