PET PET Text Types & Formats 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the PET exam, which text type is most likely to include a subject line and a greeting such as 'Dear Sir or Madam'?
- A notice
- A formal email or letter (Correct answer)
- A diary entry
- A short story
Correct answer: A formal email or letter
Formal emails and letters in PET typically include a subject line and a formal greeting.
Question 2: A sign in a public place says: 'No food or drink permitted beyond this point.' What is the purpose of this text?
- To advertise a product
- To give instructions (Correct answer)
- To tell a story
- To express an opinion
Correct answer: To give instructions
Public signs with 'No…' or 'Do not…' language are instructional, telling people what they must or must not do.
Question 3: In PET Reading Part 1, you typically read short real-world texts. Which of these would you most likely find in this section?
- A long newspaper article
- A short notice or sign (Correct answer)
- A full-length novel extract
- A scientific report
Correct answer: A short notice or sign
PET Reading Part 1 focuses on short real-world texts like signs, notices, and messages.
Question 4: Which feature is typical of an informal email in PET writing tasks?
- Formal salutation such as 'To Whom It May Concern'
- Use of contractions and friendly language (Correct answer)
- Numbered paragraphs and bullet points
- Official company letterhead
Correct answer: Use of contractions and friendly language
Informal emails use contractions, casual greetings, and friendly language suitable for writing to friends.
Question 5: What is the main purpose of a review text in the PET exam?
- To instruct the reader on how to do something
- To give a personal opinion about something such as a film or restaurant (Correct answer)
- To describe a scientific process
- To advertise a product for sale
Correct answer: To give a personal opinion about something such as a film or restaurant
A review expresses the writer's personal opinion and evaluation of something they have experienced.
Question 6: In a PET exam notice, the phrase 'Please note that the library will be closed on Monday' is an example of:
- Narrative writing
- Descriptive writing
- Informative writing (Correct answer)
- Persuasive writing
Correct answer: Informative writing
Notices in PET are informative texts that communicate facts or changes to readers.
PET PET Text Types & Formats 1
In the PET exam, which text type is most likely to include a subject line and a greeting such as 'Dear Sir or Madam'?