SET 1-GRAMMAR AND CORRECT USAGE

1. On March 15, 2006, the Maywood Recreation Department requested a grant from the state to rebuild the
community center that ______ in the recent fire.
a. destroys
b. will be destroyed
c. had been destroyed
d is being destroyed
2. Matthew Morris and Jessica Glassman hosted a holiday party that The River Bank Café_____.
a. caters
b. will cater
c. is catering
d. catered
3. Megan is trying to read all three books in the series before summer ____________.
a. ended
b. will have ended
c. will end
d. ends
4.We have _________________more sweets since that wonderful bakery opened down the block.
a. ate
b. been eating
c. been eat
d. eat
5. While attempting to _____________ his broken bicycle, Leo Donner realized that he didn’t have the proper
tools.
a. be repairing
b. have repaired
c. repair
d. repaired
6. ___________ the police immediately.
a. Call
b. Called
c. Been calling
d. To call
7. The biggest problem with Martha’s garden__________ too many weeds.
a. will have been
b. were
c. will have
d. was
8. Last week, Tracy and Shane were honored at a luncheon for their part in rescuing a child who
____________________ into an icy pond.
a. falls
b. would fall
c. had fallen
d. has fallen
9. The woman who confronted the owner of the unleashed dog ____________ angry.
a. were
b. was
c. are
d. have been
10. The boy ______________ the bat and ran to first base as fast as he could.
a. swings
b. swinged
c. swung
d. swing
11. There ___________ four excellent restaurants in the center of town.
a. is
b. are
c. was
d. being
12. The noise from the lawn mowers______________ louder as the morning progresses.
a. gets
b. get
c. have gotten
d. are getting
SET 2 – CORRECT USAGE
Replace the italicized words with the phrase that best completes the sentence. If the sentence is correct as is,
choose a.
13. The words Equal Justice Under Law is carved above the main entrance to the Supreme Court.
a. is carved
b. carved
c. has been carved
d. are carved
e. been carved
14. In classical economic theory, the relationship between supply and demand determines the price of a
commodity.
a. between supply and demand determines
b. among supply and demand determines
c. among supply and demand determine
d. between supply and demand determine
e. with supply and demand determine
15. A corporation created by the federal government during the Great Depression, the Tennessee Valley
Authority (TVA) is responsible for flood control, must generate electric power, and soil conservation.
a. flood control, must generate electric power, and soil conservation.
b. flood control, generating electric power, and for soil conservation.
c. controlling floods, generating electric power, and soil conservation.
d. flood control, the generation of electric power, and soil conservation.
e. flood control, for the generation of electric power, and conserving the soil.
16. According to traditional Chinese medicine, people with healthy livers are said to be calm and that they
possess unerring judgment.
a. are said to be calm and that they possess
b. are said to be calm and to possess
c. said to be calm and possessing
d. have said to be calm and to possess
e. are said to be calm and possessive of
17. When the phone is ringing, Jacoby had been writing in his journal.
a. is ringing, Jacoby had been writing
b. rings, Jacoby was writing
c. rang, Jacoby was writing
d. had rung, Jacoby was writing
e. rang, Jacoby will be writing
18. To determine the speed of automobiles, radar is often used by the state police.
a. To determine the speed of automobiles, radar is often used by the state police.
b. To determine the speed of automobiles, it is often necessary for the state police to use radar.
c. In determining the speed of automobiles, the use of radar by state police is often employed.
d. To determine the speed of automobiles, the state police often use radar.
e. Radar by state police in determining the speed of automobiles is often used.
19. Everyone signed the petition before submitting to the city council.
a. submitting
b. one submits it
c. you submit it
d. we will submit it
e. we submitted it
20. I have a cross-training exercise program: I swim laps, play tennis, the weight machines, and bicycle riding.
a. I swim laps, play tennis, the weight machines, and bicycle riding.
b. I swim laps, play tennis, lift weights, and ride a bicycle.
c. I swim laps, play tennis, I lift weights, and bicycle riding is a change.
d. swimming laps, tennis, lifting weights, and the bicycle.
e. swim laps, play tennis, lifting weights, and riding a bicycle.
21. We all arrived at the theater on time, but before we bought our tickets, Candace says that she’s changed
her mind and doesn’t want to see the movie after all.
a. says that she’s changed her mind and doesn’t
b. said that she had changed her mind and didn’t
c. is saying that she’d changed her mind and doesn’t
d. told us that she is changing her mind and didn’t
e. tells us that she had changed her mind and doesn’t
22. State Senator Partridge wished to insure the people that their tax dollars would be spent wisely.
a. to insure the people that their tax dollars would be spent wisely.
b. that the people would be insured of tax dollars wisely spent.
c. in assuring the people, that their tax dollars would be wisely spent.
d. to assure the people that he would spend their tax dollars wisely.
e. to assure and promise the people of his intentions to spend their tax dollars wisely.
23. Because he was given a local anesthetic, Josh was conscience throughout the operation.
a. Josh was conscience throughout the operation.
b. Josh had a conscience during the operation.
c. the operation was completed with Josh consciousness.
d. the operation was done while Josh held consciousness.
e. Josh remained conscious throughout the operation.
SET 3- IDENTIFYING ERROR
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.
24.
a. No, it’s not true.
b. The closed, and the people curtain will applaud.
c. My sister is a nurse practitioner.
d. No mistakes.
25.
a. They talked through the entire movie.
b. The plants in this garden does not require much water.
c. She always brings turkey sandwiches for lunch.
d. No mistakes.
26.
a. Where are Gianna’s art supplies?
b. Darren should of been given a chance to audition.
c. It’s going to take all day.
d. No mistakes.
27.
a. Olivia took her older sister out for lunch.
b. Nicholas is learning to speak German.
c. Franklin drunk three bottles of water after the game.
d. No mistakes.
28.
a. She showed us five different shades of blue paint.
b. The liveliest one of the three puppies are not adopted yet.
c. This is the best birthday party I have ever had.
d. No mistakes.
29.
a. When I go the museum, I wore comfortable shoes.
b. She was approached, but she declined the offer.
c. There are seven floors in this building.
d. No mistakes.
30.
a. David and Mickey danced in the street.
b. Here is the photographs I wanted to show you.
c. My grandfather owns a 1967 Mustang.
d. No mistakes.
31.
a. It has not rained since last April.
b. The jurors walked solemnly into the room.
c. Had we known, we would not have come.
d. No mistakes.
32.
a. The dog’s barking woke us.
b. Ursula has broke one of your plates.
c. The sun rose from behind the mountain.
d. No mistakes.
33.
a. After we sat down to eat dinner, the phone rung.
b. “Keep a positive attitude,” he always says.
c. Sign here.
d. No mistakes.
34.
a. The children’s books are over there.
b. She missed the bus and arrives late.
c. There is hardly enough food for a mouse.
d. No mistakes.
35.
a. The winners were announced yesterday.
b. Liam is the only one of the boys who were chosen.
c. Although Nick was not selected, he was happy for the others.
d. No mistakes.
36.
a. He shook the crumbs from the tablecloth.
b. We will strive to do our best.
c. I see that Fred has wore his old shoes.
d. No mistakes.
37.
a. When I heard the alarm, I jump out of bed.
b. Mr. Fox is the president of his own company.
c. At night, I listened to jazz on the radio.
d. No mistakes.
SET 4 – BEST CONSTRUCTION
Choose the sentence that is the most clearly written and has the best construction.
38.
a. All the children got out their rugs and took a nap.
b. All the children have gotten out their rugs and took a nap.
c. All the children got out their rugs and have taken a nap.
d. All the children gotten out their rugs and taken a nap.
39..
a. At first I was liking the sound of the wind, but later it got on my nerves.
b. At first I liked the sound of the wind, but later it has gotten on my nerves.
c. At first I like the sound of the wind, but later it got on my nerves.
d. At first I liked the sound of the wind, but later it got on my nerves.
40.
a. I became ill from eating too many fried clams.
b. I became ill from eaten too many fried clams.
c. I ate too many fried clams and becoming ill.
d. I ate too many fried clams and become ill.
41.
a. As the old saying goes, a cat may look at a king.
b. A cat looking at a king, according to the old saying.
c. The old saying being, a cat may look at a king.
d. A cat looking at a king, in the old saying.
42.
a. A longer happier life, caused by one’s owning a pet.
b. Owning a pet, for one to live a longer, happier life.
c. To live a longer, happier life by one’s owning a pet.
d. Owning a pet can help one live a longer, happier life.
43.
a. One of the first modern detectives literature were created by Edgar Allan Poe.
b. One of the first modern detectives in literature was created by Edgar Allan Poe.
c. Edgar Allan Poe having created one of the first modern detectives in literature.
d. In literature, one of the first modern detectives, created by Edgar Allan Poe.
44.
a. My brother and I going to see the ball game.
b. My brother and I are going to see the ball game.
c. My brother and I seeing the ball game.
d. My brother and I to the ball game.
45.
a. I don’t like fish as well as my sister does.
b. I don’t like fish as well as my sister.
c. Fish isn’t liked by me as well as my sister.
d. My sister likes it, but I don’t like fish as well.
46.
a. After renting him the room, Alvin discovered Mr. Morris owned a cat.
b. After renting him the room, a cat was discovered to belong to Mr. Morris.
c. A cat belonging to Mr. Morris was discovered by Alvin after renting him a room.
d. After renting him a room, Mr. Morris was discovered by Alvin to own a cat.
47.
a. We ate the popcorn and watch the movie.
b. While watching the movie, the popcorn was eaten.
c. Popcorn, while watching the movie, was eaten.
d. We ate the popcorn while we watched the movie.
SET 5- GRAMMAR AND CORRECT USAGE
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun.
48. That fine circus elephant now belongs to my sister and ________.
a. I
b. me
c. mine
d. myself
49. The person ________ made these delicious candied figs has my vote.
a. that
b. whom
c. who
d. whose
50. If you don’t stop playing ________ video games, you will miss the bus.
a. that
b. those
c. them
d. this
51. George and Michael left ________ backpacks at school.
a. his
b. their
c. there
d. its
52. If you steal ________ artichoke from Petra’s garden, you’ll be sorry.
a. them
b. those
c. that
d. these
53. We arranged the flowers and placed ________in the center of the table.
a. it
b. this
c. them
d. that
54. ________ met more than ten years ago at a mutual friend’s birthday party.
a. Her and I
b. Her and me
c. She and me
d. She and I
55. My parents approved of ________ taking guitar lessons.
a. my
b. me
c. I
d. mine

SET 6- IDENTIFYING ERROR

Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.
56.
a. Of the four of us, I am the tallest.
b. Wilson’s brother is a chemical engineer.
c. That fine circus elephant now belongs to my sister and I.
d. No mistakes.
57.
a. Help is on the way.
b. The firemen used a ladder to reach the kitten.
c. Don’t slip on the icy sidewalk.
d. No mistakes.
58.
a. His family has lived in this town for thirty-five years.
b. You’re the only one who can remember that song.
c. That’s the quickest way to get to Sylvia’s house.
d. No mistakes.
59.
a. “Meet me at six o’clock,” she said.
b. Tired of running, she slowed her pace to a fast walk.
c. Gabriel and me will attend the geography bee.
d. No mistakes.
60.
a. Sheila’s sister wanted to accompany us to the party.
b. Who’s scarf is this?
c. “Be sure to wear something comfortable,” she said.
d. No mistakes.
61.
a. The main problem Jim had was too many
parking tickets.
b. As the bears ran toward us, it was growling.
c. Try using less butter next time.
d. No mistakes.
62.
a. Kamala was the most intelligent person in the group.
b. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France.
c. Nick Carraway is a character in The Great Gatsby.
d. No mistakes.
63.
a. They weren’t the only ones who didn’t like the movie.
b. “Please come back another time,” Aunt Julie begged.
c. “Threes a crowd,” he always says.
d. No mistakes.
64.
a. The first house on the street is there’s.
b. I love the fireworks on the Fourth of July.
c. My grandparents live in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
d. No mistakes.
65.
a. Either Cassie nor I heard the door open.
b. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
c. Draw up a plan before you make your decision.
d. No mistakes.
66.
a. It’s not my fault that you and him got caught.
b. “Do you brush twice a day?” Dr. Evans asked.
c. What’s the weather report?
d. No mistakes.
67.
a.Couldn’t you arrive fashionably late?
b. You’re assumption is correct.
c. I know that Bowser will be well treated.
d. No mistakes.
68.
a.We invited Mayor Chen to speak at our school.
b. The alarm sounded, and the firefighters jumped into the truck.
c. The committee members should work as hard as one can.
d. No mistakes.
69.
a. He wore two different shoes to class.
b. Rhonda’s sister bought a new Pontiac.
c. Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes.
d. No mistakes.
70.
a. She and I have been friends for more than ten years.
b. Is that one of the O’Farrell children?
c. They took too much time to answer.
d. No mistakes.
SET 7-CORRECT USAGE
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective or adverb.
71. In many popular movies today, the heroes are________ armed than the villains.
a. more heavily
b. more heavy
c. heavier
d. more heavier
72. The cake I made last week tasted ________ than the one I made today.
a. best
b. more better
c. better
d. more good
73. After winning the yo-yo contest, Lydia skipped ________ down the street.
a. happy
b. happiest
c. more happily
d. happily
74. Of the three brothers, Andre is the ________.
a. taller
b. tallest
c. more tall
d. most tallest
75. Riding the Tornado at the amusement park was ________ than I thought it would be.
a. more terrifying
b. more terrifyingly
c. terrifying
d. most terrifying
76. This year our company sold ________ magazine subscriptions than ever before.
a. less
b. lesser
c. few
d. fewer
SET 8
Replace the italicized words with the word or phrase that is grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as
is, choose answer a.
77. The book had a frighteningly and unhappy ending.
a. a frighteningly and unhappy ending.
b. a frighteningly and unhappily ending.
c. an ending that was frightening and unhappily.
d. a frightening and unhappy ending.
e. an ending that was frightening and it was also an unhappy one.
78. Since her graduation from business school last spring, Adela has become known as the more important
member of her graduating class.
a. as the more important
b. as the most important
c. as the most importantly
d. as the more importantly
e. like the most important
79. Surprisingly, my younger sister dresses more conservatively than I do.
a. more conservatively than I do.
b. more conservative than I do.
c. more conservative than me.
d. more conservatively than me.
e. the most conservative in opposition to me.
80. There wasn’t nothing that could have been easier.
a. There wasn’t nothing that could have been easier.
b. There was nothing that could have been more easier.
c. Nothing could have been more easier.
d. Nothing couldn’t have been more easy.
e. Nothing could have been easier.
81. I was clearly the happiest person in the crowd.
a. I was clearly the happiest person in the crowd.
b. It was clear that I was the happier person in the crowd.
c. Of all the people in the crowd, I was clearly the happier.
d. In the crowd, clearly, I was the happier person.
e. Of all the people in the crowd, clearly, I being the happiest.
82. Our team scored less baskets today than we did last Tuesday.
a. less baskets today than we did
b. today less baskets than were scored
c. fewer baskets today then on
d. fewer baskets today than we did
e. a lesser number of baskets today then we did
83. Strip mining, the cheaper method of mining, is controversial because it jeopardizes the environment.
a. cheaper
b. more cheap
c. most cheapest
d. cheapest
e. more cheaply
SET 9 - IDENTIFYING ERROR
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.
84.
a. The steam rose up from the hot pavement.
b. She put the kitten down carefully beside its mom.
c. Neither of us is going to the party.
d. No mistakes.
85.
a. The lost dog wandered sad through the streets.
b. Frustrated, Boris threw his pencil across the room.
c. We’ll stop at their house first.
d. No mistakes.
86.
a. I don’t want to participate no longer.
b. If you’re not sure, look in the dictionary.
c. “I will try to do better,” Lauren promised.
d. No mistakes.
87.
a. Have you ever read the book Little House on the Prairie?
b. She urged me not to go.
c. Stop, look, and listen
d. No mistakes.
88.
a. Anne will head out first, and Nick will follow her.
b. Maya Angelou, a famous poet, has recently directed a movie.
c. The clerk asked for my address and phone number.
d. No mistakes.
89.
a. We sold less cookies this year than we did last year.
b. That parrot doesn’t talk.
c. Don’t spend too much money.
d. No mistakes.
90.
a. She spread the frosting too thickly.
b. “What is your answer?” she asked.
c. We waited while he stopped to make a phone call.
d. No mistakes.
91.
a. Between the three of us, we should find the answer.
b. Alberto laughed loudly when he saw us.
c. They’re looking for another apartment.
d. No mistakes.
92.
a. The Adirondacks are mountains in New York.
b. President Carter gave the Panama Canal back to Panama.
c. That river is terribly polluted.
d. No mistakes.
93.
a. Trading Spaces is probably the most daring show on television.
b. Which color do you like better, the teal or the flamingo pink?
c. Mango-peach berry juice is the most awfulest drink.
d. No mistakes.
SET 10- CORRECT USAGE
Fill in the blank with the word that creates the most logical sentence. (Hint: Use a dictionary to determine
which words best complete the sentence’s meaning.)
94. ___________ he waited for the doctor to call him in, Sam sat in the waiting room and read the newspaper.
a. So that
b. While
c. Even if
d. Besides when
95. Ruby loves blueberry pie _________ it is made with freshly picked blueberries.
a. whether
b. because
c. when
d. as if
96. Mitchell loves listening to jazz and rhythm and blues. Greg, ____________, will only listen to country.
a. however
b. then
c. too
d. therefore
97. __________ our low annual fee, you will receive a 20% discount if you sign up this week.
a. Because
b. While
c. In spite of
d. In addition to
98. The ticket said the show would start at 8:00, but the curtains didn’t go up _________ 8:30.
a. less than
b. until
c. about
d. since
99. My neighbor is deathly afraid of dogs;___________, I never let my Golden Retriever, Sandy, outside
without a leash.
a. moreover
b. yet
c. mainly
d. consequently
100. The wedding quilt was designed as a sentimental way to make use of fabric taken ______________
blankets and bedding that belonged to older couples in her family.
a. from
b. with
c. in
d. at
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ANSWER KEY
SET 1
1. c. The sentence requires a verb in the past tense.
2. d. The sentence requires a verb in the past tense.
3. d. The appropriate tense for this verb is the present tense.
4. b. The verbal form been eating fits with the verb have.
5. c. The infinitive form of the verb repair, goes with to in the sentence.
6. a. This is a command; the subject of the sentence is understood (You call).
7. d. The verb was agrees with its subject, problem, and is in the past tense.
8. c. Since the action takes place in the past, the only correct choice is the past perfect had fallen.
9. b. This is the only choice that is in agreement with the singular subject woman.
10. c. The correct verb form is the past tense swung.
11. b. The verb are agrees with the plural noun restaurants.
12. a. The singular verb gets agrees with the singular noun noise.
SET 2
13. d. A plural subject takes a plural verb; since the subject words is plural, the verb to be carved must also be
plural.
14. a. Correct as is. There are two possible errors in this sentence: One is subject/verb agreement and the other
is the use of the words between and among. Between is used to compare two things; among is used to compare
more than two things. Since the subject relationship is singular, the verb to determine must also be singular.
Only choice a makes the comparison between two things and uses the singular verb determines.
15. d. The three underlined elements make a coordinated series; to clearly express their relationship to each
other, they need to abide by one consistent grammatical construction. In choice a, the verb must generate
breaks the parallelism. In choice b, the word for breaks the parallelism. In choice c, the series changes
construction, adopting a different type of parallel construction; however, the third element, soil conservation,
does not use a present participle verb before it. It breaks the parallelism. In choice e, none of the three elements
are parallel.
16. b. The two underlined elements make a coordinated pair; they need to abide by one grammatical
construction. Only in choice bare both verbs in their infinitive form.
17. c. In choice c, the tense of to ring and to write agree; there is no shift in tense.
18. d. Choice d is best because it is written in the active voice.
19. e. Choice a is ambiguous: Is everyone submitting to the council? Choices b, c, and d make an illogical shift
in verb tense.
20. b. The second clause of this sentence requires a parallel construction. Choice b is the only one in which all
four elements use the same grammatical construction, a verb in the present tense followed by a noun.
21. b. This is the best answer because there are no shifts in verb tense. For the sentence to be logical, all the
verbs should remain in the past tense.
22. d. To ensure means to make certain; to assure means to cause a feeling of certainty. The Senator wants his
constituents to feel secure; he is not actually securing the money by putting it in a vault. Choice e is redundant;
the verbs to assure and to promise mean the same thing.
23. e. Conscience is a moral awareness; conscious is a physical awareness. Josh was awake and physically
aware of his environment. Choices a and b use the wrong word to describe Josh’s condition. In choice d, it
seems the operation was given a local anesthetic, not Josh.
SET 3
24. b. The correct verb form is applauded.
25. b. There is no subject-verb agreement. The verb should be plural because the subject, plants, is plural.
26. b. The verb is used incorrectly. The correct usage is should have been.
27. c. The verb in this sentence has been incorrectly formed; it should be drank, not drunk.
28. b. There is no subject-verb agreement. The verb should be singular because the subject, the liveliest one, is
singular.
29. a. The sentence makes an illogical shift in tense from the present to the past tense.
30. b. There is no subject-verb agreement. The plural verb should be plural because the subjects, photographs,
is plural
31. d. There are no errors.
32. b. The correct verb form is has broken.
33. a. The correct verb form is rang.
34. b. The sentence makes an illogical shift in tense—from the past to the present tense.
35. b. There is no subject-verb agreement. The verb should be singular because the subject, one (not boys), is
singular.
36. c. The correct verb form is has worn.
37. a. This sentence makes an illogical shift in tense—from the past to the present tense.
SET 4
38. a. The verbs got and took agree in tense.
39. d. The verbs liked and got agree in tense.
40. a. Became and eating are the correct forms of the verbs.
41. a. This is a complete sentence; the others are fragments.
42. d. This is a complete sentence; the others are fragments.
43. b. This is a complete sentence; c and dare fragments; in choice a the verb does not agree in number with its
subject, one.
44. b. This is a complete sentence; the others are fragments.
45. a. The comparison between the speaker’s and his or her sister’s taste for fish is clearest in this sentence. In
choice b, the speaker likes/her sister better than fish. Choice c does his not make sense. Choice d has an
ambiguous pronoun: It probably refers to fish, but who can tell?
46. a. In choice b, the cat seems to be renting the room. In choice c, it’s unclear whether he refers to the cat or
to Mr. Morris; choice d implies that Mr. Morris rented himself a room.
47.d. In this sentence, the verb tense between the independent clause and the subordinating clause agree. In
choice a, the lack of agreement in tense makes the sentence unclear as to time; choice b doesn’t make it clear
who ate the popcorn; choice c implies that the popcorn watched the movie.
SET 5
48. b. The correct form of the pronoun is me (objective case).
49. c. The correct pronoun is who, because it refers to a person, and it is the subject form of who (not the
object form, whom), because who is doing something, making candied figs.
50. b. The pronoun agrees in number with the noun to which it refers.
51. b. The antecedent, George and Michael, is plural, so the plural pronoun their is the correct choice.
52. c. The pronoun that agrees in number with the noun to which it refers, artichoke.
53. c. The pronoun them agrees with the plural noun flowers.
54. d. She and I is the subject of the sentence, so the subjective case is needed.
55. a. The possessive case is used before the word taking, because it functions like a noun in this sentence.
SET 6
56. c. The word I should be replaced with the word me, because the pronoun is the object, not the subject.
57. d. There are no errors.
58. d. There are no errors.
59. c. The correct pronoun is I, not me.
60. b. The contraction who’s is incorrect. The correct usage is the possessive whose.
61. b. This sentence contains a shift in number. Bears is a plural noun, so the clause should read: they were
growling.
62. d. There are no errors.
63. c. The contraction Three’s, which means Three is, is the correct usage.
64. a. The correct usage is the possessive theirs, not there’s.
65. a. Either is incorrect. Use either with or and neither with nor.
66. a. The pronoun him is incorrect. He should be used because you and he are the subjects of the dependent
clause.
67. b. The contraction You’re should be replaced with the possessive Your.
68. c. This sentence makes a shift in person. It should read: The committee members should work as hard as
they can.
69. d. There are no errors.
70. d. There are no errors.
SET 7
71. a. The missing phrase modifies the verb are armed and creates a comparison between two types of people,
heroes and villains. Therefore, you need a comparative form of the adverb heavily.
72. c. The comparison is between two things, a cake made last week and a cake made this week; choices a and
d can be ruled out. Choice b, more better, is redundant. Choice c, better, is the best choice to make the
comparison.
73. d. The missing phrase modifies the verb; therefore the sentence requires an adverb. Choices a and b are
adjectives and can be ruled out. Choice c makes an unnecessary comparison.
74. b. The comparison is being made among three brothers; therefore, this sentence requires a superlative.
Choices a and c only compare two things, and choice d is redundant.
75. a. The missing phrase modifies a noun and makes a comparison between two things, what he thought and
what it was; therefore the sentence requires a comparative adjective. Choice bis an adverb. Choice c does not
make a comparison, and choice d is a superlative, a comparison of three or more things. Choice a, more
terrifying, is the best choice.
76. d. Use fewer with nouns that can be counted.
SET 8
77. d. Adjectives modify nouns and adverbs modify verbs. In choice d, the adjectives frightening and unhappy
correctly modify the noun ending. In choices a and b, the adverb frighteningly incorrectly attempts to modify a
noun. In choice c, the adverb— unhappily—incorrectly attempts to modify a noun. Choice e is unnecessarily
wordy.
78. b. The sentence makes a comparison between Adela and all other members of the graduating class;
therefore, the superlative form most should be used. Choices a and d are wrong because they use the
comparative more. Choice c is wrong because the word importantly is an adverb and cannot modify the noun
member. Choice e is wrong because it uses the word like incorrectly.
79. a. The word than is a conjunction used to indicate a comparison, and used as a conjunction, it is followed
by the pronoun I. The word conservatively is an adverb modifying the verb dresses. Choice a is the only one
that correctly makes the comparison and uses the adverb correctly.
80. e. This is the correct choice because the sentence does not contain a double negative. The other choices
either use two negative words within a single sentence or use an incorrect comparative form of easy.
81. a. The sentence compares an individual and an entire crowd of individuals; therefore, it requires a
superlative. Only choice a coherently uses the superlative happiest to make the comparison among all the many
people in the crowd.
82. d. When a comparison is made, the word fewer is used with nouns that can be counted; the word less is
used with quantities that cannot be counted.
83. d. This sentence makes a comparison between strip mining and all other types of mining; therefore, it
requires a superlative. Choices a and b compare only two things while choice e inappropriately uses an adverb.
Choice c uses a double superlative and is redundant.
SET 9
84. d. There are no errors.
85. a. The adjective sad should be replaced with the adverb sadly, which correctly modifies the verb wandered.
86. a. This sentence contains a double negative.
87. d. There are no errors.
88. d. There are no errors.
89. a. This sentence has a usage error: fewer cookies, not less cookies.
90. d. There are no errors.
91. a. Between is only used to refer to two things. Among is the correct word to use in this sentence.
92. d. There are no errors.
93. c. Most awfulest is a double superlative, and therefore redundant.
SET 10
94. b. While suggests that two things are happening simultaneously; it is the only logical choice. Choice a
implies that Sam could control when the doctor called him in. Choices c and d are unclear.
95. c. The sentence requires a condition—Ruby likes blueberry pie on one condition: freshly picked
blueberries. Choice b can be ruled out because blueberry pie is not always made with freshly picked
blueberries. Choices a and d result in unclear sentences.
96. a. However indicates an impending contradiction; it is the best choice because the two clauses compare
musical tastes. In this case, the comparison contrasts Mitchell’s preference to Greg’s.
97. d. If you rearrange the sentence, it would read: If you sign up this week, you will receive a low annual fee
and a 20%
discount. In addition means and; it is the best choice. Choices a, b, and c result in an awkward construction.
98. b. The two clauses make a reference to time— more specifically, to two different times. Choice b is the
only logical response.
99. d. The golden retriever is never outside without a leash because the neighbor is afraid of dogs; one is the
effect of the other. Consequently means following as an effect or as a result. This is the best choice.
100. a. This sentence speculates that quilts were made from fabrics taken from somewhere. Only from
completes this idea.
IDENTIFYING SENTENCE ERRORS PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Each consecutive underlined section corresponds with an answer choice. Select the choice that has an error, or
select choice E for no error.
1. A Because of the Internet, B working at jobs C at home D have become much more common. E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

2. “Pull it out A by B its plug, not by the C cord,” said D dad. E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

3. Symptoms of this illness A that warrant a doctor visit B includes fever, C vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as
the D loss of appetite. E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

4. A Either Lisa or Karen B will always volunteer C their valuable D time to serve on our board. ENo error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

5. The conversation with her A mother had a more profound B affect on her C than D she expected. E No
error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

6. The A President and the B Speaker of the House found the C Congressional Republicans’ filibusters to
be D all together specious. E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

7. A Professor Lane, our B Computer Science teacher, was excited when he had the opportunity to meet C Bill
Gates, the D president of Microsoft, Inc.E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
8. Do you think A they B will C except our plan D without an argument? E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

9. “They A had went to the lake B without me C by the time D I got there,” said Jacques. E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

10. Work A as quick B as you C can but D as carefully as possible when you take the test. E No error.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E

ANSWERS – IDENTIFYING SENTENCE ERRORS

1. D: The error is “have become,” which should be “has become.” The plural form of the auxiliary verb “have”
is incorrect because the subject of the independent clause is “working,” which is singular and thus takes a
singular verb—i.e. “working has…” The other underlined sections are correct.
2. D: “Dad” is a name or proper noun and should be capitalized. “By” is a correct preposition to use here. “Its”
is the correct use of the third-person singular possessive impersonal pronoun. The punctuation at the end of the
quotation is correct.
3. B: “Includes” is incorrect because it is the singular form of the verb, but the subject, “symptoms,” is plural.
The verb should be “include.” The subordinating conjunction “that” introducing the dependent clause, and its
plural verb “warrant,” (A) are both correct. “…vomiting, and” (C) is punctuated correctly as the last in a series
of three or more words. The singular noun “loss” (D) is correct.
4. C: “Their” is incorrect because it is a plural third-person possessive pronoun, but the use of “either (A)…or”
indicates a singular form. It should be “her.” “Will always volunteer” (B) is a singular verb phrase and is
correct. “Time” (D) is correct regardless of whether it is modified by a singular (“her”) or plural (“their”)
possessive pronoun, e.g. “They both volunteered their valuable time.”
5. B: The correct noun for this meaning is spelled “effect.” “Affect” when it is a noun means mood or
emotional state, e.g. “The patient presented with a depressed affect.” When it is a verb, the meaning of “affect”
is related to the meaning of the noun “effect;” e.g. “The experience had a harmful effect on her, but it did not
affect her brother the same way.” “…her mother” (A) is correctly not capitalized as it is a noun, not a
name/proper noun (e.g. “Hello, Mother.”) The other underlined parts are correct.
6. D: This is incorrectly spelled as two words. In this sentence, it should be “altogether,” a one-word adverb
modifying the adjective “specious” and meaning “entirely” or “completely.” “All together” would be used for
a different meaning, e.g. “The family members were all together at the reunion.” The President (A), Speaker of
the House (B), and Republicans’ (C) are all correctly capitalized as they are titles. The adjective congressional
(C) refers to Congress (a proper name and thus capitalized), but as an adjective it is lower-case unless part of a
proper name.
7. E: There is no error in this sentence. Titles and proper names (A) are capitalized. Academic subjects or
departments are lower-case (e.g. department of computer science) unless they are adjectives (Computer
Science teacher) (B) or proper nouns (English, French, etc.) Bill Gates (C) is a proper noun, i.e. a name, and is
always capitalized. “…the president” (D) is correctly lower-case both because it is used after a name, and
because it is a used as a description rather than a title here.
8. C: The verb is misspelled here. For the correct meaning, it should be “accept,” i.e. to consent or agree to our
plan. “Except” means other than, besides, but, etc. Used as a verb as in this sentence, it would mean to make an
exception of our plan, which is incorrect as it contradicts the rest of the sentence (without an argument).
“They” (A) and “will” (B) are used correctly as subject pronoun and auxiliary verb. “Without” (D) is correctly
used as a preposition.
9. A: The correct form for the past perfect tense of the irregular verb “to go” is “had gone,” not “had went.”
“Went” is only used as the past tense, without the auxiliary “had.” The prepositional phrase (B) is correct. The
two parts of the dependent clause (C and D) “by the time I got there” are correct.
10. A: The error is “quick,” which is an adjective; here it should be the adverb “quickly” instead, describing
manner (how) to modify the verb “Work.” “…as carefully” (D) is an example of the correct usage. The other
underlined sections are correct.
Paragraph Organization
For each of the following groups of numbered sentences, choose the sentence order that would result in the
best paragraph.
1.
(1) Figures have the power to mislead people.
(2) Mathematics tells us about economic trends, patterns of disease, and the growth of populations.
(3) Math is good at exposing the truth, but it can also perpetuate misunderstandings and untruths.
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 3, 1
c. 3, 1, 2
d. 3, 2, 1
2.
(1) The reason for so many injuries and fatalities is that a vehicle can generate heat of up to 1,500° F.
(2) Firefighters know that the dangers of motor-vehicle fires are too often overlooked.
(3) In the United States, 1 out of 5 fires involves motor vehicles, resulting each year in 600 deaths, 2,600
civilian injuries, and 1,200 injuries to firefighters.
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 3, 2
c. 2, 3, 1
d. 3, 2, 1
3.
(1) There is no harm in putting a special treat in your child’s lunchbox from time to time.
(2) Usually, healthy snacks are defined as foods with low sugar and fat content.
(3) Some examples include carrot and celery sticks, granola bars, yogurt drinks, and string cheese.
(4) However, in general, it is a much better idea to provide healthy snacks.
a. 2, 4, 1, 3
b. 1, 4, 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 3, 4
d. 3, 1, 2, 4
4.
(1) Additionally, once a year, the association hosts a block party with food, music, and games.
(2) The association organizes neighborhood watch teams and liaises with the police department on issues of
crime and safety.
(3) The main goal of the neighborhood association is to help make the community a safer place.
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 3, 2, 1
c. 2, 3, 1
d. 3, 1, 2
5.
(1) Leaving us behind in a bitter cloud of exhaust, the bus would cough and jolt down the narrow main street
of Crossland.
(2) Then, even before the bus got moving, she’d look away, ahead toward her real life.
(3) But I could always imagine the way it would be once it got out on the open highway, gathered speed, and
took Grandma back to a life as exotic to me as the deserts of Egypt.
(4) When Grandma’s visit was over, we’d take her down to the Greyhound station, watch her hand her ticket to
the uniformed driver, disappear inside, and reappear to wave goodbye—her expression obscured by the bus’s
grimy window.
a. 4, 2, 1, 3
b. 4, 1, 3, 2
c. 1, 3, 4, 2
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
6.
(1) The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens freedom from double jeopardy in
criminal pro- ceedings.
(2) It also means a person can not be tried for a crime for which he has already been convicted; that is to say, a
person convicted by a state court cannot be tried for the same offense in, for example, federal court.
(3) Finally, a person cannot be punished more than once for the same crime.
(4) This means that a person cannot be tried for a crime for which he has already been acquitted.
a. 1, 4, 2, 3
b. 1, 2, 4, 3
c. 3, 2, 1, 4
d. 3, 4, 2, 1
7.
(1) If these new policies are any indication, employees will have much less freedom than they did before.
(2) The handbook also states that employees must give at least three weeks notice before taking a personal day.
(3) The new employee handbook states that anyone who is out sick for more than three days must provide a
doctor’s note.
a. 2, 3, 1
b. 3, 1, 2
c. 3, 2, 1
d. 1, 3, 2
8.
(1) Every spring the softball field became his favorite destination, and he had taken his son, Arnie, there when
he was small to teach him how to pitch.
(2) He walked home, as usual, through the park and, as usual, passed by the softball field.
(3) This memory made him feel sad and guilty.
(4) Arnie hadn’t been in the least interested in softball, and so after two or three lessons, he had given up the
idea.
a. 2, 1, 4, 3
b. 3, 2, 1, 4
c. 4, 3, 1, 2
d. 2, 3, 4, 1
9.
(1) If there are expenses incurred, complete report form 103; if there was damage to equipment, complete form
107. (2) If form 107 and form 103 are required, com- plete form 122 also.
(3) Log on to the com- puter and go to the directory that contains the report forms.
(4) As an employee, you must complete all paperwork.
a. 3, 2, 1, 4
b. 1, 3, 4, 2
c. 2, 1, 4, 3
d. 4, 3, 1, 2
10.
(1) In some areas, the salt is combined with calcium chloride, which is more effective in below-zero
temperatures and which melts ice better.
(2) After a snow or icefall, city streets are treated with ordinary rock salt.
(3) This combination of salt and calcium chloride is also less damaging to foliage along the roadways.
a. 2, 1, 3
b. 1, 3, 2
c. 3, 2, 1
d. 2, 3, 1
11.
(1) Yet the human brain is the most mysterious and complex object on Earth.
(2) It has created poetry and music, planned and executed horrific wars, devised intricate scientific theories.
(3) It thinks and dreams, plots and schemes, and easily holds more information than all the libraries on Earth.
(4) It weighs less than three pounds and is hardly more interesting to look at than an overly ripe cauliflower.
a. 1, 3, 4, 2
b. 2, 1, 4, 3
c. 3, 1, 2, 4
d. 4, 1, 2, 3
12.
(1) Before you begin to compose a business letter, sit down and think about your purpose in writing the letter.
(2) Do you want to request information, order a product, register a complaint, or apply for something?
(3) Always keep your objective in mind.
(4) Do some brainstorming and gather information before you begin writing.
a. 4, 3, 2, 1
b. 2, 4, 3, 1
c. 1, 2, 4, 3
d. 3, 2, 1, 4
13.
(1) The idea communicated may even be purely whimsical, in which case the artist might start out with
symbols developed from a bird’s tracks or a child’s toy.
(2) Native American art often incorporates a language of abstract visual symbols.
(3) The artist gives a poetic message to the viewer, communicating the beauty of an idea through religious
symbols or by reproducing a design from nature—such as rain on leaves or sunshine on water.
a. 3, 1, 2
b. 2, 3, 1
c. 2, 1, 3
d. 1, 3, 2
14.
(1) Japanese green tea is considered a gourmet treat by many tea drinkers, but it is much more than that.
(2) Studies show that this relaxing drink may have disease fighting properties.
(3) Green tea inhibits some viruses and may protect people from heart disease.
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 1, 3
c. 2, 3, 1
d. 3, 1, 2
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ANSWER KEY
1. d
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. a
6. a
7. c
8. a
9. d
10. a
11. d
12. c.
13. b
14. a

Reading Comprehension

Passage 1 – Opera
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the
audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in
musical theater an actor’s dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in
opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the
words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical
ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
71. It is pointed out in the reading that opera —-.
1. Has developed under the influence of musical theater
2. Is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra
3. Is not a high-budget production
4. Is often performed in Europe
5. Is the most complex of all the performing arts
72. We can understand from the reading that —-.
1. People are captivated more by opera than musical theater
2. Drama in opera is more important than the music
3. Orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size
4. Musical theater relies above all on music
5. There is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera
73. It is stated in the reading that —-.
1. Acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater
2. Many people find musical theater more captivating than opera
3. Music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera
4. An opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir
5. Opera doesn’t have any properties in common with musical theater
Passage 2 – Dolphins
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have
been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is
more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for
pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that
dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing
words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in
favor of man’s superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least
satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear
superior when we destroy them.
74. It is clear from the passage that dolphins —-.
1. don’t want to be with us as much as we want to be with them
2. are proven to be less intelligent than once thought
3. have a reputation for being friendly to humans
4. are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans
5. are capable of learning a language and communicating with humans
75. The fact that the writer of the passage thinks that we can kill dolphins more easily than they can kill us —-.
1. means that they are better adapted to their environment than we are
2. shows that dolphins have a very sophisticated form of communication
3. proves that dolphins are not the most intelligent species at sea
4. does not mean that we are superior to them
5. proves that Dolphins have linguistic skills far beyond what we previously thought
76. One can infer from the reading that —-.
1. dolphins are quite abundant in some areas of the world
2. communication is the most fascinating aspect of the dolphins
3. dolphins have skills that no other living creatures have such as the ability to think
4. it is not usual for dolphins to communicate with each other
5. dolphins have some social traits that are similar to those of humans
Passage 3 – Unsinkable Ship
Naval architects never claim that a ship is unsinkable, but the sinking of the passenger-and-car ferry Estonia in
the Baltic surely should have never have happened. It was well designed and carefully maintained. It carried
the proper number of lifeboats. It had been thoroughly inspected the day of its fatal voyage. Yet hours later, the
Estonia rolled over and sank in a cold, stormy night. It went down so quickly that most of those on board,
caught in their dark, flooding cabins, had no chance to save themselves: Of those who managed to scramble
overboard, only 139 survived. The rest died of hypothermia before the rescuers could pluck them from the cold
sea. The final death toll amounted to 912 souls. However, there were an unpleasant number of questions about
why the Estonia sank and why so many survivors were men in the prime of life, while most of the dead were
women, children and the elderly.
77. One can understand from the reading that —-.
1. the lifesaving equipment did not work well and lifeboats could not be lowered
2. design faults and incompetent crew contributed to the sinking of the Estonia ferry
3. 139 people managed to leave the vessel but died in freezing water
4. naval architects claimed that the Estonia was unsinkable
5. most victims were trapped inside the boat as they were in their cabins
78. It is clear from the passage that the survivors of the accident —-.
1. helped one another to overcome the tragedy that had affected them all
2. were mostly young men but women, children and the elderly stood little chance
3. helped save hundreds of lives
4. are still suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder
5. told the investigators nothing about the accident
79. According to the passage, when the Estonia sank, —-.
1. there were only 139 passengers on board
2. few of the passengers were asleep
3. there were enough lifeboats for the number of people on board
4. faster reaction by the crew could have increased the Estonia’s chances of survival
5. all the passengers had already moved out into the open decks
Passage 4 – Erosion in America
Erosion of America’s farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and
grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland
were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new
demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution
problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation’s most critical natural resource
problem.
80. As we understand from the reading, today, soil erosion in America —-.
1. causes humans to place new demands on the land
2. is worse than it was in the nineteenth century
3. happens so slowly that it is hardly noticed
4. is the most critical problem that the nation faces
5. is worse in areas which have a lot of petroleum production
81. The author points out in the passage that erosion in America —-.
1. has damaged 282 million acres ever since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under theplow
2. has been so severe that it has forced people to abandon their settlements
3. occurs only in areas with no vegetation
4. can become a more serious problem in the future
5. was on the decline before 1930’s
82. It is pointed out in the reading that in America —-.
1. petroleum is causing heavy soil erosion and pollution problems
2. heavy crop production is necessary to meet the demands and to prevent a disaster
3. soil erosion has been hastened due to the overuse of farming lands
4. water is undoubtedly the largest cause of erosion
5. there are many ways to reduce erosion
Key Answers to Reading Comprehension Questions
71. B
72. C
73. C
74. C
75. D
76. E
77. E
78. B
79. C
80. B
81. D
82. C

MOCK EXAM : ANALOGY

(Q.1 – 50)Choose the correct option from the given choices. You have to find out the pair that
has the same relationship at the original pair given in the question.
1) Poverty: Prosperity
a) Love: Sorrow
b) Train: Cart
c) Rain: Flood
d) Intelligence: Stupidity
e) None of these
2) Stage: Theatre
a) Bedroom: House
b) Car: Road
c) Patient: Hospital
d) School: Education
e) None of these
3) Tree: Sapling
a) Rock: Mountain
b) Horse: Foal
c) Giant: Dwarf
d) Hut: Mansion
e) None of these
4) Monk: Monastery
a) Noble: House
b) Lon: Hole
c) Nun: Convent
d) Peasant: Village
e) None of these
5) Laboratory: Germs
a) School: Students
b) Playground: Games
c) Library: Books
d) Observatory: Planets
e) None of these
6) Cool: Frigid
a) Livid: Lurid
b) Poll: Placid
c) Tepid: Torrid
d) Lack: Abundant
e) None of these
7) Lamb: Frisk
a) Deer: Swoop
b) Cat: Steal
c) Bear: Leap
d) Lion: Stride
e) None of these
Cricket: Pitch
a) Ship: Dock
b) Boat: Harbour
c) Wrestling: Track
d) Boxing: Ring
e) None of these
9) Coffee: Beverages
a) Bread: Butter
b) Milk: Tea
c) Burger: Snacks
d) Grapes: Wine
e) None of these
10) Graphite: Lubricant
a) Movement: Friction
b) Iron: Steel
c) Wool: Cloth
d) Diamond: Abrasive
e) None of these
11) Illiterate: Uneducated
a) Country: State
b) City: Village
c) Palace: Hut
d) Vision: Sight
e) None of these
12) Duralumin: Aircraft
a) Brass: Alloy
b) Stone: Sculptor
c) Iron: Steel
d) Bronze: Statue
e) None of these
13) Ribs: Lungs
a) Ball: Sphere
b) Hand: Fingers
c) Shell: Net
d) Coat: Tie
e) None of these
14) Expend: Replenish
a) Exhort: Encourage
b) Formant: Rebellion
c) Defect: Rejoin
d) Encroachment: Occupy
e) None of these
15) Money: Transaction
a) Life: Death
b) Water: Drink
c) Ideas: Exchange
d) Language: Conversation
e) None of these
16) Farce: Absurdity
a) Disease: Medicine
b) Charity: Generosity
c) Tragedy: Comedy
d) Energy: Electricity
e) None of these
17) Visitor: Welcome
a) Beggar: Hungry
b) Worship: God
c) Criminal: Prosecute
d) Warrior: Conquer
e) None of these
18) Garbage: Dustbin
a) Tree: Honey
b) Medicine: Capsule
c) Kitchen: House
d) Bangles: Hand
e) None of these
19) Overlook: Aberration
a) Mitigate: Penitence
b) Condone: Offence
c) Error: Omission
d) Conviction: Criminal
e) None of these
20) Mongoose: Snake
a) Milk: Goat
b) Fish: Crane
c) Whale: Crow
d) Water: Sky
e) None of these
21) Blister: Skin
a) Sore: Toe
b) Sty: Eye
c) Ball: Pitcher
d) Wound: Arm
e) None of these
22) Horse: Mare
a) Duck: Geese
b) Dog: Puppy
c) Donkey: Pony
d) Fox: Vixen
e) None of these
23) Waiter: Thirst
a) Ripe: Harvest
b) Book: Ignorance
c) Needle: Stitch
d) Rain: Drought
e) None of these
24) Sale: Purchase
a) Give: Receive
b) Shop: Market
c) Cash: Credit
d) Profit: Loss
e) None of these
25) Read: Legible
a) Hear: Audible
b) Qualify: Eligible
c) See: illegible
d) Require: Admissible
e) None of these
26) Locks: Warble
a) Crows: Cackle
b) Tiger: Yelp
c) Owls: Hoot
d) Camel: Bleat
e) None of these
27) Parsing: Grammar
a) Running: Health
b) Praying: God
c) Para trooping: Air force
d) Cleaning: House
e) None of these
28) Story: Novel
a) Sea: Ocean
b) School: University
c) Book: Dictionary
d) Poetry: Drama
e) None of these
29) Balled: Song
a) Envelope: Letter
b) Prose: Literature
c) Cat: Leopard
d) Ode: Poem
e) None of these
30) Fish: Mermaid
a) Cat: Lion
b) Horse: Centaur
c) Unicorn: Tapestry
d) Pegasus: Fly
e) None of these
31) Loath: Coercion
a) Irate: Antagonism
b) Irritate: Caressing
c) Reluctant: Persuasion
d) Contemplative: Meditative
e) None of these
32) Iodine: Goitre
a) Insulin: Diabetes
b) Mango: Anemia
c) Hormones: Hemophilia
d) Fat: Obesity
e) None of these
33) Water: Tip
a) Student: Marks
b) Worker: Bonus
c) Employee: Wages
d) Clerk: Bribe
e) None of these
34) Executioner: Criminal
a) Florist: Flowers
b) Convict: Murderer
c) Butcher: Animals
d) Worker: Manager
e) None of these
35) Karnataka: Bangalore
a) Mysore: Vrindaban
b) Haryana: Sonepat
c) Gujarat: Anand
d) Orissa: Bhubaneswar
e) None of these
36) Thermometer: Temperature
a) Length: Breadth
b) Millimeter: Scale
c) Cardiograph: Heart rate
d) Solar Energy: Sun
e) None of these
37) Portfolio: Securities
a) Lecture: Consignment
b) Star: Class
c) Trustee: Company
d) Panel: Jurors
e) None of these
38) Biography: Autobiography
a) Memories: History
b) Author: Performer
c) Mobile: Automobile
d) Testimony: Confession
e) None of these
39) Kangaroo: Australia
a) Whale: River
b) Elephant: Russia
c) Penguin: Antarctica
d) India: Peacock
e) None of these
40) Hitler: Germany
a) Shakespeare: England
b) Mussolini: Italy
c) Tulsidas: India
d) Boris Yeltsin: Russia
e) None of these
41) Sip: Gulp
a) Touch: Push
b) Cup: Glass
c) Tent: Hut
d) Soup: Water
e) None of these
42) Poultry: Farm
a) Rice: Granary
b) Child: Playground
c) Bee: Hive
d) Rubber: Estate
e) None of these
43) Artist: Troupe
a) Market: Crowd
b) Flowers: Garland
c) Singer: Chorus
d) Fishes: Pond
e) None of these
44) Pulp: Paper
a) Rope: Hemp
b) Rayon: Cellulose
c) Thread: Needle
d) Yarn: Fabric
e) None of these
45) Lok Sabha: Legislature
a) President: Executive
b) Minister: Meeting
c) Judge: Court
d) People: Election
e) None of these
46) Greed: Corruption
a) Insult: Enemy
b) Sleep: Dream
c) Goodwill: Friendship
d) Knowledge: Book
e) None of these
47) Basement: Attic
a) Nadir: Zenith
b) Zenith: Apex
c) Zenith: Root
d) Apex: Pinnacle
e) None of these
48) Wan: Colour
a) Enigmatic: Puzzle
b) Pallid: Complexion
c) Insipid: Flavour
d) Copulent: Weight
e) None of these
49) Hook: Fish
a) Stadium: Games
b) Glove: Ball
c) Symphony: Music
d) Word: Alphabets
e) None of these
50) Moon: Satellite
a) Earth: Planet
b) Flowers: Garland
c) Singer: Chorus
d) Fishes: Pond
e) None of these
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ANSWER KEY
1. D (Explanation- The words in each pair are antonyms of each other)
2. A (Explanation- First is a part of second)
3. B (Explanation- Second is the young one of the first)
4. C (Explanation- Second is dwelling place of first)
5. D (Explanation- First is the place to study the second)
6. C (Explanation- Frigid is the extreme of cooling to make things to freeze likewise, tepid is
only lukewarm and torrid is to dry by heating)
7. B (Explanation- Seconds denote the manner of walking of the first)
8. D (Explanation- Cricket is playing on pitch likewise, boxing is done in ring)
9. C (Explanation- Seconds denotes the class to which first belongs)
10. D (Explanation- Graphite is used as a lubricant and diamond as an abrasive)
11. D (Explanation- The word in each pair is synonyms)
12. D (Explanation- First is an alloy used to make the second)
13. C (Explanation- First encloses the second and protects it)
14. C (Explanation- The words in each pairs are antonyms of each other)
15. D (Explanation- We transact with money and converse in a language)
16. B (Explanation- The words in each pairs are synonyms)
17. C (Explanation- A visitor is given a welcome and a criminal is prosecuted)
18. B (Explanation- Second contains the first)
19. B (Explanation- First is the act of neglecting the second)
20. B (Explanation- First is eaten by the second)
21. B (Explanation- Blister is an infection of skin. Sty is the affection of eye)
22. D (Explanation- Second is the female of the first)
23. D (Explanation- Lack of water is thirst and lack of rain is drought)
24. A (Explanation- Sale corresponds to giving and purchase corresponds to receiving)
25. A (Explanation- Legible means able to read and audible means able to heard)
26. C (Explanation- Second is the sound produced by the first)
27. C (Explanation- First is an essential part of second)
28. A (Explanation- Second is more voluminous form of the first)
29. D (Explanation- First is a type of second)
30. B (Explanation-A mermaid is a fish imaginary creature, similarly a centaur is a horse like
imaginary creature
31. C (Explanation-Loath and Reluctant are synonyms and Coercion and Persuasion are
synonyms)
32. A (Explanation- Lack of first causes the second)
33. B (Explanation- Second is the additional money given to the first for good service)
34. C (Explanation- First is responsible for the death of the seconds)
35. D (Explanation- Second is the capital of the first)
36. C (Explanation- First is the instrument to be measured the second)
37. D (Explanation- A portfolio is the entire group of securities a person holds for investment,
similarly, a panel is a whole group of jurors)
38. D (Explanation- A biography is a person’s life story written by someone else. Whereas
autobiography is one’s story written by oneself. Similarly, a testimony is a solemn declaration of
one’s wrong doing by someone while a confession is a one’s claim of oneself being a wrong
doer.
39. C (Explanation- Kangaroo is the native of Australia likewise, Penguin is the native of
Antarctica)
40. B (Explanation- Hitler was a tyrant belonging to Germany, likewise Mussolini was a tyrant
belonging to Italy)
41. A (Explanation- Second is the higher intensity than the first)
42. D (Explanation- Poultry is reared in a farm. Similarly, rubber is grown in an estate)
43. C (Explanation- Second is a collective group of the first)
44. D (Explanation- First is used to make the second)
45. A (Explanation- First is the part of second)
46. C (Explanation- First leads to the second)
47. A (Explanation- Nadir (lowest point) and Zenith (highest point) can be compared to
basement and attic respectively)
48. B (Explanation- Wan refers to pale colour; likewise pallid refers to pale complexion)
49. B (Explanation- First is used to help catch the second)
50. A (Explanation- Moon is a satellite, likewise earth is a planet)
MOCKEXAM-GRAMMAR AND CORRECT USAGE
Subject-Verb Agreement exercises
A. DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct verb in these sentences.
1. Sally (run, runs) to the park every day.
2. The dogs (bark, barks) at strangers.
3. Ted and Mary (is, are) going to the movies. 4. The game (was, were) exciting.
5. They (worry, worries) too much.
6. She (study, studies) every night.
7. Black or white (is, are) your choice.
8. That (was, were) incredible.
9. Those (is, are) pretty shoes.
10. The cat or dog (is, are) in the yard.
B. DIRECTIONS: Write C if the sentence is correct, an X if it is not correct.
1. ___ They have been waiting a long time.
2. ___ The pen or the pencil are lost.
3. ___ Someone don’t understand.
4. ___ Those has been cheaper in the past.
5. ___ Randy and Juan like sports.
6. ___ These are really special.
7. ___ You rides with me.
8. ___ All of them goes to school.
9. ___ Tony likes Mary.
10. ___ That movie was awesome.
C. Neither /Either
1. Neither of them (know, knows) how to get to Red Deer.
2.It will be hard for them to get there, as neither Kate nor her friends (know, knows) how to drive.
3. Usually, either my niece or my nephew (pick, picks) me up at the airport.
4. (Does, Do ) either of you speak Russian?
5. Did you know that neither Norway nor Switzerland ( is, are ) in the European Union?
6. Either Tracy or her sisters (is, are) supposed to prepare dinner, but nothing is ready.
7. Neither of my daughters (looks, look) old enough to go on that amusement ride.
8. It’s a shame that neither the pink one nor the white one (come, comes) in size 16.
9. Either he or you (has, have ) cleaned up this room.
10. Either (is, are )fine with me.
D. Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
8. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
11. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
12. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
13. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
14. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
17. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
19. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!
20. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
21. The committee members (leads, lead) very different lives in private.
22. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.
23. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.
E.For each of the following, choose the sentence in which the subject and verb agree.
1. A) Every one of the shirts has a green collar.
B) Every one of the shirts have a green collar.
2. A) This singer, along with a few others, play the harmonica on stage.
B) This singer, along with a few others, plays the harmonica on stage.
3. A) Sandals and towels are essential gear for a trip to the beach.
B) Sandals and towels is essential gear for a trip to the beach.
4. A) The president or the vice president are speaking today.
B) The president or the vice president is speaking today.
5. A) Either Cassie or Marie pays the employees this afternoon.
B) Either Cassie or Marie pay the employees this afternoon.
6. A) Six dollars is too much to pay for a gumdrop.
B) Six dollars are too much to pay for a gumdrop.
7. A) The weather in the Western states are cold sometimes..
B) The weather in the Western states is cold sometimes.
8. A) The water polo team have won the state championship for the second time.
B) The water polo team has won the state championship for the second time.
9. A) That skier is one of those who compete nationally.
B) That skier is one of those who competes nationally.
10. A) There have to be some people left who care about English.
B) There has to be some people left who care about English.
11. A) A number of suggestions was made.
B) A number of suggestions were made.
F. Choose the correct verb.
1._______ anyone ________ a pencil I could borrow?
a. Do / have b. Does/ have
2. No one _____ finished reading the book yet.
a. has b. have
3. Hurry up! Everyone ____ waiting for you to get here.
a. are b. is
4. No, my family ________ live nearby.
a. doesn't b. don't
5. Our swimming club ______ going to compete on Saturday.
a. are b is
6, The police officer _____ talking to the parents of the missing child.
a. is b are
7. The police _______ released any information about the case.
a. hasn't b. haven't
8. Most women _______ getting flowers.
a. love b. loves
9. Some of the people waiting in line ______ getting impatient.
a. are b. is
10. Both of you _______ the rules.
a. know b. knows
11. Several of my teeth ______ cavities.
a. has b. have
12. Most of this software _____ outdated.
a. are b. is
13. Some of the children _______ have cell phones.
a. don't b. doesn't
14. Almost all of the water _____ contaminated.
a. is b. are
G. Look at each sentence and think about subject/verb agreement. Which is the correct answer?
1. Everyone have done the homework as expected.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
2. Some of the money is missing.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
3. Somebody has forgotten to turn off the TV.
a. Correct
n. Not Correct
4. Each of the cars in the street are new.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
5. The President as well as his brother was a guest.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
6. Neither of the computers are working.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
7. Either wine is fine, thank you.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
8. The pair of gloves isn't mine.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
9. The Stars and Stripes fly over the court building.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
10. Twelve miles is a long distance to run.
a. Correct
b. Not Correct
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ANSWER KEY
A.
1. runs
2. bark
3. are
4. was
5. worry
6.studies
7. is
8. was
9. are
10. is
B.
1. C
2. X
3. X
4. X
5. C
6. C
7. X
8. X
9. C
10. C
C.
1. knows
2. know
3. picks
4. Does
5. is
6. are
7. looks
8. comes
9. have
10. is
D.
1. are
2. is
3. are
4. is
5. don't
6. doesn't
7. is
8. lives
9. takes
10. want
11. is
12. is
13. knows
14. is
15. is
16. is
17. Are
18. are
19. were
20. debates
21. lead
22. greets
23. are
E.
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. A
11. B
F.
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. b
6. a
7. b
8. a
9. a
10.a
11. b
12. b
13. a
14. a
G.
1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. a.
8. a.
9. b
10.a

EasyMath
1. Tony is twice as old as Steve and Steve is 5 years older than Thor. In 4 years the sum of their age is 47.
What is the age of Tony?
a. 15
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
2. Rey's age is 50, his youngest daughter's Helena age is four times the age of her father two years ago. What is
the age of Helena at present?
a. 12
b. 14
c. 15
d. 16
3. What is the reciprocal of 22 1/2?
a. 45/2
b. 47/2
c. 2/47
d. 2/45
4. How many distinct permutations are there in the word "Joneel"?
a. 360
b. 720
c. 180
d. 24
5. Pick out the odd one:
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
6. 50 percent of 1/2 is half of what number?
a. 1/4
b. 1/3
c. 1/2
d. 1
7. Geralt is 26 years old. Her daughter is 4 years old. In how many years will Louis be double her daughter’s
age?
a. 18
b. 20
c. 16
d. 22
8. The sum of 7 and twice a number is 20 more than the opposite number. What is the number?
a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. NOTA
9. 4 consecutive integers have a mean of 32.5 . What is the largest among these integers?
a. 32
b. 34
c. 31
d. 33
10. If
a + b + c = 29
c/b = 4
a-c+b=5
What is the value of x,y, and z?
a. 13
b. 5
c. 3.6
d. No value
11. What is the result when 2 is doubled three times?
a. 12
b. 64
c. 36
d. NOTA
12. What is the sum of the squareroot of √625 and 63?
a. 88
b. 68
c. 98
d. 140
13. Half of a number subtracted from 6 is twice the sum of its opposite number and 18. What is the number?
a. 20
b. 60
c. 40
d. 55
14. The sum of the ages of two children is 16 years. Four years ago, the age of the older child was three times
the age of the younger child. Find the present age of each child.
a. 5 and 11
b. 6 and 10
c. 4 and 12
d. 7 and 9
15. Number Analogy: 5 : 24 : : 6 : __ ?
a. 33
b. 21
c. 35
d. 23
16. How many even numbers are there from 1 - 60?
a. 60
b. 30
c. 29
d. 28
17. 60 is what percent of 120?
a. 200%
b. 100%
c. 250%
d.50%
18. What is the sum of all numbers from 1-10?
a. 54
b. 55
c. 56
d. 57
19. How many prime numbers are there from 1 - 10?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
20. What is the result if 60 is subtracted from the quotient of 300 and 5?
a. 10
b. 5
c. 0
d. -10
21. [2^2 - (-2^2)]^0 = ?
a. 8
b. 4
c. 2
d. 1
22. x is doubled 3 times.
a. 2x(3)
b. 3x²
c. x²(3)
d. x³(2)
e. NOTA
23. If x = -2
What is 2x + x² = ?
a. -8
b. -4
c. 4
d. 0
24. 8² - (-8²) = ?
a. 128
b. 0
c. 32
d.-128
25. 2 - 2 + 4 = ?
a. 4
b. -4
c. 2
d. 0
26. What is 1/2% of 834?
a. 4 17/100
b. 417
c. 41.7
d. NOTA
27. What is 60% of 100?
a. 60
b. 40
c. 30
d. 20
28. All of the chickens are gone.
a. All
b. chickens
c. are
d. No error
29. It was in July 1969 when Armstrong and Aldrin _______ on the moon.
a. have landed
b. had landed
c. were landed
d. landed
30. The student was ______ to explain his side after a heated encounter with a classmate.
a. allowed
b. will allowed
c. allowing
d. allows
31. GRAIN is to SILO as WATER is to _______.
a. liquid
b. underground
c. bucket
d. power
e. flow
32. _______ crackdown on overseas deals, smuggling remains unabated.
a. Despite of
b. Despite
c. Inspite
d. Inspite on
33. The effects of climate change __ the world's food supply.
a. threatens
b. will threaten
c. threaten
d. would threaten
34. The government should ___ infrastructure to lure more tourists.
a. be improving
b. improve
c. improved
d. have improved
35. Goofy means
a. thin
b. frightful
c. serious
d. crazy
36. Jose Rizal was born __ June 19, 1861.
a. on
b. at
c. in
d. last
37. Coherent means
a. lawful
b. logical
c. trustworthy
d. honest
38. The executive power shall be vested upon the ___________.
a. Congress
b. President
c. Senate President
d. Chief Justice
39. Elements of the State except:
a. Sovereignty
b. People
c. Territory
d. Police Power
e. Government
40. Branches of Government of the Philippines except:
a. Legislative Branch
b. Executive Branch
c. National Branch
d. Judicial Branch
41. Who has the power to grant the franchise of ABS-CBN Corporation?
a. NTC
b. Congress
c. President
d. Supreme Court
42. What does IATF means?
a. Inter Administration Task Force
b. Inter Agency Task Fund
c. Inter Agency Task Force
d. Inter Assessment Task Force
43.The Act granting the President of additional authority to combat COVID-19 is
a. Bayanihan One Act
b. Bayaniham to Heal as One Act
c. Bayanihan to Curb COVID 19 Act
d. Pandemic Act
44. What is the passing rate in the civil service examinations?
a. 80 %
b. 75%
c. 78%
45. To pass this 45-item exam, and the passing mark is 80%, what is the least score you must obtain?
a. 35
b. 30
c. 36
d.34
____________________________________________
Answer Key:
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. D 13/3
9. B
10. D
11. B
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. D
18. B
19. A
20. C
21. D
22. E – (2x)^3
23. D
24. A
25. A
26. A
27. A
28. D
29. D
30. A
31. C
32. B
33. C
34. B
35. D
36. A
37. B
38. B
39. D
40. C
41. B
42. C
43. B
44. A
45. C

MOCKEXAM NUMBER SERIES

Q1: 21, 23, 27, 33, _____
A) 37 B) 41 C) 43 D) 49 E) 54
Q2: 68, 67, 64, 59, ______
A) 52 B) 53 C) 54 D) 56 E) 58
Q3: 0, 2, 6, 8, 16, 30, 54, _____
A) 74 B) 88 C) 100 D) 110 E) 122
Q4: 4, _____, 144, 400, 900, 1764
A) 25 B) 36 C) 49 D) 100 E) 102
Q5: 2, 10, 30, 68, _____
A) 125 B) 130 C) 128 D) 135 E) 104
Q6: 6, 11, 21, 36, 56, _____
A) 42 B) 51 C) 81 D) 91 E) 98
Q7: 8, 14, 26, 44, 68, ____
A) 71 B) 78 C) 84 D) 98 E) 102
Q8: 3, 9, 6, 36, 30, ____
A) 900 B) 800 C) 950 D) 400 E) 646
Q9: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, _____
A) 23 B) 26 C) 20 D) 22 E) 28
Q10: 97, 90, 76, 55, _____
A) 28 B) 27 C) 26 D) 25 E) 32
Q11: 1, 6, 15, _____, 45, 66, 91
A) 25 B) 26 C) 27 D) 28 E) 13
Q12: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ______
A) 190 B) 191 C) 161 D) 169 E) 199
Q13: 7, 12, 19, 28, 39, _______
A) 52 B) 50 C) 51 D) 48 E) 66
Q14: 2, 6, 12, _____, 30
A) 18 B) 24 C) 20 D) 26 E) 37
Q15: 24, 6, 18, 9, 36, 9, 24, _____
A) 24 B) 12 C) 8 D) 6 E) 26
Q16: 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8, _______
A) 9 B) 10 C) 7 D) 8 E) 12
Q17: 1, 4, 27, 256, ______
A) 625 B) 3125 C) 3025 D) 1225 E) 1339
Q18: 285, 253, 221, 189, _____
A) 122 B) 153 C) 157 D) 151 E) 159
Q19: 8, 3, 11, 14, 25, ______
A) 50 B) 39 C) 29 D) 11 E) 42
Q20: 3, 8, 27, 112, _______, 3396
A) 565 B) 452 C) 560 D) 1530 E) 1449
Q21: 2, 9, 28, 65, ____
A) 121 B) 195 C) 126 D) 103 E) 97
Q22: 31, 13, 45, 54, _____, 63
A) 36 B) 54 C) 61 D) 58 E) 49
Q23: 8, 27, 64, _____
A) 216 B) 224 C) 64 D) 125 E) 123
Q24: 6, 9, 12, 15, 15, 18, _____
A) 21 B) 20 C) 19 D) 22 E) 24
Q25: 107, 97, 82, 62, _____
A) 52, B) 42 C) 47 D) 37 E) 23
Q26: 30, 68, 130, 222, _____, 520, 738
A) 420 B) 350 C) 250 D) 280 E) 128
Q27: 2, 2, 29, 38, 47, _____
A) 59 B) 56 C) 52 D) 58 E) 60
Q28: 17, 43, 81, 131, ____
A) 375 B) 468 C) 300 D) 193 E) 234
Q29: 3.5, 7, 10.5, 14, _____
A) 15.5 B) 16.5 C) 18.5 D) 17.5 E) 18.5
Q30: 3, 128, 6, 64, 9, _____, 12, 16, 15, 8
A) 32 B) 12 C) 108 D) 72 E) 64
Q31: 8, 16, 28, 44, _______
A) 62 B) 64 C) 66 D) 60 E) 68
Q32: 2, 8, 18, 32, 50, _____
A) 64 B) 72 C) 70 D) 68 E) 88
Q33: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, _____
A) 37 B) 36 C) 73 D) 63 E) 56
Q34: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, _____, 48
A) 41 B) 29 C) 37 D) 35 E) 39
Q35: 4, 11, 30, 67, 128, _______
A) 219 B) 228 C) 231 D) 237 E) 260
Q36: 5, 6, 9, 14, 21, _____
A) 28 B) 30 C) 31 D) 29 E) 32
Q37: 5, 16, 51, 158, _______
A) 1452 B) 483 C) 481 D) 1454 E) 987
Q38: 11, 29, 55, ______, 131
A) 110 B) 81 C) 89 D) 78 E) 96
Q39: 198, 194, 185, 169, _______
A) 92 B) 136 C) 144 D) 112 E) 110
Q40: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, _______
A) 34 B) 35 C) 33 D) 36 E) 38
Q41: 17, 36, 74, 150, _____, 606
A) 250 B) 303 C) 300 D) 302 E) 303
Q42: 4, 18, _______ 100, 180, 294
A) 32 B) 36 C) 48 D) 40 E) 52
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MOCK EXAM #2-NUMERICAL REASONING (50 items)

1. (2x1÷2), (4÷1x2), (6x1÷2), _______
a. 8 b.16 c. 4 d. 32
2. (15-8+3), 8, (4÷2x3), _______
a. 4 b.3 c. 8 d. 2
3. Simplify 33 1/3% of 48 + 12 1/2% of 96 - 44 4/9% of 27
a. 12 b.16 c.24 d.48
4. 12 is 125% of what number?
a. 9.6 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10
5. What percent of 16 is 40?
a. 2.5% b. 2500% c. 1/4 d. 250%
6. 1 1/4 subtracted from its reciprocal is ?
a. -9/20 b. 0.45 c. 2.25 d. 9/20
7. What is the ratio of 1/4 to 3/5?
a. 1:3 b 3:20 c. 5:12 d. 3:4
8. What is the difference between √150 and √54
a. 3√6 b. 16√6 c. 2√6 d 6√2
9. A race car travelled for 2½ hours with an average speed of 132 5/8 km per hour. Find the total distance
covered.
a. 264 5/16 km b. 331 9/16 km
c. 330 5/16 km d. 135 1/8 km
10. 99^0 - (-2)^2 + (-3^2) - (-4)^2 = ?
a. - 28 b. -10 c. -9 d. 30
11. (100)^0 + (-4^2) - 2^2 =?
a. 19 b. -19 c. 13 d. 21
12. One fourth percent of a number is 25. What is the number?
a. 100 b. 1000 c. 10,000 d. 100,000
13. A mini grocery store has a sale of PhP6435, PhP6927, PhP6855, PhP7230 and PhP6562 for 5 consecutive
months. How Much sale must he have in the sixth month so that he gets an average sale of PhP6500?
a. PhP4991 b. PhP5991 c. PhP6001 d. Php6991
14. The mean median and mode of 9 numbers are equal. The numbers are 12, 22, 10, 15, 14, 11, 19, 17. What
is the 9th number?
a. 14 b. 12 c. 15 d. 18
15. The mean, median and mode of 5 numbers are equal. The numbers are 29, 18, 24, 25. What is the 5th
number?
a. 24 b. 28. c. 29 d. 25
16. 90 increased by what percent of itself gives 180?
a.50% b. 90% c. 150% d. 100%
17. If 500 or 25% of graduating class are girls, how many are graduating?
a. 2000 b. 3000 c. 500 d. 10,000
18. In a group of 8000 applicants for a civil service examination, 1600 failed to take the first part of the est.
What percent of the total applicants took the first part of the test?
a. 20% b. 30% c. 40% d. 80%
19. If twice the value of certain number is increase by 8 the result is 40. What is the number?
a. 8 b. 16 c. 24. d. 32
20. Cassy’s father was 38 years old of age when she was born while her mother was 36 years old when her
brother four years younger to her was born. What is the difference between the ages of her parents?
a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 6 years d. 8 years
21. Number series: 100%, 2, 15/5, 4, ___?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d.5
22.Number series: 1/6. 1/3, ½, 2/3, ___?
a. 2/6 b. 2/7 c. 3/5 d. 5/6
23. Number Series: 250%, 50%, 100%, 20%, 40% ___?
a.8% b. 10% c.5% d. 15%
24.Number Series: 0.1, 30%, ½, 0.7, 90%, ___?
a. 1 1/10 b. 100% c. 7/9 d. 1.4
25.Number Series; 5,6, 9, 15, ___40
a. 21 b. 27 c.25 d. 33
26. Number Series; 5, 16, 49, 104, _____?
a. 170 b. 148 c.115 d. 181
27. Number Series: 225, 336, 447, ___, 669, 7710
a. 114 b. 991 c. 558 d. 338
28. Number Series: 563, 647, 479, 815, _____
a. 672 b. 386 c. 279 d. 143
29. Number Series: 3,12, 27, 48, 75, 108, ____
a. 183 b. 192 c. 162 d. 147
30. Number Series: 0.5, 0.55, 0.65, 0.8 ____
a. 0.82 b. 0.9 c.0.95 d. 1
31. ½ ÷ 1/4 = ___
a. less than 1 b. more than 1 c. equal to 1 d. undefined
32. If Kardo is feeding his buddy ½ cup of dog food but uses 1/10 of a cup, how many scoop will he need to
feed his dog?
a. 1/12 th scoop b. 1/20 th scoop c. 5 scoops d. 3 scoops
33. If 1 x 10 =9; 2 x 10 = 18; 3 x 10 – 27, then what is 8 x 10 = _____?
a. 36 b. 72 c.78 d. 52
34. 83:25 :: 92:____?
a. 44 b.49 c. 40 d. 63
35. 72:18:: 56: ___?
a. 24 b. 22 c. 20 d. 16
36. 2:12:: 8: ___?
a. 18 b.128 c.396 d. 576
37. 12:72:: 8: ___?
a. 0 b.32 c.36 d.38
38. PEMDAS: 10÷2x5-(12÷3x4) +1 = ____?
a. 10 b. 1 c.-1 d.23
39.Sum of all odd numbers between 60 to 120.
a. 3775 b. 3050 c. 4000 d. 2700
40. John walks everyday from his house to the Police station. After walking at a rate of 2 meters/second for 3
minutes, he looks at his watch and realizes that he has to run 4 meters/second for 1 minute so he won’t be late.
What is the distance from his house to the police station?
a.10m b. 600m c. 105m d. 400m
41. Radicals: √0.000025
a. 0.5 b. 0.05 c. 0.005 d. 0.00005
42.Number series: 1/12, 1/6, ¼. 1/3,_____?
a. 1 b. 1/3 c. 5/12 d. ½
43. A chemist has 400 mL of a solution of 20% alcohol on hand and he wants to mix it with enough pure
alcohol to turn it into a 30% alcohol solution. How much pure alcohol will this require?
a. 30 b. 40 c. 57 d. 60
44. What is the percentage decrease from 80 to 60%?
a. 33.33% b. 25% c. 20% d. 75%
45.What is the percentage increase from 60 to 80?
a. 33.33% b. 25% c. 20% d. 75%
46. A businessman sells 60% English books and still has 28 English books. Originally, he had___?
a. 47 b. 39 c. 60 d. 70
47.Twelve and one half percent of 200 is what number?
a. 112 b. 12 c. 50 d. 25
48. The price of the book is first decreases by 25% and then increased by 20%, then the net change in the price
will be______.
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%
49. In a mixture of 60 L, the ratio of milk and water is 2:1. If this ratio is to be 1:2, then the quantity of water
to be further added is;
a. 20L B. 30L c. 40L d. 60L
50. Participant in a certain conference from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao are in the ration of 4:3:2, If there are
120 participants from Luzon, how many participants are there in all
a. 270 b. 150 c. 240 d. 420

LOGIC: NUMERICAL REASONING

1. Complete the series: 5, 8, 13, 21 ___
a. 31
b. 34
c. 35
d. 28
2.If 84 x 13 = 8,
37 x 13 = 6,
26 x 11 = 6,
then 56 x 22 = _____
a. 36
b. 39
c. 7
d. 11
3. if 3 x 6 = 18
5 x 3 = 16
8 x 2 = 20
Find the value of 4 x 6 = ___
a. 12
b. 13
c. 33
d. 20
4. if 1= 3
2=5
3=7
4=9
then 7 = ______
a. 15
b. 13
c. 17
d. 11
5.Change the sign where it is necessary to obtain the equation: 28 - (3+4) + (2 x 2) = 0
a. change + into x
b. change x into +
c. change - into +
d. change + into -
6. if 56 x 11 = 9
37 x 13 = 6
42 x 12 = 3
then find the value of 87 x 77 = ____
a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
7. if 4 x 24 = 6
2 x 8 = 4,
1x3=3
then find the value of 7 x 21 = ____
a. 42
b. 21
c. 3
d. 63
8. if A + B means A is the daughter of B
A x B means A is the son of B
and A - B means A is the wife of B
then P x Q - S means ____?
a. S is the father of P
b. Q is the father of P
c. A is son of Q
d. None of these
9. if 12 = 10 and 32 = 26 then 22 = ____?
a. 20
b 16
c. 18
d. 17
10. if 2 + 2 = 6
3 + 3 = 11
4 + 4 = 18
then 6 + 6 = ____?
a. 36
b. 37
c. 38
d. 24
11. if 2 + 3 = 10
8 + 4 = 96
7 + 2 = 63
6 + 5 = 66
then 9 + 5 = ___?
a. 99
b. 89
c. 116
d. 126
12. if 1 + 5 = 12
2 + 10 = 24
3 + 15 = 36
then 3 + 25 = ___?
a. 56
b. 55
c. 28
d. 54
13. if 1 = 17
2 = 33
4 = 65
then 5 = ____?
a. 80
b. 81
c. 89
d. 84
14. if 2 + 3 = 13
3 + 4 = 25
4 + 5 = 41 then
5 + 6 = __?
a. 60
b. 61
c. 51
d. 63
15. if 3, 2 = 13
4, 8 = 80
then 1, 5 = ___?
a. 14
b. 26
c. 25
d. 50
16. if 1111 = 5
2222 = 24
3333 = 93
4444 = 272 then
5555 = ___?
a. 625
b. 645
c. 636
d. 652
17. if 43 + 76 = 54,
84 + 23 = 38
then 46 + 74 = ___ ?
a. 52
b. 57
c. 87
d. 12
18. if 12 * 7 = 408, 9 * 8 = 207 then
13 * 7 = __?
a. 190
b. 91
c. 901
d. 109
LOGIC: NUMERICAL REASONING ANSWER KEY
1. Complete the series: 5, 8, 13, 21 ___
Answer: b. 34
Explanation
5 + 8 = 13
8+ 13 = 21
13 + 21 = 34
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2. If 84 x 13 = 8,
37 x 13 = 6,
26 x 11 = 6,
then 56 x 22 = _____
Answer : c. 7
Explanation: sum of the digits of the first number – sum of the digits of the 2nd number
(8 + 4) – (1+ 3) = 8
(3 + 7) – (1 +3) = 6
(2 + 6) – (1 +1) = 6
(5 + 6) – (2 +2) = 7
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3. if 3 x 6 = 18
5 x 3 = 16
8 x 2 = 20
Find the value of 4 x 6 = ___
Answer : d. 20
Explanation: the sum of the given numbers multiplied by 2
(3 + 6) x 2 = 18
(5 + 3) x 2 = 16
(8 + 2) x 2 = 20
(4 + 6) x 2 = 20
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4. if 1= 3
2=5
3=7
4=9
then 7 = ______
Answer : a. 15
Explanation: interval of 2 (increasing)
1= 3
2=5
3=7
4=9
5 = 11
6 = 13
7 = 15
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5.Change the sign where it is necessary to obtain the equation: 28 - (3+4) + (2 x 2) = 0
Answer : a. change + into x
Explanation: change the + sign that is present only in the outside of the parenthesis
28 - (3+4) + (2 x 2) = 0
28 - (3+4) x (2 x 2) = 0
28 – 7 x 4 = 0
28-28 = 0
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6. if 56 x 11 = 9
37 x 13 = 6
42 x 12 = 3
then find the value of 87 x 77 = ____
Answer : a. 1
Explanation: the sum of the digits of the 1st number – the sum of the digits of the 2nd number
56 x 11 = 9 ------------(5+6) – (1+1) = 9
37 x 13 = 6 ------------(3+7) – (1+3) = 6
42 x 12 = 3 ------------(4+2) – (1+2) = 3
87 x 77 =__ -----------(8+7) – (7+7) = 1
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7. if 4 x 24 = 6
2 x 8 = 4,
1x3=3
then find the value of 7 x 21 = ____
Answer : C. 3
Explanation: first figure is the divisor and the second one is the dividend
24 ÷ 4 = 6
8÷2=4
3÷1=3
21 ÷ 3 = 7
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8. if A + B means A is the daughter of B
A x B means A is the son of B
and A - B means A is the wife of B
then P x Q - S means ____?
Answer : a. S is the father of P
Explanation
P x Q =means P is the son of Q (P -anak ni Q)
Q – S = Q is the wife of S ( Q -asawa ni S)
P ay anak ni S therefore
S is the father of P
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9. if 12 = 10 and 32 = 26 then 22 = ____?
Answer : c. 18
Explanation: 2 points decreases at every tens
12=10
22= 10 + 10
= 20-2 =18
32= 10 + 10 + 10
= 30-2-2 =26
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10. if 2 + 2 = 6
3 + 3 = 11
4 + 4 = 18
then 6 + 6 = ____?
Answer : c. 38
Explanation: multiply the given number and add 2
2 x 2 +2 = 6
3 x 3 + 2 = 11
4 x 4 + 2 = 18
6 x 6 + 2 = 38
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11. if 2 + 3 = 10
8 + 4 = 96
7 + 2 = 63
6 + 5 = 66
then 9 + 5 = ___?
Answer : d. 126
Explanation: add the given number and multiply the sum to the first number
2 + 3 = 5 x 2 = 10
8 + 4 = 12 x 8 = 96
7 + 2 = 9 x 7 = 63
6 + 5 = 11 x 6 = 66
9 + 5 = 14 x 9 = 126
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12. if 1 + 5 = 1
2 + 10 = 24
3 + 15 = 36
then 3 + 25 = ___?
Answer : a. 56
Explanation: add the given number and multiply the sum by 2
1 + 5 = 6 x 2 =12
2 + 10 = 12 x 2 =24
3 + 15 = 18 x 2 = 36
3 + 25 = 28 x 2 = 56
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13. if 1 = 17
2 = 33
4 = 65
then 5 = ____?
Answer : b. 81
Explanation: multiply the given number by 16 and add 1
1 x 16 + 1 = 17
2 x 16 + 1 = 33
4 x 16 + 1 = 65
5 x 16 + 1 = 81
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14. if 2 + 3 = 13
3 + 4 = 25
4 + 5 = 41 then
5 + 6 = __?
Answer : b. 61
Explanation: multiply the given number, the product of which is multiplied by 2 and add 1
(2 x 3) x 2 + 1 = 13
(3 x 4) x 2 + 1 = 25
(4 x 5) x 2 + 1 = 41
(5 x 6) x 2 + 1 + 61
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15. if 3, 2 = 13
4, 8 = 80
then 1, 5 = ___?
Answer : b. 26
Explanation: the sum of the squares of the numbers
3^2 + 2^2 = 9 + 4 = 13
4^2 + 8^2 = 16 + 64 =80
1^2 + 5^2 = 1 + 25 =26
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16. if 1111 = 5
2222 = 24
3333 = 93
4444 = 272 then
5555 = ___?
Answer : b. 645
Explanation: the single digit raised to the 4th power + the sum of the digits of the given number
1^4 + (1+1+1+1) = 1 + 4 = 5
2^4 + (2+2+2+2) = 16 + 8 = 24
3^4 + (3+3+3+3) = 81 + 12 = 93
4^4 + (4+4+4+4) = 256 + 16 = 272
5^4 + (5+5+5+5) = 625 + 20 = 645
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17. if 43 + 76 = 54,
84 + 23 = 38
then 46 + 74 = ___ ?
Answer : a. 52
Explanation: the product of the digits of the 1st number + the product of the digits of the 2nd number
(4 x 3) + (7 x 6) = 12 + 42 = 54
(8 x 4) + (2 x 3) = 32 + 6 = 38
(4 x 6) + (7 x 4) = 24 + 28 = 52
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18. if 12 * 7 = 408, 9 * 8 = 207 then
13 * 7 = __?
Answer : d. 109
Explanation: the digits of the product was interchanged and inserted zero (0) in the middle
12 x 7 = 84; becomes 408 nilagay sa unahan ang 4 nilagyan ng 0 sa gitna at nasa huli ang 8
9 x 8 = 72; becomes 207 nilagay sa unahan ang 2 nilagyan ng 0 sa gitna at nasa huli ang 7
13 x 7 = 91; becomes 109 nilagay sa unahan ang 1 nilagyan ng 0 sa gitna at nasa huli ang 9
Practice – Simple Age Problems
1. A boy is 10 years older than his brother. In 4 years he will be twice as old as his brother. Find the present
age of each.
2. A father is 4 times as old as his son. In 20 years the father will be twice as old as his son. Find the present
age of each.
3. Pat is 20 years older than his son James. In two years Pat will be twice as old as James. How old are they
now?
4. Diane is 23 years older than her daughter Amy. In 6 years Diane will be twice as old as Amy. How old are
they now?
5. Fred is 4 years older than Barney. Five years ago the sum of their ages was 48. How old are they now?
6. John is four times as old as Martha. Five years ago the sum of their ages was 50. How old are they now?
7. Tim is 5 years older than JoAnn. Six years from now the sum of their ages will be 79. How old are they
now?
8. Jack is twice as old as Lacy. In three years the sum of their ages will be 54. How old are they now?
9. The sum of the ages of John and Mary is 32. Four years ago, John was twice as old as Mary. Find the
present age of each.
10. The sum of the ages of a father and son is 56. Four years ago the father was 3 times as old as the son. Find
the present age of each.
11. The sum of the ages of a china plate and a glass plate is 16 years. Four years ago the china plate was three
times the age of the glass plate. Find the present age of each plate.
12. The sum of the ages of a wood plaque and a bronze plaque is 20 years. Four years ago, the bronze plaque
was one-half the age of the wood plaque. Find the present age of each plaque.
13. A is now 34 years old, and B is 4 years old. In how many years will A be twice as old as B?
14. A man’s age is 36 and that of his daughter is 3 years. In how many years will the man be 4 times as old as
his daughter?
15. An Oriental rug is 52 years old and a Persian rug is 16 years old. How many years ago was the Oriental rug
four times as old as the Persian Rug?
16. A log cabin quilt is 24 years old and a friendship quilt is 6 years old. In how may years will the log cabin
quilt be three times as old as the friendship quilt?
17. The age of the older of two boys is twice that of the younger; 5 years ago it was three times that of the
younger. Find the age of each
.
18. A pitcher is 30 years old, and a vase is 22 years old. How many years ago was the pitcher twice as old as
the vase?
19. Marge is twice as old as Consuelo. The sum of their ages seven years ago was 13. How old are they now?
20. The sum of Jason and Mandy’s age is 35. Ten years ago Jason was double Mandy’s age. How old are they
now?
21. A silver coin is 28 years older than a bronze coin. In 6 years, the silver coin will be twice as old as the
bronze coin. Find the present age of each coin.
22. A sofa is 12 years old and a table is 36 years old. In how many years will the table be twice as old as the
sofa?
23. A limestone statue is 56 years older than a marble statue. In 12 years, the limestone will be three times as
old as the marble statue. Find the present age of the statues.
24. A pewter bowl is 8 years old, and a silver bowl is 22 years old. In how many years will the silver bowl be
twice the age of the pewter bowl?
25. Brandon is 9 years older than Ronda. In four years the sum of their ages will be 91. How old are they now?
26. A kerosene lamp is 95 years old, and an electric lamp is 55 years old. How many years ago was the
kerosene lamp twice the age of the electric lamp?
27. A father is three times as old as his son, and his daughter is 3 years younger than the son. If the sum of
their ages 3 years ago was 63 years, find the present age of the father.
28. The sum of Clyde and Wendy’s age is 64. In four years, Wendy will be three times as old as Clyde. How
old are they now?
29. The sum of the ages of two ships is 12 years. Two years ago, the age of the older ship was three times the
age of the newer ship. Find the present age of each ship.
30. Chelsea’s age is double Daniel’s age. Eight years ago the sum of their ages was 32. How old are they now?
31. Ann is eighteen years older than her son. One year ago, she was three times as old as her son. How old are
they now?
32. The sum of the ages of Kristen and Ben is 32. Four years ago Kristen was twice as old as Ben. How old are
they both now?
33. A mosaic is 74 years older than the engraving. Thirty years ago, the mosaic was three times as old as the
engraving. Find the present age of each.
34. The sum of the ages of Elli and Dan is 56. Four years ago Elli was 3 times as old as Dan. How old are they
now?
35. A wool tapestry is 32 years older than a linen tapestry. Twenty years ago, the wool tapestry was twice as
old as the linen tapestry. Find the present age of each.
36. Carolyn’s age is triple her daughter’s age. In eight years the sum of their ages will be 72. How old are they
now?
37. Nicole is 26 years old. Emma is 2 years old. In how many years will Nicole be triple Emma’s age?
38. The sum of the ages of two children is 16 years. Four years ago, the age of the older child was three times
the age of the younger child. Find the present age of each child.
39. Mike is 4 years older than Ron. In two years, the sum of their ages will be 84. How old are they now?
40. A marble bust is 25 years old, and a terra-cotta bust is 85 years old. In how many years will the terra-cotta
bust be three times as old as the marble bust?
Answers - Simple Age Problems
1) 6, 16
2) 10, 40
3) 18, 38
4) 17, 40
5) 27, 31
6) 12, 48
7) 31, 36
8. 16, 32
9) 12, 20
10) 40, 16
11) 10, 6
12) 12, 8
13) 26
14) 8
15) 4
16) 3
17) 10, 20
18) 14
19) 9, 18
20) 15, 20
21) 50, 22
22) 12
23) 72, 16
24) 6
25) 37, 46
26) 15
27) 45
28) 14, 50
29) 8, 4
30) 16, 32
31) 10, 28
32) 12,20
33) 141, 67
34) 16, 40
35) 84, 52
36) 14, 42
37) 10
38) 10, 6
39) 38, 42
40) 5