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20th June 2015, 02:41 PM
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Re: UPCAT Modules

You are looking for UPCAT English Module 1, here I am giving:
UPCAT English I modules
Following are sentences that lack a word or a group of words. Taking account of the rules of
grammar, choose the word or group of words that best fits the sentence.
1. To the preoccupied Rose and __________, the lecture was simply gibberish.
a. I
b. me
c. mine
d. myself
2. Sakuragi did a slam dunk and the crowd roared ___________ approval.
a. his
b. its
c. our
d. their
3. ____________ Filipinos must learn to look out for our country’s interests.
a. Them
b. They
c. Us
d. We
4. My father left the decision entirely up to __________ and __________.
a. he – I
b. he – me
c. him – I
d. him – me
5. I bought twenty miniature _________ and ten model _________ for the house. Do you
have some _________ that could hold them?
a. dwarfs – elfs – shelfs
b. dwarfs – elves – shelves
c. dwarves – elfs – shelfs
d. dwarves – elves – shelves
6. Each of the alumnae looked for the complimentary ribbon to tie ______ hair. Later, they
found out that the scissors for cutting the ribbon _______ missing as well.
a. her – was
b. her – were
c. his – was
d. their – were
7. John and Susie own that yacht. _____________ yacht is a beauty.
a. John and Susie’s
b. John’s and Susie
c. John’s and Susie’s
d. both a and b
8. Among all the girls at the party, she was the ________________.
a. best dressed and most admired
b. best dressed and well admired
c. better dressed and most admired
d. well dressed and well admired
9. Lolita is going to Switzerland ___________ May next year. Particularly, she would be
leaving ___________ eight o’clock a.m _________ New Year’s Day.
a. at – on – at
b. in – at – in
c. in – at – on
d. in – on – on
10. Rita resides ____________ #312 Mahabagin Street, Teacher’s Village ___________
Quezon City.
a. at – in
b. at – on
c. in – on
d. on – in
11. Since my thoughts ___________ yours, I would like to _________ you on this matter.
a. differ from – differ from
b. differ from – differ with
c. differ with – differ from
d. differ with – differ with
12. Each year, the House members always _____________ the UP budget.
a. cut
b. cuts
c. has cut
d. have cut
13. He is going directly home, ___________?
a. aren’t he?
b. doesn’t he
c. isn’t he
d. isn’t him?
14. The word indices __________ the plural for the singular index.
a. is
b. was
c. are
d. were
15. A thousand pesos __________ not enough compensation and you _________ it.
a. are – know
b. are – knows
c. is – know
d. is – knows
16. Procter and Gamble __________ a lot of products. One of these products ___________
the famous bath soap Safeguard.
a. produce – are
b. produce – is
c. produces – are
d. produces – is
17. I used too ___________ of the bleach and so the stain remained on the shirt.
a. much b. many
c. few d. little
18. ___________ are you deserting me __________ you are also taking our supplies.
a. both – and
b. either – or
c. neither – nor
d. not only – but
Correct Usage
Following are sentences that need a word or a group of words to complete them. Choose the
correct answer according to the rules of grammar.
19. _________ beauty cannot be measured.
a. Its
b. It’s
c. It has
d. It was
20. Did you see the several _________ on the aquarium at the lounge?
a. fish
b. fishes
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
21. The student badly needs her teacher’s ___________.
a. advice
b. advise
c. advising
d. advisory
22. I must justify my position ___________ so that they’d understand.
a. farther
b. farthest
c. further
d. furthest
23. You smell very ___________.
a. good
b. well
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
24. I felt _________ after the spectacle I made of myself in school.
a. bad
b. badly
c. worst
d. none of the above
25. May I please request that each of the two groups take an ___________ position in the
issue now.
a. alternate
b. alternating
c. alternative
d. all of the above
26. Lito works at the supermart __________ moonlighting at the restaurant.
a. and
b. beside
c. besides
d. or
27. Macaroni and cheese __________ my favorite dishes.
a. are
b. be
c. is
d. all of the above
28. A large percentage of the class _______ fascinated by the museum.
a. be
b. was
c. were
d. any of the above
29. According to Machiavelli, it is not imperative that a ruler _________ good, he just has to
appear so.
a. be
b. is
c. was
d. were
30. If I _________ a horse I would be running round and round this farm nonstop.
a. were
b. was
c. is
d. am
31. If we __________ harder we would have passed the UPCAT.
a. studied
b. study
c. had studied
d. have studied
32. _____________ mountains aplenty in the Philippines.
a. There is
b. There are
c. There was
d. There were
33. She ______________ finished the project before tomorrow.
a. will have
b. would have
c. should have
d. none of the above
34. I ___________ sick in bed last month.
a. laid
b. lain
c. lay
d. lie
35. I thought you already ______________ that issue to rest.
a. laid b. lain
c. lay d. lie
36. According to Arsene Dumont, people have an irresistible urge to _________ the social
ladder.
a. raise up
b. raised up
c. rise up
d. risen up
Error Detection
Following are statements that may or may not contain an error. Choose the letter corresponding
to the word or group of words that makes the sentence incorrect. Choose letter E if there’s no
error.
37. I believe that I am as good a singer as him. No error.
A B C D E
38. Whomsoever wishes to see a ghost is a fool. No error.
A B C D E
39. No one was lovelier or more strikingly intelligent than her at the beauty contest
A B C
yesterday. No error.
D E
40. Rowena announced that the bonus will arrive during the meeting yesterday.
A B C D
No error.
E
41. That work is more unique than the other one. No error.
A B C D E
42. The apparent heir to the throne of England is Prince Charles. No error.
A B C D E
43. Right now I am very angry at you, so please don’t come near me for I might hit you.
A B C D
No error.
44. The first group has begun to argue about the second group. No error.
A B C D E
45. The children were dismayed and depressed by the closing of the zoo. No error.
A B C D E
46. I am looking forward and preparing for the Math Olympiad which will be held
A B C D
next week. No error.
E
47. The librarian went to Manila. New books were ordered by her today. No error.
A B C D E
48. Before yesterday, I have given up hope that you will come back. No error.
A B C D E
49. You do your homework right now or I won’t let you go out with your friends.
A B C D
No error.
E
50. The doctor as well as some of the best doctors in the Philippines is giving a free
A B C
medical checkup tomorrow. No error.
D E
51. The committee members but not the chair of the committee has agreed to go to
A B C
Palawan for the annual excursion trip. No error.
D E
52. Each man and each woman in the audience was affected by the passionate speech.
A B C D
No error.
53.
a. She only walked fifteen miles when her legs gave out.
b. She has walked only fifteen miles when her legs gave out.
c. She had walked only fifteen miles when her legs gave out.
d. She had only walked for about fifteen miles when her legs gave out.
54.
a. Father jogs exuberantly to the park every morning before breakfast to exercise his
heart.
b. Father jogs exuberantly every morning before breakfast to the park to exercise his
heart.
c. Father exuberantly jogs every morning to the park to exercise his heart before
breakfast.
d. Father, to exercise his heart, jogs exuberantly every morning before breakfast to the
park.
55.
a. My sister is going to take a little trip to Europe in Italy in June next year.
b. My sister is going to take a little trip to Italy in Europe in June next year.
c. My sister is going to take a little trip in June next year to Italy in Europe.
d. My sister is going to take a little trip to Europe next year, to Italy in Jun


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