PTE Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks Practice
Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks gives you a passage with several dropdown gaps, each offering four word choices. Every blank is scored on its own, so a hard gap never costs you the easy ones. Fill the sample passage below and get an instant per-blank score in your browser.
Try it — sample question
Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are becoming increasingly , which has their adoption worldwide. As a result, many countries are now able to their dependence on fossil fuels.
This is one fixed sample — the full question bank has hundreds of real exam-style Fill in the Blanks questions.
How Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks is scored
- One point for each blank you fill correctly — every gap is scored independently.
- The task feeds both your reading and writing bands, so it is worth extra attention.
- There is no negative marking, so always choose an option for every blank.
Frequently asked questions
How is PTE Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks scored?
You earn one point for each blank filled with the correct word. Every gap is marked separately, so getting one wrong does not affect the others.
Is there negative marking on Fill in the Blanks?
No — this task has no penalty, so you should always select an option for every blank even if you are unsure.
What skills does Fill in the Blanks test?
It tests vocabulary, grammar and collocation in context, and the marks contribute to both your reading and writing scores.
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