PTE Re a d ing
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0 1 Re a ding a nd W rit ing Fill in t he Bla nks
(RW FIB)
Re a ding 02 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Mult iple
Answ e rs
Module 03 Re -orde r Pa ra gra ph
Que st ions 04 Re a ding: Fill in t he bla nks
0 5 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Single Answ e r
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W ha t w ill w e t a lk a bout ??
Ta sk Ma rking Ta sk
De script ion Crit e ria Te chnique
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Ta sk De script ion
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Ma rking Crit e ria
Each correctly completed Blank 1 Point
No Negative Marking
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Ta sk Te chnique
You will get 5 to 6 questions in this task
Do not exceed more than 3 minutes for each Q
Key tools:
Grammar Synonyms
Collocations Context
It is an integrated Q, contributes to both R&W sections
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Collocations
1. Adjective + noun
5. Noun+ noun
Dramatic increase Career development
2. Verb + noun
6. Verb + preposition
Acquire knowledge Believe in/ argue with/ agree with
3. Verb + adverb
She whispered softly in her ears.
4. Adverb + adjective
He is actively involved in ...........
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Verbs Adjectives
Parts of Speech
Adverbs
Nouns
Prepositions
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01 Re a ding a nd W rit ing Fill in t he Bla nks
(RW FIB)
Re a ding 02 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Mult iple
Answ e rs
Module 03 Re -orde r Pa ra gra ph
Que st ions 04 Re a ding: Fill in t he bla nks
0 5 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Single Answ e r
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W ha t w ill w e t a lk a bout ??
Ta sk Ma rking Ta sk
De script ion Crit e ria Te chnique
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Ta sk De script ion
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Ma rking Crit e ria
Each correct answer 1 Point
Negative Marking for incorrect answer
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Ta sk Te chnique
You will get 2 to 3 questions in this task
Do not exceed more than 90 sec for each Q.
Solving tools:
Skimming & scanning Paraphrasing & synonyms
Choose only correct answers
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01 Re a ding a nd W rit ing Fill in t he Bla nks
(RW FIB)
Re a ding 02 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Mult iple
Answ e rs
Module 03 Re-order Paragraph
Que st ions 04 Re a ding: Fill in t he bla nks
0 5 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Single Answ e r
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W ha t w ill w e t a lk a bout ??
Ta sk Ma rking Ta sk
De script ion Crit e ria Te chnique
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Ta sk De script ion
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Ma rking Crit e ria
Each correct pair of correct 1 Point
adjacent textboxes
No Negative Marking
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Ta sk Te chnique
You will get 2 to 3 questions in this task
Do not exceed more than 2-2:30 min max for each Q.
Solving tools:
*First sentence is an individual complete idea (IC).
*Last sentence should not contain any (no statement).
*Find a link between the last phrase of a sentence and the one comes
after using referral words, sequence of information, or both.
Paragraph coherence & structure is the key to solve RO
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Ta sk Te chnique
REFERRAL TOOLS:
* Pronouns (pronouns refer to a noun mentioned before)
#Personal (he, she, it, them, ….)
#Demonstrative (this, that, these, those….)
#Possessive (its, his, her, yours, mine,……)
*Articles (A & An) for general noun first followed by (THE) for
specific noun.
Ex. A child was………. The child was……..
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*Common noun and proper noun (common noun refers to
proper noun mentioned before)
Ex. Saudi German Hospital is one of the most famous
hospital groups in the Middle East. This hospital……….
*Full name comes before the family name alone.
Ex. David Johns…………… Mr. Johns or Johns.
*Acronyms come after the full name of what they stand for.
Ex. World Health Organization (WHO) has
released………….. WHO also was worried about……….
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Ta sk Te chnique
INFORMATION TOOLS:
*Normal paragraph flow (main idea, supportive, explanation or example,
then conclusion)
*Chronological flow (Time or Date) could be from the earliest or the
latest.
*Linking word…ex. First …Then … After …Thus/Hence/Therefore,……..
*Importance ….. Start with the most importance idea or the major issue.
*Idea / example/ Idea / example.
* Contrasting Idea. Ex something ……but/ while/ although…..Something
*Problem, reason then solution.
*Procedure.
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RO Ex a mple s
EX.1
A) Then the cloud begins to warm as more dust and gases are pulled
into it.
B)Astronomers claim that a star begins as a cloud of hydrogen and
helium.
C)After a long period of time as the cloud becomes denser, heat and
friction cause the atoms to explode.
D)As the cloud moves about it collects bits of dust and more floating
gases.
E) That is how a star is born.
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RO Ex a mple s
Ex.2
A) This process is known as photosynthesis.
B)In contrast, animals get their food either directly from plants or
indirectly by eating animals which have eaten plants.
C) There is a key characteristic which distinguishes plants from animals.
D)Therefore, the difference between plants and animals is quite
sig1nificant.
E)Green plants are able to manufacture their own food from substances
in the environment.
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RO Ex a mple s
Ex.3
A)It is mainly due to the quality of the fabric which effectively resists salt
water, direct sunshine and cold winds.
B)Traditionally they are navy blue and they are basically square in shape,
without a curved armhole or inset sleeve.
C)Fishermen’s knitted jerseys have always been recognizable in Britain by their
color and their shape.
D)This continuing popularity cannot just be put down to a fondness for
tradition.
E )These navy jerseys are still a familiar sight on any quay or harbor in the land
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RO Answ e rs
An1: B,D,A,C,E
An2: C,E,A,B,D
An3: C,B,E,D,A
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01 Re a ding a nd W rit ing Fill in t he Bla nks
(RW FIB)
Re a ding 02 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Mult iple
Answ e rs
Module 03 Re-order Paragraph
Que st ions 04 Re a ding: Fill in t he bla nks
0 5 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Single Answ e r
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W ha t w ill w e t a lk a bout ??
Ta sk Ma rking Ta sk
De script ion Crit e ria Te chnique
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Ta sk De script ion
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Ma rking Crit e ria
Each correctly completed Blank 1 Point
No Negative Marking
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Ta sk Te chnique
You will get 4 to 5 questions in this task
Do not exceed more than 3 minutes for each Q
Key tools:
Grammar Synonyms
Collocations Context
It contributes to reading only
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01 Re a ding a nd W rit ing Fill in t he Bla nks
(RW FIB)
Re a ding 02 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Mult iple
Answ e rs
Module 03 Re -orde r Pa ra gra ph
Que st ions 04 Re a ding: Fill in t he bla nks
0 5 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Single Answ e r
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W ha t w ill w e t a lk a bout ??
Ta sk Ma rking Ta sk
De script ion Crit e ria Te chnique
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Ta sk De script ion
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Ma rking Crit e ria
One correct answer 1 Point
No Negative Marking
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Ta sk Te chnique
You will get 2 to 3 questions in this task
Do not exceed more than 90 sec for each Q.
Solving tools:
Skimming & scanning Paraphrashing & synonyms
Only one answer
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Time Ma na ge me nt
0 1 Re a ding a nd W rit ing Fill in t he Bla nks 3 mins each
(RW FIB)
02 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Mult iple
Answ e rs 1.5min each
03 Re -orde r Pa ra gra ph 2.5 mins each
04 Reading: Fill in the blanks 3 mins each
05 Mult iple -Choice , Choose Single
1.5mins each
Answ e r
W he n you e ncount e r a re pe a t e d que st ions, it w ill sa ve e x t ra t ime
for ot he r que st ions
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Tha nk Yo u!!
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