Music was as important to the ancient Egyptians as it…
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Music was as important to the ancient Egyptians as it is in our modern society Although it is thought that music played a 1 throughout the history of Egypt, those that study the Egyptian writings have discovered that music 2 to become more important in what is called the ‘pharaonic’ 3 of their history. This was the time when the Egyptian dynasties of the pharaohs were 4 (around 3100 BCE) and music was found in many parts of every day Egyptian life.
Word box (alphabetical)
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | role | …that music played a role throughout the history… |
| 2 | seemed | …have discovered that music seemed to become more… |
| 3 | period | …is called the ‘pharaonic’ period of their history.… |
| 4 | established | …of the pharaohs were established (around 3100 BCE)… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: need, place, rank, showed.
Check each gap for the kind of word it needs (noun, verb form, adjective or adverb) before you look at the meaning.
RealPTE numbers
- Student reports: High frequency (22 reports)
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-21). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) #110234?
The answers in order are: role, seemed, period, established.
How do I get full marks on this Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) question?
Match each gap to the kind of word it needs, then to the meaning. Each correct gap scores; there are more words in the box than gaps.
Can I practise #110234 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #110234 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
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More Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) questions
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.