IELTS Yes / No / Not Given: how it differs from True/False
Yes/No/Not Given works like True/False/Not Given, but it tests the writer's views, claims or attitudes rather than factual information. Yes means the writer expresses that view, No means the writer expresses the opposite, and Not Given means the writer does not state that view either way.
How it differs from True/False/Not Given
True/False/Not Given is about facts stated in the text; Yes/No/Not Given is about the writer's opinions and claims.
You are looking for the writer's stance — words that signal opinion such as "argues", "believes", "surprisingly", "unfortunately".
Frequently asked questions
When does IELTS use Yes/No/Not Given instead of True/False/Not Given?
When the questions focus on the writer's claims, opinions or views, rather than on factual details in the passage.
What does No mean?
No means the writer holds the opposite view to the statement — the passage expresses a claim that contradicts it.
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