Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading
Gunpowder
8 students marked "I sat this"Added 7 Jul 2022Question #110368
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Gunpowder, also referred to as 'black powder', was the only 1 chemical explosive until the mid-nineteenth century. It 2 potassium nitrate, or 'saltpeter', which is an oxidiser, and a combination of charcoal and sulphur serves as fuel. There is an 3 consensus that gunpowder was initially invented in China as early as the ninth century. This 4 to its use in fireworks and in gunpowder weapons.
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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.