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LET-TOS PPST-Based SPECIALIZATION ENGLISH Scanned with CamScanner LET-TOS PPST- Based SPECIALIZATION ENGLISH BOOK 3 Scanned with CamScanner Table of Contents BLE OF SPECIFICATIONS for ENGLISH REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION + Take into consideration student inadequacies in language and literature competencies for remediation purposes | PAGE FNM s un neesias ale tUons ss) + Apply content-based principles and strategies in developing language proficiency for specific disciplines : LANGUAGE CURRICULUM FOR‘SECONDARY SCHOOL + Exhibit clear understanding of the design, development, and dissemination of a language curriculum using the secondary BEC of DepEd INTRODUCTION TO:LINGUISTICS © Demonstrate understanding of the structural aspect of language, ie., describe and analyze the form, meaning and use of various language L structures INTRODUCTION TO STYLISTICS * Use the conceptual fr i i iterature in understanding trary language Lee i Te pre ~ phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics 6 * Apply concepts and'principles of language learning (10), teaching (10), and language use (10) in specific contexts for language acquisition and "1 learning _ * Draw implications of the theories of linguistics (5), psycholinguistics (5), and sociolinguistics (5) to language teaching and learning (15 18 items) Suey Sto aT eran af + Demonstrate understanding of grammatical concepts by being able to an | \2 Scanned with CamScanner Table of Contents 1 ) TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS for ENGLISH PAGE TENS el eh 36 + Demonstrate understanding of the basic approaches to problems in critical theory from the classical to modern times as applied to literary 36 works MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE 4 + Use literary concepts in interpreting and analyzing various literary texts a AFRO-ASIAN/ LITERATURE 45 « Identify characteristics, motifs, archetypes, and symbols of different 45 literary texts ASNT Var esas 53 « Identify characteristics, motifs, archetypes, and symbols of different za literary texts Tauro MO asia der MSE Cea Teer Te 61 + Demonstrate understanding of the nature of the four language macro- components (listening, speaking, reading, writing, including grammar) and ‘a ‘the theoretical bases, principles, methods, and strategies in teaching these components ir Mes 6&7 * Apply principles, skills and strategies gained to literature instruction 67 PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS 72 + Apply knowledge of principles and processes involved in developing and evaluating various types of instructional materials for language n and literature instruction, including the use of technology for assisting instruction and independent language teaching eWay NN Oni Stee + Use basic concepts in language and literature testing in assessing 18 language proficiency 5 Scanned with CamScanner RELIC cs TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS for ENGLISH PAGE + Apply principles and approaches in research to find answers to questions in language and literature teaching and learning WU Nae 83 3 8 + Apply principles and strategies in writing the various parts (e.g. editorial, news, feature story, etc.) of a campus paper. (3% = 15 items) * Apply the rules of discourse and rhetoric in editing various kinds of CoAT USO SABE 86 86 TRANSLATION AND EDITING OF TEXT, 89 9 8 English to another language or from another language to English written material + Demonstrate understanding of basic theories and concepts in translation 20 as applied to the writing and editing of various types of texts + Apply principles and strategies in translating texts of various types from 89 and the various forms of speech arts from public speaking and group discussions for debate, oral interpretation, and dramatics SPEECH AND STAGE ARTS 92 * Demonstrate understanding of the process of oral communication 92 “Apply theories, concepts and skills in creative writing to include biographical sketches, fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry SA AUN 95 5 9 ANSWER KEY 98 REFERENCES ja Sample Certificate of Registration 103 Sample Professional Identification Card 18 105 Sample Answer Sheets vi Scanned with CamScanner LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 1 REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION + Take into consideration student inadequacies in language and literature competencies for remediation purposes 1. Which of the following is NOT considered in organizing a remedial program? A. Assessment . Curriculum B, Behavior D. Interaction 2. Which of the following is considered in correcting basic sight vocabulary deficit? A. Have the students repeat the word each time it is written. B. Have the students read the words repeatedly without correcting them. C. Have the students receive a big reward for motivation purposes. D. Have the answers of the students on the board and correct in front of other people. 3. Which of the following is taken into when a student is going to take a remedial class? A. Ifa student is struggling on his/her basic skills B. Ifa student is referred to special education C. Ifa student has behavioral problems D. Ifa student is aiming for mastery of the lessons 4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective remedial program? It is research-based using supported instructional methods. . It is facilitated based on the student's pace. . It uses the same teaching techniques for mastery of the lessons. ). It orfers a small group instruction to provide more attention to individuals. pomp 5. Which of the following is NOT recommended in using predictable books? ‘A. Choose a short passage sufficient to be read in one session. B. Deliver the words on the books with excitement. C. Let the students read the title and guess the content of the book. D. Ask the students to do advance reading on the books before discussion. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner 2: LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST-Basoq ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES + Apply content-based principles and strategies in developing language proficiency for specific disciplines 6. The boy wanted to buy some food (active voice). Some food were wanted to be bought by the boy (passive voice). Which of the following principles in grammar is applied to the given statements? A. Transformational Grammar C. Notional Grammar B. Functional Grammar D. Traditional Grammar 7. Dr. Buenafe have (instead of “has” because the subject is singular) the materials for the painting. Which of the following principles in grammar is applied to the given statement? A. Transformational Grammar —_C. Notional Grammar B. Functional Grammar D. Traditional Grammar 8. The committee has decided to give considerations to the family. The committee has decided to give considerations to the family. Based on the given statements, which of the following principles in grammar is applied? A. Transformational Grammar _C. Notional Grammar B. Functional Grammar D. Traditional Grammar 9. Dr Jadaone / threw the ball Subject Predicate declarative sentence Based on the given statement, the wholeness of the sentence is classified as a declarative sentence instead of the use of each word in the sentence. In this point, which of the following principles in grammar is applicd? A. Transformational Grammar C. Notional Grammar B. Functional Grammar D. Traditional Grammar 10. The sentence “She is gorgeous” can be changed to “The woman is amazing.” Which of the following principles in grammar is applied? A. Transformational Grammar C, Notional Grammar B. Functional Grammar D. Traditional Grammar PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE _ad Scanned with CamScanner LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 3 13. 14. 15. Janeth learns to speak in English because of the movies she watches. Which of the following basic principles of language learning can be inferred from the given statement? . Language learning is not systematic. Language learning is a specialized skill. Language learning is an emotional experience. Language learning is a developmental process. pomp Tricia believes that the language ability of her baby can be developed through random acts like watching cartoon-friendly movies and not using baby languages! talks when talking to a baby. Which of the following basic principles of language Tearning can be inferred from the given statement? A. Language learning is not systematic. B. Language learning is a specialized skill. C. Language learning is an emotional experience. D. Language learning is a developmental process. Because of her experiences, Ms. Natividad attaches meanings to the words of said by people to her. Which of the following basic principles of language learning can be inferred from the given statement? Language learning is not systematic. Language learning is a specialized skill. Language learning is an emotional experience. Language learning is a developmental process. pom> Mrs. Alolor asked her students to memorize the poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer and instructed them to recite it in front of the class. Which of the following principles is applied in the given scenario? A. Automaticity C. Strategic Investment B. Rote Learning D, Intrinsic Motivation Instead of focusing on her gestures, Mrs, Sacatrapos delivers her speech about communication skills and focuses on her audience. Which of the following principles is present in the given scenario? A. Automaticity C, Strategic Investment B. Rote Learning D, Intrinsic Motivation PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner 4 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST-Baseq LANGUAGE CURRICULUM FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL + Exhibit clear understanding of the design, development, and dissemination of a language curriculum using the secondary BEC of DepEd 16. All of the following are competencies that the Basic Education Curriculum aims to develop EXCEPT. A. linguistic C. sociolinguistic B. social awareness D. strategic 17. The following domains for Grade 11 and 12 are included in Language Arts curriculum EXCEPT, A. vocabulary development C. reading comprehension B. study strategies D. writing and composition 18. Which of the following is NOT a component of developing a curriculum? A. Behavioristic Orientation C. Humanistic Orientation B. Rational- Cognitive Orientation D. Behavioristic-Rational Orientation 19. Which of the following is NOT a theoretical basis for the English language curriculum? A. Theory of Language C. Pedagogical Thrusts B. Language Acquisition D. Structural Notion 20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the framework of the language curriculum? A. Contextualized C. Integrated B. Interactive D, Degenerated 21. Which is NOT true about the roles of people involved in curriculum development? A. In curriculum planning, need analysts create policy document. B. In program implementation, material writers create teaching materials. C. In classroom implementation, teachers implement teaching activities. D. In the specification stage, need analysts and methodologists create syllabus. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner we — LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 5 33, Which curticulum perspective considers the practical needs of learners and the society that deals with the functional skills in a foreign and second language? A. Academic Rationali B. Social and Economic Efficiency C. Social Reconstructionism D. Learner-Centeredness 23, Which curriculum perspective considers developing learner’s intellect, humanistic values, and rationality? A, Academic Rationalism B. Social and Economic Efficiency C. Social Reconstructionism D. Leamer-centeredness 24. Which curriculum perspective considers the learner's differences, learner's strategies, learner's self-direction, and autonomy? ‘A. Academic Rationalism B. Social and Economic Efficiency C. Social Reconstructionism D. Learner-Centeredness 25, Which ideology of the curriculum believes that leamers should appreciate other cultures and religions? A. Academic Rationalism B. Social and Economic Efficiency C. Social Reconstructionism D. Cultural Pluralism PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner t 6 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST-Baseg INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS * Demonstrate understanding of the structural aspect of language, i.e., phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics 26. What is the place of articulation for the first sound of the following words: team, terrible, and tantamount? A. Alveolar C. Interdental B. Bilabial D. Labiodental 27. Which set of words is a minimal pair? A, Fair — fare C. Pear ~ pair B. Grace - graze D. Wise — nice 28. Which of the following words has a first sound that is characterized as a voiceless bilabial stop? A. Brother C. Parent B. Mother D. Sister 29. All of the following words contain a schwa sound EXCEPT A. messenger C. text B. social D. twitter 30. Which of the following sets of words exemplifies diphthongs? A. Reduce, reuse, start C. Teach, speak, listen B. Breakfast, tea, cheese D. Cry, break, down 31. All of the following describes the aspects of suprasegmental phonology EXCEPT__ A. it is not limited to single sounds B. it involves stress-timing and intonation . C. itis otherwise known as the prosodic features of speech D. it encompasses body movement, hand gestures, and facial expressions ed PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING, COPYIUGNT 2070 100 NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner QO lltt~— | LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. ‘Spocialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 7 Which of the following words does NOT have a bound morpheme A. Incorrect C. Stressful B. Infant D, Teacher What kind of morpheme involved in the affixational process is common in the words posted, pictures, and fastest? A. Derivational morpheme C. Null morpheme B. Inflectional morpheme D, Zero morpheme seribes the word formation process called 34. Which of the following BI conversion? A. Itis the invention ofa new word. B. Itis shortening a word to by deleting one or more syllables. C. Itis the process of forming a new word by joining two or more words. D. Itis the process of designating an existing word to a new syntactic category. What is the word formation process that the words spork, Interpol, and brunch underwent? A. Backformation C. Clipping B. Blending D. Suppletion 36. All of the following sets of words exemplify derivational morphemes EXCEPT. . A. boards, larger, scribbled B. colorful, distraction, conducive C. godly, powerful, professional D. talented, glamorous, patiently 37. How many morphemes are in the word crocodile? All G3 B. 2 D4 38. What kind of affix is present in the word misunderstanding? A. Infix B. Circumfix D. Suffix PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner 39, 40. 4l. 42. 43. d LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST.Bage, ‘A second language learner of English says estatue for statue and filum for film, What morphophonemic process is involved in the given scenario where a vowg, is added at the beginning of the word or between the sounds? A. Assimilation C. Epenthesis B. Elision D. Vowel lengthening Which of the following syntactic structures contains equivalent grammatical units which are often joined by a coordinating conjunction such as in lost and found) A. Structure of Complementation B. Structure of Coordination C. Structure of Modification D. Structure of Predication Which of the following exemplifies the syntactic structure of modification? A. Be careful. B. Money talks. C. Pins and needles D. Sympathetic colleague Which of the following BEST describes the structure of a periodic sentence? A. It is composed only of phrases and dependent clauses. B. It has two clauses which are similar in length and word order. C. It begins with the main independent clause followed by phrases and dependent clauses. D, It begins with phrases or dependent clauses and ends with the main independent clause. Identify the type of phrase that is enclosed in brackets in the given sentence: The faculty likes to drop by the small chapel [adjacent to the clinic] before leaving. A. Adjective phrase C. Noun phrase B. Adverb phrase D, Prepositional phrase All of the following sentences exemplify ellipsis in its structure EXCEPT. A. Should [ call you or you me? B. The student who wanted to become valedictorian did. C. 1 will do the dishes today if you will do the dishes tomorrow. D. Anton teaches all the Research courses while Jay the Math courses. é PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 Bo NOT REPROD _adl Scanned with CamScanner LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization ENGLISH (Book 3) 9 45, Which of the following BEST describes syntactic ambiguity? It refers to words having the same meaning phrases which have the same meaning words which have more than one meaning . phrases which have more than one meaning onwp> 46. Which word pair exemplifies hyponymy? A. Pasta — spaghetti B, Beauty — pulchritude C. Fly (insect) — fly (zipper) D. Benevolent — malevolent 47. Since she wasn't able to get tickets for the first day of the concert, she availed herself of the ones for the second day. (ones=tickets) What kind of linguistic reference is exemplified in the given sentence? A. Anaphora C. Deixis B. Coreference D. Entailment 48. Which of the following pairs of antonyms is a gradable pair? A. Dead - alive C. Happy - sad B. Fast — slow D. Hot - cold 49. Some senior high school students almost failed the exam in English. What is the sense property in the given statement? A. Analytic C. Synthetic B. Contradictory D. Thematic 50. The phrase Filipino literature instructor could mean “an instructor who teaches Philippine literature” or “a literature instructor who came from the Philippines.” This case is an example of which ambiguity? A, Grammatical ambiguity B. Lexical ambiguity C. Structural ambiguity D. Syntactic ambiguity PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner 4d 10 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and Psy, 51, Conversational Maxims are the cornerstone of H.P Grice’s account of linguig, pragmatics of communication. Which maxim states that one should not may. his/her contribution more informative than is required? A. Maxim of Manner B. Maxim of Quality C. Maxim of Quantity D. Maxim of Relevance 52, Which conversational maxim is violated in the given example? Speaker A: How do you do today? Speaker B: Oh well, you know: Same old me. A. Maxim of Manner B. Maxim of Quality C. Maxim of Quantity D. Maxim of Relevance 53. Ina basketball event, only the officiating referee can call out infractions of rules and decide penalties. Anyone else can shout a ‘foul’ but only the referee has the official word, Which felicity condition is evident in the given speech act? A. Essential condition B. Preparatory condition C. Propositional content condition D. Sincerity condition 54. All of the following describe an indirect speech act EXCEPT A. it is mainly used by people in connection with maintaining politeness B. it is the evident when the syntactic form of utterance matches the illocutionary force C. it is an utterance in which one speech act is performed indirectly by performing another D. itis the lack of direct connection between the form of utterance and the intended meaning PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 50 nor REPROD _d Scanned with CamScanner _—_———tO _ LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) II Which of the following describes the appropriate illocutionary force in the given yation? Librarian: (points to a signage saying ‘Observe silence’) Cant you read? Students: Sorry, Ma'am. The librarian is telling the students to read the signage. The librarian is telling the students that they are foolish. The librarian is telling the students to stop conversing in loud voices. The librarian is asking whether the students arc illiterate or otherwise. go> 56. 37. ‘Apply concepts and principles of language learning (10), teaching (10), and language use (10) in specific contexts for language acquisition and learning; (30 items) Afier a lesson on writing a problem ~ solution paragraph, Teacher Anton tells the students to write a paragraph in the problem — solution pattern on water service interruption. Which communicative approach to language teaching is exemplified in the given situation? A. Content — based approach B. Participatory approach C. Task — based approach D. Whole language approach Which instruction shows the application of the content — based approach to language teaching? A. Teacher April uses mind maps to activate students’ background knowledge on communication. B. Teacher Jay teaches his students the mnemonic to remember the order in which adjectives should appear. C. Teacher Beth dims the lights in the classroom and plays classical music as. she reads a poem to her literature students. D. Teacher Shiela uses a text on the Presidents of the Phi history to teach the past tense form of verbs. ppines through PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner Sk. 59, 60. 61. 6 PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 8 4 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST. Bay, All of the following are cognitive strategies in language teaching EXCEpy A, context clues C. visualization techniques B, drills D. word association Jearning is evident in the statement below? What process in lang Archie: 1 called Mom and 1 asked her if she cated already. A. Habit formation C. Overgeneralization B, Hypothesis testing D, Simplification Who among the following teachers has a teaching practice that is compatible with the humanistic approach? ‘A. Teacher Kelly who assesses the language Icarners’ motivations in learning B. Teacher Apple who integrates topics from other subjects in the language course C. Teacher Leslie who emphasizes on good pronunciation and lessened grammatical errors D. Teacher Kharen who assesses the immediate communicative needs of the language learner Which approach in language teaching is also termed mim-mem method for its dependence on mimicry and memorization for language acquisition? A. Audiolingual approach B. Direct approach C. Grammar ~ translation approach D. Structural approach Teacher Abby wants to teach her students the four basic sentence functions through games where they are to move and do challenges. Which approach in language teaching will Teacher Abby most likely apply? A. Community Language Learning B. Silent Way C. Suggestopedia D. Total Physical Response DO NOT REPRODUCE __adl Scanned with CamScanner GeVGQGQQY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization — ENGLISH (Book 3) 13 63. According to Stephen Krashen’s Natural Order Hypothesis, which are the first grammatical morphemes that are aequired by an average second language learner of English? ‘A, Irregular past tense form of verb B. Auxiliary form of verb and articles (a and the) . Regular past tense, possessives, and singular form of verb D. Progressive form of verb, plural form of noun, and copula (“to be”) 64. Which hypothesis deals with the consideration of the language learners’ motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety in second language learning? ‘A. Acquisition — Learning Hypothesis B. Affective Filter Hypothesis C. Input Hypothesis D. Monitor Hypothesis 65. Given below are metacognitive strategies that a language learner may use when he/she is beginning to learn a new language. Which is the EXCEPTION? ‘A. A leamer engages in fewer conversations with speakers of his or her mother tongue. B. A leamer monitors and assesses his/her own progress in learning the target language. C. A learner reflects on which approaches to working out grammatical rules are more effective. D. A learner plans how to remember new words encountered in conversations with native speakers of the target language. 66. In accordance with the schema theory, which of the following is a purpose of schema in reading? Schema is used to A. make a distinction between facts and opinions in a text B. make corrections about the morphological errors in a text C. anticipate, infer, and create judgments and decisions about the text D. enhance the learner’s knowledge about the deep structure of grammar in the text | | PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE — Scanned with CamScanner oY 4 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST:Baseq ——_— 67, Which of the following is an objective of the Grammar ~ Translation Method jn, language teaching? It is to learn the target language ‘A. through drills and repetition B, in order to read its literature C. by engaging in authentic language use D. through natural communication rather than formal grammar study 68. All of the following are summaries of the second language acquis formulated by Stephen Krashen EXCEPT A. acquisition is more important in learning B. low or weak affective filter is required to allow language input C. age is a definite predictor of second language rate or attainment D. language acquisition requires comprehensible input containing i+/ structures 69. Audiolingual method: tape recorder and audiovisual equipment: gesture, mime, visual aids, wall charts, and Cuisiniére rods ‘A. community language learning B, silent way C. task - based approach D. total physical response 70. Which of the following is an example of a well-written behavioral objective in language teaching? A. The learner demonstrates respect for cultural diversity. B. The learner identifies the different communicative strategies. C. The learner makes a distinction among the different communication models, D. The learner makes use of the comparison — contrast pattern by writing a Paragraph on the similarities and differences among the features of several social media platforms, 7A, Given below are purposes of a Dialogue journal. Which is the EXCEPTION? A. It develops language learners’ theoretical thinking, B. It may enhance writing skills in the target language. C. It enables teachers to gain information about the value of a language course, D. It enables language learners to build relationships with native speakers of the target language, PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 BO NOT REPROOU | Scanned with CamScanner a ~— LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 15 42, Beth is conversing with April who has difficulty in understanding English. Beth makes sure that April understands what she is saying and makes up for communication breakdowns by accompanying her speech with appropriate gestures and body movement, Which aspect of communicative competence is evident in the given scenario? A. Discourse competence B. Grammatical competence C. Sociolinguistic competence D, Strategic competence 73. Who among the following language learners exemplifies sociolinguistic competence? A, Edward who knows how to respond to different people depending on the communicative situation B. Ynah who knows how to nominate as well as terminate a conversation done in her second language C. Adolfo who is able to pronounce words in the second language with near native like competence D. Leah who makes sure that the words she is using are comprehensible to the language learner she is talking to 74. BICS: skills needed in everyday, social face-to-face interactions; CALP: skills needed in interpersonal communication skills used in informal settings to build relationships skills used in the classroom in various content areas skills needed to perform tasks beyond the school setting pop> 75. All of the following teachers incorporated language activities that promote CALP and BICS EXCEPT A. Teacher John who held book reviews in her class ‘ther Marie who conducted classroom debates C. Teacher Tristan who conducted error analysis on learners’ outputs D. Teacher Maridel who gave her students the chance to become “teacher of the day” ING ING, COPYRIGHT 2020 (DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner 4 16 LET Comprehensive Roviowor LET-TOS and PPT, ty 76. Teacher Eddie is planning to incorporate minimal pair drills in his lang class. All of the following could be Teacher Eddie's learning objective EXCL), ‘A. to explain how sounds di B. to communicate sounds in each pair C. to identity which pairs are homophones D. to distinguish between sounds in each pair 77. Teacher Aljon adheres to a teaching methodology where the language learnes are not allowed to use their mother tongue, Given below are possible t methodologies that Teacher Aljon uses, Which is the EXCEPTION? A. Audiolingual Method B. Community Language Learning C. Direct Method D. Silent Way 78. According to Stephen Krashen’s Affective Filter Hypothesis, second language learners with increased have low levels of and experience high levels of affective filters, anxiety, self — confidence affective filters, self — confidence, anxiety anxiety, affective filters, self — confidence self confidence, anxiety, affective filters A. B. C. D. ich among the four general orientations of modern second language approaches emphasizes on teaching grammatical and syntactic clements of the second language in isolation? A. Affective C. Functional B. Cognitive D. Structural 80. The reading approach is primarily executed for the fulfillment of prac academic objectives. Which among the following does NOT adhere to this approach? A. Development of reading skills is of prime importance. B. Pronunciation and conversational skills are not emphasi: C. Widening the vocabulary in the target language is imperative, D. Culture is considered the most important aspect in language learning. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2000 Do NOT REPRODUCE — Scanned with CamScanner Gr Lonian PupcisHng INC Specialization ~ ENGLISH (Book 3) 17 8h. 83. 84, 85, In the past, grammar was considered solely as ‘This means that it is set to maintain linguistic excellence; as such, it relies on what grammarians believe to be best. A, Descriptive BB, Pedagogical C. Prescriptive D. Transformational Given below are several language teaching principles. Which one does NOT view the language teacher as facilitator of learning? A. Communicative Language Teaching B. Grammar ~ translation method C. Natural Approach D. Silent Way Which of the following language teaching principles also entails how students” feelings should be dealt with? A. Audiolingual method B. Direct method C. Grammar = translation method D. Suggestopedia Total Physical Response: Comprehension precedes production; Communicative Language Teaching: A. Oral before written B. Function over form C. Vocabulary over grammar D. Explicit but minimal grammar Teacher Val rarely corrects errors and when she does so, she maintains that it should be unobtrusive. All of the following teaching principles entail doing the same to treat learners’ errors EXCEPT A. Communicative Language Teaching B. Grammar ~ translation method C. Suggestopedia D. Total Physical Response Pu 'SUSHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING: COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner 4 18 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST.Ba.9, + Draw implications of ‘the theories of linguistics (5), psycholinguistics (5), ) and sociolinguistics (5) to language teaching and learning (15 items) 11 of the following are language views accepted by Structuralists. Which is the TION? is primarily vocal. D. Language is a system of 87, Behaviorist learning theory: language behavior is conditioned by rewards : all normal human beings have an inborn biological internal n that makes language learning possible. A. Cognitive Learning Theory B. Functionalists Theory C. Interactionists Theory D. Transformationalists Theory mechani: 88. Which of the following teaching methods is a direct implication of the behaviorist learning theory? A. Audiolingual Method B. Communicative Language Teaching . Story Grammar . Think — Aloud oa 89. Cognitive — based: Directed Reading Thinking Activity; Humanistic Technique: . Bottom ~ up Text Processing . Community Language Learning . Information Gap Tasks Natural Approach pam> PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPRODUCE ad Scanned with CamScanner er—™ PURINE NE Specialization = ENGLISH (Book 3) 19 an active, contextualized process of one Constractivisnr SITES that learning constructing Knowledge nather than acquiring it, Which of the following the foundations for constructivism? me ssieat Conditioning, xperiential Leamnin Pareto Principle D. Social Development Theory 9}, Which of the following is the leaming goal of humanism? |A, To develop leamers who have innovative and adaptive thinking skills B. To develop self — actualized individuals in a cooperative and supportive environment C. To develop leamers* mental ability to use concepts dealing with number, classification, onder, and time but use them in a simple way’ D, To create individuals who lear through mental mechanisms which enable them to recreate and adapt their behavior in different situations while A. Applied linguistic B. Computational linguistics C. Neurolingt D. Sociolinguistic 93. Which language theory holds that human knowledge develops from structures and processes which are in the mind at birth and are also responsible for how language is leamed rather than from the environment? A. Behaviorism B. Empiricist theory C. Innatist hypothesis D. Mentalism "UBUSHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPRODUCE — __ ‘Scanned with CamScanner 0 LET Comprehensive Reviowor LET-TOS on py te, 94. Given below are teaching implications of Piaget's theory on co development. Which is the EXCEPTION? A. Teachers should focus on the process by which learners derive their answers. B. Teachers should focus on accelerating or speeding up children’s proprey, through the stages. C. Teachers should encourage leamers to interact with their environment way to discover themselves. D. Teachers approach to executing class activities should be individualized yy in small groups rather than whole group. HNitiy, 95. Sensorimotor Period: peek-a-boo; Concrete Operational Period: . Charts and illustrations . Letter cut-outs . Playdoh . Simple experiments pam> 96. The theories of Piaget and Vygotsky agree on which of the following ideas? I. Leamers are primarily blank slates. IL, Learners actively construct their own knowledge. IIL Social interactions play a key role in knowledge construction, A. Lonly B. Il only C. III only D. Land Il 97. All of the following are teaching implications of Vygotsky's theory of scaffolding Which is the EXCEPTION? A. Give frequent feedback. B. Demonstrate complex tasks, C. Divide complex tasks into simpler parts. D. Ask students to develop their own steps. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT 2020 9 nar wero 4 Scanned with CamScanner er romman PUBL ssninas th ‘Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 21 Which of the following is NOT a constructivist teaching sehe A. Modelling B. Bheitation C. Restructuring ide 1. Application of new ide o8, 90, The information processing theory of learning proposed by Asheraft explains how the mind functions in the learning, process. Which of the following isfare NOT TRUE about this theory’? |A. I focuses on how learning takes ph B, It emphasizes on how information C. Its three components are s term memory. D. Both A and B c. processed in the brain, cr, short term memory, and long sory 100, Behavioral learning theories describe learning in terms of observable phenomena. Which of the following is a pedagogical implication of this learning theory? ‘A. Teacher Jelo reinforces learning by giving his students rewards. B. Teacher Shie treats her students in accordance with their level of maturity. C. Teacher Jehrist encourages her students to make their own meaning out of the content. D. Teacher Maggie arranges her curriculum in such a way that concepts on one level are built on the previous one. STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH * Demonstrate understanding of grammatical concepts by being able to describe and analyze the form, meaning and use of various language structures, 101. Which of the following sentences follows Parataxis? A. Tcame, I saw, I conquered. B. I came, then I saw, I conquered. C. I eame, I saw and I conquered. D. I came and | saw, then conquered. YRUSHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE = _ Scanned with CamScanner ay 22 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST-A,., 102. Which of the following types of grammar is an example of this sentence: “| gin, going nowhere.” A. Generative Grammar C. Descriptive Grammar B. Prescriptive Grammar D. Constructive Grammar 103. Which of the following group of words is a sentence fragment? A. Justice is served. C. She shone. B. Escalate the issue. D. Her nieces and nephews. 104, Which of the following BEST exemplifies lexical ambiguity? A. I saw bats. B. Insurance salesmen are frightening people. C. I woke up and saw ghosts. D. We should be discussing violence on TV. 10. Which of the following BEST exemplifies lexical ambiguity? A. There is a fisherman near the bank. B. Your money is in the bank. C. The spoon is on the plate. D. We should be discussing violence on TV. 106. Which among the given sentences is NOT an example of hypotaxis? A. Be proud and be bold. B. I cried, I pleaded, I walked away. C. I eried and pleaded. D. Stop and walk away. 107. Which describes a periodic sentence? A. It suspends the conclusion of the sense at the end of the sentence. B. It has syntactic units of equal lengths. C. It is a basic pattern of antithetical inversion of the sentence. D. It has a series of clauses extended from the independent clause. 108. Which sentence uses “famish” correctly? A. I could eat a horse; I am famished, B. I felt too famished to dig in to my favorite food, C. I'll be famished by the next time you treat me. D. I will bring a lot of blueberries; that’s a famish, PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner aE" i} LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 23 109. In which of the following sentences does the verb “be” (is) finetion as the copula? A, Sherrie i B. Lisa is going to swim, C. Rayn is giving me a headache, D. Max is writing letters. annoy 110, Which of the following is NOT a noun phrase? A. those houses B. are hou C. two houses D. old houses 111. Which of the following is NOT an intensive verb? 112. Which of the following sentence uses extensive verbs? A. Brent and his brothers seemed too tired. B. At 10 p.m., Jenny vanished into thin air. C. Lam so angry because of what you did D. Jessie looks very young. 113, Which grammar approach deals with the structure of language as it is used by writers and speakers? A. Prescriptive Grammar B. Descriptive Grammar C. Theoretical Grammar D. Mental Grammar 114, Which of the following is a complex sentence? ‘A. Susan likes her project but she likes Blake’s project more. B. Having been rejected many times, I decided to stop trying. C. A cop’s hidden secrets were revealed by another cop. D. Corned beef goes well with potatoes. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DOnDTAREPRODS Scanned with CamScanner m4 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST-Basey 115, Which of the following sentence is a simple sentence? . Laccomplished submitting my project . I decided to stay while I wait for your return, . It breaks my heart losing you but I know [am not enough, . The protruding tree branch was just above him so tell him that. pap> 116. Which is an example of a complex sentence? > .. The student went to the library to search for Literature books. B. My friend went to the party, but I decided to stay. C. The person who is responsible for the upcoming party fled. D. I wish to watch John Wick 3, but my best friend, who has a big crush on Keanu Reeves, insisted that we watch together. 117. Which among the following sentences is free from grammatical errors? A. There is three speakers in the seminar. B. One-fourth of the students chooses Teacher Melay. C. The textbooks that Rex Publishing Company reprint every four years are for public secondary schools. D. Much are left undone. 118. Which of the following sentences is ungrammatical? A. am not used to wait for three hours straight. B. The door suddenly closes while I was inside the room. C. We have showed the products to the CEO. D. There are much pies to eat. 119. Which of the following sentences is ungrammatical? ‘A. Redge pointed at each word while he reads. B, Cat pecked into the glass window of their classroom. C. Massie is running in the speed of light. D. I wish I was as beautiful as her. 120. Which BEST describes the sentence, “Jose Garcia Villa had written beautiful poems”? A. The verb phrase is in simple past tense. B. “Poems” is the direct object. C. The verb in the sentence is in passive voice. D. The verb phrase is in progressive tense. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner = ——- > comme puntasiun ne Spoctolization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 25 # 121. Which BEST describes the gerund in the sentence, “The beach's main activity, Kayaking, continues to attract tourists? A. Appositive B. Direet Object , Subject Complement D. Object of the Preposition 122. Which BEST d hobby is sky diving cribes the gerund in the sentence, "Pamela's life-threatening 2 A. Appositive B. Direet Object C. Subject Complement D, Object of the Preposition 123. Which F describes the gerund in the sentence, “Many students do not like reading”? A. Appositive B, Direct Object C. Subject Complement D. Object of the Preposition 124, Which BEST describes the gerund in the sentence, “Life spent in serving in teaching is pleasing”? A. Appositive B, Direct Object C, Subject Complement D, Object of the Preposition 125. Which BEST describes the gerund in the sentence, “Every Sunday, my friends go hiking”? A. Appositive B. Direct Object C. Subject Complement D. Object of the Preposition we PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner | 26 LET Comprohensve Reviewer LET-T0S and PPST. Bagg 126, Which word formation is used in the underlined word, “I have been thinking fog a perfect genre for my upcoming film"? A. Blending C. Coinage B. Borrowing D. Compounding 127. Which word formation is used in the underlined word, “I have never tasted such a good-tasting sandwich”? A. Blending C. Coinage B. Borrowing D. Compounding 128. Which word formation is used in the underlined word, “Laxx started to doubt when Nyxx asked her to come to the motel”? A. Blending C. Coinage B. Borrowing D. Compounding iillennial celebrities often 129. Which word formation is used in the underlined word, “ come to the bazaar near World Trade Center”? A. Blending C. Coinage B. Borrowing D. Compounding 130. Which of the following is a complex sentence? ‘A. Merlin cooks beef stew as Erik cleans the kitchen. B, The altar boys assisted in the Mass. C. Many were tested in faith. D. The Senior High School graduation ceremony was held at Araneta Coliseum. 131. Which is TRUE about complements? ‘A. These are nouns or adjectives that appear after the direct object and describe it. B. These are nouns or adjectives that appear before the direct object and describe it, C. These are nouns or adverbs that appear afier the direct object and describe it. D. These are nouns or verbs that appear before the direct object and describe it. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner rT LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 27 | toma run sentence with partici Which of the following exemplifies p 132. A. Having finished the homework, Matt turned on the television, B. Walking in the hallway is one of my morning routines, C. The students in the classroom were silent, D. The man awoke at noon. 133. Which of the following exemplifies a sentence with adverb phrase? ‘A. Having finished the homework, Matt turned on the television. B. Walking in the hallway is one of my morning routines. C. The students in the classroom were silent, D. The man awoke at noon. 134, Which of the following exemplifies a sentence with adjective phrase? | ‘A, Having finished the homework, Matt tumed on the television. B. Walking in the hallway is one of my morning routines. C. The students in the classroom were silent. D. The man awoke at noon. Which is the BEST conjunction for this sentence: "Erin got the highest score in the periodical examination she did not review very well.” A. though B. although C. so that D. because e 136, “Macy thought Max left her; however, Max came.” “However” is a ‘A. Coordinating conjunction B. Correlative conjunction C. Conjunetive Adverbs D. Subordinating Conjunction 137. Which of the following sentence is in the CORRECT use of the preposition? A. We traveled there by foot. B. We have to eat at morning. C. This school has been here since three years. D. Ihave been waiting for you for five years. PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE e Scanned with CamScanner 28 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PST. 138. Which of the following exemplifies a reflexive pronoun? A. The teacher gave herself a nice coffee. B. The president himself believes that he can lead as expected. C. Those friendly neighbors themselves were skeptic about the prog D, Susan herself made a nice cup of tea 139. Which is TRUE about synthetic theoretical model for structures? A. sentence-clause-phrase-word-morpheme B. sentence- fragment-clause-word-morpheme C. morpheme-word-phrase-clause-sentence D. morpheme-word-fragment-clause-sentence 140. Which is TRUE about bottom-up theoretical model for structures? A. sentence-clause-phrase-word-morpheme B, sentence- fragment-clause-word-morpheme C. morpheme-word-phrase-clause-sentence D. morpheme-word-fragment-clause-sentence 141, Which function of the sentence is exemplified in this sentence, “This is my porridge."? A. Imperative C. Interrogative B. Exclamation D. Declarative 142. Which function of the sentence is exemplified in this sentence, “I have never thought that this feeling would come back again?” A. Imperative C. Interrogative B. Exclamation D. Declarative 143. Which is an example of a sentence structure in inverted order? A. I came to the capital from the village. B. | am unable to forget it now. C. From the village to the capital came I. D. We will not forget who I am. é PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPRODUC! Scanned with CamScanner | 1 LORMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 29 144. “The heavy rainfall deluged the area where the father lived with his sons,” is an example of which structure of sentence? A, Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. Compound-complex sentence 145, Which of the following exemplifies the CORRECT present-unreal conditional statements? A. If L expected to be able to stay awake after nine at night, | must stop keeping these hours. B. They will never get education if they were left to their families. C. We should be giving the servants medicine if they are sick. D. If my shoes get worn-out, I will buy a new pair of shoes. 146. Which of the following is an example of zero conditional sentence? A. If you heat ice, it melts. B, If you stand in the rain, you might get wet. C. If it rains, you will cancel the trip. D. If I won the lottery, I would travel a lot. 147. Which is CORRECT about third conditional sentences? A. It states facts which are generally true. B. It presents a possible situation in the future. C. The person imagines a different imaginary situation that did not happen. D. These are unreal or improbable situation now or in the future. 148. “If [ hadn’t been sick, I would have gone to your party.” This sentence is an example of which conditional sentence’? A. Zero conditional/ Present simple + present simple B. First conditional/ Present simple + will/ won't + verb C. Second conditional/ Past simple + would + verb D. Third conditional/ past perfect + would have + past participle PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT 2020 100 NOT REPRODUCE i Scanned with CamScanner a0 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and ppg 149, “IF they sold their property, they would be rich.” This sentence is an example gp which conditional sentence? A, Zero conditional/ Present simple + present simple B, First conditional/ Present simple + will/ won't + verb c ond conditional/ Past simple + would + verb D. Third conditional/ past perfect + would have + past participle he studies, he will pass the exam,” This sentence is an example of which conditional sentence? A. Zero conditional/ Present simple + present simple B, First conditional/ Present simple + will/ won’t + verb C. Second conditional/ Past simple + would + verb D. Third conditional/ past perfect + would have + past participle - “If you go to church, you will hear the word of God.” This sentence is an example of which conditional sentence? A. Zero conditional/ Present simple + present simple B. First conditional/ Present simple + will/ won’t + verb C. Second conditional/ Past simple + would + verb D. Third conditional/ past perfect + would have + past participle 152. 3 . Which of the following sentences is free from grammatical error? A. [would buy some furnitures. B. Have you packed your baggages? C. Are there any bread? D. He told me this news. 153. Which of the following sentences is free from grammatical error? A. We have great sceneries here in Boracay. B. You passed the exam! These are great news to me. C. I have pieces of baggage in the car. Kindly get them for me. D. One of the men who is present today shall need to talk to me. 154. Which of the following sentences is free from grammatical error? A. She insisted to pay for the tuition. B. He met with misfortune. & C. We like to read in bed in the night. |. Luke laid on the beach and soaked up the sunrays. ce PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘DO NOT REPROD! Scanned with CamScanner Gr SHING INC. ‘Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 31 © sopmar rust ntence? a comple h of the following is +155. Whieh : ‘A. After several discussions, they led to their last conclusion. r B. My tongue got shocked by lemon’s citrus flavor. ; C. Mazikcen ended her talk with a sigh. D. She initiated her discussion with a mind blogging activity. INTRODUCTION TO STYLISTICS Use the conceptual framework and schema of linguistics and literature in understanding literary language 156. There are unlimited limits in this institution. Which of the following poetic devices is present in the given sentence? C. Onomatopoeia A. Oxymoron D. Metonymy B. Parallelism 157. Kring, Kring, Kring! Which of the following poetic devices is shown in the given group of words? A. Parallelism B. Oxymoron C. Metonymy D. Onomatopocia | The Philippines is about to witness the truth. Which of the following poetic devices is present in the given sentence? C. Metonymy A. Parallelism D. Onomatopoeia B. Oxymoron 1 saw her talking, walking, and smiling. Which of the following poetic devices can be concluded based on the given sentence? C. Metonymy D. Onomatopoeia 15 3S A. Parallelism B, Oxymoron 16 the boy is everywhere, Which of the following s The boy is there, the boy is here, poetic devices is applied in the given statement? A. Anaphora C. Alliteration B. Epiphora D. Assonance PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner EN 2 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and Pg, 161. Iwill fly high next week. Which of the following poctic devices can be observe in the given sentence? A. Anaphora C. Alliteration B. Epiphora D. Assonance 162. We can do this, from the world, for the world, and to the world. Which of the following poctic devices can be inferred from the given statement? A. Anaphora C. Alliteration B. Epiphora D. Assonance 163. Peter Pete played the paper with a pepper. Which of the following poetic devices is shown in the given sentence? A. Anaphora C. Alliteration B. Epiphora D. Assonance 164. Problems in the society arise, such as (. can be inferred from the given statement? A. Ellipsis C. Metaphor B. Hyperbole D. Simile . Which of the following poetic devices 165. You are the woman of my life! Which of the following poetic devices is used in the given sentence? | A. Ellipsis C. Metaphor B. Hyperbole D. Simile 166. J think like a Master, Which of the followin, in the given statement? A. Ellipsis CC. Metaphor B. Hyperbole D. Simile 8 poctic devices is a technique used 167. Ms. Tayamora speaks a language that is only used in a particular section. Which of the following varieties of language is present in the given statement? A. Regional dialect C. Ethnolect B. Sociolect D. Idiolect BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner | LoRIMAR PUBLISHING INC. ‘Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 33 Kriselda uses a language spoken by her specific tribal group, Which of the ie following varieties of language can be inferred from this sentence? ‘A. Regional dialect C. Ethnolect B, Sociolect D. Idiolect 169, Individuals speak a language or languages in their daily lives. Which of the following varieties of language can be inferred from the given statement? A. Regional dialect C. Ethnoleet B. Sociolect D. Idiolect 170. Which of the following varieties of language is performed when a person speaks a language in an economic class, age group, and other groups? A. Regional dialect C. Ethnolect B. Sociolect D. Idiolect 171. Which of the following varieties of language is evident when an individual uses a form of communication distinguished through the language, articulation, and grammar? A. Dialect C. Jargon B. Register D. Pidgin 172. Rose speaks in a formal setting and she observes the use of proper words like “going to” instead of “gonna,” and “child” instead of “kid.” Which of the following varieties of language is performed in this scenario? A. Dialect C. Jargon B. Register D. Pidgin 173. Joshua speaks a particular language that consists of technical terms and common tums of phrase. Which of the following varieties of language is referred to in the given statement? A. Dialect C. Jargon B. Register D. Pidgin 174, Which of the following varieties of language is present when a grammatically simplified form of a language for communication between people not sharing a common discourse is used? A. Dialect C. Jargon B. Register D. Pidgin PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE — ‘Scanned with CamScanner 54 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and Ppgng 175, Which of the following refe ers to a language formed as a result of contact i ; Ff ty languages through an earlier stage? A. Acrolect C. Creole B. Basilect D. Mesolect 176. Which of the following pertains to the most prestigious dialect or variety of particular language? A. Acrolect C. Creole B. Basilect D. Mesolect 177. Which of the following refers to the less prestigious dialect or variety of g particular language? A. Acrolect C. Creole B. Basilect D. Mesolect 178. Which of the following refers to an intermediate dialect or variety of a particular language? A. Acrolect C. Creole B. Basilect D. Mesolect 179. Justin criticizes how linguistic foundations work to form a meaning. Which of the following disciplines of stylistics is referred to in the statement? A. Literary Stylistics C. Evaluative Stylistics B. Interpretative Stylistics D. Corpus Stylistics _ 180. A linguist checks the legitimacy and originality of a text. Which of the following isciplines of stylistics is referred to by the given statement? A. Literary Stylistics C. Evaluative Stylistics B. Interpretative Stylistics D. Corpus Stylistics 181. A Literature professor uses a technique in studying literary texts. Which of the following disciplines of stylistics is evident in the given sentence? A. Literary Stylistics C. Evaluative Stylistics B. Interpretative Stylistics D. Corpus Stylistics ‘aan BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING, COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner ee »,oxaan PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 35 [fan expert criticizes the style of the text, which of the following disciplines of istic |, Literary Stylistics s should be used? C. Evaluative Stylistics BB Interpretative Stylistics D. Corpus Stylisties is present in the statements below. 190 Identify w hich literary devie | cork on, my medicine, work! Thus credulous fools are caught” (William Shakespeare) A, Apostrophe B. Climax C. Charactonym | D. Personification Your eye glasses made you Harry Potter. A. Apostrophe C. Charactonym B. Climax D. Personification 184. Look up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it’s Superman! A. Apostrophe C. Charactonym | B. Climax D. Personification 185. 186. “The clouds cry to give me a sign.” A. Apostrophe B. Climax C. Charactonym D. Personification 187. “You have to keep silent (instead of shut up).” | A. Irony C. Dysphemism j B. Euphemism D. Hypophora | 188. “Your breath is very bad (instead of you have a morning breath).” } A. Irony C. Dysphemism B, Euphemism D. Hypophora 189. “Forever is just a jiffy.” A. Irony C. Dysphemism B, Euphemism D. Hypophora PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE ‘Scanned with CamScanner 7 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS ang PPS a 190. “Are you feeling all right/fine now? I know you are.” A. Irony C. Dysphemism B. Euphemism D. Hypophora LITERARY CRITICISM Demonstrate understanding of the basic approaches to problems in Critical theory from the classical to modern times as applied to literary works (7% = 35 items) 191. Which of the following approaches focuses on the figures of speech found ing literary text? A. Formalism C. Biographical criticism B, Structuralism D. Psychological criticism 192. Philippine Literature was shaped by the different colonizers. Because of this, their influences are evident in the texts that we read today. Which approach is most appropriate to use? A. Formalism C. Post-colonial criticism B. Psychological Criticism D. New Historicism _ 193. Which of the following approaches investigates the underlying patterns of the 4 different texts that people read? A. Formalism C. Psychological criticism B. Structuralism D. Biographical criticism 194. Which of the following approaches makes use of the different theories that are proposed by behavioral sciences? A. Formalism C. Psychological criticism B, Structuralism D. Biographical criticism 195. Which of the following approaches investigates the conditions of people belonging to the different social statuses? A. Formalism C. Psychological criticism B. Sociological criticism D. Biographical criticism PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘Do NoT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner | LF 19 wan PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 37 4, Which historical approach places the text as parallel to the relevant experiences of the author when the text was written? A. Sociological criticism C. Psychological criticism B. Biographical criticism D. New Historicism 197, Which approach focuses on the role of women in the text as reflected in the different kinds of society? ‘A. Formalism C. Gender criticism B, Psychological criticism D. Biographical criticism 198. Which of the following approaches shows that there is a dynamic interaction between the text and the reader? ‘A. Gender criticism C. Psychological criticism B. Reader-response criticism D. Biographical criticism 199. Some texts show significant behaviors and ways of life that a particular group of people possess. What approach should be used? ‘A. Historical criticism C. Post-colonial criticism B. New historicism D. Cultural criticism 200. “Magnificence” by Estrella Alfon shows how a mother’s image becomes a protector instead of the stereotyped father. What approach should be used to investigate its role? ‘A. Gender criticism C. Psychological criticism B. Reader-response criticism D. Biographical criticism 201. Which literary approach centers on the character’s motivations, behavior and actions? A. Gender criticism C. Psychological criticism B. Reader-response criticism D. Biographical criticism 202. Which of the following questions will a response critic ask when using a reader- response approach? A. What does the work suggest about the psychological aspects of the author? B. What language/characters/events/setting reflect the current events, political and cultural, of the author’s time period? C. What are dominant metaphors and imagery and what do they symbolize? D. How does the interaction between the text and the reader create meaning? Pu LISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 D0 NOT REPRODUCE ‘Scanned with CamScanner 38 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPS. 809 203. In mythological approach, representations of characters are presented, Wh these presentations called? at are A. Archetypes C. Symbols B. Stereotypes D. Images 204. Which approach looks into the style and tone of the author? A. Formalism C. Gender criticism B. Psychological criticism D. Biographical criticism 205. In which literary approach does the history behind the text or its author's biography NOT contribute to the text’s theme or content? A. Formalism C. Gender criticism B. Psychological criticism D. Biographical criticism 206. Which approach focuses on man’s relationship with others in society, politics, religion, and business? A. Sociological criticism C. Psychological criticism B. Biographical criticism D. New Historicism 207. Which of the following approaches aims to determine if there is a Christ-like figure in the text? A. Sociological criticism C. Psychological criticism B. Biographical criticism D. Mythological criticism 208. Which of the following approaches is used if a reader critic wants to find out if names used in a story are significant? A. Sociological criticism C. Psychological criticism B, Biographical criticism D. Mythological criticism 209. Which approach is used if a reader critic wants to see if a text affirms or challenges traditional views of women? A. Formalism C. Gender criticism B. Psychological criticism D, Biographical criticism 210. In studying texts, which of the following provides general guidelines to help th audience analyze, deconstruct, interpret and evaluate? A. Deconstructionism C. Literary Criticism B. Archetypes D. Literary approaches ace PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020, 9 NOT REPRO Scanned with CamScanner er wan PUBLISHING NE Specialization ~ ENGLISH (Book 3) 39 341. Which approach focuses on ways texts reflect, reinforce, or challenge the effects 210 rclass, power relations and social roles? ‘A. Sociological criticism C. Psychological B. Biographical criticism 1D, Mythological criticism ticism Which of the following questions is asked when a formalist approach is applied? ‘A. What aspects of the author's personal life are relevant to this story? B. How does it reflect the time in which it was written? C. How do various elements of the work reinforce its meaning? D. What behaviors of characters determine the way they think? 313, Which of the following device/s is/ are used or considered in a psychological approach for literary criticism? A. Tone C. Theories B. Timeline D. Technology 214, Which of the following questions is asked when a psychological approach is applied in literary criticism? ‘A. What figures of speech are used? B. Which behaviors of the characters are conscious ones? C. How accurately does the story depict the time in which it is set? D. How do economic conditions determine the direction of the characters’ lives? 215. Which of the following questions can be asked when a sociological approach is applied in literary criticism? ‘A. What is the relationship between the characters and their society? B. How does the work reflect the unconscious dimensions of the writer’s mind? C. How does this story resemble other stories’ plot, character, setting, or symbolism? D. How do the images of women in the story reflect patriarchal social forces that have impeded women’s efforts to achieve full equality with men? VBLSHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 (DO NOT REPRODUCE = _ Scanned with CamScanner 40 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and Ppt g eq 26. Which critical approach focuses on how Western culture's (imis)representati of third-world countries and peoples in stories, myths, and stereotypical ima encourages repression and domination? A. Historical eriticism C. Post-colonial criticism B. New historicism 1, Cultural criticism 217. Which literary approach investigates whether the writer challenges or supports the values of his/her contemporaries A, Sociological criticism C. Psychological criticism B. Biographical criticism D. Mythological criticism 18. Which literary approach investigates the writer’s diction to reveal or reflect the meaning of the work? A. Formalism C. Psychological criticism B. Biographical criticism D. Mythological criticism 219, Which of the following approaches rejects the traditional assumption that language can accurately represent reality? A. Formal C. Biographical criticism B. Deconstructionism D. Mythological criticism 220. Which literary approach allows the critic readers to determine how elements work together with the text’s content to shape its effects upon readers? A. Formalism C. Biographical criticism B. Deconstructionism D. Mythological criticism 221. Which of the following approaches was used to question why none of the characters in Shakespeare's play Othello ever challenged the right of a husband to murder a wife accused of adultery? A. Formalism C. Gender criticism B. Psychological criticism D. Biographical criticism Which of the following approaches DOES NOT include elements that are relevant to the author's experiences? A. Formalism C. Historical Criticism B. Biographical criticism D, Sociological criticism To NOT REPRODUE PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘Scanned with CamScanner er quan runs ne. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 41 “ 73. Whi literary approach includes archetypes as its key concept? ‘A. Formalism C. Biographical criticism B, Deconstructionism D. Mythological criticism 204. Which of the following questions is used for philosophical approach in literary criticism? ‘A. How is the work's structure unified? B. According to this work's view of life, what is mankind's relationship twith God? C. What is the effect of the plot, and what parts specifically produce that effect? D. What do the characters’ emotions and behaviors reveal about their psychological states? 225, Which of the following approaches looks into what the work says about the nature of good and evil? A. Philosophical criticism C. Biographical criticism B. Deconstructionism D., Mythological criticism MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE + Use literary concepts in interpreting and analyzing various literary texts 226. Who of the following was NOT an ancient Phoenician deity? A. Moloch C. Jupiter B. Astarte D. Baalat 227. In Greek mythology, Pan is the god of the wild, In which region of Greece was he first worshipped? A. Arcadia C. Thessaly B. Bocotia D. Sparta 2 228. Who of the following Norse gods is also known as the Raven God? A. Odin C. Frigg B. Loki D. Thor a “SUSHED BY LORMAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE > __ Scanned with CamScanner a LET Compretonsive Reviewor LET-TOS and Ppa t py, d 220, Which of the following is NOT tue about folklore? A. I refers to the tales people tell B. 11 is typically passed down by word of mouth, C.Ihas well-known authors, D, ILis the result of the emerging culture. 230. According to the famous philosopher GK, Chesterton, which of the following jy the importance of folklore to children? A. They give the child the idea of the evil and the ugly. B. They give the child the first clear iden of the possible defeat of evil, C. They give the child the idea of pain, loss, emptiness and death, D, They give the child the idea of the dominance of despair in a real-life scenario, 231, Some modern movies have characters reflecting the original mythological characters, Which technique is used by these movies? A, Symbolism C, Allusion B, Metaphor D, Apostrophe 232. Which of the following does the archetype of Z: ruler of Olympus? A. Patriarchal society C. Justice system B. Gender Equality il represent as the most powerful 233, Which of the following stories depi m, “monster-slayer”? A, Beowulf C. Mouse Bride B, Aladdin D. A Thousand and One Nights 234, Which of the following is NOT true about legends? A. A legend is a kind of folklore, B. Legends have exaggerated and dis C. Robin Hood, a very popular English piece, D, Legend as a traditional story is regarded orted truths in them. an example of a legend. historical and authenticated. tament, What can be 235. The story of Jonah and the Whale comes from the Old inferred as to the kind of literary text this story is? A. Folklore C. Legend B. Mythology D. Folk music PUBLISHED BY LORIAR PUDLISNING ING. COPYRIGHT domo DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner er owe Bpoctalization ENGLISH (Rook a) 44 se eo 00 TN vent Avbiet of the fallow ing should be considered in writing w folklore’? st " 4 stanetute the story properly We Wnite only fatklore, never nytt CMake stire that the protigoniet is relatable, Pp None of the above folklore has no author, so you eannot write at yoursell + tn Vgyptian mythology, to who is the odes Isis married’? A. Osinis ©. Ma‘at Nut D. Ra 238, Which of the following is NOT an Egyptian god? A. Anubis C.Ra W Buddha D, Amun 29. According to American folklore, who dug ont the Grand Canyon’? A. Johnny Appleseed C. Paul Bunyan D. Richard Hammond D, Pecos Bill M0. Which of the following mythological places is the destination of dead ancient Norse heroes? A, Valmont C. Valkyrie B, Val d'Aosta D. Valhalla 241. Which of the following served nce and literature of ancient people? as the early religion, A. Folklore C. Mythology B. Legends D, Parables 242, Which of the following does Hephaestus, the Greek god of blacksmiths and fire, Tepresent? A, Beauty of Olympia C. Wisdom of the gods B. Lameness of humans D, Corruption of humans 343. Which of the following does NOT belong together? A. Juno and Artemis ©. Vesta and Hest B. Minerva and Athena D, Mercury and Hei “SUSE BY CORMAN PUBLISHING NE” COMVRIGHT G0 ‘DO NOT REPRODUCE _ a Scanned with CamScanner cS “4 LET Comprohonsive Raviower LET-TOS and PPST-Ragag ek mythology? ing. is PRUE about G Ma. Which of the tole A. Uranus was Pather Barth, 1, Gaca was the wile of Cronus C. There were twelve Titans, 1D, Amalthea eared for baby Hermis, P yeason why Ares was an unpopular god? MS. Which is the B A, Cased tidal waves 1. Guided people down to Hades ©. Made the seasons change from summer (o winter D. Was vain and eruel 246, Which of the following did Odysseus do after secing his father in the orchard? A. He ran forward and kissed him, B. He sent his companion ahead with a gift of gold. ©. He decided to interrogate him. D. He immediately began to tell him of his adventures. how splendid and born of a great (XXL: 108-109) This excerpt from 247, “Do you not see what a man Tam, how hug father and the mother who bore me immortal? The liad was spoken by whom? A. Hektor C. Patroklos B. Achilleus D. Lykaon 248, Who of the following characters led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece? A, Odysseus C. Jason B, Joseph D, Theseus 249. Who of the following Greek characters traveled to the land of the dead in order to find his wife? A, Orpheus C. Nareissus B, Hades D, Demosthenes 250. Which of the following fruits is associated with the mythological figure Persephone? A. Pomegranate C, Banana B. Apricot D. Apple PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner er coun rst NE Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 45 w -- aes APROASIAN LITERATURE + Identify characteristics, motifs, archetypes, and symbols of different literary texts soy What is the main purpose of incarnation in Hindu tradition? . A. To commit han or the sensual pleasure BR To demonstrate dharma or righteous path on earth ©. To chase materiatism or the Artha D. To kill all demons and spirits 982 In Chinese literature, which is considered as the source of learnings and values of the Chinese propagated by Contuei A. Confucianism C. Taoism B. Buddhism D. Catholicism 253, From the Bhagavad Gita, which Hinduism principle is conveyed in the line, “Curing back within myself, I ereate again and again.” A, Nirvana C. Karma B. Samsara D, Dharma 254. Which of the following BES “To be chief among the peopl One must speak like their inferior, To be the foremost among the people, One must walk behind them.” T describes the epigram from Lao- 1's Book of Tao? A. Humility C. Charity B. Oppression D, Sublimation 255, What does Confucius mean by “learning without thought is labor los Analects of Confucius? A, Learning is useless without schooling. 8B. Learning is accurate without applying. C. Learning is an investment for work. D. Learning is useless if it’s not thought through, eu "RUSHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT 2020 D0 NOT REPRODUCE L Scanned with CamScanner i | 6 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST.Basog 256, Which is TRUE about the recurring themes of Matsuo Basho's haiku? Real poetry leads A. to a beautiful life with nature B, a mystified life with gods and goddesses C. life with supernatural beings D. life with urbanized settings 257. What is regarded as the Universal spirit as the soul and the original source of the universe’ A. Kama C. Artha B. Purusha D. Dharma 258. Which describes the characteristics of the Japanese poetry below? The old man of the temple, Splitting wood In the winter moonlight. (Trans. R. H. Blyth) A. Long and complicated C. Long and clever B. Brief and clever D. Complicated and brief 259. Which of the following is TRUE about the Indian Caste System? A. Itis fixed by birth. B. Caste allows social movement. C. Humanity is ranked or organized by their spiritual purity by innate spiritual Purity. D. Marriage exists in caste. 260. What term is used for the natural Process of birth, death, and rebirth in Hindu tradition? A. Tamaskarmas C. Rajas B. Reincarnation D. Immortalization PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE Scanned with CamScanner er orWAR PUBLISHING INC Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 47 sol, In Ferdinand Oyono's The Househoy, Toundi left his parents because of ve jnaltreatment to enlist his servic ‘olyte to a foreign missionary. Which is TRUE about Toundi and most main characters in Africa? Men leave their homes in pursuit of | A. godly’ humanly service to mankind B, modemized knowledge C. self-discovery D. broken chains from their family 262. Which is TRUE about Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe? It depicts A frica’s situation before the A. British’s colonization C. Japanese’s colonization B. American’s colonization D, Indian’s colonization 163. Which of the following is an allusion to Elliot’s The Journey of the Magi: “We returned to our places, these kingdoms, But no longer at ease here, in the old dispensation.” A. Things Fall Apart B. No Longer at Ease C. The River Between D. Heirs to the Past 'o4. What is the recurring theme of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and The Poor Christ of Bombay by Mongo Beti? A. Colonialism C. Racial Prejudice B, Abandonment D. Contemporary ethics 265. Which is the dominating story of most African literature? People’s struggle to cope A. or oppose with their homelands’ changing atmosphere B. with the searcity of resourc C. or oppose with fixed marriage D. with the civilization of Africa "SUSHED BY LORWAR PUBLIHING ING, COPYRIGHT 220 D0 NOT REPRODUCE = Scanned with CamScanner 48 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOs ang Pra | i .. 266-268. Train Journey by Dennis Brutus Along the miles of steel that span my land threadbare children stand knees ostrich bulbous on their reedy legs, their empty hungry hands lifted as if in a prayer. 266, What does “miles of steel/ than span my land” mean? A. Progressive and civilized areas of the land B. Strength of the people C. Ruling leaders of the land D. Existence of train in the land 267. What does the poem Train Journey by Dennis Brutus mean? A. Poverty amidst industrial progress B. Scarcity of industrial materials for the train C. Children’s survival from hunger D. Scarcity of food for the children 268. What does the “ostrich” Brutus? A. Children B. Workers symbolize based on the poem Train Journey by Dennis C. Developers D. Victims 269. Which of the following is NOT a chat A. Strong and intentional break B. Belief that the world is what C: Individual championship bas D. Oppression and submission iracteristic of modern Japanese literature? with the traditions and group-oriented values we say it is ed on inner strength to colonizers 210. Which of the followis ing is TRUE about Philippine pre-colonial texts? |. Most pre-colonial literary text ppine pre-colonial texts’ U. It revolves aro und Filipi ML Death is used ins B. I only C. I only D. 1, Wand Il PUBLISHED BY LORMAR PUBLiSANG 1 CONST Do NoT REPF Scanned with CamScanner Specialization ~ ENGLISH (Book 3) 49 gh conta idea of the Hines from the poem The Day on the Farm By Lis sve mites have diet and there is no replying Foalbencaement al my gts are vais ame with anes Hove, you ate 140 OE Tor exying, Fhe shure bells ring and | hear drops of rain.” \. Cruelty of love C. Destruction of beauty 1h Impermanence of Tile What atmosphere is created in this poem? Blossoms on the pear: And a woman in the moonlight Reads a letter there... by YosaBuson A, Extravaganee C. Romance B. Dullness D. Exhaustion What does this excerpt reveal about Vicente’s character? “The man’ arms tightened suddenly about the little girl until the little girl squirmed out of his arms, and laughed a little breathlessly, disturbed but innocent, looking at the man with a smiling little question of puzzlement.”” -From Magnificence by Estrella D. Alfon A. Concern C, Persistent B. Goal-Oriented D. Malicious 274. “There was nothing to fear, for the man was always so gentle, so kind.” What literary device is utilized in this line from Magnificence by Estrella D. Alfon? A. En medias res C. Foreshadowing | B. Flashback D. Symbolism 275. John Bunyan’s Korean Fiction, The Pilgri , is. an extended metaphor of ‘sith joumey of a Christian believer, What lite ique is used in this fiction? A. Allegory C. Allusion B. Symbolism D. Euphemism 'V LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE _— ‘Scanned with CamScanner ON 50 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST.B3, 276, Why is Bhagavad Gita regarded essential in India’? A. It is a search for serenity, calmness and permanence in a world of rapid change 1. unlocks mysteri CoH unravels Budd D. I is a person's d of Indian history. teachin, overy of 0 al identity crisis. 12 3 Which is regarded as hynmns divinely inspired or “heard” directly from the gods? A. Rin a C. Jihi B. Bahrain D, Hieratic 278. Scheherazade saves her life by telling a series of interesting stories to King Schahriah, What specific literary piece is described? A. One Thousand and One Nights C, Talmud B. Al-Hamasa D. The Pilgrim Progress 279. “I was a lamprey cel in a former life,” Scheherazade said once, as they lay in bed together. It was a simple, straightforward comment, as offhand as if she had announced that the North Pole was in the far north.” Which belief is deseribed in this excerpt from Scheherazade? A. Incarnation C. Dharma B. Karma D. Moksha 280, Which universal is Wole Soyinka? “ARE YOU DARK? OR VERY LIGHT?” Revelation came. “You mean--like plain or milk chocolate?” Her assent was clinical, erushing in its light Impersonality.” uue is depicted in this excerpt from Telephone Conversation by A. Gender discrimination B, Racial prejudice C. Identity crisis D. Unknown patronage ae PUBLISHED BY LORIWAR PUBLISHING ING. COPYRIGHT Zaz D0 NOT REPROD Scanned with CamScanner Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 51 1 isthe first successfial short story in Philippine English? si, What A. Dead Stars 8. Footnote to Youth Summer Solsti D. The Cask of Amontillade Which of the following is TRUE about Philippine pre-colonial literature? | Itreftects the Christian perspective of early Filipino Bh It is paralleled to the culture of the early communities. C.Itis embedded with critical essays and nationalistic writings. D. It shows the atrocities done by the colonizers of the Philippines. 283. Which of the following is a product of pre-colonial literature? A. Doctrina Christiana B. Literature and Society €. Mimetic Dances D. Critical Essays 284, Which of the following is the influence of Spanish colonization in Philippine literature? A. Indigenous dances B. Education C. English language D. Religion 285. Which of the following shows the evolution of literature during the Spanish colonization? A. Nationalistic writing B. Texts from the regions C. Folk songs and folk narratives D. Writing workshops here and abroad » Which of the following is a product of American colonization in literature? A. Dirge B. Novena BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 00 NOT REPRODUCE Mee Scanned with CamScanner ——— 52 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPST-Baseg 287. Which of the following is NOT a literary form during American colonization? A. Critical Essays B. Cultural Songs C. Mobile Theater D. Texts from the Regions 288. Which of the following reflects American influence in literature? A. Nationalistic writings because of colonizers B. Songs depicting the daily lives of people C. Atrocities written through poems throughout history D. Short stories in Philippine English 289. Which of the following is NOT a pre-colonial literature? A. Pandanggo sa Taw C. Bugtong B, Mambayu D. Pandidiwata 290. Who of the following is NOT a national artist in literature? A. Jose Garcia Villa C. Lino Brocka B. Cirilo Bautista D. Bienvenido Lumbera SS PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE ‘Scanned with CamScanner Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 53. gaan usu NC OO yguSH AND AMERICAN LITE ntify characteristics, motifs, archetypes, and symbols of different literary + Ider texts jot, In the passage, Which of the following BEST describes the speaker's attitude oe owards his father? “Twas, perhaps, a bit tougher on him than I was on the others. Hadn't he been tougher on me than on other people's kids growing up? I gave him a hard, honest, low C. About what I felt he'd always given me.” =A Gentleman > C, Padgett Powell A. He finds his father supportive during his childhood years. B. He thinks his father deserves a “C” based on his academic performance. C. He believes that reciprocating his father’s treatment in his childhood years is just D. He understands that giving him a low mark would help him to better in the latter part. 292. What is the recurring motif of literary texts during the Romantic Movement in England? A. Human folly B. Rural Sceneries C. Voyage D. Superstitions 293. In the literary text, “Doctor Faustus” by Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus submits himself to the devil while God patiently waits for his repentance until it is too late, What compelling truth does this show about humanity? Humans consistently embrace sins A. asa trap for eternal damnation B. and intentionally forget its effect C. and successfully get the desired effect D. and live life at its finest 294. Which of the following is the resounding theme of contemporary stories like “We Ate the Children Last” by Yann Martel? A. Respect for Human rights B. Hypocrisy in created systems C. Contentment in recurring systems D. Alienation from the recurring system Pua “ISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 - DO NOT REPRODUCE —_ Scanned with CamScanner SS ET-TOS and PPST.Hhasoq 4 LET Comprehensive Roviewor 295, What atmosphere do these lines © “The graves a fine and private place. But none, I think, do there embrace.” A. Warmth B. Solitude 296. What does the poem below imply about love? Well now, you forget me If little by little you stop loving me do not look for me I shall stop loving you little by little for I shall already have forgotten you, If suddenly-By Pablo Nerudo A. Mournful C. Moving on B, Dismal D, Pessimistic 297. What do the following lines exhort? Sundays, too, my father got up early And put his clothes on in the blueback cold, then with cracked hands that ached from labor in the weekday weather made banked fires blaze. No one ever thanked him. -an excerpt from “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden A.A father’s continuous support with unrequited appreciation B.A father’s selfless effort to provide for his family C. A father’s passion to work for himself D. A father’s stubbornness to work up until Sunday 298. Which of the following is NOT a convention of romantic literature? A. Individuality C. Pastoral Life B. Supernatural Elements D. Religious themes 299, What does the “ring” symbolize in these lines from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien? “One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.” A. The ring represents inner source of combat. B, The ring represents ultimate power. C. The ring represents desire of goodness. D. The ring represents destruction. puck DO NOT REPRO! PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 Scanned with CamScanner | a_i LoRMAR PUBLISHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 55. «hen 1 behold the violet past prime, at ‘And sable curls all silvered o°er with white; ‘William Shakespeare's Sonnet 12 When lofty trees I see barren of leave: What do these images represent? C. Speed of time A, Passage of time D. Waste of time B. Lost track of time 301. In William Blake's “Ah Sunflower,” what do sunflowers symbolize? “Ah Sunflower, weary of time, Who countest the steps of the sun; Seeking afier that sweet golden clime Where the traveler s journey is done;” Sunflowers represent A. humans and their desire for an everlasting life B. continuous struggles in life C. human’s utmost care of one’s soul D. passage of time 302, In To Kill a Mockingbird, it’s a sin to kill mockingbirds because they sing and cause no harm, What does killing of mockingbirds symbolize based on the novel? C. Innocence A. Power D. Beauty B. Cruelty 303. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne gave birth of an unknown parentage. She is required to wear a scarlet “A” for “Adulteress” on her dress when she is in public. How does this explain women’s role during the 17 century? A. Women were treated as equals of men. B. Women were categorized with an “A” as the heiress of the throne. C. Women were marked with eternal humiliation for their own mistakes. D. Women were civilized beings with genuine care for their partners. ma SUSHED BY LORMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE a Scanned with CamScanner = 56 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS and PPSTBaseg 304. The following lines describe the speaker’s encounter of a dec: What does this monument symbolize? “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. ~an excerpt from “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley. “YNZ Monument A. It is the fleeting of man’s accomplishments. B. It is the existence of man’s achievements. C. It is the decay of the structure itself, D. It is nonexistent. 305, What does ‘road’ symbolize in Robert Frost's “The Road Not Taken” “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— 1 took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” A. Decisions C. Untrodden way B. Path D. Scenery 306. In contemporary literature, how is the archetype “scapegoat” portrayed in The Hunger Games series? A. The tributes have to pay for the previous rebellions of their own districts. B. The tributes have to fight each other to win the prize. C. The tributes should willingly sacrifice themselves for Capitol. D. The tributes must protect the district to avoid more deaths. 307. Which of the following characters does NOT exhibit an archetype of a hero? A. Beowulf from Beowulf B, Hercules from Hercules C. D’Artagnan from the Three Musketeers D. Pip from Great Expectations sPRODUG PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 0 Nor REF Scanned with CamScanner er qa FUBLSHING ING Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 57 “ Which of the following BEST exemplifies the archetype of “journey” which may he physical or emotional to understand his personality and the nature of the world? 4. Dante Alighicri’s The Divine Comedy C. Fdgar Allan Poe’s Annabel Lee B. Robert Stevenson's Treasure D, Padget Powell's A Gentleman 08. and ¢ 409, Which of the following is TRUE about Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy? Dante’s epic poem is a/an . ‘Ac allegory of human soul’s journey through hell and purgatory B. allegory of human fleeting achievements C. representation of idolatry D. adaptation of the author’s biography 310-311. “For some time he had been feeling depressed without knowing he was depressed. Rather, it was the world and life around him which seemed to grow more senseless and farcical with each passing day.” -A passage from The Second Coming by Walker Percy 310. Which of the following BEST describes the passage from The Second Coming by Walker Percy? A. The character lives with discontent and regret in life. B. The character is demotivated and unsecured. C. The character lost track of his and the world’s worth. D. The character had lost his senses. 311. What does this passage from “The Second Coming” by Walker Percy imply? A. Revenge C. Reward B. Regret D. Remorse 312. What point of view (POV) is used in the narration? A. First Person POV C. Third Person Limited POV B. Second Person POV D. Third Person Omniscient POV 313. How do 20" century writers transform ambiguous realities of men into literary texts? A. Use of gothic styles C. Use of romantic elements B. Use of realism and symbolisms D. Use of religious settings Pueust HED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING ING, COPYRIGHT 2020 ‘D0 NOT REPRODUCE — Scanned with CamScanner SS 58 LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-TOS ang PPST Bacay 314, Which is TRUE about Thornton Wilder's Our Town? ; A. It is an archetype of traditional small town with kind parents, mischievous children, and young lovers. B. It is a tale of a poor family who loves their own farm but travels to California for work. C. Itis a fiction with brevity depicting a businessman's fear of failure, D. It is a town from the lens of two black sisters surviving racial issues, Which BEST describes the story The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald? A. Disillusion in following an American dream B, Disillusion in pursuit of corruption C. Disillusion in solving crimes D. Disillusion in tribal legacy 316. What do the following lines depict about Life? “We live as we dream-alone. While the dream disappears, the life continues painfully.” -Excerpt from Heart of Darkness from Joseph Conrad A. We dream that which is further from our reach. B. We dream an unattainable dream. C. We aspire but there is no one to share that dream with. D. We continue living despite the dreams we did not reach. 317. What does the poem, “She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways” by William Wordsworth lament? “She dwelt among the untrodden ways Beside the springs of Dove, A Maid whom there were none to praise And very few to love:” The poem stands as a lament on A. people with unrequited attention B. women devalued because of appearance C. people with rebellious practices D. women with insanity PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2aZ0 ‘DO NOT REPROOUG Scanned with CamScanner conan PUBLSHING INC. Specialization - ENGLISH (Book 3) 59 4y8, What does te poem. “1 Am the People, the Mob” by Carl Sandburg compel about people? “7 am the people—the mob—the crowd—the mass. Do you know that all the great work of the world is done through me A. People are with great value and ability. B People are just mere inhabitants of the world. C. People are witnesses of history. D. People are loyal workers. 319, What do the following lines from “The Last Dream of the Old Oak” by Hans Christian Andersen try to exhort? “You may have thousands of my days but [ have thousands of moments in which I can be merry and happy. ‘A, Numbered years of existence are clearly a number and memories are worth counting. B, Numbered years of existence are the basis of your worth on earth. C. Numbered years of existence are worth having. D. Numbered years of existence are merely a number. 320, In Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince, little prince has a rose from his own planet. When he came to Earth, he saw a lot of roses. His fox friend explained that it was the little prince’s time devoted to the rose that makes her different from the rest of the roses. Which of the following BEST deciphers the thought of the story? A. Everyone is alike but not everyone is the same as the ones you spent your moments with. B, Everyone is alike and worthy of our time. C. Everyone is special and should be treated fairly. D. Everyone is the same and can be special in their own way. Pu ‘SHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC, COPYRIGHT 2020 DO NOT REPRODUCE —_—_ Scanned with CamScanner = a LET Comprehensive Reviewer LET-105 and ppg ST Bing 321. Which of the following words BEST describes “House” in the passage from pp, Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare? - “You take my house when you do take the prop That doth sustain my house; you take my life When you do take the means where I live.” A, Shelter C. Life B. Structure: D, Foundation 322. Which of the following BEST describes the lines from the poem, “Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe? “But our love it was stronger by far than the lave Nor the demons down under the sea Of those who were older than we- Can ever dissever my sou! from the soul Of many far wiser than we- Of the beautiful Annabel Lee...” And neither the angels in Heaven above A. Unrequited love C. Immense love B. Forbidden relationship D. Consummate Love 323. What is the recurring motif of Edgar Allan Poe’s poems based on “Annabel Lee? A. Gothic C. Superstitions B, Rural/ pastoral Life D. Industrial progression 324. Which of the following does NOT describe William Faulkner’s literary texts? A. Uses rich Baroque style B. Utilizes different POVs C. Makes use of Harlem Renaissance motif D. Uses Yoknapatawpha County as an imagined landscape in most novels 325. Maggie, a young girl with alcoholic parents, left home with a young man who left her at the end. Her mom rejected her and she became a prostitute, With despair, she ended her life by committing suicide. Which of the following BEST describes Maggie from Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane? ‘A. Situational archetype of damned parentage B. Character archetype of prostitution C. Archetype of welcoming parentage D. Character archetype of family’s heiress ute PUBLISHED BY LORIMAR PUBLISHING INC. COPYRIGHT 2020 10 NOT REPR — i | ‘Scanned with CamScanner } a

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