PTE Reading Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer- Practice

Multiple Choice Single Answer is the fifth question type in the PTE reading section. For this item, a question will be asked based on a paragraph. You need to select one correct answer out of the several possible response options. In the exam, 2-3 questions are asked, where each question carries 1 mark. Never leave any question unanswered as there are no negative marking.

In this article, you will find the practice questions and tips to ace PTE Reading Multiple Choice Single Answer. 

PTE Reading Multiple Choice Single Answer - Latest Practice Questions

PTE Multiple Choice Single Answer - Practice Sample 1

Read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting one correct response. 
Male lions are rather restrained about expanding their energy in hunting. More than three quarters of kills are made by lionesses are in front, tensely scanning ahead, the cubs lag playfully behind and the males bring up the rear, walking slowly, their massive heads nodding with each step as if they were bored with the whole matter. But slothfulness may have survival value. With the lionesses busy hunting, the males function as guard for the cubs, protecting them particularly from hyenas.

1. According to the passage male lions generally do not go hunting because

A.They do not like it.
B.they want lioness to get trained
C.they wish to save their vigour for other things
D.they are very lazy

PTE Multiple Choice Single Answer - Practice Sample 2

Read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting one correct response. 
Until the end of his first year at school, Cyril retained many of the pleasures and pursuits he had brought with him from home, and he kept an old interest in butterflies and fossils. His grandmother had presented him with a fine bird's eggs cabinet, but he could never bring himself to risk in climbing trees. Once or twice he dissected dead birds from sheer determination to overcome his horror of the operation.
Probably it was his envy of those physically unlike himself that brought on a phase during which he drew massive athletes with thick necks and square shoulders. Again he was pitying himself for what he could never be.

2. Cyril dissected dead birds

A.to see if he would like to become a doctor
B.to please his grandmother
C.because he enjoyed performing operations.
D.to overcome the fear of act

PTE Multiple Choice Single Answer - Practice Sample 3

Read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting one correct response.
Many sociologists have argued that there is a functional relationship between education and the economic system. They point out to the fact that mass formal education began in industrial society. They note that the expansion of the economies of industrial societies is accompanied by a corresponding expansion of their educational systems. They explain this correspondence in terms of the needs of industry for skilled and trained manpower, needs which are met by the educational system. Thus, the provision of mass elementary education in Britain in 1870 can be seen as a response to the needs of industry for a literate and numerate workforce at a time when industrial processes were becoming more complex and the demand for technical skills was steadily growing.

3.The industry needs a literate work-force because

A.its expansion needs sound learning
B.it relies heavily on expertise
C.it promotes a competitive spirit
D.its operations need intricate technical knowledge

PTE Multiple Choice Single Answer - Practice Sample 4

Read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting one correct response. 
The primary goal of any product based company has been to multiply their sale by attracting more customers. Offering discounts and freebies is one such popular strategy which indeed lures customers. Such customers are primarily from the middle class category. The offers, though look advantageous, it makes the customers end up with more than what they wanted. But for the company they will be on the winning side of having sold more number of products.

The other impact of such offers and discounts is that the value of the product goes down and eventually leads to shutdown of the product. Moreover the product and the company will lose its brand value. That impacts both the sellers and the manufacturers. Also the quality of a product bought in offer or discount could be of lower standards.

In conclusion, marketing strategies like 'offers and discount' may yield profit to a company but its customers in loss either way. The success of a business is always in a happy customer and a repeat customer. The cheap strategies will only lead to lose customer and hence their business.

4.Which was the following is true about giving offers

A. Offering discounts makes the product value less.
B. Offering discounts gives profit to the customers and loss to the business.
C. The quality of product got in offers are good.
D. Cheap strategies will retain the customer.

PTE Multiple Choice Single Answer - Practice Sample 5

Read the passage and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting one correct response. 
This essay will elucidate some reasons that mass media have become part and parcel of our everyday life.

Firstly, mass media is considered to as public forum or people's parliament. This acts as a bridge between public and government in times of different national needs. Media not only just provide information, it also raises various issues on social-economic-political matters, people can express their views and concerns. Through mass media, especially television has many programs has talk shows, live interviews, documentary, live reporting which are broadcasted. For instance, many social issues are discussed in talk shows and common public could give their view and concerns that may by heard by the government and higher officials.

Secondly, it is believed that pen is mightier than sword. For many, day starts with reading newspaper, which gives all information in the society and around the world, thus keeps us up-to-date in current affairs. Today "right to information" is recognized as fundamental rights of people and media ensures this right.

To conclude, mass media has the profound influence on people thinking, sentiments and their mode of reaction, thus it is evident that mass media is essential in our lives and media should follow ethics and cannot be biassed as it will create negative impact in the whole society.

5.Select the statement that mass media have become part and parcel of our everyday life

A. Newspapers is the only media that gives the everyday news to people.
B. Many social issues are discussed in TV talk Shows.
C. Mass media does not influence people.
D.  If ethics is not followed then it will create positive impact in the society.

PTE Reading Multiple Choice Single Answers - Answer Key

1. A
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B

PTE Reading Multiple Choice Single answer - Tips to Ace

1. As a first step, start reading the question. You will understand what to find in the text.

2. Secondly, skim through the given text. Focus on the Keywords in the prompt (question) and find the same keywords in the passage.

3. Now use the elimination method and discard the incorrect answers. 

4. Double-check the answer you have chosen, before moving on to the next.

5. Time management is the key. So, do not spend more than 2 minutes for each question.

Conclusion

Now that you have practiced a few samples, with your continuous effort you can crack PTE Reading Multiple Choice Single Answer section easily. Follow the given tips to get the highest score possible in this task.

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