Over-Quoting Statistics Task 2 Trap
Task 2 · Lexical Resource · May 2026
In Band9AI first-party platform telemetry (see methodology), writing candidates flagged at Band 5–6 most often leak marks through task response under-development in Writing Task 2. This is an observational practice metric, not a controlled trial or guaranteed official IELTS lift. Verification methodology
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The over-quoting-statistics trap is filling Task 2 with precise-sounding numbers that are unverifiable, unrelated, or unsupported. Examiners cap Task Response and Lexical Resource when data does not prove the claim-or when invented stats break credibility. One accurate, linked example beats five vague percentages.
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How to spot over-quoting
Statistic traps that cap TR/LR
| Trap | Why it fails |
|---|---|
| Invented survey | Examiner doubts truth |
| Round numbers | Looks fabricated |
| List of % | No argument link |
Use data only when it proves the claim
Prefer qualitative examples or one verifiable pattern. Read disconnected examples and topic sentence traps.
Key takeaways: Over-Quoting Statistics Task 2 Trap
- Never invent statistics-examiners reward plausible, linked support.
- One explained trend beats five naked percentages.
- If you cite a number, say what it proves in the next sentence.
- Cut stats you cannot explain under examiner follow-up.
Over-Quoting Statistics Task 2 Trap: common questions
Official IELTS references
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What this looks like in a timed Band9AI mock
This is a practice pattern, not a published accuracy statistic. On a timed Band9AI mock, over quoting statistics task 2 trap usually shows up as a local penalty (one item type or one criterion) while the rest of the paper still looks acceptable. Re-run the same item type under the clock; do not only re-read the explanation.
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Practice drill: Over-Quoting Statistics Task 2 Trap
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