Answer Short Question · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
What is the word for the arguments presented in court by the person accused of a crime or their lawyer?
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Answer Short Question format (Pearson)
| Prompt | Recording of 3–9 seconds |
|---|---|
| Preparation | None |
| Time to answer | 10 seconds |
| Skills assessed | Listening |
How it is scored
- Scored as either correct or incorrect.
- One or a few words is enough; longer answers earn nothing extra.
- The recording plays only once.
- If you stay silent for more than 3 seconds, the recording stops.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.