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In the IELTS Writing Task, can I write with a pencil?

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YES, It is allowed to use pencil in Writing section because there is an option to choose pen or pencil, but in Reading and Listening section it is compulsory to use pencil. IELTS Writing Test lasts for 60 minutes, and you will need to complete two writing tasks, each of which requires different text...
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YES, It is allowed touse pencil in Writing sectionbecause there is an option to choose pen or pencil, but in Reading and Listening section it is compulsory to use pencil. IELTSWriting Test lasts for60 minutes,and you will need to complete two writing tasks, each of which requires different text types. read less
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In IELTS, you have to use pencils in each and every test,as you are not allowed to write your answers with pens..
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You are supposed to write with pencil only. Only in IDP, they ask you to fill certain personal details like name, date etc. to fill in pen. However, even if you use pencil for that it's fine.
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Yes, you can use pencil. Infact it is recommended and will make life easier for you.
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YES, you are supposed to write with pencil only because it will help you to correct your mistakes easily .
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Of course you can. It is a better choice than pen. It helps you to erase the wrongly written words and replace it with correct ones. With pen means you have to strike it off and if you repeat this mistake three or four times your answer sheet looks ugly. Above all if it is a formal letter, you are not...
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Of course you can. It is a better choice than pen. It helps you to erase the wrongly written words and replace it with correct ones. With pen means you have to strike it off and if you repeat this mistake three or four times your answer sheet looks ugly. Above all if it is a formal letter, you are not supposed to make any striking. read less
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Yes, you can only write with pencil. You are no suppose to use pen.
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Yes. It is in fact recommended to use pencil than a pen for the IELTS writing task. There are two tasks to be completed in the writing module within 1 hour. As it is a paper based test, only using pencil would help one better on erasing/editing the content quickly for any corrections to be made.
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YES YOU CAN WRITE WITH PENCIL TRY TO WRITE ALL THE MODOULE WITH PENCIL.
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Yes, you should write with pencil...
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