Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Critical Thinking

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Critical thinking involves looking at something you may have seen many times and examining it from many different 1 and perspectives. It involves going beyond the 2 or beyond “easy” to seek new understanding and rare 3. It involves looking at common issues with uncommon eyes, known problems with new skepticism, everyday conflicts with probing 4, and daily challenges with greater attention to detail.

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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.