Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

The University of Maryland

20 students marked "I sat this"Added 16 Apr 2020Question #110126

Drag words into the blanks.

The University of Maryland boasts 78 academic programs 1 in the top 25 nationally and 29 academic programs in the top 10 according to U.S. News and World report. By drawing top-notch faculty, attracting the brightest students and 2 in the quality of our academic programs, we are a force to reckon with on a national 3.

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)

PromptText up to 80 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

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.