NCAE

REVIEW
PART I
DIRECTIONS: Choose the word
that is most similar in meaning to the
underlined word in the given phrase.

Example: a diligent tutor

a. hardworking b. intelligent c.
successful d. fast
[Link] amazing discovery
a. incredible b. important
c. fun d. unique
2.a crucial role
a. additional b. serious
c. essential d. unimportant
[Link] wasteland
a. clean b. toxic
c. dangerous d. empty
[Link] inevitable outcome
a. unavoidable b. possible
c. harsh d. disheartening
5.a diminished ability
a. increased b. different
c. strengthened d. decreased
[Link] inexplicable occurrence
a. unimportant b. unexplainable
c. unexpected d. unnecessary
7.a lanky stature
a. Thin b. fat
c. plump d. sickly
[Link] dessert
a. filling b. appetizing
c. favorite d. unsavory
9.a vigilant citizen
a) impulsive b) careless
c) observant d) negligent
10.a derogatory comment
a) positive b) loud
c) helpful d) critical
11. to abhor violence
a. tolerate b. hate
c. avoid d. prevent
12. a docile leader
a. demanding b. violent
c. gentle d. happy
13. a fabricated story
a. true b. amazing
c. fictional d. scary
14. a durable material
a. cold b. long-lasting
c. weak d. expensive
15. an impartial judge
a. fair b. lazy
c. strict d. intelligent
16. a valiant soldier
a. scared b. skilled
c. strong d. courageous
17. strenuous activities
a. exhausting b. fun
c. flexible d. physical
18. a shrewd businessman
a. wicked b. rich
c. quick d. clever
19. a pristine white shirt
a. soiled b. wrinkled
c. sparkling d. spotless
20. melancholic music
a. sad b. lively
c. soft d. unoriginal
PART II
DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that
correctly completes the following
sentences.
Example:
Mathematics ________ taught by Miss
Dela Cruz
a. were being b. is being
c. was been d. were
21. Aunt Lucy _____ her
bag from the store for
three hundred pesos.
a. brought b. bought c.
buy d. buyed
22. The teacher, along
with her students, _____
to the library every week.
a. goes b. go
c. going d. gone
23. The restaurant _____ better
food before the new chef was
hired.
a. offers
b. had offered
c. has been offering
d. will offer
24. I appreciated his
_____ to prepare
ahead of time.
a. advice b. advise
c. advices d. advises
25. The recklessness of some drivers
______ numerous accidents in these
past few weeks.
a. have caused
b. has been causing
c. was caused
d. cause
26. Have you _____ the
closet for your shirt?
a. searching b. searches
c. search d. searched
27. I will be _____ to the
park to have a picnic with
my friends.
a. go b. goes
c. gone d. going
28. Every Sunday, my
family and I _____ the
mass.
a. hear b. hears
c. heard d. will hear
29. Maria _____ her
baby brother in his crib.
a. lied b. lain
c. laid d. lay
30. The football team Azkals
_____ to inspire many
Filipinos today.
a. continues b. continue
c. continued d. have continued
31. Johnny _____ soccer to his
friends every weekend.
a. teach
b. teaches
c. has taught
d. was teaching
32. The whole class
_____ noisy yesterday.
a. is b. are c. was d.
were
33. Peter, along with his
classmates, ________ proper
etiquette in the past three sessions.
a. learn b. learns
c. have learned
d. has been learning
34. Please put these
plates _____ top of the
table.
a. over b. above
c. on d. in
35. Having prepared ahead of
time, the students were_____
to answer the examination.
a. already b. almost
c. around d. all ready
36. He is a _____ of
Marikina City.
a. people b. native
c. citizen d. resident
37. ______ off the old
paint before applying the
new one.
a. Peel b. Feel
c. Fill d. Pill
38. Every child has the
_____ to a good
education.
a. write b. right
c. rite d. writ
39. The film was
_____ from a novel.
a. adopt b. adopted
c. adapt d. adapted
40. Please _____ this
form completely before
submitting it.
a. fill in b. fill outc.
fill up d. fill down
PART III
DIRECTIONS: Identify the underlined
word or phrase that contains an error based
on the standard rules of formal English
writing.
Example:
Everyone seem very excited about
a b taking the
test. No error
41. If I were you,
a
I would just stay indoors
b
because its raining cats and
dogs c
outside. No error.
d
42. Patrick seem to have played
a b
basketball earlier. No error.
c d
[Link] of them want
a b
to join the tournament
c
tomorrow. No error.
d
[Link] Mark nor his
a
friends knows about
b
today’s lesson. No error.
c d
45. Last Saturday,
a we could of gone
b
with our cousins on a picnic.
c No error.
d
46. On these test results
a depends our
b school’s
future. No error.
c d
47. Both Ana and Josh went
a b
to the party tomorrow.
c No error.
d
48. Anna is
a the more
intelligent in her
b c class. No
error.
d
49. Elbert have cleaned
a his room twice
b
this week. No error.
c d
50. After Shiela finished
a
doing her homework,
b one immediately
c went to bed. No error.
d
PART IV
51. What is the setting of the epic
poem Beowulf?
a) Ancient Rome
b) Medieval England
c) Viking Age Scandinavia
d) Renaissance Italy
52. Who is the author of
Beowulf?
a) William Shakespeare
b) Geoffrey Chaucer
c) Unknown
d) J.R.R. Tolkien
53. How did Beowulf and his
group welcome the Heorot?
a) With a grand feast and celebration
b) With suspicion and caution
c) With fear and hostility
d) With indifference and apathy
54. How did Beowulf prepare for his battle
with Grendel?
a) He gathered a group of warriors and trained
them extensively
b) He sought advice from the wise men of the
kingdom
c) He crafted a special weapon to use against
Grendel
d) He fasted and prayed for strength and courage
55. How did Beowulf overpower Grendel?
a) He used his physical strength to wrestle
Grendel to the ground
b) He outsmarted Grendel with a clever
strategy
c) He used a magical weapon to defeat
Grendel
d) He called upon the gods for assistance in
the battle
56. What is the structure of a first conditional
sentence?
a) If/when + present simple + will/won't + base
form
b) If/when + past simple + will/won't + base form
c) If/when + present continuous + will/won't +
base form
d) If/when + present perfect + will/won't + base
form
57. Which of the following is an example of a
first conditional sentence expressing a
possible plan?
a) If I wake up early, I will prepare breakfast.
b) I will get mad if you say bad words.
c) If I save enough money, I will buy a new
jacket.
d) I will play video games when I finish with
my learning task.
58. What is the purpose of using a
first conditional sentence to make
a promise?
a) To express a possible plan
b) To give a warning
c) To make a threat
d) To make a commitment
59. Which modal verb can be used in a
first conditional sentence to indicate a
possible result that is not certain in the
future?
a) Can
b) Must
c) Shall
d) Would
60. Which of the following is an example of
a first conditional sentence expressing
persuasion?
a) If you don't play fair, I will report you.
b) I will buy you a cup of coffee if you finish
your homework.
c) If I receive my salary, I'll buy you a new
phone.
d) If you say bad words, I will get mad.
61. Which communicative style is
delivered in a monotone and
rarely changes?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
62. In which communicative style
is prescribed and highly formal
language used?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
63. Which communicative style is
considered to be a straightforward
speech?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
64. In which communicative style
is slang, jargon, or vernacular
language used?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
65. Which communicative style is
used between friends, peers,
colleagues, or family?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
66. Which communicative style is
semi-formal and often used in
professional settings?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
67. Which communicative style is
used to address or is given before
an audience of absolute strangers?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
68. Which communicative style is
closely acquainted, familiar, or
close?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
69. Which communicative style is
used in speeches, graduation
ceremonies, and business meetings?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen
70. Which communicative style is used
in a two-way participation between a
lawyer and a client, teacher and a
student, or employer and employee?
a) Formal
b) Consultative
c) Casual
d) Frozen