PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks – Set 1 (10 Passages)
Format:
- Short passage
- 2–3 blanks
- Options
- Answers +
reasons
Passage 1
Online education
has become increasingly popular, offering students the chance to learn from
anywhere. However, staying disciplined is essential to ______ progress.
Students who ______ their time effectively are more likely to succeed.
1.
a.
make / b. do / c. create / d. take
2.
a.
manage / b. management / c. managed / d. manages
✔ Answers:
1 → a. make
progress (collocation)
2 → a. manage (after “who”, need verb)
Passage 2
Regular exercise
is known to improve both physical and mental health. Even short daily workouts
can have a positive ______ on mood and energy levels, helping people remain
more ______ throughout the day.
1.
a.
affect / b. effect / c. effective / d. effectively
2.
a.
product / b. productive / c. production / d. producing
✔ Answers:
1 → b. effect
(noun after “positive”)
2 → b. productive (adjective after “more”)
Passage 3
The Internet has
transformed the way people communicate. It allows users to ______ information
instantly and stay connected with others across the world, regardless of their
physical ______.
1.
a.
sharing / b. share / c. shares / d. shared
2.
a.
distant / b. distance / c. distantly / d. distances
✔ Answers:
1 → b. share
(base verb after “to”)
2 → b. distance (noun)
Passage 4
Scientists
believe that climate change is one of the most ______ challenges of our time.
Rising sea levels and extreme weather events are becoming increasingly ______.
1.
a.
significance / b. significantly / c. significant / d. signify
2.
a.
common / b. commonly / c. commonness / d. more common
✔ Answers:
1 → c.
significant (adjective before noun “challenges”)
2 → a. common (adjective needed)
Passage 5
Many people
prefer online shopping because it is convenient and saves time. However,
customers must be ______ when sharing personal information and should only use
______ websites.
1.
a.
cautious / b. caution / c. cautiously / d. cautioning
2.
a.
trust / b. trusted / c. trusting / d. trustworthy
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
cautious (adjective before “when sharing…”)
2 → d. trustworthy (adjective describing websites)
Passage 6
The library
provides access to thousands of books, journals, and online articles. Students
can use these resources to ______ their research and gain a deeper ______ of
the subject.
1.
a.
support / b. supported / c. supporting / d. supports
2.
a.
understood / b. understanding / c. understand / d. understandable
✔ Answers:
1 → a. support
(base verb after “to”)
2 → b. understanding (noun required)
Passage 7
Healthy eating
habits play an important role in maintaining overall well-being. It is
recommended that people ______ processed foods and consume more fresh fruits
and vegetables to stay ______.
1.
a.
avoid / b. avoided / c. avoiding / d. avoids
2.
a.
health / b. healthy / c. healthier / d. healthily
✔ Answers:
1 → a. avoid
(base verb after “that people”)
2 → b. healthy (adjective after “stay”)
Passage 8
Renewable energy
sources such as solar and wind power are becoming increasingly important. These
technologies help ______ carbon emissions and reduce the ______ on fossil
fuels.
1.
a.
rise / b. raise / c. reduce / d. retain
2.
a.
depend / b. dependency / c. dependent / d. depending
✔ Answers:
1 → c. reduce
(meaning fits → reduce emissions)
2 → b. dependency (noun after “the”)
Passage 9
Teamwork is an
essential skill in most workplaces. Employees who ______ well with others are
more likely to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive working
______.
1.
a.
cooperation / b. cooperative / c. cooperate / d. cooperated
2.
a.
environment / b. environmental / c. environmentally / d. environments
✔ Answers:
1 → c.
cooperate (verb needed after “who”)
2 → a. environment (noun)
Passage 10
Social media
platforms allow businesses to ______ a wider audience. By creating engaging
content, companies can ______ their brand presence online.
1.
a.
reach / b. reaching / c. reached / d. reaches
2.
a.
improve / b. improvement / c. improving / d. improved
✔ Answers:
1 → a. reach
(base verb after “to”)
2 → a. improve (verb needed after “can”)
PTE Reading Fill in
the Blanks – Set 2 (10 Passages)
Passages
11–20
Passage 11
Artificial
intelligence has the potential to significantly ______ industries around the
world. Many companies are using AI to ______ their services and improve
customer experience.
1.
a.
transform / b. transformation / c. transforming / d. transformed
2.
a.
enhance / b. enhanced / c. enhancing / d. enhancement
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
transform (base verb after “to”)
2 → a. enhance (verb after “to”)
Passage 12
Reading books
regularly can improve vocabulary and increase ______. It also helps develop
critical thinking skills and encourages deeper ______ of complex topics.
1.
a.
concentrate / b. concentrating / c. concentration / d. concentrated
2.
a.
understand / b. understanding / c. understandable / d. understood
✔ Answers:
1 → c.
concentration (noun after “increase”)
2 → b. understanding (noun needed)
Passage 13
The government is
taking steps to promote tourism by investing in infrastructure. New facilities
are being built to ______ visitors and provide a more enjoyable travel ______.
1.
a.
attract / b. attractive / c. attraction / d. attracts
2.
a.
experience / b. experienced / c. experiencing / d. experiences
✔ Answers:
1 → a. attract
(verb needed after “to”)
2 → a. experience (noun)
Passage 14
Many scientists
argue that protecting biodiversity is essential for the ______ of the planet.
Human activities such as deforestation and pollution continue to ______ natural
habitats.
1.
a.
survive / b. survival / c. survives / d. surviving
2.
a.
destroy / b. destroys / c. destruction / d. destroying
✔ Answers:
1 → b.
survival (noun after “the”)
2 → a. destroy (verb after “to”)
Passage 15
With the rise of
digital media, traditional newspapers are facing tough competition. Many people
now choose to get their news from online platforms because they are more ______
and ______ to access.
1.
a.
convenience / b. conveniently / c. convenient / d. convene
2.
a.
easy / b. ease / c. easily / d. easier
✔ Answers:
1 → c.
convenient (adjective before “and”)
2 → d. easier (comparative needed → more … and easier)
Passage 16
Water pollution
is becoming a major environmental issue. Chemicals from factories often ______
into rivers and lakes, making the water unsafe for both humans and ______.
1.
a.
leak / b. leaking / c. leaks / d. leaked
2.
a.
wildlife / b. wild / c. wildly / d. wilder
✔ Answers:
1 → a. leak
(verb fits meaning and grammar)
2 → a. wildlife (noun)
Passage 17
Time management
is one of the most important skills for students. Those who can ______ their
tasks effectively are more likely to complete assignments on time and avoid
unnecessary ______.
1.
a.
prioritize / b. priority / c. prioritizing / d. prioritized
2.
a.
stress / b. stressful / c. stressing / d. stressed
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
prioritize (verb needed)
2 → a. stress (noun)
Passage 18
Globalization has
made it easier for people to ______ different cultures. As a result, societies
have become more ______ and interconnected.
1.
a.
explore / b. explored / c. exploring / d. exploration
2.
a.
diverse / b. diversity / c. diversely / d. diversify
✔ Answers:
1 → a. explore
(verb after “to”)
2 → a. diverse (adjective describing societies)
Passage 19
Medical
researchers are working hard to ______ new treatments for various diseases.
Their goal is to improve patients’ quality of life and reduce the ______ of
illness.
1.
a.
develop / b. developed / c. development / d. developing
2.
a.
severe / b. severity / c. severed / d. severely
✔ Answers:
1 → a. develop
(verb after “to”)
2 → b. severity (noun after “the”)
Passage 20
Technology has
changed the way people work, offering tools that can ______ productivity.
However, excessive use of digital devices can also ______ to stress and
burnout.
1.
a.
increase / b. increasingly / c. increased / d. increasing
2.
a.
contribute / b. contributing / c. contribution / d. contributes
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
increase (verb after “can”)
2 → a. contribute (verb after “can also”)
PTE Reading Fill in
the Blanks – Set 3 (Passages 21–30)
Passage 21
Urbanization is
increasing rapidly around the world. As more people move to cities, governments
must ______ proper housing, transportation, and healthcare to ensure a high
______ of living.
1.
a.
provide / b. providing / c. provided / d. provides
2.
a.
quality / b. qualify / c. qualification / d. qualities
✔ Answers:
1 → a. provide
(verb after "must")
2 → a. quality (noun before "of living")
Passage 22
The rise of
electric vehicles is expected to reduce air pollution. However, the success of
this transition depends on the ______ of charging stations and the ______ of
renewable energy.
1.
a.
availability / b. available / c. availably / d. avail
2.
a.
production / b. produce / c. productive / d. producing
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
availability (noun after "the")
2 → a. production (noun after "the")
Passage 23
Studying abroad
offers students the opportunity to experience new cultures and ______ their
perspectives. It also allows them to develop valuable skills that can ______
their future careers.
1.
a.
broaden / b. broad / c. broadening / d. broadened
2.
a.
benefit / b. benefited / c. beneficial / d. benefits
✔ Answers:
1 → a. broaden
(verb after "to")
2 → a. benefit (verb after "can")
Passage 24
Advancements in
medical technology have made it possible to ______ diseases at an early stage.
Early detection greatly increases the ______ of successful treatment.
1.
a.
detect / b. detection / c. detecting / d. detects
2.
a.
likely / b. likelihood / c. likeliness / d. liking
✔ Answers:
1 → a. detect
(verb after "to")
2 → b. likelihood (noun after "the")
Passage 25
Many companies
now encourage employees to work remotely. This approach offers greater
flexibility but also requires individuals to stay ______ and manage their time
______.
1.
a.
discipline / b. disciplined / c. disciplinary / d. disciplines
2.
a.
effective / b. effectively / c. effect / d. effectiveness
✔ Answers:
1 → b.
disciplined (adjective after "stay")
2 → b. effectively (adverb modifying "manage")
Passage 26
Tourism plays a
major role in many countries’ economies. However, if not managed properly, it
can ______ the environment and lead to the ______ of natural resources.
1.
a.
harm / b. harmful / c. harmed / d. harming
2.
a.
depletion / b. delete / c. depleted / d. deplete
✔ Answers:
1 → a. harm
(verb after "can")
2 → a. depletion (noun after "the")
Passage 27
The use of
smartphones has become so common that many people find it difficult to ______
from digital screens. Experts recommend taking regular breaks to reduce eye
strain and improve mental ______.
1.
a.
separate / b. separate themselves / c. separate them / d. separate self
2.
a.
health / b. healthy / c. healthily / d. healthier
✔ Answers:
1 → b.
separate themselves (collocation: separate oneself from)
2 → a. health (noun)
Passage 28
Education systems
around the world are changing to meet modern needs. Teachers are encouraged to
use digital tools to make lessons more ______ and keep students ______
throughout the class.
1.
a.
engage / b. engaging / c. engaged / d. engagement
2.
a.
interest / b. interesting / c. interested / d. interests
✔ Answers:
1 → b.
engaging (adjective describing lessons)
2 → c. interested (adjective describing students)
Passage 29
Many scientists
believe that renewable energy is essential for reducing global warming. Solar
power, in particular, has gained ______ due to its low cost and ______ impact
on the environment.
1.
a.
popular / b. popularity / c. popularly / d. popularize
2.
a.
minimize / b. minimal / c. minimum / d. minimally
✔ Answers:
1 → b.
popularity (noun after "gained")
2 → b. minimal (adjective before "impact")
Passage 30
The rapid
development of technology has changed the way people store information. Cloud
storage has become a popular alternative because it is secure, easy to use, and
______ from any location with an internet connection.
1.
a.
access / b. accessed / c. accessible / d. accessing
✔ Answer:
1 → c.
accessible (adjective describing cloud storage)
PTE Reading Fill in
the Blanks – Set 4 (Passages 31–40)
Passage 31
Artificial intelligence
is expected to ______ many industries in the next decade. Companies that adopt
AI effectively can gain a competitive ______ and improve overall efficiency.
1.
a.
transform / b. transformation / c. transformed / d. transforming
2.
a.
advantage / b. advantageous / c. advance / d. advanced
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
transform (verb after “to”)
2 → a. advantage (noun)
Passage 32
Global warming
has led to extreme weather events that ______ ecosystems and affect human
populations. Immediate action is necessary to ______ further damage.
1.
a.
threaten / b. threatened / c. threatening / d. threatens
2.
a.
prevent / b. prevention / c. preventive / d. preventing
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
threaten (verb fits meaning)
2 → a. prevent (base verb after “to”)
Passage 33
Reading regularly
helps to ______ vocabulary and improve comprehension skills. Students who read
more often are generally more ______ in their academic performance.
1.
a.
expand / b. expansion / c. expanded / d. expanding
2.
a.
succeed / b. successful / c. success / d. successfully
✔ Answers:
1 → a. expand
(verb after “to”)
2 → b. successful (adjective describing students)
Passage 34
Many countries
are investing in public transportation to reduce traffic congestion. Efficient
transport systems help ______ commute times and ______ pollution levels in
urban areas.
1.
a.
decrease / b. decreased / c. decreasing / d. decreases
2.
a.
reduce / b. reduction / c. reduced / d. reducing
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
decrease (verb after “help”)
2 → a. reduce (verb to match parallel structure)
Passage 35
The rapid growth
of social media has changed the way businesses ______ with their customers.
Companies that create engaging content can ______ brand loyalty and trust.
1.
a.
communicate / b. communication / c. communicated / d. communicating
2.
a.
build / b. built / c. building / d. builds
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
communicate (verb after “to”)
2 → a. build (verb after “can”)
Passage 36
Sustainable
farming practices are designed to ______ soil fertility and protect the environment.
Farmers who adopt these methods can also ______ crop yields in the long term.
1.
a.
maintain / b. maintenance / c. maintained / d. maintaining
2.
a.
increase / b. increased / c. increasing / d. increases
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
maintain (verb after “to”)
2 → a. increase (verb after “can”)
Passage 37
The use of
renewable energy has become increasingly important to ______ climate change.
Governments are investing in solar and wind power to provide more ______ energy
solutions.
1.
a.
combat / b. combatting / c. combated / d. combats
2.
a.
sustainable / b. sustainability / c. sustain / d. sustaining
✔ Answers:
1 → a. combat
(verb)
2 → a. sustainable (adjective describing solutions)
Passage 38
Tourism can bring
economic benefits, but if not managed carefully, it may ______ local culture
and lead to environmental ______.
1.
a.
damage / b. damaging / c. damaged / d. damages
2.
a.
destruction / b. destroy / c. destroyed / d. destructive
✔ Answers:
1 → a. damage
(verb)
2 → a. destruction (noun after “environmental”)
Passage 39
Students are
encouraged to ______ a balanced lifestyle that includes both academic work and physical
activity. Exercise can ______ focus and improve overall well-being.
1.
a.
maintain / b. maintenance / c. maintained / d. maintaining
2.
a.
enhance / b. enhancement / c. enhanced / d. enhancing
✔ Answers:
1 → a.
maintain (verb after “to”)
2 → a. enhance (verb fits meaning)
Passage 40
The development
of new vaccines has helped to ______ infectious diseases. Scientists continue
to research new methods to make immunization more ______ and widely available.
1.
a.
prevent / b. prevention / c. prevented / d. preventing
2.
a.
effective / b. effectively / c. effect / d. effectiveness
✔ Answers:
1 → a. prevent
(verb after “to”)
2 → a. effective (adjective before noun)
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