PET Vocabulary & Word Formation 2

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'She felt very ________ after winning the competition'?

Accepted Answer

proud

Answer

'Proud' is an adjective used after 'felt' to describe a feeling.

Question 2

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher gave a ________ explanation of the rules.'

Accepted Answer

clear

Answer

'Clear' is the adjective that correctly modifies the noun 'explanation'.

Question 3

What does 'to look forward to' mean?

Accepted Answer

to be excited about something upcoming

Answer

'To look forward to' means to feel excited or happy about something that will happen.

Question 4

Which prefix makes the word 'possible' mean the opposite?

Accepted Answer

im-

Answer

'Impossible' is the correct opposite, formed with the prefix 'im-' before 'p'.

Question 5

Choose the correct form: 'He works very ________ and always meets his deadlines.'

Accepted Answer

efficiently

Answer

'Efficiently' is the adverb that correctly modifies the verb 'works'.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test