How is PTE Listening Fill in the Blanks scored?
One point per correctly typed word, with partial credit and no deduction for wrong answers. It counts for Listening in PTE Academic and for Listening and Writing in PTE Core.
How many Fill in the Blanks questions are there in PTE Listening?
2–3 per test, each with 3–5 blanks. The recording is 30–60 seconds and plays once.
Does spelling count in Listening Fill in the Blanks?
Yes. A misspelt word scores zero, even if you heard it correctly. Type the word as you hear it, then check spelling and plurals in the seconds after the audio ends.
Is there negative marking in Listening Fill in the Blanks?
No. A wrong word earns nothing but costs nothing, so never leave a blank empty.
Is Listening Fill in the Blanks the same in PTE Academic and PTE Core?
Yes, the task is identical: type the missing words into the transcript as you listen. The only difference is that in PTE Core it also contributes to your Writing score.
How can I improve my PTE Listening Fill in the Blanks score?
Skim the transcript before the audio, guess each gap’s word type from the grammar around it, and type as you listen rather than after. Review the answer key for every missed word to build the vocabulary that keeps recurring.
