Author: Shailja Sharma

  • IELTS Reading Practice: True False Not Given & Yes No Not Given Questions

    IELTS Reading Practice: True False Not Given & Yes No Not Given Questions

    The IELTS Reading module can be challenging, especially when candidates struggle to differentiate between True/False/Not Given (T/F/NG) and Yes/No/Not Given (Y/N/NG) questions. Although these question types appear straightforward, they often cause unnecessary band score loss due to confusion, assumptions, and misinterpretation. In this blog, we’ll break down what these question types really test, the key…

  • IELTS Reading- Sentence Completion Questions

    IELTS Reading- Sentence Completion Questions

    These types of questions are most common in the IELTS Reading test. The Abroad Gateway categorises these types of questions into the tough category of the IELTS reading test, as one should have a good knowledge of synonyms and paraphrasing for IELTS reading. About Sentence Completion Questions One has to complete the sentence with an…

  • IELTS Reading- Short Answer Questions

    IELTS Reading- Short Answer Questions

    The Short Answer Questions are also known as ‘comprehension questions’, and it tests one ability to skim and understand the whole passage. The students are generally aware of Short Answer Questions as they have encountered similar questions in school level exams. What are Short Answer Questions? In these questions, you have to answer the questions…

  • IELTS Reading- Name Matching Questions

    IELTS Reading- Name Matching Questions

    There is a good possibility of encountering these types of questions in the IELTS reading test. The Abroad Gateway categorise these question into the tough category of the IELTS reading exam as it tests one’s ability to interpret the text, which certainly requires utmost attentiveness. About Name Matching Questions In IELTS reading name matching questions,…

  • IELTS Reading: Multiple Choice Questions

    IELTS Reading: Multiple Choice Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions, also known as the MCQ, test one’s ability to understand the central idea of the given text. According to Abroad Gateway’s categorisation of IELTS Reading questions, MCQs are among the types of questions that fall under the easy category of the IELTS Reading module. Previously, you have learned about the strategy to…

  • IELTS Reading- Matching Headings

    IELTS Reading- Matching Headings

    Matching headings is considered the trickiest type of question in IELTS reading test. The Abroad Gateway categorizes this type of question in tough ones in the IELTS reading exam as it takes comparatively enough focus to match the appropriate headings with the correct paragraph. About matching headings In this type of question, the test taker…

  • IELTS Reading- Fill in the Blanks

    IELTS Reading- Fill in the Blanks

    Fill in the blanks are the most common questions in the IELTS Reading, and Abroad Gateway categorizes this type of question into easy ones. One has to fill the gap in the given statements, paragraphs, or maybe a table. That may seem easy, but these question demands attentiveness to fill the most appropriate answer. Let…

  • 10 tips to improve Reading

    10 tips to improve Reading

    Are you looking for some tips and ideas to improve your IELTS Reading score in the IELTS exam? Then you are at the right place. Reading is the essential module of the IELTS exam, and most of all, it is designed to test one’s observational and grasping ability of the content read. Here are some…

  • Types of Questions in IELTS Listening

    Types of Questions in IELTS Listening

    The IELTS listening test examines the ability of a student to understand opinions and to follow the development of ideas. The IELTS listening test consists of 40 questions in total with a time limit of 30 minutes. Also additional 10 minutes are provided to transfer the answers to the sheet.   IELTS Listening Exam Sections…

  • IELTS Listening: Multiple Choice Questions

    IELTS Listening: Multiple Choice Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), also known as multiple choice questions, will test the ability of the test taker to identify the correct option after listening to the audio carefully. These questions can be easy as well as tough, depending on the speaker, and sometimes the speaker mentions all the options given in a question. These…