APC BSMT REVIEWER - GEN ED_English. pptx

1. BSMT
REVIEWER

2. English:Grammar
Directions: Read each item carefully and select the
response that corrects the underlined portion. From among
the 4 choices, choose the best answer.

3. English:Grammar
1)I was been a student for almost 12 years now, having
attended elementary school for 6 years, secondary school
for 4 years and tertiary school for almost 2 years.
A. have been a student
B. was a student
C. am a student
D. will be a student

4. English:Grammar
1)I was been a student for almost 12 years now, having
attended elementary school for 6 years, secondary school
for 4 years and tertiary school for almost 2 years.
A. have been a student
B. was a student
C. am a student
D. will be a student

5. English:Grammar
2)The medium of instruction in all the 3 school level were a
combination of English and Pilipino. Both and English and
Pilipino, in addition to Spanish, is the country’s official
languages as mandated by the Philippine Constitution.
A. is acombination; the country’s official language
B. are a combination; were the country’s official languages
C. is a combination; are the country’s official languages
D. were a combination; is the country’s official languages

6. English:Grammar
2)The medium of instruction in all the 3 school level were a
combination of English and Pilipino. Both and English and
Pilipino, in addition to Spanish, is the country’s official
languages as mandated by the Philippine Constitution.
A. is acombination; the country’s official language
B. are a combination; were the country’s official languages
C. is a combination; are the country’s official languages
D. were a combination; is the country’s official languages

7. English:Grammar
3)I have always interested in learning how to speak and
write in English. I try to improve my English fluency by
reading books, watching television, and listened to the
radio.
A. have always been insteresting; listening to the radio
B. have always been interested; listening to the radio
C. am always interesting;listened to the radio
D. have been interested; listened to the radio

8. English:Grammar
3)I have always interested in learning how to speak and
write in English. I try to improve my English fluency by
reading books, watching television, and listened to the
radio.
A. have always been insteresting; listening to the radio
B. have always been interested; listening to the radio
C. am always interesting;listened to the radio
D. have been interested; listened to the radio

9. English:Grammar
4)When I was in Grade 6, my American-born, English-
speaking first cousin, Joshua were our houseguest for one
whole summer. He spoke nothing but English and it is from
him that I learned a lot of English words and phrases.
A. were our houseguest; it were from him
B. was our houseguest; it were from him
C. was out houseguest; it was from him
D. were our houseguest; it was from him

10. English:Grammar
4)When I was in Grade 6, my American-born, English-
speaking first cousin, Joshua were our houseguest for one
whole summer. He spoke nothing but English and it is from
him that I learned a lot of English words and phrases.
A. were our houseguest; it were from him
B. was our houseguest; it were from him
C. was out houseguest; it was from him
D. were our houseguest; it was from him

11. English:Grammar
5)My love for the English language was further developed
when I start studying at the Maritime college. I learn that
English would enhance my potential for success as a
shipboard officer if I had above-average Enlish languge
proficiency.
A. when I started studying; will learn that English
B. when I start studying; learned that English
C. when I start studying; learn that English
D. when I started studying; learned that English

12. English:Grammar
5)My love for the English language was further developed
when I start studying at the Maritime college. I learn that
English would enhance my potential for success as a
shipboard officer if I had above-average Enlish languge
proficiency.
A. when I started studying; will learn that English
B. when I start studying; learned that English
C. when I start studying; learn that English
D. when I started studying; learned that English

13. English:Sentence Completion
Directions: Read each item carefully and select the
response that completes the sentence. From among the 4
choices, choose the best answer.

14. English:Sentence Completion
6)________, but I’d guess he must be about seventy.
A. My husband will phone the tour company and ask the
price of the trip to Beijing
B. I don’t remember how much the travel clerk told us about
it’s cost
C. I don’t know exactly how old that fat doctor is
D. Romy weighed himself and was horrified to see he is five
kilos overweight

15. English:Sentence Completion
6)________, but I’d guess he must be about seventy.
A. My husband will phone the tour company and ask the
price of the trip to Beijing
B. I don’t remember how much the travel clerk told us about
it’s cost
C. I don’t know exactly how old that fat doctor is
D. Romy weighed himself and was horrified to see he is five
kilos overweight

16. English:Sentence Completion
7)________, most citizens of the sultanate actually live in
poverty.
A. Since the Sultan of Brunei is one of the wealthiest people
in the world
B. Considering that the largest concentration of urban
population in Brunei is in Brunei’s capital
C. Because Brunei earns billions of dollars a year from
petroleum exports
D. Although the average income in Brunei is among the
world’s highest

17. English:Sentence Completion
7)________, most citizens of the sultanate actually live in
poverty.
A. Since the Sultan of Brunei is one of the wealthiest people
in the world
B. Considering that the largest concentration of urban
population in Brunei is in Brunei’s capital
C. Because Brunei earns billions of dollars a year from
petroleum exports
D. Although the average income in Brunei is among the
world’s highest

18. English:Sentence Completion
8)The cost of living in Japan is extremely high, ________.
A. because nearly everything has to be imported
B. as the price of gasoline there is surprisingly low
C. whereas most Japanese live in small houses
D. due to the fact that only a few foreigners are allowed to
live there

19. English:Sentence Completion
8)The cost of living in Japan is extremely high, ________.
A. because nearly everything has to be imported
B. as the price of gasoline there is surprisingly low
C. whereas most Japanese live in small houses
D. due to the fact that only a few foreigners are allowed to
live there

20. English:Sentence Completion
9)In Africa, summer starts in the middle of December,
________.
A. however the inhabitants don’t have much opportunity to
take advantage of this
B. while in Europe, the season begins in the middle of June
C. when vast stretches of land were frequently covered in
snow
D. though the modern twelve-month calendar is of little use
to them

21. English:Sentence Completion
9)In Africa, summer starts in the middle of December,
________.
A. however the inhabitants don’t have much opportunity to
take advantage of this
B. while in Europe, the season begins in the middle of June
C. when vast stretches of land were frequently covered in
snow
D. though the modern twelve-month calendar is of little use
to them

22. English:Sentence Completion
10)________, so the family of the victim was outraged.
A. They won their case and the burglar had to go to jail
B. The judge had given the robber a harsh punishment
C. They were relieved to see the murderer locked in prison
D. The murderer was only given a two and a half year
prison sentence

23. English:Sentence Completion
10)________, so the family of the victim was outraged.
A. They won their case and the burglar had to go to jail
B. The judge had given the robber a harsh punishment
C. They were relieved to see the murderer locked in prison
D. The murderer was only given a two and a half year
prison sentence

24. English:Sentence Completion
11)________, though she carefully kept it from me.
A. I’m surprised to hear about the problems she faced there
B. I’ve tried to make my daughter talk to me
C. I was expecting her to tell me all her secrets
D. she mentioned to Karla about her new boyfriend

25. English:Sentence Completion
11)________, though she carefully kept it from me.
A. I’m surprised to hear about the problems she faced there
B. I’ve tried to make my daughter talk to me
C. I was expecting her to tell me all her secrets
D. she mentioned to Karla about her new boyfriend

26. English:Sentence Completion
12)________, which was a wonderful view of the city.
A. The restaurant on Boni Tower serves specialties of Thai
cuisine
B. My friend, Jonas lived in the same house for more than
ten years
C. I’ll show you Medy’s new car as we drive past it on our
way home
D. Whenever I have a little time, I love climbing up Lignon
Hill

27. English:Sentence Completion
12)________, which was a wonderful view of the city.
A. The restaurant on Boni Tower serves specialties of Thai
cuisine
B. My friend, Jonas lived in the same house for more than
ten years
C. I’ll show you Medy’s new car as we drive past it on our
way home
D. Whenever I have a little time, I love climbing up Lignon
Hill

28. English:Sentence Completion
13)Despite abundant rain throughout the rainy months,
________.
A. the City is still suffering from a shortage of water this
summer
B. when there were severe floods destroying a large part of
the region
C. the local fruit growers no longer complain about the
drought
D. it was after a long period, without a drop of rain for many
months

29. English:Sentence Completion
13)Despite abundant rain throughout the rainy months,
________.
A. the City is still suffering from a shortage of water this
summer
B. when there were severe floods destroying a large part of
the region
C. the local fruit growers no longer complain about the
drought
D. it was after a long period, without a drop of rain for many
months

30. English:Sentence Completion
14)Are you aware that we will have been waiting here for
four straight hours, ________?
A. if we had toured around the city instead of coming here
so early
B. what time exactly is the plane going to take off
C. since they last made an announcement about the fate of
our flight
D. by the time the plane leaves at eight, after a two-hour
delay

31. English:Sentence Completion
14)Are you aware that we will have been waiting here for
four straight hours, ________?
A. if we had toured around the city instead of coming here
so early
B. what time exactly is the plane going to take off
C. since they last made an announcement about the fate of
our flight
D. by the time the plane leaves at eight, after a two-hour
delay

32. English:Sentence Completion
15) _______, Lani was appointed to district manager.
A. Unless she displayed considerable talent in her job
B. Due to her dedication to her work
C. As she has just been promised by the director
D. In spite of her management skills she gained at
University

33. English:Sentence Completion
15) _______, Lani was appointed to district manager.
A. Unless she displayed considerable talent in her job
B. Due to her dedication to her work
C. As she has just been promised by the director
D. In spite of her management skills she gained at
University

34. English:Sentence Completion
16) The admiral _______, his order to attack when he saw
the white flag raised by the enemy sailors; he was relieved
he could bring an end to the _______.
A. reiterated - hostilities
B. countermanded - fighting
C. commandeered - truce
D. confirmed - aggression

35. English:Sentence Completion
16) The admiral _______, his order to attack when he saw
the white flag raised by the enemy sailors; he was relieved
he could bring an end to the _______.
A. reiterated - hostilities
B. countermanded - fighting
C. commandeered - truce
D. confirmed - aggression

36. English:Sentence Completion
17) Tennyson was a well-loved poet; no other poet has
been so _______.
A. lionized
B. attacked
C. decried
D. poetical

37. English:Sentence Completion
17) Tennyson was a well-loved poet; no other poet has
been so _______.
A. lionized
B. attacked
C. decried
D. poetical

38. English:Sentence Completion
18) The parliamentary session degenerated into _______
with politicians hurling _______ at each other and refusing
to come to order.
A. mayhem - banter
B. disarray - pleasantries
C. anarchy - insults
D. tranquility - invectives

39. English:Sentence Completion
18) The parliamentary session degenerated into _______
with politicians hurling _______ at each other and refusing
to come to order.
A. mayhem - banter
B. disarray - pleasantries
C. anarchy - insults
D. tranquility - invectives

40. English:Sentence Completion
19) _______ action at this time would be inadvisable; we
have not yet accumulated sufficient expertise to warrant
anything other than a _______ approach.
A. Precipitate - cautious
B. Hesitant - wary
C. Decisive - firm
D. Vaccilating - circuitrous

41. English:Sentence Completion
19) _______ action at this time would be inadvisable; we
have not yet accumulated sufficient expertise to warrant
anything other than a _______ approach.
A. Precipitate - cautious
B. Hesitant - wary
C. Decisive - firm
D. Vaccilating - circuitrous

42. English:Sentence Completion
20)Many biologists have attempted to _______ the
conditions on earth before life evolved in order to answer
questions about the _______ of biological molecules.
A. mimic - fitness
B. standardize - shapes
C. replicate - reactions
D. simulate - origin

43. English:Sentence Completion
20)Many biologists have attempted to _______ the
conditions on earth before life evolved in order to answer
questions about the _______ of biological molecules.
A. mimic - fitness
B. standardize - shapes
C. replicate - reactions
D. simulate - origin

44. English:Vocabulary
Directions: Choose the lettered option that most nearly
meets in meaning the word in capital letters.

45. English:Vocabulary
21)INFRACTION most nearly means _______.
A. protection from external dangers
B. the bending of light through a lens
C. violation of a rule or law
D. quick, uninterrupted thought

46. English:Vocabulary
21)INFRACTION most nearly means _______.
A. protection from external dangers
B. the bending of light through a lens
C. violation of a rule or law
D. quick, uninterrupted thought

47. English:Vocabulary
22)He was ARTICULATE and well-mannered.
A. able to express one’s self clearly
B. bending at the joint
C. austere, self-denying
D. having to do with beauty

48. English:Vocabulary
22)He was ARTICULATE and well-mannered.
A. able to express one’s self clearly
B. bending at the joint
C. austere, self-denying
D. having to do with beauty

49. English:Vocabulary
23)IMPERATIVE most nearly means _______.
A. curious
B. having to do with a vital requirement
C. rudely bold
D. accidental

50. English:Vocabulary
23)IMPERATIVE most nearly means _______.
A. curious
B. having to do with a vital requirement
C. rudely bold
D. accidental

51. English:Vocabulary
24)CURTAIL most nearly means _______.
A. work with someone else
B. to cause to curl (e.g., heir)
C. cut short or reduce
D. travel quickly

52. English:Vocabulary
24)CURTAIL most nearly means _______.
A. work with someone else
B. to cause to curl (e.g., heir)
C. cut short or reduce
D. travel quickly

53. English:Vocabulary
25)The new student was VEXATIOUS.
A. annoying
B. contagious
C. at a high volume
D. insatiably hungry

54. English:Vocabulary
25)The new student was VEXATIOUS.
A. annoying
B. contagious
C. at a high volume
D. insatiably hungry

55. English:Vocabulary
26)CRITERION most nearly means ________.
A. Standard
B. Inferior
C. Evident
D. Equal

56. English:Vocabulary
26)CRITERION most nearly means ________.
A. Standard
B. Inferior
C. Evident
D. Equal

57. English:Vocabulary
27)The message will be CONVEYED by an ambassador at
large.
A. Punctuated
B. Translated
C. Spoken
D. Carried

58. English:Vocabulary
27)The message will be CONVEYED by an ambassador at
large.
A. Punctuated
B. Translated
C. Spoken
D. Carried

59. English:Vocabulary
28)This is a CRITICAL task.
A. Conversational
B. Influencing
C. Less worthy
D. Highly Important

60. English:Vocabulary
28)This is a CRITICAL task.
A. Conversational
B. Influencing
C. Less worthy
D. Highly Important

61. English:Vocabulary
29)DIAGNOSE most nearly means _______.
A. predict the outcome
B. cut in two
C. identify a situation
D. speak about

62. English:Vocabulary
29)DIAGNOSE most nearly means _______.
A. predict the outcome
B. cut in two
C. identify a situation
D. speak about

63. English:Vocabulary
30)RECTIFY most nearly means _______.
A. Dealing with the digestive system
B. Cause trouble or havoc
C. Correct
D. Give new life to

64. English:Vocabulary
30)RECTIFY most nearly means _______.
A. Dealing with the digestive system
B. Cause trouble or havoc
C. Correct
D. Give new life to

65. English:Vocabulary
31)TENACIOUS most nearly means _______.
A. Annoying
B. Persistent
C. Religious
D. Hot-tempered

66. English:Vocabulary
31)TENACIOUS most nearly means _______.
A. Annoying
B. Persistent
C. Religious
D. Hot-tempered

67. English:Vocabulary
32)He tried to CAMOUFLAGE himself and his equipment.
A. substitute
B. conceal
C. redeem
D. divide

68. English:Vocabulary
32)He tried to CAMOUFLAGE himself and his equipment.
A. substitute
B. conceal
C. redeem
D. divide

69. English:Vocabulary
33)DISCONSOLATE most nearly means _______.
A. hopelessly sad
B. cease using
C. rearrange sloppily
D. recognize mentally

70. English:Vocabulary
33)DISCONSOLATE most nearly means _______.
A. hopelessly sad
B. cease using
C. rearrange sloppily
D. recognize mentally

71. English:Vocabulary
34)In such a situation, CENTRIPETAL force must be taken
into account.
A. away from a center or axis
B. relating to the feet
C. having more than 100 petals
D. toward a center or axis

72. English:Vocabulary
34)In such a situation, CENTRIPETAL force must be taken
into account.
A. away from a center or axis
B. relating to the feet
C. having more than 100 petals
D. toward a center or axis

73. English:Vocabulary
35)”Don’t be REDUNDANT”, he told his student.
A. brilliant
B. held back
C. repetitive
D. unruly

74. English:Vocabulary
35)”Don’t be REDUNDANT”, he told his student.
A. brilliant
B. held back
C. repetitive
D. unruly

75. English:Vocabulary
36)Most letters requires a SALUTATION.
A. offering
B. greeting
C. discussion
D. appeasement

76. English:Vocabulary
36)Most letters requires a SALUTATION.
A. offering
B. greeting
C. discussion
D. appeasement

77. English:Vocabulary
37)We all ENCOUNTER difficulties.
A. recall
B. overcome
C. meet
D. retreat from

78. English:Vocabulary
37)We all ENCOUNTER difficulties.
A. recall
B. overcome
C. meet
D. retreat from

79. English:Vocabulary
38)She has INNATE talent.
A. eternal
B. well-developed
C. temporary
D. native

80. English:Vocabulary
38)She has INNATE talent.
A. eternal
B. well-developed
C. temporary
D. native

81. English:Vocabulary
39)IMPOTENT most nearly means ________.
A. unwise
B. lacking strength
C. free of sin
D. commanding

82. English:Vocabulary
39)IMPOTENT most nearly means ________.
A. unwise
B. lacking strength
C. free of sin
D. commanding

83. English:Vocabulary
40)IMPRUDENT most nearly means ________.
A. reckless
B. unexcitable
C. poor
D. domineering

84. English:Vocabulary
40)IMPRUDENT most nearly means ________.
A. reckless
B. unexcitable
C. poor
D. domineering

85. English:Reading Comprehension
Directions: This part of the examination tests your ability to
comprehend and remember what you read. Everything you
need to answer the question will be in the passage. Choose
the most correct answer and blacken the corresponding
space on the Answer Sheet.

86. English:Reading Comprehension
41)The duty of a lighthouse keeper is to keep the lights
burning no matter what happens, so that ships will be
warned of the presence of dangerous rocks. if a shipwreck
should occur near the lighthouse, even though he would like
to aid in the rescue of its crew and passengers, the
lighthouse keeper must ______.
A. Stay at his light
B. Rush to their aid
C. Turn out the light
D. Quickly sound the siren

87. English:Reading Comprehension
41)The duty of a lighthouse keeper is to keep the lights
burning no matter what happens, so that ships will be
warned of the presence of dangerous rocks. if a shipwreck
should occur near the lighthouse, even though he would like
to aid in the rescue of its crew and passengers, the
lighthouse keeper must ______.
A. Stay at his light
B. Rush to their aid
C. Turn out the light
D. Quickly sound the siren

88. English:Reading Comprehension
42)The main theme of the previous item is ______.
A. Accidents happen when you least expect it
B. Prevention is better than cure
C. Each one of us has a duty to perform
D. Seafaring is a dangerous profession

89. English:Reading Comprehension
42)The main theme of the previous item is ______.
A. Accidents happen when you least expect it
B. Prevention is better than cure
C. Each one of us has a duty to perform
D. Seafaring is a dangerous profession

90. English:Reading Comprehension
43)According to Newton’s Third Law, to each action there is
an equal and opposite reaction. You can illustrate the
principle by blowing up a balloon and then allowing the air
to escape. Notice that the balloon moves forward as the air
escapes in the opposite direction. Which of the following
describes Newton’s Third Law
A. An object at rest
B. Gravitational force
C. Falling bodies
D. Action equals reaction

91. English:Reading Comprehension
43)According to Newton’s Third Law, to each action there is
an equal and opposite reaction. You can illustrate the
principle by blowing up a balloon and then allowing the air
to escape. Notice that the balloon moves forward as the air
escapes in the opposite direction. Which of the following
describes Newton’s Third Law
A. An object at rest
B. Gravitational force
C. Falling bodies
D. Action equals reaction

92. English:Reading Comprehension
44)In the previous item, the phrase “equal and opposite
reaction,” most closely means _______.
A. What goes out, must come in
B. A tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye
C. the same force but in opposite direction
D. It’s better to give than to receive

93. English:Reading Comprehension
44)In the previous item, the phrase “equal and opposite
reaction,” most closely means _______.
A. What goes out, must come in
B. A tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye
C. the same force but in opposite direction
D. It’s better to give than to receive

94. For Items 45-50
In the overall context of sustainable development, shipping is a very
powerful and positive force, making a major contribution to global trade and
prosperity in a way that has only a relatively small negative impact on the
global environment.
Shipping - which transports 90 percent of global trade - is, statistically, the
least environmentally damaging mode of transport, when productive value is
taken into consideration. The vast quantity of grain required to make the
world’s daily bread, for example, could not be transported any other way
than by ship. moreover, set against land-based industry, shipping is a
comparatively minor contributor, overall to marine pollution from human
activities.

95. English:Reading Comprehension
45)In which overall context is shipping considered a very
powerful and positive force?
A. Global trade and prosperity
B. Protection of the environment
C. Sustainable development
D. Safety of life and prosperity at sea

96. English:Reading Comprehension
45)In which overall context is shipping considered a very
powerful and positive force?
A. Global trade and prosperity
B. Protection of the environment
C. Sustainable development
D. Safety of life and prosperity at sea

97. English:Reading Comprehension
46)In which of the following areas does shipping make a
major contribution to global trade and prosperity?
A. Transport of goods and passengers
B. Refining of raw materials such as iron ore and oil
C. Inland storage of manufactured goods
D. Consumption of finished products

98. English:Reading Comprehension
46)In which of the following areas does shipping make a
major contribution to global trade and prosperity?
A. Transport of goods and passengers
B. Refining of raw materials such as iron ore and oil
C. Inland storage of manufactured goods
D. Consumption of finished products

99. English:Reading Comprehension
47)In which of the following situations could shipping have a
negative impact on the global environment?
A. Major accidents in an oil refinery
B. Pilferage of goods in a port facility
C. Leaks in an offshore oil pipeline
D. Groounding of an oil tanker resulting to pollution of the
waters near the accident area

100. English:Reading Comprehension
47)In which of the following situations could shipping have a
negative impact on the global environment?
A. Major accidents in an oil refinery
B. Pilferage of goods in a port facility
C. Leaks in an offshore oil pipeline
D. Groounding of an oil tanker resulting to pollution of the
waters near the accident area

101. English:Reading Comprehension
48)The above passage describes an industry which
_______.
A. transports 90 percent of the world’s import and export
goods
B. has a large negative impact to the environment
C. is a major user of information and communication
technology
D. had complete disregard for the protection of the
environment

102. English:Reading Comprehension
48)The above passage describes an industry which
_______.
A. transports 90 percent of the world’s import and export
goods
B. has a large negative impact to the environment
C. is a major user of information and communication
technology
D. had complete disregard for the protection of the
environment

103. English:Reading Comprehension
49)The author of the passage supports the idea that
shipping _______.
A. is a major user of advance communication and
technology applications
B. is the least environmentally - damaging mode of
transport
C. requires it’s senior officers to undergo training in
environmental protection
D. companies have the prerogative to use armed security
personnel in dealing with the pirates

104. English:Reading Comprehension
49)The author of the passage supports the idea that
shipping _______.
A. is a major user of advance communication and
technology applications
B. is the least environmentally - damaging mode of
transport
C. requires it’s senior officers to undergo training in
environmental protection
D. companies have the prerogative to use armed security
personnel in dealing with the pirates

105. English:Reading Comprehension
50)Which of the following scenarios is an example of “marine
pollution from human activities”.
A. Trucks carrying finished petroleum products being hit by
lightning, causing its contents to leak and pollute a nearby river.
B. A very powerful typhoon hits Cagayan province causing
Cagayan river to overflow and destroying the farmers’ rice and
other crops
C. A passenger on board a commercial ferryboat, throwing
garbage in the ocean.
D. Crewmembers of a Ro-Ro vessel diving into the sea to save a
person who fell overboard

106. English:Reading Comprehension
50)Which of the following scenarios is an example of “marine
pollution from human activities”.
A. Trucks carrying finished petroleum products being hit by
lightning, causing its contents to leak and pollute a nearby river.
B. A very powerful typhoon hits Cagayan province causing
Cagayan river to overflow and destroying the farmers’ rice and
other crops
C. A passenger on board a commercial ferryboat, throwing
garbage in the ocean.
D. Crewmembers of a Ro-Ro vessel diving into the sea to save a
person who fell overboard

107. 21.C
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. A
27. C
28.D
29. C
30.C
31. B
32. B
33. S
34. D
35. C
36. B
37. C
38. D
39. B
40. A
41. A
42. C
45. A
46. A
47. D
48. A
49.B
50.C