IELTS flow-chart and diagram completion: how to answer
Flow-chart and diagram completion ask you to fill labels or steps using words from the text or recording, within a word limit. Follow the direction of the arrows or the order of the description, and let the surrounding labels tell you what kind of word each gap needs.
How to answer
- •Establish the order first: flow-charts follow the arrows; diagrams follow the order the speaker describes the parts.
- •Use the fixed labels around a gap to predict the missing word's type and grammar.
- •Copy the word exactly and keep within the word limit.
Frequently asked questions
Do flow-chart answers come in order?
Yes — follow the arrows or the described sequence, and the answers appear in that order in the text or recording.
Can I change the form of the word?
No. As with other completion tasks, you must use the exact words from the source without changing them.
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