Free PTE Academic Reading Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

In PTE Academic Reading, the "Fill in the Blanks" task uses which interaction method?

Accepted Answer

Both drag-and-drop and drop-down varieties exist

Answer

PTE Academic has two Fill in the Blanks tasks in Reading: one uses drag-and-drop (more words given than gaps) and one uses drop-down menus. Both test reading comprehension and vocabulary in context.

Question 2

When re-ordering paragraphs in PTE Academic, what skill is primarily being tested?

Accepted Answer

Understanding of discourse structure and coherence

Answer

Re-order Paragraphs tests understanding of text structure and coherence — how ideas flow logically from one paragraph to the next using discourse markers, pronoun reference, and thematic progression.

Question 3

Which word is closest in meaning to "ubiquitous" as used in academic texts?

Accepted Answer

Present everywhere

Answer

"Ubiquitous" means found or appearing everywhere. For example: "Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society." It derives from the Latin "ubique" meaning everywhere.

Question 4

In a PTE Academic reading passage, what does a "topic sentence" typically do?

Accepted Answer

Introduces the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph. Understanding topic sentences is key in PTE Academic because many questions test whether readers can identify the central point of a passage or paragraph.

Question 5

Which transition word would best introduce a contrasting point in an academic text?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

"Nevertheless" (meaning "in spite of that") introduces a contrasting or concessive point. "Furthermore" and "similarly" add supporting points, while "consequently" shows a result — not a contrast.

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