Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Fingermarks
21 students marked "I sat this"Added 14 May 2020Question #110277
Drag words into the blanks.
Fingerprints, referred to as “fingermarks” in forensics, are formed when residue from the ridged skin of the fingers or palms is 1 onto a surface, leaving behind an impression. Fingermarks are often made of sweat and colorless 2 materials such as soap, moisturizer and grease. These fingermarks are described as “latent” as they are generally invisible to the naked eye, which means that 3 them at a crime scene can be challenging.
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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.