IELTS Paraphrase Statements

 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 remonstrate that they are unable to get sufficient sleep. 

3. In the future more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday.

   Do you agree or disagree?

Paraphrase- 

In the years to come, there will be a trend in which more individuals would prefer to explore their native countries rather than a foreign land during their vacations. 

4. In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.

    Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Paraphrase-

Making payments through mobile software is developing into a popular trend in a lot of nations.