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Subject : GENERAL EDUCATION ( ENGLISH ) 4.1 under the Articles of the Confederation, the newly
formed states __________ constantly.
1. Readers were so bored with the verbose and a. apologized
redundant style of the Victorian novelist that they b. squabbled
welcomed the change to the ________ style of c. digressed
Hemingway. d. acquiesced
a. prolix b. consistent c. florid d terse 14. No real life hero of ancient or modern days can
2. More than one friendly whale has nudged a boat surpass James Bond with his nonchalant
with such _________ that passengers have ben ____________ of death and the __________ with
overboard. which he bears torture.
a. enthusiasm b. animosity c. lethargy d. serenity a. veneration . . . guile
3. The linguistic __________ of the refugee children is b. concept . . . terror
reflected in their readiness to adopt the language of c. disregard . . . fortitude
their homeland. d. impatience . . . fickleness
a.conservatism c. adaptability 15. Surrounded by sycophants who invariably
b.inadequacy d. philosophy _________ in her singing, ZsaZsa wearied of the
4. Fossils may be set in stone, but their interpretation is constant adulation and longed for honest criticism.
not, a new find may necessitate the ___________ of a. assailed
the traditional theory. b. thwarted
a. assertion c. reciprocated
b. revision d. extolled
c. formulation 16. Despite the growing ____________ of the Party list
d. validation Representative in the Philippine Congress, many
5. Lucille is too much ___________in her writings: she politician experts fell that the NGOs are still
writes a page when a sentence should suffice. _______________ in the government.
a. pleasant b. lucid c. verbose d. efficient a. decrease . . . inappropriate
6. It is remarkable that a man so in the public eye, so b. prominence . . . inderrepresented
highly praised and imitated, can retain his c. skill . . . alienated
_____________. d. number . . . misdirected
a. idiosyncrasies b. dogmas c. humility 17. Although Tagalogs often use the termBisaya and
d. magniloquence Cebuano ___________, people coming from the
7. Breaking with established artistic and social southern part of the Philippines are profoundly
conventions, Picasso was _________ genius whose aware of the _______________ two.
heterodox works infuriated the traditionalist of his a. unerringly . . . significance of
day. b. confidently . . . origins of
a. a venerated c. deprecatingly . . . controversies about
b. a trite d. interchangeably . . . dissimilarities between
c. an iconoclastic 18. There is nothing __________ or provisional about
d. an uncontroversial Brontes’s early critical pronouncement; she deals
8. A tapeworm is an example of a _______ organism, ______________ with what then
one that lives within or on another creature, deriving radical new developments in poetry.
some or all of its nutrient from its host. a. tentative . . . confidently
a. a protozoan c. delivered on b. dogmatic . . . arbitrary
b. a parasitic d. an autonomous c. imprecise . . . inconclusively
9. The mob lost confidence of him because he never d. shallow . . . superficially
___________ the grandiose promises he made. 19. This is well-documented history is of importance
a. tired of c. delivered on because it carefully ____________ the
b. renegade on d. retreated from _____________ accomplishments of the Filipino
10. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson, received little honor in artist who are all too little known to the public at
her lifetime but her poetic legacy has gained large.
considerable fame ____________. a. recognizes . . . negligible
a. anonymously c. prematurely b. scrutirizes . . . illusory
b. posthumously d. previously c. substantiates . . . considerable
11. Unlike the highly __________ Romantic poets of the d. distorts . . . noteworthy
previous century, Rudyard Kipling and his fellow 20. An experience politician who knew better than
Victorian poets were _________ and interested in launch a campaign in troubled politician waters, he
moralizing. intended to wait for a more ___________ occasion
a. emotional . . . didactic before he announced his plans.
b. sensitive . . . strange a. provocative
c. dramatic . . . warped b. unseemly
d. rhapsodic . . . lyrical c. questionable
12. Ana is an interesting ___________, an infinitely shy d. propitious
person who, in apparent contradiction, possesses an 21. The union members cannot ___________ the kind
enormously intuitive _________ for understanding of compensation plan they want.
people. a. agree on b. agree to
a. phenomenon . . . disinclination c. agree with d. get agree with
b. caricature . . . talent 22. She has no conception ____________ the
c. paradox . . . gift performance of her duties.
d. aberration . . .disdain a. as to b. as with
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23. The witness testified __________ the departments. 38. She claimed she _________ there.
a. as to b. as on c. about d. with a. has never been
24. It is essential that harmony prevail ___________ the b. have never been
departments. c. had never been
a. between b. among c. with d. with all d. had not been
25. Please ___________ the book with you next time 39. Neither of them __________ expert on the subject.
you come to my office. a. are b. is an c. is an d. is
a. take b. bring c. carry d. bring along 40. It cost twice ___________ I thought it would.
26. The friendliness ____________ the Philippine a. as much as b. as much c. more than
Foreign Minister and American Secretary of State d. most
promoted harmony. 41. The _____________ you become, the less time you
a. between b. with both c. with d. of both have for reading.
27. Since Mr. Dela Cruz was elected President of the a. more busy b. busier
organization, the member’s _________ better c. busiest d. more busier
socials. 42. She was much different ___________ I expected.
a. enjoyed a. than b. from what
b. are enjoying c. from d. than what
c. have enjoyed 43. We have described that ____________ is more
d. had enjoy important from what being bright .
28. I was filling when I returned but I ____________ the a. to be diligent b. one to be diligent
report that time. c. diligence d. being diligent
a. was typing b. was still typing 44. Weightlifter: Strength::
c. am typing d. had been typing a. marathoner: endurance
29. The Congolese refuges painted a _____________ b. hiker: agility
picture of their suffering in the hands of the Chadian c. goalie: skill
rebels. d. dancer: speed
a. ubiquitous b. exciting 45. Lubricant: Friction::
c. poignant d. blatant a. speed: drag
30. It’s plain to see, said she, “there are too many and’s b. motor: electricity
in that sentence.” c. muffler: noise
a. Its plain to see, said she, “there are too many d. insulator: heat
and’s in that sentence.” 46. Elevator: Shaft::
b.“ It’s plain to see,” said she, “there are too many a. electricity: outlet
and’s in that sentence.” b. water: conduit
c. “Its plain to see,” said she, “there are too many c. railroad: train
and in that sentence.” d. skyscraper: foundation
d. Its plain to see, said she, there are too many ands 47. Hydrology: Science::
in that sentence. a. astronomy: galaxy c. fashion: style
31. Suffrage is a privilege in a democracy. Those who b. fir: tree d. theory: practice
are deprived of their voyingright’s are normally. 48. In his address the Regional Director exhorted the
a. penalized b. criminally-liable teachers to doscover and _____________ each
c. disenfranchised d. imprisoned student’s _____________ talents.
32. “Join the street rallies and demonstrations!” shouted a. develop: intrinsic c. redirect: specialty
the rallyists. What was asked of tge crowd? b. justify : gratuitious d. uplift:
a. Sympathy for a cause unrecognized
b. Apathy for a cause 49. The enforces feel that the ____________ shown by
c. Empathy for a cause the judges to first offenders unfortunately
d. Avoidance of the action ____________ many youngster to embark on a life
33. The statement “I am used to same tales” means, crimes.
a. there was redundancy c. there is nothing new a. harshness: predisposes c. clemency:
b. there is great news d. this is original encourages
34. The Personnel Manager told the Labor b. indifference: directs d.
Representative: “We have to reduce our workforce.” understanding: condems
What does this mean? 50. As long as our political leaders would emulate the
a. Workers have have to be more efficient. virtues of the great leaders of our country, we shall
b. Workers are required to take their forced leaves. have economic and social progress.
c. Workers are warned of possible layoffs. a. set free b. embolden c. encourage
35. Some media people are charged of corruption. They d. qualify
are branded as: 51. I can safely vouchsafe you a fair return for your
a. Commissioners c. Media Grafters investments.
b. Corruptors d. Envelope mentalists a. borrow b. grant c. punish d. qualify
36. She ignored the doctor’s recommendation that she 52. The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival a
______________ smoking. sales convention.
a. should stop b. stop c. will stop d. stops a. obedience b. absence c. familiar d. suspended
37. When I came home, the children still 53. The boy gave a furtive look at his classmate’s test
_____________ dinner. paper.
a. didn’t finish a. coy b. sneaky c. abortive d. underhanded
b. haven’t finished 54. All attempts to denigrate the character of our
c. hadn’t finished President have failed.
d. hasn’t finished a. deceive b. venerate c. malign
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55. I must remonstrate about the jack of police 72. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a
protection in our area. teapot.
a. protest b. resign c. restate d. reject a. temperature dropped
56. Unless we find a witness to corroborate your b. simmered down
evidence, it will not stand courts. c. heated argument followed
a. collaborate b. negate c. interpret d. confirm d. boiled down to nothing
57. He prayed upon gullible people who easily believe 73. All his life he has tried to be good citizen, but still he
his stories. doesn’t seem to get any place.
a. incredulous b. easily deceived c. fickle a. change location c. unsuccessful
d. indifferent b. take a trip d. miserable
58. The lawyer objected that the testimony being offered 74. The committee members have gone off, leaving
was not germane the case on hand. everything at sixes and sevens among themselves.
a. original b. relevant c. connected a. harmony b. disagreement c. unproductive
d. assisting d. disorganized
59. His speeches were aimed at the plebeian minds and 75. “Rome was not built in a day!”
emotions. a. always on the move
a. sophisticated b. pragmatic c. persuade b. accept and bear consequences of your own
d.common doings
60. People dislike his sly ways but granted him a certain c. great things required time and effort
vulpine intelligence. d. hatred between forgiven two parties
a. surprise b. careful c. spender 76. All is well that ends well. The hatchet is buried as the
d. cunning dye is cast
61. Easy access to credit encourages people to become a. The action is done and every feeling is forgiven as
spendthrift. it is forgotten
a. stingy b. sophisticated c. spender b. the weapon is buried
d. moneyed c. judgment is given
62. I think is impolitic to raise the issue at this pint in d. in serious trouble
time because the public is too emotional about it. 77. Pillar tasted a dose of her medicine.
a. advisable b. explosive c. unwise a. suffered the consequences c. self-
d. concise medication
63. I admire his tersestyle of writing; he comes directly b. tasted her glory d. rewarded
to the point. 78. Don’t trust him completely; he may try to put one
a. better b. dull c. illusionary over you.
d. concise a. overcome b. be subordinate c. to deceived
64. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy you d.impulsive
any luxury and relaxation. 79. Mrs. Gonzales is as good as her last triumph.
a. frustrating b. distinct c. stingy a. can’t be a good all throughout c. as nice as
d. vulnerable ever
65. Jose refused to take sleeping pills that might stupefy b. can’t be bad d. in trouble
him. 80. When a leader is succeeded by another leader, the
a. rigid b. dull c. illusionary former is referred to as _____________.
d. make numb a. replaced b. dethroned
66. Liza is not a pariah to be shunned and ostracized. c. defeated d. deposed
a. citizen b. parishioner c. outcast 81. “ Never in World History was there a leaderless
d. benefactor nation.” This passage means ____________.
67. The wizened old man in the home for the aged was a. nations can survive without leaders.
still active and energetic. b. a leader is always born
a. mascular b. clever c. shriveled c. leaders come and go
d. wise and smart d. a leader fades away but another comes up
68. He has the dubious distinction of being the lowest 82. Adopting the values of _____________ colonizer
man in his class. would be tragic and meaningless independence.
a. strange b. satisfying c. doubtful a. the b. its c. it’s d. their
d. existing 83. Colonialism was itself violent in ____________
69. The evidence gathered against the racketeers natural state.
incriminates some high government officials as well. a. the b. its c. it’s d. their
a. exacerbate b. accuse c. intimidate 84. The right form to address an invitation for a lawyer
d. discriminate husband and his doctor wife.
70. Jose does not need a new car, but he traded his old a. Atty. And Mrs. Josef Novales b. Atty. And Dr.
one to keep us with the Joneses. Josef Novales
a. to imitate others in extravagance c. to be c. Atty. Novales and Dr. Novales d. Atty. Josef
responsible Novales and Dr.
b. to be envious d. to please others Novales
71. The politicians is witty speaker but he beats around 85. What utterance shows determination?
the bush too much. a. This time, I have not made my mind
a. speaks emotionally c. avoid the b. This time I won’t stop schooling
main topic c. I have good news for you
b. away from the public d. keeps on d. What a shame, she came back
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86. “You wouldn’t want to be accused of theft 99. We should work for a total ban _____________ of
_____________?” pesticides that are hazardous to man.
a. wouldn’t you b. won’t you c. for the a. on the use b. by the use c. on using
d. of their d. with the use
87. An appropriate philosophy of education 100. “it is only with the heart that one can see rightly.”
_____________ Filpinos must consider this This means ___________?
historical aspect. a. the heart is always correct about everything
a. if b. by c. for the d. of their b. important things are not always for the heart but
88. The referee may not ____________ these for the brain
regulations no matter how much you complain. c. heart should always be over and above the brains
a. explain to you c. accept you from d. only the heart can see the beauty of life and love
b. exempt you from d. expect you from
89. This iPod is my sister’s. How about this?
a. This is to him b. This is to his c. This is his
d. This is of him
90. “His ultimate death has left us blinder than we might
have been .” this means?
a. Those left behind are left homeless
b. Those left behind are blind
c. Those orphans are left to themselves
d. Those who are blind are orphans
91. Which of the following quotations is the best
example of aphorism?
a. “That is no country for old men”
b. “Out of the fryig pan and in the fire”
c. “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
d. “I fear thee, ancient mariner”
92. Adults acquire new words and experience primarily
through?
a. formal education c. exposure to their use
b. use of dictionary d. casual explanation from
93. The best definition of the meaning of the word.
a. the object to which it refers
b. its general dictionary definition
c. its use in a particular situation
d. kits corresponding idea in mind
94. People living in the mountainous and rugged areas
were advised about the occurrence of La Nina. This
means?
a. there will be famine
b. there will be drought
c. there will be abundance
d. there will be flashfloods
95. Professionals going abroad to seek greener pasture
as one type of _____________?
a. brain drain b. employment c. tourism
d. migration
96. “The modern heroes are understandable products of
one’s heritage and the present world. Heroes of the
present are prototypes of the society in which they
flourish.” This means?
a. Heroes are alike, modern and classical
b. Modern society affects the modern literary heroes
c. Literature has heroes who represent the prople
race and times
d. Modern heroes are the embodiment if the
society’s values
97. The victim’s father refused revenge when he said:
a. “an eye for an eye”
b. “Justice is always delayed
c. “Don’t take law into your hands”
d. “Give him the other cheek”
98. Identify the Filipino value and its influence on the
Filipino youth as stated:
a. Lack of initiative……………..Passionism
b. Faith ……………… Conflicting attitudes
c. Exteremepersonalism ……………. Individualism
d. Lack of discipline ………………. Indifference

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