Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Go shopping

3 students marked "I sat this"Added 6 Oct 2024Question #110390

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So what principles should you 1 when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable 2 in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long run. Before you buy a new 3, talk to someone who owns one .If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular purpose. Before you buy an expensive 4 , or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose 5 three items or three estimates.

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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.