Sleepwalking is a disorder that occurs during sleep, in which…
Choose the word for each blank.
Sleepwalking is a disorder that occurs during sleep, in which a person may get up and walk around. It usually happens at 1 times of the night, especially during the deeper stages of sleep. People who sleepwalk are not aware of their actions and often do not remember 2 they have done when they wake up. Sleepwalking is more common in children than in adults, and many children grow out of it over time. Sleepwalking is not the only type of unusual sleep behavior. 3 include sleep talking, nightmares, and night terrors.
Options for each gap (alphabetical)
- 1 certain · confident · positive · sure
- 2 that · what · which · whom
- 3 Another · Either · Other · Others
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | certain | …It usually happens at certain times of the… Not: positive, sure, confident |
| 2 | what | …often do not remember what they have done… Not: that, whom, which |
| 3 | Others | …of unusual sleep behavior. Others include sleep talking,… Not: Either, Other, Another |
For each gap, read the words on both sides: the right option fits the grammar (word form, preposition, tense) and the meaning of the sentence.
RealPTE numbers
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- In this week's prediction list
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Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Dropdown) #725002?
The answers in order are: certain, what, Others.
How do I get full marks on this Reading FIB (Dropdown) question?
Choose the option that fits both the grammar and the meaning of the sentence. Each correct gap scores one point.
Can I practise #725002 with scoring?
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Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) format (Pearson)
| Prompt | Text up to 200 words |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Reading |
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.