Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Elephants

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Elephants have a very 1 communication system, which helps them maintain their close family bonds. When they are near each other, they use verbal and visual signals to express a wide 2 of emotions. As they move further 3, they use less common rumbling 4 that can be heard over two kilometres away.

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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.