Academic Reading Practice Question
Question
A scenario includes a common misconception for the IELTS Academic involving paraphrase in Academic Reading. Which statement is most accurate for exam purposes? (Item 130)
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 paraphrase 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 paraphrase scenario.
Explanation
The correct answer is B because paraphrase 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: paraphrase