Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Britain
20 students marked "I sat this"Added 4 Jun 2020Question #110312
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Britain became the largest 1 in the canal in 1875, purchasing its interest from the Egyptian khedive. The Convention of Constantinople signed by the major European powers in 1888 keeps it open for free 2 to all nations in time of peace or war. Britain became the 3 of the canal’s neutrality and management was left to the Paris-based Suez Canal Co.
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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.