How to give an example in your IELTS Essay

IELTS Essay instruction clearly states that you should include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

So whenever you write an essay for the IELTS test, make sure your arguments, discussions or debates are supported by relevant examples, data or evidence. This article intends to show you how to include “an example” in your essay, when to add it, when not to, and how many examples are expected in the entire essay.

Different IELTS Essay Types

The 5 types of IELTS writing task 2 (IELTS Essay) questions include the below:

1. Opinion (Agree or Disagree) IELTS Essays.
2. Advantages and Disadvantages IELTS Essays.
3. Discussion (Discuss both views) IELTS Essays.
4. Problem/Cause and Solution IELTS Essays.
5. Double Question IELTS Essays or Mixed IELTS Essays.