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Practice PTE Respond to a Situation

Practice Respond to a Situation to quickly structure your answers and speak confidently under time pressure.

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Respond to a Situation

Speak clearly, score higher.

Question Number 1

Listen to and read a description of a situation. You will have 10 seconds to think about your answer. Then you will hear a beep. You will have 40 seconds to answer the question. Please answer as completely as you can.
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About PTE Respond to a Situation

In this task, you’ll listen to and read a scenario. After the audio, you’ll have 20 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to speak in PTE Core, or 10 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to speak in PTE Academic. Make sure your response is detailed and clear.

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PTE Respond to a Situation Scoring Breakdown

Understand how scores are given in this task.

  • Prompt Length Text up to 60 words
  • Skills Assessed Speaking
  • No. of Que 2-3 (PTE Academic), 2- 4 ( PTE Core) Questions
  • Traits Scored Content, Oral Fluency & Pronunciation

PTE Respond to a Situation Practice Tips

Use these tips to score high in PTE Respond to a Situation Practice

Pro Tip
Understand the Scenario Clearly
01

Take a moment to grasp what the situation is asking for. Identify the problem, the people involved, and the expected action so your response stays relevant and focused.

Pro Tip
Organize Your Thoughts Fast
02

Mentally outline your reply with a short intro, a clear action, and a brief closing. A simple structure helps you deliver a smooth and logical answer within the time limit.

Best Tip
Use Polite and Practical Language
03

Choose polite, clear, and straightforward phrases that fit everyday communication. This makes your response sound natural, professional, and easy to understand.

Expert’s Tip
Address the Problem Directly
04

Respond to the situation without drifting into unnecessary details. Offer a practical solution or suggestion that clearly shows how you would handle the issue.

Best Tip
Maintain Calm, Clear Delivery
05

Speak at a steady pace with clear articulation to keep your message easy to follow. Confident fluency helps you score better even if the content is simple.

Expert’s Tip
Conclude With a Helpful Note
06

End your response with a short closing line that supports your solution. A neat conclusion shows confidence, clarity, and good control over your spoken communication.

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