About Fill in the Blanks In Type (Listening: Fill In The Blanks -PTE Core)

In this task, you’ll view an audio transcript with missing words and need to listen carefully to fill in the blanks with the correct words.

Understand how scoring works and what matters most.

Fill in the Blanks Type In Practice Tips

Follow these proven tips to ace every Fill in the Blanks question with confidence.

Pro Tip

Read the Full Sentence

Always read the complete sentence before typing the word. This helps you understand meaning, tone, and grammatical structure clearly.

Pro Tip

Check Grammar and Tense

Look at the articles, verb tenses, and prepositions near the blank. Grammar clues often guide you to the correct answer.

Best Tip

Predict Before You Type

Pause briefly and predict the missing word first. This reduces spelling mistakes and improves accuracy under exam pressure.

Expert’s Tip

Watch for Collocations

Some words commonly appear together in academic English. Knowing these pairs helps you choose natural and correct answers.

Best Tip

Mind Singular and Plural

Check whether the sentence needs a singular or plural form. One missing letter can cost you the entire score.

Expert’s Tip

Practice Academic Vocabulary

Regularly revise academic words used in PTE exams. Strong vocabulary improves speed, confidence, and final accuracy.