PERT Writing

Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. Roasted with garlic, Abby decided to order the potatoes with dinner. B. Abby decided to order the roasted garlic potatoes with dinner. C. Deciding to order with dinner, the roasted garlic potatoes were what Abby decided on. D. Ordered with dinner, Abby decided on the roasted garlic potatoes.

B

In Chapter 12 of your text. it explains the effects of global warming. A. In Chapter 12 of your text, they explain B. Chapter 12 of your text explains C. If you look in Chapter 12, they will explain D. No change

B

Steven was regularly late for class. consequently, he missed many assignments. A. class: consequently he B. class; consequently, he C. class, consequently he D. No change.

B

In researching granite, a research paper is located that includes the following information: Granite is a hard, coarse rock. It is formed by the slow cooling of magma under the earth's surface. The main minerals in granite are quartz and feldspar. It contains smaller amounts of mica and hornblende. Granite's hardness makes it a popular building stone. It can be polished to a shiny finish and will stand up to centuries of weathering. Which of the following notes should be taken to reference what granite is made of? A. Granite is hard and coarse. B. Granite forms under the surface of the earth. C. Granite can be polished and is a popular building stone. D. Granite contains quartz, feldspar, mica, and hornblende.

D

Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence. Until it was actually mapped, only a few people ________ the true location of the tunnel. A. knew B. know C. have known D. will know

A

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Harold's grandmother entertained the families with stories ______ growing up in Africa, explaining the many differences between her life now and her life back then. A. about B. within C. between D. throughout

A

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Janine claims that Gary and ______ saw the meteorite while camping in the mountains last night. A. she B. he C. her D. him

A

My sister should of chosen me as part of her team. A. should have B. should C. should uv D. No change

A

The length of time students spend preparing for exams is determined by their knowledge of the material. A. spends preparing for exams is determined by his/her knowledge B. spends preparing for exams is determined by their knowledge C. spend preparing for exams is determined by your knowledge D. No change

D

(1) Some of the greatest success stories in American history began with failure. (2) Take the case of Sally Ride. (3) When Ride was a young girl in Encino, California, her goal was to become a professional tennis player. (4) She dropped out of college and practiced hard to become a tennis pro. (5) In time, she realized that she would never be good enough to compete with the best tennis players. (6) She returned to college and studied astrophysics. (7) One day in 1977, while working on her Ph.D. at Stanford University, Ride read that NASA was looking for astronauts. (8) She applied and was one of six women accepted into the space program. (9) Ride trained to be an astronaut longer and harder than she had ever done anything in her life. (10) By the early 1980s, she was part of the space shuttle program. (11) In 1983, as a member of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger, Sally Ride became the first American woman to journey into space. (12) Ride was getting ready for another mission when the Challenger exploded in 1986, killing the whole crew. (13) One of them was a New Hampshire high school teacher named Christa McAuliffe. (14) Ride was appointed to a special commission that investigated the tragic accident. (15) A year later she retired from NASA and returned to California, where she taught college. (16) Since then, she has been involved in several organizations that encourage girls who are interested in science and math.1. Which sentence does NOT belong in the selection? A. Sentence 4 B. Sentence 6 C. Sentence 13 D. Sentence 15

C

Choose the best order of the sentences in the paragraph. A. Before long, the storm moved on, and all was quiet again. From my window, I watched bright lightning bolts streak across the sky. After each lightning flash, the thunder boomed loudly. Last night a powerful thunderstorm rolled through our town. B. From my window, I watched bright lightning bolts streak across the sky. Last night a powerful thunderstorm rolled through our town. Before long, the storm moved on, and all was quiet again. After each lightning flash, the thunder boomed loudly. C. Last night a powerful thunderstorm rolled through our town. From my window, I watched bright lightning bolts streak across the sky. After each lightning flash, the thunder boomed loudly. Before long, the storm moved on, and all was quiet again. D. After each lightning flash, the thunder boomed loudly. Before long, the storm moved on, and all was quiet again. Last night a powerful thunderstorm rolled through our town. From my window, I watched bright lightning bolts streak across the sky.

C

Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence. Due to library policy, patrons must set cell phones to vibrate and speak ________ in conversation. A. quieter B. more quiet C. quietly D. more quieter

C

I am positive I did good on my exam. A. I did real good B. I did quite good C. I did well D. No change

C

Choose the sentences that best support the following topic sentence: Hay fever is the common name for an allergic reaction to pollen. A. In my father's family, allergies are quite common. His sister Jane is allergic to dust, pollen, and mold, as well as foods such as tomatoes and eggplant. B. It seems that allergic reactions to peanuts and tree nuts are becoming more and more common, too. Many schools have recently banned peanuts and peanut butter altogether. C. People who suffer from allergies can check the weather report in the newspaper for the allergen counts. The weather page also includes interesting information about the phases of the moon and the times of sunrise and sunset. D. The worst offender is ragweed pollen, which causes many people to suffer from sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes from late summer to late fall. Dust and animal dander may also bring on the symptoms of hay fever.

D

Which of the following sentences is written correctly? A. Each member of the jury is permitted to talk about the case, but it must do so only in the company of the other jurors. B. Each member of the jury is permitted to talk about the case, but they must do so only in the company of the other jurors. C. Each member of the jury is permitted to talk about the case, but we must do so only in the company of the other jurors. D. Each member of the jury is permitted to talk about the case, but he or she must do so only in the company of the other jurors.

D