Upcat Mock Test

Language Proficiency Quiz Question 1 He is going directly home, ___________?

A B C D

isn’t he aren’t he? doesn’t he isn’t him?

Question 2 May I please request that each of the two groups take an ___________ position in the issue now.

A B C D

alternate

alternative

alternating

all of the above

Question 3 I ___________ sick in bed last month.

A B C D

lay

lie

lain

laid

Question 4 She ______________ finished the project before tomorrow.

A B C D

would have

will have

should have

None of the above

Question 5 If I _________ a horse I would be running round and round this farm nonstop.

A B C D

was

were

am

is

Question 6 I felt _________ after the spectacle I made of myself in school.

A B C D

badly

worst

none of the above

bad

Question 7 Did you see the several _________ on the aquarium at the lounge?

A B C D

both a and b

none of the above

fishes

fish

Question 8 [Error detection] The librarian went to Manila. New books were ordered by her today. No error.

A B C D E

to

The librarian

her

no error

were

Question 9 ___________ are you deserting me __________ you are also taking our supplies.

A

both – and

B C D

either – or neither – nor

not only -- but

Question 10 [Error detection] I am looking forward and preparing for the Math Olympiad which will beheld next week. No error.

A B C D E

no error

held

preparing for

looking forward

which

Question 11 [Error detection] Before yesterday, I have given up hope that you will come back. No error.

A B C D E

Before

will come back

have given up

no error

that

Question 12 [Error detection] The first group has begun to argue about the second group. No error.

A B C D E

about

no error

has begun

to argue

The

Question 13 If we __________ harder we would have passed the UPCAT.

A B C D

had studied

studied

have studied

study

Question 14 [Error detection] The committee members but not the chair of the committee has agreedto go to Palawan for the annual excursion trip. No error.

A B C D E

no error

but

for

to go

has agreed

Question 15 [Error detection] The apparent heir to the throne of England is Prince Charles. No error.

A B C D E

is

apparent heir

throne of England

no error

The

Question 16 [A] CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION Considering the general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

She had only walked for about fifteen miles when her legs gave out.

She had walked only fifteen miles when her legs gave out.

She only walked fifteen miles when her legs gave out.

She has walked only fifteen miles when her legs gave out.

Question 17 [Error detection] Rowena announced that the bonus will arrive during the meeting yesterday. No error.

A B C D E

the

no error

will arrive

during the meeting yesterday

announced

Question 18 A large percentage of the class _______ fascinated by the museum.

A B C D

were

be

was

any of the above

Question 19 [Error detection] You do your homework right now or I won’t let you go out with your friends. No error.

A B C D E

no error

with

You do

right now

won't

Question 20 Rita resides ____________ #312 Mahabagin Street, Teacher’s Village ___________ Quezon City.

A B C D

at – on at – in

in -- on on – in

Question 21

According to Machiavelli, it is not imperative that a ruler _________ good, he just has to appear so.

A B C D

was

were

is

be

Question 22 Lolita is going to Switzerland ___________ May next year. Particularly, she would be leaving ___________ eight o’clock a.m _________ New Year’s Day.

A B C D

in – at – on at – on – at in – at – in in – on – on

Question 23 John and Susie own that yacht. _____________ yacht is a beauty.

A B C D

John and Susie’s John’s and Susie’s

Both a and b John’s and Susie

Question 24 [Error detection] The doctor as well as some of the best doctors in the Philippines is giving a free medical checkup tomorrow. No error.

A B C D E

is giving

as well

medical

The

no error

Question 25 [Error Detection] Whomsoever wishes to see a ghost is a fool. No error.

A B C D E

Whomsoever

a fool

no error

to see

is

Question 26 You smell very ___________.

A B C D

both a and b

good

none of the above

well

Question 27 Sakuragi did a slam dunk and the crowd roared ___________ approval.

A B C D

his

its

their

our

Question 28 [C] CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION Considering the general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

My sister is going to take a little trip in June next year to Italy in Europe.

My sister is going to take a little trip to Europe next year, to Italy in June.

My sister is going to take a little trip to Italy in Europe in June next year.

My sister is going to take a little trip to Europe in Italy in June next year.

Question 29 [Error detection] The children were dismayed and depressed by the closing of the zoo. No error.

A B C D E

no error

were dismayed

The children

closing

depressed by

Question 30 [Error detection] No one was lovelier or more strikingly intelligent than her at the beauty contest yesterday. No error.

A B C D E

lovelier

no error

yesterday

more strikingly

than her

Question 31 I used too ___________ of the bleach and so the stain remained on the shirt.

A B C D

many

little

much

few

Question 32 [Error detection] Each man and each woman in the audience was affected by the passionate speech. No error.

A B C D E

by

was

and

in

no error

Question 33 Procter and Gamble __________ a lot of products. One of these products ___________ the famous bath soap Safeguard.

A B C D

produce – are produces – are produce – is produces – is

Question 34 Since my thoughts ___________ yours, I would like to _________ you on this matter.

A B C D

differ from – differ from differ with – differ from differ from – differ with differ with – differ with

Question 35 To the preoccupied Rose and __________, the lecture was simply gibberish.

A B C D

myself

mine

me

I

Question 36 ____________ Filipinos must learn to look out for our country’s interests.

A B C D

they

them

we

us

Question 37 [B] CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION Considering the general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A

Father jogs exuberantly to the park every morning before breakfast to exercise his heart.

B C D

Father exuberantly jogs every morning to the park to exercise his heart before breakfast.

Father, to exercise his heart, jogs exuberantly every morning before breakfast to the park.

Father jogs exuberantly every morning before breakfast to the park to exercise his heart.

Question 38 Macaroni and cheese __________ my favorite dishes.

A B C D

any of the above

are

is

be

Question 39 _____________ mountains aplenty in the Philippines.

A B C D

There is

There were

There was

There are

Question 40 Lito works at the supermart __________ moonlighting at the restaurant.

A B C D

or

and

besides

beside

Question 41 Each year, the House members always _____________ the UP budget.

A B C

has cut

cuts

have cut

D

cut

Question 42 The word indices __________ the plural for the singular index.

A B C D

was

are

is

were

Question 43 My father left the decision entirely up to __________ and __________.

A B C D

he --- me

he --- I

him --- I

him --- me

Question 44 A thousand pesos __________ not enough compensation and you _________ it.

A B C D

is – know are – know are – knows is – knows

Question 45 According to Arsene Dumont, people have an irresistible urge to _________ the social ladder.

A B C D

risen up

raise up

rise up

raised up

Question 46

Each of the alumnae looked for the complimentary ribbon to tie ______ hair. Later, they found out that the scissors to cut the ribbon _______ missing as well.

A B C D

her – were his – was their – were her – was

Question 47 I must justify my position ___________ so that they’d understand.

A B C D

furthest

further

farther

farthest

Question 48 [Error detection] Right now I am so angry at you, so please don’t come near me for Imight hit you. No error.

A B C D E

angry at you

might hit you

for

no error

don't come

Question 49 I bought twenty miniature _________ and ten model _________ for the house. Do you have some _________ that could hold them?

A B C D

dwarves – elfs – shelfs dwarfs – elves – shelves dwarves – elves – shelves dwarfs – elfs – shelfs

Question 50 The student badly needs her teacher’s ___________.

A B C D

advisory

advising

advice

advise

Question 51 [Error detection] That work is more unique than the other one. No error.

A B C D E

other one

that

no error

than

more unique

Question 52 _________ beauty cannot be measured.

A B C D

It’s

It was

It has

Its

Question 53 [Error Detection] I believe that I am as good a singer as him. No error.

A B C D E

no error

I am

I

him

as good

Question 54

I thought you already ______________ that issue to rest.

A B C D

lain

lay

laid

lie

Question 55 Among all the girls at the party, she was the ________________.

A B C D

best dressed and most admired

best dressed and well admired

better dressed and most admired

well dressed and well admired Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect. Syntax and Mechanics Quiz

Question 1 [N] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Three automobiles; a sedan, a truck, and an SUV, can be seen on the road.

A truck, a sedan, and an SUV, three automobiles, can be seen on the road.

Three automobiles—a sedan, a truck, and an SUV—can be seen on the road.

There are three automobiles that can be seen on the road; a sedan, a truck, and an SUV.

Question 2 Cory is always looking forward to her ____________ and her ______________ visits.

A B C D

sister’s / mother-in-law’s

Sisters / mother-in-laws

Sisters' / mother-in-law’s Sister’s / Mother-in-laws’

Question 3

[BB] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

The meadow was surrounded by tall blossoming trees which gave off a sweet fragrance which lent an atmosphere to the grove which seemed to make it an ideal place to hold a concert. The meadow was surrounded by tall blossoming trees which gave off a sweet scent, lending an atmosphere to the grove that makes it an ideal place to hold a concert. Surrounded by trees which gave off a sweet fragrance, the meadow had an atmosphere that made it seem an ideal place for a concert. The meadow seemed an ideal place to hold a concert because it had an atmosphere lent to it by the sweet fragrance given off by the trees surrounding it.

Question 4 [X] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

For some reason I don’t know, he has always disapproved of and disagreed with me. He always has disapproves of and has disagreed with me, for some reason I don’t know. He is always disapproving of and disagreeing with me; for some reason I don’t know. He has always disapproved and disagreed with me, for some reason I don’t know.

Question 5 I have only one comment when you say, ―All men are equal___________I wish it were true.

A B C D

,‖, ‖ :‖ ‖:

Question 6 [Q] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Hurriedly, I placed the Precious Book on the mantel which I had brought home from the library.

I hurriedly placed the precious book on the mantel which I had brought home from the library.

I hurriedly placed the precious book, which I had brought back from the library, on the mantel.

I brought back from the library a precious book I hurriedly placed on the mantel.

Question 7

[B] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences. Knowledge can be gained only through experience, the Pre-platonic Greek philosophers believed, while there is an absolute truth and it cannot be learned through experience, Plato believed. Pre-Platonic Greek philosophers believed that knowledge can only be gained through experience, while there is an absolute truth and it cannot be gained through experience, according to Plato. If Pre-Platonic Greek philosophers believed that knowledge can only be gained through experience, Plato believed that there is an absolute truth and it cannot be learned through experience. Pre-Platonic Greek philosophers believed that knowledge can be gained only through experience, while Plato believed that there is an absolute truth and it cannot be learned through experience. Question 8

A B C D

Bryce is longing to visit European cities___________Paris, London, Vienna, and Frankfurt.

A B C D

; namely,

, namely,

namely

namely,

Question 9 [Error detection] P250 is the price of one ticket to The Tempest and I am sad to say we can’t afford it. No error.

A B C D E

am sad to say

P250

no error

The Tempest

price

Question 10 [F] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

A truly academic spirit persists on searching and finding the truth, even at the cost of your personal convictions. A truly academic spirit persists in searching for and finding the truth, even at the cost of one’s personal convictions. Even at the cost of your personal convictions, a true academic spirit persists on finding and searching for the truth. A truly Academic spirit persists in finding the truth and searching for the truth even at the cost of one’s personal convictions.

Question 11 _____________ he has been fond of playing tennis.

A B C D

ever since,

Ever since,

Ever since

Ever since—

Question 12 [Error detection] The prince is a wonderful book written by Niccolo Machiavelli when he was in exile. No error.

A B C D E

a wonderful book

when he was in exile

by Niccolo Machiavelli

no error

The prince

Question 13 [Z] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

My pride in the boat I made myself is greater than that of those who sail manufactured boats.

My pride in the boat that I made myself is greater than those who sail manufactured boats. My pride in the boat I made myself is greater than those who sail manufactured boats they have made themselves. My pride in the boat I made myself is greater than those who sail manufactured boats.

Question 14 [A] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Very rapidly his legs throbbed with pain after running.

After running very rapidly, his legs throbbed with pain.

After running very rapidly his legs throbbed with pain.

Running very rapidly, his legs throbbed with pain after.

Question 15

[O] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Mr. Stevens the chairman, Mr. Johnson my supervisor, and last but not the least my father, I thank you all. I thank you whole-heartedly Mr. Stevens, the chairman, Mr. Johnson, my supervisor, and last but not the least, my father. I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Stevens, the chairman, Mr. Johnson, my supervisor, and last but not the least, my father. I would like to thank the chairman, Mr Stevens; my supervisor, Mr. Johnson; and last but not the least, my father.

Question 16 Time is gold__________ it waits for no man.

A B C D

;

:

None of the above

,

Question 17 [AA] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

With large numbers in a class also makes it impossible for the teacher and student to discuss problems. It also makes it impossible for the teacher and student to discuss problems, with large numbers in a class. With large numbers in a class, it is impossible for the teacher and student to discuss problems. It also makes it impossible for the teacher and student to discuss problems with large numbers in class.

Question 18 [U] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

The answer to your question is so obvious that it can be apprehended by a child who’s still in his cradle. The answer to your question is so obvious that a child, who’s still in his cradle, can apprehend it. It is so obvious, the answer to your question, that a child who is still in his cradle can apprehend it. A child who is still in his cradle can apprehend the answer to your question, being obvious.

Question 19

[P] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Everyday that’s what I do: to wake up, to work, to work, to work, and to work. To wake up, to work, to work, to work and to work—that’s what I do everyday.

Everyday, all I do is wake up to work, to work, to work, and to work. To wake up to work, to work, to work, and to work—that’s what I do everyday.

Question 20 [CC] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

One hundred fifty years is a twinkle to a star, but to a man it is three lifetimes.

150 years is a twinkle to a star, but to a man it is three lifetimes.

One hundred fifty years is a twinkle to a star but to a man it is three lifetimes.

A twinkle to a star and three lifetimes is 150 years.

Question 21 [Error detection] I have long prepared for tonight’s performance and I hope for just one thing; that I can give you all my best. No error.

A B C D E

long prepared

for just one thing;

no error

tonight's

all my best

Question 22 [R] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C

We camped in a small cabin, which had been uninhabited for years on the edge of the cliff.

We camped on the edge of the cliff, in a small cabin which had been uninhabited for years.

We camped in a small cabin on the edge of a cliff which had been uninhabited for years.

D

On the edge if the cliff on a small cabin which has been uninhabited for years we camped.

Question 23 [K] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

The Institute for the Blind, through the efforts of the city officers proudly stood on the plaza grounds. The Institute for the Blind proudly stood on the plaza grounds and it was made possible through the efforts of the city officers. Through the efforts of the City officers, the Institute for the Blind proudly stood on the Plaza grounds. Through the efforts of the city officers, the Institute for the Blind proudly stood on the plaza grounds.

Question 24 [Error detection] In exam-taking, concentration and clear thinking are essential. That’s why it is necessary that you should be wellrested the night before a big exam. No error.

A B C D E

are

That's why

In exam-taking

no error

well-rested

Question 25 [V] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Always, taking me for granted. You were always doing that and I couldn’t stand it anymore. You are always taking me for granted and I couldn’t have stood it any longer now. Taking me for granted. I couldn’t stand it anymore. You were always taking me for granted and I couldn’t stand it anymore.

Question 26 [W] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A

Some education is and always will be important to anyone with any ambition.

B C D

Some Education has and always will be important to anyone with any ambition.

To anyone with ambition, some Education is and always will be important.

Anyone with ambition, some education has been and always will be important.

Question 27 [H] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

For getting the first prize in the 46th International Investigatory Project Competition, the School gave Gregory the Most Outstanding Student Award. For getting the first prize in the 46th International Investigatory Project Competition, Gregory was given the Most Outstanding Student Award by the school. For getting the first prize in the 46th International Investigatory Project Competition, the school gave Gregory the Most Outstanding Student Award. As Gregory got the first prize in the 46th International Investigatory Project Competition, the Most Outstanding Student Award went to him from the school.

Question 28 [Error detection] These are the government agencies that I can recall at this moment;DOLE, DTI, DOH, DILG, DFA, DENR. No error.

A B C D E

moment;

no error

at

that

These are

Question 29 [Error detection] Your father talked to Jim when he was on his way to the country club. No error.

A B C D E

Your father

to Jim

he was

to the country club

no error

Question 30 [G] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Calling out to anybody who would listen, seeking out her lost sons. Sisa was getting desperate and she was losing her mind. Sisa was getting desperate and losing her mind; calling out to anybody whp would listen, seeking out her lost sons. She was calling out to anybody who would listen, seeking out her lost sons. Sisa was getting desperate and was losing her mind. Sisa kept calling out to anybody who would listen, kept seeking out her lost sons. She was getting desperate and she was losing her mind.

Question 31 Aristotle is a great philosopher____________ Plato is, in my opinion, a better one.

A B C D

, however,

however

; however,

, however

Question 32 My mother___________ believes that getting into UP is the best thing that can happen to me right now.

A B C D

–as well as my father,

as well as my father

as well as my father,

, as well as my father,

Question 33 Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael ___________ Donatello are the four members of the Teen-age Mutant Ninja Turtles.

A B C D

, or

, and

and

or

Question 34 [Error detection] She informed him ―that she was sorry‖ and that she would like them to be friends again. No error.

A

informed

B C D E

"that she was sorry"

no error

that she would like

to be friends

Question 35 [DD] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

The reason the population is increasing very rapidly is because people are no longer dying like flies, not because they are reproducing like rabbits. Because people are no longer dying like flies, not because they reproduce like rabbits; that’s why the population is increasing very rapidly. The population is increasing very rapidly, not because people are reproducing like rabbits, but because they are no longer dying like flies. Very rapidly, the population is increasing because people are no longer dying like flies, not because people are reproducing like rabbits.

Question 36 [Error detection] It is my greatest wish that I get into the University of the Philippines,the university of my dreams. No error.

A B C D E

that I get into

the university of my dreams

the University of the Philippines,

no error

my greatest wish

Question 37 [E] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Give with your Right hand without the knowledge of your Left hand, and you are then being truly generous. Being truly generous means giving with your right hand, without the knowledge of your left hand. Give with your right hand, without your left hand knowing what the right hand is doing, then you’re being truly generous. Being truly generous means giving with your right hand without your left hand knowing what your right hand’s doing.

Question 38

[T] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Nurses do a necessary job: doing what the doctors tell them to cure the patients and making them feel better. Nurses do a necessary job, and doing what the doctors tell them to cure the patients and making them feel better is their business. Nurses do a necessary job. They do what the doctors tell them, to cure the patients and to make them feel better. It is the nurses’ job to do what the doctor tells them to cure the patients and make them feel better, and their job is necessary.

Question 39 [Error detection] O Lord. What will happen to me now? No error.

A B C D E

O

Lord,

What

no error

will happen

Question 40 [Error Detection] Will you please count how many ands there are in sentence numberthirteen? No error.

A B C D E

Will

in

number

no error

ands

Question 41 [S] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C

Don’t ride the clutch; keep your left foot off the pedal. Don’t ride the clutch. Keep your left foot off.

You should not ride the clutch; keep your left foot off the pedal.

D

Don’t ride the clutch; you should keep your left foot off the pedal.

Question 42 [J] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

When a young girl, her Grandfather was lost in the war and her Grandmother died of heartbreak. She was inconsolable. When a young girl, her grandfather was lost in the war and her grandmother died of heartbreak. She is inconsolable. When a young girl, she lost her Grandfather to the war. Her grandmother died of heartbreak and she was inconsolable. When she was a young girl, her grandfather was lost in the war and her grandmother died of heartbreak. She was inconsolable.

Question 43 [C] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

I couldn’t believe the sight that met my eyes. Chaos reigned and there were debris all over the place. I couldn’t believe the sight that met my eyes. Chaos reigned. Debris all over the place. I can’t believe the sight meeting my eyes for chaos reigned and debris all over the place. I couldn’t believe the sight that met my eyes; chaos reigned and debris all over the place.

Question 44 [D] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

To forgive and forget, that’s the happiest way to live. To forgive and to forget. That’s the happiest way to live.

The happiest way to live: to forgive and to forget. To forgive and forget. That’s the happiest way to live.

Question 45 ―With great power comes great responsibility__________ Uncle Ben said to Spiderman.

A B C

‖

No punctuation necessary .‖

D

,‖

Question 46 [L] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Because the ABCD School and its teachers had no business registration and license to teach, the Department of Education closed it down last year. Last year, the Department of Education moved for the closure of ABCD school because it found out that it had no business registration and none of its teachers has a license to teach. The Department of Education shut down the ABCD School last year because it has been found out that the school was not registered and that its teachers were not licensed to teach. Last year, the Department of Education shut down the ABCD School because it found out that the school had no business license and the school’s teachers had no teaching licenses.

Question 47 [I] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

To get what is dreamed of, you must explore all avenues, you must fight all fights.

To get what is dreamed of, all avenues must be explored and all fights fought.

To get what you dream of, explore all avenues and fight all fights.

One must explore all avenues, fight all fights, if you are to get what you dream of.

Question 48 [Y] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B C D

Janella is as stubborn as if not more stubborn than Rusella, whom I thought is the most stubborn girl in this class. Janella is as stubborn as, if not more stubborn than, Rusella whom I thought is the most stubborn girl in this class. Janella is as stubborn as, if not more stubborn than, Rusella whom I thought was the more stubborn in this class. Janella is as stubborn, if not more stubborn than, Rusella whom I thought was the most stubborn girl in this class.

Question 49 [M] Correct and Effective Expression: Considering rules of syntax and mechanics, as well as general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences.

A B

I went there and sought her forgiveness everyday. But everything was in vain. I gave all my pride up, for it to be thrown only back at my face. Everyday I went there, and everyday I sought forgiveness, however, everything was in vain. I gave up all my pride, only for it to be thrown back at my face.

C D

I went there and sought her forgiveness everyday, but everything was in vain. I gave up all my pride, only for it to be thrown back at my face. Everyday I went there and everyday I sought her forgiveness. However, everything was in vain. I gave up all my pride, for it to be thrown back only at my face.

Question 50 I ordered a rare steak____________a well done one.

A B C D

, not

, not,

; not,

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Question 1 My uncle has never been to an art museum; in fact, when it comes to matters of art, my uncle is a real _________ .

A B C D

hedonist

martyr

patrician

philistine

Question 2 A __________ seemed to befall the entire community as it heard the horrid news.

A B C D

blasphemy

largess

malaise

malfeasance

Question 3 The children were so ____________ that the teacher had to yell to be heard.

A B C

truculent

obstreperous

discreet

D

morose

Question 4 In an attempt to _______ the effects of a bad year, farmers planted a second crop.

A B C D

censure

obliterate

decimate

mitigate

Question 5 The professor got in trouble for making __________ remarks about the Dean of Faculty.

A B C D

pejorative

blithe

benign

pensive

Question 6 George had the ___________ to suggest that we hire a new coach.

A B C D

temerity

discretion

surfeit

disdain

Question 7 [Error Detection] I am quite crabby today so please don’t try my patience. No error.

A B C D E

don't try

crabby

no error

am

so

Question 8

[Error detection] Turn at the corner; the store is further down the road. No error.

A B C D E

further

the

at

the

no error

Question 9 [Error detection] I inferred from his remarks that he was unhappy with my draft. No error.

A B C D E

with

his

he

inferred

no error

Question 10 disparage : commend

A B C D

surreptitious : candid

obscure : hidden

relegate : send away

auspicious : favorable

Question 11 The mysterious, ____________ music floated through the trees and charmed the listeners.

A B C D

sanguine

esoteric

ethereal

viable

Question 12

scrupulous : lackadaisical

A B C D

inane : senseless

extraneous : irrelevant

impetuous : impulsive

immutable : impermanent

Question 13 [Error detection] What is your domicile made of? I need your answer for my project. No error.

A B C D E

domicile

your answer

no error

What

my

Question 14 [Error detection] He cited only four sources in his research paper, so his teacher gavehim a reprimand. No error.

A B C D E

no error

only

so

his

gave

Question 15 The ____________ facts of the matter were obvious to most of the witnesses.

A B C D

gratuitous

bodacious

salient

perfunctory

Question 16

How my brother ever became a priest is an __________ to all of his high school friends.

A B C D

antipathy

archetype

enigma

idiosyncracy

Question 17 Rhonda's behavior only _____________ an already bad situation.

A B C D

flouted

exacerbated

preempted

obfuscated

Question 18 The jury was able to see through the ___________ argument of the defense lawyers.

A B C D

specious

stoic

palpable

onerous

Question 19 Coach Calhoun tried to ___________ his team to try harder in the face of overwhelming odds.

A B C D

flout

exhort

instigate

emulate

Question 20 vacillating : indecisive

A

vacant : brilliant

B C D

inept : competent

impecunious : impoverished

capricious : predictable

Question 21 The prime minister bowed and scraped and behaved ___________ before the new queen.

A B C D

obsequiously

resolutely

ostensibly

sinuously

Question 22 Sherman's hold on his job has become so _________ that no one is sure he'll be working there next month.

A B C D

eminent

tenuous

putative

serendipitous

Question 23 vilify : malign

A B C D

vitiate : purify

exuberant : ebullient

surrogate : original

zealous : indifferent

Question 24 Esmerelda's dissertation was on such an ___________ subject that no one could understand it.

A B C

equitable

austere

auspicious

D

esoteric

Question 25 [Error detection] The secret I have told you should be entre nous only. No error.

A B C D E

The

should

have told

no error

entre nous

Question 26 assuage : provoke

A B C D

abstruse : straightforward

mercurial : unpredictable

belligerent : quarrelsome

lugubrious : morose

Question 27 The ____________ of the task before them would prove a challenge to their imagination and patience.

A B C D

omen

enormity

lethargy

hiatus

Question 28 Roberto pretended to know a lot about the opera, but he was really just a ___________ .

A B C D

dilettante

chimera

catalyst

supernumerary

Question 29

The philosophy lecture was so predictable, so _________, that everyone fell asleep in five minutes.

A B C D

astute

ascetic

ineffable

banal

Question 30 abstemious : ascetic

A B C D

amorphous : distinct

virulent : deadly

dubious : positive

negligent : conscientious

Question 31 Benson's essay was ____________ with punctuation errors of all kinds.

A B C D

opulent

virulent

resolute

replete

Question 32 cacophony : harmony

A B C D

miniscule : gargantuan

subjugation : labor

education : edification

equality : order

Question 33 condone : overlook

A

erudite : scholarly

B C D

frenetic : serene

sagacious : obtuse

assiduous : ambitious

Question 34 A kind of ____________ seemed to occur when David graduated from high school. He became a serious student all of a sudden.

A B C D

accolade

epithet

milieu

metamorphosis

Question 35 [Error detection] Renesa is an alumnus of the University of the Philippines, and she is coming back to the university to teach. No error.

A B C D E

an alumnus

university

no error

is coming back

and

Question 36 I don't think these flowers are __________ to New England. At least I've never seen them.

A B C D

indigenous

ingenuous

fluent

exigent

Question 37 [Error detection] The next matter under our agenda is the matter about the amount of taxes that shall be levied on each member. No error.

A

no error

B C D E

next

is the matter about

shall be levied

amount of taxes

Question 38 The older child had a reputation for ________ trouble in high school, but he calmed down in college.

A B C D

instigating

mortifying

appeasing

curtailing

Question 39 The first-grade teacher attempted to __________ his pupils in the virtues of playing fair.

A B C D

stipulate

comprise

edify

exonerate

Question 40 Maria was so _________ that she couldn't follow even the simple directions on the cake box.

A B C D

obtuse

candid

officious

opulent

Question 41 The jury ___________ the mayor of all wrongdoing.

A B

exonerated

subjugated

C D

augmented

expatriated

Question 42 cryptic : definite

A B C D

diffident : timid

purported : supposed

arduous : easy

gregarious : severe

Question 43 innate : inherent

A B C D

ephemeral : eternal

spurious : authentic

exigent : demanding

corporal : spiritual

Question 44 The Darwin couple ______________ upon their future for months before deciding to get married.

A B C D

incited

precluded

deferred

ruminated

Question 45 It's not a good idea to take a balloon ride in _______ weather conditions.

A B C D

affable

onerous

malleable

adverse

Question 46

The professor became so forceful, so _________ in his expression of opinions, that students began to leave his course.

A B C D

credible

lucid

dormant

dogmatic

Question 47 Clarence was well known for his __________, his ability to lie on the couch and watch TV all day.

A B C D

futility

animosity

reticence

lethargy

Question 48 [Error detection] Dhona has to make a few adjustments to the product of her baking skills. No error.

A B C D E

no error

product of her baking skills

the

a few adjustments

has

Question 49 The Ateneo University basketball team's perfect season ___________ in a championship win over De La Salle University.

A B C D

alleviated

fulminated

fomented

culminated

Question 50 [Error detection] Now and then I read poetry, but it has never had any affect on me. No error.

A B C D E

affect

has never had

Now and then

me

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Question 1 From the National Statistics Office, Population by Region: Census 2000 REGION Philippines NCR - National Capital Region CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region Reg. I - Ilocos Region Reg. II - Cagayan Valley Reg. III - Central Luzon Reg. IV - Southern Tagalog Reg. V - Bicol Reg. VI - Western Visayas Reg. VII - Central Visayas Reg. VIII - Eastern Visayas Reg. IX - Western Mindanao Reg. X - Central Mindanao Reg. XI - Southern Mindanao Reg. XII - Northern Mindanao Reg. XIII - CARAGA ARMM - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

TOTAL POPULATION 76,504,077 9,932,560 1,365,412 4,200,478 2,813,159 8,030,945 11,793,655 4,686,669 6,211,038 5,706,953 3,610,355 3,091,208 2,747,585 5,189,335 2,598,210 2,095,367 2,412,159

Choose A = if the statement given is TRUE B = if the statement given is FALSE C = if there’ s no basis for saying Region IV has the largest population.

A B C

B

A

C

Question 2 From Wolfgang Langewiesche’s A Flier‘s World. A puff of wind comes down on the street. An old newspaper stirs in the gutter, jumps up on the sidewalk, spirals up to second-story height and flaps about there for a moment; then with a new burst of energy, it sweeps upward again, and when you last see it, it is soaring high above the rooftops, turning over and over, blinking in the sunlight. The wind has picked up a piece of paper and blown it away. A generation ago, in a philosophical discourse, one might have chosen this as an example of an event completely devoid of any significance, completely chance. But not in the air age. The tiny occurrence demonstrates an important fact concerning the air ocean – one that is only now becoming the practical knowledge of practical airfaring men: there are winds which blow neither east nor west, neither north nor south, but in the third dimension: straight up. The author’s main point was that ______________.

A B C D

a piece of paper is buffeted by the wind

it is easy to fly airplanes about how a philosopher’s discourse is done there’s a third dimension to wind movement

Question 3 From Wolfgang Langewiesche’s A Flier‘s World. A puff of wind comes down on the street. An old newspaper stirs in the gutter, jumps up on the sidewalk, spirals up to second-story height and flaps about there for a moment; then with a new burst of energy, it sweeps upward again, and when you last see it, it is soaring high above the rooftops, turning over and over, blinking in the sunlight. The wind has picked up a piece of paper and blown it away. A generation ago, in a philosophical discourse, one might have chosen this as an example of an event completely devoid of any significance, completely chance. But not in the air age. The tiny occurrence demonstrates an important fact concerning the air ocean – one that is only now becoming the practical knowledge of practical airfaring men: there are winds which blow neither east nor west, neither north nor south, but in the third dimension: straight up. The scene in the first paragraph could be best described as ______________.

A B C D

idyllic

frantic

philosophic

indifferent

Question 4 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. ―For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: It might have been!‖

A B C D

–John Greenleaf Whittier

It is very sad to think about what might have been.

The saddest feeling that can be expressed is the longing for lost opportunities. There are lots of sad things, and one of them is hankering for what hasn’t been.

Lost opportunities are lost forever and will never come again.

Question 5 From Florian A. Alburo and Danilo A. Abella’s Skilled Labour Migration from Developing Countries: Study on the Philippines International migration of skilled persons has assumed increased importance in recent years reflecting the impact of globalization, revival of growth in the world economy and the explosive growth in the information and communications technology (ICT). A number of developed countries have liberalized their policies for the admission of highly skilled professionals. The problem lies in that this demand is largely met by developing countries, triggering an exodus of their skilled personnel. While some amount of mobility is obviously

necessary if developing countries are to integrate into the global economy, a large outflow of skilled persons poses the threat of a ‗brain drain‘, which can adversely impact growth and development. The recent UK government (DFID) White Paper on International Development, ―Eliminating World Poverty: Making Globalisation Work for the Poor‖ has rightly pointed out the need on the part of developed countries to be more sensitive to the impact on developing countries of the brain drain. It was in this context that the Department for International development, United Kingdom, approached the ILO for carrying out research relevant to the above issues. How is the above selection organized?

A B C D

a problem is explored and exposed

a myth is refuted

the selection is ordered according to time

examples are given and a generalization follows

Question 6 From Florian A. Alburo and Danilo A. Abella’s Skilled Labour Migration from Developing Countries: Study on the Philippines International migration of skilled persons has assumed increased importance in recent years reflecting the impact of globalization, revival of growth in the world economy and the explosive growth in the information and communications technology (ICT). A number of developed countries have liberalized their policies for the admission of highly skilled professionals. The problem lies in that this demand is largely met by developing countries, triggering an exodus of their skilled personnel. While some amount of mobility is obviously necessary if developing countries are to integrate into the global economy, a large outflow of skilled persons poses the threat of a ‗brain drain‘, which can adversely impact growth and development. The recent UK government (DFID) White Paper on International Development, ―Eliminating World Poverty: Making Globalisation Work for the Poor‖ has rightly pointed out the need on the part of developed countries to be more sensitive to the impact on developing countries of the brain drain. It was in this context that the Department for International development, United Kingdom, approached the ILO for carrying out research relevant to the above issues. From the passage, what may be meant by ―brain drain‖?

A B C D

globalization

inflow of skilled labor to developing countries

a fatal accident resulting to head injury

outflow of skilled labor from developing countries

Question 7 by E.B. White Preparation for fighting a war is like preparation for taking a cruise in a small sailing boat— there is no end to it. It is possible to get so absorbed in the details of preparation as to lose sight of the trip. Anyone who has ever had the experience will know what I mean. If you were to wait until both of you and the boat were really ready to put to sea the summer would pass and the autumn would find you still at your home mooring. No boat is ever entirely ready to put to sea, no country is ever fully prepared to go to war; always there remain things which should be attended to, contingencies which should be provided for. But there comes a moment when you have to forget about preparations and think about the stars and the sea and the lengthening nights. You know that if you don’t go now you will never go. So you drop off your mooring and shape your course to the wind. From then on things begin to move; you may not be ready for

every particular, but you are under way and the ship is alive. And something vital in the ship imparts sudden life and resourcefulness to her crew. What is the main point of the passage?

A B C D

Postponing a war because one isn’t wholly prepared is tantamount to not going to war at all.

Drop off your mooring and sail now.

Preparing for every contingency in a war and a cruise take a long time.

Think about the view and your motivation to sail will rise.

Question 8 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. ―The unexamined life is not worth living.‖ --Socrates

A B C D

One must always test himself.

Living in ignorance is not a virtue.

When you are no longer thinking, you are dead.

Reflection is the key to a truly meaningful life.

Question 9 by E.B. White Preparation for fighting a war is like preparation for taking a cruise in a small sailing boat— there is no end to it. It is possible to get so absorbed in the details of preparation as to lose sight of the trip. Anyone who has ever had the experience will know what I mean. If you were to wait until both of you and the boat were really ready to put to sea the summer would pass and the autumn would find you still at your home mooring. No boat is ever entirely ready to put to sea, no country is ever fully prepared to go to war; always there remain things which should be attended to, contingencies which should be provided for. But there comes a moment when you have to forget about preparations and think about the stars and the sea and the lengthening nights. You know that if you don‘t go now you will never go. So you drop off your mooring and shape your course to the wind. From then on things begin to move; you may not be ready for every particular, but you are under way and the ship is alive. And something vital in the ship imparts sudden life and resourcefulness to her crew. From what you have read, what could be the motto of the author?

A B C D

A warlike attitude is a virtue. A sailor’s life is the best life.

Diffidence is an effective war attitude.

A country must be decisive in matters of war.

Question 10 From the National Statistics Office, Population by Region: Census 2000 REGION Philippines NCR - National Capital Region CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region

TOTAL POPULATION 76,504,077 9,932,560 1,365,412

Reg. I - Ilocos Region Reg. II - Cagayan Valley Reg. III - Central Luzon Reg. IV - Southern Tagalog Reg. V - Bicol Reg. VI - Western Visayas Reg. VII - Central Visayas Reg. VIII - Eastern Visayas Reg. IX - Western Mindanao Reg. X - Central Mindanao Reg. XI - Southern Mindanao Reg. XII - Northern Mindanao Reg. XIII - CARAGA ARMM - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

4,200,478 2,813,159 8,030,945 11,793,655 4,686,669 6,211,038 5,706,953 3,610,355 3,091,208 2,747,585 5,189,335 2,598,210 2,095,367 2,412,159

Choose A = if the statement given is TRUE B = if the statement given is FALSE C = if there’ s no basis for saying Region VIII and I have extreme populations

A B C

A

B

C

Question 11 Identifying an Irrelevant Sentence: Read each group of sentences then identify which one should not be included in the group. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer on your answer sheet.

A B C D

The members of the cast gave their best to the play because of the loyalty such feeling of belonging gives. The fact that the cast members felt themselves part of a team, contributed much to the success of the play. A play is going to open tomorrow at La Piazza. The feeling of belonging always makes a person care more for the thing to which he or she belongs.

Question 12 From Wolfgang Langewiesche’s A Flier‘s World. A puff of wind comes down on the street. An old newspaper stirs in the gutter, jumps up on the sidewalk, spirals up to second-story height and flaps about there for a moment; then with a new burst of energy, it sweeps upward again, and when you last see it, it is soaring high above the rooftops, turning over and over, blinking in the sunlight. The wind has picked up a piece of paper and blown it away. A generation ago, in a philosophical discourse, one might have chosen this as an example of an event completely devoid of any significance, completely chance. But not in the air age. The tiny occurrence demonstrates an important fact concerning the air ocean – one that is only now becoming the practical knowledge of practical airfaring men: there are winds which blow neither east nor west, neither north nor south, but in the third dimension: straight up. The newspaper was lifted by a particularly _____________ wind.

A B

strong

gale

C D

puff

mild

Question 13 From the National Statistics Office, Population by Region: Census 2000 REGION Philippines NCR - National Capital Region CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region Reg. I - Ilocos Region Reg. II - Cagayan Valley Reg. III - Central Luzon Reg. IV - Southern Tagalog Reg. V - Bicol Reg. VI - Western Visayas Reg. VII - Central Visayas Reg. VIII - Eastern Visayas Reg. IX - Western Mindanao Reg. X - Central Mindanao Reg. XI - Southern Mindanao Reg. XII - Northern Mindanao Reg. XIII - CARAGA ARMM - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

TOTAL POPULATION 76,504,077 9,932,560 1,365,412 4,200,478 2,813,159 8,030,945 11,793,655 4,686,669 6,211,038 5,706,953 3,610,355 3,091,208 2,747,585 5,189,335 2,598,210 2,095,367 2,412,159

Choose A = if the statement given is TRUE B = if the statement given is FALSE C = if there’ s no basis for saying NCR has the largest population of children.

A B C

B

A

C

Question 14 Organization of Ideas: The following subsection consists of paragraphs, the parts of which are presented in scrambled order. Read each group of sentences and decide what should be the best order in which to arrange them so that they form a well-organized paragraph. After you have decided the best order, answer the questions that follow. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. Which of the following sentences should be third?

A B C D

I have a confession to make.

In fact, I have lost so many things it would take one whole shelf of books to recount all of them. I am bereft of my innocence, am devoid of optimism, and am dispossessed of any sliver of hope. Aside from which, I miss my idealism, my zest for life, and my vitality.

Question 15 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. ―A man is the center of his own universe, and there are as many universes as there are men.‖

A B C D

Every man thinks of himself first, watches out for himself first, and loves himself first of all.

A man revolves around his axis.

All men are equal.

Every man dreams of being an astronaut and exploring the universe.

Question 16 by Kahlil Gibran Love and Lovelife ―When love beckons you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep And when his wings enfold you yield to him Though the sword be hidden among his opinions may wound you.‖ Whose ways are hard and steep?

A B C D

your beloved

none of the above

life

love

Question 17 Organization of Ideas: The following subsection consists of paragraphs, the parts of which are presented in scrambled order. Read each group of sentences and decide what should be the best order in which to arrange them so that they form a well-organized paragraph. After you have decided the best order, answer the questions that follow. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. A. my eyes roam inside the room where I was in. B. gawking at me. D.

I took the mirror, and screamed. C.

I let

As I opened my eyes, I saw my sister

They collided with those of a nurse holding a mirror and wearing a grave expression on her face. Which of the

following is the proper order of the above sentences?

A B C D

C, A, D, B

D, C, B, A

A, B, C, D

A, D, B, C

Question 18 by E.B. White Preparation for fighting a war is like preparation for taking a cruise in a small sailing boat— there is no end to it. It is possible to get so absorbed in the details of preparation as to lose sight of the trip. Anyone who has ever had the experience will know what I mean. If you were to wait until both of you and the boat were really ready to put to sea the summer would pass and the autumn would find you still at your home mooring. No boat is ever entirely ready to put to sea, no country is ever fully prepared to go to war; always there remain things which should be attended to, contingencies which should be provided for. But there comes a moment when you have to forget about preparations and think about the stars and the sea and the lengthening nights. You know that if you don‘t go now you will never

go. So you drop off your mooring and shape your course to the wind. From then on things begin to move; you may not be ready for every particular, but you are under way and the ship is alive. And something vital in the ship imparts sudden life and resourcefulness to her crew. The author believes that ____________________.

A B C D

a boat is never totally ready for a cruise

no country can win a war

one should be completely prepared before going to war

a boat is never ready for a sailing trip

Question 19 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. ―Love increases directly with convenience, indirectly with inconvenience.‖

A B C D

Convenience determines the love a person feels.

Love is measurable.

A person loves when it is convenient to do so.

Man forgets love when it is not necessary.

Question 20 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. ―To be great is to be misunderstood.‖ – Ralph Waldo Emerson

A B C D

Being misunderstood is being great.

Being great means having many enemies.

Few people can understand the sentiments of truly great persons.

Being great means standing apart and being lonely.

Question 21 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. Man is the measure of all things.‖ – Protagoras

A B C

Knowledge is subjective and a man can only know as much as his personality and characteristics allow him to. Man is the standard of all things.

Humans are the Supreme Beings on Earth.

D

Man is a measuring device.

Question 22 From the National Statistics Office, Population by Region: Census 2000 REGION Philippines NCR - National Capital Region CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region Reg. I - Ilocos Region Reg. II - Cagayan Valley Reg. III - Central Luzon Reg. IV - Southern Tagalog Reg. V - Bicol Reg. VI - Western Visayas Reg. VII - Central Visayas Reg. VIII - Eastern Visayas Reg. IX - Western Mindanao Reg. X - Central Mindanao Reg. XI - Southern Mindanao Reg. XII - Northern Mindanao Reg. XIII - CARAGA ARMM - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

TOTAL POPULATION 76,504,077 9,932,560 1,365,412 4,200,478 2,813,159 8,030,945 11,793,655 4,686,669 6,211,038 5,706,953 3,610,355 3,091,208 2,747,585 5,189,335 2,598,210 2,095,367 2,412,159

Choose A = if the statement given is TRUE B = if the statement given is FALSE C = if there’ s no basis for saying There’s a greater difference between the population of Southern Tagalog and National Capital Region, than between the population of National Capital Region and Central Luzon.

A B C

B

A

C

Question 23 From Florian A. Alburo and Danilo A. Abella’s Skilled Labour Migration from Developing Countries: Study on the Philippines International migration of skilled persons has assumed increased importance in recent years reflecting the impact of globalization, revival of growth in the world economy and the explosive growth in the information and communications technology (ICT). A number of developed countries have liberalized their policies for the admission of highly skilled professionals. The problem lies in that this demand is largely met by developing countries, triggering an exodus of their skilled personnel. While some amount of mobility is obviously necessary if developing countries are to integrate into the global economy, a large outflow of skilled persons poses the threat of a ‗brain drain‘, which can adversely impact growth and development. The recent UK government (DFID) White Paper on International Development, ―Eliminating World Poverty: Making Globalisation Work for the Poor‖ has rightly pointed out the need on the part of developed countries to be more sensitive to the impact on developing countries of the brain drain. It was in this context that the Department for International development, United Kingdom, approached the ILO for carrying out research relevant to the above issues. From the passage, it can be inferred that ________________.

A B C

globalization is a regrettable phenomenon

skilled people tend to move where they are paid more for their expertise the developing countries’ liberal policy to migrants is the main reason for the brain drain

D

out-migration or emigration must be stopped

Question 24 Identifying an Irrelevant Sentence: Read each group of sentences then identify which one should not be included in the group. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer on your answer sheet.

A B C D

It was my graduation day at the University of the Philippines.

Grinning from ear-to-ear, my father grasped my hand and hugged me.

The audience clapped when I came up the stage. My father’s dream has come true and he was really happy.

Question 25 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. ―Mankind has become so much one family that we cannot insure our own prosperity except by insuring that of everyone else.‖ – Sigmund Freud

A B C D

All men are interdependent and one man’s achievement is a triumph for all mankind.

A man is not alone; he belongs to a family.

A man must have concern for all of mankind because men are interdependent.

A man does not exist by himself and he cannot succeed by himself.

Question 26 Figurative Expressions: Choose the statement which means most nearly the same as the given figurative in each item. Then on your answer sheet, blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. Man’s property is his body and the product of his hands. – John Locke

A B C D

A man can own whatever his hands can get. A man’s labor determines what he owns. His body and his hands are man’s property.

Man owns his body and his hands.

Question 27 Organization of Ideas: The following subsection consists of paragraphs, the parts of which are presented in scrambled order. Read each group of sentences and decide what should be the best order in which to arrange them so that they form a well-organized paragraph. After you have decided the best order, answer the questions that follow. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. Which should be last?

A

Repeat the procedure as many times as you like for the desired thickness and number of coating.

B C D

Prime the brush and dip it into pre-treated paint.

Scrape the area to be painted clean of all traces of its old paint.

Apply the first coating evenly on the surface.

Question 28 From Wolfgang Langewiesche’s A Flier‘s World. A puff of wind comes down on the street. An old newspaper stirs in the gutter, jumps up on the sidewalk, spirals up to second-story height and flaps about there for a moment; then with a new burst of energy, it sweeps upward again, and when you last see it, it is soaring high above the rooftops, turning over and over, blinking in the sunlight. The wind has picked up a piece of paper and blown it away. A generation ago, in a philosophical discourse, one might have chosen this as an example of an event completely devoid of any significance, completely chance. But not in the air age. The tiny occurrence demonstrates an important fact concerning the air ocean – one that is only now becoming the practical knowledge of practical airfaring men: there are winds which blow neither east nor west, neither north nor south, but in the third dimension: straight up. Which of the following statements describes the organization of the passage?

A B C D

A generalization is made and examples are given

Something specific is discussed to exemplify a generalization

The passage moves from the least to the most recent event.

Something specific is discussed, its components are given.

Question 29 From the National Statistics Office, Population by Region: Census 2000 REGION Philippines NCR - National Capital Region CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region Reg. I - Ilocos Region Reg. II - Cagayan Valley Reg. III - Central Luzon Reg. IV - Southern Tagalog Reg. V - Bicol Reg. VI - Western Visayas Reg. VII - Central Visayas Reg. VIII - Eastern Visayas Reg. IX - Western Mindanao Reg. X - Central Mindanao Reg. XI - Southern Mindanao Reg. XII - Northern Mindanao Reg. XIII - CARAGA ARMM - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

TOTAL POPULATION 76,504,077 9,932,560 1,365,412 4,200,478 2,813,159 8,030,945 11,793,655 4,686,669 6,211,038 5,706,953 3,610,355 3,091,208 2,747,585 5,189,335 2,598,210 2,095,367 2,412,159

Choose A = if the statement given is TRUE B = if the statement given is FALSE C = if there’ s no basis for saying The population of the Philippines has increased through time.

A

B

B C

C

A

Question 30 From the National Statistics Office, Population by Region: Census 2000 REGION Philippines NCR - National Capital Region CAR - Cordillera Administrative Region Reg. I - Ilocos Region Reg. II - Cagayan Valley Reg. III - Central Luzon Reg. IV - Southern Tagalog Reg. V - Bicol Reg. VI - Western Visayas Reg. VII - Central Visayas Reg. VIII - Eastern Visayas Reg. IX - Western Mindanao Reg. X - Central Mindanao Reg. XI - Southern Mindanao Reg. XII - Northern Mindanao Reg. XIII - CARAGA ARMM - Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

TOTAL POPULATION 76,504,077 9,932,560 1,365,412 4,200,478 2,813,159 8,030,945 11,793,655 4,686,669 6,211,038 5,706,953 3,610,355 3,091,208 2,747,585 5,189,335 2,598,210 2,095,367 2,412,159

Choose A = if the statement given is TRUE B = if the statement given is FALSE C = if there’ s no basis for saying CAR has the greatest number of male population.

A B C

A

C

B

Question 31 Identifying an Irrelevant Sentence: Read each group of sentences then identify which one should not be included in the group. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer on your answer sheet.

A B C D

There are lots of review centers that offer UPCAT review services. Getting into the college of your choice wouldn’t be easy.

Outstanding grades are also a must if one wants to be accepted to a good college. A college entrance exam review is essential if one is determined to get into UP or any other premiere college or university.

Question 32 by Kahlil Gibran Love and Lovelife ―When love beckons you, follow him, Though his ways are hard and steep And when his wings enfold you yield to him Though the sword be hidden among his opinions may wound you.‖ The author is convinced that in the face of love _______________.

A B C D

one must fight

one will suffer

one is helpless

one must concede

Question 33 by E.B. White Preparation for fighting a war is like preparation for taking a cruise in a small sailing boat— there is no end to it. It is possible to get so absorbed in the details of preparation as to lose sight of the trip. Anyone who has ever had the experience will know what I mean. If you were to wait until both of you and the boat were really ready to put to sea the summer would pass and the autumn would find you still at your home mooring. No boat is ever entirely ready to put to sea, no country is ever fully prepared to go to war; always there remain things which should be attended to, contingencies which should be provided for. But there comes a moment when you have to forget about preparations and think about the stars and the sea and the lengthening nights. You know that if you don‘t go now you will never go. So you drop off your mooring and shape your course to the wind. From then on things begin to move; you may not be ready for every particular, but you are under way and the ship is alive. And something vital in the ship imparts sudden life and resourcefulness to her crew. To what is fighting a war compared by the author?

A B C D

Sailing a small boat

Preparation for taking a cruise

none of the above

Endless sailing

Question 34 Identifying an Irrelevant Sentence: Read each group of sentences then identify which one should not be included in the group. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer on your answer sheet.

A B C D

Birth is the complete expulsion or extraction of a product of conception.

The birth of myself by my mother was very difficult; Caesarean was necessary. Live birth is the complete expulsion or extraction of a product of conception who, after such extraction, exhibits any evidence of life. Stillbirth is the expulsion of a dead fetus which died late in the gestation period.

Question 35 Organization of Ideas: The following subsection consists of paragraphs, the parts of which are presented in scrambled order. Read each group of sentences and decide what should be the best order in which to arrange them so that they form a well-organized paragraph. After you have decided the best order, answer the questions that follow. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. Which of the above sentences should be first?

A B C D

I am bereft of my innocence, am devoid of optimism, and am dispossessed of any sliver of hope. I have a confession to make.

In fact, I have lost so many things it would take one whole shelf of books to recount all of them.

Aside from which, I miss my idealism, my zest for life, and my vitality.

Question 36 Organization of Ideas: The following subsection consists of paragraphs, the parts of which are presented in scrambled order. Read each group of sentences and decide what should be the best order in which to arrange them so that they form a well-organized paragraph. After you have decided the best order, answer the questions that follow. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer. Which should be the secondsentence?

A B C D

Repeat the procedure as many times as you like for the desired thickness and number of coating. Apply the first coating evenly on the surface.

Scrape the area to be painted clean of all traces of its old paint.

Prime the brush and dip it into pre-treated paint.

Question 37 From Florian A. Alburo and Danilo A. Abella’s Skilled Labour Migration from Developing Countries: Study on the Philippines International migration of skilled persons has assumed increased importance in recent years reflecting the impact of globalization, revival of growth in the world economy and the explosive growth in the information and communications technology (ICT). A number of developed countries have liberalized their policies for the admission of highly skilled professionals. The problem lies in that this demand is largely met by developing countries, triggering an exodus of their skilled personnel. While some amount of mobility is obviously necessary if developing countries are to integrate into the global economy, a large outflow of skilled persons poses the threat of a ‗brain drain‘, which can adversely impact growth and development. The recent UK government (DFID) White Paper on International Development, ―Eliminating World Poverty: Making Globalisation Work for the Poor‖ has rightly pointed out the need on the part of developed countries to be more sensitive to the impact on developing countries of the brain drain. It was in this context that the Department for International development, United Kingdom, approached the ILO for carrying out research relevant to the above issues. What is one cause to the rise in the incidence of international migration, according to the selection?

A B C D

the development of industries in the United Kingdom

the growth of information and communication technologies

the ominous and imminent threat of brain drain

the encouragement of developed and developing countries

Question 38 Identifying an Irrelevant Sentence: Read each group of sentences then identify which one should not be included in the group. Blacken the circle that corresponds to your answer on your answer sheet.

A B C D

There are lots of opportunities if you know where to look.

Move on and do not let any opportunity pass you by anymore. Leave behind might-have-been’s, what if’s and if only’s.

Regrets are such a heavy burden to lug around.

Question 39 by E.B. White Preparation for fighting a war is like preparation for taking a cruise in a small sailing boat— there is no end to it. It is possible to get so absorbed in the details of preparation as to lose sight of the trip. Anyone who has ever had the experience will know what I mean. If you were to wait until both of you and the boat were really ready to put to sea the summer would pass and the autumn would find you still at your home mooring. No boat is ever entirely ready to put to sea, no country is ever fully prepared to go to war; always there remain things which should be attended to, contingencies which should be provided for. But there comes a moment when you have to forget about preparations and think about the stars and the sea and the lengthening nights. You know that if you don‘t go now you will never go. So you drop off your mooring and shape your course to the wind. From then on things begin to move; you may not be ready for every particular, but you are under way and the ship is alive. And something vital in the ship imparts sudden life and resourcefulness to her crew. What is the general tone of the author?

A B C D

forbidding

whimsical

pessimistic

advising

Question 40 by E.B. White Preparation for fighting a war is like preparation for taking a cruise in a small sailing boat— there is no end to it. It is possible to get so absorbed in the details of preparation as to lose sight of the trip. Anyone who has ever had the experience will know what I mean. If you were to wait until both of you and the boat were really ready to put to sea the summer would pass and the autumn would find you still at your home mooring. No boat is ever entirely ready to put to sea, no country is ever fully prepared to go to war; always there remain things which should be attended to, contingencies which should be provided for. But there comes a moment when you have to forget about preparations and think about the stars and the sea and the lengthening nights. You know that if you don‘t go now you will never go. So you drop off your mooring and shape your course to the wind. From then on things begin to move; you may not be ready for every particular, but you are under way and the ship is alive. And something vital in the ship imparts sudden life and resourcefulness to her crew. Based on the context of the passage, what does ―lengthening nights‖ symbolize or refer to?

A B

boredom

the coming of winter

C D

the passing of time

the coming of night Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect. Logical and Abstract Reasoning 14:59

Start Question 1 A,Z,B,___,C,X

A B C D

U

Y

D

V

Question 2 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C D

index

book

chapter

glossary

Question 3 544, 509, 474, 439, ____

A B C D

445

420

414

404

Question 4 Yard : inch as quart : ____________

A

ounce

B C D

liquid

dry

gallon

Question 5 1000, 200, 40, ____

A B C D

32

8

24

16

Question 6 Odometer : mileage as compass : ____________

A B C D

needle

speed

direction

hiking

Question 7 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4, ___

A B C D

3.6

3.3

2

3.5

Question 8 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C

yard

ounce

inch

D

centimeter

Question 9 Exercise : gym as eating : ____________

A B C D

Food

Dieting

Restaurant

Health

Question 10 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C D

mayonnaise

basil

dill

parsley

Question 11 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ____

A B C D

21

26

24

22

Question 12 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C D

car

tire

transmission

engine

Question 13 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, __

A B C D

15

14

10

7

Question 14 QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC

A B C D

JKL

CAB

HJF

GIJ

Question 15 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C D

avoid

flee

duck

dodge

Question 16 Play : actor as concert : ______________

A B C D

symphony

musician

percussion

piano

Question 17 JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, _____

A B

MEN

NEO

C D

PFQ

OEP

Question 18

2,1,12,14,___

A B C D

28

$latex \displaystyle \frac{1}{16}[/latex]

13

18

Question 19 Pen : poet as needle : ____________

A B C D

tailor

button

sewing

thread

Question 20 QAR, RAS, SAT, TAU, _____

A B C D

UAV

TAS

TAT

UAT

Question 21 Elated : despondent as enlightened : ______________

A B C D

miserable

aware

tolerant

ignorant

Question 22

Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C D

loaf

sourdough

dough

pumpernickel

Question 23 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C D

tulip

rose

cucumber

lavender

Question 24 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12,____

A B C D

16

9

34

10

Question 25 Secretly : openly as silently : _______________

A B C D

noisily

scarcely

impolite

quietly

Question 26 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A

cornea

B C D

vision

retina

pupil

Question 27 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C D

guitar

cello

flute

piano

Question 28 14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64,______

A B C D

52

56

90

128

Question 29 2, 6, 18, 54, ______

A B C D

75

214

162

108

Question 30 Choose the figure or word does not belong to the group

A B C

trivial

insignificant

familiar

D

unimportant Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect.