Academic Reading Practice Question

Question

A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the IELTS Academic involving paraphrase in Academic Reading. Which statement is most accurate for exam purposes? (Item 30)

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 paraphrase 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 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

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