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PTE Summarize Written Text Practice helps you understand how to write a summary by focusing only on the main idea of a passage. It teaches you to write clearly, concisely, and within the required word limit.
The evolution of the RAS (Royal Agricultural Society) fits into the wider Western trend of promoting nationalism, progress, and technology through exhibitory venues, which first became popular in the 1850s. Various types of fairs, from local agricultural shows to Worlds Fairs, were used as instruments of hegemony to support imperialism, promote burgeoning capitalist endeavors, and shape class identities, social spaces, and public spaces. Visual culture and the art of display became essential in defining aspects of national distinction. Colonial nations in particular, such as Canada and Australia, we're attempting to develop distinct national identities to differentiate themselves from British imperial power. Agricultural fairs in North America originated at the beginning of the nineteenth century and were devoted to educating practicing framers in ways of improving their cultivation of livestock and crops through the use of various technologies. In 1822, the RAS was created on the premise that was a dire need in Australia for the development of improved farming skills to better support growing urban populations and export markets. Organizations based on agricultural improvement, which were popular in Britain, provided camaraderie as well as political and financial support for their members. Once transferred to the colonies, in this case, Australia, they played an integral part in converting and organizing land for colonial purposes.
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PTE Academic asks you to write a single-sentence summary (5–75 words), and this task is worth 9 marks. PTE Core requires you to write a 25-50-word summary using one or more sentences, and this task is worth 8 marks. Both tests give you 10 minutes and require you to identify the main idea and express it clearly within the word limit.
| Prompt Length | Skills Assessed | No. of Question |
|---|---|---|
| Text up to 300 words (PTE Academic) & 200 words(PTE Core) | Reading & Writing | 2 (PTE Academic), 1-2 (PTE Core) |
These are useful strategies that help you write strong summaries. Each tip explains how to select key
information, manage time, and write accurate, grammatically correct responses.
These are useful strategies that help you write strong summaries. Each tip explains how to select key information, manage time, and write accurate, grammatically correct responses.
A passage may contain many details, but the main idea always guides your summary. When you identify the central message, you create a clear foundation for the rest of your sentence.
Good summaries avoid unnecessary examples or extra information. You should choose only the points that directly support the main idea, so your sentence stays concise and meaningful.
Because your summary must be one sentence in PTE Academic, connectors like although, while, because, or which help you join ideas. They make your writing flow naturally and keep your sentence structurally correct.
Using the exact wording from the text may reduce the quality of your summary. Instead, paraphrase using simpler or clearer words so your response shows understanding and appropriate vocabulary use.
Word limits matter in both versions of the test. A quick check of the word count ensures your summary meets the required range so it can receive a valid score.
Correct grammar helps you communicate the main idea more effectively. A strong sentence usually contains one main clause supported by additional information.
A summary must make sense on its own. Quickly reading your sentence helps you confirm that it expresses the message clearly and does not contain confusing or repeated information.
Regular practice helps you learn how to compress long paragraphs into a single, meaningful sentence. The more you practise, the quicker you recognize important points during the exam.
PTE Academic requires a single sentence 5-75 words, while PTE Core requires a 25-50 word summary that can use one or more sentences.
No. PTE Academic allows only one sentence, whereas PTE Core accepts one or more sentences, as long as the total length is 25-50 words.
No. If your response is shorter or longer than the required word limit, the system gives you zero marks.
No. Examples are usually unnecessary. A summary should contain only the main idea and the most essential supporting points.
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