IELTS Reading: Matching Paraphrased Statements
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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What is paraphrasing? Paraphrasing means saying the same idea in different words. In IELTS Reading, the statements and questions are paraphrased versions of the text. To match them, look for the same meaning, not the same words.
❌ Look for the same words✅ Look for the same meaning
🔁 Synonyms
🔄 Changing the grammar
🔢 Numbers and amounts
🧩 General and specific words
🎯 How to match paraphrased statements
💡 IELTS tip: A paragraph can contain the same words but a different idea. Always read the sentence around your match and compare every part of the statement (who, what, when, how many) before you choose.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Match.
Activity 1: Match the Paraphrase
Choose the word or phrase with the same meaning.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the word that completes the paraphrased sentence.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two words have a similar meaning. One is different. Tap the different one.
Activity 4: Fix It
Read the original sentence. Tap the sentence that has the same meaning.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the missing word. The first letter is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.
Activity 6: Match the Statement
Read the sentence from a “passage”. Choose the statement that matches its meaning.