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Reading: True/False/Not Given Flashcards

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  1. In IELTS Academic Reading, what does 'TRUE' mean in a True/False/Not Given question?

    Answer: The statement agrees with information in the passage

    'TRUE' means the statement agrees with or confirms information explicitly stated in the passage.

  2. What does 'FALSE' indicate in a True/False/Not Given question?

    Answer: The passage contradicts the statement

    'FALSE' means the passage directly contradicts or disagrees with the statement.

  3. When should you choose 'NOT GIVEN' in a True/False/Not Given question?

    Answer: When the passage neither confirms nor contradicts the statement

    'NOT GIVEN' applies when the passage provides no information to confirm or deny the statement.

  4. Which reading section of IELTS uses True/False/Not Given questions?

    Answer: Both Academic and General Training

    True/False/Not Given questions appear in both IELTS Academic and General Training reading sections.

  5. What is the key difference between True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given questions?

    Answer: T/F/NG tests facts; Y/N/NG tests the writer's opinions or claims

    T/F/NG tests factual information; Y/N/NG tests whether statements agree with the writer's views or claims.

  6. A passage states: 'The Amazon rainforest covers approximately 5.5 million square kilometres.' The statement says: 'The Amazon rainforest is the largest forest in the world.' What is the answer?

    Answer: NOT GIVEN

    The passage gives the area of the Amazon but does not compare it to other forests, so 'largest' cannot be confirmed or denied.

  7. A passage says: 'Solar panels were first used commercially in the 1950s.' The statement reads: 'Commercial use of solar panels began in the twentieth century.' What is the answer?

    Answer: TRUE

    The 1950s falls within the twentieth century, so the statement is confirmed by the passage — TRUE.

  8. Which strategy is most effective for True/False/Not Given questions?

    Answer: Locate the relevant section of the passage and compare it carefully to the statement

    Locating the relevant part of the passage and carefully comparing it to the statement is the most reliable approach.

  9. A passage states: 'Most scientists agree that climate change is primarily caused by human activity.' The statement says: 'All scientists agree that human activity is the primary cause of climate change.' What is the answer?

    Answer: FALSE

    'Most' and 'all' are different — the passage says most, not all, so the statement is FALSE.

  10. In IELTS, if a passage says a study 'suggests' something might be true, and a statement claims it 'proves' the same thing, what is the answer?

    Answer: FALSE — 'suggests' and 'proves' have different levels of certainty

    'Suggests' implies possibility; 'proves' implies certainty. These are different, making the statement FALSE.

  11. A passage says: 'The city of Venice was founded in the 5th century AD.' A statement reads: 'Venice has existed for over 1,000 years.' What is the answer?

    Answer: TRUE

    Founded in the 5th century AD means Venice is over 1,500 years old — well over 1,000 years, so the statement is TRUE.

  12. What should you do if you cannot find relevant information in the passage for a T/F/NG question?

    Answer: Choose NOT GIVEN — the passage does not address it

    If the passage contains no relevant information, NOT GIVEN is the correct answer.

  13. A passage states: 'Deforestation rates have declined in Brazil since 2004.' A statement reads: 'Brazil has completely stopped deforestation.' What is the answer?

    Answer: FALSE

    The passage says rates declined — not that deforestation stopped entirely. The statement is FALSE.

  14. Can synonyms and paraphrasing appear between the statement and the passage in T/F/NG questions?

    Answer: Yes — IELTS commonly uses paraphrasing and synonyms to test understanding

    IELTS frequently paraphrases statements compared to the passage to test comprehension, not just word matching.

  15. A passage discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health but does not mention yoga specifically. A statement says: 'Yoga is beneficial for mental health.' What is the answer?

    Answer: NOT GIVEN

    The passage discusses exercise generally but does not specifically mention yoga — NOT GIVEN.

  16. What time limit is given for the IELTS Academic Reading section?

    Answer: 60 minutes

    IELTS Academic Reading gives candidates 60 minutes to answer 40 questions across three passages.

  17. A passage says: 'The number of electric vehicles sold globally doubled between 2018 and 2020.' A statement reads: 'Fewer electric vehicles were sold in 2020 than in 2018.' What is the answer?

    Answer: FALSE

    Doubled means more were sold in 2020, not fewer — direct contradiction, so FALSE.

  18. Which reading skill is most directly tested by True/False/Not Given questions?

    Answer: Comparing specific details in a statement against the text

    T/F/NG questions specifically test the ability to compare specific factual claims against the passage.

  19. A passage says: 'Smoking was banned in public places in England in 2007.' A statement reads: 'The smoking ban in England was introduced in the twenty-first century.' What is the answer?

    Answer: TRUE

    2007 is in the twenty-first century, so the statement is confirmed — TRUE.

  20. A passage discusses the history of the internet but makes no mention of social media. A statement reads: 'Social media platforms were developed before the internet.' What is the answer?

    Answer: NOT GIVEN

    The passage does not mention social media at all, so the statement is NOT GIVEN.