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

One thing is certain. Most people do not get enough…

47 students marked "I sat this"Added 12 May 2020Question #120221
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Choose the word for each blank.

One thing is certain. Most people do not get enough exercise in their daily routines. All of the advances of modem technology — from 1 can openers to power steering — have made life easier, more comfortable and much less physically 2. Yet our bodies need activity, especially if they are carrying around too 3 fat. Satisfying this need requires a sustainable plan, and a commitment. There are two 4 ways to increase the number of calories you expand: Start a regular exercise program if you do not have one already. Increase the amount of physical activity in your 5 routine.

Options for each gap (alphabetical)

  • 1 electric · electrical · electricity · electronic
  • 2 demanding · need · pushing · supplying
  • 3 few · many · much · several
  • 4 large · main · odd · substantial
  • 5 common · daily · simple · usual
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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.