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Directions: Read and understand each question below. Choose the letter of your answer and write it
on the space provided before each number.
A hundred years ago there lived a king. He had some beautiful daughters, but the
youngest daughter was the most beautiful. Close by the king’s castle, there was a great dark
forest. And under an old lime tree in the forest, there was a well. When the day was warm, the
king’s youngest daughter usually went out into the forest.
_____5. Which technique is a helpful way to reinforce learning and understanding of complex concepts?
_____6. What is the benefit of taking short breaks during study sessions?
a. Short breaks disrupt the flow of learning and should be avoided.
b. Breaks give an opportunity to engage in other non-academic activities.
c. Breaks help prevent burnout and improve focus and productivity.
d. Breaks are only necessary for physical activities, not for studying
_____8. Which proverb means that it's better to take action and try to fix a problem than to wait and
hope
it goes away?
_____10. What does the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" mean?
_____15. People have been warned to wear ______ their masks they continue violating the warning.
a. in contrast b. similarly c. but d. while
_____16. The farmers were already home; _____ the fishers were safely docked.
a. while b. but c. in contrast d. similarly
_____17. The sea can cure certain physical diseases and it _____eases psychological problems.
a. similarly b. but c. in contrast d. while
_____22. My father told us to reflect, to focus, and _________________________ when listening to the
word of God.
a. to behaved b. to behave c. to talk d. meditate
_____23. Vanessa’s artwork was produced by her hardwork, with her dedication, and
_______________.
a. through her passion b. under her passion c. for her passion d. full of patience
Vince and Aliyah went to the beach. He played in the water while she looked for shells. Then,
they had a picnic lunch together.
There was a lot of food, but she only ate the bread.
a. "Nine out of ten dentists recommend using this toothpaste, so it must be the best."
b. "If you study hard and work diligently, you'll likely achieve good grades."
c. "Everyone in my class failed the math test, so the teacher must have made it too difficult."
d. "I've seen three different chefs using this brand of knife, so it must be the most reliable."
a. "Just as a car requires fuel to run, our bodies need water to function properly."
b. "If cats can jump several feet, then dogs should be able to do the same."
c. "Eating too much is like driving a car without brakes."
d. "Studying for a test is similar to preparing for a marathon."
a. "People who exercise regularly are like well-tuned machines, performing at their best."
b. "Just as a chef needs quality ingredients to cook a great meal, a writer needs good ideas to
create a masterpiece."
c. "Taking vitamin supplements is as effective as getting all the necessary nutrients from a
balanced diet."
d. "Comparing a complex social issue to a simple math problem is like apples and oranges."
_____31. Maria hasn’t arrived yet, __so we will have to go without her.
_____32. The poor parents could not support the baby. Therefore___, they sent him to an
orphanage.
a. therefore b. as c. so d. as a result
_____33. Since_ Bryan had not paid the rent, he was told to vacate the room.
_____38. It is one of the literary text types that means to inform and to amuse readers and booklovers
and allows for the writer to express themselves creatively and imaginatively.
a. Narrative Text Type c. Persuasive Texts
b. Explanatory Text d. Journalist Texts
_____39. It is one the factual text types that move beyond providing straightforward descriptions to
looking at things like causes and reasons.
a. Narrative Text Type c. Persuasive Texts
b. Explanatory Text d. Journalist Texts
_____40. It is one of the factual text types that encourages readers to change viewpoint or take action
towards change.