Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) · Part 2: Reading
Can dogs tell when we are happy, sad or angry?…
36 students marked "I sat this"Added 14 May 2020Question #110278
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Can dogs tell when we are happy, sad or angry? As a dog owner, I feel 1 not only that I can tell what kind of 2 state my pets are in, but also that they respond to my emotions. Yet as a hard-headed scientist, I try to take a more 3 and pragmatic view. These personal 4 seem more likely to result from my 5 a good relationship with my dogs.
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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.