If you’re aiming for 85+ in PTE Writing, we know how stressed you might feel right now—especially with the recent updates. Many students are panicking, thinking a single mistake could cost them their score. But don’t worry—SWT is still very much doable if you follow the right approach. Let’s break it down.
✅ What Has Changed in PTE Summarise Written Text?
Earlier, you could pick 3–4 important lines from the passage and connect them into one sentence. That strategy is still relevant, but with new rules in place after 7th August, there are two important catches:
1. No Random Lines Anymore
- You must select the lines that actually cover the main idea of the Simply lifting random sentences won’t work.
2. Connectors Are Crucial
- You can’t just throw commas between the ideas
- You need to use the correct connectors (linking words) to join ideas smoothly and logically.
🔑 New Catch #1 – Synonyms Matter
Just copying lines won’t fetch you full marks. Wherever possible, you should:
- Replace words with their closest synonyms.
- Keep the meaning intact but show variety in
- Example: instead of “important”, use “significant” or “crucial”.
📘 Nearest Synonyms (Quick Reference)
- important → significant, crucial, essential
- increase → rise, growth, surge
- show → demonstrate, illustrate, reveal
- problem → issue, challenge, difficulty
- help → assist, aid, support
- advantage → benefit, merit, strength
- big → large, substantial, considerable
- small → minor, modest, negligible
⚠ Golden Rule: Only replace when the meaning stays the same.
🔑 New Catch #2 – Connector Selection
Choosing the right connector makes or breaks your sentence. For example:
- Cause–Effect: because, therefore, as a result
- Contrast: however, although, whereas
- Addition: moreover, in addition, furthermore
At IPT, we have created a comprehensive connectors booklet, where every connector is explained with:
- Its meaning
- Correct usage
- Differences between similar connectors
- Sequencing tips so you know when to use what
💡 The Strategy (Step by Step)
- Read the passage carefully – identify the main idea.
- Pick 3–4 key lines – only those that directly cover the central
- Merge them into one sentence – use connectors (not commas alone).
- Replace with synonyms where possible – without changing
- Proofread once – ensure grammar and sentence structure are
🔒 Proven & Trusted by Students
This is not just theory—our recent students have used this exact strategy in their real exams and scored their target bands.
In fact, we have tested this method with a minimum of 15 official PTE mock tests, and the results consistently prove that:
- Even though the task says “write a summary,”
- You can still pick up the right lines, connect them smartly, and secure your desired scores.
🎯 Final Words
Yes, the pressure has increased, but remember: the fundamentals haven’t changed. With the right strategy, connectors, and practice, SWT can still be your scoring section.
At IELTS & PTE Tutorial Brisbane (IPT), we’ll train you to:
- Quickly identify main idea sentences
- Choose the correct connectors
- Use synonyms effectively
- Avoid common mistakes that reduce scores
📘 Don’t waste your time stressing—we’ve already prepared the tools you need. Contact us anytime, and we’ll help you master PTE Summarise Written Text (SWT) with confidence.