PTE Reading Fill in the Blanks Practice Online 2026

Reading: Fill in the Blanks shows a passage with gaps and a box of words below it. You drag the right word into each gap — there are more words than gaps.

PTEAce marks each blank instantly so you can see which collocations and grammar patterns you missed.

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks at a glance

Questions in the exam: 4–5
Timing: Section-timed
Skills scored: Reading
Marking on PTEAce: Marked instantly with answers
Share of PTE Academic score: About 6%

Tips

Decide what kind of word each gap needs (noun, verb, adjective) before looking at the options.
Watch for fixed phrases and collocations — they often decide between two similar words.
Fill the gaps you are sure of first; fewer options remain for the harder ones.

FAQs

Is there negative marking in Reading Fill in the Blanks?

No. Each correct blank earns a point.

How is this different from Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks?

Here you drag words from a shared word bank; in Reading & Writing each blank has its own dropdown.