NAT  REVIEW  2014  

QUESTIONNAIRE  –  ENGLISH  

NAME   DATE  

SCHOOL   SECTION  

PART  1.  SYNONYMS  

DIRECTIONS           You  are  given  four  options  for  each  number  (a,  b,  c,  d).    Choose  the  word  that  is  most  
similar  in  meaning  to  the  underlined  word  in  the  given  phrase.    Then  encircle  the  letter  of  
your  answer.  

Example:  a  diligent  tutor  

a) hard-­‐working b) intelligent c) successful d) fast

In  the  example  given  above,  option  (a)  is  the  correct  answer.  

1. an  amazing  discovery
a) incredible b) important c) fun d) unique

2. a  crucial  role
a) additional b) serious c) essential d) unimportant

3. barren  wasteland
a) clean b) toxic c) dangerous d) empty

4. an  inevitable  outcome
a) unavoidable b) possible c) harsh d) disheartening

5. a  diminished  ability
a) increased b) different c) strengthened d) decreased

6. an  inexplicable  occurrence
a) unimportant b) unexplainable c) unexpected d) unnecessary

7. a  lanky  stature
a) thin b) fat c) plump d) sickly

8. luscious  dessert
a) filling b) appetizing c) favorite d) unsavory

9. a  vigilant  citizen
a) impulsive b) careless c) observant d) negligent

10. a  derogatory  comment

a) positive b) loud c) helpful d) critical
11. to  abhor  violence
a) tolerate b) hate c) avoid d) prevent

12. a  docile  leader

a) demanding b) violent c) gentle d) happy

13. a  fabricated  story

a) true b) amazing c) fictional d) scary

14. a  durable  material

a) cold b) long-­‐lasting c) weak d) expensive

15. an  impartial  judge

a) fair b) lazy c) strict d) intelligent

16. a  valiant  soldier

a) scared b) skilled c) strong d) courageous

17. a  hazardous  climb

a) safe b) violent c) dangerous d) difficult

18. a  resourceful  student

a) boring b) helpful c) wise d) creative

19. to  overcome  adversity

a) tasks b) hardships c) enemies d) diseases

20. strenuous  activities

a) exhausting b) fun c) flexible d) physical

21. an  ingenious  idea

a) stupid b) inventive c) productive d) simple

22. a  generic  speech

a) loud b) strange c) common d) cheap

23. a  shrewd  businessman

a) wicked b) rich c) quick d) clever

24. a  pristine  white  shirt

a) soiled b) wrinkled c) sparkling d) spotless

25. melancholic  music

a) sad b) lively c) soft d) unoriginal
 PART  2.  CORRECT  USAGE  

DIRECTIONS           You  are  given  four  options  for  each  number  (a,  b,  c,  d).    Choose  the  word  that  correctly  
completes  the  following  sentences.    Then  encircle  the  letter  of  your  answer.  

Example:  Mathematics  _____  taught  by  Miss  Dela  Cruz  

a) were  being b) is  being c) was  been d) were

In  the  example  given  above,  option  (b)  is  the  correct  answer.  

1. Aunt  Lucy  _____  her  bag  from  the  store  for  three  hundred  pesos.
a) brought b) bought c) buy d) buyed

2. The  teacher,  along  with  her  students,  _____  to  the  library  every  week.
a) goes b) go c) going d) gone

3. The  restaurant  _____  better  food  before  the  new  chef  was  hired.
a) offers b) had  offered c) has  been  offering d) will  offer

4. I  appreciated  his  _____  to  prepare  ahead  of  time.

a) advice b) advise c) advices d) advises

5. The  recklessness  of  some  drivers  ______  numerous  accidents  in  these  past  few  weeks.
a) have  caused b) has  been  causing c) was  caused d) cause

6. Have  you  _____  the  closet  for  your  shirt?

a) searching b) searches c) search d) searched

7. I  will  be  _____  to  the  park  to  have  a  picnic  with  my  friends.
a) go b) goes c) gone d) going

8. Every  Sunday,  my  family  and  I  _____  mass.

a) hear b) hears c) heard d) will  hear

9. Maria  _____  her  baby  brother  in  his  crib.

a) lied b) lain c) laid d) lay

10. The  football  team  Azkals  _____  to  inspire  many  Filipinos  today.
a) continues b) continue c) continued d) have  continued

11. Johnny  _____  soccer  to  his  friends  every  weekend.

a) teach b) teaches c) has  taught d) was  teaching

12. The  whole  class  _____  noisy  yesterday.

a) is b) are c) was d) were

13. Peter,  along  with  his  classmates,  ________  proper  etiquette  in  the  past  three  sessions.
a) learn b) learns c) have  learned d) has  been  learning

14. Please  put  these  plates  _____  top  of  the  table.
 a) over b) above c) on d) in

15. Having  prepared  ahead  of  time,  the  students  were  _____  to  answer  the  examination.
a) already b) almost c) around d) all  ready

16. He  is  a  _____  of  Marikina  City.

a) people b) native c) citizen d) resident

17. ______  off  the  old  paint  before  applying  the  new  one.
a) Peel b) Feel c) Fill d) Pill

18. Every  child  has  the  _____  to  a  good  education.

a) write b) right c) rite d) writ

19. The  film  was  _____  from  a  novel.

a) adopt b) adopted c) adapt d) adapted

20. Please  _____  this  form  completely  before  submitting  it.

a) fill  in b) fill  out c) fill  up d) fill  down

21. Many  teenagers  have  decided  to  volunteer  for  clean-­‐up  efforts  in  _____  barangay.
a) their b) they're c) there d) dare

22. Government  leaders  should  make  sure  that  all  the  needs  and  concerns  of  Filipinos  are  ______  every  day.
a) taking  care  of b) take  care  of c) taken  care  of d) taken  cared  of

23. You  have  to  face  life's  challenges  _____.

a) your  self b) yourself c) yours  self d) your-­‐self

24. The  Grade  6  students  all  dance  very  _____.

a) beauty b) beautiful c) beautifully d) beauteous

25. The  family  event  was  fun  _______  the  rain.

a) in  spite  of b) in  spite  that c) despite  of d) despite  that
 PART  3.  IDENTIFYING  ERRORS  

DIRECTIONS           Identify  the  underlined  word  or  phrase  (labeled  a,  b,  c)  that  contains  an  error  based  on  the  
standard  rules  of  formal  English  writing.    Then  encircle  the  letter  corresponding  to  your  
answer.    If  there  is  no  error,  shade  the  circle  (d).  

Example:  Everyone  seem  very  excited  about  taking  the  test.    No  error.  
a                              b                                                        c                                                              d  

Answer:  (b)    ("Everyone"  is  a  singular  subject  which  requires  a  verb  in  the  s-­‐form.)  

1. The  Grade  6  students  reviews    for  the  NAT    every  Friday.    No  error.
a   b      c   d  

2. Either  Ryan  or  Albert  knows    the  correct  solution    to  the  Math  problem.    No  error.
a    b    c    d  

3. Several  is  joining    the  field  trip    to  the  historic  museum.    No  error.
a   b   c   d  

4. Elbert  have  cleaned    his  room    twice  this  week.    No  error.
a    b   c                                d  

5. After  Shiela  finished    doing  her  homework,  one  immediately  went  to  bed.    No  error.
a   b                    c   d  

6. If  I  were  you,    I  would  just  stay  indoors    because  its  raining  cats  and  dogs  outside.    No  error.
     a   b       c   d  

7. Patrick  seem      to  have  played    basketball  earlier.    No  error.

a   b      c        d  

8. Either  of  them    want      to  join  the  tournament    tomorrow.    No  error.
a                b   c    d  

9. Both  Josh  and  Luis    want    to  go  to  the  movies.    No  error.
a      b   c            d  

10. Neither  Mark  nor  his  friends    knows      about  today's  lesson.    No  error.
     a   b   c     d  

11. Everyone  will  do      his  best      to  prepare  well  for  the  NAT.    No  error.
a   b            c        d  

12. There  food    for  the  field  trip    was  stolen  by  unknown  men.    No  error.
a   b          c      d  

13. Mike's  proposal    is  approved    earlier  this  morning.    No  error.
a   b   c   d  
14. Both  Ana  and  Josh    went    to  the  party  tomorrow.    No  error.
a    b   c   d  

15. Each  of  the  teacher    talked  to    the  students'  parents    at  the  conference.    No  error.
a   b   c   d  

16. Each  group  member    should  include    their  own  composition.    No  error.
a   b   c          d  

17. The  audience    couldn't  help    but  admiring  the  contestants  of  the  pageant.    No  error.
a   b   c   d  

18. Neither  the  teacher  nor  the  students    have  the  right    to  hurt  the  offender.    No  error.
a   b        c   d  

19. By  the  end  of  the  term,  the  teachers  had  checked    all  the  students  papers.    No  error.
a   b   c   d  

20. Anna  is      the  more  intelligent    in  her  class.    No  error.
a   b   c      d  

21. Either  him      or  I      should  tell  the  teacher  about  the  incident.    No  error.
 a   b   c   d  

22. Us  students    have  to  study  well      for  the  coming  National  Achievement  Test.    No  error.
   a    b    c    d  

23. Our  teacher  said,    "Time  is  gold.    Don't  waste  your  time  doing  unnecessary  things."    No  error.
a   b      c   d  

24. Last  Saturday,    we  could  of  gone      with  our  cousins  on  a  picnic.    No  error.
a   b          c   d  

25. On  these  test  results    depends    our  school's  future.    No  error.
   a   b   c   d