PET Vocabulary & Word Formation 3

Question 1

Which sentence uses 'borrow' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Can I borrow your pen?

Answer

'Borrow' means to take something temporarily; the correct structure is 'borrow something from someone'.

Question 2

What does the word 'annual' mean?

Accepted Answer

happening every year

Answer

'Annual' comes from the Latin 'annus' meaning year, so it means once a year.

Question 3

Choose the correct word to complete: 'The film was so ________ that I fell asleep.'

Accepted Answer

boring

Answer

'Boring' is the -ing adjective used to describe something that causes boredom.

Question 4

Which word best completes: 'She ________ her bag when she heard the bell.'?

Accepted Answer

grabbed

Answer

'Grabbed' is the correct simple past tense of 'grab', meaning to take quickly.

Question 5

What does 'to take part in' mean?

Accepted Answer

to participate in something

Answer

'To take part in' is a common phrase meaning to participate or be involved in something.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test