Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Active Reading
24 students marked "I sat this"Added 14 May 2020Question #110272
Drag words into the blanks.
Reading is an active process, not a 1 one. We always read within a 2 context and this affects what we notice and what seems to matter. We always have a purpose in reading a text, and this will shape how we 3 it. Our purpose and background knowledge will also 4 the strategies we use to read the text.
Word box (alphabetical)
approachdeterminedigitalingrainedpassivepredominatespecificvolume
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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.