PTE Summarize Written Text Template

Summarise a passage in ONE single sentence of 5–75 words.

SWT

Summarize Written Text

10 min

Summarise a passage in ONE single sentence of 5–75 words.

Template

[Main idea of the passage], which [key supporting point], and [a second supporting point or consequence].

When to use: Use for every SWT item. The single-sentence rule is strict — more than one sentence scores 0 on form. This frame joins the main idea to the key support with a connector.

Worked example

Coral reefs are declining rapidly due to warming oceans, which bleach the coral and disrupt marine ecosystems, threatening both biodiversity and the coastal communities that depend on them.

Tips

Write exactly ONE sentence — use commas, "which", "and", "because" to join ideas, never a full stop.
Stay between 5 and 75 words; aim for 30–40.
Capture the MAIN idea first, then 1–2 supporting points — skip examples and detail.
Check it is grammatically one complete sentence before submitting.

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PTE Summarize Written Text Template

Summarise a passage in ONE single sentence of 5–75 words.

SWT

Summarize Written Text

10 min

Summarise a passage in ONE single sentence of 5–75 words.

Template

[Main idea of the passage], which [key supporting point], and [a second supporting point or consequence].

When to use: Use for every SWT item. The single-sentence rule is strict — more than one sentence scores 0 on form. This frame joins the main idea to the key support with a connector.

Worked example

Coral reefs are declining rapidly due to warming oceans, which bleach the coral and disrupt marine ecosystems, threatening both biodiversity and the coastal communities that depend on them.

Tips

Write exactly ONE sentence — use commas, "which", "and", "because" to join ideas, never a full stop.
Stay between 5 and 75 words; aim for 30–40.
Capture the MAIN idea first, then 1–2 supporting points — skip examples and detail.
Check it is grammatically one complete sentence before submitting.

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A template is only the start. On CompletePTE you get instant, rubric-based AI scoring on real Summarize Written Text questions — so you can see whether your answer actually earns the marks.

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