PTE Reading: Collocation Fill in the Blanks
Practice (Part 1)
This section contains practice questions in the style of PTE Reading: Fill in the Blanks. Each blank
requires the correct collocation. Choose the best option from the list provided. The Answer Key is
included at the end.
Practice Questions
1. The lawyer was unable to ______ evidence to support his claims.
a) give
b) provide
c) make
d) offer
2. Scientists often ______ out research to test their theories.
a) do
b) carry
c) perform
d) make
3. Pollution can ______ a threat to human health and the environment.
a) pose
b) give
c) raise
d) bring
4. The government must ______ responsibility for improving the education system.
a) make
b) do
c) take
d) hold
5. After long discussions, the panel finally ______ a conclusion.
a) did
b) reached
c) made
d) took
6. The scientist ______ data to support the new theory.
a) collected
b) gathered
c) assembled
d) all of the above
7. The internet allows users to ______ information instantly.
a) reach
b) access
c) find
d) enter
8. The university plans to ______ a new course in data science.
a) launch
b) start
c) open
d) make
9. The new law will ______ an impact on small businesses.
a) do
b) take
c) have
d) make
10. Engineers worked hard to ______ an innovative solution.
a) invent
b) create
c) produce
d) build
11. He decided to ______ a goal of scoring 79+ in PTE.
a) make
b) set
c) do
d) reach
12. The manager tried to ______ awareness about workplace safety.
a) raise
b) increase
c) bring
d) grow
13. The professor asked students to ______ attention to details in their essays.
a) make
b) pay
c) take
d) do
14. The lawyer tried to ______ a case for compensation.
a) build
b) make
c) file
d) argue
15. The policy aims to ______ access to education for all children.
a) expand
b) increase
c) improve
d) enhance
16. The experiment will ______ light on the causes of the disease.
a) give
b) throw
c) shed
d) cast
17. The company decided to ______ a survey among its employees.
a) take
b) conduct
c) perform
d) make
18. The new technology will ______ challenges for traditional industries.
a) pose
b) give
c) raise
d) cause
19. The student was asked to ______ notes during the lecture.
a) write
b) make
c) take
d) prepare
20. The teacher tried to ______ interest in reading among young children.
a) inspire
b) stimulate
c) generate
d) encourage
Answer Key
1. provide evidence
2. carry out research
3. pose a threat
4. take responsibility
5. reached a conclusion
6. collected/gathered data
7. access information
8. launch a course
9. have an impact
10. create an innovative solution
11. set a goal
12. raise awareness
13. pay attention
14. make a case
15. improve access
16. shed light
17. conduct a survey
18. pose challenges
19. take notes
20. generate interest
