Reading · Part 2 · Reading
PTE Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer Practice
Comprehension, main idea and detail.
Reading
Practise Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Includes the answer checking, model feedback and score analysis.
Before you start: Multiple Choice, Single Answer tipsHide
Do
- Read the question first, scan for the relevant part, eliminate two options, decide and move on.
Avoid
- Over-investing time in a single-answer task
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How Multiple Choice, Single Answer works
Timing, what Pearson scores, common mistakes and our strategy.
PreparationNot separately timed
ResponseManaged within the Reading section time
SkillsReading
InputText up to 300 words
1 Task overview
You read a text and choose the one correct response.
2 What Pearson assesses
- Reading — correct option
Correct or incorrect — no partial credit.
3 · Preparation time
Not separately timed
4 · Response requirements
Managed within the Reading section time
5 Common mistakes
- Over-investing time in a single-answer task
6 PTE Junction strategy
- Read the question first, scan for the relevant part, eliminate two options, decide and move on.
7 Related lessons
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Last reviewed: 26 September 2026