IELTS Reading True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given type of questions can be challenging for candidates, but with the right strategies, they can become simpler to solve. Let’s differentiate between True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given questions in IELTS Reading.

True/False/Not Given questions are related to factual information, while Yes/No/Not Given questions are related to the writer’s views.

It is crucial to remember not to write ‘yes’ instead of ‘True’ and ‘No’ instead of ‘False’; the reverse is also true.

Follow these steps while solving such questions in IELTS Reading:

1. Confirmation: If the statement confirms the information in the text, the answer is ‘True.’

2. Contradiction: If the statement contradicts the information in the text, the answer is ‘False.’

3. Confusion: If the statement neither contradicts nor confirms the information, the answer is ‘Not Given.’

Useful tips for True/False/Not Given Type of Questions in IELTS Reading:

– An answer is true only if it exactly confirms the information in the passage, not something similar in meaning.

– Be cautious of controlling words like all, mainly, almost, occasionally, as they can alter the meaning of the sentence.

– Look out for words like ‘few,’ ‘a few,’ ‘little,’ ‘a little,’ as they can change the implications of the sentence.

– Avoid making assumptions and focus on what is given in the text.

– Try converting the question statement into a question to determine the answer.

– In a set of ‘true,’ ‘false,’ and ‘not given,’ type questions, there will always be one of each type.

For Yes/No/Not Given Type of Questions in IELTS Reading:

– Read all question statements to know what information to focus on in the reading passage.

– Skim and scan the passage for words related to proper nouns, nouns, or adjectives in the question statements.

– Look for synonyms instead of exact words in both the question and the passage.

– Pay attention to controlling words that can change the meaning of the statement.

– If it’s difficult to find the information, choose ‘Not Given’ as the answer to avoid wasting time.