PTE Academic 3

Question 1

In PTE Academic's 'Re-order Paragraphs' task, what must the test-taker do?

Accepted Answer

Arrange jumbled text boxes into a coherent passage

Answer

Test-takers drag and drop shuffled text panels into the correct logical and chronological order.

Question 2

PTE Academic 'Reading: Fill in the Blanks' (drag-and-drop) assesses which primary skill?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary in context

Answer

Test-takers select the contextually appropriate word from a bank to complete each blank, testing vocabulary knowledge in academic contexts.

Question 3

Which PTE Academic Reading task uses a NEGATIVE partial-credit scoring model, where wrong selections deduct points?

Accepted Answer

Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers

Answer

Multiple-choice, choose multiple answers uses partial credit where correct choices add points but incorrect choices subtract points.

Question 4

How does PTE Academic differ from IELTS Academic in terms of test delivery?

Accepted Answer

PTE is fully computer-based and AI-scored; IELTS uses human examiners for Speaking

Answer

PTE Academic is entirely computer-based with automated AI scoring, while IELTS Academic includes a face-to-face Speaking interview scored by a human examiner.

Question 5

In PTE Academic, 'Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks' is categorized under which section?

Accepted Answer

Reading

Answer

Despite its name, this task appears within the Reading section and contributes to both Reading and Writing scores.

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PTE Academic 3