The new systematic nomenclature was so
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The new systematic nomenclature was so 1 that many chemists preferred to 2 3 older trivial names that were at least shorter. At least, that is the ostensible reason. Actually, the tradition seems to carry more weight than a 4 with some scientists.
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Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cumbersome | …systematic nomenclature was so cumbersome that many chemists… |
| 2 | revert to | …many chemists preferred to revert to the older trivial… |
| 3 | the | …preferred to revert to the older trivial names… |
| 4 | system | …more weight than a system with some scientists.… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: an, colour, convenient, melody.
Check each gap for the kind of word it needs (noun, verb form, adjective or adverb) before you look at the meaning.
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Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) #724060?
The answers in order are: cumbersome, revert to, the, system.
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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.
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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.