Guided Practice A: How to Read Task Instructions
Read the sample task line. Find the number limit. Then type one number only in the response box.
7 min
What to do
- Read the sample task line.
- Find the action word.
- Find the number limit.
- Answer with one number.
Why this matters
Many IELTS tasks have small limits. The limit tells you how many answers or words you can use.
Concept explanation
A task instruction tells you exactly what to do.
A limit tells you how many answers, words, or letters you need. For example, choose two means you must choose two answers.
Worked example
Choose two answers from the list, A-E.
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Question: How many answers should you choose?
Sample answer: Two.
Why it works: The task line says choose two. The word two gives the limit.
Task
Now answer the practice question.
- Read the sample task line again.
- Find the word after Choose.
- Type the number only in the Practice Responses area.
Question 1: How many answers should you select from the list?
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Answer key: Two.
Why: The task says Choose two answers.
How success is measured
- You find the number limit in the task line.
- You type one number only in the Practice Responses area.
- You can say why the answer is two.
Common mistakes
- Reading the topic but missing the number.
- Choosing one answer when the task says two.
- Changing your answer without checking the instruction again.
Reflection
Which word gave you the answer?
Practice Responses
Answer all questions, then submit to reveal model answers and rationale.
You type 2 in the response box and can point to the words Choose two in the task line.