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Boost your response time and accuracy with targeted Answer Short Question practice.
In this task, you will listen to a question and respond with one or a few words. You have 10 seconds to provide your answer.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 3-9 Seconds | Listening (PTE Academic), Listening & Speaking (PTE Core) | 5-6 |
Since the question is short and response time is limited, focus on identifying the keyword or the main idea of the question.
For example:
If the question is,“What do we call a doctor who specializes in children’s health?”
The keyword is “children’s health”, which helps you answer confidently: “Pediatrician.”
This task requires brief, direct answers—usually one or two words. Avoid repeating the question or using full sentences. For example, if the question is:“What planet do we live on?”
Your answer should be simply: “Earth.”
Adding extra words can reduce clarity and negatively affect your score.
Timing is critical. The microphone opens immediately after the question and records for only a few seconds. Speak promptly and confidently—avoid hesitation, fillers like “um” or “uh,” or repetition. Delays may cause your answer not to be recorded fully.
Questions may cover a wide range of topics—science, geography, daily life, math, or general knowledge. Regularly reading or listening to English content, especially informative material, will expand your vocabulary and improve your ability to quickly identify answers.
PTE uses a variety of English accents, including British, American, and Australian. While practicing Answer Short Question, expose yourself to different accents to improve your ability to understand questions quickly and accurately.
Sumlingo offers a wide range of real exam-like Answer Short Question practice tests. These include instant scoring so you can identify areas needing improvement. Regular practice enhances your listening speed, accuracy, and confidence. Repeated exposure helps you recognize common question patterns and respond instantly during the exam.
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