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This section evaluates your ability to understand and interpret written English in various contexts. The test is
approximately 30 minutes long and includes five different question types. One integrated question type,
Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks, also assesses your writing skills.
You will see a text with several gaps. Choose the correct words from drop-down lists to complete the text. This question assesses both your reading comprehension and writing accuracy.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 200 words | Reading & Writing | 5-6 | Not Applicable |
This scoring criterion evaluates how accurately you can identify and insert the correct words into the gaps in a text.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Filled Blank | 1 | You earn 1 point for each blank that is filled with the correct word from the drop-down options or drag-and-drop list. |
| Incorrect Blank | 0 | You earn 0 points for blanks left empty or filled with an incorrect word. |
Read the text and answer a multiple-choice question on its content or tone. More than one response may be correct. This task assesses your reading comprehension and ability to identify key points.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 275 words | Reading | 1-2 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to accurately identify all correct options while avoiding incorrect choices.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Response | +1 | You earn 1 point for each correct option you select. Careful reading or listening is required to identify all correct answers. |
| Incorrect Response | -1 | 1 point is deducted for each incorrect option you select. Avoid guessing blindly to maintain your score. |
| Minimum Score | 0 | If no correct options are selected or all responses are irrelevant, you earn 0 points. |
You will see several text boxes displayed in a random order. Your task is to arrange them to form a coherent and logical passage. This assesses your reading comprehension and ability to understand text structure.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 110 words | Reading | 2-3 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to correctly sequence text boxes to restore the original logical order of a passage.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Adjacent Pair | 1 | You earn 1 point for each pair of text boxes placed in the correct order. Focus on logical flow and context to arrange sentences accurately |
| Minimum Score | 0 | If no correct pairs are identified, you earn 0 points |
You will see a passage with several gaps. Your task is to drag the correct words from the word bank to complete the text. This tests your reading comprehension and vocabulary.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 80 words | Reading | 4-5 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to select the correct words to complete a passage, testing comprehension and attention to context.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Completed Blank | +1 | You earn 1 point for each blank filled with the correct word from the given options. Focus on meaning and grammar to choose accurately. |
| Minimum Score | 0 | If no blanks are correctly completed, you earn 0 points. |
You will read a short passage and select the single option that best answers the question about the content or tone. This tests your reading comprehension and ability to identify key ideas.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 110 words | Reading | 1-2 | Not Applicable |
This criterion evaluates your ability to identify the single correct answer based on the passage, testing comprehension and understanding of key details.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correct response | 1 | You earn 1 point for selecting the option that accurately answers the question. |
| Incorrect Response | 0 | No points are awarded if the selected option is wrong or irrelevant. |
These tips will help you improve comprehension, manage time efficiently, and answer questions accurately in the PTE Core Reading section.
| Tip | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Skim and Scan | Quickly read the passage to get the main idea, then scan for specific details when answering questions. |
| Focus on Keywords | Pay attention to names, dates, numbers, and keywords to locate answers faster. |
| Understand Question Types | Familiarize yourself with MCQ, FIB, Reorder Paragraph, and other question types to apply strategies effectively |
| Eliminate Wrong Options | Narrow down choices by removing obviously incorrect answers to increase accuracy. |
| Manage Your Time | Allocate time for each question type according to difficulty and length of the passage |
| Practice Regularly | Consistent practice with varied reading materials enhances speed, comprehension, and confidence. |
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