1. BEST TIPS FOR PTE READING FILL IN THE BLANKS
1. Focus on Collocations (MOST IMPORTANT)
- PTE tests natural
word combinations, not grammar alone
👉 Example: - ❌ make a
crime
- ✅ commit a
crime
2. Read the Whole Sentence First
- Don’t rush
to fill blanks
- Understand
the meaning + tone
3. Identify Word Type
Check what is
needed:
- Verb?
- Noun?
- Adjective?
- Adverb?
Example:
- “He ___ a
decision” → Verb needed → make
4. Look at Prepositions
Some words always
go together:
- interested in
- responsible for
- afraid of
5. Use Elimination Technique
- Remove wrong
options first
- Usually 2
options are clearly incorrect
6. Watch for Academic Vocabulary
PTE uses:
- conduct
research
- draw
conclusions
- play a role
7. Practice Daily
- Learn 10–15
collocations every day
- Revise
regularly
2. 100 IMPORTANT
COLLOCATIONS
Verb + Noun (25)
1.
make
a decision
2.
take
action
3.
do
homework
4.
commit
a crime
5.
give
advice
6.
have
experience
7.
make
progress
8.
take
responsibility
9.
catch
a bus
10. break a rule
11. save time
12. waste money
13. pay attention
14. raise awareness
15. solve a problem
16. reach a conclusion
17. conduct research
18. draw attention
19. meet requirements
20. provide information
21. gain knowledge
22. achieve success
23. set a goal
24. face challenges
25. hold a meeting
Noun + Noun (15)
26. traffic jam
27. data analysis
28. research paper
29. government policy
30. climate change
31. student loan
32. energy consumption
33. job opportunity
34. internet access
35. health care
36. language barrier
37. population growth
38. market demand
39. business strategy
40. education system
Adjective + Noun (20)
41. strong argument
42. heavy rain
43. high demand
44. serious problem
45. rapid growth
46. significant impact
47. major issue
48. key factor
49. social media
50. global warming
51. economic growth
52. clear evidence
53. great importance
54. hard work
55. big mistake
56. deep understanding
57. wide range
58. public opinion
59. powerful effect
60. long-term solution
Noun + Verb (10)
61. prices increase
62. temperature rises
63. economy grows
64. population expands
65. demand increases
66. rain falls
67. wind blows
68. data shows
69. research suggests
70. evidence proves
Adverb + Adjective (10)
71. highly effective
72. deeply concerned
73. strongly agree
74. widely accepted
75. extremely important
76. completely different
77. totally dependent
78. closely related
79. fully aware
80. clearly visible
Verb + Adverb (10)
81. strongly recommend
82. deeply regret
83. clearly explain
84. fully understand
85. carefully consider
86. seriously affect
87. widely believe
88. strongly oppose
89. greatly improve
90. highly appreciate
Bonus Collocations (10)
91. take part
92. make sense
93. come true
94. get ready
95. keep in mind
96. run out of
97. deal with
98. look forward to
99. carry out
100.
turn
out
3. PTE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS (REAL STYLE)
Passage 1
The government is
trying to ______ awareness about climate change. Many scientists have conducted
______ to understand its impact.
A. raise /
research
B. make / homework
C. do / analysis
D. take / study
✅ Answer: A (raise awareness, conduct research)
Passage 2
Students should
______ attention in class and ______ notes carefully.
A. give / make
B. pay / take
C. take / do
D. make / write
✅ Answer: B (pay attention, take notes)
Passage 3
The company is
facing a ______ problem due to ______ demand.
A. serious / high
B. big / strong
C. large / heavy
D. major / deep
✅ Answer: A (serious problem, high demand)
Passage 4
Researchers have
______ a conclusion after they ______ the data.
A. reached /
analyzed
B. made / done
C. taken / studied
D. drawn / looked
✅ Answer: A
Passage 5
The new policy
will ______ a significant impact on the education system.
A. do
B. make
C. have
D. take
✅ Answer: C (have an impact)
Passage 6
She is ______
interested in learning new languages and is ______ motivated.
A. highly /
strongly
B. very / deeply
C. deeply / highly
D. strongly / very
✅ Answer: C (deeply interested, highly
motivated)
FINAL STRATEGY
For PTE success:
- Learn collocations
= high score
- Practice
daily passages
- Focus on meaning,
not guessing
PASSAGE 1
Climate change has become a global concern,
and governments are trying to ______ 1 (A make B raise C do D take) awareness
among people. Scientists have ______ 2( A made B taken C conducted D done) research
to understand its causes and effects. Many countries are now taking ______ 3 (A
action B decision C step D work) to reduce carbon emissions. However, it is a
______ (4) (A serious B big C heavy D deep) challenge that requires cooperation
from all nations. Individuals can also ______5 (A serious B big C heavy D deep)
a role by adopting eco-friendly habits.
Answers:
1-B (raise awareness)
2-C (conduct research)
3-A (take action)
4-A (serious challenge)
5-A (play a role)
PASSAGE 2 (Options
Inside)
Education plays a ______ (1) [A. strong / B.
key / C. heavy / D. deep] role in shaping an individual’s future. Students must
______ (2) [A. give / B. make / C. pay / D. take] attention in class and
complete their assignments on time. Teachers should ______ (3) [A. provide / B.
make / C. do / D. take] guidance and support to help students succeed. Hard
work and dedication are of great ______ (4) [A. importance / B. value / C. use
/ D. role] in achieving academic success. Without proper focus, students may
______ (5) [A. face / B. meet / C. take / D. do] difficulties in their studies.
Answers:
1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-A, 5-A
PASSAGE 3 (Options
Inside)
Technology has greatly ______ (1) [A. changed
/ B. made / C. done / D. taken] the way people communicate. Social media
platforms allow users to ______ (2) [A. share / B. give / C. take / D. make]
information quickly and efficiently. However, excessive use of technology can
______ (3) [A. do / B. have / C. make / D. take] a negative impact on mental
health. It is important to ______ (4) [A. do / B. take / C. keep / D. make] a
balance between online and offline activities. Experts strongly ______ (5) [A.
recommend / B. say / C. tell / D. advise] limiting screen time.
Answers:
1-A, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-A
PASSAGE 4 (Options
Inside)
Many companies are trying to ______ (1) [A.
improve / B. do / C. make / D. take] their business strategies to remain
competitive. They must ______ (2) [A. understand / B. know / C. learn / D.
study] market demand and respond accordingly. Good leadership can ______ (3)
[A. do / B. make / C. take / D. have] a significant difference in
organizational success. Employees should ______ (4) [A. take / B. do / C. make
/ D. have] responsibility for their tasks and work as a team. This will ______
(5) [A. increase / B. raise / C. grow / D. lift] overall productivity.
Answers:
1-A, 2-A, 3-B, 4-A, 5-A
PASSAGE 5 (Options
Inside)
Health experts advise people to ______ (1) [A.
do / B. make / C. take / D. play] regular exercise to maintain fitness. A
balanced diet can ______ (2) [A. make / B. have / C. do / D. take] a positive
effect on overall health. Lack of physical activity may ______ (3) [A. cause /
B. make / C. do / D. take] serious health problems. It is important to ______
(4) [A. develop / B. make / C. do / D. take] healthy habits from a young age.
People should also ______ (5) [A. manage / B. control / C. do / D. make] stress
effectively.
Answers:
1-A, 2-B, 3-A, 4-A, 5-A
