PTE Academic Writing Skills 2

Question 1

In PTE Academic's Summarize Written Text task, the response must be written as:

Accepted Answer

A single complex sentence of 5–75 words

Answer

The Summarize Written Text task specifically requires ONE sentence of 5–75 words that captures the main idea. Writing more than one sentence results in a score of zero for the content criterion.

Question 2

Which writing approach is most appropriate for a PTE Academic argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

Present a balanced argument with a clear position, supporting evidence, and formal language

Answer

PTE Academic essays require a formal, academic register with a clear thesis, balanced argumentation, evidence-based reasoning, and coherent paragraph structure. Personal stories and informal language reduce scores.

Question 3

Which verb form correctly completes: "The data ______ that climate change is accelerating."

Accepted Answer

suggests

Answer

"Suggests" is correct because "data" in contemporary academic English is treated as an uncountable (singular) noun when referring to information as a whole. Present simple is appropriate for stating research conclusions.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a "counterargument" in a PTE Academic essay?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge an opposing view and then refute it, strengthening your position

Answer

Including a counterargument demonstrates critical thinking. By acknowledging and then refuting an opposing view, writers show awareness of complexity and strengthen their own argument. This is highly valued in PTE Academic essay scoring.

Question 5

Which phrase is an appropriate way to introduce a second main argument in a PTE Academic essay?

Accepted Answer

Furthermore, a second key consideration is

Answer

"Furthermore, a second key consideration is" uses formal academic discourse. Informal connectors like "like I said," "anyway," and "and also" are inappropriate for academic writing and would lower the PTE written discourse score.

PTE Practice Test

PTE Practice Test

PTE Academic Writing Skills 2