Academic Reading Practice Question

Question

A scenario includes a common misconception for the IELTS Academic involving cohesion in Academic Reading. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 54)

Answer choices

1. A. Rely on informal custom instead of the applicable rule, control, or standard.
2. B. The best answer is to choose the answer that best demonstrates accurate academic English comprehension, organization, or language use for the cohesion scenario.
3. C. Skip verification because the previous case had the same answer.
4. D. Document nothing because documentation could create follow-up questions.

Correct Answer

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

Explanation

The correct answer is B because cohesion 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: medium
• Domain: Academic Reading
• Objective: cohesion

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