Children who eat breakfast regularly
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Children who eat breakfast regularly 1 more nutrients that are essential for healthy development. As a result, they are more likely to 2 both physically and mentally. Studies also show that such children 3 to behave better in school and maintain higher levels of concentration.
Word box (alphabetical)
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | consume | …who eat breakfast regularly consume more nutrients that… |
| 2 | thrive | …are more likely to thrive both physically and… |
| 3 | tend | …show that such children tend to behave better… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: borrow, freeze, paint, whisper.
Check each gap for the kind of word it needs (noun, verb form, adjective or adverb) before you look at the meaning.
RealPTE numbers
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-31). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) #724023?
The answers in order are: consume, thrive, tend.
How do I get full marks on this Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) question?
Match each gap to the kind of word it needs, then to the meaning. Each correct gap scores; there are more words in the box than gaps.
Can I practise #724023 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #724023 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
Opens question #724023 in the RealPTE practice screen.
Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) format (Pearson)
| 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.