PET Grammar & Sentence Structure 2

Question 1

Choose the correct sentence: ___ you finish your homework before dinner?

Accepted Answer

Did

Answer

'Did' is used for simple past yes/no questions.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the present perfect correctly?

Accepted Answer

She has gone to Paris.

Answer

Present perfect uses 'has/have' + past participle; 'gone' is the correct past participle of 'go'.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: He suggested ___ early to avoid the traffic.

Accepted Answer

leaving

Answer

The verb 'suggest' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

Question 4

Select the correct comparative form: This exam is ___ than the last one.

Accepted Answer

harder

Answer

One-syllable adjectives like 'hard' form the comparative by adding '-er', not 'more'.

Question 5

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The meal was prepared by the chef.

Answer

Passive voice uses 'was/were + past participle' and may include a 'by' phrase.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test