Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Chemistry

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Chemistry is an extremely important topic in physiology. Most physiological processes occur as the 1 of chemical changes that occur within the body. These changes include the influx of ions across a neurons membrane, causing a 2 to pass from one end to the other. Other examples include the 3 of oxygen in the blood by a protein as it 4 through the lungs for 5 throughout the body.

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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.