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PTE Answer Short Question practice
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What do we call a person who studies the weather and forecasts future conditions?
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In a flowering plant, which part beneath the soil usually absorbs water and minerals?
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What word describes a doctor who specialises in treating problems with people's teeth?
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How many days are there in a single week, from Monday through to Sunday?
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What do we call the building where books are kept and borrowed for free by the public?
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When you mix the colours blue and yellow paint together, which colour do you usually create?
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Which instrument would a scientist use to view objects far too small for the naked eye?
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In most countries, which season directly follows winter and is known for new plant growth?
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What do we call the person whose job is to fly an aeroplane and control it during a flight?
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What word describes a very large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface?
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