PSAT English

Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: 'Neither of the students ____ finished their assignment.'

• has

• have

• is

• are

Choose the word that best fits the blank: 'The novel's protagonist is a ____ character, full of contradictions and surprises.'

• dynamic

• static

• flat

• dull

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

• Its a beautiful day isn't it?

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'In the heart of the bustling city, there lies a small park, a green oasis amidst the concrete jungle. People from all walks of life come here to relax, unwind, and escape the chaos of urban living.'

• The city is too chaotic.

• The park is a place for relaxation.

• People don't like the city.

• The park is too small.

Select the sentence that uses the passive voice:

• The chef cooked a delicious meal.

• A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

• The chef is cooking a delicious meal.

• The chef will cook a delicious meal.

Which word is a synonym for 'exacerbate'?

• Alleviate

• Worsen

• Improve

• Soothe

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'Each of the players have a unique skill set.'

• Each

• players

• have

• unique

What literary device is used in the following sentence? 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She has a strong ____ for learning new languages.'

• desire

• desperate

• despair

• desperation

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• I went to the store because I needed milk.

• I went to the store.

• I bought some milk.