Pte Core Writing Practice

PTE Core Writing Practice

You will be tested on your speaking and writing skills, using English commonly heard in everyday situations. The Writing section of the PTE Core exam evaluates your ability to communicate effectively in written English. With Sumlingo, you will have access to a variety of writing exercises designed to improve your sentence structure, grammar, and vocabulary.

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Understanding PTE Writing Question Types to Score Higher

  Summarize  
					Written Text
				  

In this task, you read a passage of up to 200 words and write a summary of 25-50 words in your own words. You should focus on capturing the main ideas clearly and avoid unnecessary details.

Prompt Length	Skills Assessed	Number of Questions	Time To Answer	Total Score
Text up to 200 words	Reading & Writing	1-2	10 minutes	8

Important Scoring Criteria for PTE Core Summarise Written Text

Your summary will be evaluated on how clearly and accurately you capture the main points of the text. Marks are given for including all relevant ideas, using proper sentence structure, appropriate vocabulary, and correct grammar within the required word count.

Aspect	Meaning
Content	Assesses if you have included all main points. Full marks for covering all relevant aspects; partial if some points are missed; zero if main points are omitted or misrepresented.
Form	Checks word count. Full marks for 25-50 words; partial if slightly under or over; zero if too short/long or written incorrectly (all caps, bullets, no punctuation).
Grammar	Evaluates sentence structure and grammar accuracy. Full marks for correct grammar; partial for minor errors; zero for errors that hinder communication.
Vocabulary	Measures correct and precise word choice. Full marks for appropriate usage; partial for minor lexical errors; zero for poor word choice affecting clarity.

  Write  
					Email
				  

For this task, you will read a short prompt (up to 100 words) describing a situation or request. You need to write an email response between 80 and 120 words. Your email should address all the points mentioned in the prompt, using a proper email structure including a salutation and closing, and convey your ideas clearly in professional or appropriate language.

Prompt Length	Skills Assessed	Number of Questions	Time To Answer	Total Score
Text up to 100 words	Writing	2-3	9 minutes	15

Important Scoring Criteria for PTE Core Write Email

Your email response will be evaluated on how well you address the task, use appropriate email conventions, organize ideas logically, apply correct grammar and vocabulary, and maintain proper word count and spelling.

Aspect	Meaning
Content	Assesses how effectively you address the task requirements and respond appropriately to the prompt.
Email Conventions	Evaluates correct use of salutations, closings, formatting, and overall email structure.
Form (Word Count)	Checks whether your email is within the required 50–120 words and properly formatted.
Organization	Measures clarity and logical ﬂow of ideas, use of transitions, and overall structure of the email.
Vocabulary	Looks at appropriate word choice and range for the context of the email.
Grammar	Evaluates sentence structure, tense, and grammatical accuracy.
Spelling	Ensures correct spelling and typing accuracy, with minimal errors.

Maximize Your Writing Score in PTE Core

Improve your PTE Core Writing performance by following practical strategies to enhance clarity, structure, grammar, and vocabulary. Consistent practice with these techniques can help you write more accurately and effectively.

Tip	Why It Helps
Plan Before Writing	Spend a few minutes organizing your ideas to ensure logical ﬂow and completeness.
Stick to Word Limit	Follow the required word count for tasks to avoid penalties and demonstrate concise writing.
Use Clear Structure	Divide your response into introduction, body, and conclusion (if applicable) for coherence.
Check Grammar and Spelling	Ensure correct sentence structures, tenses, and spelling to avoid unnecessary errors.
Expand Vocabulary	Use varied and appropriate words to express ideas clearly and accurately.
Practice Timed Writing	Simulate exam conditions to improve speed and conﬁdence in completing tasks.

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