They are very learnable once you know the method above. The most common cause of lost marks is rushing — read carefully and follow the steps.
IELTS Reading: Multiple Choice
You choose the correct option(s) from a set of answers.
How to answer, step by step
- Read the question stem before the options.
- Locate the relevant part of the passage.
- Eliminate clearly wrong options, then choose the best fit by meaning, not matching words.
Key tip
Remember: Beware “word traps” — an option that repeats a passage word is often wrong; look for paraphrase instead.
No — there is no penalty for wrong answers, so always write something for every question.
Practise Multiple Choice questions
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