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Today’s article is on IELTS listening Multiple Choice Questions that will help you a lot in preparing for all types of multiple choice questions well. By just developing the right techniques and strategy to solve these questions can help you to excel desired band score in your IELTS listening exam.
All-important concepts regarding IELTS Listening Multiple Choice Questions like types of questions, common problems, tips and strategies to solve these questions, and so on.
Broadly, there are three types of different format in IELTS Multiple Choice Questions
Type I – Short Answer Multiple Choice Questions Different options are provided for a given statement. You have to choose one correct answer from the options. As given in the example below-
Type II – Sentence Completion Questions The second type of multiple choice questions are sentence completion questions. In this, you will be given a sentence which you will have to complete it from the given list of options. As given in the example below-
Type III - Third type of IELTS listening Multiple Choice Questions is when you are given a sentence and you have to match one of the given numbers of pictures.
Some multiple choice questions require you to choose more than one answer from the given list of options. Candidates may be asked to choose more than one answer from 5, 4, or from 7 options. However, it is suggested to approach these questions in the same way that you would use for single answer questions.
Moving on to the common problems that students face while attempting these questions in IELTS listening exam.
You might face the problem of hearing about all of the three options given for the statement. Just because you heard the same or similar word, doesn’t mean that answer is correct. You cannot neglect the fact that only one of the given options is correct, so think and then choose.
There might be a situation that the synonyms or rephrased version of the sentence are provided in the option but that doesn’t mean that answer is not correct. Don’t wait for the exact word to come while listening to the audio in order to find correct answers.
All choices might sound similar in tone to you that makes it very difficult to choose the correct one from the given options. In that case, look for keywords or synonyms present in the option and relate it with the audio you heard that allows you to make a difference in options.
This section is not about listening to the audio-only you have to be very alert while reading the options. With your reading skills, you can underline the keywords in the question and can relate to the correct answer between the options. So, listening and reading work simultaneously while attempting these types of questions.
Don’t spend too much time on one question. In case you get stuck on one question that may be due your are unaware or unsure about your answer, make a guess and move on to the next.
If you hear a similar word or answer don’t just instantly mark it as correct. As it might be done to trick or test your skills so listen to the audio carefully and then be sure about your answer enough to mark it as correct.
If you heard words like ‘but’ or ‘however’ this often means that the speaker is going to qualify a previous statement. So be alert while listening.
Highlighting keywords helps in getting the correct answer for the given statement. Also, it helps in differentiating the meaning of different options. Always practice to mark keywords and synonyms given in the option.
As 10 extra minutes are provided in the IELTS listening exam for transferring answers on the answer sheet so be careful while transferring the answers and double-check what you are marking as correct. Your answer will often be a letter and not a word. If you write a word instead of a letter your answer will be marked as wrong.
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1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Read the questions and identify what is actually being asked and highlight the keyword in the question accordingly.
3. Look at the different options and underline any keywords or synonyms that will help you to make difference among the given options.
4. In case you are unsure about the answer just make an educated guess to predict the correct answer.
5. Don’t mark the first answer you hear as the correct one. Might be the speaker will talk about all other options as well, so first listen and then choose the correct answer.
6. If you think an answer is correct, mark a tick beside it and keep listening to make sure. After listening to the complete audio, you can be sure about your answer.
7. Don’t spend more than necessary time on one question. If you don’t know the answer, make a guess and move on.
8. You are allowed to write on question paper so mark right and wrong answers on it so that you can narrow down the correct answer easily.
Going through the strategies, tips, and types of questions, I hope your burden gets a little bit lower down about IELTS listening multiple choice questions. For getting latest updates in the field of IELTS, subscribe to BDS Educomp YouTube Channel today and get to know about the latest strategies in the IELTS. If you have questions or comments, get in touch with us today!! All the best!!
Dr. Roma
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