Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Open conflict

20 students marked "I sat this"Added 10 Jan 2021Question #120315

Choose the word for each blank.

Most of us are 1 of open conflict and avoid it if we can. And there is a 2 to expressing and working through conflict. If the working involves harsh words and name-calling people fell deeply hurt and relationships can be 3 . Some group members may be afraid that if they really 4 their anger, they may go out of control and become violent, or they may do this. These fears can be very 5 and based on experience.

Options for each gap (alphabetical)

  • 1 fear · horrible · panic · scared
  • 2 challenge · danger · hazard · risk
  • 3 damaged · impaired · injured · weakeded
  • 4 communicate · express · hide · say
  • 5 concrete · real · tangible · vivid
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Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)

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

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.