PERT Writing

Choose the option that corrects the error in the following sentence, or select 'No change needed' if the sentence is correct. Sentence: 'The committee have reached their decision after a long deliberation.'

• ANo change needed
• BThe committee has reached their decision after a long deliberation.
• CThe committee has reached its decision after a long deliberation.
• DThe committee have reached its decision after a long deliberation.

Read the sentence below and choose the best version of the underlined portion. If the original is best, choose option A. Sentence: 'After finishing her homework, the television was turned on by Maria.'

• AAfter finishing her homework, the television was turned on by Maria.
• BAfter finishing her homework, Maria turned on the television.
• CAfter Maria finishing her homework, the television was turned on.
• DThe television was turned on after Maria was finishing her homework.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Options below each represent a different version of the same idea about compound sentences.

• AThe storm knocked out the power, and we lit candles.
• BThe storm knocked out the power and, we lit candles.
• CThe storm knocked out the power, and, we lit candles.
• DThe storm knocked out the power and we lit candles.

Identify the sentence that contains a sentence fragment. Choose the option that IS a fragment (incomplete sentence).

• AShe ran to the store before it closed.
• BBecause the weather was too cold for an outdoor event.
• CThe teacher explained the assignment clearly.
• DMany students struggle with algebra.

Select the word that best completes the sentence while maintaining the correct part of speech and tone. Sentence: 'The professor's lecture was so ______ that several students fell asleep.'

• Amonotonous
• Bvivacious
• Criveting
• Dprovocative

Read the passage below and answer the question. '(1) The library renovations are nearly complete. (2) New computers have been installed. (3) The study rooms have been repainted. (4) In addition, comfortable seating areas have replaced the old wooden chairs.' Which transition word or phrase in sentence 4 best shows that the sentence adds information to the list?

• AIn addition
• BHowever
• CTherefore
• DOn the contrary

Choose the option that correctly uses an apostrophe. Fill in the blank: '______ idea was to leave early.'

• AThe teams'
• BThe team's
• CThe teams
• DThe team

Read the sentence and choose the correct verb form. Sentence: 'Neither the students nor the teacher ______ aware of the schedule change.'

• Aare
• Bwere
• Cwas
• Dis

Choose the sentence that avoids a run-on error.

• AThe game was exciting, the fans cheered loudly.
• BThe game was exciting the fans cheered loudly.
• CThe game was exciting; therefore, the fans cheered loudly.
• DThe game was exciting, so the fans cheered they were very happy.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence with an introductory subordinate clause.

• AWhen the rain stopped we went outside.
• BWhen the rain stopped, we went outside.
• CWhen, the rain stopped we went outside.
• DWhen the rain, stopped we went outside.

Read the passage and answer the question. '(1) Many students find college challenging at first. (2) Time management is one skill that helps. (3) Study groups can also be beneficial. (4) ______, seeking help from professors during office hours is often overlooked but highly effective.' Which transitional phrase best fits the blank in sentence 4?

• AAs a result
• BIn contrast
• CFurthermore
• DNevertheless

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct parallel structure.

• AShe enjoys hiking, to swim, and riding her bike.
• BShe enjoys hiking, swimming, and to ride her bike.
• CShe enjoys hiking, swimming, and riding her bike.
• DShe enjoys to hike, swimming, and riding her bike.

Choose the option that most effectively replaces the vague word in the following sentence. Sentence: 'The new policy will affect a lot of things in the company.'

• AThe new policy will affect a lot of stuff in the company.
• BThe new policy will affect many operational procedures in the company.
• CThe new policy will affect various things across multiple areas in the company.
• DThe new policy will affect things and stuff in the company.

Read the sentence and identify the verb tense error. Sentence: 'By the time the ambulance arrived, the patient already loses consciousness.'

• ANo error; the sentence is correct.
• BChange 'arrived' to 'arrives'
• CChange 'loses' to 'had lost'
• DChange 'arrived' to 'had arrived'

Select the sentence that is most concise without losing meaning. All four options convey the same basic idea about a meeting.

• ADue to the fact that the weather was bad, we cancelled the meeting.
• BBecause of the bad weather conditions that were present, we made the decision to cancel o…
• CThe meeting was cancelled because of bad weather.
• DThe meeting that we had scheduled was cancelled on account of the weather being bad.

Read the passage below and answer the question about organization. '(1) Regular exercise has numerous health benefits. (2) It strengthens the cardiovascular system. (3) It also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. (4) Joining a gym is expensive. (5) Additionally, exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety.' Which sentence disrupts the unity of the paragraph?

• ASentence 2
• BSentence 3
• CSentence 4
• DSentence 5

Choose the option that correctly uses 'who' or 'whom' in the sentence. Sentence: '______ did the principal appoint as student council president?'

• AWho
• BWhom
• CWhoever
• DWhomever