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| Exam Name | IELTS Practice Exam – 2026 Updated |
|---|---|
| Exam Provider | British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, Cambridge Assessment English |
| Exam Type | English Language Proficiency Test (Academic & General Training) |
| Total Practice Questions | 150 Advanced MCQs (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking Skills) |
| Exam Modules Covered | • Listening (4 Sections) • Reading (Academic & General) • Writing Task 1 & Task 2 • Speaking (3 Parts: Interview, Cue Card, Discussion) |
| Listening Format | • 4 recordings (conversations & monologues) • 40 questions • Focus on keywords, spelling, and detail recognition |
| Reading Format | • 3 passages (Academic or General) • 40 questions • Includes matching headings, True/False/Not Given, and multiple choice |
| Writing Format | • Task 1: Graph/Letter (150 words) • Task 2: Essay (250 words) • Focus on coherence, vocabulary, and grammar accuracy |
| Speaking Format | • Part 1: Introduction & Interview • Part 2: Long Turn (1–2 minutes) • Part 3: Discussion • Assesses fluency, coherence, pronunciation, and lexical resource |
| Exam Duration | • Listening: ~30 minutes • Reading: 60 minutes • Writing: 60 minutes • Speaking: 11–14 minutes |
| Band Score Range | • Scale: 1–9 Bands • Band 7+: Good user • Band 8–9: Advanced/Expert level |
| Question Format | • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) • Sentence Completion • Matching Information • True/False/Not Given • Short Answer Questions |
| Difficulty Level | Intermediate to Advanced (Band 5–9 Preparation) |
| Key Skills Tested | • Grammar accuracy and sentence structure • Academic and general vocabulary (lexical resource) • Listening for detail and gist • Reading strategies (skimming & scanning) • Writing coherence and cohesion • Speaking fluency and pronunciation |
| Common Exam Traps | • Spelling mistakes in listening answers • Confusing True/False/Not Given questions • Repeating vocabulary instead of paraphrasing • Weak essay structure in Writing Task 2 • Overusing informal language • Not answering all parts of the question |
| Skills Developed | • Academic writing and essay structuring • Advanced vocabulary and paraphrasing • Real-time listening comprehension • Reading speed and accuracy • Spoken fluency and confidence • Time management under exam conditions |
| Study Strategy | • Practice all four modules consistently • Focus on paraphrasing and synonyms • Use skimming and scanning techniques • Take full-length timed mock tests • Review mistakes and understand rationales • Improve grammar and vocabulary daily • Practice speaking with real-time responses |
| Best For | • Students applying for international universities • Professionals seeking migration or work visas • Individuals improving English proficiency • Candidates targeting Band 7–9 scores |
| Career & Academic Benefits | • Required for study abroad (UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) • Enhances global career opportunities • Accepted by thousands of institutions worldwide • Improves communication and academic skills |
| Updated | 2026 Latest Version – Based on Current IELTS Exam Format & Band Descriptors |
1. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. She go to school every day.
B. She goes to school every day.
C. She going to school every day.
D. She gone to school every day.
Answer: B
Rationale: Third-person singular present tense requires “-s” (goes). This is a common grammar rule tested in IELTS writing.
2. Choose the best synonym for “important”:
A. Minor
B. Crucial
C. Weak
D. Small
Answer: B
Rationale: “Crucial” closely matches the meaning of “important,” showing strong vocabulary range.
3. In IELTS Listening, what is MOST important?
A. Writing long answers
B. Understanding keywords
C. Memorizing questions
D. Ignoring spelling
Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying keywords helps locate answers quickly during listening tasks.
4. Choose the correct article: “___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. No article
Answer: B
Rationale: “An” is used before vowel sounds.
5. Which is a cohesive device?
A. Quickly
B. However
C. Apple
D. Jump
Answer: B
Rationale: “However” links ideas and improves coherence in writing.
6. In IELTS Writing Task 2, what is required?
A. Description only
B. Opinion/argument essay
C. Dialogue
D. Summary
Answer: B
Rationale: Task 2 requires an essay presenting arguments or opinions.
7. Choose correct preposition: “She is good ___ English.”
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Answer: C
Rationale: “Good at” is the correct collocation.
8. What is the purpose of skimming?
A. Detailed reading
B. Quick overview
C. Writing
D. Listening
Answer: B
Rationale: Skimming helps understand main ideas quickly.
9. Choose the correct form: “If I ___ rich, I would travel.”
A. am
B. was
C. were
D. be
Answer: C
Rationale: Second conditional uses “were” for hypothetical situations.
10. Which word is a noun?
A. Run
B. Happiness
C. Quickly
D. Strong
Answer: B
Rationale: “Happiness” is a noun representing a state.
11. In IELTS Speaking, fluency means:
A. Speaking slowly
B. Speaking smoothly
C. Speaking loudly
D. Speaking briefly
Answer: B
Rationale: Fluency refers to smooth, natural speech.
12. Choose the correct sentence:
A. He don’t like coffee.
B. He doesn’t like coffee.
C. He not like coffee.
D. He didn’t likes coffee.
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct subject-verb agreement.
13. What is paraphrasing?
A. Copying text
B. Rewriting in your own words
C. Translating
D. Ignoring
Answer: B
Rationale: Paraphrasing avoids repetition and plagiarism.
14. Which tense is used: “She has finished her work”?
A. Past simple
B. Present perfect
C. Future
D. Continuous
Answer: B
Rationale: Present perfect connects past action to present.
15. Choose correct spelling:
A. Enviroment
B. Environment
C. Environmant
D. Enviornment
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct spelling is essential in IELTS writing.
16. In Reading, scanning is used to:
A. Understand details
B. Find specific information
C. Write answers
D. Listen
Answer: B
Rationale: Scanning targets specific facts.
17. Choose correct word: “She gave me ___ advice.”
A. many
B. much
C. few
D. several
Answer: B
Rationale: “Advice” is uncountable.
18. What is coherence in writing?
A. Grammar
B. Logical flow
C. Vocabulary
D. Spelling
Answer: B
Rationale: Coherence ensures ideas connect logically.
19. Choose synonym for “increase”:
A. Reduce
B. Rise
C. Fall
D. Drop
Answer: B
Rationale: “Rise” matches meaning.
20. In Speaking Part 2, you must:
A. Answer briefly
B. Speak for 1–2 minutes
C. Write essay
D. Listen
Answer: B
Rationale: Candidates speak on a topic for up to 2 minutes.
21. Choose correct sentence:
A. She has went home.
B. She has gone home.
C. She have gone home.
D. She gone home.
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct past participle is “gone.”
22. What is lexical resource?
A. Grammar
B. Vocabulary range
C. Listening skill
D. Writing speed
Answer: B
Rationale: Lexical resource refers to vocabulary.
23. Choose correct connector: “I was tired, ___ I continued working.”
A. because
B. but
C. so
D. and
Answer: B
Rationale: “But” shows contrast.
24. What is the purpose of introduction in Writing Task 2?
A. Give examples
B. Present topic and opinion
C. Conclusion
D. Summary
Answer: B
Rationale: Introduction outlines position.
25. Choose correct plural:
A. Childs
B. Children
C. Childes
D. Childrens
Answer: B
Rationale: Irregular plural form.
26. Which is formal language?
A. Kids
B. Children
C. Guys
D. Stuff
Answer: B
Rationale: Formal vocabulary is required.
27. What is the band score range?
A. 1–5
B. 1–9
C. 1–10
D. 1–100
Answer: B
Rationale: IELTS uses 1–9 band scale.
28. Choose correct sentence:
A. She enjoys to swim.
B. She enjoys swimming.
C. She enjoy swimming.
D. She enjoying swim.
Answer: B
Rationale: “Enjoy” is followed by gerund.
29. What is paraphrasing useful for?
A. Repetition
B. Avoiding repetition
C. Ignoring ideas
D. Writing faster
Answer: B
Rationale: Improves vocabulary and coherence.
30. What is MOST important for high IELTS score?
A. Memorization
B. Practice and strategy
C. Guessing
D. Speed only
Answer: B
Rationale: Success depends on consistent practice and exam strategies.
31. Choose the correct sentence:
A. Hardly had I arrived when it started raining.
B. Hardly I had arrived when it started raining.
C. Hardly I arrived when it started raining.
D. Hardly had I arrive when it started raining.
Answer: A
Rationale: Inversion after “hardly” requires auxiliary before subject (“had I arrived”).
32. Best paraphrase for “Many people believe…”
A. It is said by people
B. It is widely believed that
C. People are believing
D. Many believe
Answer: B
Rationale: “It is widely believed that” is formal and commonly used in Task 2 essays.
33. Choose the correct word: “The data ___ significant changes.”
A. shows
B. show
C. showing
D. showeds
Answer: B
Rationale: “Data” is treated as plural in formal academic English.
34. Which is the best conclusion sentence?
A. That’s all
B. In conclusion, the issue remains complex
C. I finish here
D. End
Answer: B
Rationale: Formal, academic tone is required.
35. Choose the correct form: “Despite ___ hard, he failed.”
A. work
B. working
C. worked
D. works
Answer: B
Rationale: “Despite” is followed by gerund.
36. Best synonym for “decline”:
A. Increase
B. Reduce
C. Decrease
D. Expand
Answer: C
Rationale: “Decline” = decrease.
37. Which sentence is formal?
A. Kids love tech
B. Children are fond of technology
C. Kids like gadgets
D. Guys enjoy tech
Answer: B
Rationale: Formal tone is required in IELTS writing.
38. Choose correct collocation:
A. Strong rain
B. Heavy rain
C. Big rain
D. Hard rain
Answer: B
Rationale: “Heavy rain” is correct collocation.
39. Identify the complex sentence:
A. I went home.
B. I went home and slept.
C. Although I was tired, I worked.
D. I worked.
Answer: C
Rationale: Complex sentences include subordinate clauses.
40. What is lexical flexibility?
A. Grammar
B. Using varied vocabulary
C. Listening skill
D. Writing speed
Answer: B
Rationale: High band requires varied vocabulary use.
41. Choose correct word: “He is capable ___ solving problems.”
A. to
B. for
C. of
D. in
Answer: C
Rationale: Correct collocation is “capable of.”
42. Best paraphrase for “children”:
A. Kids
B. Minors
C. Young individuals
D. Small people
Answer: C
Rationale: “Young individuals” is formal and appropriate.
43. Which improves coherence?
A. Repetition
B. Linking words
C. Short answers
D. Ignoring structure
Answer: B
Rationale: Linking words connect ideas logically.
44. Choose correct tense: “By next year, I ___ my degree.”
A. finish
B. finished
C. will have finished
D. finishing
Answer: C
Rationale: Future perfect indicates completion before a future time.
45. Best synonym for “problem”:
A. Issue
B. Thing
C. Stuff
D. Matter
Answer: A
Rationale: “Issue” is formal and appropriate.
46. Which is passive voice?
A. She wrote the report
B. The report was written by her
C. She writing report
D. She writes
Answer: B
Rationale: Passive voice focuses on object.
47. Choose correct connector: “___ the rain, we continued.”
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Because
D. However
Answer: B
Rationale: “Despite” is followed by noun/gerund.
48. What is coherence?
A. Grammar
B. Logical organization
C. Vocabulary
D. Spelling
Answer: B
Rationale: Coherence ensures logical flow.
49. Choose correct sentence:
A. He suggested me to go
B. He suggested going
C. He suggested go
D. He suggest going
Answer: B
Rationale: “Suggest” is followed by gerund.
50. Which is an academic phrase?
A. A lot of
B. Many
C. Numerous
D. Tons of
Answer: C
Rationale: “Numerous” is formal and academic.
51. Choose correct form: “The number of students ___ increasing.”
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. be
Answer: B
Rationale: “The number” is singular.
52. Best synonym for “important”:
A. Big
B. Significant
C. Good
D. Nice
Answer: B
Rationale: “Significant” is academic.
53. Which improves Task 2 score MOST?
A. Length only
B. Clear structure
C. Writing fast
D. Guessing
Answer: B
Rationale: Structure impacts coherence and score.
54. Choose correct sentence:
A. She didn’t went
B. She didn’t go
C. She didn’t goes
D. She not go
Answer: B
Rationale: Base form follows “did.”
55. What is skimming used for?
A. Detail
B. Main idea
C. Writing
D. Listening
Answer: B
Rationale: Skimming identifies main idea quickly.
56. Choose correct preposition: “Interested ___ science”
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for
Answer: C
Rationale: Correct collocation is “interested in.”
57. Which is informal?
A. Children
B. Numerous
C. Kids
D. Individuals
Answer: C
Rationale: “Kids” is informal.
58. Choose correct word: “This essay will ___ both views.”
A. discuss
B. talking
C. talks
D. talked
Answer: A
Rationale: Base verb after “will.”
59. Best way to improve speaking band?
A. Memorize answers
B. Practice fluency and coherence
C. Stay silent
D. Speak less
Answer: B
Rationale: Fluency and coherence are key scoring criteria.
60. What is MOST important in IELTS success?
A. Luck
B. Strategy + practice
C. Speed only
D. Memorization
Answer: B
Rationale: Consistent practice and strategy lead to high scores.
61. Choose the correct inversion:
A. Rarely I have seen such beauty.
B. Rarely have I seen such beauty.
C. Rarely I seen such beauty.
D. Rarely have seen I such beauty.
Answer: B
Rationale: Negative adverbials (rarely, seldom) require inversion: auxiliary + subject.
62. Best paraphrase for “People think that…”
A. People are thinking
B. It is commonly believed that
C. Thinking people
D. Many thinks
Answer: B
Rationale: Formal paraphrase suitable for Task 2.
63. Choose correct form: “Each of the students ___ responsible.”
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. be
Answer: B
Rationale: “Each” takes singular verb.
64. Which sentence is most formal?
A. Lots of people like phones
B. Many individuals prefer smartphones
C. People like phones
D. Guys like phones
Answer: B
Rationale: Academic tone uses formal vocabulary.
65. Choose correct structure: “Not only ___ but also…”
A. he studied
B. did he study
C. he did study
D. studied he
Answer: B
Rationale: Inversion follows “not only.”
66. Best synonym for “rapid”:
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Quick
D. Swift
Answer: D
Rationale: “Swift” is more academic/formal.
67. Choose correct connector: “___ the evidence, the theory is accepted.”
A. Despite
B. Because of
C. However
D. Although
Answer: B
Rationale: “Because of” is followed by noun phrase.
68. Which is a cohesive device?
A. Apple
B. Therefore
C. Jump
D. Fast
Answer: B
Rationale: “Therefore” links cause and effect.
69. Choose correct form: “He insisted ___ leaving early.”
A. to
B. on
C. for
D. at
Answer: B
Rationale: “Insist on” is correct collocation.
70. Best paraphrase for “increase dramatically”:
A. go up
B. rise sharply
C. grow big
D. increase fast
Answer: B
Rationale: “Rise sharply” is formal and precise.
71. Choose correct tense: “By 2030, technology ___ significantly.”
A. advances
B. advanced
C. will have advanced
D. advancing
Answer: C
Rationale: Future perfect indicates completion before future time.
72. Which improves coherence MOST?
A. Repeating ideas
B. Logical paragraphing
C. Writing more words
D. Using simple words
Answer: B
Rationale: Clear structure improves flow.
73. Choose correct sentence:
A. She explained me the problem
B. She explained the problem to me
C. She explained the problem me
D. She explained to me
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct verb pattern.
74. Which is a formal alternative to “get”?
A. Obtain
B. Grab
C. Take
D. Catch
Answer: A
Rationale: “Obtain” is formal.
75. Choose correct word: “The results were ___ than expected.”
A. more better
B. better
C. best
D. good
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct comparative form.
76. Which is a complex sentence?
A. I studied
B. I studied and passed
C. Although I studied, I failed
D. I failed
Answer: C
Rationale: Contains dependent clause.
77. Choose correct preposition: “Depend ___ your effort”
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Answer: B
Rationale: “Depend on” is correct.
78. Best synonym for “help”:
A. Aid
B. Do
C. Make
D. Give
Answer: A
Rationale: “Aid” is academic.
79. Choose correct sentence:
A. He suggested to go
B. He suggested going
C. He suggested go
D. He suggested goes
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerund follows “suggest.”
80. Which improves lexical resource?
A. Repetition
B. Synonyms
C. Short answers
D. Ignoring vocabulary
Answer: B
Rationale: Synonyms improve range.
81. Choose correct word: “The impact was ___ significant.”
A. highly
B. high
C. higher
D. highest
Answer: A
Rationale: Adverb modifies adjective.
82. Which is passive voice?
A. They built the bridge
B. The bridge was built
C. They build bridge
D. Building bridge
Answer: B
Rationale: Passive focuses on object.
83. Choose correct connector: “He was tired, ___ he continued.”
A. because
B. but
C. so
D. and
Answer: B
Rationale: Shows contrast.
84. Which is academic vocabulary?
A. Big
B. Huge
C. Significant
D. Nice
Answer: C
Rationale: Formal tone.
85. Choose correct form: “She is used to ___ early.”
A. wake
B. waking
C. woke
D. wakes
Answer: B
Rationale: “Used to” + gerund.
86. What is the purpose of scanning?
A. Main idea
B. Specific detail
C. Writing
D. Listening
Answer: B
Rationale: Scanning finds details quickly.
87. Choose correct sentence:
A. There is many problems
B. There are many problems
C. There is many problem
D. There are problem
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct subject-verb agreement.
88. Best synonym for “important”:
A. Big
B. Crucial
C. Good
D. Nice
Answer: B
Rationale: “Crucial” is strong academic synonym.
89. Which improves Task 2 score MOST?
A. Memorizing essays
B. Clear argument and examples
C. Writing fast
D. Guessing
Answer: B
Rationale: Strong arguments increase score.
90. What is MOST important for Band 8+?
A. Simple grammar
B. Advanced vocabulary + accuracy
C. Writing more words
D. Guessing answers
Answer: B
Rationale: High band requires precision and range.
91. Choose the correct sentence:
A. No sooner I arrived than it started raining.
B. No sooner had I arrived than it started raining.
C. No sooner had I arrive than it started raining.
D. No sooner I had arrived than it started raining.
Answer: B
Rationale: “No sooner…than” requires inversion: auxiliary + subject.
92. Best paraphrase for “It is very important…”
A. It is big
B. It is crucial
C. It is nice
D. It is okay
Answer: B
Rationale: “Crucial” is a strong academic synonym.
93. Choose correct form: “Neither of the options ___ suitable.”
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. be
Answer: B
Rationale: “Neither” takes singular verb.
94. Which is most formal?
A. A lot of people
B. Numerous individuals
C. Many people
D. Lots of individuals
Answer: B
Rationale: “Numerous individuals” is most academic.
95. Choose correct structure: “Only after the meeting ___ the issue.”
A. we discussed
B. did we discuss
C. we did discuss
D. discussed we
Answer: B
Rationale: Inversion follows “only after.”
96. Best synonym for “improve”:
A. Make better
B. Enhance
C. Fix
D. Do
Answer: B
Rationale: “Enhance” is formal.
97. Choose correct connector: “___ the challenges, success was achieved.”
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Because
D. However
Answer: B
Rationale: “Despite” is followed by noun phrase.
98. Which is cohesive device?
A. Quickly
B. Moreover
C. Apple
D. Run
Answer: B
Rationale: “Moreover” adds information.
99. Choose correct form: “She is interested ___ learning languages.”
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for
Answer: A
Rationale: “Interested in” is correct.
100. Best paraphrase for “very big”:
A. huge
B. big
C. large
D. giant
Answer: C
Rationale: “Large” is more academic.
101. Choose correct tense: “By next month, he ___ the project.”
A. completes
B. completed
C. will have completed
D. completing
Answer: C
Rationale: Future perfect for completed future action.
102. Which improves coherence?
A. Random ideas
B. Logical progression
C. Repetition
D. Short answers
Answer: B
Rationale: Logical flow is key for band score.
103. Choose correct sentence:
A. She told me that she is busy yesterday
B. She told me that she was busy yesterday
C. She told me she busy
D. She told me that she busy yesterday
Answer: B
Rationale: Backshift in reported speech.
104. Which is formal alternative to “buy”?
A. Get
B. Purchase
C. Take
D. Grab
Answer: B
Rationale: “Purchase” is academic.
105. Choose correct word: “The number of cars ___ increasing.”
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. be
Answer: B
Rationale: “Number” is singular.
106. Which is complex sentence?
A. I ate food
B. I ate and slept
C. Although I was hungry, I waited
D. I waited
Answer: C
Rationale: Includes subordinate clause.
107. Choose correct preposition: “Responsible ___ the project”
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. at
Answer: C
Rationale: “Responsible for” is correct.
108. Best synonym for “help”:
A. Do
B. Assist
C. Make
D. Give
Answer: B
Rationale: “Assist” is formal.
109. Choose correct sentence:
A. He suggested me to leave
B. He suggested leaving
C. He suggested leave
D. He suggested leaves
Answer: B
Rationale: “Suggest” + gerund.
110. Which improves lexical resource?
A. Repetition
B. Synonyms and collocations
C. Short answers
D. Ignoring vocabulary
Answer: B
Rationale: Range improves score.
111. Choose correct word: “The results were ___ impressive.”
A. highly
B. high
C. higher
D. highest
Answer: A
Rationale: Adverb modifies adjective.
112. Which is passive voice?
A. They made the decision
B. The decision was made
C. They make decision
D. Making decision
Answer: B
Rationale: Passive focuses on object.
113. Choose correct connector: “He was tired, ___ he continued.”
A. because
B. but
C. so
D. and
Answer: B
Rationale: Shows contrast.
114. Which is academic vocabulary?
A. Big
B. Huge
C. Significant
D. Nice
Answer: C
Rationale: Formal word choice.
115. Choose correct form: “She is used to ___ in public.”
A. speak
B. speaking
C. spoke
D. speaks
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerund after “used to.”
116. What is scanning used for?
A. Main idea
B. Specific details
C. Writing
D. Listening
Answer: B
Rationale: Scanning finds specific info quickly.
117. Choose correct sentence:
A. There is many issues
B. There are many issues
C. There is many issue
D. There are issue
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct plural agreement.
118. Best synonym for “important”:
A. Big
B. Crucial
C. Good
D. Nice
Answer: B
Rationale: Strong academic synonym.
119. Which improves Task 2 score MOST?
A. Memorization
B. Clear ideas and examples
C. Writing fast
D. Guessing
Answer: B
Rationale: Development of ideas is key.
120. What is MOST important for Band 8+ writing?
A. Length only
B. Accuracy + range
C. Speed
D. Guessing
Answer: B
Rationale: High band requires precise grammar and vocabulary.
121. Choose the correct inversion:
A. Under no circumstances you should leave early.
B. Under no circumstances should you leave early.
C. Under no circumstances should leave you early.
D. Under no circumstances you leave early.
Answer: B
Rationale: Negative expressions require inversion (auxiliary + subject).
122. Best paraphrase for “This shows that…”
A. This say that
B. This demonstrates that
C. This tell that
D. This shows
Answer: B
Rationale: “Demonstrates” is more academic.
123. Choose correct form: “A number of students ___ absent.”
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. be
Answer: B
Rationale: “A number of” takes plural verb.
124. Which is most formal?
A. A lot of problems
B. Numerous issues
C. Many problems
D. Lots of issues
Answer: B
Rationale: “Numerous issues” is most academic.
125. Choose correct structure: “Seldom ___ such results.”
A. we see
B. do we see
C. we saw
D. saw we
Answer: B
Rationale: Inversion after negative adverb.
126. Best synonym for “cause”:
A. Make
B. Lead to
C. Do
D. Give
Answer: B
Rationale: “Lead to” is formal and precise.
127. Choose correct connector: “___ being expensive, it is popular.”
A. Although
B. Despite
C. However
D. Because
Answer: B
Rationale: “Despite” + gerund/noun.
128. Which is cohesive device?
A. Quickly
B. Furthermore
C. Apple
D. Jump
Answer: B
Rationale: Adds information logically.
129. Choose correct form: “He is capable ___ solving complex problems.”
A. to
B. of
C. for
D. in
Answer: B
Rationale: “Capable of” is correct.
130. Best paraphrase for “a lot of”:
A. many
B. numerous
C. lots
D. plenty
Answer: B
Rationale: “Numerous” is formal.
131. Choose correct tense: “By the time we arrive, they ___.”
A. leave
B. left
C. will have left
D. leaving
Answer: C
Rationale: Future perfect for completed future action.
132. Which improves coherence MOST?
A. Repetition
B. Clear paragraphing
C. Writing fast
D. Using simple words
Answer: B
Rationale: Structure improves logical flow.
133. Choose correct sentence:
A. He told that he was tired
B. He said that he was tired
C. He said me he was tired
D. He told he was tired
Answer: B
Rationale: “Say” is used with clauses; “tell” requires object.
134. Which is formal alternative to “start”?
A. Begin
B. Kick off
C. Go
D. Do
Answer: A
Rationale: “Begin” is formal.
135. Choose correct word: “The proportion of people ___ rising.”
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. be
Answer: B
Rationale: “Proportion” is singular.
136. Which is complex sentence?
A. I studied
B. I studied and passed
C. While I studied, I listened to music
D. I passed
Answer: C
Rationale: Includes subordinate clause.
137. Choose correct preposition: “Famous ___ its culture”
A. in
B. for
C. at
D. on
Answer: B
Rationale: “Famous for” is correct.
138. Best synonym for “help”:
A. Assist
B. Do
C. Make
D. Give
Answer: A
Rationale: Formal vocabulary.
139. Choose correct sentence:
A. He advised me to go
B. He advised me go
C. He advised to go me
D. He advised me going
Answer: A
Rationale: Correct verb pattern.
140. Which improves lexical resource?
A. Repetition
B. Advanced synonyms
C. Short answers
D. Ignoring vocabulary
Answer: B
Rationale: Range improves band score.
141. Choose correct word: “The findings were ___ surprising.”
A. highly
B. high
C. higher
D. highest
Answer: A
Rationale: Adverb modifies adjective.
142. Which is passive voice?
A. They completed the work
B. The work was completed
C. They complete work
D. Completing work
Answer: B
Rationale: Passive focuses on object.
143. Choose correct connector: “He was tired, ___ he finished the task.”
A. because
B. but
C. so
D. and
Answer: B
Rationale: Contrast connector.
144. Which is academic vocabulary?
A. Big
B. Huge
C. Significant
D. Nice
Answer: C
Rationale: Formal word choice.
145. Choose correct form: “She is accustomed to ___ early.”
A. wake
B. waking
C. woke
D. wakes
Answer: B
Rationale: Gerund after “accustomed to.”
146. What is scanning used for?
A. Main idea
B. Specific detail
C. Writing
D. Listening
Answer: B
Rationale: Finds specific info quickly.
147. Choose correct sentence:
A. There is many advantages
B. There are many advantages
C. There is many advantage
D. There are advantage
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct plural agreement.
148. Best synonym for “important”:
A. Big
B. Crucial
C. Good
D. Nice
Answer: B
Rationale: Strong academic synonym.
149. Which improves Task 2 score MOST?
A. Memorizing essays
B. Clear argument + examples
C. Writing fast
D. Guessing
Answer: B
Rationale: Development and clarity matter most.
150. What is MOST important for Band 9?
A. Length
B. Precision, range, and coherence
C. Speed
D. Guessing
Answer: B
Rationale: Top bands require accuracy, advanced vocabulary, and logical flow.
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