CSE 2025 Reviewer - VERBAL ABILITY

Local residents ________ objected to the plans to build a supermarket where there is currently a beautiful park. roundly. harshly. strenuously. severely.

I didn’t know ________ him or not. whether to help. if to help. to help. if that I should help.

Sophie has always thought the ________ of her uncle and so she is looking forward enormously to his visit. earth. heights. world. top.

You know, Audrey, you _______ be so cutting at times. can. may. must. might.

Wanda is ________ Jane. a lot pretty than. a lot prettier that. much more pretty that. much prettier than.

When you ________ the furniture, please tell me. will finish to move. will finish moving. finish to move. have finished moving.

I didn’t hear what he was ________. telling. saying. talking. speaking.

Please don't forget to ring me when you ________ home. will get. get. are going to get. are getting.

________ stepping on my toes. Your. You're. Yours. You'd.

Czarmaine _________ remarkable poems even at her young age. rites. rights. writes. write.

Ronan said he'll call as soon as he _______ back. would get. gets. is getting. had got.

He hasn’t been here ________ . three weeks ago. since three weeks. during three weeks. for three weeks.

His ________ to Mount Apo was carefully documented. assent. ascent. descent. decrease.

She came ________ because her car has broken down. walking. by foot. with foot. on foot.

Did you have any problems ________ our house?. to find. finding. find. for finding.

Jack's parents ________ and so I am sure they would love to go to the exhibition. like very much Picasso's paintings. like Picasso's paintings very much. much Picasso's paintings like. much like Picasso's paintings.

He didn’t thank me for the present. That is ________ annoyed me. the which. that which. the thing what. what.

Frank plays ________ Alex. a lot more better than. much more better than. a lot better than. much more well than.

I wish we _______ met under happier circumstances. were able to. might not have. shouldn't have. could have.

He is ________ a horse. as strong like. as strong as. so strong as. so strong than.

He doesn’t know the answer ________ I’ve told him several times. in spite. even. while. although.

She cut the cloth with ________ scissors. a couple of. a pair of. two. a.

John is ________ . a friend of me. a friend mine. a friend of mine. one friend of mine.

May I _________ your Titanic compact disk?. borrow. lend. loan. credit.

She’s the girl ________ . whose money was stolen. the which money was stolen. whose money was robbed. the which money was robbed.

He’s already about ________ his father. so tall than. as tall than. as tall as. so tall as.

Suzie and John are planning to get married and ________ a lot of children. have. bring. get. make.

Take an umbrella ________ it rains. in any case. in case. because. for.

I’m bad ________ remembering faces. at. in. with. on.

I ________ have coffee than tea. like more to. prefer. would rather. had better.

I’m going to the hairdresser’s to ________ . cut my hair. have my hair cut. have cut my hair. cut me my hair.

Tell me what _______ about me. was being said. has she said. she would be saying. has she been saying.

Due to bad weather, the airline company decided __________ postpone the flight. two. to. too. then.

That’s the man ________ yesterday. which I was talking to. what I was talking to. I was talking to. with who I was talking.

He didn’t know ________ or go home. to wait. if that he should wait. if to wait. whether to wait.

This meat is beautifully ________ - what recipe did you use?. tender. gentle. mild. soft.

She couldn't understand how the car accident ____________. happened. happened. took place. came along. occurred.

Drunk driving was the reason for __________ accident. their. they're. there. there are.

The children _________ the ill effects of war. have borne. have born. has borne. has borne.

If only you _______ me earlier, I could have helped you out. had told. were telling. have told. would have told.

That’s the hotel ________ last year. which we stayed. at which we stayed at. where we stayed at. where we stayed.

If I _______ phone you, I'll see you at seven. do. will. don't. may.

Being too _______ will undoubtedly make other men hate you. vane. vain. vein. vanity.

My brother, ________ lives in Dumaguete, is coming to visit us. which. that. whom. who.

I’ll have to buy ________ trousers. a. two. a pair of. a couple of.

It _______ that garlic thins the blood. would have been said. is to say. was said. is said.

Which is your sister?” “She’s the girl ________ is wearing the green dress.”. who. who's. which. what.

He asked me ________ stay. how long I was going to. how long was I going to. how long time I was going to. how long time was I going to.

You ________ drive carefully. The roads are wet. had rather. would rather. had better. would better.

How ________ is it from here to New York?. long way. long. far. much far.

“I’m going to the theatre tonight.” “So ________ ”. will I. I will. am I. do I.

She looks ________ . pleasant. to be pleasant. that she's pleasant. pleasantly.

She broke a ________ while she was washing up. glass wine. wine glass. glass for wine. glass of wine.

__________ the three girls, the eldest is the most diligent. Between. Among. In. By.

The teachers distributed different _________ outlines for the students to follow. coarse. corps. course. corpse.

I really have no idea how the mistake ________ in the first place. came through. came round. came about. came off.

His parents died when he was young so he was ________ by his aunt. brought out. brought in. brought up. brought at.

I haven’t seen him ________ . last week. during last week. for last week. since last week.

Exposure to air pollution will _________ your asthma. cure. deteriorate. aggravate. annoy.

The clock ________ and we realized it was two o’clock. hit. struck. turned. rang.

A. He behaved so badly that soon everybody in London knew him. B. In 1830 there lived a man whose name was Hooligan. C. Do you know that Hooligan was an English name? D. When somebody behaves badly people call him a hooligan. E. Thus when somebody behaves badly people say he is a hooligan. What is the correct order of the sentences?. D, C, B, A, E. C, B, A, E, D. B, C, D, A, E. A, D, B, E, C. D, C, E, A, B.

I. Ernest Hemingway, an American journalist, novelist, and short story writer, was born in Illinois. II. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. III. When the Civil War broke out in Spain in 1936 he actively supported the Republicans. IV. After the World War he served as a European correspondent. V. He entered World War I as a volunteer. What should be the second sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Ernest Hemingway, an American journalist, novelist, and short story writer, was born in Illinois. B. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. C. When the Civil War broke out in Spain in 1936 he actively supported the Republicans. D. After the World War he served as a European correspondent. E. He entered World War I as a volunteer. What should be the fourth sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. In winter they decided to make a snow maiden and they did. B. Since that day she had become their daughter. C. They were childless. D. A miracle happened: the snow maiden breathed once or twice, opened her eyes, and smiled at the old people. E. There lived an old man and his wife. What should be the last sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. In winter they decided to make a snow maiden and they did. B. Since that day she had become their daughter. C. They were childless. D. A miracle happened: the snow maiden breathed once or twice, opened her eyes, and smiled at the old people. E. There lived an old man and his wife. What should be the second sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Warm the teapot. B. Let the tea draw, then pour it into your cup and enjoy your tea. C. Put one table spoon of tea into the pot and pour hot water into it. D. Fill the kettle with cold water and boil the water. E. Making tea is very easy. What should be the second sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Warm the teapot. B. Let the tea draw, then pour it into your cup and enjoy your tea. C. Put one table spoon of tea into the pot and pour hot water into it. D. Fill the kettle with cold water and boil the water. E. Making tea is very easy. What should be the third sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Soon the puppy was cured of its disease. B. After a week it fell ill. C. We were presented with a puppy that was only two months old. D. The vet prescribed some medicine and a special "dog nurse" came to give the puppy injections. E. We took the puppy to the vet. What should be the fourth sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Soon the puppy was cured of its disease. B. After a week it fell ill. C. We were presented with a puppy that was only two months old. D. The vet prescribed some medicine and a special "dog nurse" came to give the puppy injections. E. We took the puppy to the vet. What should be the third sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. She said she was sorry to be late for class. B. The teacher said Alice should try not to be late anymore. C. She asked the teacher if she might come in. D. Alice was late for class. E. She said she had to take her sister to the nursery school What should be the last sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. She said she was sorry to be late for class. B. The teacher said Alice should try not to be late any more. C. She asked the teacher if she might come in. D. Alice was late for class. E. She said she had to take her sister to the nursery school What should be the first sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Put some tea into the pot. B. Boil the water. C. Warm the pot. D. Fill the kettle with cold water. E. Pour hot water into the pot. What should be the last sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Put some tea into the pot. B. Boil the water. C. Warm the pot. D. Fill the kettle with cold water. E. Pour hot water into the pot. What should be the second sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. We ran to the car, but we had been wet before we reached it. B. Yesterday our family went to the country for a picnic. C. When we began to eat, a small black cloud appeared. D. Mother and I took the food out of the picnic basket, and we all sat down on the grass. E. Then suddenly it began raining very hard. What should be the last sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. We ran to the car, but we had been wet before we reached it. B. Yesterday our family went to the country for a picnic. C. When we began to eat, a small black cloud appeared. D. Mother and I took the food out of the picnic basket, and we all sat down on the grass. E. Then suddenly it began raining very hard. What should be the third sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. One day he met a very beautiful girl in London. B. He took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. C. Robin Hood is a legendary hero. D. Her father wanted to marry her to a rich old man. E. He lived in the 12th century. What should be the fourth sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. One day he met a very beautiful girl in London. B. He took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. C. Robin Hood is a legendary hero. D. Her father wanted to marry her to a rich old man. E. He lived in the 12th century. What should be the first sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Upset and tired I came back home. B. But when I came to the store it was closed for some unknown reason. C. There was an exhibition of new fashionable goods at the Department Store. D. My visit was a failure. E. I took some money and went there because I wanted to buy some things for myself What should be the last sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Upset and tired I came back home. B. But when I came to the store it was closed for some unknown reason. C. There was an exhibition of new fashionable goods at the Department Store. D. My visit was a failure. E. I took some money and went there because I wanted to buy some things for myself What should be the fourth sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Upset and tired I came back home. B. But when I came to the store it was closed for some unknown reason. C. There was an exhibition of new fashionable goods at the Department Store. D. My visit was a failure. E. I took some money and went there because I wanted to buy some things for myself What should be the second sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Firstly, engaging in regular physical activity helps improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation throughout the body. B. Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. C. Additionally, regular exercise enhances muscle strength and flexibility, promoting better posture and reducing the risk of injuries. D. Exercise is also known to boost mood and reduce the risk of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. E. It also helps maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and increasing metabolism. What should be the last sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Firstly, engaging in regular physical activity helps improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation throughout the body. B. Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. C. Additionally, regular exercise enhances muscle strength and flexibility, promoting better posture and reducing the risk of injuries. D. Exercise is also known to boost mood and reduce the risk of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. E. It also helps maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and increasing metabolism. What should be the third sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Firstly, engaging in regular physical activity helps improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation throughout the body. B. Regular exercise provides numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. C. Additionally, regular exercise enhances muscle strength and flexibility, promoting better posture and reducing the risk of injuries. D. Exercise is also known to boost mood and reduce the risk of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression. E. It also helps maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and increasing metabolism. What should be the first sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. But we cannot deny the advantages of technology, for example, phones have brought the world closer. B. Technology has both advantages and disadvantages. C. For example, phones are known to cause problems due to radiation. D. I think it all boils down to how we use a particular technology. E. Some people also make phone calls while driving, which cause incidents What should be the last sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. But we cannot deny the advantages of technology, for example, phones have brought the world closer. B. Technology has both advantages and disadvantages. C. For example, phones are known to cause problems due to radiation. D. I think it all boils down to how we use a particular technology. E. Some people also make phone calls while driving, which cause incidents What should be the first sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. But we cannot deny the advantages of technology, for example, phones have brought the world closer. B. Technology has both advantages and disadvantages. C. For example, phones are known to cause problems due to radiation. D. I think it all boils down to how we use a particular technology. E. Some people also make phone calls while driving, which cause incidents What should be the fourth sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Learning to listen is one way of keeping friends. B. Although listening can really be very tiring on the listener, it may, on the other hand, be comforting to the speaker. C. So learn how to listen, and gain more friends. D. We also show that we care about what goes on in their lives. E. By listening, we show our friends that they are important to us. What should be the fourth sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. Learning to listen is one way of keeping friends. B. Although listening can really be very tiring on the listener, it may, on the other hand, be comforting to the speaker. C. So learn how to listen, and gain more friends. D. We also show that we care about what goes on in their lives. E. By listening, we show our friends that they are important to us. What should be the third sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. The first procedure is that the bill passes through three readings on separate days. B. Otherwise, the bill will go back to the House from where it originated, and it will be deliberated upon again. C. If the President approves the bill, then it shall be deemed a law. D. A bill, before becoming a law, undergoes several procedures. E. On the third reading, the votes of the lawmakers shall be recorded and if the bill is approved, it goes to the President for approval or veto. What should be the fourth sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

A. The first procedure is that the bill passes through three readings on separate days. B. Otherwise, the bill will go back to the House from where it originated, and it will be deliberated upon again. C. If the President approves the bill, then it shall be deemed a law. D. A bill, before becoming a law, undergoes several procedures. E. On the third reading, the votes of the lawmakers shall be recorded and if the bill is approved, it goes to the President for approval or veto. What should be the first sentence?. A. B. C. D. E.

My two dogs have recently become rather mutually antagonistic, and I am struggling to keep them separate to each other. have recently become. mutually. and I am. separate to. No error.

His family grew up eating a steady diet of meat and potatoes, and now they are being reluctant to try new foods like enchiladas and kale chips. steady diet. are being. try. like enchiladas and kale chips. No error.

It is questionable whether or not Shakespeare had wrote his own plays or not; many think that Francis Bacon may have been the writer. whether. had wrote. many think. may have been the writer. No error.

Ashar is a student who recognizes that theres a time to buckle down and study, and there’s time to have fun with her friends. who. theres. , and. there's. No error.

Neither of the authors have received citations for their remarkable works. Neither. authors. have received. for. No error.

Walt Disney Studios have successfully been making movies for children and general audiences for many decades. have. successfully. been making. children and general audiences. No error.

While I appreciate your efforts to ensure that the event runs smoothly, it is interfering with my ability to give the artists the flexibility they require. to ensure that. it is. interfering with. they. No error.

Harold had always found the specialized jargon of artisanal coffee shops being confusing and intimidating. had always found. jargon of. being. and. No error.

Although many children had swum often in the local swimming hole, the adults in the community was very concerned about the imminent dangers the location held for children who ignored the local warnings. Although. had swum. was. who. No error.

The Cabinet regularly meet once a week. Cabinet. regularly. meet. once a week. No error.

Franz, Lara’s long-lost brother, was wanting to be invited to the party, but he was, unfortunately, not invited. was wanting. invited to. , but he. unfortunately,. No error.

The recent discovery of the short films and the personal diary of the renowned inventor allow historians to appreciate his genius even more. and. of the renowned inventor. allow. even more. No error.

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Looking down from the summit, Stacy's friends' faces were blurry as they smiled up at her. Looking down. friends'. were. at her. No error.

Carlos did not want to go to the Frost Daze Dance, nevertheless, his friends convinced him to attend the once-in-a-lifetime event, and he also knew his grandmamma wanted him to socialize more. did not want. , nevertheless,. convinced. wanted. No error.

No one were happy about the Mindanao crisis. No one. were happy. about. crisis. No error.

The library, which is made almost entirely of redwood, was built before redwood trees were protected. which. almost entirely. was built. protected. No error.

Yesterday was my friend’s birthday, so I decided to surprise her with a bouquet of early spring flowers that I planted and had nurtured in my own garden. birthday, so. surprise her with. I planted. had nurtured. No error.

Ben, Irene, and Lily spent hours debating among themselves who was the best writer. among. themselves. who. best. No error.

The strangely distorted, colorful pictures by Picasso has received much attention not only from the critics, but also from the general public. strangely distorted. has received. not only from. but also from. No error.

The new budget was not determined entirely by the Board of Directors, but they certainly had a lot of influence. was not determined. by. they. had. No error.

One of the viruses has infect my brother's brand-new laptop computer. viruses. has infect. brother's. laptop. No error.

Everyone who plans to attend the senior retreat need to pack appropriate camping supplies. Everyone. who. to attend. need. No error.

Her explanation for her absence, that she had been at the laundromat and lost track of time, was confirmed with the piles of neatly folded laundry on the dresser. her absence. had beem. confirmed with. neatly folded laundry. No error.

It’s impossible to know whose going on the field trip to the Art Institute until the students actually bring in their money. It's. whose. students. their. No error.

Computers are widely use nowadays even in preschools. Computers. are. widely use. preschools. No error.

Intense, obsessive preoccupation with success can seem either unhealthy and unnatural or commendable and prestigious. Intense, obsessive. with. can seem either. and unnatural or commendable. No error.

Literature seem elusive to people who profess indifference to it. seem. to. who. it. No error.

Members of the blue team travel around the city collecting buttons, and it will not be able to communicate with the red team at any time. collecting buttons. it. will not be able to. at any time. No error.

Susan's term paper was definitely the most thorough researched work she had done all year, but she was still worried that the teacher wouldn't like it. was. most thorough. had done. it. No error.

Whenever we went to the mall, my friends and I always visit The Gap, our favorite store. went. mall,. I. , our. No error.

Because of all the homework Yer had to do for her AP classes, as well as her extra-curricular activities, she couldn't hardly find time to sleep. Because of. had to do. as well as. couldn't. No error.

The lights were dimmed slow, and the crowd gasped when the blue glow of the painted letters became apparent. were dimmed. slow. gasped. became apparent. No error.

Both the Senators and the Congressmen legislates laws. Both. Senators. Congressmen. legislates. No error.

The House of Representatives decision to decrease the budget for. the Department of Education was met with protests. No error. House of Representatives. to decrease. for. met. No error.

The sharp beak and beady eyes of a common farm chicken can be terrifying to those who have never seen this animal previous. sharp beak and beady eyes. can be terrifying. who. previous. No error.

While she had to admit that swimming across the English Channel would be a worthy achievement, Karen decided that climbing Mount Everest would be a more impressive life goal. had to admit that. across. would be a. more impressive. No error.

Each computer come with either a compact disk player or a DVD player. Each. come. either. player. No error.

The buzzing noises emitting from the alarm clock makes me cringe every time I hear them. emitting from. makes. every time. them. No error.

"They had went to the lake without me by the time I got there,” said Jacques. had went. without me. by the time. I got there,. No error.

While his parents were at work, Michael skipped school and decided to take the train for the city, where he met his older brother Jimmy and some of Jimmy's friends. While his parents. for. where. and some of Jimmy's. No error.

The comprehensive chemistry exam consists in four parts in which students must correctly identify the element or compound. comprehensive. in. in which. correctly identify. No error.

Dr. Martini was accompanied with an intern who is specializing in orthopedic surgery at the university medical school, which was featured in the news recently. accompanied with. who. at. , which. No error.

Lauren sulked all during school because she felt "left out," but the conversation was between Jenny and I, and I had every right to keep it that way. all during. "left out,". between Jenny and I. to keep it that way. No error.

I realize that I must prepare for the SAT Exam, so I will be accepted by the college of my choice. realize. must prepare. , so. will be accepted. No error.

Everyone will tell you that our soccer team is the best among our county. will tell you. our. the best. among. No error.

The Philippine government have three branches of powers: the executive, the legislative and the judicial. government. have. branches. powers. No error.

The atonal chords and pounding rhythms of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring provoked riots among the audience the first time the piece was performed. and pounding rhythms. provoked. among the audience. was performed. No error.

Knowledge should always be put to good use. Knowledge. should. be put use. use. No error.

Selena was very angry on her sister for arriving more than thirty minutes late to their cousin’s surprise party. on. arriving. than. their. No error.

synchronize : coordinate : : congruent : dissimilar. converge : separate. adjacent : near. delude : guide.

to frown : to weep : : to walk : to stroll. to scowl : to sob. to munch : to eat. to lift : to carry.

Platform : Train : : Aeroplane : Aerodrome. Hotel : Tourist. Quay : Ship. Footpath : Traveller.

Sodium : Na : : Magnesium : Ma. Nitrogen : Ni. Potassium : Pm. Gold : Au.

Train : Track : : Water : Boat. Bullet : Barrel. Idea : Brain. Fame : Television.

Mnemonic : Memory. Audience : Speech. Sedative : Sleep. Drama : Acting. Audition : Music.

dog : kennel : : whale : pond. socks : feet. pig : sty. eagle : barn.

Lawyer : Court : : Chemist : Laboratory. Businessman : Office. Labour : Factory. Athlete : Olympics.

Sound : Muffled : : Moisture : Humid. Colour : Faded. Despair : Anger. Odour : Pungent.

Kick : Football : : Wash : Dishes. Dust : Rage. Mop : Sweep. Throw : Ring.

torpor : indifference. attention : concern. tiny : large. humble : haughty. deny : Grant.

anxious : uneasy : : egocentric : self-centered. wary : placid. feeble : strong. scornful : admirable.

triplet : three. quintuplet : five. quartuplet : four. doublet : two. sexton : six.

prowess : inability : : adept : skilled. proficient : inept. garrulous : talkative. hubris : pride.

Scales : Fish : : Bear : Fur. Woman : Dress. Skin : Man. Tree : Leaves.

firmament : sky : : clouds : air. moon : planer. star : gas. soil : ground.

anti : pro : : above : below. semi : equi. able : can. demi : half.

tiny : microscopic : : uproar : laughter. large : gigantic. argument : meeting. storm : weather.

Lively : Dull : : Employed : Jobless. Flower : Bud. Factory : Labour. Happy : Gay.

Silence : Noise : : Quiet : Peace. Baldness : Hair. Talk : Whisper. Sing : Dance.

she : her : : me : I. they : them. you : yours. him : he.

book : leaves : : house : kitchen. chimney : roof. fan : electricity. chair : sitting.

cry : tears. clouds : rain. perspire : sweat. fan : wind. sad : lonely.

key : lock : : litter : trash. pestle : pound. table : desk. sword : scabbard.

hand : arm : : finger : hand. hips : sway. waist : belt. shoulder : neck.

River : Ocean : : Child : School. Book : Library. Lane : Road. Cloth : Body.

Glove : Hand : : Neck : Collar. Tie : Shirt. Socks : Feet. Coat : Pocket.

panda : China : : grizzly : Africa. polar bear : America. Pooh : Disneyland. koala : Australia.

lethargic : energetic : : feeble : strong. innocuous : harmless. opportune : timely. truculent : restless.

Candle : Wick : : Hammer : Nail. Light : Bulb. Oven : Fire. Bicycle : Wheel.

optimistic : pessimistic : : humble : modest. joyous : happy. jubilant : morose. pompous : pretentious.

arachnophobia : fear of spiders. hydrophobia : fear of water objects. claustrophobia : fear of clauses. acrophobia : fear of heights. xenophobia : fear of sin.

Rectangle : Pentagon : : Side : Angle. Diagonal : Perimeter. Triangle : Rectangle. Circle : Square.

atlas : maps : : almanac : synonyms. encyclopedia : word origins. dictionary : word meanings. thesaurus : dinosaurs.

maggot : fly : : tree : leaves. bees : wasp. ant : moth. caterpillar : butterfly.

SMS : short message service : : COD : cash on delivery. PO : public office. NA : not appointed. RSVP : please approve.

Chalk : Blackboard : : Type : Point. Table : Chair. Door : Handle. Ink : Paper.

goat : kid : : bear : cub. chicken : hen. dog : Dalmatian. tiger : tigress.

doctor : Dr. : : approximate : appro. bal. : balance building : bldng attention : attn. bal. : balance. building : bldng. attention : attn.

Thermometer : Temperature : : Millimeter : Scale. Length : Breadth. Solar Energy : Sun. Cardiograph : Heart rate.

fetish : fixation : : migrate : stay. adroit : uncoordinated. remove : restore. slight : insult.

advise : counsel : : educate : teach. loss : lost. peace : piece. want: quality.

tavern : bar. diner : restaurant. apartment : loft. condominium : office. attic : chimney.

unfasten : secure : : remove : restore. relinquish : give up. sensitize : make sensitive. stupefy : make insensible.

Letter : Word : : Page : Book. Product : Factory. Club : People. Home work : School.

coliseum : spectators. hall : pictures. movie house : cinema. stadium : fans. commuters : transportation.

impromptu : deliberate : : live : taped. momentous : important. nefarious : wicked. salubrious : healthful.

Sunrise : Sunset : : Dawn : Twilight. Noon : Midnight. Morning : Night. Energetic : Lazy.

numismatist : money : : aesthetics : beauty. fetish : obsession. linguist : language. scientist : sense.

deplete : decrease : : defer : act promptly. deny : grant. forge : stop. augment : reinforce.

hostel : ______ :: barn : livestock. traveler. hotel. countryside. dog.

brethren : sect :: actors : ______. company. church. liturgy. stagehand.

_______ : wheat : : lentil : legume. barley. bread. soup. spelt.

pilfer : steal : : equip : _____. return. damage. exercise. furnish.

segregate : unify : : repair : ______. approach. push. damage. outwit.

_______ : grind : : ax : chop. tree. coffee. pestle. saw.

baleful : beneficent :: sparse : ______. woeful. belligerent. corrupt. dense.

nuclear : son : : extended : _____. father. mother. cousin. daughters.

perennial : ______ :: annual : yearly. continuous. occasional. tulip. garden.

geology : rocks : : cytology : ______. cyclones. psychology. pharmacology. cells.

icing : cake : : ribbon : ______. present. cut. bow. typewriter.

sing : anthem : : play : ______. act. scene. theater. field.

smear : libel : : heed : _______. represent. doubt. consider. need.

defer : postpone :: proffer : ______. cause. tender. avoid. infer.

embassy : ambassador :: ______ : eagle. mouse. flag. hawk. nest.

Presidential : President :: Parliamentary : ______. Prime Minister. King. House Speaker. Cardinal.

______ : tradition :: hedonist : pleasure. purist. Eden. displeasure. agnostic.

comical : ______ :: broad : narrow. pathetic. new. joke. hysterical.

quixotic : pragmatic : : murky : _____. rapid. cloudy. clear. friendly.

unusual : novelty :: ______ : standard. odd. novel. familiar. poem.

collar : shirt : : _______ : hat. button. visor. pullover. hood.

economy : parsimony : : _______ : rift. disagreement. fissure. bounty. river.

lemon : ______ :: chocolate : sweet. citrus. tart. lure. sauce.

slight : hurt :: lag : ______. tardiness. braggart. heft. haste.

holster : pistol :: ______ : knife. weapon. rifle. sheath. club.

_______ : incising : : spatula : lifting. pancake. bullhorn. scalpel. truck.

goblet : wine : : tureen : _____. napkin. soup. spoon. pilsner.

halve : divide :: ______ : tear. pare. half. rip. scour.

thicket : shrubs :: ______ : stars. sun. cluster. orbit. moon.

Tigris-Euphrates : Mesopotamia :: Nile River : Egypt. Greece. Italy. Spain.

ransom : captive :: ______ : service. prisoner. gratuity. military. restaurant.

irrelevant : significance : : relaxed : ______. care. calm. thoughtful. asleep.

seraphim : angel : : nymph : ______. maiden. sinner. candle. priest.

olfactory : ______ :: optical : eye. nose. ear. heart. vision.

BIR : Taxes :: DPWH : ______. Public Roads. Houses. Traffic. Churches.

_______ : launch : : breakfast : lunch. sandwich. dinner. eggs. countdown.

______ : obfuscate :: hinder : help. obscure. whip. lie. explain.

fear : composure : : zenith : ______. apex. heaven. heights. nadir.

fleet : trucks : : ______ : teachers. apple. student. book. faculty.

star : galaxy :: pebble : ______. stone. rock. beach. sand.

______ : ship :: telescope : star. deck. water. periscope. astronomy.

______ : poem : : fable : story. epic. poet. haiku. rhyme.

ratchet : ________ : : grow : inches. tools. shrink. yards stages. stages.

endure : continue :: entreat : ______. plea. segue. purchase. surrender.

_______ : codes : : ornithology : birds. cartography. husbandry. species. cryptography.

stiff : supple :: fierce : ______. rigid. subtle. ferocious. tame.

Pyramid : Egypt :: Taj Mahal : ______. China. Japan. India. Malaysia.

Confucius : China :: Mahatma Gandhi : ______. India. Japan. Africa. Philippines.

chatter : talk : : flutter : ______. dance. wobble. sing. flap.

marshal : prisoner : : principal : ______. teacher. president. doctrine. student.

______ : course :: menu : meal. chef. cafeteria. colleges. syllabus.

cellar : house : : _______ : ship. land. hold. ocean. wave.

cancel : delay : : surrender : _______. anticipate. yield. fire. army.

_______ : clue : : pig : truffle. detective. hog. chocolate. France.

scythe : grass :: ______ : beard. hair. face. skin. razor.

stanza : poem : : volume : ______. measure. pint. encyclopedia. kitchen.

rcenary : wages : : diettante : _______. enjoyment. rifle. strife. market.

fatuous : sensible :: ______ : generic. fat. lofty. specific. generous.

outlaw : ______ :: offend : affront. chase. police. crime. forbid.

dog : kennel : : bird : _____. fly. feather. aerie. eagle.

mend : sewing : : edit : _____. darn. repair. manuscript. makeshift.

Tagbanua : Palawan :: Kankanay : _____. Ilocos. Cavite. Benguet. Cebu.

carousel : luggage : : escalator : _______. raise. elevator. people. building.

______ : assistant : : administrator : teacher. office. school. executive. campus.

supplicate : ______ :: replicate : copy. borrow. beg. steal. pinch.

belt : waist : : watch : ______. arm. foot. bend. wrist.

cow : herd : : dolphin : ______. ocean. pod. porpoise. leap.

gobble : eat : : ______ : accept. deny. embrace. acquiesce. infer.

astronomy : stars : : history : ______. battles. eclipse. horse. autumn.

soldier : army : : kitten : ______. cat. litter. puppy. meow.

skew : gloomy : : slant : ______. glee. foible. desperate. gloaming.

Moby Dick : Herman Melville :: The Old Man and the Sea : ______. Charles Dickens. Ernest Hemingway. Charles Perrault. Robert Frost.

fetish : fixation : : slight : ______. flirth. sloth. insult. confuse.

abandon : reclaim :: abate : ______. abolish. debate. rise. level.

hangar : airplane : : garage : ______. steak. runway. oil. automobile.

bad : egregious : : small : ______. miniscule. tall. wicked. cheap.

epilogue : novel : : _______ : meal. dessert. repast. lunch. appetizer.

guileless : cunning :: shameless : ______. modesty. guile. winning. shameful.

candle : illuminate :: ______ : cool. breeze. wick. burn. refrigerator.

______ : courtroom :: nurse : hospital. writ. bailiff. doctor. law.

USA : Washington D.C. :: Philippines : ______. Quezon City. San Juan. Manila. Cebu.

Mahabharata : India :: Gilgamesh : ______. Assyria. Sumeria. Chaldea. Babylon.

grove : forest : : _______ : lake. pond. ocean. tree. boat.

conjugate : pair : : partition : ______. divide. consecrate. parade. squelch.

indifferent : ______ :: ardent : zealot. stoic. altruist. cynic. zealous.

secret : furtive : : audible : ______. resonant. nap. sack. ring.

cub : bear : : joey : _____. cave. doll. kangaroo. truck.

sheet : pad :: flower : ______. card. gift. petal. bouquet.

pallid : color : : tactless : _______. hue. tasteless. verve. diplomatic.

Barangay : Captain :: Provincial Government : _______. Congressman. Mayor. Senator. Governor.

mean : average :: kind : ______. hurtful. meaning. variety. kindness.

dough : bread : : _______ : pancake. griddle. cake. batter. oven.

flash : camera : : mouse : ______. rat. computer. cord. dessert.

privy : secret : : sympathetic : _______. spy. grief. clandestine. joy.

total : partial :: ______ : smile. gums. frown. expression. speak.

defeat : vanquish : : search : ______. peer. ransack. destroy. find.

_______ : peace : : lion : courage. war. brave. dove. cub.

______ : ignominy :: equity : fairness. fame. shame. inequality. balance.

scientist : experiment : : actor : ______. beaker. lab. play. game.

admonish : ______ : : defeat : conquer. administer. celebrate. negotiate. berate.

There was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: “Well I must be going.” Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge separated _____. each was confident that the partnership would flourish (grow). they both seemed relieved (relaxed). they agreed to meet again soon. both were feeling disappointed. they were equally pleased with themselves.

There was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: “Well I must be going.” Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth. When Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge met, they _____. were anxious to talk about their wealth. hoped to solve their financial problems. were both sure that they could have been successful partners in business. found they had nothing to say. disliked each other immediately.

There was silence. Neither Mr. Mayne nor Mr. Bridge spoke. Mr. Mayne looked across at Mr. Bridge and waited. Both wanted the other to speak. Neither spoke. It was as if each felt that whoever spoke first would lose. Presently they rose together and together said: “Well I must be going.” Then they nodded slightly to each other and did indeed go. So they agreed to separate, but on both sides there was regret, for each was deeply convinced that they could have formed a business partnership that would have given them fame and wealth. Mr. Mayne and Mr. Bridge scarcely spoke to each other because _____. they hated each other. they didn’t think it was necessary. there was nothing to say. each wanted the other to start. they didn’t want to work together.

Elizabeth parked the car and then went into the busy station to meet Jane who was going to spend the weekend with her. Elizabeth’s friends often came for the weekend, but there was something a little different about Jane’s visit. She and Jane hadn’t seen each other for 15 years. While at the university, they had shared a flat together for 2 years but then each had married and Jane and her husband had lived abroad a great deal. Elizabeth began to ask herself. ‘Will we even be able to recognize each other after all these years?” Right then she saw Jane walking towards her and smiling straight at her with the old unforgettable smile quite unchanged. Elizabeth is worried _____. because Jane’s husband may have changed a great deal after all these years. in case she won’t be able to find a place to park the car. about Jane and her husband who are going to live abroad. in case Jane will change her mind about coming for the weekend. in case after a separation of so many years they may both fail to recognize each other.

Elizabeth parked the car and then went into the busy station to meet Jane who was going to spend the weekend with her. Elizabeth’s friends often came for the weekend, but there was something a little different about Jane’s visit. She and Jane hadn’t seen each other for 15 years. While at the university, they had shared a flat together for 2 years but then each had married and Jane and her husband had lived abroad a great deal. Elizabeth began to ask herself. ‘Will we even be able to recognize each other after all these years?” Right then she saw Jane walking towards her and smiling straight at her with the old unforgettable smile quite unchanged. Elizabeth’s friendship with Jane _____. went back to their university years. lasted only for two years when they were at the university. ended soon after they had each married. has always been envied by all their friends. found its best expression in their weekend visits to each other.

Elizabeth parked the car and then went into the busy station to meet Jane who was going to spend the weekend with her. Elizabeth’s friends often came for the weekend, but there was something a little different about Jane’s visit. She and Jane hadn’t seen each other for 15 years. While at the university, they had shared a flat together for 2 years but then each had married and Jane and her husband had lived abroad a great deal. Elizabeth began to ask herself. ‘Will we even be able to recognize each other after all these years?” Right then she saw Jane walking towards her and smiling straight at her with the old unforgettable smile quite unchanged. The first thing Elizabeth noticed about Jane when they met at the station was _____. that she had become quite old. how well she was looking. that she had not forgotten how to smile. her smile which had not changed. that she had already been married.

Nowadays, in England, tea is quite the most popular, and also the cheapest, of all drinks. People drink their tea in different ways. Some like it with sugar, some without. Some drink it with milk, some with lemon; yet, one way or another just about everyone drinks tea. This, however, has not always been the case. During the last century, when tea was very expensive, it was kept locked up, and the lady of the house had the key. Tea drinking then was quite a ceremony, reserved for the evenings. At breakfast everyone drank beer! In the passage, it is explained that _____. in England today people have different habits of tea drinking. in the past in England only the wealthy were able to drink beer. at breakfast English people also like to drink beer. English people mostly prefer to have their tea in the evening. in England usually a ceremony is held in the family before tea is served.

Nowadays, in England, tea is quite the most popular, and also the cheapest, of all drinks. People drink their tea in different ways. Some like it with sugar, some without. Some drink it with milk, some with lemon; yet, one way or another just about everyone drinks tea. This, however, has not always been the case. During the last century, when tea was very expensive, it was kept locked up, and the lady of the house had the key. Tea drinking then was quite a ceremony, reserved for the evenings. At breakfast everyone drank beer! It is obvious from the passage that _____. English people have always regarded tea as better than beer. over the years the popularity of tea in England has increased tremendously. drinking tea with lemon is only a recent habit in England. like tea, beer also is an extremely popular drink. English people are no longer fond of ceremonies.

Nowadays, in England, tea is quite the most popular, and also the cheapest, of all drinks. People drink their tea in different ways. Some like it with sugar, some without. Some drink it with milk, some with lemon; yet, one way or another just about everyone drinks tea. This, however, has not always been the case. During the last century, when tea was very expensive, it was kept locked up, and the lady of the house had the key. Tea drinking then was quite a ceremony, reserved for the evenings. At breakfast everyone drank beer! Compared with the past, in England today _____. more and more people prefer tea to beer. tea is regarded as a luxury. tea is very cheap and commonly available. sugar is becoming less and less popular. people don’t care about the quality of tea.

It is a mistake to assume that “educational” programs on television are likely to be boring. In fact, as long as these programs are made in a rich and creative manner, there is no doubt that they can and do draw the attention of people, especially young people. Perhaps some of the best examples of successful educational programs are those which deal, for instance, with ancient historical sites, environmental problems, wild life, geography or the strange world at the bottom of the sea. In the passage it is emphasized that a good educational program _____. has more influence on people if it is shown on television. should in the first place be concerned with history and biology. should involve young people and encourage them to study the natural world. can contribute a great deal to people’s awareness of environmental problems. is one which is made creatively and contains a great deal of interesting material.

It is a mistake to assume that “educational” programs on television are likely to be boring. In fact, as long as these programs are made in a rich and creative manner, there is no doubt that they can and do draw the attention of people, especially young people. Perhaps some of the best examples of successful educational programs are those which deal, for instance, with ancient historical sites, environmental problems, wild life, geography or the strange world at the bottom of the sea. Some people seem to think that _____. only those programs concerned with historical and geographical subjects can be fascinating. television does not give enough importance to the problems of youth. educational programs on television are of little interest. a lot of money is needed to make a good educational program. young people are more interested in educational programs than their elders.

It is a mistake to assume that “educational” programs on television are likely to be boring. In fact, as long as these programs are made in a rich and creative manner, there is no doubt that they can and do draw the attention of people, especially young people. Perhaps some of the best examples of successful educational programs are those which deal, for instance, with ancient historical sites, environmental problems, wild life, geography or the strange world at the bottom of the sea. In the passage, the term ‘wild life _____. is used to indicate the behavior of young people. refers to animals, birds and other living beings in nature. signifies the living conditions of primitive people. means a large unused piece of land. refers to prehistorically times.

Most people were not impressed when in 1913, the Daily Mail newspaper offered 10.000 pounds to the first pilot to fly across the Atlantic in under 72 hours. The majority of scientists, even said it could not be done. Certainly the problems involved were many and far ranging. Obviously the design of the aero plane was of great importance, but so too were the skill and courage of the pilot and the navigator; weather conditions also had to be taken into consideration. A very few enthusiasts thought it might be possible ten years later. They were wrong. A pilot received the prize just six years later. The passage points out that _____. before the Atlantic could be crossed by plane many factors had to be considered. the prize of £10.000 was actually not worth very much. the majority of scientists were extremely interested in the project. the Daily Mail was impressed by the courage of the pilot who received the prize. weather conditions were favorable on the day of the flight.

Most people were not impressed when in 1913, the Daily Mail newspaper offered 10.000 pounds to the first pilot to fly across the Atlantic in under 72 hours. The majority of scientists, even said it could not be done. Certainly the problems involved were many and far ranging. Obviously the design of the aero plane was of great importance, but so too were the skill and courage of the pilot and the navigator; weather conditions also had to be taken into consideration. A very few enthusiasts thought it might be possible ten years later. They were wrong. A pilot received the prize just six years later. The 10.000 pounds prize offered by the Daily Mail in 1913 _____. was shared by pilot and navigator. never was won. was won ten years later. was received even earlier that some enthusiasts expected. aimed at encouraging better aircraft design.

Most people were not impressed when in 1913, the Daily Mail newspaper offered 10.000 pounds to the first pilot to fly across the Atlantic in under 72 hours. The majority of scientists, even said it could not be done. Certainly the problems involved were many and far ranging. Obviously the design of the aero plane was of great importance, but so too were the skill and courage of the pilot and the navigator; weather conditions also had to be taken into consideration. A very few enthusiasts thought it might be possible ten years later. They were wrong. A pilot received the prize just six years later. When the Daily Mail offered a prize in 1913, for flying across the Atlantic. there were few aero planes that could stay in the air for more than 72 hours. many enthusiastic amateurs were eager to try. the majority of scientists thought it could be done. almost no one believed it was possible to do this within the next ten years. the general public were very interested in the scheme.

The desires of a child were naturally rather limited in the Victorian era. Toys were simple and comparatively few. There were no bicycles or mechanical models; the average child “made his own fun” from very cheap materials. Really the only shop the child dreamed of entering for his own purposes was the sweatshop. Nowadays a bewildering variety of toys, magazines and entertainment in a multitude of shops, compete for his interest and money; and the boredom of having everything ready-made leads to a constant desire for something new. The passage emphasizes _____. a child should have money to spend on toys. the importance, in childhood, of a large choice of toys. how lucky the modem child is. that sweets are not good for the health. the difference between a Victorian childhood and a present-day one.

The desires of a child were naturally rather limited in the Victorian era. Toys were simple and comparatively few. There were no bicycles or mechanical models; the average child “made his own fun” from very cheap materials. Really the only shop the child dreamed of entering for his own purposes was the sweatshop. Nowadays a bewildering variety of toys, magazines and entertainment in a multitude of shops, compete for his interest and money; and the boredom of having everything ready-made leads to a constant desire for something new. According to the passage _____. mechanical toys are essential to a child’s happiness. a child should not be left to “make his own fun”. home-made toys give more pleasure than ready-made ones. there was a constant desire for something new. simple toys slow down a child’s development.

The desires of a child were naturally rather limited in the Victorian era. Toys were simple and comparatively few. There were no bicycles or mechanical models; the average child “made his own fun” from very cheap materials. Really the only shop the child dreamed of entering for his own purposes was the sweatshop. Nowadays a bewildering variety of toys, magazines and entertainment in a multitude of shops, compete for his interest and money; and the boredom of having everything ready-made leads to a constant desire for something new. It is suggested in the passage that the modern child _____. wishes he had been born in the Victorian era. suffers from boredom in spite of all the toys. develops his abilities by playing with toys. is well able to amuse himself. is allowed to eat too much.

Mountaineering has this advantage over most other sports; enjoyment depends very little indeed on natural ability or technical skill; it is a sport without winners and without losers. By all means study the technique of climbing if it interests you. But, believe me, provided you go to really good mountain country, it doesn’t much matter how you climb or what you climb. There are three things that matter; look up frequently to see the way ahead, don’t leave the holds you have until you have tested new ones; do all you can to help those climbing with you. The passage emphasizes the fact that _____. the techniques of climbing are of great importance. there is actually not much really good climbing country. climbing is not a team sport. one climber should always help another. few people really enjoy climbing.

Mountaineering has this advantage over most other sports; enjoyment depends very little indeed on natural ability or technical skill; it is a sport without winners and without losers. By all means study the technique of climbing if it interests you. But, believe me, provided you go to really good mountain country, it doesn’t much matter how you climb or what you climb. There are three things that matter; look up frequently to see the way ahead, don’t leave the holds you have until you have tested new ones; do all you can to help those climbing with you. When climbing one must _____. always follow the good climbers. be careful to check that new holds are safe before leaving old ones. always keep to known routes. never look back. try to develop one’s natural abilities.

Mountaineering has this advantage over most other sports; enjoyment depends very little indeed on natural ability or technical skill; it is a sport without winners and without losers. By all means study the technique of climbing if it interests you. But, believe me, provided you go to really good mountain country, it doesn’t much matter how you climb or what you climb. There are three things that matter; look up frequently to see the way ahead, don’t leave the holds you have until you have tested new ones; do all you can to help those climbing with you. As it is pointed out in the passage, mountaineering is a sport _____. in which nobody wins and nobody loses. that is not suitable for the old. in which technique is not easy to learn. which can be enjoyed anywhere in the country. that most people are interested in.

On the day of my first piano recital, I became more and more nervous. To help me calm down, my piano teacher told me to place several cabbages in the room where I practiced. I was so eager to get over my nerves that I was willing to try anything. For the next few hours, I played to an audience of cabbages. When the time of the recital finally arrived, I was still terribly nervous. My hands felt like ice. When I finally walked across the stage, I looked out into the dark audience. I could not see anyone! All those people out there could just as easily have been cabbages. As I sat down to play, my hands relaxed. Before I knew it, I had played all my pieces without a mistake. For the first time, the cabbage heads applauded. In the passage it is explained that _____. the writer was always nervous on the day of a concert. the writer played to some cabbages because there was no real audience. the writer finally began to relax just before he began his recital. the room was so cold the writer’s hands felt like ice. the writer always practiced in a room where there were cabbages.

On the day of my first piano recital, I became more and more nervous. To help me calm down, my piano teacher told me to place several cabbages in the room where I practiced. I was so eager to get over my nerves that I was willing to try anything. For the next few hours, I played to an audience of cabbages. When the time of the recital finally arrived, I was still terribly nervous. My hands felt like ice. When I finally walked across the stage, I looked out into the dark audience. I could not see anyone! All those people out there could just as easily have been cabbages. As I sat down to play, my hands relaxed. Before I knew it, I had played all my pieces without a mistake. For the first time, the cabbage heads applauded. The writer stopped feeling nervous _____. because he had practiced a great deal. when the audience began to applaud. before he walked onto the stage. as soon as the concert was over. when he found he couldn’t see the audience.

On the day of my first piano recital, I became more and more nervous. To help me calm down, my piano teacher told me to place several cabbages in the room where I practiced. I was so eager to get over my nerves that I was willing to try anything. For the next few hours, I played to an audience of cabbages. When the time of the recital finally arrived, I was still terribly nervous. My hands felt like ice. When I finally walked across the stage, I looked out into the dark audience. I could not see anyone! All those people out there could just as easily have been cabbages. As I sat down to play, my hands relaxed. Before I knew it, I had played all my pieces without a mistake. For the first time, the cabbage heads applauded. On the day of the recital the music teacher _____. advised the writer to put cabbages in the room where he practiced and play for them. warned the writer not to look at the audience. had no patience with the writer because he was nervous too. felt nearly as nervous about the recital as the writer did. couldn’t think of a way of helping the writer to stay calm.

Bicycling in America has been growing at an amazing rate. Bicycles used to be sold to parents for their children. Now those same parents are buying them for themselves, as well as for their children. And grandparents are cycling, too. Moreover, people don’t simply cycle for fun and for the exercise. Many young executives ride bikes to work as an alternative to adding to the pollution of cities, and to fighting traffic jams, while college and high school students find bikes an economical alternative to cars or buses. From the passage we can infer that _____. different people have different reasons for preferring bicycles to a car. most Americans can no longer afford to run a car. young children should not be allowed to cycle on main roads. a lot of parents are borrowing their children’s bicycles. cycling is fun in the country but not in a city.

Bicycling in America has been growing at an amazing rate. Bicycles used to be sold to parents for their children. Now those same parents are buying them for themselves, as well as for their children. And grandparents are cycling, too. Moreover, people don’t simply cycle for fun and for the exercise. Many young executives ride bikes to work as an alternative to adding to the pollution of cities, and to fighting traffic jams, while college and high school students find bikes an economical alternative to cars or buses. Cycling is also a hobby that _____. attracts fewer and fewer people. is getting increasingly more expensive. only appeals to the young. has a high-accident rate. the whole family can enjoy.

Bicycling in America has been growing at an amazing rate. Bicycles used to be sold to parents for their children. Now those same parents are buying them for themselves, as well as for their children. And grandparents are cycling, too. Moreover, people don’t simply cycle for fun and for the exercise. Many young executives ride bikes to work as an alternative to adding to the pollution of cities, and to fighting traffic jams, while college and high school students find bikes an economical alternative to cars or buses. In the passage, it is emphasized that, in America _____. more and more people of all ages are now using bicycles. few college students can afford to run a car. no executive feels he can cycle to work. most parents feel it is dangerous for children to cycle to school. a great many traffic jams are being caused by cyclists.

A popular method of treating frozen fingers and toes in very cold, even freezing weather is to slowly rewarm them or rub them with snow. The best treatment, however, is not slow rewarming but rapid rewarming. Putting the frozen fingers or toes in a warm bath or using a hot water bottle are both good ways to treat them. Hot drinks to warm the body from within are also helpful. One must be careful about burning the skin, however. The temperature of any heat applied should not be greater than 43 C. The author warns that _____. the minimum temperature required is 43 C. in rewarming the body, care must be taken not to burn the skin. one should never rub frozen fingers and toes with snow. hot drinks must not be taken in immediately. recovery cannot be as rapid as one would expect.

A popular method of treating frozen fingers and toes in very cold, even freezing weather is to slowly rewarm them or rub them with snow. The best treatment, however, is not slow rewarming but rapid rewarming. Putting the frozen fingers or toes in a warm bath or using a hot water bottle are both good ways to treat them. Hot drinks to warm the body from within are also helpful. One must be careful about burning the skin, however. The temperature of any heat applied should not be greater than 43 C. It is pointed out in the passage that _____. the use of hot water bottles to rewarm the body is not advisable. one should try to rewarm frozen fingers and toes fairly rapidly. in rewarming the body the higher the temperature the better the result is. people should be warned not to go out in freezingly cold weather. one should take a bath as often as possible in winter.

A popular method of treating frozen fingers and toes in very cold, even freezing weather is to slowly rewarm them or rub them with snow. The best treatment, however, is not slow rewarming but rapid rewarming. Putting the frozen fingers or toes in a warm bath or using a hot water bottle are both good ways to treat them. Hot drinks to warm the body from within are also helpful. One must be careful about burning the skin, however. The temperature of any heat applied should not be greater than 43 C. The main concern of the passage is _____. why frozen fingers and toes should be slowly rewarmed. how to keep adequately warm in the winter. how to treat fingers and toes that have been frozen. he dangers of freezing weather for the body. why one should have plenty of hot drinks in winter.

A new discovery of a dinosaur fossil in Antarctica has confirmed the idea that dinosaurs lived not only in the Northern Hemisphere but in the Southern Hemisphere as well. Up until this discovery, scientists had found dinosaur remains on every continent except Antarctica. This new discovery now confirms the idea that dinosaurs were distributed worldwide. If the dinosaur fossil is shown to be related to other dinosaurs of the same period in South America, it will also support the idea that South America and Antarctica were once linked together. It is hoped that the discovery of the dinosaur fossil in Antarctica _____. would contribute significantly to our knowledge of the Northern Hemisphere. will throw further light on the existence of dinosaurs in the past. would lead to further similar discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere. could answer the question whether South America and Antarctica were originally connected. will attract more scientists to this type of work.

A new discovery of a dinosaur fossil in Antarctica has confirmed the idea that dinosaurs lived not only in the Northern Hemisphere but in the Southern Hemisphere as well. Up until this discovery, scientists had found dinosaur remains on every continent except Antarctica. This new discovery now confirms the idea that dinosaurs were distributed worldwide. If the dinosaur fossil is shown to be related to other dinosaurs of the same period in South America, it will also support the idea that South America and Antarctica were once linked together. One can understand from the passage that _____. dinosaurs, at one time in the past, lived in both hemispheres. dinosaurs were in fact, more commonly found in the Southern Hemisphere. scientists had long since realized that dinosaurs had actually lived in Antarctica. the dinosaur fossil, discovered in Antarctica, was significantly different from those found in other continents. the discovery of the dinosaur fossil in Antarctica was actually of little importance to scientists.

A new discovery of a dinosaur fossil in Antarctica has confirmed the idea that dinosaurs lived not only in the Northern Hemisphere but in the Southern Hemisphere as well. Up until this discovery, scientists had found dinosaur remains on every continent except Antarctica. This new discovery now confirms the idea that dinosaurs were distributed worldwide. If the dinosaur fossil is shown to be related to other dinosaurs of the same period in South America, it will also support the idea that South America and Antarctica were once linked together. It is only recently that _____. important scientific studies about the Southern Hemisphere have been carried out. scientists have been seriously interested in fossils. a dinosaur fossil has been discovered in Antarctica. some new facts about the Northern Hemisphere have come to light. Antarctica has been discovered.

Every summer many people, girls and women as well as boys and men, try to swim from England to France or from France to England. The distance at the nearest points is only about twenty miles, but because of the strong currents, the distance that must be swum is usually twice as far. The first man to succeed in swimming across the Channel was Captain Webb, an Englishman. This was in August 1875. He landed in France 21 hours 45 minutes after entering the water at Dover. Since then there have been many successful swims and the time has been shortened. One French swimmer crossed in 11 hours and 5 minutes. The time Captain Webb needed to swim across the Channel _____. was unbelievably short. has since been nearly reduced to half. still remains a record. was thought to be far too long. hasn’t been equaled by any French swimmer.

Every summer many people, girls and women as well as boys and men, try to swim from England to France or from France to England. The distance at the nearest points is only about twenty miles, but because of the strong currents, the distance that must be swum is usually twice as far. The first man to succeed in swimming across the Channel was Captain Webb, an Englishman. This was in August 1875. He landed in France 21 hours 45 minutes after entering the water at Dover. Since then there have been many successful swims and the time has been shortened. One French swimmer crossed in 11 hours and 5 minutes. The first time anyone swam across the Channel _____. was in the last century. was when England and France organized a swimming competition. no one really believed him. he was helped by favorable currents. he reached Dover just before 10 in the evening.

Every summer many people, girls and women as well as boys and men, try to swim from England to France or from France to England. The distance at the nearest points is only about twenty miles, but because of the strong currents, the distance that must be swum is usually twice as far. The first man to succeed in swimming across the Channel was Captain Webb, an Englishman. This was in August 1875. He landed in France 21 hours 45 minutes after entering the water at Dover. Since then there have been many successful swims and the time has been shortened. One French swimmer crossed in 11 hours and 5 minutes. Swimming the Channel is not as easy as it might seem _____. as the distance between the two counties is far too much. and it always takes more or less 20 hours. and only two people have managed to do it so far. so few people even try to swim it. for there are very strong currents.

Never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world. Television, newspapers and radio keep us continually informed and stimulate our interest. The sociologist’s interest in the world around him is intense, for society is his field of study. Indeed, he needs to know what is happening in society; he wants to know what makes the social world what it is, how it is organized, why it changes in the ways that it does. Such knowledge is valuable not only for those who make great decisions, but also for you, since this is the world in which you live and make your way. One may conclude from the passage that the studies made by sociologists _____. are extremely useful both to decision makers and to ordinary people. are of little general interest. receive a lot of attention from the media. are primarily intended for students of sociology. do not adequately reflect real conditions in the world.

Never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world. Television, newspapers and radio keep us continually informed and stimulate our interest. The sociologist’s interest in the world around him is intense, for society is his field of study. Indeed, he needs to know what is happening in society; he wants to know what makes the social world what it is, how it is organized, why it changes in the ways that it does. Such knowledge is valuable not only for those who make great decisions, but also for you, since this is the world in which you live and make your way. It is pointed out in the passage that, among other things, sociologists are very much interested in _____. our reaction to their studies. the effect of television on education. the reasons for social change. how people make a living in the world. environmental problems.

Never before in history have people been so aware of what is going on in the world. Television, newspapers and radio keep us continually informed and stimulate our interest. The sociologist’s interest in the world around him is intense, for society is his field of study. Indeed, he needs to know what is happening in society; he wants to know what makes the social world what it is, how it is organized, why it changes in the ways that it does. Such knowledge is valuable not only for those who make great decisions, but also for you, since this is the world in which you live and make your way. The passage emphasizes that whatever goes on in the world today _____. is quickly forgotten by the majority. only concerns the sociologist. first makes the headlines in the press. is of great interest to everyone. can easily be ignored by people in power.

The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages the kings used it as a palace; later on it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewelry of the English kings and queens is on display. William the Conqueror’s original purpose in building the Tower of London _____. was one of defense. was to exhibit his valuable jewellery. was strongly criticized later in the Middle Ages. remains unknown even now. is still being debated among historians.

The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages the kings used it as a palace; later on it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewelry of the English kings and queens is on display. We learn from the passage that the Tower _____. was not originally intended to be a fortress. was never a prison for ordinary people. is still a unique example of medieval architecture. was never a residence of English kings. functions today only as a jewelers museum.

The famous Tower of London was built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Early in the Middle Ages the kings used it as a palace; later on it was turned into a prison, but only distinguished prisoners, including statesmen and princes, were held there. Today the Tower is a national museum, where, among other things, the jewelry of the English kings and queens is on display. It is obvious from the passage that the functions of the Tower of London _____. were all established by William the Conqueror. have always been controlled by the kings. have varied greatly over the centuries. are all of a military nature. have not changed at all since the Middle Ages.

In an interview yesterday Mr. Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were, therefore, more damaging. The interviewer wanted to find out whether _____. young people were being harmed by horror films. Mr. Wilson had himself been affected by horror films. Mr. Wilson preferred horror films to films of violence. people were seriously objecting to horror films. the effects of crime films were being exaggerated.

In an interview yesterday Mr. Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were, therefore, more damaging. For Mr. Wilson, the main difference between a horror film and one showing violent crime is that the former _____. is mainly concerned with everyday situations. is liked by the young, and the latter by the old. is unrelated to real life, whereas the latter is. is less expensive to produce than the latter. rarely receives any attention from the young.

In an interview yesterday Mr. Wilson was questioned about the harmful effects of horror movies on teenagers. He argued that such effects were often exaggerated and claimed that other types of films were far more dangerous for young people. When asked to prove this, he pointed out that horror films were often set in unreal situations and were clearly not to be taken seriously. In contrast, he claimed that films showing violent crime were often set in everyday life, and were, therefore, more damaging. In Mr. Wilson’s opinion, horror films _____. cost more than other kinds of films. are more popular among the elderly than among the young. should be banned altogether. are less damaging to young people that films of violent crime. have recently ceased to appeal to the young.

1. Sila ay nagdadamayan sa hirap at ginhawa. Sila ay totoong "naghihiramang suklay". Mag-asawa. Magkapatid. Magkaibigan. Magka anak.

There is no PANACEA that will solve our financial difficulty. cure-all. answer. paradox. criteria.

The teacher gave us an ARDUOUS task, which is impossible to accomplish within the day. Simple. Hard. Unclear. Big.

Good thing we have a TERRIFIC weather today, or else, I won't be able to attend the mass. Stormy. Frightful. Magnificent. Fair.

The CAMARADERIE that we formed will never be forgotten. Memories. Friendship. Family. Event.

For all his limitations I cannot imagine Blair saying anything so FATUOUS. Silly. Intelligent. Naive. Unclear.

The INCUMBENT barangay chairperson is not even knowledgeable with our constitution. Incompetent. Running. Most Coveted. Present.

When she speaks, I am always amazed by her LUSTROUS lips. Shiny. Dull. Pouty. Small.

The law was just PROMULGATED last year. Established. Known in public. Crafted. Rejected.

His UBIQUITOUS influence was felt by all the family. Omnipresent. Unfelt. Enormous. Known.

My friend is an INVETERATE gambler that's why she lost so much money last year. Habitual. Prominent. Expert. Rich.

He portrays the PHLEGMATIC British character on the show. Passionate. Emotionless. Dramatic. Remarkable.

Ms. Perez is COGNIZANT with her responsibilities as our adviser. Unmindful. Insensible. Mindful. Extraordinary.

Not helping the old man crossing the street is a CALLOUS act. Wonderful. Irresponsible. Evil. Hard-hearted.

I believe in the ABNEGATION of political power. Supporting others. Renouncing a belief. Criticizing. Proliferation.

She is an APATHETIC person. She doesn't participate in any class gatherings. Evil. Concerned. Powerful. Disinterested.

Her thoughts are always PROVOCATIVE, that's why many people like her so much. Stimulating. Lame. Extraordinary. Questioned.

There were a number of CONSPICUOUS changes to the building. Nothing. Many. Hard to find. Easy to see.

It is a CONVIVIAL cocktail party. Enjoyable atmosphere. Boring atmposhere. Fair atmosphere. Questionable atmosphere.

The writing was BANAL but the story was good. Holy. Uninteresting. Exceptional. Fair enough.

A.) Rearrange words, sentences or paragraphs. B.) Take out or add parts. C.) Do more research if you think you should. D.) When revising, read what you have written again. DABC. BCAD. DBCA. BDAC.

A.) The adobo cooking technique is thought to have originated during pre-refrigeration times, in an attempt to preserve meat by cooking it in vinegar and salt. B.) Adobo is prepared using pantry basics, like white vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves, to create a marinade. C.) The meat is marinated in this mixture overnight, then simmered in the same marinade on the stove top until the meat is cooked through. D.) A signature of the cooking method is that after the chicken or pork is simmered to perfection in the sauce, it’s usually browned in oil before serving. ABCD. ADCB. BDAC. BCDA.

A.) Communicating is one of the 4Cs in Learning Skills under 21st Century Skills. It is noted in the National Institute of Education in Singapore that Communication skills are one of the attributes of the 21st Century Teaching Professional. B.) People with a strong English language facility can express themselves smoothly and clearly. C.) That is why, as early as primary years, teachers train their students to practice their oral communication skills through several classroom activities. D.) Candidates with strong linguistic skills have a strong edge as far as employment is concerned. BCAD. ADBC. BACD. CBDA.

A.) This is devised by James McCroskey. B.) There are 34 statements included in the test to know the level of their public speaking anxiety. C.) The said test was administered before and after the implementation of the said intervention. D.) A standardized test of Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) was used in this study. DABC. DBAC. DCBA. DACB.

A.) To observe proper research ethics, the researcher discussed to the participant the objectives of the paper. B.) The interview was done through Google meet and lasted for two hours and 21 minutes. C.) The consent form was submitted via e-mail to the researcher. D.) The participant affixed his signature in the consent form, adhering that he is willing to be part of the study. CADB. CABD. ABCD. ADCB.

A.) The idea for ‘rinsing’ glass over a molten tin bath came to Sir Alastair when he stood at his kitchen sink washing dishes. B.) Pilkington’s proprietary process eliminated this final manufacturing stage by floating the glass, after it is cast from a melting furnace, over a bath of molten tin about the size of a tennis court. C.) A float line needs only half the number of workers to produce three times as much glass as old production methods. D.) The float process gives a distortion-free glass of uniform quality with bright, fire-polished surfaces; savings in costs are considerable. CDAB. BADC. BCDA. ABCD.

A.) You may not think about it, you can instinctively understand that when someone helps you, you are expected sooner or later to somehow pay them back, in some reasonable way. B.) You already know a lot more about influence than you realize. C.) Some of the time, you can just ask for what you need, and if the other person or group can respond, they will. D.) Sometimes you have to work a little harder to figure out how to get what you want. BACD. ABCD. BCDA. CDBA. BACD.

A.) They don’t think of influence as a kind of exchange, and don’t understand how important it is to deliver something of value to the other person, rather than what they themselves value. B.) As instinctive as some kinds of influence are, many people do not have a very conspicuous idea of how to go about it when the other person or group is not responsive. C.) They forget that it has to appeal to something the other person or group cares about. D.) They revert to emphasizing how wonderful what they want is. BADC. ABCD. ACDB. CDBA. BADC.

A.) The MTNL in a circular had made it mandatory for all booth operators to charge only Re. 1 for every local call made to Mumbai B.) Navi Mumbai residents are being forced to pay an extra rupee for every call made to Mumbai for local telephone booths despite orders to the contrary issued by MTNL. C.) It had also warned that failure to comply would entail legal action. D.) “We have in fact sent notices to around 100 call operators,” said a senior official of MTNL’s vigilance section. BDCA. BCDA. ABDC. BACD.

A.) Coal contains a high percentage of carbon. B.) Carbon is the most important part of most fuels. C.) Hard coal, or anthracite, has a higher percentage of carbon than other types of coal, and so makes less smoke and ash. D.) Fuels with a high percentage of carbon burn evenly and with a hot flame. ABCD. ACBD. ABDC. CBAD.

A.) Then the dream becomes too important. B.) Otherwise people are such that first they waste their time in dreaming, then in enacting the dream in the walking state; then they waste their time on some psychoanalyst’s couch talking about their dreams - and the psychoanalyst analyses them. C.) That much importance should not be given to them. D.) Remembering dreams, re-enacting and experiencing them in the walking state, could be useful as the first step on the path of higher consciousness and truth – but to a very limited extent. CBAD. BACD. ADCB. DBAC.

A.) In ancient times most people lived on farms or on large estates. B.) There were no shops, for the small settlements of people were too far apart. C.) Also, there were not enough goods or people for daily trade. D.) But people always came together for religious festivals. BCDA DCBA ABDC ABCD. BCDA. DCBA. ABDC. ABCD.

A.) A second drop, and a third, fourth, and fifth left lime in the same place. B.) As time passed, the rings of lime formed a little stone “icicle”, it kept on growing. C.) As the water dripped, a tiny ring of lime crystallized on the ceiling. D.) About one million years ago a single drop of rainwater clung to the ceiling of the cave. CDBA. CBAD. DCAB. DACB.

A.) Nobody knows exactly when falconry began, but we do know it was a long, long time ago. B.) According to ancient Japanese writings, the Chinese used trained falcons more than four thousand years ago! C.) Falconry was probably known in Europe by the beginning of the Christian era. D.) One of the greatest falconry books of all time was written in the thirteenth century by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. ADBC. ACBD. BACD. ABCD.

A.) The letters spelled out the message: “this field has been plastered” B.) He laid out lime plaster in the form of huge letters in a field along a highway near Philadelphia. C.) The white letters soon disappeared, but when the crop came up, the message reappeared, because the fertilized area was much greener than the rest of the field. D.) In 1748, Benjamin Franklin demonstrated in America the value of a lime fertilizer. BACD. DABC. DBAC. ACBD.

Do not force me to ____ you on this issue; I am not at all convinced. Agree upon. Concur with. Join over. Equate with.

If there is some chance of succeeding, it would be unwise to ______ it at this stage. craggy. grasp. abandon. clutch.

A.) The economic disparity / B.) has grown rapid / C.) in the era of / D.) globalization. / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) Either Ram / B.) or Bhuvan forgot / C.) to take / D.) their pen. / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) Can you / B.) repair my / C.) digital-camera until / D.) Wednesday? / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) A free press is not / B.) a privilege but the / C.) organic necessity in / D.) a free society. / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) Whenever you speak / B.) take care that / C.) others are not / D.) offended by your words. / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) Scarcely had / B.) she gone / C.) when an inspector / D.) knocked at the door. / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

44. A.) No sooner did / B.) the nurse enter / C.) the house / D.) then the patient died. / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) We cannot handle / B.) this complicated case / C.) unless full details / D.) are not given to us. / E.) No error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) Although the pain / B.) was behind / C.) his capacity / D.) yet he didn’t complain. / E.) No Error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) Having come to Mumbai / B.) he had found that there / C.) was nothing pessimistic / D.) in people. / E.) No Error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) He freed himself / B.) from the burglar’s hold / C.) and ran on / D.) the road. / E.) No Error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) Most of the UP / B.) is a fertile plain / C.) between which / D.) the river Ganga flows. / E.) No Error. A. B. C. D. E.

A.) After opening the door / B.) we entered into / C.) the room / D.) next to the balcony. / E.) No Error. A. B. C. D. E.

“Uncle” said Luke to the old Sean “You seem to be well fed, though I know no one looks after you. Nor have I seen you leave your residence at any time. Tell me how you manage it?” “Because” Sean replied, “I have a good feed every night at Emperor’s orchard. After dark, I go there myself and pick out enough fruits to last a fortnight.” Luke proposed to accompany his uncle to the orchard. Though reluctant because of Luke’s habit of euphoric exhibition of extreme excitement, Sean agreed to take him along. At the orchard while Sean hurriedly collected the fruits and left, Luke on the other hand at the sight of unlimited supply of fruits was excited and lifted his voice which brought Emperor’s men immediately to his side. They seized him and mistook him as the sole cause of damage to the orchard. Although Luke reiterated that he was a bird of passage, they pounded him mercilessly before setting him free. What does “bird of passage”; mean in the context of the given passage?. There was a bird in the orchard. Other people stole from the orchard. Emperor knew him personally. He did not visit orchard regularly. Bird’s song alerted Emperor’s men.

“Uncle” said Luke to the old Sean “You seem to be well fed, though I know no one looks after you. Nor have I seen you leave your residence at any time. Tell me how you manage it?” “Because” Sean replied, “I have a good feed every night at Emperor’s orchard. After dark, I go there myself and pick out enough fruits to last a fortnight.” Luke proposed to accompany his uncle to the orchard. Though reluctant because of Luke’s habit of euphoric exhibition of extreme excitement, Sean agreed to take him along. At the orchard while Sean hurriedly collected the fruits and left, Luke on the other hand at the sight of unlimited supply of fruits was excited and lifted his voice which brought Emperor’s men immediately to his side. They seized him and mistook him as the sole cause of damage to the orchard. Although Luke reiterated that he was a bird of passage, they pounded him mercilessly before setting him free. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?. Luke did not take good care of his uncle. Emperor was a wicked man. Lack of self-control had put Luke into trouble. Luke had a habit of speaking loudly. Orchards are meant for the public.

“Uncle” said Luke to the old Sean “You seem to be well fed, though I know no one looks after you. Nor have I seen you leave your residence at any time. Tell me how you manage it?” “Because” Sean replied, “I have a good feed every night at Emperor’s orchard. After dark, I go there myself and pick out enough fruits to last a fortnight.” Luke proposed to accompany his uncle to the orchard. Though reluctant because of Luke’s habit of euphoric exhibition of extreme excitement, Sean agreed to take him along. At the orchard while Sean hurriedly collected the fruits and left, Luke on the other hand at the sight of unlimited supply of fruits was excited and lifted his voice which brought Emperor’s men immediately to his side. They seized him and mistook him as the sole cause of damage to the orchard. Although Luke reiterated that he was a bird of passage, they pounded him mercilessly before setting him free. How often did Sean visit the orchard?. Daily. Weekly. Once in a month. Every day after midnight. Never.

A man is known by the book he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men. A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and interesting us in youth, comforting and consoling us in age. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the given passage?. Books show the reader’s character. Books as man’s abiding friends. Books are useful in the youth. The importance of books in old age.

A man is known by the book he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men. A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and interesting us in youth, comforting and consoling us in age. The statement, ‘’ a good book may be among best of friends,’’ in the passage means that. there cannot be a better friend than a good book. books may be good friends, but not better than good men. a good book can be included among the best of friends of mankind. our best friends read the same good books. None of these.

A man is known by the book he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men. A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and interesting us in youth, comforting and consoling us in age. According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true?. Good books as well as good men always provide the finest company. A good book never betrays us. We have sometimes to be patient with a book as it may bore us. A good book serves as a permanent friend. None of these.

The oil industry was born in the United States around the time of the Civil War. As the world’s largest oil producer and exporter, the US supplied the oil on which the Allied Forces floated to victory in World War 1. In 1920, 64% of the world’s oil was produced in the US. The growing uses of petroleum in modern American industrial society led several domestic companies to secure oil concessions in Mexico but foreign production was not actively sought after the First World War. In the early 1920s, however, two fears seized the American oil industry. First, it was feared that in the not too distant future,” The position of the US regarding oil”, wrote the Director of US Geological Survey, “can best be characterized as precarious.” Second, while a domestic oil shortage seemed imminent, so did the possibility that the major sources of petroleum outside North America would soon be locked up by foreign interests- primarily by British Petroleum and Royal Dutch Shell. This fear was mixed with indignation over the fact that British appeared to be ungrateful for America’s wartime effort and seemed to be doing everything in their power to consolidate their foreign petroleum supply positions at the expense of US nationals.” The British position is impregnable,” wrote Sir Edward Mackey Edgar, a British oilman, “All the known oil fields, all the likely or probable fields outside of the United States itself, are in British hands or under British management or control, or financed by British capital.” 57. According to the passage, Sixty-four percent of the world’s oil was produced in the US in the year?. 1919. 1917. 1915. 1920. 1910.

The oil industry was born in the United States around the time of the Civil War. As the world’s largest oil producer and exporter, the US supplied the oil on which the Allied Forces floated to victory in World War 1. In 1920, 64% of the world’s oil was produced in the US. The growing uses of petroleum in modern American industrial society led several domestic companies to secure oil concessions in Mexico but foreign production was not actively sought after the First World War. In the early 1920s, however, two fears seized the American oil industry. First, it was feared that in the not too distant future,” The position of the US regarding oil”, wrote the Director of US Geological Survey, “can best be characterized as precarious.” Second, while a domestic oil shortage seemed imminent, so did the possibility that the major sources of petroleum outside North America would soon be locked up by foreign interests- primarily by British Petroleum and Royal Dutch Shell. This fear was mixed with indignation over the fact that British appeared to be ungrateful for America’s wartime effort and seemed to be doing everything in their power to consolidate their foreign petroleum supply positions at the expense of US nationals.” The British position is impregnable,” wrote Sir Edward Mackey Edgar, a British oilman, “All the known oil fields, all the likely or probable fields outside of the United States itself, are in British hands or under British management or control, or financed by British capital.” According to the passage, As the world’s largest oil producer and exporter _______________. Iraq supplied oil to the allied forces. Saudi Arabia supplied oil to the allied forces. Iran supplied oil to the allied forces. The US supplied oil to the allied forces.

There are no rigid rules to do research. Like cycling or swimming you do it by doing it. As you do it, you learn to do it better. Or give up. Analytical, experimental and other technical skills will prove useful. Knowledge of your field of research will save time. On many instances of doubt, common sense is sufficient and on many occasions of failure, perseverance a must. Extraordinary intelligence is welcome. Genius is rare. Obviously, communication in all forms is essential for recognition and success. Research and semi-technical articles, monographs, formal and popular books, seminars, talks and lectures, incentive-less web writing, all could and should be done consistently. Staying motivated for enough years is crucial to enhance your chance for delivering, if not anything outstanding, something substantial. To give a weak analogy: Just a boundary or a six makes us literally a one hit wonder. Scoring a century, with or without boundaries or sixers, is still a commendable effort. Can research method(s) or method(s) to do science be capsuled into an algorithm yielding assured success, irrespective of the user? Such attempts of algorithms are mostly met with counter examples of scientific advancements that happened without practicing those algorithms. To reproduce from Cosma’s Scientific Method note, a quote by Sir Peter Medawar: If the purpose of scientific methodology is to prescribe or expound a system of inquiry or even a code of practice for scientific behavior, then scientists seem to be able to get on very well without it. Most scientists receive no tuition in scientific method, but those who have been instructed perform no better as scientists than those who have not. Of what other branch of learning can it be said that it gives its proficients no advantage; that it need not be taught or, if taught, need not be learned? What is the central theme of the passage?. The use of algorithms to reach to the next level of scientific research. The rules and techniques that may be used for scientific research. Sir Peter Medawar’s view that methodology for scientific research is useless. That intelligence and genius are not essential for research. The importance of tenacity and perseverance above any scientific methodology for successful research.

There are no rigid rules to do research. Like cycling or swimming you do it by doing it. As you do it, you learn to do it better. Or give up. Analytical, experimental and other technical skills will prove useful. Knowledge of your field of research will save time. On many instances of doubt, common sense is sufficient and on many occasions of failure, perseverance a must. Extraordinary intelligence is welcome. Genius is rare. Obviously, communication in all forms is essential for recognition and success. Research and semi-technical articles, monographs, formal and popular books, seminars, talks and lectures, incentive-less web writing, all could and should be done consistently. Staying motivated for enough years is crucial to enhance your chance for delivering, if not anything outstanding, something substantial. To give a weak analogy: Just a boundary or a six makes us literally a one hit wonder. Scoring a century, with or without boundaries or sixers, is still a commendable effort. Can research method(s) or method(s) to do science be capsuled into an algorithm yielding assured success, irrespective of the user? Such attempts of algorithms are mostly met with counter examples of scientific advancements that happened without practicing those algorithms. To reproduce from Cosma’s Scientific Method note, a quote by Sir Peter Medawar: If the purpose of scientific methodology is to prescribe or expound a system of inquiry or even a code of practice for scientific behavior, then scientists seem to be able to get on very well without it. Most scientists receive no tuition in scientific method, but those who have been instructed perform no better as scientists than those who have not. Of what other branch of learning can it be said that it gives its proficients no advantage; that it need not be taught or, if taught, need not be learned? What should be the right approach to research?. Using analytical skills and no specific domain knowledge. Learning everything that is needed before starting research. Using perseverance as a key to successfully completing research. Using only those techniques that will ensure superlative research results. To succeed in research, only good research work and nothing else matters.

Only assumption I is implicit. Only assumption II is implicit. Either I or II is implicit. Neither I nor II is implicit. Both I and II are implicit.

Only assumption I is implicit. Only assumption II is implicit. Either I or II is implicit. Neither I nor II is implicit. Both I and II are implicit.

Only assumption I is implicit. Only assumption II is implicit. Either I or II is implicit. Neither I nor II is implicit. Both I and II are implicit.

Only assumption I is implicit. Only assumption II is implicit. Either I or II is implicit. Neither I nor II is implicit. Both I and II are implicit.

Only assumption I is implicit. Only assumption II is implicit. Either I or II is implicit. Neither I nor II is implicit. Both I and II are implicit.

Only conclusion I follows. Only conclusion II follows. Either I or II follows. Neither I nor II follows. Both I and II follow.

Only conclusion I follows. Only conclusion II follows. Either I or II follows. Neither I nor II follows. Both I and II follow.

Only conclusion I follows. Only conclusion II follows. Either I or II follows. Neither I nor II follows. Both I and II follow.

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True. False. Uncertain.

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I only. II only. II and III only. None of the statements is a known fact.

I only. II only. II and III only. None of the statements is a known fact.

DIVA:OPERA. producer:theatre. director:drama. conductor:bus. thespian:play.

DISTANCE:MILE. liquid:litre. bushel:corn. weight:scale. fame:television.

TEN:DECIMAL. seven:septet. four:quartet. two:binary. five:quince.

MUNDANE:SPIRITUAL. common:ghostly. worldly:unworldly. routine:novel. secular:clerical.

ARMY:LOGISTICS. business:strategy. soldier:students. war:logic. team:individual.

Window is to pane as book is to. novel. glass. cover. page.

Cup is to coffee as bowl is to. dish. soup. spoon. food.

Yard is to inch as quart is to. gallon. ounce. milk. liquid.

Marathon is to race as hibernation is to. winter. bear. dream. sleep.

Sponge is to porous as rubber is to. massive. solid. elastic. inflexible.

Which sentence uses “famish” correctly?. After the straight exam, I felt too exhausted and famished to eat my favourite foods. I could eat a horse, I am famish now. I famished my stomach next time you treat me to a meal out. I will bring lots of pizza, that’s a famish.

I will bring lots of pizza, that’s a famish. must. has to. could. would.

Did you have any problem ______ our house?. search. to search. searching. for searching.

I hope you don’t mind _____ joining you. to be. I had been. that I may. me.

Most basketball players are 6 ____ tall or more. foot. feet. foots. feets.

These children _____ how to improvise more props for the play. knew. knows. know. known.

The company will upgrade ______ computer systems next week. there. their. its. it’s.

Clara ___________ three thousand words for her essay. have wrote. has wrote. have written. has written.

You have too many _______ but few time to prove you’re right. hypothesis. hypotheses. hyphothesises. hypothesess.

Neither Sarah nor Tina _______ the crime yesterday. witness. witnesses. witnessed. witnessing.

You do like going to the party alone. _____ you?. Does. Doesn’t. Do. Don’t.

We had our house _______ in yellow. painting. painted. paint. to paint.

He has been exercising but his immune system was steadily _________. weak. weaken. weakened. weakening.

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

I think it’s not a great idea. I totally ______. misagree. unagree. inagree. disagree.

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

My grandpa always feed his flock of _______ early in the morning. sheeps. sheep. ships. ship.

Happy memories are always remembered, not ________. forget. forgets. forgot. forgotten.

Flight Z735 ______ yesterday. 350 passengers died in that accident. crush. crushed. crash. crashed.

There is a ________ message when you look closely at her painting. hid. hide. hided. hidden.

If you are (ambivalent) with the answers, analyze the given problem. confusion. innocent. uncertain. unaware.

He left the country because of the (ominous) experiences he had in the past. unforgettable. threatening. ugly. remarkable.

Teenagers are easily (susceptible) to peer influence. flexible. inspired. dependable. inclined.

My mother is always (adamant) in eating breakfast before leaving the house. resolute. uncertain. forgetful. clueless.

Reading words without understanding their meaning is (futile). helpless. useless. unnecessary. avoidable.

She wears gold but people knows how (ostentatious) she can be. pretentious. ambitious. gorgeous. rebellious.

He submitted a (grotesque) artwork that nobody in the class could relate to. different. weird. beautiful. colorful.

Their (clandestine) affair remained unknown for three years. forbidden. surprise. secret. unacceptable.

They say love is like a firework, a (fleeting) moment. brief. unforgettable. shinny. remarkable.

Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always speaks (sordid) words. dirty. dirty. vulgar. weird. bizarre.

Every time I see Cathy looking at me, I feel (Euphoria) in my bones. gravity. ecstasy. erotic. numb.

I bought this book because when I read the (blurb) at the back, I fell in love with it. summary. teaser. blog. plot.

Finding a way out of the (labyrinth) is the last challenge of the competition. castle. forest. maze. box.

There is still love in our hearts amidst our seemingly (mundane) existence. complicated. modern. worldly. wealthy.

Cassy has a strong (penchant) in collecting cars. belief. fondness. hobby. route.

Diskettes and CDs are going (obsolete). recycled. refurbished. updated. outdated.

The Queen of the Night dances (vivaciously). lively. awkward. kindly. sweetly.

The court released a (dogmatic) statement that made people more hopeful. naive. unbelievable. assertive. unclear.

This generation is prone to (plethoric) use of mobile gadgets. essential. crucial. important. excessive.

I am usually (haphazard) in composing my poetry but they turn out so well anyway. disorganized. blank. puzzled. strategic.

If you don’t (spill the beans) now, you might gonna regret it. spread rumors. let out a secret. plant some seeds. none of the above.

Hey, man, you are absolutely (barking up the wrong tree) here because I’m innocent. choosing the wrong dog. giving up a fight. accusing the wrong person. setting up an event in a tree.

One proven way to beat an enemy is find his (Achilles heel). secret strategy. amulet. strong point. weak spot.

His new Ferrari (costs an arm and a leg) so he is now looking for another job. very expensive. got fired. met an accident. was stolen.

He married a woman who was (born with a silver spoon in her mouth). born very beautiful. born very poor. born into a very rich family. born very talkative.

She has different investments because she (doesn’t want to put all eggs in one basket). doesn’t want to put all resources in one possibility. doesn’t want to cook everything at once. doesn’t want to go bankrupt. none of the above.

Whenever his crush passes by the hallway, he’s having (butterflies on his stomach). he feels sick. he feels sick. he feels nervous. he feels like flying. he feels so handsome.

Even though they had a nasty fight, they decided to (bury the hatchet) and move on. kill the enemy. remember the past. bury the dead. forget the past quarrel.

My father always reminds us, (“don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched.”). Don’t eat your eggs before they are cooked. Don’t make plans for something that might not happen. Don’t deal with your problems before they are solved. All of the above.

Iphones became so popular not only to teens, even my grandparents (jumped on the bandwagon) and bought some. ride on the gadget and sell Apple. jump for technology and sell iphones. joined the new trend and bought iphones. bought Android and Apple.

Decibel: sound: : volt: ______. watts. fire. electricity. lightning.

Coward: brave: : philanthropist: _______. selfish. kind. pessimist. optimist.

Logic: reasoning: : ethics: _______. character. behavior. subject. traits.

Antenna: signal: : net: ______. web. catch. gross. fish.

Stanza: poem: : act: ______. movie. opera. song. lyric.

Astrology: Astronomy: :Alchemy: _________. Chemistry. Biology. Physics. Science.

Census: population: : inventory: __________. accounting. merchandise. cost. list.

Oath: promise: : contract: __________. license. contact. agreement. paper.

Glimmer: Flicker: : murmur: _______. whisper. shout. rumor. speak.

Bouquet: flowers: : flock:_________. dogs. sheep. ship. cats.

Rescind: law: : withdraw: _______. bank. candidacy. deposit. resume.

Hoax: deceive: : filibuster: ______. delay. refuse. stop. none.

Syllabus: course: :agenda: _______. subject. platform. meeting. lesson.

Cat: kitten: :horse: _______. cab. puppy. stallion. pony.

Evaporate: vapor: : petrify: _______. liquid. stone. magnify. cold.

Canvas: painter: : marble: ________. sculptor. rock. statue. form.

Hammer: anvil: : pestle: _________. ground. grinder. mortar. knife.

Librarian: books: : curator: _______. atlas. encyclopedia. room. paintings.

Archive: manuscript: arsenal: ________. soldier. weapon. castle. king.

Bodyguard: protection: : mentor: _______. advice. counsel. teacher. leader.

Novelist: plot: : Architect: _______. building. design. blueprint. house.

Molecule: atoms: : tissue: _______. organ. cells. body. neutrons.

Call: telephone: : type: ________. cellphone. ipad. keyboard. piano.

Eavesdrop: conversation: : trespass: _________. property. house. land. assets.

Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known as ablessed 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-likesand, 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: Famous Beach in the Philippines. The Beach of Boracay. Boracay, a Blessed Island. Why People Go to Boracay.

Malaysia Airline Flight MH370’s disappearance is still under investigation. Many countries joined in the search for what really happened andwhere the aircraft is now. The flight lost contact with air traffic controllers about anhour 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: That Flight MH370 is somewhere under the sea. That Flight MH370’s disappearance is still a mystery. That Flight MH370 must have crashed after loss contact. That Flight MH370 is in Bermuda Triangle.

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. .*Which of the following conclusions best summarizes the selection above?. Climate change will continue to get worse until humanity takes serious actions to stop it. Global climate change is happening on earth now. The effects of climate change are getting extremely dangerous. Global climate change and its effects are occurring and are likely to increase over time.

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 needsto 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 wehave 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? accounts but also our online activities. 4. Because the government’s protection is not enough. Because it is not safe to trust anyone with our online accounts. Because nobody really owns the internet. It is a free space. Because it protects and secures not only our online. Because the government’s protection is not enough.

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

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

“In the Olympic Peninsula of northwest Washington State, a small townnamed 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 4. Twilight. Phoenix. Rainy day. Forks, Washington. Twilight.

“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?. Happiness. Sorrow. Confusion. Grief.

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?. Filipinos are now willing to open different investments. Filipinos are wise in saving their money. Filipinos rely mainly on savings and deposit accounts. Filipinos invest in real estates, mutual funds and trust funds.

A. One effective way is to diversify his funds to different investments like realestate, 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. CBAD. CBDA. CDAB. CDBA.

A. It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs serve asweb 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. BDAC. BADC. BACD. BDCA.

A. The basic steps in building a website are easy to remember and registering adomain 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 keepyour site active. D. Then you need a hosting provider to host your site’s content in the World Wide Web. ABCD. ADBC. ACBD. ADCB.

A. Speaking in English every day is also proven effective. B. Another way is watching English movies and TV shows particularly with Englishsubtitles. C. Reading articles in books, newspapers, and magazines is just among the helpfulways. D. There are many ways to improve and develop English proficiency. DCBA. DACB. DABC. DCAB.

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 decisionsanyone can make. C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were just little. D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice. BDAC. BCDA. BADC. BCAD.

A. While passport, airline tickets and valid IDs are required, proof of financialcapacity 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 capacityis not a primary requirement at the airport. D. Positive points go to the bureau for this. CBAD. CADB. CABD. CBDA.

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. DCBA. DBAC. DBCA. DCAB.

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. BCAD. BDCA. BADC. BACD.

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

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. CDBA. CABD. CDAB. CADB.

The new food safety regulations imposed STRINGENT guidelines on restaurants to ensure the quality and hygiene of their products. rigorous. lenient. flexible. newly. old.

The villain’s MALEVOLENT plan to destroy the city was foiled by the heroic actions of the brave firefighters. humane. malicious. mysterious. obvious. suspicious.

The restaurant’s ATROCIOUS service and overpriced food made for a truly disappointing dining experience. impressive. excellent. awful. approachable. irritating.

The young musician’s INNATE talent for playing the piano was evident from the moment she sat down to perform. acquired. developed. learned. natural. given.

After losing her job, she felt DESPONDENT and struggled to find the motivation to start looking for new opportunities. hopeful. cheerful. encouraged. relaxed. disheartened.

The RAUCOUS laughter and shouting of the rowdy crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker. disturbing. insulting. discouraging. angelic. aesthetic.

By studying for my exam while watching an educational video, I can __________________. kill two birds with two stones. kill one bird with two stones. hit one bird with multiple stones. kill one bird with one stone.

After working at the company for a few months, Liza really "knew the ropes" and was able to train new employees. familiar with the procedures. trained well. can adapt new things at work. learned fast. developed new skills at work.

She’s been around people so long that she can read someone _____________. like a novel. like a dictionary. like a book. like a map. like a sign.

After discussing the project details, the team was finally __________. on the same wavelength. on different pages. on the same page. out of sync. off track.

The new policy has been implemented, ________ the employees will have to adapt to new procedures. therefore. because. however. although. despite.

By the time I____________ my homework, it was already midnight. finish. had finished. have finished. was finishing. finishes.

If I ______________ more time, I would learn to play the guitar. have. has. had. would have. will have.

After considering the risks, the investor made a _______________ decision to diversify her portfolio to minimize potential losses. impulsive. reckless. prudent. hasty. emotional.

By next year, I ______________ English for five years. study. studied. am studying. have studied. will have studied.

The weather forecast predicts ____________ conditions for the outdoor concert tonight, with heavy rain and strong winds expected. favorable. atrocious. mild. pleasant. calm.

Identify and choose the sentence with correct usage of grammar and structured correctly. Walking down the street, the trees seemed to sway in the wind. Walking down the street, I noticed the trees swaying in the wind. Walking down the street, the swaying trees caught my eye. Walking down the street, the wind made the trees sway.

Identify and choose the sentence with correct usage of grammar and structured correctly. Nakita ko ang babae na kumakanta sa hardin. Nakikita ko ang babae na kumakanta sa hardin. Nakita ko ang babae sa hardin ay kumakanta. Sa hardin ko nakita ang babae na kumakanta. Ang babae na kumakanta sa hardin ay nakita ko.

Identify and choose the sentence with correct usage of grammar and structured correctly. Because I was tired, so I went to bed. Because I was tired, I went to bed. Because I was tired, I will go to bed. I went to bed, because I was tired so. I went to bed because I was tired, and so did she.

Identify and choose the sentence with correct usage of grammar and structured correctly. I love reading books, writing stories, and to learn new things. I love reading books, writing stories, and learning new things. I love reading books, to write stories, and learning new things. I love reading books, writing stories, and to learn new things daily. I love reading books and writing stories, but not learning.

Identify and choose the sentence with correct usage of grammar and structured correctly. I went to the store, and I bought milk. Because I needed milk, so I went to the store. I went to the store because I needed milk. I needed milk, and I went to the store. I went to the store; I needed milk.

Identify and choose the sentence with correct usage of grammar and structured correctly. The manager of the company that hired new employees will give a speech. The manager of the company will give a speech that hired new employees. The manager of the company, that hired new employees, will give a speech. The manager of the company, that hired new employees will give a speech. The manager of the company will give a speech who hired new employees.

The new employee, along with the rest of the staff, were responsible for the project’s success. No error. new employee. along with. were. responsible for. No error.

The data suggest that the new marketing strategy have been effective. No error. the data. suggest. strategy. have been effective. No error.

The affect of the cold weather on the crops was devastating. No error. the affect. of the cold weather. on the crops. was devastating. No error.

The reason for the company’s recent financial woes are attributed to a combination of factors, including increased competition, rising costs, and decreased demand. No error. he reason. are attributed. to a combination. including increased competition, rising costs, and decreased demand. No error.

The company has been facing financial difficulties for several years, but their profits has increased significantly last quarter. No error. the company. has been facing. their profits. has increased significantly. No error.

The new employee, along with the rest of the team, was responsible for completing the project on time. No error. new employee. the rest of the team. was responsible. for completing the project on time. No error.

He is neighbor of ours and a classmate of John’s. No error. he. neighbor of ours. a classmate. John's. No error.

My aunt makes my sister clean her room immediately. No error. aunt. makes. clean her. immediately. No error.

Justin is only one of the artists who are humble. No error. only one. of the artists. who. are humble. No error.

A. For instance, many companies now use social media to engage with customers and promote their products. B. In conclusion, the impact of technology on business has been profound. C. The advent of technology has transformed the way business operate. D. This shift has led to increased efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. E. Furthermore, technology has also enabled businesses to reach a wider audience and expand their market share. C-A-D-E-B. C-D-A-E-B. A-C-D-E-B. B-C-A-D-E. C-A-E-D-B.

A. This phenomenon is known as the greenhouse effect. B. As a result, the Earth’s temperature is rising at an alarming rate. C. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, release large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. D. The increase in greenhouse gases traps more heat, leading to global warming. E. Therefore, it is essential to reduce our carbon footprint to mitigate the effects of climate change. A-C-D-B-E. C-D-A-B-E. C-A-D-B-E. E-C-D-A-B. A-B-C-D-E.

A) One of the most significant advantages of renewable energy is that it is sustainable and non-depletable. B) Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly popular. C) Furthermore, renewable energy can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. D) In addition, renewable energy can also create jobs and stimulate local economies. E) As the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, the importance of renewable energy will only continue to grow. A-B-C-D-E. B-C-A-D-E. B-A-C-D-E. E-B-A-C-D. A-B-D-C-E.

A) The book provides a detailed analysis of the social and economic factors that contribute to poverty. B) In conclusion, the author’s work offers valuable insight into the complex issue of poverty. C) The author argues that poverty is a multifaceted problem that requires a comprehensive solution. D) Through a series of case studies, the book illustrates the human impact of poverty. E) The book’s nuanced understanding of poverty makes it a valuable resource for policymakers and researchers. C-A-B-D-E. C-A-D-E-B. A-B-C-D-E. A-C-D-E-B. E-A-C-D-B.

A) The discovery of penicillin revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections. B) Furthermore, advances in medical technology have improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. C) In recent years, there have been significant advances in medical research and technology. D) For example, new surgical techniques have reduced recovery times and improved patient outcomes. E) As a result, patients are living longer and healthier lives. A. C-B-D-A-E. A-C-B-D-E. E-C-B-D-A. A-B-C-D-E. C-A-B-D-E.

A) Between the 14th and 17th centuries. B) The Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement that took place in Europe. C) Artist such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created iconic works that continue to inspire and influence art today. D) Writers like William Shakespeare and Petrach helped shape the literary landscape of Europe. E) It marked a significant shift from the medieval period to the modern era. B-A-E-C-D. C-E-D-B-A. B-A-C-E-D. D-E-A-B-C. A-B-C-D-E.

A) Ang teknolohiya ay patuloy na nagbabago at nagpapabuti sa ating buhay. B) Ngunit mayroon din itong mga negatibong epekto, tulad ng pagkakawatak-watak ng mga tao at pagkakalimot sa mga tradisyunal na gawain. C) Sa kasalukuyan, ang teknolohiya ay ginagamit sa iba’t ibang larangan, mula sa edukasyon hanggang sa negosyo. D) Ang mga benepisyo ng teknolohiya ay marami, tulad ng pagtaas ng produktibidad at pagkakaroon ng mas madaling akses sa impormasyon. E) Kaya naman, mahalaga na gamitin natin ang teknolohiya nang wasto at may pag-iingat. A-B-C-D-E. A-D-C-B-E. A-D-B-C-E. C-A-D-B-E. C-B-A-D-E.

A) Ang pagbabago ng klima ay nagdudulot ng malalaking problema sa ating kapaligiran. B) Kaya naman, mahalaga na magtulungan tayo upang mabawasan ang mga sanhi ng pagbabago ng klima. C) Ang mga siyentipiko ay nagsasabi na ang pagbabago ng klima ay may malaking epekto sa ating ekosistema. D) Ang mga epekto nito ay nararamdaman na sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng mundo, mula sa pagtaas ng lebel ng dagat hanggang sa mga matinding bagyo. E) Kung hindi tayo kikilos agad, maaaring hindi na mababawi ang mga pinsalang dulot ng pagbabago ng klima. C-A-D-E-B. A-D-C-E-B. A-C-D-E-B. A-C-D-B-E. E-A-C-D-B.

Read the passage and answer the question: “The novel explores the themes of identity and belonging through the story of a young immigrant. The protagonist struggles to balance her cultural heritage with her desire to fit in with her new community. The author’s use of vivid of imagery and poignant language brings the protagonist’s journey to life” What theme is explored in the novel, according to the passage?. Identity and belonging. Love and relationships. Science and technology. History and politics. Sports and fitness.

"Ang globalisasyon ay isang proseso ng pagtaas ng ugnayan at interdependensya ng mga bansa sa mundo. Ito ay nagdudulot ng mga oportunidad para sa mga negosyo at indibidwal, ngunit nagdudulot din ng mga hamon at panganib. Ang mga bansa ay kailangang magtulungan upang mapabuti ang mga kondisyon ng pandaigdigang kalakalan at maprotektahan ang mga karapatan ng mga manggagawa." Ano ang pangunahing ideya ng talata?. Ang globalisasyon ay isang proseso ng pagtaas ng ugnayan ng mga bansa. Ang globalisasyon ay nagdudulot ng mga oportunidad at hamon. Ang mga bansa ay kailangang magtulungan upang mapabuti ang pandaigdigang kalakalan. Ang globalisasyon ay may mga negatibong epekto sa mga manggagawa. Ang pandaigdigang kalakalan ay ang pangunahing sanhi ng globalisasyon.

Ano ang maaaring maging epekto ng globalisasyon sa mga manggagawa?. Laging positibo. Laging negatibo. May mga positibo at negatibong epekto. Walang epekto sa mga manggagawa. Mga manggagawa ay hindi apektado ng globalisasyon.

"The concept of sustainability has become increasingly prominent in recent years, as concerns about climate change and environmental degradation have grown. However, the term is often used in a way that obscures its original meaning, which was rooted in the idea of balancing economic, social, and environmental needs. Today, sustainability is often invoked as a justification for initiatives that may not necessarily prioritize environmental concerns." What is the author’s primary criticism of the concept of sustainability?. That it is too focused on environmental concerns. That it is not economically viable. That its original meaning has been lost in its modern age. That it is too narrow in scope. That it is not a relevant concept in today’s world.

"The rise of the gig economy has led to a shift in the way people work, with many individuals opting for freelance or contract work over traditional employment. While this shift has brought about benefits such as flexibility and autonomy, it has also raised concerns about job security and benefits. As the gig economy continues to grow, it is likely that we will see a reevaluation of what it means to be employed." What is the author’s tone in discussing the gig economy? E. Completely dismissive. Overly critical. Highly enthusiastic. Somewhat pessimistic. Neutral and observational. Completely dismissive.

"The notion that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence in the near future is a topic of much debate. While some experts argue that AI has the potential to revolutionize numerous industries, others contend that its limitations are often overlooked. In reality, AI systems are only as good as the data they are trained on, and biases in that data can have significant consequences." What is the author’s primary argument regarding artificial intelligence?. That it will soon surpass human intelligence. That it is a panacea for all industries. That it is completely unbiased. That it will have no significant impact on society. That its limitations are often overlooked.

Catalyst : Reaction :: Mentor : ___________. Protégé. Guidance. Wisdom. Experience. Leadership.

Ennui : Boredom :: Ephemeral : ___________. Fleeting. Permanent. Long-lasting. Enduring. Timeless.

Chameleon : Color :: Mimic : __________. Voice. Sound. Movement. Gesture. Expression.

Architect : Blueprint :: Author : _________. Manuscripts. Publisher. Bookstore. Reader. Editor.

Conductor : Orchestra :: Coach : __________. Team. Player. Strategy. Game. Stadium.

Picasso : Painter :: ___________ : _______________. Mozart : Composer. Shakespeare : Play. Leonardo : Sculptor. Einstein : Scientist. Hemingway : Novelist.

Mercury : Planet :: Firefox : ___________. Browser. Operating System. Software. Hardware. Network.

53. Shakespeare : Playwright :: __________ : ___________. Beethoven : composer. Van Gogh : painter. Newton : Physicist. Darwin : Biologist. All of the above.

Galit : Poot :: Hapis : ________. Saya. Lungkot. Takot. Gulat. Pagkadismaya.

Matapang : Magiting :: Mapagmahal : _________. Mapagmataas. Mapagkumbaba. Maawain. Makasarili. Matulungin.

Delicious : Taste :: Melody : _____________. Memory. Highness. Voice. Speak. Lyrics.

Clock : Time :: Vehicle : __________. Driver. Road. Passenger. Journey. Wheel.

The teller will be prosecuted if she helped the loan officer EMBEZZLE bank funds. Misappropriate. Balance. Remunerate. Clear.

Housing in the city these days costs "an arm and a leg". Very expensive. Uphill task. Tiresome job. Fatal. None of these.

The company already does not have the required number of employees and with this project it has finally "bitten off more than it can chew". Difficult task. Impossible job. Impractical job. In detail. None of these.

The ECCENTRIC old man never ate anything other than cat food. Destructive. Deceitful. Conformist. Unconventional.

Mirror : reflection : : Water : ?. Conduction. Dispersion. Immersion. Refraction. Drinking.

Teeth : Grit : : Fist : ?. Blow. Hand. Open. Arm. Clench.

Right now, the concern is about banks not lowering their lending rates fast enough, _______________ the repo rate has been coming down. because. since. although. from. through.

Manila’s problem is not the paucity of traffic rules and regulations but a general _______________ for them. insistence. absence. allocation. disregard. None of these.

Statement : "If you are a mechanical engineer, we want you as our supervisor." - an advertisement by company X. Assumptions: I. Mechanical engineers are expected II. Generally, people are not humble. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

He felt the only way to EMANCIPATE himself from his parents was to move away. Liberate. Release. Acquit. Unchain.

DEVIL : LIVED : : STRAP : ?. PRATS. PARTS. TRAPS. SPART.

Neck : Tie : : Waist : ?. Watch. Short. Ribbon. Shirt. Belt.

Banks should be left free to set their lending rates, in _______________ with their cost of funds and market conditions, apart from borrower profile. lending. meeting. settling. positively. accordance.

It will make a bad economic situation marginally _______________ and, perhaps, even create a black market in certain articles. good. worse. better. weaker. stronger.

Statement : "Do not lean out of the door of the bus." - a warning in a school bus. Assumptions : I. Leaning out of a running bus is dangerous. II. Children do not pay any heed to such warnings. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

Just as I was about to fail the exam, I had an epiphany and remembered some of the facts I had learned. tantrum. revelation. competition. solution.

groom : horse :: ______ : child. track. nanny. gallop. infantry.

______ : retirement :: settlement : injury. golf. lawyer. hospital. pension.

The _______________ apparition stalked Reshma for days and ultimately threw her off the cliff. vindictive. benevolent. magnanimous. callous. All of the above.

Single-use plastic refers to the entire class of items that are used once and then _______________ of. thought. excluded. abandoned. disposed. removed.

The dictator sentenced the social activist to ten years of rigorous imprisonment just because she vauched for women empowerment in a blog. The dictator sentenced the social activist. to ten years of rigorous imprisonment. just because she vauched for. women empowerment in a blog. No Error.

She gave a brief explanation. Limited. Small. Little. Short.

Because there was so much DISPARATE information on the topic, the research process took longer than expected. parallel. important. different. reliable.

dictionary : definition :: ______ : map. direction. south. atlas. longitude.

annex : ______ :: insert : book. shelf. building. page. wing.

The police commissioner condemned the _______________ murder and vowed to apprehend the wrongdoers within a fortnight. grisly. gruesome. ghastly. horrifying. All of the above.

The rotten smell was so _______________ that she became unconscious then and there and had to be hospitalized. revolting. gratifying. captivating. unappealing. All of the above.

My uncle said that he would reach to the bus stand with all his belongings within an hour. My uncle said that. he would reach to. the bus stand with all his. belongings within an hour. No Error.

In personal appearance, he was tall and CORPULENT, of a dignified presence and extremely powerful physique. Lean. Gaunt. Emaciated. Obese.

Knowing that discord is destructive in the classroom, the teacher wanted to foster a sense of community among her students. conflict. activity. annoyance. fishfight.

______ : plant :: stable : horse. cow. unstable. oat. nursery.

______ : house :: anklet : sock. shoe. foot. cottage. mansion.

It was very cold outside, and the fire we lit was dimming down; hence I decided to _______________ it a bit. soak. strike. stoke. increase. All of the above.

Yesterday, the villagers caught a burglar _______________ a bottle of oil from the community hall. embezzling. frauding. swindling. pilfering. looting.

To an insurance company, the law relating to the principles of subrogation and contribution are of great importation. To an insurance company,. the law relating to. the principles of subrogation and. contribution are of great importation. No Error.

Maths is the only subject that seems extremely difficult for me to understand. A. a piece of cake. B. all greek to me. C. ducks and drakes. D. ace in the hole. E. Both A and B.

The truth began to emerge after hours of questioning. Simulate. Emulate. Appear. Recede.

Statue : Shape : : Song : ?. Poetry. Sing. Tune. Compose. Dance.

Friend : Foe: : Union : ?. Discord. Different. Separate. Divorce.

Though a rate cut was a ____________ conclusion ahead of the monetary policy announcement, the ____________ was of either a 25 or 50 basis points one. accustomed, experience. foregone, expectation. forest, explanation. earnest, exposition. None of the above.

Arguably, the ____________ for fiscal concessions is limited given the overall revenue scenario, but the government can certainly push for further ____________ to incentivize investment. spectacular, terminal. space, reforms. surety, radio. function, yield. None of the above.

Statement : Be humble even after being victorious Assumptions : I. Many people are humble after being victorious. II. Generally, people are not humble. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

A mother is "always engaged" in preforming her duties. as busy as bee. at the drop of a hat. barking up the wrong tree. Both A and C. None of these.

Encountered. Face. Solved. Entertained. Entered.

Affirm : Hint : : Charge : ?. Deny. Insinuate. Reject. Convince.

Highbrow : Cultivated : : Suave : ?. Elegant. Stylish. Broad-minded. Urbane.

In a country as ____________ as Philippine, it is impossible to ensure that vegetarian and non-vegetarian preferences are ____________ into delivery logistics. reverse, faced. reticent, feared. diverse, factored. recess, fused. None of the above.

Delivery partners are ____________ made to understand the practical ____________ of the job as they choose to enter the workforce. unilaterally, bright. universally, term. slowly, repetition. unequivocally, nature. None of the above.

Identifying Error: Millions of people may be displaced and thousands of cities may drown because of melting glaciers and raising sea levels. Millions of people may be. displaced and thousands of cities. may drown because of melting glaciers. and raising sea levels. No Error.

Harish Salve is "an important and powerful" lawyer as he wins every court case he gets. A. a jack of all trades. B. a big shot. C. a big gun. D. Both B and C. E. None of these.

I have to "work late night" only then this task will be finished on time. A. cut corners. B. cut the mustard. C. burn midnight oil. D. Both B and C. E. All of these.

I will not come to meet you today as I am "feeling ill". hitting the sack. feeling a bit under the weather. making a long story short. the last straw. None of these.

Some literary critics have argued that interactivity will EFFACE literature itself. preserve. conserve. destroy. retain. maintain.

Oxygen : Burn : : Carbon dioxide : ?. Isolate. Foam. Extinguish. Explore.

Water : Convection :: Space : ?. Conduction. Transference. Vecuum. Radiation.

This means that rate level is still below _______________ inflation rate of 4 per cent with 2 per cent movement in both the _______________ . tackled, dimensions. terming, destination. targeted, directions. charming, tragedy. None of the above.

RTO officials have taken _______________ of the video and plan a massive drive from this week to _______________ out the rogues. cognizance, weed. concern, figure. action, single. issue, fight. note, remove.

Identifying Error: The cancer patient is comparatively better today and the doctor hopes that he will go into remission soon. The cancer patient is comparatively better. today and the doctor hopes. that he will go into. remission soon. No Error.

He is the most pure and most capable of religious ECSTASY. Delight. Despair. Calamity. Misery.

Dove : Peace : : White flag : ?. Friendship. Victory. Surrender. War. Symbol.

Mathematics : Logic : : Science : ?. Facts. Scientist. Experiment. Laboratory.

Rising gold prices over the last few months have been _______________ hitting demand in large consumer _______________ for jewelry including China and India. overturned, makers. observed, markets. assumed, dices. sent, directions. None of the above.

Though Fed Chairman Jerome Powell suggested that a _______________ of rate cuts may not happen, Trump’s action against China in the last few days are suggesting that more rate cuts from the Fed can’t be _______________ out. series, ruled. herd, ruined. scheme, resisted. status, retained. None of the above.

Identifying Error: At the age of twenty, he became Hollywood’s one of the most sought actors. At the age of twenty. he became Hollywood’s. one of the most. sought actors. No Error.

In attempting to elucidate the significance of this paradox, I want to proceed carefully. clarify. calculate. summaries. update.

Enough : Excess : : Sufficiency : ?. Adequacy. Surplus. Competency. Import.

Manila : Philippines : : Beijing : ?. China. Japan. Turkey. Malaysia.

This would be _______________ by a weak phase of the monsoon when rains get _______________ to the foothills of the Himalayas. fared, controlled. fought, cared. fraught, determined. followed, confined. None of the above.

In a _______________ to the exchanges, the company said it intends to _______________ the date of submission of the Q1 results. fascination, explain. fare, exploit. filing, extend. firm, utilize. None of the above.

Identifying Error: Through social media information can be transmitted in a fraction of a second, often giving rise to fake and fabricated news. Through social media information. can be transmitted in a fraction of a second. often giving rise to. fake and fabricated news. No Error.

Ellaine remembers the past things "very quickly". A. by leaps and bounds. B. far cry from. C. at daggers drawn. D. Both A and B. E. None of these.

He "missed the chance" of becoming a famous singer. A. missed the boat. B. leaped in the dark. C. let sleeping dogs lie. D. Both A and B. E. None of these.

"A selfish friend" is one that has made things all about them most of the time. A snake in the grass. A fair weather friend. A fly in the ointment. An elephant in the room. None of the above.

Even the greatest of Philippine's political leaders have "a bad quality that they keep hidden". hand in glove. an axe to grind. jaundiced eye. feet of clay. None of the above.

Do you think a man in today's era can "stay alive" by selling coconuts?. knit the brow. keep abreast of. keep body and soul together. kick the bucket. None of the above.

They have been SEDULOUS and invaluable in checking enemy propaganda. diligent. inspiring. sensible. malicious.

Shark : Fish :: Lavender : Shrub. Tree. Herb. Climber.

We can only get to the camp ____________ foot. by. at. of. on. about.

Tanning : Leather :: Pyrotechnics : ?. Wool. Fireworks. Bombs. Machinery.

Leonalyn reminds me ____________ her old history teacher. by. at. of. on. about.

It’s very kind ____________ you to help us. by. at. of. on. about.

Statement : Postal rates have been increased to meet the deficit. Assumptions : l. The present rates are very low. II. If the rates are not increased, the deficit cannot be met. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

She learned Cebuano ____________ the age of 45. by. at. of. on. about.

I’ll show you the picture ____________ the palace. by. at. of. on. about.

Statement: One of the opposition leaders said that the time had come for like-minded opposition parties to unite and dislodge the corrupt government. Assumptions : I. Like-minded opposition parties should unite only when the have to dislodge a corrupt government. II. Opposition parties are not corrupt. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

This is because of high procurement costs under the scheme ________________ run by the state government. Presently. Rationally. Terminally. Warily. None of the above.

Statement: A sentence in the letter to the candidates called for written examinations "You have to bear your expenses on travel etc. Assumptions : I. if not clarified, all the candidates may claim reimbursement of expenses II. Many organizations reimburse expenses on travel to candidates called for written examinations. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

For parents, childhood is too long a period of encumbrance. ENCUMBRANCE. incentive. asset. help. stimulant. hindrance.

Identifying Error: Euthanasia is basically killing of patients by doctors at the instance of the patient in order to free him or her from exhilarating pain or from terminal illness. Euthanasia is basically killing of. patients by doctors at the instance. of the patient in order to free him or her from. exhilarating pain or from terminal illness. No Error.

Many of the important books on intelligence are reviewed with Powers' characteristic thoughtful ELOQUENCE. inarticulateness. halting. prose. fluency. stammering.

Since you can sell units only on the stock exchange, it is _____________ that there are buyers and you get a good price. Instant. Imperative. Ratification. Genuine. None of the above.

After breaking his hand, Gordon’s dream to play professional basketball "went up in smoke". A. to accomplish. destroyed. hopeful. continue. None of the above.

Jansen waited ____________ her at the movie theatre. in. for. by. of. about.

She started learning English ____________ 2002. in. for. by. of. about.

Statement: "Present-day education is in a shambles and the country is going to the dogs. Assumptions : I. A good education system is essential for the well-being of a nation. Il. A good education alone is sufficient for the well-being of a nation. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

I went to work ____________ Tuesday but I didn’t go ____________ Friday. in- by. on - at. by - in. on - on. about - on.

You’ll have to wait. He’ll be with you ____________ a minute. in. by. of. on. at.

Statement: If degrees are delinked from jobs, boys will think twice before joining college. Assumptions : I. Boys join college education to get jobs. Il. A degree is of no use in getting a job. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

Creativity is something that anybody who is remotely original has to guard very fiercely and passionately because people just want you to be "run-of-the-mill". Remarkable. Expensive. Unlicensed. Ordinary. None of the above.

Denigrate : Devalue :: Upgrade : ?. Revalue. Praise. Demote. Promote.

Oasis : Sand :: Island : ?. River. Sea. Water. Waves.

Convoy : Ships :: Deputation : ?. Voters. Representatives. Politicians. Writers.

We are very proud ____________ this company. on. of. for. by. to.

Statement: "Computer education should start at schools itself." Assumptions : I. Learning computers is easy. Il. Computer education fetches jobs easily. if only assumption I is implicit. if only assumption II is implicit. if either I or II is implicit. if neither I nor II is implicit. if both I and II are implicit.

The picture he painted of the business is "a far cry" from the perception the shareholders had before the meeting. Dedicated yet a failure. Very different. Astounding success. Caring and sincere. None of these.

Such souls, I suppose, are asleep, or smothered and BEFOGGED beneath mean pleasures and cares. limpid. becloud. clear headed. uncloud. bright.

Visitor : Invitation :: Witness : ?. Subpoena. Permission. Assent. Document.

Mama has a clear sense of right and wrong, tasteful and tacky, raised right and HOOLIGAN. examiner. gangster. suspect. mastermind.

Vestry : Church :: Dispensary : ?. Laboratory. Hospital. School. Monastery.

She always gets up early ____________ the morning and goes to bed late ____________ night. by - on. at - at. on - about. in - at. bout - in.

Opposition leaders have criticized the government for failing to rein in rising fuel prices which have now turned into a political "hot potato". Interesting issue. Justified matter. Court case. Burning topic. None of these.

There were a large number of banded demoiselles, and several HAWKER dragonflies. vendor. buyer. supplies. cashier.

Lemur : Monkey Rook : ?. Cat. Crow. Vulture. Owl.

Legend : Story :: Merlin : ?. Hawk. Eagle. Crow. Parakeet.