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What is IELTS?
IELTS is an internationally accepted English language proficiency test taken by students and work force.
What is the full form of IELTS?
Who recognizes IELTS as a test of English language?
Who conducts the IELTS test?
What skills are tested in the IELTS exam?
What is the purpose of the IELTS exam?
What are the two versions of the IELTS test?
Who appears for IELTS Academic exam?
What is the age limit for taking the IELTS exam?
Who takes the IELTS General Training exam?
For how long are the IELTS test results valid?
How many times can a candidate appear for the test?
What are the pass marks for the IELTS exam?
Can an applicant apply for re-evaluation?
Do you write your answers in pen or paper?
What documents are required to apply for the IELTS exam?
What is the duration of the test?
How to register for the IELTS test?
How much does the IELTS exam cost?
What should a candidate bring to the exam hall?
Can a student request for a re-mark?

What is the duration of the listening test?
The Listening test lasts for approximately 40 minutes.
How many sections are there in the listening test?
Does a candidate get extra ten minutes to transfer answers to an answer sheet?
Do all answers come in the same order as the audio?
Can a candidate listen to the audio twice?
Does a candidate lose a point if the answer is incorrect?
How important is spellings in the listening test?
What accents are heard in the audio?
What does the instruction, “two words and/or number” mean?
Is it necessary to provide articles (a/an/the) while answering?
What is the pattern followed to write date and time on the answer sheet?
Is a candidate required to answer in capital letters or running letters?
Do all candidates appear for the same listening test or different ones?
Is there a difference in the listening module for Academic or General Training test?
Is a candidate penalized for writing plural form of an answer?

What is the duration of the test?
The Reading module lasts for 60 minutes.
How many questions are there in the reading module?
How many reading passages are there?
Is it mandatory to answer all questions?
Can a student write on the question paper?
Does a student get extra ten minutes at the end of the test to transfer answers to an answer sheet?
Do all the questions asked appear in the same chronological order as the text?
Is spelling important in the Reading module?
Can a student attempt reading passages in a different order?
How can I improve my reading skills?
What kinds of reading passages are there in the Academic exam?
Does everyone take the same reading module?
Can a student use abbreviations like “T, F, NG” for True, False, Not Given and likewise on the answer sheet?
How can a student expand his vocabulary skills?

What is the duration of the writing test?
The writing test lasts for 60 minutes.
How many tasks are there in the writing section?
What skills are accessed in the writing test?
What is the word limit for task 1 and task 2?
What is the difference between the academic and general training writing tasks?
Are incorrect spellings penalized in the writing exam?
Should a candidate make notes before writing his/her answer?
Can a candidate attempt the two tasks in any order?
Is it necessary to stick to the time limits for individual tasks?
Should a candidate answer all question prompts in letter writing?
How important is punctuation in the writing tasks?
Should a candidate express his opinion in writing task 2?
How can a candidate write an effective introduction?
Is a candidate penalized for taking notes on the question paper?
Can a student ask for extra answer sheets?

What is the duration of the Speaking test?
The interview lasts for 11-14 minutes.
How is the Speaking module conducted?
What are the different parts of the speaking module?
How can you prepare for the Speaking test?
What documents are required when a candidate appears on the test day?
Is a candidate scrutinized for his/her opinion?
Should a candidate imbibe foreign accent to answer questions?
How is the speaking test evaluated?
Is self- correction the right thing to do while speaking in the test?
How many questions are asked during the speaking interview?
Can a candidate request the examiner to change his/her part 2 topic?
Should a candidate answer all question prompts on the cue card?
Should a candidate expand answers and elaborate them by quoting examples?
Does an examiner evaluate the notes made by the student while preparing for part 2 topic?
Should a candidate be worried if the examiner interrupts your answer?
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