Academic Reading Practice Question
Question
A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the IELTS Academic involving cohesion in Academic Reading. Which response best applies the concept? (Item 154)
Answer choices
- A. Skip verification because the previous case had the same 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.
- C. Document nothing because documentation could create follow-up questions.
- D. Rely on informal custom instead of the applicable rule, control, or standard.
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