fact_check Question Distribution

Use this table to prioritize preparation. Part 7 has the highest percentage, followed by Part 4 and Part 5.

7 test parts
Part Focus Percentage Options
Part 1Lexical knowledge11%A to G
Part 2Notices and places11%A, B or C
Part 3Short conversations11%A, B or C
Part 4Grammar in context18%A, B or C
Part 5Literal reading16%A, B or C
Part 6Inferential reading11%A, B, C or D
Part 7Grammar and vocabulary in context22%A, B, C or D

ICFES English Parts

Each card includes the purpose of the task and a direct button to the explanation page.

1
Lexical
11%

Part 1 · Vocabulary Matching

Students read descriptions and match them with a list of seven words labeled from A to G.

Strategy: identify keywords, eliminate impossible words and check meaning.
Part 1 Explanation
2
Pragmatic
11%

Part 2 · Notices and Places

Students identify the purpose of a notice and decide where it could appear.

Strategy: ask what the notice is warning, offering, asking or prohibiting.
Part 2 Explanation
3
Communication
11%

Part 3 · Short Conversations

Students choose the most appropriate intervention in short everyday conversations.

Strategy: identify intention, tone and context before choosing the response.
Part 3 Explanation
4
Grammar
18%

Part 4 · Grammar Cloze Text

Students choose the most appropriate words to complete a text. Options: A, B or C.

Strategy: identify the grammatical function and read the full sentence.
Part 4 Explanation
5
Literal Reading
16%

Part 5 · Literal Reading

Students choose the paraphrase that correctly answers each question about a text.

Strategy: locate the answer and choose the option with the same meaning.
Part 5 Explanation
6
Inferential
11%

Part 6 · Author Intention and Inference

Students infer author intention and relevant general or specific aspects of the text.

Strategy: infer from evidence and avoid isolated word traps.
Part 6 Explanation
7
Grammar + Lexis
22%

Part 7 · Vocabulary and Grammar Cloze

Students complete a text by choosing the correct grammar or vocabulary option.

Strategy: analyze meaning, grammar, connectors, verb forms and collocations.
Part 7 Explanation

school Suggested Classroom Use

Work in stations: vocabulary, notices, conversations, grammar and reading strategies. At the end, teams explain why one answer is correct and why the distractors are not.