OET Reading Part C: Lexical Questions Explained | Strategy & Examples
Struggling with OET Reading Part C lexical questions? You’re not alone! In this video, OET expert teacher Grace shows you exactly how to answer lexical meaning questions in the OET Reading test using a clear, step-by-step strategy.
You’ll learn how to use context, paraphrasing, and elimination to choose the correct answer, improve accuracy in OET practice tests and OET mock exams, and boost your overall OET Reading score.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Identify lexical questions quickly and find the target phrase fast
✅ Read before/after the phrase to infer meaning from context
✅ Write your own definition first, then match to the options
✅ Spot distractors and avoid keyword traps
✅ Eliminate wrong options efficiently (and when to guess)
✅ Build a repeatable routine for OET Reading Part C
By the end, you’ll have a simple method you can use to decode tricky phrases and pick the right answer under time pressure.
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Timestamps
0:00 What are OET lexical questions?
0:42 Example (Part C) + where to find the phrase
1:30 The 4-step method (context → define → match → eliminate)
3:45 Walkthrough: selecting the correct option
6:50 Review: common traps & distractors
8:10 Mini challenge: try a lexical question
9:20 Where to get more help (Masterclass)