LET CORE GROUP REVIEWER SERIES

“In Unitate et Scientiam” (In KNOWLEDGE and UNITY)

6th English Quiz

Hosted by: Jess Christian Ramirez

1. [SPOT THE ERROR]

Mico’s sister was interested in Math ever since he was a child
A. Mico’s
B. was
C. in
D. Math
E. No error

2. [WORD MEANING]
Ronnie is a/an ____ diver. He always win gold medals
A. inept
B. efficient
C. adroit
D. aggressive
E. extravagant

3. [LITERATURE]
In an interview with Lois Lowry, the author of “The Giver” the story that she wrote was in reference with
which historical event?
A. Boxer Rebellion
B. American Civil War
C. Vietnam War
D. Suffrage/Right to Vote by the Blacks

4. [WORD MEANING]
The virulent drug that was administered by the offending doctor killed him in an instant.
What is the meaning of virulent?
A. ineffective
B. inexpensive
C. sedative
D. toxic
E. antidote

5. [SPOT THE ERROR]

Andrew insisted that he is old enough to look for himself.
A. that
B. is
C. to look
D. for
E. No error

6. [LITERATURE]
In “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe, how did Okonkwo, the protagonist and his constituents
describe the bicycle that was used by the foreign invaders?
A. dragon in wheels
B. hard flesh
C. metal horse
D. rolling log

7. [SPOT THE ERROR]

The manager, along with the crews, did good in the presentation.
A. along
B. with
C. did
D. good
E. No error

8. [LITERATURE]
Which among the following styles is the author Gabriel Garcia-Marquez famous for?
A. Magic Realism
B. Demystification
C. Surrealism
D. Humanism
E. Feminism

9. [ANALOGY]
Manager: Crew as to Partner: ________
A. Staff
B. Aide
C. Associate
D. Delegate
E. Diplomat

10. [WORD MEANING--DUAL]

The ______ student _______ going to school
A. delinquent; abhors
B. awkward; abhors
C. industrious; dislikes
D. obedient; dislikes
E. delinquent; longs
11. [WORD MEANING]
His recommendations were scraped for it may be inimical to the corporation.
What is the meaning of inimical?
A. insubstantial
B. useful
C. costly
D. disadvantageous
E. tedious

12. Complete the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth”