PTE Core
PTE Core Listening Multiple Choice Single Answer Practice
Practice Listening MCSA with realistic audio, transcript review, and targeted elimination strategies to improve single-answer listening accuracy.
Score weightOverall: <1%Listening: 1%
Practice Questions
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MCS-L
Listen to the recording and answer the question by selecting the single best response.
In the speaker's opinion, which of the following is true of editors who are also novelists?
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How It Works
You will hear a recording and answer the question by selecting the single best response. Only one option is correct.
This task rewards evidence-based listening. Focus on the option directly supported by the audio and avoid answers that are only partially related.
Scoring Factors
- Single-answer: Each question has exactly one correct option.
- No negative marking: Correct answers score 1 point; wrong answers score 0.
- Strategy: Eliminate contradictions first, then choose the option best supported by the recording.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Choosing an option that sounds familiar without matching the question focus.
- Ignoring contrast words and speaker attitude clues.
- Locking onto one keyword instead of the full meaning of the response.
Practice Method
Pre-read all four options, listen for direct support, and use elimination when two answers seem close. After submitting, compare your choice with the transcript to see which evidence decided the answer.