New B.C. Residents will only be required to provide their…
Choose the word for each blank.
New B.C. Residents will only be required to provide their driver's licence history - proof of insurance is no longer required. However, their premiums will be 1 for the first three years of driving in B.C. 2 3 increased risks associated with driving in a new area. Each year you remain crash-free, your discount increases. ICBC will credit you with up to 15 years of driving experience (up from eight years) upon receipt of a driver's abstract 4 the original date that you received your licence. When obtaining your B.C. licence, you can provide your original driver's abstract in person at a driver licensing office.
Options for each gap (alphabetical)
- 1 abandoned · adjusted · consumed · invented
- 2 apart from · due to · in spite of · instead of
- 3 a · an · each · the
- 4 forgetting · hiding · removing · showing
Answers
| Gap | Answer | In the text |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | adjusted | …their premiums will be adjusted for the first… Not: invented, consumed, abandoned |
| 2 | due to | …of driving in B.C. due to the increased risks… Not: apart from, in spite of, instead of |
| 3 | the | …in B.C. due to the increased risks associated… Not: each, a, an |
| 4 | showing | …of a driver's abstract showing the original date… Not: removing, forgetting, hiding |
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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Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Reading FIB (Dropdown) #725034?
The answers in order are: adjusted, due to, the, showing.
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 #725034 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #725034 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.