Ace PTE Writing in Kerala — Summarise Written Text & Essay Guide 2026

PTE Writing has two task types: Summarise Written Text and Write Essay. Together they are scored for Content, Form, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Spelling — all by the AI. Here are the strategies that move Kerala students to 65+ in PTE Writing.

Task 1: Summarise Written Text

You read a paragraph (100–150 words) and write a one-sentence summary in 10 minutes. Yes — one sentence. The summary must be between 5 and 75 words and must be a single grammatically complete sentence.

The One-Sentence Template

Use this structure for every Summarise Written Text response:

"Although [minor point / concession from the passage], [main topic] [main argument], as evidenced by [key supporting detail], which suggests that [implication or conclusion]."

This template produces a 35–55 word sentence that: contains a complex clause (although), states the main idea, includes a detail (as evidenced by), and draws a logical conclusion. All four grammar range points are covered in one sentence.

What the AI Penalises in Summarise Written Text

• More than one sentence — automatic score of 0 for Form
• Less than 5 words — 0 for Form
• Copying sentences verbatim from the passage — 0 for Content
• Spelling errors — deducted from Spelling score

Task 2: Write Essay (PTE)

You write a 200–300 word essay on a given topic in 20 minutes. The PTE essay scoring criteria:

Criterion	What AI Scores
Content	Does the essay address the topic? Are all aspects covered?
Form	Is the essay 200–300 words? (Under 200 = 0 for Form)
Grammar	Range and accuracy of grammatical structures
Vocabulary	Range and appropriateness of word choice
Spelling	British or American English — but must be consistent throughout
Written Discourse	Logical organisation, cohesion between sentences and paragraphs

PTE Essay Structure (200–300 words in 20 minutes)

1. Introduction (30–40 words): Paraphrase the topic, state your position clearly.
2. Body Paragraph 1 (60–70 words): First argument with explanation and example.
3. Body Paragraph 2 (60–70 words): Second argument or counterargument with explanation.
4. Conclusion (25–35 words): Restate position. No new ideas.

Total: approximately 200–220 words. This is enough for full Form credit. Going over 300 words wastes time — PTE has no bonus for length beyond 300.

Common PTE Essay Mistakes Kerala Students Make

• Writing under 200 words — automatic 0 for Form
• Mixing British and American spelling (colour vs color) — penalised for Spelling consistency
• Starting every sentence with "I" — lowers Written Discourse score
• Not paragraphing — all text in one block = low Written Discourse
• Using informal language (can't, it's, gonna) — lowers Vocabulary score

One Tip That Immediately Improves PTE Writing Scores

Use the spell-check habit: after completing your essay, scroll back from the end and check every word. The PTE AI penalises every misspelled word — there is no "close enough". This 90-second check at the end of your essay can recover 2–5 marks that would otherwise be lost to typos.