Practise choosing words for their meaning, form and context. These drills cover paraphrase, word partnerships and precision in your own writing.
What the examiner reads for
Lexical Resource is 25% of your Writing band.
Practise meaning-preserving paraphrases and recognise when a substitute strengthens or changes the original claim.
Start the drill →Practise common word partnerships for threats, progress, responsibility and other essay topics.
Start the drill →Choose the right member of the word family — economic or economical, benefit or beneficial, significance or significant.
Start the drill →Check meaning and register in word choices, including affect/effect, utilisation and quantities.
Start the drill →Understanding the criterion
Lexical Resource considers vocabulary range and appropriate use, including meaning, style, collocation, spelling and word formation. Practise keeping a claim accurate when you paraphrase it and choosing word partnerships that fit the context. A single word choice does not establish an IELTS band; these exercises help you prepare for writing a complete response.
When a drill feels easy, write a full essay and see whether LR holds up under exam pressure.