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Language Testing in Asia

Table 10 Importance of phraseology in IELTS writing as reported by IELTS candidates

From: Phraseological competence in IELTS academic writing task 2: phraseological units and test-takers’ perceptions and use

Importance of phraseology in IELTS writing

Writing band score 5 − 

Writing band score 5 + 

Total

f

%

f

%

f

%

Is not as important as other factors

1

11%

2

22%

3

33%

Shows overall linguistic ability

1

11%

4

44%

5

55%

Helps expand ideas in writing

-

-

2

22%

2

22%

Has psychological impact on examiner

-

-

1

11%

1

11%

Makes writing unique

2

22%

-

-

2

22%

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