TEST 5

SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR

A. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each of the gaps in each sentence.

1. The difference between libel and slander is that libel is printed while __________.
A. spoken is slander B. is spoken slander C. slander is spoken D. is slander spoken

2. Great numbers of tiny shelled animals __________ on the ocean floor.

A. live B. living C. they will live D. if they lived

3. The knee is the joint __________ the thigh bone meets the large bone of the lower leg.
A. when B. where C. why D. which

4. Closed plane figures like the square or the equilateral triangle can be grouped into a class
__________ polygons.
A. called B. to call C. is called D. call as

5. Acids are chemical compounds that, in water solution, have __________, a corrosive action on
metals, and the ability to turn certain blue vegetable dyes red.
A. tastes sharp B. sharp-tasting C. a sharp taste D. tasting sharp

6. __________ the history of the tough, strong-willed Nebraska farmer.

A. Not only is much of the history of Nebraska
B. Although it is much of the history of Nebraska that is
C. It is much the history of Nebraska’s being
D. Much of the history of Nebraska is

7. Billie Holiday’s reputation as a great jazz-blues singer rests on her ability __________ emotional
depth to her songs.
A. be giving B. are given C. being given D. to give

8. __________ 1895 did Cornell University begin to offer a degree in ornithology.

A. Not until B. Not since C. Until D. In

9. Uniform acceleration occurs __________ the rate of change remains the same over successive and
equal intervals of time.
A. according B. if C. with D. under

10. People’s expectations for a higher standard of living increase __________.

A. conditions in their community improve
B. since conditions in their improving community
C. conditions improve in their community
D. as conditions in their community improve

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11. Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of __________ reality.
A. what it is conceived B. that is conceived
C. what is conceived to be D. that is being conceived of

12. All of the plants now raised on farms have been developed from plants __________ wild.
A. once they grew B. they grew once C. that once grew D. once grew

13. __________ relatively costly, the diesel engine is highly efficient and needs servicing infrequently.
A. Even B. It is C. Even though D. There is

14. __________ images out of clay, stone, and metal.

A. The shaping of sculpture B. Sculpting the shapes
C. To shape sculpture D. Sculptors shape

15. __________ dates from the end of the eighteenth century.

A. The modern circus B. That the modern circus
C. While the modern circus D. The modern circus that

B. Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) that needs to be changed in order to make each
sentence grammatically correct.

16. The boiled point of any liquid is determined by the pressure of the surrounding gases.

17. The Ranger spacecraft it provided more than 17,000 pictures of the moon.

18. Many people who live in New York City thinks that life in a large city offers special advantages.

19. The scientific revolution of the early 1900’s affected education by change the nature of technology.

20. Meadowlarks are about the same size than robins, but they have heavier bodies, shorter tails, and
longer bills.

21. On May 20,1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

22. Translated into terms of psychological theory, association has been thought of as the basis of to
learn, conditioning, and creative thinking.

23. The Statue of Liberty was originally proposed in 1865 to commemoration the alliance of France with
the American colonies during the American Revolution.

24. Reptiles are widely distributed all over the world, but are much abundant in warm regions and are
virtually absent beyond the tree line in the Arctic.

25. Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated.

26. Industrial buyers are responsible for supplying the goods and services that an organization required
for its operations.

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27. The most easiest process for mining gold is panning, which involves using a circular dish with a
small pocket at the bottom.

28. Farm animals have been regardless by nearly all societies as a valuable economic resource.

29. Although it is any longer the big business that it was in the forties, radio continues to be a medium of
essential communication, especially at the local level.

30. The field of dynamics in physics is concerned with a particle’s motion in relation to the forces acting
it.

31. In the United States, both the federal and state governments have laws designed to guard consumers
against deceptive advertise.

32. Gore Vidal has steadily pursue a literary career remarkable for its productivity, versatility, and
unpredictability.

33. When overall exports exceed imports, a country said to have a trade surplus.

34. Instructors at the school of American Ballet first examine a young applicant’s instep to see whether
it is pliant and shows promising of a good arch.

35. Anthropologists agree that our primitive ancestors who inhabited the tropics probably have natural
protection against the sun.

36. Behavior modification techniques work best with problems that manifest itself in overt actions.

37. Because they are generally taken simply to obtain a recognizable and relatively clear image, most
nonprofessional photographs demand few equipment.

38. At birth, an infant exhibits a remarkable number of motor response.

39. Common to North America, those cinnamon fern is found in wet places.

40. The origins of the Democratic party is often traced to the coalition formed behind Thomas Jefferson
in the 1790’s to resist the policies of George Washington’s administration.

SECTION TWO: VOCABULARY

A. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each of the following gaps.

1. If you go on ________ me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting

2. Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really ________ me crazy.
A. takes B. worries C. drives D. bothers

3. Everyone knew that ________ this task would require a considerable effort.
A. working B. engaging C. making D. completing

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4. Mr. Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his ________ at repairing electrical devices wasn't
good enough to succeed.
A. service B. skill C. technique D. craft

5. Judy didn't ________ for a second to agree to Mike's proposal as she had been in love with the boy
for a long time.
A. decide B. linger C. hesitate D. await

6. Don't get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you'll learn to take it
________.
A. easy B. loose C. nice D. fine

7. The inconsiderate driver was ________ for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
A. inflicted B. condemned C. harassed D. fined

8. The idea to ________ a visit to the council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. do B. pay C. go D. walk

9. His ________ of the safety regulations really can't be ignored any longer.
A. disregard B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. inattention

10. Let's ________ the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant.

A. miss B. abandon C. depart D. disappear

11. What you are saying is quite ________, so give us, please, more details on the situation.
A. famous B. accustomed C. obvious D. familiar

12. For a short while, I managed to catch ________ of the President entering the palace.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight

13. The suggestion to leave the camp at once was strongly ________ by the climbers who were afraid of
the approaching snowstorm.
A. opposed B. complained C. quarreled D. resigned

14. The first thing for all of you to remember is that ________ your duties may result in an instant
dismissal.
A. escaping B. neglecting C. resisting D. missing

15. It was the commission's job to decide whether the pilot was ________ for the crash that occurred
right after the take-off.
A. responsible B. prone C. guilty D. comprehensive

16. None of us has ever ________ of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting.
A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded

17. Several soldiers of the squad were taken ________ by the enemy forces.
A. capture B. hostage C. kidnap D. torture

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18. The student was ________ of understanding the theory even after the professor's profound
explanation.
A. incompetent B. incapable C. helpless D. unsuccessful

19. I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to ________ me company?
A. follow B. stay C. ward D. keep

20. Patrick is too ________ a gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game.
A. instant B. spontaneous C. compulsive D. continuous

SECTION THREE: READING

Based on the passage, answer the questions that follow.

Line Horace Pippin, as an African-American soldier during World War I, was wounded
in his right arm. He discovered, however, that by keeping his right wrist steady with
his left hand, he could paint and draw. Pippin was not trained, but his artistic
sensitivity and intuitive feel for two-dimensional design and the arrangement of color
5 and patterns made him one of the finest Primitive artists America has produced.
Pippin did a series of paintings on the abolitionist John Brown and one on his war
experiences, but he shied away from social issues for the most part and achieved his
greatest success with scenes of the people and places of his hometown of West
Chester, Pennsylvania. His Domino Players, featuring four women gathered around a
10 wooden table in a simple kitchen setting, is an excellent example of his rural domestic
scenes.

1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about primitive art?
A. It is two-dimensionalB. Colors and patterns are important
C. Artists do not have to be trained for it D. It is used primarily for painting portraits

2. Horace Pippin discovered that he could paint and draw ________.

A. during World War I
B. when he completed his artistic training
C. when someone reminded him of his artistic sensitivity
D. by holding his right wrist steady with his left hand

3. Where in the passage is the name of Pippin’s hometown mentioned?

A. Line 6 B. Line 10 C. Line 4 D. Line 9
4. It may be inferred from the passage that Pippin ________.
A. had a simple upbringing
B. was obsessed with the subject of abolition
C. was devastated by his war experiences
D. wanted nothing to do with his past

5. The word “arrangement” in line 5 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. purpose B. fixture C. composition D. blend

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6. With which of the following statements would the author probably agree?
A. Horace Pippin was a poorly trained, mediocre artist
B. Primitive art is an excuse for lack of training and talent
C. Horace Pippin made a significant contribution to American art
D. Horace Pippin placed too much emphasis on social issues in his work

7. This passage would most likely be required reading in which course?

A. Anthropology B. Drama C. Sociology D. Art History

This is the end of your Test.