How do you calculate the exact number of words in your essay

[Najeeba]

Hello, there
I'm new here and i think i could learn from you guys a little about improving English.

I have a question about writing an essay. Usually you are asked to write not more than 150 words on IELTS writing exam. I just wanted to know how to calculate the exact number of words in your essay??

any help


Thank you in advance.

[Anglika]

If you are using a program such as MS Word, there is a word count system available.

If you are writing it by hand, then you will have to keep a count.

[Tdol]

Also, remember that you're not going to fail or be marked down if you write 151 words. In most exams, they allow 10% either side. In practice, most markers, will not count your words, but they will have a fairly good idea of how long a 150-word text is. If you exceed the limit a lot, they may exclude the last part of the text, which could have a negative effect on your mark. Get a general idea of how about many words you normally write on a line when writing by hand and use that as a guide.