PET Writing Paper Part 1 Practice

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1. Janet was given the new MP4 player by her uncle.
Janet's uncle _________ her the new MP4.

here you are tranforming from the Past Simple Passive form into he Past Simple Active form

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here you are tranforming from the Past Simple Passive form into he Past Simple Active form

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PET Writing Paper Part 1 Practice - Quiz

Write in the missing words so that the second sentence means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.

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2. Jason's new netbook was cheaper than his old PC.
Jason's old PC was __________ than his new netbook.

The given answer "more expensive" is correct because it follows the comparative form of the adjective "expensive." Since the netbook is described as "cheaper" than the old PC, it implies that the old PC is "more expensive" than the netbook.

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3. Harry hadn't finished listening to a song when the doorbell rang.
Harry ________ still listening to a song when the doorbell rang.

The correct answer is "was" because it indicates that Harry was in the middle of listening to a song when the doorbell rang. The use of the past continuous tense suggests that the action of listening to the song was ongoing at the time of the interruption.

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4. Simon never goes anywhere without taking his mobile phone.
Simon takes his mobile phone _______ he goes.

The correct answer is "everywhere, wherever" because both words convey the same meaning in this context. The sentence emphasizes that Simon always takes his mobile phone with him, regardless of the place or location he is going to. "Everywhere" implies all places in general, while "wherever" emphasizes the idea of any specific place he may go to. Both words are interchangeable in this sentence and convey the same meaning.

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5. Janet got a new MP4 player three weeks ago.
Janet ________ her new MP4 player for three weeks.

Janet received her MP4 in the past. She still has it now so the Present Perfect form is appropriate here.

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Janet received her MP4 in the past. She still has it now so the Present Perfect form is appropriate here.

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