Fill in the Blanks Strategies

The video tutorial by the head teacher of PTEA Puny covers the fill in the blanks reading and writing task in the PTE exam. It explains the exam interface, timing, and marking criteria, emphasizing the importance of time management. The video is divided into two parts: the first part provides basic information, while the second part focuses on exam strategies. Key strategies include reading passages efficiently, finding context clues, and using grammar knowledge to select the correct word for blanks.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Listening skills in PTE

• Fill in the Blanks Reading and Writing task

• Speaking skills in PTE

• Writing essays in PTE

How many words are typically in the passage for the Fill in the Blanks Reading and Writing task?

• 120 to 200 words

• 200 to 250 words

• 100 to 150 words

• 50 to 100 words

What is the recommended time to spend on each Fill in the Blanks Reading and Writing question?

• 1 minute

• 3 minutes

• 2 minutes

• 4 minutes

How many points do you get for each correctly completed blank?

• Two points

• No points

• One point

• Three points

What percentage of marks should you aim for if targeting a score of 79 or above?

• 80%

• 70%

• 90%

• 60%

What is the first step in solving a Fill in the Blanks Reading and Writing question?

• Guess the answer

• Read the last sentence

• Read only the sentences before and after the blank

• Read the entire passage

What should you focus on when finding clues from the context?

• The title of the passage

• The last paragraph

• The first sentence only

• Words with similar meanings or subjects

What is the correct answer for the first blank in the example provided?

• Tidal success

• Great success

• Much success

• Little success

What is the second strategy for solving blanks?

• Ignoring similar words

• Reading the entire passage

• Understanding minor differences between similar words

• Guessing the answer

Which word correctly completes the second blank in the example?

• Maintained

• Continued

• Remained

• Persisted