What is PTE Select Missing Word?
You hear a recording that ends with a beep instead of the last word or phrase. You choose the missing words from the options.
How it's scored
One point for the correct answer. It contributes to listening. There's no negative marking.
Tips for a higher score
- Read the topic and the options before the audio starts.
- Follow the main idea: the missing part usually completes the speaker's final point.
- Watch for linking words near the end (but, therefore, as a result).
- Always choose an answer.
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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.
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Transcript: Select Missing Word
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Transcript: Select Missing Word
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Transcript: Select Missing Word
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Transcript: Select Missing Word
Bees communicate in a remarkable way. When a worker bee finds a good source of nectar, it returns to the hive and performs a special movement known as the waggle…
Answer key (6 answers)
| # | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The recording stops before the end. Which option best completes it? | front desk | The logical ending is a collection point: the front desk. |
| 2 | The recording stops before the end. Which option best completes it? | photosynthesis | That process is photosynthesis. |
| 3 | The recording stops before the end. Which option best completes it? | mark | In context, it affects your final mark. |
| 4 | The recording stops before the end. Which option best completes it? | night | Batteries store daytime energy for use later, at night. |
| 5 | The recording stops before the end. Which option best completes it? | buy | The logical end is advice to check the label before you buy. |
| 6 | The recording stops before the end. Which option best completes it? | dance | Bees communicate food locations with the 'waggle dance'. |
Frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking in Select Missing Word?
No. Always choose an answer.
How do I predict the missing word?
Follow the main argument. The ending usually completes the final point or conclusion.
Which skill does Select Missing Word test?
Listening.