How many questions are there in the PTE test?

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a year ago

The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic has 20 different question types divided into three sections: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening. Each segment contains a different number of questions, totalling roughly 70-82 questions. The Speaking and Writing segment has approximately 28-36 que

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7 months ago

There is no set minimum or maximum number of questions in the PTE exam. The total number of questions is within a range and subject to change.

However, from 07 August 2025, there will be a total of 22 different question types (excluding the personal introduction) which will contribute to a total of 5

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