PTE Reading

Official Guideline

Multiple Choice, Single Answer

• focus on key words in the prompt

Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer

• more than one option is correct
• note any words that are repeated (particularly adjectives)
• scan the text for the repeated words

Re-order Paragraphs

• understand main idea of each one (noting key words)
• use key words to form an overall idea
• find topic sentence, a clear statement
  • not begin with a linker or a pronoun
  • does not refer back to information or actions previously mentioned (passive verb tense)

Fill in The Blanks (drag words)

• collocation
• decide the missing word grammatically (infinitive verb)
• choose from words with the correct part of speech

Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks (drop-down list)

• skim the passage for key ideas
• find related options
• check grammar and meaning