Type of Questions in IELTS Reading
In the IELTS Reading test, you’ll encounter various types of questions that assess different reading skills. Here are some common question types:
Multiple Choice: You’ll choose the correct answer from several options.
True/False/Not Given: You’ll determine whether statements agree with the information in the passage or not.
Matching Information/Headings: You’ll match statements or headings to paragraphs or sections of the text.
Matching Sentence Endings: You’ll match sentence endings to the beginnings of sentences in the passage.
Sentence Completion: You’ll complete sentences using information from the passage.
Summary/Note/Table/Flow-chart/Diagram Completion: You’ll complete a summary, notes, tables, flow-charts, or diagrams with information from the passage.
Short Answer Questions: You’ll answer questions with short phrases or a few words based on the information in the passage.
Yes/No/Not Given: You’ll determine whether statements agree with the information in the passage, or the information is not given.
Matching Paragraph Information: You’ll match statements to paragraphs in the passage.
Labeling Diagrams: You may be asked to label diagrams or illustrations based on the information in the passage.
These question types vary in complexity and test different reading skills, such as understanding main ideas, details, opinions, attitudes, relationships between information, and following instructions. Familiarizing yourself with each question type and practicing with sample questions can help you prepare effectively for the IELTS Reading test.
IELTS Reading Bands
