SMART STUDENTS HUB ยท IELTS READING LAB

Module 2: True / False / Not Given Logic

Distinguish contradiction from missing information and locate precise evidence.

Strategy Lesson

What to do

  1. Find the statement's key claim.
  2. Locate the matching idea in the passage.
  3. TRUE = same meaning; FALSE = direct contradiction; NOT GIVEN = insufficient information.
  4. Never use outside knowledge.
Practice Passage

A recent survey found that many commuters prefer flexible working hours because they can avoid the busiest travel periods. The survey did not ask participants whether they wanted to work fewer total hours.

Guided Practice

1. Most commuters in the survey liked flexible hours because they could avoid peak travel times.

2. The survey showed that commuters wanted shorter working weeks.

Mastery Check

1. The survey connected flexible hours with avoiding busy travel periods.

2. Participants were asked whether they wanted fewer working hours.

3. All commuters preferred working from home.