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If consciousness comes in degrees, then how far along on the spectrum is the octopus? Octopuses almost certainly feel pain. They nurse and protect 1 body parts, and slow a preference not to be touched near wounds. In addition to feeling pain, octopuses also have 2 sensory capacities: excellent eyesight, and acute sensitivity to taste and smell. This, together with their large nervous systems and 3 behavior makes it all but certain. The question of what subjective experience might be like for an octopus is 4 by the odd relationship between its brain and body.
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) format (Pearson)
Formerly called Reading: Fill in the Blanks.
| 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.