Free PTE Academic Questions and Answers 2 Flashcards

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement: which is correct?

Answer: The data shows a clear trend.

"The data shows a clear trend" uses correct academic subject-verb agreement. "Data" in formal academic English is increasingly treated as a singular noun. The other options mix British informal usage or use incorrect agreement.

In the Summarize Written Text task, what is the maximum number of words allowed?

Answer: 75 words

The Summarize Written Text task requires a single sentence summary of 5–75 words. Exceeding 75 words or writing fewer than 5 words results in point deductions.

Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The researchers ______ the experiment three times before publishing their results."

Answer: replicated

"Replicated" is the correct past tense verb form. "Replica" and "replication" are nouns, and "replicating" is a participle that would require an auxiliary verb to form a complete predicate.

In PTE Academic, which task requires the test taker to type what they hear word for word?

Answer: Write from Dictation

Write from Dictation is a Listening task where a short sentence is read aloud and test takers type the exact words they heard. It tests both listening accuracy and spelling.

Which conjunction best completes this academic sentence: "The experiment yielded significant results; ______, further research is needed."

Answer: therefore

"Therefore" signals a logical conclusion or result, making it the best fit. The sentence states that significant results were obtained and logically concludes that further research is warranted as a next step.

What aspect of language does the PTE "Oral Fluency" enabling skill primarily assess?

Answer: Rhythm, phrasing, and natural pace of speech

Oral Fluency in PTE Academic assesses whether spoken responses have a natural rhythm, flow, and pacing. It is distinct from Pronunciation (accuracy of sounds) and measures smooth, native-like delivery.