PTE Academic / UKVI / Core Sample Questions: Write From Dictation Practice
PTE Write from Dictation Practice
This is the most important and highest-marking task of the PTE Academic. Here, you will listen to a short sentence that will be played once. You need to type it accurately as in the audio in the provided box.
This task analyzes your listening and writing skills. Spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, or disturbing the word order can cause a reduction in your marks.
Instructions:
- You can only listen to the audio once.
- Try to write it as accurately to the audio as possible.
- You need to be focused, as the sentence will only be played once.
Partial answers will get partial credit, so try to write as accurately to the audio as possible.
Tip: Pay close attention to details such as articles (a, an, the), prepositions, plural forms, and verb tenses, as even small mistakes can affect your score.
Provided below are a few sample questions for you to understand & prepare:
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Some studies show a link between depression and social media.
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The marine environment has been destroyed by pollution and unsustainable development.
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Please note that the submission deadline can only be extended in special circumstances.
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You can use your laptops in the lecture.
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Courses differ mainly in the type of assessments they employ.
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A complete bibliography is essential for achieving the highest score.
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Please ensure your graph is drawn on a separate sheet.
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Active listening is vital for success in this particular course.
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Payments can be made with either cash or credit card.
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People may be influenced by unexpected data leading to decisions different from their expectations.
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