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IELTS: Can I use pencil for the writing section?

mithunio

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I think I lost touch in writing with pen and papers. The last time I wrote in paper was about 4 years ago during my university degree. So I am wondering if I can write IELTS exam entirely with a pencil? It's easier for me to correct my mistakes by using eraser. Is it allowed in IETLS to write exams using only pencils? Please do reply.
 

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For listening and reading it is mandatory to use pencil, for writing you have the choice to use pencil or pen
 

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I highly recommend pencil for writing as well. It gives you lot of comfort in editing and rephrasing and using better words while reviewing. I just practiced writing 2 assays and 2 letters before my ielts and scored 7. And yes I erased and edited my sentences alot in the exam.
 

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Wow, thanks for the swift replies, amanjpro and polcoin! I would always go for pencils in my exam too! :)
 

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polcoin said:
I highly recommend pencil for writing as well. It gives you lot of comfort in editing and rephrasing and using better words while reviewing. I just practiced writing 2 assays and 2 letters before my ielts and scored 7. And yes I erased and edited my sentences alot in the exam.
same here used pencil..for writing as well
 

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I used pencil for all sections :)
BTW my friend who wrote at IDP was told to use pen however I am not sure if it was for all sections or any 1 in particular.
 

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thenumbiceman said:
I used pencil for all sections :)
BTW my friend who wrote at IDP was told to use pen however I am not sure if it was for all sections or any 1 in particular.
I took my IELTS in IDP. Pencil is allowed in all sections. Don't need to worry about it.
 

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polcoin said:
I took my IELTS in IDP. Pencil is allowed in all sections. Don't need to worry about it.
Wondering why my friend wasnt allowed. anyway. BC allowed