Writing
Writing question types
11 question types catalogued from 92 groups across Cambridge IELTS 10–20. 36 of those appear in the most recent four books (17–20). Types are sorted by recent frequency.
Task 1 — Process Diagram
11Describe stages of a natural or man-made process.
36 TOTAL · 11 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 31% OF RECENT
Task 2 — Opinion (Agree / Disagree)
9Answer "to what extent do you agree" — argue your position.
19 TOTAL · 9 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 25% OF RECENT
Task 1 — Bar Chart
4Describe and compare bars across categories or time.
4 TOTAL · 4 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 11% OF RECENT
Task 1 — Line Graph
4Describe trends over time across one or more lines.
4 TOTAL · 4 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 11% OF RECENT
Task 2 — Discussion
3Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
13 TOTAL · 3 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 8% OF RECENT
Task 2 — Advantages vs Disadvantages
3Weigh the pros and cons of a development or trend.
8 TOTAL · 3 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 8% OF RECENT
Task 2 — Problem / Solution
1Explain causes (or problems) and propose solutions.
4 TOTAL · 1 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 3% OF RECENT
Task 1 — Map
1Describe changes to a place over time on a map.
3 TOTAL · 1 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 3% OF RECENT
Task 1 — Table
0Group and compare values in a table.
1 TOTAL · 0 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 0% OF RECENT
Task 1 — Pie Chart
0Describe proportions of a whole.
0 TOTAL · 0 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 0% OF RECENT
Task 2 — Two-Part Question
0Answer two distinct questions in a single essay.
0 TOTAL · 0 IN BOOKS 17–20 · 0% OF RECENT