10 PTE Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks Practice Questions
Key Strategy Reminder: In this task, you must drag and drop words into gaps in a
passage. You are tested on collocations (words that naturally go together),
grammar (verb tense, prepositions, articles), and contextual meaning
(understanding the overall theme).
Question 1
Passage:
The
rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has ________ (1) significant
concerns about its impact on the global job market. While automation may
eliminate certain routine roles, it is also expected to ________ (2) new
opportunities in fields like data science and machine learning. Governments and
educational institutions must therefore ________ (3) their curricula to prepare
the workforce for this technological shift. Failure to do so could ________ (4)
in a widening skills gap and increased economic inequality.
Options:
A) raised / B) rose / C) risen / D)
arising
A) create / B) creative / C)
creation / D) creating
A) adapt / B) adopt / C) adept / D)
adorn
A) result / B) resolve / C) resort /
D) revolve
Answers:
A) raised – "Raised concerns" is a standard collocation.
"Rose" and "risen" are intransitive verbs (they don't take
an object), but "concerns" is the object here. "Arising" is
a present participle and doesn't fit the past tense structure.
A) create – The sentence requires a base verb after "to"
(infinitive: "to create"). "Creative" (adjective),
"creation" (noun), and "creating" (gerund) are
grammatically incorrect here.
A) adapt – "Adapt their curricula" means to modify or
change them to suit new conditions. "Adopt" means to take up
something new. "Adept" is an adjective meaning skilled.
"Adorn" means to decorate.
A) result – "Result in" is the correct collocation meaning
"to lead to." "Resolve" (solve), "resort" (to
turn to something else), and "revolve" (move in a circle) do not fit
contextually.
Question 2
Passage:
The
discovery of antibiotics in the early 20th century was a major ________ (1) in
medical history, saving countless lives from bacterial infections. However, the
overuse of these drugs has led to a growing problem of antibiotic ________ (2).
Bacteria are evolving to survive the very medicines designed to destroy them.
If this trend ________ (3), it could render many of our most effective
treatments obsolete. This situation highlights the urgent need for new
antimicrobial drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry has been slow to ________
(4) in this area due to high research costs.
Options:
A) milestone / B) millstone / C)
milepost / D) millwork
A) resistance / B) insistence / C)
persistence / D) assistance
A) contains / B) continues / C)
intends / D) extends
A) invent / B) invest / C) involve /
D) invite
Answers:
A) milestone – A "milestone" is an important event or
achievement. A "millstone" is a heavy stone for grinding or a heavy
burden. "Milepost" is a physical marker on a road.
"Millwork" is woodwork from a mill.
A) resistance – "Antibiotic resistance" is the specific scientific
term for bacteria becoming immune to drugs. "Insistence" (demand),
"persistence" (continuing firmly), and "assistance" (help)
are incorrect.
B) continues – "If this trend continues" is a standard
conditional clause. "Contains" (holds inside), "intends"
(plans), and "extends" (stretches out) do not fit the meaning.
B) invest – "To invest in this area" means to commit money
and resources. "Invent" (create something new) doesn't work with
"in this area." "Involve" and "invite" are not
followed by "in" in this context.
Question 3
Passage:
Effective
communication in the workplace is not simply about speaking clearly. It
________ (1) involves active listening and the ability to interpret non-verbal
cues. Employees who feel heard are more likely to be engaged and productive.
________ (2), misunderstandings can lead to conflict, missed deadlines, and low
morale. Therefore, companies should ________ (3) communication skills training
a priority. By doing so, they can foster a more collaborative and efficient
working ________ (4).
Options:
A) also / B) too / C) either / D)
yet
A) Moreover / B) Conversely / C)
Consequently / D) Likewise
A) do / B) make / C) have / D) take
A) environment / B) enclave / C)
engagement / D) enforcement
Answers:
A) also – "Also" is used to add extra information.
"Too" can mean also but is usually placed at the end of a clause.
"Either" is for choices or negative sentences. "Yet"
indicates contrast.
B) Conversely – "Conversely" introduces a contrasting situation.
The passage contrasts "feel heard" (positive) with
"misunderstandings" (negative). "Moreover" (adds info),
"Consequently" (shows result), and "Likewise" (shows
similarity) don't provide the necessary contrast.
B) make – "Make...a priority" is the correct collocation.
We don't say "do a priority," "have a priority" (though
possible, "make" is stronger here), or "take a priority."
A) environment – "Working environment" is the standard term for
the conditions/culture of a workplace. "Enclave" (enclosed area),
"engagement" (involvement), and "enforcement" (forcing
rules) do not fit.
Question
4
Passage:
Global
tourism has experienced unprecedented growth over the last century, ________
(1) destinations like Bali and Venice to struggle with the negative effects of
overtourism. The sheer volume of visitors puts immense pressure on local
infrastructure, housing, and the natural environment. In response, some cities
have started to ________ (2) restrictions on the number of tourists allowed,
such as charging entry fees or limiting cruise ship arrivals. ________ (3)
measures aim to protect the cultural and ecological integrity of these
locations. However, the delicate balance ________ (4) economic benefit and
environmental preservation remains a difficult challenge for policymakers.
Options:
A) causing / B) causing for / C)
cause / D) causes
A) impose / B) compose / C) dispose
/ D) expose
A) Such / B) These / C) Those / D)
So
A) among / B) between / C) beside /
D) beyond
Answers:
A) causing – The clause needs a present participle to describe the
result of the growth. "Causing...to struggle" is the correct grammatical
structure. "Cause" and "causes" are main verbs, which would
make the sentence a comma splice.
A) impose – "To impose restrictions" means to introduce
them officially. "Compose" (create/write), "Dispose" (get
rid of), and "Expose" (reveal) do not collocate with
"restrictions."
A) Such – "Such" is used to refer back to the previously
mentioned restrictions. "These" and "Those" could be used,
but they are demonstrative pronouns. "Such measures" is a formal and
common collocation. "So" is not used before a noun phrase like this.
B) between – "Balance between" is the correct collocation
when discussing two distinct things (economic benefit AND environmental
preservation). "Among" is for three or more. "Beside" (next
to) and "Beyond" (further than) are incorrect.
Question 5
Passage:
The
human brain is an incredibly complex organ, capable of processing vast amounts
of information simultaneously. It is also highly adaptive, a quality known as
neuroplasticity. This allows the brain to reorganize itself by forming new
neural ________ (1) throughout life. When we learn a new skill, like playing an
instrument or speaking a language, our brain physically changes to ________ (2)
this new information. However, without regular practice, these connections can
weaken or disappear entirely. This principle is commonly ________ (3) as
"use it or lose it." Therefore, lifelong learning and mental
stimulation are vital for ________ (4) cognitive health and preventing
age-related decline.
Options:
A) connections / B) collections / C)
corrections / D) conclusions
A) accept / B) access / C)
accommodate / D) accord
A) known / B) knowing / C) knew / D)
know
A) maintaining / B) obtaining / C)
attaining / D) detaining
Answers:
A) connections – "Neural connections" (or pathways) is the
specific neurological term. "Collections," "Corrections,"
and "Conclusions" do not relate to brain physiology.
C) accommodate – To "accommodate new information" means to make
room for it and adjust to it. "Accept" (believe), "Access"
(reach), and "Accord" (give/grant) don't fit the idea of the brain
physically changing.
A) known – "Is commonly known as" is a passive voice
construction. The past participle "known" is required after
"is." "Knowing" (gerund), "Knew" (past tense),
and "Know" (base) are grammatically incorrect here.
A) maintaining – "Maintaining cognitive health" means keeping it
at a good level. "Obtaining" (getting for the first time),
"Attaining" (achieving), and "Detaining" (holding back) do
not fit the context of preventing decline.
Question 6
Passage:
Many
people believe that the key to happiness lies in accumulating wealth. However,
studies have consistently shown that beyond a certain ________ (1) of income,
additional money has a negligible effect on overall well-being. Instead,
psychological factors such as strong social relationships, a sense of purpose,
and ________ (2) autonomy play a far more significant role. Individuals who
feel they have control over their lives and who are part of a supportive
community tend to report higher levels of life satisfaction. It is not that
money is ________ (3); it provides safety and stability. But once basic needs
are met, its power to increase happiness rapidly ________ (4).
Options:
A) level / B) levy / C) lever / D)
levee
A) personal / B) personnel / C)
personable / D) personified
A) irrelevant / B) irreverent / C)
irreplaceable / D) irresponsible
A) diminishes / B) diminishes at /
C) diminutive / D) diminishment
Answers:
A) level – "Certain level of income" is the correct
collocation. "Levy" (tax), "Lever" (handle), and
"Levee" (embankment) are incorrect.
A) personal – "Personal autonomy" means a person's
independence and control over their own life. "Personnel"
(staff/employees), "Personable" (pleasant), and
"Personified" (represented) are incorrect.
A) irrelevant – "Money is not irrelevant" means it still
matters. "Irreverent" (disrespectful), "Irreplaceable"
(cannot be replaced), and "Irresponsible" (not accountable) do not
fit the meaning.
A) diminishes – "Rapidly diminishes" means it quickly becomes
less. "Diminishes" is the correct verb form for the singular subject
"power." "Diminishes at" is ungrammatical.
"Diminutive" (small) is an adjective, and "Diminishment" is
a noun.
Question 7
Passage:
The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed the
retail industry. Many traditional stores have struggled to ________ (1) with
online competitors that offer greater convenience and lower prices. To remain
successful, physical retailers are focusing on creating unique shopping
experiences that cannot easily be ________ (2) online. Excellent customer
service, personalized assistance, and attractive store layouts all contribute
to a memorable shopping ________ (3). By investing in these strengths,
businesses can ________ (4) long-term customer loyalty.
Options:
(1) D)
compel C) complete B) compare A) compete
(2) D)
regarded C) repeated B) replicated A) replaced
(3) D)
expectation C) explanation B) experiment A) experience
(4) D)
blame C) borrow B) break A) build
Answers:
(1) A) compete – "Compete with" is the correct collocation.
(2) B) replicated – "Replicated online" means copied or
reproduced.
(3) A) experience – "Shopping experience" is the standard
collocation.
(4) A) build – "Build customer loyalty" is a common business expression.
Question 8
Passage:
As life expectancy continues to increase, healthcare
systems must prepare for a growing number of elderly patients. Researchers are
working to ________ (1) diseases such as Alzheimer's at an earlier stage
through improved diagnostic methods. Although there is currently no cure,
adopting healthy lifestyle habits may reduce important ________ (2) factors.
Scientists remain hopeful that future treatments will significantly ________
(3) the progression of these diseases and improve patients' quality of ________
(4).
Options:
(1) D)
deny C) defend B) delete A) detect
(2) D)
hazard C) danger B) chance A) risk
(3) D)
solve C) remove B) shorten A) slow
(4) D)
livelihood C) lifestyle B) living A) life
Answers:
(1) A) detect – "Detect diseases" is the correct medical collocation.
(2) A) risk – "Risk factors" is the accepted medical term.
(3) A) slow – Treatments aim to "slow the progression."
(4) A) life – "Quality of life" is the standard expression.
Question 9
Passage:
Modern robotics has advanced rapidly over the past
decade. Robots are increasingly being used in hospitals, factories, and
disaster relief operations because they are particularly ________ (1) for
dangerous or repetitive tasks. As artificial intelligence becomes more ________
(2), machines are gaining the ability to make decisions with limited human
supervision. However, this progress also raises ethical ________ (3) that
society must address before autonomous systems become widespread ________ (4).
Options:
(1) D)
suiting C) suited B) suitable for A) suitable
(2) D)
sophisticate C) sophisticatedly B) sophistication A) sophisticated
(3) D)
opinions C) responses B) answers A) questions
(4) D)
realisms C) reality B) realistic A) realities
Answers:
(1) A) suitable – "Suitable for" is the correct collocation.
(2) A) sophisticated – An adjective is required.
(3) A) questions – "Ethical questions" is the natural
expression.
(4) A) realities – "Become widespread realities" fits the
context.
Question 10
Passage:
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the
environmental impact of fast fashion and are gradually ________ (1) toward
sustainable alternatives. Clothing manufacturers are ________ (2) to improve
transparency throughout their supply chains while investing in recycled
materials. Although environmentally friendly products are becoming more common,
their higher prices still represent a significant ________ (3) for many
consumers. For sustainable fashion to become mainstream, it must be both
affordable and widely ________ (4).
Options:
(1) D)
turns C) turn B) turned A) turning
(2) D)
stripping C) striking B) struggling A) striving
(3) D)
benefit C) bargain B) banner A) barrier
(4) D)
availably C) avail B) availability A) available
Answers:
(1) A) turning – Maintains parallel structure with "are gradually turning."
(2) A) striving – "Striving to improve" is the correct collocation.
(3) A) barrier – High prices are a barrier for consumers.
(4) A) available – "Affordable and widely available" is the
standard expression.
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