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

International trade allows countries to expand their markets and access…

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Choose the word for each blank.

International trade allows countries to expand their markets and access goods and services that 1 may not have been available domestically. As a 2 of international trade, the market is more efficient. This ultimately leads to more competitive pricing and brings 3 products to consumers.

Options for each gap (alphabetical)

  • 1 elsewise · likewise · others · otherwise
  • 2 conclusion · consequence · outcome · result
  • 3 better · cheaper · lighter · more

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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.