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Reading Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. In a sentence-completion task, what limit usually applies to your answer?

    Answer: A specified maximum number of words, such as 'NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS'

    Completion tasks state a strict word limit that must be followed or the answer is marked wrong.

  2. If the instruction says 'ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER', which answer is acceptable?

    Answer: '1990'

    '1990' alone respects the one-word-and/or-a-number limit, whereas the others exceed it.

  3. What does 'skimming' a passage help you achieve?

    Answer: Getting the general idea and structure quickly

    Skimming gives a fast overview of the passage's main ideas and organization.

  4. In matching-information questions, what are you typically asked to do?

    Answer: Find which paragraph contains a specific piece of information

    Matching-information tasks require locating which paragraph holds a given detail or example.

  5. Why should you transfer answers carefully onto the answer sheet in the paper test?

    Answer: No extra transfer time is given, and spelling/grammar errors lose marks

    Unlike Listening, Reading gives no extra transfer time, and misspelled answers are marked incorrect.

  6. What is a common trap in True/False/Not Given questions?

    Answer: Assuming 'Not Given' when the text actually contradicts the statement

    Test-takers often pick 'Not Given' when careful reading shows the text truly contradicts the statement.

  7. How should you handle words in a question that are paraphrased in the passage?

    Answer: Recognize synonyms and reworded ideas rather than exact-word matches

    IELTS commonly paraphrases, so recognizing synonyms and rephrasing is essential to finding answers.