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Camel Fat Storage Mechanisms
Speaker: American English
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The task
What is Repeat Sentence in PTE?
- Recording
- 3–9 seconds: one sentence
- Section
- Part 1: Speaking and Writing
- Time to answer
- 15 seconds; the microphone opens after a short tone when the audio ends
- In the test
- 10–12 items in PTE Academic
- Skills
- Listening and Speaking
Source: Pearson's PTE test-format pages and Score Guides (PTE Academic July 2025, PTE Core January 2026).
Marks
How PTE Repeat Sentence is scored
- •Content 0–3: 3 = every word in the right order; 2 = at least half the words in order; 1 = less than half; 0 = almost nothing.
- •Replacements, omissions and insertions are errors. Hesitations and pauses are ignored for Content.
- •Pronunciation (0–5) and Oral Fluency (0–5) are scored too, on Pearson's speaking scales.
- •You can record once, and recording stops if you stay silent for three seconds.
In the test
How many Repeat Sentence questions are in the PTE test?
Pearson's PTE Academic Score Guide (July 2025) lists 10–12 Repeat Sentence items in Part 1, more than any other speaking item.
Two tests
Repeat Sentence in PTE Academic vs PTE Core
| PTE Academic | PTE Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Recording and answer | 3–9 s sentence, 15 s to answer | The same |
| Traits | Content 0–3, Pronunciation 0–5, Oral Fluency 0–5 | The same |
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Tips
PTE Repeat Sentence tips and tricks
- 1
Listen for meaning in chunks of three to five words rather than single words.
- 2
Start speaking straight after the tone, before the sentence fades from memory.
- 3
Keep a steady, natural rhythm. A smooth answer with one word missing scores better than a halting perfect one.
- 4
If you lose a word, keep going: never stop or restart.
- 5
Copy the speaker's stress and intonation; it helps both memory and Oral Fluency.
70+ sets
PTE Repeat Sentence practice questions
- Adaptations of Desert CamelsCamel Fat Storage Mechanisms · Nasal Moisture Conservation · Foot Pad Structure · Thick Protective Fur Coats · Blood Cell Elasticity5 questions · free, with answers →
- Adoption of Metric MeasurementStandard Units in Laboratory Work · Global Trade and Decimal Scales · Converting Traditional Land Measures · Defining the Base Kilogram · Public Resistance to New Units5 questions · free, with answers →
- Ancient Board Games and CultureArchaeological Evidence of Strategy Games · Rules of Royal Pastimes · Ritual Meaning in Traditional Play · Museum Exhibition on Ancient Recreations · Trade Routes and Game Spread5 questions · free, with answers →
- Ancient Sundials and TimekeepingOrientation of Shadow Markers · Solar Angle Calculations · Latitude Adjustments on Dials · Seasonal Sunlight Variations · Observatory Wall Inscriptions5 questions · free, with answers →
- Athletics in AntiquityTraining Routines in Antiquity · Truce During the Festivals · Coronation of Victorious Runners · Spectator Travel and Lodging · Equestrian Events and Chariots5 questions · free, with answers →
- Avian Navigation and Magnetic ReceptionQuantum Compass in Avian Eyes · Mineral Deposits in Beaks · Calibration Using Celestial Cues · Impact of Electromagnetic Noise · Long Distance Route Corrections5 questions · free, with answers →
- Aviation History of AirshipsBuoyancy Principles in Flight · Internal Structural Framework · Mooring Mast Operations · Cabin Accommodations on Board · Cargo Transport Capabilities5 questions · free, with answers →
- Axolotl Regeneration BiologyLimb Regrowth Cellular Process · Spinal Cord Healing Mechanisms · Absence of Scar Formation · Gene Expression During Regrowth · Heart Muscle Tissue Repair5 questions · free, with answers →
- Beavers as Ecosystem EngineersWetland Creation and Biodiversity · Stream Flow and Sediment Capture · Groundwater Recharge Mechanisms · Canopy Modification and Plant Growth · Wildfire Buffer Zones5 questions · free, with answers →
- Coastal Rescue and Lifeboat OperationsVolunteer Crew Training · Vessel Launching Systems · Navigational Radar Upgrades · Community Fundraising Support · Protective Thermal Gear5 questions · free, with answers →
- Coastal Seagrass EcosystemsCarbon Storage in Marine Beds · Restoration Projects in Shallow Bays · Nutrient Absorption by Underwater Plants · Shelter for Young Fish · Sediment Stabilisation on the Seafloor5 questions · free, with answers →
- Deep Sea Hydrothermal VentsEnergy Production Without Sunlight · Extreme Water Temperature Limits · Evolutionary Origin of Vent Species · Deep Ocean Submersible Research · Mineral Deposition on Sea Beds5 questions · free, with answers →
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- Origins and Spread of Chess: Repeat Sentence practice
- Origins and Uses of Playing Cards: Repeat Sentence practice
- Parrot Vocal Learning: Repeat Sentence practice
- Penguin Huddling Dynamics: Repeat Sentence practice
- Pioneering Underwater Navigation: Repeat Sentence practice
- Principles of Helicopter Flight: Repeat Sentence practice
- Production of Crucible Steel: Repeat Sentence practice
- Regional Variations in Birdsong: Repeat Sentence practice
- Restoring Apex Predators: Repeat Sentence practice
- Roles of Public Libraries: Repeat Sentence practice
- Salmon Homing Mechanisms: Repeat Sentence practice
- Sea Turtle Navigation: Repeat Sentence practice
- Sensory Systems of Marine Predators: Repeat Sentence practice
- Shorthand Systems and Transcription: Repeat Sentence practice
- Standard Time and Railways: Repeat Sentence practice
- Studies in Dolphin Communication: Repeat Sentence practice
- Tardigrade Survival Mechanisms: Repeat Sentence practice
- Termite Mound Ventilation: Repeat Sentence practice
- The European Potato Legacy: Repeat Sentence practice
- The First Encyclopaedias: Repeat Sentence practice
- The First Public Museums: Repeat Sentence practice
- The Fountain Pen Development: Repeat Sentence practice
- The Global Spice Trade: Repeat Sentence practice
- The History of Chocolate: Repeat Sentence practice
- The Marine Chronometer: Repeat Sentence practice
- Threats to Coral Reef Systems: Repeat Sentence practice
- Tool Use in Crows: Repeat Sentence practice
- Traditional Bookbinding Practices: Repeat Sentence practice
- Traditional Bronze Casting Techniques: Repeat Sentence practice
- Underwater Diving Equipment: Repeat Sentence practice
- Viking Ship Building Techniques: Repeat Sentence practice
Practise against the clock
One type at a time builds accuracy. A timed sectional test or full mock adds the real timings and a score on Pearson's 10–90 scale.
Try a free PTE mock →Repeat Sentence: frequently asked questions
How do I remember long sentences in Repeat Sentence?+
Hold the sentence as two or three meaning chunks rather than a string of words, and start speaking as soon as the tone sounds. Copying the speaker's rhythm helps memory as well as Oral Fluency.
Is Repeat Sentence in PTE Core?+
Yes. PTE Core has Repeat Sentence with the same task: a short sentence played once, then 15 seconds to repeat it.
How do I practise Repeat Sentence in PTE?+
Play a sentence once, record yourself straight after it and play your answer back next to the sentence. On a free account the app also gives an AI score for Content, Pronunciation and Oral Fluency.
How many Repeat Sentence items are there?+
Pearson's Score Guide lists 10–12 in PTE Academic, more than any other speaking item, so it carries real weight for Speaking and Listening.
What if I forget part of the sentence?+
Say what you remember fluently. Content gives 2 out of 3 for at least half the words in order, and Fluency and Pronunciation are still scored.
Can I replay the sentence?+
No. It plays once and you can record once.
Do I need an account?+
No. Every set is free to attempt in full without a login: check your answers for an instant score, with the answer and explanation for each question, the transcript for listening items and model answers for speaking and writing. Create a free account to save your score, take full mock tests and get a BandLadder AI score for speaking and writing.
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