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

In the preceding hundred years, Paris had been 1 stage…

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In the preceding hundred years, Paris had been 1 stage for political and social 2 that had deeply affected all of Europe. The many ways in which tradition had already been challenged and 3 during those years helped make it easier for those to achieve a break with tradition art.

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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.