With the increase in women's
Choose the word for each blank.
With the increase in women's 1 in the labour force, many mothers have less time available to undertake domestic activities. At the same time, there has been increasing 2 that the father's role and relationship with a child is important. A father can have many 3 in the family, ranging from income provider to teacher, carer, playmate and role model. Therefore, balancing paid work and family responsibilities can be an important issue for both fathers and mothers in families.
Options for each gap (alphabetical)
- 1 absence · hesitation · isolation · participation
- 2 confusion · denial · ignorance · recognition
- 3 roles · rolls · rows · rules
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | participation | …the increase in women's participation in the labour… Not: hesitation, absence, isolation |
| 2 | recognition | …there has been increasing recognition that the father's… Not: ignorance, denial, confusion |
| 3 | roles | …father can have many roles in the family,… Not: rows, rolls, rules |
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.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Dropdown) #725028?
The answers in order are: participation, recognition, roles.
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 #725028 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.