PET Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield PET facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What does it mean to infer meaning from a text? → Understanding information not explicitly stated
2. How long does the PET speaking test typically last for a pair of candidates? → 10–12 minutes
3. Read the label: 'Keep refrigerated. Best before: 12 May. Once opened, consume within 3 days.' The product is opened on May 10th. By when must it be consumed? → May 13th, three days after opening
4. What is the function of transition words in a passage? → To connect ideas and improve flow
5. You need to reschedule an appointment. Which message is most appropriate to send? → I'm afraid something has come up and I need to reschedule. Would Thursday work for you?
6. What does 'assessment' mean in Preliminary English Test practice? → Systematic evaluation
7. Why is coherence important in writing? → Ensures logical flow and clarity
8. What is the importance of staying current with trends in Idioms & Phrasal Verbs for Preliminary English Test? → It ensures practices remain effective and relevant
9. At a grocery store checkout, the cashier says, 'Did you find everything okay?' What is the best reply? → Yes, thanks! Everything was great.
10. Which word is spelled correctly? → definitely
11. Which sentence correctly uses an exclamation mark? → Watch out! The floor is wet.
12. She _____ swim very well when she was a child. → could
13. During the PET speaking test, your partner gives a very short answer. What should you do? → Ask your partner a follow-up question to keep the conversation going
14. Which skill is most important for success in Grammar & Sentence Structure within Preliminary English Test? → Continuous learning and adaptation
15. Choose the correct collocation: 'She ________ a mistake on her homework.' → made
16. Which PET speaking strategy is most effective when you do not know the exact word you need? → Use paraphrase: describe what the word means or give an example
17. Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas? → However
18. The athlete ___ after years of training and won the championship. → came through
19. Read the note: 'Tom — I've gone to the supermarket. Dinner is in the fridge. Heat it up for 10 minutes. Back by 7pm. — Mum.' What does Mum want Tom to do? → Warm up the food that is already prepared
20. Which word is spelled correctly? → separate
21. Which term describes the process of keeping current with Preliminary English Test developments? → Professional development
22. Your neighbor asks, 'Could you keep the noise down?' How should you respond? → My apologies! I'll turn it down right away.
23. What is the importance of staying current with trends in Grammar & Sentence Structure for Preliminary English Test? → It ensures practices remain effective and relevant
24. Which sentence uses the gerund correctly as a subject? → Swimming is relaxing.
25. Could you ___ my dog while I'm on vacation? → look after
26. Which skill is most important for success in Idioms & Phrasal Verbs within Preliminary English Test? → Continuous learning and adaptation
27. Which option correctly rewrites: 'The teacher made the students redo the test'? → The students were made to redo the test.
28. Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'She felt very ________ after winning the competition'? → proud
29. Which approach best supports quality outcomes in Functional Language & Situations for Preliminary English Test? → Systematic application of evidence-based methods
30. She _____ speak any foreign languages when she started the job. → couldn't