Free PTE Academic Reading Questions and Answers 2 Flashcards
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In PTE Academic Reading, the "Fill in the Blanks" task uses which interaction method?
Answer: Both drag-and-drop and drop-down varieties exist
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.
When re-ordering paragraphs in PTE Academic, what skill is primarily being tested?
Answer: Understanding of discourse structure and coherence
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.
Which word is closest in meaning to "ubiquitous" as used in academic texts?
Answer: Present everywhere
"Ubiquitous" means found or appearing everywhere. For example: "Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society." It derives from the Latin "ubique" meaning everywhere.
In a PTE Academic reading passage, what does a "topic sentence" typically do?
Answer: Introduces the main idea of the paragraph
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.
Which transition word would best introduce a contrasting point in an academic text?
Answer: Nevertheless
"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.
In PTE Academic's Multiple Choice Reading task (multiple answers), what happens if you select an incorrect option?
Answer: You receive negative marking — points are deducted
PTE Academic applies negative marking to Multiple Choice, Choose Multiple Answers. Each incorrect option deducted points, so selecting too many options can result in zero or even a negative score for that item.
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