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Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating…

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Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

Which of the following statements about?Opera?can be supported from this text?

  1. AOrchestras in operas can vary considerably in size.
  2. BThere is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera.
  3. CMany people find musical theater more captivating than opera.
  4. DOpera is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra.
  5. EMusic in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera.
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Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers

PromptText up to 350 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

How it is scored

  • Each correct option earns marks; each incorrect option you choose loses marks.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.