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PET Writing Part 1

This document contains a PET writing exam with 11 fill-in-the-blank questions. The questions test completing sentences with synonyms and using words in context to maintain the same meaning as the original sentence. The summaries require concise yet full responses using no more than 3 words for each blank.

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PET Writing Part 1

This document contains a PET writing exam with 11 fill-in-the-blank questions. The questions test completing sentences with synonyms and using words in context to maintain the same meaning as the original sentence. The summaries require concise yet full responses using no more than 3 words for each blank.

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Mali Diez
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PET Writing Part 1

For each question complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as
the first sentence. Use no more than three words.

1. The new sports centre has been open for a month.


The new sports centre _________________________ a month ago.

2. We spent an hour driving to the centre.


It took us an hour ___________________________ to the centre.

3. The car park had three lifts.


There were three lifts ______________________________ the car park.

4. The centre was so big that we got lost in it.


We got lost in the centre _________________________ it was so big.

5. It was 5.30 pm when we left the centre.


We didn’t leave the centre _______________________ 5.30 pm.

6. Our trip to the new sports centre was enjoyable.


We _________________________________ our trip to the new sports centre.

7. I was given a new digital camera for my birthday by my grandfather.


My grandfather _________________________________ a new camera for my
birthday.

8. So far, I haven’t taken many photos with my new camera.


So far, I’ve only taken a ________________________ photos with my new
camera.

9. My uncle asked me if I would show him my new laptop.


My uncle said, “Please, would ________________________________ your
laptop?”

10. He suggested trying a different operating system.


He said, “Why _______________________________ try a different operating
system?”

11. It would be good if I went on a computer course.


I really ought _________________________________ on a computer course.

12. My father is finding out how much a four-week computer course costs.
My uncle is finding out the ___________________________ a four-week computer
course.
Complete each of the following sentences using the word in bold so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence. You must use between two and five words
including the word given.
 
1. The service was so good we had to leave a tip. (SUCH)
It _______________________________we had to leave a tip.

2. The car was too expensive for me to buy. (ENOUGH)


I ____________________________________money to buy the car.
 
3. It's the most beautiful sculpture I've ever seen.(SEEN)
I ____________________________________beautiful sculpture.
 
4. This spring has been much cooler than last year.(COOL)
Last spring__________________________as this year.
 
5. I'm not as good at maths as Joseph.(BETTER) 
Joseph________________________________ me.
 
6. The exam wasn't as easy as I'd expected. (MORE)
The exam ___________________________I'd expected.
 
7. This van isn't safe enough to drive.(DANGEROUS)
This van _____________________________ drive.

8. This exercise is easier than the last one. (HARD)


This exercise ________________________the last one.
 
8. This hotel is the best of the three. (OTHER)
This hotel___________________________ three.
 
9. The air fare to Paris is cheaper than to London.(AS)
The air fare to Paris_____________________ to London.
 
10.I had to take a taxi to the hotel because it was so far that I could not walk.
(TOO)
I had to take a taxi to the hotel because it_________________________ walk.
 
11.The students complained the classroom was too cold. (WARM)
The students complained ________________________enough.

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