This online practice test measures your ability to apply the rules of the English language, specifically on grammar and syntax, vocabulary, reading comprehension and paragraph organization. Choose the correct answer from the given choices. The correct answer will be marked green, otherwise red. Good luck!
There was HIATUS of two years before I went back to college. HIATUS means _______.
Choose the sentence that expresses the thought clearly and that has no error in structure/spelling.
Which of the following job has the stress on the first syllable?
Thomas Carlyle said, “The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder…” It could be interpreted as ______.
The Nibelungelied is a ____.
Joevy _____ in bed too long and missed her classes.
Select the sentence with the most appropriate order of adverbs and adverbial phrases.
The traffic flow at the corner was jammed. Manny feared getting late so he _____ with a bus and leaped at the door.
GNASH is related to TEETH as LISTEN is related to ____________.
Have you ever been to my __________________________?
"He is known as a political butterfly", the congressman remarked. This means the fellow is a _______.
A Chinese proverb says, "the virtue with the shortest memory is gratitude." This tells of persons who are:
"Of man's first disobedience and the fruit/of that forbidden tree" is the opening to:
According to the current linguistics theories, which of the following is the best definition of the meaning of a word?
A. After examining him, the doctor smiled at him mischievously and took out a syringe.
B. Thinking that he was really sick, his father summoned the family doctor.
C. That day, Mintu wanted to take a day off from school.
D. Immediately, Mintu jumped up from his bed and swore the he was fine.
E. Therefore; he pretended to be sick and remained in bed.
B. Thinking that he was really sick, his father summoned the family doctor.
C. That day, Mintu wanted to take a day off from school.
D. Immediately, Mintu jumped up from his bed and swore the he was fine.
E. Therefore; he pretended to be sick and remained in bed.
A. The questions isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me, remarked celebrated author Ayn Rand.
B. Born into an affluent family, she opened her soul to music and literature, in that order. But her times were different.
C. For women, talent was confined to what you turned to when the ‘real’ things were over with.
D. She was accomplished in her own right.
B. Born into an affluent family, she opened her soul to music and literature, in that order. But her times were different.
C. For women, talent was confined to what you turned to when the ‘real’ things were over with.
D. She was accomplished in her own right.
Which is NOT synonym for ‘gathering’?
Before the sleeping time, children are discouraged to watch____ shows that cause nightmares.
We should work for a total ban ____ of pesticides that are harmful to man.
It is hard to earn a dollar these days.
"Once I passed through a populous city imprinting my brain for future use with its shows, architecture, customs, traditions. Yet now, of all that city I remember only a woman I casually met who detained me for love of me." This passage is an example of-
Which of the following is a work of SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS?
He drank his tea in oceans.
The line from the Koran, "Woe to every backbiter," talks of _____________.
Belgrade was in total darkness after the bombs were dropped. This means ____.
He is considered as the greatest English writer. He is also known as the "bard of Avon."
Van Gogh, the artist, felt that GOD should not be judged on this earth which he felt represents one of his sketches that turned out badly. Which of the following maybe inferred from this passage?
"Run from anything that gives you the evil thought.... but stay close to anything that makes you want to do right."
It is about defeating _______________.
It is about defeating _______________.
He's a good doctor but instead of working in a big hospital, he opts to practice his profession in remote areas.
Don Quixote, hero of Cervantes' immortal novel, rode forth -
Caryle said, "A man perfects himself by working". This means _______.
We buy only cherry plums since we like ______ best.
Which among the following is the correct sequence of the sentences below?
1. The image of a good teacher is one who is constantly reflecting about how best to help different types of learners how to learn.
2. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) define a new paradigm of teaching where the teacher is viewed as a knowledge professional who is responsible for facilitating learning.
3. Good teaching is defined in terms of those practices that help students learn better.
4. Competency-based means that the standards or criteria for characterizing good.
5. The NCBTS can be used as a self assessment tool for professional development.
1. The image of a good teacher is one who is constantly reflecting about how best to help different types of learners how to learn.
2. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) define a new paradigm of teaching where the teacher is viewed as a knowledge professional who is responsible for facilitating learning.
3. Good teaching is defined in terms of those practices that help students learn better.
4. Competency-based means that the standards or criteria for characterizing good.
5. The NCBTS can be used as a self assessment tool for professional development.
Which sentence clearly and effectively states the idea and has no structural errors?
The games we used to play when we were young have been sidelined by modern gadgets. Nowadays, we no longer see children and teens playing piko, tumbang preso, luksong baka, patintero and other enjoyable games our parents used to play. The young generation of today is so hooked on gadgets that they even have no time to talk to each other during their free time. This is very unhealthy according to some social scientists.
From the passage, we can conclude that:
From the passage, we can conclude that:
A. Imagine for a moment that an unknown animal had been discovered deep in the jungles of South America.
B. What does it look like? What are its winning characteristics?
C. Take a paper now and draw it, making some notes about your sketch.
D. It is destined to replace the dog and the cat in popularity as a domestic pet during this century.
B. What does it look like? What are its winning characteristics?
C. Take a paper now and draw it, making some notes about your sketch.
D. It is destined to replace the dog and the cat in popularity as a domestic pet during this century.
What season is it, with the line, "He ruffles every lily-pond? Where blossom kiss and part."
Please read the chapter __________________.
The measure of choosing well is whether or not man likes what he ________.
"How much money did you bring for shopping?" Which of the following answers this question?
The battered wife is seeking ______________ separation from her husband.
The wounded soldiers were visited by the President who honored them with ______ for their ______.
I should have returned this book last Tuesday, it is now five days ____.
A person born in the Year of the Tiger is capable of earning large sums of money, but he is rather a spendthrift and does not always put his money to best use. He can also be most generous and will often shower lavish gifts on friends and relations. That is why a Tiger person has many friends and acquaintances.
Which of the following is true about a person born in the Year of the Tiger?
Which of the following is true about a person born in the Year of the Tiger?
Both Nenita and _____ plan to go.
Which of the following describes the figure of speech utilized in the last line of the excerpt?
___________ wiring is the cause of the sudden blackout.
Adults acquire new words and experience primarily through-
Generation Xers are those people born roughly between 1965 and 1981. As employees, Generation Xers tend to be more challenged when they can carry out tasks independently. This makes Generation Xers the most entrepreneurial generation in history.
This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers
This paragraph best supports the statement that Generation Xers
"Never the twain shall meet....." means the lines are: