PET PET Spelling & Punctuation

Question 1

Which spelling is correct for the word meaning 'to get something'?

Accepted Answer

receive

Answer

The correct spelling is 'receive', following the rule 'i before e except after c'.

Question 2

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

After the rain stopped, we went outside.

Answer

A comma correctly follows an introductory adverbial clause before the main clause.

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

definitely

Answer

The correct spelling is 'definitely', derived from the word 'definite' plus '-ly'.

Question 4

Where should the apostrophe go in: 'The girls bag was lost'?

Accepted Answer

girl's bag

Answer

Since there is one girl, the possessive apostrophe goes after 'girl' to form 'girl's'.

Question 5

Which spelling is correct?

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

The correct spelling is 'accommodate', with double 'c' and double 'm'.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test