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EXAM
TOPIC: ENGLISH
LECTURER: JENNY DAPAT
Importance
of English
Understand the
question
Reading
Comprehension
Analysis
Tonight's Topics
Grammar
Sentence Error
Sentence Arrangement
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar Tips
Understand Basic Structure
Learn the Rules
Know the Parts of Speech
Pay attention to the context
Proofread your answers
NOUNS
Singular - Only one
Plural - More than one
LINKING AND MODAL VERBS
IS- WAS
ARE - WERE
WILL
Reading books ____ my favorite
hobby.
A. Is
B. Are
C. Were
D. Will
Reading books ____ my favorite
hobby.
A. Is
B. Are
C. Were
D. Will
Tiktok and Youtube _____ my
favorite apps.
A. Is
B. Are
C. Were
D. Will
Tiktok and Youtube _____ my
favorite apps.
A. Is
B. Are
C. Were
D. Will
COUNTABLE NOUNS
NOUNS THAT CAN BE COUNTED
Example:
an apple, two apples
an egg, three eggs
UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
NOUNS THAT CANNOT BE COUNTED
USUALLY IN SINGULAR FORM
Example: Rice, Water, Air
Wow! Your birthday cake ______
good.
A. Tastes
B. Taste
Wow! Your birthday cake ______
good.
A. Tastes
B. Taste
Water ___ essential to life.
A. Is
B. Are
Water ___ essential to life.
A. Is
B. Are
CONCRETE NOUNS
Can be seen, touched, or felt.
Can be plural or singular.
Table
Stones
Leaves
Etc.
ABSTRACT NOUNS
Cannot be seen or touched
Always in Singular Form
Friendship
Respect
Love
COLLECTIVE NOUNS
-refers to some sort of group or collective —
of people, animals, things
-normally not treated as plural
crowd, government, team,
family, audience, committee,
gang, staff, band, orchestra,
choir and police
My fear of deep waters ______
immeasurable.
A. Is
B. Are
My fear of deep waters ______
immeasurable.
A. Is
B. Are
Mathematics _____ my favorite
subject when I was a kid.
A. Was
B. Were
Mathematics _____ my favorite
subject when I was a kid.
A. Was
B. Were
Colonies of ants _____ on top of
each other.
A. Piles
B. Pile
Colonies of ants _____ on top of
each other.
A. Piles
B. Pile
PRONOUNS
PRACTICE
My friend and I ran into a friend
of ______.
My friend and I ran into a friend
of ours.
Lechon, _____ is my favorite food,
is the best.
Lechon, which is my favorite
food, is the best.
I taught _______ how to play the
guitar.
I taught myself how to play the
guitar.
Do not share my secret to _________.
Do not share my secret to anyone.
PREPOSITION
IN (General or Bigger)
Time
Centuries (in the 1900s)
Decades (in 1890)
Years (in 2022)
Months (in August)
Seasons (in winter)
Weeks (in 2 weeks)
IN (General or Bigger)
Place
Countries (in the Philippines)
Cities (in Tokyo)
INSIDE something
In the box
In the closet
ON (More Specific or Smaller)
Place
Street or Avenue
(On main street)
AT (Very Specific or Smallest)
Time
Hour (at one o'clock)
Place
Address, Specific Location
(at Mariott Hotel)
(at the airport)
THE SPEAKER WAS CALLED ____ THE
RISER TO DO HIS PRESENTATION.
A. IN
B. ON
C. AT
THE SPEAKER WAS CALLED ____ THE
RISER TO DO HIS PRESENTATION.
A. IN
B. ON
C. AT
I WILL MEET YOU ____ 12 MIDNIGHT.
A. IN
B. ON
C. AT
I WILL MEET YOU ____ 12 MIDNIGHT.
A. IN
B. ON
C. AT
I SAW YOU ____ THE BUS EARLIER.
A. IN
B. ON
C. AT
I SAW YOU ____ THE BUS EARLIER.
A. IN
B. ON
C. AT
Sentence Error Tips
Know Grammatical Structure
Observe Parallelism
Observe Redundancy
Pay attention to spelling,
suffixes, punctuations
A GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE BEEN
WORKING FOR THE LOCAL BARANGAY. NO
ERROR.
A. A GROUP
B. PEOPLE
C. HAVE BEEN
D. WORKING
E. NO ERROR
A GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE BEEN
WORKING FOR THE LOCAL BARANGAY. NO
ERROR.
A. A GROUP
B. PEOPLE
C. HAVE BEEN
D. WORKING
E. NO ERROR
STUDENTS MUST GO THROUGH
PROGRAMMING, COMPUTING AND HOW
TO PROCESS.
A. MUST
B. GO
C. THROUGH
D. HOW TO PROCESS
E. NO ERROR
STUDENTS MUST GO THROUGH
PROGRAMMING, COMPUTING, AND HOW
TO PROCESS.
A. MUST
B. GO
C. THROUGH
D. HOW TO PROCESS
E. NO ERROR
NEITHER LEONORA NOR FILIPINA ARE TO BE
HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HOSPITAL
DEATHS. NO ERROR.
A. NEITHER
B. NOR
C. ARE
D. HELD
E. NO ERROR
NEITHER LEONORA NOR FILIPINA ARE TO BE
HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HOSPITAL
DEATHS. NO ERROR.
A. NEITHER
B. NOR
C. ARE
D. HELD
E. NO ERROR
HE WILL RETURN BACK NEXT WEEK.
A. WILL
B. RETURN
C. BACK
D. WEEK
E. NO ERROR
HE WILL RETURN BACK NEXT WEEK.
A. WILL
B. RETURN
C. BACK
D. WEEK
E. NO ERROR
MOTHER BOUGHT A NEW DRESS FOR ME
YESTERDAY. NO ERROR.
A. BOUGHT
B. FOR
C. ME
D. YESTERDAY
E. NO ERROR
MOTHER BOUGHT A NEW DRESS FOR ME
YESTERDAY. NO ERROR.
A. BOUGHT
B. FOR
C. ME
D. YESTERDAY
E. NO ERROR
THE PRISONERS WERE ACCUSED OF
ROBBERY, ASSAULT, EMBEZZLEMENT,
AND FORGING. NO ERROR.
A. WERE ACCUSED
B. ASSAULT
C. EMBEZZLEMENT
D. FORGING
E.NO ERROR
THE PRISONERS WERE ACCUSED OF
ROBBERY, ASSAULT, EMBEZZLEMENT,
AND FORGING. NO ERROR.
A. WERE ACCUSED
B. ASSAULT
C. EMBEZZLEMENT
D. FORGING
E.NO ERROR
THE INCREASING MECHANIZATION OF LIFE
HAVE LED US FARTHER AWAY FROM DAILY
CONTACT WITH NATURE AND THE CRAFT OF
FARM. NO ERROR.
A. INCREASING
B. HAVE LED US
C. DAILY CONTACT
D. THE CRAFT
E. NO ERROR
THE INCREASING MECHANIZATION OF LIFE
HAVE LED US FARTHER AWAY FROM DAILY
CONTACT WITH NATURE AND THE CRAFT OF
FARM. NO ERROR.
A. INCREASING
B. HAVE LED US
C. DAILY CONTACT
D. THE CRAFT
E. NO ERROR
I LIKE TO JOG, BAKE, PAINT, AND
WATCHING MOVIES.
A. LIKE
B. TO JOG
C. PAINT
D. WATCHING
E. NO ERROR
I LIKE TO JOG, BAKE, PAINT, AND
WATCHING MOVIES.
A. LIKE
B. TO JOG
C. PAINT
D. WATCHING
E. NO ERROR
IN WINTER, DAYS ARE WARM THAN NIGHT.
NO ERROR.
A. IN WINTER
B. ARE
C. WARM THAN
D. NIGHT
E. NO ERROR
IN WINTER, DAYS ARE WARM THAN NIGHT.
NO ERROR.
A. IN WINTER
B. ARE
C. WARM THAN
D. NIGHT
E. NO ERROR
SINCE THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATE
WHO’S RING IT WAS, THE PRESIDING
MAGISTRATE DISMISSED THE CASE. NO
ERROR.
A. WHO'S
B. RING IT WAS
C. PRESIDING
D. DISMISSED
E. NO ERROR
SINCE THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATE
WHO’S RING IT WAS, THE PRESIDING
MAGISTRATE DISMISSED THE CASE. NO
ERROR.
A. WHO'S
B. RING IT WAS
C. PRESIDING
D. DISMISSED
E. NO ERROR
Sentence Arrangement Tips
Observe Individual Sentences
Identify Supporting Sentences
Identify Transitional Sentences
Find Concluding Sentences
WHICH SENTENCE GOES FIRST?
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
B. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
D. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
E. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
WHICH SENTENCE GOES FIRST?
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
B. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
D. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
E. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
WHICH SENTENCE GOES NEXT?
1. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
B. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
E. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
WHICH SENTENCE GOES NEXT?
1. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
B. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
E. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
WHICH IS THE THIRD SENTENCE?
1. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
2. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
E. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
WHICH IS THE THIRD SENTENCE?
1. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
2. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
E. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
WHICH IS THE FOURTH SENTENCE?
1. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
2. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
3. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
WHICH IS THE FOURTH SENTENCE?
1. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
2. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
3. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
A. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
C. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
WHICH IS THE FOURTH SENTENCE?
1. Effective time management is crucial for maintaining productivity
in the workplace.
2. Planning and prioritizing tasks can help individuals make the most
of their time and avoid unnecessary stress.
3. Additionally, setting clear goals and deadlines provides a sense of
structure and accountability.
4. However, it is important to strike a balance between productivity
and well-being, as overworking can lead to burnout and decreased
performance.
5. In summary, by implementing effective time management
strategies, individuals can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and
achieve a better work-life balance.
Reading Comprehension Tips
A. Complaisant
B. Conundrum
C. Capitulate
Complaisant - willing to please others;
obliging; agreeable
Capitulate - surrender
There is a challenging ________
to solve.
A. Complaisant
B. Conundrum
C. Capitulate
There are a _____ of reasons to
give up but we still keep
going.
A. Perfidious
B. Nuance
C. Myriad
Perfidious - deceitful and untrustworthy
A. Perfidious
B. Nuance
C. Myriad
Scammers often target those
who are most ________.
A. Flamboyant
B. Pliable
C. Credulous
Flamboyant - Showy, confident
Pliable - Flexible
Credulous - Gullible
Scammers often target those
who are most ________.
A. Flamboyant
B. Pliable
C. Credulous
He sent the most _______ note
before he disappeared.
A. Subtle
B. Cryptic
C. Innocuous
Subtle - lowkey
Cryptic - mysterious
A. Subtle
B. Cryptic
C. Innocuous
It's not physically healthy to
have a ________ lifestyle.
A. Sedentary
B. Extravagant
C. Lucrative
Sedentary - tending to spend much
time seated; somewhat inactive
A. Sedentary
B. Extravagant
C. Lucrative
Happiness is _____ when you
chase it.
A. Elusive
B. Relinquish
C. Resilient
Elusive - difficult to find, catch,
or achieve
Relinquish - give up
A. Elusive
B. Relinquish
C. Resilient
That vacation has certainly
____________ him.
A. Rebuff
B. Renovate
C. Rejuvenate
Rebuff - abrupt rejection
Renovate - restore
Rejuvenate - to make younger
That vacation has certainly
____________ him.
A. Rebuff
B. Renovate
C. Rejuvenate
I am excited upon your ______ arrival.
A. Imminent
B. Eminent
C. Pertinent
IMMINENT - about to happen,
approaching
A. Imminent
B. Eminent
C. Pertinent
His efforts as a public servant are _______
that nothing can compare.
A. Impeccable
B. Flamboyant
C. Unparalleled
IMPECCABLE - flawless, spotless,
almost perfect
FLAMBOYANT - confident, exuberant,
lively
UNPARALLELED - having no equal,
exceptional
His efforts as a public servant are _______
that nothing can compare.
A. Impeccable
B. Flamboyant
C. Unparalleled
Supermodels usually have this ________
personalities that many people admire
their looks.
A. Magnetic
B. Profane
C. Loquacious
MAGNETIC - Very attractive
LOQUACIOUS - talkative
Supermodels usually have this ________
personalities that many people admire
their looks.
A. Magnetic
B. Profane
C. Loquacious
It is considered _______ if you wear
something red during exams.
A. Auspicious
B. Paramount
C. Herculean
AUSPICIOUS - favorable for success
A. Auspicious
B. Paramount
C. Herculean
The instructions were very ________
that we are able to understand well.
A. Elicit
B. Explicit
C. Implicit
ELICIT - draw out a response, answer, or
fact
IMPLICIT - unclear
The instructions were very ________
that we are able to understand well.
A. Elicit
B. Explicit
C. Implicit
HE WAS ABLE TO FREE HIMSELF FROM HIS
CAPTORS UNSCATHED.
A. FLEXIBLE
B. STRONG
C. WEAK
D. BREAKABLE
BECAUSE THE WORKERS WERE
PLIABLE, THEY WERE ABLE TO
ADJUST EASILY.
A. FLEXIBLE
B. STRONG
C. WEAK
D. BREAKABLE
THE BEAUTIFUL FACADE OF THE
BUILDING ELICITED ADMIRATION
FROM THE GUESTS.
A. LOBBY
B. DECORATION
C. PAINTINGS
D. FRONT
THE BEAUTIFUL FACADE OF THE
BUILDING ELICITED ADMIRATION
FROM THE GUESTS.
A. LOBBY
B. DECORATION
C. PAINTINGS
D. FRONT
HE ALIENATED MOST OF HIS FRIENDS
WITH HIS UNFRIENDLY CHARACTER.
A. OUTLAWED
B. ESTRANGED
C. MADE AN ALIEN
D. MADE AN ENEMY
HE ALIENATED MOST OF HIS FRIENDS
WITH HIS UNFRIENDLY CHARACTER.
A. OUTLAWED
B. ESTRANGED
C. MADE AN ALIEN
D. MADE AN ENEMY
HE WAS LAMBASTED FOR HIS STAND ON
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE.
A. CRITICIZED HARSHLY
B. PRAISED HIGHLY
C. REPRIMANDED STERNLY
D. BLAMED QUICKLY
HE WAS LAMBASTED FOR HIS STAND ON
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE.
A. CRITICIZED HARSHLY
B. PRAISED HIGHLY
C. REPRIMANDED STERNLY
D. BLAMED QUICKLY
JENNY'S FRIENDS SAID CALUMNIES
AGAINST HER.
A. PRAISE
B. ADMIRATION
C. ACCIDENT
D. FALSE ACCUSATION
JENNY'S FRIENDS SAID CALUMNIES
AGAINST HER.
A. PRAISE
B. ADMIRATION
C. ACCIDENT
D. FALSE ACCUSATION
THE TERRAIN WAS SO UNFAMILIAR THAT
THE RETREATING TROOPS WERE
VANQUISHED EASILY BY THE ENEMIES.
A. SURROUNDED
B. KILLED MERCILESSLY
C. DEFEATED THOROUGHLY
D. CAPTURED
THE TERRAIN WAS SO UNFAMILIAR THAT
THE RETREATING TROOPS WERE
VANQUISHED EASILY BY THE ENEMIES.
A. SURROUNDED
B. KILLED MERCILESSLY
C. DEFEATED THOROUGHLY
D. CAPTURED
EVERYONE IN HIS DEPARTMENT HATES
THEIR IRASCIBLE SUPERIOR WHO IS FOND
OF SHOUTING AT A SMALL MISTAKE.
A. IRRITABLE
B. DISRESPECTFUL
C. FRIGHTENING
D. FOND OF CUSSING
EVERYONE IN HIS DEPARTMENT HATES
THEIR IRASCIBLE SUPERIOR WHO IS FOND
OF SHOUTING AT A SMALL MISTAKE.
A. IRRITABLE
B. DISRESPECTFUL
C. FRIGHTENING
D. FOND OF CUSSING
A DOCILE STUDENT IS WILLING TO BE
TAUGHT.
A. EASY
B. REBELLIOUS
C. KIND
D. SUBMISSIVE
A DOCILE STUDENT IS WILLING TO BE
TAUGHT.
A. EASY
B. REBELLIOUS
C. KIND
D. SUBMISSIVE
HER PENCHANT FOR KIDS EARNED HER A
ROLE OF BEING A DAYCARE TEACHER.
A. LOVE
B. INTEREST
C. WILLING
D. FONDNESS
HER PENCHANT FOR KIDS EARNED HER A
ROLE OF BEING A DAYCARE TEACHER.
A. LOVE
B. INTEREST
C. WILLING
D. FONDNESS
IF THE TOPIC IS ABOUT BOOKS, JENNY IS
LOQUACIOUS.
A. SILENT
B. TALKATIVE
C. EXCITED
D. UNINTERESTED
IF THE TOPIC IS ABOUT BOOKS, JENNY IS
LOQUACIOUS.
A. SILENT
B. TALKATIVE
C. EXCITED
D. UNINTERESTED
AFTER RECEIVING A LUMP SUM FOR HIS
PENSION, HE SPLURGED A LARGE AMOUNT
ON CLOTHES AND FANCY ACCESSORIES.
A. SPENT EXTRAVAGANTLY
B. INVESTED ON
C. DEPOSITED IMMEDIATELY
D. GAVE GENEROUSLY
AFTER RECEIVING A LUMP SUM FOR HIS
PENSION, HE SPLURGED A LARGE AMOUNT
ON CLOTHES AND FANCY ACCESSORIES.
A. SPENT EXTRAVAGANTLY
B. INVESTED ON
C. DEPOSITED IMMEDIATELY
D. GAVE GENEROUSLY
EVAN SEEMED TO BE ALOOF AS A CHILD.
A. APART
B. ATOP
C. ALONE
D. FRIENDLY
EVAN SEEMED TO BE ALOOF AS A CHILD.
A. APART
B. ATOP
C. ALONE
D. FRIENDLY
THE THEATRE WILL PROVIDE
SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION IN BOTH
ENGLISH AND CHINESE.
A. IMPROVE
B. DELETE
C. BEAUTIFY
D. SIMPLIFY
THE EVALUATION MADE ME AMELIORATE
MY PRESENTATION.
A. IMPROVE
B. DELETE
C. BEAUTIFY
D. SIMPLIFY
SHE WAS SHREWD ENOUGH TO NOTICE
THE RED FLAGS OF THE RELATIONSHIP.
A. CLEVER
B. NAIVE
C. EXPERIENCED
D. PRACTICAL
SHE WAS SHREWD ENOUGH TO NOTICE
THE RED FLAGS OF THE RELATIONSHIP.
A. CLEVER
B. NAIVE
C. EXPERIENCED
D. PRACTICAL
CELEBRITIES OFTEN FLAUNT THEIR
OUTFITS IN THEIR IG STORIES.
A. DISGUISE
B. HIDE
C. SHOW OFF
D. BEAUTIFY
CELEBRITIES OFTEN FLAUNT THEIR
OUTFITS IN THEIR IG STORIES.
A. DISGUISE
B. HIDE
C. SHOW OFF
D. BEAUTIFY
YOU NEVER DID ANYTHING TO THWART HIS
PLANS FOR THE DIVORCE. PERHAPS YOU
NEVER CARED.
A. DEFEND
B. GO ALONG
C. OPPOSE
D. STOP
YOU NEVER DID ANYTHING TO THWART HIS
PLANS FOR THE DIVORCE. PERHAPS YOU
NEVER CARED.
A. DEFEND
B. GO ALONG
C. OPPOSE
D. STOP
YOU NEVER DID ANYTHING TO THWART HIS
PLANS FOR THE DIVORCE. PERHAPS YOU
NEVER CARED.
A. DEFEND
B. GO ALONG
C. OPPOSE
D. STOP
I DID NOT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING IN
THAT VAGUE EXPLANATION.
A. COMPLICATED
B. CONFUSING
C. CLEAR
D. FUNNY
I DID NOT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING IN
THAT VAGUE EXPLANATION.
A. COMPLICATED
B. CONFUSING
C. CLEAR
D. FUNNY
Class Sinagtala
NAPOLCOM
EXAM
TOPIC: ENGLISH
LECTURER: JENNY DAPAT