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: Yes / No / Not Given
The same as True/False/Not Given, but it tests the writer’s opinions or claims rather than facts.
How to answer, step by step
- Find the writer’s view in the passage.
- Compare it with the statement.
- Yes (matches the writer), No (contradicts), Not Given (the writer expresses no view on it).
Key tip
Remember: Watch opinion words like “believe”, “argue” and “should”. You are matching views, not facts.
No — there is no penalty for wrong answers, so always write something for every question.
Practise Yes / No / Not Given questions
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