Listening · Speaking
PTE Answer Short Question practice
You will hear a question. Answer it in one or a few words.
10 questions · untimed · every question is free.
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A meteorologist
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The roots
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A dentist
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Seven
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A library
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Green
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A microscope
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Spring
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A pilot
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An ocean
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Practice sample modelled on the official PTE Academic format — not a real exam question, and not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson. Confirm current rules at pearsonpte.com.
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Answer Short Question template
The reusable answer framework — structure, sentence starters, timing marks — that fits any Answer Short Question prompt.
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Answer Short Question Band 79 sample
A verbatim Band 79 response scored against Pearson's rubric, with a Band 65 comparison.
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