Name: ____________________________________________ Gr. and Sec.

: ________________________
I. Reading
DIRECTIONS: Choose the word to complete the following analogy. Write the word on the blank
provided.
1. Cat : Kitten :: Deer : __________
a. Pu ppy b. Doe c. Fawn d. Cub
2. Zinc : Metal :: Hydrogen : __________
a. Alloy b. Mineral c. Gas d. Compound
3. Certain : Sure :: Prudent : __________
a. Cautious b. Dependable c. Resistant d. Perfect
4. Withstand : Crumble :: Outlast : __________
a. Defend b. Retreat c. Collapse d. Stumble
5. Carabao : Tame :: Tamaraw : __________
a. Shy b. Small c. Patient d. Wild
6. Octopus : Tentacles :: Lobster : __________
a. Antennae b. Spines c. Gills d. Claws
7. Flock : Birds :: School : __________
a. Fish b. Sheep c. Wolves d. Children
8. Birth : Merriment :: Death : __________
a. Burial b. Mourning c. Reunion d. Tomb
9. Crime : Punishment :: Achievement : __________
a. Price b. Reward c. Salary d. Applause
10. Table : Wood :: Typewriter : __________
a. Paper b. Metal c. Plastic d. Ribbon
11. Light : Candlepower :: Sound : __________
a. Calorie b. Watt c. Decibel d. Eardrum
12. Ants : Colony :: Bees : __________
a. Flock b. Hive c. School d. Park
13. Mammoth : Small :: Abundant : ___________
a. Gigantic b. Enough c. Scarce d. Crowded
14. Tailor : Clothes :: Confectioner : __________
a. Fabrics b. Confetti c. Cartons d. Sweets
15. Welder : Welds :: Seamstress : __________
a. Serves b. Sews c. Spins d. Sells
16. Judge : Court :: Priest : __________
a. Church b. Sermon c. Convent d. Preach
17. Stallion : Horse :: Buck : __________
a. Elephant b. Deer c. Cow d. Sheep
18. Wood : Axe :: Stone : __________
a. Chisel b. Hoe c. Saw d. Screw
19. Cytologist : Cells :: Ornithologist : __________
a. Reptiles b. Cycles c. Snakes d. Birds
20. Hive : Bee :: Lair : __________
a. Insect b. Bird c. Lion d. Carabao
II. Language
A. DIRECTIO NS: Encircle the letter of the answer that would make the sentence complete.
1. Drew is one of those who __________ in playing basketball.
a. excel b. excell c. excels d. excells
2. That right of the children ___________ to be protected from abuse.
a. has b. have c. need d. must have
3. What the country needs __________ more honest people.
a. are b. is c. were d. was
4. Chris was __________ for his excellent performance.
a. praise b. press c. pressed d. praised
5. Statistics show that about 87 percent of all Filipinos __________ literate.
a. is b. are c. was d. were
6. Many a student ____________ a morbid fear of the study of trigonometry.
a. does b. have c. haven’t d. has
7. He wants us to ___________ that he is making an offer we cannot refuse.
a. inform b. understand c. be clarified d. clarify

8. He started cleaning the car at 8:00 A.M. He _________ the car when his mother called him at 9:00 A.M.
a. was still cleaning b. cleans c. cleaned d. will clean
9. The sculpture _________ a man in deep thought.
a. showed b. has shown c. had shown d. shows
10. Rizal _________ his medical studies before he came back to the Philippines.
a. finished b. finishes c. will finish d. had finished
11. I think we cannot yet make a decision. _________ data __________ inconclusive.
a. That, is b. Those, is c. Those, are d. That, are
12. The senator spoke before us last week. She ________ the public on the evils of drug addiction.
a. has warned b. will have warned c. warned d. will warn
13. The number of ______ against the bill ________ increasing.
 a. legislators, is b. legislator, are c. legislators, are d. legislator, is
14. Only one-tenth of the population ________ the wealth of the nation.
a. control b. controling c. controlled d. controls
15. The internationally renowned conductor as well as his top students ________ to Manila.
a. come b. coming c. is coming d. are coming
B. DIRECTIONS: Encircle the correct verb to complete the sentences.
1. The teacher as well as the students (has, have) a point.
2. Neither my sister nor her boyfriend (prefer, prefers) early marriage.
3. He is one of those people who (plan, plans) their lives on a day-to-day basis.
4. Each of the applicants for the position (hold, holds) impressive credentials.
5. Coffee and toast (is, are) all he needs for breakfast.
6. Thirty minutes of talking on the phone (is, are) tiring.
7. (There was, There were) many chances of going abroad.
8. (There is, There are) guests at the party.
9. The number of employers (present, presents) the new policies to the board of directors.
10. “The Grapes of Wrath” (is, are) a novel of John Steinbeck.
11. A number of politicians (has, have) proposals for the new projects.
12. Many a girl (wish, wishes) she were a queen.
13. Eighteen hours (is, are) what he needs to study for his final examinations.
14. A person who depends on his own resources (develop, develops) strength of character.
15. The president, not his subordinates, (deserve, deserves) the praise.
16. Million of people (is, are) badly needed by the company for the renovations of their branches.
17. Neither she nor them (wants, want) to study in Harvard.
18. Gravel and sand (cost, costs) more these days.
19. Graft and corruption (has, have) been ingrained in the Filipino way of life.
20. Every singer and actor (feel, feels) ten feet tall when fans show their adulteration.
21. Either Tony or his assistants (visit, visits) the provincial branches once in a month.
22. The army (is, are) planning to go to the next campsite.
23. Physics (makes, make) many seniors nervous.
24. Athletics (develops, develop) a person’s physique, mental ability, and social relationships.
25. One-third of the chocolate bars (is, are) in the refrigerator.
C. DIRECTIONS: Underline the correct verb form in the sentence. Then, identify whether the underlined word is
in the PAST TENSE, PRESENT TENSE, and FUTURE TENSE. (20 pts.)
Example:
____PAST TENSE____ 1. The man who arrived in the party last night (were drunk, was drunk).
________________ 1. The sun (gave, gives, give) light and heat.
________________ 2. The author of “Pride and Prejudice” (was, is, are) Jane Austen.
________________ 3. We think that the surprise (would be given, will be given, will) to him tomorrow.
________________ 4. Miss Bernards (began, begin, begins) a campaign for reading books.
________________ 5. The superintendents (agreed, agree, agrees) to the proposal of the staff.
________________ 6. I (is aware, are aware, am aware) of the consequences of my actions
________________ 7. One of the novels of Leo Tolstoy (was entitled, is entitled am entitled) “The death of Ivan Ilyich.
________________ 8. The girl (helped, help, helps) her mother on household chores every weekend.
________________ 9. The bus (arrive, arrived, arrives) at 9 o’clock tonight.
________________10. A year ago her family (decided, decides, will decide) to join in the celebration.
D. DIRECTIONS: In the sentences below, the tenses are not consistent. Underline the error and make the
necessary correction. Write your answer above the phrase or clause that needs
correction. (10 pts.)
Example: slips
No matter how one tries to keep a secret, he inevitably slipped.

1. Smile makes you beautiful. It helped remove wrinkles.

2. The old man crossed the street. He is careful not to be hit by the pushcart.

3. He did not come as planned. His excuse is not believable.

4. Pacey joined the choir last year. Mixing with the group is easy.

5. The electric fan is noisy. I wondered why.

6. He left at 4 p.m. His mother sees him go.

 7. Did you feel tired? Why, what do you do?

8. He left the party. What happens to him?

9. We decorated the room. We want to make it cozy.

10. He won the top prize. All he expects is to be among the first five.

E. DIRECTIONS: Identify the errors in the ff. sentences. Encircle the number of the answer.

1. The victims requested for assistance from the government. No error.

2. He told me that we will see each other again in June. No error.

3. Most of the senators who voted for the VAT belongs to the ruling coalition. No error

4. Anybody who have not finished his work on time will fail the subject. No error

5. The band were playing rock music in the studio.

F. DIRECTIONS: Read the following letter carefully. Cross out all the errors in grammar, spelling, abbreviation,
capitalization and punctuation. Write the corrections above the errors.

Example: The group have been mesmerizet with the prsentation.

Octobre 9, 2005

Dear Phoebe!

What a wonderful experience! Jack and I thoroghly recommends a visit to the States? people has wellcomed us

with there arms wide open. You has to got to see it to beleive it – the only disapointment has been the wheather. Because

We could not gauge what to expect, we packed light clohting. but new York is cold. Luckily, Jacks’ Ant lend me a

beatiful dress. The food! It is trully irresistable – especially the spagetti. in other words, a terrific holiday in an eciting

and cosmopolitan city.

Wish you were hear,

Clark