GE- IER: Pretest 1

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Arts and Humanities
Department of Languages and Communication

NAME: PROGRAM AND SECTION:

DATE: SCORE:

VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
A. Root words: Choose the letter which best defines the ROOT WORD of the following set of words. Encircle the
letter of the best answer.

1. annu-; annually; annuity; anniversary

a. year c. month
b. quarter d. none of the above
2. corp-; corpse; corporal; incorporate
a. issue c. body
b. self d. all of the above
3. fort-; forte; effort; fortitude
a. basic c. meticulous
b. strong d. none of the above
4. fract-; fraction; fragment; fracture
a. to loosen up c. to break
b. to hurt less d. none of these
5. cure-; secure; procure; curator
a. care c. head
b. main d. none of the above
6. ject-; conjecture; eject; dejected
a. insert c. throw
b. demise d. none of the above
7. log or logue-; biology; epilogue; logic
a. knowledge c. ways
b. study d. none of the above
8. mono-; monotonous; monopoly; monochrome
a. one c. same like other
b. dual standards d. none of the above
9. mort-; mortal; mortify; moribund
a. to live c. to die
b. to gain faith d. none of these
10. gen-; genus; progeny; engender
a. reproduce c. repulse
b. birth d. none of the above

B. Affixes: Encircle the letter of the best answer.

11. Which of these words means 'not sure'?

a. undone b. uncertain c. dissure

12. The word pre-war means?

a. before the war b. during the war c. after the war

13. If you wanted to say someone is not helpful, which word would you use?
a. inhelpful b. unhelpful c. helpfulless

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14. If you take away the prefix and the suffix, what is left of the word 'unemployed'?
a. unemploy b. employed c. employ
15. Which CANNOT be added to the root word box to make a new word?
a. ful b. ing c. es

16. What prefix would you add to the word 'finished' to show that there is still some work to be done?
a. un b. dis c. mis
17. Which of these words CANNOT be made into another word by adding the prefix 'sub'?
a. way b. marine c. book
18. What does the prefix do to the word 'cooked' in this sentence?
The pies were precooked.
a. It tells you you need to cook the pies.
b. It tells you the pies need cooking again.
c. It tells you the pies have already been cooked.

19. What does the prefix 'dis' do to the word appeared in this sentence?
The cat disappeared before her very eyes.
a. It tells you that the cat appeared bigger than before.
b. It tells you that the cat vanished.
c. It tells you that the act appeared to be further away.

20. What does the suffix 'ful' do to the word house in this sentence?
She had a houseful that weekend.
a. It tells you that her house was empty that weekend.
b. It tells you that her house was a mess that weekend.
c. It tells you that she had lots of people staying in her house that weekend.

C. Context clues: For each sentence below, use the context to help you determine the meaning of the italicized
word.

21. The president of the company felt so despondent over its bankruptcy that he went into a deep depression.
a. excited c. sad and hopeless
b. surprised and delighted d. exhausted and weary

22. One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest in books or
learning.
a. old; elderly
b. snobbish; stuck up
c. well-educated; well-read

23. Psychologists have conducted research on altruism, which can be defined as "putting the needs and welfare of
others above one's own needs and well-being."
a. psychologists who conduct research
b. putting the needs and welfare of others above one's own needs and well-being
c. research conducted by psychologists

24. My father is despotic. I never get my way! There's no arguing with him because whatever he says, goes.
a. behaving like a ruler with absolute power
b. cruel, hurtful, and abusive
c. behaving in a loud, angry manner
d. open to other people’s opinion

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25. My brother is absolutely tenacious. For example, when he sets a goal for himself, he doesn't let anything stop
him from achieving it.
a. silly and unreasonable
b. stubborn; refusing to give up
c. well- liked by others
d. always seeking help from others

26. South African leader Nelson Mandela is a magnanimous man who is respected worldwide for his courageous,
lifelong effort on behalf of human rights.
a. unsuccessful c. wealthy, affluent
b. noble in mind and heart d. bitter and angry

27. The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a. ate c. slept
b. burned d. sunbathed

28. The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
a. gracefully c. dangerously
b. lazily d. hopefully

29. Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
a. gloomy c. shining
b. red d. fun

30. Emotionally disturbed people may be troubled by morbid thoughts. For instance, they may often think about
suicide or murder.
a. disturbing c. psychologically ill
b. dealing with death d. scary

31. This third grade was full of precocious children. One child had learned to read at two and another could do
algebra at age 6.
a. backward c. ahead
b. active d. pretty

32. We thought that the mother would be very distraught at hearing of her husband's accident; however, she took
the news quite calmly.
a. tranquil c. disgusted
b. angry d. anxious

33. Your response to her question was rather terse. You could practice patience.
a. brief and abrupt c. made clear
b. full of meaning d. unspoken

34. Typewriters are archaic. They should be in museums.

a. old- fashioned c. up to date
b. new d. well used

35. I think you can understand even though the point is tacit.
a. made clear c. following soon after
b. selfish d. unspoken

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D. Analogies: Study the following set of words. Determine their relationship, then choose the word which best
belong to the set. Encircle the letter of your answer.

36. poetry : rhyme :: philosophy: ____________

a. imagery c. bi- law
b. music d. theory
37. congeal : solidify :: ____________ : char
a. conceal c. evaporate
b. singe d. charge

38. segregate : unify :: repair : ____________

a. approach c. damage
b. push d. outwit

39. smear : libel :: heed : ____________

a. represent c. consider
b. doubt d. need
40. ___________ : play :: sing : anthem
a. act c. theater
b. scene d. field

41. ___________ : dolphin :: herd : cow

a. ocean c. porpoise
b. pod d. leap

42. son : nuclear :: __________ : extended

a. father c. cousin
b. mother d. daughter
43. fetish : fixation :: slight : __________
a. flirt c. insult
b. sloth d. confuse

44. implement : rule :: __________ : verdict

a. propose c. divide
b. render d. teach

45. __________ : oyster :: paddy : rice

a. aphrodisiac c. bed
b. mollusk d. sandwich

46. mouse : __________ :: flash : camera

a. rat c. cord
b. computer d. dessert
47. __________ : money :: urn : ashes
a. cash c. purse
b. wealth d. inheritance
48. deplete : decrease :: __________ : avoid
a. danger c. miss
b. dislike d. shun
49. kitten : __________ :: soldier : army
a. cat c. puppy
b. litter d. meow

50. _________ : speak :: roam : walk

a. path c. write
b. silent d. babble

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