PERT Test Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Identify the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. To be sure, I truly believe that grammar is definitely important.
B. Grammar is certainly important in every single aspect of communication.
C. The importance of grammar is often overlooked.
D. I don't feel that grammar gets the attention it really and truly deserves. - CORRECT
ANSWER C
Which sentence has proper parallel structure?
A. While writing, we were mindful of good grammar, a respectful tone, and aware of our reader.
B. While writing, we paid close attention to proper grammar, appropriate tone, and reader
expectations.
C. While writing, we used good grammar, a respectful tone, and watchful to our audience.
D. While writing, we were mindful of grammar, tone, and paid attention to our audience. - CORRECT
ANSWER B
Which sentence DOES NOT have parallel structure?
A. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet and on top of the table.
B. The water parks close early, charge too much, and get too crowded.
C. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet, and checked on top of the table.
D. The concert hall was messy, stuffy, and loud. - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. She had already gotten the mail.
B. While she checked the mailbox.
C. The mailbox was empty.
D. Sometimes the mail was late. - CORRECT ANSWER B
Choose the correct use of a subordinating conjunction:
, A. Unlike the rest of my family.
B. Because she was already there.
C. Even though the store was closed.
D. Although he had money, he didn't spend it. - CORRECT ANSWER D
Identify the fused sentence:
A. I went to the store and bought milk.
B. He took the job, but he wasn't happy about it.
C. It was sunny outside we went to the park.
D. We took a drive out to the lake. - CORRECT ANSWER C
Identify the with a comma splice:
A. The party was over, it was time to go home.
B. When the party ended, it was time to go home.
C. Even though the party ended, we didn't go home.
D. I wanted the party to continue, but it was over. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Identify the correct use of verb tense:
Sam _________ _________ seen a more beautiful painting before that day.
A. had never
B. has never
C. will never - CORRECT ANSWER A
Choose the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. Social media can be very dangerous, especially in this day and age.
B. Social media can often times be very dangerous.
C. Social media can be dangerous, especially now.
D. Social media can absolutely be dangerous right now. - CORRECT ANSWER C
Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly:
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Identify the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. To be sure, I truly believe that grammar is definitely important.
B. Grammar is certainly important in every single aspect of communication.
C. The importance of grammar is often overlooked.
D. I don't feel that grammar gets the attention it really and truly deserves. - CORRECT
ANSWER C
Which sentence has proper parallel structure?
A. While writing, we were mindful of good grammar, a respectful tone, and aware of our reader.
B. While writing, we paid close attention to proper grammar, appropriate tone, and reader
expectations.
C. While writing, we used good grammar, a respectful tone, and watchful to our audience.
D. While writing, we were mindful of grammar, tone, and paid attention to our audience. - CORRECT
ANSWER B
Which sentence DOES NOT have parallel structure?
A. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet and on top of the table.
B. The water parks close early, charge too much, and get too crowded.
C. Charlie looked under the bed, in the closet, and checked on top of the table.
D. The concert hall was messy, stuffy, and loud. - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A. She had already gotten the mail.
B. While she checked the mailbox.
C. The mailbox was empty.
D. Sometimes the mail was late. - CORRECT ANSWER B
Choose the correct use of a subordinating conjunction:
, A. Unlike the rest of my family.
B. Because she was already there.
C. Even though the store was closed.
D. Although he had money, he didn't spend it. - CORRECT ANSWER D
Identify the fused sentence:
A. I went to the store and bought milk.
B. He took the job, but he wasn't happy about it.
C. It was sunny outside we went to the park.
D. We took a drive out to the lake. - CORRECT ANSWER C
Identify the with a comma splice:
A. The party was over, it was time to go home.
B. When the party ended, it was time to go home.
C. Even though the party ended, we didn't go home.
D. I wanted the party to continue, but it was over. - CORRECT ANSWER A
Identify the correct use of verb tense:
Sam _________ _________ seen a more beautiful painting before that day.
A. had never
B. has never
C. will never - CORRECT ANSWER A
Choose the sentence that is worded most effectively:
A. Social media can be very dangerous, especially in this day and age.
B. Social media can often times be very dangerous.
C. Social media can be dangerous, especially now.
D. Social media can absolutely be dangerous right now. - CORRECT ANSWER C
Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly:
