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IELTS Reading - Identifying Views/Claims(Yes/No/Not Given)

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Identifying Views/Claims(Yes/No/Not Given)

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Identifying Views/Claims(Yes/No/Not Given)
📌 1. What Is IELTS Reading Identifying Claims (Yes/No/Not Given - YNNG)? IELTS Reading Identifying Claims, commonly called Yes/No/Not Given (YNNG), is a question type where you decide whether statements agree with the writer's claims or views. You choose: • YES if the statement agrees with the writer's claim or opinion • NO if the statement contradicts the writer's claim or opinion • NOT GIVEN if the writer's position is not clear from the passage This question type is similar to True/False/Not Given, but the focus is different. TFNG checks factual information. YNNG checks the writer's opinion or claim. ▸ Summary of Key Characteristics Task — Decide whether statements agree with the writer's claims or views Answer Options — YES / NO / NOT GIVEN Answer Format — Write YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN as instructed Focus — The writer's opinion, claim, argument, or position Common Passage Type — Argumentative or discursive passages Order of Questions — Usually follows the order of information in the passage Key Skills — Understanding the writer's position, recognizing paraphrases, checking tone, and avoiding unsupported assumptions 📌 2. The Three Answer Choices ▸ YES — The Statement Agrees with the Writer's Claim Choose YES when the statement matches the writer's opinion or argument. The wording may be different, but the writer's position must be the same. ▸ NO — The Statement Contradicts the Writer's Claim Choose NO when the statement clearly goes against the writer's opinion or argument. There must be a clear contradiction. ▸ NOT GIVEN — The Writer's Position Is Not Stated Choose NOT GIVEN when the passage does not tell you what the writer thinks about the statement. This includes cases where the statement may be factually true, but the writer does not express that view. 📌 3. Step-by-Step Strategy for YNNG ▸ Step 1 — Read the Statement and Identify the Claim Read each statement carefully. Ask: • What opinion or claim is this statement making? • Is it about the writer's view? • Does it include strong words such as always, never, only, or all? • Does it describe a belief, judgment, recommendation, or attitude? In YNNG, you are not simply checking whether a fact appears. You are checking whether the writer holds that position. ▸ Step 2 — Scan for Keywords and Paraphrases Use the statement to find the relevant part of the passage. Scan for: • names • concepts • repeated nouns • opinion words • argument markers • synonyms • related ideas The statement may paraphrase the passage, so do not search only for identical wording. ▸ Step 3 — Read for the Writer's Position Once you find the likely section, slow down and read carefully. Pay attention to: • reporting verbs: argues, claims, suggests, believes • attitude words: unfortunately, clearly, surprisingly, problematic • certainty words: probably, might, certainly, clearly • contrast markers: however, although, nevertheless Also check whose opinion is being expressed. A quoted expert's view is not automatically the writer's view. ▸ Step 4 — Compare the Statement with the Writer's Claim Ask one clear question: → Does the writer agree with this statement, contradict it, or not express a clear position? Use this decision logic: → If the writer expresses the same view as the statement — YES → If the writer expresses the opposite view — NO → If the writer does not express a clear position — NOT GIVEN Do not choose YES only because the statement is factually correct or generally reasonable. ▸ Step 5 — Decide and Move On If the writer's position is not clear after checking the relevant section carefully, choose NOT GIVEN and move on. Do not spend too long trying to prove a NOT GIVEN answer. This is one of the main time traps in YNNG. 📌 4. Tips and Reminders ◆ 1. Focus on the writer's view, not facts alone — A statement can be factually correct but still be NOT GIVEN if the writer does not express that opinion. ◆ 2. Do not confuse other people's views with the writer's view — If the passage says "some researchers argue," that is not necessarily the writer's own position. ◆ 3. Watch qualifying words — Words like all, some, only, always, never, and most can change the answer. ◆ 4. Pay attention to reporting verbs — Claims, believes, suggests, proves, and criticizes do not mean the same thing. ◆ 5. Match meaning, not keywords — A statement may use similar words but still misrepresent the writer's position. ◆ 6. Do not use background knowledge — The answer must come from the writer's claim in the passage, not from what you know outside the text. ◆ 7. Use answer order to save time — YNNG questions usually follow passage order, so search for the next answer after the previous answer location. ◆ 8. Do not overcheck NOT GIVEN — If the writer's position is not stated, decide and continue. 📌 5. Frequently Asked Questions ▸ Q1. What is the difference between YNNG and TFNG? YNNG checks whether statements agree with the writer's claims or opinions. TFNG checks whether statements agree with factual information in the passage. In simple terms: YNNG = opinions/claims, while TFNG = facts/information. ▸ Q2. Why can a factually correct statement be NOT GIVEN? Because YNNG is about the writer's position, not general factual accuracy. If the writer does not express that opinion in the passage, the answer is NOT GIVEN. ▸ Q3. How can I tell whether an opinion belongs to the writer or another person? Look for reporting structures. If the passage says "Smith argues that…" or "some experts believe…", that is someone else's view. It becomes the writer's view only if the writer clearly agrees with it or uses it as part of their own argument. ▸ Q4. Do YNNG answers follow the order of the passage? Usually, yes. The statements generally follow the order of information in the passage, so once you find one answer, the next answer will usually appear later. ▸ Q5. How do I decide between NO and NOT GIVEN? Choose NO only when the writer clearly expresses the opposite view. Choose NOT GIVEN when the writer's position cannot be confirmed or contradicted. ▸ Q6. What is the most common YNNG mistake? The most common mistake is choosing YES because the statement sounds true or reasonable. You must check whether the writer actually expresses that claim. 📌 6. Conclusion To answer IELTS Reading Identifying Claims questions well, focus on the writer's position. Read the statement carefully, find the relevant part of the passage, and decide whether the writer agrees, disagrees, or does not express a clear view. The key is not to judge whether the statement is true in real life. The key is to determine whether the statement matches the writer's claim in the passage.
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Identifying Views/Claims(Yes/No/Not Given)
📌 1. What Is IELTS Reading Identifying Claims (Yes/No/Not Given - YNNG)? IELTS Reading Identifying Claims, commonly called Yes/No/Not Given (YNNG), is a question type where you decide whether statements agree with the writer's claims or views. You choose: • YES if the statement agrees with the writer's claim or opinion • NO if the statement contradicts the writer's claim or opinion • NOT GIVEN if the writer's position is not clear from the passage This question type is similar to True/False/Not Given, but the focus is different. TFNG checks factual information. YNNG checks the writer's opinion or claim. ▸ Summary of Key Characteristics Task — Decide whether statements agree with the writer's claims or views Answer Options — YES / NO / NOT GIVEN Answer Format — Write YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN as instructed Focus — The writer's opinion, claim, argument, or position Common Passage Type — Argumentative or discursive passages Order of Questions — Usually follows the order of information in the passage Key Skills — Understanding the writer's position, recognizing paraphrases, checking tone, and avoiding unsupported assumptions 📌 2. The Three Answer Choices ▸ YES — The Statement Agrees with the Writer's Claim Choose YES when the statement matches the writer's opinion or argument. The wording may be different, but the writer's position must be the same. ▸ NO — The Statement Contradicts the Writer's Claim Choose NO when the statement clearly goes against the writer's opinion or argument. There must be a clear contradiction. ▸ NOT GIVEN — The Writer's Position Is Not Stated Choose NOT GIVEN when the passage does not tell you what the writer thinks about the statement. This includes cases where the statement may be factually true, but the writer does not express that view. 📌 3. Step-by-Step Strategy for YNNG ▸ Step 1 — Read the Statement and Identify the Claim Read each statement carefully. Ask: • What opinion or claim is this statement making? • Is it about the writer's view? • Does it include strong words such as always, never, only, or all? • Does it describe a belief, judgment, recommendation, or attitude? In YNNG, you are not simply checking whether a fact appears. You are checking whether the writer holds that position. ▸ Step 2 — Scan for Keywords and Paraphrases Use the statement to find the relevant part of the passage. Scan for: • names • concepts • repeated nouns • opinion words • argument markers • synonyms • related ideas The statement may paraphrase the passage, so do not search only for identical wording. ▸ Step 3 — Read for the Writer's Position Once you find the likely section, slow down and read carefully. Pay attention to: • reporting verbs: argues, claims, suggests, believes • attitude words: unfortunately, clearly, surprisingly, problematic • certainty words: probably, might, certainly, clearly • contrast markers: however, although, nevertheless Also check whose opinion is being expressed. A quoted expert's view is not automatically the writer's view. ▸ Step 4 — Compare the Statement with the Writer's Claim Ask one clear question: → Does the writer agree with this statement, contradict it, or not express a clear position? Use this decision logic: → If the writer expresses the same view as the statement — YES → If the writer expresses the opposite view — NO → If the writer does not express a clear position — NOT GIVEN Do not choose YES only because the statement is factually correct or generally reasonable. ▸ Step 5 — Decide and Move On If the writer's position is not clear after checking the relevant section carefully, choose NOT GIVEN and move on. Do not spend too long trying to prove a NOT GIVEN answer. This is one of the main time traps in YNNG. 📌 4. Tips and Reminders ◆ 1. Focus on the writer's view, not facts alone — A statement can be factually correct but still be NOT GIVEN if the writer does not express that opinion. ◆ 2. Do not confuse other people's views with the writer's view — If the passage says "some researchers argue," that is not necessarily the writer's own position. ◆ 3. Watch qualifying words — Words like all, some, only, always, never, and most can change the answer. ◆ 4. Pay attention to reporting verbs — Claims, believes, suggests, proves, and criticizes do not mean the same thing. ◆ 5. Match meaning, not keywords — A statement may use similar words but still misrepresent the writer's position. ◆ 6. Do not use background knowledge — The answer must come from the writer's claim in the passage, not from what you know outside the text. ◆ 7. Use answer order to save time — YNNG questions usually follow passage order, so search for the next answer after the previous answer location. ◆ 8. Do not overcheck NOT GIVEN — If the writer's position is not stated, decide and continue. 📌 5. Frequently Asked Questions ▸ Q1. What is the difference between YNNG and TFNG? YNNG checks whether statements agree with the writer's claims or opinions. TFNG checks whether statements agree with factual information in the passage. In simple terms: YNNG = opinions/claims, while TFNG = facts/information. ▸ Q2. Why can a factually correct statement be NOT GIVEN? Because YNNG is about the writer's position, not general factual accuracy. If the writer does not express that opinion in the passage, the answer is NOT GIVEN. ▸ Q3. How can I tell whether an opinion belongs to the writer or another person? Look for reporting structures. If the passage says "Smith argues that…" or "some experts believe…", that is someone else's view. It becomes the writer's view only if the writer clearly agrees with it or uses it as part of their own argument. ▸ Q4. Do YNNG answers follow the order of the passage? Usually, yes. The statements generally follow the order of information in the passage, so once you find one answer, the next answer will usually appear later. ▸ Q5. How do I decide between NO and NOT GIVEN? Choose NO only when the writer clearly expresses the opposite view. Choose NOT GIVEN when the writer's position cannot be confirmed or contradicted. ▸ Q6. What is the most common YNNG mistake? The most common mistake is choosing YES because the statement sounds true or reasonable. You must check whether the writer actually expresses that claim. 📌 6. Conclusion To answer IELTS Reading Identifying Claims questions well, focus on the writer's position. Read the statement carefully, find the relevant part of the passage, and decide whether the writer agrees, disagrees, or does not express a clear view. The key is not to judge whether the statement is true in real life. The key is to determine whether the statement matches the writer's claim in the passage.