Academic Reading Practice Question

Question

A candidate is reviewing a practice scenario for the IELTS Academic involving number detail in Academic Reading. Which option best reduces risk or error? (Item 86)

Answer choices

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

Correct Answer

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

Explanation

The correct answer is B because number detail 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: number detail

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