IELTS Reading True/False/Not Given — Strategy Guide

Master the tricky IELTS Reading True/False/Not Given question type. Learn to distinguish between false information and information not mentioned.

Overview

True/False/Not Given (TFNG) questions require you to read statements and determine if they agree with, contradict, or are not addressed by the passage.

How It Works

For each statement: TRUE = the passage confirms it. FALSE = the passage contradicts it. NOT GIVEN = the passage doesn't address it at all.

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Words you'll learn

  • strategy — A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term aim
  • focus — The center of interest or activity
  • require — To need something or make something necessary
  • contradict — To deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite
  • distinction — A difference or contrast between similar things or people
  • relevant — Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
  • locate — To discover the exact place or position of something
  • topic — A matter dealt with in a text or discussion
  • subtle — So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
  • scope — The extent of the area or subject matter