Monday, 6 July 2026

PTE Speaking – Repeat Sentence (RS)

PTE Speaking – Repeat Sentence (RS)

The Repeat Sentence task in the PTE Speaking module is a high-scoring section that tests both your listening and speaking skills. Here is a detailed breakdown of the task, its scoring, and some strategies to help you succeed, along with the latest sample questions.

Task Overview and Format

You will be presented with 10 to 12 questions in this section. For each question, you will hear a short audio recording of a sentence only once. Your task is to listen carefully and then repeat the sentence exactly as you heard it.

  • Prompt Length: Each audio recording is between 3 and 9 seconds long.
  • Preparation & Answer Time: There is no formal preparation time. The microphone opens immediately after the audio finishes, and you must speak your answer. You have a total of 15 seconds to record your response.
  • Number of Questions: 10–12
  • Skills Assessed: Listening and Speaking

Scoring

This question type is crucial because it contributes significantly to both your Speaking and Listening scores. It is scored on a partial credit basis, meaning you can get points even if you don't repeat the entire sentence perfectly.

The score is broken down into three key areas:

Content (3 points)

  • 3 points: Repeat all words in the correct sequence.
  • 2 points: Correctly repeat at least 50% of the words.
  • 1 point: Repeat less than 50% of the words.

Note: Hesitations, filled or unfilled pauses, and leading or trailing material are ignored when scoring content.

Oral Fluency (5 points)

This assesses the smoothness, rhythm, and phrasing of your speech.

  • 5: Highly proficient
  • 0: Disfluent

Pronunciation (5 points)

This evaluates how clear and understandable your pronunciation is to a regular speaker.

  • 5: Highly proficient
  • 0: Non-English

Important Note: Fluency and pronunciation carry more weight (5 points each) than content (3 points). Therefore, it is often better to speak fluently with good pronunciation on a partially remembered sentence than to hesitate while trying to recall every single word.

Useful Tips and Strategies

1. Focus on Meaning

Try to understand the meaning of the sentence as you listen. It is much easier to remember and reproduce a sentence you understand.

2. Use "Chunking"

For longer sentences, break them into smaller meaningful phrases (chunks). This makes them easier to remember and repeat naturally.

3. Imitate the Speaker's Intonation

Copy the speaker's rise and fall in pitch (intonation) and stress pattern. You do not need to copy the accent.

4. Avoid Taking Notes

Do not use the erasable noteboard booklet for this task. Keeping the sentence in your head is much faster.

5. Start Speaking Immediately

The microphone opens immediately after the audio finishes. Begin speaking as soon as the recording bar changes color.

6. Don't Rush

Speak clearly at a natural speed. Rushing often causes pronunciation mistakes.

7. If You Miss a Word

Say what you think you heard and continue speaking. Do not stop or hesitate because fluency is heavily scored.

10 Latest Sample Questions (2026)

Question 1

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_1.mp3

Answer:
The conference registration fee must be paid in advance.

Question 2

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_2.mp3

Answer:
The dean will address all new students at the welcome ceremony.

Question 3

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_3.mp3

Answer:
Laboratory safety protocols must be followed at all times without exception.

Question 4

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_4.mp3

Answer:
The university has established a new centre for sustainability research.

Question 5

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_5.mp3

Answer:
Students are encouraged to use the writing centre for feedback on drafts.

Question 6

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_6.mp3

Answer:
The seminar reading should be completed before attending the class.

Question 7

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_7.mp3

Answer:
The examination results will be released through the student portal.

Question 8

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_8.mp3

Answer:
Orientation week activities are compulsory for all first-year students.

Question 9

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_9.mp3

Answer:
All doctoral candidates must complete a research methods course.

Question 10

Audio: https://audio.pteonlinepractice.com/RS_7_10.mp3

Answer:
The campus shuttle service runs every thirty minutes during business hours.

PTE Repeat Sentence Practice

Practice Set 1 (Short to Medium Length – 8 to 12 Words)

1.      The library will close early on Friday for maintenance.

2.      Please submit your assignments before the end of the week.

3.      Our next seminar will focus on climate change policies.

4.      The professor asked us to read the first three chapters.

5.      All passengers must fasten their seatbelts during takeoff.

Practice Set 2 (Medium Length – 12 to 15 Words)

6.      The university's main cafeteria now offers vegetarian options every day.

7.      You are required to complete the online registration form before the deadline.

8.      The results of the experiment will be published in next month's journal.

9.      Make sure you bring your student ID to access the examination hall.

10. The guest speaker will arrive at the auditorium around ten in the morning.

Practice Set 3 (Longer & Complex – 15 to 20+ Words)

11. The new research facility will be officially opened by the chancellor next Tuesday.

12. Students enrolled in the advanced course must attend all practical workshops.

13. The annual conference on artificial intelligence has attracted participants from over thirty countries.

14. Please ensure that all electronic devices are switched off during the presentation.

15. The university has introduced a new policy regarding plagiarism and academic integrity.

Practice Set 4 (Mixed – Everyday & Academic Contexts)

16. International students must check their visa expiration dates regularly.

17. The weather forecast suggests that tomorrow's outdoor event might be postponed.

18. Your final grade will depend on both your exam performance and your class participation.

19. The finance department will process all reimbursement claims by the end of this month.

20. A detailed summary of the project should be submitted to your supervisor by Friday.

Quick Self-Assessment Guide for These Questions

Sentence Number

Focus Area to Listen For

1, 6, 11

Numbers (Friday, three, ten, thirty, Tuesday)

2, 7, 12

Modal Verbs (must, are required to, must)

3, 8, 13

Academic Nouns (seminar, journal, conference, research)

4, 9, 14

Instructions (asked us, make sure, ensure)

5, 10, 15

Time Expressions (during takeoff, in the morning, next Tuesday)

16–20

Complex compound sentences (practice chunking these into 2–3 logical parts)

Pro Tip for Practicing These at Home

1. Listen (or Read Silently Once)

Try to understand the meaning of the sentence first.

2. Chunk It

Break the sentence into smaller, meaningful groups.

Example for #13:

  • The annual conference on artificial intelligence
  • has attracted participants
  • from over thirty countries.

3. Speak

Repeat the sentence immediately using natural pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

4. Record Yourself

Play your recording back and check whether you missed:

  • Plural -s
  • Past tense -ed
  • Articles (a, an, the)
  • Prepositions (on, in, at, by, during)

These are common errors that can reduce your PTE Repeat Sentence score.

 

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