PTE PTE Integrated Task Skills 2

Question 1

In the PTE 'Repeat Sentence' task, what is the best strategy for maximizing your score?

Accepted Answer

Reproduce the sentence exactly as heard, including word order

Answer

Repeat Sentence scores you on how accurately you reproduce the exact words and order of the sentence you heard.

Question 2

In the PTE 'Write from Dictation' task, what is penalized?

Accepted Answer

Spelling errors and missing words

Answer

Write from Dictation deducts points for each word that is spelled incorrectly or omitted from the dictated sentence.

Question 3

Which integrated PTE task involves selecting the correct transcript word that differs from what you hear in an audio recording?

Accepted Answer

Highlight Incorrect Words

Answer

Highlight Incorrect Words requires you to click on words in a transcript that differ from what the speaker actually says.

Question 4

In the PTE 'Fill in the Blanks' reading task, how are answers entered?

Accepted Answer

By dragging and dropping words from a word bank

Answer

The Reading Fill in the Blanks task uses a drag-and-drop format where you move words from a box into the correct blanks in the text.

Question 5

What is the recommended approach when you miss words during the 'Repeat Sentence' task?

Accepted Answer

Skip the missed words and keep the overall rhythm and structure intact

Answer

Maintaining sentence rhythm and structure earns partial credit even if a few words are missed, so it is better to continue fluently than to pause.

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