LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | PRETEST

I. Identify the type of noun being used in the sentence. Write your answer
on the space provided.
_________1. Marie loves to write fictional stories.
_________2. According to Greek mythology, the underworld is ruled
over by Hades.
_________3. Nicolas had five slices of bread for breakfast.
_________4. The night was filled with music played by the orchestra.
_________5. Shayne hates public speaking.
_________6. My father brought home two baskets of fruit last
night.
_________7. Farah rides her bike to school.
_________8. I can’t smell the flowers.
_________9. That is the responsibility of the government.
_________10. Mr. Darcy is filled with pride.
 
II. Box the correct word.
 
11. Do you have an extra (socks, pair of socks)?
12. A (hive, bundle) of bees was found in the backyard.
13. My shelf is filled with (a book, books).
14. The man owns (womens bags, women’s bags).
15. The audience (is fighting, are fighting) against each other.
16. I saw a lot of (fish, fishes) in the market today.
17. He is the person from (who, whom) I was running.
18. There is a (group, flock) of sheep at the barn.
19. Ethics (is, are) applied in every field of work.
20. The United Nations (is, are) against the import and export of narcotic
drugs.
 
 
III. Fill in the blanks with the correct pronoun.
 
1. The man __________ donates money to charity wishes to remain
anonymous. (Relative)
2. __________ do you think will win in The Voice? (Interrogative)
3. She told __________ that she would never make the same mistakes
again. (Reflexive)
4. __________ is the only item I have left since the earthquake.
(Demonstrative)
5. __________ decided to stay at home because of the heavy rain.
(Personal)
6. He invited _________ of his friends to his graduation party.
(Indefinite)
7. ___________ made you change your mind? (Interrogative)
8. The team __________ gets the flag first wins the game. (Relative)
9. The security guard hurt _________ during the chase. (Reflexive)
10. The teacher decided to give _________ a passing grade. (Personal)
 
IV. VERBS. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
11. Some of the apple __________ eaten when Anne arrived home.
a. has been b. have been
12. The number of students pursuing a doctorate degree in the
Philippines __________ increasing.
a. is b. are
13. A number of scientists _________ to Germany to attend a national
scientific symposium.
a. is travelling b. are travelling
14. Neither the architect nor the engineers __________ what went
wrong with their project.
a. knows b. know
15. The letter, as well as the books attached, _______ to the house.
a. were mailed b. was mailed
16. She _________ a lot when she began complaining that she was too
fat.
a. ate b. has been eating
17. He ___________ from the university next year.
a. would have graduated
b. has graduated
18. Grandfather really __________ to go fishing this morning.
a. wanted b. wants
19. The baby usually __________ a nap in the afternoon.
a. takes b. took
20. He always __________ for a shooting star whenever he gazes up
the night sky.
a. look b. looks
V. PREPOSITIONS. Box the letter of the correct answer.
1. My older sister, who is now 23 years old, will finally be turning 24
__________ September.
a. at b. on c. in
2. John was walking __________ the bridge when he saw the fireworks
explode in the sky.
a. at b. on c. in
3. The baby was born __________ exactly 2:00pm.
a. at b. on c. in
4. The dog immediately barked at the thief as it saw him leap
__________ the picket fence.
a. over b. under c. through
5. It is silly to think that there are monsters hiding _________ your
bed.
a. over b. under c. through
VI. ADJECTIVES
6. When asked what birthday gift she wanted, Leila always says she wants
__________ doll house.
a. one, white, beautiful, big
b. big, white, beautiful, one
c. one, big, beautiful, white
 
7. The boy’s parents are so wealthy that when he turned sixteen, they
gave him a ___________ car.
 
a. gold, German-made, new
b. German-made, gold, new
c. new, gold, German-made
 
8. The old man we saw earlier lives in the ______________ wooden
house across the street.
a. huge, ancient, creepy
b. creepy, huge, ancient
c. creepy, ancient, huge

9. She decided to wear the __________ gown to the party.

a. long, stunning, turquoise
b. long, turquoise, stunning
c. stunning, long, turquoise
 
10. My brother threw the ____________ alarm clock in the trash
because it makes him so grumpy.
a. irritating, small, square, old
b. old, irritating, square, small
c. irritating, square, small, old
 
VII. Which of the following is the word with the correct spelling?
 
11.
a. exhilarate b. exhiliarate c. exhillarate
 
12.
a. concivable b. conceivable c. conceivable
 
13.
a. ommited b. ommitted c. omitted
 
14.
a. amateur b. amature c. ammateur
 
15.
a. batallion b. battalion c. battalion
16.
a. millenium b. millennium c. milennum
17.
a. liaison b. liason c. liasion
 
18.
a. pharaoh b. Pharaoh c. pharoh
19.
a. preferred b. preferred c. prefered
 
20.
a. occasion b. occassion c. occasion
 
VIII. SYNONYMS. Circle the letter of the word with the closest meaning
to the italicized word.
 
1. We should never be apathetic towards other people for we have a
social responsibility to fulfill.
a. Indifferent c. Concerned
b. Generous d.  Worried
 

2. Nobody liked haughty Nathaniel who kept bragging about her

riches.
a. Arrogant c. Foolish
b. Respectable d. Dependable
 
 
3. Surgeons should be meticulous especially when performing
operations.
a. Careful c. Careless
b. Strict d. Lenient
 
4. Christ teaches us to be concerned about putting up riches in heaven
and not to be obsessed with mundane things.
a. Temporary c. Worldly
b. Insignificant d. Important
 
5. Angel , being a child of three, is oblivious to the world around him.
a. Careful c. Carefree
b. Aware d. Unmindful
 
IX. ANTONYMS. Determine the letter of the word with the opposite
meaning to the italicized word.
 
1. Benjeighiel was ecstatic when he saw Reignielle.
a. Melancholic c. Overjoyed
b. Worried d.  Energetic
 2. Migraine headaches are excruciating.
a. Extremely painful c. Mild pain
b. Painless d.  Healing
 
 
3. Keep on believing that physical disability is not a hindrance to
success.
a. Block c. Stepping stone
b. Opportunity d. Difficulty

4. The lanky lad stood out among the average-sized students.

a. Fierce-looking c. Gigantic
b. Short and stout d. Tall and thin

5. I admire people who are modest despite their opulence.

a. Great wealth c. Poverty
b. Affluence d.  Lavishness
 
X. SINGLE-WORD ANALOGY
 
1. Confucius : China : : Mahatma Gandhi :
a. India c. Japan
b. Africa d. Philippines

2. USA : Washington D.C : : Philippines:

a. Quezon City c. San Juan
b. Manila d. Cebu
 
3. Pyramid: Egypt : : Taj Mahal :
a. China c. Japan
b. India d. Malaysia

4. Italy : Latin : : Greece :

a. Grecian c. French
b. Greek d. Greece

5. Jubilant : morose : :
a. Humble : Modest
b. Joyous : Happy
c. Simple : Lavish
 
XI. Paragraph Development
 
A. The first procedure is that the bill passes through three readings on
separate days.
 
B. Otherwise, the bill will go back to the House from where it originated,
and it will be deliberated upon again.
 
C. If the president approves the bill, then it shall be deemed a law.
 
D. A bill, before becoming a law, undergoes several procedures.
 
E. On the third reading, the votes of the lawmakers shall be recorded and
of the bill is approved, it goes to the President for approval or veto.
 
 
1. What should be the first sentence?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
 
2. What should be the fourth sentence?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
 
If the following sentence is added as sentence F:
It should be noted, however, that the President must communicate his
veto within thirty days from receipt of the bill, otherwise, the bill is
considered to have been approved by him.
 
3. What would the new order of the sentences be?
a. B-C-D-E-A-F
b. D-B-A-F-C-E
c. D-A-E-C-B-F
d. A-B-C-D-E-F
e. C-B-D-A-E-F
 
A. Learning to listen is one way of keeping friends.
 
B. Although listening can really be very tiring on the listener, it may, on
the other hand, be comforting to the speaker.
 
C. So learn how to listen, and gain more friends.
 
D. We also show that we care about what goes on in their lives.
 
E. By listening, we show our friends that they are important to us.  
4. What should be the third sentence?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
 
5. What should be the fourth sentence?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
 
 I. BAHAGI NG PANANALITA
Ibigay ang tamang letrang tumutukoy sa grupo ng mga salita.
a.  pangngalan
b.  panghalip
c.  pandiwa
d.  kayarian ng salita
 
1. ____ [pawatas ; pangnagdaan]
2. ____ [pantangi ; lansakan]
3. ____ [payak ; tambalan]
4. ____ [pambalana ; lansakan]
5. ____ [panao ; paari ; pananong ; paukol]
6. ____ [panghinaharap ; pangkasalukuyan]
7. ____ [panaklaw ; pamatlig ; patulad]
 
II. Salungguhitan ang tamang sagot.
 
1. Hindi ko na alam kung ano (nang / na’ng) lesson sa klase ang inaaral.
2. Simula nang magkagulo sa palengke, hindi ko na sigurado kung akin
(pa rin / parin) ang hawak kong bayong.
3. Sasama (din / rin) sana ako sa outing.
4. (Pahirin / Pahiran) mo naman ang ketchup mo sa pisngi!
5. Kapag pumunta ka sa ospital ay siguraduhin mong (dalhin / dalhan)
ng tubig si Auntie.
6. Dahan-dahang bumaba sa (hagdanan / hagdan) ang pilay na si Kat.
7. Nagulat ang bata (ng / nang) biglang nagsara ang pinto.
8. Dapat bigyang pansin ang kahalagahan (ng / nang) edukasyon upang
hindi magsisi sa bandang huli.
9. (Nakatingin / Nakatitig) sa mata ko ang pusang itim na nasa
ibabaw ng hapag.
(Palisan / Palisin) mo ang mga agiw sa kisame

III. PAGPAPAYAMAN NG TALASALITAAN

Alamin ang kahulugan ng mga salitang initiman batay sa pagkakagamit
sa pangungusap. Bilugan ang titik ng pinakaangkop na sagot.
 
1. Ang ngumingiting kabughawan ng langit ay nagbabadya ng
magandang umaga.
a. maulap c. maaliwalas
b. maliwanag d. makulimlim

2. Nagkaroon ng pang-akit kay Maya ang pinong kilos ni Juan.

a. maginoo c. mahinhin
b. magalang d. Mayumi

3. Ang buhay ng tao ay isang dulang walang katapusan.

a. mapanganib c. makasaysayan
b. mahiwaga d. madula
4. Marami ang nangingilag sa mga taong may karamdamang
nakakahawa.
a. umiiwas c. natatakot
b. nanginginig d. nandidiri
5. Hindi niya tutulutang mapanganyaya ang anak na dalaga sa
samahang iyon.
a. mabigo c. malungkot
b. masira d. mapahamak

 IV. PAGKILALA NG MALI

Pagtuunan ng pansin ang gamit ng salita sa pangungusap upang
mapagkilala kung may mali sa alinmang bahagi nito. Bilugan ang titik ng
bahaging may mali. Kung walang mali, isulat ang E sa unahan ng bilang.
Napagaralan natin ang mga aklat ni Rizal noong tayo’y nasa third
year.
A B C D
Mamamasdan ang pagsasamahan ng mga magkakapitbahay na
nagbibigayan.
A B C
D
Lumulutang ang balita sa mga dyaryo at t.v. ng nalalapit na pag-
iinit ng mundo.
A B C
D
Ipaghain mo na ang bandehado ng ulam kina Carlo sa dulo ng
mesa.
 A B C D
Ipamahid mo ng pawis ng bimpong rosas nakasampay sa likod-
bahay.
A B C D

Hindi na kailangan ang curfew, alas sais lang wala na halos tao sa
lansangan.
A B C
D
 
V. WASTONG GAMIT
 
Piliin ang angkop na bantas upang maging wasto ang pangungusap.
1. Nainip ako sa paghihintay natulog na lang ako sa sulok ng bahay.
a. : b. ; c. , d. “ “
 
2. May bonus sa Disyembre totoo ba wika ni Mr. Salde.
a. “ “ , b. ( ) ! c. “ “ ? d. . , :
 
3. Alam mo natutunan ko ang gamit ng gitling sa mga salitang sabisabi
gustonggusto tuwangtuwa at larunglaro.
a. / - b. - ‘ c. - , d. , .
 
4. Ibat ibang kulay ng bahaghari ang nakadisenyo sa barot saya ni Nanay
noong kaarawan niya.
a. ‘ b. - c. / d. \
 
5. Maraming asaynment ang ginagawa ko gaya ng math problem set
physics eksperimento Filipino pagsasadula atbp.
a. : , ; b. , ; ? c. ? . “ d. : - ,
 
VI. ANALOHIYA
 
1. baso : tubig :: maleta :
a. pajama b. damit c. kape
 
2. anyong lupa : kapatagan :: anyong tubig :
a. juice b. lawa c. pala-isdaan
 

3. sago : gulaman :: mangga :

a. bagoong b. kaimito c. panungkit
 
 
4. ospital : may sakit :: ampunan :
 a. ulila b. baliw c. madre
 
5. kwaderno : pluma :: papel :
a. pambura b. ruler c. lapis
 
VII. Piliin ang angkop na salita upang maging wasto ang pangungusap.
 
1. Ng tumawag ang kanyang ate, katatapos lamang niyang maimpake ang
mga pasalubong.
a. Habang
b. Nang
c. Ng
d. Kung
 
2. Sa paaralang ito, may mga batang totoong katangi-tangi.
a. talagang
b. mayroong
c. dapat
d. may
 
 
3. Ika-7 siya sa magkakapatid na tatanggap ng award mula sa bangko.
a. Ikapito
b. Ika-7
c. Pampito
d. Magpipito
 
4. Sinaliwan niya ng tinapa ang nilulutong pinakbet.
a. Sinahugan
b. Nilahukan
c. Dinagdagan
d. Sinaliwan

5. Ngayon pa lang niya susubukan ang bagong biling sewing machine.

a. pasusubukin
b. susubukan
c. susubukin
d. ipansusubok