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Free PTE Academic preparation with solved past papers, unlimited chapter-wise MCQs and full-length mock tests, every answer explained. No fee and no account needed to start. PTE Academic is conducted by Pearson.
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PTE Academic MCQs with answers and explanations
Free PTE Academic MCQs for every subject on the paper: English. Each question is chapter-wise, taken from the Pearson syllabus, and carries a written explanation of why the correct option is correct, so a wrong attempt teaches you the fact you were missing instead of just marking you down. Unlimited attempts, no fee and no account needed. Pick the subject you are weakest in and start there.
Sample PTE Academic MCQs by subject
A few questions from across each subject on the PTE Academic paper. Open one for the correct answer and its explanation.
PTE Academic paper at a glance
PTE Academic is 40 MCQs in 120 minutes, with no negative marking, so never leave a question unanswered.
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PTE Academic subject weightage
How many MCQs each subject contributes to the PTE Academic paper, and how many free MCQs we hold for it. Study in this order: the heaviest subject is where a weak topic costs you the most marks.
| Subject | MCQs on paper | Share | Free MCQs here |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic English MCQs | 40 | 100% | 10,394 |
PTE Academic guides: the questions candidates ask in sentences
Format, scoring, what each stage requires and how to prepare, written to be read rather than practised.
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo: which English test should you take?
The right English test is decided by what your university and visa authority accept, not by which is easiest. Here is how the four differ in format and scoring, and the order to check things in.
IELTS or PTE: which should you take for Australia, the UK, Canada or study abroad?
A decision guide, not a comparison: which of IELTS and PTE to take for Australian and Canadian immigration, UK visas, university admission and professional registration, how the scores map, where each test is easier for a Pakistani candidate, and the cases where only one is accepted.
Which English test does each country accept for study, work and immigration?
A country-by-country table of which English tests are accepted for visas, university admission and professional registration: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo and OET, and which version of each. Where only one is accepted, where the UKVI version is required, and how to check before you book.
What IELTS or PTE score do you need for each country and type of programme?
The English scores typically required for undergraduate and postgraduate study, skilled migration and professional registration in the UK, Australia, Canada, the US, Ireland and New Zealand, in IELTS bands with PTE and TOEFL equivalents. Why the per-component minimum matters more than the overall, and how immigration points scale with score.
When should you take IELTS or PTE so the score is ready when the application needs it?
Working backwards from an intake or an immigration draw: when to sit IELTS or PTE, how long results and preparation take, how the two-year validity interacts with conditional offers and visa lodgement, and the sequence that avoids sitting the test twice.
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PTE Academic preparation: frequently asked questions
What is the PTE Academic paper pattern?
PTE Academic is 40 MCQs in 120 minutes, about 180 seconds a question. There is no negative marking.
Which subjects are in the PTE Academic paper?
English (40 MCQs). PTE Academic examines English alone, so all of your preparation goes into that one subject.
Is PTE Academic preparation on TestUstad really free?
Yes. All 10,394 PTE Academic MCQs here can be practised at no cost with the answer and explanation shown. Paid PTE Academic access only adds full-length PTE Academic mocks on the 40-MCQ pattern and a saved record of your scores.
How many free PTE Academic MCQs are there?
10,394 PTE Academic MCQs, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempts are unlimited.
How should I prepare for PTE Academic?
The PTE Academic syllabus here runs to 4 chapters across 1 subject. Work chapter by chapter and stay on each until you score above 80 percent. PTE Academic has no negative marking, so practise answering every question, including the ones you have to guess. In the final weeks, sit timed mixed tests at the real pace of about 180 seconds a question.
Does TestUstad have PTE Academic past papers?
Not as solved papers yet. Until one is added, the 10,394 PTE Academic MCQs here cover the same English syllabus, and any PTE Academic paper that is added appears on the PTE Academic past papers page with every answer explained.
Who conducts the PTE Academic exam?
PTE Academic is conducted by Pearson. Dates, eligibility and the fee change every cycle, so confirm them on the Pearson advertisement before you apply.
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