September 5, 2010

5 Tips for Sentence Completion Questions in IELTS Reading

Hi. We're now going to start our next series. We're going to give you some tips and strategies with regard to the IELTS Reading Module.

Today, we'll share with you some things you need to remember when you encounter sentence completion questions in reading. Here they are:

1. Check the instructions. Note the number of words you need to fill the blank or gap.

2. Skim the text or passage so that you'll get its general idea.

3. After reading the questions, scan the text or passage to search for relevant words and phrases. After you find them, read carefully so that you'll be able to find the answer.

4. The answers you should place in the blanks or gaps should fit grammatically.

5. Never change the form of the words or phrases so that it would fit grammatically in the blanks or gaps.

Next week, we'll share with you some tips with regard to multiple choice questions in the IELTS Reading Module. Cheers. :)

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