PET Writing Skills & Composition 4

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause?

Accepted Answer

The book, which I borrowed, was excellent.

Answer

A relative clause with 'which' does not need an extra pronoun like 'it' after the clause.

Question 2

You are writing a PET email to a company asking about a job. Which closing phrase is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Jamie

Answer

A semi-formal closing with 'I look forward to hearing from you' suits a professional enquiry email.

Question 3

What does 'register' mean in the context of writing?

Accepted Answer

The level of formality or informality appropriate to the audience and purpose.

Answer

Register refers to the degree of formality chosen to suit the context, purpose, and reader.

Question 4

Which sentence uses reported speech correctly?

Accepted Answer

She said that she was tired.

Answer

In reported speech, present tense typically shifts to past tense: 'is' becomes 'was'.

Question 5

In a PET article about a local festival, which paragraph structure is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Begin with an engaging introduction, develop ideas in the middle, and end with a conclusion.

Answer

A clear introduction, developed body, and conclusion gives the article a logical and readable structure.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test