Do Not Try To Read Every Word - order to avoid this mistake, it is very important to read the question first and then skim through for similar content.
Do Not Read The Question Casually - It is very important to take time to read the question thoroughly, understand and analyze it.
Giving Two Answers - Avoid giving two answers and finalize on one in situations of confusion. This is true for the IELTS Listening test too.
Assume nothing - This is usually true in case of True/False/No given and Yes/No/No given question types. Remember, for a statement to be false, it must have contrary information.
Do Not Read The Entire Passage If You Can’t Find An Answer - If you can not find an answer to a particular question, solve the next answer first.
Time Management - The level of difficulty increases as you move further in the test and thus, the first section should take the least amount of time and the final section should take the most.
Not Following The Instructions Properly - Most often, students appearing for the test overlook and fail to adhere to the instruction given on top of the questions.
Spelling Is Important - Wrong spelling leads to loss of marks, so make sure you check your spelling while transferring the answers to the main answer sheet.
Grammar - Make sure your answers are grammatically correct when answering Fill in the Blanks.
T/F/NG Should Not Be Answered As Y/N/NG - A lot of people make this very common mistake of marking a True answer with Yes. Do not confuse between the two and read the instruction thoroughly.