True/False/NG

If the statement is directly stated in the passage, what should you choose?

• true

• false

• not given

If the statement contradicts the passage, what should you choose?

• True

• False

• Not given

If the passage does not mention the information at all, what should you choose?

• True

• False

• Not given

What is the best way to confirm an answer is Not Given?

• Look for exact wording in the passage

• Skim and scan for key ideas

• Guess if you don’t find it quickly

What should you do when scanning for key words?

• Look for exact words from the question

• Read only the first sentence of each paragraph

• Look for synonyms and paraphrases

Why is it dangerous to match only one word from the question to the passage?

• The meaning might be different

• IELTS never uses the same words

• It’s always correct to match exact words

If the question mentions a year or number but the passage does not, what should you choose?

• true

• false

• not given

If the passage says “Some experts believe…” but the question says “All experts believe…”, what should you choose?

• true

• false

• not given

If you find the same topic but not the exact information, what should you choose?

• true

• false

• not given

Why should you never assume information from your own knowledge?

• IELTS only tests what is in the passage

• Your general knowledge is always correct

• The test wants you to use outside knowledge