My father left the decision entirely up to __________ and __________.

A him --- I B he --- me C he --- I D him --- me Question 2 I bought twenty miniature _________ and ten model _________ for the house. Do you have some _________ that could hold them? A B C D dwarfs elves shelves dwarves elfs shelfs dwarves elves shelves dwarfs elfs shelfs

Question 6 Each of the alumnae looked for the complimentary ribbon to tie ______ hair. Later, they found out that the scissors to cut the ribbon _______ missing as well. A her were B her was C their were D his was Question 7 Since my thoughts ___________ yours, I would like to _________ you on this matter. A differ from differ with B differ with differ with C differ with differ from D differ from differ from Question 8 [Error detection] Each man and each woman in the audience was affected by the passionate speech. No error. A by B in C and D was E no error Question 9 [Error detection] Rowena announced that the bonus will arrive during the meeting yesterday. No error. A will arrive B announced C no error D during the meeting yesterday E the Question 10 If I _________ a horse I would be running round and round this farm nonstop. A am B were C is D was

Question 3 ___________ are you deserting me __________ you are also taking our supplies. A neither nor B not only -- but C both and D either or Question 4 [Error detection] The librarian went to Manila. New books were ordered by her today. No error. A no error B were C her D The librarian E To Question 5 [Error detection] The committee members but not the chair of the committee has agreedto go to Palawan for the annual excursion trip. No error. A has agreed B to go C no error D but E for

Question 11 To the preoccupied Rose and __________, the lecture was simply gibberish. A I B myself C mine D me Question 12 [Error detection] The first group has begun to argue about the second group. No error. A has begun B The C to argue D about E no error Question 13 May I please request that each of the two groups take an ___________ position in the issue now. A alternating B alternative C alternate D all of the above Question 14 _____________ mountains aplenty in the Philippines. A There is B There are C There were D There was Question 15 [Error detection] The apparent heir to the throne of England is Prince Charles. No error. A The B no error C throne of England D is E apparent heir Question 16 [Error Detection] I believe that I am as good a singer as him. No error.

A B C D E

I am as good I no error him

Question 17 [Error detection] No one was lovelier or more strikingly intelligent than her at the beauty contest yesterday. No error. A lovelier B than her C yesterday D more strikingly E no error Question 18 _________ beauty cannot be measured. A Its B It was C It has D Its Question 19 ____________ Filipinos must learn to look out for our countrys interests. A them B us C we D they Question 20 I used too ___________ of the bleach and so the stain remained on the shirt. A many B much C little D few Question 21 [Error detection] Right now I am so angry at you, so please dont come near me for Imight hit you. No error. A for B angry at you C don't come

D no error E might hit you Question 22 [Error detection] You do your homework right now or I wont let you go out with your friends. No error. A right now B won't C with D no error E You do Question 23 According to Machiavelli, it is not imperative that a ruler _________ good, he just has to appear so. A was B be C is D were Question 24 The student badly needs her teachers ___________. A advice B advise C advising D advisory Question 25 [A] CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION Considering the general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences. A She only walked fifteen miles when her legs gave out. B She had only walked for about fifteen miles when her legs gave out. C She has walked only fifteen miles when her legs gave out. D She had walked only fifteen miles when her legs gave out. Question 26 [Error detection] The doctor as well as some of the best doctors in the Philippines is giving a free medical checkup tomorrow. No error. A The B is giving C no error

D as well E medical Question 27 I thought you already ______________ that issue to rest. A lie B lay C laid D lain Question 28 Did you see the several _________ on the aquarium at the lounge? A fishes B fish C both a and b D none of the above Question 29 A thousand pesos __________ not enough compensation and you _________ it. A are knows B are know C is know D is knows Question 30 [Error detection] Before yesterday, I have given up hope that you will come back. No error. A have given up B no error C Before D will come back E that Question 31 According to Arsene Dumont, people have an irresistible urge to _________ the social ladder. A rise up B raise up C raised up D risen up

Question 32 Procter and Gamble __________ a lot of products. One of these products ___________ the famous bath soap Safeguard. A produce are B produce is C produces is D produces are Question 33 Sakuragi did a slam dunk and the crowd roared ___________ approval. A its B their C his D our Question 34 I ___________ sick in bed last month. A lain B laid C lie D lay Question 35 John and Susie own that yacht. _____________ yacht is a beauty. A Johns and Susie B John and Susies C Johns and Susies D Both a and b Question 36 I must justify my position ___________ so that theyd understand. A B C D farthest further farther furthest

C are D is Question 38 Each year, the House members always _____________ the UP budget. A cuts B have cut C has cut D cut Question 39 Lito works at the supermart __________ moonlighting at the restaurant. A beside B or C besides D and Question 40 Rita resides ____________ #312 Mahabagin Street, Teachers Village ___________ Quezon City. A at in B at on C in -- on D on in Question 41 Among all the girls at the party, she was the ________________. A best dressed and well admired B well dressed and well admired C better dressed and most admired D best dressed and most admired Question 42 [C] CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION Considering the general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences. A My sister is going to take a little trip to Italy in Europe in June next year. B My sister is going to take a little trip to Europe in Italy in June next year. C My sister is going to take a little trip in June next year to Italy in Europe. D My sister is going to take a little trip to Europe next year, to Italy in June. Question 43 If we __________ harder we would have passed the UPCAT.

Question 37 The word indices __________ the plural for the singular index. A was B were

A B C D

study had studied studied have studied

A B C D E

to see a fool no error Whomsoever is

Question 44 Lolita is going to Switzerland ___________ May next year. Particularly, she would be leaving ___________ eight oclock a.m _________ New Years Day. A in on on B at on at C in at in D in at on Question 45 Macaroni and cheese __________ my favorite dishes. A is B are C be D any of the above Question 46 I felt _________ after the spectacle I made of myself in school. A badly B bad C none of the above D worst Question 47 [B] CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE EXPRESSION Considering the general rules of grammar, choose the correct and effective sentence from the set of sentences. Father jogs exuberantly to the park every morning before breakfast to A exercise his heart. Father exuberantly jogs every morning to the park to exercise his heart B before breakfast. Father, to exercise his heart, jogs exuberantly every morning before C breakfast to the park. Father jogs exuberantly every morning before breakfast to the park to D exercise his heart. Question 48 [Error Detection] Whomsoever wishes to see a ghost is a fool. No error.

Question 49 She ______________ finished the project before tomorrow. A None of the above B would have C will have D should have Question 50 [Error detection] The children were dismayed and depressed by the closing of the zoo. No error. A were dismayed B depressed by C The children D closing E no error Question 51 He is going directly home, ___________? A isnt he B isnt him? C doesnt he D arent he? Question 52 You smell very ___________. A good B none of the above C both a and b D well Question 53 A large percentage of the class _______ fascinated by the museum. A was B be C any of the above D were

Question 54 [Error detection] That work is more unique than the other one. No error. A other one B than C that D more unique E no error Question 55 [Error detection] I am looking forward and preparing for the Math Olympiad which will beheld next week. No error. A held B looking forward C which D preparing for E no error Answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. D A B B A A A E D B D D B B E E B D C C

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