PET Preliminary English Writing 2

Question 1

You are writing a short story for the PET exam. Which sentence best opens a narrative?

Accepted Answer

It was a dark and stormy night when everything changed.

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The weather was bad and things happened.

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There was a person who did something interesting.

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I want to tell you about something that occurred.

Question 2

In PET writing, what does 'cohesion' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using linking words so sentences flow logically together

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Writing very long sentences with many clauses

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Using only simple vocabulary throughout

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Repeating key words in every paragraph

Question 3

Which word best completes this sentence? 'She was ______ tired to finish her homework.'

Accepted Answer

too

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so

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very

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much

Question 4

A PET Writing Part 2 task asks you to write an article. What should your article include?

Accepted Answer

A title, an introduction, main points, and a conclusion

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Only facts with no personal opinions

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A greeting and closing like a letter

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A list of bullet points only

Question 5

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, we decided to go.

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Although it was raining we decided to go.

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Although, it was raining, we decided to go.

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Although it was raining; we decided to go.

Question 6

In an informal email to a friend, which opening is most appropriate for PET?

Accepted Answer

Hi Sam, Hope you're doing well!

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you...

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To Whom It May Concern,

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Good Day, Mr. or Mrs. Smith,

Question 7

Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Similarly