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What should I do with feedback that only says to develop my IELTS answer?

Oct 19, 2026
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Ask which passage needs development and how it relates to the question. Decide whether a reason, explanation, or relevant example is missing. Supply details you can explain yourself, then inspect the connection. Adding sentences without addressing the identified gap does not resolve the feedback simply by making the answer longer.

Ask which passage needs development and how it relates to the question. Decide whether a reason, explanation, or relevant example is missing. Supply details you can explain yourself, then inspect the connection. Adding sentences without addressing the identified gap does not resolve the feedback simply by making the answer longer.

For an original fictional discussion prompt, try Why might people choose to repair an object instead of replacing it? After answering, examine whether your reason connects to the choice in the question. If feedback says your explanation is unclear, locate the relevant passage and decide what detail you intended. Ask for a passage reference rather than accepting a general compliment or criticism.

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