Reading curriculum

IELTS Reading Question Types

Choose a question type to understand what it tests, how to find evidence and how to avoid the errors that cost marks.

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14 learning pages
  1. 01Study guide
    Multiple Choice

    Learn how to answer IELTS Reading multiple-choice questions, locate evidence, eliminate distractors and avoid common mistakes.

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  2. 02Study guide
    True, False or Not Given

    Learn the exact difference between True, False and Not Given in IELTS Reading and use a reliable evidence-based answering method.

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  3. 03Study guide
    Yes, No or Not Given

    Learn how to identify the writer's views in IELTS Yes, No, Not Given questions and avoid confusing opinion with factual information.

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  4. 04Study guide
    Matching Headings

    Master IELTS Reading matching headings by identifying each paragraph's main idea, comparing headings and eliminating distractors.

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  5. 05Study guide
    Matching Paragraph Information

    Learn how to match statements to paragraphs in IELTS Reading by locating distinctive details, synonyms and supporting evidence.

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  6. 06Study guide
    Matching Features

    Learn how to match statements with people, theories, places or categories in IELTS Reading using names, keywords and paraphrases.

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  7. 07Study guide
    Matching Sentence Endings

    Learn how to complete IELTS matching sentence endings by using grammar, meaning and passage evidence to reject incorrect options.

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  8. 08Study guide
    Sentence Completion

    Learn how to answer IELTS Reading sentence-completion questions by predicting word forms, locating evidence and following word limits.

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  9. 09Study guide
    Summary Completion

    Learn how to complete IELTS Reading summaries using passage order, grammar, paraphrases and the stated answer-word limit.

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  10. 10Study guide
    Note Completion

    Learn how to answer IELTS Reading note-completion questions by predicting missing information and matching notes to passage evidence.

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  11. 11Study guide
    Table Completion

    Learn how to complete IELTS Reading tables by understanding headings, predicting answer types and locating precise evidence in the passage.

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  12. 12Study guide
    Flow-Chart Completion

    Learn how to complete IELTS Reading flow charts by following sequence, predicting missing words and matching each step to the passage.

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  13. 13Study guide
    Diagram Labelling

    Learn how to label diagrams in IELTS Reading by using visual clues, locating the relevant description and respecting answer-word limits.

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  14. 14Study guide
    Short-Answer Questions

    Learn how to answer IELTS Reading short-answer questions by locating exact details, choosing precise words and following word limits.

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