Guide · Structure

Mains answer structure.

The structure toppers use: a one-to-two-line introduction, a body split into headings taken from the question with points under each, an example or data point per heading, a diagram where it helps, and a one-line forward-looking conclusion. Measured across the answers in the bank.

By Gaurav Singh and Aditya Tiwari·Published ·Bank updated ·Updated

The structure

Part10-marker15-marker
Introduction1–2 lines2–3 lines
Body headings22–3
Points per heading3–44–5
Examples23–4
DiagramIf usefulIf useful
Conclusion1 line1–2 lines
Words (bank average)175251

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Questions

Paragraphs or points?

Points under headings. Toppers use short paragraphs only for the introduction and conclusion.

Should headings copy the question?

Yes. It lets the examiner find each part at a glance.

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