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What This Task 1 Checker Evaluates
Paste a complete Academic Task 1 report for a chart, graph, table, map, or process diagram. The checker looks first at Task Achievement: whether your overview captures the main trends, whether the key features are selected well, and whether the report explains comparisons instead of listing raw numbers.
It then reviews coherence, vocabulary, and grammar in the context of report writing. The point is to show whether Task 1 is being held back by the overview, weak feature selection, or unclear comparisons.
If your overview is weak, fix that first. Grammar polishing rarely rescues a Task 1 report that never names the real trends.
Task 1 criteria this checker scores
Task Achievement
Problem: The overview lists features but does not state the main trend or comparison clearly.
Fix: Write a two-sentence overview that names the biggest change before body details.
Coherence and Cohesion
Problem: Paragraphs read like separate lists instead of a logical report.
Fix: Group related features and use comparison language to connect data points.
Lexical Resource
Problem: Trend vocabulary repeats or is imprecise (e.g. 'go up' instead of 'rose steadily').
Fix: Use accurate trend verbs and comparatives tied to the data you cite.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Problem: Errors in comparative and passive structures reduce clarity.
Fix: Master a few reliable patterns for describing change and comparison.
Overall Band
6.0
- Weakest Criterion
- Task Achievement
- Main Problem
- The overview mentions categories but never states which trend dominates the chart.
- Next Fix
- Open the overview with the main trend, then note the secondary pattern in one more sentence.
Before
The chart shows that sales increased in all regions and there were some differences between countries.
After rewrite
Overall, online sales rose sharply across all regions, while in-store revenue declined in every market except the UAE.
How to Improve a Task 1 Report
- 1
Check whether the overview names the biggest trends or stages before adding more data.
- 2
Remove minor numbers that do not support a main feature.
- 3
Rewrite comparison sentences so they explain relationships, not just isolated figures.
- 4
Run the checker again after changing the overview or key features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the main IELTS Writing Task 1 Checker?▾
Yes. This page is the primary Task 1 checker page. Specialist pages such as the overview checker and key features finder support narrower Task 1 problems.
Can it check graphs, maps, and process diagrams?▾
Yes. It is built for Academic Task 1 report types including line graphs, bar charts, tables, pie charts, maps, and process diagrams.
How accurate is the band estimate?▾
The estimate is calibrated to official IELTS band descriptors. It is not an official score, but it gives you a reliable direction and shows what is holding the report back.
What should I fix first in Task 1?▾
Fix the overview and key feature selection first. Grammar improvements help, but a weak overview can hold the Task Achievement band down even when sentences are accurate.