UPCAT Language Proficiency Practice Questions — Set 2

Question 1

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Between you and ___, this is a secret.'

Accepted Answer

me

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I

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mine

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myself

Question 2

Which sentence uses pronouns correctly?

Accepted Answer

John and I went to the store.

Answer

John and me went to the store.

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John and myself went to the store.

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Me and John went to the store.

Question 3

Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:

Accepted Answer

Each student must bring his or her own lunch.

Answer

Each students must bring their own lunch.

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Each student must bring its own lunch.

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Each student must bring their own lunch.

Question 4

Which word is closest in meaning to 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

kind

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wealthy

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evil

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intelligent

Question 5

What is a synonym for 'ephemeral'?

Accepted Answer

temporary

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eternal

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beautiful

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important

Question 6

Which word means the same as 'meticulous'?

Accepted Answer

careful

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fast

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careless

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simple

Question 7

What is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?

Accepted Answer

everywhere

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modern

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rare

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ancient

Question 8

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

Accepted Answer

scarce

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plentiful

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rich

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many

Question 9

Which word is opposite in meaning to 'lethargic'?

Accepted Answer

energetic

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lazy

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slow

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tired

Question 10

What is the antonym of 'ambiguous'?

Accepted Answer

clear

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unclear

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confusing

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complex