ENGLISH I

VOCABULARY
Direction: Choose the word closes in meaning
with the underlined word. On your Answer Sheet,
shade the box that corresponds to the letter of
the correct answer.
1. Dr. Bing Go prescribes massive doses of
antibiotics for his patients with tuberculosis.
a. daily
c. immense
b. double
d. encourage
2. ABC Computer Center and XYZ Printing are
going to merge by the middle of the year.
a. change owners
c. expand
b. become one
d. divide into two
3. His boss appeared to be in an affable mood
that Jonathan decided to ask for a raise.
a. agreeable
c. uncertain
b. cheerful
d. courteous
4. Three authors collaborated in preparing this
book.
a. work together
c. collate
b. communal
d. contribute
5. Mrs. Pam Mella cannot keep her complicity in
this affair secret very long.
a. complication
c. comprise
b. conspiracy
d. involvement
6. We were forced to postpone the meeting.
a. turn off
c. cancel
b. put off
d. do without
7. Nina loves to eat a prodigious amount of
home-made bread.
a. tiny
c. huge
b. moderate
d. slight
8. He is more concerned with mundane matters
like the movement of stock market.
a. simple
d. investments
b. worldly
e. economic
c. financial
9. Do not be so dogmatic about the statement;
it can be easily refuted.
a. whimsical
d. technical
b. religious
e. arbitrary
c. disagreeing
10. The hot, humid weather can enervate even
hearty soul.
a. intimidate
d. weaken
b. incite
e. impugn
c. invigorate
11. A conscientious teacher spends hours
preparing lessons plans and computing
students grades.
a. careful
c. creative
b. proficient
d. efficient
12. It is futile to argue with the boss once he has
made up his mind.
a. hopeful
c. useless
b. useful
d. encouraging
13. Miss Demis employer offered to defray the
cost of her trip to Macau.
a. charge
b. provide for the payment of
c. reduce
d. turn aside
14. One symptom of Dengue fever is epistaxis or
nose-bleeding.
a. caused
c. symbol
b. pain
d. sign

15. The post is tilted; please straighten it.

a. sloping
c. adjustable
b. high
d. level
16. The search for a consort for the heiress of the
throne ended happily.
a. escort
c. husband
b. prince
d. body guard
17. Japanese cuisine is now famous in Davao.
a. fast food
c. restaurant
b. chefs
d. syle of cooking
18. He is a man of unquestioned probity.
a. analytical ability
c. perseverance
b. vision
d. integrity
19. The DPWH secretary obeyed the presidents
order in a complaisant manner.
a. make perfect
c. obliging
b. complaint
d. making up for
20. Some people believe that Camiguin Drive is
haunted because a wraith of a woman
appears there.
a. ghost
c. reflection
b. statue
d. shadow
21. Sherlock Holmes is a famous sleuth.
a. adventurer
c. scientist
b. detective
d. criminal
22. A persons reputation is very important so be
very careful not to calumniate anybody.
a. embarrass
c. tease
b. slander
d. abuse
23. When Myla was asked to sing, she did not
falter.
a. hesitate
c. give-in
b. go-on
d. pretend
24. The unions grievance committee met with the
school directors to protest the teachers
dismissal.
a. complaint
c. scholarship
b. retirement
d. personnel
25. Her exemplary performance was mentioned in
the meeting.
a. effort
c. effective
b. outstanding
d. ineffective

SYNONYMS
Direction: Choose the word closest in meaning
with the capitalized word. On your Answer Sheet,
shade the box that corresponds to the letter of
the correct answer.
26. MIRE
a. error
c. entangle
b. mirage
d. courage
27. WINSOME
a. pleasing
c. recovery
b. tolerance
d. magical
28. SWERVE
a. hit
c. swift
b. fast
d. skew
29. DEFAULT
a. perfection
c. defeat
b. discard
d. failure to act
30. EFFIGY
a. elevate
c. effort
b. effective
d. dummy
31. EGRESS
a. treasure
c. suffice
b. exit
d. entrance
32. AMPLIFY
a. balance
c. electrify
b. harmonize
d. expand
33. EVANGELIZE
a. save
c. preach

b. bless
34. SPORADIC
a. consistent
b. occasional
35. SOLILOQUY
a. loneliness
b. monologue
36. ATYPICAL
a. classic
b. irregular
37. VIGOR
a. intellect
b. bravery
38. PERFORATE
a. align
b. crumple
39. FRANCHISE
a. license
b. fad
40. GARNISH
a. measured
b. gamble

d. wander
c. frequent
d. violent
c. concern
d. isolation
c. amusing
d. average
c. energy
d. truthfulness
c. fold
d. pierce
c. branch
d. expansion
c. adorn
d. injure

ANTONYMS
Direction: Choose the word opposite in meaning
with the underlined word. On your Answer Sheet,
shade the box that corresponds to the letter of
the correct answer.
41. Dont let trivial things upset you.
a. ordinary
c. important
b. trifling
d. inconsequential
42. Keep on believing that physical disability is not a
hindrance.
a. block
c. stepping stone
b. opportunity
d. difficulty
43. The
Reviewer
Books
are
noteworthy
materials.
a. trivial
c. remarkable
b. substantial
d. significant
44. You will never get sufficient nourishment if
you are obdurate in refusing to eat
vegetables.
a. stubborn
c. obedient
b. firm
d. willful
45. The mean boys derided the sickly boy.
a. praised
c. made fun of
b. ridiculed
d. abandoned
46. Justice calls for penalizing nefarious acts.
a. vile
c. infamous
b. detestable
d. honorable
47. Many students vouch for the effectiveness of the
Review classes.
a. refute
c. guarantee
b. endorse
d. affirm
48. Reviewers are all zealous tutors who nourish
eager minds.
a. vigorous
c. enthusiastic
b. earnest
d. indifferent
49. She had the quixotic idea that she was a
reincarnation of a British princess.
a. wild
c. dreamy
b. fantastic
d. realistic
50. The ramshackle building collapsed easily.
a. old
c. outdated
b. new
d. shabby

ERROR IDENTIFICATION
Direction: The sentences below contain errors in
idioms, grammar, word choice, English Usage,
etc. Choose the underlined words or phrases

labeled (A, B, C, D) which are not accepted to

formal written English. Choose the letter (E) if
there is no error.
51. No one dares to question how invaluable
A
B
C
books are. No error.
D
E
52. Great literary works enriches the vocabulary
A
B
C
of their readers. No error.
D
E
53. Have either of the books been returned?
A
B
C
D
No error.
E
54. One hundred fifty pesos are the average
A
B
selling price of one textbook. No error.
C
D
E
55. One of the machines in the printing press
A
B
werent functioning properly. No error.
C
D
E
56. Either the teachers or the librarian take care
A
B
C
D
of the books. No error.
E
57. One of the viruses has infect my brothers
A
B
C
brand new laptop computer. No error.
D
E
58. Internet access allow us to communicate
A
B
C
with other people anywhere in the world.
D
No error.
E
59. All of the pens are spent yesterday.
A
B
C
D
No error.
E
60. Each computer come with either a compact
A
B
C
disk player or a DVD player. No error.
D
E
61. A number of books is regularly donated to
A
B C
D
public schools. No error.
E
62. The number of readers continually rise each
A
B
C
D
year. No error.
E
63. For I, Readers Digest is informative as well
A
B
C
as entertaining. No error.
D
E
64. The Manila Bulletin has been published the
A
B

Panorama magazine for over a hundred

C
years. No error.
D
E
65. Although small in size, Japan has a greater
A
B
C
impact on Asian economy than any other
D
country. No error.
E
66. Quit smoking not only prolongs life
A
B
by reducing heart disease but lessens the
C
D
risk of cancer. No error.
E
67. Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the book
that made Richard Bach famous,
A
B
has became a best seller for readers of
C
all ages. No error.
D
E
68. Scientists have long talked about objects in
A
B
Mars and described these objects with
C
increase assurance. No error
D
E
69. I havent seen the movie and
A
B
C
neither has she. No error.
D
E
70. Now that the stress of examinations and
A
interviews is over, we can all relax for a
B
C
D
while. No error.
E
71. Reading books widens ones horizons.
A
B
C
D
No error.
E
72. If everybody know how to read, then books
A
B
C
will never cease to be useful. No error.
D
E
73. The common notion that peanut is an
A
excellent food improving the brain is not
B
supported by any scientific findings.
C
D
No error.
E
74. AIDS researchers have done great progress;
A
still, many aspects of this disease need
B
further study. No error.
C
D
E

75. Pneumonia, a much more serious illness

A
than flu, strikes with a sudden fever, cough,
B
chills and backache. No error.
C
D
E
76. There remain many reasons for the
A
animosity that exists between the Arab
B
C
D
countries and Israel. No error.
E
77. Take note of the affect this drug has on the
A
B
C
behavior of the hamsters in the cage.
D
No error.
E
78. Do not be irritated by his bad manners; he
A
B
C
is merely trying to attract attention.
D
No error.
E
79. This scholarship should be awarded to
A
B
whomever best meets the requirements.
C
D
No error.
E
80. I fail to understand why you are seeking my
A
council after you ignored my advice
B
C
D
last week. No error.
E

ANALOGY
Direction: Choose the word that best completes
the analogy. On your answer Sheet, shade the
box that corresponds to the letter of the correct
answer.
81. Asylum : refugee :: Traveler : _________
a. rest
d. adventure
b. tourist
e. destination
c. enjoyment
82. Worried : hysterical :: Happy : _________
a. serious
d. ecstatic
b. depressed
e. loyal
c. problematic
83. Decision : consideration :: Wish : ________
a. request
d. plea
b. charity
e. conference
c. fulfillment
84. Myth : story :: Bonnet : _________
a. dcor
d. design
b. hat
e. accessory
c. dress
85. dyslexia : reading :: aphasia : ___________
a. speech
c. eye movement
b. muscle coordination d. memory
86. figurine : small figure :: heroine : ________
a. small hero
c. small drug
b. female drug
d. female hero
87. Xerox : photocopier :: Adidas : __________
a. formal wear
c. athletes shoes

b. dress shoes
d. athletes foot
88. Sayonara : Goodbye :: Bonjour : ________
a. Good day
c. Good night
b. Good luck
d. Good evening
89. goat : kid :: __________ : ___________
a. chicken : hen
c. dog : Dalmatian
b. bear : club
d. tiger : tigress
90. hand : arm :: __________ : ___________
a. shoulder : neck
c. waist : belt
b. hips : sway
d. foot : leg

INDUCTIVE REASONING
Direction: Analyze each of the following
carefully. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box
that corresponds to the letter of the correct
answer.
91. A, C, F, J, O, _________
a. T
c. U
b. S
d. R
92. B, DE, GHI, _________
a. MNDP
c. KLMN
b. LMNO
d. JKLM
93. A, B, C, D, E, F, _________
a. G
c. H
b. I
d. J
94. H, H, L, L, P, P, T, T, ______
a. X
c. Y
b. V
d. Z
95. E, F, H, G, I, J, ________
a. JL
c. KM
b. LK
d. MN

LOGICAL & VERBAL REASONING

Direction: Analyze each of the following
carefully. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box
that corresponds to the letter of the correct
answer.
96. Wealth is to indigent as nourishment is to:
a. happiness
c. stature
b. emaciated
d. variety
97. If all birds can fly and dove is a kind of bird,
therefore:
a. Doves can fly
b. Doves are flightless birds
c. Doves are birds
d. None of these
98. Always is to often as never is to:

a. occasional
c. seldom
b. usual
d. every time
99. All flowers are aromatic. Rose is a flower,
therefore:
a. Rose is foul-smelling
b. Rose is colorful
c. Rose is sweet-smelling
d. None of these
100. All picture frames are hanged on the wall.
Susana placed the picture of the Last
Supper in an antique picture frame,
therefore:
a. Picture frames used by Susana are
antique
b. Susana enjoys putting pictures in picture
frames
c. The picture of the Last Supper in the
antique picture frame is hanged on the
wall
d. None of these