Drill R4 · Reading

Matching Information

10 passages with lettered paragraphs (A–E). For each statement, choose the paragraph that contains that information. A paragraph may be used more than once; the questions are NOT in passage order.

How this question type works ›

This task tests scanning — finding where something is said, not judging true/false.
Statements paraphrase the passage; they rarely repeat its words. Hunt for the idea, not the keyword.
Questions are not in paragraph order — read the statement, then sweep all paragraphs.
A paragraph can be the answer to more than one question, so don't cross paragraphs off after one use.
Underline the unique detail in each statement (a number, a name, an example) and look for that.

Worked example — let's solve one together

Paragraph C says: “The first printed books were almost indistinguishable from handwritten ones.”

Statement: a comparison between early printed books and manuscripts.

Answer: C. The statement paraphrases C's idea — early printed books looked like handwritten ones. We matched the idea, not a shared word.

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Pick the paragraph letter. Feedback appears the moment you choose.

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correct overall

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passages done

All 10 passages complete 🌱

Carry into the mock: read the statement first, then scan every paragraph for the idea — never assume the answers run in order.

Practise under exam pressure → IELTS Mock Test (Reading) (links to the full Mock once deployed)