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This practice set contains 50 questions with detailed explanations.

IELTS Academic Reading Practice - 50 Free Reading Questions

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Question 1

In an IELTS Reading passage, which technique is most efficient for finding a specific date or name?

Select an answer ScanningSkimmingReading aloudMemorizing the passage

Question 2

The word "significantly" in "the results differed significantly" most nearly means...

Select an answer without explanationin an important wayin a temporary wayby a small margin

Question 3

Which paraphrase best matches "the rate increased steadily"?

Select an answer The rate remained the same.The rate was not measured.The rate rose at a consistent pace.The rate changed suddenly.

Question 4

The word "mitigate" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer increase the frequency ofignore completelyexplain in detailreduce the severity of

Question 5

Which linking word signals a contrast?

Select an answer DespiteHenceMoreoverLikewise

Question 6

Which heading best fits a paragraph that begins by explaining when a practice first appeared?

Select an answer A criticism of a practiceThe origins of a practiceThe future of a practiceThe cost of a practice

Question 7

The word "controversy" most nearly means...

Select an answer a scientific lawa minor detailpublic disagreementa private opinion

Question 8

The word "hence" in academic writing signals...

Select an answer a contrastan examplea definitiona result

Question 9

A passage organized by time order is described as...

Select an answer chronologicalthematicproblem-solutioncause and effect

Question 10

The word "approximately" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer less thanaboutexactlymore than

Question 11

Where is the main idea most often stated in a paragraph?

Select an answer every sentencefootnotetopic sentencefinal punctuation

Question 12

The phrase "in contrast" indicates...

Select an answer an additional examplea summary of resultsa definitiona difference between ideas

Question 13

Skimming is most useful for...

Select an answer getting a general overviewchecking exact spellingsrecalling one statisticquoting a sentence

Question 14

The word "substantial" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer uncertainconsiderablesmalltemporary

Question 15

The word "furthermore" adds...

Select an answer a time markera research limitationa supporting pointa contrasting view

Question 16

The word "intrinsic" most nearly means...

Select an answer externalrecentvisibleessential

Question 17

In summary completion, a correct answer should be...

Select an answer a word or phrase from the passagea sentence you inventa synonym from memoryyour own opinion

Question 18

Which question type asks about the writer's overall purpose?

Select an answer table completionmultiple-choice about main ideamatching namestrue-false-not-given

Question 19

The phrase "the latter" refers to...

Select an answer the final paragraphthe readerthe second of two thingsthe first of two things

Question 20

The word "notwithstanding" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer becausebesidesafterdespite

Question 21

A passage says "Many researchers agree." Which statement is False?

Select an answer All researchers agree.Several researchers agree.A number of researchers agree.Researchers generally agree.

Question 22

The word "corroborate" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer predictsupportcontradictmeasure

Question 23

A bar chart question asks you to identify the highest category. You should...

Select an answer guess randomlychoose the first categorycompare the visual valuesignore the chart

Question 24

The word "elicit" most nearly means...

Select an answer hidedestroyrecorddraw out

Question 25

An "underlying assumption" is...

Select an answer an unstated beliefa proven facta quoted statistica visible trend

Question 26

The word "conversely" signals...

Select an answer a conclusionan opposite ideaan additional reasona time sequence

Question 27

The word "precursor" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer outcomeby-productforerunneropponent

Question 28

An expository academic passage is best described as...

Select an answer persuasiveentertaininghumorousinformative

Question 29

The word "anomaly" most nearly means...

Select an answer deviation from the norma common patterna measurement toola supporting detail

Question 30

Which phrase is more cautious when interpreting a chart?

Select an answer The data confirmThe data suggestThe data proveThe data guarantee

Question 31

The word "empirical" refers to evidence based on...

Select an answer traditionadvertisingobservation or experimentpersonal opinion

Question 32

The word "consequently" signals...

Select an answer an exceptiona definitiona methoda result

Question 33

Which option best summarizes a paragraph about causes and effects?

Select an answer It explains why an event occurred and what followed.It lists dates in random order.It compares two unrelated topics.It repeats the title.

Question 34

The word "ambivalent" most nearly means...

Select an answer showing no interesthaving mixed feelingsbeing certainfeeling angry

Question 35

The author cites a 2019 study in order to...

Select an answer fill spaceavoid answeringprovide evidence for a claimshow personal preference

Question 36

The word "marginal" in "marginal improvement" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer completerapidunexpectedsmall

Question 37

The phrase "per se" most nearly means...

Select an answer in itselffor exampleat oncein general

Question 38

A "To what extent" question asks you to...

Select an answer list definitionsevaluate the degree of somethingrepeat the questionchoose a date

Question 39

The word "deteriorate" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer stabilisecontinueworsenimprove

Question 40

The phrase "these findings" usually refers to...

Select an answer the writer's personal lifequestions for the readerdefinitions in a dictionaryresults mentioned earlier

Question 41

The phrase "in addition to" signals...

Select an answer extra informationa causea contradictiona conclusion

Question 42

The word "resilience" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer amount of dataability to recoverlack of interestrate of growth

Question 43

The word "comprehensive" most nearly means...

Select an answer confusingtemporarycompletelimited

Question 44

The main purpose of an abstract is to...

Select an answer promote a productentertain readershide the resultssummarise the study

Question 45

The word "skeptical" most nearly means...

Select an answer doubtfulconvincedcuriousangry

Question 46

The phrase "not only... but also" is used to...

Select an answer conclude an argumentadd related informationshow cause and effectintroduce a problem

Question 47

In research, a "valid" conclusion is one that is...

Select an answer easy to readfrequently quotedwell-foundedpopular

Question 48

A problem-solution passage usually...

Select an answer lists events by datecompares two writersdefines one termpresents a difficulty and then a response

Question 49

The word "optimum" is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer bestlargestoldestsimplest

Question 50

When you encounter an unfamiliar word in IELTS Reading, the best first step is to...

Select an answer write down every synonymuse context clues around the wordskip every unfamiliar wordlook for the answer online