a. After paying ransom they were released
b. They were freed without ransom
c. They negotiated peacefully
d. They escaped after paying
2. Children who have been exposed too much to TV suffer from unusually short:
a. understanding
b. concentration
c. attention span
d. learning
3. Stop shilly-shallying and make up your mid. This serves as a warning not to:
a. continue
3. Stop shilly-shallying and make up your mid. This serves as a warning not to:
a. continue
b. go ahead
c. hesitate
d. decide
4. “I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos rather than one run by foreigners.” Who said this famous statement?
a. Apolinario Mabini
4. “I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos rather than one run by foreigners.” Who said this famous statement?
a. Apolinario Mabini
b. Emilio Aguinaldo
c. Jose Rizal
d. Manuel L. Quezon
5. Who among these writers is famous for using exploits of great heroes?
a. Juan C. Laya
5. Who among these writers is famous for using exploits of great heroes?
a. Juan C. Laya
b. Carlos Bulosan c.
Manuel Arguilla
d. F. Sionel Jose
6. Who is the most translated author of the world?
a. Voltaire
6. Who is the most translated author of the world?
a. Voltaire
b. Homer
c. Victor Hugo
d. Alexander Dumas
7. “Ba-ba, black wool, have you any sheep, yes sir a pack-full, creep mouse, creep!” This verse sounds like the opposite of the original one. Who is the poet who recomposed the one above?
a. William Langland
7. “Ba-ba, black wool, have you any sheep, yes sir a pack-full, creep mouse, creep!” This verse sounds like the opposite of the original one. Who is the poet who recomposed the one above?
a. William Langland
b. John Lyly
c. William Brightly Rands
d. William Congreve
8. She wrote a “first rate” REPORT. What does it say about the report?
a. run of the mill
8. She wrote a “first rate” REPORT. What does it say about the report?
a. run of the mill
b. mediocre
c. excellent
d. ordinary
9. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it _____ around the earth, we see the same side always.
a. revolves
9. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it _____ around the earth, we see the same side always.
a. revolves
b. is revolving
c. revolve
d. has been revolving
10. His apocalyptic views seemed to doom the human race. This is to be taken as ______.
a. spiritless
10. His apocalyptic views seemed to doom the human race. This is to be taken as ______.
a. spiritless
b. prophetic
c. lethargic
d. apathetic
11. He was as helpless as a child. Classify this statement.
a. metaphor
11. He was as helpless as a child. Classify this statement.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. idioms
d. synonym
12. What is the English translation of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Gitanjali”?
a. song of songs
12. What is the English translation of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Gitanjali”?
a. song of songs
b. devotional songs
c. patriotic hymns
d. song of offerings
13. The words “inappropriate, illegal, irresponsible and unaware” have prefixes which are classified as _____.
a. common
13. The words “inappropriate, illegal, irresponsible and unaware” have prefixes which are classified as _____.
a. common
b. neutral
c. positive
d. negative
14. What figure of speech is used in the line “I wandered lonely as a cloud.”
a. personification
14. What figure of speech is used in the line “I wandered lonely as a cloud.”
a. personification
b. alliteration
c. metaphor
d. simile
15. The line from the Koran “Woe to every backbiter, defamer” talk of ______.
a. Sorrow for those who oppose the opinion of their fellow
b. Punishment for those who give unsolicited advice
c. Anguish for those who defend unrighteousness
d. Misery for all who talk ill for others
16. The speech was full of gobbledygook. What does this means?
a. fact
15. The line from the Koran “Woe to every backbiter, defamer” talk of ______.
a. Sorrow for those who oppose the opinion of their fellow
b. Punishment for those who give unsolicited advice
c. Anguish for those who defend unrighteousness
d. Misery for all who talk ill for others
16. The speech was full of gobbledygook. What does this means?
a. fact
b. sense
c. ideas
d. jargon
17. What narrative poem tells of the heroic exploits of great heroes?
a. lyric
17. What narrative poem tells of the heroic exploits of great heroes?
a. lyric
b. ballad
c. epic
d. romance
Select the most appropriate form of the verb to complete the sentence.
18. Mathematics _______ the most difficult subject in the board exam.
a. remains
Select the most appropriate form of the verb to complete the sentence.
18. Mathematics _______ the most difficult subject in the board exam.
a. remains
b. remaining
c. has remains
d. remain
19. Neither his father nor his sisters ______ mah-jong.
a. plays
b. are plays
c. play
d. are play
Select the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
20. The battered wife is seeking _____ separation from her husband.
a. Juridical
b. Judicial
c. Judicious
d. Judiciary
21. The ancient people made a _________ that the end of the world is near.
a. prophetic
b.
c. prophecy
d. prophet
22. The government’s prohibiting the press from interviewing President Arroyo, constitutes ____.
a. prior restraint
b. media law
c. censorship
d. gag order
23. When a teacher starts a remedial reading instruction, what level should the reading materials be?
a. Recreational level
b. Frustration level
c. Instructional level
d. Beginning level
24. The sum total of traditionally derived and orally transmitted literature, materials culture, and custom subcultures within predominantly literate and technologically advanced societies is referred to as:
a. folktale
b. folklore
c. folk song
d. folk literature
25. A concise epitome or abstract of a book or a brief summary of essential points, statements, or facts is known as:
a. paraphrase
b. gist
c.synopsis
d. précis
26. Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Caroll describes the escapades of the character that moves through a mirror into another unreal world of illogical behaviour. This is a sequel to:
a. Snow White
b. Rapunzel
c. Little Red Riding Hood
d. Alice in Wonderland
27. Who is the famous Bengali writer of Srikant and Charistrahin which were serialized also on T.V.?
a. Aryabhata
b. K. M. Munshi
c. Saratchndra Chattopadyaya
d. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
28. Her writing is compared to the style of Sarah Orne Jewett who is shy, kind, a little wistful. One of her best known work is called “Paul’s Case” which is a sensitive story apart from “A Lost Lady."
a. Edna Vincent Millay
b. Sara Teasdale
c. Marianne Moore
d. Willa Cather
29. When the learner resorts to using his/her native language regardless of whether the hearer knows the native language or not in the hope that the hearer will get the gist of what is being communicated, the learner is resorting to:
a. code switch
b. appeal to authority
c. elaboration
d. verbal attention getting
30. The effect a test has on teaching in the classroom is called:
a. proficiency
b. wash back
c. feedback
d. none of the above
31. In “inverted pyramid” news writing, important facts are placed at:
a. The succeeding paragraph
c. The beginning paragraph
b. Last paragraph
d. All of the above
32. Instructional materials are classroom tools which specify the _______ to be learned.
a.
b. content
c.
d. all of the above
33. Difficulty of materials is related to...
a. presentation
b. layout
c. arrangement
d. all of the above
34. In reading ant type of selection, the reader must take into consideration:
a. concept of the material
c. purpose of reading
b. background experience
d. professional goals
35. A student has poor location skills if he cannot:
a. use guidewords correctly
c. arrange letters in proper sequence
b. pick out appropriate meanings
d. read symbols from left to right
36. Given the same open ended story to read, students were asked to provide a conclusion. The variety of interpretation is best explained by the:
a. student’s cultural background
c. student’s readiness to read
b. student’s skill in judgement
d. student’s ability to comprehend
37. What poetic device is used in the following lines from William Butler Yeats’ The Second Coming?
b. imagery
c. sounds
d. rhythm
38. The expatriate South African writer noted for his eloquence in charting the complex issues of non-whites’ struggle in his native land for a voice and dignity is:
a. Tagore
b. Abu Madi
c. Achebe
d. Peter Abrahams
39. In Greek mythology, she is the daughter of Zeus and Hera. In Homer, she is their princess which was a divine domestic appearing most frequently as cup bearer to the gods. She is:
a. Aphrodite
b. Athena
c. Artemis
d. Hebe
40. A material that provides learners with communicative samples in different context is __________.
a. textually authentic
b. graded text
c. learner authentic
d. learner centered
41. According to Krashen, what is the function of knowledge of grammatical rules in the language performance?
a. output
b. input
c. affect
d. monitor
42. The Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis claims that the principal barrier to second language acquisition is:
a. translating form L1 (first language) to L2 (second language)
b. the linguistic contrast between the two languages
c. the interference of the second language system
d. the interference of the first language system
43. Successful implementation of new instructional materials defends on:
a. adequate in service training of teacher
c. number of copies printed
b. conduct of teaching demonstration
d. form of feedback reports
44. How may a teacher use the information on learning outcomes?
a. Making classroom decision and for reporting to stakeholder
b. Restructuring the classroom and reporting to the school head
c. Reporting to the parents and redesigning instructional plan
d. Redesigning the classroom environment
45. What does the expression “love begets love” means?
a. Love is not freely expected from everyone.
b. Don’t expect love, though you love others.
c. If you offer love, you will be loved in return.
d. Love is offered, not waiting for love in return.
46. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word? Jose was contemptuous of the effects of the efforts of his rival to show greater ability.
a. deep in thought b. scornful c. appreciative d. angry
47. __________ is activities which a heart patient must forego.
a. Smoking heavily and to overeat
c. Heavy smoking and overeating
b. To smoke heavily and overeating
d. Smoking heavy and to overheat
48. She was a Phantom of Delight connotes that the woman is ____________.
a. virtue
b. rea
c. lovely
d. an illusion
49. Archimedes shouted “Eureka”. What did we take this to mean?
a. discovery
b. enjoyment
c. wonderful
d. mystery
50. Our commitments can be developing us or they can destroy us, but either way, they define us. Choose the line below that has the same meaning.
a. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today.
b. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to.
c. Our commitments need to be planned way ahead.
d. We must make full commitment to worthy goals.
51. “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want...” is an expression of one’s _________.
a. total submission to God
c. poverty
b. love for self
d. blind ignorance
52. Which statement is not correct?
a. The span of recognition can be evidenced through phase reading.
b. A person who makes fewer fixations is good reader.
c. One who makes many regressions is a good reader.
d. One should read ideas not words.
53. Which statement is not true?
a. Scientists are discovering more advanced ways of food production.
b. Providing enough food for the hungry is a global problems.
c. Tropical fruits are grown in cool places.
d. Barren lands are not ideal farm lands.
54. A distinctive type of category of literary composition such as the epic, tragedy, comedy, novel and short story is called:
a. genre
b. prose
c. form
d. literature
55. Good instructional materials should be appropriate to students educational and _________ background.
a. cultural
b. psychological
c. social
d. all of the above
56. If I could speak English well, I _____ next year studying in the States.
a. would spend b. has spend c. would have spent d. will spent
57. She has a penchant for red accessories. This indicates _________.
a. avoidance
b. strong aversion
c. dislike
d. fondness
58. A figure of speech which denotes a direct address to an abstract or a person who passed away.
a. asyndeton
b. comparison
c. apostrophe
d. euphemism
59. What does it mean when we say “We have achieved a breakthrough here?"
a. The other party have won the negotiation.
b. The conference have been indefinitely postponed.
c. That the members have abandoned the negotiation table.
d. That the negotiators or members have begun to agree on certain issues.
60. The referee may not ____ these regulations no matter how much you complain.
a. expect you from
b. explain to you
c. exempt you from
d. accept you from
61. Don’t trust him completely; he may try to cut one over you.
a. impulsive
b. overcome
c. to deceive you
d. be subordinated
62. A speech made by a person who reveals his thoughts.
a. metaphor
b. sonnet
c. soliloquy
d. simile
63. The author of “How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife..."
a. Fernando Maramag
b. Manuel Arguiilla
c. Paz Benitez
d. Jesus Pardo
64. A type of literature which narrates heroic deeds and supernatural happenings with local color and which people sing and chant:
a. poetry
b. epic
c. riddles
d. verse
65. A great epic poem whose plot centers on the anger and wrath of Achilles against Agamemnon, a Greek leader.
a. The Illiad of Homer
b. The Odyssey
c. Bernardo Carpio
d. Myth
66. The award winning, world famous Juan Luna painting.
a. Riceland
b. La Spolarium
c. My Hometown
d. The Women of Paris
67. Which of the following literacy genre was used to express social protest during the early days of American regime?
a. Duplo
b. Zarzuela
c. Comedia
d. Cenaculo
68. Who among the following is known as the Indian Shakespeare?
a. Sadi b. Tagore c. Khagyam d. Kalidasa
69. A good writer supports his generalizations with _________ examples.
a. convenient
b. abstract
c. concrete
d. unfamiliar
70. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word? Considering that nothing had been organized, confusion seemed inevitable.
a. unlikely
b. certain
c. evident
d. unnatural
71. Except for the profanity; I liked the story. What is the story about?
a. kinds words
b. obscenities
c. shamelessness
d. worldliness
72. The word Gospel is the old English translation of a Greek word/phrase which means:
a. Good news
b. Holy Word
c. Message of God
d. Law of the Lord
73. No man is an island, No man stands alone
Each man’s joy is joy to me
Each man’s grief is my own.
What does this song express?
a. independence
b. solitude
c. individualization
d. brotherhood
74. A distinct feature of poetry during the age of modernism is __________.
a. free verse
b. blank verse
c. measure
d. rhyme
75. You can’t make children grow faster by pushing them, just as you can’t make a flower bloom faster by pulling. What message does the statement have for teachers?
a. Games can help develop children naturally
b. Avoid comparing a child with other children
c. Provide children with developmentally appropriate practices
d. Just look at the flowers when you are tempted to hurry up the development of a child.
76. What is/are the best ways to a child’s development according to the statement?
I. Meet the child where the child is.
II. Allow the child to develop according to his/her pace.
III. Compare a child to another, in order to motivate him/her to hurry up, to catch up with other children’s development.
a. I & II
b. I & III
c. I, II & III
d. II & III
77. An advantage of using computers in a writing class is that student’s _____.
a. will learn how to type
c. will work quietly
b. are easy to supervise
d. can easily edit their works
78. The Greek alphabet is adapted from the consonantal writing develop by the:
a. Hebrews
b. Assyrians
c. Babylonians
d. Phoenicians
79. Which of the following epic is about the exploits of early Muslim warriors who fought in defense of Islam?
a. darangan
b. bantugan
c. parang sabu
d. indarapatra & sulayman
80. Which is NOT a work of Leo Tolstoy?
a. Anna Karenina
b. War and Peace
c. The Death of Ivan Illyach
d. Father and Sons
81. In Homer’s epic, who kept Odysseus on her island for seven years?
a. Calypso
b. Athena
c. Helen
d. Penelope
82. What is the usual ending of a Comedian?
a. victory of muslims
b. death of the queen
c. victory of Christians
d. death of the prince
83. Which best describes pre-colonial literature?
a. communal and functional
c. serious and imaginative
b. playful and entertaining
d. sad and dramatic
84. Which reading takes place when the leaders read each line, then the group repeats it?
a. small group reading
b. echo reading
c. cumulative reading
d. chorus reading
85. The lines are from the poem “Daisy” written by a shy, self-centred and visionary youth named?
a. Richard Sheridan
b. Thomas Ashe
c. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
d. Francis Thompson
86. The first language of a learner is her:
a. mother tongue
b. acquired language
c. child language
d. none of the above
87. The “watchdog function” of media means:
a. a check on violence
c. a check on government
b. a praise on government
d. none of the above
88. Conversational analysis is also called:
a. interaction analysis
b. structural analysis
c. discourse analysis
d. none of the above
89. The “agenda setting function” of media tends to:
a. discuss media setting
c. affect cognitive change among individuals
b. set agenda for a meeting
d. none of the above
90. “Gatekeeping” in communication refers to:
a. discussing news in public
c. controlling of news to be published
b. allowing news to proliferate
d. all of the above
91. “Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling is an ever popular hit with everyone. What is the name of the main character in the book?
a. Mougli
b. Koyak
c. Tarsan
d. Bagirah
92. Quo Vadis is a historical novel by Henryk Sienkieuriez which means?
a. where are you going
b. how is life?
c. why are you doing this?
D. what are you doing?
93. This is a novel which deals mainly with the interwoven fortunes of two women. The well born Amelia Sedley and the essentially amoral Becky Sharp. It also shows in the end that virtue triumphs when the former marries her lifelong admirer and the latter settle down to gentle living and charitable works. The novel is entitled:
a. Madame Butterfly
b. Vanity Fair
c. The Woman with Two Novels
d. My Fair Lady
94. The transitional period in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy lasting into the 17th century and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature is known as the:
a. classism
b. modern
c. medieval
d. renaissance
95. The little character of this novel by George Elliot is friendless weaver who cares only for his cache of gold and who later found put that the golden haired baby girl he loved so much was his own child is
a. Peter Pan
b. Silas Marner
c. Cirrano de Bergerao
d. Sancho Panza
96. The means of transportation ______ dramatically since the end of the 20th century.
a. will have changed
b. has changed
c. have changed
d. will changed
97. We should work for the total ban ______ of pesticides.
a. by the use
b. on the use
c. on using
d. with
98. When he completed the assignment, he ______ it was well done.
a. had realized
b. realize
c. realized
d. was realizing
99. Shakespeare once said: But love is blind and lovers cannot see; the pretty follies that they themselves commit. What does this mean?
a. nonsense words
b. beautiful thoughts
c. amazing acts
d. careless acts
100. What method of paragraph development is used in this main idea?
THE EXODUS OF FILIPINO WORKERS TO THE MIDDLE EAST IS A COMPLEX PSYCHO-ECONOMIC PHENOMENON.
a. classification
b. cause effect
c. process
d. analysis
101. What principle in materials preparation provide for continuous and cumulative learning?
a. evaluating
b. sequencing
c. balancing
d. pacing
102. There are three phases in curriculum development planning, implementation and evaluation. Preparation of instructional materials falls under _______.
a. both planning and implementation
c. planning
b. both evaluation and implementation
d. evaluation
103. The statement “I am used to the same tales” means
a. there is nothing new c. this is original
b. there was redundancy d. there is great news
104. As long as our political leaders would emulate the virtues of the great leaders of our country, we shall have economic and social progress.
a. embolden
b. encourage
c. set free
d. imitate
105. The boy gave a furtive look at classmate’s test paper.
a. abortive
b. sneaky
c. underhanded
d. coy
106. The lawyer objected that the testimony being offered was not germane to the case on hand.
a. relevant
b. connected
c. assisting
d. original
107. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxury and relaxation.
a. distinct
b. vulnerable
c. frustrating
d. stingy
108. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a teapot.
a. boiled down to nothing
c. heated argument followed
b. temperature dropped
d. simmered down
109. All his life he has tried to be a good citizen, but still he doesn’t seem to get any place.
a. miserable
b. unsuccessful
c. take a trip
d. change location
110. In his address, the regional Director exhorted the teacher to discover and ____ each student’s _____ talents.
a. redirect : specialty
b. develop : intrinsic
c. justify : gratuitous
d. uplift : unrecognized
111. I think it is impolite to raise the issue at this point in time because the public is too emotional about it.
a. explosive
b. apolitical
c. advisable
d. unwise
112. When the primary aim of a work of literature us to expound some moral, political or other precepts.
a. value-oriented
b. didactic
c. aphoristic
d. argumentative
113. He is the author of the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” which revolves around a headless horseman’s tale.
a. George Orwell
b. Washington Irving
c. Walton Shaw
d. Robert Frost
114. Greatest American writer of horror and detective stories.
a. Albert Camus
b. James Joyce
c. Edgar Allan Poe
d. Justin O’Brein
115. The pseudonym of Samuel Clements
a. Mark Twain
b. Abe Lincoln
c. The Barrettes
d. Ulysses
116. A distinctive type of literary composition such as epic, tragedy, comedy and novel.
a. form
b. literature
c. prose
d. genre
Directions: Select which one in each group is preferable with respect to grammar and correct usage.
117. The reason I came late to office today is becausethe car broke down.
a. I came late to the office today is that
b. I was late to office today because
c. why I came late to office today is because
d. I came late to office today is because
118. Irregardless of the outcome of the competition, our schools will remain staunchly allies.
a. Regardless of the outcome
c. Irregardless of the outcome
b. With regards to the outcome
d. Regardless of how the outcome
119. Senator Josef is one of the legislators who are going to discuss the budget in the Upper Chamber.
a. the legislator who is going
c. one of the legislators who has gone
b. one of the legislators who are going
d. one of the legislators who is going
120. Most students like to read these kind of books during their break time.
a. these kind of book
c. these kind of books
b. this kinds of book
d. this kind of book
121. The “Aurora Brealis” or Northern lights, is so named because it is a light display that takes place in the northern skies.
a. because of taking place
b. because it is a light display that takes place
c. due to the fact that it is a light display
d. as a light display taking place
122. The difference between the candidates is that one is radical, the other, conservative.
a. one is radical; the other, is conservative
b. one is radical; the other being conservative
c. while one is radical; the other, conservative
d. one is radical; the other, conservative
123. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness.
a. If it is used wisely
c. Using it wisely
b. Having it used wisely
d. Because it is used wisely
124. Of the two candidates for this government position, Jose Maria is the most qualified because of this experience in the field.
a. most qualified due to
c. most qualified because of
b. more qualified because of
d. more qualified due to
125. She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.
a. seldom ever wants to try and face the facts
b. seldom wants to try to face the facts
c. seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts
d. seldom ever wants to try and face the facts
Direction: Select the word which means the SAME as the underlined word in each sentence.
126. Your findings are impertinent to the results of his investigations.
a. violent
b. important
c. malicious
d. irrelevant
127. Several elements must be transmuted to see the real implications of this event.
a. surpassed
b. changed
c. summed
d. estimated
128. You should be ashamed of yourself of having such carnal desires.
a. bold
b. worldly
c. guilty
d. spiritual
129. Thank you for your candom Mr. Secretary.
a. frankness
b. shyness
c. courage
d. honesty
130. The price of these sneakers ______ reasonable.
a. are
b. is
c. seem
d. aren’t
131. The famous singer and composer ________ arrived.
a. has
b. is
c. will
d. have
132. Neither parent ______ fond of playing cards.
a. am
b. is
c. are
d. were
133. Joan lives ________ Santillian Road.
a. at
b. on
c. in
d. at
134. Jeremy responded to his mother’s demands _____ throwing a tantrum.
a. by
b. through
c. from
d. with
135. The nearest post office is on __________.
a. Twenty-second street
b. Twenty second Street
c. Twenty-second Street
d. Twenty Second Street
136. Please read the chapter _____________________.
a. Filing Your Income Tax Returns.
c. Filing your Income Tax Returns.
b. “Filing your Income Tax Returns.”
d. “Filing Your Income Tax Returns.”
137. Mrs. Navarro said that _______________________.
a. the Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.
b. “The Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday”.
c. “The chemistry II exam will be next wednesday”.
d. the chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.
138. The flower smells __________.
a. sweet
b. more sweet
c. sweeter
d. sweetly
139. After _______ all day, she finally saw the lake.
a. had walked b. walking c. have walked d. having walked
140. I ________ walked two kilometres by the time you catch up with me.
a. would have
b. have
c. had
d. will have
141. The means of transportation ________ dramatically since the end of the 20th century.
a. has changed
b. have changed
c. will have changed
d. will change
142. If I could speak English well, I ______ next year studying in the States.
a. would have spent
b. will spent
c. has spend
d. would spend
143. It’s now two hour past his schedule; the facilitator may not come anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case he _____.
a. does
b. may
c. is coming
d. will come
144. Is this the spot _____ you had the accident?
a. where
b. wherein
c. why
d. which
145. ______ not making the most of ___________ opportunities.
a. You’re – your
b. You’re – you
c. You – your
d. You’re – you’re
146. October 10 is a “red letter day” for the Chinese. Classify the quoted expression.
a. Simile
b. Idiom
c. Synonyms
d. Metaphor
147. The slow traffic ______ me.
a. irritates
b. aggravates
c. maddens
d. worsens
148. People who are too _____ are liable to be deceived by unscrupulous indiviuals.
a. credulous
b. demanding
c. wary
d. cynical
149. “She is a vision of a feminine pulchritude.” This stands for _____.
a. loveliness
b. homeliness
c. simple
d. plain
150. The statue was erected in _______ to war heroes.
a. defense
b. protection
c. irreverence
d. homage
151. The line, “Under the bludgeoning of chance, My head is bloody but unbowed” depicts the person’s ______.
a. courage
b. determination
c. optimism
d. confidence
19. Neither his father nor his sisters ______ mah-jong.
a. plays
b. are plays
c. play
d. are play
Select the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.
20. The battered wife is seeking _____ separation from her husband.
a. Juridical
b. Judicial
c. Judicious
d. Judiciary
21. The ancient people made a _________ that the end of the world is near.
a. prophetic
b.
c. prophecy
d. prophet
22. The government’s prohibiting the press from interviewing President Arroyo, constitutes ____.
a. prior restraint
b. media law
c. censorship
d. gag order
23. When a teacher starts a remedial reading instruction, what level should the reading materials be?
a. Recreational level
b. Frustration level
c. Instructional level
d. Beginning level
24. The sum total of traditionally derived and orally transmitted literature, materials culture, and custom subcultures within predominantly literate and technologically advanced societies is referred to as:
a. folktale
b. folklore
c. folk song
d. folk literature
25. A concise epitome or abstract of a book or a brief summary of essential points, statements, or facts is known as:
a. paraphrase
b. gist
c.synopsis
d. précis
26. Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Caroll describes the escapades of the character that moves through a mirror into another unreal world of illogical behaviour. This is a sequel to:
a. Snow White
b. Rapunzel
c. Little Red Riding Hood
d. Alice in Wonderland
27. Who is the famous Bengali writer of Srikant and Charistrahin which were serialized also on T.V.?
a. Aryabhata
b. K. M. Munshi
c. Saratchndra Chattopadyaya
d. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
28. Her writing is compared to the style of Sarah Orne Jewett who is shy, kind, a little wistful. One of her best known work is called “Paul’s Case” which is a sensitive story apart from “A Lost Lady."
a. Edna Vincent Millay
b. Sara Teasdale
c. Marianne Moore
d. Willa Cather
29. When the learner resorts to using his/her native language regardless of whether the hearer knows the native language or not in the hope that the hearer will get the gist of what is being communicated, the learner is resorting to:
a. code switch
b. appeal to authority
c. elaboration
d. verbal attention getting
30. The effect a test has on teaching in the classroom is called:
a. proficiency
b. wash back
c. feedback
d. none of the above
31. In “inverted pyramid” news writing, important facts are placed at:
a. The succeeding paragraph
c. The beginning paragraph
b. Last paragraph
d. All of the above
32. Instructional materials are classroom tools which specify the _______ to be learned.
a.
b. content
c.
d. all of the above
33. Difficulty of materials is related to...
a. presentation
b. layout
c. arrangement
d. all of the above
34. In reading ant type of selection, the reader must take into consideration:
a. concept of the material
c. purpose of reading
b. background experience
d. professional goals
35. A student has poor location skills if he cannot:
a. use guidewords correctly
c. arrange letters in proper sequence
b. pick out appropriate meanings
d. read symbols from left to right
36. Given the same open ended story to read, students were asked to provide a conclusion. The variety of interpretation is best explained by the:
a. student’s cultural background
c. student’s readiness to read
b. student’s skill in judgement
d. student’s ability to comprehend
37. What poetic device is used in the following lines from William Butler Yeats’ The Second Coming?
Turning and turning in the widening gyrea. symbolism
The falcon cannot hear the falconer
Things fall apart…
b. imagery
c. sounds
d. rhythm
38. The expatriate South African writer noted for his eloquence in charting the complex issues of non-whites’ struggle in his native land for a voice and dignity is:
a. Tagore
b. Abu Madi
c. Achebe
d. Peter Abrahams
39. In Greek mythology, she is the daughter of Zeus and Hera. In Homer, she is their princess which was a divine domestic appearing most frequently as cup bearer to the gods. She is:
a. Aphrodite
b. Athena
c. Artemis
d. Hebe
40. A material that provides learners with communicative samples in different context is __________.
a. textually authentic
b. graded text
c. learner authentic
d. learner centered
41. According to Krashen, what is the function of knowledge of grammatical rules in the language performance?
a. output
b. input
c. affect
d. monitor
42. The Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis claims that the principal barrier to second language acquisition is:
a. translating form L1 (first language) to L2 (second language)
b. the linguistic contrast between the two languages
c. the interference of the second language system
d. the interference of the first language system
43. Successful implementation of new instructional materials defends on:
a. adequate in service training of teacher
c. number of copies printed
b. conduct of teaching demonstration
d. form of feedback reports
44. How may a teacher use the information on learning outcomes?
a. Making classroom decision and for reporting to stakeholder
b. Restructuring the classroom and reporting to the school head
c. Reporting to the parents and redesigning instructional plan
d. Redesigning the classroom environment
45. What does the expression “love begets love” means?
a. Love is not freely expected from everyone.
b. Don’t expect love, though you love others.
c. If you offer love, you will be loved in return.
d. Love is offered, not waiting for love in return.
46. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word? Jose was contemptuous of the effects of the efforts of his rival to show greater ability.
a. deep in thought b. scornful c. appreciative d. angry
47. __________ is activities which a heart patient must forego.
a. Smoking heavily and to overeat
c. Heavy smoking and overeating
b. To smoke heavily and overeating
d. Smoking heavy and to overheat
48. She was a Phantom of Delight connotes that the woman is ____________.
a. virtue
b. rea
c. lovely
d. an illusion
49. Archimedes shouted “Eureka”. What did we take this to mean?
a. discovery
b. enjoyment
c. wonderful
d. mystery
50. Our commitments can be developing us or they can destroy us, but either way, they define us. Choose the line below that has the same meaning.
a. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today.
b. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to.
c. Our commitments need to be planned way ahead.
d. We must make full commitment to worthy goals.
51. “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want...” is an expression of one’s _________.
a. total submission to God
c. poverty
b. love for self
d. blind ignorance
52. Which statement is not correct?
a. The span of recognition can be evidenced through phase reading.
b. A person who makes fewer fixations is good reader.
c. One who makes many regressions is a good reader.
d. One should read ideas not words.
53. Which statement is not true?
a. Scientists are discovering more advanced ways of food production.
b. Providing enough food for the hungry is a global problems.
c. Tropical fruits are grown in cool places.
d. Barren lands are not ideal farm lands.
54. A distinctive type of category of literary composition such as the epic, tragedy, comedy, novel and short story is called:
a. genre
b. prose
c. form
d. literature
55. Good instructional materials should be appropriate to students educational and _________ background.
a. cultural
b. psychological
c. social
d. all of the above
56. If I could speak English well, I _____ next year studying in the States.
a. would spend b. has spend c. would have spent d. will spent
57. She has a penchant for red accessories. This indicates _________.
a. avoidance
b. strong aversion
c. dislike
d. fondness
58. A figure of speech which denotes a direct address to an abstract or a person who passed away.
a. asyndeton
b. comparison
c. apostrophe
d. euphemism
59. What does it mean when we say “We have achieved a breakthrough here?"
a. The other party have won the negotiation.
b. The conference have been indefinitely postponed.
c. That the members have abandoned the negotiation table.
d. That the negotiators or members have begun to agree on certain issues.
60. The referee may not ____ these regulations no matter how much you complain.
a. expect you from
b. explain to you
c. exempt you from
d. accept you from
61. Don’t trust him completely; he may try to cut one over you.
a. impulsive
b. overcome
c. to deceive you
d. be subordinated
62. A speech made by a person who reveals his thoughts.
a. metaphor
b. sonnet
c. soliloquy
d. simile
63. The author of “How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife..."
a. Fernando Maramag
b. Manuel Arguiilla
c. Paz Benitez
d. Jesus Pardo
64. A type of literature which narrates heroic deeds and supernatural happenings with local color and which people sing and chant:
a. poetry
b. epic
c. riddles
d. verse
65. A great epic poem whose plot centers on the anger and wrath of Achilles against Agamemnon, a Greek leader.
a. The Illiad of Homer
b. The Odyssey
c. Bernardo Carpio
d. Myth
66. The award winning, world famous Juan Luna painting.
a. Riceland
b. La Spolarium
c. My Hometown
d. The Women of Paris
67. Which of the following literacy genre was used to express social protest during the early days of American regime?
a. Duplo
b. Zarzuela
c. Comedia
d. Cenaculo
68. Who among the following is known as the Indian Shakespeare?
a. Sadi b. Tagore c. Khagyam d. Kalidasa
69. A good writer supports his generalizations with _________ examples.
a. convenient
b. abstract
c. concrete
d. unfamiliar
70. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word? Considering that nothing had been organized, confusion seemed inevitable.
a. unlikely
b. certain
c. evident
d. unnatural
71. Except for the profanity; I liked the story. What is the story about?
a. kinds words
b. obscenities
c. shamelessness
d. worldliness
72. The word Gospel is the old English translation of a Greek word/phrase which means:
a. Good news
b. Holy Word
c. Message of God
d. Law of the Lord
73. No man is an island, No man stands alone
Each man’s joy is joy to me
Each man’s grief is my own.
What does this song express?
a. independence
b. solitude
c. individualization
d. brotherhood
74. A distinct feature of poetry during the age of modernism is __________.
a. free verse
b. blank verse
c. measure
d. rhyme
75. You can’t make children grow faster by pushing them, just as you can’t make a flower bloom faster by pulling. What message does the statement have for teachers?
a. Games can help develop children naturally
b. Avoid comparing a child with other children
c. Provide children with developmentally appropriate practices
d. Just look at the flowers when you are tempted to hurry up the development of a child.
76. What is/are the best ways to a child’s development according to the statement?
I. Meet the child where the child is.
II. Allow the child to develop according to his/her pace.
III. Compare a child to another, in order to motivate him/her to hurry up, to catch up with other children’s development.
a. I & II
b. I & III
c. I, II & III
d. II & III
77. An advantage of using computers in a writing class is that student’s _____.
a. will learn how to type
c. will work quietly
b. are easy to supervise
d. can easily edit their works
78. The Greek alphabet is adapted from the consonantal writing develop by the:
a. Hebrews
b. Assyrians
c. Babylonians
d. Phoenicians
79. Which of the following epic is about the exploits of early Muslim warriors who fought in defense of Islam?
a. darangan
b. bantugan
c. parang sabu
d. indarapatra & sulayman
80. Which is NOT a work of Leo Tolstoy?
a. Anna Karenina
b. War and Peace
c. The Death of Ivan Illyach
d. Father and Sons
81. In Homer’s epic, who kept Odysseus on her island for seven years?
a. Calypso
b. Athena
c. Helen
d. Penelope
82. What is the usual ending of a Comedian?
a. victory of muslims
b. death of the queen
c. victory of Christians
d. death of the prince
83. Which best describes pre-colonial literature?
a. communal and functional
c. serious and imaginative
b. playful and entertaining
d. sad and dramatic
84. Which reading takes place when the leaders read each line, then the group repeats it?
a. small group reading
b. echo reading
c. cumulative reading
d. chorus reading
85. The lines are from the poem “Daisy” written by a shy, self-centred and visionary youth named?
a. Richard Sheridan
b. Thomas Ashe
c. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
d. Francis Thompson
86. The first language of a learner is her:
a. mother tongue
b. acquired language
c. child language
d. none of the above
87. The “watchdog function” of media means:
a. a check on violence
c. a check on government
b. a praise on government
d. none of the above
88. Conversational analysis is also called:
a. interaction analysis
b. structural analysis
c. discourse analysis
d. none of the above
89. The “agenda setting function” of media tends to:
a. discuss media setting
c. affect cognitive change among individuals
b. set agenda for a meeting
d. none of the above
90. “Gatekeeping” in communication refers to:
a. discussing news in public
c. controlling of news to be published
b. allowing news to proliferate
d. all of the above
91. “Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling is an ever popular hit with everyone. What is the name of the main character in the book?
a. Mougli
b. Koyak
c. Tarsan
d. Bagirah
92. Quo Vadis is a historical novel by Henryk Sienkieuriez which means?
a. where are you going
b. how is life?
c. why are you doing this?
D. what are you doing?
93. This is a novel which deals mainly with the interwoven fortunes of two women. The well born Amelia Sedley and the essentially amoral Becky Sharp. It also shows in the end that virtue triumphs when the former marries her lifelong admirer and the latter settle down to gentle living and charitable works. The novel is entitled:
a. Madame Butterfly
b. Vanity Fair
c. The Woman with Two Novels
d. My Fair Lady
94. The transitional period in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy lasting into the 17th century and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature is known as the:
a. classism
b. modern
c. medieval
d. renaissance
95. The little character of this novel by George Elliot is friendless weaver who cares only for his cache of gold and who later found put that the golden haired baby girl he loved so much was his own child is
a. Peter Pan
b. Silas Marner
c. Cirrano de Bergerao
d. Sancho Panza
96. The means of transportation ______ dramatically since the end of the 20th century.
a. will have changed
b. has changed
c. have changed
d. will changed
97. We should work for the total ban ______ of pesticides.
a. by the use
b. on the use
c. on using
d. with
98. When he completed the assignment, he ______ it was well done.
a. had realized
b. realize
c. realized
d. was realizing
99. Shakespeare once said: But love is blind and lovers cannot see; the pretty follies that they themselves commit. What does this mean?
a. nonsense words
b. beautiful thoughts
c. amazing acts
d. careless acts
100. What method of paragraph development is used in this main idea?
THE EXODUS OF FILIPINO WORKERS TO THE MIDDLE EAST IS A COMPLEX PSYCHO-ECONOMIC PHENOMENON.
a. classification
b. cause effect
c. process
d. analysis
101. What principle in materials preparation provide for continuous and cumulative learning?
a. evaluating
b. sequencing
c. balancing
d. pacing
102. There are three phases in curriculum development planning, implementation and evaluation. Preparation of instructional materials falls under _______.
a. both planning and implementation
c. planning
b. both evaluation and implementation
d. evaluation
103. The statement “I am used to the same tales” means
a. there is nothing new c. this is original
b. there was redundancy d. there is great news
104. As long as our political leaders would emulate the virtues of the great leaders of our country, we shall have economic and social progress.
a. embolden
b. encourage
c. set free
d. imitate
105. The boy gave a furtive look at classmate’s test paper.
a. abortive
b. sneaky
c. underhanded
d. coy
106. The lawyer objected that the testimony being offered was not germane to the case on hand.
a. relevant
b. connected
c. assisting
d. original
107. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxury and relaxation.
a. distinct
b. vulnerable
c. frustrating
d. stingy
108. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a teapot.
a. boiled down to nothing
c. heated argument followed
b. temperature dropped
d. simmered down
109. All his life he has tried to be a good citizen, but still he doesn’t seem to get any place.
a. miserable
b. unsuccessful
c. take a trip
d. change location
110. In his address, the regional Director exhorted the teacher to discover and ____ each student’s _____ talents.
a. redirect : specialty
b. develop : intrinsic
c. justify : gratuitous
d. uplift : unrecognized
111. I think it is impolite to raise the issue at this point in time because the public is too emotional about it.
a. explosive
b. apolitical
c. advisable
d. unwise
112. When the primary aim of a work of literature us to expound some moral, political or other precepts.
a. value-oriented
b. didactic
c. aphoristic
d. argumentative
113. He is the author of the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” which revolves around a headless horseman’s tale.
a. George Orwell
b. Washington Irving
c. Walton Shaw
d. Robert Frost
114. Greatest American writer of horror and detective stories.
a. Albert Camus
b. James Joyce
c. Edgar Allan Poe
d. Justin O’Brein
115. The pseudonym of Samuel Clements
a. Mark Twain
b. Abe Lincoln
c. The Barrettes
d. Ulysses
116. A distinctive type of literary composition such as epic, tragedy, comedy and novel.
a. form
b. literature
c. prose
d. genre
Directions: Select which one in each group is preferable with respect to grammar and correct usage.
117. The reason I came late to office today is becausethe car broke down.
a. I came late to the office today is that
b. I was late to office today because
c. why I came late to office today is because
d. I came late to office today is because
118. Irregardless of the outcome of the competition, our schools will remain staunchly allies.
a. Regardless of the outcome
c. Irregardless of the outcome
b. With regards to the outcome
d. Regardless of how the outcome
119. Senator Josef is one of the legislators who are going to discuss the budget in the Upper Chamber.
a. the legislator who is going
c. one of the legislators who has gone
b. one of the legislators who are going
d. one of the legislators who is going
120. Most students like to read these kind of books during their break time.
a. these kind of book
c. these kind of books
b. this kinds of book
d. this kind of book
121. The “Aurora Brealis” or Northern lights, is so named because it is a light display that takes place in the northern skies.
a. because of taking place
b. because it is a light display that takes place
c. due to the fact that it is a light display
d. as a light display taking place
122. The difference between the candidates is that one is radical, the other, conservative.
a. one is radical; the other, is conservative
b. one is radical; the other being conservative
c. while one is radical; the other, conservative
d. one is radical; the other, conservative
123. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness.
a. If it is used wisely
c. Using it wisely
b. Having it used wisely
d. Because it is used wisely
124. Of the two candidates for this government position, Jose Maria is the most qualified because of this experience in the field.
a. most qualified due to
c. most qualified because of
b. more qualified because of
d. more qualified due to
125. She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.
a. seldom ever wants to try and face the facts
b. seldom wants to try to face the facts
c. seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts
d. seldom ever wants to try and face the facts
Direction: Select the word which means the SAME as the underlined word in each sentence.
126. Your findings are impertinent to the results of his investigations.
a. violent
b. important
c. malicious
d. irrelevant
127. Several elements must be transmuted to see the real implications of this event.
a. surpassed
b. changed
c. summed
d. estimated
128. You should be ashamed of yourself of having such carnal desires.
a. bold
b. worldly
c. guilty
d. spiritual
129. Thank you for your candom Mr. Secretary.
a. frankness
b. shyness
c. courage
d. honesty
130. The price of these sneakers ______ reasonable.
a. are
b. is
c. seem
d. aren’t
131. The famous singer and composer ________ arrived.
a. has
b. is
c. will
d. have
132. Neither parent ______ fond of playing cards.
a. am
b. is
c. are
d. were
133. Joan lives ________ Santillian Road.
a. at
b. on
c. in
d. at
134. Jeremy responded to his mother’s demands _____ throwing a tantrum.
a. by
b. through
c. from
d. with
135. The nearest post office is on __________.
a. Twenty-second street
b. Twenty second Street
c. Twenty-second Street
d. Twenty Second Street
136. Please read the chapter _____________________.
a. Filing Your Income Tax Returns.
c. Filing your Income Tax Returns.
b. “Filing your Income Tax Returns.”
d. “Filing Your Income Tax Returns.”
137. Mrs. Navarro said that _______________________.
a. the Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.
b. “The Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday”.
c. “The chemistry II exam will be next wednesday”.
d. the chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.
138. The flower smells __________.
a. sweet
b. more sweet
c. sweeter
d. sweetly
139. After _______ all day, she finally saw the lake.
a. had walked b. walking c. have walked d. having walked
140. I ________ walked two kilometres by the time you catch up with me.
a. would have
b. have
c. had
d. will have
141. The means of transportation ________ dramatically since the end of the 20th century.
a. has changed
b. have changed
c. will have changed
d. will change
142. If I could speak English well, I ______ next year studying in the States.
a. would have spent
b. will spent
c. has spend
d. would spend
143. It’s now two hour past his schedule; the facilitator may not come anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case he _____.
a. does
b. may
c. is coming
d. will come
144. Is this the spot _____ you had the accident?
a. where
b. wherein
c. why
d. which
145. ______ not making the most of ___________ opportunities.
a. You’re – your
b. You’re – you
c. You – your
d. You’re – you’re
146. October 10 is a “red letter day” for the Chinese. Classify the quoted expression.
a. Simile
b. Idiom
c. Synonyms
d. Metaphor
147. The slow traffic ______ me.
a. irritates
b. aggravates
c. maddens
d. worsens
148. People who are too _____ are liable to be deceived by unscrupulous indiviuals.
a. credulous
b. demanding
c. wary
d. cynical
149. “She is a vision of a feminine pulchritude.” This stands for _____.
a. loveliness
b. homeliness
c. simple
d. plain
150. The statue was erected in _______ to war heroes.
a. defense
b. protection
c. irreverence
d. homage
151. The line, “Under the bludgeoning of chance, My head is bloody but unbowed” depicts the person’s ______.
a. courage
b. determination
c. optimism
d. confidence
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