Reading Module: Reading Question Type: Yes/No/Not Given

Answer YES if the statement agrees with the text, NO if it contradicts, NOT GIVEN if there is no information about it.

🎯 Question Type Overview

• Format: 5-6 statements to classify as YES/NO/NOT GIVEN
• Time: 10-15 minutes (about 2 minutes per statement)
• Marks: 1 point per correct answer
• Difficulty: Requires careful reading and clear decision-making

📚 Step-by-Step Strategy

1. Read Instructions: Note the number of each category
2. Scan Statements: Look for key words and qualifiers
3. Locate in Text: Find relevant section using keywords
4. Read Carefully: Check exact meaning and implications
5. Verify Answer: Ensure clear agreement, contradiction, or absence
6. Mark Confidently: Don't change answers based on doubt

💡 Advanced Tips & Tricks

🔍 Reading Techniques

• Use keywords to find exact location
• Read 2-3 sentences around keywords
• Pay attention to qualifiers (some, all, always)
• Watch for negative meanings and implications

🎯 Decision Making

• YES = Clear agreement with statement
• NO = Clear contradiction with statement
• NOT GIVEN = No information at all
• Don't assume or infer from context

📝 Guidelines & Rules

Key Guidelines:

• Statements must match exactly - synonyms are acceptable
• Qualifiers matter: "all" vs "some", "always" vs "usually"
• NOT GIVEN means completely absent from text
• Don't use background knowledge or assumptions

✅ Model Exercise with Sample Text

Sample Text: "Renewable Energy"

"Solar power has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many countries are investing in solar farms to generate electricity. Wind turbines are also growing in use, particularly in coastal areas where winds are strong. However, hydroelectric power remains the most reliable renewable energy source due to its ability to store energy in reservoirs."

Statements:

1. Solar power is more popular than ever before.
2. Wind turbines work best in coastal regions.
3. Hydroelectric power can store energy.
4. Renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels.

Answers & Analysis:

• 1. YES: "increasingly popular in recent years" agrees with statement
• 2. YES: "particularly in coastal areas where winds are strong" confirms this
• 3. YES: "ability to store energy in reservoirs" matches exactly
• NOT GIVEN: Text doesn't mention cost comparison with fossil fuels

👍 Dos and Don'ts

✅ DOs

• Read the statement carefully before searching
• Use keywords to find the relevant section
• Read the surrounding context thoroughly
• Check for synonyms and paraphrases
• Be certain about NOT GIVEN answers

❌ DON'Ts

• Don't assume information not in the text
• Don't accept partial matches as YES
• Don't confuse similar meanings
• Don't use your own knowledge
• Don't change answers without strong evidence

🚀 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Qualifiers: "Some scientists" ≠ "All scientists"
• Time References: "In the past" ≠ "Currently"
• Scope: Local information ≠ Global claims
• Inference: Reading between the lines

🎯 Final Pro Tip: For NOT GIVEN, ask yourself: "If I removed this statement from my knowledge, could I still answer YES or NO based only on the text?" If the answer is "no," then it's NOT GIVEN. This prevents assuming information that isn't explicitly stated.