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PTE Academic — Summarize Written Text

PTE Academic · English proficiency · Public sample rubric — one-sentence summary (trait scores)

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Sample prompt

Summarize Written Text: Read the passage below and summarize it using one sentence. Type your response in the box at the bottom of the screen. You have 10 minutes to finish this task. Your response will be judged on the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the key points in the passage.

One sentence only; 5–75 words.

Rubric criteria

PTE Academic — Summarize Written Text
TraitMaxLook for
Content2All main ideas in one sentence; no distortion.
Form1Single sentence; within 5–75 words.
Grammar2Correct complex sentence; meaning clear.
Vocabulary2Appropriate paraphrase; minimal copying.