Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Playwright Shakespeare
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Shakespeare produced most of his works between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, 1 he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the 16th century. He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, including Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest 2 in the English language. In his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies, also known as romances, and 3 with other playwrights.
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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.