Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
DNA on a Crime Scene
24 students marked "I sat this"Added 12 May 2020Question #110267
Drag words into the blanks.
Fingerprints can 1 that a suspect was actually at the scene of a crime. As long as a human entered a crime scene, there will be traces of DNA. DNA can help the police to 2 an individual to crack a case. An institute in London can help 3 DNA and be used to match with the 4 taken from the crime scenes.
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)
| 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.