This section is designed to measure your comprehension of
standard written English. In the following questions each
sentence has an underlined word or phrase. Below each
sentence are for other words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C),
(D). You are able to choose the one word or phrase that best
keeps the meaning of the original sentence. (Number one is
done for you).
- Both boats and trains are used for transporting the materials.
a) Plans
b) Ships
c) Canoes
d) Railroads
1- Heterogeneous catalysts are widely used in petroleum
production.
a) Strongly
b) Extensively
c) Weightily
d) Narrowly
2- A messenger was sent to the council with important
information.
a) An activist
b) A career
c) An envoy
d) A scout
3- In some countries, nuclear power produces up to two-third
of the necessary electricity
a) Makes
b) Receives
c) Dissipates
d) Manages
4- A two-third majority in Congress is required if a bill is to
become a law.
a) Necessary
b) Desirable
c) Ordered
d) Optional
5- The first published article appeared in 1614.
a) Edited
b) Noticed
c) Apparent
d) Printed
6- Caffeine was originally produced from plants.
a) First
b) Appropriately
c) Often
d) Only
7- The speed of light is used to measure the vast spaces between
stars and planets.
a) Empty
b) Huge
c) Interstellar
d) Infinite
8- Although Florida is commonly believed to be the
southernmost state in the United States, Hawaii really is.
a) Sporadically
b) Basically
c) Generally
d) Unwaveringly
9- Insects are the most diverse class of animals in number,
form, and natural range.
a) Poetic
b) Intricate
c) Varied
d) Hard working
10- The Sahara, the world’s largest desert, extends over 9
million square kilometers.
a) Spreads
b) Sites
c) Presents
d) Condenses
11- Mental patients are given the drug to reduce tension.
a) Stress
b) Disease
c) Pain
d) Awareness
12- The most secure type of bolt is a deadbolt.
a) Heaviest
b) Most costly
c) Most common
d) Safest
13- The United States government issues three types of
passports: diplomatic, official, and regular.
a) Orders
b) Circulates
c) Retains
d) Relies on
14- Death Valley received its name because of its desolate
desert environment.
a) Sandy
b) Hot
c) Barren
d) Deadly
15- When in Washington, the U.S. Presidents resides at the
White House.
a) Returns to
b) Resists
c) Lives in
d) Sides with
16- The fer-de-lance, a kind of viber, is one of the most
poisonous snakes.
a) Deadly
b) Vicious
c) Bad tasting
d) Unhealthy
17- Carbon monoxide prevents hemoglobin from supplying
oxygen to the body.
a) Discourage
b) Distracts
c) Impedes
d) Excuses
18- There are hundreds of species of eels, some living in
fresh water but most living in oceanic waters.
a) Specialties
b) Relatives
c) Kinds
d) Offspring
19- The mission at San Juan Capistrano was partially
destroyed by an earthquake in 1812.
a) Partly
b) Briefly
c) Intentionally
d) Purposefully
20- Quality control is an essential aspect of the
manufacturing process.
a) An alternative
b) An introspective
c) An encompassing
d) A necessary
