IELTS Reading: True/False/Not Given 2

Question 1

In True/False/Not Given questions, what does 'Not Given' mean?

Accepted Answer

There is no information in the passage to confirm or contradict it

Answer

'Not Given' means the passage neither confirms nor contradicts the statement.

Question 2

A statement that directly opposes the meaning of the passage should be marked as:

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

'False' is used when the statement contradicts information in the passage.

Question 3

What is the key difference between 'False' and 'Not Given'?

Accepted Answer

False contradicts the text; Not Given has no relevant information

Answer

'False' requires a contradiction, while 'Not Given' means the information is absent.

Question 4

Which approach is most reliable for these questions?

Accepted Answer

Base answers only on what the passage states

Answer

Answers must be based strictly on the passage, not outside knowledge.

Question 5

If a passage says 'some scientists believe' and the statement says 'all scientists agree', the answer is likely:

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

'Some' contradicts 'all', so the statement is False.

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