Overview
In the IELTS Listening Multiple Choice (one answer) question, you will be given 3 options(A, B, C) or 4 options(A, B, C, or D), but only one is correct. You need to listen to the recording carefully and choose the correct answer from a list of options based on what you hear.
There are three different formats for Multiple Choice (one answer) question :
The first is a short answer multiple choice question : You will be given a statement with three options (A, B, or C). You must choose the correct answer based on what you hear.
The second type of multiple choice questions are sentence completion questions. You are given the first part of a sentence, and must choose the correct ending from three or more options.
The last kind is when you are given a sentence and you have to match this to one of a number of pictures. You must choose the correct picture as your answer based on the description in the recording and your answer will be a letter.
✅Key Characteristics :The answer must be written as a letter (A, B, or C) on the answer sheet.The question is based on a conversation or monologue in the recording.The recording may mention all three options, but only one is correct.The speaker may change their mind or give extra details to confuse the listener.The language used in the recording is usually paraphrased, not exactly the same as the question.The questions appear in the same order as the information in the recording.You are given time to read the questions before the audio starts.
⭐️Important Tips :
- Read questions and keywords in the options before the audio starts.
- Focus on keywords and meaning, not exact words.
- Before listening: Read the question and the three options carefully. Try to guess what the answer might be based on the context.
- While listening: Focus on key details like names, numbers, places, and opinions. Keep track of the conversation flow to help identify the right answer.
- After listening: Eliminate the options that sound completely wrong or don’t match the meaning. Choose the option that best fits what you heard.
- You will not hear the options in the same order as they are written on the paper. For example, the speaker might talk about option E first, then option B, and then option C. The order in the audio can be different from the order in the question.
- Be careful of distractors (false clues).
- Don’t get stuck—move on quickly.
