PTE Reading Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers Practice
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers asks you to select every correct option — and it is one of only two reading tasks with negative marking, where each wrong choice cancels a correct one. Answer the sample below and watch exactly how the penalty works, scored instantly in your browser.
Try it — sample question
Coral reefs support roughly a quarter of all marine species, yet they cover less than one per cent of the ocean floor. Rising sea temperatures cause corals to expel the algae that feed them, a process known as bleaching. While a bleached reef can recover if conditions improve, repeated bleaching events leave reefs increasingly unable to rebuild, threatening the fisheries and coastlines that depend on them.
Which of the following statements are supported by the passage? (Select all that apply.)
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How Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers (Reading) is scored
- You gain one point for each correct option you select.
- You lose one point for each incorrect option you select — with the score floored at zero.
- Selecting every option scores exactly zero, so choose only the answers you can justify.
Frequently asked questions
Does PTE Multiple Choice Multiple Answers have negative marking?
Yes. You gain a point for each correct option and lose a point for each incorrect one, with the score floored at zero. It is one of only two reading tasks that penalise wrong selections.
Should I guess on Multiple Choice Multiple Answers?
No — because of the penalty, selecting an option you are unsure of can cancel a correct answer. Choose only the options you can justify from the text.
How many options are correct?
It varies by question, and the task does not tell you how many to pick, which is exactly why the negative marking makes careful reading essential.
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