APTITUDE EXAM

FOR CLERICAL POSITIONS

General Instructions: Write your answers or check the corresponding line on your answer sheet.
Do not write anything on the questionnaire.

Section 1

A. ENGLISH USAGE

DIRECTIONS
Some of the following sentences contain an error in grammar, usage, or punctuation. Some of the
sentences are correct. If there is an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed in
order to make the sentence correct and check the corresponding line on your answer sheet. If there
is no error, mark the final answer line, E. You have 15 (fifteen) minutes to do this section.

1. Cheryl is afraid of the thunder, she likes rain. No error

A B C D E
2. Jerry who had just eaten, thought concerning having a chocolate or ice cream. No error
A B C D E
3. The public is not so angry about the lack of jobs than it is disgusted with corruption in
A B C D
government. No error
E
4. While reading the assignment, the teacher suspect that the student had plagiarized and not
A B C
documented carefully. No error
D E
5. How well the new comedy series on GBN does in the ratings depends almost entirely on its
A B C
competition. No error
D E
6. Carrie and me were left a legacy by an uncle who had always liked us both. No error
A B C D E
7. I had read one of the most interesting book in the library before becoming a member. No error
A B C D E
8. Having enjoyed the secretary, the boat next took us to Turtle Island, an island whose history
A B C
was hardly known until 1965. No error
D E
9. The three-week Caribbean cruise will allow passengers to relax, to find romance and they can
A B C D
visit exotic places. No error
E
10. There is a great many people in Grenada who have enough training to work easily with
A B C D
computers. No error
E

-END-
Section 2

B. GRAMMAR

DIRECTIONS
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. You have 10 (ten)
minutes to do this section.

Example

Richard could give no explanation at all of his behavior. (EXPLAIN)

1. Jumping in the river to save the child was very act. (COURAGE)
2. I dont like poetry. I think its silly. (ROMANCE)
3. The report contained four important . (RECOMMEND)
4. The teacher made a lot of on my work. (CORRECT)
5. A full driver license is an essential of the job. (REQUIRE)
6. They want to the road outside our house. (WIDE)
7. She was very when the party was cancelled. (DISAPPOINT)
8. The child needs a lot of love and after his terrible experience. (KIND)
9. The man left the baby alone all day. He was very . (RESPONSIBLE)
10. Look at that lovely beach. (SAND)
11. The building of the new stadium was a great . (ACHIEVE)
12. If you the axe it will chop the wood much better. (SHARP)
13. I will always remember your when I was feeling bad. (KIND)
14. Im afraid we have no in the company at the moment. (VACANT)
15. Philippines gained its from the Spaniards on June 12, 1898 (DEPEND)
16. The government is announcing its on the new ordinance today. (DECIDE)
17. It is to leave medicines within reach of children. (DANGER)
18. What was the fighter who won the boxing match? (NATION)
19. You must show all your on the math exam paper. (CALCULATE)
20. Try not to be if you dont succeed the first time. (COURAGE)

-END-

Section 3

C. IDIOMS

DIRECTIONS
Choose the letter of the word that each underlined phrase or expression is referring to. You have 15 (fifteen)
minutes to do this section.

1. There no secret negotiations. Our dealings have always been above board.
a) honest and legal c) discreet
b) at par with standards d) investigated
2. The actor discovered after a while that his agent was cooking the books.
a) writing the script c) making a report
b) tampering facts d) challenging authority
3. Norman is very much in love with Lee. She is the apple of his eyes.
a) loved c) fond of
b) wanted d) needed
4. Given the high unemployment figures in some countries, employers hold all the aces.
a) wealthy c) fortunate
b) affluent d) strong authority
5. The overwhelming victory of the team was a feather in the cap for the new manager.
a) something to be proud of c) persistence
b) additional responsibility d) promotion
6. This company is the top dog in the imaging industry.
a) fierce c) more powerful
b) competitive d) guardian
7. Vince does not want to go with us to Boracay. He is such a wet blanket.
a) unenthusiastic c) introvert
b) lonesome d) sensitive
8. Parents should not be at the beck and call of their children.
a) readily obey c) domineering
b) over protective d) authoritative
9. Dont be such a couch potato. There are better ways of spending your time.
a) lazy c) sick
b) spent many hours in front of the TV d)lonely
10. The Superior fought tooth and nail to have the proposed project approved.
a) fought aggressively c) fought with rudeness
b) fought with vigor d) fought with integrity

-END-

Section 4

D. VOCABULARY
Choose the closest definition. You have 10 (ten) minutes to do this section.

1. ad hoc a) for this purpose b) permanent c) long range d) for many reasons
2. carnival a) festival b) feast c) funeral d) frenzy
3. postmortem a) after the event b) before the event c) caused by the event d) causing
4. orthodox a) straight b) pier c) conventional d) waterfowl
5. disseminate a) spread widely b) plant in rows c) dissolve d) make longer
6. egocentric a) group-centered b) centered on the mind c) self-centered d_ mentally-ill
7. aristrocrat a) noble b) power c) ruler d) office worker
8. venue a) jury b) place c) menu d) decision
9. prodigal a) brilliant b) poor c) missing d) lavish
10. graduate a) go to school b) measure exactly c) increase in size d) rise to a higher stage

Complete the analogy.

1. passionate: emotional: apathetic:

a) caring b) unjust c) indifferent d) dominant
2. psychology: mind: pathology:
a) suffering b) maps c) life d) disease
3. immortal: : heaven: hell
a) eternity b) god c) death d) life
4. accept: agree: divert:
a) distress b) amuse c) differ d) disturb
5. flexible: stretchable: versatile:
a) well-rounded b) similar c) skilled d) trained

-END-
Test IV. Find the missing numbers in the series. Please do not write on this questionnaire.

1. 5, 10 , 20, 25, 30
2. 0, 4, 8, 12, 20
3. 1, 6, 11, 16, 21 ,
4. 0, 11, 22, 33 , 55
5. 0, 10, 20, 30 , 50
6. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
7. 2, 4, 6, , 10, 12
8. 1, 3, 5, 7, , 11
9. 0, 3, 6, 9, , 15
10. 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, ,
11. , 9, 8, 7, 6, 5
12. 12, 10, 8, , 4, 2
13. 16, 13, , 7, 4, 1
14. 20, 16, 12, 8, 4, ,
15. 17, 15, 14, 12, 11, 9,
16. 10, 21, , 43, 54, 65
17. 0, 100, 200, , 400, 500
18. 0, 7, 14, 21, ,35
19. 100, 90, 80, 70, 60,
20. 50, 45, , 35, 30, 25
21. 70, , 79, 78, 88, 87, 97
22. 75, , 90, 95, 105, 110, 120
23. 20, 24, 26, , 32, 36, 38
24. 11, 22, 20, , 29, 40, 38
25. 7, 14, 11, ,15, 22, 19
26. 11, 15, 16, 20, , 25, 26
27. 0, 4, 2, 6, 4, ,6
28. 11, 16, 17, 22, 23, 28, ,
29. 0, 10, 5, 18, , 20, 15
30. , 90, 95, 85, 90, 80, 85
31. 1, 11, 7, 17, , 23, 19
32. 10, 15, 21, 26, 32, 37, ,
33. 50, 47, 45, 42, ,
34. 40, 38, 36, 35, 33, , 30
35. 30, 29, 27, 25, ,22, 20
36. 1, 6, 16, 21, 31, , 46
37. 2, 4, 3,5, 4, 6, ,
38. 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 2, ,
39. 8, 7, 9, ,10, 9, 11
40. 4, 14, 9, 19, 14, 24, ,
41. , 45, 45, 40, 35, 35, 30
42. 30, 35, 25, 30, 35, , 30
43. 10, 12, 10, 20, 22, , 30
44. 10, 13, 14, ,18, 19, 20
45. , 25, 25, 30, 35, 35, 40