Below are useful grammar structures which you can make the most out of to get high

score in IELTS Writing task 2.

1.Although

verb,

verb

==>Although
some
people.,
I
prefer.
Although, also known as even though or is to show this contrast. Its a such a useful
word when youre writing essays or speaking in a formal setting.

Example:-Although X verb, Y verb : Although some people would like to have a

lot of children, the cost of raising them has to be considered first.
>Although some people., I prefer.: Although some young people consider
travelling as the best way to turn into a mature person, I prefer going abroad to study
for a tertiary level to broaden my experience which can help me be
fully developed in mind.

2.Despite

the

fact

that

clause,

verb

If you are not a fan of using although, you can use this structure to be more flexible with
your sentences, & make your English sound more articulate and fluent.
Example:-All in all, despite the fact that there are some interesting programmes, much
of the time children spend watching TV would be better spent on other activities.

3.Nevertheless, X verb, Y verb

Example:--It is true that more and more factories are being built along this stretch of
the river and that a certain amount of waste will inevitably be discharged into the river.
Nevertheless, in all the discussions that I have had with these firms representatives, I
have not found one who does not have a responsible attitude to environmental
protection.

4.In

spite

of

Verb-ing/

Noun-phrase,

verb

Example:-In spite of the advantages of living in big cities, people have a proclivity to
live in the countryside.

5. Regardless

of

Noun-phrase,

Subject

Verb;-

Regardless of: without regard or consideration for

Example:

Regardless of their skin color, background or what their language is, we

should treateveryone equally.

6. Albeit

Meaning: Although

Albeit is often used to introduce an adjectival or adverbial phrase that makes a

concession about the preceding noun or verb

Example: The sponge was very absorbent, soaking up all the soda, albeit with
some effort.

In rarer cases, albeit may introduce a dependent clause

Example: The good news is that he is back at Tannadice and has resumed his
duties, albeit he will not rejoin the board.