Many tests have shown that, in a very broad way…
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Many tests have shown that, in a very broad way, people in most parts of the world have similar color preferences. Blue is the most preferred and popular hue, followed by red, green, purple, yellow and orange. Overlaying this basic order of color preference, 1, are the responses of individuals, which of course vary 2 3 may also be very powerful. Children are likely to have strong preferences for some colors and aversions to others, but sometimes will not admit to them, since outside 4 may be influential in determining both color preferences and the way that they are expressed or suppressed. Current fashions in clothes and accessories, gender-stereotyping and peer-group pressure may all play a significant part. Boys in particular may be reluctant to admit to any strong preferences for colors 5 those of favorite football teams, because color awareness may be regarded by their peer-group as feminine.
Word box (alphabetical)
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | however | …order of color preference, however , are the… |
| 2 | widely | …which of course vary widely and may also… |
| 3 | and | …of course vary widely and may also be… |
| 4 | factors | …to them, since outside factors may be influential… |
| 5 | other than | …strong preferences for colors other than those of favorite… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: kitchens, ladders, secretly, unless.
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) #724046?
The answers in order are: however, widely, and, factors, other than.
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 #724046 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #724046 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
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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.