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License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 1. For which is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? I. Reinforcement of the foundation of learning II. Helping pupils to overcome their learning difficulties III. Developing learners‟ potentials a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II, III 2. What should be done first before doing remedial instruction? a. Diagnose the difficulty b. Prepare remedial materials c. Plan the remedial instruction d. Group the pupils by gender 3. The following are remedial teaching strategies EXCEPT _____. a. Individualized Educational Program (IEP) b. Peer Support Programmed c. Reward Scheme d. Test and Drill 4. Is remedial instruction the same as special education? a. No, however, remedial instruction may include children with special needs if they are diagnosed with difficulty. b. Yes, both remedial instruction and special education serve learners that need help. c. It depends on the clientele of remedial instruction. d. No, they are far apart and not in any way related. 5. Which statement on remedial teaching is WRONG? Remedial teaching involves _____. a. Working systematically; observing, diagnosing, remediating, evaluating b. Working purposefully and intensively with a pupil c. Seeing to it that the pupil can remain at his/her school d. Re-teaching, reviewing, assessing 6. What does remedial instruction focus on? a. Content b. Skills c. Grammar d. Test 7. Which practices mean success for learners with reading difficulties? I. Be clear on what students must know, understand, and be able to do in to grow in their grasp of a subject. II. Build scaffolding leading to student success in these goals. Don‟t dilute goals. III. Make use of several avenues of learning – make students hear it, sing it, read it. a. I, II, and III b. II and III c. I and II d. I, II and III LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 1 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 8. For effective remedial instruction, work for learning-in-content. What does learning-in=content mean? a. Make students see how ideas and skills connect to their families and communities. b. Make students see how important concepts and skills are. c. Make use of problem solving. d. Avoid drills. 9. Which can increase the effectiveness of remedial teaching? a. Let the students know that you believe in him/her. b. Direct student to work harder whether s/he likes it or not. c. Do not allow him/her to play until s/he can do the task. d. Engage him/her in a continuous drill until s/he learns the skills. 10. Because reading remediation requires building skills rather than learning course content, which should reading trainers do? I. Minimize testing and grading II. Observe the student in the actual act of reading III. Make reading classes a grammar class. a. I and II b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III 11. Which statement about the use of voice in academic or scientific writing is NOT true? a. Scientific or academic writing uses the passive voice more than the active voice. b. Scientific writing uses the passive voice more than the active voice is a myth. c. The choice of active voice or passive is constrained by functional considerations; thus, writers use the we-form active when describing standard procedures. d. Writers use the we-form active when contrasting their work with previous work in the field, but use the passive when describing previous research. 12. Which of the following statements about hedging is INCORRECT? a. Hedging is a scientific writing strategy where writers use aspects of the verb as devices to express politeness or to distance themselves from a claim. b. When hedging, academic writers use words that strongly and sharply express commitment to their criticism. c. ESP learners need to appreciate the role of hedging in academic, professional and business genres and to manipulate its actual linguistic devices. d. In research or in the professional community, the criticism, Mr. de la Cruz appears not to have understood my point, is hedged and is more acceptable that the statement; Mr. de la Cruz definitely did not understand my point. 13. Which statement compares/contrast BEST discourse analysis from genre analysis? a. Discourse analysis is any study of language text at a level above that of the sentence; genre analysis is a text analysis focused on the regularities of structure that distinguish one type of text from another. b. Discourse analysis is the global/umbrella term for text analysis while genre analysis is a part of discourse analysis. c. Discourse analysis is valuable in looking at spoken and written business texts while genre analysis is useful in looking at both written and spoken texts in all areas of ESP. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 2 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 d. Discourse analysis includes the study of cohesive links between sentences, of paragraph structure, or the structure of the whole text. 14. Which statement below BEST defines ESP? a. ESP is a language teaching approach which is based on learner‟s need. b. ESP is an approach not a product. c. ESP is a particular kind of language or methodology. d. ESP consists of a particular type of teaching material. 15. Which type of knowledge is NOT required of the ESP teacher? a. A positive attitude towards the ESP content b. A knowledge of the fundamental principles of the subject area c. An awareness of how much they probably know d. A specialist subject knowledge 16. One of the consistent problems of ESP teachers is the lack of an orthodoxy. This means that: I. ESP teachers do not have a ready-made, straightforward answers to problems the meet II. ESP teachers need to distil and synthesize from several options those that suit their circumstances III. All ESP teachers are pioneers who are helping to shape the world of ESP a. I b. II c. I, II d. I, II, III 17. Another problem that constantly faces ESP teachers is the new realms of knowledge that ESP teachers have to cope with. This suggests that __________. a. ESP teachers have to struggle to master language and subject matter they know very little about b. ESP teachers often feel a sense of utter inadequacy at their ability to cope c. ESP teacher feel boredom as they teach subject matter that are very simple and familiar d. A and B 18. Which type of syllabus would contain the following set of topics: making arrangements, taking part in an interview; buying and selling, ect? a. Structural/situational syllabus b. Skill syllabus c. Functional/notional syllabus d. Functional/task-based syllabus 19. Which type of syllabus would contain the following set of topics: writing essays; study techniques and examinations; improving your reading, etc? a. Skill syllabus b. Discourse/skills syllabus c. Functional/task-based syllabus d. Skills and strategies LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 3 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 20. Which type of syllabus would contain the following set of topics: properties and shapes; structure; actions in sequence; cause and effect, etc? a. Structural/situational syllabus b. Skill syllabus c. Functional/notional syllabus d. Functional/task-based syllabus 21. Which type of syllabus would contain the following set of topics: the nature of generalizations; general and specific information; levels of generality, etc? a. Skill syllabus b. Discourse/skills syllabus c. Functional/task-based syllabus d. Skills and strategies 22. Which type of syllabus would contain the following set of topics: exercises in personal evaluation; exercises in examining your job needs, exercises in using the ads, etc? a. Skill syllabus b. Discourse/skills syllabus c. Functional/task-based syllabus d. Skills and strategies 23. Which program for school staff members and teachers was conducted to better match students with their aptitude and career interests? a. Project Effective and Affordable Secondary Education (EASE) b. Revitalized Homeroom Guidance Program (RHGP) c. School Based Education (SBE) d. Thinking Skills Development for Maximized Cognitive Performance (TSD-MCP) 24. Which was the Secondary Education Curriculum that was implemented in 1989 to replace the Revised Secondary Education Program (RSEP)? a. Program for Decentralized Education (PRODED) b. Secondary Education Development Program c. New Secondary Education Curriculum (NSEC) d. Revised Secondary Education Curriculum (RSEC) 25. In the K-12 curriculum, to which does the basic education refer? a. 6 years of primary school and four years of junior high school b. 4 years of junior high school, 7 years of primary school and 2 years of senior high school c. 2 years of junior high school, 4 years of senior high school and 2 years of senior high school d. 6 years of elementary education, 4 years of junior high school and 3 years of senior high school. 26. Which is the main objective of the K-12 program? a. To provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts, skills, develop lifelong learner, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment and entrepreneurship. b. To produce graduates at the age of 18 instead of 16. c. To follow the trend of the other countries all over the world. d. To cope with other educational systems in the ASEAN. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 4 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 27. The K to 12 curriculum envisions __________. a. Holistically developed learners with 21st century skills b. A good competition with other countries in the financial world c. 12 years of basic education that meets international standard d. Students equipped with 21st century skill who are able to compete internationally 28. The new curriculum will be focused more on the __________. a. Teacher b. Learners c. Instructional materials d. Hours spent in teaching 29. Who will be the first beneficiaries of the senior high school of the K to 12 curriculum? a. Incoming freshmen of SY 2012-2013 b. Incoming sophomore of SY 2012-2013 c. Incoming juniors of SY 2012-2013 d. Incoming seniors of SY 2012-2013 30. According to the Department of Education, which subject will be integrated into the teaching of Language? a. Reading b. Physical Education c. Science d. Social Studies 31. The transcription /taɪp/ represents the word _____. a. Tap b. Tape c. Tip d. Type 32. The transcription /rɪč/ represents the word _____. a. Reach b. Rich c. Ridge d. Reich 33. The transcription/ðiz/ transcription the word _____. a. Thighs b. These c. This d. Tease 34. Which group has a letter that differs in voicing from other three? a. /m/, /g/, /j/, /s/ b. /n/, /f/, /θ/, /p/ c. /b/, /p/, /r/, /v/ d. /s/, /č/, /t/, /g/ 35. For each group, identify the segment that differs in place in articulation from the other three. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 5 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. /s/, /č/, /t/, /n/ b. /k/, /n/, /g/, /ŋ/ c. /θ/, /p/, /b/, /m/ d. /s/, /č/, /t/, /g/ 36. Which one has the correct stress? a. Ceremony b. Ceremony c. Ceremony d. Ceremony Which is the best synonym for the following words? 37. Precious a. Necessary b. Valuable c. Irregular c. Simple 38. Unique a. Simple b. Allowed c. Special d. Unknown 39. Bulky a. Skinny b. Simple c. Tender d. Awkward 40. Assist a. Attend b. Apply c. Reproach c. Help 41. Advocate a. Predict b. Pronounce c. Support d. Determine 42. Authorize a. Protect b. Question c. Empower d. Verify LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 6 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 43. Bless a. Consecrate b. Alarm c. Concern d. Terrify 44. Try a. Wish b. Want c. Hope d. Attempt 45. Startle a. Frighten b. Rush c. Upset d. Surprise 46. Utter a. Scream b. Shout c. Yell d. Say 47. Thrill a. Disturb c. Chill c. Move d. Crash 48. Wreck a. Pop b. Mash c. Dash d. Crash Which is the best antonym for the following words? 49. Vicious a. Gentle b. Healthy c. Helpful d. Dangerous 50. Conquer a. Surrender b. Descend c. Punish d. Divide LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 7 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 51. Criticize a. Berate b. Enjoy c. Fault d. Acclaim 52. Enormous a. Very thin b. Very loose c. Very large d. Very small 53. Relegate a. Prevaricate b. Promote c. Import d. Secrete 54. Instigate a. Incite b. Create c. Mediate d. Hesitate 55. Legalize a. Fire b. Ban c. Boycott d. Outlaw 56. Mourn a. Rejoice b. Suffer c. Regret d. Cry 57. Oppress a. Suppress b. Hurt c. Increase d. Inspire 58. Attach a. Scrape b. Subtract c. Detach d. Add 59. Export LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 8 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. Tax b. Import c. Intake d. Bring 60. Donate a. Take b. Steal c. Let d. Give 61. Which has an odd-sounding word in the following group of words? a. Maintain b. Domain c. Contain d. Mountain 62. Discern the semantic similarities in the following items by identifying the sentences with a different meaning. a. He paid almost thirty thousand pesos for his new personal computer. b. His new personal computer cost a little less than thirty thousand pesos. c. At thirty thousand pesos, his personal computer was expensive. d. The new personal computer he bought cost him about thirsty thousand pesos. 63. Which word is supposed to be stressed when speaker means that the robber may have taken some jewelry? a. I didn‟t say he stole the money. b. I didn’t say he stole the money. c. I didn‟t say he stole the money. d. I didn‟t say he stole the money. 64. How many morphemes are there in transportation? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 65. Which of the following sentences is done in acceptable English? a. Maria cleaned the table up. b. Maria is eager to talk to. c. That Maria dances well surprises me. d. Maria desires you to go. 66. Which is the correct and preferred sentence? a. I offered the visitor a meal that was hungry. b. I offered a meal to the visitor who was hungry. c. I offered for the consumption of the visitor, a meal. d. A meal was offered by me to the hungry visitor. 67. Which was the closest meaning of the root word philanthropist? LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 9 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. Physician b. Benevolent c. Philosopher d. Artist 68. Where should the modifier – weighing 150 pounds be placed in the following sentences? The robber was described as a tall man with a heavy mustache. a. The robber weighing 150 pounds was described as a tall man with a heavy mustache. b. The robber was described as a tall man with a heavy mustache weighing 150 pounds. c. The robber was described as a tall man with a heavy weighing 150 pounds mustache. d. The robber was described weighing 150 pounds as a tall man with a heavy mustache. 69. Which is the free morpheme in the word examination? a. exam b. in c. am d. tion 70. Which is the appropriate homonym for blew in the following sentence? Then wind blew the rain clouds away, leaving a clear ______ sky. a. blow b. blue c. blows d. dark 71. Select the sentence that has the modifier placed correctly. Emotional intelligence, which emerged a decade ago, includes the abilities to, motivate yourself and persist in the face of frustrations. a. Emotional intelligence, which emerged a decade ago, includes the abilities to motivate yourself and persist in the face of frustrations. b. Emotional intelligence includes the abilities to motivate yourself and persist in the face of frustrations, which emerged a decade ago. c. Which emerged a decade ago, emotional intelligence includes the abilities to motivate yourself and persist in the face of frustrations. d. Emotional intelligence includes the abilities to motivate yourself, which emerged a decade ago, and persist in the face of frustrations. 72. Which of the best ending for the following sentence? Pupils are required to be in their classrooms by 8:00 am each morning, Hence, ____________. a. Pupils have their wrist watches. b. Pupils coming late will be punished accordingly. c. Pupils are intelligent. d. Pupils are supposed to be trained to be punctual at an early age. 73. Which is the following words that contain the word “th” /ð/ sound? a. Thoughtful b. Thermometer c. Thinkers d. Therefore LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 10 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 74. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. In that college, you have to take the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science. b. In that college, you have to take the following courses; four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science. c. In that college, you have to take the following courses. Four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science. d. In that college, you have to take the following courses, four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science. 75. Select the words that best complete the following sentence. ______, with repeated rejections of her novel, Isabel _______ to submit her manuscript to other to other publisher. a. Inspired… complied b. Elated… planned c. Encouraged… refused d. Undaunted… continued 76. Given below are some of the contributions of theoretical linguistics to language teaching EXCEPT ONE. Which is the EXCEPTION? a. Changing views and theories of language of language teaching b. Different technical terms like phoneme, morpheme, hyponymy, etc. c. Pronouncing words and transcribing sounds like IPA d. Different approaches to language teaching 77. All the options below EXCEPT ONE are some of the contributions of applied linguistics to language teaching. Which IS NOT? a. How to develop the macro-language skills of listening, speaking, reading, etc. b. Ideas about learning styles of students and materials production c. Learning strategies, principles of test construction, and conducting classroom research d. Relationships between and among sentences in a text 78. Good instructional materials produce satisfactory results only if the teacher _______. a. is creative and has pleasant presentation techniques b. uses them in teaching lessons that s/he has not fully mastered c. allows students to manipulate during her presentation d. is knowledgeable of developments and principles underlying those materials 79. Which situation BEST assures that the good findings of linguistics will reach the end users? a. Linguists publish their research findings without delay. b. Schools encourage increased efforts to conduct classroom research. c. Current findings are disseminated during paper presentations. d. Teachers pick up and put to good use findings of linguistics in their language. 80. What attitude needs to be maintained by language teachers about the feelings of linguistics? a. Knowledge is constantly changing; take them with a grain of salt. b. Findings are permanent foundations; memorize them for future application. c. Many research findings spring from careless research procedures; be choosy and selective. d. Knowledge is in a continuous state of flux; be open to new developments and give them a try. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 11 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 81. In the machine of language teaching and language learning, who appears to be the most important cog? a. The linguist b. The learner c. The researcher d. The teacher 82. You are the classroom English teacher of Gracia, a new language learner who has no knowledge of English whatsoever. Which of the following contributions of linguistics will be most helpful to you to teach her successful? a. The perfection of your articulation and oral proficiency in the English language b. Your knowledge and skill in grammatical analysis c. Your knowledge of linguistically sound language teaching materials d. The reshaping of your view, attitude and concept of language and language learning 83. Genre analysis, macro analysis, macro-discourse patterns, text analysis, micro-discourse analysis are concept developments in linguistics. Which list of authors would you consult to know more about them? a. Michael Hoey, Winifred Crombie, John Swales, and Trimble b. Svardik, Geoffrey Leech, Celce-Murcia and Terence Odlin c. John Austin, John Searle, and Dell Hymes d. John Austin, Winifred Crombie, John Swales, and Trimble 84. Pedagogical grammar, collocational grammar, ergative verbs, semantic grammar are concept developments in linguistics. Which list of authors would you call to consult to know more about them? a. John Austin, John Searle, and Dell Hymes b. Michael Hoey, Winifred Crombie, John Swales, and Trimble c. Svardik, Geoffrey Leech, Celce-Murcia and Terence Odlin d. John Austin, John Searle, and Dell Hymes, Terence Odlin 85. Conversational analysis, gambit, adjacency pairs, speech act theory are concept developments in linguistics. Which list of authors would you consult to know more about them? a. John Austin, John Searle, and Dell Hymes b. Michael Hoey, Winifred Crombie, John Swales, and Trimble c. Svardik, Geoffrey Leech, Celce-Murcia and Terence Odlin d. John Austin, John Searle, and Dell Hymes, Svardik 86. Language learning refers to how an individual learns a language. Which statement about language learning is correct? a. Language learning occurs in a natural manner. b. Language learning happens when a person knows how to speak a language after living in the country that has it as its native tongue. c. Language learning occurs in a formal and non-constructive process. d. Language learning is a constructive process through which we know and use a language. 87. Which theory of language learning advanced by Stephen Krashen state that a student can learn a second language if the language components are not too complex nor too easy? a. Comprehensible input LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 12 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 b. Critical period analysis c. Linguistic output d. Language acquisition 88. Which method emphasizes isolated word lists and a thorough examination of its grammar is used in second language teaching? a. Direct method b. Total Physical Response c. Grammar Translation Method d. Suggestopedia 89. Which of the following is NOT an activity under the total physical response method? a. The teacher gives an activity that involves students interviewing people at the market. b. The teacher uses body actions such as jumping to teach to teach the meaning of the word „jump‟. c. The teacher opens the door as she gives the command „open the door‟. d. The students repeat the phrase, „I can clap‟ as they clap their hands. 90. Which hypothesis on second language acquisition states that grammatical structure proceeds in a predictable order, that is, some grammatical structures are to be acquired early and the others later? a. Monitor hypothesis b. Input hypothesis c. Affective filter hypothesis d. Natural order hypothesis 91. If the input answers the question how a language acquirer develops competency over time, this hypothesis points that motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety affect how an individual acquires the language. Which hypothesis is referred to? a. Critical period hypothesis b. Monitor hypothesis c. Natural order hypothesis d. Affective filter hypothesis 92. Schema theory describes the way the mind acquires, categorizes, and organizes knowledge. Which of the following is NOT a component of schema theory? a. Schemata are basic units of knowledge stored in the mind b. Schema are linked together to form the schemata – our “cognitive” or “thinking” structure. c. There can be real learning without meaning. d. New information is organized and categorized to be properly integrated into the existing schemata. 93. Metacognition can be defined as „thinking about thinking.‟ The essence of metacognition includes reflecting, monitoring, self-questioning, and _______. a. self-concept b. self-recognition c. self-respect d. self-regulating LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 13 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 94. What approach involves a lot of repetition of the second language grammatical forms especially those that are different from the learner‟s first language? a. Natural approach b. Communicative approach c. Linguistic approach d. Audio-lingual approach 95. What kind of second language do the learners need to learn in employing the communicative approach? a. The kind that they have knowledge of the grammatical rules. b. The kind that they will need for a real-world, real-life situations. c. The kind that they will communicate fluently. d. The kind that they will know the deep structure of grammar. 96. Which among the classroom principles is NOT part of the communicative language teaching? a. An emphasis on the use of interaction in the target language. b. The introduction of authentic texts into a learning situation. c. An enhancement of the learner‟s personal experiences on the target language. d. The distinction between language acquisition and language learning. 97. Which approach is frequently used in task-based language teaching (TBLT) and features small group activities that promote positive interaction? a. Total physical response b. Cooperative learning c. Academic language scaffolding d. Dialogue journals 98. If the teacher asks the students to prepare a written story/text of the experience, what kind of approach has been used? a. Language experience approach b. Culture studies c. Dialogue journals d. Total physical response 99. The following are concepts to be considered in employing cultural approach in teaching language EXCEPT one. Which is the exception? a. Children experiences in learning their own language and culture are a resource for learning a second language. b. Much of the students‟ knowledge of their own culture is embedded in their first language c. The process of learning the second language will also involve learning about the culture embedded in that language. d. There are superior languages because there are superior cultures. 100. If the academic language scaffolding involves providing students with second language input that is a little bit beyond their current level, dialogue journals create a written conversation between each student and the teacher. Which of the following is TRUE? a. Both statements are true. b. The first statement is true while the second statement is false. c. The first statement is false while the second statement is true. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 14 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 d. Both statements are false. 101. Dialogue journals: students write a topic in the second language in their journal; _________________: the teacher or a more advanced classmate acts as support as the student builds his/her second language vocabulary and fluency. a. Language experience approach b. Cooperative learning c. Academic language scaffolding d. Culture studies 102. The domain of language that an individual acquires from 1-2 years is _____. a. Cognitive-academic language proficiency (CALP) b. First language c. Second language d. Basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS) 103. The theoretical framework for communicative language teaching (CLT) includes _____ that views the learner‟s use of second language as the best source for learning the second language. a. Social interaction and socio-cultural theories b. Behaviorism theory c. Universal grammar d. Language acquisition device 104. Which hypothesis suggests that there is an optimal window of time during which anyone can learn a first language or second language in a „normal‟ or „native-like‟ level? a. Monitor hypothesis b. Critical period hypothesis c. Natural order hypothesis d. Affective filter hypothesis 105. Which language teaching approach never uses the first language because it emphasizes the natural dialogue in the second language? a. Total physical response b. Grammar translation method c. Direct approach d. Cooperative learning 106. If the prefix “un” is attached to a base word to mean “not”, which word is INCORRECT? a. Unserious b. Uncommon c. Unkind d. Unsad 107. “Flu”, “bra”, “fax”, and “cab” are words fromed through _____. a. abbreviation b. acronym c. clipping d. eponym LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 15 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 108. Coinage is the invention of totally new terms. However, there are few coinages because the words themselves give no clue to their meanings. Which of the following is not coined? a. Vortal b. Kodak c. Xerox d. Kleenex 109. The word “skitch” which means „to propel oneself while on a skateboard‟ came from the words _____. a. ski and hitch b. skit and itch c. skate and itch d. skate and hitch 110. Which sentence shows the need for mastery of their plural form? a. Bacteria is disease-causing microorganisms. b. Bacteria are studied microscopically. c. Bacteria have cell walls. d. Bacteria abound anywhere. 111. In language learning, discrimination of sounds can be done through minimal pairs – pair of words in contrast. Which phrase DOESN‟T use minimal pair? a. Shoes that fit his feet. b. Reach the peak. c. To eat with gusto. d. The rich beyond reach 112. In written communication, punctuation marks can be used to show junctures to make the meaning clear. Which sentence expresses the idea that the speaker asks John to sleep? a. John, don‟t try to sleep now. b. John don‟t, try to sleep now. c. John don‟t try, sleep now. d. John don‟t try to sleep, now. 113. In oral communication, a slash mark is used to signify pauses for proper communication. What meaning is conveyed by this line? “Nadia/ says Thelma/ is a liar.” a. Nadia is the speaker. b. Thelma is a liar. c. Thelma is the speaker. d. Nadia tells something to Thelma. 114. Using idioms is an effective way of vocabulary enrichment. Which sentence is idiomatic? a. She was crying because her milk was spilled. b. At this point, it is useless crying over spilled milk. c. The spilled milk is useless. d. The useless spilled milk cannot be drunk. 115. Learning vocabulary can be done through context. What is the meaning of “set” in this sentence? Alice wants a chess set for her collection. a. Apparatus LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 16 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 b. Model c. Board d. Kit 116. Which sentence is not emphatic? a. Days, weeks, and years mat pass before they are recognized. b. This has happened more than once. c. Newsletters were used by them to spread news. d. Edison took further steps to develop modern movies. 117. Which sentence shows a noun in the genitive case? a. The teacher teaches grammar. b. The teacher likes grammar. c. The teacher‟s grammar is excellent. d. The teacher teaches us grammar. 118. The meanings associated with the word “ear” in the following sentences seem related. How are the words with the same spelling and related meaning called? I put a cotton wool in my ear. He listened to their difficulties with an impatient ear. The phonetician has a good ear for tone. I tried to get her ear. a. Capitonyms b. Paronyms c. Oronyms d. Polysemes 119. How are these words called? “polish” – v. to make shiny, and “Polish” – adj. from Poland; “march – b. to walk with regular, steady steps of equal length, and “March” – n. the third month of the year. These words share the same spelling but have different meaning when capitalized (and may or may not have different pronunciations). a. Capitonyms b. Paronyms c. Oronyms d. Synonyms 120. Tenses express time. Which sentence shows that an action happened at a recent past? a. Carlo just climbed the mountain last year. b. Carlo has just climbed the mountain. c. Carlo had just climbed the mountain. d. Carlo is just climbing the mountain. 121. Noam Chomsky‟s Language Acquisition Device (LAD) has led to an entirely new approach in the field of linguistics: generative phonology and transformational grammar. What is the focus of this new approach? a. It focuses almost entirely on the abstract „deep structure‟ of individual‟s native language. b. It focuses on the device itself and how it is used in teaching. c. It focuses on how the individual acquires and learns a language. d. It focuses on how the individual acquires and learns a language. It focuses on language teaching. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 17 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 122. Anderson‟s Adaptive Control of Though (ACT) model has been influential in studies of cognitive development and second language acquisition. Which of the following describes ACT model? a. This model applies to the way people learn language as well as other human behavior. b. Children use language arguably the most abstract symbolic system that they will encounter in their lives. c. This is more of informational processing that is based on the belief that all human knowledge can be divided into two irreducible kinds of representations, the declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge. d. The stages of development that are required for children to develop their cognitive abilities in other areas do not apply to learning a language. 123. Which theory emphasizes that any human behavior can be learned through a process of stimulus-response and positive or negative reinforcement? a. Behaviorism b. Constructivism c. Social interaction theories d. Sociocultural theories 124. Which concept is NOT characteristic of academic language proficiency? a. It includes knowledge of the less frequent vocabulary of the target language as well as the ability to interpret and produce increasingly complex written language. b. Immigrant students typically require at least 5 years to attain expectations in second language literacy skills. c. Frequent writing across genres is also crucial in developing academic skills. d. Academic language is primarily found in everyday conversation; hence, teachers should attain the students with language use in everyday activities. 125. Which of the statements is NOT TRUE about the sociological factors in language learning? a. A sociological factor is exercising power by a dominant individual, group or country. b. Students who experience academic failure predominantly come from social groups whose identities have been devalued by the wider society. Sometimes over many generations. c. Power relations in the broader society play a crucial role in students‟ achievement in school. d. Effective education challenges coercive power relations in the broader society by affirming the students‟ identities at school. 126. Which principle states that language abilities required for academic success are very different from those operating in everyday conversational context and that among bilingual children, transfer of academic language proficiency occurs languages when development of literacy in both languages is promoted in the school context? a. Linguistic principle b. Sociolinguistic principle c. Psycholinguistic principle d. Bilingual education 127. Which strategy allows the students to integrate their academic content to classroom activities and to their won knowledge and experiences? a. Language experience approach b. First language support LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 18 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 c. Culture studies d. Story telling 128. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group? a. The acquisition-learning distinction b. Monitor hypothesis c. Linguistic output d. Affective filter hypothesis 129. Comprehensible input: level i+1; linguistic output: _____. a. using meaning-filled speech b. production of language c. using the target language d. progress of the second language 130. Which principle does NOT belong to direct approach in language teaching? a. It emphasizes natural dialogue in the second language. b. It is a method based on immersion. c. It never uses the second language. d. It takes advantage of the kinesthetic memory. 131. Which word CANNOT complete the sentence? _____ is my friend, Tom. a. This b. That c. These d. He 132. Which word CANNOT complete the sentence? _____ are my parents, John and Betty. a. These b. That c. Those d. They 133. Which question is CORRECT? a. This is your coat? b. This your coat is? c. Is this your coat? d. D. Your coat is this? 134. Which question is CORRECT? a. That is your husband? b. How much this bag is? c. Are these your pens? d. These your pens? 135. Complete the sentence. How much are those _____? a. bread LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 19 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 b. apples c. fruit d. pen 136. Which word best completes the sentence? Is _____ your dog over there? a. those b. this c. that d. these 137. Which is sentence is CORRECT? a. This‟s my best friend, William. b. Those‟re my classmates, James and Harry. c. That‟s my teacher, Mrs. Wilson. d. Thay‟re my friend, Alyssa 138. Which sentence is NOT correct? a. You look nice today. b. You sing very good. c. This music sounds great! d. That is my house over there. 139. Which sentence is NOT correct? a. Paul‟s not going to get a job. b. They‟re not going to visit the castle. c. We‟re going to see a film. d. I am on a strict diet. 140. Which is the CORRECT reply? Are you going to meet Ruth? a. Yes, we are. b. Yes, she is. c. Yes I‟m. d. Yes, we will. 141. Which questions is CORRECT? a. What time we going to arrive? b. Where you are going to stay? c. Which television are you going to buy? d. When is your arrival? 142. Which sentence is CORRECT? a. How much do we have milk? b. How much milk do we have? c. How many milk do we have? d. Do we have many milk? 143. Which question is CORRECT? a. How long does it take to get from here to Sagada? LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 20 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 b. How long to get from here to Sagada? c. How long it takes to get from here to Sagada? d. How far do we go to Sagada? 144. Which question is BEST? a. How many rooms are in your house? b. How many rooms there are in your house? c. How many rooms are there in your house? d. How many are there rooms in your house? 145. Complete the question. _____ work do you have to do today? a. How much b. How many c. How long d. How little 146. Which sentence is NOT CORRECT? a. I‟m twenty three years old. b. I‟m twenty three years. c. I‟m twenty three. d. I‟m twenty three years older. 147. What is the CORRECT reply? How much is the cruise? a. It‟s 1,450 pesos. b. It‟s 10 days. c. Its 670 kilometers. d. It‟s a two day travel. 148. Which question is NOT CORRECT? a. How many students there are in the school? b. How long is the lesson? c. How much money do you have? d. How far is the house from the school? 149. Which is the friendliest way to reply to the question: How do I log onto the website? a. First, you type your username here. b. You must type your username here. c. You should type your username here. d. If you want result, you must type your name here. 150. Which sentence is best for a sign? a. Please sign in, visitors! b. Visitors must sign in. c. Visitor, you must sign in please. d. Sign in here. 151. Which sentence is not CORRECT? a. Please to take a seat. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 21 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 b. Don‟t leave the house alone. c. Take care when you cross the road. d. Why not take a seat? 152. Which sentence is BEST for a sign? a. Don‟t park your car here please, visitors. b. Visitors must not park their cars here. c. Visitor, you don‟t park here. d. No parking on both sides. 153. You are giving someone instructions. Which sentence is BEST? a. Please to put the box over there. b. Please put the box over there. c. You must put the box over there. d. Over there put the box. 154. Which sentence is CORRECT? a. Don‟t to tell anyone! It‟s a secret. b. Don‟t tell anyone! It‟s a secret. c. Don‟t telling anyone! It‟s a secret. d. Don‟t tell nobody! It‟s a secret. 155. Which sign is BEST? a. Passenger must not cross the line b. Passenger must not cross this line. C. Passenger, don‟t cross this line. d. Passengers must not cross. 156. Where can you write the word went? a. We _____ to France every year. b. We _____ to France last month. c. We _____ to France next week. d. We did _____ to France last month. 157. Which sentence is CORRECT? a. Tom didn‟t meet Anna. b. We didn‟t go out last night. c. Sally didn‟t got my email. d. We didn‟t went out last night. 158. Which question is NOT CORRECT? a. Did you like the gift? b. What time did you arrive? c. Where did you parents meet? d. Where did you eat your lunch? 159. Which sentence is CORRECT? a. That‟s Bobs car. b. That‟s Bob‟s car. c. That‟s Bobs‟ car. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 22 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 d. That‟s Bob Car. 160. Which sentence is CORRECT? a. Are you going to Dan‟s and Suzie‟s party? b. Are you going to Dan and Suzie‟s party? c. Are you going to Dan‟s and Suzies‟ party? d. Are you going to Suzie and Dan party? 161. Complete the sentence. That‟s not my bag. It‟s my _____. a. brothers's b. brothers c. brother‟s d. brother 162. Complete the sentence. Write your name at the _____. a. top of the page b. page‟s top c. page in the top d. page on top 163. Which sentence is best? a. Do you have the newspaper of yesterday? b. Do you have yesterday‟s newspaper? c. Do you have yesterdays‟ newspaper? d. Do you have yesterday? 164. Read the sentence below and answer the question. That‟s my sisters‟ bedroom. How many girls sleep in this room? a. One b. Two or more c. It is impossible to know d. It is impossible. 165. Which sentence is BEST? a. Istanbul is the biggest city of Turkey. b. Istanbul is Turkey‟s biggest city. c. Istanbul is Turkeys‟ biggest city. d. Istanbul is biggest city in Turkey. 166. Complete the sentence. That‟s _____ car. a. Anne‟s parents‟ b. Annes‟ parent‟s c. Anne‟s parents d. Anne parents 167. Complete the sentence. I never read _____ magazines. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 23 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. woman's b. women‟s c. womens‟ d. womens Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 168. What will you do if __________ a. you didn‟t pass the licensure examination? b. you didn‟t pass the licensure examination? c. you won‟t pass the licensure examination? d. you didn‟t get a good score in the licensure examination? 169. Daniel Padilla is a great teenage actor, _____? a. doesn't he b. wasn‟t he c. isn‟t he d. is he 170. Victoria and _____ best friends are going on a holiday together. a. their b. her c. she d. they 171. While you are reading her letter, your mother __________ on her seat in the plane. a. will crying b. will have cried c. will be crying d. will do crying 172. The library _____ the center of the city has a vast collection of updated books and journals. a. in b. on c. at d. from 173. __________ this new memorandum, there will be clean up drive before the start of classes. a. Supposedly b. Conversely c. According to d. Apparently 174. The President challenged the voting population that __________ they vote wisely, there will be the same problems of graft and corruption. a. while b. in case c. provided that d. unless LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 24 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 175. Freshman students from the provinces _____ on campus dormitories in their first year. a. stay b. stays c. are staying d. staying 176. I saw the advertisement for the job _____ chance. a. by b. in c. at d. on 177. My daughter like chocolates, _____ she does not like milk. a. so b. for c. but d. or 178. In doing a research, you _____ copy ideas from books and journals without referencing them properly. a. must not b. don‟t have to c. have to d. must not have 179. _____, the governor agreed to be the guest speaker when I invited him. I had not expected that. a. Unfortunately b. Certainly c. Surprisingly d. Personally 180. You _____ smoke inside but you can smoke outside. a. don't have to b. must not c. need not d. don‟t need to 181. Neither Elaine not the other girls sent _____ photograph entries. a. their b. her c. its d. theirselves 182. My bag is made out of _____ leather. a. genuine b. more genuine c. most genuine d. least genuine LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 25 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 183. _____! Give me back my purse. a. Wow b. Yipee c. Hey d. Ouch 184. None of my siblings _____ here last week for the family reunion. a. is b. are c. was d. were 185. Juan dela Cruz, the elected mayor, made the speech _____. a. herself b. hisself c. himself d. itself 186. Statistics _____ one of the most difficult subjects among English majors. a. is b. are c. was d. were 187. The new front desk clerk dresses _____. a. prettifully b. pretty c. prettily d. prettiest 188. The number of students who attended the seminar workshop _____ considerably large. a. is b. are c. was d. were 189. Tom and Jerry were creeping through the cold clammy cave when they suddenly heard rocks falling behind them. The underline group of words is a/an _____. a. phrase b. dependent clause c. independent clause d. complex sentence 190. The diamond, the mineral form of carbon, is values as a precious stone and also used for various industrial processes. What is the function of the underlined noun? a. Appositive b. Object complement c. Object of the preposition d. Direct object LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 26 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 191. The barrio council announced the number coding scheme. What part of speech is the underlined word? a. Noun b. Adjective c. Adverb d. Interjection 192. Match the underlined verb in the example sentence with the verb pattern. El Niño events trigger devastating weather in the Eastern Pacific. a. Verb followed by a direct object b. Verb followed by a direct object and an indirect object c. Verb with no object d. Verb followed by a predicate nominative 193. Match the underlined verb in the example sentence with the verb pattern. Anorexia Nervosa is a condition that is characterized by an intense fear of getting weight. a. Verb followed by a direct object b. Verb followed by a direct object and an indirect object c. Verb with no object d. Verb followed by a predicate nominative 194. What area of language is NOT a central theme in describing a process? a. Passive forms b. Following steps c. Sequencing words d. Superlative forms 195. Joe watched his favorite singer perform in three occasions. He noticed that on those different occasions, his favorite singer sang the same song but with different interpretations. Which style did the singer fulfill? a. Style as a choice b. Style as a period or time c. Style as a man d. Style as deviation 196. May read one of the poems written by her favorite author and she noticed that there are only two punctuation marks used and some of the common nouns at the middle of the line were written in capital letters. May could conclude that her favorite author took into consideration the use of _____. a. lexico-semantic feature b. syntactic feature c. phonological feature d. graphological feature 197. What stylistic device is used in “A face reproachful tearful an odor of camphor and of tears a voice weeping steadily and softly beyond the twilight door the twilight-colored smell of honeysuckle” (The Sound and the Fury)? a. Stream of Consciousness LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 27 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 b. Free Direct Speech c. Dialogue Strategy d. Character Viewpoint 198. Mr. Wansan has a difficulty figuring out who the culprits are the massacre of the Y family. Aside from looking closely at the crime scene, he also needs to consider issues like voice recognition and identification of regional accents. Which type of stylistics analysis should Mr. Wansan need to consider? a. Pragmatic Stylistics b. Forensic Stylistics c. Pedagogical Stylistics d. Affective Stylistics 199. Which method of achieving cohesion in a discourse is used in the line Would you like a soda? “Yes, I’d like one”? a. Elliptical cohesion b. Referential cohesion c. Lexical cohesion d. Substitutive cohesion 200. Teacher Limbo ants his students to feel the story they are to read. He instructed them to imagine themselves as characters in the story and to fee the setting of the story. Which does Teacher Limbo want his students to apply? a. Temporal Shift Theory b. Deictic Shift Theory c. Historical Shift d. Progressive Shift 201. Which stylistic feature is used in the following lines: Break him up Slurp him up Darin him up a. Lexical repetition b. Lexico-semantic level c. Syntactic level d. Graphological level 202. Which stylistic device is used in William Shakespeare‟s All the world’s a stage And all the men and women merely players They have their exits and their entrances a. Metonymy b. Synecdoche c. Simile d. Metaphor 203. In Don’t take your break up with Lance too hard. Don’t worry, there will be more handsome faces that will come your way, the writer considered using _____. a. Holonymic agency b. Multiple meanings LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 28 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 c. Meronymic agency d. Metonymic agency 204. I was on my way to the third floor of the building when I heard a thud. Then vroooom goes the motorcycle. Which word is an example of lexical onomatopoeia? a. Vrooom b. Head c. Motorcycle d. Thud 205. “All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor” and “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter!” (Act 1, Macbeth) is an example of _____. a. prolepsis b. analepsis c. repetition d. flashback 206. “A strange end to my manuscript. I meant to publish it some day as the history of one Poirot’s failure!”, writes the narrator in the last chapter: he has narrated a murder case and its investigation by Hercule Poirot omitting one crucial detail, that he himself is the murderer; but in the previous chapter he has been found out and has been left the way out of committing suicide, which he announces before closing the narration. – The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie. Which kind of narrator was used in the above chapter excerpt? a. Heterodiegetic b. Homodiegetic c. Homo-heterodiegetic d. Overt/covert 207. What modality is used in the sentence Marvin is probably at school now? a. Deontologic b. Epistimolgic c. Epistemic d. Ontodologic 208. War is war is an example of _____. a. parallelism b. tautophony c. tautology d. paradox 209. With throats unslaked, with black lips baked, Agape they heard me call; Gramercy! they for joy did grin, And all at once their breath drew in, As they were drinking all. (Rime of the Ancient Mariner) a. End rhyme b. Euophony c. Alliteration d. Cacophony 210. Which of the following is an example of chiasmus? LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 29 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. To live is to die and to laugh is to cry. b. “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.” (John F. Kennedy) c. „Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live.‟ (Socrates) d. Pedro is to Peter as Maria is to Mary. 211. “… and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” (Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln) is an example of _____. a. anaphora b. epnalepsis c. anastrophe d. epistrophe 212. “You, Sir, of all men whom I have know, are he whose body is the closes conjoined, and imbued, and identified, so to speak, with the spirit whereof it is the instrument.” (Scarlet Letter) is an example of _____. a. polysyndenton b. polypton c. asyndenton d. aphorism Read the poem then answer questions 213-216. We Wear the Mask Paul Laurence Dunbar We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes, -- This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all out tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, while We wear the mask We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries To thee from tortured souls arise. We sing, but oh the clay is vile Beneath our feet, and long the mile; But let the world dream otherwise, We wear the mask! 213. In line 1, the mask most probably refers metamorphically to _____. a. the survival tactic that people employ to hide their true feelings b. the cosmetics that people use to enhance their beauty c. the good actions people show when they want something from other people d. the action backbiters do LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 30 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 214. What is the rhyme scheme of the poem? a. AABBA AAB CAABBAC b. ABBBA CDD EFFGGHI c. AABBA CCD EFFGGFE d. AABBA CCD EFFGGHI 215. The last stanza is an example of a/an _____. a. ambiguity b. metaphor c. anaphora d. precision 216. The second line of the last stanza is an example of a/an _____. a. metonymy b. antithesis c. apostrophe d. ellipsis 217. Aristotle‟s Poetics states that successful strategy exploits and appeals to two basic emotions: fear and pity. These emotions offer a “katharsis” or purgation. This belief has influenced the works of Shakespeare. Which of Shakespeare‟s works does NOT reflect this belief? a. Twelfth Night b. Othello c. Romeo and Juliet d. King Lear 218. Dante Alighieri contends that the use of the vernacular is an excellent vehicle to the full understanding of a literary piece. Which Philippine piece supports this claim? a. Walang Sugat b. Dilim and Liwanag c. Three Generations d. The Fence 219. According to Sir Philip Sidney in his “An apology for Poetry,” poetry embodies truth. What truth may a critic see in these lines of the poem, Change, by Angela Manalang: And then I shall outgrow this love of you/ Sooner or later I shall put away/ This jeweled ecstasy for something new/ Brand me not fickle on that fatal day./ a. Life is a puzzle. b. Nothing is permanent in this world except change. c. Love is everywhere. d. Teenagers are fickle-minded. 220. Based from Alexander Pope‟s An Essay on Criticism, bad criticism does greater harm than bad writing. So Pope advises a critic to have these characteristics, EXCEOT one _____. a. emotion b. tact c. modesty d. integrity LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 31 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 221.In “The Art of Fiction” of Henry James, a critic is advised to see that a text should have these qualities, EXCEPT _____. a. realistic b. interesting c. either romantic or scientific d. recognizable to readers 222. A formalistic approach to John Milton‟s Paradise Lost would take into account the following EXCEPT _____. a. the characters of Adam, Eve Satan, and God b. the point of view in which the story is told c. plot analysis d. the blindness of the writer 223. If the biographical approach is used to analyze Milton‟s Paradise Lost, the critic will consider the _____. a. author's Puritan beliefs b. symbolism of the paradise c. description of the garden of Eden and its prescribed location d. interrelated actions 224. Using the feminist perspective in Alice Walker‟s Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self, the critic will consider _____. a. the time when the story was written b. who the other dancer is c. the author‟s perception of „beauty‟ and the world she lives in d. the figure of speech used in the title 225. If the psychological approach is used to analyze Alice Walker‟s Beauty: When the Other Dancer is the Self, the reader will consider _____. a. meaning of „beauty‟ b. point of view of the story c. effect of the cataract in lice‟s life d. setting of the story 226. The historical approach CANNOT be used to analyze the event of the times in _____ a. The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson b. The Crisis by Thomas Paine c. Patrick Henry‟s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech d. The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls by Longfellow 227. The historical approach can be used to analyze Jose Rizal‟s Noli Me Tangere if the critic considers _____. a. the travels of Rizal b. the time that shaped the events in the novel c. the abuses experienced by the Filipinos d. the meaning of the title of the novel LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 32 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 228. The sociological approach can be used to study the Noli Me Tangere of Rizal if the critic considers _____. a. the political and social conditions of the Filipinos during the Spanish era b. the influence of the Americans to the independence of the Filipinos c. the literacy contributions of the Japanese to the Filipinos d. the linguistic contributions of the Chinese to the Filipinos 229. Using the mythological approach, what would the critic see in the literary piece? a. Plot b. Historical background of the piece c. Archetypes present in the text d. Social problems of the characters 230. Which is the philosophical discussion of the literature‟s methods and goals? a. Literary theory b. Literary piece c. Literary criticism d. Literary demonstration 231. In “The Mole” by Kabawata Yasunari, the woman has the habit of touching her mole which annoyed her husband so much that it caused them marital problem. The woman could not explain well why she does it so. What approach can be used best to understand the woman? a. Psychological b. Cultural c. Archetypal d. Formalistic 232. What approach is concerned with the study of „signs‟? a. Hermeneutics b. Semiotics c. Formalistic d. Dialogic 233. What approach can be used to study the „texts‟ of the bible? a. Hermeneutics b. Semiotics c. Formalistic d. Dialogic 234. In literature, allusion is a reference to a person, an event, or place in which a reader is deemed familiar. In the Sumerian epic, Gilgamesh, what biblical allusion was used? a. The Ten Commandments b. The Great Flood c. The Exodus d. The Last Supper 235. Symbol is a representation of something beyond itself. In the “Odyssey” of Homer, what is the best symbolism of the “wedding bed”? a. Life for Telemachus b. Constancy of Odyssey and Penelope‟s love LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 33 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 c. Love of family d. Hope for the return of Odysseus 236. Which is the theme of Gilgamesh? a. Importance of love and friendship b. Value of self-worth and accomplishment c. Preference to immortality/lasting fame through performing great deeds d. Significance of death 237. “Even a stone can shiver and bleed” was a line by Anticleia, Odysseus‟ mother, before she drowned herself because she could no longer endure the pain of waiting for her son‟s return. What figure if speech best illustrates the quoted line? a. Hyperbole b. Meiosis c. Metonymy d. Meiosis 238. “The Song of Hiawatha”, an American Indian epic, tells of the origin of the Indian maize. What function does this myth have? a. Explanation b. Validation/Justification c. Description d. Inspiration 239. According to a Greek writer, certain gods were originally great people venerated because of their benefactions to mankind. What philosophy in the study of myths tells us this? a. Romanticism b. Euhemerism c. Rationalism d. Structuralism 240. Which are the simplest forms of folktales? There is not much plot involved, but they carry a lot of rhythm. Events follow each other logically in a pattern of cadence and repetition. a. Cumulative tales b. Drolls c. Romances d. Realistic tales 241. Many myths tell ritual and cultic customs. In Mesopotamia, the creation epic Enuma Elish which was read each New Year at Babylon, celebrated the progress of the cosmos from initial anarchy to government by the kingship of Marduk; hence the myth functions as _____ of the authority of earthly rules and of earthly monarchy in general. a. explanation b. justification/validation c. description d. inspiration 242. The primitive deity Aphrodite represents _____. a. the magical function of procreation b. physical beauty and grace LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 34 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 c. intelligence, wit, and sex d. woman of purity of life and mind 243. The myths of the Greeks reflect _____. a. that humans are the center of the universe b. that humans and gods live alike c. a view of the universe that acknowledges the mystery and beauty of humanity d. a less strange and frightening magic than the myths of other ancient civilizations 244. When Oedipus learns the incredible truth his mother and father, he puts out his own eyes and leaves his city to wander and eventually die. This shows _____. a. regret and repentance to a wrong decision b. physical manifestation of the limitation of man c. date‟s control over humans‟ lives d. acceptance of wrongdoing and self-punishment 245. The presence of these three divinities: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos in Greek myth symbolizes _____. a. destiny which cannot be controlled by anyone b. power of immortals over mortals c. mortals‟ fate which depends on the gods d. immortals that play a great part in mortals‟ life 246. The Pyramus and Thisbe love affair shows _____. a. the immaturity of teenagers b. the aggressiveness of young lovers c. the authority of parents over their children d. an attempt to change traditional practices 247. The Trojan War can be seen today as _____. a. the war over lands and boundaries b. women‟s empowerment c. men‟s exhibition of greed d. the reign of political dynasty 248. “Cruel wall” they said, “why do you keep two lovers apart? But we will not be ungrateful. We owe, we confess, the privilege of transmitting loving words to willing, ears.” (Pyramus and Thisbe). This “wall” between Pyramus and Thisbe signifies the ___________________. a. forbidden love they have for each other b. power and authority of their parents over them c. barrier toward their happiness d. witness of the hardships the young lovers went through 249. Achilles is the opposite of ________________. a. Odysseus b. Hector c. Arthur d. Menelaus 250. Achilles‟ source of power lies in his ____________. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 35 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. heels b. expectation of death c. will to avenge Patroclos d. rule of no-caring-ness 251. The stories of Priam and his son Paris, Odysseus and Telegonos; Oedipus and his father reveal _________________. a. familial tension b. prophecy of death c. murder and death d. son as a carrier of death 252. Which name of Zeus as the God of the State? a. Zeus of Ktesios b. Zeus Polieus c. Zeus Lycacus d. Zeus Xenios 253. Which of the god of rebirth and vegetation? a. Adonis C. Bacchus b. Achilles D. Odysseus 254. Who is the daughter of Oedipus by Jacosta? a. Antenna b. Antigone c. Antiope d. Anticleia 255. What is the Greek name for Venus? a. Aphrodite b. Thalassa c. Venussa d. Thalea 256. The Trojan War is also known as the _______________. a. Greek War b. Rebellion of the Trojan c. Return of the Trojan d. Siege of Troy 257. Who is considered as the herald and messenger of the Olympian Gods? a. Zeus b. Prometheus c. Hermes d. Promachus 258. A passage from The happiest boy in the world by N.V.M Gonzales: “It’s about my boy, Jose,” he wrote on. “I want him to study this June in Mansalay. He’s in the sixth grade, and he’s quite a poor hand at looking after your carabaos, as it would be best that he go to school in the town.” What characteristic is shown by the letter writer? LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 36 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. A master who wants to get rid of a lazy servant b. A responsible father c. A parent who values education d. A generous master who wants his servant to be educated 259. In the story entitled Karma by Khushwant Singh, Sir Mohan tried to attract attention of Englishmen but ended up being thrown of the train. Sir Mohan pictures _____________. a. a discriminated person b. a citizen who dreams of being and Englishman c. colonial mentality d. racism 260. What was the technique used by Francisco Arcellana to narrate the events in his story, the Flowers of May? a. Dramatic irony b. Symbolism c. Flashback d. Indirect Method 261. In the same story, Flowers of May, the author described the weather of May as the narrator opens the story and described again toward the middle as the narrator recalls back the weather in May of 1934. What does this imply? This emphasizes the beauty of the environment during May. The weather reflects the emotional state of a family. The weather symbolizes death of a member of a family. The weather reflects denial on the part of the father. 262. How were American soldiers portrayed in the story We Filipinos are Mild Drinkers by Alejandro R. Roces? a. Selfish and luxurious b. Unmindful of Filipino c. Proud and heavy drinkers d. Dominant heroes 263. From a feminist‟s point of view, The picture Wife retold by Keigo Seki, speaks of a ___________. a. wife submissive to her husband b. wife who is incapable of decision-making c. woman who is not inferior to man d. woman who is capable of fooling a man 264. Say it with Flowers by Toshio Mori dominantly talks about how ______________. a. to manage a flower shop business b. businessmen fool their clients and customers c. flowers can be able to communicate flowers d. servants being treated by bosses 265. “Gee I feel like rotten. Those flowers I sold won‟t last longer than tomorrow. I feel lousy. I‟m lousy…” exclaimed Terou (Say it with Flowers by Keigo Seki). Terou exhibits the value of ______________. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 37 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. generosity. b. obedience c. honesty d. sympathy 266. In these last line of poem, In Africa, black men fly airplanes the persona expresses _____. a. hope b. dream c. imagination d. hatred 267. What situation is present in the following lines? …In Africa, black men fly airplanes a. Freedom b. Poverty c. Discrimination d. Slavery 268. What advice is given to the reader in the last stanza of “Thanatopsis” by William Cullen Bryant? “So live, that when thy summons come to join/The innumerable caravan, which moves/To that mysterious realm, where each shall take/His chamber in the silent halls of death,/Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night,/Scourges to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed/By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave,/like one who wraps the drapery of his couch/About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams”/ a. Live life to the fullest b. Death is not the end, but only a passage into another life c. Don‟t think of death as part of life d. Live your life in such a way that you meet death calmly. 269. “Fame Is a Fickle Food” and “Hope‟ Is the Thing with Feathers” are poems of Emily Dickinson. Which figure of speech do they share in common? a. Personification b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Metonymy 270. “Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!/I never thought to ask, I never knew:/But, in my simple ignorance, suppose/ The selfsame Power that brought me there brought you.”/ These lines from the poem, The Rhodora, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, tell that the speaker and the Rhodora share the same ______________. a. life b. fate c. creator d. thoughts 271. An Aphorism is a short statement expressing a TRUTH OR OPINION ABOUT LIFE. The following are aphorisms taken from “Poor Richard‟s Almanack.” A good example is the best sermon. He that cannot obey cannot command. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 38 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 Lost time is never found again. Which former US President is ascribed to these aphorisms? a. Benjamin Franklin b. Thomas Jefferson c. Thomas Paine d. Richard Nixon 272. The title of the poem, The Passionate Shepherd to His Love, by Christopher Marlowe, suggests that the poem is a ________________. a. ballad b. pastoral c. metrical romance d. ode 273. To what season is the speaker‟s life compared in the first quatrain of Shakespeare‟s Sonnet 73? “That the time of year thou mayst in me behold/When yellow leaves, or more, or few, do hang/Upon those boughs whish shake against the old./Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang.”/ a. Winter b. Spring c. Summer d. Autumn 274. “Sonnet 18” of Shakespeare starts with “Shall I compare thee to a summer‟s day?” This line shows the use of rhetorical question, and what figure of speech? a. Chiasmus b. Simile c. Metaphor d. Personification 275. The folk ballad “Lord Randall” uses a refrain that advances the narrative as the real situation increases. “For I „m weary with hunting, and fain would lie down” serves as the refrain of the first six stanzas of the poem, then is changed to “For I‟m sick at the heart, and fain would lie down” in the last six stanzas. This refrain where there is a slight change in it illustrates ________. a. extended repetition b. cumulative repetition c. interval repetition d. incremental repetition 276. “This widow --- woman of whom I tell my tale/Since the sad day when last she was a wife/Had led a very patient, simple life.”/What literary term is illustrated by the lines? a. Theme b. Characterization c. Setting d. Point of View 277. “Alas my Lords!” There‟s many a sycophant/And flatterer that fill your court with cant/And give more pleasure with their forsooth/Than he who speaks in soberness ad truth./” These lines LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 39 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 from “The Nun’s Priest Tale”, one of the tales in “The Canterburry Tales” illustrates the literary term ____________. a. Theme b. Characterization c. Setting d. Point of View 278. In his masterpiece, he Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer used a literary technique which refers to a narrative within a narrative. Which technique is referred to? a. Internal Story b. Frame Story c. Sequential Story d. Embedded Story 279. Reading strategies are different from what are traditionally called reading skills. Which of the following statement does prove the difference? a. Strategies emphasize intentional and deliberate plans under control when good readers make decisions about which strategy to use while skills are basically automatic routines. b. Strategies emphasize reasoning because readers are reasoning and critical thinking as they construct and reconstruct evolving meanings and reading. c. Strategies are inherently flexible and adaptable; readers modify strategies to fit different kinds of texts and differentiate purposes while skills connote consistency, if not rigidity, in application across a variety of texts. d. Strategies imply metacognitive awareness while skills that have been learned imply cognitive awareness. 280. Which macro skill involves putting sentences together in connected discourse, but the main focus is on basic communicability? a. Speaking b. Writing c. Listening d. Reading 281. Which is a critical foundation for reading, writing, and spelling and is the engine of learning and thinking? a. Written language development b. Cognitive development c. Oral language development d. Affective development 282. At what age does a child normally gain level of oral competence in the first language that will enable him/her a fluent reader and writer? a. About five years old b. About seven years old c. About nine years old d. About eight years old 283. Since the purpose of language is communication, children need to gain confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing for ___________. a. meaning LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 40 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 b. expression c. adaptability d. comprehension 284. A good language education program should give equal importance to meaning and to _________from the beginning. a. fluency b. speaking c. accuracy d. expression 285. Which skill involves understanding and responding to what has been heard and the recognition of sounds, syllables, words, and sentences? a. Speaking b. Writing c. Reading d. Listening 286. For speaking, emphasis on meaning is on communicating thought and ideas while emphasis on accuracy focuses on ______________. a. forming letters properly and neatly b. using correct vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar c. spelling words correctly d. recognizing and distinguishing sounds 287. Which of the following statement is TRUE? a. The students write to enjoy, to understand, and to use new ideas and information. b. In reading, the students form letters properly and neatly. c. The students read when they recognize parts of the words, sentences and paragraph, and can sound them out. d. The students listen to communicate their thoughts and ideas. 288. Which of the following activities does NOT focus on meaning of reading? a. Break words and sentences into parts and put them back together again. b. Watch and listen to good readers. c. Participate in group reading experience d. Read stories by themselves or with a partner. 289. Which of the following statement is TRUE? a. You learn to read by writing. b. You learn to listen by reading. c. The importance of learning to read and write meaning fully in a second language is often a key to continued success in formal education. d. The first language literacy is of major importance in the instructional program. 290. Which is at the heart of reading, be it in a first or second language? a. Pronunciation b. Comprehension c. Spelling d. Grammar LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 41 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 291. Which of the following does NOT belong to the activities in writing in the second language? a. One of the events in the story should be narrated by the teacher. b. Utilize oral and written personal narratives. c. Utilize dialogues for writing. d. Encourage students to write for a variety of different purposes. 292. Which is one of the most important skills in communication because it is a way of portraying information in the database, thus giving more emphasis to the importance of mental faculty that allows a perceiver to delineate or give details about a target that is inaccessible to normal senses due to time, distance, or shielding? a. Speaking b. Listening c. Writing d. Viewing 293. Which statement tells the truth about communication? a. Communication involves reading and writing ideas properly. b. Communication deals with imperfections in the use of skills. c. Communication is the key progress and advancement in continuing to learn things more accurately and effectively. d. All the communication skills are developing one ability. 294. Which of the following indicative of the TOP-DOWN APPROACH? a. Listening activities focus learners on the individual elements and building blocks of the language. b. Decoding oral utterances, discriminating minimal contrasts, identifying different stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns feature prominently in the teacher‟s attempt to develop listening comprehensions c. Teaching is based on the assumption that learning is a gradual, linear, and an additive process d. Listening activities are based on the view that meaning is in the head of the listener activated only by the orally encoded items entering into his mind 295. What does research say about the nature of listening? a. Good listening is strictly a bottom-up process. b. Intelligent listening is predominantly top-down. c. Successful listening involves a gradual movement from sound to word to sentence to text. d. Successful listening involves the integration of information encoded in the message itself with broader knowledge of the world 296. Which of the following characteristic/s of transactional listening? I. One way listening II. Used primarily to communicate information III. No opportunity for clarification with a speak a. I, II, and III b. I, and ii c. I only d. II only LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 42 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 297. Which option below presents CORRECTLY the steps in the listening process? a. Understanding – remembering-evaluating-responding-receiving b. Remembering – evaluating-responding-receiving-understanding c. Evaluating – responding-receiving-understanding-remembering d. Receiving – understanding-remembering-evaluating-responding 298. Miss Concepcion wants to prepare her students for a lesson that aims to sharpen the critical evaluative learning skills of her students. Before making them listen to a recorded advertisement, she establishes the context of the listening text and activates the background knowledge of the students about the nature of advertisement. In what phase or stage is her listening lesson? a. Pre-listening Stage b. Post-listening Stage c. While Listening Stage d. Planning Stage 299. When teaching speaking to learners of English as a second language (ESL), the specific learning needs that need to be addressed always are __________. a. improving their fluency, improving their pronunciation and improving their enunciation b. exposing them to native speakers and giving them plenty of practice c. teaching them to speak in the target language d. understanding the movement and location of mouth and tongue when making sounds 300. Which teaching activities would be most appropriate if the objective of teaching speaking is the improvement of fluency? I. Delivering speeches, group discussions, negotiations and debates, interviews and meetings, etc. II. Working on specific vowels, troublesome consonants, exercise on sounds not present in the L1, etc. III. Working on reductions (want to wanna), words stress, intonation patterns, etc.) a. I only b. I and II c. I, II, III d. II, III 301. What is the view of behaviorists on the influence of Li to a learner‟s success in mastering TL? I. L1 habits interferes with a learner‟s success in acquiring his/her target language (TL). II. L1 items not found in the TL will be difficult to him/her to learn III. L1 items found in the TL will be easy for him/her to learn a. I only b. I and II c. I and III d. I, II, and III 302. How do cognitivists such as Chomsky perceived the commission of errors by learners? a. Errors are indicators of failure to learn; thus, should be right away eliminated. b. Errors foster wrong speech habits and should be stamped out by repeated drillsandexercises. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 43 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 c. Errors are welcome in that they indicate what has been learned and what needs yet to be learned. d. Contrastive analysis before language teaching minimizes error occurrence. 303. If your aim in teaching is to stress grammar, syntax, and mechanics and to reinforce the language forms and vocabulary items you taught earlier, which approach to teaching writing would be useful? a. Controlled writing b. Guided writing c. Freewriting d. Communicative writing 304. A language teacher teaches by approximating what writers do in real life, that is writing for a definite purpose and definite audience. Thus, s/he creates the context for writing and provides the target audience for the students to choose what to say, how to say it, and who say it to. What teaching approach is used in this instance? a. Controlled writing b. Guided writing c. Freewriting d. Communicative writing 305. What view about writing is exemplified when a teacher makes her students go through several stages in producing a piece of writing such as prewriting, drafting, revising and proofreading, and publishing and presenting I. Writing as an act of communication II. Writing as a process III. Writing as product a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III 306. Which statement below does NOT refer to audio-lingualism? a. It is a language teaching method that grew out of the behaviorist psychology. b. It is most consistently associated with B.F. Skinner, Leonard Bloomfield, and Charles Fries. c. It upholds the view that language is primarily speech and is best learned through habit formation. d. It believes that language development is characterized by a rule-governed creativity. 307. Which of the following language teaching method does NOT belong to the humanistic approach? a. Community Language Learning b. Suggestopedia c. Total Physical Response d. Imitation Drill 308. Which of the following language teaching methods is NOT learner-centered in approach? a. Content-Based Instruction b. Cooperative Learning c. Task-Based LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 44 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 d. Grammar Translation Method 309. What is the grammatical consciousness-raising? a. It suggests total avoidance of directly teaching grammar in the classroom. b. It is a return to the traditional form-focused approach in language teaching. c. It adheres to the view that language teaching should be focused on language notions/functions. d. A top-down approach that advocates explicit grammatical instruction in order to contribute to the learner‟s literacy awareness. 310. What is the relationship between vocabulary and grammar in the curriculum? a. Vocabulary is the easiest aspect of a second language to be learned and does not need attention in the classroom. b. Vocabulary building could come later if learners were able to internalize basic patterns. c. Vocabulary acquisition does not seem to be slowed down by age. d. In the early stages of learning, one is better served by vocabulary than by grammar. 311. One of the salient distinguishing features of works of literature is the writers‟ connotative use of language. This means ______. a. there is a one-to-one correspondence between the word and what it refers to because of the writers‟ aim at exactness b. literary language exhibits a richness in meaning which does not only refer to something but also communicates the tone of the writer and tries to affect the reader c. explicit referents or precise meanings are expressed d. language used is scientific very much like that used in research 312. Readers find pleasure in the form, technique and style of writing – a well-constructed plot, vivid characterization, unusual imagery, expressive language, etc. in other words, all the elements are combined to create an over-all order or coherence. What does this show about literature? a. Literature is language. b. Literature is expressive. c. Literature is aesthetic. d. Literature is true. 313. Which function of literature is illustrated when aside from its natural gift of pleasure to the reader, it provides illumination that enables us to see, interpret and transform our world? a. Literature as a form of escape b. Literature provides aesthetic satisfaction c. Literature is a form of pleasure d. Literature as a form of engagement 314. Why is literature said to be fictional? I. Literature can be a re-ordering of the real world in which people and experience, though drawn upon from actual life, are re-shaped, altered, given new psychological insights. II. The lack of factuality is strengthened by the writer‟s artistic control in the literary work. III. The writer‟s artistic control has the effect of stylizing the materials of the work, setting it apart from the context of the real; nevertheless, making the reader enjoy and contemplate on it, reject it, even show aesthetic distance. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 45 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II, and III 315. Why is literature said to be expressive? I. Literature expresses the writer‟s personality, emotions, and beliefs no matter how writers may try to reduce their presence as much as possible. II. Literature has the ability to create an emotional response in the reader. III. Literature imposes order on language, characters, events, and details. a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II, and III 316. Which theory enlightens the approach used by a literary critic who is mainly concerned with the background of a literary work- the social conditions, political developments, religious ideas and practices, and modes of thinking current at the time of its production or the period it represents? a. The Work in Relation to the World it Imitates (Mimetic Theory) b. The Work in Relation to its Author (Expressive Theory) c. The Work and its Readers (Pragmatic or Affective Theory) d. The Work as an Entity Itself 317. Which element of fiction refers to the universal aspects of life as the writer perceives them to be so that it determines his choice and organization of action, characters, setting, and point of view? a. Plot b. Setting c. Character d. Theme 318. Which refers to the author‟s or narrator‟s predominant attitude toward the subject which may be happy, tragic, loving, tender, cynical, detached, satirical, apathetic, etc? a. Setting/atmosphere b. Point of view c. Tone d. Theme 319. Which form of expository prose presents the personal view of its writer on a topic? It is said to provide light as well as delight for the author tries to charm his reader with his prose as he discusses his ideas or experiences? a. Paragraph b. Discourse c. Essay d. Composition 320. Construct Procedure is an interesting technique that teachers can use to help students have a graphic overview of an essay. Which of the techniques below is used when the teacher LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 46 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 requires the learner to read the selection rapidly by using all available information, such as title, subtitles, introductory paragraphs, first sentence summaries, pictures, maps, and diagrams? a. Survey-reading b. Study-type reading c. Scanning d. Skimming 321. According to Aristotle, plays classified as tragedy produce an effect where our baser emotions of lust, hatred, jealousy, feat, self-pity, greed, avarice, sloth, etc. are cleansed or purged because of dread that the tragedy that befall the tragic character would happen to us. In the process, we countercheck ourselves and are ennobled. How is this cleansing process called? a. Caveat b. Kinesis c. Catharsis d. Catharses 322. These are true about the reasons for teaching literature to students EXCEPT one. Which is the exception? a. It contributes to the holistic development of an individual. b. It shows value to language experiences. c. It provides an escape from one‟s reality. d. It develops mostly the analytic skills of learners. 323. Teaching literature is seeking the opportunity for students to relate and respond to the themes and issues by making a connection to their personal lives. Which model is described? a. Cultural model b. Language model c. Personal growth model d. Philosophical model 324. Which model views literature as a source of facts or information and the teacher is a transmitter of knowledge and information to the students? a. Personal growth model b. Cultural model c. Philosophical model d. Language model 325. What is the most innovative way of teaching literature? a. Students are asked to read a literary piece at home. b. Students memorize the stanzas of a poem. c. Students create a collage of their experiences in relation to the story read in class. d. Students explain difficult words orally. 326. How do you make the story of Biag ni Lam-ang relevant and interesting to the life of learners today? a. Let them make a multimedia presentation of the main characteristic of Lam-ang as it is seen today. b. Allow the learners to translate key events in their own mother tongue. c. Let them discuss the conflicts on the story that they can relate to. LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 47 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 d. Let them write their own ending to the story. 327. Which is the best way to prepare in teaching of literature? a. Enjoy the literature. b. Chooses a literary genre that appeal to the nature of your learners. c. Memorize the essentials of the piece to be read in class. d. Plan for an output that learners can create based on the literary piece. 328. Which can be used to teach learners to organize information on the major and minor characters in a text? a. Chunking b. Character charts c. Storyboarding d. Note taking 329. If you want to help students in processing dilemmas experienced by characters in a text, the most appropriate strategy to use is _____. a. Readers theater b. Chunking c. Word tree d. Life road maps 330. Which strategy will help students better understand key life events of historical or literary figures? a. Chunking b. Readers theater b. Word tree d. Life road maps 331. You want your students to keep track of main ideas and supporting details in a narrative by letting them illustrate important scenes in a story. What is the most appropriate strategy that you will employ? a. Chunking b. Fishbone diagram c. Storyboarding d. Note taking 332. These are specific modeling techniques in literatures in literature-based instruction EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? a. Reading aloud b. Shared writing c. Cooperative learning d. Providing scaffolds 333. Which of the following is NOT suitable in activating prior knowledge of students? a. Read and sketch b. Reading several selections c. Thematic organization of related pieces of literature d. Self-questioning LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 48 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 334. Which is NOT TRUE about teaching literary appreciation in the classroom? a. It develops a sense of self-understanding. b. It helps in reflecting on one‟s sociopolitical issues in one‟s culture. c. It facilitates language proficiency. d. It can only be facilitated through classic literature. 335. In selecting instructional materials, the following factors need to be considered EXCEPT one. a. Consider the varied interests, abilities, and maturity of the learners. b. Stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, and aesthetic values. c. Promote faith and confidence in other cultures. d. Represent the many religious and cultural groups. 336. Which does NOT belong to the group? a. Textbooks b. Collaborative activities c. Specimens of real objects d. Software 337. Which criterion in choosing instructional materials ensures the accuracy and reliability of the content? a. Controversial issues represent both sides. b. Authors are competent and qualified in the field. c. It contributes to the promotion of cultural values. d. Topics on human growth and development are presented with dignity and appropriate to the age of the learners. 338. Why do teachers need to use instructional materials in teaching language? I. The allow students to interact with words, images, and ideas in ways that develop their literacy skills. II. Learning cannot be facilitated without these materials. III. All types of students will benefit even from one visual material used by the teacher. a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III 339. You are planning to use a video clip from YouTube to test the active listening skills of your students. What do you need to primarily consider before using it in your class? a. It should have a clear connection to your educational objectives. b. It should be audible and appealing to the students. c. It should be appropriate to the age of the learners. d. It should have subtitles for better comprehension. 340. A teacher who utilizes computer-aided instruction is said to be advocate of which philosophy? a. Pragmatism b. Idealism c. Behaviorism d. Realism LICENSURE EXAMINATION for TEACHERS Page 49 License_Sure ENGLISH MAJOR LET REVIEWER VOLUME 1 341. This is the most compelling reason for deciding to utilize CAI when teaching about the history of children‟s literature. a. Privacy helps the shy and slow learner. b. The teacher can devote more time to individual students. c. Large amount of information can be learned in a shorter time and through multisensory approach. d. There is immediate response to the answers elicited. 342. While CAI has many advantages, teachers may not be able to utilize the technology for which observable an

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