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College Entrance Test Review ENGLISH SIMULATED EXAM

College Entrance Test Review ENGLISH SIMULATED EXAM. SENTENCE COMPLETION. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. 1. ______________ individuals who live normal and successful lives serve as inspiration. A. Aesthetically-enhanced B. Horizontally-challenged C. Intellectually-Gifted

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College Entrance Test Review ENGLISH SIMULATED EXAM

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  1. College Entrance Test Review ENGLISH SIMULATED EXAM

  2. SENTENCECOMPLETION LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  3. 1. ______________ individuals who live normal and successful lives serve as inspiration • A. Aesthetically-enhanced • B. Horizontally-challenged • C. Intellectually-Gifted • D. Physically-challenged • E. Grief-stricken

  4. 2. Though thought ___________, recently a small number of living lingisterracotis organisms were discovered. • A. defunct • B. exiled • C. deserted • D. extinct • E. overpopulated

  5. 3. The most ___________ factor in the computer revolution was size: the greatly diminished size of more modern computers has made them far more _________. • A. irrelevant, common • B. complex, unpredictable • C. salient, indispensable • D. concrete, valuable • E. essential, practical

  6. 4. The specks of paint were small, nearly __________ in fact, but they were still __________ by the inspector. • A. minuscule, ignored • B. microcosmic, upbraided • C. infinitesimal, detected • D. inestimable, noticed • E. ignominious, rejected

  7. 5. The __________ play was _________ even to its author, who later disavowed it. • A. bland, anathema • B. vulgar, offensive • C. heinous, awkward • D. crafty, fearsome • E. inarticulate, comprehensible

  8. 6. The Barbary Pirates _________ the Strait of Gibraltar for centuries, attacking passing ships and impeding trade. • A. menaced • B. cultivated • C. arraigned • D. appropriated • E. disclaimed

  9. 7. Clark Gable, the legendary movie actor, was famous for his ________ and social savvy, two characteristics with which he ___________ many adoring fans. • A. obtuseness, ingratiated • B. sanctimony, cultivated • C. earnestness, accosted • D. acumen, disgusted • E. flamboyance, charmed

  10. 8. Caught in indecision, the customer _____________ between purchasing the laptop or the desktop. • A. vied • B. struggled • C. protracted • D. hesitated • E. determined

  11. 9. Maintaining the integrity of the soul specimens was __________, and ultimately the scientists were __________ in their attempts to keep the soil free of foreign particles. • A. straightforward, triumphant • B. challenging, unsuccessful • C. laborious, inundated • D. vexing, successful • E. problematic, reticent

  12. 10. Though the author’s prose was natural and fluid, her speech at the press club was halting and __________. • A. condescending • B. florid • C. stilted • D. intricate • E. elegant

  13. SENTENCECORRECTION LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  14. 11. “I think this scissors are already blunt,” Mother told the seamstress. No error these

  15. 12. The Lopez family had already left before we arrived. No error

  16. 13. “I would be happy to carry yourheavy baggagesfor a small fee,” said the stevedore.No error baggage

  17. 14. Uncle Larry now lives in theeast; however, he still visits uson weekends. No error East

  18. 15. It was me who broke the glass window near the football field.No error I

  19. 16. “That weightlifter is as strong ashim,” Jerry told Ron. No error he is,"

  20. 17. The washerwomenhave alreadywashed the clothes and iron them. No error ironed

  21. 18. Only one-half of the studentshave informed their parents about the coming field trip. No error

  22. 19. If I were to choose a boyfriendamong Michael and Mark, I would choose the former. No error between

  23. 20. Every employee fervently hopes for a bigger raise in their salary every year. No error his

  24. 21. The students are waiting foryou’re turn to deliver your lengthy speech. No error your

  25. 22. The boss adviced his secretaryto be more courteous when answering the phone. No error advised* *ADVICE – NOUN ADVISE - VERB

  26. fear 23. Some of the examineesfearsthat they might fail the board exam since they were not ableto prepare well. No error

  27. 24. No guy wants to date herdespite of the fact that she isvery attractive. No error

  28. * THERE IS AN EXTRA PREPOSITION "Despite of" is a grammatical error!  In spite of = Despite 1- Despite the rough weather, she came on time. 2- In spite of the rough weather, she came on time.

  29. 24. No guy wants to date herdespite of the fact that she isvery attractive. No error despite*

  30. 25. The brothers would like to go fishing, hiking, or climb a mountain. No error climbing

  31. 26. Hey!Its you, I almost did not recognize you for a moment there. No error It's you

  32. 27. My cousins or Iisgoingto buythe Porsche later. No error am

  33. 28. Between the many awards Danny received, the Best in Math Award was the one he treasured most. No error Among

  34. 29. Ms. Venezuela is one of the hopeful candidates who fightsfor the Ms. Universe title.No error fight

  35. 30. Either of the employees aregetting a promotion later this year. No error is

  36. SYNONYM LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  37. 31. There were so many people that we had to jostle just to get inside the room. • A. come and go • B. left and right • C. push and shove • D. to and fro • E. bump and crash

  38. 32. The patient became somnolent and lethargic after she had taken her medication. • A. alive • B. sick • C. sleepy • D. well • E. lonely

  39. 33. The guest of honor is such a conspicuous man that he does not need to introduce himself anymore. • A. proud • B. striking • C. unnoticeable • D. confident • E. prominent

  40. 34. People say that Mr. Tieng accumulated wealth because he was too penurious. • A. corrupt • B. lavish • C. stingy • D. tightfisted • E. generous

  41. 35. The messengers of the law firm are trained to be expeditious at all times. • A. sluggish • B. honest • C. competent • D. parsimonious • E. swift

  42. 36. Jeff approached his studies with such verve that it was impossible for him to do poorly • A. vitality • B. brevity • C. credence • D. terseness • E. lethargy

  43. 37. Charlotte’s articulate presentation of her research work impressed the school board. • A. actual • B. eloquent • C. skilled • D. critical • E. viable

  44. 38. Nicole made a ruse to gain admission to her favorite band’s major concert. • A. free pass • B. ticket • C. ploy • D. plea • E. performance

  45. 39. Education is a right, not a prerogative. • A. duty • B. freedom • C. option • D. privilege • E. decision

  46. 40. Because of the gulf war, political leaders of other nations ostracize Saddam Hussein. • A. exclude • B. condemn • C. criticize • D. welcome • E. demote

  47. ANTONYM LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  48. 41. The roads leading to San Bernardo have been impassable ever since the typhoon hit the province. • A. impossible • B. inaccessible • C. blocked • D. interminable • E. open

  49. 42. The secretary was praised by the boss for her dexterity. • A. personality • B. cooperation • C. skill • D. clumsiness • E. insensitivity

  50. 43. My sister made sure that the car remained intact when she left it in the parking space. • A. repaired • B. attended • C. unharmed • D. broken • E. clean

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