IELTS Writing Task 1: grammar or meaning? 🍍

People typically view grammar as an isolated thing. And the main goal for a text is often perceived as grammatucal accurately. But what about meaning? You can communicate different meaning with the exact same grammar. 

The sentences below contain the same information and the same grammar (no mistakes). Yet, the meaning is different. 

Which sentence would be more appropriate in an IELTS answer for the attached task? Why?

1️⃣

A
The pineapple tops, typically planted approximately 26 cm apart, are commonly referred to as crowns and are left to grow for seven months. 

B
The pineapple tops, commonly referred to as crowns, are planted approximately 26 cm apart and left to grow for seven months. 

2️⃣

A
The initial stage – the cultivation of the fruit – takes place at temperatures ranging between 23-30 degrees Celsius and lasts for a year.

B
The initial stage – a step that takes place at temperatures ranging between 23-30 degrees Celsius and lasts for a year – is the cultivation of the fruit. 

The bottom line is: think about the meaning you are communicating, not just grammar.  

Key: 
1 B
2 A

Why? Feel free to explain in the comments. 🍍