150-Item Mock Exam on English for the Licensure Examination for

Teachers
1. The hostage is free. They paid their way. What does this statement
tell us?

a. After paying ransom they were released

b. They were freed without ransom
c. They negotiated peacefully
d. They escaped after paying

2. Children who have been exposed too much to TV suffer from

unusually short:

a. understanding
b. concentration
c. attention span
d. learning

3. Stop shilly-shallying and make up your mid. This serves as a

warning not to:

a. continue
b. go ahead
c. hesitate
d. decide

4. “I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos rather than one run
by foreigners.” Who said this famous statement?
a. Apolinario Mabini
b. Emilio Aguinaldo
c. Jose Rizal
d. Manuel L. Quezon

5. Who among these writers is famous for using exploits of great

heroes?

a. Juan C. Laya
b. Carlos Bulosan c.
Manuel Arguilla
d. F. Sionel Jose

6. Who is the most translated author of the world?

a. Voltaire
b. Homer
c. Victor Hugo
d. Alexander Dumas

7. “Ba-ba, black wool, have you any sheep, yes sir a pack-full, creep
mouse, creep!” This verse sounds like the opposite of the original one.
Who is the poet who recomposed the one above?

a. William Langland
b. John Lyly
c. William Brightly Rands
d. William Congreve

8. She wrote a “first rate” REPORT. What does it say about the report?

a. run of the mill

b. mediocre
c. excellent
d. ordinary

9. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it _____
around the earth, we see the same side always.

a. revolves
b. is revolving
c. revolve
d. has been revolving

10. His apocalyptic views seemed to doom the human race. This is to
be taken as ______.

a. spiritless
b. prophetic
c. lethargic
d. apathetic

11. He was as helpless as a child. Classify this statement.

a. metaphor
b. simile
c. idioms
d. synonym

12. What is the English translation of Rabindranath Tagore’s

“Gitanjali”?

a. song of songs
b. devotional songs
c. patriotic hymns
d. song of offerings

13. The words “inappropriate, illegal, irresponsible and unaware”

have prefixes which are classified as _____.

a. common
b. neutral
c. positive
d. negative

14. What figure of speech is used in the line “I wandered lonely as a

cloud.”

a. personification
b. alliteration
c. metaphor
d. simile

15. The line from the Koran “Woe to every backbiter, defamer” talk of
______.

a. Sorrow for those who oppose the opinion of their fellow

b. Punishment for those who give unsolicited advice
c. Anguish for those who defend unrighteousness
d. Misery for all who talk ill for others

16. The speech was full of gobbledygook. What does this means?

a. fact
b. sense
c. ideas
d. jargon

17. What narrative poem tells of the heroic exploits of great heroes?

a. lyric
b. ballad
c. epic
d. romance

Select the most appropriate form of the verb to complete the sentence.

18. Mathematics _______ the most difficult subject in the board

exam.

a. remains
b. remaining
c. has remains
d. remain

19. Neither his father nor his sisters ______ mah-jong.

a. plays
b. are plays
c. play
d. are play

Select the most appropriate word to complete each sentence.

20. The battered wife is seeking _____ separation from her husband.

a. Juridical
b. Judicial
c. Judicious
d. Judiciary

21. The ancient people made a _________ that the end of the world is
near.

a. prophetic
b.
c. prophecy
d. prophet

22. The government’s prohibiting the press from interviewing

President Arroyo, constitutes ____.

a. prior restraint
b. media law
c. censorship
d. gag order

23. When a teacher starts a remedial reading instruction, what level

should the reading materials be?

a. Recreational level
b. Frustration level
c. Instructional level
d. Beginning level

24. The sum total of traditionally derived and orally transmitted

literature, materials culture, and custom subcultures within
predominantly literate and technologically advanced societies is
referred to as:

a. folktale
b. folklore
c. folk song
d. folk literature

25. A concise epitome or abstract of a book or a brief summary of

essential points, statements, or facts is known as:
a. paraphrase
b. gist
c.synopsis
d. précis

26. Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Caroll describes the escapades
of the character that moves through a mirror into another unreal
world of illogical behaviour. This is a sequel to:

a. Snow White
b. Rapunzel
c. Little Red Riding Hood
d. Alice in Wonderland

27. Who is the famous Bengali writer of Srikant and Charistrahin

which were serialized also on T.V.?

a. Aryabhata
b. K. M. Munshi
c. Saratchndra Chattopadyaya
d. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

28. Her writing is compared to the style of Sarah Orne Jewett who is
shy, kind, a little wistful. One of her best known work is called “Paul’s
Case” which is a sensitive story apart from “A Lost Lady."

a. Edna Vincent Millay

b. Sara Teasdale
c. Marianne Moore
d. Willa Cather

29. When the learner resorts to using his/her native language

regardless of whether the hearer knows the native language or not in
the hope that the hearer will get the gist of what is being
communicated, the learner is resorting to:

a. code switch
b. appeal to authority
c. elaboration
d. verbal attention getting

30. The effect a test has on teaching in the classroom is called:

a. proficiency
b. wash back
c. feedback
d. none of the above

31. In “inverted pyramid” news writing, important facts are placed at:

a. The succeeding paragraph

c. The beginning paragraph
b. Last paragraph
d. All of the above

32. Instructional materials are classroom tools which specify the

_______ to be learned.

a.
b. content
c.
d. all of the above

33. Difficulty of materials is related to...

a. presentation
b. layout
c. arrangement
d. all of the above

34. In reading ant type of selection, the reader must take into
consideration:

a. concept of the material

c. purpose of reading
b. background experience
d. professional goals

35. A student has poor location skills if he cannot:

a. use guidewords correctly

c. arrange letters in proper sequence
b. pick out appropriate meanings
d. read symbols from left to right

36. Given the same open ended story to read, students were asked to
provide a conclusion. The variety of interpretation is best explained
by the:
a. student’s cultural background
c. student’s readiness to read
b. student’s skill in judgement
d. student’s ability to comprehend

37. What poetic device is used in the following lines from William
Butler Yeats’ The Second Coming?
Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer
Things fall apart…
a. symbolism
b. imagery
c. sounds
d. rhythm

38. The expatriate South African writer noted for his eloquence in
charting the complex issues of non-whites’ struggle in his native land
for a voice and dignity is:

a. Tagore
b. Abu Madi
c. Achebe
d. Peter Abrahams

39. In Greek mythology, she is the daughter of Zeus and Hera. In

Homer, she is their princess which was a divine domestic appearing
most frequently as cup bearer to the gods. She is:

a. Aphrodite
b. Athena
c. Artemis
d. Hebe

40. A material that provides learners with communicative samples in

different context is __________.

a. textually authentic
b. graded text
c. learner authentic
d. learner centered

41. According to Krashen, what is the function of knowledge of

grammatical rules in the language performance?

a. output
b. input
c. affect
d. monitor

42. The Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis claims that the principal

barrier to second language acquisition is:

a. translating form L1 (first language) to L2 (second language)

b. the linguistic contrast between the two languages
c. the interference of the second language system
d. the interference of the first language system

43. Successful implementation of new instructional materials defends

on:
a. adequate in service training of teacher
c. number of copies printed
b. conduct of teaching demonstration
d. form of feedback reports

44. How may a teacher use the information on learning outcomes?

a. Making classroom decision and for reporting to stakeholder

b. Restructuring the classroom and reporting to the school head
c. Reporting to the parents and redesigning instructional plan
d. Redesigning the classroom environment

45. What does the expression “love begets love” means?

a. Love is not freely expected from everyone.

b. Don’t expect love, though you love others.
c. If you offer love, you will be loved in return.
d. Love is offered, not waiting for love in return.

46. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word?

Jose was contemptuous of the effects of the efforts of his rival to
show greater ability.

a. deep in thought b. scornful c. appreciative d. angry

47. __________ is activities which a heart patient must forego.

a. Smoking heavily and to overeat

c. Heavy smoking and overeating
b. To smoke heavily and overeating
d. Smoking heavy and to overheat

48. She was a Phantom of Delight connotes that the woman is

____________.

a. virtue
b. rea
c. lovely
d. an illusion

49. Archimedes shouted “Eureka”. What did we take this to mean?

a. discovery
b. enjoyment
c. wonderful
d. mystery

50. Our commitments can be developing us or they can destroy us,

but either way, they define us. Choose the line below that has the
same meaning.

a. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today.

b. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to.
c. Our commitments need to be planned way ahead.
d. We must make full commitment to worthy goals.

51. “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want...” is an expression of

one’s _________.

a. total submission to God

c. poverty
b. love for self
d. blind ignorance

52. Which statement is not correct?

a. The span of recognition can be evidenced through phase reading.

b. A person who makes fewer fixations is good reader.
c. One who makes many regressions is a good reader.
d. One should read ideas not words.

53. Which statement is not true?

a. Scientists are discovering more advanced ways of food production.

b. Providing enough food for the hungry is a global problems.
c. Tropical fruits are grown in cool places.
d. Barren lands are not ideal farm lands.

54. A distinctive type of category of literary composition such as the

epic, tragedy, comedy, novel and short story is called:

a. genre
b. prose
c. form
d. literature

55. Good instructional materials should be appropriate to students

educational and _________ background.

a. cultural
b. psychological
c. social
d. all of the above

56. If I could speak English well, I _____ next year studying in the
States.

a. would spend b. has spend c. would have spent d. will spent

57. She has a penchant for red accessories. This indicates _________.

a. avoidance
b. strong aversion
c. dislike
d. fondness

58. A figure of speech which denotes a direct address to an abstract or

a person who passed away.

a. asyndeton
b. comparison
c. apostrophe
d. euphemism

59. What does it mean when we say “We have achieved a

breakthrough here?"

a. The other party have won the negotiation.

b. The conference have been indefinitely postponed.
c. That the members have abandoned the negotiation table.
d. That the negotiators or members have begun to agree on certain
issues.

60. The referee may not ____ these regulations no matter how much
you complain.

a. expect you from

b. explain to you
c. exempt you from
d. accept you from

61. Don’t trust him completely; he may try to cut one over you.

a. impulsive
b. overcome
c. to deceive you
d. be subordinated

62. A speech made by a person who reveals his thoughts.

a. metaphor
b. sonnet
c. soliloquy
d. simile

63. The author of “How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife..."

a. Fernando Maramag
b. Manuel Arguiilla
c. Paz Benitez
d. Jesus Pardo

64. A type of literature which narrates heroic deeds and supernatural

happenings with local color and which people sing and chant:

a. poetry
b. epic
c. riddles
d. verse

65. A great epic poem whose plot centers on the anger and wrath of
Achilles against Agamemnon, a Greek leader.

a. The Illiad of Homer

b. The Odyssey
c. Bernardo Carpio
d. Myth

66. The award winning, world famous Juan Luna painting.

a. Riceland
b. La Spolarium
c. My Hometown
d. The Women of Paris

67. Which of the following literacy genre was used to express social
protest during the early days of American regime?

a. Duplo
b. Zarzuela
c. Comedia
d. Cenaculo

68. Who among the following is known as the Indian Shakespeare?

a. Sadi b. Tagore c. Khagyam d. Kalidasa

69. A good writer supports his generalizations with _________

examples.

a. convenient
b. abstract
c. concrete
d. unfamiliar

70. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word?

Considering that nothing had been organized, confusion seemed
inevitable.

a. unlikely
b. certain
c. evident
d. unnatural

71. Except for the profanity; I liked the story. What is the story about?

a. kinds words
b. obscenities
c. shamelessness
d. worldliness
72. The word Gospel is the old English translation of a Greek
word/phrase which means:

a. Good news
b. Holy Word
c. Message of God
d. Law of the Lord

73. No man is an island, No man stands alone

Each man’s joy is joy to me
Each man’s grief is my own.
What does this song express?

a. independence
b. solitude
c. individualization
d. brotherhood

74. A distinct feature of poetry during the age of modernism is

__________.

a. free verse
b. blank verse
c. measure
d. rhyme

75. You can’t make children grow faster by pushing them, just as you
can’t make a flower bloom faster by pulling. What message does the
statement have for teachers?
a. Games can help develop children naturally
b. Avoid comparing a child with other children
c. Provide children with developmentally appropriate practices
d. Just look at the flowers when you are tempted to hurry up the
development of a child.

76. What is/are the best ways to a child’s development according to

the statement?

I. Meet the child where the child is.

II. Allow the child to develop according to his/her pace.
III. Compare a child to another, in order to motivate him/her to hurry
up, to catch up with other children’s development.

a. I & II
b. I & III
c. I, II & III
d. II & III

77. An advantage of using computers in a writing class is that

student’s _____.

a. will learn how to type

c. will work quietly
b. are easy to supervise
d. can easily edit their works

78. The Greek alphabet is adapted from the consonantal writing

develop by the:
a. Hebrews
b. Assyrians
c. Babylonians
d. Phoenicians

79. Which of the following epic is about the exploits of early Muslim
warriors who fought in defense of Islam?

a. darangan
b. bantugan
c. parang sabu
d. indarapatra & sulayman

80. Which is NOT a work of Leo Tolstoy?

a. Anna Karenina
b. War and Peace
c. The Death of Ivan Illyach
d. Father and Sons

81. In Homer’s epic, who kept Odysseus on her island for seven years?

a. Calypso
b. Athena
c. Helen
d. Penelope

82. What is the usual ending of a Comedian?

a. victory of muslims
b. death of the queen
c. victory of Christians
d. death of the prince

83. Which best describes pre-colonial literature?

a. communal and functional

c. serious and imaginative
b. playful and entertaining
d. sad and dramatic

84. Which reading takes place when the leaders read each line, then
the group repeats it?

a. small group reading

b. echo reading
c. cumulative reading
d. chorus reading

85. The lines are from the poem “Daisy” written by a shy, self-centred
and visionary youth named?

a. Richard Sheridan
b. Thomas Ashe
c. Samuel Taylor Coleridge
d. Francis Thompson

86. The first language of a learner is her:

a. mother tongue
b. acquired language
c. child language
d. none of the above

87. The “watchdog function” of media means:

a. a check on violence
c. a check on government
b. a praise on government
d. none of the above

88. Conversational analysis is also called:

a. interaction analysis
b. structural analysis
c. discourse analysis
d. none of the above

89. The “agenda setting function” of media tends to:

a. discuss media setting

c. affect cognitive change among individuals
b. set agenda for a meeting
d. none of the above

90. “Gatekeeping” in communication refers to:

a. discussing news in public

c. controlling of news to be published
b. allowing news to proliferate
d. all of the above

91. “Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling is an ever popular hit with

everyone. What is the name of the main character in the book?

a. Mougli
b. Koyak
c. Tarsan
d. Bagirah

92. Quo Vadis is a historical novel by Henryk Sienkieuriez which

means?

a. where are you going

b. how is life?
c. why are you doing this?
D. what are you doing?

93. This is a novel which deals mainly with the interwoven fortunes of
two women. The well born Amelia Sedley and the essentially amoral
Becky Sharp. It also shows in the end that virtue triumphs when the
former marries her lifelong admirer and the latter settle down to
gentle living and charitable works. The novel is entitled:

a. Madame Butterfly
b. Vanity Fair
c. The Woman with Two Novels
d. My Fair Lady
94. The transitional period in Europe between medieval and modern
times beginning in the 14th century in Italy lasting into the 17th
century and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence
expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature is known as the:

a. classism
b. modern
c. medieval
d. renaissance

95. The little character of this novel by George Elliot is friendless

weaver who cares only for his cache of gold and who later found put
that the golden haired baby girl he loved so much was his own child is

a. Peter Pan
b. Silas Marner
c. Cirrano de Bergerao
d. Sancho Panza

96. The means of transportation ______ dramatically since the end of

the 20th century.

a. will have changed

b. has changed
c. have changed
d. will changed

97. We should work for the total ban ______ of pesticides.

a. by the use
b. on the use
c. on using
d. with

98. When he completed the assignment, he ______ it was well done.

a. had realized
b. realize
c. realized
d. was realizing

99. Shakespeare once said: But love is blind and lovers cannot see; the
pretty follies that they themselves commit. What does this mean?

a. nonsense words
b. beautiful thoughts
c. amazing acts
d. careless acts

100. What method of paragraph development is used in this main

idea?

THE EXODUS OF FILIPINO WORKERS TO THE MIDDLE EAST IS A

COMPLEX PSYCHO-ECONOMIC PHENOMENON.

a. classification
b. cause effect
c. process
d. analysis
101. What principle in materials preparation provide for continuous
and cumulative learning?

a. evaluating
b. sequencing
c. balancing
d. pacing

102. There are three phases in curriculum development planning,

implementation and evaluation. Preparation of instructional materials
falls under _______.

a. both planning and implementation

c. planning
b. both evaluation and implementation
d. evaluation

103. The statement “I am used to the same tales” means

a. there is nothing new c. this is original

b. there was redundancy d. there is great news

104. As long as our political leaders would emulate the virtues of the
great leaders of our country, we shall have economic and social
progress.

a. embolden
b. encourage
c. set free
d. imitate

105. The boy gave a furtive look at classmate’s test paper.

a. abortive
b. sneaky
c. underhanded
d. coy

106. The lawyer objected that the testimony being offered was not
germane to the case on hand.

a. relevant
b. connected
c. assisting
d. original

107. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxury
and relaxation.

a. distinct
b. vulnerable
c. frustrating
d. stingy

108. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a teapot.

a. boiled down to nothing

c. heated argument followed
b. temperature dropped
d. simmered down

109. All his life he has tried to be a good citizen, but still he doesn’t
seem to get any place.

a. miserable
b. unsuccessful
c. take a trip
d. change location

110. In his address, the regional Director exhorted the teacher to

discover and ____ each student’s _____ talents.

a. redirect : specialty
b. develop : intrinsic
c. justify : gratuitous
d. uplift : unrecognized

111. I think it is impolite to raise the issue at this point in time

because the public is too emotional about it.

a. explosive
b. apolitical
c. advisable
d. unwise

112. When the primary aim of a work of literature us to expound

some moral, political or other precepts.

a. value-oriented
b. didactic
c. aphoristic
d. argumentative

113. He is the author of the “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” which

revolves around a headless horseman’s tale.

a. George Orwell
b. Washington Irving
c. Walton Shaw
d. Robert Frost

114. Greatest American writer of horror and detective stories.

a. Albert Camus
b. James Joyce
c. Edgar Allan Poe
d. Justin O’Brein

115. The pseudonym of Samuel Clements

a. Mark Twain
b. Abe Lincoln
c. The Barrettes
d. Ulysses

116. A distinctive type of literary composition such as epic, tragedy,

comedy and novel.

a. form
b. literature
c. prose
d. genre

Directions: Select which one in each group is preferable with respect to

grammar and correct usage.

117. The reason I came late to office today is becausethe car broke
down.

a. I came late to the office today is that

b. I was late to office today because
c. why I came late to office today is because
d. I came late to office today is because

118. Irregardless of the outcome of the competition, our schools will

remain staunchly allies.

a. Regardless of the outcome

c. Irregardless of the outcome
b. With regards to the outcome
d. Regardless of how the outcome

119. Senator Josef is one of the legislators who are going to discuss
the budget in the Upper Chamber.

a. the legislator who is going

c. one of the legislators who has gone
b. one of the legislators who are going
d. one of the legislators who is going
120. Most students like to read these kind of books during their break
time.

a. these kind of book

c. these kind of books
b. this kinds of book
d. this kind of book

121. The “Aurora Brealis” or Northern lights, is so named because it is

a light display that takes place in the northern skies.

a. because of taking place

b. because it is a light display that takes place
c. due to the fact that it is a light display
d. as a light display taking place

122. The difference between the candidates is that one is radical, the
other, conservative.

a. one is radical; the other, is conservative

b. one is radical; the other being conservative
c. while one is radical; the other, conservative
d. one is radical; the other, conservative

123. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and

happiness.

a. If it is used wisely
c. Using it wisely
b. Having it used wisely
d. Because it is used wisely

124. Of the two candidates for this government position, Jose Maria is
the most qualified because of this experience in the field.

a. most qualified due to

c. most qualified because of
b. more qualified because of
d. more qualified due to

125. She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.

a. seldom ever wants to try and face the facts

b. seldom wants to try to face the facts
c. seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts
d. seldom ever wants to try and face the facts

Direction: Select the word which means the SAME as the underlined
word in each sentence.

126. Your findings are impertinent to the results of his investigations.

a. violent
b. important
c. malicious
d. irrelevant

127. Several elements must be transmuted to see the real

implications of this event.
a. surpassed
b. changed
c. summed
d. estimated

128. You should be ashamed of yourself of having such carnal desires.

a. bold
b. worldly
c. guilty
d. spiritual

129. Thank you for your candom Mr. Secretary.

a. frankness
b. shyness
c. courage
d. honesty

130. The price of these sneakers ______ reasonable.

a. are
b. is
c. seem
d. aren’t

131. The famous singer and composer ________ arrived.

a. has
b. is
c. will
d. have

132. Neither parent ______ fond of playing cards.

a. am
b. is
c. are
d. were

133. Joan lives ________ Santillian Road.

a. at
b. on
c. in
d. at

134. Jeremy responded to his mother’s demands _____ throwing a

tantrum.

a. by
b. through
c. from
d. with

135. The nearest post office is on __________.

a. Twenty-second street
b. Twenty second Street
c. Twenty-second Street
d. Twenty Second Street

136. Please read the chapter _____________________.

a. Filing Your Income Tax Returns.

c. Filing your Income Tax Returns.
b. “Filing your Income Tax Returns.”
d. “Filing Your Income Tax Returns.”

137. Mrs. Navarro said that _______________________.

a. the Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.

b. “The Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday”.
c. “The chemistry II exam will be next wednesday”.
d. the chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.

138. The flower smells __________.

a. sweet
b. more sweet
c. sweeter
d. sweetly

139. After _______ all day, she finally saw the lake.

a. had walked b. walking c. have walked d. having walked

140. I ________ walked two kilometres by the time you catch up with
me.
a. would have
b. have
c. had
d. will have

141. The means of transportation ________ dramatically since the end

of the 20th century.

a. has changed
b. have changed
c. will have changed
d. will change

142. If I could speak English well, I ______ next year studying in the
States.

a. would have spent

b. will spent
c. has spend
d. would spend

143. It’s now two hour past his schedule; the facilitator may not come
anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case he _____.

a. does
b. may
c. is coming
d. will come
144. Is this the spot _____ you had the accident?

a. where
b. wherein
c. why
d. which

145. ______ not making the most of ___________ opportunities.

a. You’re – your
b. You’re – you
c. You – your
d. You’re – you’re

146. October 10 is a “red letter day” for the Chinese. Classify the
quoted expression.

a. Simile
b. Idiom
c. Synonyms
d. Metaphor

147. The slow traffic ______ me.

a. irritates
b. aggravates
c. maddens
d. worsens

148. People who are too _____ are liable to be deceived by

unscrupulous indiviuals.

a. credulous
b. demanding
c. wary
d. cynical

149. “She is a vision of a feminine pulchritude.” This stands for _____.

a. loveliness
b. homeliness
c. simple
d. plain

150. The statue was erected in _______ to war heroes.

a. defense
b. protection
c. irreverence
d. homage

151. The line, “Under the bludgeoning of chance, My head is bloody

but unbowed” depicts the person’s ______.

a. courage
b. determination
c. optimism
d. confidence