IELTS Reading Question Types

The IELTS Reading test includes a variety of question types. You must understand instructions carefully and use different reading strategies such as skimming, scanning and keyword matching.

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Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D. Look for synonyms and paraphrasing in the reading text. Practice with IELTS Reading Tests.

True / False / Not Given

Decide if the statement agrees with the text. "Not Given" means the information is not included. This question type appears in both Academic Reading and General Reading.

Matching Headings

Match the correct heading to each paragraph. Focus on the main idea, not details. This task is common in IELTS Academic Reading.

Sentence Completion

Complete sentences using words from the text. Follow word limits carefully and check spelling.

Summary Completion

Fill in missing words in a summary of the text. Answers appear in order and require scanning skills.

Short Answer Questions

Answer questions using words from the passage. Follow instructions such as "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS".

Matching Information

Match statements to paragraphs. The answers do not always follow the text order. This question type appears in many IELTS Reading Tests.

Diagram / Table Completion

Complete diagrams, tables or charts using information from the reading passage. Look for numbers, labels and key vocabulary.

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