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PTE Select Missing Word practice checks how well you can predict the final word or phrase in a short audio recording. You listen once and choose the correct option that completes the meaning accurately.
The primary purpose of the passage is to_____
In both PTE Academic and PTE Core, the Select Missing Word task appears in the Listening section. You hear a short audio clip where the final word or phrase is replaced by a beep sound. You need to choose the option that best completes the meaning. PTE Academic includes 1-2 questions with recordings of 20-70 seconds, while PTE Core also includes 1-2 questions with similar audio length. Both tests use the same format, and only one option is correct in each question.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 20-70 Seconds | Listening | 1-2 |
These tips help you listen actively and predict the speaker’s intended ending using meaning, tone, and context.
The tone of the speaker often hints at whether the ending will be positive, negative, or neutral. Pay attention to the speaker’s attitude, because the correct option usually matches the tone rather than surprising you with something unrelated.
The last few sentences usually build toward the missing phrase. Try to understand the main idea the speaker is leading to so you can predict the logical conclusion. This helps you remove options that do not fit the meaning.
Some choices may sound grammatically correct, but do not fit the context. Remove any option that feels too extreme, unrelated, or opposite to what the speaker was explaining.
Words like however, therefore, overall, finally, or in conclusion guide you toward the expected final idea. Matching the option that fits the flow makes selection easier and more accurate.
You get a few seconds before clicking Next. Choose the option that fits your notes and overall message. Changing your answer too many times increases the chance of selecting the wrong one.
Both tests use the same format, number of questions, and scoring method. The only difference is that PTE Academic focuses on academic-style recordings, while PTE Core uses everyday conversation- style recordings.
Scoring is simple: the answer is either correct or incorrect. Partial marks are not awarded.
No, select missing word contributes only to the Listening score in both PTE Academic and PTE Core.
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