5 PTE Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) Practice Questions
Each passage has 4–5 blanks
with horizontal word boxes containing 1–2 extra
words (unused).
Question
1
Passage:
Effective
communication is a (1) _____ skill in
both personal and professional settings. Individuals who can (2) _____ their ideas clearly are more likely to
succeed in leadership roles. However, communication is not only about speaking;
active listening is equally (3) _____.
Without proper listening, misunderstandings can easily (4)
_____. Therefore, developing both speaking and listening
abilities should be a top (5) _____
for anyone seeking career growth.
Word Box
(horizontal):
| crucial | ignore | express | priority | arise | destroy | rare |
Answers
|
Blank |
Answer |
|
1 |
crucial |
|
2 |
express |
|
3 |
important |
|
4 |
arise |
|
5 |
priority |
Extra
words (unused): ignore, destroy, rare
Question
2
Passage:
The
invention of the printing press in the 15th century (1)
_____ a turning point in human history. Before this innovation,
books were handwritten and extremely (2) _____,
available only to the wealthy elite. The printing press allowed knowledge to be
(3) _____ to the masses, leading to higher
literacy rates and the rapid spread of new ideas. This technological
breakthrough ultimately (4) _____
the way for the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution.
Word
Box (horizontal):
| limited | blocked | paved |
distributed | marked | expensive | hidden |
Answers
|
Blank |
Answer |
|
1 |
marked |
|
2 |
expensive |
|
3 |
distributed |
|
4 |
paved |
Extra
words (unused): limited, blocked, hidden
Question 3
Passage:
Regular
physical exercise (1) _____ numerous
health benefits beyond weight management. Studies have shown that individuals
who exercise consistently (2) _____
lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Furthermore, physical
activity has been (3) _____ to
improved cognitive function and better sleep quality. Health experts recommend
that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week to (4) _____ these benefits. Even small amounts of
activity, such as daily walking, can make a significant (5) _____.
Word
Box (horizontal):
| linked | offers | difference |
ignore | experience | damage | reduce |
Answers
|
Blank |
Answer |
|
1 |
offers |
|
2 |
experience |
|
3 |
linked |
|
4 |
experience |
|
5 |
difference |
Note:
The word "experience" is used twice (Blanks 2 and
4) — this is possible in drag-and-drop tasks.
Alternatively, blank 4 could
accept "gain" but only "experience"
is in the box.
Extra
words (unused): ignore, damage, reduce
Question 4
Passage:
Urbanization,
the process by which populations move from rural to urban areas, has (1) _____ at an unprecedented rate over the past
century. While cities offer greater economic opportunities and access to
services, rapid urban growth can also (2) _____
significant challenges. These include housing shortages, traffic congestion,
and strain on public infrastructure. To (3) _____
sustainable urban development, city planners must (4)
_____ long-term strategies that balance growth with
environmental protection and quality of life for residents.
Word
Box (horizontal):
| address | create | direct |
accelerated | develop | avoid | decline |
Answers
|
Blank |
Answer |
|
1 |
accelerated |
|
2 |
create |
|
3 |
address |
|
4 |
develop |
Extra
words (unused): direct, avoid, decline
Question 5
Passage:
Financial
literacy is the ability to understand and effectively (1)
_____ various financial skills, including personal budgeting,
investing, and debt management. Individuals with high financial literacy are
better (2) _____ to make informed decisions about their
money, avoid excessive debt, and plan for retirement. Unfortunately, many
people lack basic financial knowledge, which can (3)
_____ to poor financial outcomes such as bankruptcy or insufficient
savings. Schools and workplaces should therefore (4)
_____ financial education programs to help individuals build
these essential life skills.
Word
Box (horizontal):
| equipped | manage | offer |
ignore | lead | avoid | reduce |
Answers
|
Blank |
Answer |
|
1 |
manage |
|
2 |
equipped |
|
3 |
lead |
|
4 |
offer |
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