PTE Listening Fill in the Blanks Practice Online 2026
Listening: Fill in the Blanks shows a transcript with gaps while a recording plays. You type the missing word in each gap.
Spelling must be exact. PTEAce checks every blank instantly and shows the correct word.
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Listening: Fill in the Blanks at a glance
- Questions in the exam
- 2–3
- Timing
- 30–60s audio
- Skills scored
- Listening, Spelling
- Marking on PTEAce
- Marked instantly with answers
- Share of PTE Academic score
- About 3%
Tips
- Keep your eyes moving along the transcript with the audio so you are ready for each gap.
- Type the first letters quickly if needed, then finish the words when the audio ends.
- Check spelling, plurals and verb endings before moving on.
FAQs
Does spelling matter in Listening Fill in the Blanks?
Yes. A misspelled word is marked wrong.
Is there negative marking?
No. Each correct word earns a point.
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