Rafael B.

Lacson Memorial High School

Senior High School Department
National Achievement Test
Reviewer English

1. Dubbing is an audio process _________ one sound over another sound.

A. Imprints C. Which imprints
B. That imprints it D. That it imprints
2. Thomas Jefferson, ________ of fathering several children by one of his slaves, was supposedly committed to the
principles of equal rights for all.
A. In that he was accused C. He was accused
B. That was accused D. Who was accused
3. Coca-Cola, begun in an Atlanta drugstore in 1888, remains a powerful beverage company _______ with
numerous smaller food products.
A. That has merged C. Which merging
B. That merged it D. Whose to merge
4. _______ they are widely perceived as gentle creatures, hippopotamuses are responsible for more human deaths
in Africa than any other animal.
A. Despite of C. In spite of
B. Even though D. Nonetheless
5. The Indian variety of crocodile is the most widely researched crocodile in the world _______ anatomical
structure is so unusual.
A. Because its C. It is because
B. Because of its D. Is because
6. It is not ethical to cheat on tests. The underlined word most appropriate means:
A. Okay B. Moral C. Sound D. Acceptable
7. Eyes pained by dust secrete a lot of tears.
A. Hurt B. Suffering C. Irritated D. Annoyed
8. The CIA was engaged in covert activities in South America that were not made public.
A. Foreign B. Dishonest C. Dangerous D. Hidden
9. If we have to have a pet around the house, get one that is docile and easy to manage.
A. Gentle B. Short C. Sick D. Young
10. Checking the references in the bibliography for errors was tedious and uninteresting.
A. Educational B. Necessary C. Exhausting D. Boring
11. The gaping wound bled profusely, needing several bandages to absorb its flow.
A. Lightly B. Unnoticeably C. Slowly D. Greatly
12. The boy received a superficial cut, the cats claw having barely grazed his skin.
A. Shallow B. Visible C. Deep D. Lengthy
13. The dancers movements were not rehearsed but were a spontaneous response to the music.
A. Planned B. Simple C. Unpremeditated D. Smooth
14. If the climber is in fact a circus performer, it is plausible that he attempted such a dangerous feat on the tall
building.
A. Doubtful B. Impossible C. Terrible D. Believable
15. Although she had a crush on him all fall, Marias interest in Michael began to wane when he asked two other
girls to the holiday party.
A. Grow B. Lessen C. Accelerate D. Intensify

Dialogue Completions. Complete the following dialogues.

1. We went to Berlin last weekend - ____________________.
A. How did you get there? C. And what about you?
B. Yes, last weekend was rather rainy. D. My father says he is always tired after work.
2. Your dress is so nice. - _________________.
A. Ill buy another one. C. I have made it myself.
B. She is so beautiful. D. I like them too.
3. Why, Ann! Are you reading without light? Turn on the lamp, please. - _____________.
A. Oh yes. Its far from here. C. Oh, yes. Its too bright.
B. Oh, no. Im too hungry. D. Oh, yes. Its getting dark.
4. Why did the team not win the game? - ______________.
A. I suppose it began late. C. They were very far from the foodcourt.
B. He was very late. D. I think Nick didnt take part in it.

Compiled by: Ms. Angeline Marie S. Limbaga

 5. Girl: What is the best way to get to the Mall of Asia? ; Boy: By LRT, I think. ; Girl: Is it the shortest way?
Boy: _______________
A. You can go as slowly as you like. C. The fastest one.
B. Take the bus. D. The shortest way is through walking.

6. At night when there are no clouds ___ the sky you can see many stars.
A. on B. in C. at D. to
7. Lera is very good ___ Mathematics.
A. in B. at C. on D. about
8. Hes got a very good head ___ his shoulders.
A. over B. beyond C. on D. since
9. I asked him ___ help.
A. in B. about C. for D. by
10. ___ summer holidays many boys and girls like to go ___ the country ___ their teachers.
A. At/by/to B. Into/at/with C. To/to/to D. During/to/with
11. We ___ to wait because the man ____.
A. were told/was being questioned C. were told/is questioned
B. were told/questioned D. told/was being questioned
12. I ___ my interview with the vice-president when my daughter ____ me.
A. had/ were calling C. was/had retired
B. was having/ called D. had been/retired
13. I went out of the house. It ___. It ___ for two weeks.
A. rained/ was raining C. was raining/ had been raining
B. had rained/ was raining D. had been raining/ was raining
14. After long consideration we ___ to the conclusion our behaviour ____.
A. came/ had been justified C. will come/ would be justified
B. came/will be justified D. are coming/will justify
15. The plan ___ for two hours when he ___.
A. had been discussed/ came C. will be discussed/ come
B. is discussed/comes D. has been discussed/ comes

Choose the correct suffix of the word that best fits the blank.
1. The physician was conducting a _____ research.
A. Scientism B. Scientific C. Scientist D. Scientology
2. Mrs. Santos worked in favour of population control. He is an ____ of slavery.
A. Advocacy B. Advocate C. Advocation D. Advocacious
3. The general manager gave Ms. Reyes a duty to perform. Ms. Reyes was the ____.
A. Employer B. Employee C. Employment D. Employ
4. The criminal was very sorry for the crime he committed. He was ____.
A. Repenter B. Repentant C. Repentance D. Repentor
5. The professor used terms that were too general. His students wished he would be more ____.
A. Specific B. Specify C. Specification D. Speciation

Grammar Test.
1. He won a bunny. The _____ eyes are brown.
A. bunnies B. bunnys C. bunnys D. bunnies
2. The ____ prove that El Nino is getting worse here in the Philippines.
A. data B. datas C. datum D. datas
3. It will take _____ time for some garbage to melt and decompose.
A. a B. an C. some D. more
4. Do you know _____ the speaker will be?
A. who B. whom C. what D. which
5. A zoo in Malabon is interesting because _____ trains and houses a remarkable group of animals.
A. That B. what C. which D. it
6. Melissa folded the clothes and put ____ in the closet.
A. they B. those C. them D. these
7. ____ a pity many Filipinos who have visited key cities abroad are ignorant of the beauty of the Philippines.
A. It B. Its C. Its D. Its
8. Neither of the woman in charge of the accommodation brought ____ guidelines.
A. her B. their C. hers D. theirs
9. Abby and ____ prefer to travel by bus than by boat. We both experience sea sickness.
A. I B. me C. us D. we
Compiled by: Ms. Angeline Marie S. Limbaga
 10. When a tourist visits a place, _____ should explore the place and experience the food.
A. he/she B. we C. you D. our
11. Lyndy ducked into a doorway, for the strong wind was blowing her long, ____ hair onto her double scoops of
rocky road ice cream.
A. lose B. lost C. loose D. loosen

12. Women during the colonial period ____ to fill a wide array of responsibilities.
A. are expected B. were expect C. are expect D. were expected
13. The City Meet, one of the tournaments which make up the DEPED sports program, ____ each September in
Talisay City.
A. is held B. are held C. held D. will be held
14. None of these chocolates ____ good, either.
A. taste B. tastes C. tasted D. has tasted
15. All of my keys ____ now stuck in the drainpipe of my bathroom sink.
A. is B. are C. was D. were

Circle the letter that corresponds to the word or phrase which makes the sentence incorrect. Write the letter e if the
sentence has no error.
1. She spoke clear and made a good impression on the audience.
A B C D
2. I think a hundred pesos are too much for that coffee.
A B C D
3. When she retires in September 1989, tennis champion Christine Evert was the most famous woman athlete in
A B C D
the United States.
4. My teacher and my friend, Mr. Ruiz are with my group mates.
A B C D
5. You shouldnt meddled in the controversy.
A B C D
6. Exploding firecrackers during the New Year are a time-honored tradition in our country.
A B C D
7. Either of the girls might have a chance to sing their song on television.
A B C D
8. Jhemers mother scolded her when she break the imported vase.
A B C D
9. Every man, woman, child in the Philippines are guaranteed certain rights.
A B C D
10. Each student who attends the orientation last Saturday was requested to fill out a personal data sheet.
A B C D
Reading Comprehension.

It is a mistake to assume that educational programs on television are likely to be boring. In fact, as long as
these programs are made in rich and creative manner, there is no doubt that they can and do draw the attention of
people, especially young people. Perhaps some of the best examples of successful educational programs are those which
deal, for instance, with ancient historical sites, environmental problems, wild life, geography or the strange world at the
bottom of the sea.

1. In the passage, the term wild life ______.

A. is used to indicate the behaviour of young C. signifies the living conditions of primitive people
people D. means a large unused piece of land
B. refers to animals, birds, and other living beings
in nature
2. Some people seem to think that ________.
A. only those programs concerned with historical and geographical subjects can be fascinating
B. television does not give enough importance to the problems of youth
C. young people are more interested in educational programs than their elders
D. educational programs on television are of little interest
3. In the passage it is emphasized that a good educational program _____.
A. has more influence on people if it is shown on television
B. should in the first place be concerned with history and biology
C. is one which is made creatively and contains a great deal of interesting material
D. can contribute a great deal to peoples awareness of environmental problems.
Compiled by: Ms. Angeline Marie S. Limbaga