You have about 30 minutes to answer each question. You…
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You have about 30 minutes to answer each question. You must take account of how many marks are 1 for each part when you answer it. Even if you think you can write more, don't spend 15 minutes 2 a part worth only 5 marks. Leave space at the end of your answer and come back to it if you have 3 to spare later. And if you can't think of an answer to some part, leave a space and move on to the next part. Don't write about something else if you don't know the correct answer. This is just a waste of your 4 time.
Word box (alphabetical)
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | available | …how many marks are available for each part… |
| 2 | answering | …don't spend 15 minutes answering a part worth… |
| 3 | time | …it if you have time to spare later.… |
| 4 | valuable | …a waste of your valuable time.… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: borrowing, fragile, invisible, weather.
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) #724055?
The answers in order are: available, answering, time, valuable.
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 #724055 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #724055 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
Opens question #724055 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.