PTE Summarize Written Text template (2026): one-sentence method
A reliable one-sentence template for Summarize Written Text — with the word-count rules that decide your Form score.
Rules first
One sentence, 5–75 words, ~10 minutes. More than one sentence or outside the word range scores 0 on Form — this is the most common way people lose marks.
Template
Merge the passage's main idea with its key support in a single complex sentence:
"[Main idea], while [supporting point 1] and [supporting point 2], which [consequence / conclusion]."
Method
- Find the topic sentence and 2–3 key supports.
- Drop examples and repetition.
- Join them with connectors (while, whereas, because, although).
- Check it's one sentence and within 5–75 words.
Frequently asked questions
What is the word limit for Summarize Written Text?
One single sentence of 5–75 words. Going outside that range, or writing more than one sentence, scores 0 on Form.
How long do I get?
About 10 minutes per Summarize Written Text item — enough to read, plan and write one strong sentence.
What's a good SWT template?
Combine the main idea with the key supporting points using one complex sentence — for example a main clause plus 'while/whereas/because/although' linked clauses.
What is scored?
Content (did you capture the key points), Form (one sentence, 5–75 words), Grammar and Vocabulary.
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