Are there any word limits for the writing section of the IELTS exam?

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Yes, there are word limits for the writing section of the IELTS exam. In IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training Task 1, test takers are required to write at least 150 words. In Task 2 of both the Academic and General Training modules, test takers are expected to write at least 250 words. Writing fewer words than the specified minimum can result in a penalty to your score. It's essential to manage your time effectively during the exam to ensure you can write a response that meets the word count requirements for each task.