FREE PTE Academic Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a task found ONLY in the PTE Academic Listening section?

Accepted Answer

Highlight Incorrect Words

Answer

Highlight Incorrect Words is a Listening-exclusive task where test takers listen to a recording while reading a transcript, then click on words in the text that differ from what was spoken.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that uses the passive voice correctly in an academic context:

Accepted Answer

The study was conducted by scientists.

Answer

"The study was conducted by scientists" is correctly formed passive voice (was + past participle). Passive voice is common in academic writing to maintain an objective, impersonal tone.

Question 3

In PTE Academic, the "Select Missing Word" task falls under which section?

Accepted Answer

Listening

Answer

Select Missing Word is a Listening task. Test takers hear a recording in which the final word or group of words is replaced by a beep, then select the correct option to complete the recording.

Question 4

Which academic vocabulary word is a synonym for "to examine carefully"?

Accepted Answer

Scrutinize

Answer

"Scrutinize" means to examine carefully or critically. "Enumerate" means to list, "reiterate" means to repeat, and "postulate" means to assume or suggest as a fact.

Question 5

What is the time limit for the Repeat Sentence task in PTE Academic?

Accepted Answer

The microphone opens after the sentence and stays open for 15 seconds

Answer

In Repeat Sentence, the microphone opens automatically after the sentence is played and remains open for 15 seconds. Test takers must repeat the sentence exactly as heard, testing both listening and speaking simultaneously.

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