This question type is similar to choose single answer but there will be more than one answer (maybe 2, maybe 3, maybe even 4!). The key to this task is to read the question prompt — understand it fully — then read the statements. You then need to find the statement in the passage; it will be written in different words to A) say the same thing or B) say something different. If it says the same thing (in different words) then select it! You should spend no more than 3-4 minutes on each of these questions.

Re-order paragraphs in PTE

The sentences in the text will have been placed in a random order. By dragging and dropping an item, or by using the arrow buttons on the screen, you must organize the sentences into the correct order by clicking on each one and dragging it into the empty text box.

It must be noted that there is only one correct order. It is also important for you to know that none of the reading tasks are timed individually. This means that you will have a set amount of time (30-40 minutes) to complete the entire reading section, and you must use your time wisely for each task.

Fill in the blanks in PTE

For the Fill in the blanks task you will be presented with a reading text containing 80 words or less. The text will be missing some keywords, represented by blank text boxes.

At the bottom of the screen, you will see a group of individual words contained in small boxes. You must use your mouse to drag the correct word to its corresponding blank space in the text. You will receive credit for every correct word you insert into the paragraph, so it’s better not to leave anything blank, even if you are unsure about your answer.

It must be noted that there are more word options than there are blank spaces, so you will not use all the words provided. It is also important for you to know that none of the reading tasks are timed individually. This means that you will have a set amount of time (30-40 minutes) to complete the entire reading section, and you must use your time wisely for each task.

Reading and Writing – Fill in the blanks in PTE

For the Reading & writing: Fill in the blanks task you will be presented with a reading text containing 300 words or less. The text will be missing some keywords, represented by blank text boxes. When you click a blank box, a drop-down menu will appear with a list of words. You must select the correct word to complete each sentence.

You will receive credit for every correct word you insert into the paragraph, so it’s better not to leave anything blank, even if you are unsure about your answer. It is also important for you to know that none of the reading tasks are timed individually. This means that you will have a set amount of time (30-40 minutes) to complete the entire reading section, and you must use your time wisely for each task.