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: Sentence Completion
You finish sentences using words taken from the passage.
How to answer, step by step
- Read the incomplete sentence and predict the answer type.
- Scan for the matching idea (usually a paraphrase).
- Copy the exact word(s) within the stated word limit.
Key tip
Remember: The questions usually follow the order of the passage — use that to narrow your search.
No — there is no penalty for wrong answers, so always write something for every question.
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