PTE Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) is the highest-weighted question type in the Reading section (25%), and simultaneously contributes to Writing scores—it is the top priority for score improvement. Typically appears 5-6 questions, with a time limit of under 2 minutes per question. The breakthrough strategy lies in grammar-based elimination combined with academic collocations (Collocation).
One, Question Count and Time Allocation
- Question Count: Appears in 5-6 questions per exam, each passage
approximately 300 words, containing 4-6
blanks
- Time Control: Reading section as a whole is 23-30 minutes, self-paced.
However, for Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks specifically, it is
recommended to complete
each question within 1.5-2 minutes
- Strategic Principle: When encountering uncertain blanks, never linger. This
question type has no
negative marking, so even guessing carries point-scoring
probability
Two, Scoring Mechanism
Reading and Writing Fill
in the Blanks accounts for approximately 25% of Reading
section scores, and simultaneously affects Writing scores.
|
Scoring Rule |
Details |
|
Scoring Method |
Partial
Credit: 1 point per correct blank,
incorrect answers don't deduct points |
|
Impact on Reading |
Approximately
25% |
|
Impact on Writing |
Simultaneously
contributes to Writing scores, specific weight determined by Pearson's
cross-scoring system |
Three, Core Tips
1. Read the Full Passage First, Then Look at
Options
Spend 30-60
seconds quickly reading the entire passage, grasp the theme and
logical direction. Blanks placed in context are far easier to solve than
isolated blanks.
2. Determine Part of Speech, Narrow Down
Options
Before looking at options, first ask yourself: what part
of speech is needed for this blank? Noun? Verb? Adjective? Adverb? The
same word family in options (such as "define / definition / definitive /
definitively") can often be eliminated immediately by 2-3 options.
3. Use Collocations for Final Confirmation
Many times all options
are grammatically correct, but only one matches standard academic
collocations. This is the "score code" for PTE Fill in the
Blanks.
4. Prioritize Easier Blanks
For uncertain blanks, skip
them first. The blanks filled earlier often provide clues for later
blanks; finish what you're confident about first, then use remaining context to
deduce the ones you skipped.
Four, Collocation Types Frequently Tested in PTE R&W
Pearson officially
provides a 2,500+ Academic Collocation List (ACL), which is
the highest-frequency vocabulary bank for this question type. Main types are as
follows:
Verb + Noun
|
Collocation |
Example |
|
conduct research |
conduct
research |
|
meet criteria |
meet the
criteria |
|
play a role |
play a
role |
|
draw a conclusion |
draw a
conclusion |
|
raise concerns |
raise
concerns |
|
take measures |
take
measures |
|
gather data |
gather
data |
|
express an opinion |
express an
opinion |
Adjective + Noun
|
Collocation |
Example |
|
significant impact |
significant
impact |
|
key factor |
key factor |
|
economic growth |
economic
growth |
|
public awareness |
public
awareness |
|
crucial role |
crucial
role |
|
primary concern |
primary
concern |
|
empirical evidence |
empirical
evidence |
|
theoretical framework |
theoretical
framework |
Adverb + Adjective
|
Collocation |
Example |
|
highly effective |
highly
effective |
|
closely related |
closely
related |
|
widely available |
widely
available |
|
statistically significant |
statistically
significant |
|
readily available |
readily
available |
Noun + Noun
|
Collocation |
Example |
|
climate change |
climate
change |
|
market share |
market
share |
|
data collection |
data
collection |
|
risk assessment |
risk
assessment |
|
sample size |
sample
size |
|
policy maker |
policy
maker |
Fixed Preposition Collocations
|
Collocation |
Example |
|
responsible for |
responsible
for |
|
involved in |
involved
in |
|
focus on |
focus on |
|
access to |
access to |
|
in response to |
in
response to |
|
contribute to |
contribute
to |
|
associated with |
associated
with |
|
attributed to |
attributed
to |
100 high-frequency PTE collocations beyond the previous list, grouped by type. They are drawn
from Pearson's official Academic Collocation List (ACL) and high-yield patterns
reported in recent test reviews.
Verb
+ Noun (35)
1.
accept responsibility
2.
achieve a goal
3.
acquire knowledge
4.
address an issue
5.
adopt an approach
6.
allocate resources
7.
bear the cost
8.
carry out research
9.
conduct a study
10. draw a conclusion
11. establish a relationship
12. exceed expectations
13. file a complaint
14. fulfil an obligation
15. gather data
16. grant permission
17. implement a policy
18. impose a restriction
19. incur a charge
20. issue a refund
21. meet a deadline
22. meet a requirement
23. obtain information
24. place an order
25. pose a risk
26. raise awareness
27. raise concerns
28. reach an agreement
29. reach a consensus
30. resolve a dispute
31. set a target
32. submit an application
33. take measures
34. take into account
35. waive a fee
Adjective
+ Noun (30)
1.
abstract concept
2.
accurate assessment
3.
adverse effect
4.
ample evidence
5.
anecdotal evidence
6.
appropriate behaviour
7.
available resources
8.
central issue
9.
clear evidence
10. considerable attention
11. consistent pattern
12. crucial factor
13. decisive factor
14. empirical evidence
15. fundamental principle
16. high priority
17. key factor
18. major obstacle
19. marked improvement
20. negligible difference
21. outstanding balance
22. preliminary findings
23. pressing need
24. primary concern
25. prior notice
26. significant contribution
27. strong evidence
28. substantial proportion
29. viable alternative
30. widespread concern
Adverb
+ Adjective (15)
1.
acutely aware
2.
closely related
3.
deeply controversial
4.
highly effective
5.
highly significant
6.
inherently flawed
7.
mutually exclusive
8.
potentially dangerous
9.
readily available
10. relatively stable
11. severely restricted
12. statistically significant
13. widely accepted
14. widely available
15. widely regarded
Noun
+ Noun (10)
1.
baseline measurement
2.
control group
3.
data collection
4.
feedback loop
5.
market share
6.
policy maker
7.
research methodology
8.
risk assessment
9.
sample size
10. think tank
Verb
+ Preposition (10)
1.
adhere to
2.
apply for
3.
attribute to
4.
benefit from
5.
comply with
6.
contribute to
7.
depend on
8.
invest in
9.
object to
10. rely on
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