Write Essay · Part 1: Speaking & Writing
The function of prisons
8 students marked "I sat this"Added 6 Jul 2021Question #077003
Write an essay.
While some believe that prisons should punish criminals, others believe that the primary function of prisons is to help criminals have better life. What do you think is the main purpose of time spent in prison: punishment or rehabilitation?
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Write Essay format (Pearson)
| Prompt | 2–3 sentences |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | 20 minutes |
| Skills assessed | Writing |
| Scored on | Content; 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.