Paraphrase method – means expressing a word, phrase, or whole sentence using other words so that the meaning of the original word or sentence does not change, or is called reinterpretation. This article will synthesize common cluster paraphrase in IELTS Writing Task 2.
1. Solve
Paraphrase
Meaning
Example
Solve
to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation
I believe that education is one effective answer to help solve this problem
Resolve
to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty
The government should make attempts to resolve the issue of security in schools.
Address
to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it
Many people oppose investing in cultural activities because there are more serious issues to address.
Tackle
to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
It is believed that traffic and pollution issues would be best tackled by raising the price of petroleum.
Deal with
to solve a problem, perform a task
There are a number of viable solutions to help students deal with this problem
2. Importance
Paraphrase
Meaning
Example
Important
having a great effect on people or things; of great value
Teachers’ guidance and peer support are extremely important to a child’s development.
Essential
completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Vitamins play an essential role in many body processes.
Crucial
extremely important, because it will affect other things
Research into renewable energies is also crucial to deal with global warming
Critical
extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it
The kidneys play a critical role in overall health.
Key
most important; essential
The purpose of a building is the key consideration when designing it.
Vital
necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
Both road and public transport systems have vital roles to play in modern society
Paramount
more important than anything else
The welfare of the child must always be the court’s paramount consideration.
3. Minimize
Paraphrase
Meaning
Example
Ease
to become less unpleasant, painful or severe; to make something less unpleasant, etc.
Sources of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, are beginning to help ease the planet’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Alleviate
to make something less severe
Tourism can create jobs and help to alleviate unemployment in the area.
Relieve
to make a problem less serious
It impossible to relieve our dependency on natural resources
Mitigate
to make something less harmful, serious, etc.
Soil erosion was mitigated by the planting of trees
Minimize
to reduce something, especially something bad, to the lowest possible level
it is certainly within our reach to minimize the damage caused by industrial activities
4. Describe People
Paraphrase
Meaning
Example
Individual(s)
a person considered separately rather than as part of a group (cá nhân)
Advertising can also have negative impacts on individuals and society as a whole.
Inhabitant(s)
a person or an animal that lives in a particular place(cư dân)
The protection of the environment should be the responsibility of each nation and its inhabitants.
Dweller(s)
a person or an animal that lives in the particular place that is mentioned (cư dân)
With the growing population of cities, more city dwellers are having to live in houses with no outdoor spaces
Resident(s)
a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
The government should raise awareness of city residents of throwing trash properly.
Citizen(s)
a person who lives in a particular place
Private healthcare services create inequality between citizens of a nation
5. Describe the action “lead to …”.
Paraphrase
Example
Bring about
This tendency might bring about some negative effects on both family life and society.
Result in
This in the long run may result in mental disorders, which in turn will have unfavorable effects on their health.
Lead to
This might negatively affect people’s health and can lead to fatal consequences.
Cause
Products constantly ending up in trash bins will cause landfills to become overloaded.
