“Multiple choice” is one form of question that test taker deals with in
reading IELTS. The picture above shows that there are three numbers
given in this form of question. The number of question given in this
form is not always the same. The number of question could be only two or
even up to six. There are many test takers who argue that this kind of
question is easier than other kinds of question because test taker has
been familiar with this kind of question. However, it should be
highlighted that there are four options given for each question. So,
compared to true/ false/ not given question, “multiple choice” has more
option. It means that this kind of question could be harder to answer.
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| Picture of "Multiple Choice" Form of Question |
To answer all questions in this section, test taker has to show his
or her ability to understand the passage. As an initial action, test
taker could look at the questions first to see what topics that he or
she needs to look for. Test taker should be aware as well about the
synonym of words that he or she needs to look for.
As other kinds
of questions in reading section, this section also requires skimming
skill of test taker to identify the right paragraph to read. The same as
in True/ False/ Not Given, questions in this section also go in order.
So, question two will come between one and three.
Test taker also
needs to read the paragraph carefully then re-read the question. Test
taker could omit some options that might not be suitable as the answer.
This step will help test taker to determine the answer as fewer options
provided. Then, he or she needs ton check again his or her answer to
minimize the mistakes that test taker might make.
Besides, test
taker could also underline the words in the text that give answer for
him or her. It is effective to do especially when test taker deal with
more than five questions in this section. More question force test taker
to remember more points as well. So, instead of memorizing too much,
test taker could take this alternative.
Reference: http://www.dcielts.com/ielts-reading/multiple-choice-tutorial-practice/
