PTE Academic Practice Questions — All Questions
4 questions
___ the limited sample size, the study offers valuable insights. Which choice is correct?
- a.Because of
- b.Despite✓
- c.Due to
- d.Owing to
'Despite' introduces a contrast: the small sample yet valuable insights. 'Because of' and 'due to' would signal cause, which does not fit the contrast.
The first experiment failed; ___, the team revised its method. Which choice is correct?
- a.nevertheless
- b.for instance
- c.consequently✓
- d.in contrast
'Consequently' signals a result: the failure led to a revised method. 'Nevertheless' would imply contrast, which does not fit the cause-and-effect here.
The theory accounts ___ several observations that earlier models could not explain. Which choice is correct?
- a.for✓
- b.to
- c.with
- d.on
The verb 'account' collocates with 'for' when it means to explain: 'accounts for several observations'. The other prepositions are not used in this sense.
The lecture focused ___ the ethical implications of the research. Which choice is correct?
- a.at
- b.to
- c.in
- d.on✓
The verb 'focus' takes the preposition 'on': 'focused on the ethical implications'. The other prepositions do not collocate with 'focus'.