PTE · READING TASK GUIDE

PTE Reading Task: Multiple Choice (Multiple)

Overview

Read a passage and select all correct answers.

Timing & Volume

Items per test: 1–3 (varies by form)
Text length: up to 300 words
Scoring: Partial credit; wrong choices can reduce score

Samples from PTE Practice

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Dennett

Question: According to Dennett, the mind displays which of the following characteristics?

A)Our minds are shaped by natural selection.
B)Our conscious mind tries to control our behaviors.
C)Our minds are not shaped by cultural influences.
D)Animals make decisions based on their conscious minds.
E)A mind cannot concentrate or cannot be distracted.

Fuller

Question: According to the paragraph, what was true of Fuller's theater at the Paris Exposition?

A)It presented some works that were not by Fuller.
B)It featured performances by prominent male as well as female dancers.
C)It became a famous school that is still named in honor of Fuller.
D)The passage does not tell whether It ceased to operate as a theater after Fuller died.

Tips That Boost Scores

  • Cross-check each selected option with the passage before finalizing.
  • Only select answers you are confident about to avoid negative marks.
  • Look for paraphrases rather than exact wording.

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