- Focus on Word Types: Understanding what kind of word is missing (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc.) will help you determine the type of information needed and where to look in the text. The word type is often the key to finding the right answer.
- Follow the Word Limit: Each question in the IELTS Reading test has specific word limits, often noted as “NO MORE THAN ONE WORD” or “NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.” Following these word limits is crucial because writing more than the allowed number of words will result in an incorrect answer.
- Practice Locating Synonyms in the Passage: Sentence and summary completion questions often paraphrase the passage. To locate the correct answer, you need to identify synonyms or similar phrases in the text.