Answering Different Question Types - Part one

So now that you've got familiar with the format of Reading task and its different question types , let's go through it and learn how to answer to each type of question:

Each question in the Reading tests is worth one mark.

Questions which require letter/Roman numeral answers

•  For questions where the answers are letters or Roman numerals, you should write only the number of answers required. For example, if the answer is a single letter or numeral you should write only one answer. If you have written more letters or numerals than are required, the answer must be marked wrong.

Questions which require answers in the form of words or numbers

 •   Answers may be written in upper or lower case.

•   Words in brackets are optional - they are correct, but not necessary.

•   Alternative answers are separated by a slash (/).

•   If you are asked to write an answer using a certain number of words and/or (a) number(s), you will be penalized if you exceed this. For example if a question specifies an answer using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and the correct answer is ‘black leather coat’, the answer ‘coat of black leather’ is incorrect.

•   In questions where you are expected to complete a gap, you should only transfer the necessary missing word(s) onto the answer sheet. For example, to complete ‘in the ...’, where the correct answer is ‘morning’, the answer ‘in the morning’ would be incorrect.

•   All answers require correct spelling (including words in brackets).

•   Both US and UK spelling are acceptable and are included in the Answer Key.

•   All standard alternatives for numbers, dates and currencies are acceptable.

•   All standard abbreviations are acceptable.

•   You will find additional notes about individual answers in the Answer Key.

Common Path, Common Problems

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