College Entrance Exam Reviewer for Incoming College Student and with Answer Key;(ACET practice test booklet 2023)

College Entrance Exam Reviewer for Incoming College Student and with Answer Key;(ACET practice test booklet 2023) ACET Practice Test 1 ACET Practice Test Booklet Name:__________________________________________ High School:___________________________________ Testing Center:________________________________ Testing Guidelines: • The test will take hours and minutes to complete: - for Language Proficiency, for General Information, for Math, for Verbal Analogy, for Logical Reasoning, for Reading Comprehension, for Abstract Reasoning and for Numerical Ability. • Time yourself properly to get an accurate reflection of your test-day performance. • You may work on one section at a time only. Going back or ahead to other sections is strictly prohibited and will result in the confiscation of your test booklet. • Use only a no. 2 pencil • You may use any spaces in the booklet as scratch paper. • You receive 1 point for each correct answer, and 0 for every omission or error. BOOKLET NO. This is still in its testing phase. Please submit your scores and corrections to This simulated test was made by a non-profit group. Reproduction of this material for non-commercial purposes is authorized. The passages used in this simulated test do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the makers of the test. Questions and suggestions may be addressed through email at 1 (Do not answer this portion) Degree Program: Rank the degree programs from 1st to 4th in order of preference. School of Humanities (SOH) ___ B. Fine Arts: Major in Art Management ___ A.B. Interdisciplinary Studies ___ B. Fine Arts: Major in Creative Writing ___ A.B. Literature: English ___ B. Fine Arts: Major in Information Design ___ A.B. Literature: Filipino ___ B. Fine Arts: Major in Theatre Arts ___ A.B. Philosophy ___ A.B. Humanities ___ A.B. Philosophy: Pre-Divinity School of Social Sciences (SOSS) ___ A.B. Chinese Studies ___ A.B. European Studies ___ A.B. Social Sciences ___ A.B. Communication ___ A.B. History ___ A.B. Development Studies ___ A.B. Management Economics ___ A.B. Diplomacy & International Relations ___ A.B. Political Science ___ A.B. Economics ___ A.B. Psychology School of Science and Engineering (SOSE) ___ B.S. Computer Engineering ___ B.S. Environmental Science ___ B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering ___ B.S. Management Information Systems John Gokongwei School of Management (JGSOM) ___ B.S. Communications Technology Management ___ B.S. Management ___ B.S. Legal Management ___ B.S. Management of Applied Chemistry Honors Programs (Top 15% of ACET takers only) ___ A.B. Economics-Honors (SOSS) ___ B.S. Chemistry (SOSE) ___ B.S. Health Sciences (SOSE) ___ A.B. /M. Political Science & Public Management (SOSS) ___ B.S. Chemistry/Applied Computer Systems (SOSE) ___ B.S. Mathematics (SOSE) ___ A.B. /M.A. Political Science (SOSS) ___ B.S. Computer Science (SOSE) ___ B.S. Applied Mathematics: Mathematical Finance (SOSE) ___ B.S. Psychology (SOSS) ___ B.S. /M.S. Computer Science (SOSE) ___ B.S. Applied Physics/Applied Computer Systems (SOSE) ___ B.S. Biology (SOSE) ___ B.S. Life Sciences (SOSE) ___ B.S. Applied Physics/Material Sciences and Engineering (SOSE) ___ B.S. Information Technology & Entrepreneurship (SOSE) ___ B.S. Management-Honors (JGSOM) ___ B.S. Management Engineering (JGSOM) 2 Section 1 Language Proficiency 1-70 I. Essay 70 items; 60 minutes Directions: Write an essay on the given topic or prompt. Off topic, illegible, and pen written essays will not be graded and will given a score of zero. “Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth.” -Fyodor Dostoyevsky If higher levels of knowledge and thought lead to inevitable suffering, why do men continue to strive for more knowledge and depth in life? Does ignorance not lead to a more blissful, happier state of being? 3 I. Error Identification: Select the letter of the portion of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, select D to indicate that the sentence contains no error. Each item may only have up to one error underlined. 1. In the 1990’s, the People’s Republic of China grew economically, territorially, and culturally. No Error. A B C D 2. Latin is practically a dead language, spoken only by students, academics, and the Catholic clergy. No Error. A B C D 3. In November 29, 1890, the Imperial Japanese Diet convened for the first time. No Error A B C D 4. The financial expert which flew in to advice the president, came from London. No Error. A B C D 5. In 2010, Harvard University had an acceptance rate of 6.9%, and will have rejected students with perfect SAT scores. A B C No Error. D 6. Akihiro tried to acquire as many of the valuable and groundbreaking knowledge as he can from the lecture. No Error. A B C D 7. Ateneo’s rank of 307 in the 2010 QS University rankings is far ahead of La Salle, ranked 451. No Error. A B C D 8. The Continental Congress is drafting a constitution for the delegates they will address in June. No Error. A B C D 9. Xabi Alonso’s shot was wide off the mark and the goalkeeper Casillias did not have to make a save. No Error. A B C D 10. The proposal made by the British Labour Party was in opposition of privatization of state holdings. No Error. A B C D 4 II. Sentence Completion: Select the word/words that best completes/ the sentence. 11. Just like National Bookstore, Barnes & Noble sells _____ and writing tools. a. Stationary b. Stationery c. Stationarry d. Stationairy 12. The Royal Albert Hall South Kensington, London, was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. a. On b. In c. Over d. Along 13. Alexei had over the vast Siberian expanse more than once. a. Drove b. Drived c. Driven d. Been Driving 14. As one continues to play basketball, will realize that handling the ball becomes second nature. a. He b. They c. I d. One 15. My dad gave Erik and some UAAP season tickets. a. Me b. I c. Themd. Us 16. Economics students in Cambridge University’s Trinity College are tipped to become in the future. a. A technocrat b. Technocrats c. Technocrat inclined d. Technocrats themselves 17. Johnny ate the cookies by the time we got home. a. All ready b. Al ready c. Already d. Readily 18. Students prefer the Ateneo other private colleges and universities because of the unique Jesuit education it provides. a. Than b. More than c. To d. Compared to 19. The amalgamation of the various unions across the country given workers more leverage. a. Has b. Have c. Had d. Will have 20. Neither Mikhail Gorbachev Boris Yeltsin emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union with his reputation intact. a. Or b. Nor c. And d. But 5 III. Vocabulary A. Synonyms: Select the word/s that best capture the meaning of the italicized word. 21. As a result of inbreeding, some members of the Russian Imperial household suffered from hemophilia. a. Bloodthirstiness b. Infertility c. Uncontrollable Bleeding d. Mental Disorders 22. The rapid staccato of raindrops on the roof kept everyone from sleeping early. a. Sharp, rapid sounds b. Heavy banging c. Incessant tapping d. Flowing 23. The candidate committed a serious faux pas when he described the laborers as “ignorant.” a. Sin b. Misstep c. Offense d. Insult 24. George Orwell brilliantly portrayed a socialist dystopia in his book 1984. a. Fable b. Anti-utopia c. Myth d. Utopia 25. Fabio never liked the ancient necropolis at the outskirts of town. a. A large and old cemetery b. A city on a hill c. An elevated villa d. A dark city 26. The Pope appointed a new apostolic nuncio to France. a. Bishop b. Cardinal c. Envoy d. Prelate 27. In medieval England, papists, or Catholics, could be obtruncated if caught. a. Deported b. Beheaded c. Tortured d. Imprisoned 28. In the U.K. the name of the Scottish city Edinburgh, in the vernacular, is actually pronounced “E-din- burrah.” a. Native Language or Dialect b. Local Slang c. Peculiar manner d. Surrounding area 29. The nomadic Mongols lived in yurts since the days of Genghis Khan. a. Tents b. Houses c. Caravans d. Wagons 30. The Apotheosis of Washington is a unique work of art that can be found in the U.S. Capitol. a. Glorification b. Deification c. Inauguration d. Archetype 6 B. Antonyms: Select the word that is the opposite of the meaning of the highlighted word. Choose the best answer available. 31. The defendant was acquitted by the court in yesterday’s hearing. a. Arrested b. Absolved c. Convicted d. Released 32. Van Gogh certainly wasn’t a proponent of achromatic painting. a. Colorful b. Abstract c. Matte d. Multifaceted 33. After his coronation, Louis XIV was warmly applauded by the Parisians on the streets. a. Acidulation b. Decimation c. Abdication d. Denunciation 34. Coach Mike, ever the optimist, went into the game with such confidence. a. Underdog b. Pessimist c. Antagonist d. Naysayer 35. It was thought as late as the 1960’s that a proletarian takeover was inevitable. a. Bourgeoisie b. Anarchist c. Elitist d. Government 36. The shaft that kept the roof up stayed rigid, even as the wind and rain gained strength. a. Flaccid b. Pliable c. Broken d. Bent 37. Back in her time, Margaret Thatcher was an eminent world leader, although she was very unpopular with the U.K.’s leftist north. a. Infamous b. Obscure c. Unimportant d. Articulate 38. The redoubtable Netherlands football squad, stacked with world-class players, was humbled in the recent European Championships. a. Feeble b. Doubtable c. Formidable d. Perturbing 39. The government proved to be profligate in its spending, constructing unnecessary theatres and convention centers. a. Wise b. Careful c. Frugal d. Creative 40. Germany abrogated its agreements with the Allied powers, continuing with the Anschluß and the annexation of Czechoslovakia. a. Ratified b. Liquidated c. Permitted d. Countermanded 7 IV. Improving sentences: Select the item that will change the underlined portion and make the sentence grammatically correct and more effective. Select choice A if no improvement is necessary. Choose the best answer. 41. Having moderated inflation, economic growth and the rapid creation of jobs is the objective of the incoming administration. a. Having moderated inflation, economic growth and the rapid creation of jobs is b. Having moderated inflation, economic growth and jobs created is already c. Having moderated inflation, economic growth and rapid creation of jobs are d. Having moderated inflation, economic growth and rapid job creation is 42. Right of the bat, the critics told the painter that his work was horrendous. a. Right of the bat, the critics b. Right off the bat, the critics c. Right with the bat, the critics had d. Right on the bat, critics have 43. Dan Brown is the author which had been the major cause of numerous conspiracy theories regarding the Church, the Masons and the Illuminati. a. Dan Brown is the author which had been the major cause b. Dan Brown has been causing c. Dan Brown is the author who caused d. Dan Brown has been the author who had caused 44. Erick was made to choose between staying at home for the game or his girlfriend’s debut in the theatre. a. Staying at home for the game or his girlfriend’s debut b. Staying at home for the game and attending his girlfriend’s debut c. Staying at home for the game or attending his girlfriend’s debut d. Staying for the game and attending to his girlfriend 45. Frederick the Great of Prussia exhibited wisdom and being idealistic, traits appropriate for the ideal monarch that the Enlightenment thinkers portrayed him as. a. Exhibited wisdom and being idealistic, traits appropriate b. Exhibited wisdom and idealism c. Exhibited wisdom and idealistic traits that are especially proper d. Exhibited wisdom and idealism, traits appropriate 46. The unification of the English and Scottish monarchies was the cause of much friction in the new British state. a. Monarchies was the cause b. Monarchies were the cause c. Monarchies caused d. Monarchy were a divisive cause 47. The tensions between Japan and China were so high as to both countries have prepared their militaries for a potential attack. a. China were so high as to both countries b. China was so high that both countries c. China were so high that both countries d. China were so high that both, beginning today with missile barriers 48. By the age of 21, most children in the world of today would have gone on to live by themselves. a. Most children in the world of today b. Most children in the modern world c. Most children now d. Most children, as of the present, 49. The Philippine economy grew by 7.8%, which is higher than China, which grew by 7.5%. a. Which is higher than China, which drew by 7.5% b. Which is higher than 7.5%. c. Which is higher than China’s growth of 7.5%. d. Which is higher than the Chinese rate of growth. 50. The Ateneo is one of the oldest institutions in Asia, dating back to the 1800’s, when the Jesuits returned from its exile. a. To the 1800’s, when the Jesuits returned from its exile. b. In the 1800’s, when the Jesuits returned it from exile. c. In the 1800’s, when the Jesuits have returned from their extensive exile. d. To the 1800’s, when the Jesuits returned from their exile. 8 V. Improving Paragraphs: Read the given paragraph and answer the questions that follow. Choose the most effective and grammatically correct answer. This is the first draft of an essay written by a journalist. It has multiple errors in usage and grammar. 1 The Japanese have built a reputation for the most eccentric things. 2 Its difficult to find a place to begin with, as this eccentricity is present in most facets of Japanese life. 3 For example, to show how this eccentricity affects everything, we can start with the humble toilet. 4 Japanese toilets are naturally weird. 5 First off, is the famous Washlet, which is one of the most advanced toilets in the world. 6 These toilets have heated seats, warm water massages, warm air dryers, automatic deodorizers and a digital thermostat. 7 Also, one more Japanese oddity in the toilet world is the Otohime or “Sound Princess.” 8 These devices are available in women’s cubicles, mainly because Japanese women feel ashamed when other people hear the sounds they make when they are in the toilet. 9 The Otohime, when activated, creates the sound of flushing water, therefore drowning out the sounds the users make. 51. How can the first sentence be improved? a. It cannot be improved b. Replace the word “eccentric” with the word “weird” c. Insert the word “creating” after “for” d. Replace the phrase “The Japanese” with the phrase “The Japanese people” 52. Which part of sentence 2 is erroneous? a. No part is erroneous b. “Its” c. “a place to begin with” d. “this eccentricity is present” 53. After which sentence is it most appropriate to begin a new paragraph? a. 1 b. 6 c. 9d. 2 54. Which sentence should be removed? a. 2 b. 4 c. 9d. 6 55. How can sentence 7 be improved? a. It cannot be improved b. Replace the phrase “Also, one more” with “Another” c. Remove the word “Otohime” d. Attach sentence 8 to sentence 7. 56. What is wrong with sentence 9? a. It refers to the gadget as “Otohime.” b. The use of the verb “drowning’ is inappropriate. c. The word “creates” does not follow Subject-Verb Agreement rules. d. There is no error. 9 VI. Paragraph Arrangement: Arrange the sentences in a coherent and logical manner, in the form of a paragraph. Select the best answer from among the choices. a. Before him, people thought of themselves as beings that were special, set apart from all creation. b. With this is mind, the notion of being no different from the heathen chimpanzees in the rainforests of Africa caused quite a stir back in his day. c. In time, Darwin has proved that he was correct, and his theory is now generally accepted students, teachers and academics everywhere. d. Charles Darwin was the man who formulated the theory of evolution. 57. What should be the first sentence? a. (a) b. (b) c. (c) d. (d) 58. What should be the last sentence? a. (a) b. (b) c. (c) d. (d) 59. What should be the third sentence? a. (a) b. (b) c. (c) d. (d) 60. What could be the title of this short essay? a. The Life and Works of Charles Darwin b. Survival of the Fittest c. Evolution’s Eventual Acceptance d. The Socio-Political Ramifications of Darwinism