PTE Useful Grammar for Reading: Fill in the Gaps
PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks mainly
tests
1. Collocations
2. Parts of speech
3. Prepositions
4. Articles
5. Verb forms
6. Pronouns
7. Conjunctions
8. Word families
9. Context clues (meaning-based grammar)
Below is the full
explanation with examples.
1.
Collocations (Most Important for PTE)
PTE heavily tests
verb + noun, adjective + noun, and noun + noun
combinations.
⭐ Common Collocation Types
|
Type |
Example |
|
Verb + noun |
make progress,
raise awareness, conduct research |
|
Noun + noun |
climate change,
data analysis, energy consumption |
|
Adjective +
noun |
significant
impact, global population |
|
Verb +
preposition |
rely on, adapt
to, contribute to |
Sample (Collocation-Based Question)
Passage
The organization aims to ______ awareness about environmental issues among
young people.
Options:
a. rise
b. raise
c. arise
d. arouse
Correct
Answer: b. raise
Reason:
The collocation is raise awareness meaning "to increase
awareness."
"Rise" (go up by itself) is incorrect.
"Arouse" is used with emotions (arouse curiosity), not awareness.
2. Parts
of Speech Identification
You must identify
whether the missing word should be:
- noun
- verb
- adjective
- adverb
⭐ Tip
Look at the
position of the blank.
Example:
Before a noun → adjective
After a modal verb → base verb
Between subject and object → verb
Sample
The new policy
has had a ______ effect on small businesses.
Options:
a. benefit
b. beneficial
c. benefited
d. benefiting
Correct
Answer: b. beneficial
Reason:
Blank is before the noun effect → must be an adjective.
3.
Prepositions
Common
prepositions tested in PTE:
- according to
- responsible for
- interested in
- capable of
- focus on
- similar to
Sample
The scientists
are interested _____ discovering new renewable energy sources.
Options:
a. in
b. on
c. to
d. for
Correct
Answer: a. in
Reason:
Collocation → interested in
4.
Articles (a/an/the)
PTE tests:
- specific vs.
general nouns
- first vs.
repeated reference
- unique items
(the Earth, the president)
Sample
______ Internet
has changed the way people communicate globally.
Options:
a. A
b. An
c. The
d. No article
Correct
Answer: c. The
Reason:
Only one internet in reference → "the Internet".
5. Verb
Forms
Commonly tested
patterns:
- after
"to" → base verb
- after
"is/was" → -ing form or past participle
- after modal
verbs → base verb
- after
preposition → -ing form
Sample
The project aims
to ______ the local economy by increasing tourism.
Options:
a. stimulate
b. stimulated
c. stimulating
d. stimulates
Correct
Answer: a. stimulate
Reason:
After "to" → base verb.
6.
Pronouns
PTE tests pronoun
reference and agreement.
Common Pronouns:
- he, she, it,
they
- this, that,
these, those
- which, who,
whose
Sample
The company hired
many interns, all of _____ received training.
Options:
a. them
b. their
c. whom
d. who
Correct
Answer: c. whom
Reason:
After "all of" referring to people → whom.
7.
Conjunctions
Helps with
meaning and sentence flow.
Common PTE tested conjunctions:
- although
- however
- because
- therefore
- while
- since
- despite
Sample
The technology is
advanced; ______, it remains expensive for most consumers.
Options:
a. although
b. therefore
c. however
d. because
Correct
Answer: c. however
Reason:
Contrast between "advanced" and "expensive".
8. Word
Families
You must choose
the correct form of a word:
- analyze →
analysis → analytical
- decide →
decision → decisive
- create →
creation → creative
Sample
The government
announced a new ______ to reduce pollution levels.
Options:
a. policy
b. polices
c. politic
d. political
Correct
Answer: a. policy
Reason:
Needs a noun that fits meaning.
9.
Context Clues (Meaning-Based Grammar)
Sometimes the
answer depends on meaning, not grammar.
Sample
Regular exercise
is essential for maintaining good health, ______ many people still ignore it.
Options:
a. but
b. because
c. so
d. although
Correct
Answer: a. but
Reason:
Contrast between essential + people ignore.
10
Complete Sample PTE Fill-in-the-Blanks (RW–FIB) with Answers + Reasons
Passage 1
Modern technology
has greatly ______ the way people communicate. Social media platforms allow
users to ______ information instantly. However, excessive use of digital
devices can have a negative ______ on mental health.
1.
a.
changed / b. change / c. changing / d. changes
2.
a.
share / b. shares / c. shared / d. sharing
3.
a.
affect / b. effect / c. effective / d. effectively
Answers:
1 → a (past participle after "has")
2 → a (base verb after “to”)
3 → b (noun before preposition "on")
Passage 2
The government
introduced new laws to ______ road safety. These regulations were designed to
______ accidents and encourage drivers to follow traffic rules.
1.
a.
improve / b. improved / c. improving / d. improvement
2.
a.
prevent / b. preventing / c. preventable / d. prevention
Answers:
1 → a (base verb after "to")
2 → a (base verb to match "to prevent")
Passage 3
Climate change is
one of the most ______ issues facing the world today. Scientists warn that if
global temperatures continue to rise, the consequences could be ______.
1.
a.
significant / b. significance / c. significantly / d. sign
2.
a.
severe / b. severity / c. severed / d. severely
Answers:
1 → a (adjective before noun "issues")
2 → a (adjective to describe "consequences")
Passage 4
Many students
find it difficult to ______ their studies with part-time jobs. Time management
is a crucial skill that can help them ______ their responsibilities.
1.
a.
balance / b. balanced / c. balancing / d. balances
2.
a.
manage / b. management / c. manageable / d. managing
Answers:
1 → a (base verb after "to")
2 → a (verb after “help them”)
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