There are some words missing in the following text. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.
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PTE Core Reading & Writing Fill in the Blanks uses texts of up to 200 words and assesses both Reading and Writing. Select from each gap’s dropdown; this is different from the shared word bank in Reading Fill in the Blanks. Each correct word earns one point, with no negative marking and no separate item timer. This practice total is not an official PTE score or CLB level. Pearson’s Core Reading task instructions.
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