Opinion vs Fact
Visual comparison of fact vs opinion statements.
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True/False questions test objective measurements. Yes/No questions test subjective viewpoints.
See how opinion questions (Yes, No, Not Given) differ from fact questions (True, False, Not Given).
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Difference between factual agreement and writer claim/opinion.
Many IELTS learners lose marks because they treat True/False/Not Given and Yes/No/Not Given as the exact same task. While the strategies for scanning the text are similar, they test entirely different things.
Visual comparison of fact vs opinion statements.
True/False questions test objective measurements. Yes/No questions test subjective viewpoints.
Look for these verbs in IELTS reading passages to quickly locate a writer's claim or view.
Identify whether a statement targets information or writer opinion.
Which of the following sentences is a statement of FACT (T/F/NG) rather than a writer's VIEW (Y/N/NG)?
Learner selects sentence showing writer’s claim.
The rapid expansion of urban areas is one of the most pressing issues of our time. While some planners suggest building more highways, it is that this only encourages more traffic. , many city councils continue to allocate funds to road expansion rather than public transport. It is to prioritize green spaces to maintain the mental well-being of city residents. Furthermore, the assumption that larger cities are always more economically stable is flawed. To truly improve urban living, we must shift our focus toward sustainable infrastructure.
AI explains whether evidence shows agreement, contradiction, or absence.
Identify the specific words in the sentence that make it an opinion.
Explain why this statement belongs in a Yes/No/Not Given question rather than True/False/Not Given.