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

In 1922, the world witnessed one of the most significant…

Question #725014Added 12 Oct 2026In this week's predictions
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Choose the word for each blank.

In 1922, the world witnessed one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century - the unearthing of King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. This event marked a 1 moment in our understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization. The young pharaoh, Tutankhamun, who 2 during the 18th dynasty, had been somewhat obscure until British archaeologist Howard Carter's remarkable discovery. Carter's quest for Tutankhamun's tomb was fueled by years of meticulous research and 3. When he finally came upon the nearly intact tomb, it was a historical triumph. The tomb's contents, 4 for over 3,000 years, were astonishing. They included the iconic gold mask of Tutankhamun, a 5 of gold artefacts, and beautifully preserved wall paintings depicting the young king's life and journey to the afterlife. This discovery offered unprecedented insights into the art, culture, and daily life of ancient Egypt.

Options for each gap (alphabetical)

  • 1 marginal · partial · pivotal · trivial
  • 2 refrained · reigned · relented · resigned
  • 3 expiration · exploitation · exploration · explosion
  • 4 prescribed · preserved · presumed · pretended
  • 5 fraction · plateau · plethora · scarcity

Answers

GapAnswerIn the text
1pivotal…This event marked a pivotal moment in our…
Not: trivial, partial, marginal
2reigned…young pharaoh, Tutankhamun, who reigned during the 18th…
Not: resigned, relented, refrained
3exploration…of meticulous research and exploration . When he…
Not: explosion, expiration, exploitation
4preserved…triumph. The tomb's contents, preserved for over 3,000…
Not: presumed, pretended, prescribed
5plethora…mask of Tutankhamun, a plethora of gold artefacts,…
Not: fraction, scarcity, plateau

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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Questions about this question

What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Dropdown) #725014?

The answers in order are: pivotal, reigned, exploration, preserved, plethora.

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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)

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.