CABARRUS CATHOLIC COLLEGE

BRGY. SAN JOSE, SIPALAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

PRELIM EXAM
PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

NAME:______________________________________ COURSE/YR:_____________

I. Read and understand the sentences below. Unlock the meaning of the
underlined word in the sentence. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
Strictly no erasures. 2 points each

1. At first, the surgery seemed to be successful. But several hours later, the patient’s
condition began to deteriorate, and it continued to worsen over the next few days.
A. Stabilize c. surprise everyone
B. Change d. decay or decline
2. Raul is an indulgent father. For, instance, he lets his daughter stay up as late as
she likes and he never insists that she does her homework.
a. Lazy and caring c. strict and mean
b. Stupid and kind d. lenient and tolerant
3. The decision Veronica made to study instead of going out for pizza with her
friends was prudent. She got an A on the exam, while her friends all got D’s.
a. Anti-social c. selfish
b. Careful and wise d. calculating
4. It is refreshing to see students so excited, so zealous in doing their homework.
a. Zany c. indifferent
b. Dedicated d. jealous
5. The man moves along the corridor at his own pace, stride step.
a. Thinking style c. pleasure
b. Risk d. walking speed
6. Your goals must be within the bounds, border limit of your human abilities
a. Capacity c. permission
b. Boundary d. blessing
7. Feeling tired the fat woman falls, collapses, or slumps on the rocking chair.
A. Stands confidently c. bumps
B. Sit heavily d. slides
8. Let that maxim, adage, saying guide you in your desire to graduate as cum laude.
a. Ancient words of wisdom c. priest’s sermon
b. Figurative language d. popular speech
9. The plumber used a flashlight to investigate the source of the leak.
a. Arrange c. light
b. Examine d. repair
10. Mr. Edam could not easily determine which student had won the race.
a. See c. judge
b. Achieve d. allow
11. Kai was certain that the foolish story was not based on fact .
a. Gossip c. faith
b. Rumor d. truth
12. How can you prove that earth is round and not flat?
a. Demonstrate c. suppose
b. Understand d. weigh
13. Jordan and his brother often argued over whose bicycle was faster.
a. Raced c. laughed
b. Disagreed d. asked
 14. One way to resolve a disagreement is to present both sides to a judge.
a. Solve c. increase
b. Begin d. dissolve
15. Nina tried her best to convince Adrian to join the swim team.
a. Trick c. refuse
b. Offer d. persuade
16. A porcupine uses its barbed quills to defend itself against danger.
a. Injure c. protect
b. Disguise d. hide
17. The show will conclude with a dance performance; then cookies will be served.
a. Begin c. feature
b. End d. appear
18. Even though I studied and reviewed my notes, the test was still challenging.
a. Easy c. boring
b. Difficult d. unnecessary
19. Animals often compete for territory and food in the wild.
a. Look c. fight
b. Argue d. live
20. Because the cost was high, I decided to negotiate with the seller.
a. Ignore c. bargain
b. Yell d. agree

VOCABULARY TEST ( SYNONYMS)

1. The judge was fallible during the deliberation.
a. Careful, not to err c. falsely accused
b. Listens attentively d. capable of mistakes
2. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention.
a. Minimal b. clear c. maximal d. scanty
3. The bouncer’s countenance discouraged brawls.
a. Message b. presence c. expression d. muscle
4. The defendant exhibited a peevish appearance.
a. Immovable b. guilty c. irritable d. repentant
5. The young artist had an unbridled passion for watercolors.
a. Unrestrained b. unequal c. maniacal d. distressed
6. The genteel southern girl was known for her behavior.
a. Refined b. ambiguous c. loathsome d. snobbish
7. There goes Mr. Cruz again showing an ostentatious display of his bad attitude.
a. Intentional b. vulgar c. discreet d. disturbing
8. A surcharge in water deposit will blow off the reservoir.
a. Excess b. stock c. distortion d. turbulence
9. Whenever I let the student choose a topic to write about, 90% of them write the same
hackneyed argument paper about the pros and cons of abortion, making me wonder if
anyone has a new insight to this issue.
a. Umbrage b. transcend c. overused d. innuendo
10. The kind lady in line waited with fortitude at starbucks behind the man with the
outrageously picky coffee drink.
a. Patience b. eagerness c. decadence d. sophistication
VOCABULARY TEST ( ANTONYMS)
11. Her decision to work abroad as an entertainer is in deference to his husband’s idea of
good future for the family.
a. Disregard b. obeisance c. irrelevant d. compliance
12. The enigmatic man wearing the dark suit and dark glasses stood alone during the
funeral rights.
a. Perplexing b. well-known c. dexterous d. mysterious
13. An attack at a military camp occurred right after the rebel groups approbate the
ceasefire agreement together with the government.
a. Consented b. sanctioned c. condemned d. consummated
14. They wanted to make him the treasure, surprisingly he demurred.
a. Faltered b. walk away c. acceded d. objected
15. The mechanic deftly repaired the engine.
a. Partly b. totally c. unskillfully d. repetitiously
16. It is not human nature we should accuse but the despicable conventions that pervert it.
a. Ignominious b. relevant c. worthless d. admirable
17. The young actor entered into several intimate relationships to seek self
aggrandizement.
a. Ingratitude b. gratification c. remuneration d. repression
18. Plato, though known for being a sapient old man, was not able to save his life from
his critics.
a. Small b. weak c. insensible d. perceptive
19. The improvident father lacked the foresight about the future of his children.
a. Cautious b. responsible c. imprudent d. thoughtful
20. Bayan Muna, a tough member of the opposition group, has been adamant to the
executive decision of imposing martial law in Maguindanao.
a. Relentless b. yielding c. stubborn d. unrestrictive
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS
21. When his father learned of his failed grades because of his absences, he hit the roof
and grounded his son for one semester.
a. Was between the line c. was enraged
b. Punched the ceiling d. his father punished him by fixing the roof
22. Sebastian knew he was wrong in his argument and it didn’t took him long to throw
the towel on the canvass.
a. Angrily shut up and threw his towel on the floor.
b. Mop the floor with his towel
c. Accepted his mistake
d. End the conversation for the meantime
23. I don’t like that joke. It hit a little too close to home.
a. Was closely related to my inner feeling
b. Was very mean
c. Was stupid
d. Was a personal attack to the family
24. The news about the tragic massacre hit us like a ton of bricks.
a. Didn’t really affect us much
b. The news is as heavy as a ton of bricks
c. Strongly affected us
d. Physically fell on our heads
25. Minda has never turned her _____ on her family offers help whenever they need it.
a. Hair b. eyes c. back d. stomach
26. Bert was _____ after she heard that he had made the CEO closed the deal.
a. Over the hill c. on the hop
b. On cloud nine d. over the peg
27. If the police find out it was us who vandalized the city hall walls, we’ll be in ____.
a. Hot water c. the beaten track
b. A mine of information d. the drop of a hat
28. It took me several second to gasp the meaning of her statement but finally the _____
dropped.
a. Penny b. axe c. hammer d. light bulb
29. You haven’t been studying much recently and you’d better ________ if you want to
pass the Licensure Exam.
a. Thread your way through
b. Meet your waterloo
c. Pull your socks up
d. Change your spots
30. Our neighbors talk about everyone but they don’t realize that if you live in a glass
house you shouldn’t throw stones.
a. You shouldn’t judge others when you do same things they do.
b. You shouldn’t build glass house because it is too fragile
c. You shouldn’t throw rocks at anyone
d. Anything you say could make or break your personality.

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PREPARED BY:
MS BEVERLY G. BUHAY