IELTS Short Answer Questions: Complete Guide with Practice Exercises

📌 Short Answer Questions

Short answer questions are almost the same as we all used to write in exams in schools. These are direct questions which require a direct and coherent answer. If the candidate fails to provide a relevant answer, he/she loses a point. So you guys have to be careful. ⚠️

❓ HOW DOES IT WORK??

In this, a few questions are given directly from the passage.
📖 You have to give an exact answer based on your understanding.
📝 Don’t worry. You don’t have to write multiple sentences since it is not the test of writing skills.
✍️ You just have to complete your answer in 2 to 3 words.
🚨 But be cautious of the instructions… They will tell you the word limit.
📌 Use only actual words from the text, only sometimes synonyms may be used.

📚 EXAMPLE OF A PASSAGE

“Pakistan has been surrounded by many problems in the contemporary times. Yet, the most prevalent one is the rise in terrorism. It is not only affecting the border security but also endangering lives of the innocent people. The wave of terror in the country is threatening the economy of the country as well in the form of low foreign direct investment, as the foreign financiers are reluctant to invest here. Furthermore, it is having psychological impact upon the people because their sense of security is at brink. Therefore, the government and the law enforcement agencies should take a rigorous approach in this regard.”

🧠 QUESTIONS

1️⃣ What is the most widespread problem faced by Pakistan in today’s times?
2️⃣ What is the impact of terrorism upon the citizens?

✅ ANSWERS

1️⃣ Terrorism
2️⃣ Psychological impact

📌 SOME VITAL SUGGESTIONS TO REMEMBER…

🔹 You have to stay direct in your answers and not beat about the bush (don’t talk irrelevant).
🔹 You should avoid paraphrasing (because it exceeds word limit and we don’t want that).
🔹 Be mindful of word limit and do not make it longer. ⏳