- Choosing the First Seemingly Correct Answer: Many MCQs in IELTS Reading are designed to mislead you with distractors, which are options that seem correct at first glance. These distractors often use keywords directly from the text but in a different context. It’s essential to read through all the options carefully, even if the first one seems like a match.
- Focusing on Partial Truths: Distractors can contain part of the correct information but still be wrong due to one misleading detail. For example, a sentence might start correctly but end with incorrect information. Make sure the entire option fits the meaning of the question, not just a portion of it.