PTE Respond to a Situation template
You read or hear an everyday situation and respond as if you were speaking to the person involved.
The template
A four-part reply for any everyday situation. Change the tone to match who you're speaking to.
- 1Hi name or role, I understand that the situation.
- 2I think the best thing to do would be to your suggestion.
- 3That way, the benefit or reason.
- 4Please let me know if a polite closing offer. Thanks!
Worked example
Your classmate missed a group meeting and doesn't know what to do for the project. Explain what happened and what they should do next.
Hi Sam, I understand that you couldn't make it to the group meeting yesterday. I think the best thing to do would be to read the notes I shared and take the research section, which nobody has chosen yet. That way, you'll be up to date and we'll finish on time. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Why it works
- Speak to the person, not about the situation.
- Match the tone: friendly for classmates, polite and formal for a manager or customer.
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