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PTE Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Reading) (Practice with Answers)

PTE Fill in the Blanks (Reading) is a reading task in the PTE exam. The worked examples below come straight from our practice bank: the full task, the correct answers, and a teacher-reviewed explanation of why each answer is right.

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Example 01 PTE Fill in the Blanks (Reading)

In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.

Passage · Stimulus

A [1] is a document that confirms a person's identity and citizenship. A [2] is a document that allows a person to enter and stay in a foreign country for a specific period. A [3] is a document that lists a person's travel itinerary and flight details.

A [1] is a document that confirms a person's identity and citizenship. A [2] is a document that allows a person to enter and stay in a foreign country for a specific period. A [3] is a document that lists a person's travel itinerary and flight details.
Example 02 PTE Fill in the Blanks (Reading)

In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.

Passage · Stimulus

Apples are a type of [1] that are often eaten as a snack. They are a good source of [2] and fiber. Apples can be eaten [3] or cooked into pies and other desserts.

Apples are a type of [1] that are often eaten as a snack. They are a good source of [2] and fiber. Apples can be eaten [3] or cooked into pies and other desserts.
Example 03 PTE Fill in the Blanks (Reading)

In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.

Passage · Stimulus

Urban green spaces, such as parks and gardens, provide numerous benefits for city dwellers. They offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, helping to [1] stress and anxiety. Furthermore, urban green spaces can help to [2] air quality by absorbing pollutants and producing oxygen. In addition, they provide a space for people to [3] and engage in physical activity.

Urban green spaces, such as parks and gardens, provide numerous benefits for city dwellers. They offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, helping to [1] stress and anxiety. Furthermore, urban green spaces can help to [2] air quality by absorbing pollutants and producing oxygen. In addition, they provide a space for people to [3] and engage in physical activity.

Strategy · how to approach PTE Fill in the Blanks (Reading)

  1. Read the task instructions carefully; formats that look similar often score differently.
  2. Answer everything: blank responses earn zero in every scoring model.
  3. Review your mistakes against the explanation, not just the answer key. The reasoning is what transfers to the exam.
  4. Practise under timed conditions; pacing is a trained skill, not a personality trait.

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