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The Reading section of the PTE Academic tests your ability to understand and interpret written English. You will be given a variety of passages, and you must answer questions to show your comprehension. Practicing regularly helps you improve reading speed, vocabulary, and understanding of different text types.
You will see a passage with several gaps. You need to choose the most appropriate word from a drop-down menu to fill each gap.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Text up to 300 words (PTE Academic) & 200 words (PTE Core) | Reading (PTE Academic), Reading & Writing (PTE Core) | 5-6 |
In this task, your score depends entirely on choosing the correct word to fill each blank. Understanding the scoring rules will help you focus on accuracy.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Filled Blank | 1 | Each blank that is filled with the exact correct word earns 1 point. |
| Incorrect Blank | 0 | If the blank is filled with a wrong word, no points are given. |
You will read a passage and answer a multiple-choice question by selecting all the correct responses. There may be more than one correct answer.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Text up to 300 words (PTE Academic) & 275 words (PTE Core) | Reading | 2-3 (PTE Academic), 1-2 (PTE Core) |
In this task, your score depends on selecting all the correct options. Understanding how points are awarded will help you answer carefully.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Response | +1 | Each correctly selected option earns 1 point. |
| Incorrect Response | -1 | Each wrongly selected option deducts 1 point. |
| Not Selected | 0 | The minimum score is 0. |
You will see several text boxes appearing in a random order. You need to arrange them in the correct logical order to restore the original passage.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Text up to 300 words (PTE Academic) & 275 words (PTE Core) | Reading | 2-3 (PTE Academic), 1-2 (PTE Core) |
In this task, your score depends on placing text boxes in the correct order. Understanding how points are awarded will help you maximize your score.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Each Correct Pair of Adjacent Textboxes | 1 | Each pair of boxes that are correctly placed next to each other earns 1 point. |
| Incorrect or Unpaired Boxes | 0 | Pairs that are incorrectly ordered earn 0 points. |
You will see a text with several gaps. You need to drag the correct words from the box below into the gaps to complete the passage correctly.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 80 words | Reading | 4-5 | Not Applicable |
In this task, you drag the correct words into the gaps; each correct placement earns 1 point, and incorrect or empty blanks earn 0.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correctly Completed Blank | +1 | Each gap that is filled with the correct word earns 1 point. |
| Incorrectly Filled Blank | 0 | If a word is placed in the wrong gap, no points are awarded. |
After reading a passage, answer a multiple-choice question by selecting one correct response.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | Number of Questions | Time To Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text up to 300 words | Reading | 2-3 | Not Applicable |
You earn 1 point for each correct response; incorrect or unanswered questions score 0 points.
Aspect | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Correct response | 1 | You earn 1 point for selecting the correct answer. |
| Incorrect or no response | 0 | No points are awarded for wrong answers or if left unanswered. |
Follow these strategies to improve comprehension, speed, and accuracy in the PTE Reading section.
| Strategy | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Skim the Passage First | Quickly get the main idea before focusing on details. |
| Read the Questions Carefully | Understand exactly what is being asked before looking for answers. |
| Highlight Keywords | Identify important words or phrases in both passages and questions. |
| Eliminate Wrong Options | Narrow down choices to improve accuracy in MCQs. |
| Manage Your Time | Don’t spend too long on one question; keep a steady pace. |
| Practice Regularly | Frequent reading practice improves speed, comprehension, and confidence. |
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