IELTS Writing for Hindi-speaking candidates from India: How to Fix An introduction that copies the question

Write a two-sentence introduction: paraphrase the question in your own words, then state your position. Copying the question wastes words and adds nothing the examiner has not already read.

At a glance

For: Hindi-speaking candidates from India
Problem: An introduction that copies the question
Scoring criterion: Coherence and Cohesion
Task affected: Task 2 (essay)
IELTS test: Academic or General Training (check your requirement)
Typical effort: about one week
First step: Replace two or three key words in the question with accurate synonyms.

Why this happens to Hindi-speaking candidates from India

Paraphrasing is difficult under pressure, so candidates copy the question or add vague opening lines. This delays the position and weakens the opening of the essay.

Why this affects Hindi-speaking candidates from India: Indian English has its own idioms and prepositions, and some of these are marked as non-standard in IELTS.

Formal or old-fashioned linkers can sound unnatural.

A strength to build on: High exposure to English means fluency and vocabulary are often strong.

Fix it in four steps

Replace two or three key words in the question with accurate synonyms.
Change the sentence structure if you can, for example from a statement to 'It is sometimes argued that…'.
Add one sentence with your position or what the essay will do.
Skip generic openings such as 'In modern society…'.

Before and after

Before

Some people think that children should start school at a later age. Do you agree or disagree?

After

It is sometimes argued that formal education should begin later in childhood. I largely agree with this view.

Ten-minute drill: Paraphrase five questions in 90 seconds each and compare each with the original for matching words.

Questions and answers

How can Hindi-speaking candidates from India fix an introduction that copies the question?

Write a two-sentence introduction: paraphrase the question in your own words, then state your position. Copying the question wastes words and adds nothing the examiner has not already read. Formal or old-fashioned linkers can sound unnatural.

How long does it take Hindi-speaking candidates from India to fix an introduction that copies the question?

Most learners need about one week. Focus on structure, register and proofreading rather than adding more vocabulary.

Should I give background in the introduction?

Only one short sentence if it is genuinely useful. Most of the introduction should be the paraphrase and your position.

How long should the introduction be?

Two sentences, around 35 to 50 words, are enough for Task 2.

What does a good practice drill look like for Hindi-speaking candidates from India?

Paraphrase five questions in 90 seconds each and compare each with the original for matching words. Focus on structure, register and proofreading rather than adding more vocabulary.

How can Hindi-speaking candidates from India tell they have fixed an introduction that copies the question?

Your introduction shares only unavoidable key words with the question and states the position clearly.

What should Hindi-speaking candidates from India know about their IELTS Writing target?

Candidates from India often write fluent English and need targeted work on exam-specific structure, register and precision.

Should Hindi-speaking candidates from India practise this on Task 1, Task 2 or both?

This is a Task 2 issue, so practise it on full essays. Task 2 carries about twice the weight of Task 1 in the Writing band, so progress here moves the score most. High exposure to English means fluency and vocabulary are often strong.

Can an AI checker help Hindi-speaking candidates from India with an introduction that copies the question?

An AI checker can show where this pattern appears in your own essay and which criterion it affects, which makes the fix concrete. It gives a practice estimate, not an official IELTS score, so use it to choose the next revision, rewrite, and check again. The first check on this site is free.

Check your own essay

See where an introduction that copies the question appears in your own writing and which criterion it affects, then rewrite the weakest paragraph.

Run a free first check

Feedback is a practice estimate, not an official IELTS score. Last reviewed 2026-11-11. Score requirements change, so confirm them with the organisation that will read your result.