Useful Expressions for both IELTS Speaking and Writing

Another common question type in both IELTS Speaking and Writing is the "Agree/Disagree" question. This type of question is about giving your opinion or evaluation on someone else's opinion.

Here are some expressions you can use when evaluating:

Agreeing

I agree with the idea that...
I'm in favour of...
I support the fact that...
I completely agree with...
I couldn't agree more (DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS IN ACADEMIC WRITING)
That is so true / That's for sure (Speaking)
No doubt about it (Speaking)

Disagreeing

I disagree with the idea that...
I am against the idea...
I do not support the fact that...
I will have to disagree with that.
I'm afraid because...
I feel the exact opposite way.
I beg to differ.
That's not always true.
I don't think so (Speaking)

Neither agree nor disagree

It depends on the situation/country/person.
I partially agree...
To a certain extent, yes/no.
This is partly true, however...

Try using any of these expressions in answering this question:

Some people say that people helped others more in the past than they do now. Do you agree or disagree?

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