FREE PTE Reading Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Practice

For this PTE Reading Multiple Choice Multiple Answer task, you must read a short passage (up to 300 words) and then answer a question based on what you’ve read.

However, unlike the usual multiple-choice format (where only one answer is right), there could be more than one correct option this time.

Take your time to go through all the answer choices; if you think an option is correct, just click on it with your mouse.

When you think you make a mistake, simply click the option again to deselect it or click a different one instead.

All your selected answers will show up and be highlighted in yellow.

Sample: Read the text and answer the question by selecting all the correct responses. You will need to select more than one response.

In the year 1852, a clerk rushed into the chamber of Sir Andrew Waugh, India’s surveyor general, and exclaimed that a Bengali computer named Radhanath Sikhdar, working out of the Survey’s Calcutta bureau, had discovered the highest mountain in the world. In 1865, nine years after Sikhdar’s computations had been confirmed, Waugh bestowed the name Mount Everest on Peak XV, in honor of Sir George Everest, his predecessor as surveyor general. As it happened, Tibetans who lived to the north of the great mountain already had a more mellifluous name for it, Jomolungma, which translates to “goddess, mother of the word,” and Nepalis who resided to the south called the peak Sagarmatha, “goddess of the sky”, But Waugh pointedly chose to ignore these native apellations (as well as official policy encouraging the retention of local or ancient names), and Everest was the name that stuck.

What is the author’s attitude regarding the naming of this mountain?

• The mountain should be named after Tibet and Nepali
• The mountain should be named Nepali because it is located in Nepal
• Waugh should not name the mountain after his elders
• He should keep the name Peak XV
• The mountain shouldn’t be named Everest

 

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5 Mistakes in PTE Reading Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Practice

Picking Answers Just Because The Words Look Familiar

This mistake happens when you rely too much on matching words rather than understanding the actual meaning of the passage.

Some incorrect options are designed to look familiar but are misleading when viewed in full context.

Therefore, you should slow down whenever you see a phrase that matches the text, then go back to the exact sentence in the passage and read it carefully.

Also, look at what comes before and after it because the meaning often depends on the surrounding information.

If necessary, rephrase that part of the passage in your own words and then compare it to the option.

Second-Guessing Correct Answers

Many learners lose points because they doubt their first instincts, even when they understood the passage correctly!

To fix this, you must first build trust in your initial reading.

When you select an answer, ask yourself why you chose it: “What sentence or idea from the passage supports this option?”

If you can explain the reason clearly in your mind, that’s a sign your choice is valid.

Avoid going back and changing answers unless you find solid evidence in the text that proves it wrong.

Practice with time limits also helps you reduce overthinking and trains you to make clear, confident decisions.

Reading Without Direction

Jumping straight into the text without knowing what to look for causes you to miss key ideas or waste time on details that don’t matter.

In fact, you don’t have to read the entire passage word for word!

Instead, start by reading the question and understanding what it’s asking first; this step will give you a clear goal.

Then, move on to the passage with that goal in mind while looking for the main idea, important arguments, and any details that relate to the question.

Pay attention to signal words like “however,” “for example,” and “in contrast,” as these often highlight turning points or critical examples.

Selecting Too Many Options Just To Be “Safe”

In this task, you lose points for every incorrect option, so guessing widely can actually lower your score!

You should treat every option like a true/false statement and go one by one to see whether it is clearly supported by the passage.

Only select the option when you can confidently say the evidence in the text is clear-cut and obvious.

Otherwise, if you’re 50-50, it’s often better to leave it unselected than to risk a penalty.

Skipping The Final Check Before Submitting

Many beginners hit “Next” too quickly and forget to double-check what they’ve selected.

This mistake usually leads to missing a correct option or, worse, leaving a wrong one selected by accident!

The fix is simple: always take 10-15 seconds before moving on.

Look at your chosen options one last time and make sure you didn’t miss any obviously correct answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose all the marks for that question if I select one wrong option?

No, the scoring is partial: you gain points for each correct option and lose points for each incorrect one.

However, your final score for that question won’t go below zero.

Are all correct answers equally important for scoring?

Yes, each correct option carries equal weight.

There’s no “primary” or “bonus” correct answer.

How many correct options are there usually?

Some questions may have two correct answers, others three or more, so there’s no fixed answer.

Hence, it’s important to evaluate each option independently, instead of assuming a fixed pattern.

Are the answer options always based on facts stated in the passage, or can they be inferred?

Yes, all correct options must be directly supported by the passage.

They don’t have to repeat the exact wording, but the fact or idea must clearly appear in the text.

Can two options contradict each other and still both be correct?

Yes.

Though not common, it’s still possible if the text presents debates, comparisons, or multiple perspectives from different people.

Is it better to skip a hard question entirely to save time for other tasks?

Not always; skipping it means guaranteed zero points.

Since partial credit is possible, you should eliminate clearly wrong options quickly and make informed guesses with the time you have.

Last updated on 02/06/2025