Fill in the Blanks – There is a passage with some missing words. You have a list of words in the box that you can use to fill the gaps in the text. There are more words than gaps so you will not use all the words provided. Choose the one that best matches your predictions.
This item type assesses reading skills and requires test takers to use contextual and grammatical cues to complete a reading text by identifying the single correct answer for each blank.
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PTE Practice Test: Fill In The Blanks
1. Read the given text and choose words from the box to fill the gaps.
exceed convinced astonished records grew impact accelerated tracks rise
Mass migration has produced a huge world wide economy of its own which has (1)_________ so fast during the past few years that the figures have (2)_________experts. Last year remittances sent home by migrants were expected to (3)_________ $232 billion according to the World Bank which (4)___________ these figures vital though the flow of remittances is to alleviate the plight of the migrant’s family it can’t on its own lift entire nation out of poverty. Those who study the (5)___________ of remittances argue that the money allows poor countries to put off basic decisions of economic management like reforming their tax collection systems and building schools.
Show Correct Answer 2. Read the given text and choose words from the box to fill the gaps. control maligned express damaged scared real exaggerative worried risk Most of us are (1)____________ of open conflict and avoid it if we can. And there is a (2)___________ to expressing and working through conflict. If the working involves harsh words and name-calling people fell deeply hurt and relationships can be (3)_____________ Some group members may be afraid that if they really (4)___________ their anger, they may go out of control and become violent, or they may do this. These fears can be very (5)_________ and based on experience. Show Correct Answer To stay updated, like us on Facebook.
hi frnds, can any one tell me about the pte exam rules and this exam is having the negative marks or not
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In 1.4, why is it “tracks” over “records”?
Tracks as a verb: means to follow the trail or movements of (someone or something), typically in order to find them or note their course.
Records as a verb: means set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.
In 2.1, why is it “scared” over “worried”?
Hi Larsen,
‘Worried’ just don’t go with the sentence. Just try it once
why not records instead of tracks ?
Tracks as a verb: means to follow the trail or movements of (someone or something), typically in order to find them or note their course.
Records as a verb: means set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.
How come economy accelerated? Usually grow is used when we talk about economy
But there is no such option as ‘grow’. The question has given ‘grew’ as an option and it does not go with the grammar rules.
How come “relationships can be maligned”? It should be “relationships can be damaged” with harsh words. I found that meaning u wrote above does not go with the sentence.
Why not “damaged” instead of “maligned”?
Malign as a verb means – to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; defame. Thats why Maligned is used instead of damaged