PTE Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) and Reading: Drag & Drop (Fill the Blanks)

PTE Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) and Reading: Drag & Drop (Fill the Blanks)

Mastering collocations is your biggest weapon.

In PTE, examiners don't just test grammar; they test natural word partnerships (words that frequently go together in English). If you know the right collocation, you can answer a blank in 2 seconds without even reading the whole sentence.

Here is a breakdown of the 6 main types of PTE collocations with Nepali meanings and high-frequency PTE examples.

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1. Adjective + Noun (विशेषण + संज्ञा)

The most common type in PTE. The blank is usually a noun, and the clue is the adjective before it (or vice versa).

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE Example Sentence
Heavy rain	भारी वर्षा (Bhari Barsha)	The heavy rain caused severe flooding in coastal areas.
Strong evidence	बलियो प्रमाण (Baliyo Praman)	Researchers have found strong evidence linking diet to disease.
Key factor	मुख्य कारक (Mukhya Karak)	Time management is a key factor in academic success.
Major issue	प्रमुख समस्या (Pramukh Samasya)	Climate change is the major issue facing the world today.
Rapid growth	द्रुत वृद्धि (Drut Briddhi)	The country experienced rapid growth in its economy.
Potential impact	सम्भावित प्रभाव (Sambhavit Prabhav)	We must consider the potential impact of this new policy.

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2. Adverb + Adjective (क्रियाविशेषण + विशेषण)

The blank is usually an adjective, and the clue is the adverb before it (or a verb after it).

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE Example Sentence
Highly effective	अत्यन्त प्रभावकारी (Atyant Prabhavkari)	This study method is highly effective for memorization.
Extremely difficult	अत्यन्त गाह्रो (Atyant Gahero)	Finding a cure for this virus proved extremely difficult.
Politically correct	राजनीतिक रूपमा सही (Rajnitik rupma sahi)	The speaker was careful to use politically correct language.
Socially responsible	सामाजिक रूपमा जिम्मेवार (Samajik rupma jimewar)	Companies must act in a socially responsible manner.
Financially stable	आर्थिक रूपमा स्थिर (Arthik rupma sthira)	People prefer to invest in financially stable institutions.

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3. Verb + Noun (क्रिया + संज्ञा) — Very high frequency!

The blank is often a noun, and the verb before it tells you exactly what word fits.

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE Example Sentence
Draw conclusions	निष्कर्ष निकाल्नु (Nishkarsh Nikalnu)	It is too early to draw conclusions from this experiment.
Make progress	प्रगति गर्नु (Pragati Garnu)	The team has been able to make progress on the project.
Take responsibility	जिम्मेवारी लिनु (Jimewari Linu)	The manager had to take responsibility for the failure.
Pay attention	ध्यान दिनु (Dhyan Dinuhos)	Students must pay attention to the instructor's guidelines.
Conduct research	अनुसन्धान गर्नु (Anusandhan Garnu)	Scientists conduct research to test their hypotheses.
Offer solutions	समाधान प्रस्ताव गर्नु (Samadhan prastav garnu)	The committee met to offer solutions to the crisis.
Play a role	भूमिका खेल्नु (Bhumika Khelnu)	Technology plays a crucial role in modern education.

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4. Noun + Noun (संज्ञा + संज्ञा) / Compound Nouns

Two nouns join to form one single concept. These often act as a "pair."

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE Example Sentence
Carbon dioxide	कार्बन डाइअक्साइड	The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are rising.
Labor market	श्रम बजार (Shram Bazar)	Graduates are entering a highly competitive labor market.
Health care	स्वास्थ्य सेवा (Swasthya Sewa)	Access to affordable health care is a basic right.
Investment bank	लगानी बैंक (Lagani Bank)	He secured a job at a prestigious investment bank.
Gender equality	लैङ्गिक समानता (Laingik Samanta)	The organization fights for gender equality in the workplace.

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5. Verb + Adverb (क्रिया + क्रियाविशेषण)

The blank is usually an adverb that describes HOW the action is done.

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE Example Sentence
Carefully consider	ध्यानपूर्वक विचार गर्नु (Dhyanpurwak Bichar garnu)	You must carefully consider all the options before deciding.
Strongly believe	दृढतापूर्वक विश्वास गर्नु (Dridhatapurwak Bishwas garnu)	Many experts strongly believe in the importance of education.
Increase dramatically	नाटकीय रूपमा वृद्धि हुनु (Natakiya rupma briddhi hunu)	The population has increased dramatically over the decade.
Vary significantly	उल्लेखनीय रूपमा फरक हुनु (Ullekhaniya rupma pharak hunu)	The results vary significantly depending on the region.
Clearly explain	स्पष्ट रूपमा व्याख्या गर्नु (Spashta rupma Byakhya garnu)	The lecturer failed to clearly explain the complex theory.

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6. Verb + Preposition (Phrasal Verbs / Prepositional Phrases)

The blank is often a preposition (in, on, of, to, for, with, at).

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE Example Sentence
Consist of	समावेश गर्नु (Samavesh garnu)	The exam consists of three different sections.
Lead to	नेतृत्व गर्नु / कारण बन्नु (Netritwa garnu / Karan bannu)	Poor diet can lead to serious health problems.
Contribute to	योगदान दिनु (Yogdan dinu)	Exercise contributes to a healthier lifestyle.
Depend on	निर्भर हुनु (Nirbhar hunu)	Your success will depend on your level of dedication.
Result in	परिणाम दिनु (Parinam dinu)	The accident resulted in severe injuries.
Concerned with	सम्बन्धित (Sambandhit)	This chapter is concerned with economic theory.
Accuse of	आरोप लगाउनु (Arop lagaunu)	The politician was accused of corruption.

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🧠 PTE Strategy for Fill in the Blanks Using Collocations:

1. Read the sentence and identify the blank.

Look at the word immediately before and immediately after the blank.

2. Ask yourself:

"What word naturally partners with this?"

For example, if you see:

to ... a role

you immediately think of:

play

3. Eliminate wrong answers:

In dropdown boxes, PTE often gives you 4 options. Usually, 1–2 options are grammatically correct, but only 1 makes a natural collocation pair.

4. Practice "Chunking":

Don't read word-by-word. Read the sentence in "chunks."

Your brain will recognize the collocation automatically.

For example:

"...to pay close ... to" = attention

 

20 High-Frequency PTE Collocation Examples for EACH of the 6 Types

Specifically selected because they appear regularly in PTE Reading: Fill in the Blanks and Reading: Drag & Drop (Fill the Blanks).

Memorize these “word pairs” – and you will dramatically improve your accuracy.

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Type 1: Adjective + Noun (20 Examples)

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE-Style Sentence
1	Crucial role	महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका (Mahatwapurna Bhumika)	Technology plays a crucial role in modern education.
2	Significant impact	महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रभाव (Mahattwapurna Prabhav)	Social media has a significant impact on youth.
3	Economic growth	आर्थिक वृद्धि (Arthik Briddhi)	The government aims to boost economic growth.
4	Environmental issues	वातावरणीय समस्याहरू (Watawaraniya Samasyaharu)	We must address environmental issues immediately.
5	Mental health	मानसिक स्वास्थ्य (Manasik Swasthya)	Exercise is beneficial for mental health.
6	Natural resources	प्राकृतिक स्रोतहरू (Prakritik Srotaharu)	Countries must protect their natural resources.
7	Social media	सामाजिक सञ्जाल (Samajik Sanjal)	Social media has changed the way we communicate.
8	Traditional methods	परम्परागत विधिहरू (Paramparagat Vidhiharu)	Traditional methods of farming are still used.
9	Political stability	राजनीतिक स्थिरता (Rajnitik Sthirata)	Investors prefer countries with political stability.
10	Scientific research	वैज्ञानिक अनुसन्धान (Vaigyanik Anusandhan)	Scientific research requires accurate data.
11	Critical analysis	गम्भीर विश्लेषण (Gambhir Vishleshan)	Students must provide a critical analysis of the text.
12	Financial crisis	आर्थिक संकट (Arthik Sankat)	The country recovered from a financial crisis.
13	Global warming	विश्वव्यापी तापमान वृद्धि (Vishwabyapi Tapman Briddhi)	Global warming is a major concern.
14	Industrial revolution	औद्योगिक क्रान्ति (Audyogik Kranti)	The industrial revolution changed history.
15	Legal system	कानुनी प्रणाली (Kanuni Pranali)	The legal system ensures justice.
16	Medical treatment	चिकित्सा उपचार (Chikitsa Upachar)	She is responding well to medical treatment.
17	Nuclear energy	आणविक ऊर्जा (Aanvik Urja)	Many countries use nuclear energy.
18	Original version	मौलिक संस्करण (Maulik Sanskaran)	This is not the original version of the document.
19	Physical activity	शारीरिक गतिविधि (Sharirik Gatividhi)	Physical activity reduces stress.
20	Public opinion	सार्वजनिक विचार (Sarvajanik Bichar)	Politicians often follow public opinion.

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Type 2: Adverb + Adjective (20 Examples)

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE-Style Sentence
1	Highly successful	अत्यन्त सफल (Atyanta Safal)	The program was highly successful in rural areas.
2	Extremely important	अत्यन्त महत्त्वपूर्ण (Atyanta Mahattwapurna)	It is extremely important to submit the form on time.
3	Relatively easy	अपेक्षाकृत सजिलो (Apekshakrit Sajilo)	This task is relatively easy to complete.
4	Absolutely necessary	पूर्ण रूपमा आवश्यक (Purna Rupma Aawashyak)	A visa is absolutely necessary for international travel.
5	Increasingly difficult	झन् गाह्रो (Jhan Gahero)	Passing this exam is becoming increasingly difficult.
6	Particularly interesting	विशेष रुचिकर (Bishesh Ruchikar)	I found the lecture particularly interesting.
7	Generally accepted	सामान्यतया स्वीकृत (Samanyataya Swikrit)	This theory is generally accepted by scientists.
8	Economically viable	आर्थिक रूपमा सम्भाव्य (Arthik Rupma Sambhavya)	The project must be economically viable.
9	Environmentally friendly	वातावरणमैत्री (Watawaranmaitri)	We need environmentally friendly alternatives.
10	Politically motivated	राजनीतिक रूपमा प्रेरित (Rajnitik Rupma Prerit)	The decision was politically motivated.
11	Technologically advanced	प्राविधिक रूपमा उन्नत (Pravidhik Rupma Unnat)	Japan is a technologically advanced nation.
12	Culturally diverse	सांस्कृतिक रूपमा विविध (Sanskritik Rupma Bibidh)	London is a culturally diverse city.
13	Historically significant	ऐतिहासिक रूपमा महत्त्वपूर्ण (Aitihasik Rupma Mahattwapurna)	This site is historically significant.
14	Financially independent	आर्थिक रूपमा स्वतन्त्र (Arthik Rupma Swatantra)	She wants to be financially independent.
15	Physically demanding	शारीरिक रूपमा कठिन (Sharirik Rupma Kathin)	Construction work is physically demanding.
16	Socially acceptable	सामाजिक रूपमा स्वीकार्य (Samajik Rupma Swikarya)	This behavior is no longer socially acceptable.
17	Fully aware	पूर्ण रूपमा सचेत (Purna Rupma Sachet)	He was fully aware of the consequences.
18	Clearly evident	स्पष्ट रूपमा स्पष्ट (Spashta Rupma Spashta)	The results were clearly evident in the data.
19	Highly likely	अत्यन्त सम्भावित (Atyanta Sambhavit)	It is highly likely to rain tomorrow.
20	Mutually exclusive	परस्पर अनन्य (Paraspar Ananya)	These two options are not mutually exclusive.

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Type 3: Verb + Noun (20 Examples) — Highest Frequency in PTE

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE-Style Sentence
1	Take place	घटित हुनु (Ghatit Hunu)	The meeting will take place in the conference hall.
2	Make decision	निर्णय लिनु (Nirnay Linu)	The committee will make a decision today.
3	Conduct experiment	प्रयोग गर्नु (Prayog Garnu)	Scientists conduct an experiment to test the theory.
4	Achieve goal	लक्ष्य प्राप्त गर्नु (Lakshya Prapt Garnu)	Hard work helps you achieve your goal.
5	Provide information	जानकारी दिनु (Jankari Dinuhos)	This report will provide information about sales.
6	Perform task	कार्य गर्नु (Karya Garnu)	You must perform the task efficiently.
7	Receive support	समर्थन प्राप्त गर्नु (Samarthan Prapt Garnu)	The proposal received support from all members.
8	Raise awareness	चेतना फैलाउनु (Chetana Phailaaunu)	We need to raise awareness about pollution.
9	Address issue	समस्या समाधान गर्नु (Samasya Samadhan Garnu)	The government must address this issue urgently.
10	Hold meeting	बैठक गर्नु (Baithak Garnu)	We will hold a meeting tomorrow morning.
11	Give presentation	प्रस्तुति दिनु (Prastuti Dinuhos)	She will give a presentation on climate change.
12	Set record	रेकर्ड बनाउनु (Record Banaaunu)	The athlete set a new record in the race.
13	Establish relationship	सम्बन्ध स्थापित गर्नु (Sambandha Sthapit Garnu)	They are trying to establish a relationship with clients.
14	Propose solution	समाधान प्रस्ताव गर्नु (Samadhan Prastav Garnu)	The expert proposed a solution to the problem.
15	Offer advice	सल्लाह दिनु (Sallah Dinuhos)	Senior staff offer advice to new employees.
16	Cause damage	क्षति पुर्याउनु (Kshati Puryaaunu)	The storm caused severe damage to crops.
17	Express opinion	विचार व्यक्त गर्नु (Bichar Byakt Garnu)	You are free to express your opinion.
18	Generate revenue	राजस्व उत्पन्न गर्नु (Rajswa Uttapan Garnu)	Tourism generates revenue for the country.
19	Lose confidence	विश्वास गुमाउनु (Bishwas Gumaauu)	Investors lost confidence in the market.
20	Seek permission	अनुमति माग्नु (Anumati Magnu)	You must seek permission before entering.

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Type 4: Noun + Noun (Compound Nouns) — 20 Examples

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE-Style Sentence
1	Carbon footprint	कार्बन फुटप्रिन्ट	We must reduce our carbon footprint to save the planet.
2	Energy consumption	ऊर्जा खपत (Urja Khapat)	Energy consumption is rising in developing countries.
3	Data analysis	डाटा विश्लेषण (Data Vishleshan)	Data analysis reveals interesting trends.
4	Market research	बजार अनुसन्धान (Bazar Anusandhan)	Companies do market research before launching products.
5	Health insurance	स्वास्थ्य बीमा (Swasthya Bima)	Employees are provided with health insurance.
6	Information technology	सूचना प्रविधि (Suchana Pravidhi)	He works in the information technology sector.
7	Government policy	सरकारी नीति (Sarkari Niti)	Government policy affects the economy.
8	Education system	शिक्षा प्रणाली (Shiksha Pranali)	The education system needs reform.
9	Climate change	जलवायु परिवर्तन (Jalwayu Parivartan)	Climate change is a global emergency.
10	Business strategy	व्यापार रणनीति (Byapar Ranniti)	The company adopted a new business strategy.
11	Consumer behavior	उपभोक्ता व्यवहार (Upabhokta Byabahar)	Consumer behavior changes during a recession.
12	Job satisfaction	कामको सन्तुष्टि (Kamko Santushti)	Job satisfaction improves productivity.
13	Land use	भूमि उपयोग (Bhumi Upayog)	Urbanization affects land use patterns.
14	Power supply	विद्युत आपूर्ति (Bidyut Aapurti)	The power supply was interrupted due to a storm.
15	Research institution	अनुसन्धान संस्थान (Anusandhan Sansthan)	He works at a famous research institution.
16	Risk factor	जोखिम कारक (Jokhim Karak)	Obesity is a major risk factor for diabetes.
17	Safety measure	सुरक्षा उपाय (Suraksha Upaya)	The factory follows strict safety measures.
18	Skill development	सिप विकास (Sip Bikas)	The program focuses on skill development.
19	Trade agreement	व्यापार सम्झौता (Byapar Samjhauta)	The two countries signed a trade agreement.
20	Water supply	पानी आपूर्ति (Pani Aapurti)	The city has a clean water supply.

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Type 5: Verb + Adverb (20 Examples)

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE-Style Sentence
1	Carefully consider	ध्यानपूर्वक विचार गर्नु (Dhyanpurwak Bichar)	Please carefully consider all the options.
2	Strongly believe	दृढतापूर्वक विश्वास गर्नु (Dridhatapurwak Bishwas)	I strongly believe in equal rights.
3	Significantly increase	उल्लेखनीय रूपमा वृद्धि (Ullekhaniya Rupma Briddhi)	Exports have significantly increased this year.
4	Dramatically change	नाटकीय रूपमा परिवर्तन (Natakiya Rupma Parivartan)	Technology has dramatically changed our lives.
5	Fully understand	पूर्ण रूपमा बुझ्नु (Purna Rupma Bujhnu)	I don't fully understand the instructions.
6	Clearly state	स्पष्ट रूपमा भन्नु (Spashta Rupma Bhannu)	The policy clearly states the rules.
7	Widely accepted	व्यापक रूपमा स्वीकृत (Byapak Rupma Swikrit)	This theory is widely accepted by experts.
8	Constantly changing	निरन्तर परिवर्तनशील (Nirantar Parivartansheel)	The fashion industry is constantly changing.
9	Gradually decline	बिस्तारै घट्नु (Bistarai Ghatnu)	Oil reserves are gradually declining.
10	Immediately respond	तुरुन्तै जवाफ दिनु (Turuntai Jawaf Dinuhos)	The emergency team will immediately respond.
11	Successfully complete	सफलतापूर्वक समाप्त गर्नु (Safalatapurwak Samapta)	She successfully completed her degree.
12	Vary greatly	धेरै फरक हुनु (Dherai Pharak Hunu)	Prices vary greatly depending on the location.
13	Rapidly expand	द्रुत गतिमा विस्तार (Drut Gatima Bistar)	The business is rapidly expanding.
14	Accurately predict	सही रूपमा भविष्यवाणी (Sahi Rupma Bhabishyabani)	It's hard to accurately predict the weather.
15	Openly discuss	खुला रूपमा छलफल (Khula Rupma Chhalfal)	We need to openly discuss these problems.
16	Properly maintain	राम्ररी मर्मत गर्नु (Ramrari Marmat Garnu)	Vehicles must be properly maintained.
17	Regularly exercise	नियमित व्यायाम गर्नु (Niyamit Byayam Garnu)	It's important to regularly exercise.
18	Sincerely apologize	हार्दिक माफी माग्नु (Hardik Mafi Magnu)	He sincerely apologized for his mistake.
19	Temporarily suspend	अस्थायी रूपमा स्थगित (Asthayi Rupma Sthagit)	The service was temporarily suspended.
20	Vigorously defend	जोशपूर्वक रक्षा गर्नु (Joshpurwak Rakshya)	The lawyer vigorously defended his client.

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Type 6: Verb + Preposition (Phrasal / Prepositional Collocations) — 20 Examples

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	PTE-Style Sentence
1	Depend on	निर्भर हुनु (Nirbhar Hunu)	Your success will depend on your hard work.
2	Lead to	कारण बन्नु (Karan Bannu)	Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
3	Result in	परिणाम दिनु (Parinam Dinuhos)	The accident resulted in heavy casualties.
4	Consist of	समावेश गर्नु (Samavesh Garnu)	The team consists of six members.
5	Contribute to	योगदान दिनु (Yogdan Dinuhos)	Education contributes to economic development.
6	Refer to	सन्दर्भ गर्नु (Sandarbh Garnu)	Please refer to the user manual.
7	Belong to	सम्बन्धित हुनु (Sambandhit Hunu)	This book belongs to the library.
8	Apply for	आवेदन दिनु (Aawedan Dinuhos)	She will apply for a scholarship.
9	Suffer from	पीडित हुनु (Pidit Hunu)	Many people suffer from anxiety.
10	Apologize for	माफी माग्नु (Mafi Magnu)	He apologized for being late.
11	Believe in	विश्वास गर्नु (Bishwas Garnu)	I believe in equality.
12	Specialize in	विशेषज्ञता हुनु (Bisheshjanta Hunu)	The doctor specializes in cardiology.
13	Succeed in	सफल हुनु (Safal Hunu)	She succeeded in her mission.
14	Fail in	असफल हुनु (Asafal Hunu)	Do not fail in submitting the assignment.
15	Persist in	जिद्दी गर्नु (Jiddi Garnu)	He persisted in his efforts.
16	Insist on	जोड दिनु (Jod Dinuhos)	The teacher insisted on punctuality.
17	Prohibit from	निषेध गर्नु (Nishedh Garnu)	Students are prohibited from cheating.
18	Prevent from	रोक्नु (Roknu)	Vaccines prevent us from diseases.
19	Derive from	उत्पत्ति हुनु (Utpatti Hunu)	This word derives from Latin.
20	Distinguish between	फरक छुट्याउनु (Pharak Chutyaaunu)	We must distinguish between facts and opinions.

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🧠 Final PTE Strategy for Reading Blanks

1. Scan the sentence

Look for the word right before and right after the blank.

2. Identify the pattern

If you see:

play a ...

the blank is definitely an adjective, for example:

play a crucial role

If you see:

... depend ...

the blank is the preposition:

depend on

3. Eliminate

In dropdown questions, always read all four options with the “partner” word in your mind.

Only one will sound “right” to a native ear.

4. Practice daily

Spend 10 minutes a day reading these aloud with their Nepali meanings.

It builds muscle memory for the exam day.

Good luck!

 

10 High-Quality PTE-Style Practice Sets

Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) and Reading: Drag & Drop (Fill in the Blanks)

Each set has 3 to 4 gaps, 4 options per gap for dropdown questions, and 5–6 extra words for drag-and-drop questions. The collocations from the previous lessons have been embedded throughout.

Instructions: Try to answer them yourself first, then check the Answers & Collocation Breakdown at the bottom.

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Set 1: Reading & Writing – Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)

The Government’s Role in Technology

Text:

The government has recently announced a new policy to (1) ________ the rapid growth of the technology sector. This initiative is expected to (2) ________ a significant impact on the country's economy. However, experts warn that without proper regulations, this could (3) ________ to an increase in data privacy issues. It remains to be seen if this will (4) ________ long-term benefits for the general public.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) make	A) take	A) lead	A) conduct
B) address	B) have	B) result	B) result
C) conduct	C) make	C) cause	C) generate
D) play	D) give	D) derive	D) proceed

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Set 2: Reading & Writing – Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)

Academic Research and Health

Text:

Recent studies show that regular physical activity is (1) ________ important for maintaining good mental health. Doctors (2) ________ believe that exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety. Furthermore, a balanced diet (3) ________ to overall well-being. Patients are advised to (4) ________ attention to their lifestyle choices to prevent chronic illnesses.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) highly	A) strongly	A) contributes	A) give
B) fully	B) largely	B) consists	B) make
C) extremely	C) fully	C) depends	C) pay
D) deeply	D) clearly	D) refers	D) take

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Set 3: Reading & Writing – Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)

Environmental Policies

Text:

Environmentalists argue that we must (1) ________ awareness about climate change to protect natural resources. Industries are being asked to (2) ________ responsibility for reducing their carbon footprint. If we fail to (3) ________ this issue, the consequences will be severe. Governments across the world need to (4) ________ international cooperation to combat global warming.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) take	A) make	A) solve	A) establish
B) raise	B) take	B) address	B) conduct
C) give	C) have	C) perform	C) cause
D) make	D) play	D) cause	D) generate

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Set 4: Reading & Writing – Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)

Business and Economics

Text:

The company’s new marketing strategy is (1) ________ successful in attracting younger consumers. This has allowed them to (2) ________ record sales figures this quarter. Analysts have (3) ________ carefully considered the long-term effects of this shift in focus. They hope to (4) ________ a dominant position in the market within the next two years.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) extremely	A) achieve	A) deliberately	A) play
B) highly	B) conduct	B) carefully	B) set
C) greatly	C) make	C) widely	C) hold
D) relatively	D) set	D) thoroughly	D) establish

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Set 5: Reading & Writing – Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)

Education System

Text:

Modern education systems are (1) ________ changing to meet the demands of the digital age. Many schools now (2) ________ research to find the most effective teaching methods. While technology plays a (3) ________ role in classrooms, teachers remain irreplaceable. Schools must also (4) ________ important attention to students' emotional and social development.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) constantly	A) conduct	A) big	A) pay
B) gradually	B) make	B) crucial	B) take
C) eventually	C) cause	C) major	C) make
D) largely	D) take	D) heavy	D) give

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Set 6: Reading – Drag & Drop (Fill in the Blanks)

The History of Urban Development

Text:

Urbanization has significantly (1) ______ the landscape of modern cities. The Industrial Revolution was a (2) ______ factor in this transformation. As cities expanded, they began to (3) ______ various social and environmental problems. Governments had to (4) ______ solutions to manage the growing population and infrastructure needs.

Drag these words into the blanks:

changed, offer, address, key, cause, face, critical, provide, alter, basic

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Set 7: Reading – Drag & Drop (Fill in the Blanks)

Medical Advancements

Text:

Vaccinations have (1) ______ played a crucial role in eliminating deadly diseases. However, scientists must (2) ______ careful research to keep up with new viruses. The success of any vaccine (3) ______ on the cooperation of the general public. It is (4) ______ important to maintain public trust in medical science.

Drag these words into the blanks:

historically, highly, depends, conduct, make, extremely, relies, traditionally, perform, absolutely

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Set 8: Reading – Drag & Drop (Fill in the Blanks)

Workplace Dynamics

Text:

Effective communication is a (1) ______ factor for success in any workplace. Managers must (2) ______ a positive environment to boost employee morale. When employees are unhappy, it can (3) ______ directly to lower productivity. Therefore, leaders should (4) ______ responsibility for maintaining a healthy office culture.

Drag these words into the blanks:

take, critical, lead, create, key, result, make, essential, provide, develop

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Set 9: Reading – Drag & Drop (Fill in the Blanks)

Financial Management

Text:

Young adults today find it (1) ______ difficult to save money due to rising living costs. Financial experts strongly (2) ______ creating a monthly budget to track spending. If you stick to a budget, you can (3) ______ a significant improvement in your savings over time. This approach will also help you (4) ______ your long-term financial goals.

Drag these words into the blanks:

achieve, extremely, recommend, see, highly, advise, make, gain, reach, fairly

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Set 10: Reading – Drag & Drop (Fill in the Blanks)

Communication and Media

Text:

Social media platforms have (1) ______ changed the way people consume news. Traditional newspapers are (2) ______ declining in popularity as a result. However, the information found online must be (3) ______ analyzed to avoid spreading false news. Journalists have a duty to (4) ______ accurate information to the public.

Drag these words into the blanks:

provide, dramatically, critically, significantly, steadily, give, carefully, gradually, offer, properly

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✅ ANSWER KEY & COLLOCATION BREAKDOWN

Set 1 (Dropdown)

1.      B) address — Verb + Noun: address the growth

2.      B) have — Verb + Noun: have an impact

3.      A) lead — Verb + Preposition: lead to

4.      C) generate — Verb + Noun: generate benefits

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Set 2 (Dropdown)

1.      C) extremely — Adverb + Adjective: extremely important

2.      A) strongly — Verb + Adverb: strongly believe

3.      A) contributes — Verb + Preposition: contributes to

4.      C) pay — Verb + Noun: pay attention

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Set 3 (Dropdown)

1.      B) raise — Verb + Noun: raise awareness

2.      B) take — Verb + Noun: take responsibility

3.      B) address — Verb + Noun: address the issue

4.      A) establish — Verb + Noun: establish cooperation

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Set 4 (Dropdown)

1.      B) highly — Adverb + Adjective: highly successful

2.      D) set — Verb + Noun: set record sales

3.      B) carefully — Verb + Adverb: carefully considered

4.      D) establish — Verb + Noun: establish a position

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Set 5 (Dropdown)

1.      A) constantly — Adverb + Verb: constantly changing

2.      A) conduct — Verb + Noun: conduct research

3.      B) crucial — Adjective + Noun: crucial role

4.      A) pay — Verb + Noun: pay attention

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Set 6 (Drag & Drop)

Correct words: changed, key, face, offer

Collocations Used:

• Significantly changed — Adverb + Verb
• Key factor — Adjective + Noun
• Face problems — Verb + Noun
• Offer solutions — Verb + Noun

Extra words: cause, critical, alter, provide, basic

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Set 7 (Drag & Drop)

Correct words: historically, conduct, depends, highly

Collocations Used:

• Historically played — Adverb + Verb
• Conduct research — Verb + Noun
• Depends on — Verb + Preposition
• Highly important — Adverb + Adjective

Extra words: make, extremely, relies, traditionally, absolutely

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Set 8 (Drag & Drop)

Correct words: critical, create, lead, take

Collocations Used:

• Critical factor — Adjective + Noun
• Create an environment — Verb + Noun
• Lead to — Verb + Preposition
• Take responsibility — Verb + Noun

Extra words: key, result, make, essential, provide, develop

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Set 9 (Drag & Drop)

Correct words: extremely, recommend, see, achieve

Collocations Used:

• Extremely difficult — Adverb + Adjective
• Strongly recommend — Verb + Adverb — implied
• See improvement — Verb + Noun
• Achieve goals — Verb + Noun

Extra words: highly, advise, make, gain, reach, fairly

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Set 10 (Drag & Drop)

Correct words: dramatically, steadily, critically, provide

Collocations Used:

• Dramatically changed — Adverb + Verb
• Steadily declining — Adverb + Verb
• Critically analyzed — Adverb + Verb
• Provide information — Verb + Noun

Extra words: significantly, give, carefully, gradually, offer, properly

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💡 How to Review These for Maximum PTE Benefit

For Dropdowns (Sets 1–5):

Cover the options and try to guess the word just by looking at the “partner word” next to the blank.

For Drag & Drop (Sets 6–10):

Notice how the extra words (distractors) are usually similar in meaning, such as:

provide / give / offer

PTE uses these to test whether you know the exact natural collocation.

Daily Practice:

Read the sentences aloud with the correct answers to build your “native ear” for the test day.

Good luck!

 

20 Different PTE-Style Practice Sets (Sets 11–30)

Covering both Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) and Reading: Drag & Drop (Fill in the Blanks).

These sets contain 3–4 gaps each, fresh collocations, tricky distractors, and real PTE-themed topics.

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SETS 11–20: READING & WRITING – FILL IN THE BLANKS (DROPDOWN)

Set 11 — Space Exploration

The cost of space exploration is a (1) ______ concern for many governments. While some argue it is a waste of money, others believe it helps us (2) ______ new scientific discoveries. Private companies now (3) ______ a major role in this sector. It is (4) ______ likely that space tourism will become common in the next decade.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) big	A) conduct	A) make	A) highly
B) major	B) make	B) play	B) fully
C) large	C) achieve	C) take	C) deeply
D) great	D) perform	D) have	D) extremely

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Set 12 — Online Education

Online learning has (1) ______ changed the traditional classroom model. Students are now able to (2) ______ access to a vast range of resources from anywhere in the world. However, this system (3) ______ heavily on reliable internet connectivity. Educators must also (4) ______ new strategies to keep students engaged virtually.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) gradually	A) take	A) depends	A) develop
B) significantly	B) gain	B) relies	B) conduct
C) steadily	C) make	C) consists	C) perform
D) constantly	D) give	D) leads	D) generate

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Set 13 — Animal Conservation

Many species are facing extinction due to (1) ______ loss of their natural habitats. Conservationists are working hard to (2) ______ awareness about this crisis. Governments must (3) ______ strict laws to protect endangered animals. Without immediate action, we will (4) ______ irreversible damage to the ecosystem.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) rapid	A) make	A) implement	A) cause
B) large	B) raise	B) conduct	B) make
C) extreme	C) give	C) establish	C) create
D) heavy	D) take	D) perform	D) generate

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Set 14 — Economic Inequality

The gap between the rich and the poor is a (1) ______ issue in modern society. Economists have (2) ______ analyzed the factors contributing to this disparity. They suggest that better education can (3) ______ to higher income levels. Furthermore, social welfare programs can (4) ______ a significant impact on reducing poverty.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) critical	A) clearly	A) contribute	A) take
B) major	B) carefully	B) lead	B) make
C) key	C) strongly	C) result	C) have
D) crucial	D) fully	D) cause	D) give

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Set 15 — Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is (1) ______ transforming industries worldwide. While it offers many benefits, it also (2) ______ serious ethical questions. Companies must (3) ______ responsibility for the algorithms they create. It is (4) ______ necessary to establish global guidelines for AI development.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) rapidly	A) raises	A) take	A) absolutely
B) gradually	B) causes	B) make	B) highly
C) constantly	C) addresses	C) have	C) extremely
D) highly	D) leads	D) play	D) fully

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Set 16 — Tourism Industry

The tourism industry has (1) ______ a vital role in the economies of many developing countries. However, mass tourism can (2) ______ severe environmental damage. Local communities must (3) ______ sustainable practices to protect their natural resources. Tourists are also encouraged to (4) ______ culturally sensitive behavior when traveling abroad.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) played	A) make	A) adopt	A) show
B) made	B) cause	B) conduct	B) display
C) taken	C) create	C) perform	C) express
D) done	D) generate	D) develop	D) offer

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Set 17 — Nutrition and Diet

Processed foods are (1) ______ high in sugar and unhealthy fats. Nutritionists (2) ______ advise people to read labels carefully before purchasing. A balanced diet (3) ______ of proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins. It is (4) ______ important to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) generally	A) strongly	A) consists	A) extremely
B) highly	B) clearly	B) contains	B) highly
C) extremely	C) fully	C) comprises	C) absolutely
D) completely	D) largely	D) includes	D) deeply

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Set 18 — Workplace Productivity

Employee satisfaction is a (1) ______ determinant of workplace productivity. Companies that (2) ______ a positive work environment often see better results. Managers should (3) ______ regular feedback sessions with their teams. This approach can (4) ______ to higher employee retention rates.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) key	A) create	A) conduct	A) lead
B) large	B) make	B) perform	B) contribute
C) crucial	C) establish	C) hold	C) result
D) critical	D) develop	D) arrange	D) cause

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Set 19 — Urban Planning

Cities must (1) ______ sustainable development to accommodate growing populations. Proper urban planning can (2) ______ a significant difference in the quality of life. Authorities need to (3) ______ resources efficiently to build better infrastructure. Public transportation is a (4) ______ factor in reducing traffic congestion.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) prioritize	A) make	A) allocate	A) key
B) conduct	B) take	B) distribute	B) major
C) address	C) do	C) manage	C) critical
D) perform	D) give	D) provide	D) large

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Set 20 — Psychology and Behavior

Human behavior is (1) ______ influenced by social and cultural factors. Psychologists have (2) ______ extensive research in this field. They (3) ______ that early childhood experiences play a crucial role in personality development. Parents should (4) ______ close attention to their children's emotional needs.

Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
A) heavily	A) conducted	A) claim	A) pay
B) deeply	B) performed	B) argue	B) take
C) highly	C) made	C) believe	C) give
D) fully	D) done	D) conclude	D) make

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SETS 21–30: READING – DRAG & DROP (FILL IN THE BLANKS)

Set 21 — Renewable Energy

Solar and wind power are (1) ______ becoming more affordable than fossil fuels. This shift is a (2) ______ development in the fight against climate change. Many countries now (3) ______ heavily in renewable energy projects. However, the transition must be (4) ______ managed to avoid economic disruption.

Drag these words:

critical, rapidly, invest, carefully, gradually, key, spend, significantly, major, properly

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Set 22 — Globalization

Globalization has (1) ______ the way businesses operate across borders. It has allowed companies to (2) ______ new markets more easily. However, it has also (3) ______ concerns about cultural homogenization. Governments must (4) ______ a balance between openness and protecting local traditions.

Drag these words:

achieve, changed, enter, raised, create, altered, make, reach, caused, strike

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Set 23 — Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is (1) ______ considered as important as physical health. Schools should (2) ______ counseling services for students. It is (3) ______ essential to remove the stigma associated with mental illness. Society must (4) ______ a supportive environment for those struggling with psychological issues.

Drag these words:

equally, provide, absolutely, create, offer, highly, develop, very, establish, give

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Set 24 — Agriculture and Farming

Modern farming techniques have (1) ______ increased crop yields significantly. However, excessive use of chemicals can (2) ______ long-term damage to the soil. Farmers are now encouraged to (3) ______ more sustainable methods. This approach will help (4) ______ food security for future generations.

Drag these words:

adopt, cause, ensure, dramatically, create, make, significantly, develop, generate, steadily

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Set 25 — Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks are a (1) ______ threat to modern digital infrastructure. Companies must (2) ______ their systems against potential breaches. Employees are required to (3) ______ strong passwords and update them regularly. It is (4) ______ advisable to use two-factor authentication for added security.

Drag these words:

major, protect, create, highly, critical, make, safeguard, essential, use, strongly

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Set 26 — Fashion Industry

The fashion industry is (1) ______ criticized for its environmental impact. Many brands are now trying to (2) ______ sustainable materials in their products. Consumers are starting to (3) ______ more ethical choices when shopping. This shift in consumer behavior is a (4) ______ trend that is likely to continue.

Drag these words:

increasingly, use, make, positive, employ, frequently, choose, take, critical, growing

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Set 27 — Remote Work Culture

Remote work has (1) ______ the traditional 9-to-5 office routine. Many employees report (2) ______ job satisfaction when working from home. However, it can (3) ______ to feelings of isolation if not managed well. Managers must (4) ______ clear communication channels with their remote teams.

Drag these words:

changed, higher, lead, establish, altered, increased, cause, create, result, stronger

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Set 28 — Space Technology

Satellite technology is (1) ______ used for weather forecasting and communication. Scientists (2) ______ on this data to predict natural disasters. This technology has (3) ______ saved countless lives. Future missions will (4) ______ to explore deeper into our solar system.

Drag these words:

widely, rely, undoubtedly, continue, commonly, depend, certainly, persist, mainly, proceed

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Set 29 — Population Growth

Rapid population growth in cities has (1) ______ immense pressure on public services. Governments must (2) ______ this challenge with innovative solutions. Urban planners are working to (3) ______ affordable housing for all residents. Without action, the quality of life will (4) ______ significantly.

Drag these words:

created, address, provide, decline, caused, face, offer, drop, generate, tackle

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Set 30 — Scientific Innovation

Scientific innovation has (1) ______ transformed medicine and healthcare. Researchers (2) ______ groundbreaking discoveries every year. These advancements (3) ______ to longer life expectancies globally. It is (4) ______ for governments to fund basic scientific research.

Drag these words:

revolutionarily, make, contribute, essential, dramatically, conduct, lead, critical, do, achieve

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✅ COMPLETE ANSWER KEY & COLLOCATION BREAKDOWN

Set 11

1.      B) major — major concern — Adjective + Noun

2.      B) make — make discoveries — Verb + Noun

3.      B) play — play a role — Verb + Noun

4.      A) highly — highly likely — Adverb + Adjective

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Set 12

1.      B) significantly — significantly changed — Adverb + Verb

2.      B) gain — gain access — Verb + Noun

3.      A) depends — depends on — Verb + Preposition

4.      A) develop — develop strategies — Verb + Noun

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Set 13

1.      A) rapid — rapid loss — Adjective + Noun

2.      B) raise — raise awareness — Verb + Noun

3.      A) implement — implement laws — Verb + Noun

4.      A) cause — cause damage — Verb + Noun

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Set 14

1.      B) major — major issue — Adjective + Noun

2.      B) carefully — carefully analyzed — Verb + Adverb

3.      B) lead — lead to — Verb + Preposition

4.      C) have — have an impact — Verb + Noun

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Set 15

1.      A) rapidly — rapidly transforming — Adverb + Verb

2.      A) raises — raises questions — Verb + Noun

3.      A) take — take responsibility — Verb + Noun

4.      A) absolutely — absolutely necessary — Adverb + Adjective

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Set 16

1.      A) played — played a role — Verb + Noun

2.      B) cause — cause damage — Verb + Noun

3.      A) adopt — adopt practices — Verb + Noun

4.      A) show — show behavior — Verb + Noun

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Set 17

1.      A) generally — generally high — Adverb + Adjective

2.      A) strongly — strongly advise — Verb + Adverb

3.      A) consists — consists of — Verb + Preposition

4.      A) extremely — extremely important — Adverb + Adjective

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Set 18

1.      A) key — key determinant — Adjective + Noun

2.      A) create — create an environment — Verb + Noun

3.      C) hold — hold sessions — Verb + Noun

4.      A) lead — lead to — Verb + Preposition

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Set 19

1.      A) prioritize — prioritize development — Verb + Noun

2.      A) make — make a difference — Verb + Noun

3.      A) allocate — allocate resources — Verb + Noun

4.      A) key — key factor — Adjective + Noun

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Set 20

1.      A) heavily — heavily influenced — Adverb + Verb

2.      A) conducted — conducted research — Verb + Noun

3.      D) conclude — conclude that — Verb + Clause

4.      A) pay — pay attention — Verb + Noun

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Set 21 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: rapidly, critical, invest, carefully

Extra words: gradually, key, spend, significantly, major, properly

Collocations:

• Rapidly becoming — Adverb + Verb
• Critical development — Adjective + Noun
• Invest heavily — Verb + Adverb
• Carefully managed — Adverb + Verb

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Set 22 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: changed, enter, raised, strike

Extra words: achieve, altered, make, reach, caused, create

Collocations:

• Changed the way — Verb + Noun
• Enter markets — Verb + Noun
• Raised concerns — Verb + Noun
• Strike a balance — Verb + Noun

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Set 23 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: equally, provide, absolutely, create

Extra words: offer, highly, develop, very, establish, give

Collocations:

• Equally important — Adverb + Adjective
• Provide services — Verb + Noun
• Absolutely essential — Adverb + Adjective
• Create an environment — Verb + Noun

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Set 24 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: dramatically, cause, adopt, ensure

Extra words: create, make, significantly, develop, generate, steadily

Collocations:

• Dramatically increased — Adverb + Verb
• Cause damage — Verb + Noun
• Adopt methods — Verb + Noun
• Ensure security — Verb + Noun

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Set 25 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: major, protect, create, highly

Extra words: critical, make, safeguard, essential, use, strongly

Collocations:

• Major threat — Adjective + Noun
• Protect systems — Verb + Noun
• Create passwords — Verb + Noun
• Highly advisable — Adverb + Adjective

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Set 26 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: increasingly, use, make, positive

Extra words: employ, frequently, choose, take, critical, growing

Collocations:

• Increasingly criticized — Adverb + Verb
• Use materials — Verb + Noun
• Make choices — Verb + Noun
• Positive trend — Adjective + Noun

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Set 27 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: changed, higher, lead, establish

Extra words: altered, increased, cause, create, result, stronger

Collocations:

• Changed the routine — Verb + Noun
• Higher satisfaction — Adjective + Noun
• Lead to — Verb + Preposition
• Establish channels — Verb + Noun

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Set 28 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: widely, rely, undoubtedly, continue

Extra words: commonly, depend, certainly, persist, mainly, proceed

Collocations:

• Widely used — Adverb + Verb
• Rely on — Verb + Preposition
• Undoubtedly saved — Adverb + Verb
• Continue to explore — Verb + Infinitive

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Set 29 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: created, address, provide, decline

Extra words: caused, face, offer, drop, generate, tackle

Collocations:

• Created pressure — Verb + Noun
• Address challenge — Verb + Noun
• Provide housing — Verb + Noun
• Decline significantly — Verb + Adverb

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Set 30 — Drag & Drop

Correct words: dramatically, make, contribute, essential

Extra words: revolutionarily, conduct, lead, critical, do, achieve

Collocations:

• Dramatically transformed — Adverb + Verb
• Make discoveries — Verb + Noun
• Contribute to — Verb + Preposition
• Essential for — Adjective + Preposition

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🎯 Final Strategic Advice for PTE

In Dropdown Questions (Sets 11–20):

Always read the entire sentence. The missing word's “partner” is usually right beside it.

For example:

______ a role → play

______ awareness → raise

In Drag & Drop Questions (Sets 21–30):

PTE often gives you extra words that are similar in meaning to confuse you, such as:

provide / offer / give

The correct answer is the one that forms the most natural, fixed collocation in that specific sentence.

Review Strategy:

Review these 20 sets every 2 days. Read the correct sentences aloud with the Nepali meanings in your mind.

This builds the “muscle memory” you need for exam day.