English Practice Test

I. Identification if Errors: Choose which part of the sentence is incorrect and encircle the
corresponding number, If no error write 5.

1,. The scientist assume that his findings are more accurate than ours.
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2. As he nears the end of his address, he stressed his hopes for a more peaceful world
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that filled everyone’s heart.
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3. Worrying, cramming, and unable to concentrate, Liza scans her notes frantically.
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4. Everyone who is in showbiz are excited to attend the party for you and me.
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5. Here come the group of scientists who lead the discovery of cancer cure.
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6. Due to negligence, the players will lost their team’s chance to play for championship.
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7. With regards to your request, the boss doesn’t act on it favorably.
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8. We studied in this school for three years before our parents decided to transfer us to
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another school.

9. We are all involved in working towards an ideology.

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10. When the war was over, the victors rose their flag over the city.
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11. Which of these twins do you like most?

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12. It makes me nervous to speak at a very big crowd.
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13. The teacher is not angry with the kids, isn’t he?
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14. You wouldn’t want to be late for the LET exam, will you?
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15. Use words that tells exactly what you mean.
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16. I wish I can go with you to Baguio.
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17. Exploding firecrackers during X’mas area time-honored tradition.
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18. Everybody must submit their project before the end of the week.
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19. I think a hundred pesos are too much for that toy.
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20. Tagaytay is very popular of all the beauty spots.
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21. We do our shopping in Makati because of their big malls.
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22. He said that he will lend me money for my trip.
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23. You are the very person who I saw.
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24. Submit all finish themes tomorrow.
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25. The movie is based from a novel written by Tolatoy.
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26. Collecting stamps and shells give her much joy.
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27. If I were you, I will think twice before quitting.
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28. If he had only knew that U.S. would attack Iraq, he would not leave.
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29. Since its opening in 1992, the company is very progressive.
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30. Nena with her sister have been chosen to play for the team.
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31. One of the best thing she likes to do is to make good impression.
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32. Neither silence nor good comments are as effective as active listening.
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33. Every man, women and child have potentials waiting to be tapped.
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34. A man’s actions during a crisis in life is influenced by his character.
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35. Three-fourths of the men are interested in group life insurance.
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36. In the group was a doctor, a nurse and an aide.
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37. Nck’s stories are exciting, fascinating and baffle me.
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38. Father doesn’t smoke and so does my brother.
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39. Each typist and painter will be held responsible for their action.
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40. I saw Maita ran across the street and catch a jeepney.
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41. Vilma’s husband is younger than her by 10 years.
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42. He received lot of feedbacks and information from friends.
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43. She speaks in English more fluently than any Filipino artist.
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44. Zone 2 was adjudged the most cleanest community in the barangay.
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45. She has a hard time coping up with her problems.
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46. Have anyone of you experienced working in a company?
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47. He would be happy if his parents can send him to college.
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48. One of the men who attend the party seem sad.
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49. In our place, our neighbors help each other
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50. Each of the leader was briefed on how to to lead their members in the civic projects.
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51. The soldiers bombed one of the Iraq’s military establishment.
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52. Of all the students, Luz is the most difficult to get about with.
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53. I found my friends quietly reading when I entered the room silently.
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54. She insisted that Nora gets the 1st prize.
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55. All of us expect, the baby shouts when the mother comes.
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II. Correct Usage. Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the appropriate
word or words from the given choices.

1. The group should decide now ______________ to meet this week or not.

a.) either b.) whether c.) therefore d.) neither

2. Sarah has a cheerful outlook, ________

a.) is she? b.) doesn’t she? c.) did she? d.) has it she? e.) hasn’t she?

3. I don’t go to movies often and _____ my husband

a.) so does b.) also does c.) neither does d.) not so with

4. Mr. Lim is one of the four teachers who ____ for promotion.

a.) has been considered b.) are considered c.) is considered d.) is being
considered

5. Are you going to the ball? Yes, ___.

a.) I am b.) I will not c.) I will d. ) I do
 6. If I _____ rich, I would help the poor.

a.) am b.) will be c.) was d.) were

7. I watched him ____ skillfully on his head.

a.) stood b.) standing c.) stand d.) stands

8. Mayon is not a perfect cone, is it? _____

a.) no it is b.) yes, it isn’t c.) no, it isn’t d.) yes, it is

9. _____ every rule, there is an exception.

a.) In b.) For c.) To d.) Under

10. He hopes you _____ attend his graduation

a. could b.) would c.) might d.) will

11. The boy is _____ weak to be carrying such a load.

a.) very b.) too c.) much d.) most

12. I could wear my black or blue tie. Which do you think is _____?

a.) good b.) will c.) better d.) best

13. The man was ______ conniving with the hold-up men.

a.) accused to b.) accused for c.) accused of d.) accused by

14. The farm is planted _____ root crops.

a.) with b.) to c.) by over d.) of

15. I prefer guava ____ mango.

a.) than b. to c.) with d.) instead of

16. Very few are exempt _____ military drill.

a.) often b.) from c.) since d.) when

17. My dog comes ____. I call him.

a.) often b.) while c.) since d.) when

18. We’ll be there early _____ the car breaks down.

a.) after b.) while c.) until d.) unless

19. It is very dark _____ it is only 6 pm.

 a.) it b.) even c.) since d. Although

20. You may stay _____ I may, but not both of us.

a.) and b.) or c.) but d.) for