IELTS Reading Vocabulary in Context Tips
IELTS Reading vocabulary in context beats memorising long word lists — examiners expect you to infer from surrounding sentences.
Hub: Cambridge IELTS reading practice · Cambridge IELTS online tests
Guessing steps
- Identify part of speech needed.
- Read clause before and after.
- Check prefix/suffix (un-, -tion).
- Plug guess into sentence — does logic hold?
Build from school English
IGCSE English vocabulary feeds IELTS — add topic reading weekly.
Frequently asked questions
Dictionary in exam?
No — practise without one.
Academic word list enough?
Helpful but insufficient without timed passages.
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