PTE PART 2 READING TIPS
PTE Part 2 Reading Tips: PTE Part 2 Reading consists of multiple question types that require you to read a passage and answer questions based on it. There are 5 question types that you will encounter in this section which include: Reading and Writing – Fill in the Blanks, Multiple Choice-Multiple Answer, Re-Order Paragraphs, Fill in the Blanks, and Multiple Choice-Single Answer. Hence, in this post, we will go through each question type and provide tips on how to approach them effectively.
This part of the test is 29–30 minutes long and it contains five different question types.
PTE Part 2 Reading Tips
Question 1: Reading and Writing: Fill in the Blanks
Task
Text appears on-screen with several gaps. You are required to Drag words from the box below to fill the gaps.
How to answer this question
For this item type, you must select the most appropriate words from a drop-down list to restore the text.
Adjacent to each blank space in a passage, there is a button that when clicked, reveals a drop-down list of options. Therefore, from this list, you can choose the option that you deem to be the most fitting for the missing word. However, should you alter your choice, you can select a different option by left-clicking on it.
Test tips
To complete this task, you must choose suitable words from a drop-down menu to fill in the gaps in a given passage. Notably, each blank is accompanied by a button with a drop-down list, which you can reveal by left-clicking on it. However, if you need to reconsider your choice, simply left-click on a different option. Basically, reading through the entire passage can assist you in selecting the appropriate word for each blank.
When you click on the drop-down arrows, you will find options that are also related to the main topic. Finally, you can then check grammar and overall meaning to see whether the words fit the blanks.
Read before and after the blank to help you identify the correct word.
The options available in the drop-down menus may appear similar, but they carry distinct implications and functions. Examining the surrounding context can assist you in selecting the appropriate term. In addition, to expedite your search, scan the text for any recurring words, and then read the nearby sentences to locate the answer.
How this question is scored
Your performance in the Reading and Writing task of filling in blanks is evaluated based on your proficiency in utilizing contextual and grammatical hints to determine the suitable words to complete a given text. Therefore, if you fill in all the blanks accurately, you will be awarded the highest possible score. However, you may still receive partial credit if you manage to fill in only some of the blanks correctly.
PTE Part 2 Reading Tips
Question 2: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
Task: After reading the text, answer a multiple-choice question on the content or tone of the text by selecting more than one response.
How to answer this question
To answer the multiple-choice question for this item type, it is necessary to read the passage and select multiple correct responses.
From the given list of options, you will need to choose all the options that you believe are accurate. You can make your selection by left-clicking on each option using your mouse. If you want to change your selection, you can deselect an option by left-clicking on it again. The options that you select will be highlighted in yellow.
Test Tips
Make sure you know how the task is scored. Also, make sure to carefully read the instructions for the Multiple Choice Multiple Answers item types for reading and listening. Keep in mind that there may be more than one correct option. You will receive marks for each correct option selected, but marks will be deducted for any incorrect options chosen, including those mistakenly identified as correct. If you select all options due to uncertainty, you will lose marks.
Note any repeated words in the options
Quickly read through the response options and note any words that are repeated, particularly adjectives or nouns. If the exact noun phrase occurs in a lot of the options the answer is probably related to this phrase.
Scan the text for the repeated words. Then read around them to find the answer more quickly.
How this question is scored
Your performance in the Multiple Choice Multiple Answers question type will be assessed based on your ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate a brief academic text. Therefore, if you answer all options correctly, you will receive the highest possible score for this type of question.
However, if one or more options are incorrect, partial credit scoring will be used. This is one of three question types where selecting incorrect options can result in the deduction of points. For every incorrect option chosen, one point will be deducted while each correct option selected will be awarded one point. To ensure accuracy, it is crucial to have confidence in your choices.
PTE Part 2 Reading Tips
Question 3: Reorder Paragraphs
Task
Several text boxes appear on the screen in random order. Put the text boxes in the correct order.
How to answer this question
For this item type, you need to restore the original order of the text by selecting text boxes and dragging them across the screen.
There are two ways you can move the text:
- Left-click on a box to select it (it will be outlined in blue), hold the left mouse button down and drag it to the desired location.
- Left-click on a box to select it, and then left-click on the left and right arrow buttons to move it across. You can also use the up and down arrow buttons on the right panel to re-order the boxes.
To deselect a box, left-click elsewhere on the screen.
Test tips
Read all the text boxes quickly before you start re-ordering them
Read the text boxes to understand the main idea of each one. You can do this by noting the keywords.
Next, use the keywords to form an overall idea of what the original text is about. This will help you to find the logical order for the ideas in the text boxes:
Find the topic sentence first
Every well-written paragraph has a topic sentence.
The topic sentence typically presents a concise and unambiguous statement about the subject matter, and all the following sentences are interconnected with it in some manner. It is self-sufficient and does not initiate with a pronoun such as “he” or “she,” nor does it allude to earlier information or activities using techniques like passive verb tenses.
Accordion – 2. Reading – Part 2- 2-3: Re-order Paragraphs – How this question is scored
The score you receive for the Re-order Paragraphs task is determined by your comprehension of the coherence and structure of an academic piece of writing. If you arrange all text boxes in the correct order, you will be awarded the maximum score for this type of question. In case one or more text boxes are in the wrong order, you will receive partial credit points.
PTE Part 2 Reading Tips
Question 4: Fill in the Blanks
Task
The text appears on a screen with several gaps in it. Drag words from the box below to fill the gaps.
How to answer this question
To correctly fill in the gaps in the text for this item type, you must drag and drop words across the screen.
In a given passage, certain words are missing, and you are provided with a list of words in a blue box that you can use to complete the text. The number of words provided is more than the gaps, which means that not all the words will be used. Therefore to fill a gap, click and select a word from the blue box, then keep the left mouse button pressed and drag the word to the appropriate gap. Otherwise, you can also move words between gaps. However, if you need to remove a word from a hole, drag it back to the blue box.
Test Tips
Think about words that you often see or hear together.
Remember that some words often go together to form a familiar phrase. This is called “collocation”. Using collocation can help you recognize the correct word for each blank.
Your general knowledge of grammar can assist you in selecting the correct word. Examine the context around the blank in the text to determine the missing word’s part of speech.
How this Question is scored
Your response for reading: fill in the banks is judged on your ability to use context and grammatical cues to identify words that complete a reading text. If all blanks are filled correctly, you receive the maximum score points for this question type. If one or more blanks are filled in correctly, partial credit scoring applies
PTE Part 2 Reading Tips
Question 5: Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Task
After reading the text, answer a multiple-choice question on the content or tone of the text by selecting one response.
How to answer this question
For this item type, you need to read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question.
There are multiple response choices, but only one is accurate therefore, to make a selection, use the left button of your mouse to click on the desired option. However in case you change your mind, left-click on the option again to unselect it, or choose a different option by left-clicking on it. The option you choose will be highlighted in yellow.
Test tips
Note the keywords in the prompt before you read the text.
When attempting this item type, it is important to carefully read the given prompt, which may either be in the form of a question or an incomplete sentence. Therefore, you need to pay close attention to the prompt, so that you can identify the specific information that needs to be located within the text.
Efficiently locating the answer: you can achieve this by concentrating on the relevant keywords within the prompt. Significantly, this approach can save time and reduce the amount of time spent reading through the entire text.
Evaluate the response options
The response option may be words, phrases or sentences. Therefore, use your knowledge to decide whether any of them are unlikely to be correct, or likely to be correct. In fact, you can do this before you read the text.
If you read the text but cannot answer the question, choose the option that you think is most likely to be correct. Moreover, this strategy also applies to multiple-choice questions with more than one answer.
How this question is scored
In the Multiple Choice, Single Answer question format, your proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating a brief academic text will be assessed. Further, your response will be evaluated as either correct or incorrect, and no points will be awarded for an incomplete or incorrect answer. This type of question contributes to the reading score.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, PTE Part 2 Reading consists of multiple questions requiring different approaches. By familiarizing yourself with each question type and practising sample questions, you can improve your performance and achieve a high score in this section. Remember to manage your time effectively and read the questions and passages carefully to ensure you understand what is being asked.
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