Hi. I just wrote my ielts last week. And I wrote the reading and listening section in all caps. I asked the examiner about the same, she said clarity of writing is what they actually look for.

I'll caveat this by saying that I don't know about the specifics of the IELTS exam and I don't know if this is a trustworthy source. This site: https://www.ipassielts.com/main/comments/1347 Says that you can write in capitals for all answers, BUT it is not recommended that you do so on the written exam. As a native English speaker the only reasons that I would write in capitals are: - To emphasise a specific word. - If I'm specifically instructed to on a form. - When writing an address on an envelope. In short I don't know why you would want to unless they tell you to. Just make your writing clear.

I think you should write your answers in capitals to avoid confusion. Because, few small letters are similar and can confuse the examiner which could affect in your score. I usually write capital letters in reading and listening to avoid confusion. 😊😊

I would definitely go with “Bird” instead of “BIRD” because in English typing with the caps lock on means that you’re shouting.

YEAH