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WorksheetsLANGUAGE PROFICIENCY PRACTICE TEST 1
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 46mins
(A) We've (B) had (C) a number of tragic experiences in the (D)passed (E) NO ERROR
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One (A) must keep (B) himself (C)dedicated to his studies especially if (D)they are running for honors. (E)NO ERROR
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Overpopulation is (A) a serious problem, it affects thousands (B) of people in the country and is a
(C) hindrance to social (D) progress. (E) NO ERROR
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(A)Just give this letter to (B)whoever you (C) happen to see working (D) inside my office. (E) NO ERROR
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The (A) geometry teacher (B) told the class that the (C) compliment of thirty degrees (D) is sixty degrees. (E) NO ERROR
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Carrie asked (A) me, (B)"For (C) who is that huge (D)gift?" (E) NO ERROR
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Mother (A) asked the kids, (B)"Whose dirty (C) clothes are (D) these?" (E) NO ERROR
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I (A) can attest that each Brain Train class (B) is fun, memorable, (C) and (D) helps me a lot.
(E) NO ERROR
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9. The police (A) advised , "When you drive
(B) across the intersection, drive as (C) cautious as you (D) can." (E) NO ERROR
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10. So that (A) everyone are given a chance to (B) play for the team, (C) try-outs will be (D) conducted today. (E) NO ERROR
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 11. I can't fathom why despite of the atrocities of his regime, several people still support that dictator. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 12. Cameron told me that everyone but we finds this practice test difficult. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 13. This book, being too basic, can help neither you nor I in our research. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 14. Because of the exorbitant price, gadgets are still bought by teenagers with their measly allowances. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 15. A year ago, 175 kilograms was Pauline's weight. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 16. They'd have went to Paris with Rachel Zoe if they had only heard of the fashion show. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 17. It was him whom we requested to sing at Karen's debut two years ago. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 18. Group B said that it can't hardly wait for the announcement of winners. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 19. Causes of global warming that should be recognized by the government includes the burning of fossil fuels and the clearing of forests. No error
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DIRECTIONS: In each of the sentences below, there are four underlined words or phrases. If you think there is an error in usage, grammar, or punctuation in the underlined part, write its letter on your answer sheet. If there is no error in any of the underlined parts, write E on your answer sheet. 20. My older sister is visiting our grandparents in Cebu every year since 1990 until now. No error
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Activities of those magnitude are to be given utmost significance and priority. No error
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My fiance and I really got our money's worth in the concert last Valentine's day. No error
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Niño, who will be your classmate this year, is Kristine's and Valerie's younger brother. No error
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If only you are attentive in class, you would have significantly increased your chances in getting the coveted scholarship. No error
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I surmise that Jocelle and Dong either watched a comedy film or a documentary about cats. No error
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Dr. Florendo sighted to the class the complications that arise from this type of surgery. No error
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Badly wanting to get an A in literature, the report was double-checked by Claudette. No error
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To the tune of the latest hit of the popular band, an excited Rocky appeared slow from behind the stage curtains. No error
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Miss White wonders if she should buy her niece the expensive ankle boots or not.
if she should buy her niece the expensive ankle boots or not
if she should buy her niece the expensive ankle boots
whether she should buy her niece the expensive ankle boots or not
whether she shouldn't buy her the niece expensive ankle boots or not
Only the worst of the vilest criminals deserve to be hung publicly.
worst of the vilest criminals deserve to be hung
worst of the vile criminals deserve to be hung
worst of the vilest criminals deserves to be hung
worst of the vilest criminals deserve to be hanged
DIRECTIONS: Each item consists of a statement, a part of which is underlined. Four phrases lettered a, b, c, and d follow each statement. If there is no error in the underlined part, choose a. If there is an error in the underlined part, choose from choices b to d the phrase that will correctly replace the underlined part. 31. The lawyer informed me that not only the state attorney but also we are going to be jailed.
we are going
us is going
we is going
us are going
Father objects to our going to the plaza, when it's already past ten o' clock.
our going to the plaza, when it's
us going to the plaza when its
our going to the plaza, when it's
our going to the plaza when it's
DIRECTIONS: Each item consists of a statement, a part of which is underlined. Four phrases lettered a, b, c, and d follow each statement. If there is no error in the underlined part, choose a. If there is an error in the underlined part, choose from choices b to d the phrase that will correctly replace the underlined part. 33. Apart from Sam and I, everybody in the gym have finished exercising before the van arrived.
I, everybody in the gym have finished
I, every body in the gym finished
me, everybody in the gym had finished
me, every body in the gym was finished
A team can't trade a player.
who played for his present team for five years
who has played for his present team for 5 years
who has been playing for his present team for five years
who have been playing for his present team for 5 years
35. used to be good friends.
Her and me
She and me
Her and me
She and I
At each (a) , I relied on God to survive.
obstacle
blessing
challenges
complications
Eloise's diarrhea required us to stop in every gasoline station thus (a) our trip and causing delay.
holding in
holding up
leaving out
going through
Critics predicted that Netflix's new series will quickly (a) The Witcher as the biggest series.
get by
catch on
come up
catch out
The newlyweds are (a) the Island of Maui.
Honeymooning
visiting
exploring
enjoying
The newlyweds will honeymoon (a) Maui.
in
to
at
on
My father used to work (a) .
in an abroad
with Senator Hick
every night last two years ago
at a Very Prestigious Law Firm
You'll never know (a) you'll run into, so be careful.
who
whom
to who
to whom
I looked (a) my corrected test paper that's why I saw several checking errors.
in
at
on
into
Did you know that a big portion of Australia is actually a (a) ?
desert
dessert
dissert
dessert
The lady claims an invisible entity (a) beside her last night.
lie
lay
lie
laid
Scientists discovered (a) .
that that insect caused the plague
were the ancient animals once lived
that these chemical causes infertility
that the organism regenerates every ten minutes
After the signing of the MOA, no country will ever be (a) .
either isolated in war or in peace
isolated neither in war or peace
isolated either in war or in peace
isolated in neither war nor peace
On my birthday, we discovered that we all passed the UPCAT. It was a moment of jubilation for all of us, (13) (a) we felt that all our efforts were all worth it. We reminisced the summer when we had our review (15) (b) Quezon City. We used to wake up early every morning just to go to the review venue (16) (c) 214 Blue Ridge, Katipunan Ave.
In
On
At
By
On my birthday, we discovered that we all passed the UPCAT. It was a moment of jubilation for all of us, (a) we felt that all our efforts were all worth it. We reminisced the summer when we had our review (b) Quezon City. We used to wake up early every morning just to go to the review venue (c) 214 Blue Ridge, Katipunan Ave.
yet
and
otherwise
not only
On my birthday, we discovered that we all passed the UPCAT. It was a moment of jubilation for all of us, (14) we felt that all our efforts were all worth it. We reminisced the summer when we had our review (15) (a) Quezon City. We used to wake up early every morning just to go to the review venue (16) (b) 214 Blue Ridge, Katipunan Ave.
in
on
at
between
Jamie thought that he never wanted to have any romantic relationships. (17) (a) the fact that he knows plenty of girls have a huge crush on him, he never pursued any of them.
Despite
Despite of
In spite
Inspite of
Jamie thought that he never wanted to have any romantic relationships. Despite the fact that he knows plenty of girls have a huge crush on him, he never pursued any of them. (18) (a) him having a girlfriend is a waste of time, especially because he has big dreams. But along came Sophia.
With
For
Has set
To
The minute he (a) eyes on the beautiful Sophia, his world turned upside down. He was so in love with Sophia that it physically hurt him to be away from her.
set
seated
has set
was setting
He (20) (a) he could not live without his Sophia; it is his most ardent wish to be with her forever.
realized
has been realizing
had been realizing
was realizing
But while it sounds wonderful because Sophia feels the same way, alas, it is not; for their love has a significant barrier. Every day and every night for the last decade, Jamie would go down on (a) knees, weeping and praying that one day, his beloved Sophia will finally be his.
bended
seated
bent
ben
The (22) (a) innocuous act of posting photos on Instagram is actually dangerous.
seem
seeming
seemingly
seemfully
(23) (a) your photos, would-be kidnappers will be able to (24) ____ pinpoint the exact location of your school, the park and fast food restaurant you frequently visit, and even of your bedroom because of the geo-tagging technology.
upload
track
identify
share
Through your photos, would-be kidnappers will be able to (a) pinpoint the exact location of your school, the park and fast food restaurant you frequently visit, and even of your bedroom because of the geo-tagging technology.
arbitrarily
meticulously
painstakingly
carelessly
Is it true that your nose can help you lose weight? Scents don’t magically speed your metabolism or burn fat, but they might curb your appetite. The idea here is that the (a) of food can (b) your brain into thinking that you’ve already eaten.
taste
sight
texture
smell
A twist on this idea is the theory that the scent of vanilla can help you lose weight by (a) cravings for chocolate.
reducing
reviving
aggravating
intensifying
The Look, a high-end retail store, almost closed down (27).
due in
because of
inspite of
nevertheless
CEO Venetia Bloomwood blamed it.
with
at
on
nevertheless
Fortunately, The Look was (29) by the 'Exclusive Labels' campaign that was spearheaded by marketing director Suzanne Hathaway.
salvaged
forsaken
challenged
beaten
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, there are four variations of the same sentence or thought. Select the best version, and write its letter on your answer sheet. 31.
If Mama is here, she would say, 'I request that Lindsay drive the car.'
If Mama was here, she would say, 'I request that Lindsay drive the car.'
If Mama were here, she would say, 'I request that Lindsay drive the car.'
If Mama were here, she would say, 'I request that Lindsay drives the car.'
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, there are four variations of the same sentence or thought. Select the best version, and write its letter on your answer sheet.
The Velascos and the Perezes have come together to celebrate with the newlyweds.
The Velascos and the Perez's have come together to celebrate with the newlyweds.
The Velascos' and the Perezes' have come together to celebrate with the newlyweds.
The Velascos and the Perez's have come together to celebrate with the newlyweds.
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, there are four variations of the same sentence or thought. Select the best version, and write its letter on your answer sheet. 33. a. Y'know the next time it happens Don Pablo is gonna punish you 'coz he hates traitors. b. Bear in mind that if it happens again, Don Pablo will punish you; he really hates traitors. c. Beware! Should that ever happen again, traitor-hating Don Pablo will gonna punish you. d. You have to know that if it happens again, Don Pablo will gonna punish you, because he hates traitors.
Y'know the next time it happens Don Pablo is gonna punish you 'coz he hates traitors.
Bear in mind that if it happens again, Don Pablo will punish you; he really hates traitors.
Beware! Should that ever happen again, traitor-hating Don Pablo will gonna punish you.
You have to know that if it happens again, Don Pablo will gonna punish you, because he hates traitors.
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, there are four variations of the same sentence or thought. Select the best version, and write its letter on your answer sheet. 34.
a. Charlotte showed me the stilettos on the floor, which Samantha had given her.
b. Charlotte is showing me the stilettos on the floor, which Samantha had given her.
c. Charlotte showed me the stilettos that Samantha had given her, which were on the floor.
d. Charlotte showed me the stilettos that Samantha had given her, which were on the floor.
DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, there are four variations of the same sentence or thought. Select the best version, and write its letter on your answer sheet.
He-man is a big old black dog while Wrinkles is a cute, cuddly little puppy.
He-man is a black old big dog while Wrinkles is a cute, cuddly little puppy.
He-man is a big black old dog while Wrinkles is a little cuddly, cute puppy.
He-man is a big old black dog while Wrinkles is a cuddly little cute puppy.
May kukulang parusa sa mga rebelde ay ipapatay ng mga pulis sa lalong madaling panahon. Walang mali
Parusa
Rebelde
Pulis
Mabilis
Ang paniniwalang hawakan ang mga bituin ang ating kapalaran ay walang basehan. Walang mali
Walang mali
Bituin
Kapalaran
Paniniwala
Kaming sampung magkakabarkada ay lagi pa ring nagkikita-kita tuwing Disyembre. Walang mali
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Ang tumulong sa kapwa ay isang ________ sa aming tahanan.
pungi
nagbunsod
humadlang
naglakas-loob
Si Gary ang ________ na walang kasalanan si Hubert.
totoo
tunay
patunay
tototohanan
Upang patawarin ka ng iyong magulang, magpakumbaba ka at humingi ng tawad sa kanya.
magmamataas
magpakalumo
magpaumanhin
magpakumbaba
PANUTO: Ang bawat bilang ay may apat na pangungusap na may pagkakaiba ng pagkakasulat. Pilin ang pangungusap na gumagamit ng tamang balarila. Isulat ang titik ng pangungusap na ito sa iyong kuwaderno.
Mag-litsong kawali si Tatay Edwin kayat dito sila kakain.
Nag-litsong-kawali si Tatay Edwin noong dito sila kumain.
Naglitsong-kawali si Tatay Edwin kapag dito sila kumakain.
Maglilitsong-kawali si Tatay Edwin tuwing dito sila kumakain.
PANUTO: Ang bawat bilang ay may apat na pangungusap na may pagkakaiba ng pagkakasulat. Pilin ang pangungusap na gumagamit ng tamang balarila. Isulat ang titik ng pangungusap na ito sa iyong kuwaderno.
Isinulat ko kay Pangulong Aquino ang mga suliranin ng aming bayan.
Sinulat ko kay pangulong Aquino ang mga suliranin ng aming bayan.
Isinulat ko sa Pangulong Aquino ang mga suliranin nang aming bayan.
Sinulatan ko si pangulong Aquino tungkol sa mga suliranin ng aming bayan.
PANUTO: Ang bawat bilang ay may apat na pangungusap na may pagkakaiba ng pagkakasulat. Pilin ang pangungusap na gumagamit ng tamang balarila. Isulat ang titik ng pangungusap na ito sa iyong kuwaderno. 11.
Balak nakawan ni Julio at Julia ang mahiwagang bato.
Balak pangakawan ni Julio at ni Julia ang mahiwagang bato.
Balak nakawin ni Julio at ni Julia ang mahiwagang bato.
Balak nakawin nina Julio at Julia ang mahiwagang bato.
PANUTO: Ang bawat bilang ay may apat na pangungusap na may pagkakaiba ng pagkakasulat. Pilin ang pangungusap na gumagamit ng tamang balarila. Isulat ang titik ng pangungusap na ito sa iyong kuwaderno. 12.
a. Napapansin kong mayat'maya na lamang ay may nagmamatyag sa aming bahay.
b. Napapansin kong mayat'maya na lamang ay may nagmamatyag sa aming bahay.
c. Napansin ko na mayat'maya na lamang ay may nagmamatyag sa aming bahay.
d. Napansin kong mayat'maya na lamang ay may nagmamatyag sa aming bahay.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Sabi nila taon-taon raw na may kinukuhang dayuhan ang sirena na naninirahan sa ilog.
Sabi nila, taon-taon daw ay may kinukuhang dayuhan ang sirenang nakatira sa ilog.
Sabi nina, taon-taon daw ay may kinukuhang dayuhan ang sirena na naninirahan sa ilog.
Sabi nila'y, taon-taon raw ay mayroon kinukuhang dayuhan ang sirenang nakatira sa ilog.
Marahil ito ang naging pinakamalaking (a) sa aming relasyon sapagkat wala pa dating cellphone, Viber, Skype o Messenger.
tulong
baklad
kahayupan
hadlang
The fourth blank: Kaya bilib ako (17) (a) at kay Nanay.
kina Tatay
kina Tatay
sa tatay
sa mga tatay
The fifth blank: Sa kabila nito, hindi sila naghihiwalay at hanggang ngayon ay masaya pa ring (a) .
nagsama
nagsasama
nagbabati
sama-sama
Ang taong may malaking (a) sa Diyos ay hindi natatakot sa anumang mangyayari.
panalangin
pagsamba
panalangin
pagmamahal
Ito ay dahil alam (20) (a) ang Diyos ay makapangyarihan at mapagmahal.
naming
nilang
nating
natin
The eighth blank: Pasasalamat pa rin ang nasasambit (21) (a) may (22) (b) .
dahil
samakatuwid
at
bagamat
Pasasalamat pa rin ang nasasambit (21) (a) may (22) (b) .
iba-ibang
iba't ibang
iba ibang
iba ibang
The tenth blank: (23) (a) kaming magkakapatid sa ama.
Labinglima
Labimlima
Labinlima
Labing-lima
Ang (24) (a) at panganay sa pangatlong asawa ng aking Tatay.
ika-sampu
pamsampu
pangsampu
pansampu
The twelfth blank: Maaring ito'y dahil (25) (a) din sa kanila ang aming nanay.
mahigpit
matiyaga
mabait
nasusuklam
Itinuturing niyang mga anak ang mga ito kaya hindi nila masyadong nararamdaman ang lungkot ng pag-iisa (26) (a) .
sa loob
lubos na nila
anak sa labas
lumiligaya
Minsan naman, ang mga biyayang dumarating kahit hindi ka gaanong masikap. Ngunit kahit ano pa man ang mangyari, responsibilidad natin na gawing (a) ang ating buhay.
lubus
lubos
lubus-lubus
lubos-lubos
The seventeenth blank: Kung hindi, wala itong magiging saysay. (a)
kapakipakinaban
kapaki-pakinaban
ka-paki-pakinaban
kapaki-pakinabang
