Challenges
Choose the word for each blank.
I feel 1 about the opportunity to take on new challenges and contribute to the team. 2 I was working at my previous job, I gained valuable experience that I believe will be beneficial in this role. I am eager to take a 3 at your esteemed company and I am confident that my skills and experience make me a strong candidate. Please let me 4 if there are any additional steps I need to take or information I need to provide. I am looking 5 to your response.
Options for each gap (alphabetical)
- 1 angry · safe · sorry · tired
- 2 Despite · During · Unless · While
- 3 permission · position · possession · proposition
- 4 know · notice · speak · tell
- 5 backward · forward · toward · upward
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | safe | …I feel safe about the opportunity… Not: sorry, tired, angry |
| 2 | While | …contribute to the team. While I was working… Not: Unless, Despite, During |
| 3 | position | …eager to take a position at your esteemed… Not: possession, proposition, permission |
| 4 | know | …candidate. Please let me know if there are… Not: notice, tell, speak |
| 5 | forward | …provide. I am looking forward to your response.… Not: backward, toward, upward |
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
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-31). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Dropdown) #725011?
The answers in order are: safe, While, position, know, forward.
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 #725011 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #725011 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
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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.