Part I. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST 9.

The peasants were the least ______ of all people, bound

Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Choose the letter by tradition and _____ by superstitions.
of the correct answer. Write the letter of your answer on a. conventional: encumbered
the space provided for. b. pinioned: limited
c. free: fettered*
A. SENTENCE COMPLETION d. enthralled: tied
1. She is well loved by the people for being _________. 10. The conclusion of his argument, while _____, is far
a. slanderous from ______.
b. virtuous* a. germane: relevant
c. ambiguous b. esoteric: obscure
d. condescending c. stimulating: interesting
2. Davidlee is an ____________ diver. He always wins the d. abstruse: incomprehensible*
gold medal.
a. inept
b. efficient B. SYNONYMS
c. adroit* 11. The virulent drug he had mistakenly taken killed him
d. aggressive in an instant.
3. The ____ student _____ going to school. a. effective
a. delinquent; abhors* b. expensive
b. awkward; abhors c. sedative
c. industrious; dislikes d. toxic*
d. obedient; dislikes 12. Argentina is one of the world’s leading honey-
4. The reporter was adjudged guilty of _____ for spreading exporters. It maintains a large apiary.
false accusations. a. Place where birds are bred.
a. calumny* b. Place where apes are grown.
b. rebellion C. Place where bees are raised.*
c. treachery D. Place where honey is stored.
d. mutiny 13. Eugenio Joshua admires his teacher’s deportment
5. Ewan played the violin with such _____, everyone was during class.
amazed. a. demeanor*
a. anxiety b. speech
b. inanity c. banishment
c. deity d. intelligence
d. virtuosity* 14. His recommendation was rejected because it might be
6. Today, Alfred Wegener’s theory is _______; however, inimical to the company.
he died an outsider treated with ___ by the scientific a. insubstantial
establishments. b. useful
a. unsupported: approval c. costly
b. dismissed: contempt d. disadvantageous*
c. accepted: approbation 15. Marvin Jay’s supervisor asked him to elucidate his
d. unchallenged: disdain* proposal during the presentation.
7. The revolution I art has not lost its steam; it _________ a. clarify*
on as fiercely as ever. b. extend
a. trudges c. improve
b. meanders d. shorten
c. rages*
d. ambles C. ANTONYMS
8. Biological clocks are of such _____ adaptive value to 16. The mother has been doleful every when she lost her
living organisms, that we would expect most organisms to son.
_____them. a. miserable
a. obvious: possess* b. cheerful*
b. ambivalent: develop c. prayerful
c. meager: evolve d. anxious
d. significant: eschew
17. Juan Carlo acquiesced to his friends’ plan of going to 27. SALACIOUS:: WHOLESOME
Baguio comes February. a. religious: private
a. agreed b. expensive: profligate
b. objected* c. conservative: stoic
c. rejoiced d. mendacious: truthful*
d. abided 28. PENURY:: MONEY
18. John Dan’s house is full of a motley collection of a. starvation: sustenance
furniture, including antiques, woodcrafts and glasswares. b. independence: freedom*
a. diverse c. infirmity: illness
b. attractive d. spontaneity: care
c. homogenous* 29. MASON:: STONE
d. expensive a. soldier: weapon
19. Jeric Angel’s nervousness was palpable despite the b. lawyer: law
confident façade he was showing. c. carpenter: wood*
a. evident d. teacher: pupil
b. increasing 30. REPEL:: LURE
c. decreasing a. miscarry: succeed*
d. hidden* b. dismount: devolve
20. He had learned that everything in life is evanescent. c. abrogate: deny
a. temporary d. abridge: shorten
b. permanent*
c. extraordinary E. READING COMPREHENSION
d. luminous
Passage 1
Much of what goes by the name of pleasure is simply an
D. ANALOGY effort to destroy consciousness. If one started by asking,
21. ARTICULATE::SPEECH what is man? What are his needs? How can he best express
a. predictable: event himself? One would discover that merely having the power
b. coordinated: movement to avoid work and live one’s life from birth to death in
c. active: thought electric light and to the tune of tinned music is not a reason
d. erratic: path for doing so. Man needs warmth, society, leisure, comfort
22. INCEPTION:: CONCLUSION and security: he also needs solitude, creative work and the
a. departure: arrival* sense of wonder. If he recognized this he could use the
b. culmination: upshot products of science and industrialism eclectically, applying
c. approach: return always the same test: does this make me more human or
d. escapade: punishment less human? He would then learn that the highest
23. SCINTILLATING: DULLNESS happiness does not lie in relaxing, resting, playing poker,
a. erudite: wisdom drinking and making love simultaneously.
b. desultory: error
c. boisterous: calm* Adapted from an essay by George Orwell
d. exalted: elevation 31. The author implies that the answers to the questions in
24. SHARD: POTTERY sentence two would reveal that human beings ________.
a. seed: flower a. are less human when they seek pleasure*
b. smoke: fire b. need to evaluate their purpose in life
c. chair: furniture* c. are being alienated from their true nature by
d. mystify: enlightenment technology
25. PROSAIC: MUNDANE d. have needs beyond physical comforts
a. obdurate: foolish* 32. The author would apparently agree that playing poker
b. ascetic: austere is _____.
c. loquacious: taciturn a. often an effort to avoid thinking
d. peremptory: spontaneous b. something that gives true pleasure
26. ATTENUATE::SIGNAL c. an example of man’s need for society *
a. exacerbate: problem d. something that man must learn to avoid
b. modify: accent
c. dampen: enthusiasm*
d. elongate: line
Passage 2 Passage 4
Examine the recently laid egg of some common animal, The books one reads in childhood create in one’s mind a
such as a salamander or newt. It is a minute spheroid – an sort of false map of the world, a series of fabulous
apparently structure less sac, enclosing a fluid, holding countries into which one can retreat at odd moments
granules in suspension. But let a moderate supply of throughout the rest of life, and which in some cases can
warmth reach its watery cradle, and the plastic matter even survive a visit to the real countries which they are
undergoes changes so rapid, yet so steady and purposeful supposed to represent. The pampas, the Amazon, the coral
in their succession, that one can only compare them to islands of the Pacific, Russia, land of birch-tree and
those operated by a skilled modeler upon a formless lump samovar, Transylvania with its boyars and vampires, the
of clay. As with an invisible trowel, the mass is divided China of Guy Boothby, the Paris of du Maurier—one
and subdivided into smaller and smaller portions. And, could continue the list for a long time. But one other
then, it is as if a delicate finger traced out the line to be imaginary country that I acquired early in life was called
occupied by the spinal column, and molded the contour of America. If I pause on the word “America”, and
the body; pinching up the head at one end, the tail at the deliberately put aside the existing reality, I can call up my
other, and fashioning flank and limb into due proportions, childhood vision of it.
in so artistic a way, that, after watching the process hour Adapted from: The Uncommercial Traveller, C Dickens
by hour, one is almost involuntarily possessed by the (1860)
notion, that some more subtle aid to vision than a
microscope, would show the hidden artist, with his plan 35. The first sentence of Passage 3 contains an element of
before him, striving with skillful manipulation to perfect a. paradox
his work. b. legend
Adapted from an essay by T H Huxley c. melancholy
d. self-deprecation*
33. The author makes his main point with the aid of ___. 36. By calling America an “imaginary country” the author
a. logical paradox of passage two implies that ___.
b. complex rationalization* a. America has been the subject of numerous works for
c. scientific deductions children
d. observations on the connection between art and b. his current vision of that country is not related to
science reality
34. In the context of the final sentence the word “subtle” c. America has stimulated his imagination
most nearly means _____. d. his childhood vision of that country owed nothing to
a. not obvious actual conditions*
b. indirect 37. Both passages make the point that _____.
c. discriminating a. books read early in life can be revisited in the
d. surreptitious * imagination many years later *
b. imaginary travel is better than real journeys
c. children’s books are largely fiction
Passage 3 d. the effects of childhood impressions are inescapable
There are not many places that I find it more agreeable to 38. Both passages list a series of places, but differ in that
revisit when in an idle mood, than some places to which I the author of passage three ___.
have never been. For, my acquaintance with those spots is a. has been more influenced by his list of locations
of such long standing, and has ripened into an intimacy of b. never expects to visit any of them in real life,
so affectionate a nature, that I take a particular interesting whereas the writer of passage two thinks it at least
assuring myself that they are unchanged. I never was in possible that he might
Robinson Crusoe’s Island, yet I frequently return there. I c. is less specific in compiling his list*
was never in the robbers’ cave, where Gil Blas lived, but I d. wishes to preserve his locations in his mind forever,
often go back there and find the trap-door just as heaven to whereas the author of passage two wishes to modify
raise as it used to be. I was never in Don Quixote’s study, all his visions in the light of reality.
where he read his books of chivalry until he rose and
hacked at imaginary giants, yet you couldn’t move a book
in it without my knowledge. So with Damascus, and
Lilliput, and the Nile, and Abyssinia, and the North Pole
and many hundreds of places — I was never at them, yet it
is an affair of my life to keep them intact, and I am always
going back to them.
F. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS 47. Juan Carlo decide “to keep his peace” until he finished
examining the situation.
39. We are affected as much as you are by the rising prices a. Not to talk*
of gasoline; we are all “in the same boat”. b. To be forthright
a. Suffering the same predicament* c. to be relaxed
b. Hindering the success d. to be reserved
c. Empathizing with everyone on his suffering 48. The company needs a couple of million pesos for its
d. Acknowledging the suffering expansion. It is likely that the Php 100 000.00 the partner
40. The members of the public are demanding for better has offered is “a drop in the ocean”.
public infrastructure and more public services, but at the a. Useful
same time they are demanding for lower taxes. It is b. More than enough
becoming a “Catch-22 situation”. c. a tiny fraction of what is needed*
a. A challenging situation d. useless until the amount is complete
b. A dilemma from which it is impossible to escape*
c. A problem that involves government efficiency A. CLOZE TEST (PART 1)
d. A condition of no great importance Introduction:
41. That lady should not have become a war This is the School 49) _________ Plan of the East Central
correspondent. She is a “square peg in a round hole”. Elementary School, San Fabian District II, Pangasinan II
a. A person who has been given an opportunity to Division, was 50)________________ and
change her profession. 51)_______________ through the concerted efforts of the
b. A person who has no interest in her job. teaching 52)___________ with the other stakeholders of
c. A person who takes part in every event. education headed by the principal. It 53)_______________
d. A person who is not suitable to her work or the vision or educational goals which 54)________ to
surroundings* uplift or improve the school performance in terms of the
42. “It slipped my mind” that I will have with Davidlee following areas of development namely the pupil, staff,
tonight. curriculum and physical facilities development which will
a. I determined, in spite of my schedule. 55)__________ as the 56)_________ for evaluating the
b. I forgot as a result of carelessness* performance of the school. It presents the school and
c. I wished. community profile and the expected activities of the
d. I planned delicately. school.
43. The idea of expansionism “has not taken root” in the Through the 57)_________ of this School Improvement
Philippines. Plan, with the unwavering 58)___________ of the officers
a. Has not become popular and members of the PTA as well as the School Governing
b. Has not been heard Council and other stakeholders of education, it is
c. has not established itself* 59)________________ that the goals vision and mission
d. has not been monitored of the East Central Elementary School will be
44. Ewan Gregory does not mind how much resistance he 60)___________.
causes; he like “sailing against the wind”.
a. Being popular 49.
b. Interfering a. improving
c. overcoming the opposition b. improves
d. opposing the popular view* c. improved
45. Although Marvin Jay had only a minor role in the play, d. improvement*
he “stole the thunder from” the lead actor. 50.
a. Borrowed the role from a. conceptualized*
b. Diverted the attention to himself from* b. conceptualizes
c. succeeded in portraying c. conceptualizing
d. transformed the character of d. conceptualize
46. I had a “heart to heart talk” with my teacher on my 51.
plans to study Linguistics or Microbiology at the a. evolving
university. b. evolves
a. Sentimental meeting c. evolved*
b. Superficial talk d. evolve
c. serious discussion*
d. successful arrangement
52. 66)________________
a. staffs EWAN ETHAN LEE C. RIVERA
b. staff* Teacher
c. staffed 1st 67)___________
d. staffing 68)_______________________
53. Respectfully forwarded 69)__________ the Schools
a. present Division Superintendent, Pangasinan Division II,
b. presenting Binalonan, Pangasinan, recommending approval of this
c. presents* basic communication.
d. presented 70)_____________________________
54. DAVIDLEE DV. ROMERO JR.
a. aims* Public Schools District Supervisor
b. aim
c. aimed 61.
d. aiming a. ;
55. b. :
a. serves c. ,
b. serving d. .
c. servicing 62.
d. served* a. to
56. b. for
a. basis c. your
b. bases* d. from*
c. basing 63.
d. based a. conduct*
57. b. conducts
a. implement c. conducted
b. implementing d. conducting
c. implementation* 64.
d. implements a. entitle
58. b. entitles
a. support* c. entitled*
b. supporting d. entitling
c. supports 65.
d. supported a. kind*
59. b. kinder
a. expect c. kindest
b. expects d. modest
c. expecting 66.
d. expected* a. yours,
60. b. sincerely yours,
a. realize c. Truly yours
b. realized* d. Very truly yours,*
c. realizing 67.
d. realizes a. indorsment
b. endorsment
H. CLOZE TEST (PART 2) c. indorsement*
Madam 61) _____ d. endorsement
I have the honor to request permission 62)_______ you 68.
good office to 63)__________ an action research in a. With date*
Science 64)_______, “Enhancing the Performance of the b. No date
Grade VI Pupils in Science and Health through c. —–
Counteractive Lecture “for the Grade VI pupils of Greater d. —–
Heights Elementary School for this school year 2014 –
2015.
Hoping for your 65)________ approval.
69. 71. Hand me your USB so I can save those files.
a.to*
b. from 72. Anyways, that has been the final report to the group.
c. with
73. I went to the library to get as many information as I could.
d. for
70. 74. The teacher forgot to give the direction in the test.
a. Truly yours,
b. Very truly yours, 75. When you go to Manila, better ask for directions so you
c. Sincerely yours, won’t get lost.
d. No complementary Close*
76. Despite of the oil price increase, the drivers remained
hopeful for a better 2012.
Direction: Read the sentences carefully. Find the error/errors in
each sentence and rewrite them with the correct 77. I could not illicit response from her.
answer/answers.
78. He is in jail for smuggling elicit drugs into the country.
51. I will meet you at the library by and by.
79. At this juncture, we would like to introduce the Board of
52. He was riding in a bus when they met a tragic accident. Judges.

53. My father died yesterday. He is 55. 80. Burn the chicken and cook “pinikpikan”.

54. I came from Buguias, Benguet. Every summer, I help my 81. The BSU gymnasium was filled up with people.
parents work in the farm.
82. I will see you on February for the Panagbenga craze.
55. I graduated at Sipsipnget National High School in 2010.
83. What I need is a money to pay for my bills.
56. The scissor that I bought at SM Baguio is quite expensive.
84. My father and mother are supportive to my studies.

57. Many informations have been divulged by the secret agent. 85. The host for the BSU Charter Celebration is he.

58. His line of business is selling computer gadgets and 86. Her obese father is high blood.
equipments.
87. It is ethical to say, Thank you in a request letter.
59. He was hospitalized due to electrocution.
88. I left a note on my sister’s pocket.
60. After the traumatic incident, I think she is alright.
89. Our mother has shown an unconditional love to us.
61. She is an impregnable woman.
90. The fugitive was apprehended in March 3 of 2010.
62. She already casted her vote yesterday.
91. Her father is a military so people respect him.
63. Based from the survey, NAIA is one of the five dirtiest
92. His father, who is a police, was killed in a gun battle.
airports in the world.
93. The garbages on the street have not been picked up.
64. She was taken cared of by her foster parents.
94. Throw your garbage properly.
65. My parents work in the garden.
95. She was unaware of the morning glory in her eyes.
66. I was been the President of the Arts Guild when I was in
high school.
96. The English term for dogmeat is azucena.
67. Calcium is not only good for the bones but for the heart.
97. The English term for sayote is chayote.
68. He revenged the killing of his father.
98. The symbol (/) used to separate alternatives is slash.
69. I was advised to cover my PIN when withdrawing money in
99. The technical term for the symbol & is and.
an ATM machine.
100. The pound key sign # is called number.
70. She is taking up Nursing for her second course.
ANSWERS: 78. He is in jail for smuggling elicit drugs into the country.

51. I will meet you at the library by and by. 79. At this juncture, we would like to introduce the Board of
Judges.
52. He was riding in a bus when they met a tragic accident.
80. Burn the chicken and cook “pinikpikan”.
53. My father died yesterday. He is 55.
81. The BSU gymnasium was filled up with people.
54. I came from Buguias, Benguet. Every summer, I help my
parents work in the farm. 82. I will see you on February for the Panagbenga craze.

55. I graduated at Sipsipnget National High School in 2010. 83. What I need is a money to pay for my bills.

56. The scissor that I bought at SM Baguio is quite expensive. 84. My father and mother are supportive to my studies.

57. Many informations have been divulged by the secret agent. 85. The host for the BSU Charter Celebration is he.

58. His line of business is selling computer gadgets 86. Her obese father is high blood.
and equipments.
87. It is ethical to say, Thank you in a request letter.
59. He was hospitalized due to electrocution.
88. I left a note on my sister’s pocket.
60. After the traumatic incident, I think she is alright.
89. Our mother has shown an unconditional love to us.
61. She is an impregnable woman.
90. The fugitive was apprehended in March 3 of 2010.
62. She already casted her vote yesterday.
91. Her father is a military so people respect him.
63. Based from the survey, NAIA is one of the five dirtiest
airports in the world. 92. His father, who is a police, was killed in a gun battle.

64. She was taken cared of by her foster parents. 93. The garbages on the street have not been picked up.

65. My parents work in the garden. 94. Throw your garbage properly.

66. I was been the President of the Arts Guild when I was in high 95. She was unaware of the morning glory in her eyes.
school.
96. The English term for dogmeat is azucena.
67. Calcium is not only good for the bones but for the heart.
97. The English term for sayote is chayote.
68. He revenged the killing of his father.
98. The symbol (/) used to separate alternatives is slash.
69. I was advised to cover my PIN when withdrawing money in
an ATM machine. 99. The technical term for the symbol & is and.

70. She is taking up Nursing for her second course. 100. The pound key sign # is called number.

71. Hand me your USB so I can save those files.

72. Anyways, that has been the final report to the group.

73. I went to the library to get as many information as I could.

74. The teacher forgot to give the direction in the test.

75. When you go to Manila, better ask for directions so you

won’t get lost.

76. Despite of the oil price increase, the drivers remained

hopeful for a better 2012.

77. I could not illicit response from her.