Reading question types
Pick one question type and practise just that — no full test required.
Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the best answer from four options. Tests comprehension, inference, and vocabulary.
Moderate ~2 min per question
True / False / Not Given
Decide if statements agree with the passage, contradict it, or if information is absent.
Hard ~1.5 min per question
Yes / No / Not Given
Evaluate whether statements agree with the writer's views or claims.
Hard ~1.5 min per question
Matching Headings
Match headings from a list to the correct paragraphs in the passage.
Very Hard ~2 min per question
Matching Information
Find specific information in paragraphs and match it to statements.
Hard ~2 min per question
Matching Features
Match a set of features to a list of options such as people, dates, or categories.
Hard ~1.5 min per question
Matching Sentence Endings
Complete sentence halves by choosing the correct endings from a list.
Hard ~1.5 min per question
Sentence Completion
Complete sentences using words taken directly from the reading passage.
Moderate ~1.5 min per question
Summary / Note / Table Completion
Complete a summary, notes, or table using words from the passage.
Moderate ~1.5 min per question
Diagram Label Completion
Label a diagram or flow chart with words from the passage.
Hard ~2 min per question
Short Answer Questions
Answer questions using a limited number of words taken from the passage.
Moderate ~2 min per question