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Einstein's Quiz: Legends, Heroes, and Environmental Words

Test your knowledge with fun trivia on legends, heroes, and environmental terms in English for Young Einstein Learning Center.

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Einstein's Quiz: Legends, Heroes, and Environmental Words

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  1. ENGLISH DIAGNOSTIC TEST Young Einstein Learning Center

  2. 1. ______________ legends are entertaining, many students prefer to read them. A. Meanwhile B. For C. So D. Because E. Therefore

  3. 2.The hero’s ____________ is quite ____________. A. bravado, applauding B. brave, exciting D. bravo, brazen C. bravery, impressive E. bravura, overwhelming

  4. 3. The research was so ___________ that it leaves no part of the issue unexamined. A. rewarding B. subjective C. comprehensive D. economical E. lengthy

  5. 4. Conserve water. ___________ the faucet when not in use. A. Turn on B. Switch off C. Turn off D. Switch on E. Shut down

  6. 5. Seemingly permeated by natural light, this painting looks as if it had been created with _____________ hues. A. colorful B. fading C. coated D. ominous E. luminous

  7. 6. Help care for mother earth. Separate your biodegradable trash _______ non-biodegradable trash. A. with C. into E. of B. to D. from

  8. 7. That woman’s display of ____________ is very ____________. A. stupor, thermal D. vanity, annoying B. frugality, tempting E. impulsive, rash C. apathy, touching 8. _____________ water pollution is eradicated, marine resources will continue to be in danger. A. Because C. Unless E. While B. Therefore D. Since

  9. 9. If Rick would only keep his mouth shut and avoid making ___________ remarks, people would say he is quite ________. A. illiterate, docile D. ridiculous, intellectual B. blunt, stupid E. abstract, learned C. witty, scholarly 10. The ballet dancer looks regal and ____________ in her black leotards and tutu. A. weird C. dramatic E. horrible B. statuesque D. ominous

  10. Kids who run away fromhome should think twicebefore doing so.No error.

  11. 12. He asked me, “Are you sick”? No error.

  12. 13. The president and the secretary arediscussing some important mattersinthe conference room. No error.

  13. 14. A careful driver watched the road and goes slowly or quickly, depending upon the condition of the road, the visibility, and the traffic. No error.

  14. 15. Did you say, “I’m going out with you”?No error.

  15. 16. Teddy doesn’t like chocolates; however; he loves buying them for his girlfriend. No error.

  16. 17. Every boy and girl in class arerequired to attend the mass. No error. Is "EVERY": Singular OR Plural Indefinite Pronoun

  17. 18. The director, who we regarded as competent enough, resigned fromthe company. No error.

  18. 19. Either Jordan nor his friends are goingto see the movie at the Eastwood Cinema tonight. No error. 20. Neither of the children wanttomiss the movie “Madagascar”. No error.

  19. 21. The sinuous road curved narrowly up the mountain. A. winding C. climbing E. bumpy B. straight D. rocky 22. When we reached the oasis, we were able to slake our thirst. A. dessert C. quench E. beach B. lakeside D. savor

  20. 23. The knowledge that Donald’s surgery had been successful diminished his family’s fear. A. aggravate C. worsened E. lessened B. gesture D. operation 24. Lea bowed to the cheering audience and basked in their tribute backstage after her performance. A. cheerfulness C. verbal praise E. biases B. humility D. confidence

  21. 25. We are fascinated by Christie’s absolute baroque lifestyle. Her complex career and elaborate clothing intrigues us. A. extravagant C. dramatic E. gracious B. simple D. classic 26. Her untimely death robbed us of a great leader. A. accidental C. premature E. gracious B. cruel D. merciful

  22. 27. The speaker tried to placate the angry crowd. A. appease C. educate E. deceive B. satisfy D. lecture 28. Nicole has always been vivacious and cheerful. A. energetic C. emotional E. sad B. simple D. different

  23. 29. A blissful tourist guide accompanied us to all the scenic places in Palawan. speaker tried to placate the angry crowd. A. sickly C. creative E. gloomy B. passionate D. happy 30. Leticia projects a reserved attitude since she has lived with three old maids. A. meek C. effulgent E. detached B. effusive D. offensive

  24. 31. Do not be an obstinate child to your parents. A. stubborn C. fat E. thin B. dutiful D. pigheaded 32. I am touchy when it comes to such topics. A. sensitive C. insensitive E. snappish B. effusive D. tolerant

  25. 33. The councilor is planning to instigate a revolution among the masses. A. end C. begin E. investigate B. provoke D. start 34. Her nebulous statements are a source of confusion. A. vague C. cloudy E. clear B. naive D. hazy

  26. 35. Chloe is known to be an aloof woman. A. curt C. talkative E. kind B. loyal D. dull 36. Robert’s articulate presentation of his research work impressed the school board. A. incoherent C. dramatic E. critical B. simple D. eloquent

  27. 37. A diligent student is well-rewarded. A. meticulous C. punctual E. gracious B. lazy D. hard-working 38. Mary found the gelid surroundings of the Alpine Mountains unbearable. A. very cold C. humid E. pure B. very hot D. tepid

  28. 39. The people no longer have to worry about running short of rice because they had a copious harvest recently. A. weak C. depleting E. scarce B. innumerable D. countable 40. The man’s stoic attitude earned him the title “man made of stone.” A. active C. hard E. expressive B. heavy D. concerned

  29. 41. GLUTTONOUS : GREEDY :: _____________ : HATEFUL A. odorous C. obvious E. indifferent B. loathsome D. courteous 42. WARM : RED :: A. warm : weather D. cool : orange B. blue : warm E. warm : blue C. cool : green

  30. 43. SCHOOL : RECESS :: A. play : intermission D. vacation : time B. reflection : pause E. Christmas : break C. dinner : dessert 44. VIRTUOUS : CHASTE :: ODOROUS : _____________ A. fragrant C. tasty E. foul B. deadly D. palatable

  31. 45. BALL : BOUNCES :: A. plant : grows D. heat : expands B. shiny : light E. piano : crescendo C. mirror : reflects 46. LEGS : CHAIR :: A. arms : hands D. ring : phone B. shirt : torso E. wheels : car C. foam : bed

  32. 47. NOVEL : CHAPTER :: A. essays : topics D. game : play B. play : acts E. sentences : phrases C. poem : rhymes 48. AMNESIAC : MEMORY :: A. diabetic : sugar D. weak : blood B. desert : sun E. collapse : lungs C. blind : eye

  33. 49. SEAMSTRESS : GOWN :: A. research : teacher D. astronomer : planet B. dramatist : eulogy E. writer : imagery C. sculptor : marble 50. DUCK : DUCKLING A. chick : hen D. whale : mammal B. cat : kitten E. fox : wolf C. swan : duck

  34. READINGCOMPREHENSION ENGLISH COMPREHENSIVE TEST

  35. 1. The passage makes clear that writers other than Homer describe Achilles’s A. Childhood as different from Homer’s description. B. Closest friend as not being Patroclus. C. Succession to the Myrmidonian throne as going unchallenged. D.Primary instructors as his mother and father and not Phoenix and Chiron. E. Childhood in more detail than does Homer.

  36. 2. According to the passage, Peleus’s father was A. Phthia D. Chiron B. Patroclus E. Zeus C. Aeacus 3. What was Bradley’s occupation prior to being a senator? A. professional basketball player B. shop window designer C. traffic policeman D. newscaster

  37. 4. What does the statement “my eyes have become a metaphor for a frame of mind” mean? A. Bradley is unable to see the big picture. B. Bradley is incapable of focusing on the task at hand. C. Bradley is able to understand things in a wider perspective. D. Bradley’s eyes are the windows to his soul.

  38. 5. In what way was he able to improve his peripheral vision? A. crossing the street against the light B. playing basketball C. being a senator D. practicing at a shop window when he was a young boy

  39. 6. What is Bradley’s main idea? A. his childhood B. his basketball career C. his senatorial career D. his peripheral vision

  40. 7. In what way did Bradley’s excellent peripheral vision affect his perspective on life and profession? A. It helped him cross the street better. B. It helped him score more points in basketball. C. It made him scan all possible implications of a particular action. D. It made him a better driver.

  41. 8. What is the moral of the story? A. Husbands should not let their wives dominate them. B. One should respect his elders. C. Do not talk back to your parents. D. Grandparents should always love their grandchildren. E. None of the above.

  42. 9. What do you think prompted the man to change his mind? A. The boy threatened to fight him. B. The boy told him that we would treat him the same way as he had treated his grandfather. C. His wife changed her mind and asked him to retract his order. D. He decided there was enough food for all of them. E. None of the above

  43. 10. Which of the following would be a good title for the passage? A. A Poor Family’s Problem B. Respect Old Age C. Charity at Home D. A Boy, His Father and Grandfather E. The Wife Who Hates Her Elders

  44. 11. Based on the passage, what type of society is the author describing? A. Horticultural society B. Agricultural society C. Industrial revolution D. Pastoral society E. None of the above

  45. 12. According to the passage, the agricultural revolution started with the A. invention of the plow. B. establishment of permanent settlements. C. use of animal power to pull the plow. D.production of a substantial surplus. E. none of the above

  46. 13. The following benefits are attributed to the invention of the plow, except: A. improvement of the productivity of land. B. continuous cultivation of the same parcel of land. C. depletion of surface nutrients needed by the plants. D.increase in food output. E. None of the above

  47. 14. Which of the following statements can one infer about primitive society prior to the discovery of the plow? A. Societies did not live in permanent settlements. B. Societies did not know how to plant. C. Vast areas of land were covered with weeds. D.Animals were wild and were hunted for food. E. None of the above

  48. 15. Which of the following would be a good title for the passage? A. The Invention of the Plow B. Early Societies C.Animalsand Agriculture D. Techniques in Planting E. Man and His Environment

  49. 16. ______ A. than B. become more concerned C. as we grow older, we D. about the essence of life E. about the basic necessities of life A. C-B-D-A-E C. B-A-D-E-C E. E-D-C-B-A B. D-A-B-C-E D. E-A-D-B-C

  50. 17. ______ A. can only be found in God B. the same amount of love we give C. we cannot have D. a perfectly mutual and reciprocal love E. because according to St. Augustine A. E-A-B-C-D C. D-A-E-C-B E. B-C-D-E-A B. C-B-E-D-A D. B-C-E-D-A

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