PTE Reading Section Syllabus

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) is an English Language test which is taken up by candidates who are willing to join colleges abroad. Candidates who wish to work abroad can also take up this English Language test. Candidates eligible to take the PTE exam are required to appear for the paper in order to prove that they are fluent in the English Language and have achieved an advanced level for the same. The PTE-A examination comprises three stages,i.e. reading, speaking and writing and listening skills. It is a computer-based test for two hours. The candidates can take up the test in a centre or at home as well. 

In this blog, we will mainly focus on the syllabus of the PTE reading section. 

Exam Type	English Proficiency Exam
Fees of exam	INR 15,900
Duration of exams	2 Hours
Level of exam	University Level Exam
Conducting Body	Pearson PLC Group
Official website	https://www.pearsonpte.com

Reading Section Syllabus of PTE 

The reading section of the PTE test generally takes 30-40 minutes and will test your reading skills. The syllabus for the PTE reading sections consists of mainly four types of questions. The five types of questions are as follows:

• Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers
• Re-order paragraphs
• Multiple Choice, Single Answer
• Fill in the Blanks 

Weightage of Reading Section Syllabus 

The PTE reading section questions are based on the topics of humanities, natural science and social sciences. The table given below will help the candidates to get a better understanding of the pattern which is followed in the reading section of the PTE exam:

Section	No. of questions in the particular section	Task
Multiple choice, choose a single answer	1-2	Read a 300-word text
Multiple choice, choose multiple answers	1-2	Read a 300-word text
Reordering paragraphs	2-3	Read a 150-word text
Read, write and fill in the blanks	5-6	Read a 300-word text
Fill in the blanks –reading	4 – 5	Read a 300-word text
Total Questions	13 – 18
Time Allocation	29 – 30 minutes

Reading Section Preparation Tips and Tricks

The PTE-A test is mostly taken up by candidates who wish to study abroad. Aspirants who wish to work abroad can also give the test. To ace the PTE reading test, we have provided section-wise with some simple tips and tricks that can be followed by candidates to score well on their tests. The tips are given below:

Multiple-choice, Choose Single Answer

1. The candidates are suggested to focus on the repeating words in the questions such as often, always, never, and all, and then they can eliminate those words from the options to get the correct answer. 
2. As there is no negative marking for this section the candidates are advised to attempt all questions. 
3. At least 60% of the answers can be found in the first or the last lines of the passage. 

Multiple-choice, Choose Multiple Answers 

1. As this part of the section carries negative markings, the candidates are suggested to choose their answers wisely. 

Fill in the Blanks 

1. Attempt all the questions from this part as there is no negative marking. 
2. Often, the missing words will have a synonym in the passage provided. 

Re-order Paragraphs 

1. Look for independent sentences. Sentences that do not depend on any other sentence will be the leading sentence. 
2. Look for connecting words in the passage such as “because” and “however”. This will help the candidates to reorder the paragraph. 

Also Read: PTE Preparation At Home

General Tips for the PTE-A Exam 

1. Focus on your grammar and make a habit to read the newspaper and good english novels. 
2. The candidates can also listen to native English speakers’ audio such as TED talks to get a better understanding of English fluency.
3. The candidates are suggested to only use relevant PTE study materials to prepare for the examination. 
4. Make a study plan and work according to it. Work hard on your weaker sections first. 

Apart from these tips, the candidates can also solve mock papers or sample question papers from previous years to get a more detailed understanding of the types of questions that are asked in the examination. It is also advised to the candidates that they should always double-check their answers for errors before submitting them. With great determination and a little hard work, the candidates will easily crack the test. 

Also Read: PTE Preparation Tips For Nervous Readers

FAQs

In this blog, we have discussed the syllabus of the reading section of the PTE examination. The candidates can take up the test to check how proficient they are in the English language if they are planning to study or work abroad. To get fluent in the language, speak English as much as possible. This exam is accepted by almost all educational institutions worldwide. 

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