PTE Academic Practice Questions — All Questions

The committee will conduct a thorough ___ of the proposal. Which choice is correct?

• a.analyze
• b.analytical
• c.analysis✓
• d.analytically

After the adjective 'thorough', a noun is needed: 'analysis'. 'Analyze' is the verb and 'analytical' the adjective.

The data were ___ collected over a period of ten years. Which choice is correct?

• a.system
• b.systematically✓
• c.systematic
• d.systematize

The blank modifies the verb 'collected', so an adverb is needed: 'systematically'. 'Systematic' is the adjective.

The results provide strong ___ for the proposed model. Which choice is correct?

• a.support
• b.supportive
• c.supportively
• d.evidence✓

After the adjective 'strong', a noun completes the phrase; 'evidence' fits the meaning 'strong evidence for the model'. 'Supportive' is an adjective and would not follow 'strong' naturally here.

The professor asked us to ___ our sources at the end of the essay. Which choice is correct?

• a.cite✓
• b.citation
• c.cited
• d.citable

After 'to', the base verb is needed: 'cite'. 'Citation' is the noun and does not follow the infinitive marker.