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Some people think law changes human behavior. Do you agree…

62 students marked "I sat this"Added 20 Mar 2020Question #077001
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Some people think law changes human behavior. Do you agree or disagree?

How to answer: structure and key points

Essay outline

  1. Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position.
  2. Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.
  3. Body paragraph 2: a second reason, or the other side and why it is weaker.
  4. Conclusion: restate your position in one or two sentences.
  5. Stay on the topic: a response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.

An outline for this prompt

  • The question: Can laws really change the way people act? State whether you agree or disagree.
  • Position: I agree: laws shape behaviour, especially when they are enforced and backed by public support.
  • Paragraph 1: Laws set clear rules and penalties, so people adjust their habits. Example: seatbelt or smoking rules leading most people to comply over time.
  • Paragraph 2: Admit that laws alone may fail without enforcement or education; people may still break rules they think are unfair.
  • Conclusion: Conclude that laws change behaviour best when combined with enforcement and public awareness.

These are key points and a structure written by RealPTE, not a script to memorise: say or write it in your own words.

RealPTE numbers

  • Student reports: High frequency (62 reports)

From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-21). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.

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How do I answer PTE Write Essay #077001?

Introduction: restate the question in your own words and give your position. Body paragraph 1: your main reason, with an example.

How do I get full marks on this Write Essay question?

Answer the exact prompt, keep a clear position, use two developed body paragraphs and stay inside the word limit.

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Write Essay format (Pearson)

Prompt2–3 sentences
Time to answer20 minutes
Skills assessedWriting
Scored onContent; Development, structure and coherence; Form; General linguistic range; Grammar usage and mechanics; Vocabulary range; Spelling

How it is scored

  • Full Form credit at 200–300 words; under 120 or over 380 words scores zero.
  • A response that misses the topic scores zero on every trait.
  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
  • Traits are scored by AI; a human expert also reviews Content, Development/Structure/Coherence and General Linguistic Range.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 1: Speaking & Writing, checked 9 October 2026.