PTE Essay Writing 2

Question 1

A PTE Academic essay prompt says "Discuss both views and give your own opinion." Which essay structure is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Present both views with roughly equal coverage, then state your position in the conclusion

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Write only about one view in detail

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Write only your personal opinion from the start

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Describe the topic without taking any position

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a strong thesis statement for a PTE Academic essay?

Accepted Answer

A clear, arguable claim that states the writer's position: "Governments must implement carbon taxes to reduce emissions."

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A vague statement like "This essay will discuss climate change."

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A question such as "Is climate change a real threat?"

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A list of all the points that will be covered in the essay

Question 3

In PTE Academic essay writing, what is the function of the body paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

Develop and support the main argument with evidence and examples

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Introduce the topic and state the thesis

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Summarize the essay and restate the thesis

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Define all technical terms used in the essay

Question 4

Which sentence demonstrates the most appropriate academic register for a PTE essay?

Accepted Answer

A significant proportion of the population considers this approach beneficial.

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Lots of people think this is a great idea.

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Everybody knows this is a good thing.

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This is obviously a fantastic solution.

Question 5

What is the correct format for citing a number at the start of a PTE Academic essay sentence?

Accepted Answer

Forty-two percent of respondents agreed with the policy.

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42 percent of respondents agreed with the policy.

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42% of respondents agreed with the policy.

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42 per cent of respondents agreed with the policy.

Question 6

In PTE Academic, which aspect of essay writing is assessed by the "Grammar" criterion?

Accepted Answer

Correct use of sentence structures, tense, and agreement

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Organization of paragraphs and ideas

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Range and accuracy of vocabulary

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Spelling and capitalization