Tact is the knack of making a point without making…
Type the sentence you hear.
Audio question
The sentence and what to listen for
The sentence (12 words)
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.
What to check before you move on
- Remember it in 2 chunks: Tact is the knack of making a point / without making an enemy.
- Each correct word scores, so type every word you heard, even if one is missing.
RealPTE numbers
From RealPTE practice records and students’ “I sat this” reports, counted weekly (last count 2026-10-31). Reports are what students tell us; predictions are not guaranteed.
Questions about this question
What is the answer to PTE Write from Dictation #718006?
The sentence is: “Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.” (12 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 #718006 with scoring?
Yes. The practice button on this page opens question #718006 in the RealPTE practice screen, where your answer is scored when you finish.
Opens question #718006 in the RealPTE practice screen.
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.