Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Marriage

5 students marked "I sat this"Added 14 Sep 2021Question #110353

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Marriage is a big step 1 anyone's life and there is an argument to be made 2 getting married too early. As any newlywed couple knows, there is a huge amount of financial pressure associated 3 marriage. Firstly, the wedding reception and honeymoon cost you an arm and a leg. Then there's the matter of home loans, rent and energy bills. If you're looking to start a family, your child's education is another thing you need to save up 4.Teenagers should probably find a proper job before deciding to tie the 5 .

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)

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.