IELTS Reading Question Types: Short Answers

One of the most typical question types in the IELTS Reading test is the short-answer questions. This kind of question tests your ability to skim for some relevant information in certain sections and then scan those sections in detail to give answers to corresponding questions. Most likely, you will be instructed to give short answers in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. If you write four words, your answer is marked as wrong. The spelling has to be correct, too.

To succeed in this task type, you need to apply the first two steps in the procedure. Firstly, read each question carefully to be able to decide what information you will scan for. Then skim through the passage to quickly locate the relevant information to give the answers. Note that your answers must be within the word limit and written exactly as they are found in the passage. Generally, the answers may be found in order of the passage, but this is not always true. You, therefore, need to enhance your ability of skimming and scanning to locate the intended information rapidly.

Practice for Reading: Short Answers