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Highlight Incorrect Words practice checks how well you can listen carefully and notice words that are different from what you hear. You must compare the audio with the on-screen transcript and click the words that do not match.
Incorrect words:
In PTE Academic and PTE Core, the Highlight Incorrect Words test your ability to listen closely while reading a transcript. You hear a short recording that plays automatically, and the text appears on the screen. Some words in the transcript are different from what the speaker says, and you must click those incorrect words.
PTE Academic usually includes 2-3 questions, while PTE Core includes 1-2 questions, both with 15-50 second recordings. This question type assesses Listening and Reading, and you earn points for every correct selection, while incorrect clicks reduce your score.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 20-70 Seconds | Listening | 1-2 |
These tips help you listen accurately, follow the transcript effectively, and choose the correct incorrect words without losing marks.
Use the short preparation time to skim and understand the topic. This helps your brain predict what vocabulary you will hear and recognize words that don’t fit.
Pay attention to nouns, verbs, and adjectives because these are more likely to change. When you understand the meaning of the sentence, incorrect substitutions become easier to catch.
Move your cursor word by word as the speaker talks. This keeps your eyes and ears aligned and prevents you from losing your place during fast speech.
Many students fall into the trap of believing the transcript. Always choose based on the audio, even if the written word looks correct or familiar.
Because each incorrect click reduces your score, it is better to skip doubtful words. Select only the words you are fully confident about.
Speakers may read quickly or use connected speech. Stay focused, maintain cursor movement, and avoid looking ahead too far in the transcription.
This task becomes easier when you expose yourself to different English accents. Regular listening helps you recognize pronunciation patterns and detect mismatched words faster.
Both PTE Academic and PTE Core use the same scoring method: you gain one point for each correct incorrect word, and you lose one point for each wrong selection. The number of questions differs slightly, but the scoring system remains identical in both exams.
The listening section usually lasts around 31-39 minutes in PTE Academic and 30-37 minutes in PTE Core, but the exact time varies depending on the question mix.
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