Master IELTS Reading’s Most Challenging Question Type
True/False/Not Given questions test your ability to distinguish between what the text actually says, what it contradicts, and what it doesn’t mention. This is where most students lose marks—but not you!
🎯 The Golden Rules
- TRUE: The statement matches the information in the passage (may use synonyms/paraphrasing)
- FALSE: The statement contradicts the passage—the opposite is stated
- NOT GIVEN: The passage doesn’t provide this information—you can’t confirm or deny it
⚠️ Common Traps to Avoid
- Using your general knowledge instead of the passage
- Assuming “probably true” means TRUE (if it’s not explicitly stated, it’s NOT GIVEN)
- Confusing FALSE with NOT GIVEN (FALSE = contradiction, NOT GIVEN = no information)
- Spending too much time searching—if you can’t find it quickly, it’s likely NOT GIVEN
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📄 Reading Passage
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⌨️ Keyboard: T = True | F = False | N = Not Given
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