20 different debate-style dialogues between Biswas Sir and Balram Sir on a mix of interesting topics, current affairs, social media, geopolitics, and culture. Each set has exactly 7–8 exchanges.

20 different debate-style dialogues between Biswas Sir and Balram Sir on a mix of interesting topics, current affairs, social media, geopolitics, and culture. Each set has exactly 7–8 exchanges.

Set 1: Social Media – Boon or Bane?
Balram Sir: Social media has connected the world like never before, Biswas. It’s a global village now.
Biswas Sir: A village with no privacy, Balram. Algorithms know us better than our families.
Balram: But isn’t that personalization? I see content I love, not garbage.
Biswas: Filter bubbles, you mean. You never see the other side. That’s dangerous.
Balram: Yet, revolutions have started on Twitter. Arab Spring, remember?
Biswas: And insurrections too. Capitol Hill, remember? Two sides, same tool.
Balram: So you’d regulate it?
Biswas: I’d audit the algorithm. Transparency, not bans.
Balram: Fair. But you can’t deny it gives voice to the voiceless.

Set 2: Work From Home vs. Office Culture
Balram Sir: WFH is the future, Biswas. Productivity is up, costs are down.
Biswas Sir: Culture is down, Balram. Innovation happens in corridors, not on Zoom.
Balram: But think of the commute time saved—hours of life back!
Biswas: And think of the junior employees—no mentorship, no water-cooler learning.
Balram: Hybrid is the answer, then.
Biswas: Hybrid is chaos. Half in, half out—no one’s happy.
Balram: So you want everyone back in traffic?
Biswas: I want intentional design—remote for focus, in-person for brainstorming.
Balram: That’s exactly what hybrid means!

Set 3: AI Taking Over Jobs
Balram Sir: AI will create more jobs than it destroys—history proves it.
Biswas Sir: History didn’t have GPT-4 writing poetry and code, Balram.
Balram: But new roles—prompt engineers, AI ethicists—are emerging.
Biswas: For every 1 new role, 10 old ones vanish. That’s not transition; that’s trauma.
Balram: Then we upskill. Governments should fund reskilling.
Biswas: Reskilling a 50-year-old factory worker into a data scientist? Good luck.
Balram: Universal basic income, then?
Biswas: Now you’re talking. But who pays?
Balram: The AI companies, obviously. Tax the bots.

Set 4: India’s G20 Presidency
Balram Sir: India’s G20 presidency was a diplomatic masterstroke—Vishwa Guru.
Biswas Sir: Vishwa Guru or publicity stunt? What concrete outcomes, Balram?
Balram: Africa joined the G20! That’s huge.
Biswas: Symbolic. What about climate finance? Fossil fuel phase-out? No consensus.
Balram: But India bridged North-South divide. That’s leadership.
Biswas: Leadership is action, not photo-ops. Where’s the Global South debt relief?
Balram: It’s a process, not a one-summit fix.
Biswas: Processes don’t feed the hungry. I’ll wait for results.

Set 5: Cancel Culture
Balram Sir: Cancel culture holds people accountable—finally.
Biswas Sir: Accountability without due process is mob justice, Balram.
Balram: But old power structures never faced consequences before.
Biswas: And now a teenager with a tweet can end a career. That’s not justice.
Balram: It forces people to think before they speak.
Biswas: It forces self-censorship. That’s chilling.
Balram: So you defend the powerful?
Biswas: I defend fairness. Cancel the act, not the person forever.
Balram: Forgiveness is possible, but only after genuine remorse.

Set 6: Climate Change – Individual vs. Corporate Responsibility
Balram Sir: We all need to reduce our carbon footprint—use less plastic.
Biswas Sir: That’s a distraction. 100 companies cause 70% of emissions.
Balram: But individual choices add up—millions of straws matter.
Biswas: It’s like telling a patient to breathe while the factory next door pumps poison.
Balram: So we do nothing as individuals?
Biswas: We vote, we protest, we demand regulation. That’s our real power.
Balram: And while we wait, the planet burns.
Biswas: Exactly—so stop greenwashing and tax the polluters.

Set 7: Nationalism vs. Globalism
Balram Sir: Nationalism gives identity, pride, and unity—essential.
Biswas Sir: Nationalism divides. Globalism solves pandemics, climate, trade.
Balram: But without borders, culture dilutes.
Biswas: Culture evolves. Globalism doesn’t erase; it enriches.
Balram: Look at the EU—too much bureaucracy, too little sovereignty.
Biswas: Look at vaccine distribution—nations hoarded while poor died. That’s nationalism.
Balram: A nation must protect its own first.
Biswas: Then don’t call yourself a global leader.
Balram: I’m a realist, not a dreamer.

Set 8: Free Speech on Social Media
Balram Sir: Platforms should ban hate speech—no debate.
Biswas Sir: Who defines hate? Governments? Algorithms? That’s dangerous.
Balram: Misinformation kills—COVID, elections. We need moderation.
Biswas: Moderation is one thing; censorship is another.
Balram: So you let lies spread?
Biswas: I let counter-speech flourish. More speech, not less.
Balram: That’s naive in an age of deepfakes.
Biswas: Then teach media literacy. Empower users, don’t babysit them.

Set 9: Urbanization vs. Rural Development
Balram Sir: Cities are engines of growth—jobs, innovation, infrastructure.
Biswas Sir: And rural India is left behind—no doctors, no schools, no dignity.
Balram: But migration happens because cities offer opportunity.
Biswas: Forced migration, you mean. Why not develop villages?
Balram: It’s not economically viable to have high-speed internet in every village.
Biswas: Not viable? Or not prioritized? Digital India says otherwise.
Balram: We can’t do everything at once.
Biswas: Then start with basic healthcare and clean water.

Set 10: Crypto and Digital Currency
Balram Sir: Crypto is the future—decentralized, borderless, inflation-proof.
Biswas Sir: It’s a speculative bubble—no regulation, no protection.
Balram: But blockchain is transparent—every transaction is traceable.
Biswas: And every scam is permanent. FTX, anyone?
Balram: That’s bad actors, not bad tech.
Biswas: Until you regulate, it’s a casino for the rich.
Balram: CBDCs are coming—government-backed crypto.
Biswas: That’s not crypto; that’s digital cash with surveillance.

Set 11: Influencer Culture
Balram Sir: Influencers democratize fame—anyone can rise.
Biswas Sir: Fame without talent—and with dangerous beauty standards.
Balram: But they connect with youth in ways traditional media can’t.
Biswas: They sell consumerism, not values.
Balram: Some do—educational creators are real teachers.
Biswas: A minority. Most are selling detox tea and anxiety.
Balram: That’s the market’s choice.
Biswas: The market chose junk food too. Doesn’t make it healthy.

Set 12: China’s Rise and Global Order
Balram Sir: China is a economic miracle—we can learn from them.
Biswas Sir: Learn what? Authoritarianism with growth? No thanks.
Balram: But infrastructure, speed, poverty reduction—unmatched.
Biswas: At the cost of human rights and Tibet.
Balram: Realpolitik, Biswas. Every nation acts in self-interest.
Biswas: Then don’t preach democracy while courting dictators.
Balram: We need trade, not sermons.
Biswas: We need principles, not pragmatism at any cost.

Set 13: Nuclear Energy
Balram Sir: Nuclear is clean, safe, and essential for net-zero.
Biswas Sir: Fukushima, Chernobyl, and waste that lasts millennia—safe?
Balram: Modern reactors are fail-safe—fourth-gen designs.
Biswas: “Fail-safe” until the next earthquake or human error.
Balram: Solar and wind can’t baseload—we need nuclear.
Biswas: We need storage innovation, not radioactive time bombs.
Balram: So you prefer coal?
Biswas: I prefer renewables + hydrogen. Patience over panic.

Set 14: Privatization of Education
Balram Sir: Private colleges offer quality—competition drives excellence.
Biswas Sir: And drives fees through the roof—equity dies.
Balram: Scholarships exist, loans exist.
Biswas: For the top 1%. The rest drown in debt.
Balram: Government schools are failing—look at PISA scores.
Biswas: Because they’re underfunded, not because they’re public.
Balram: Then fund them better—but also allow private innovation.
Biswas: Regulate private caps on fees—or stay out.

Set 15: Mental Health and Social Media
Balram Sir: Social media connects people—less loneliness.
Biswas Sir: More FOMO, more anxiety, more depression—studies prove it.
Balram: But support groups online help millions.
Biswas: And algorithms push suicidal content to vulnerable teens.
Balram: That’s a design flaw, not the medium.
Biswas: Then redesign it—age-verify, time-limit, mood-track.
Balram: Parents should monitor, not platforms.
Biswas: Parents can’t compete with dopamine loops.

Set 16: Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Balram Sir: EV is the future—zero emissions, silent, efficient.
Biswas Sir: Battery mining destroys ecosystems—lithium, cobalt.
Balram: But recycling is improving—circular economy.
Biswas: And charging grid runs on coal in many countries.
Balram: That’s temporary—renewables are scaling.
Biswas: Meanwhile, we ignore public transport—the real green solution.
Balram: EVs are aspirational—people want cars.
Biswas: Then make trains aspirational too.

Set 17: Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Balram Sir: UBI ends poverty—simple, dignified.
Biswas Sir: And inflation? Who pays? It’s fantasy economics.
Balram: Tax the super-rich—their wealth grew during COVID.
Biswas: They’ll move money offshore.
Balram: Global minimum tax—it’s happening.
Biswas: Loopholes will remain.
Balram: Better than current welfare bureaucracy.
Biswas: UBI is a band-aid—we need jobs, not handouts.

Set 18: OTT vs. Theatres
Balram Sir: OTT is liberation—watch what you want, when you want.
Biswas Sir: And kill the communal experience of cinema?
Balram: Cinema is overpriced, crowded, and inconvenient.
Biswas: But the magic of the big screen—cannot replicate.
Balram: Content matters more than screen size.
Biswas: Then why do blockbusters still earn billions in theatres?
Balram: Legacy audiences. The future is streaming.
Biswas: Hybrid, I say—theatres for spectacle, OTT for indie.

Set 19: Space Privatization
Balram Sir: SpaceX, Blue Origin—innovation has no borders.
Biswas Sir: Space should be for all, not billionaires’ joyrides.
Balram: They reduce launch costs—benefits science.
Biswas: They litter orbit—space junk and militarization.
Balram: But Mars colonization—insurance for humanity.
Biswas: Fix Earth first—we have enough problems here.
Balram: We can do both.
Biswas: With whose money? Taxpayers? No.

Set 20: Media Bias
Balram Sir: Every media has a bias—at least today we know it.
Biswas Sir: That’s not transparency; that’s tribalism.
Balram: But you can choose your source—left, right, center.
Biswas: That’s the problem—people only hear their echo chambers.
Balram: So you want state-controlled media?
Biswas: I want public-funded, independent fact-checking.
Balram: Who watches the watchmen?
Biswas: An independent board—with real diversity.
Balram: Idealistic. But I’ll take it over propaganda.

 

PTE Reading Module Fill in the blanks

 PTE Reading Module Fill in the blanks 

PART 1: PTE READING & WRITING – FILL IN THE BLANKS

(You will see a passage with 4-5 blanks. Below each blank, 4 options are given. Choose the correct word to complete the text.)

Test 1

Passage:

Climate change is a (1) ______ issue that requires immediate action. Scientists have (2) ______ research to understand its effects on the environment. Many governments are now trying to (3) ______ awareness among citizens about reducing energy (4) ______. If we fail to act, future generations will (5) ______ from severe weather conditions.

Blanks:

(d) wide (c) deep (b) heavy (a) major

(d) held (c) conducted (b) made (a) taken

(d) rouse (c) arise (b) rise (a) raise

(d) perception (c) redemption (b) assumption (a) consumption

(d) rely (c) engage (b) escape (a) suffer

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Test 2

Passage:

To (1) ______ a decision about your career, you must (2) ______ attention to your personal interests. It is a (3) ______ factor in achieving job (4) ______. Many experts (5) ______ advice to young graduates about this topic.

Blanks:

(d) have (c) take (b) do (a) make

(d) hold (c) pay (b) draw (a) give

(d) deep (c) strong (b) heavy (a) key

(d) tradition (c) consumption (b) production (a) satisfaction

(d) receive (c) give (b) take (a) offer

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Test 3

Passage:

Parents are deeply (1) ______ about the (2) ______ impact of social media on their children's physical (3) ______. The government must (4) ______ responsibility for regulating online content. Schools should also (5) ______ a role in teaching digital literacy.

Blanks:

(d) influenced (c) opposed (b) related (a) concerned

(d) close (c) direct (b) small (a) significant

(d) culture (c) education (b) care (a) health

(d) make (c) take (b) have (a) give

(d) hold (c) make (b) do (a) play

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Test 4

Passage:

The (1) ______ system in many countries is facing a financial (2) ______. To (3) ______ a meeting, policymakers must (4) ______ on long-term solutions. There is an urgent (5) ______ for reform in public funding.

Blanks:

(d) economy (c) educational (b) economical (a) education

(d) change (c) problem (b) issue (a) crisis

(d) set (c) take (b) make (a) hold

(d) agree (c) insist (b) depend (a) focus

(d) factor (c) desire (b) reason (a) need

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Test 5

Passage:

Students who (1) ______ in extracurricular activities often (2) ______ experience that helps them build a (3) ______ future. Employers look for graduates who can (4) ______ challenges and work well in a team. These skills are (5) ______ related to professional success.

Blanks:

(d) both a (c) involve (b) engage (a) participate & b

(d) do (c) make (b) take (a) gain

(d) strong (c) major (b) heavy (a) bright

(d) take (c) set (b) make (a) face

(d) widely (c) highly (b) deeply (a) closely

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Test 6

Passage:

The new (1) ______ policy aims to boost (2) ______ growth in rural areas. However, local residents (3) ______ to the construction plans because they will (4) ______ problems for the natural environment. The authorities must (5) ______ a conclusion quickly.

Blanks:

((d) foreign (c) financial (b) economical a) economic

(d) social (c) financial (b) economical (a) economic

(d) correspond (c) apply (b) agree (a) object

(d) make (c) take (b) face (a) cause

(d) set (c) take (b) make (a) reach

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Test 7

Passage:

It is (1) ______ knowledge that regular exercise helps (2) ______ stress and prevents heart (3) ______. Doctors strongly (4) ______ on patients maintaining a healthy diet. This approach is (5) ______ effective for long-term wellness.

Blanks:

(d) social (c) public (b) general (a) common

(d) break (c) lose (b) gain (a) reduce

(d) rate (c) condition (b) health (a) disease

(d) focus (c) agree (b) depend (a) insist

(d) fully (c) closely (b) deeply (a) highly

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Test 8

Passage:

Before you (1) ______ for a scholarship, you must (2) ______ a record of your academic (3) ______. The selection committee will (4) ______ attention to your past projects. It is (5) ______ essential to submit all documents on time.

Blanks:

(d) care (c) wait (b) ask (a) apply

(d) give (c) take (b) make (a) keep

(d) production (c) growth (b) satisfaction (a) achievement

(d) hold (c) draw (b) give (a) pay

(d) closely (c) deeply (b) highly (a) absolutely

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🔽 ANSWERS FOR READING & WRITING (Hidden here):

Test 1: 1(a) major, 2(c) conducted, 3(a) raise, 4(a) consumption, 5(a) suffer

Test 2: 1(a) make, 2(c) pay, 3(a) key, 4(a) satisfaction, 5(a) offer

Test 3: 1(a) concerned, 2(a) significant, 3(a) health, 4(c) take, 5(a) play

Test 4: 1(c) educational, 2(a) crisis, 3(a) hold, 4(a) focus, 5(a) need

Test 5: 1(d) both a & b, 2(a) gain, 3(a) bright, 4(a) face, 5(a) closely

Test 6: 1(a) economic, 2(a) economic, 3(a) object, 4(a) cause, 5(a) reach

Test 7: 1(a) common, 2(a) reduce, 3(a) disease, 4(a) insist, 5(a) highly

Test 8: 1(a) apply, 2(a) keep, 3(a) achievement, 4(a) pay, 5(a) absolutely

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PART 2: PTE READING – DRAG & DROP FILL IN THE BLANKS

(In this section, you will see a passage with blanks. Below the passage, there is a box with 4-5 jumbled words. You must DRAG the correct word into each blank. These test your grammar and collocations.)

Test 1

Passage:

The government decided to (1) ______ a new policy to deal with air (2) ______. Experts believe this will have a (3) ______ impact on public health. Citizens are (4) ______ to support the initiative.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

pollution | raise | significant | happy | adopt

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Test 2

Passage:

Students must (1) ______ a test at the end of the semester. Their final grade will (2) ______ on their performance. Teachers often (3) ______ advice to help them prepare. It is a (4) ______ part of the curriculum.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

depend | essential | take | offer | reach

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Test 3

Passage:

The company wants to (1) ______ its market (2) ______ by launching a new product. However, they (3) ______ challenges from international competitors. The marketing team must (4) ______ on digital advertising.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

increase | share | face | focus | make

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Test 4

Passage:

There is (1) ______ evidence that climate (2) ______ is affecting the water (3) ______ in many cities. Authorities must (4) ______ responsibility to fix this issue immediately.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

take | strong | supply | change | complete

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Test 5

Passage:

Parents should (1) ______ a good example for their children. They must (2) ______ attention to their child's educational (3) ______. This helps build a (4) ______ future for the next generation.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

set | bright | background | pay | need

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Test 6

Passage:

The (1) ______ price of oil has caused a financial (2) ______ in some countries. Many businesses are finding it (3) ______ difficult to survive. They need to (4) ______ on new strategies.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

market | increasingly | focus | crisis | real

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Test 7

Passage:

Doctors are (1) ______ concerned about the rise in heart (2) ______. They (3) ______ on people exercising regularly. A healthy lifestyle is (4) ______ effective in preventing illness.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

deeply | disease | highly | insist | reduce

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Test 8

Passage:

Before you (1) ______ a conclusion, you must (2) ______ a record of all the data. This is (3) ______ important for the research project. Your findings must (4) ______ to the evidence you collected.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)

absolutely | reach | correspond | keep | depend

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🔽 ANSWERS FOR READING – DRAG & DROP (Hidden here):

Test 1: 1. adopt, 2. pollution, 3. significant, 4. happy

Test 2: 1. take, 2. depend, 3. offer, 4. essential

Test 3: 1. increase, 2. share, 3. face, 4. focus

Test 4: 1. strong, 2. change, 3. supply, 4. take

Test 5: 1. set, 2. pay, 3. background, 4. bright

Test 6: 1. market, 2. crisis, 3. increasingly, 4. focus

Test 7: 1. deeply, 2. disease, 3. insist, 4. highly

Test 8: 1. reach, 2. keep, 3. absolutely, 4. correspond

 

PART 1: PTE READING & WRITING – FILL IN THE BLANKS (25 Passages)
Passage 1
Topic: Education & Career
Choosing a university course is a (1) ______ decision that will shape your entire future. Students must (2) ______ attention to their natural talents rather than just following trends. Career counselors often (3) ______ advice to help students (4) ______ a conclusion about their path. Ultimately, your academic (5) ______ will play a key role in your professional life.

Blanks:

(a) major (b) heavy (c) deep (d) wide

(a) pay (b) give (c) draw (d) hold

(a) offer (b) take (c) give (d) receive

(a) reach (b) make (c) take (d) set

(a) achievement (b) satisfaction (c) production (d) consumption

Passage 2
Topic: Health & Medicine
Regular exercise and a balanced diet are (1) ______ effective in preventing heart (2) ______. Doctors strongly (3) ______ on patients avoiding processed foods. However, many people find it difficult to (4) ______ weight due to their busy lifestyles. Public health campaigns must (5) ______ awareness about these risks.

Blanks:

(a) highly (b) deeply (c) closely (d) widely

(a) disease (b) health (c) condition (d) rate

(a) insist (b) depend (c) agree (d) focus

(a) lose (b) gain (c) reduce (d) break

(a) raise (b) rise (c) arise (d) rouse

Passage 3
Topic: Environment & Climate
Climate change is (1) ______ related to human activities such as burning fossil fuels. Scientists have (2) ______ extensive research to understand its effects. The (3) ______ impact of global warming is already visible in melting polar ice caps. Governments must (4) ______ responsibility for reducing carbon emissions. Failure to act will (5) ______ problems for future generations.

Blanks:

(a) closely (b) deeply (c) highly (d) widely

(a) conducted (b) made (c) taken (d) held

(a) significant (b) heavy (c) strong (d) major

(a) take (b) give (c) make (d) have

(a) cause (b) face (c) take (d) make

Passage 4
Topic: Business & Economics
The current financial (1) ______ has forced many companies to (2) ______ difficult decisions about staffing. To remain competitive, businesses must (3) ______ on innovation and technology. The (4) ______ price of raw materials has also increased production costs. Economists predict that the (5) ______ growth will recover slowly over the next five years.

Blanks:

(a) crisis (b) issue (c) problem (d) change

(a) make (b) take (c) do (d) have

(a) focus (b) depend (c) insist (d) agree

(a) market (b) oil (c) share (d) trade

(a) economic (b) economical (c) financial (d) social

Passage 5
Topic: Technology & Society
Social (1) ______ has become an essential part of modern life. However, experts are deeply (2) ______ about its impact on mental health. Parents must (3) ______ a role in monitoring their children's online activities. There is an urgent (4) ______ for digital literacy programs in schools. These programs should (5) ______ students with practical knowledge about online safety.

Blanks:

(a) media (b) network (c) platform (d) system

(a) concerned (b) related (c) opposed (d) influenced

(a) play (b) do (c) make (d) hold

(a) need (b) reason (c) desire (d) factor

(a) offer (b) give (c) take (d) receive

Passage 6
Topic: Government & Policy
The government has introduced a new (1) ______ policy to boost economic (2) ______ in rural areas. Local communities have (3) ______ to the construction plans due to environmental concerns. Officials must (4) ______ a meeting with residents to address their grievances. It is (5) ______ important that all voices are heard before a final decision is made.

Blanks:

(a) foreign (b) economic (c) financial (d) social

(a) growth (b) development (c) change (d) stability

(a) objected (b) agreed (c) applied (d) corresponded

(a) hold (b) make (c) take (d) set

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

Passage 7
Topic: Education System
The (1) ______ system in many developing countries faces significant challenges. There is a (2) ______ need for more qualified teachers and better infrastructure. Students who (3) ______ in extracurricular activities tend to have higher academic (4) ______. Policymakers must (5) ______ attention to these issues to ensure quality education for all.

Blanks:

(a) education (b) educational (c) economical (d) financial

(a) urgent (b) strong (c) major (d) heavy

(a) participate (b) engage (c) involve (d) both a & b

(a) achievement (b) satisfaction (c) production (d) consumption

(a) pay (b) give (c) draw (d) hold

Passage 8
Topic: Family & Society
Strong family bonds are (1) ______ rooted in shared values and traditions. Parents must (2) ______ a good example for their children by showing respect and kindness. Children who (3) ______ support from their families tend to be more confident. However, modern lifestyles often (4) ______ with quality family time. It is (5) ______ essential to prioritize family relationships.

Blanks:

(a) deeply (b) highly (c) closely (d) widely

(a) set (b) make (c) take (d) give

(a) receive (b) give (c) offer (d) take

(a) interfere (b) engage (c) participate (d) correspond

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

Passage 9
Topic: Environment & Conservation
Protecting (1) ______ resources is critically important for the survival of our planet. Governments must (2) ______ responsibility for enforcing environmental laws. Citizens can also (3) ______ a role by reducing energy (4) ______ at home. Recycling programs have been (5) ______ successful in many communities around the world.

Blanks:

(a) natural (b) national (c) social (d) cultural

(a) take (b) give (c) make (d) have

(a) play (b) do (c) make (d) hold

(a) consumption (b) assumption (c) redemption (d) perception

(a) highly (b) deeply (c) closely (d) widely

Passage 10
Topic: Career & Employment
Young professionals often (1) ______ challenges when entering the labor (2) ______. They need to (3) ______ experience through internships and volunteer work. Employers look for candidates with good (4) ______ skills and a strong work ethic. Career counselors can (5) ______ valuable advice to help graduates navigate the job market.

Blanks:

(a) face (b) make (c) take (d) set

(a) market (b) share (c) price (d) system

(a) gain (b) take (c) make (d) do

(a) language (b) social (c) personal (d) technical

(a) offer (b) give (c) take (d) receive

Passage 11
Topic: Public Health
The recent outbreak has (1) ______ serious concerns among public health officials. Vaccination campaigns have been (2) ______ effective in controlling the spread of disease. However, many people still (3) ______ from misinformation about vaccines. The government must (4) ______ awareness through educational programs. It is (5) ______ essential that everyone receives accurate information.

Blanks:

(a) caused (b) faced (c) taken (d) made

(a) highly (b) deeply (c) closely (d) widely

(a) suffer (b) escape (c) engage (d) rely

(a) raise (b) rise (c) arise (d) rouse

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

Passage 12
Topic: Urban Development
City planners must (1) ______ careful decisions about infrastructure development. The (2) ______ impact of new construction projects on the environment must be assessed. Public (3) ______ is essential for reducing traffic congestion in urban areas. Residents often (4) ______ about the lack of green spaces in their neighborhoods. Officials must (5) ______ to these concerns and take appropriate action.

Blanks:

(a) make (b) take (c) do (d) have

(a) significant (b) heavy (c) strong (d) major

(a) transport (b) policy (c) health (d) education

(a) complain (b) agree (c) apply (d) correspond

(a) respond (b) react (c) reply (d) relate

Passage 13
Topic: Scientific Research
Researchers must (1) ______ rigorous experiments to test their hypotheses. It is (2) ______ important to maintain accurate records of all data. Peer review is a (3) ______ part of the scientific process. Scientists who (4) ______ credible research contribute significantly to human knowledge. Their findings must (5) ______ to the evidence collected.

Blanks:

(a) conduct (b) make (c) take (d) hold

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

(a) key (b) heavy (c) strong (d) deep

(a) conduct (b) make (c) take (d) hold

(a) correspond (b) depend (c) focus (d) insist

Passage 14
Topic: International Relations
The two countries have signed a new (1) ______ agreement to boost economic cooperation. This is a (2) ______ factor in maintaining regional stability. Both nations must (3) ______ responsibility for implementing the terms of the deal. Diplomatic efforts have been (4) ______ successful in reducing tensions. The international community has (5) ______ support for this peaceful resolution.

Blanks:

(a) trade (b) market (c) price (d) share

(a) key (b) heavy (c) strong (d) deep

(a) take (b) give (c) make (d) have

(a) highly (b) deeply (c) closely (d) widely

(a) expressed (b) offered (c) given (d) taken

Passage 15
Topic: Mental Health
Mental health issues are (1) ______ common among young adults today. It is important to (2) ______ attention to early warning signs of depression and anxiety. Schools should (3) ______ support to students who are struggling emotionally. Creating a supportive environment is (4) ______ effective in preventing mental health crises. Society must (5) ______ the stigma associated with mental illness.

Blanks:

(a) fairly (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

(a) pay (b) give (c) draw (d) hold

(a) offer (b) take (c) give (d) receive

(a) highly (b) deeply (c) closely (d) widely

(a) reduce (b) gain (c) lose (d) break

Passage 16
Topic: Consumer Behavior
Advertising has a (1) ______ impact on consumer purchasing decisions. Companies often (2) ______ large amounts of money on marketing campaigns. However, consumers are becoming (3) ______ aware of manipulative advertising tactics. They now (4) ______ on online reviews and recommendations from friends. This shift has (5) ______ significant changes in the retail industry.

Blanks:

(a) significant (b) heavy (c) strong (d) major

(a) spend (b) save (c) gain (d) lose

(a) increasingly (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

(a) rely (b) depend (c) focus (d) insist

(a) caused (b) faced (c) taken (d) made

Passage 17
Topic: Academic Integrity
Plagiarism is a serious offense that can (1) ______ problems for students' academic careers. Universities have (2) ______ policies to deal with such violations. Students must (3) ______ responsibility for their own work. It is (4) ______ important to cite all sources correctly. Academic (5) ______ depends on honesty and integrity.

Blanks:

(a) cause (b) face (c) take (d) make

(a) strict (b) strong (c) heavy (d) deep

(a) take (b) give (c) make (d) have

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

(a) achievement (b) satisfaction (c) production (d) consumption

Passage 18
Topic: Transportation
Many cities are investing in public (1) ______ to reduce traffic congestion. This has a (2) ______ impact on air quality and public health. Commuters who use trains and buses (3) ______ less stress than those who drive. However, the (4) ______ supply of funding remains a challenge for expansion projects. The government must (5) ______ a decision about future investments.

Blanks:

(a) transport (b) policy (c) health (d) education

(a) positive (b) negative (c) significant (d) heavy

(a) experience (b) gain (c) take (d) make

(a) adequate (b) urgent (c) strong (d) major

(a) make (b) take (c) do (d) have

Passage 19
Topic: Arts & Culture
Traditional (1) ______ is an essential part of national identity. Governments should (2) ______ support to artists and cultural institutions. Art education plays a (3) ______ role in developing creative thinking among students. Museums and galleries help (4) ______ awareness about historical heritage. Preserving cultural traditions is (5) ______ important for future generations.

Blanks:

(a) culture (b) media (c) policy (d) system

(a) offer (b) give (c) take (d) receive

(a) key (b) heavy (c) strong (d) deep

(a) raise (b) rise (c) arise (d) rouse

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

Passage 20
Topic: Agriculture & Food
Climate change has (1) ______ significant challenges for global food (2) ______. Farmers must (3) ______ to changing weather patterns and adapt their practices. Sustainable farming methods are (4) ______ effective in protecting soil quality. The government should (5) ______ support to farmers who adopt environmentally friendly techniques.

Blanks:

(a) created (b) faced (c) taken (d) made

(a) production (b) consumption (c) distribution (d) supply

(a) adapt (b) adjust (c) adopt (d) apply

(a) highly (b) deeply (c) closely (d) widely

(a) offer (b) give (c) take (d) receive

Passage 21
Topic: Workplace Dynamics
Effective communication is a (1) ______ factor in workplace success. Managers should (2) ______ a good example for their team members. Employees who (3) ______ support from their supervisors tend to be more productive. Workplace conflicts can (4) ______ problems if not addressed promptly. Regular team meetings help (5) ______ awareness about company goals.

Blanks:

(a) key (b) heavy (c) strong (d) deep

(a) set (b) make (c) take (d) give

(a) receive (b) give (c) offer (d) take

(a) cause (b) face (c) take (d) make

(a) raise (b) rise (c) arise (d) rouse

Passage 22
Topic: Financial Literacy
Young adults must (1) ______ financial literacy to manage their money effectively. It is (2) ______ important to save money for emergencies and future goals. Financial institutions should (3) ______ educational resources to their customers. Making informed financial decisions can (4) ______ stress and improve quality of life. Schools should also (5) ______ a role in teaching financial skills.

Blanks:

(a) develop (b) gain (c) take (d) make

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

(a) offer (b) give (c) take (d) receive

(a) reduce (b) gain (c) lose (d) break

(a) play (b) do (c) make (d) hold

Passage 23
Topic: Media & Journalism
Journalists have a responsibility to (1) ______ accurate information to the public. The media plays a (2) ______ role in shaping public opinion. However, the spread of fake news has (3) ______ serious concerns about media ethics. News organizations must (4) ______ high standards of journalism. It is (5) ______ essential to verify facts before publishing any story.

Blanks:

(a) provide (b) offer (c) give (d) take

(a) significant (b) heavy (c) strong (d) major

(a) raised (b) risen (c) arisen (d) roused

(a) maintain (b) keep (c) hold (d) take

(a) absolutely (b) highly (c) deeply (d) closely

Passage 24
Topic: Sports & Fitness
Regular physical activity is (1) ______ effective in improving overall health. Athletes must (2) ______ rigorous training to achieve peak performance. Coaches play a (3) ______ role in developing players' skills. Team sports help participants (4) ______ important social skills. Sports organizations should (5) ______ awareness about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

Blanks:

(a) highly (b) deeply (c) closely (d) widely

(a) undergo (b) take (c) make (d) do

(a) key (b) heavy (c) strong (d) deep

(a) develop (b) gain (c) take (d) make

(a) raise (b) rise (c) arise (d) rouse

Passage 25
Topic: Tourism & Travel
International tourism has (1) ______ significant economic benefits for many countries. However, it can also (2) ______ problems for local environments and communities. Tourists should (3) ______ responsible behavior when visiting natural sites. The tourism industry must (4) ______ awareness about sustainable practices. Travelers who (5) ______ support to local economies help preserve cultural heritage.

Blanks:

(a) brought (b) faced (c) taken (d) made

(a) cause (b) face (c) take (d) make

(a) demonstrate (b) show (c) express (d) exhibit

(a) raise (b) rise (c) arise (d) rouse

(a) offer (b) give (c) take (d) receive

🔽 ANSWERS FOR READING & WRITING PASSAGES (1-25):
1: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 2: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 3: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 4: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 5: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 6: 1(b),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 7: 1(b),2(a),3(d),4(a),5(a) | 8: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 9: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 10: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 11: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 12: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 13: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 14: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 15: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 16: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 17: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 18: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 19: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 20: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 21: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 22: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 23: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 24: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a) | 25: 1(a),2(a),3(a),4(a),5(a)

PART 2: PTE READING – DRAG & DROP FILL IN THE BLANKS (25 Passages)
(Choose words from the Jumbled Words Box below each passage. The box contains extra words you will NOT use.)

Passage 26
Passage:
The government has decided to (1) ______ a new policy to address climate change. This policy will have a (2) ______ impact on the energy sector. Experts believe it will (3) ______ significant changes in how we consume resources. Citizens are (4) ______ to support these measures.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
adopt | major | cause | encouraged | reduce

Passage 27
Passage:
Students who (1) ______ in volunteer work often (2) ______ valuable experience that helps their careers. Employers (3) ______ attention to candidates with community service backgrounds. This experience is a (4) ______ factor in securing good jobs.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
participate | gain | pay | key | offer

Passage 28
Passage:
Regular exercise can help (1) ______ stress and prevent heart (2) ______. Doctors (3) ______ on patients maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This approach is (4) ______ effective for long-term wellness.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
reduce | disease | insist | highly | suffer

Passage 29
Passage:
The company wants to (1) ______ its market share by launching new products. However, they (2) ______ intense competition from international firms. The marketing team must (3) ______ on digital advertising strategies. This will help them (4) ______ a competitive advantage.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
increase | face | focus | gain | lose

Passage 30
Passage:
Parents are deeply (1) ______ about the impact of social media on children. They must (2) ______ a role in monitoring online activities. Schools should also (3) ______ awareness about digital safety. It is (4) ______ important to teach children about responsible internet use.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
concerned | play | raise | absolutely | offer

Passage 31
Passage:
The educational (1) ______ in many countries needs significant reform. There is an urgent (2) ______ for more qualified teachers. Students who (3) ______ in extracurricular activities perform better. Their academic (4) ______ improves significantly with balanced development.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
system | need | participate | achievement | offer

Passage 32
Passage:
Economic (1) ______ is essential for national development. The government has introduced policies to (2) ______ this objective. However, the financial (3) ______ has slowed down progress. Officials must (4) ______ responsibility for implementing effective solutions.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
growth | achieve | crisis | take | make

Passage 33
Passage:
Scientists have (1) ______ extensive research on climate patterns. Their findings have (2) ______ significant evidence of global warming. This is (3) ______ related to human activities. Governments must (4) ______ action to reduce carbon emissions.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
conducted | provided | closely | take | make

Passage 34
Passage:
Effective communication is a (1) ______ factor in workplace success. Managers should (2) ______ a good example for their teams. Employees who (3) ______ support from supervisors are more productive. Regular feedback helps (4) ______ awareness about performance expectations.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
key | set | receive | raise | offer

Passage 35
Passage:
The government must (1) ______ a decision about infrastructure investment. Public (2) ______ is essential for reducing traffic congestion. The (3) ______ impact of new projects must be assessed. Officials should (4) ______ to community concerns before proceeding.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
make | transport | environmental | respond | ignore

Passage 36
Passage:
Traditional culture is (1) ______ rooted in community values. Governments should (2) ______ support to cultural institutions. Art education plays a (3) ______ role in developing creativity. Museums help (4) ______ awareness about historical heritage.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
deeply | offer | significant | raise | take

Passage 37
Passage:
The new trade (1) ______ will boost economic growth between nations. This is a (2) ______ factor in maintaining regional stability. Both countries must (3) ______ responsibility for implementing the terms. Diplomatic efforts have been (4) ______ successful in reducing tensions.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
agreement | key | take | highly | make

Passage 38
Passage:
Public health campaigns must (1) ______ awareness about the dangers of smoking. Smoking is a major cause of heart (2) ______ and other illnesses. Doctors (3) ______ on patients quitting this habit. This approach is (4) ______ effective in improving public health.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
raise | disease | insist | highly | suffer

Passage 39
Passage:
Students must (1) ______ rigorous training to succeed in competitive exams. Their final grades will (2) ______ on their performance. Teachers often (3) ______ advice to help them prepare. Good study habits are (4) ______ essential for academic success.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
undergo | depend | offer | absolutely | take

Passage 40
Passage:
The company has (1) ______ a new policy to protect employee rights. This policy will (2) ______ a positive impact on workplace culture. Employees are (3) ______ to voice their concerns openly. Managers must (4) ______ attention to staff feedback.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
adopted | have | encouraged | pay | make

Passage 41
Passage:
Climate change has (1) ______ significant challenges for global food production. Farmers must (2) ______ to new weather patterns. Sustainable methods are (3) ______ effective in protecting soil quality. The government should (4) ______ support to affected farmers.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
created | adapt | highly | offer | take

Passage 42
Passage:
Financial literacy is (1) ______ important for young adults. They must learn to (2) ______ money for future needs. Financial institutions should (3) ______ educational resources to customers. Making informed decisions can (4) ______ financial stress significantly.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
absolutely | save | provide | reduce | gain

Passage 43
Passage:
The media plays a (1) ______ role in shaping public opinion. Journalists must (2) ______ accurate information to the public. The spread of fake news has (3) ______ serious concerns. News organizations must (4) ______ high ethical standards.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
significant | provide | raised | maintain | set

Passage 44
Passage:
Athletes must (1) ______ rigorous training to achieve peak performance. Coaches play a (2) ______ role in developing skills. Team sports help players (3) ______ important social skills. Sports organizations should (4) ______ awareness about anti-doping rules.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
undergo | key | develop | raise | gain

Passage 45
Passage:
Tourism has (1) ______ significant economic benefits to many countries. However, it can (2) ______ problems for local environments. Tourists should (3) ______ responsible behavior when visiting sites. Travelers who (4) ______ support to local economies help preserve culture.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
brought | cause | demonstrate | offer | take

Passage 46
Passage:
The government is (1) ______ concerned about rising unemployment rates. They must (2) ______ a decision about job creation programs. Economic (3) ______ depends on a skilled workforce. Officials should (4) ______ with business leaders to find solutions.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
deeply | make | growth | consult | ignore

Passage 47
Passage:
Researchers must (1) ______ accurate records of all experimental data. It is (2) ______ important to maintain transparency. Their findings must (3) ______ to the evidence collected. Peer review is a (4) ______ part of the scientific process.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
keep | absolutely | correspond | key | make

Passage 48
Passage:
Public transport systems (1) ______ a crucial role in urban mobility. They help (2) ______ traffic congestion and reduce pollution. However, the (3) ______ supply of funding remains a challenge. The government must (4) ______ responsibility for improving these services.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
play | reduce | inadequate | take | make

Passage 49
Passage:
Mental health awareness is (1) ______ important in today's society. Schools should (2) ______ support to struggling students. Creating a supportive environment is (3) ______ effective in preventing crises. Society must (4) ______ the stigma associated with mental illness.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
increasingly | offer | highly | reduce | gain

Passage 50
Passage:
The new environmental policy will (1) ______ a significant impact on industries. Companies must (2) ______ to stricter emission standards. This policy is (3) ______ supported by environmental groups. Businesses should (4) ______ on sustainable practices for long-term success.

Jumbled Words Box: (choose 4)
have | adapt | widely | focus | make

🔽 ANSWERS FOR READING DRAG & DROP (26-50):
26: adopt, major, cause, encouraged | 27: participate, gain, pay, key | 28: reduce, disease, insist, highly | 29: increase, face, focus, gain | 30: concerned, play, raise, absolutely | 31: system, need, participate, achievement | 32: growth, achieve, crisis, take | 33: conducted, provided, closely, take | 34: key, set, receive, raise | 35: make, transport, environmental, respond | 36: deeply, offer, significant, raise | 37: agreement, key, take, highly | 38: raise, disease, insist, highly | 39: undergo, depend, offer, absolutely | 40: adopted, have, encouraged, pay | 41: created, adapt, highly, offer | 42: absolutely, save, provide, reduce | 43: significant, provide, raised, maintain | 44: undergo, key, develop, raise | 45: brought, cause, demonstrate, offer | 46: deeply, make, growth, consult | 47: keep, absolutely, correspond, key | 48: play, reduce, inadequate, take | 49: increasingly, offer, highly, reduce | 50: have, adapt, widely, focus

 

Collocations

 Collocations

Collocations are common word combinations that sound "right" to native English speakers. For PTE, the official list from Pearson contains over 2,400 essential academic collocations. Here are the main types with Nepali meanings and example sentences.

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📚 Verb + Noun

Verb + noun is a very common pattern where the verb is often not the most literal translation from Nepali.

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
conduct research	अनुसन्धान गर्नु (anusandhān garnu)	Scientists conduct research to find new medicines.
make a decision	निर्णय गर्नु (nirṇay garnu)	I need to make a decision about my university course.
raise awareness	चेतना फैलाउनु (cetanā phailāunu)	The campaign aims to raise awareness about pollution.
take responsibility	जिम्मेवारी लिनु (jimmewārī linu)	Managers must take responsibility for their team's work.
play a role	भूमिका खेल्नु (bhūmikā khelnu)	Technology plays a role in modern education.

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🏷️ Adjective + Noun

Adjective + noun pairs add specific description and are frequently tested.

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
economic growth	आर्थिक वृद्धि (ārthik vṛddhi)	The government wants to boost economic growth.
strong evidence	बलियो प्रमाण (baliyo pramāṇ)	The data provides strong evidence for the theory.
key factor	मुख्य कारक (mukhya kārak)	Hard work is a key factor in success.
public transport	सार्वजनिक यातायात (sārvajanik yātāyāt)	Many people use public transport to get to work.
significant impact	महत्त्वपूर्ण प्रभाव (mahattvapūrṇ prabhāv)	This policy has a significant impact on the economy.

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🤝 Noun + Noun

Noun + noun collocations are formed by using one noun to describe another.

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
climate change	जलवायु परिवर्तन (jalavāyu parivartan)	Climate change is a major global issue.
information technology	सूचना प्रविधि (sūcanā pravidhi)	He works in information technology.
market share	बजार हिस्सा (bajār hissā)	Our company has increased its market share.
job satisfaction	कामको सन्तुष्टि (kāmko santuṣṭi)	Good working conditions lead to job satisfaction.
academic achievement	शैक्षिक उपलब्धि (śaikṣik upalabdhi)	Parents are proud of their child's academic achievement.

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📈 Adverb + Adjective

Adverb + adjective collocations are used to add emphasis or describe a quality more precisely.

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
highly effective	अत्यधिक प्रभावकारी (atyadhik prabhāvkārī)	This new method is highly effective.
closely related	नजिकको सम्बन्धित (najikako sambandhit)	These two topics are closely related.
widely available	व्यापक रूपमा उपलब्ध (vyāpak rūpmā upalabdha)	Fresh fruits are now widely available in cities.
acutely aware	पूर्ण रूपमा सचेत (pūrṇ rūpmā sacet)	He was acutely aware of the difficulties.
deeply ashamed	अत्यन्त लज्जित (atyanta lajjit)	She felt deeply ashamed of her mistake.

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🔗 Verb + Preposition

Verb + preposition collocations appear frequently and often change the verb's meaning.

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
focus on	केन्द्रित गर्नु (kendrit garnu)	The study will focus on the environment.
rely on	भर पर्नु (bhar parnu)	You can rely on her for support.

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📌 Noun + Preposition

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
access to	पहुँच पाउनु (pahũch pāunu)	Students have access to the library.

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📌 Adjective + Preposition

Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
responsible for	जिम्मेवार हुनु (jimmewār hunu)	The manager is responsible for the project.
involved in	संलग्न हुनु (saṅlagna hunu)	She is involved in community work.

25 Examples for Each of the 5 Main Types of PTE Collocations, Complete with Nepali Meanings and English Sentences

I have used the most frequently tested academic and everyday collocations from the official PTE Academic Collocation List to help you prepare effectively.

📚 Type 1: Verb + Noun (25 Examples)

Action words paired with objects. The verb is often weaker in literal translation, so the combination must be memorized.

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
1	pay attention	ध्यान दिनु (dhyān dinu)	Please pay attention to the teacher during the lecture.
2	gain experience	अनुभव हासिल गर्नु (anubhav hāsil garnu)	Internships help students gain experience.
3	offer advice	सल्लाह दिनु (sallāh dinu)	The expert will offer advice on career planning.
4	hold a meeting	बैठक गर्नु (baiṭhak garnu)	We will hold a meeting tomorrow morning.
5	reach a conclusion	निष्कर्षमा पुग्नु (niṣkarṣmā pugnu)	They failed to reach a conclusion after hours of debate.
6	set a goal	लक्ष्य तोक्नु (lakṣya toknu)	Every student should set a goal for their studies.
7	cause problems	समस्या निम्त्याउनु (samasya nimtyāunu)	Heavy rain can cause problems for traffic.
8	receive support	समर्थन पाउनु (samarthan pāunu)	The new law will receive support from the public.
9	give permission	अनुमति दिनु (anumati dinu)	The professor will not give permission to submit late work.
10	express interest	चासो देखाउनु (cāso dekhāunu)	Many companies express interest in new technology.
11	enjoy success	सफलताको आनन्द लिनु (saphalatāko ānand linu)	Hard-working people usually enjoy success.
12	lose weight	तौल घटाउनु (taul ghaṭāunu)	She decided to lose weight by exercising daily.
13	save money	पैसा बचत गर्नु (paisā bacat garnu)	We need to save money for our future education.
14	take a test	परीक्षा दिनु (parīkṣā dinu)	I will take a test to get my driving license.
15	keep a record	रेकर्ड राख्नु (rekarḍ rākhnu)	Please keep a record of all your expenses.
16	break a habit	बानी तोड्नु (bānī toḍnu)	It is hard to break a habit of smoking.
17	catch a disease	रोग लाग्नु (rog lāgnu)	You can catch a disease if you don't wash your hands.
18	draw attention	ध्यान आकर्षित गर्नु (dhyān ākarṣit garnu)	The colorful poster will draw attention to the event.
19	build a career	करियर निर्माण गर्नु (kariyar nirmāṇ garnu)	She wants to build a career in medicine.
20	face challenges	चुनौतीहरू सामना गर्नु (cunautīharū sāmanā garnu)	New businesses often face challenges at the start.
21	gain knowledge	ज्ञान हासिल गर्नु (jñān hāsil garnu)	Reading books helps us gain knowledge.
22	hurt feelings	मन दुखाउनु (man dukhāunu)	I did not mean to hurt your feelings.
23	kill time	समय बिताउनु (samay bitāunu)	I read a magazine to kill time while waiting.
24	reduce stress	तनाव कम गर्नु (tanāv kam garnu)	Listening to music helps me reduce stress.
25	spread rumors	अफवाह फैलाउनु (aphavāh phailāunu)	Do not spread rumors about your colleagues.

25 Examples for Each of the 5 Main Types of PTE Collocations, Complete with Nepali Meanings and English Sentences

I have used the most frequently tested academic and everyday collocations from the official PTE Academic Collocation List to help you prepare effectively.

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🏷️ Type 2: Adjective + Noun (25 Examples)

Descriptive words paired with nouns. These often define the quality, size, or importance of something.

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
1	essential part	आवश्यक भाग (āvaśyak bhāg)	Practice is an essential part of learning a language.
2	major issue	प्रमुख मुद्दा (pramukh muddā)	Pollution is a major issue in big cities.
3	private property	निजी सम्पत्ति (nijī sampatti)	You cannot enter this land; it is private property.
4	natural resources	प्राकृतिक स्रोतहरू (prākṛtik srotharū)	We must protect our natural resources.
5	bright future	उज्ज्वल भविष्य (ujjval bhaviṣya)	Hard work guarantees a bright future.
6	heavy traffic	भारी ट्राफिक (bhārī ṭrāphik)	We got stuck in heavy traffic this morning.
7	foreign policy	विदेशी नीति (videśī nīti)	The president discussed the new foreign policy.
8	physical health	शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य (śārīrik svāsthya)	Exercise is crucial for physical health.
9	social media	सामाजिक सञ्जाल (sāmājik sañjāl)	She spends too much time on social media.
10	main reason	मुख्य कारण (mukhya kāraṇ)	The main reason for his success is determination.
11	urgent need	अत्यावश्यक आवश्यकता (atyāvaśyak āvaśyakatā)	There is an urgent need for clean water.
12	fierce competition	कडा प्रतिस्पर्धा (kaḍā pratispardhā)	Getting a scholarship involves fierce competition.
13	strong desire	प्रबल इच्छा (prabal icchā)	She has a strong desire to travel the world.
14	traditional culture	परम्परागत संस्कृति (paramparāgat saṃskṛti)	We should preserve our traditional culture.
15	financial crisis	आर्थिक संकट (ārthik saṃkaṭ)	The country faced a severe financial crisis.
16	educational background	शैक्षिक पृष्ठभूमि (śaikṣik pṛṣṭhabhūmi)	Your educational background matters for this job.
17	direct impact	प्रत्यक्ष प्रभाव (pratyakṣ prabhāv)	The weather has a direct impact on crop production.
18	common knowledge	सर्वविदित कुरा (sarvavidit kurā)	It is common knowledge that the earth is round.
19	creative thinking	रचनात्मक सोच (racanātmak soc)	The project requires creative thinking.
20	domestic violence	घरेलु हिंसा (gharelu hiṃsā)	The law strictly prohibits domestic violence.
21	global warming	विश्वव्यापी तापक्रम वृद्धि (viśvavyāpī tāpkram vṛddhi)	Global warming is melting the polar ice caps.
22	high quality	उच्च गुणस्तर (ucc guṇastar)	This brand offers high quality products.
23	initial stage	प्रारम्भिक चरण (prārambhik caraṇ)	At the initial stage, the project was very small.
24	medical treatment	चिकित्सा उपचार (cikitsā upacār)	He went abroad for medical treatment.
25	professional development	व्यावसायिक विकास (vyāvasāyik vikās)	The company invests in professional development.

25 Examples for Each of the 5 Main Types of PTE Collocations, Complete with Nepali Meanings and English Sentences

I have used the most frequently tested academic and everyday collocations from the official PTE Academic Collocation List to help you prepare effectively.

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🤝 Type 3: Noun + Noun (25 Examples)

Two nouns working together; the first noun acts like an adjective to describe the second.

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
1	health care	स्वास्थ्य हेरचाह (svāsthya heracāh)	Free health care is provided to elderly citizens.
2	education system	शिक्षा प्रणाली (śikṣā praṇālī)	The education system needs significant reforms.
3	business environment	व्यावसायिक वातावरण (vyāvasāyik vātāvaraṇ)	The business environment is improving.
4	research project	अनुसन्धान परियोजना (anusandhān pariyojanā)	She is working on a research project about climate.
5	energy consumption	ऊर्जा खपत (ūrjā khapat)	We need to reduce energy consumption at home.
6	government policy	सरकारी नीति (sarkārī nīti)	The government policy on taxes has changed.
7	computer software	कम्प्युटर सफ्टवेयर (kampyuṭar saphtaveyar)	He installs computer software for a living.
8	family member	परिवारका सदस्य (parivārkā sadasya)	Every family member attended the wedding.
9	air pollution	वायु प्रदूषण (vāyu pradūṣaṇ)	Air pollution is dangerous for children.
10	water supply	पानी आपूर्ति (pānī āpūrti)	The water supply was cut off for two hours.
11	labor market	श्रम बजार (śram bajār)	Fresh graduates are entering the labor market.
12	food production	खाद्य उत्पादन (khādya utpādan)	Technology has boosted food production worldwide.
13	oil price	तेलको मूल्य (telko mūlya)	The oil price has increased this month.
14	school curriculum	विद्यालय पाठ्यक्रम (vidyālay pāṭhyakram)	The school curriculum includes physical education.
15	heart disease	मुटुको रोग (muṭuko rog)	Smoking is a major cause of heart disease.
16	birth rate	जन्मदर (janmadar)	The birth rate is declining in developed nations.
17	traffic jam	ट्राफिक जाम (ṭrāphik jām)	I was late because of a traffic jam.
18	language skill	भाषा कौशल (bhāṣā kauśal)	Good language skills are essential for this role.
19	market price	बजार मूल्य (bajār mūlya)	The market price of gold is at an all-time high.
20	science laboratory	विज्ञान प्रयोगशाला (vijñān prayogśālā)	The students conducted experiments in the science laboratory.
21	investment bank	लगानी बैंक (lagānī baiṅk)	He works at a famous investment bank.
22	trade agreement	व्यापार सम्झौता (vyāpār samjhautā)	The two countries signed a new trade agreement.
23	city center	सहरको केन्द्र (saharko kendra)	There is a big mall in the city center.
24	table salt	टेबल नुन (ṭebal nun)	Please pass me the table salt.
25	office building	कार्यालय भवन (kāryālay bhavan)	They constructed a new office building downtown.

25 Examples for Each of the 5 Main Types of PTE Collocations, Complete with Nepali Meanings and English Sentences

I have used the most frequently tested academic and everyday collocations from the official PTE Academic Collocation List to help you prepare effectively.

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📈 Type 4: Adverb + Adjective (25 Examples)

Adverbs (often ending in -ly) modify adjectives by adding emphasis, degree, or precision. These collocations are common in academic English and frequently appear in the PTE exam.

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
1	highly successful	अत्यन्त सफल (atyanta saphal)	The marketing campaign was highly successful.
2	deeply concerned	अत्यधिक चिन्तित (atyadhik cintit)	Parents are deeply concerned about school safety.
3	strongly opposed	कडा रूपमा विरोध गर्ने (kaḍā rūpmā virodh garne)	The locals are strongly opposed to the new factory.
4	closely related	नजिकको सम्बन्धित (najikako sambandhit)	Good diet and health are closely related.
5	widely accepted	व्यापक रूपमा स्वीकृत (vyāpak rūpmā svīkṛta)	This theory is widely accepted by scientists.
6	extremely important	अत्यन्तै महत्त्वपूर्ण (atyantai mahattvapūrṇ)	Punctuality is extremely important in this job.
7	fully aware	पूर्ण रूपमा सचेत (pūrṇ rūpmā sacet)	She was fully aware of the risks involved.
8	critically important	अत्यावश्यक रूपमा महत्त्वपूर्ण (atyāvaśyak rūpmā mahattvapūrṇ)	Funding for education is critically important.
9	increasingly difficult	बढ्दो गाह्रो (baḍhdo gāhro)	Passing this exam is getting increasingly difficult.
10	economically viable	आर्थिक रूपमा सम्भव (ārthik rūpmā sambhav)	The project is not economically viable right now.
11	environmentally friendly	वातावरणमैत्री (vātāvaraṇamaitrī)	We should buy environmentally friendly products.
12	socially acceptable	सामाजिक रूपमा स्वीकार्य (sāmājik rūpmā svīkārya)	This behavior is not socially acceptable.
13	financially stable	आर्थिक रूपमा स्थिर (ārthik rūpmā sthira)	You need a job to be financially stable.
14	politically correct	राजनीतिक रूपमा सही (rājnītik rūpmā sahī)	Be careful to use politically correct language.
15	relatively small	तुलनात्मक रूपमा सानो (tulanātmak rūpmā sāno)	Our budget is relatively small compared to theirs.
16	absolutely essential	पूर्ण रूपमा अनिवार्य (pūrṇ rūpmā anivārya)	Water is absolutely essential for life.
17	fairly common	निकै सामान्य (nikai sāmānya)	This problem is fairly common among teenagers.
18	perfectly clear	पूर्ण रूपमा स्पष्ट (pūrṇ rūpmā spaṣṭa)	His instructions were perfectly clear.
19	genuinely happy	साँच्चै खुसी (sānccai khusī)	She looked genuinely happy at the party.
20	terribly wrong	अत्यन्त गलत (atyanta galat)	Something went terribly wrong with the experiment.
21	highly unlikely	अत्यन्त असम्भव (atyanta asambhav)	It is highly unlikely that he will arrive on time.
22	strongly influenced	कडा रूपमा प्रभावित (kaḍā rūpmā prabhāvit)	Young people are strongly influenced by social media.
23	closely connected	नजिकबाट सम्बन्धित (najikbāṭa sambandhit)	These two topics are closely connected.
24	widely recognized	व्यापक रूपमा मान्यता प्राप्त (vyāpak rūpmā mānyatā prāpta)	She is a widely recognized expert in her field.
25	deeply rooted	गहिरो रूपमा जरा गाडिएको (gahiro rūpmā jarā gāḍiyeko)	These traditions are deeply rooted in our culture.

25 Examples for Each of the 5 Main Types of PTE Collocations, Complete with Nepali Meanings and English Sentences

I have used the most frequently tested academic and everyday collocations from the official PTE Academic Collocation List to help you prepare effectively.

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🧐 Type 5: Verb + Preposition (25 Examples)

Verbs that require a specific preposition to connect to an object. Using the wrong preposition changes the meaning or makes the expression incorrect.

#	Collocation	Nepali Meaning	English Sentence
1	apply for	आवेदन दिनु (āvedan dinu)	I want to apply for a scholarship.
2	believe in	विश्वास गर्नु (viśvās garnu)	You must believe in yourself.
3	consist of	समावेश हुनु (samāveś hunu)	The team consists of five members.
4	depend on	निर्भर हुनु (nirbhar hunu)	Our success depends on hard work.
5	insist on	जोड दिनु (joḍ dinu)	She insists on paying for dinner.
6	account for	व्याख्या गर्नु (vyākhyā garnu)	How do you account for his absence?
7	agree with	सहमत हुनु (sahamat hunu)	I agree with your opinion on education.
8	apologize for	माफी माग्नु (māphī māgnu)	He must apologize for his rude behavior.
9	ask for	माग्नु (māgnu)	You can ask for help if you need it.
10	care about	चासो राख्नु (cāso rākhnu)	We should care about our environment.
11	comment on	टिप्पणी गर्नु (ṭippaṇī garnu)	The teacher will comment on your essay.
12	compare with	तुलना गर्नु (tulanā garnu)	This year's results should be compared with last year's.
13	complain about	गुनासो गर्नु (gunāso garnu)	Many citizens complain about the traffic.
14	concentrate on	ध्यान केन्द्रित गर्नु (dhyān kendrit garnu)	Please concentrate on your studies.
15	correspond to	सँग मेल खानु (saṅga mel khānu)	His actions do not correspond to his words.
16	deal with	सामना गर्नु (sāmanā garnu)	The manager knows how to deal with customer complaints.
17	engage in	संलग्न हुनु (saṅlagna hunu)	Students should engage in extracurricular activities.
18	escape from	बाट भाग्नु (bāṭa bhāgnu)	The animal managed to escape from the cage.
19	happen to	सँग हुनु / माथि पर्नु (saṅga hunu / māthi parnu)	What happened to your phone yesterday?
20	hear about	को बारेमा सुन्नु (ko bāremā sunnu)	I was sad to hear about your loss.
21	interfere with	अवरोध गर्नु (avarodh garnu)	Don't let your phone interfere with your work.
22	object to	आपत्ति गर्नु (āpatti garnu)	The community objects to the construction plan.
23	participate in	सहभागी हुनु (sahabhāgī hunu)	We will participate in the competition.
24	suffer from	बाट पीडित हुनु (bāṭa pīḍit hunu)	Many elderly people suffer from arthritis.
25	wait for	पर्खनु (parkhanu)	I will wait for you at the bus stop.