Traffic is the main cause for pollution in many cities.
Type the sentence you hear.
Audio question
The sentence and what to listen for
The sentence (10 words)
Traffic is the main cause for pollution in many cities.
What to check before you move on
- Spell carefully: Traffic, pollution.
- Check the endings: cities (-s, -ed).
- Remember it in 2 chunks: Traffic is the main cause / for pollution in many cities.
- Each correct word scores, so type every word you heard, even if one is missing.
RealPTE numbers
- Student reports: High frequency (36 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.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Write from Dictation #201463?
The sentence is: “Traffic is the main cause for pollution in many cities.” (10 words). Type it exactly, with correct spelling and endings.
How do I get full marks on this Write from Dictation question?
Type every word in the right order with correct spelling and endings. Each correct word scores one point, so never leave the box empty.
Can I practise #201463 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #201463 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
Opens question #201463 in the RealPTE practice screen.
More Write from Dictation questions
Write from Dictation format (Pearson)
| Prompt | Recording of 3–5 seconds |
|---|---|
| Time to answer | Not set per question (Part 3 lasts 31–39 minutes) |
| Skills assessed | Listening, Writing |
| Scored on | Content |
How it is scored
- Content is scored by counting the correct words in your response.
- Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.
- The recording plays only once.
Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 3: Listening, checked 9 October 2026.