PTE Academic Practice Questions — All Questions
5 questions
The study aims to ___ the relationship between sleep and memory. Which word best fits?
- a.ignore
- b.investigate✓
- c.conceal
- d.postpone
'Investigate' means to examine carefully, which fits the purpose of a study. The other verbs would not describe research aims.
The results were ___ with the researchers' original predictions. Which word best fits?
- a.consistent✓
- b.reluctant
- c.curious
- d.abundant
'Consistent with' means in agreement with, which fits results matching predictions. The other adjectives do not collocate with 'with' in this sense.
The author presents a ___ argument, supported by extensive evidence. Which word best fits?
- a.vague
- b.trivial
- c.hesitant
- d.compelling✓
A 'compelling' argument is convincing and strong, which fits being backed by extensive evidence. 'Vague' and 'trivial' would suggest a weak argument.
Further research is needed to ___ these preliminary findings. Which word best fits?
- a.dismiss
- b.exaggerate
- c.confirm✓
- d.ignore
To 'confirm' findings is to verify them, which is the goal of further research. The other verbs would undermine or overstate the findings.
The two theories offer ___ explanations for the same phenomenon. Which word best fits?
- a.competing✓
- b.identical
- c.silent
- d.grateful
'Competing' explanations are rival accounts of the same thing, which fits two different theories. 'Identical' would mean they are the same.