IELTS Academic Reading Question Types:
(According to the official IELTS site)
1. Multiple Choice
- Choose the correct answer from four options—or sometimes, pick two or more from a longer list.
2. Identifying Information – True / False / Not Given
- Determine whether statements match, contradict, or are not mentioned in the passage.
3. Identifying Writer's Views/Claims – Yes / No / Not Given
- Assess if the statements reflect the writer’s opinion (Yes), contradict it (No), or are Not Given.
4. Matching Information
- Match specific details to sections or paragraphs labelled A, B, C, etc.
5. Matching Features (Categorisation)
- Connect statements to options (e.g., names or characteristics) using letters; some options may be used more than once or not at all.
6. Matching Headings
- Match statements or headings to each paragraph or section by understanding main ideas.
7. Diagram Label Completion
- Use no more than a specified number of words or numbers to label parts of a diagram, based on the text.
8. Sentence Completion, Short Answer, Summary/Table/Flow-Chart/Note/Diagram Completion
- Fill in blanks or complete summaries/diagrams using words from the passage, often within strict word limits.