Listening · Part 3 · Listening
PTE Select Missing Word Practice
Predicting meaning from context and following an argument.
Listening
Practise Select Missing Word
Includes the answer checking, model feedback and score analysis.
Before you start: Select Missing Word tipsHide
Do
- Track the direction of the argument — the missing words usually complete its logic.
Avoid
- Losing focus near the end, where the key context is
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How Select Missing Word works
Timing, what Pearson scores, common mistakes and our strategy.
PreparationNot separately timed
ResponseWithin the Listening section time
SkillsListening
InputAudio 20–70 seconds
1 Task overview
The last word or words of a recording are replaced by a beep. You choose the option that completes it.
2 What Pearson assesses
- Listening — correct option
Correct or incorrect.
3 · Preparation time
Not separately timed
4 · Response requirements
Within the Listening section time
5 Common mistakes
- Losing focus near the end, where the key context is
6 PTE Junction strategy
- Track the direction of the argument — the missing words usually complete its logic.
7 Related lessons
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Last reviewed: 26 September 2026