Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Symbiosis
59 students marked "I sat this"Added 16 Apr 2020Question #110042
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Symbiosis is a general term for interspecific interactions in which two species live together in a long-term, intimate association. In everyday life, we sometimes use the term symbiosis to mean a 1 that benefits 2 parties. However, in ecologist-speak, symbiosis is a broader concept and can include 3, lasting relationships with a 4 of positive or negative effects on the participants.
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)
| Prompt | Text up to 80 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
How it is scored
- The box has more words than there are gaps.
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.