Part 2: Reading
PTE Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer practice
You read a short passage and answer a multiple-choice question with only one correct option.
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54 Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer questions in the RealPTE bank; 54 of them open directly in the practice screen. Practising is free; see Pricing for AI scoring.
Official format (Pearson)
Pearson's name: Multiple Choice, Single Answer
| Prompt | Text up to 110 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
How it is scored
- Scored as either correct or incorrect.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.
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