Wednesday, 6 May 2026

5 PTE Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop) Practice Questions

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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