Most students find matching headings and True/False/Not Given the trickiest — both reward careful reading and recognising paraphrase rather than matching words.
IELTS Reading Question Types
IELTS Reading uses a fixed set of question types, and each has a reliable method. Pick a type below to learn exactly how to answer it and the tip that saves the most marks.
Reading question types
True / False / Not Given (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading True / False / Not Given — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
Yes / No / Not Given (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading Yes / No / Not Given — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
Matching Headings (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading Matching Headings — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
Matching Information (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading Matching Information — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
Matching Features (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading Matching Features — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
Multiple Choice (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading Multiple Choice — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
Summary Completion (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading Summary Completion — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
Sentence Completion (IELTS Reading)
IELTS Reading Sentence Completion — what it tests and a step-by-step strategy.
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