REVIEWER FOR NQUESH

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND READING COMPREHENSION

Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the best answer.

1. Several people __________ in yesterday's car crash.

a. were badly hurt c. were badly hurted

b. was badly hurt d. hurted badly

2. No one enjoys __________ in public.

a. to be made fun of c. making fun of

b. being made fun of d. to make fun of

3. People couldn't help __________ the funny man.

a. to laugh at c. laugh at

b. laughing at d. laughing on

4. If the contest __________ tomorrow, I would probably go and see it.

a. was to take place c. were to take place

b. was taken place d. would take place

5. As he was so tired, he soon __________.

a. felt asleep c. fell sleep

b. fall asleep d. fell asleep

6. She plays tennis _________ than the others.

a. more a lot better c. very well

b. a lot more better d. a lot better

7. The detective _________ the computer thief with a clever trap.

a. catched c. caught
b. had been caught d. have been caught

8. ___________ will be good business partners .

a. You and I c. You and he
 b. Me and You d. I and you

9. Mr. Rivera gave________ several comic books.

a. he and she c. him and her
b. he and her d. him and she

10. This word can be used both as a noun ______ as a verb.

a. as well c. and

b. or d. nor

11. Newton was shown as a gifted scientist with every human weaknesses who
stood at the point in history ______ magic ended and science began.

a. whose c .that

b. which d. where

12. .Several of the band members ___________ a picnic for the group.
a. suggest c. suggested
b. had suggesting d. suggesting

13.Mother's Day is coming. It's time to think of a proper gift for my mother, _________
won't be expensive but will make her happy.

a. the one which c. one that

b. one d. a one

14.. ______portrait on _______ opposite wall is a picture of my grandfather.

a. This, a c.That ,the

b. This,the d. That, a

15. Will you go to the history museum tomorrow?

Sure I will, ____________ it doesn't rain heavily.
a. as soon as c. even if
b. in case d. as long as

16.Dad promised that we will experience the_________ vacation this summer.

a. better c. good
b. best d. fairly

17. You play this game even ____________than I.

a. worse c. worser
b. worst d. most worst

18. The rainbow is one of the most beautiful __________ of the nature.
 a. phenomenon c. phenomena

b. phenomenons d. phenomenas

19.The two men are __________.

a. of the same ages c. of same age

b. same age d. of the same age

20. Across from________ do you sit?

a. who c. whom
b. whose d. to whom

21.He was able to sell his car for exactly __________.

a. what he was paid for it c. what he had paid for it

b. that he paid for it d .which he had paid for it

22. The Wind of Willows _________ my youngest sister favorite book.

a. is c. are

b. is being d. are been

23. Mother asked, Aby , where did you put my eyeglasses?

a. Mother asked Aby if where did you put my eyeglasses.
b. Mother asked Aby that where did she put her eyeglasses.
c. Mother asked Aby where did she put her eyeglasses.
d. None of the above is correct
e.
24. _______ I had known how much I would disappoint him, I wound 't have done it.

a. Whether c. When
b. If d. Since

25. I _________ go to the mountains this summer. I have had enough of the seaside.

a. would rather c. had rather

b. would rather to d. have

IDENTIFYING ERRORS

26. A number of earthquake victims in Bohol and Cebu is still under observation
A B C D
. No error
E
27. Since yesterday, a brochure containing all the requirements have been missing
A B C D
 . No error
E

28. There is a gossip spreading in the campus that either Gina or her co- teachers
A B C
are suspended. No error
D E
29. Truly, every man, woman, and child has to be protected no matter what. No error
A B C D E

30. Many a child dream about becoming successful in the future. No error
A B C D E

31. The dog escaped because the chain around its neck was lose. No error
A B C D E

32. He gave me a ring this morning to tell myself that he had passed
A B C
the licensure exam. No error
D E

33. He is one of nine congressmen who has been accused of stealing funds
A B C
from government. No error
D E

34. All lawmakers impose severe penalties on drivers who do not stop when
A B
he or she is involved in accidents. No error
C D E

35. The board reviewing the course offered by the college found that the quality of
A B
academic program were generally good but somewhat uneven. No error
C D E

36.The students have discovered that they can address issues more effectively
A B
through letter writing campaign and not through public demonstration. No error
C D E

37. After hours of futile debate, the committee has decided to postpone further
A B
discussion of the resolution until their next meeting. No error
C D E

38. At the music recital, Kim enjoyed listening to her fried Maricars
A
insightful interpretation, which she thought was more sophisticated
B C
than the other performers. No error
D E

39. A number of trainees who take this course every year find that their knowledge of
a b
mathematics is inadequate. No error
c d
40. For a successful career as a beautician, one must be prepared to dissemble: you
a b c
must not tell your client the unvarnished truth about his or her appearance. No error.
d
41. Visibility on the roads are very poor. Thus, drivers are advised to be
a b c
careful, especially when driving at night . No error
d
42.She was kind enough to give me a lot of advices about how to pass the
a b c
driving test. No error.
D
43. I made him to confess that he copied your answer during the test. No error
a b c d

WORD ANALOGY
44._________: marble:: sedimentary:metamorphic
a. granite c. slate
b. limestone d. diamond
45.fenestration:_____________:: portal:door
a. mural c. table
b. window d. atrium,
46._________: walk:: simper :smile
a. mince c. wave
b. waltz d. hike
47.dividend: stockholder:: __________author
a. patent c. royalty
b. wage d. interest
48.allay:suspicion::____________: fear
a. plant c. anger
b. generate d. calm

49. Despair: hope : : permanence: _______________

a. acquisition c. transience
b. chauvinism d. infinity

50. Guide : direct : : reduce : ___________

a. decrease c. increase
b. maintain d. pressure

51.Pen : poet : : needle : _______________

a. thread c. sewing
b. button d. tailor

52. Conspicuous : obscure : : eccentric :__________

a. picturesque c. odd
b. tedious d. conventional

53. Quiet : sound : : darkness : ________

a. sunlight c. noise
b. cellar d. stillness
54. War : destruction : : germ : ________
a. influenza c. disease
b. warfare d. dirt

55. comrade : friend : : recollect : _______

c. memoirs c. memory
d. remember d. enemy

56. control : order : : anarchy : _________

e. chaos c. power
f. discipline d. government

57. explore : discover

g. read : skim c. write : print
h. research : learn d. think : relate

58. resole : shoe

i. refine : chemical c. repair : damage
j. rescue : emergency d. restring : guitar

59. waitress : restaurant

k. doctor : diagnose c. teacher : school
l. actor :role d. driver : truck
60. rain: drizzle
m. swim : dive c. run : jog
n. hop : shuffle d. juggle : bounce

Read the Department of Educations Vision and Mission then answer the questions that
follow.

Our Vision

We dream of Filipinos who passionately 61 their country

and whose values and competencies enable them to realize their
full potential and contribute meaningfully to 62 the nation.

As a learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education

continuously 63 itself to better 64 stakeholders.

Our Mission

To protect and promote the right of every 65 to quality, equitable, culture-

based, and complete basic education where:

Students learn in a child-friendly, gender- sensitive, safe, and 66

environment

Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner

Administrators and staff, as 67 of the institution, ensure an enabling and

supportive environment for effective learning to happen
 Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share
responsibility for developing life- long 68 .

Choose the correct answer from the given choices.

61.a. loves b. love c. loved d. loving

62. a. build b. built c. building d. builds
63. a. improve b. improves c. has improved d. have improved
64. a. their b. its c. his d. our
65. a. Filipino b. people c. Filipinos d. peoples
66. a. motivated b. motivating c. motivational d. motivate
67. a. steward b. stewards c. stewarding d. stewarded
68. a. teachers b. administrators c. learners d. surroundings

VOCABULARY
Choose the synonyms of the word in each item.
69. In the Philippines, where beauty contest are as ubiquitous as jeepneys, the Miss
Universe Pageant is taken very seriously.
a. ever-present c. manifest
b. dominant d. mimic

70. The President was alluding to anyone in particular in his speech about the pork
barrel.

a. blaming c. challenging
b. referring d. regretting

71. The Disbursement Acceleration program became subject to scrutiny after Budget
Secretary Butch Abad confirmed that senators received additional fund from it.
a. analysis c. argument
b. debate d. probity

72. Meanwhile, Robin Padilla underscored that he is not the enemy of public officials.

a. stressed c. stated
b. explained d. reiterated

73. My working hours are very erratic to say the least spilling over to weekends and
holidays.
a. rigid c. manageable
b. fair d. inconsistent

74.You can express your opinion with out slamming others or making derogatory
remarks.
a. insulting c. disparaging
b. threatening d. enchanting
75. All laws, decrees, and orders or parts thereof inconsistent herewith, are deemed
repealed.
a. maintained c. reserved
b. rescinded d. protected

76.The deplorable housing conditions of squatters have been an actual scenario since
before.
a. pleasing c. woeful
b. scary d. wasteful

77. We had to vacate the place because of the imminent danger.

a. awful c. looming
b. terrible d. scornful

78. Many OFWs have similar ambivalent feelings when they think of the final
homecoming.
a. exciting c. rare
b. unsure d. energetic

79. panacea
a. remedy c. prescription
b. dosage d. tablet

80. zephyr
a. breeze c. chill
b. blizzard d. snow

81. plight
a. arrival c. friend
b. trouble d. advocate

82. legerdemain
a. candor c. deception
b. magician d. official

83. municificence
a. plagiarism c. principality
b. generosity d. charisma

84. corpulent
a. lean c. gaunt
b. emaciated d. obese

85. brief
a. limited c. small
b. little d. short

86. embezzle
a. misappropriate c. balance
 b. remunerate d. clear

87. vent
a. opening c. stodge
b. end d. past tense of go

88. august
a. common c.ridiculous
b. dignified d. petty

89. canny
a. obstinate c. handsome
b. clever d. stout

90. alert
a. energetic c. observant
b. intelligent d. watchful

Comprehension Test
Directions: Read the selection below. Choose the best answer on the
corresponding questions.

The Philippines is undergoing a major overhaul to bring it in line with education

systems worldwide, starting with the K-12 sector. This change to domestic education
policy has far-reaching consequences and is important for international educational
institutions to consider when looking for potential new student recruitment markets.

With the new 12-year curriculum in place, future Filipino students will be ready
and better equipped to join overseas universities at the undergraduate level. And with a
K-12 student population of 20.67 million, which will only increase over the next 20 years

91.The author is primarily concern with_______

a. The side issues of the new curriculum.
b. The possible advantages of K to 12 curriculum
c. The opinion of educators on the k to 12 curriculum
d. The comment behind the foundation of the k to 12 curriculum.

92..Which statement can be most safely be made about the k to 12 curriculum?

a. The Filipino students will be hired on different job opportunities.

b. Filipino students will be ready and better equipped to be enrolled on foreign
universities .
c. Filipinos will be rich citizens as they finish their education under the new
curriculum.
d. Filipinos will prepare their children to be overseas worker to sustain the law of
employment demand.
 When one hears the term reality applied to a television show, one might expect
that the events portrayed occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted, but
this is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like
rented mansions occupied by film crews.

Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be

reality. Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were
later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of reality
television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated
by producers. With such accusations floating around, its no wonder many people
take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.

93.What is the main idea of the text?

a. Reality shows occur in different areas and situations.

b. Reality television shows are scripted characters.
c. How reality television isn't always "real."
d. How people show their interest on different reality tv shows

. There are rules that drivers and passengers should follow to stay safe when in
moving vehicles. These rules include driving within the speed limit and wearing
seatbelts.

94.What is the relationship between these two statements?

a. The second statement provides examples of the first.

b. The second statement restates the first.

c. The second statement describes an effect of the first.

d. The second statement makes a comparison to the first.

John was a compassionate, sensitive, and gentle man. His twin brother James
however, was merciless, unfeeling, and cruel.

95. The relationship between the two sentences is best described as

a. cause and effect c. contrast

b. repetition d. statement and example

Two of the most common causes of homelessness are the lack of homes and of
income with which to rent or acquire them. Two million jobs are lost in industry every
year and 50% of the people laid off end up in jobs that pay low wages.

96. How are the two sentences related?

a. The first sentence contradicts the second.
b .The second sentence presents an event and the first sentence its consequences.
c. The second sentence illustrates the point made by the first sentence.
d. The first sentence explains the meaning of the second.

Research shows that young children who are read to on a regular basis will grow
up to be better readers. When children sit in their parent's lap and listen to stories, they
are learning about the pleasures of reading and the patterns of language. When you
see children turning the pages of a book, looking at the pictures, and telling the story,
often from memory, they are engaged in what is called emergent literacy. Parents can
foster this early language and literacy development by talking with their children, telling
them stories, reading to them every day, and surrounding them with books.

97. The writer's main point is that____________________________.

a. parents should read to their children every day

b. children must learn the alphabet before they can learn to read
c. guidance of parents in is one of the first steps toward learning how to read
d. parents should buy their children lots of books

98. Emergent literacy is best defined as

a. the practice of pretend reading

b. reading to children every day
c. patterns of language
d. early language and reading development

Today would not be a good day for Shaira, co-owner of Shaina and Shairas
Fun Burger, for the health inspector had just walked through the screen door that had
no screen. The flies scattered. Shaira thought about the mousetraps in the back and
wondered if they had been emptied. Ms. Shaira? inquired the health inspector.
Weve received an anonymous tip about some unsanitary practices going on in the
back. The cashier stared hesitantly at the inspector, while the cook quickly looked
down. Ms. Shaira replied, Well, our doors are always open to you, Inspector. The
inspector took the cap off of his pen.

99. From the passage the reader can be most logically infer that__________________.
a. The inspector will consider the tax paid by the burger business.
b. The inspector will arrest Ms. Shaira and bring her into jail.
c. The inspector will suspend the permit for operation of the burger business.
d. The inspector will report to the police station the illegal operation of the
business.

Before video cameras were widely used, home and business owners had to rely
only on written reports and photos as a way to document their valuables for insurance
purposes. This form of documentation was difficult for some insurance policy holders.
They found it was easy to lose lists, forget to add new items they purchased, or delete
items they no longer had.
As a result these insurance inventories were often inaccurate.
While video taping is not an option for every home or business owner, this kind of
insurance documentation is helpful for some.
100. How are these passages related?
a. They repeat the same idea.
b. They contradict one another.
c. They compare two forms of written documentation.
d. They present a problem and a solution.

ANSWER KEY-English Proficiency and Reading Comprehension

Grammar Structure/Expression
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. C
11. D
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. D
20. C
21. C
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. A

IDENTIFYING ERRORS

26. C are
27. D- has
28. E
29. C-has
30. B-dreams
31. D- loose
 32. B-me
33. C-have
34. C-they
35. C-was
36. D-than
37. D-its
38. D-interpretation of the other performers
39. B
40. B
41. C
42. B
43. B
ANALOGY
44. D
45. A
46. C
47. D
48. A
49. C
50. A
51. D
52. D
53. A
54. C
55. B
56. A
57. B
58. D
59. C
60. C

Reading Comprehension/Subject and verb agreement

61. B
62. C
63. A
64. B
65. A
66. B
67. B
68. C

SYNONYMS

69. A
70. B
71. A
72. A
73. D
74. C
75. B
76. C
77. C
78. B
79. A
80. D
81. D
 82. B
83. B

84. D
85. D
86. A
87. A
88. C
89. B
90. D
Reading comprehension

91. B
92. B
93. C
94. C
95. C
96. D
97. C
98. D
99. C
100. B

Submitted by:

1. Teresita L. Jaraplasan,Ed.D. District Supervisor

2. Zarina G. Llarena Principal II
3. Camilo Atienza Principal I

REFERENCES:

1.English For Filipino Learners

2.English For Every One
3.1000 Ways to Speak English
4.Grammar and You
5.SAT WRITING PRACTICE TEST
6.Grammar and Composition Handbook
7.PHIL.DAILY INQUIRER August 2013
8. ESL VOCABULARY BUILDING EXERCISES
9. ESL Advance English Grammar
10 DepEd Order No. 36 s., 2013
11. K to 12 Curriculum Guide