CET ENGLISH QUIZ 1

VOCABULARY

select the word that is closest in meaning to the italicized word and choose the appropriate answer.

The party was a success because of the kids' jauntiness.

• zestfulness

• cleverness

• obedience

• preciousness

Answer explanation

The contest clue "The party was a success because" hints that the party was fun and lively. Thu, the answer is (A zestfulness, because the party's liveliness could not be a result of the children's (B) cleverness, (C) obedience, or (D) preciousness.

VOCABULARY

select the word that is closest in meaning to the italicized word and choose the appropriate answer.

You have no idea how exorbitant this dress is.

• cheap

• expensive

• nostalgic

• close-fitting

VOCABULARY

select the word that is closest in meaning to the italicized word and choose the appropriate answer.

We had fun today tingeing our shirts for a class activity.

• dyeing

• customizing

• knitting

• scuffing

VOCABULARY

select the word that is closest in meaning to the italicized word and choose the appropriate answer.

How come you got so grubby simply by sitting on the swing?

• unhappy

• grimy

• emotional

• adorable

SENTENCE COMPLETION

select the word that best completes the sentence.

Kurt, and exchange student from America, tried Balut when he _____ the Philippines.

• visited

• had visited

• visit

• visits

SENTENCE COMPLETION

select the word that best completes the sentence.

The Manila Cathedral _____ Intramuros was built in 1571 by Juan De Vivero.

• on

• in

• over

• along

SENTENCE COMPLETION

select the word that best completes the sentence.

Neither Lorraine nor MJ gave up on _____ UP dream.

• their

• they're

• the

• his

SENTENCE COMPLETION

select the word that best completes the sentence.

Lara _____ finished the project even before the given deadline.

• ready

• already

• al ready

• all ready

SENTENCE COMPLETION

select the word that best completes the sentence.

_____ countries had to loan funds from the World Bank to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• A lot of

• Many

• Plenty

• Various

ERROR IDENTIFICATION

choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is erroneously written. If there is no error, choose D.

Jam recommended (A) that Ryza (B) tries the brain training app called Elevate to (C) help her prepare for the UPCAT. (D) No error

• A

• B

• C

• D