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Exam Review

Key Facts: ACET Exam

Ateneo's current College Admissions portal identifies ACET routes for eligible first-year and transfer applicants.

Ateneo does not publish a current public ACET blueprint with fixed sections or weights.

Ateneo does not publish a fixed public ACET item count or duration in the official sources reviewed here.

Ateneo does not publish a fixed public ACET passing score in the official sources reviewed here.

This site's 100-question bank and topic allocation are editorial practice resources, not official ACET specifications.

ACET is an Ateneo de Manila University undergraduate-admissions route. Current official public sources do not provide a fixed blueprint, item count, duration, score cutoff, or section weighting; use the current admissions portal and test permit for administration details.

Sample ACET Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the ACET exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 108+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Choose the option that best completes the sentence: "Despite the storm warnings, the captain remained _____, confident that his crew could handle any conditions at sea."
A.perturbed
B.petrified
C.panicked
D.unperturbed
Explanation: "Unperturbed" means calm and not disturbed, which fits a captain who is confident despite warnings. The contrast signaled by "Despite" calls for a word showing composure rather than fear.
2Identify the word that is most NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to "BENEVOLENT."
A.Malevolent
B.Generous
C.Charitable
D.Kindly
Explanation: "Benevolent" means well-meaning and kind, so its antonym is "malevolent," which means having or showing ill will. The prefixes bene- (good) and male- (bad) signal the opposition.
3Complete the analogy: AUTHOR is to NOVEL as COMPOSER is to _____.
A.Audience
B.Symphony
C.Instrument
D.Conductor
Explanation: An author creates a novel, so by the same relationship a composer creates a symphony. The analogy links a creator to the work they produce.
4Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
A.Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the exam.
B.Neither the teacher or the students were ready for the exam.
C.Neither the teacher nor the students were ready for the exam.
D.Neither the teacher nor the students is ready for the exam.
Explanation: In "neither...nor" constructions, the verb agrees with the nearer subject. Since "students" (plural) is closest to the verb, the plural "were" is correct.
5Complete the analogy: CACOPHONY is to HARMONY as CHAOS is to _____.
A.Confusion
B.Noise
C.Disturbance
D.Order
Explanation: Cacophony (harsh discord) is the opposite of harmony, so the pair is antonymic. Chaos (total disorder) is therefore matched with its antonym, order.
6Choose the option that corrects the error: "Each of the participants were given a certificate after the seminar."
A.Each of the participants was given a certificate after the seminar.
B.Each of the participant were given a certificate after the seminar.
C.Each of the participants are given a certificate after the seminar.
D.The sentence is already correct.
Explanation: "Each" is a singular indefinite pronoun and takes a singular verb regardless of the plural noun in the prepositional phrase. Therefore "was given" is correct, not "were given."
7Select the word that best fits both blanks: "The lawyer presented a _____ argument that left the jury _____ that her client was innocent."
A.weak ... doubtful
B.cogent ... convinced
C.rambling ... uncertain
D.biased ... skeptical
Explanation: A "cogent" argument is clear and persuasive, which logically leaves a jury "convinced." Both words must reinforce the idea of an effective argument leading to belief in innocence.
8Which sentence uses the modifier correctly (no dangling or misplaced modifier)?
A.Walking to school, the rain soaked my uniform.
B.The rain soaked my uniform walking to school.
C.Walking to school, I got my uniform soaked by the rain.
D.My uniform, walking to school, got soaked by the rain.
Explanation: The introductory phrase "Walking to school" must modify the person doing the walking, so it should be followed by "I." Only the second option places the subject "I" right after the modifier.
9Complete the analogy: METICULOUS is to CARELESS as FRUGAL is to _____.
A.Thrifty
B.Economical
C.Cautious
D.Extravagant
Explanation: Meticulous and careless are antonyms, so the relationship is opposition. Frugal means careful with money, so its antonym is "extravagant," meaning wasteful or lavish in spending.
10Choose the word closest in meaning to "EPHEMERAL."
A.Transient
B.Eternal
C.Tangible
D.Essential
Explanation: "Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, so "transient," meaning fleeting or temporary, is the closest synonym.

About the ACET Exam

The Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) is an undergraduate-admissions route identified by Ateneo de Manila University's current admissions portal for eligible first-year and transfer applicants. Ateneo does not publish a current public blueprint with fixed sections, weights, item count, duration, scoring threshold, or retake rules, so the practice categories on this site are editorial college-readiness categories rather than official test specifications.

Exam sponsor: Ateneo de Manila University, Office of Admission and Aid (Undergraduate Education). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Not published as a fixed public duration; follow the current test permit and admissions instructions.

Passing Score

Not published by Ateneo de Manila University as a fixed ACET passing score.

Exam / Certification Fees

Confirm the current application and testing fees in the Ateneo College Admissions portal.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Editorial

Quantitative Reasoning

Local college-readiness practice; Ateneo has not published it as a current ACET section or weight.

Editorial

Language Precision

Local college-readiness practice; Ateneo has not published it as a current ACET section or weight.

Editorial

Reading Analysis

Local college-readiness practice; Ateneo has not published it as a current ACET section or weight.

Editorial

Logical Reasoning

Local college-readiness practice; Ateneo has not published it as a current ACET section or weight.

Preparing for the ACET Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published by Ateneo de Manila University as a fixed ACET passing score.
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Not published as a fixed public duration; follow the current test permit and admissions instructions.
  • Exam / certification fees: Confirm the current application and testing fees in the Ateneo College Admissions portal. Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 108 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ACET: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the current admissions instructions and test permit as the authority for timing and administration details.
2Build vocabulary actively: keep a list of unfamiliar words from reading, and drill synonyms, antonyms, and verbal analogies, which appear throughout the English section.
3Read widely and summarize: news articles, opinion pieces, and academic essays sharpen the reading comprehension and inference skills the ACET tests.
4Strengthen broad high-school mathematics fundamentals such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, ratios, and data interpretation.
5Drill abstract and logical reasoning: number and letter series, coding-decoding, and syllogisms become much faster once you recognize common patterns.
6Practise clear reasoning and concise written explanations as general college-readiness skills.
7Use timed practice only as an editorial training method, not as a claim about the official ACET format.

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are on the ACET?

Ateneo de Manila University does not publish a current public ACET blueprint with fixed sections or weights. Treat this site's categories as editorial college-readiness practice, not official specifications.

How many questions are on the ACET?

Not published by Ateneo de Manila University as a fixed public item count. The 100 questions in this site's practice bank are a local inventory, not the official exam length.

How long is the ACET?

Not published by Ateneo de Manila University as a fixed public duration in the official sources reviewed here. Follow the current test permit and admissions instructions.

How is the ACET scored?

Ateneo de Manila University does not publish a fixed public ACET passing score in the current official admissions sources reviewed here. Do not infer an admissions cutoff from a practice-bank score.

How much does the ACET cost?

Confirm the current application and testing fees in the Ateneo College Admissions portal; this metadata does not preserve an older fee as a current fact.

Who uses the ACET route?

Ateneo's current College Admissions portal identifies ACET routes for eligible first-year and transfer applicants. Verify the route and requirements for the current admission cycle directly with Ateneo.