1. We should never be apathetic towards other people for we have a social responsibility to fulfill.
A. indifferent
B. concerned
C. generous
D. worried
2. A good leader should be cognizant of the numerous issues that affect his constituents.
A. aware
B. uninformed
C. confused
D. idealistic
3. Always be careful not to issue any disparaging remarks against other people.
A. praising
B. confusing
C. damaging
D. discouraging
4. Flowers are ephemeral; they bloom yet wither a week or so later.
A. shrivel
B. long-lasting
C. beautiful
D. short-lived
5. A fastidious person will never find true happiness.
A. simple
B. choosy
C. greedy
D. contented
6. The Ortigas Center is filled with gargantuan buildings, some having up to 50 floors.
A. crowded
B. old and weak
C. first class
D. gigantic
7. Nobody like haughty Monty who kept bragging about his riches.
A. arrogant
B. foolish
C. respectable
D. dependable
8. The corrupt policeman was discharged from service due to his ignominious act of accepting bribes.
A. honorable
B. disrespectable
C. unwanted
D. remarkable
9. The impudent child was scolded for answering back to older people.
A. respectful
B. honorable
C. clever
D. rude
10. Spores are infinitesimal reproductive units of fungi and lower plants.
A. invisible
B. interesting
C. microscopic
D. large
11. Never trust an insidious person because you’ll never know what goes on his mind.
A. honest
B. treacherous
C. loyal
D. trustworthy
12. Jessica is an irascible girl who frequently has tantrums.
A. impatient
B. cheerful
C. hot-tempered
D. jolly
13. Surgeons should be meticulous, especially when performing operations.
A. careful
B. careless
C. strict
D. lenient
14. Christ teaches us to be concerned about putting up riches in heaven and not to be obsessed with mundane things.
A. temporary
B. worldly
C. insignificant
D. important
15. Rochelle has difficulty seeing things from afar because she is myopic.
A. cross-eyed
B. eagle-eyed
C. farsighted
D. nearsighted
16. Regina, being a child of three, is oblivious to the world around her.
A. careful
B. carefree
C. aware
D. unmindful
17. Man can never be omniscient like God.
A. all-knowing
B. logical
C. immortal
D. miraculous
18. The piquant mouse was able to find its way out of the maze in a short while.
A. dumb
B. clever
C. small
D. unusual
19. It is now plausible to say that someday, interplanetary travel will no longer be impossible.
A. reasonable
B. unusual
C. illogical
D. extraordinary
20. A prudent person is not easily deceived.
A. loyal
B. careless
C. wise
D. foolish
21. “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is a common aphorism.
A. slogan
B. battle cry
C. proverb
D. motto
22. Charmaine’s deportment is highly commendable.
A. belief
B. behavior
C. intelligence
D. competence
23. For enmity and hate are contrary to friendship and concord.
A. agreement
B. mutual hatred
C. confusion
D. division
24. The Filipino’s fortitude is the reason why he seldom complains.
A. endurance
B. peace-loving
C. discontent
D. satisfaction
25. Poverty should never be viewed as an impediment towards attaining a good education.
A. reason
B. way
C. link
D. obstruction
26. The students were upbraided for misbehaving during the assembly.
A. praised
B. honored
C. scolded
D. stopped
27. Urbane people are appalled by rude behavior.
A. well-mannered
B. ill-mannered
C. modern
D. rich
28. Clowns are never vapid but the sick usually are.
A. lively and energetic
B. lacking spirit and liveliness
C. clumsy
D. funny
29. The client was asked to verify the veracity of the statement of accounts issued.
A. accuracy
B. discrepancy
C. redundancy
D. mistake
30. Dentists believe that babies should be weaned from feeding bottles as soon as possible to prevent malformation of the infant’s erupting teeth.
A. get used to
B. develop hatred for
C. free from dependence
D. make more dependent
31. Some people believe that Balete Drive is haunted because a wraith of a woman appears there.
A. shadow
B. statue
C. reflection
D. ghost
32. She looks unkempt with her wavy coarse hair falling freely behind her back.
A. pretty
B. neat
C. prim and proper
D. untidy
33. The room is topsy-turvy as if a hurricane just passed through.
A. disorderly
B. destroyed
C. orderly
D. clean
34. Sherlock Holmes is a famous sleuth.
A. adventurer
B. scientist
C. detective
D. criminal
35. Mindy rummaged through the chest of old clothes for something usable to donate.
A. searched through
B. wandered through
C. passed through
D. scattered
36. Only a ruffian could do such a heinous act of killing a helpless child.
A. an insane person
B. a brutal person
C. a lovable person
D. a confused person
37. To augment the policemen’s income, the government allowed them to take part-time jobs.
A. increase
B. contribute
C. limit
D. remove
38. A person’s reputation is very important to be very careful not to calumniate anybody.
A. embarrass
B. abuse
C. tease
D. slander
39. The footprints were effaced when the floor was mopped.
A. printed
B. erased
C. deformed
D. developed
40. The plane overshot the runway and landed in a ditch.
A. passed through
B. passed by
C. went beyond
D. did not reach
Answer key
| 1. A | 9. D | 17. A | 25. D | 33. A |
| 2. A | 10. C | 18. B | 26. C | 34. C |
| 3. C | 11. B | 19. A | 27. A | 35. A |
| 4. D | 12. C | 20. C | 28. B | 36. B |
| 5. B | 13. A | 21. C | 29. A | 37. A |
| 6. D | 14. B | 22. B | 30. C | 38. D |
| 7. A | 15. D | 23. B | 31. D | 39. B |
| 8. B | 16. D | 24. A | 32. D | 40. C |
Other English CSE reviewer
| CSE English Reviewer | No. of Items |
|---|---|
| Alphabetizing | 20 items |
| Antonyms | 40 items |
| Single-word Analogy | 40 items |
| Double-word Analogy | 40 items |
| Paragraph Development | 10 items |
| Grammar and Correct Usage | 40 items |
