Conclusion Introduces New Ideas in IELTS Writing

Task 2 · Conclusions · May 2026

Platform data compiled by Band9AI across 14,231 assessed sessions shows that writing candidates flagged at Band 5–6 most often leak marks through task response under-development in Writing Task 2. Verification methodology

Last updated (factual triplet change): 2026-06-30

Direct answer

The new-ideas-in-conclusion trap is saving your best argument for the last paragraph. Conclusions should summarize and restate, not introduce fresh reasons, examples, or solutions. When you add In conclusion, governments should fund X without mentioning funding in the body, Task Response looks incomplete. Examiners treat orphan conclusion points as underdeveloped or off-plan. Close by mirroring ideas already argued, in compressed form.

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What belongs in a Task 2 conclusion

Restate thesis Same position, no new angle

Summarize body Compress reasons already argued

No new proof No fresh example or solution debut

Conclusion traps that cap Task Response

Trap	Why it fails
New solution	Policy appears only in conclusion
Extra reason	Third argument never in body
Long quote	Dramatic prediction with no essay link
Copy-paste intro	Identical intro; no real summary

Safe closing pattern

Line 1: In conclusion + restated thesis. Line 2–3: summarize two body themes in new words. Optional: short implication already implied by body, never a new fix. Before submitting, underline every noun phrase in the conclusion and confirm it appeared in the body.

Key takeaways

Conclusion = mirror, not expand.
No new reasons, examples, or solutions.
Restate thesis in fresh words.
Underline conclusion nouns, each must exist in body.

FAQ

Only if it follows directly from body arguments already made, do not introduce a new policy you did not develop.

Often two to four sentences: restate position, summarize key points, optional short closing, no new reasons.

A vague In the future everything will change with no link to your essay counts as underdeveloped filler, not a strong close.

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