NAME:______________________________________ COURSE/YR:_____________

I. Read and understand the sentences below. Unlock the meaning of the underlined word in the
sentence. Circle the letter of the correct answer. Strictly no erasures.

1. At first, the surgery seemed to be successful. But several hours later, the patient’s condition began to
deteriorate, and it continued to worsen over the next few days.
A. Stabilize c. surprise everyone
B. Change d. decay or decline
2. Raul is an indulgent father. For, instance, he lets his daughter stay up as late as she likes and he never
insists that she does her homework.
a. Lazy and caring c. strict and mean
b. Stupid and kind d. lenient and tolerant
3. The decision Veronica made to study instead of going out for pizza with her friends was prudent. She got
an A on the exam, while her friends all got D’s.
a. Anti-social c. selfish
b. Careful and wise d. calculating
4. It is refreshing to see students so excited, so zealous in doing their homework.
a. Zany c. indifferent
b. Dedicated d. jealous
5. The man moves along the corridor at his own pace, stride step.
a. Thinking style c. pleasure
b. Risk d. walking speed
6. Your goals must be within the bounds, border limit of your human abilities
a. Capacity c. permission
b. Boundary d. blessing
7. Feeling tired the fat woman falls, collapses, or slumps on the rocking chair.
A. Stands confidently c. bumps
B. Sit heavily d. slides
8. Let that maxim, adage, saying guide you in your desire to graduate as cum laude.
a. Ancient words of wisdom c. priest’s sermon
b. Figurative language d. popular speech
9. The plumber used a flashlight to investigate the source of the leak.
a. Arrange c. light
b. Examine d. repair
10. Mr. Edam could not easily determine which student had won the race.
a. See c. judge
b. Achieve d. allow
11. Kai was certain that the foolish story was not based on fact .
a. Gossip c. faith
b. Rumor d. truth
12. How can you prove that earth is round and not flat?
a. Demonstrate c. suppose
b. Understand d. weigh
13. Jordan and his brother often argued over whose bicycle was faster.
a. Raced c. laughed
b. Disagreed d. asked
14. One way to resolve a disagreement is to present both sides to a judge.
a. Solve c. increase
b. Begin d. dissolve
15. Nina tried her best to convince Adrian to join the swim team.
a. Trick c. refuse
b. Offer d. persuade
16. A porcupine uses its barbed quills to defend itself against danger.
a. Injure c. protect
b. Disguise d. hide
17. The show will conclude with a dance performance; then cookies will be served.
a. Begin c. feature
b. End d. appear
 18. Even though I studied and reviewed my notes, the test was still challenging.
a. Easy c. boring
b. Difficult d. unnecessary
19. Animals often compete for territory and food in the wild.
a. Look c. fight
b. Argue d. live
20. Because the cost was high, I decided to negotiate with the seller.
a. Ignore c. bargain
b. Yell d. agree
VOCABULARY TEST ( SYNONYMS)
1. The judge was fallible during the deliberation.
a. Careful, not to err c. falsely accused
b. Listens attentively d. capable of mistakes
2. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention.
a. Minimal b. clear c. maximal d. scanty
3. The bouncer’s countenance discouraged brawls.
a. Message b. presence c. expression d. muscle
4. The defendant exhibited a peevish appearance.
a. Immovable b. guilty c. irritable d. repentant
5. The young artist had an unbridled passion for watercolors.
a. Unrestrained b. unequal c. maniacal d. distressed
VOCABULARY TEST ( ANTONYMS)
6. Her decision to work abroad as an entertainer is in deference to his husband’s idea of good future for the
family.
a. Disregard b. obeisance c. irrelevant d. compliance
7. The enigmatic man wearing the dark suit and dark glasses stood alone during the funeral rights.
a. Perplexing b. well-known c. dexterous d. mysterious
8. An attack at a military camp occurred right after the rebel groups approbate the ceasefire agreement together
with the government.
a. Consented b. sanctioned c. condemned d. consummated
9. They wanted to make him the treasure, surprisingly he demurred.
a. Faltered b. walk away c. acceded d. objected
10. The mechanic deftly repaired the engine.
a. Partly b. totally c. unskillfully d. repetitiously
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS
11. When his father learned of his failed grades because of his absences, he hit the roof and grounded his son for
one semester.
a. Was between the line c. was enraged
b. Punched the ceiling d. his father punished him by fixing the roof
12. Sebastian knew he was wrong in his argument and it didn’t took him long to throw the towel on the canvass.
a. Angrily shut up and threw his towel on the floor.
b. Mop the floor with his towel
c. Accepted his mistake
d. End the conversation for the meantime
13. I don’t like that joke. It hit a little too close to home.
a. Was closely related to my inner feeling
b. Was very mean
c. Was stupid
d. Was a personal attack to the family
14. The news about the tragic massacre hit us like a ton of bricks.
a. Didn’t really affect us much
b. The news is as heavy as a ton of bricks
c. Strongly affected us
d. Physically fell on our heads
15. Minda has never turned her _____ on her family offers help whenever they need it.
a. Hair b. eyes c. back d. stomach

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MS BEVERLY G. BUHAY