In British Columbia (BC), vehicle insurance is
Choose the word for each blank.
In British Columbia (BC), vehicle insurance is 1 for all drivers. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is the province's public auto insurer, providing basic coverage known as Autoplan. This mandatory insurance includes third-party 2, accident benefits, and protection against 3 drivers. Drivers can also purchase optional coverage, such as 4 and comprehensive insurance, to protect their vehicles further. To obtain insurance, vehicle owners must visit an authorized 5, where they provide vehicle details and driving history to determine their premium. The cost of insurance depends on factors like driving experience, claim history, and vehicle type. Ensuring proper insurance coverage is essential for road safety and 6 7 in case of accidents.
Options for each gap (alphabetical)
- 1 arbitrary · customary · mandatory · temporary
- 2 capability · facility · liability · reliability
- 3 underinsured · underpaid · undersized · undervalued
- 4 coalition · collection · collision · collusion
- 5 bidder · borrower · broker · builder
- 6 fictional · financial · numerical · seasonal
- 7 obscurity · scarcity · security · severity
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | mandatory | …(BC), vehicle insurance is mandatory for all drivers.… Not: arbitrary, customary, temporary |
| 2 | liability | …mandatory insurance includes third-party liability , accident benefits,… Not: facility, reliability, capability |
| 3 | underinsured | …benefits, and protection against underinsured drivers. Drivers can… Not: undersized, undervalued, underpaid |
| 4 | collision | …optional coverage, such as collision and comprehensive insurance,… Not: collusion, collection, coalition |
| 5 | broker | …must visit an authorized broker , where they… Not: borrower, bidder, builder |
| 6 | financial | …for road safety and financial security in case… Not: numerical, fictional, seasonal |
| 7 | security | …road safety and financial security in case of… Not: scarcity, obscurity, severity |
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.
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What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Dropdown) #725012?
The answers in order are: mandatory, liability, underinsured, collision, broker, financial, security.
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Choose the option that fits both the grammar and the meaning of the sentence. Each correct gap scores one point.
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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.