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PTE Reading MCQs tips - how to score better in multiple choices single and multiple answers

The Reading Items in PTE requires a test taker to understand the academic passages and answer the questions. The total time allotted for the entire Reading Section is 32-41 minutes, and therefore, item wise, there is no specific time considered. Nevertheless, you should not be spending more than 2 minutes on MCQs. Types of MCQs in PTE Reading: Multiple Choices, Single Answer Multiple Choices, Multiple Options What type of passages we have? PTE Reading Section has passages from authentic sources. The sources could be from subjects of humanities, social science, natural science, cultures, history, and at times healthcare or medical. Nevertheless, you should be prepared for any topic as it should not come as a surprise and bother you. Source: PearsonPTE.com -only for educational purpose Multiple Choices, Single Answer The first Reading Item in PTE is Multiple Choices, Single Answer. What does it mean? As the label suggests, on the left side, you are given with a p...

How to improve vocabulary for PTE?

Vocabulary is one of the most bothering issues with non-native speakers. In English tests like IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, and even GRE, vocabulary has its own importance, and if a test-taker misses this opportunity, they would be rewarded with less score especially in Writing modules. So, if you wonder how to improve vocabulary for PTE, this is the place to know about it! What is PTE vocabulary?  PTE vocabulary is simply a collection of words that are complex and used in reputed columns of newspapers, academic articles/thesis, or books. Non-native speakers have limited English words to use, and those words are pretty common. The evaluation in PTE and IELTS has 'vocabulary' as one of the factors based on which the points or bands are given.  Example of enhanced vocabulary It is easy to make a normal-looking sentence better by using complex or 'less-frequently used' words. Here is a simple example: Skydiving is a perfect example of courage and daring - normal senten...