Part I: Identify the meaning of the underlined words by writing the letter of your answer.

1. At the end of the 21st century. this pandemic will still be remembered because of its big effect
to humanity Ike the Spanish Influenza in 1918.
A. 10 years B. 50 years C. 100 years D. 1,000 years
2. The epidemic tested the resiliency of the Filipino people despite their weakness.
A. durability B. elasticity C. stability D. strength
3. During these trying times. communication is very vital to relay accurate information relative to
the issue to carry out solutions easily.
A. active B. crucial C. important D. lively
4. I am bedazzled watching sunset at a beach. Likewise. I am overwhelmed looking at the bright
stars with the moon at night.
A. blinded B. confused C. amazed D. puzzled
5. Oneself can be his own foe. the greatest adversary he has to face.
A. attacker B. bandit C contestant D enemy
6. Quarantine is separation. detention, and seclusion.
A. circumstance B. condition C. isolation D. situation
7. Sibling rivalry should be discouraged among brothers and sisters in the family because it will
create unhealthy relationship among them.
A competition B. match C. race D. tournament
8. Every individual is unique. Each one has his/her own ability. talent. skill. strength and
weakness.
A common B. creative C. distinct D single
9. Among the constellations. the ones that I usually look up at night are Ursa Major. Aries. Leo,
Scorpio. and Orion stars.
A collection B. group C. package D. set
10. Teenagers' pertinacity or stubbornness is one of the problems of the parents.
A. determination B. hardheadedness C. perseverance D. reluctance
11. Story of “The hands of the Blacks” is written by?
A. Lois Bernando Hunwana C. Luis Bernardo Honwana
B. Luis Bernandu Honwana D. Luis Bernardu Hunwana

12. It refers to a word part that is added to the end of the word.
A. word structure B. prefix C. affix D. suffix
13. A prefix is a word part that is attached to _____?
A. the beginning of a base word C. the middle of the base word
B. the end of a base word D. both beginning and end
14. How many affixes can be found in the word unprecedented?
 A. 4 B. 1 C. 3 D. 2
15. What affixes are added to in order to come up with the insubordination?
A. in + ion B. in + sub C. sub + ion D. in only
16. What affixes are added to in order to come up with the unsociable?
A. un + able B. un only C. able only D. none
17. In the word commemorate, the affix can be found in _____?
A. the beginning of a base word C. both middle and end
B. the end of a base word D. the middle of the base word
Answer key:
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. D
15. B
16. B
17. D