Speaking · Part 1 · Speaking & Writing
PTE Answer Short Question Practice
Listening comprehension and general vocabulary knowledge.
Listening
Practise Answer Short Question
Includes the recording interface, model response and self-check score analysis.
Before you start: Answer Short Question tipsHide
Do
- Answer with the single best word or short phrase — nothing more is needed.
- Build everyday academic vocabulary (shapes, time, science, places, professions).
Avoid
- Answering in a full sentence and running out of time
- Hesitating while thinking of a “better” word
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How Answer Short Question works
Timing, what Pearson scores, common mistakes and our strategy.
PreparationNone
Response10 seconds
SkillsListening
ScoringCorrect / incorrect
1 Task overview
You hear a question and answer with a single word or a few words.
2 What Pearson assesses
- Whether the answer is appropriate (vocabulary & comprehension)
Correct or incorrect.
3 · Preparation time
None
4 · Response requirements
10 seconds
5 Common mistakes
- Answering in a full sentence and running out of time
- Hesitating while thinking of a “better” word
6 PTE Junction strategy
- Answer with the single best word or short phrase — nothing more is needed.
- Build everyday academic vocabulary (shapes, time, science, places, professions).
Last reviewed: 26 September 2026