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.

Answer

A strong narrative opening sets the scene and creates immediate interest with specific details.

Question 2

In PET writing, what does 'cohesion' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using linking words so sentences flow logically together

Answer

Cohesion refers to how well ideas connect using linking words like 'however,' 'therefore,' and 'in addition.'

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

too

Answer

'Too' is correct before an adjective when it means 'excessively,' as in 'too tired to do something.'

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

Answer

Articles for PET should have a clear structure: a catchy title, engaging introduction, developed body, and conclusion.

Question 5

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, we decided to go.

Answer

When a subordinate clause begins a sentence, a comma separates it from the main clause.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test