Academic Reading Practice Question

Question

A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the IELTS Academic involving argument thesis in Academic Reading. What should the candidate understand? (Item 173)

Answer choices

1. A. The best answer is to choose the answer that best demonstrates accurate academic English comprehension, organization, or language use for the argument thesis scenario.
2. B. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.
3. C. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
4. D. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.

Correct Answer

A. The best answer is to choose the answer that best demonstrates accurate academic English comprehension, organization, or language use for the argument thesis scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is A because argument thesis is tested by asking candidates to choose the answer that best demonstrates accurate academic English comprehension, organization, or language use. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.

Question details

• Difficulty: easy
• Domain: Academic Reading
• Objective: argument thesis

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