Entrance Exam Reviewer – English Mock Test 3

c) has
d) did have
Name:________________________________ Grade: e) has had
________ Date: _________________
for items 8 – 15, choose the best option
1. Eating, drinking, and to stay up late at to complete the word analogy
night were among her pleasures.
a) to stay up late 8. LIAR : HONESTY
b) to remain up late a) LAWYER : MERCY
c) staying up late b) MOTHER : CHILDREN
d) she liked staying up late c) FOOL : WISDOM
e) trying to stay up late d) SOLDIER : POWER
e) LAUGH : SAD
2. Each night when night came and the
temperature fell,my parents lit the fire 9. DOWNPOUR : RAIN
in the bedroom. a) WAVE : WATER
a) and the temperature fell, b) TORNADO : CLOUDS
b) and that the temperature did fall c) BLIZZARD : SNOW
c) and that the temperature fell d) GROW : DIE
d) and because the temperature fell e) DESERT : HEAT
e) and when the temperature fell
10.WIZARD : MAGICAL
3. Frances promised to bring the Papago a) KING : ROYAL
basket that she bought in Arizona. b) NUN : SILENT
a) bought in c) CROW : LUCK
b) had bought in d) TEACHER : ORDINARY
c) has bought in e) CHEF : DELICIOUS
d) did buy in
e) purchased in 11.MISFORTUNE : LUCK
a) VICTORY : DEFEAT
4. He has lain his racquetball glove on the b) COFFEE : TEA
beach. c) LAUGH : SMILE
a) has lain d) LIFE : BIRTH
b) has laid e) SUGAR : SALT
c) have lain
d) have laid 12.VERSE : SONG
e) is lying a) LEAF : APPLE
b) MOP : BROOM
5. I would have lent you my notes if c) SUPERMARKET : OFFICE
you would have asked me. d) WOOL : SHIRT
a) would have asked me e) KERNEL : CORN
b) could of asked
c) could ask 13. ALMOND : NUT
d) had asked a) HILL : MOUNTAIN
e) had of asked b) HELICOPTER : AIRCRAFT
c) SPORT : FOOTBALL
6. Many scientists are still hoping to have d) LAMP : LIGHTBULB
found life on another planet. e) PAPER : TISSUE
a) to have found
b) to find 14.WOOL : SHEEP
c) two find a) LEATHER : COWS
d) to have been found b) METAL : TREES
e) too have found c) PAPER : ROCKS
d) WOOD : MOUNTAINS
7. Because she had an astounding e) NOTES : PAPER
memory, Sue has never forgotten an
important equation. 15.PEBBLE : STONE
a) had an a) MINNOW : FISH
b) could have had b) CAR : TRUCK

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c) TIGER : LION c) mathematical…a geometric
d) DICTIONARY : BOOK d) chronological…an alphabetical
e) BAG : NEW e) original…a superior

For items 16-22, complete the sentence using the 20.The other children did not want Alexander
word or set of words that best fit the sentence. to play with them, so they ________ him
16.Although it’s not remotely frightening in from their game.
the daylight, the estate takes on a) exchanged
__________ quality at night. b) exhibited
a) an eerie c) exposed
b) a stately d) examined
c) a jovial e) excluded
d) an optimistic
e) a marvelous 21.Ludwig van Beethoven was a musical
_______, playing his first professional
17.I have always preferred _________ areas to concert at only seven years old.
_________ ones, because I really like the a) hack
countryside. b) phenomenon
a) city…downtown c) spectacle
b) rural…urban d) fluke
c) attractive…beautiful e) prodigy
d) quiet…tranquil
e) magnificent…majestic 22.Stephen’s parents encourage him to
pursue a _______ career in medicine or law;
18.Though the accident damaged the car they want to see him become rich and
pretty severely, mechanics were able to successful.
________ it and make it almost good as a) stressful
new. b) worthwhile
a) destroy c) rewarding
b) build d) lucrative
c) salvage e) prestigious
d) hinder
e) cure

19.Silvio first arranged the anthology in

_______ order based on when the writers
published each piece, but he later
switched to ________ ordering system
based on the spelling of the author’s
names.
a) reverse…a straightforward
b) random…an orderly

For items 23- 25, refer to the selection below.

(1) While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting. (2) The fact of
being high in the air makes it so much more entertaining than a lot of rides. (3) I mean, how often do you
hang from that high up in daily life?
(4) Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don’t seek Ferris wheels out because of their excitement. (5)
Rather, I find them very relaxing. (6) At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get beautiful sights of the park. (7)
You also get a sense of calm that you don’t get in the hustle and bustle of the park below.
(8) Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up at night. (9) In fact,
the original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be ridden.

23.The passage was most likely written b) Explain the original design of Ferris
to: wheels and how they work today
a) Describe the author’s favorite c) Describe the advantages of Ferris
amusement park rides wheels

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d) Let the audience feel of the d) He loves riding the Ferris wheel
excitement of Ferris wheel rides because it’s neither exciting nor
e) All of the above relaxing.
e) None of the above
24.In the fourth and fifth sentences, how
does the author describe his feeling 25.In the eighth and ninth sentences,
of Ferris wheel? what does the author want to convey
about the Ferris wheel?
a) He loves riding the Ferris wheel a) Ferris wheels were invented just to
because it’s exciting. be regular wheel.
b) He loves riding the Ferris wheel b) Ferris wheels were originally
because it’s relaxing. invented just to be seen.
c) He loves riding the Ferris wheel c) Ferris wheels were originally
because it’s both relaxing and invented to be ridden.
exciting. d) Ferris wheels were originally
invented to be seen and ridden.
e) None of the above

For items 26-30, choose the part of the sentence

that is erroneous.

26.Linda decides they had better 31.

scram before 1. The ancient manuscript was carefully
a b c restored by the conservator.
the killers find them. No Error 2. Scholars translated the text to unravel its
d e meaning.
3. Historians debated the origin and
27.Valerie claims that cats made the significance of the document.
best 4. The discovery of the manuscript caused a
a b c stir in the academic community.
pets. No Error 5. A team of archaeologists unearthed the
d e fragile pages in a remote cave.

28.A small selection of terms was found a) 5, 4, 2, 1, 3

at the b) 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
a b c c) 1, 5, 4, 2, 3
back of the textbook. No Error d) 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
d e e) 4, 3, 1, 5, 2

29. If the books have been cataloged last 32.

week, 1. The chef carefully selected the finest
a b ingredients.
why haven’t they been here?. No 2. Each dish was meticulously prepared in
Error the kitchen.
c d e 3. The aroma of the cuisine filled the
restaurant.
30.The setting of a story effects, not just 4. Diners savored the exquisite flavors.
a b 5. Critics praised the restaurant for its
the characters but also the plot No culinary excellence.
Error a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
c d e b) 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
c) 2, 5, 3, 4, 1
d) 4, 3, 1, 2, 5
e) 5, 4, 2, 1, 3

33.
1. The mysterious ruins were discovered
For items 31-35, arrange the sentences to deep within the wilderness.
form a sensible paragraph.
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2. A team of researchers documented the a) fascinated
flora and fauna of the area. b) ungrateful
3. The explorer embarked on a perilous c) happy
journey into the dense jungle. d) unsure what to do
4. The expedition faced unexpected e) aggravated
challenges but ultimately triumphed.
5. Armed with a map and survival gear, the 38.When having a problem, it is best to
adventure began. dissect the situation, then
a) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5 act. Dissect means…
b) 5, 2, 1, 3, 4 a) control
c) 1, 4, 2, 3, 5 b) identify
d) 3, 5, 1, 2, 4 c) discuss
e) 4, 3, 5, 2, 1 d) ignore
e) analyze
34.
1. The performance received a standing 39. The bouncer’s countenance
ovation. discouraged
2. The playwright crafted a compelling brawls. Countenance means…
storyline. a) message
3. Rehearsals were intense as the actors b) opposition
perfected their roles. c) presence
4. Opening night finally arrived, and the d) expression
audience eagerly took their seats. e) strength
5. The stage was set with elaborate props
and lighting. 40. The child apprised her father’s
a) 1, 2, 3, 5, 4 authority and behaved herself in
b) 4, 1, 2, 3, 5 church. Apprised means…
c) 2, 3, 5, 4, 1 a) appreciated
d) 3, 5, 1, 2, 4 b) insulted
e) 5, 4, 2, 1, 3 c) compromised
d) defied
35. e) noted
1. Oxygen tanks were essential at higher
altitudes.
2. The mountaineer faced treacherous
conditions on the ascent.
3. Base camp served as a crucial staging
point for the expedition.
4. Summiting the peak was a moment of
personal triumph.
5. The descent posed its own set of
challenges.

a) 2, 3, 1, 4, 5
b) 5, 2, 1, 3, 4
c) 1, 4, 3, 2, 5
d) 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
e) 4, 1, 2, 5, 3

36.After practice, the girls’ softball team

stated, “We’re famished!” Famished
means…
a) rested
b) hungry
c) excited
d) trustworthy
e) ready
37. The newborn baby was enamored
with the rattle. Enamored means…

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