ENGLISH MAJORSHIP LET September 2023 ENGLISH 1.Which refers to the instructional strategies that make up the art or science of knowledge? A.Psychology B.Methodology C.Pedagogy D.Andragogy ENGLISH 1.Which refers to the instructional strategies that make up the art or science of knowledge? A.Psychology B.Methodology C.Pedagogy D.Andragogy ENGLISH C. Pedagogy - art, science, or profession of teaching. D. Andragogy – adult education. Selfactualization ENGLISH 2. The Japan-funded mega Manila Subway Project ___________ to be approved by NEDA next year. A. will be expected B. are expected C. should be expected D. is expected ENGLISH 2. The Japan-funded mega Manila Subway Project ___________ to be approved by NEDA next year. A. will be expected B. are expected C. should be expected D. is expected ENGLISH 3. Which synonym will you choose for the given sentences? “One of his ambitions is to make a fortune.” A.Shape B.Earn C.Explore D.Receive ENGLISH 3. Which synonym will you choose for the given sentences? “One of his ambitions is to make a fortune.” A.Shape B.Earn C.Explore D.Receive ENGLISH 4. Decide on the BEST order of the following words to construct a sentence. Rain the during last the week very has been bad 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ENGLISH 9 A.3 5 6 4 1 2 9 7 8 B.4 2 3 5 1 9 6 8 7 C.1 3 2 5 6 4 9 7 8 D.2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 ENGLISH A.3 5 6 4 1 2 9 7 8 B.4 2 3 5 1 9 6 8 7 C.1 3 2 5 6 4 9 7 8 D.2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 ENGLISH The rain during the last week has been very bad. ENGLISH 5. Skills are intricate part of learning a subject, for instance, there are some mathematical skills that need to be mastered before starting an Engineer’s degree. These skills referred to are ________. A.pre-requisite B.enabling C.recursive D.terminal ENGLISH 5. Skills are intricate part of learning a subject, for instance, there are some mathematical skills that need to be mastered before starting an Engineer’s degree. These skills referred to are ________. A.pre-requisite B.enabling C.recursive D.terminal ENGLISH 6. Which word is closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the given sentence? “I got my courage back and wonderful sense of expectation of the IMMINENT arrival of the liberation.” A.Unexpected B.Eminent C.Approaching D.Delayed ENGLISH 6. Which word is closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the given sentence? “I got my courage back and wonderful sense of expectation of the IMMINENT arrival of the liberation.” A.Unexpected B.Eminent C.Approaching D.Delayed ENGLISH Eminent vs. Imminent vs. immanent Eminent: prominent, famous Imminent: threatening/approaching Immanent: exists within or is inherent to something else, often used in reference to spiritual or otherwise nonmaterial things o This place has an old town hall, a theatre and several statues of _______ men. oWe, as thinking-acting-being students of liberal arts, must reconcile some things _________ to our existence. oThe conclusion overall is that there’s no concrete evidence of _______ attacks in this country. ENGLISH 7. In section 5 of R. A. 10533, it states that the curriculum shall use ______________ approaches that are constructivist, inquiry-based, reflective, collaborative and integrative. A.Relevant B.andragogical C.Progressive D.pedagogical ENGLISH 7. In section 5 of R. A. 10533, it states that the curriculum shall use ______________ approaches that are constructivist, inquiry-based, reflective, collaborative and integrative. A.Relevant B.andragogical C.Progressive D.pedagogical ENGLISH RA 10533 – ENHANCED BASIC EDUCATION ACT OF 2013 B. Andragogical – adult education and self-actualization, contrast to pedagogy D. Pedagogical – relating to teaching ENGLISH 8. Which type of listening comprehension refers to the ability to listen only to specific parts of the input? A. B. C. D. Listening selectively Listening attentively Listening for gist Listening for detail ENGLISH 8. Which type of listening comprehension refers to the ability to listen only to specific parts of the input? A. Listening selectively B. Listening attentively C. Listening for gist D. Listening for detail ENGLISH 9. Using the story “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacob, which symbolism do you highlight? A. Courage and Power B. Battles and struggles C. Desire and greed D. Fantasy and reality ENGLISH C. Desire and greed Monkey’s Paw – 3 wishes are granted to the owner but with enormous price - ‘Be careful what you wish for, you may receive it.’ ENGLISH 10. The procedure for job application should be in conformity ___________the instructions provided by the office. A. B. C. D. With to from for ENGLISH 10. The procedure for job application should be in conformity ___________the instructions provided by the office. A. With B. to C. from D. for ENGLISH CONFORM TO health and safety standards CONFORMITY WITH – person who places requirements upon us ENGLISH 11. Which sentence has an adjective clause? A.The victim who was allegedly salvaged B.The victim who was allegedly salvaged is a freshman. C.They found the salvaged victim in an abandoned building. D.They were called to identify the salvaged victim. ENGLISH 11. Which sentence has an adjective clause? A.The victim who was allegedly salvaged B.The victim who was allegedly salvaged is a freshman. C.They found the salvaged victim in an abandoned building. D.They were called to identify the salvaged victim. ENGLISH ENGLISH 12. If you plan to choose instructional materials for iconic learning, which will you consider? A.Learning abstract ideas B.Iconic symbols for learning C.Visual images for real things D.Learning icons of big people and things ENGLISH 12. If you plan to choose instructional materials for iconic learning, which will you consider? A.Learning abstract ideas B.Iconic symbols for learning C.Visual images for real things D.Learning icons of big people and things ENGLISH Iconic learning- forming mental image ENGLISH 13. If intervention instruction in English is to be redeveloped, which among the variables will be regarded “non- negotiable”? A.Real language used for real communication B.Listening comprehension is recognized as a fundamental skill C.Listening and reading as non-passive and very complex receptive processes D.Individual learners and individualities of learning ENGLISH 13. If intervention instruction in English is to be redeveloped, which among the variables will be regarded “non- negotiable”? A.Real language used for real communication B.Listening comprehension is recognized as a fundamental skill C.Listening and reading as non-passive and very complex receptive processes D.Individual learners and individualities of learning ENGLISH 14. Among news story leads that use the 5 Ws and H, which is applied in the given lead? “Coral vandalism sparked outrage among divers and environmentalists.” A. B. C. D. Where When What How ENGLISH 14. Among news story leads that use the 5 Ws and H, which is applied in the given lead? “Coral vandalism sparked outrage among divers and environmentalists.” A. Where B. When C. What D. How ENGLISH 15. Literary analysis entrails connecting with the readers. Which type of connection is established by the passage below? “Is the guy Eddie Brown?” A. B. C. D. Questioning Predicting Clarifying Evaluating ENGLISH 15. Literary analysis entrails connecting with the readers. Which type of connection is established by the passage below? “Is the guy Eddie Brown?” A. Questioning B. Predicting C. Clarifying D. Evaluating ENGLISH 16. Complete the analogy. King Lear : Tragedy of parental love _________: Tragedy of ambition A.Othello B.Hamlet C.Romeo and Juliet D.Macbeth ENGLISH 16. Complete the analogy. King Lear : Tragedy of parental love _________: Tragedy of ambition A.Othello B.Hamlet C.Romeo and Juliet D.Macbeth ENGLISH King Lear – betrayal of his daughters A.Othello – jealousy of a man and accusing his wife of cheating, eventually death B.Hamlet – ghost of King of Denmark tells son Hamlet to avenge his murder C.Romeo and Juliet D.Macbeth – desire to be king and would kill anyone who becomes a threat ENGLISH 17. Who was the first African to win the Nobel Prize for literature in 1986? A.Chinua Achebe B.Mabel Dove Danquah C.Leopold Senghor D.Wole Soyinka ENGLISH 17. Who was the first African to win the Nobel Prize for literature in 1986? A.Chinua Achebe B.Mabel Dove Danquah C.Leopold Senghor D.Wole Soyinka ENGLISH A.Chinua Achebe – Nigerian novelist (‘Things Fall Apart’) B.Mabel Dove Danquah – creative writer and political activist in West Africa (‘The Adventures of a Black Girl in her search for Mr. Shaw’) C.Leopold Senghor – poet, 1st African man as president of Senegal D.Wole Soyinka – won Nobel prize “in a wide cultural perspective and with poetic overtones fashions the drama of existence” (An autobiography, Ake: The Years of Childhood) ENGLISH 18. The underlined verbs in the following sentences are classified as _____. The time is now. The world became flesh. We remain silent. A.intransitive B.reflexive C.transitive D.ascriptive ENGLISH 18. The underlined verbs in the following sentences are classified as _____. The time is now. The world became flesh. We remain silent. A.intransitive B.reflexive C.transitive D.ascriptive ENGLISH A.intransitive – makes sense without object Ex. Learn, jump B. reflexive – subject and object refer to the same person Ex. I wash myself. C. transitive – requires object of the verb Ex. Turn on (light) grab (opportunity) D. Ascriptive – verb followed by an adj. that describes the subj. ENGLISH 19. What preferred tense is used for “stage directions and synopses”? A.present B.past C.future D.present perfect ENGLISH 19. What preferred tense is used for “stage directions and synopses”? A.present B.past C.future D.present perfect ENGLISH 20. The word “just” in the sentence below indicates _____. “She has just eaten.” A. an action that was true in the past and is still relevant to the present B. a recently completed action C. an action which was completed before another past action D. an action continuing at a given point in time ENGLISH 20. The word “just” in the sentence below indicates _____. “She has just eaten.” A. an action that was true in the past and is still relevant to the present B. a recently completed action C. an action which was completed before another past action D. an action continuing at a given point in time ENGLISH Other JUST uses - Similar to ‘only’ example: Richard is JUST the spokesman. - Immediately example: I’m JUST going to finish this. ENGLISH 21. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: “How did you come to know about that tragic event?” A.indicative B.subjunctive C.imperative D.directive ENGLISH 21. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: “How did you come to know about that tragic event?” A.indicative B.subjunctive C.imperative D.directive ENGLISH ENGLISH 22. Where can we see the strong example of an individual’s freedom to choose one’s existence in Rabindranath Tagore’s poem “The Man Had No Useful Work”? A. The man finding himself in Paradise full of good and busy souls. B. The elders perceiving the man as a mistake. C. The girl fetching water from the well every day. D. The girl’s decision to leave Paradise and join the man to go back to Earth. ENGLISH 22. Where can we see the strong example of an individual’s freedom to choose one’s existence in Rabindranath Tagore’s poem “The Man Had No Useful Work”? A. The man finding himself in Paradise full of good and busy souls. B. The elders perceiving the man as a mistake. C. The girl fetching water from the well every day. D. The girl’s decision to leave Paradise and join the man to go back to Earth. ENGLISH 23. Complete the analogy. Participles : Adjective while Gerunds : _________ A. B. C. D. Adverbs Nouns Verbs Preposition ENGLISH 23. Complete the analogy. Participles : Adjective while Gerunds : _________ A. Adverbs B. Nouns C. Verbs D. Preposition ENGLISH GERUNDS/ NOUNS I like writing in English. PAST PARTICIPLE – ADJECTIVE She married him. The married woman Crying loudly, the girl wants attention. ENGLISH A participle is a verbal that is used as an adjective and most often ends in -ing or -ed. A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and functions as a noun. It can take on the role of a subject, direct object, subject complement, and object of preposition. ENGLISH ENGLISH 24. I have car payments to make ______________ the mortgage. A. B. C. D. Besides despite beside in spite of ENGLISH 24. I have car payments to make ______________ the mortgage. A. Besides B. despite C. beside D. in spite of ENGLISH Beside vs. Besides Beside (prep.): location of something; by the side of Besides (adj.): moreover, in addition, aside from o______ good looks, you should also have an average IQ. oHe posed _____ his brand new car. ENGLISH 25. Which is one step to follow in copy reading? A. B. C. D. Determine if gist of the story is necessary. Look for biases and possible grounds for libel. Assume that facts presented are accurate. Make sure that the statements which are in attribution and sources are retained. ENGLISH 25. Which is one step to follow in copy reading? A. Determine if gist of the story is necessary. B. Look for biases and possible grounds for libel. C. Assume that facts presented are accurate. D. Make sure that the statements which are in attribution and sources are retained. ENGLISH 26. My friend is not joining our group _______________he gets the approval of his parents. A. B. C. D. so that by until as long as ENGLISH 26. My friend is not joining our group _______________he gets the approval of his parents. A. so that B. by C. until D. as long as ENGLISH 27. “Mario, my older brother, fathers their good looking and smart children.” The underlined word functions as _________. A. B. C. D. V a noun a verb an adjective a possessive ENGLISH 27. “Mario, my older brother, fathers their good looking and smart children.” The underlined word functions as _________. V A. a noun B. a verb C. an adjective D. a possessive ENGLISH 28. Which of the following adjective phrases is syntactically correct? A.the most unique B.nearly unique C.the very much unique D.less unique ENGLISH 28. Which of the following adjective phrases is syntactically correct? A.the most unique B.nearly unique C.the very much unique D.less unique ENGLISH 29. Which of the following is a gradable adjective? A.absolute B.clear C.complete D.impossible ENGLISH 29. Which of the following is a gradable adjective? A.absolute B.clear C.complete D.impossible ENGLISH 30. “When we arrived, they gave us badges.” Which of the following questions should be asked to find the direct object? A.What did we do? B.When did we arrive? C.What did they give us? D.Who gave us badges? ENGLISH 30. “When we arrived, they gave us badges.” Which of the following questions should be asked to find the direct object? A.What did we do? B.When did we arrive? C.What did they give us? D.Who gave us badges? ENGLISH 31. The question “Is he coming?” has a _____ intonation. A.falling B.sustained C.rising D.melodic ENGLISH 31. The question “Is he coming?” has a _____ intonation. A.falling B.sustained C.rising D.melodic ENGLISH 32. Which of the following sentences does NOT observe correct subject-verb agreement? A.The mayor as well as his brothers is going to prison. B.Neither of the two traffic lights is working. C.My assets were wiped out in the depression. D.Neither the plates nor the serving bowl go on that shelf. ENGLISH 32. Which of the following sentences does NOT observe correct subject-verb agreement? A.The mayor as well as his brothers is going to prison. B.Neither of the two traffic lights is working. C.My assets were wiped out in the depression. D.Neither the plates nor the serving bowl go on that shelf. ENGLISH "Either/or" and "neither/nor" can be singular or plural. When "or" or "nor" joins two elements, use a singular verb if both elements are singular. However, if one of the elements is plural, the verb takes the closest noun. ALWAYS PLURAL NOUNS • Groceries • Assets • Scissors ENGLISH 33. The pronoun in this sentence “When she arrived, Suad was surprised to find her apartment door open” is _____. A.cataphoric B.anaphoric C.deitic D.coreferential ENGLISH 33. The pronoun in this sentence “When she arrived, Suad was surprised to find her apartment door open” is _____. A.cataphoric B.anaphoric C.deitic D.coreferential ENGLISH A.Cataphoric reference - a word or phrase refers to something mentioned later. B. Anaphoric reference - word or phrase refers to something mentioned earlier. Ex. Michael went to the bank. He was annoyed because it was closed. C. Deictic - the use of gestures for reference, for instance pointing at a place in a map and saying “here.” D. Coreference - two or more expressions refer to the same person or thing. Ex. Bill said Alice would arrive soon, and she did. ENGLISH 34. The underlined word in this sentence “We elected him chairman” functions as _____. A.direct object B.indirect object C.objective complement D.predicate nominative ENGLISH 34. The underlined word in this sentence “We elected him chairman” functions as _____. A.direct object B.indirect object C.objective complement D.predicate nominative ENGLISH OBJECTIVE COMPLEMENT - a noun or adjective that completes the meaning of the verb and modifies the direct object. PREDICATE NOMINATIVE - noun clause in the predicate of certain sentences. Ex. Jan is a policeman. ENGLISH 35. What is shown in the systematic variation of /t/ such as /t/ in top is aspirated, /t/ in stop is released, and /t/ in pot is unreleased? A.phoneme B.consonant C.variation D.allophone ENGLISH 35. What is shown in the systematic variation of /t/ such as /t/ in top is aspirated, /t/ in stop is released, and /t/ in pot is unreleased? A.phoneme B.consonant C.variation D.allophone ENGLISH A.Phoneme - distinct units of sound (p, b, d, and t) B.consonant C.variation D.Allophone - phonetic variations - different pronunciations - of the same phoneme ENGLISH 36. Which of the following sounds are produced by bringing the articulators near each other such that the flow of air is impeded but not completely blocked. The air flow through the narrow opening creates friction. A.p,b,t,d,k,g B.f,v,Ɵ,ð,s,z,š,ẑ,h C.m,n,ŋ D.l,r ENGLISH 36. Which of the following sounds are produced by bringing the articulators near each other such that the flow of air is impeded but not completely blocked. The air flow through the narrow opening creates friction. A.p,b,t,d,k,g B.f,v,Ɵ,ð,s,z,š,ẑ,h C.m,n,ŋ D.l,r ENGLISH 37. Which of the following is an example of derivational morpheme? A.helpful B.stays C.eaten D.longest ENGLISH 37. Which of the following is an example of derivational morpheme? A.helpful B.stays C.eaten D.longest ENGLISH 38. Which syntactic structure is shown in the following examples? responsible officers, trusted friend A.predication B.complementation C.modification D.coordination ENGLISH 38. Which syntactic structure is shown in the following examples? responsible officers, trusted friend A.predication B.complementation C.modification D.coordination ENGLISH 39. They view the language as a system of related elements or “building blocks” for the encoding of meaning, the elements being phonemes (sounds), morphemes (words), tagmemes (phrases/sentences/clauses). A.structuralists B.transformationalists C.functionalists D.interactionalists ENGLISH 39. They view the language as a system of related elements or “building blocks” for the encoding of meaning, the elements being phonemes (sounds), morphemes (words), tagmemes (phrases/sentences/clauses). A.structuralists B.transformationalists C.functionalists D.interactionalists ENGLISH 40. You are selecting instructional materials for your English class, which of the following factors do you consider? A. B. C. D. Consider the abilities of average learners Give preference to the availability of materials Promote only the specific needs of local Cater the needs of diverse learners ENGLISH 40. You are selecting instructional materials for your English class, which of the following factors do you consider? A. Consider the abilities of average learners B. Give preference to the availability of materials C. Promote only the specific needs of local Cater the needs of diverse learners D. ENGLISH 41. Teacher Beta employs an approach to learning the English language characterized by direct contact with the native speaker of the target language, which approach is it? A. Immersion B. Transition C. Grammar Translation D. Audio-Aural ENGLISH 41. Teacher Beta employs an approach to learning the English language characterized by direct contact with the native speaker of the target language, which approach is it? A. Immersion B. Transition C. Grammar Translation D. Audio-Aural ENGLISH A. Immersion - in a language bath B. Transition – fluency in native language first before fluency in the second C. Grammar Translation – classical method of teaching Greek and Latin; they learn grammar rules and apply it to its translations D. Audio-Aural – develop speech through hearing ENGLISH 42. Three kinds of complements come after verbs. Which sentence has an indirect object? A. The loving mother gave her daughter a big hug. B. The farmers consider natural fertilizers as a better option. C. Many business owners sold their shares. D. The pharmacist sold unexpired drugs. ENGLISH 42. Three kinds of complements come after verbs. Which sentence has an indirect object? A. The loving mother gave her daughter a big hug. B. The farmers consider natural fertilizers as a better option. C. Many business owners sold their shares. D. The pharmacist sold unexpired drugs. ENGLISH 43. You are to prepare an English intervention program for your students. Which language deficiency do you consider to make your program useful? A. Skill in using the language for learning B. Lack of appreciation of language C. Superior language competencies D. Lack of basic understanding of the language ENGLISH 43. You are to prepare an English intervention program for your students. Which language deficiency do you consider to make your program useful? A. Skill in using the language for learning B. Lack of appreciation of language C. Superior language competencies D. Lack of basic understanding of the language ENGLISH 44. Who is the Chinese philosopher known for his Analects? A. B. C. D. Lao Tzu Sun Tzu Li po Kung Fu Tzu ENGLISH 44. Who is the Chinese philosopher known for his Analects? A. Lao Tzu B. Sun Tzu C. Li po D. Kung Fu Tzu ENGLISH A. B. C. D. Lao Tzu/ Laozi – ancient Chinese philosopher and writer; founder of philosophical Taoism Sun Tzu – author of Art of War; military strategies Li Po – Chinese pet, traditional poetic forms to new heights Kung Fu Tzu/ Confucius – his teachings are preserved in Analects (book of moral guidelines and sayings) ENGLISH 45. You gave ___________ you? A. B. C. D. me computer-data, didn’t was did weren’t ENGLISH 45. You gave ___________ you? me computer-data, A. didn’t B. was C. did D. weren’t ENGLISH 46. Which phonetics requires the tools of physics to study the nature of sound waves produced in human language? A. B. C. D. Auditory Articulatory Acoustic Aesthetic ENGLISH 46. Which phonetics requires the tools of physics to study the nature of sound waves produced in human language? A. Auditory B. Articulatory C. Acoustic D. Aesthetic ENGLISH A. Auditory – the way in which sounds are heard and interpreted. B. Articulatory – how humans produce speech sounds/movements of the vocal organs C. Acoustic – physical properties of speech and aims to analyse sound wave signals that occur within speech D. Aesthetic ENGLISH 47. Phrasal verb often have two distinct uses; literal and figurative. The phrasal verb in the given sentence is used figuratively. The prime minister brought in a new incentive policy. A. B. C. D. Partly agree Disagree Partly Disagree Agree ENGLISH 47. Phrasal verb often have two distinct uses; literal and figurative. The phrasal verb in the given sentence is used figuratively. The prime minister brought in a new incentive policy. A. Partly agree B. Disagree C. Partly Disagree D. Agree ENGLISH A phrasal verb is a combination of words (a verb + a preposition or verb +adverb) that when used together, usually take on a different meaning to that of the original verb. ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS ENGLISH 48. How is the word brave used in the given sentence? The fire fighters who climbed the tall building to save the tenants are really BRAVE. A. B. C. D. Adjective Noun Abjectivized noun Adverb ENGLISH 48. How is the word brave used in the given sentence? The fire fighters who climbed the tall building to save the tenants are really BRAVE. A. Adjective B. Noun C. Abjectivized noun D. Adverb ENGLISH C. Abjectivized noun/ Adjective noun The rich, the poor, the famous and the elderly ENGLISH 49. The K to 12 English curriculums highlights communicative competence which is classified into __ competencies. A. B. C. D. 3 5 6 4 ENGLISH 49. The K to 12 English curriculums highlights communicative competence which is classified into __ competencies. A. 3 B. 5 C. 6 D. 4 ENGLISH ENGLISH 50. Which is one of the functions of nouns? A. B. C. D. Predicate adjective Predictive Vocative Collective ENGLISH 50. Which is one of the functions of nouns? A. Predicate adjective B. Predictive C. Vocative D. Collective ENGLISH ENGLISH