PTE · READING TASK GUIDE

PTE Reading Task: Multiple Choice (Single)

Overview

Read a passage and choose the single best answer.

Timing & Volume

Items per test: 1–3 (varies by form)
Text length: up to 110–300 words
Focus: Main idea, detail, or tone

Samples from PTE Practice

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Social Scientists

Question: According to this passage, what do social scientists use written sources to do?

A)Formulating questionnaires and interview questions.
B)Advising them on how to collect qualitative evidence.
C)Adding information to other data they have collected.
D)Change their understanding of numbers.

John Robertson

Question: What does the reader of this text learn about John Robertson?

A)He was born in Africa.
B)His abilities were evident at a young age.
C)He studied medicine.
D)He completed his degree in 1910.

Tips That Boost Scores

  • Read the question first, then skim the passage for the main idea.
  • Look for keywords and synonyms in the options.
  • Use elimination to remove options not supported by the text.

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