PTE Part of Speech 50 PTE-style "Fill in the Blanks" (Reading & Writing: Dropdown)

PTE Part of Speech 50 PTE-style "Fill in the Blanks" (Reading & Writing: Dropdown)

In each question, the blank requires you to choose the correct form of a word—whether it should be a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb—based on its position and function in the sentence. The options in each bracket contain different forms of the same root word.

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Passage 1
The __________ of the new policy was met with widespread criticism from opposition parties.
( [introduce] / [introduction] / [introductory] / [introductorily] )

Passage 2
The professor gave a remarkably __________ lecture on the history of the Renaissance.
( [inform] / [information] / [informative] / [informatively] )

Passage 3
Regular exercise has been scientifically proven to __________ cognitive function in older adults.
( [improvement] / [improve] / [improved] / [improvingly] )

Passage 4
The two countries reached a __________ agreement to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
( [significance] / [significantly] / [significant] / [signify] )

Passage 5
Her __________ to complete the project on time impressed all of her colleagues.
( [determine] / [determined] / [determination] / [determinedly] )

Passage 6
The economic downturn had a __________ effect on small businesses across the region.
( [disaster] / [disastrous] / [disastrously] / [disastrouss] )

Passage 7
Students are expected to behave __________ during the official school assembly.
( [appropriate] / [appropriately] / [appropriateness] / [appropriate] )

Passage 8
The __________ of the ancient artifact took several months of careful work.
( [restore] / [restoration] / [restorative] / [restoratively] )

Passage 9
The manager decided to __________ the meeting until next Tuesday due to unforeseen circumstances.
( [postponement] / [postpone] / [postponed] / [postponing] )

Passage 10
The documentary provided a __________ account of life in the Amazon rainforest.
( [fascinate] / [fascination] / [fascinating] / [fascinatingly] )

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Passage 11
The company's __________ depends largely on consumer confidence in the market.
( [survive] / [survival] / [surviving] / [survivably] )

Passage 12
She spoke so __________ that everyone in the auditorium could hear her clearly.
( [loud] / [loudness] / [loudly] / [louden] )

Passage 13
The two theories are __________ different and cannot be reconciled with each other.
( [fundamental] / [fundamentally] / [fundamentals] / [fundamentalness] )

Passage 14
The government allocated more funds for the __________ of public schools in rural areas.
( [improve] / [improved] / [improvement] / [improvingly] )

Passage 15
His __________ behavior at the dinner party embarrassed his entire family.
( [child] / [childish] / [childishly] / [childishness] )

Passage 16
Researchers are trying to __________ the exact cause of the disease outbreak.
( [identify] / [identification] / [identifiable] / [identifiably] )

Passage 17
The painting was sold at auction for an __________ high price.
( [extraordinary] / [extraordinarily] / [extraordinariness] / [extraordinar] )

Passage 18
The success of any team hinges on the __________ of its individual members.
( [cooperate] / [cooperative] / [cooperation] / [cooperatively] )

Passage 19
The hurricane moved __________ towards the coastal town, forcing mass evacuations.
( [relentless] / [relentlessly] / [relentlessness] / [relent] )

Passage 20
There is a growing __________ that climate change is the greatest threat of our time.
( [recognize] / [recognized] / [recognition] / [recognizably] )

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Passage 21
The professor's feedback was __________ useful for revising my dissertation.
( [extreme] / [extremeness] / [extremely] / [extremism] )

Passage 22
The new tax policy will have a direct __________ on the middle class.
( [impactful] / [impact] / [impacted] / [impacting] )

Passage 23
She gave a __________ performance that moved the audience to tears.
( [power] / [powerful] / [powerfully] / [powerfulness] )

Passage 24
The company decided to __________ its production capacity to meet growing demand.
( [expansion] / [expansive] / [expand] / [expansively] )

Passage 25
The ancient ruins were __________ preserved under layers of volcanic ash.
( [remarkable] / [remarkably] / [remarkableness] / [remark] )

Passage 26
The __________ of the experiment requires extreme precision and patience.
( [conduct] / [conduction] / [conductive] / [conductivity] )

Passage 27
The two leaders issued a __________ statement regarding the peace negotiations.
( [joint] / [jointly] / [joinder] / [jointness] )

Passage 28
Urban planners are concerned about the __________ expansion of suburban areas.
( [rapid] / [rapidly] / [rapidity] / [rapidness] )

Passage 29
The manager handled the difficult situation with remarkable __________.
( [diplomat] / [diplomatic] / [diplomacy] / [diplomatically] )

Passage 30
The noise from the construction site was __________ disrupting the classes.
( [constant] / [constantly] / [constancy] / [constantness] )

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Passage 31
The report highlighted the __________ of investing in renewable energy sources.
( [beneficial] / [beneficially] / [benefit] / [beneficiary] )

Passage 32
The athlete's injury was __________ enough to end his entire career.
( [severity] / [severely] / [severe] / [sever] )

Passage 33
The library has an __________ collection of rare historical manuscripts.
( [extend] / [extensive] / [extensively] / [extension] )

Passage 34
She __________ refused to accept the job offer, citing personal reasons.
( [polite] / [politely] / [politeness] / [politic] )

Passage 35
The __________ of the company's new product was delayed by supply chain issues.
( [launch] / [launching] / [launched] / [launcher] )

Passage 36
His argument was completely __________ and lacked any supporting evidence.
( [logic] / [logical] / [logically] / [illogical] )

Passage 37
The government must __________ the root causes of poverty to find lasting solutions.
( [address] / [addressable] / [addressing] / [addressed] )

Passage 38
The volunteers worked __________ to clean up the beach after the oil spill.
( [tireless] / [tirelessly] / [tirelessness] / [tire] )

Passage 39
There is a clear __________ between economic growth and environmental degradation.
( [correlate] / [correlation] / [correlative] / [correlatively] )

Passage 40
The CEO made a __________ decision to step down from his position.
( [surprise] / [surprising] / [surprisingly] / [surprised] )

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Passage 41
The museum offers __________ guided tours for visitors with special needs.
( [specialize] / [specialized] / [specialization] / [specially] )

Passage 42
The government's policies have been widely __________ by the opposition leaders.
( [critic] / [critical] / [criticized] / [critically] )

Passage 43
The __________ of the old building took nearly three years to complete.
( [renovate] / [renovation] / [renovative] / [renovator] )

Passage 44
He was __________ unaware of the consequences of his actions.
( [complete] / [completion] / [completely] / [completeness] )

Passage 45
The discovery of penicillin was a __________ breakthrough in medical science.
( [revolution] / [revolutionary] / [revolutionize] / [revolutionarily] )

Passage 46
The committee will __________ all applications before making a final decision.
( [review] / [reviewer] / [reviewable] / [reviewing] )

Passage 47
The landscape was __________ beautiful, resembling a painting by a master artist.
( [stunning] / [stunningly] / [stun] / [stunned] )

Passage 48
The __________ of the new software has significantly improved productivity.
( [adopt] / [adoption] / [adoptive] / [adoptable] )

Passage 49
The professor's explanation was so __________ that even beginners could understand it.
( [clarity] / [clear] / [clearly] / [clarify] )

Passage 50
The population of the city has grown __________ over the past two decades.
( [substantial] / [substantially] / [substance] / [substantiate] )

 

Answers with Short Reasons — Parts of Speech (Word Forms)

#	Correct Answer	Short Reason
1	introduction	The blank is the subject of the sentence, so a noun is needed.
2	informative	It describes the noun lecture, so an adjective is needed.
3	improve	After to, the base form of the verb is required.
4	significant	It describes the noun agreement, so an adjective is needed.
5	determination	The blank is the subject and needs a noun.
6	disastrous	It describes the noun effect, so an adjective is needed.
7	appropriately	It modifies the verb behave, so an adverb is required.
8	restoration	The phrase the restoration of requires a noun.
9	postpone	After to, we use the base verb.
10	fascinating	It describes the noun account, so an adjective is needed.
11	survival	The possessive company's is followed by a noun.
12	loudly	It describes how she spoke, so an adverb is required.
13	fundamentally	It modifies the adjective different, so an adverb is needed.
14	improvement	For the improvement of requires a noun.
15	childish	It describes the noun behavior, so an adjective is required.
16	identify	After to, the base verb is needed.
17	extraordinarily	It modifies the adjective high, so an adverb is needed.
18	cooperation	After the, a noun is required: “the cooperation.”
19	relentlessly	It describes how the hurricane moved, so an adverb is needed.
20	recognition	There is a growing is followed by a noun.
21	extremely	It modifies the adjective useful, so an adverb is required.
22	impact	The phrase have a direct impact on requires a noun.
23	powerful	It describes the noun performance, so an adjective is needed.
24	expand	After to, the base verb is required.
25	remarkably	It modifies the adjective preserved, so an adverb is needed.
26	conduct	The conduct of the experiment requires a noun.
27	joint	It describes the noun statement, so an adjective is required.
28	rapid	It describes the noun expansion, so an adjective is needed.
29	diplomacy	After with remarkable, a noun is required.
30	constantly	It modifies the verb disrupting, so an adverb is needed.
31	benefit	The benefit of is a standard noun phrase.
32	severe	It describes the noun injury, so an adjective is required.
33	extensive	It describes the noun collection, so an adjective is needed.
34	politely	It describes how she refused, so an adverb is required.
35	launch	The launch of requires a noun.
36	illogical	It describes the noun argument, meaning it lacks logic.
37	address	After must, the base form of the verb is required.
38	tirelessly	It describes how the volunteers worked, so an adverb is needed.
39	correlation	A clear correlation between requires a noun.
40	surprising	It describes the noun decision, so an adjective is needed.
41	specialized	It describes the noun phrase guided tours, so an adjective is required.
42	criticized	After have been, the past participle is needed for the passive voice.
43	renovation	The renovation of requires a noun.
44	completely	It modifies the adjective unaware, so an adverb is needed.
45	revolutionary	It describes the noun breakthrough, so an adjective is required.
46	review	After will, the base verb is required.
47	stunningly	It modifies the adjective beautiful, so an adverb is needed.
48	adoption	The adoption of requires a noun.
49	clear	It describes the noun explanation, so an adjective is needed.
50	substantially	It modifies the verb grown, so an adverb is required.