One thing is certain. Most people do not get enough…
Drag words into the blanks.
One thing is certain. Most people do not get enough exercise in their 1 routines. All of the advances of modern technology - from 2 can openers to power steering - have made life easier, more comfortable, 3 4 less physically 5. Yet our bodies need activity, especially if they are carrying around too much fat. Satisfying this need requires a definite plan and a commitment.
Word box (alphabetical)
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ordinary | …enough exercise in their ordinary routines. All of… |
| 2 | electric | …modern technology - from electric can openers to… |
| 3 | and | …life easier, more comfortable, and much less physically… |
| 4 | much | …easier, more comfortable, and much less physically demanding… |
| 5 | demanding | …and much less physically demanding . Yet our… |
Words in the box that fit no gap: fragrant, frozen, nor, very.
Check each gap for the kind of word it needs (noun, verb form, adjective or adverb) before you look at the meaning.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Drag and Drop) #724062?
The answers in order are: ordinary, electric, and, much, demanding.
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 #724062 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #724062 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.