PTE
IELTS
DUOLINGO
CELPIP
The PTE Write Essay task is designed to assess multiple skills simultaneously, including content quality, coherence, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Knowing how each of these elements contributes to your score allows you to focus your efforts where they matter most. By understanding the format and scoring elements, you will easily achieve a high score.
The PTE Write Essay task requires you to write a 200–300 word essay on a short prompt of 2–3 sentences. In this PTE writing test task, you need to present your ideas clearly with a proper introduction, body, and conclusion. The essay is evaluated on content, coherence, grammar, and vocabulary. You have 20 minutes to plan, write, and revise your response effectively.
Content:
Score |
Description |
6 |
The essay fully addresses the prompt in depth, reformulating the issue seamlessly in own words. Important points are expanded with specificity. The argument is well supported with convincing subsidiary points and relevant examples throughout. |
5 |
The essay adequately addresses the prompt with a persuasive argument. Main points are clearly highlighted and supported with relevant details, though there may be minor gaps. |
4 |
The essay covers the main point of the prompt and is generally convincing but lacks depth or nuance. Supporting detail is inconsistent—strong in some parts, missing or weak in others. |
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3 |
The essay is relevant to the prompt but does not adequately address the main points. Supporting details are often missing, vague, or inappropriate. |
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2 |
The essay attempts to address the prompt but only superficially. Content relies heavily on repeating the prompt or using generic statements. Few supporting details are provided and ideas lack clear relevance. |
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1 |
The essay shows incomplete understanding of the prompt. Expression is generic, repetitive, or copied from the prompt. Any supporting details are disjointed or poorly connected to the topic. |
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0 |
The essay does not deal with the prompt at all. |
Form:
Score |
Description |
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2 |
Essay length between 200–300 words; proper format. |
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1 |
Length 120–199 or 301–380 words; acceptable format. |
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0 |
Length <120 or >380 words; all caps; no punctuation; bullet points/short sentences. |
Development, Structure, and Coherence:
Score |
Description |
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6 |
Logical structure; smooth flow; clear argument; well-developed intro & conclusion; cohesive paragraphs. |
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5 |
Conventional structure; argument clear; minor gaps; intro/conclusion present. |
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4 |
Mostly conventional; some elements missing; argument partially developed; paragraph breaks sometimes ineffective. |
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3 |
Traces of structure; simple/disconnected points; opinion present but not fully developed. |
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2 |
Little structure; disorganized ideas; position/opinion unclear; basic connectives. |
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1 |
Disconnected ideas; no hierarchy/coherence; very basic connectives. |
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0 |
No recognizable structure. |
Grammar:
Score |
Description |
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2 |
Consistently accurate grammar with control over complex structures. Errors are very rare and difficult to spot. |
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1 |
Generally high control of grammar. Mistakes are minor and do not interfere with understanding. |
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0 |
Contains mostly simple structures with several basic grammatical mistakes that affect clarity. |
General Linguistic Range:
Score |
Description |
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6 |
Uses a wide variety of expressions and vocabulary with ease and precision. No signs of restriction in communication. Rare, minor language errors do not affect the clarity of meaning. |
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5 |
Good range of vocabulary and expressions used appropriately. Ideas are expressed clearly, with only occasional minor errors that do not reduce clarity. |
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4 |
Vocabulary is adequate to express basic ideas, but limitations appear with complex or abstract concepts. Some repetition and circumlocution are noticeable. Errors may cause occasional lapses in clarity, though main ideas remain understandable. |
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3 |
Vocabulary range is narrow. Simple expressions are used repeatedly. Communication is limited to basic ideas. Language errors disrupt the flow at times. |
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2 |
Vocabulary is very limited, with frequent repetition of simple words. Communication is often unclear. Errors are frequent and meaning is sometimes lost. |
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1 |
Vocabulary and expression are extremely restricted. Ideas are unclear and language errors are pervasive, preventing understanding. |
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0 |
The essay’s meaning cannot be understood. |
Vocabulary Range:
Score |
Description |
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2 |
Strong control of vocabulary with broad lexical range. Uses idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms effectively. |
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1 |
Adequate range for academic topics, though some imprecision or circumlocution occurs. |
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0 |
Vocabulary is too basic to handle the topic at the required level. |
Spelling:
Score |
Description |
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2 |
All words are spelled correctly. |
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1 |
One spelling error is present. |
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0 |
More than one spelling error. |
Understand the Prompt
Plan Before Writing
Stick to the Word Limit (200–300 words)
Use a Clear Structure
Support Ideas with Examples
Use a Range of Vocabulary
Maintain Grammar Accuracy
Be Objective and Balanced
Conclude Strongly
Practice Regularly
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