PTE Highlight Incorrect Words Practice: 200+ Questions & Answers

The task

What is Highlight Incorrect Words in PTE?

Recording: 15–50 seconds
Section: Part 3: Listening (about 31–39 minutes in PTE Academic)
Audio: Plays automatically, once. No pausing or replay
In the test: 2–3 items in PTE Academic
Skills: Listening and Reading

Source: Pearson's PTE test-format pages and Score Guides (PTE Academic July 2025, PTE Core January 2026).

Marks

How PTE Highlight Incorrect Words is scored

•Plus one for each incorrect word you click, minus one for each correct word you click.
•The item score never goes below zero, so clicking at random costs marks.

In the test

How many Highlight Incorrect Words questions are in the PTE test?

Pearson's PTE Academic Score Guide (July 2025) lists 2–3 Highlight Incorrect Words items in the Listening part.

Two tests

Highlight Incorrect Words in PTE Academic vs PTE Core

	PTE Academic	PTE Core
Recording	15–50 seconds	20–70 seconds
Marking	+1 per correct click, −1 per wrong click, not below 0	The same

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PTE Highlight Incorrect Words sample question with answer

The transcript below differs from what the speaker says in some places. As you listen, click on the words that are different.

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Speaker: Indian English

Plays once, as in the test: no pausing or replay

0:00 / 0:26

Click each word that differs from what the speaker says. Click again to unselect.

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Tips

PTE Highlight Incorrect Words tips and tricks

1
Use the seconds before the audio starts to skim the transcript.
2
Follow the text with your cursor, word by word, as the speaker talks.
3
Click the moment you hear a different word; don't wait for the end of the sentence.
4
Only click words you are sure about. A wrong click cancels a right one.

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Highlight Incorrect Words: frequently asked questions

How do I do Highlight Incorrect Words in PTE?+

Follow the transcript word by word with your cursor while the speaker talks and click a word the moment it differs. Only click words you are sure about, because each wrong click costs a point.

Is there negative marking in Highlight Incorrect Words?+

Yes. Each correct click earns a point and each wrong click loses one, down to zero for the item.

How many words are wrong?+

The number is not given. Usually a few words per transcript, spread through the text.

Can I unselect a word?+

Yes, click it again before the item ends.

Do I need an account?+

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PTE Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words practice with answers