Listening · LCSA
Multiple Choice, Single Answer: PTE guide and practice
This listening task asks you to select the one option that correctly answers a question about a recording.
- Section
- Listening
- Practice time
- About 2 minutes per item
- Official format
- Pearson PTE
Direct answer
What is Multiple Choice, Single Answer in PTE?
Read the question, listen for relevant evidence and compare all options after the recording before choosing one.
What it measures
Which skills does Multiple Choice, Single Answer assess?
Listening comprehension and interpretation.
Step by step
How should you approach Multiple Choice, Single Answer?
- Identify whether the question asks for detail, purpose, tone or main idea.
- Take notes only about that target.
- Eliminate options that are partly true but do not answer the question.
Avoid these
Common Multiple Choice, Single Answer mistakes
- Choosing from memory before comparing all options.
- Confusing a supporting detail with the speaker's main purpose.
Official reference
Use The Panel for guided preparation and practice. Confirm official test rules and scoring details on the Pearson PTE Listening format page.
Put the guide into practice
Try a focused Multiple Choice, Single Answer session.
Open the matching module in The Panel practice portal and apply the steps while they are fresh.