Module
PTE Listening
PTE Listening
Highlight Incorrect Words
Improve your Highlight Incorrect Words skills with realistic PTE practice from PTE Classes. Practice with AI-powered questions, receive instant feedback after every attempt, and build stronger listening and reading skills before the PTE Academic exam.
Highlight Incorrect Words Overview
Question Type
Highlight Incorrect Words
Skills Assessed
Listening & Reading
Response Type
Select Incorrect Words
AI Feedback
Available
Difficulty
Moderate
What Is Highlight Incorrect Words?
Highlight Incorrect Words is a PTE Listening task where you read a transcript while listening to an audio recording. Some transcript words differ from the spoken audio, and you must select every incorrect word.
This task measures listening and reading at the same time. You must follow the recording carefully while comparing it with the written text.
At PTE Classes, every activity follows the current PTE Academic format and includes instant AI-powered feedback.
Why Practice Highlight Incorrect Words?
Many candidates focus only on the transcript or only on the audio. Regular practice teaches you to compare both sources accurately and maintain concentration.
With consistent practice, you can:
- Improve listening accuracy.
- Strengthen reading speed.
- Recognise incorrect words quickly.
- Develop better concentration.
- Improve attention to detail.
- Build confidence before the exam.
- Prepare with real exam-style questions.
Explore the PTE Listening Module for more listening practice.
How Does Highlight Incorrect Words Work?
The recording begins while the transcript appears on screen. As you listen, compare every spoken word with the written text and click each word that does not match.
A simple approach includes:
- Read the transcript quickly before the audio begins.
- Listen carefully without losing focus.
- Compare the spoken words with the written text.
- Select every incorrect word you identify.
- Continue listening until the recording ends.
- Review your response before moving to the next question.
Strong concentration is essential from beginning to end.
Highlight Incorrect Words Scoring Criteria
Understanding each scoring factor helps you prepare more effectively.
| Scoring Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Correct Identification | You receive marks for selecting words that are actually incorrect. |
| Listening Accuracy | You must understand what the speaker says before selecting an answer. |
| Reading Attention | You need to compare the transcript with the audio throughout the recording. |
| Time Management | Quick and accurate decisions improve your overall performance. |
Practice Highlight Incorrect Words with AI
Our AI-powered practice system provides instant feedback after every attempt and shows where your listening and reading accuracy need improvement.
The system evaluates:
- Listening Accuracy
- Reading Accuracy
- Missed Incorrect Words
- Response Speed
- Overall Performance
- Progress Tracking
Detailed reports explain your mistakes and track your progress over time.
Tips to Improve Highlight Incorrect Words
A simple strategy and consistent practice can improve your accuracy.
- Read Before Listening — Quickly scan the transcript before the recording starts.
- Focus on Meaning — Follow the overall meaning while listening carefully.
- Stay Concentrated — Stay focused until the recording ends.
- Practice Every Day — Short daily sessions improve listening and reading accuracy.
- Learn from AI Feedback — Review every report and correct repeated mistakes.
You can also strengthen your listening skills with Summarize Spoken Text and PTE Listening Fill in the Blanks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Small mistakes can reduce your score even when you understand the task.
Try to avoid:
- Reading faster than the audio.
- Losing concentration.
- Guessing incorrect words.
- Ignoring regular practice.
- Not reviewing feedback.
Reviewing and avoiding these mistakes can improve both speed and accuracy.
Why Choose PTE Classes?
PTE Classes provides realistic Highlight Incorrect Words practice with AI-powered evaluation and detailed performance reports.
When you practise with us, you can:
- AI-powered scoring and feedback.
- Real exam-style practice questions.
- Unlimited online practice.
- Instant performance reports.
- A user-friendly practice interface.
- A regularly updated question bank.
- 24/7 access from any device.
Regular practice helps you improve listening accuracy, reading attention and exam confidence.
Start Your Highlight Incorrect Words Practice Today
Improving your listening score requires regular practice and the right strategy.
Start your Highlight Incorrect Words practice with PTE Classes today. Explore realistic examples, apply expert tips and receive instant AI-powered feedback after every attempt.
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Start PracticeFrequently Asked Questions
01 What is Highlight Incorrect Words in PTE?
It is a PTE Listening task where you listen to audio while reading a transcript and select every written word that does not match the recording.
02 Why is Highlight Incorrect Words important?
It assesses listening and reading together, including your ability to notice differences between spoken and written English.
03 How can I improve Highlight Incorrect Words?
Practise regularly with exam-style questions, review mistakes and use AI feedback to improve speed and accuracy.
04 What is PTE Highlight Incorrect Words practice?
It is targeted practice using questions that follow the current PTE Academic task format.
05 Does PTE Classes provide AI practice?
Yes. The platform provides instant scoring, detailed feedback and progress reports after each attempt.
06 How often should I practise?
Daily practice is recommended. Even short sessions can improve listening accuracy and concentration.
07 What skills are tested?
The task assesses listening comprehension, reading accuracy, attention to detail and concentration.
08 What mistakes should I avoid?
Avoid guessing, reading ahead of the audio, losing concentration and selecting a word before confirming what you hear.
09 Can beginners practise Highlight Incorrect Words?
Yes. Learners can practise at their own pace and use feedback to improve gradually.
10 Why practise with PTE Classes?
PTE Classes provides realistic questions, AI-powered feedback, unlimited practice and detailed progress tracking.