IELTS Question Types Masterclass
Step-by-step solving strategies, examiner trap warnings, annotated examples, and mini-practice drills for every IELTS task.
True / False / Not Given
Determine whether statements agree with factual claims in the passage (TRUE), directly contradict them (FALSE), or lack enough evidence to confirm or deny (NOT GIVEN).
Matching Headings
Select the heading that best captures the central idea of an entire paragraph rather than a single supporting detail.
Multiple Choice & Distractor Traps
Identify correct choices when speakers mention all three options before modifying, rejecting, or correcting one.
Plan & Map Labelling
Follow spatial instructions, compass bearings, and relative prepositions ('adjacent to', 'diagonally across') on a visual floorplan.
Academic Task 1: Data Overview & Grouping
Synthesise charts, tables, maps, or process diagrams in 150+ words with an explicit high-level overview and selective numerical comparisons.
Task 2: Essay Structures (Opinion / Discussion)
Develop a clear thesis supported by well-extended topic sentences, causal explanations, and concrete examples in 250+ words.
Speaking Part 2: 2-Minute Cue Card Storytelling
Use 60 seconds of preparation notes to deliver a cohesive 1.5–2 minute narrative covering Past context, Present detail, and Personal reflection.
Speaking Part 3: Abstract Discussion & Speculation
Answer analytical, societal, and future-oriented questions beyond personal anecdotes using hedging and balanced comparison.