Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) · Part 2: Reading

Reading is an active process, not a 1 one. We…

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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.

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) format (Pearson)

Formerly called Reading: Fill in the Blanks.

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.