PERT PRACTICE TEST
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
C
Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly:
A. Sarcasm has its upside; because it teaches careful word choice.
B. Sarcasm has its upside; It teaches careful word choice.
C. Sarcasm has its upside; it teaches careful word choice.
D. Sarcasm has its upside, it; teaches careful word choice.
C
Choose the proper subject/verb agreement for this sentence:
A huge credit card balance and a small paycheck _________ people out.
A. stress
B. stresses
A
Which sentence DOES NOT include a dangling or misplaced modifier?
A. Running across the street, the ice cream fell from the cone.
B. Working late into the night, the research paper was due at 8 a.m. the next
morning.
C. The girl who had been chosen sang a solo at the concert.
D. Rand read the professor's paper who was interested in archaeology.
C
Which sentence makes a clear pronoun reference?
A. Keith found a quilt in the attic that his grandmother made.
B. If your cat will not eat its food, give it to the Pit Bull next door.
C. Don wanted a favorite appetizer from a restaurant that he was dreaming about.
D. Shaun worked late on the assignment because its due date was the next day.
D
Which sentence makes a complete comparison?
A. Victor likes video games more than me.
B. Victor likes video games more than I do.
C. Jeremy hates sushi as much as his brother.
D. Stephanie values a good cup of coffee more than me.
B
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
C
Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly:
A. Sarcasm has its upside; because it teaches careful word choice.
B. Sarcasm has its upside; It teaches careful word choice.
C. Sarcasm has its upside; it teaches careful word choice.
D. Sarcasm has its upside, it; teaches careful word choice.
C
Choose the proper subject/verb agreement for this sentence:
A huge credit card balance and a small paycheck _________ people out.
A. stress
B. stresses
A
Which sentence DOES NOT include a dangling or misplaced modifier?
A. Running across the street, the ice cream fell from the cone.
B. Working late into the night, the research paper was due at 8 a.m. the next
morning.
C. The girl who had been chosen sang a solo at the concert.
D. Rand read the professor's paper who was interested in archaeology.
C
Which sentence makes a clear pronoun reference?
A. Keith found a quilt in the attic that his grandmother made.
B. If your cat will not eat its food, give it to the Pit Bull next door.
C. Don wanted a favorite appetizer from a restaurant that he was dreaming about.
D. Shaun worked late on the assignment because its due date was the next day.
D
Which sentence makes a complete comparison?
A. Victor likes video games more than me.
B. Victor likes video games more than I do.
C. Jeremy hates sushi as much as his brother.
D. Stephanie values a good cup of coffee more than me.
B
