Skill Checkpoint 2: Task Instructions and Types
Mixed skills
Multiple choice
7 of 18
EO — Exam orientation: IELTS test structure and course introduction
MCQ — Multiple choice
CHK — Checking understanding
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Objective
Check your understanding of common IELTS instruction words and score 3 out of 4 or better.
5 min
What to do
Read each question slowly. Find the instruction word, decide what action it asks for, then choose one answer only.
- Answer each question once before checking feedback.
- Submit the checkpoint to see the correct answer and rationale.
- Use the rationale to identify one point to review in the reflection card later.
Four MCQ answers
In IELTS, many wrong answers happen because the learner misses the instruction. The instruction helps you choose the correct answer.
Quick reminder
An instruction is the part of the task that tells you what to do. It is like a command.
- Complete means fill in missing information.
- Match means connect two sets of items.
- Choose means select from the options.
- Word limit means the number of words you can write.
Task guidance
- Find the instruction word.
- Say the meaning in simple words.
- Remove answers that do not match the instruction.
- Choose one answer.
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Check your work
You can explain the instruction words, choose one answer for each question, and score 3/4 or better.
- You can explain what complete, match, and choose mean.
- You choose one answer for each question.
- You check limits such as one answer or word limit.
- You score 3 out of 4 or better.
Reflection
- Which word is easiest: complete, match, or choose?