PTE Core Select Missing Word Practice

You will hear a recording that stops at the missing word or phrase. Choose the best ending from four options.

In this practice version, you can replay the audio and review the full transcript after submitting.

Scoring Factors

• Single-answer logic: exactly one option is correct.
• No negative marking: a correct answer gives 1 point and a wrong answer gives 0.
• Listening judgment: focus on the last few seconds and the semantic fit of the ending.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Waiting too long to compare options instead of scanning them before playback.
• Choosing a word that sounds plausible but does not match the final context.
• Ignoring grammar and selecting a phrase with the wrong structure.

Practice Method

Preview the options first, listen for the speaker’s final idea, and then eliminate answers that clash with grammar or meaning.