IELTS Academic Reading Section Format

Multiple choice

You will have to deal with the three types of multiple questions. One where you will have to choose a single answer from 4 options(A, B, C, D). In the second question type, you will have to choose 2 answers from the 5 Options (A, B, C, D, E). The third is to choose three correct answers from the 7 options.

Identify the information (True/False or Not given)

For this question type, you will have to read the passage and find out whether the statement given is True, False, or it is not given in the passage. A False answer means it is the opposite of what is given in the passage. While the Not Given means, the information is not present in the passage.

Identify the writer’s claims

This is Yes/No/Not Given type question. For this, you have to see whether the statement agrees with the writer’s view. This question type is different from the True/False as in this you have to find whether it agrees with the statement or not.

Matching Information

From the list for a paragraph, choose the correct answer in which the passage information is present in it. The option will be starting from A, B, C, and so on.

Matching Headings

You have to match the headings for the given paragraph. There will be a list of heading having roman letters listed (i, ii, iii …)

Matching Features

Find out the detailed features of the person, place, or object from the text and choose the answers from the list.

Match Sentence Ending

Choose the correct answer for the half- sentence given to you. You will need to select the correct sentence from the list of options such as A, B, C, D.

Sentence Completion

Complete the sentence by filling the gap with appropriate answers. The answers will be in the same sequence as the questions are places for the IELTS reading.

Summary, Note, Table, Flowchart completion

Fill the gap in the flow chart, table, or the note by correct answers. The answer sequence may differ from the list or choose wisely from the list for the best possible answers.

Diagram Label completion:

You have to finish the labeling of the diagram. The description of the diagram will be given to fill the gap in the question. Please note, the sequence of the answer might not be in proper order. It may be placed randomly in the answer list.

Short Answer Questions

Answer the question from the detail given in the passage. The details may be related to some factual data on any topic. Answer the question after reading the instruction carefully to avoid any mistakes.

IELTS Academic Reading

IELTS reading consists of 3 parts having around 40 questions of the total

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