Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) · Part 2: Reading

You have about 30 minutes to answer each question. You…

74 students marked "I sat this"Added 19 May 2020Question #120091
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Choose the word for each blank.

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 (and the examiner's).

Options for each gap (alphabetical)

  • 1 available · possible · rational · reasonable
  • 2 answering · ignoring · marking · scoring
  • 3 life · mind · space · time
  • 4 available · beneficial · useful · valuable
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) format (Pearson)

Formerly called Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks.

PromptText up to 200 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

How it is scored

  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.

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