IELTS Reading: True/False/Not Given

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The statement agrees with information in the passage

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The passage contradicts the statement

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

When the passage neither confirms nor contradicts the statement

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Both Academic and General Training

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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