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PTE Multiple Choice, Single Answer (Listening)
In PTE Listening Multiple Choice, Choose Single Answer you listen to a short recording and select the single correct option. There is no negative marking, so you should always answer even when you are unsure.
- Timing
- The audio plays once. Answer afterwards.
- Contributes to
- Listening score
How PTE Multiple Choice, Single Answer (Listening) is scored
- One point for the correct option (no negative marking)
How to score higher in Multiple Choice, Single Answer (Listening)
- 1
Read all the options before the audio starts so you can listen for the distinction between them.
- 2
Listen for the speaker's overall attitude or main point — that is usually what is being tested.
- 3
Never leave it blank; a wrong answer costs nothing here.
Common mistakes in Multiple Choice, Single Answer (Listening)
- Choosing the option containing a word you recognised from the audio, without checking the meaning.
Multiple Choice, Single Answer (Listening) — frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking in PTE Listening Multiple Choice Single Answer?
No. A wrong answer simply scores zero, so you should always select an option rather than leaving it blank.
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