ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND CORRECT USAGE QUESTIONS:

Instruction: Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Which sentence uses “famish” correctly?

a. After the straight exam, I felt too exhausted and famished to eat my favorite foods.
b. I could eat a horse, I am famish now.
c. I famished my stomach next time you treat me to a meal out.
d. I will bring lots of pizza, that’s a famish.

2. Priscila _______ rather not invest her savings in the stock market.
a. must c. could
b. has to d. would

3. Did you have any problem ______ our house?

a. search c. searching
b. to search d. for searching

4. I hope you don’t mind _____ joining you.

a. to be c. that I may
b. I had been d. my

5. Most basketball players are 6 ____ tall or more.

a. foot c. foots
b. feet d. feets

6. These children _____ how to improvise more props for the play.
a. knew c. know
b. knows d. known

7. The company will upgrade ______ computer systems next week.

a. there c. its
b. their d. it’s

8. Clara ___________ three thousand words for her essay.

a. have wrote c. have written
b. has wrote d. has written

9. You have too many _______ but few time to prove you’re right.
a. hypothesis c. hyphothesises
b. hypotheses d. hypothesess

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10. Neither Sarah nor Tina _______ the crime yesterday.
a. witness c. witnessed
b. witnesses d. witnessing

11. You do like going to the party alone. _____ you?

a. Does c. Do
b. Doesn’t d. Don’t

12. We had our house _______ in yellow.

a. painting c. paint
b. painted d. to paint

13. He has been exercising but his immune system was steadily _________.
a. weak c. weakened
b. weaken d. weakening

14. I was ______ that the weather would be sunny and we would be able to enjoy our
swimming.
a. hopeless c. hopelike
b. hopeful d. hopely

15. I think it’s not a great idea. I totally ______.

a. misagree c. inagree
b. unagree d. disagree

16. So many ___________ I found in the library, now I’m ready to report.
a. information c. infoes
b. informations d. infos

17. My grandpa always feed his flock of _______ early in the morning.
a. sheeps c. ships
b. sheep d. ship

18. Happy memories are always remembered, not ________.

a. forget c. forgot
b. forgets d. forgotten
19. Flight Z735 ______ yesterday. 350 passengers died in that accident.
a. crush c. crash
b. crushed d. crashed
20. There is a ________ message when you look closely at her painting.
a. hid c. hided
b. hide d. hidden
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 ENGLISH VOCABULARY QUESTIONS:
Instruction: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined
word or phrase.

1. If you are ambivalent with the answers, analyze the given problem.

a. confusion c. uncertain
b. innocent d. unaware

2. He left the country because of the ominous experiences he had in the past.

a. unforgettable c. ugly
b. threatening d. remarkable

3. Teenagers are easily susceptible to peer influence.

a. flexible c. dependable
b. inspired d. inclined

4. My mother is always adamant in eating breakfast before leaving the house.

a. resolute c. forgetful
b. uncertain d. clueless

5. Reading words without understanding their meaning is futile.

a. helpless c. unnecessary
b. useless d. avoidable

6. She wears gold but people knows how ostentatious she can be.

a. pretentious c. gorgeous
b. ambitious d. rebellious

7. He submitted a grotesque artwork that nobody in the class could relate to.

a. different c. beautiful
b. weird d. colorful
8. Their clandestine affair remained unknown for three years.
a. forbidden c. secret
b. surprise d. unacceptable

9. They say love is like a firework, a fleeting moment.

a. brief c. shinny
b. unforgettable d. remarkable

10. Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always speaks sordid words.

a. dirty c. weird
b. vulgar d. bizarre
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11. Every time I see Cathy looking at me, I feel Euphoria in my bones.
a. gravity c. erotic
b. ecstasy d. numb

12. I bought this book because when I read the blurb at the back, I fell in love with it.
a. summary c. blog
b. teaser d. plot

13. Finding a way out of the labyrinth is the last challenge of the competition.
a. castle c. maze
b. forest d. box

14. There is still love in our hearts amidst our seemingly mundane existence.
a. complicated c. worldly
b. modern d. wealthy

15. Cassy has a strong penchant in collecting cars.

a. belief c. hobby
b. fondness d. route

16. Diskettes and CDs are going obsolete.

a. recycled c. updated
b. refurbished d. outdated

17. The Queen of the Night dances vivaciously.

a. lively c. kindly
b. awkward d. sweetly

18. The court released a dogmatic statement that made people more hopeful.
a. naive c. assertive
b. unbelievable d. unclear

19. This generation is prone to plethoric use of mobile gadgets.

a. essential c. important
b. crucial d. excessive

20. I am usually haphazard in composing my poetry but they turn out so well anyway.
a. disorganized c. puzzled
b. blank d. strategic

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 IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS QUESTIONS:
Instructions: Choose the meaning of the underlined phrases from the given choices.
1. If you don’t spill the beans now, you might gonna regret it.
a. spread rumors c. plant some seeds
b. let out a secret d. none of the above
2. Hey, man, you are absolutely barking up the wrong tree here because I’m innocent.
a. choosing the wrong dog c. accusing the wrong person
b. giving up a fight d. setting up an event in a tree
3. One proven way to beat an enemy is find his Achilles heel.
a. secret strategy c. strong point
b. amulet d. weak spot
4. His new Ferrari costs an arm and a leg so he is now looking for another job.
a. very expensive c. met an accident
b. got fired d. was stolen
5. He married a woman who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
a. born very beautiful c. born into a very rich family
b. born very poor d. born very talkative
6. She has different investments because she doesn’t want to put all eggs in one basket.
a. doesn’t want to put all resources in one c. doesn’t want to go bankrupt
possibility d. none of the above
b. doesn’t want to cook everything at once
7. Whenever his crush passes by the hallway, he’s having butterflies on his stomach.
a. he feels sick c. he feels like flying
b. he feels nervous d. he feels so handsome
8. Even though they had a nasty fight, they decided to bury the hatchet and move on.
a. kill the enemy c. bury the dead
b. remember the past d. forget the past quarrel
9. My father always reminds us, “don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched.”
a. Don’t eat your eggs before they are cooked. c. Don’t deal with your problems before they
b. Don’t make plans for something that might are solved.
not happen. d. All of the above

10. iPhone’s became so popular not only to teens, even my grandparents jumped on the
bandwagon and bought some.

a. ride on the gadget and sell Apple c. joined the new trend and bought iphones
b. jump for technology and sell iphones d. bought Android and Apple

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 ANALOGY AND LOGIC QUESTIONS:

Test your analogy skills by choosing the best word that expresses similar
relationship to the given set of words.

1. Iron: metal: : granite: ______

a. marble c. sand
b. rock d. solid
2. Decibel: sound: : volt: ______
a. watts c. electricity
b. fire d. lightning
3. Coward: brave: : philanthropist: _______
a. selfish c. pessimist
b. kind d. optimist
4. Logic: reasoning: : ethics: _______
a. character c. subject
b. behavior d. traits
5. Antenna: signal: : net: ______
a. web c. gross
b. catch d. fish
6. Stanza: poem: : act: ______
a. movie c. song
b. opera d. lyric
7. Astrology: Astronomy: :Alchemy: _________
a. Chemistry c. Physics
b. Biology d. Science
8. Census: population: : inventory: __________
a. accounting c. cost
b. merchandise d. list
9. Oath: promise: : contract: __________
a. license c. agreement
b. contact d. paper
10. Glimmer: Flicker: : murmur: _______
a. whisper c. rumor
b. shout d. speak
11. Bouquet: flowers: : flock: _______
a. dogs c. ship
b. sheep d. cats
12. Rescind: law: : withdraw: _______
a. bank b. candidacy
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 c. deposit d. resume
13. Hoax: deceive: : filibuster: ______
a. delay c. stop
b. refuse d. none
14. Syllabus: course: :agenda: _______
a. subject c. meeting
b. platform d. lesson
15. Cat: kitten: :horse: _______
a. cab c. stallion
b. puppy d. pony
16. Evaporate: vapor: : petrify: _______
a. liquid c. magnify
b. stone d. cold
17. Canvas: painter: : marble: ________
a. sculptor c. statue
b. rock d. form
18. Hammer: anvil: : pestle: _________
a. ground c. mortar
b. grinder d. knife
19. Librarian: books: : curator: _______
a. atlas c. room
b. encyclopedia d. paintings
20. Archive: manuscript: arsenal: ________
a. soldier c. castle
b. weapon d. king
21. Bodyguard: protection: : mentor: _______
a. advice c. teacher
b. counsel d. leader
22. Novelist: plot: : Architect: _______
a. building c. blueprint
b. design d. house
23. Molecule: atoms: : tissue: _______
a. organ c. body
b. cells d. neutrons
24. Call: telephone: : type: ________
a. cellphone c. keyboard
b. ipad d. piano
25. Eavesdrop: conversation: : trespass: _________
a. property c. land
b. house d. assets

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 READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
Instruction: Read each paragraph or passage below and select the best answer for what is
being asked.

1.            Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known as a blessed island. I have
never met anyone who has not been enthralled and fascinated when they visited Boracay. The first time
you set foot on its powder-like sand, you’ll surely feel lucky to be in a paradise island. The moment
you see its crystal pristine water, you’ll be so thankful you’re alive. Many locals and foreigners go
there again and again not only because of the breathtaking view but also because to celebrate life and
its blessings.

The best title for the above article is:

a. Famous Beach in the Philippines
b. The Beach of Boracay
c. Boracay, a Blessed Island
d. Why People Go to Boracay

2.            Malaysia Airline Flight MH370’s disappearance is still under investigation. Many countries
joined in the search for what really happened and where the aircraft is now. The flight lost contact with
air traffic controllers about an hour after its take off. The weather was fine when the aircraft was flying
so it adds more theories about other possible reasons of the aircraft’s fate. The oil slick spotted off
Vietnam’s coast turned out to be fuel oil used in cargo ships so it has nothing to do with the aircraft.
Interpol also says the disappearance of the jet plane has nothing to do with terrorist attack. More
questions are adding to this quest and no specific answer is given and proven yet.

The above selection supports the idea:

a. That Flight MH370 is somewhere under the sea
b. That Flight MH370’s disappearance is still a mystery
c. That Flight MH370 must have crashed after loss contact
d. That Flight MH370 is in Bermuda Triangle

3.         Flappy Bird, a mobile game created in 2013 by Dong Nguyen from Vietnam became a hit at the
start of 2014. At the end of January 2014, it was the most downloaded game in the iOS App Store. The
game is extremely addictive and difficult so users strive harder to score higher. Due to its intense
popularity, the creator decided to remove it from the App Store. Because of its millions of downloads,
Nguyen claimed he was making $50,000 per day from it. The demand of Flappy Bird made some
gadgets owners to sell their devices with Flappy Bird installed for twice or thrice their original price.

What is the best title for the above article?

a. Most Downloaded Game
b. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game
c. Flappy Bird App
d. The Rise of Game Apps

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4.            According to NASA, effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from global
climate change are now occurring like loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more
intense heat waves. Even our Earth’s average temperature has increased about 1 degree in Fahrenheit in
the 20th century. Many experts and scientists believe that global temperature will continue to rise from
2.5 to degrees Fahrenheit over the next century.

Which of the following conclusions best summarizes the selection above?

a. Climate change will continue to get c. The effects of climate change are getting
worse until humanity takes serious extremely dangerous.
actions to stop it. d. Global climate change and its effects are
b. Global climate change is happening on occurring and are likely to increase over
earth now. time.

5.             Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Facebook spoke with President Barack Obama to
discuss about internet privacy impositions by the U.S. government. Zuckerberg said, “The Internet
works because most people and companies do the same. We work together to create this secure
environment and make our shared space even better for the world. This is why I’ve been so confused
and frustrated by the repeated reports of the behavior of the U.S. government. When our engineers
work tirelessly to improve security, we imagine we’re protecting you against criminals, not our own
government. The U.S. government should be the champion for the Internet, not a threat. It needs to be
much more transparent about what it’s doing, or people will believe the worst. I’ve called President
Obama to express my frustration over the damage the government is creating for all of our future.
Unfortunately, it seems like it will take a very long time for true full reform. So it’s up to us — all of us
— to build the Internet we want. Together, we can build a space that is greater and a more important
part of the world than anything we have today, but is also safe and secure. I’m committed to seeing this
happen, and you can count on Facebook to do our part.”

Why is Internet Privacy very important to all of us?

a. Because it is not safe to trust anyone c. Because it protects and secures not only
with our online accounts. our online accounts but also our online
b. Because nobody really owns the internet. activities.
It is a free space. d. Because the government’s protection is
not enough.

6.              Search Engine Optimization a.k.a. SEO is vital for a website to stay successful for a long
time. The world of internet continues to evolve so website owners must stay in the game by making
updates while practicing effective SEO. Great content and correct SEO are the blood of a website
because without them, a site could die.

The paragraph is mainly about what?

a. The importance of Search Engine c. The secrets of making a website
Optimization successful
b. The life of a successful website d. How to apply Search Engine
Optimization

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7.             There are around 2 million Filipinos without jobs today. That includes graduates and
undergraduates. According to survey, there will be another half-million to graduate this year without
possible job placements. Unemployed people complain about job shortage. Many go to the cities to
apply to some companies but end up going home with nothing. Unemployment rate increases each year
even though there are many job fairs.

The paragraph states that…

a. Unemployment in the Philippines is c. Unemployment in the Philippines must
common be solved
b. Unemployment rate in the Philippines is d. Unemployment solutions for Filipinos
seriously increasing

8.         “In the Olympic Peninsula of northwest Washington State, a small town named Forks exists
under a near-constant cover of clouds. It rains on this inconsequential town more than any other place
in the United States of America. It was from this town and its gloomy, omnipresent shade that my
mother escaped with me when I was only a few months old. It was in this town that I’d been compelled
to spend a month every summer until I was fourteen. That was the year I finally put my foot down;
these past three summers, my dad, Charlie, vacationed with me in California for two weeks instead.
It was to Forks that I now exiled myself – an action that I took with great horror. I detested Forks.
I loved Phoenix. I loved the sun and the blistering heat. I loved the vigorous, sprawling city.”
-Stephenie Meyer, “The Twilight Saga”

Provide the specific setting of the story

a. Phoenix c. Forks, Washington
b. Rainy day d. Twilight

9.            “It’s twenty-five after six and the sky still has some shades of purple and orange…oh well just
like me, I am standing here, in this secretive rooftop, overjoyed…yet there are still some fragments of
fear and haze… I wonder if the sky is glad and excited about the night or if it is crying over the bright
day that passed.”              – Fehl Dungo – “Higher than the Rooftop”

What is the mood of the story?

a. Happiness c. Confusion
b. Sorrow d. Grief

10.                Investing has been a hot topic for quite a while. Many people especially employees and
entrepreneurs don’t rely on time deposits and regular savings account to save and earn interests. The
most common investments in the Philippines are through real estates, mutual funds and trust funds.
Although few people also join trading in the stock market, more and more Filipinos are not reluctant to
invest their money and diversify them to different money making wheels.

What does the article try to convey?

a. Filipinos are now willing to open c. Filipinos rely mainly on savings and
different investments. deposit accounts.
b. Filipinos are wise in saving their money. d. Filipinos invest in real estates, mutual
funds and trust funds.
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 PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION QUESTIONS:
Instruction: Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a
well-organized paragraph.

1. A. One effective way is to diversify his funds to different investments like real estate, stocks
and money instruments like bonds and trust funds.
B. It is always best to expand money to different investment wheels.
C. A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one basket.
D. He should always consider the risks involved in investing his money.
a. CBAD                 b. CBDA                  c. CDAB                  d. CDBA

2. A. It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs serve as web
domains.
B. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have blogs nowadays.
C. Therefore, building them will help anyone in promoting himself or his business.
D. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are in the internet.
a. BDAC                   b. BADC                  c. BACD                  d. BDCA

3. A. The basic steps in building a website are easy to remember and registering a domain name
is the usual priority.
B. Designing a layout will come after that.
C. Finally, adding more content and social media presence are required to keep your site active.
D. Then you need a hosting provider to host your site’s content in the World Wide Web.
a. ABCD                  b. ADBC                  c. ACBD                  d. ADCB

4. A. Speaking in English every day is also proven effective.

B. Another way is watching English movies and TV shows particularly with English subtitles.
C. Reading articles in books, newspapers, and magazines is just among the helpful ways.
D. There are many ways to improve and develop English proficiency.
a. DCBA                  b. DACB                 c. DABC                   d. DCAB

5. A. Others don’t realize yet what to pursue because they have many dreams.
B. Finding the right course in college is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can
make.
C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were just little.
D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.
a. BDAC                  b. BCDA                c. BADC                   d. BCAD

6. A. While passport, airline tickets and valid IDs are required, proof of financial capacity may
be required for visa application.
B. Many Filipinos rejoiced hearing that good news.
C. The Bureau of Immigration announced recently that proof of financial capacity is not a
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primary requirement at the airport.
D. Positive points go to the bureau for this.
a. CBAD                  b. CADB                  c. CABD                 d. CBDA

7. A. This will be one of your tickets to land a job in the government.

B. That is why many people apply to take the Career Service examination.
C. If you passed the exam, you will get a certificate of eligibility.
D. Career Service Eligibility is a major requirement to apply for a job position in the
government.
a. DCBA                  b. DBAC                   c. DBCA                 d. DCAB

8. A. Your passport will arrive in 7 days if you choose the rush processing.
B. Getting a passport is faster nowadays.
C. Now, it only takes about 10 working days.
D. Compared before, it would take about a month for the regular processing.
a. BCAD                 b. BDCA                    c. BADC                  d. BACD

9. A. Facebook has been the number one social network in the web and the world for quite long
now.
B. Mobile instant messaging apps are also dominating social presence in the internet.
C. After many acquisitions, Facebook bought Instagram, one of the fastest growing photo
sharing networks.
D. Because of that, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, a leading instant chat platform like
Kakaotalk.
a. ACBD                 b. ABCD                     c. ADCB                  d. ADBC

10. A. They will help you to purchase through zero-interest installment schemes.
B. Thus, you must be wise and pay in full if you want to avoid never-ending debts.
C. Credit cards are helpful if you know how and when to use them wisely.
D. However, they will produce interests from interests if you didn’t pay the whole amount at the
due date.
a. CDBA                b. CABD                     c. CDAB                  d. CADB

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