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TRUE FALSE not given IELTS Reading Practice Lessons
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In this blog, you will learn about ways you can handle true/False/Not given questions in a better way; many candidates who are preparing for this test face many difficulties with questions like these. If you understand each question’s pattern and purpose, you will be able to score more.
The IELTS Reading module is a 60-minute test wherein your ability to read and contemplate information is judged. There are passages provided, and each has its respective questions, which are asked in an IELTS-specific format.
- There is a text and a list of facts in the reading part.
- The test taker must use the provided language to decide if the facts are True, False, or Not Given.
- Write TRUE if the fact agrees with the text, FALSE if it doesn't, and NOT GIVEN if the fact is absent from the text, directly next to the facts.
How to respond to True/ False/ Not Given Questions?
While answering the questions, a few True False Not Given methods must be kept in mind. Here is a list of them:
- The questions are mostly asked in the same order in which the text or the information is given.
- To choose the proper response, you must comprehend the provided language and determine which fact about the text is True, False, or Not Given.
- Carefully read the first paragraph and attempt to respond to the inquiries. Do not immediately write down the solution if you find it. After carefully reading the statement, determine whether the response is correct or incorrect. If the first paragraph does not include the solution, move on to the second paragraph and repeat the process.
- You have to read the information text carefully to find whether the keywords in the question are present in the text.
- It's essential to remember that the text will be paraphrased (rephrased, i.e., the question may be worded with synonyms of the words contained in the text).
- If you look at the information's controlling terms, you can quickly determine whether a fact is offered as True, False, or Not Given.
- Don't focus too much time on a single question. If the location does not contain what you are looking for, then the solution is probably NOT GIVEN.
- Words like YES, NO, and NO INFORMATION are occasionally used. These could be a little different, and you might need to hunt for views rather than facts.
- Try to read the sentences in-depth after you have located the answer you believe is correct by using only keywords, and then pick it out.
- Compare the facts to the accurate and correct information in the text.
- Once you think a particular fact matches the text, you should reread it to determine whether it is TRUE or FALSE. Remember that there should be an exact match if the information is accurate.
- You can label something as NOT GIVEN if you are unsure or don't comprehend the synonyms provided. There is no point in wasting time; usually, confusing sentences are Not Given. Moreover, there is no negative marking; you can move on.
- Highlight the phrases you believe might be the correct response so you can refer to them later.
- There is never a need to rely on your general knowledge because the True and False answers are always in the text (though sometimes it might help you guess the answer before you find it in the text).
You must determine if the information provided in the question statement is True, False, or Not Given on the IELTS Academic Reading True False Not Given section. You'll need to pay close attention and have a wide range of skills to perform well in this endeavor. You can become accustomed to this task with the right advice and practice.
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Skills required to answer TRUE/ FALSE/ NOT GIVEN questions
- Ability to Comprehend the passages by not reading the whole.
- Ability to paraphrase the statement to reach the closest answer more quickly.
- Good Repertoire of Vocabulary for you to know what the author is talking about, even if it’s a new word; just by looking at the prefixes, you must relate to a coordinated word.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS:
1.You must understand what is asked to be able to answer precisely.
2.Our main focus should be on the keywords, as you will be able to locate them based on that.
3.Once you know the requirement, you will only find the correct answer. So, before finalizing, check the requirement.
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Skimming and Scanning:
SKIMMING: Skimming refers to an overview of the text to have a vague idea about what is happening or is asked. It would be best to skim the passage to locate the right keyword and then go on to the next step.
SCANNING: For Scanning, you must thoroughly read and scan the information to relate it to the question and finalize your answer.
The biggest problem with such questions:
The 'not given' option is the main issue here. Since many are not accustomed to answering questions of this nature, most students struggle significantly since they are unsure what to look for. Additionally, they take up too much time making sure that it is "not supplied," which impacts the remainder of their test. Additionally, because they lack a clear understanding of each statement's meaning, students cannot determine if it is accurate or incorrect. Many people concentrate on buzzwords rather than comprehending what the sentence means.
Another standard error is finding keywords in the statements and then attempting to discover terms that exactly match them in the text. You can do this, but more frequently than not, synonyms will be used.
Last but not least, some pupils become perplexed and fail to comprehend precisely what true, false, and not given imply.True,
False, Not given strategy
1.This is the plan I recommend. It would be best if you employed the strategy with which you are most comfortable out of the many available options. Additionally, you can modify this approach to fit your needs.
2.Always carefully study the instructions and make sure you understand whether the question is a TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN or a YES/NO/NOT GIVEN one.
3.Carefully read each statement, seeking to comprehend the whole meaning rather than just underlining essential terms. Be wary of qualifiers like "some" or "always."
4.Consider any possible synonyms the text may include. This will make it easier for you to find the text passage that matches.
5.Find the appropriate place in the text to match the statement.
6.Refocus on the statement, then carefully read the corresponding sentence.
7.section to determine whether it is true or false. Keep in mind that if the statement is correct, the interpretation should coincide with it exactly.
8.To help you focus and come back later, underline the words that provide the solution. Once more, take caution. The text does not contain any qualifiers.
9.Mark the question as "not given" if you cannot locate the answer before moving on to the next one.
10.Mark the answer as "not given" if you are unsure or can't find it.
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Example of IELTS True/ False/ Not given questions:
Questions 1- 8
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
In boxes 1-8 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE | If the statement agrees with the information |
FALSE | If the statement contradicts the information |
NOT GIVEN | If there is no information on this |
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