PET Grammar & Sentence Structure 4

Question 1

Choose the correct sentence using reported speech: He said, 'I am tired.' → He said that he ___ tired.

Accepted Answer

was

Answer

In reported speech, the present simple 'am' shifts back to past simple 'was'.

Question 2

Which preposition fits: She is good ___ solving problems.

Accepted Answer

at

Answer

The phrase 'good at' describes a skill or ability.

Question 3

Select the correct modal: You ___ see a doctor if the pain continues.

Accepted Answer

should

Answer

'Should' expresses advice or recommendation.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses an adverb?

Accepted Answer

She sings beautifully.

Answer

Adverbs modify verbs; 'beautifully' is the adverb form of 'beautiful'.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: By the time we arrived, the film ___.

Accepted Answer

had already started

Answer

Past perfect 'had started' shows an action completed before another past event.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test