How many IELTS Reading question types are there? (Tips on how to tackle different questions in the IELTS Reading test)

IELTS with Fiona: a comprehensive guide to IELTS

[Skip the 5-minute introduction if you want to just get to the question types!]

Different websites have different ways of categorising IELTS Reading Question types.

See my latest blog for all the details:

https://ieltsetc.com/2023/03/how-many-ielts-reading-question-types/

In my online courses, I follow the official IELTS.org guidelines, and I have simplified the types so that you focus more on developing your reading skills. Developing good reading skills will enable you to answer all question types.

The 3 basic categories are:

1. Matching things (headings, statements, features, sentence endings, dates, people, choosing from a list)
2. Filling in gaps (summaries, notes, tables, flowcharts, sentences, diagrams)
3. Choosing from a list (Multiple Choice, True, False, Not Given and Yes, No, Not Given)

In this blog, I examine the official 11 Question Types as outlined on IELTS.org and explain how other teachers and websites might label them.