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 Paraphrase is the first statement of your IELTS essay. The information provided in the question needs to be repeated in this statement in such a way that the language changes but the meaning does not. The best way to do this is to synonymise the language and change the word order. Some sample paraphrase statements have been given below for better understanding. 1. In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular.      Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular?     What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Paraphrase-    Television shows and books based on felony are increasingly gaining popularity in numerous nations at present. 2. Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep.     What problem can lack of sleep cause?      What can be done about lack of sleep? Paraphrase- In the present scenario, many individuals rem...

Avoiding repetition of vocabulary is an integral part of the IELTS exam whether it is a writing or speaking module. Below are some commonly used words with their synonyms that can help you in paraphrasing. 1. Important- Vital, Significant, Pivotal, Crucial 2. Parents- Custodians, Guardians 3.Traditions- Conventions, Beliefs, Cultures 4. Decision- Judgement, Verdict 5. Countries- Nations, Territories 6. Criminals- Miscreants, Law offenders, Lawbreakers 7. Interesting- Intriguing, Compelling 8. Advantages- Merits, Benefits, Positive aspects 9. Disadvantages- Demerits, Drawbacks, Negative aspects 10. Opinion- Notion, Perspective, View 11. Old people- Senior citizens, Elderly 12. Young people- Youth, Youngsters 13. Ebooks- Soft copies, Digital books 14. Print books- Hardcopies, Print media, Physical books 15. Difficult- Complicated, Tricky, Tough 16. Problem- Predicament, Issue, Hurdle 17. Tiring- Exhausting, Grueling, Arduous 18. Famous- Popular, Celebrated, Eminent, Renowned 19. Many- Nu...