What is PTE Fill in the Blanks?
You see a transcript with gaps. As the recording plays, you type the missing word in each gap.
How it's scored
One point for each correctly spelled word. It contributes to listening and writing.
Tips for a higher score
- Read the text quickly before the audio starts.
- Type the first few letters as you hear each word, then finish it after the audio.
- Check spelling and grammar (plurals, -ed, -s) at the end.
- Practise typing with our free typing speed test.
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Answers, explanations and transcripts
Finish the test first, then open each section to check your answers. Every answer has an explanation.
Fill in the Blanks practice
Transcript: Listening: Fill in the Blanks
The research assignment is worth forty per cent of your final grade. You'll need to use at least eight academic sources, and your reference list must follow the APA style. Late submissions will lose five per cent per day.
Transcript: Listening: Fill in the Blanks
Welcome to the gym. Before using the equipment, please complete a short induction with one of our trainers. Towels must be used on all machines, and bags should be stored in the lockers near the entrance.
Transcript: Listening: Fill in the Blanks
Welcome to the library orientation. You can borrow up to twenty items at a time, and most books can be kept for three weeks. If you need more time, you can renew items online, unless another student has requested them.
Transcript: Listening: Fill in the Blanks
Our campus has several study spaces. The quiet zone on level three is open until midnight during exams, and group rooms can be booked for up to two hours. Please remember that food is not permitted in the computer labs.
Transcript: Listening: Fill in the Blanks
The orientation week program includes campus tours every morning at ten. International students should attend the information session on Wednesday, where staff will explain visa conditions, health cover and part-time work rules.
Answer key (20 answers)
| # | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The research assignment is worth forty per ___ | cent | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 2 | of your final grade. You'll need to use at least eight academic ___ | sources | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 3 | and your reference list must follow the APA ___ | style | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 4 | Late submissions will ___ | lose | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 5 | Before using the ___ | equipment | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 6 | please complete a short ___ | induction | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 7 | with one of our trainers. Towels must be used on all ___ | machines | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 8 | and bags should be stored in the ___ | lockers | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 9 | You can borrow up to ___ | twenty (also accepted: 20) | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 10 | items at a time, and most books can be kept for three ___ | weeks | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 11 | If you need more time, you can ___ | renew | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 12 | items online, unless another student has ___ | requested | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 13 | The quiet zone on level ___ | three (also accepted: 3) | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 14 | is open until ___ | midnight | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 15 | during exams, and group rooms can be ___ | booked | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 16 | for up to two hours. Please remember that food is not ___ | permitted | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 17 | The orientation week program includes campus ___ | tours | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 18 | …morning at ten. International students should attend the information ___ | session | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 19 | on Wednesday, where staff will explain visa ___ | conditions | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
| 20 | health cover and part-time work ___ | rules | Spelling counts: each word must be spelled correctly. |
Frequently asked questions
How is Listening Fill in the Blanks scored?
One point per correct word. Spelling must be correct.
Can I go back and change answers?
Yes, before you move to the next item. Use the time after the audio to check spelling.
How can I improve my spelling for PTE?
Practise Write from Dictation daily and learn common academic words.