ANSWER KEY

Part I. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST

1. b. virtuous*
2. c. adroit*
3. a. delinquent; abhors*
4. a. calumny
5. d. virtuosity*
6. d. unchallenged: disdain*
7. c. rages*
8. a. obvious: possess*
9. c. free: fettered*
10. d. abstruse: incomprehensible*
B. Synonyms
11. d. toxic*
12. C. Place where bees are raised.*
13. a. demeanor*
14. d. disadvantageous*
15. a. clarify*
16. b. cheerful*
17. b. objected*
18. c. homogenous*
19. d. hidden*
20. b. permanent*
D. Analogy
21. ARTICULATE::SPEECH
a. predictable: event
b. coordinated: movement
c. active: thought
d. erratic: path
22. INCEPTION:: CONCLUSION
a. departure: arrival*
23. SCINTILLATING: DULLNESS
c. boisterous: calm*
24. SHARD: POTTERY
c. chair: furniture*
25. PROSAIC: MUNDANE
a. obdurate: foolish*
26. ATTENUATE::SIGNAL
c. dampen: enthusiasm*
27. SALACIOUS:: WHOLESOME
d. mendacious: truthful*
28. PENURY:: MONEY
b. independence: freedom*
29. MASON:: STONE
c. carpenter: wood*
30. REPEL:: LURE
a. miscarry: succeed*

E. Reading Comprehension
Passage 1
31. The author implies that the answers to the questions in sentence two would reveal that human beings ________.
a. are less human when they seek pleasure*
32. The author would apparently agree that playing poker is _____.
c. an example of man’s need for society *

Passage 2
33. The author makes his main point with the aid of _______.
b. complex rationalization*
34. In the context of the final sentence the word “subtle” most nearly means _____.
d. surreptitious *

Passage 4
35. The first sentence of Passage 3 contains an element of
d. self-deprecation*
36. By calling America an “imaginary country” the author of passage two implies that ___.
d. his childhood vision of that country owed nothing to actual conditions*
37. Both passages make the point that _____.
a. books read early in life can be revisited in the imagination many years later *
38. Both passages list a series of places, but differ in that the author of passage three ___.
c. is less specific in compiling his list*

F. Idiomatic Expressions
39. We are affected as much as you are by the rising prices of gasoline; we are all “in the same boat”.
a. Suffering the same predicament*
40. The members of the public are demanding for better public infrastructure and more public services, but at the same time they are
demanding for lower taxes. It is becoming a “Catch-22 situation”.
b. A dilemma from which it is impossible to escape*
41. That lady should not have become a war correspondent. She is a “square peg in a round hole”.
d. A person who is not suitable to her work or surroundings*
42. “It slipped my mind” that I will have with Davidlee tonight.
b. I forgot as a result of carelessness*
43. The idea of expansionism “has not taken root” in the Philippines.
c. has not established itself*
44. Ewan Gregory does not mind how much resistance he causes; he like “sailing against the wind”.
d. opposing the popular view*
45. Although Marvin Jay had only a minor role in the play, he “stole the thunder from” the lead actor.
b. Diverted the attention to himself from*
46. I had a “heart to heart talk” with my teacher on my plans to study Linguistics or Microbiology at the university.
c. serious discussion*
47. Juan Carlo decide “to keep his peace” until he finished examining the situation.
a. Not to talk*
48. The company needs a couple of million pesos for its expansion. It is likely that the Php 100 000.00 the partner has offered is “a
drop in the ocean”.
c. a tiny fraction of what is needed*

A. Cloze Test (Part 1)

49.d. improvement*
50.a. conceptualized*
51.c. evolved*
52.b. staff*
53.c. presents*
54.a. aims*
55.d. served*
56.b. bases*
57.c. implementation*
58.a. support*
59.d. expected*
60.b. realized*

H. Cloze Test (Part 2)

61.
a. ;
b. :
c. ,
d. .
62.d. from*
63.a. conduct*
64.c. entitled*
65.a. kind*
66.d. Very truly yours,*
67.c. indorsement*
68.a. With date*
69.a.to*
70.d. No complementary Close*
Part 1 – STRUCTURE
 The enterprising daughter who inherited a vast fortune from her super rich and powerful father is going to Europe to venture into other
business deals.
2. Helium, a new element in the sun, is the ash left when atoms of hydrogen are fused in the furnace of the sun.
3. To everybody’s surprise, the captain, looking  at his best, as there ahead of all the rest.
4. People of worst  Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) damage were not necessarily those who had smoked the longest but those who began
smoking at a young age.
5. The primordial purpose of schooling is ultimately to learn how to learn.
6. Before the seeds germinated, I did not know what kind of plants the would be.
7. In April 1906, an earthquake never before equaled in violence stroke  a part of the United States, particularly San Francisco,
California.
8. Ballooning revenue collections, mushrooming infrastructures and expanding transportation and communication facilities
conspicuously manifest the speedily growing economy of the city.
9. The latest addition to the year – round regional cultural showcase is the new, state-of-the-art light and sound museum
which exhibits the country’s past and its present.
10. Oral rehydration is attempted to replace lost body fluids in the early stages of fever.
11. It could be gleaned from the article that mass media have both positive and negative influence to society.
12. Of all the sports that develop strong bodies, swimming is the best.
13. The legalization of divorce, until such time, has been a hotly-contested issues in our society.
 
14. A website is limited because it links you to other websites where you can access for more information and discoveries.
15. The happy children, majestically costumed, paraded in the busy streets in celebration of their school foundation.

1.
a. Marc Chaggall, a painter,
b. was considered a forefather of the art of surrealism
c. an art (on how) that can be characterized by incongruous imagery
d. produced by unnatural juxtapositions and combinations.
2.
a. Since the time the World Wide Fund for nature reported
b. that more than 22 species of wild felines have (declining) declined.
c. different non-government agencies have given their support
d. to the program that would protect the species.
3.
a. The threat of deculturation
b. now hangs over many small ethnic (minority) minorities.
c. that are scattered
d. in the depths of many forests.
4.
a. Unclean water and improper disposal of waste
b. can (be carried) carry highly communicable diseases
c. because of their injurious effects
d. to human life.
5.
a. Language was brought into the spotlight
b. as a crucial factor
c. (for) in Nigeria’s social, economic, and the political future
d. because multilingualism inevitably results in communication problems.
6.
a. The failure of tree-planting project was due to the inconsistent reforestation program
b. haphazard community tree-planting schemes, and meddling practices of (indifference) indifferent individuals
c. who reduced the anti-erosion fences
d. just to benefit their pasture land businesses
7.
a. Because of new coffee growers
b. flooding the global market,
c. the official price of a pound of coffee in the United States
d. crashed (into) from $6 in 1977 to 42 cents in 2001
8.
a. The navy contributes
b. to the protection of the environment and preservation of natural resources
c. by (scuttle) scuttling out cylindrical blocks
d. to serve as artificial reefs.
9.
a. Trinh Xuan Thuan, an astrophysicist from Vietnam
b. wrote The Birth of the Universe: The Big Bang and After, in 1993,
c. a book (on how it) that elucidates
d. the information and evolution of galaxies.
10.
a. Susana earned money for her vacation
b. by working in an antique store all summer
c. but the amount was (inefficient) insufficient
d. for all that she needed
11.
a. The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991
b. was one of the many misfortunes
c. to wreak havoc
d. in Central Luzon.
12.
a. After participating (the) in fertility rites,
b. the childless woman,
c. who was blessed with a healthy baby
d. experienced a blissful and contented life.
13.
a. Media produce
b. a (sociology) sociological phenomenon
c. such as psychological, moral, and academic confusion
d. about the present culture.
14.
a. Concentrating on the physical intricacies
b. of different (pose) parts of the body
c. (forced) forces one to filter out
d. physiological anxieties.
15.
a. Any nation
b. that aspires to elevate morality
c. will have difficulty
d. (stamp) stamping out prostitution

ANSWERS:
22. Aren’t you going to use heavy make-up today?
23. That elementary student is quite brilliant.
24. In here, the point is you don’t have a point.
25. Are there any questions?
26. On behalf of the organization, we would like to express our gratitude to all who took part in this event.
27. The birthday celebrant surprised his guests with his remarkable speech.
28. The debator trained hard for the competition but he lost to a more experienced foe.
29. She is now a matured person as evidenced by how she handles life’s pressure.
30. The books might arrive next next week as promised by the teacher.
31. The jewelries that her mother bought are all fake.
32. Can I have the key of Room 103?
33. The boy was sidesweeped by a speeding car.
34. What kind of perfume did you use this morning?
35. She forgot her TIN number.
36. Form a queue and claim your identification card one by one.
37. To settle the matter, let us go to votation.
38. I prefer a glass of ice tea over milk.
39. After having passed the rigid training, he is now a full-pledged pilot.
40. The doctor’s advices came at an opportune time.
41. I will bring you to the airport.
42. I will sue you to court.
43. The concert will be held at the closed gymnasium.
44. The can goods that she gave me have expired for a long time.
45. Attached herewith are pertinent documents for your perusal.
46. The scavenger was assassinated by an unidentified assailant.
47. There are hundreds of terminologies that I don’t understand.
48. Weaving is her past time.
49. Even before the wedding, he already congratulated the groom and the bride.
50. Some vocabularies have evolved from foreign words.
51. She has to cope up with her lessons to get a high grade in Math.
52. The trainor failed to meet the expectations of the participants.
 53. I am clueless why I am allergic to chalks.
54. I was asked to xerox the documents before handing them to the principal.
55. With regards to that defective item, the management is willing to replace it.
56. How many questionnaires did you float to the respondents?
57. I agree with your brilliant idea.
58. I agree to you when you said that nobody is perfect.
59. His plans are in conformity with his brother’s.
60. Upon reaching the gas station, the man got out of the bus then never came back.
61. The speaker emphasized three major causes of Climate Change. Firstly,…
62. Though he speaks fluent English, he was actually raised in the barrio.
63. I extended my condolence to the bereaved family.
64. We would like to thank those who in a way or another contributed to this event.
65. Is there something wrong with the word Acknowledgement?
66. Let us abide with the rules and regulations of the school.
67. I want to follow the footsteps of my sister.
68. The traffic policeman apprehended the driver who didn’t notice the sign, NO PARKING ON BOTH SIDES.
69. The next part of the program is the induction of newly elected officers.
70. He is the Chair of the Board of Judges.
71. We just celebrated our 15th year wedding anniversary at the Manila Hotel.

ANSWERS:
51. I will meet you at the library  by and by. 
52. He was riding in a bus when they met a tragic accident.
53. My father died yesterday. He  is 55.
54. I came  from Buguias, Benguet. Every summer, I help my parents work in the farm.
55. I graduated  at Sipsipnget National High School in 2010.
56. The  scissor that I bought at SM Baguio is quite expensive.
57. Many informations have been divulged by the secret agent.
58. His line of business is selling computer gadgets and  equipments.
59. He was hospitalized due to electrocution.
60. After the traumatic incident, I think she is  alright.
61. She is an impregnable  woman.
62. She already  casted  her vote yesterday.
63. Based  from the survey, NAIA is one of the five dirtiest airports in the world.
64. She was taken  cared  of by her foster parents.
65. My parents work in the  garden.
66. I was been  the President of the Arts Guild when I was in high school.
67. Calcium is not only good for the bones but for  the heart.
68. He revenged the killing of his father
69. I was advised to cover my PIN when withdrawing money in an ATM machine.
70. She is taking  up Nursing for her second course.
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.
78. He is in jail for smuggling elicit drugs into the country.
79. At this juncture, we would like to introduce  the  Board of Judges.
80. Burn the chicken and cook “pinikpikan”.
81. The BSU gymnasium was filled up  with people.
82. I will see you on  February for the Panagbenga craze.
83. What I need is a money to pay for my bills.
84. My father  and mother are supportive to my studies.
85. The  host for the BSU Charter Celebration is he.
86. Her obese father is high blood.
87. It is ethical to say, Thank you in a request letter.
88. I left a note on  my sister’s pocket.
89. Our mother has shown an  unconditional love to us.
90. The fugitive was apprehended in March 3 of 2010.
91. Her father is a military  so people respect him.
92. His father, who is a  police, was killed in a gun battle.
93. The  garbages on the street have not been picked up.
94. Throw your garbage properly.
95. She was unaware of the morning glory  in her eyes.
96. The English term for dogmeat is azucena.
97. The English term for sayote is  chayote.
98. The symbol (/) used to separate alternatives is slash.
99. The technical term for the symbol & is and.
100. The pound key sign # is called number.
Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence is divided into 4 parts marked A, B, C, and D. Identify the part that must be
changed to make the sentence correct.
16.
a. He (is) has been living in this country
b. ever since he came
c. but he makes no
d. attempt to speak our language.
17.
a. Some doubt about the state of truth of those who do not share their faith,
b. but they leniently tolerate the situation
c. even if they (are) hinder
d. the motives of others.
18.
a. Human beings
b. have this natural inclination
c. for fending off (lonely) loneliness, exile, and death
d. by dressing up the passing moment as a miracle.
19.
a. Costing more than $40 million and grossing $20 million in the first two weeks,
b. Pinocchio is one of the most expensive (film) films
c. Made in Italy
d. To help put Rome back to the filmmakers’ maps.
20.
a. Oil prices have (shaping)  shaped  the world economy for many years
b. but the emergence of the New Economy and the rise of service industries
c. have supposedly made oil
d. increasingly less vital to economic growth.
21.
a. The movie we have seen
b. is a precision-carved jigsaw puzzle
c. that (it) took us inside the head
d. of a deeply disturbed, isolated schizophrenic man.
22.
a. The most popular (alumnae)  alumni
b. of a barangay high school
c. is now serving a president
d. of a well-known state university in manila.
23.
a. As of January 2003,
b. Okinawa has the highest proportion of centenarians in the word
c. but its ranking of male life expectancy
d. fell (into)  from first rank in 1985 to fourth rank in 1995.
24.
a. Any government
b. should implement certain policies
c. which would cater (to) the economic, political, moral,
d. and the social needs of the nation.
25.
a. The indication
b. of social (distinct) distinctiveness
c. or the credibility of a piece of information
d. can lead to interesting state of perplexity.
Passage A
QUESTIONS:
What is the main idea of the selection?
a. Self-confidence is hard to achieve
b. Many people suffer from an inferiority complex
c. Knowing oneself leads to great achievement in life
d. Self-confidence is the key factor in achieving success in life
2. Which paragraph/s gives/give specific suggestions on how to develop confidence in  oneself?
a. Paragraph 1            b. Paragraph 2          c. Paragraph 1 and 3         d. Paragraph 2 and 3
3. What word is synonymous or closest in meaning to the word “hitch” as used in the last sentence of the selection?
a. drive            b. fasten          c. detach             d. remove
4. Successful people are different from those who are not because they
a. Work hard at having faith in their abilities.
b. Persevere to achieve greatness.
c. Hesitate to take risk by themselves.
d. Disregard the opinions of others.
5. What does the saying “Each individual should hitch his wagon to a star” mean?
a. One should try to fulfill all his ambitions in life.
b. A person should emulate his ideal person.
c. A person should aim as high as he could reach.
d. One should wish upon a star to make his dreams come true.
6. What literary technique was used by the writer in presenting his ideas?
a. Narration                                         c. Comparing ideas
b. Detailed analysis                            d. Giving suggestions
7. According to the author, what is one of the surest ways to achieve self-confidence?
a. Read lots of informative books
b. Deal with people who have achieved greatness
c. Be-friend people who are self-sufficient
d. Develop a strong and independent personality
8. Based on the selection, what conclusion may be drawn?
a. Confidence in oneself is crucial in achieving success
b. Associating with well-known individuals is enough to propel one to succeed
c. Reading the biographies of great people is essential for one to become successful
d. Confidence in the ability of others is needed to boost one’s chances of succeeding

Passage B
QUESTIONS:
9. The passage is about Asia’s
a. lost generation                                                c. urbanized society
b. delinquent youth                                             d. new generation of youth
10. It can be inferred from the passage that Asia’s youth
a. have senseless pursuits                               c. have been influenced by western culture
b. share many common goals                        d. have varied dreams and ambitions
11. What is worth observing and good about the youth beneath the modern image and westernized lifestyle?
a. The youth are still the easy-go-lucky type.
b. Many of them still believe in traditional values.
c. They share a common character as influenced by the media.
d. The values of the new generation have been modified by modernization.
12. When the author said that Asian youth are avant-garde, it means that they
a. are behind the times                                     c. are promiscuous and stubborn
b. have old-fashioned thoughts                      d. practice new and experimental ideas
13. What conclusion can be drawn out of the passage?
a. Peers are just companions, they don’t influence others.
b. Print and broadcast media have a great influence on the youth.
c. Discipline at home has nothing to do with the character of the youth today.
d. Character is hereditary, the environment has nothing to do with what was become of the youth today.
14. If the youth are exposed to too much western television they will likely
a. Develop foreign values and forget traditional ones.
b. Become complacent and indifferent.
c. Become aggressive and violent.
d. Develop an independent mind.
15. What literary technique was used by the author in writing the selection?
a. Comparing                b. Describing              c. Making profile               d. Narrating events

Passage c
What is the main idea of the selection?
a. French scholars worked hard in studying ancient history.
b. Ancient Egyptians wrote and preserved their history in stones.
c. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone led to a better understanding of the history of    Egypt.
d. A French Army officer studied the Rosetta Stone and the inscriptions carved into it.
In which country was the Rosetta Stone found?
a. Egypt                       b. Greece                   c. France                  d. Alexandra
What word would best describe ancient Egyptians based on the selection?
a. dedicated                b. resourceful           c. wise                     d. gifted
What might have happened if the Rosetta Stone were not found?
a. Egyptian civilization would have flourished.
b. Ancient Egypt would have not reached the peak of its glory.
c. Ancient Egyptians would have not known of their cultural heritage.
d. Egyptian civilization would have not been fully understood by the modern world.
What does the lone sentence in the third paragraph mean?
a. The owner of the Rosetta Stone tried to sell it to scholars.
b. The Egyptians scholars were puzzled by the inscriptions found in the Rosetta Stone.
c. The founder of the Rosetta Stone knew of its value and turned it over to the proper authorities.
d. The officer did not think the Rosetta Stone had much value and therefore gave it away.
What literary technique was used by the writer in developing the passage?
a. Detailed analysis                             c. Narrative chronological order of events
b. Comparison and contrast of ideas
d. Repetition of important points for emphasis

22. What conclusion may be drawn from the passage?

a. Egypt has a rich civilization dating back to the earliest times.
b. Egypt has a mysterious culture which remained unknown.
c. Egypt was an ancient country with no significant history.
d. Egypt’s civilization benefited only those in ancient times.

Passage D
23. What does the selection generally urge man to realize?
a. The threat of environmental pollution to each country
b. The necessity of taking immediate steps to solve the pollution problem
c. The scope of the problem of environmental pollution
d. The steps to take in checking the impending pollution disaster
24. The phrase “mushrooming of factories” are used in the fourth paragraph of the selection refers to factories which are
a. built           b. destroyed                  c. maintained                       d. abandoned
25. In what part of the passage can you read of the ways we can prevent pollution?
a. First paragraph         b. Fourth paragraph         c. Fifth paragraph         d. Last paragraph

26. Who is referred to in the phrase “a messy animal” in the second paragraph of the passage?
a. Fishes and whales         b. Flora and fauna          c. Scientist              d. Man
27. What is implied in the last paragraph of the passage?
a. Man failed to realize the seriousness of the pollution problem.
b. Pollution, if unchecked, can bring about the destruction of man.

c. Man does not deserve to be the master of His creation.

d. There is no need to be alarmed of the pollution problem.
28. What would be the likely outcome if we continue polluting our environment?
a. Man will be destroyed by an environment he had polluted.
b. Less births and less gadgetry will save the world from catastrophe  .
c. Technology can help check the problem on environmental pollution.
d. Man’s wasteful ways will contribute more to the pollution of the environment.
29. Which of the following statements show a cause and effect relationship?

a. Man’s wasteful ways are a perennial problem.

b. Man’s brutality toward his destruction.
c. The marine species and the flora and fauna are adversely affected.
d. Mass suicide of fishes and whales have been seen along coastlines.