5 Task 2 Introduction Mistakes That Cost Bands

Task 2 introductions are short, but they reveal whether you understood the prompt. In our IELTS writing classes in Kathmandu, we see the same avoidable issues again and again.

1) Copying the question

Paraphrase the topic in your own words. Copy-pasting chunks does not demonstrate language control.

2) Hiding your position

For opinion prompts, make your stance clear by the end of the introduction. A vague opening often leads to a vague essay.

3) Too much background

You do not need a history lesson. Two crisp sentences are enough: context + plan of what follows.

4) Mismatched scope

If your introduction promises three ideas but your body paragraphs deliver different ones, coherence suffers.

5) Overly complex grammar

Clarity beats complexity. A clean sentence beats a tangled sentence with errors.

Practice introductions daily for two weeks—same timer, new prompts—and you will feel a measurable difference on exam day.