List of collocations for IELTS writing-part 1

Collocations are quite important part of your writing in IELTS. They show your advanced level of language use and knowledge. So, here is a list of some good collocations and contexts in which they can be used in an IELTS Writing exam.

1. Raise awareness: e.g., raise awareness about environmental issues.

2. Significant impact: e.g., technology has had a significant impact on communication.

3. Play a crucial role: e.g., education plays a crucial role in personal development.

4. Key factor: e.g., financial stability is a key factor in achieving success.

5. A wide range of: e.g., the museum offers a wide range of exhibits.

6. Bring about change: e.g., social movements can bring about change in society.

7. Give rise to: e.g., poverty can give rise to various social problems.

8. Exert influence: e.g., the media can exert a powerful influence on public opinion.

9. Face challenges: e.g., immigrants often face challenges when adapting to a new culture.

10. Have a positive/negative impact: e.g., globalization has had a positive/negative impact on the economy.

11. Take measures: e.g., governments should take measures to address climate change.

12. Contribute to: e.g., volunteering can contribute to personal growth and development.

13. Draw a conclusion: e.g., based on the evidence, we can draw the conclusion that…

14. Inevitable consequences: e.g., the misuse of technology can have inevitable consequences.

15. Give priority to: e.g., governments should give priority to healthcare and education.

Do mention in the comment section if you can think of more good collocations that cna help IELTS aspirants. I hope this post was useful for exam takers.

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