PTE Answer Short Question (ASQ)
PTE Answer Short
Question (ASQ) task, the core strategy is extremely simple: answer with one
word or a short phrase; never use a complete sentence. This task tests general
knowledge vocabulary and the ability to capture information from listening, not
grammatical expression ability.
Core Tips
1. Only say the
keyword; more words means more errors
Pearson official guidelines make it clear that extra words do not earn extra
points. For example, if asked "What do bees produce?", answering
"Honey" is sufficient. Answering "Bees produce honey" will
not increase your score and wastes time.
2. Answer
immediately; do not hesitate
There is no prompt tone for this question; you must start speaking as soon as
the audio ends. If you pause for more than 3 seconds, the recording will
automatically stop. Even if you are unsure, say your best guess—there is no
negative marking for wrong answers.
3. The answer is
usually a noun or adjective
Listen carefully to the question word: if it asks "What person...",
the answer is a profession; if it asks "What instrument...", the
answer is an object; if it asks "What is the opposite of...", the
answer is an adjective.
4. Common topics
are fixed
Questions mainly focus on: everyday science, body parts, nature, school/work
scenarios, common objects, time and numbers. Memorizing high-frequency
vocabulary is more effective than doing endless practice questions.
Sample Questions and Answers
The following are
representative real exam-style questions, with concise answers:
Professions and
People
- Q: What do
you call a person who designs buildings?
A: An architect. - Q: What do
you call a person who comes first in a race?
A: Winner. - Q: What is
the job of someone who treats sick people in a hospital?
A: Doctor.
Nature and
Science
- Q: What do
bees produce?
A: Honey. - Q: What do
we call frozen water?
A: Ice. - Q: Which
planet is known as the Red Planet?
A: Mars. - Q: What gas
do plants absorb from the air?
A: Carbon dioxide.
Everyday Objects
and Places
- Q: Where
would you go to borrow books?
A: A library. - Q: What
instrument is used to measure temperature?
A: Thermometer. - Q: What do
you call a book of maps?
A: An atlas.
Time and Numbers
- Q: How many
minutes are there in two hours?
A: 120. - Q: What is 3
quarters of 100%?
A: 75%. - Q: What do
we call a period of 10 years?
A: A decade.
Language and
Logic
- Q: What is
the opposite of "ancient"?
A: Modern. - Q: What is
the opposite of "maximum"?
A: Minimum. - Q: What do
we call a person who writes books?
A: Author / Writer.
PTE Answer Short Question (ASQ) – 100 Multiple-Choice Practice
Questions
100
PTE Answer Short Question-style sample questions, each with 4 options and no
answers provided, as requested. They cover the common topic areas: professions,
nature/science, everyday objects, time/numbers, language/logic, places, and
general knowledge.
Professions
& People
1. What
do you call a person who flies an aircraft? A) Sailor B) Pilot C) Driver D)
Chef
2. What
do you call a person who treats sick people? A) Lawyer B) Doctor C) Engineer D)
Farmer
3. What
do you call a person who designs buildings? A) Architect B) Painter C) Tailor
D) Baker
4. What
do you call a person who writes books? A) Editor B) Author C) Reader D) Printer
5. What
do you call a person who fixes cars? A) Mechanic B) Plumber C) Gardener D)
Waiter
6. What
do you call a person who cuts hair? A) Barber B) Butcher C) Baker D) Brewer
7. What
do you call a person who puts out fires? A) Policeman B) Firefighter C) Soldier
D) Guard
8. What
do you call a person who studies stars? A) Biologist B) Astronomer C) Geologist
D) Chemist
9. What
do you call a person who delivers mail? A) Postman B) Porter C) Driver D) Guard
10. What
do you call a person who sells meat? A) Grocer B) Butcher C) Baker D) Florist
11. What
do you call a person who teaches students? A) Student B) Teacher C) Doctor D)
Lawyer
12. What
do you call a person who repairs water pipes? A) Electrician B) Plumber C)
Carpenter D) Mason
13. What
do you call a person who makes bread? A) Baker B) Butcher C) Chef D) Farmer
14. What
do you call a person who acts in films? A) Director B) Actor C) Producer D)
Writer
15. What
do you call a person who studies plants? A) Zoologist B) Botanist C) Physicist
D) Chemist
Nature &
Science
16. What
do bees produce? A) Milk B) Honey C) Silk D) Wax only
17. What
do we call frozen water? A) Steam B) Ice C) Fog D) Rain
18. Which
planet is known as the Red Planet? A) Venus B) Mars C) Jupiter D) Saturn
19. What
gas do plants absorb from the air? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon dioxide D)
Hydrogen
20. What
do we call the natural satellite of Earth? A) Sun B) Moon C) Star D) Comet
21. What
is the largest ocean on Earth? A) Atlantic B) Indian C) Pacific D) Arctic
22. What
do we call a baby dog? A) Kitten B) Puppy C) Calf D) Cub
23. What
do we call a baby cat? A) Puppy B) Kitten C) Lamb D) Chick
24. What
is the source of light during the day? A) Moon B) Sun C) Star D) Lamp
25. What
do we call water falling from clouds? A) Snow B) Rain C) Hail D) Dew
26. What
is the hardest natural substance? A) Gold B) Iron C) Diamond D) Silver
27. What
do we call animals that eat only plants? A) Carnivores B) Herbivores C)
Omnivores D) Predators
28. What
do we call the process by which plants make food? A) Respiration B)
Photosynthesis C) Digestion D) Transpiration
29. What
is the chemical symbol for water? A) CO2 B) H2O C) O2 D) NaCl
30. What
do we call a group of stars forming a pattern? A) Galaxy B) Constellation C) Nebula
D) Planet
Everyday
Objects & Places
31. Where
would you go to borrow books? A) Museum B) Library C) Bank D) Pharmacy
32. What
instrument is used to measure temperature? A) Barometer B) Thermometer C) Ruler
D) Scale
33. What
do you call a book of maps? A) Dictionary B) Atlas C) Almanac D) Journal
34. Where
would you go to post a letter? A) Bank B) Post office C) Library D) Market
35. What
do you use to cut paper? A) Hammer B) Scissors C) Saw D) Needle
36. Where
would you go to withdraw money? A) Bank B) Bakery C) Clinic D) Hotel
37. What
do you use to write on a blackboard? A) Pen B) Chalk C) Pencil D) Marker
38. Where
would you go to buy medicine? A) Grocery B) Pharmacy C) Library D) Garage
39. What
do you call a device used to talk to someone far away? A) Radio B) Telephone C)
Camera D) Printer
40. Where
would you go to catch a train? A) Airport B) Station C) Harbour D) Garage
41. What
do you use to protect yourself from rain? A) Hat B) Umbrella C) Gloves D) Scarf
42. What
do you call a place where planes land? A) Station B) Airport C) Port D) Depot
43. What
do you use to see tiny objects? A) Telescope B) Microscope C) Binoculars D)
Mirror
44. Where
would you go to see paintings? A) Gallery B) Stadium C) Factory D) Kitchen
45. What
do you call a container for carrying water? A) Basket B) Bottle C) Box D) Bag
Time &
Numbers
46. How
many minutes are there in two hours? A) 60 B) 90 C) 120 D) 150
47. What
is three quarters of 100%? A) 25% B) 50% C) 75% D) 90%
48. What
do we call a period of 10 years? A) Century B) Decade C) Millennium D) Era
49. How
many days are there in a leap year? A) 364 B) 365 C) 366 D) 367
50. How
many months have 31 days? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
51. What
do we call a period of 100 years? A) Decade B) Century C) Millennium D) Score
52. How
many seconds are there in one minute? A) 30 B) 60 C) 90 D) 100
53. What
is half of 50? A) 20 B) 25 C) 30 D) 35
54. How
many hours are there in a day? A) 12 B) 18 C) 24 D) 30
55. What
do we call the first day of the week in many calendars? A) Friday B) Sunday C)
Tuesday D) Thursday
56. How
many weeks are there in a year (approximately)? A) 48 B) 50 C) 52 D) 54
57. What
is 10 multiplied by 10? A) 20 B) 50 C) 100 D) 1000
58. How
many players are there in a football team on the field? A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
59. What
do we call a period of 1000 years? A) Century B) Decade C) Millennium D) Epoch
60. How
many sides does a triangle have? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5
Language
& Logic
61. What
is the opposite of "ancient"? A) Old B) Modern C) Historic D) Antique
62. What
is the opposite of "maximum"? A) Minimum B) Medium C) Average D)
Total
63. What
is the opposite of "hot"? A) Warm B) Cold C) Mild D) Cool
64. What
is the opposite of "begin"? A) Start B) End C) Continue D) Pause
65. What
is the opposite of "expensive"? A) Costly B) Cheap C) Valuable D)
Rich
66. What
is the opposite of "strong"? A) Powerful B) Weak C) Firm D) Tough
67. What
is the opposite of "difficult"? A) Hard B) Easy C) Complex D) Tough
68. What
is the opposite of "early"? A) Soon B) Late C) Quick D) Fast
69. What
is the opposite of "buy"? A) Purchase B) Sell C) Keep D) Borrow
70. What
is the opposite of "victory"? A) Win B) Defeat C) Draw D) Score
71. What
is the opposite of "increase"? A) Rise B) Decrease C) Grow D) Expand
72. What
is the opposite of "generous"? A) Kind B) Selfish C) Helpful D)
Giving
73. What
is the opposite of "noisy"? A) Loud B) Quiet C) Busy D) Crowded
74. What
is the opposite of "safety"? A) Security B) Danger C) Care D) Caution
75. What
is the opposite of "arrive"? A) Reach B) Depart C) Stay D) Enter
General
Knowledge & Logic
76. What
do we call a person who comes first in a race? A) Loser B) Winner C) Runner D)
Judge
77. What
is the colour you get by mixing blue and yellow? A) Purple B) Green C) Orange
D) Brown
78. How
many colours are there in a rainbow? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
79. What
do we call the meal eaten in the morning? A) Lunch B) Dinner C) Breakfast D)
Supper
80. What
do we call a place where animals are kept for public viewing? A) Farm B) Zoo C)
Garden D) Forest
81. What
do we call the season after winter? A) Autumn B) Summer C) Spring D) Monsoon
82. What
is the currency used in the United States? A) Euro B) Pound C) Dollar D) Yen
83. What
do we call a doctor who treats animals? A) Dentist B) Veterinarian C) Surgeon
D) Nurse
84. What
do we call the capital city of France? A) London B) Paris C) Rome D) Berlin
85. What
do we call a shape with four equal sides? A) Rectangle B) Square C) Triangle D)
Circle
86. What
do we call the organ that pumps blood? A) Lungs B) Heart C) Liver D) Kidney
87. What
do we call the largest mammal on Earth? A) Elephant B) Blue whale C) Giraffe D)
Hippo
88. What
do we call a person who cannot see? A) Deaf B) Blind C) Mute D) Lame
89. What
do we call the study of the past? A) Geography B) History C) Biology D) Physics
90. What
do we call a group of sheep? A) Herd B) Flock C) Pack D) School
91. What
do we call the frozen region at the top of the world? A) Desert B) Arctic C)
Tropics D) Savanna
92. What
do we call the liquid that comes from cows? A) Water B) Milk C) Juice D) Cream
93. What
do we call a person who studies the weather? A) Geologist B) Meteorologist C)
Biologist D) Astronomer
94. What
do we call the outer layer of the Earth? A) Core B) Mantle C) Crust D) Shell
95. What
do we call a word that means the same as another? A) Antonym B) Synonym C)
Homonym D) Acronym
96. What
do we call a story that is not true? A) Fact B) Fiction C) History D) News
97. What
do we call the sound a dog makes? A) Meow B) Bark C) Moo D) Roar
98. What
do we call a person who travels to space? A) Pilot B) Astronaut C) Sailor D)
Driver
99. What
do we call the number that comes after nine? A) Eight B) Ten C) Eleven D)
Twelve
100.
What do we call the tool used to measure length? A) Scale B) Ruler
C) Clock D) Thermometer
PTE Answer Short Question (ASQ) – Answer Key with Short Reasons
Professions
& People
1. B)
Pilot – A pilot flies an aircraft.
2. B)
Doctor – A doctor treats sick people.
3. A)
Architect – An architect designs buildings.
4. B)
Author – An author writes books.
5. A)
Mechanic – A mechanic repairs cars.
6. A)
Barber – A barber cuts hair.
7. B)
Firefighter – A firefighter puts out fires.
8. B)
Astronomer – An astronomer studies stars and space.
9. A)
Postman – A postman delivers mail.
10. B)
Butcher – A butcher sells meat.
11. B)
Teacher – A teacher teaches students.
12. B)
Plumber – A plumber repairs water pipes.
13. A)
Baker – A baker makes bread.
14. B)
Actor – An actor performs in films.
15. B)
Botanist – A botanist studies plants.
Nature &
Science
16. B)
Honey – Bees produce honey.
17. B)
Ice – Ice is frozen water.
18. B)
Mars – Mars is known as the Red Planet.
19. C)
Carbon dioxide – Plants absorb carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
20. B)
Moon – The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
21. C)
Pacific – The Pacific is Earth's largest ocean.
22. B)
Puppy – A baby dog is called a puppy.
23. B)
Kitten – A baby cat is called a kitten.
24. B)
Sun – The Sun provides daylight.
25. B)
Rain – Rain is water falling from clouds.
26. C)
Diamond – Diamond is the hardest natural substance.
27. B)
Herbivores – Herbivores eat plants.
28. B)
Photosynthesis – Plants make food through photosynthesis.
29. B)
H₂O – H₂O is the chemical formula for water.
30. B)
Constellation – A constellation is a pattern of stars.
Everyday
Objects & Places
31. B)
Library – People borrow books from libraries.
32. B)
Thermometer – A thermometer measures temperature.
33. B)
Atlas – An atlas is a book of maps.
34. B)
Post office – Letters are posted at a post office.
35. B)
Scissors – Scissors are used to cut paper.
36. A)
Bank – People withdraw money from banks.
37. B)
Chalk – Chalk is used to write on a blackboard.
38. B)
Pharmacy – A pharmacy sells medicines.
39. B)
Telephone – A telephone enables distant communication.
40. B)
Station – Trains arrive at and depart from stations.
41. B)
Umbrella – An umbrella protects us from rain.
42. B)
Airport – Planes land at airports.
43. B)
Microscope – A microscope magnifies tiny objects.
44. A)
Gallery – Paintings are displayed in galleries.
45. B)
Bottle – A bottle can hold and carry water.
Time &
Numbers
46. C)
120 – Two hours contain 120 minutes.
47. C)
75% – Three quarters equal 75%.
48. B)
Decade – A decade is ten years.
49. C)
366 – A leap year has 366 days.
50. C)
7 – Seven months have 31 days.
51. B)
Century – A century is 100 years.
52. B)
60 – One minute has 60 seconds.
53. B)
25 – Half of 50 is 25.
54. C)
24 – One day has 24 hours.
55. B)
Sunday – Sunday is the first day in many calendars.
56. C)
52 – A year has approximately 52 weeks.
57. C)
100 – 10 × 10 = 100.
58. C)
11 – A football team has 11 players on the field.
59. C)
Millennium – A millennium is 1,000 years.
60. B)
3 – A triangle has three sides.
Language
& Logic
61. B)
Modern – Modern is the opposite of ancient.
62. A)
Minimum – Minimum is the opposite of maximum.
63. B)
Cold – Cold is the opposite of hot.
64. B)
End – End is the opposite of begin.
65. B)
Cheap – Cheap is the opposite of expensive.
66. B)
Weak – Weak is the opposite of strong.
67. B)
Easy – Easy is the opposite of difficult.
68. B)
Late – Late is the opposite of early.
69. B)
Sell – Sell is the opposite of buy.
70. B)
Defeat – Defeat is the opposite of victory.
71. B)
Decrease – Decrease is the opposite of increase.
72. B)
Selfish – Selfish is the opposite of generous.
73. B)
Quiet – Quiet is the opposite of noisy.
74. B)
Danger – Danger is the opposite of safety.
75. B)
Depart – Depart is the opposite of arrive.
General
Knowledge & Logic
76. B)
Winner – The winner finishes first in a race.
77. B)
Green – Blue and yellow make green.
78. C)
7 – A rainbow traditionally has seven colours.
79. C)
Breakfast – Breakfast is the morning meal.
80. B)
Zoo – A zoo keeps animals for public viewing.
81. C)
Spring – Spring follows winter.
82. C)
Dollar – The US currency is the dollar.
83. B)
Veterinarian – A veterinarian treats animals.
84. B)
Paris – Paris is the capital of France.
85. B)
Square – A square has four equal sides.
86. B)
Heart – The heart pumps blood around the body.
87. B)
Blue whale – The blue whale is the largest mammal.
88. B)
Blind – Blind describes a person who cannot see.
89. B)
History – History is the study of the past.
90. B)
Flock – A group of sheep is called a flock.
91. B)
Arctic – The Arctic is the polar region in the north.
92. B)
Milk – Cows produce milk.
93. B)
Meteorologist – A meteorologist studies weather.
94. C)
Crust – The crust is Earth's outermost solid layer.
95. B)
Synonym – A synonym has the same or similar meaning.
96. B)
Fiction – Fiction refers to an invented story.
97. B)
Bark – A dog makes a barking sound.
98. B)
Astronaut – An astronaut travels into space.
99. B)
Ten – Ten comes immediately after nine.
100.
B) Ruler – A ruler measures length.
50 new ASQ-style
questions, no options and no answers.
1.
What
do you call a person who repairs electrical wiring?
2.
What
do you call a person who flies a spacecraft?
3.
What
do you call a person who collects and studies rocks?
4.
What
do you call a person who sells bread and cakes?
5.
What
do you call a person who works at a reception desk?
6.
What
do you call a person who guards a building?
7.
What
do you call a person who studies ancient cultures?
8.
What
do you call a person who translates languages?
9.
What
do we call a baby horse?
10. What do we call a baby bird?
11. What do we call a group of fish?
12. What do we call a group of wolves?
13. What do we call the tallest mountain
on Earth?
14. What do we call the largest continent?
15. What do we call the smallest
continent?
16. What do we call the process of water
turning into ice?
17. What do we call the natural force that
pulls objects to Earth?
18. What do we call a violent tropical
storm?
19. What do we call a long period without
rain?
20. What do we call the outer covering of
a tree?
21. Where would you go to send a parcel?
22. Where would you go to borrow a book?
23. Where would you go to buy fresh
vegetables?
24. Where would you go to park your car?
25. Where would you go to wash your
clothes?
26. Where would you go to board a ship?
27. Where would you go to see a play?
28. What do you use to write on paper?
29. What do you use to cut wood?
30. What do you use to open a bottle?
31. What do you use to measure weight?
32. What do you call a device used to take
photographs?
33. What do you call a machine used to
wash dishes?
34. How many days are there in September?
35. How many months have 30 days?
36. How many hours are there in half a
day?
37. What do we call the last day of the
week?
38. What do we call the first month of the
year?
39. What is double of 45?
40. What is the opposite of
"narrow"?
41. What is the opposite of
"sharp"?
42. What is the opposite of
"brave"?
43. What is the opposite of
"polite"?
44. What is the opposite of
"arrive"?
45. What do we call the colour of the sky
on a clear day?
46. What do we call a person who cannot
hear?
47. What do we call the organ used for
pumping blood?
48. What do we call the capital of Japan?
49. What do we call the study of stars and
planets?
50. What do we call a word with the
opposite meaning of another?
PTE Answer Short Questions (ASQ) – 50 Questions with Answers and
Short Reasons
1. Electrician
– An electrician repairs electrical wiring.
2. Astronaut
– An astronaut travels in spacecraft.
3. Geologist
– A geologist studies rocks and the Earth.
4. Baker
– A baker sells or makes bread and cakes.
5. Receptionist
– A receptionist works at a reception desk.
6. Security
guard – A security guard protects buildings and people.
7. Archaeologist
– An archaeologist studies ancient cultures and remains.
8. Translator
– A translator converts written text into another language.
9. Foal
– A baby horse is called a foal.
10. Chick
– A baby bird is called a chick.
11. School
– A group of fish is called a school.
12. Pack
– A group of wolves is called a pack.
13. Mount
Everest – It is the tallest mountain above sea level.
14. Asia
– Asia is the largest continent.
15. Australia
– Australia is the smallest continent.
16. Freezing
– Freezing is the process of water turning into ice.
17. Gravity
– Gravity pulls objects towards Earth.
18. Hurricane
– A hurricane is a violent tropical storm.
19. Drought
– A drought is a long period without rain.
20. Bark
– Bark is the outer covering of a tree.
21. Post
office – Parcels can be sent from a post office.
22. Library
– People borrow books from a library.
23. Vegetable
market – Fresh vegetables are sold there.
24. Car
park – A car park is a place to park vehicles.
25. Laundry
– A laundry is a place where clothes are washed.
26. Harbour
– Ships are boarded at a harbour or port.
27. Theatre
– Plays are performed in a theatre.
28. Pen
– A pen is used to write on paper.
29. Saw
– A saw is used to cut wood.
30. Bottle
opener – It is used to open bottle caps.
31. Weighing
scale – A weighing scale measures weight.
32. Camera
– A camera takes photographs.
33. Dishwasher
– A dishwasher washes dishes.
34. 30
days – September has 30 days.
35. 4
months – April, June, September and November have 30 days.
36. 12
hours – Half a day contains 12 hours.
37. Sunday
– Sunday is considered the last day in some calendars.
38. January
– January is the first month of the year.
39. 90
– Double of 45 is 90.
40. Wide
– Wide is the opposite of narrow.
41. Blunt
– Blunt is the opposite of sharp.
42. Cowardly
– Cowardly is the opposite of brave.
43. Rude
– Rude is the opposite of polite.
44. Depart
– Depart is the opposite of arrive.
45. Blue
– The sky usually appears blue on a clear day.
46. Deaf
– Deaf describes someone who cannot hear.
47. Heart
– The heart pumps blood around the body.
48. Tokyo
– Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
49. Astronomy
– Astronomy is the study of stars and planets.
50. Antonym
– An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.
