PTE Academic / UKVI Exam Pattern - Reading
The Reading module of PTE Academic / UKVI is the third part of the test which assesses the test takers' ability to read and understand English texts in academic contexts. The PTE Reading test module consists of five item types and the test takers have to select, drag and drop, or type their responses using a mouse and a keyboard. There is a collective timer for all questions, so time management is extremely important. The responses are scored by an automated system based on various criteria such as comprehension, analysis, and vocabulary. PTE Reading practice is an important aspect of PTE preparation.
Fill in the Blanks (Drop-down)
Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
Re-Order Paragraphs
Fill in the Blanks (Drag & Drop)
Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks
There is a passage with some missing words. Beside each gap, there is a button with a drop-down list. Left-click on this button to reveal the drop-down list of options for that gap. Select the option you think best fills the gap. use your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary to solve this question.
| Task | Skills assessed | Prompt length | Number of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| A text appears on the screen with several gaps. Drag words from the box below to fill the gaps | Reading | Text up to 300 words | 5 - 6 |
Task
A text appears on the screen with several gaps. Drag words from the box below to fill the gaps
Skills assessed
Reading
Prompt length
Text up to 300 words
Number of questions
5 - 6
