General Education – January 2014 15.

Choose the sentence that expresses the thought

clearly and that has no error in structure/spelling.
1. There was HIATUS of two years before I went back to a. The farmer did plow, plant, harvest his corn in
college. HIATUS means _______. record time
a. Lapse c. Length b. The farmer plowed, planted and harvested his
b. Uninterruption d. Continuation corn in record time
2. I was speaking to Raquel on the phone when suddenly c. The farmer plowed, has planted and has
we were _____. harvested his corn in record time
a. Disconnected c. Hung up d. The farmer has plowed, planted and harvested his
b. Cut off d. Broken down corn in record time
3. The surprised teacher asked, “What was all the 16. The traffic flow at the corner was jammed. Manny
HUBHUB about?” HUBHUB means _______. feared getting late so he _____ with a bus and leaped
a. Hush c. Commotion at the door.
b. Serenity d. Stillness a. Catch up c. Caught up
4. Who is the General who said “I shall return” after b. Was catching d. Has caught
training troops in Australia. 17. Teacher Maechelle always tries to help people, but
a. Carlos P. Romulo c. J. de la Torre recently she has been _________ kind and generous?
b. Douglas McArthur d. Arthur McArthur a. Principally c. Especially
5. Thomas Carlyle said, “The man without a purpose is b. Usually d. Largely
like a ship without a rudder…” It could be interpreted as 18. “I die just when the dawn breaks to herald the day.”
______. This is a famous quote from ____.
a. There is a strong driving force in one’s life a. Jose P. Rizal c. Jose Aquino
b. There should be sufficient energy in one’s life b. Benigno S. Aquino d. Manuel L. Quezon
c. Direction can never come into one’s life 19. Rousseau advised, “Have a good bank account, a
d. One’s life doesn’t need to be controlled good cook and a good digestion.” What is being
6. Who said, “The Filipino is worth dying for?” referred to?
a. Benigno Aquino c. Fidel V. Ramos a. Investment c. Family
b. Carlos P. Garcia d. Jose P. Rizal b. Security d. Duty
7. Who is remembered for his famous quotation? “My 20. Parents admit that text messaging is an easy way of
loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country knowing their children’s whereabouts. However, they
begins.” are worried about its effect on _______.
a. Carlos P. Garcia c. Manuel Quezon a. Shortening messages effectively
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. Manuel Roxas b. Ability to spell words correctly
8. Both Nenita and _____ plan to go. c. Ability to guess words correctly
a. I c. Myself d. Communicating through guessing
b. Me d. Me myself 21. After 10 unfruitful years, Nancy finally quit the job. She
9. Your brother is paying for your plane ticket, _____? ____ along with her boss for a long time.
a. Is he c. Aren’t you a. Hadn’t been getting c. Didn’t get
b. Isn’t it d. Isn’t he b. Hasn’t been getting d. Isn’t getting
10. We should work for a total ban ____ of pesticides that 22. I saw a nasty_ between two cars this morning.
are harmful to man. a. Happening c. Accident
a. By the use c. With the use b. Damage d. Danger
b. On using d. On the use 23. Which passage is expressed effectively and without
11. Joevy _____ in bed too long and missed her classes. structural error/s?
a. Laid c. Lay a. I would not want to be themselves
b. Lays d. Lied b. I would not want to be theirselves
12. Which sentences that clearly and effectively states the c. I would not want to be himself/herself
idea and has no structural errors? d. I would not want to be he/she
a. The interest at a loan company is higher than 24. Which passage is expressed effectively and without
at a bank structural error/s?
b. The interest of a loan company is higher than in a a. Having called the other students and they, the
bank secretary went home
c. The interes at a loan company is higher than a b. Having called the other students and us, the
bank secretary went home
d. The interest if a loan company is higher than a c. Having called the other students and ourselves,
bank the secretary went home
13. I should have returned this book last Tuesday, it is now d. Having called the other students and we, the
five days ____. secretary went home
a. Delayed c. Overdue 25. Select the sentence that clearly and effectively states
b. Postponed d. Beyond deadline the idea and has no structural errors.
14. Which among the following is the correct sequence of a. The examines need double pencils simply a
the sentences below? calculator and ball pen
(1) The image of a good teacher is one who is b. The examinees need pencils, a calculator and
constantly reflecting about how best to help a ball pen
different types of learners how to learn c. The examinees need two pencils, a simple
(2) The National Competency-Based Teacher calculator, and a ball pen
Standards (NCBTS) define a new paradigm of d. The examinees need two sharpened pencils,
teaching where the teacher is viewed as a calculator and ball pen
knowledge professional who is responsible for 26. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” is an
facilitating learning expression of one’s ____.
(3) Good teaching is defined in terms of those a. Total poverty
practices that help students learn better b. Total submission to God
(4) Competency-based means that the standards or c. Blind ignorance
criteria for characterizing good d. Love for self
(5) The NCBTS can be used as a self assessment 27. Which passage is expressed effectively and without
tool for professional development structural error/s?
a. 2, 4, 3, 1, 5 c. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
b. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2 d. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
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 a. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage a. Pagtutulad c. Pagwawangis
Score (MPS) of high school students in English b. Personipikasyon d. Pang-uyam
was much lower than the previous years 37. Alin sa mga ito ang nagpapahayag sa paraang
b. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage organisado at artistiko maging tuluyan o sa berso na
Score (MPS) of high school students in English nagmula sa imahinasyon?
was much lower than it has been in previous a. Panulaan c. Sanaysay
years b. Epiko d. Panitikan
c. The teacher explained that the mean percentage 38. Kung ang awit ng pag-iibigan ay kundiman, ano naman
Score (MPS) of high school students in English sa Bisaya?
was lowest than the previous years a. Diona c. Sambotani
d. The teacher explained that the Mean b. Kumintang d. Talindaw
Percentage Score (MPS) in English of high 39. Mag-aalas singko na ___ umaga _____ magising siya.
school students was much lower than it had a. ng - nang c. nang - nang
been in previous years b. nang - kapag d. ng - at
28. Which of the theories of learning, language and literacy 40. Sino ang nangungusap sa quotation? “Ang pag-ibig ay
views children as having the ability to organize and hindi pag-ibig kapag nagbabago kung nakakakita ng
integrate information in schemata? pagbabago.”
a. Sociolinguistic c. Interactive a. Geneveva Matute c. Robert Frost
b. Constructivist d. Reader Response b. William Shakespeare d. Jose Rizal
29. Select the sentence that clearly and effectively states 41. Ano ang kahulugan ng tagbising panahon?
the idea and has no structural errors. a. Tag-ulan c. Tag-lamig
a. The weather service expects temperatures to not b. Tag-init d. Tag-tuyot
rise 42. Ang salitang apartment ay binubuo ng dalawang
b. The weather service expects temperatures to no klaster. Tukuyin ito.
increase a. rt & nt c. tm & nt
c. The weather service expects temperatures not b. pr & tm d. rt & tm
to rise 43. Ponema ang tawag sa makabuluhang tunog ng wika.
d. The weather service expects temperatures not to Ilan ang ponema ng Filipino?
increase a. 28 b. 31 c. 20 d. 21
30. Of the different principles of effective teaching of 44. Saan hinango ang mga kwentong tinatawag na
reading, which is IMPROPERLY stated? parabola?
a. Effective teachers use the four cueing system a. Mga pinagmulan c. Bibliya
to support students b. Kasabihan d. Kwentong bayan
b. Effective teachers select appropriate reading 45. Alin dito ang ginagamit sa pagtuturo ng panitikan lalo
materials na sa pagkasunod-sunod ng mga pangyayari sa
c. Effective teachers go out of the structured kwento?
classroom to create community of readers a. Story grammar c. Character web
d. Effective teachers use instructional approaches on b. Decoding d. Story frame
how children learn 46. Alin dito ang gamit sa pagtuturo ng replica na yari sa
31. What virtue is inferred in the poem below? isang tunay o sintetik na material?
Little Things a. Dayorama c. Papet
It’s the little things we do or say b. Mock-up d. Ispesimen
That make or break the beauty of the average passing day 47. Ano ang kahulugan ng idyomang ginamit sa
Heats, like doors, will open with ease pangungusap na “Marami sa mga magsasaka ang
To every, very little keys. INALAT dahil sa patuloy na pagbuhos ng ulan.”
And don’t forget that two of these a. Nawalan ng pag-asa c. Nagalit
Are “I thank you” If you please.” b. Nanibago d. Minalas
a. Friendliness c. Confidentially
b. Kindness d. Encouragement 48. Sa taas ng mga bilihin ngayon, kahit “kahig ka ng
32. “Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.” The meaning kahig” ay wala pa ring maipon. Ano ang ibig sabihin
of this aphorism in “Poor Richard’s Almanac” is: nito?
a. Forget what other people have done to hurt a. Hindi bumili c. Bawasan ang bili
you b. Hanap ng hanap d. Gastos ng gastos
b. It is not easy to forgive and forget
c. Nurse your hurt feelings 49. Kapani-paniwala ang isang tauhan kung ito ay may
d. Let bygones be bygones katulad na nakikitang nabubuhay sa mundo. Wika
33. “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly”. nga’y totoo itong tao, nagtataglay ng positibo at
When restated means: negatibong katangian, may kapurihan at may
a. The buying power of the peso is weak so you kapintasan. May kalakasan at may kahinaan at may
have to buy wisely kasamaan. May kawastuan at may kamalian. May
b. In buying, what is easy to get to consume katinuan at may kabaliwan. May kalabisan at may
c. You have to value everything in this world kakulangan. May kabanalan at may kasalanan. May
d. You have to pay something before you really katimpian at may kabiglaanan. Lahat ng katangian
value it salu-salungat, may bahid siya. Hindi siya taong
34. Which of the following best restates the meaning of the nabubuhay sa daigdig ng kataka-taka na pinakabuod
saying: “The child is the father of the man?” ng lahat, gaya ng madalas mapanood sa pelikulang
a. The experience, and lessons of childhood Pilipino, na kapag bida, sa kanya lahat ng positibo at
influence one’s adult life kapag kontrabida, sa kanya naman lahat ng negatibo.
b. Fathers are dependent on the sights of their Hindi kinai-empatya-han ang tauhang ganito, kina-
children antipatiko-han, oo!
c. If there were no children, there could be no fathers Ang naaangkop na pamagat ng talatang ito ay:
d. Children are naturally wiser than adults a. Ang Tauhan
35. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang nasa malaking titik? b. Ang Katauhan
Malungkot ANG MGA nagtapos na wala pang trabaho. c. Ang Tao sa Mundo
a. Pananda c. Pang-ukol d. Ang Katangian ng Tao
b. Parirala d. Pangatnig 50. “Kung anong bukambibig siyang laman ng dibdib.” Ito
36. “Ang mga mata mo ay tulad ng mga bituin sa ay isang uri ng ____.
kalangitan.” Ano ang ginagamit na pagpahayag ditto? a. Tula c. Bugtong
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 b. Tugmaan d. Salawikain 70. What number is next in this sequence? 11120, 11260,
11420, 11600, _______.
51. Aling pamaraan ang ginagamit ng guro na nagsisimula a. 11820 c. 11720
sa mga halimbawa patungo sa paglalahat? b. 11760 d. 11800
a. Pabalak c. Patuklas 71. Which decimal is equal to 3 + 2 + 5
b. Pasaklaw d. Pabuod 100 10 1000
a. 0.532 c. 0.325
52. A child can be admitted to Grade 1 if he/she is at least b. 0.0523 d. 0.235
5 years and 10 months old by June of the school year. 72. If the counting numbers 1 to 30 are written down how
Which of these dates of birth will disqualify a child from many times does the digit 2 appear?
being admitted to Grade 1 on June 15, 2009? a. 11 b. 14 c. 12 d. 13
a. June 10, 2003 c. April 30, 2003 73. 259 : 37 as _______.
b. January 10, 2003 d. May 5, 2003 a. 84:12 c. 5:1
b. 25:4 d. 63:441
53. A water tank contains 8 liters when it is 20% full. How 74. By how much is 35% of P220 greater than 50% of
many liters does it contain when it is 75% full? P140?
a. 60 b. 30 c. 58 d. 15 a. P10.00 c. P7.00
b. P0.00 d. P20.00
54. Which of these math sentences is incorrect? 75. Which among the following common fraction is
a. 1/2 + 1/3 = 5/6 equivalent to 0.216?
b. 1/3 + 1/4 = 7/12 a. 53 c. 21
c. 1/7 + 2/3 = 3/21 250 50
d. 1/6 + 1/8 = 14/48 b. 27 d. 108
55. Which of the following has the largest value? 125 375
a. 75 b. 39 c. 64 d. 93 76. What value of x will make this proportion correct? 13 : x
56. What is the value of 12 /6 - 2 /8 - 7 /3 + 19 3/4?
1 3 2
= 3.25 : 8.00
a. 21 1/8 b. 22 c. 21 7/8 d. 21 a. 2 b. 3.5 c. 32 d. 20
57. In the following numbers, which digit is in the 77. Maria and Fe do a job together in two hours. Working
thousandths place? 5672.13498 alone Maria does the job in 5 hours. How long will it
a. 6 b. 4 c. 3 d. 9 take Fe to do the job alone?
58. One angle of a parallelogram is 35? What are the a. 3 1/3 hrs c. 3 hrs
measures of the other three angels? b. 2 1/3 hrs d. 2 hrs
a. 45, 65, 170 c. 145, 35, 145 78. What is the greatest common factor of the numbers 48,
b. 85, 135, 140 d. 45, 65, 65 12 and 32?
59. The edges of a rectangular solid have these measures: a. 2 b. 4 c. 3 d. 6
1.5 feet x ½ feet x 3 inches. What is its volume in cubic 79. A car depreciates by 10% of its new price each year
inches? and by 15% in each succeeding year. By 2009, what
a. 324 b. 225 c. 272 d. 27 would be the market price for a car bought brand new
60. How many degrees are between the hands of a clock for P600,000 in 2004?
at 4:30? a. P390,000 c. P210,000
a. 140 b. 45 c. 125 d. 150 b. P480,000 d. P420,000
61. Which of these three fractions has the largest value? 80. How much greater is the sum of the first 20 counting
a. 4 c. 12 numbers greater than the sum of the first 10 counting
15 24 numbers?
b. 3 d. 5 a. 110 b. 55 c. 155 d. 100
4 9 81. How many vertices does a rectangular solid have?
62. If x = 3 and y = 2, then 2x + 3y = ______ a. 8 b. 6 c. 4 d. 12
a. 12 b. 10 c. 14 d. 5 82. The voltage across a transformer primary coil that has
63. Which of these has a value different from the other turns is 10V. What is the voltage across the secondary
three? coil which has 20V turns?
a. 15% c. 15 a. 2V b. 20V c. 100V d. 10V
b. 2 d. 12
20 15 83. Which is a destructive fishing method wherein fishes
are driven out of a coral reef by pounding the corals
64. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 30. What with a heavy weight?
is the measure of one base angle? a. Moro-ami
a. 150 b. 60 c. 75 d. 70 b. Cyanide fishing
65. Which of these numbers cannot possibly be a square c. Reef fishing
number? d. Corals entrapping
a. 10,217,356 c. 26,275,876
b. 35,366,809 d. 2,913,849 84. Of the state of matter which has the weakest
66. Which number is wrong in this sequence? What should intermolecular force of attraction?
the number be for the sequence to be correct? 5, 15, a. Plasma c. Solid
16, 48, 144, 147, 148, 444…. b. Liquid d. Gas
a. 48; it should be 18 85. The prevailing wind systems experienced in the
b. 144; it should be 49 Philippines are _____.
c. 147; it should be 145 a. Northwest and Southeast monsoon
d. 144; it should be 132 b. Northeast and Southwest monsoon
67. If July 12, 2003 fell on a Tuesday, on what day will July c. East and West monsoon
12, 2005 fall? d. North and South monsoon
a. Friday c. Sunday 86. Which statement is false?
b. Thursday d. Monday a. Solid particles have the strongest attractive forces
68. Jestoni is 10 years older than his sister. If Jestoni was in between
25 years of age in 1983, in what year could he have b. Solids and liquids have more molecules per unit
been born? volume, hence their densities are higher
a. 1948 b. 1963 c. 1958 d. 1953 c. Molecules of solids and liquids are more closely
69. If 8 - √x + 2 = 4, what is the value of x? packed than those in gases
a. 6 b. 14 c. 48 d. 2 d. The gas phase has the least kinetic energy
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87. Which has the higher specific heat capacity, water or I. Boiling happens at a definite temperature while
sand? evaporation can occur at any temperature.
a. Neither c. Both II. Boiling happens when the vapor pressure exerted
b. Sand d. Water by the liquid becomes equal to the atmospheric
88. When you carry a heavy load with one arm, you tend to pressure, while evaporation occurs when high
hold your hand away from your body in order to energy molecules at the liquid surface continuously
______. escape to the space above the liquid.
a. Be ready to grab something in case you fall III. Boiling is always associated with temperature
b. Change the weight of your body and load while evaporation is related only to pressure.
c. Change the mass of your body a. I and III c. II only
d. Change the center of gravity of your body and b. I only d. I and II
load 101. Which of the following is heterogeneous?
89. The direct transformation of a solid into the gas phase a. Rain water
without passing through the liquid phase is called: b. Clean air
a. Sublimation c. Evaporation c. Sea water
b. Compression d. Freeze drying d. Kerosene
90. To be safe in the unlikely case of lightning strike, it is 102. Eight out of the top ten leading causes of morbidity
best to be inside a building framed with ____. in the Philippines are communicable. To prevent
a. Steel c. Iron from happening to your students the best advice you
b. Cement d. Wood can give them is to ___.
91. Which of these does not belong to the other three a. Avoid dangerous activities
terms? b. Clean the classroom often
a. Colloid c. Suspension c. Cover the mouth when sneezing
b. Element d. Solution d. Wash hands frequently
92. Why should gasoline be stored in tightly covered 103. Iron-deficiency contributes to the poor scholastic
narrow-mouthed containers and should be placed away performance of students. Which of the following food
from heat? items is best for iron-deficient students?
I. To reduce evaporation a. Pechay c. Sardines
II. To preserve its qualities b. Fish d. Liver
III. To decrease its potential as fire hazard 104. The interaction between living organisms and
a. I, II and III c. I and III nonliving elements in the environment is called a/an
b. I and II d. II and III ______.
93. Why is it not advisable to repeatedly open the door of a a. Species c. Population
refrigerator? b. Community d. Ecosystem
a. It leads to wastage in electrical energy 105. Which of the following best differentiates an
b. It will loosen the refrigerator’s door earthquake’s intensity from its magnitude?
c. The warm air outside lowers the temperature a. Intensity describes the depth from which the
inside, thus making the refrigerator less earthquake originated while magnitude refers
efficient to the energy of the earthquake
d. Repeated opening introduces bacteria into the b. Intensity cannot be measured while magnitude
refrigerator can be measured using a seismograph
94. What may occur when there is a severe damage to c. Intensity refers to the strength of the quake
some parts of the brain due to lack of blood supply? while magnitude refers to the degree of
a. Thrombosis destruction it caused at its epicenter
b. Cerebrovascular accident d. Intensity is a measure of how much damage
c. Rheumatic heart disease an earthquake caused at the surface while
d. Myocardial infarction magnitude is the strength of the quake
95. What kind of mirror is used in cars to give the driver a 106. What is the type response exhibited by the roots of
wider area and smaller image of the traffic him/her? plants?
a. Double concave c. Plane a. Negative phototropism
b. Convex d. Concave b. Positive geotropism
96. Lanny placed some mothballs inside her cabinet. After c. Positive thigmotropism
a week they were all gone. What happened to the d. Negative geotropism
mothballs? 107. All of the following are effects of deforestation,
a. They sublimed except:
b. They were dissolved by water in air a. Landslides
c. They melted b. Global warming
d. They condensed c. Flash floods
97. You inherited tallness from your father. Physical traits d. Destruction of the ozone layer
are transmitted from parents to offspring through 108. All of the following problems may arise in the use of
_______. sanitary landfill, except:
a. Alleles c. Gametes a. Production of methane gas and possible
b. Genes d. Chromosomes explosion
98. Which of these statements is false? b. Refusal of residents for the construction of
a. Fire caused by kerosene can be put out if sanitary landfill in their area
water is poured on the fire c. Flashfloods and degradation of soil
b. Water is heavier than oil d. Pollution of the surrounding soil
c. Kerosene is lighter than water 109. Patients suffering from malfunction of the kidney are
d. Rain or distilled water (a pure liquid) boils at now assisted by machine that serves as artificial
constant temperature kidney called _________.
99. How can we prevent developing osteoporosis? a. Homeostatic machine c. Hemoscope
a. Estrogen replacement therapy b. Pacemaker d. Hemodializer
b. Adequate intake of vitamins A and D 110. Why do we hear thunder some seconds after seeing
c. Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D lightning?
d. Less exercise to decrease bone density a. Light appears brighter in the sky
100. Which statement correctly differentiates boiling from b. Light travels faster than sound
evaporation? c. Sound travels 1,331 m/s
d. Sounds is released later
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111. Meteorology is a very important branch of natural III. Education is the key to sustainable
science, without which we cannot be informed of development, peace and stability
forthcoming ______. a. I and III c. I, II and III
a. Earthquake c. Meteor b. III only d. I only
b. Tropical cyclone d. Comet 121. In peace education curricula, which does not
112. Which of the following is the primary concern of belong?
marriage? a. Independence of nations
a. The mutual production and security of man b. Global awareness
and woman c. Interdependence among nations
b. The companionship of husband and wife d. Conflict resolution
c. The maintenance of social status 122. During the eruption of Mayon Volcano, what
d. The procreation and education of children message was sent to the barangay folks?
113. What is the teacher’s accountability in the a. Everybody call. Everyone evacuate the area
achievement of quality education? b. Wait for final order of the chief
a. Be accountable for reporting the performance of c. Get ready!
learners to the school head and stakeholders d. Everybody leave your carabaos
b. Be accountable for the effective delivery of 123. A message was sent by the chief of office. What
specified learning objectives and outcomes should the subordinate answer? Choose the best
c. Be accountable for the grading performance of response.
learners a. Sorry, I’m busy sir c. Sir, I got it right
d. Be accountable for reporting the performance of b. Noted, Sir d. I’ll verify Sir
learners to parents 124. How should this slogan be printed?
114. Inclusion is a basic of every Filipino child with special 1. Keep right
needs to education, rehabilitation, support services, 2. Classes are ongoing
work training and employment opportunities, 3. At corridors
community participation and independent living. 4. Maintain silence
What law was passed by Philippines Congress in What is the best order?
1995 which forms the total integration of persons a. 1, 4, 3, 2 c. 1, 2, 3, 4
with disabilities into the mainstream of society? b. 4, 3, 1, 2 d. 3, 4, 2, 1
a. RA No. 7776 c. RA No. 7277 125. Rallies staged against lewd films are reactions for
b. RA No. 7722 d. RA No. 7784 _____.
115. What is the best indicator of “quality,” as invoked in a. More freedom of expression
the Constitution? b. More censoring by authorities
a. On participation rate c. Disapproval of questionable actors
b. On cohort survival rate d. Further control of media
c. On drop-out rate 126. Farmers were advised about the occurrence of El
d. On educational outcomes Niño. This means _________.
116. Article XIV Section I of the 1987 Philippines a. There will be famine
Constitution mandates that the “State shall protect b. There will be abundance
and promote the right of all citizens to quality c. There will be draught
education at all levels and shall take appropriate d. There will be flood
steps to make education accessible to all.” Which of 127. How do people react to a boring lecture or even
the goals of EFA 2015 aims to achieve the above committee hearings? They usually ___.
mentioned constitutional mandate? a. Normally jeer
a. Universal completion of full cycle of basic b. Walk out in disgust
education with satisfactory achievement c. Keep quiet and listen
levels at every grade level d. Clap loud and cheer
b. Universal completion of full cycle of basic 128. Not all -ED’s in verbs sound alike. Which -ED is
education schooling with satisfactory different?
achievement levels by all at every grade or year a. His action is taintED with malice
c. Universal elimination of drop outs and b. She borrowED a book from the library
repetition by all at every grade or year including c. He was executED for his criminal act
satisfactory achievement levels d. She wantED a chaperon
d. Universal completion of secondary education
with satisfactory achievement levels at every 129. Before giving the test, Teacher Richard tells his
year level class: “Be honest. If I catch you cheating, beware. If
117. Violation of human rights is a violation of the it’s a girl caught cheating, that’s worse; it is double
________ of persons. mortal sin.” What concept is evident in the
a. Dignity c. Emotions advice/warning from the teacher?
b. Intelligence d. Freedom a. Double standard morality
118. An individual has the right to file the WRIT OF b. Machismo mentality
AMPARO before the investigation of an c. Split personality
administrative case filed against him/her. What d. Cognitive dissonance
fundamental right is invoked by the individual?
a. Right to life, liberty and security 130. From the idealist point of view, which statement on
b. Right to self-defense values is true?
c. Right to due process I. Values are changing
d. Right to be defended by a public attorney II. Values are unchanging
119. According to the Bill of Rights, private property shall III. Values determine our lifestyle
not be taken for public use without _________. a. II and III only c. I and III
a. An official survey of the property b. I, II and III d. III only
b. A dialogue between individual owner and
government representative 131. “No pain, no gain; no cross, no crown.” What do
c. A notarized deed of sale these short statements point to?
d. Just compensation a. Be willing to pay the price for every dream
120. Which statement/s on education is/are correct? you want to realize
I. Education is a fundamental human right b. Why suffer when there are a lot of pain relievers
II. Education is an imperfect right available
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 c. Life is a heavy burden to carry 140. Which assumption underlines the Comprehensive
d. Others make our life miserable many times Agrarian Reform Program?
a. The wealth of the country is concentrated in the
132. “Be honest even if others are not. Be honest even if hands of a few
others cannot.” What does the statement imply about b. Our country has very few landed people and
values? very many landless
I. Values remain to be values even if c. There is so much poverty in the country
nobody possesses them because of overpopulation
II. Values are dependent on person, place and d. People are more productive if they own what
time they cultivate
III. Values are changing 141. John Dewey’s major contributions to the sociological
a. II only c. I only foundation of education are the following except one.
b. II and III d. III only Which one is it?
a. Facilitating education means being aware of the
133. If Zandro is surrounded by lazy and dishonest social condition of the learners
people, does that mean he will automatically be like b. Education is a social process beginning
them? unconsciously at birth
a. That depends on the strength of the influence of c. School is a continuation of home; activities at
the group of lazy and dishonest around him home continue at school
b. Yes, because environment influences the d. “True education” is transmission of knowledge
development of man from the teacher to the learner
c. It depends on the personality type of Zandro 142. The cultural heritage of Southeast Asia has been
d. No, he can choose to be different since man designated by UNESCO as _______.
has free will a. World International Center
134. The valuing process includes three main processes: b. World Heritage Sites
choosing from among alternatives, prizing what you c. World Cultural Heritage
have chosen and acting upon your choice d. World Tourist Spots
consistently. Teacher Xerneas, a veteran teacher, is 143. Children learn how to open a coconut and other
not in favor of his daughter who plans to take up common chores in a coconut farm. In this instance,
teaching. Using the three processes as criteria. Does culture is transmitted by:
teacher Xerneas value teaching? a. Immersion c. Assimilation
a. Yes, being a veteran teacher, he has been in b. Enculturation d. Acculturation
the teaching profession for years 144. Which among the following has been said to be the
b. Yes, he knows his daughter and may be strongest factor that drives most Filipino men and
convinced that he does not fit in the teaching women to leave their country and work abroad?
profession a. Poverty c. Insurgency
c. No, if he cherishes his profession he will b. Illiteracy d. Consumerist mentality
encourage others including his daughter to 145. What is an indicator of the patronage system in the
become like him Philippine society which contributes to poverty and
d. No, he had no other choice then so he took up corruption?
teaching a. Parents have many “kumpares” in the baptism
135. We, Filipinos, are perceived to have the tendency to of their child
limit our love and concern to our families, to our clan b. A less deserving applicant gets appointed
and to people we know. Which Filipino trait is because he has a “padrino”
illustrated? c. Most people patronize imported goods
a. Double-standard mentality d. The “pilosopo” type of worker does not get
b. Particularism promoted in his job
c. Heroism DIRECTION: Read the Paragraphs Below then Answer
d. Universalism Questions #146-147.
136. What is a characteristic of a progressive tax system? An international education initiative, known as
a. The tax rate is greater for higher incomes global competence, was first noted in 1988 in a report
b. People who earn less pay a larger part of their published by the Council on International Education
income in taxes than those people who earn Exchange. Higher education institutions were enjoined to
more send students on exchange programs to universities abroad
c. The tax rate is equal for all citizens where Americans are not the majority population and where
d. All people pay the same percentage of their English is not the dominant language.
earnings in taxes Educational scholars have proposed definitions for
137. Which type of taxation system is pro-poor? the term global competence and postulates regarding the
I. Equitable required knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences
II. Equal necessary to become globally competent. Cross-cultural
III. Progressive awareness and interaction, familiarity with an environment,
a. II and III c. I and II intercultural facility, effective two-way communication,
b. I, II and III d. I and III interconnectedness of people and systems, acceptance of
138. The primary purpose of taxation is to _____. the different cultural values and attitudes are integral
a. Raise revenue for the support of the components of global competence.
government 146. Which of the following published a pioneer report on
b. Reduce inequalities in wealth and incomes the concept of global competence?
c. Fortify the government against invaders a. Council on International Scholars Exchange
d. Make the country a leading industrialized b. Council on International Educators
country in the world c. Council on International Education
139. Genuine respect for all people that lead to world Exchange
peace is anchored on the concept that all persons d. Council on International Educationists
_____. 147. What are integral concepts/components of global
a. Can contribute to global development competence?
b. Have dignity a. Cultural values, interconnectedness with
c. Have talents people, cultural awareness and system
d. Are citizens of the world

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 b. Two-way communication, intercultural 151. Which of these capitalized words do not rhyme?
facility, cross-cultural awareness, and a. I know it CLEAR
interconnectedness of people and systems b. That’s not easy to BEAR
c. Acceptance of people’s value, attitudes, c. Let’s give a CHEER
language, culture and environment d. It shows, it’s SHEER truth
d. Communication of knowledge, skills, 152. Wastes from the kitchen are considered useful if
experiences and cultural awareness properly separated. How are they classified?
a. A non-degradable c. Metallic recesses
DIRECTION: Read the Paragraphs Below then Answer b. Biodegradable d. Degradable
Questions #148-150. 153. An ERRATIC behavior suggests one that is _____.
The most important source of sediment is earth a. Normal c. Inconsistent
and rock material carried to the sea by rivers and streams; b. Stable d. Predictable
the same materials may also have been transported by 154. Piggery farms affected by FMD are prohibited from:
glaciers and winds. Other sources are volcanic ash and a. Castrating their piglets
lava, shells and skeletons of organisms, chemical b. Isolating their piglets from sows
precipitates formed in seawater, and particles from outer c. Butchering their pigs for the market
space. d. Mating their sows when in heat
Water is a most unusual substance because it 155. The driver of the speeding car is CULPABLE. This
exists on the surface of the earth in its three physical states: means _______.
ice, water, and water vapor. There are other substances a. Innocent c. Guilty
that might exist in a solid and liquid or gaseous state at b. Blameless d. Reckless
temperature normally found at the earth’s surface, but there 156. A child after birth has a right to a name. This is _____.
are no other substances which occur in all three states. a. A right to his identity
Water is odorless, tasteless, and colorless. It is b. A right for just treatment
the only substance known to exist in a natural state as a c. A right for survival
solid, liquid, or gas on the surface of the earth. It is a d. A right to suffrage
universal solvent. Water does not corrode, rust, burn, or 157. What has solved the caste and social strata system in
separate into its components easily. It is chemically the Philippines society?
indestructible. It can corrode almost any metal and erode a. Schools in every barangay
the most solid rock. A unique property of water is that it b. Barangay empowerment
expands and floats on water when frozen or in the solid c. Schools for the handicapped
state. Water has a freezing point of 0 C. and a boiling point d. Barangay high schools opened
of 100C. Water has the capacity for absorbing great 158. The son of a principal wants to be the valedictorian of
quantities of heat with relatively little increase in the class. What should the principal do to avoid
temperature. When distilled, water is a poor conductor of criticism?
electricity but when salt is added, it is a good conductor of a. Transfer the brighter student to a lower section
electricity. b. Assist the son in his class preparation and
Sunlight is the source of energy for temperature participation on school activities
change, evaporation, and currents for water movement c. Call the rivals and give the stern warning
through the atmosphere. Sunlight controls the rate of d. Confront the teachers on the son’s grade
Photosynthesis for all marine plants, which are directly or 159. Free trade means ______.
indirectly the source of food for all marine animals. a. Government restrict entry of identified goods
Migrations, breeding, and other behaviors of marine animals b. Level of taxing is mutual between countries
are affected by light. c. Goods are all imported
Water, as the ocean or sea, is blue because of the d. Goods come in untaxed
molecular scattering of the sunlight. Blue light, being of 160. How many cubic meters of sand will be required to fill
short wavelength, is scattered more effectively than light of reclamation area of 6 hectares with 1.5 meters depth?
longer wavelengths. Variations in color may be caused by a. 90,000 cubic meters
particles suspended in the water, water depth, cloud cover, b. 90,900 cubic meters
temperature, and other variable factors. Heavy c. 110,000 cubic meters
concentrations of dissolved materials cause a yellowish d. 100,000 cubic meters
hue, while algae will cause the water to look green. Heavy 161. What has made world business fast?
populations of plant and animal materials cause the water to a. A radio network c. Modern technology
look brown. b. New prints d. Computers
162. A subordinate could not take the insults his superior
does on him daily. What does this relationship
148. Which of the topics best organizes the information in indicate?
the text? a. Superiors are superior
a. Properties of seawater, photosynthesis, oceans b. Subordinates feeling and valueless
and seas c. Subordinates should be taken as slave
b. Properties of water, its physical states, d. The value of respect for another is prevailing
effects of the sun on water 163. Wounded, he walked away still suffering from
c. Water as substance, water and plants EXCRUCIATING pain. Describe the pain.
d. State of water as vapor, ice, liquid a. Mild c. Endurable
149. Which of the following best defines the word b. Unbearable d. Slight
“distilled” as it is used in the last sentence of the third 164. A fire alarm was rung. What will be done to exit
paragraph? properly? What is heard from the principal?
a. Containing wine a. “Keep cool. Get down quietly.”
b. Free of salt content b. “Get in touch with your parents, fast.”
c. Free of electrical energy c. “Leave your things. March down the stair
d. Dehydrated soil briskly.”
150. According to the passage what is the most unique d. “Dismiss your classes.”
property of water? 165. Ang sarzuela noong panahong ng Kastila ay dinadaan
a. Water is chemically indestructible sa:
b. Water exists on the surface of the earth in a. Pamamagitan ng Kastila
three physical states b. Pamamagitan ng salita sa isang bayan
c. Water is a poor conductor of electricity c. Pamamagitan ng halong Tagalog at Kastila
d. Water is odorless, tasteless and colorless d. Pamamagitan ng halong Tagalog at Ingles
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166. The Philippines prides itself as the first presiding c. They have training
officers of the United Nation. Who was this person? d. They have bases
a. Ambassador Elizalde 179. Where would you commit a drug dependent for him to
b. General Romulo achieve a natural, tensionless and anxiety-free state?
c. Ambassador Maceda a. NFPI c. DARE
d. General Yan b. DARN d. Bukang Liwayway Center
167. Ang hiling ng namatay na artista ay siya’y ilibing sa 180. Which has become a prototype of other schemes that
takip-silim. Anong oras iyon? defeated the real and true purpose of the CARL
a. Madaling araw (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law)?
b. Sa pagitan ng alas-singko at alas sais ng a. The stock option scheme of Hacienda Luisita
hapon b. The conversion of farmlands to industrial
c. Ika-anim ng umaga complexes
d. Ika-walo ng gabi c. The conversion from agricultural to subdivision
168. Si Ninoy ay bumalik sa Pilipinas. Ayon sa kanya: d. The voluntary offer to sell
a. Ang lahing Pilipino higit sa lahat ay dapat 181. The statue was erected in ____ to war heroes.
ipaglaban, hanggang kamatayan a. Irreverence c. Homage
b. Di dapat buhayin ang mga Pilipino b. Defense d. Protection
c. Ang kamatayan ko para sa pamilya lang 182. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of
d. Dapat bang magpakamatay dahil lang sa Pilipino this sentence?
169. The price of glassware was P160.00 per set. After a The studies revealing that, for various reasons, girls
day the price was raised by 10% what was the final spent less time working with computers than boys.
glassware? a. Revealing studies
a. P176.00 c. P166.00 b. Studies revealed
b. P196.00 d. P276.00 c. Studies revelations
d. Studies will reveal
170. What prize will each receive from a first prize of 183. What is meant by the idiom “at sixes and sevens”?
P45,000,000. There were 15 recipients of the jackpot? a. The things have not been shipped
a. P2,500,000 c. P3,100,000 b. In the state of confusion
b. P3,000,000 d. P45,000 c. In an orderly manner
d. The boxes are still intact
171. In order not to lose the mother’s teeth what is 184. Which word in the passage does not require a change
encouraged in their diet? in pitch to show confidence? “I am the master of my
a. Iron c. Carbohydrates fate; I am the captain of my soul.”
b. Fat d. Vitamins a. Am c. Master
172. The government wants a piece of private land for a b. Captain d. Fate
government project. The owner resisted. How can the 185. Mr. Falucho owns a 10 ½ hectares of land. He plans to
government own the land? subdivide this tract into ¼ hectare lots. He must first set
a. Right of government ownership aside 1/6 of the total land for lands. How many lots will
b. Right of eminent domain this tract yield?
c. Right of habeas corpus a. 30 c. 42 e. None of these
d. Right of a sovereign over the governed b. 35 d. 45
173. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang aral na ibinigay ng ANG 186. What would be the next three terms in the progression
ALAMAT NI MARIA MAKILING na ikinuwento ni Jose 1, 4, 16, ____ ?
Rizal? a. 64, 256, 1024 d. 65, 257, 1025
a. Pagyamanin at pangalagaan ang ating bayan at b. 67, 259, 7027 e. None of these
lahi pagkat hiyas at yaman natin ito c. 66, 258, 1026
b. Pag-ibig ang makapagbabago sa mundong ito 187. The Magsaysay Memorial features a _____ state of the
c. Kabanalan ang magpatawad at tulungan ang well-loved President.
isang makakasala a. Drab c. Casual
d. Dahil sa pagmamalabis at pagsamantala, b. Caustic d. Colossal
maraming biyaya ang sa kanya’y nawawala 188. Nasa anong kaganapan ng pandiwa ang
174. Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang may sagisag sa pangungusap?
panulat na: May padalang tulong ang pamahalaan para sa kanila.
a. Tamaraw c. Kapre a. Pabalana c. Paari
b. Tikbalang d. Kalapate b. Palagyo d. Palayon
175. Four mangoes cost P29.00. At that prize what will 2 ½ 189. “I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos rather
dozen mangoes cost? than one run by foreigners.” What does this mean?
a. P217.50 d. P870.00 a. Filipinos are incapable of running the government
b. P188.50 e. None of these b. Though full of difficulties, Filipinos are
c. P348.50 preferred to lead
176. Many observe that ___________. c. Foreign leaders are better in government
a. Rich countries abuse their power d. Leadership can be performed only by foreigners
b. Countries with poor economy are subservient 190. Alin ang di karaniwang anyo ng pandiwang HINTAY
to the rich KA?
c. Countries that are economically stable are greed a. Tay c. Intay
d. Countries with no economic problems become b. Tayka d. Teka
world leader 191. Aling antas ng tono ang lumilitaw sa bahaging may
177. Which family obligation is especially valued? salungguhit ng pangungusap na nagdududa?
a. Supplying groceries to relatives in remote barrios Nagpuputol ng puno ang lalaki.
b. Providing health assistance to relatives living in a. 1 b. 2 c. 4
the same locale d. 3
c. Keeping immediate family members out of 192. Which of the following lines is a simile?
trouble a. “Holding wonder like a cup”
d. Sending to college relatives in remote barrios b. “Life has loneliness to sell”
178. Why are barangay chairman assigned to settle c. “Eyes that love you, arms that hold”
barangay cases? d. “Buy it and never count the cost”
a. They are competent judges 193. During a recent shopping spree. Dodo and Ani bought
b. They know all the residents some new accessories for their apartment. Ani chose a
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 crocheted throw pillow at P24.95, and Dod purchased a 209. PINASYALAN ng mag-anak ang Enchanted Kingdom
rural landscape painting for P135.00. How much did noong isang buwan. Ano ang pokus ng pandiwa?
they actually spend if they paid 7% sales tax on their a. Sanhi c. Direksiyon
purchased? b. Tagatanggap d. Tagaganap
a. P171.15 d. P148.75 210. Kung kilala ang Cebu sa kanyang Sinulog, kilala
b. P139.25 e. None of these naman ang Iloilo sa kanyang ______
c. P159.95 a. Dalampasigan c. Ati-atihan
194. What is the sum of all the two digit numbers which are b. Kadayan d. Dinagyang
divisible by 5? 211. 40% of 35 is what percent of 140?
a. 945 c. 960 e. None of these a. 28% b. 29% c. 10% d. 14%
b. 950 d. 1050
195. Tides, caused by the moon’s gravity, create a frictional 212. “Magtatrabado ako at ikaw ay mag-aaral upang
force that is gradually slowing down Earth’s rotation makatapos ka ng pag-aaral.” Anong uri ng
speed. One million years from now, scientist may pangungusap ito?
discover that compared to today, Earth’s: a. Tambalan c. Langkapan
a. Day is longer c. Day is shorter b. Payak d. Hugnayan
b. Year is shorter d. Year is longer 213. “The hostages are free. They paid their way!” What do
196. Which is the best evidence that helium gas is lighter these statements tell us?
than air? a. They escaped after paying
a. Helium-filled balloons rise in air b. They were released after paying
b. Helium has the lowest boiling point of all elements c. They were freed after negotiation
c. Helium atoms do not combine with other air atoms d. They had a peaceful negotiation
d. By volume, helium makes up only 0.0005% of air 214. The flower smells __________.
197. What is the most likely reason for a desert plant to a. Sweetly c. Sweet
have a few or no leaves? b. Sweeter d. More sweet
a. To increase photosynthesis
b. To decrease transpiration 215. The Rizal Day celebration reminds us about heroes
c. To decrease photosynthesis worth _________.
d. To increase transpiration a. Appreciating c. Emanating
198. Without the process of meiosis, we can infer that b. Emulating d. Reading
offspring from sexual reproduction would: 216. Which type of reading is CHORAL READING?
a. Be identical a. Buddy
b. Have a high degree of genetic variety b. Reading aloud to students
c. Have twice the assigned number of c. Shared
chromosomes d. Guided
d. Have a number of mutations 217. “Nadurog ang kanyang puso sa tindi ng dalamhati.”
199. Each of the following objects is designed to employ the Ano ang ipinatalastas dito?
buoyancy principle except a: a. Pagpapalit-tawag c. Pagwawangis
a. Life preserver c. Submarine b. Pagmamalabis d. Personipikasyon
b. Kite d. Canoe
200. Which of the following will give the same value as A (B 218. “Walang ligaya sa lupa na di dinilig ng luha.” Ito ay
+ C – D)? isang _______.
a. AB-AC+AD c. AB+AC-AD a. Bugtong c. Kawikaan
b. ABC-D d. ABCD b. Salawikain d. Palaisipan
201. P8,000 is invested at 12% single interest. What is the
amount at the end of 2 years? 219. He was excused because all he said were white lies.
a. P9,600 c. P8,420 This idiomatic expression means _____.
b. P8,960 d. P9,920 a. Lies are written in white pages
202. A senior class of 50 girls and 70 boys sponsored a b. Lies that are harmless
dance. If 40% of the girls and 50% of the boys attended c. Lies recited are excusable
the dance, approximately what percent attended? d. He recited the lines in public
a. 44 b. 46 c. 42 d. 40 220. “Kung sa langit ay nabubuhay, ang sa lupa’y
203. Which of the following is exactly divisible by 3 and 11? namamatay. Ano ang kinakatatakutan, ang oras ng
a. 3,570,404 c. 991,111 kamatayan.” Ang saknong ay nagpapahayag ng
b. 114,345 d. 135,792 damdaming ________.
204. Ano ang uri ng pangungusap na UMAARAW NA? a. Maging matatag
a. Panawag d. Sambalita b. Maging matapang
c. Maging mapagpasensya
b. Phenomenal d. Maging mapagbigay
c. Pormulasyong panlipunan 221. Alin ang pinakatamang pahayag? _______ niya ang
205. Nathan repacks a 60kg of sack of sugar into small langit.
packs of 750g. How many small packs can be made? a. Tinitingala c. Sinulyapan
a. 90 b. 45 c. 75 d. b. Tinitingan d. Tinitigan
80 222. Anong kayarian mayroon ang pangungusap na “Ang
206. Which of the theories of learning, wherein language pagbaha ay mapipigilan at masusugpo kung matatanim
and literacy emphasizes comprehension as students tayo ng mga puno”?
read? a. Payak c. Tambalan
a. Reader response c. Sociolinguistic b. Hugnayan d. Langkapan
b. Interactive d. Constructivist 223. Ano ang uri ng pangungusap na walang paksa tulad ng
207. An employee earning P9,200 a month will receive a WALANG ANUMAN?
15% increase next month. How much will his/her new a. Eksistensyal
salary be? b. Panagot
a. P10,500 c. P10,580 c. Pormulasyong panlipunan
b. P10,530 d. P10,560 d. Patanong
208. If 50% of x is 20, what is 30% of x? 224. What is the smallest positive number that is a multiple
a. 30 b. 12 c. 20 d. 16 of both 12 and 14?
a. 36 b. 42 c. 84
d. 168
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225. Ang tambal na salitang “matang–manok” ay may ibig 241. “Nothing that happens in this world ever happens by
sabihing: ______ ang mata. chance; it is all part of a grand design.” The author
a. Nanlilisik c. Nanlalabo speaks of one’s ____.
b. Matalas d. Nakakatakot a. Destiny c. Dream
226. Which principle of taxation does the Philippine lack if it b. Luck d. Ambition
fails to raise the needed revenue and therefore borrows 242. With the Cold War in mind, which does not belong?
from other countries to cover its expenses? a. Dialogue c. Tension
a. Productivity c. Elasticity b. Competition d. Conflict
b. Equity d. Neutrality 243. Do all persons possess human dignity?
227. What is meant by the statement: Values are absolute? a. Yes, if they do good
a. Changing c. Personal b. No, the beggar does not have it
b. Subjective d. Unchanging c. No, only those who believe in GOD
228. Kailangan ginagamit and IKA na may gitling? d. Yes, no exception
a. Kung ginagamit na panlapi sa isang salita 244. Which kind of rock is abundant in the Bicol region?
b. Kung mismong bilang ang susunod sa a. Sedimentary c. Metamorphic
isusulat b. Igneous d. Shale
c. Kung ang ikakabit ay isang panlapi 245. 35 is what percent of 560?
d. Kung ang bilang ay isinusulat na buo a. 6.5% c. 62%
229. An arithmetic book is 2 1/2cm thick. How many copies b. 16% d. 6.25%
can be placed in a meter-long shelf? 246. Which chemical substance/s is/are contained in
a. 44 b. 40 c. 36 d. 45 detergents which cause/s the foam in stream water?
230. People who are too _____ are liable to be deceived by a. Alkyl benzene sulfonate
unscrupulous individuals. b. Phosphorus benzene
a. Credulous c. Cynical c. Phosphorus and alkyl
b. Wary d. Demanding d. Oil and benzene
231. Teacher Betty always tries to help people, but recently 247. Which are the food eaters or consumers in an
she has been _______ kind and generous? ecosystem?
a. Principally c. Especially a. Autotrophs c. Producers
b. Usually d. Largely b. Decomposers d. Heterotrophs
232. We should work for the total ban ____ of pesticides 248. What is the counting number that is less than 15 and
that are harmful to man. when divided by 3 has a remainder of 1, but when
a. By the use c. With the use divided by 4 has a remainder of 2?
b. On using d. On the use a. 5 b. 12 c. 8
233. Which of the following organisms are responsible for d. 10
the return of substances in the bodies of the dead 249. Which of the following could be a factor of n (n+1) if
plants and animals to the soil? n is a positive integer less than 3?
a. Decomposers c. First order consumers a. 8 b. 3 c. 9
b. Producers d. Consumers d. 5
234. It’s now two hours past his schedule, the facilitator may 250. If x = -5, what is the value of x2 – 9 ?
not come anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case he x+3
_________. a. 7 b. -6 c. -8
a. May c. Does d. 5
b. Is coming d. Will come 251. Hindi ko malaman kung bakit ang basura ay
235. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” is an kanyang ________.
expression of one’s _____. a. Itinapon c. Tinapon
a. Total poverty b. Itapon d. Natapon
b. Blind ignorance 252. Saang dimension nabibilang ang paggamit ng
c. Love for self globo?
d. Total submission to God a. Kagamitang pansilid
236. The area of the rectangle on the right is (X 2 + X b. Kagamitang biswal
– 12). If its length is X + 4, what is its width? c. Kagamitang awdyo
a. X + 2 c. X + 1 d. Kagamitang lingual
b. X – 3 d. X + 6 253. Which word does NOT mean the same as the other
237. Which of these are characterized as organic three?
compounds? a. Furnish c. Supply
a. They are compounds of any elements b. Defend d. Equip
b. They are compounds containing carbon 254. Business computers have become more complex
c. They cannot be broken down to simpler substance that necessitate complete training in operating them.
d. They always require electrical means to separate They are now described as SOPHISTICATED
238. Our commitments can develop us or can destroy us, electronic system, meaning ____.
but either way, they will define us. Choose the line a. Simple c. Fashionable
below that has the same meaning. b. Cosmopolitan d. Uncomplicated
a. Flexible commitment is what we need today 255. What is the missing term in the series? 2, 5
b. We must make full commitment to worldly things 11, 23, 47, ____.
c. Our lives are shaped by what we are a. 115 b. 95 c. 105 d. 125
committed to 256. Which explains why work is done when blowing a
d. Our commitments need not be planned way balloon?
ahead a. The force of gravity on the balloon increases
239. Those mischievous children _____ tricks on their b. The balloon moves outwards as the blowing
teachers which always got them into a lot of trouble. force is exerted on it
a. Used to play c. Could play c. The balloon has potential energy which is
b. May have played d. Could have played changed to kinetic energy
240. Alin sa mga sumusunod na pangungusap ang walang d. The balloon is filled with air which has weight
simuno? and occupies space
a. Ang dumating na hari 257. If she ____ President, she would live in Malacañang.
b. Balak niyang umawit a. Was c. Am
c. Magsumikap ka nang umunlad b. Were d. Should be
d. May tao pala sa silid 258. Find the GCF of 18 and 36.
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 a. 2 b. 6 c. 48 b. Fucoxanthin d. Phycocyanins
d. 9 273. At present, a patient fights cancer either through
259. Which one is the right to human dignity? surgery or by subjecting him/her to a drug treatment
a. Freedom from all forms of racial called _______.
discrimination a. Irradiation c. Viral treatment
b. Rest and leisure b. Immune therapy d. Chemotherapy
c. Privacy in the family, the home and in 274. As the earth revolves, due to the tilting of its axis
correspondence what natural phenomena occur?
d. Reparation and retribution for exploitation a. Global warming c. Weather
260. Ants and honeybees exhibit a “caste system” in b. Day and night d. Seasons
which each member has a specific duty to perform. 275. Which of the iron containing compounds gives the
This is referred to as ______. red corpuscles its color?
a. Adaptive system a. Albumin c. Hemoglobin
b. Morphology system b. Serum globulin d. Fibrinogen
c. Polymorphism 276. Which type of cooperative promotes thrift among
d. Metamorphism members and generates funds in order to lend to its
261. Today, car manufacturers have begun to members?
AUTOMATE their assembly lines by using robots. a. Service cooperative
What does this trend mean? b. Credit cooperative
a. Cars are now automatic c. Producers cooperative
b. Operate through machines d. Consumers cooperative
c. Operates through human workers 277. How does the government tax people’s labor?
d. Produce more efficient cars a. Through inheritance tax
262. “Inaawitan ko ang mga alon sa dalampasigan.” Ito ay b. Through real estate tax
halimbawa ng ________. c. Through an income tax
a. Personipikasyon c. Paglilipat–wika d. Through value added tax
b. Pagwawangis d. Patutulad 278. Because of the onset and proliferation of AIDS case,
263. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang opisyal na wika mula which social problem gained renewed attention and
panahon ng Republika hanggang kasalukuyan? concern?
a. Tagalog c. Ingles a. Child labor c. Prostitution
b. Kastila d. Ingles at Filipino b. Drug addiction d. Pornography
264. Basahin at sagutin. 279. Our opposition to divorce could be an influence of
Matulog ka na bunso the ______.
Ang ina mo ay malayo a. Educational system of the Spaniards
Hindi naman masundo b. Protestant religion introduced by the
May putik at may balaho Americans
c. Roman Catholic religion introduced by the
Ito ay halimbawa ng awit sa _______ Spaniards
d. American constitution
a. Pamamangka 280. Which statement on Alcoholics Anonymous is
b. Pakikidigma correct?
c. Pampatulog ng bata a. It is a group of alcoholic fathers and mothers
d. Pag-ibig who has made it its mission to help alcoholic
265. How much bigger is 93 than 29? fathers and mothers
a. 217 b. 73 c. 45 d. 431 b. It helps alcoholics to avoid alcohol use and
266. What is the average of 1/2, 1/4 and 1/3? rebuild their lives
a. 13 c. 13 c. It is a group of businessmen bent on stopping
36 29 the manufacture of alcoholic drinks
d. It is an association of alcoholics who remain
b. 13 d. 13 unknown to each other
32 24 281. Which is the primary factor that drives most Filipino
267. Which hormone promotes the development of men and women to leave their families and work
secondary male sexual characteristics? abroad?
a. Progresterone c. Estrogen a. Poverty
b. Testosterone d. Gonads b. Illiteracy
268. If an object has kinetic energy, then it also must c. Insurgency
have an/a ________. d. Dissatisfaction with Philippine society
a. Impulse c. Momentum 282. Each bag of rice contains 50 kg. What would be the
b. Acceleration d. Force increase in the price if the cost of one bag of rice
269. Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling goes from P950.00 to P1,200.00?
water. One pot is colored white and the other is a. P250.00 c. P3.75
black. In which pot will the water cool faster? b. P7.50 d. P5.00
a. In the black pot 283. What happens to the speed of sound waves as it
b. In the white pot travels from a less medium to a denser medium?
c. Both pots will cool at the same rate a. The speed increases
d. Neither pots b. The speed stays the same
270. With old age, the bone mass decreases especially in c. Total internal reflection happens
the vertebral column which causes it to collapse. d. The speed decreases
What is this syndrome called?
a. Osteocytes c. Osteocyclosis 284. _____ not making the most of ____ opportunities.
b. Osteoporosis d. Osteoblasts a. You’re – you’re c. You’re – your
271. Physical traits are transmitted from parents to b. You – your d. You’re – you
offspring through ________.
a. Genes c. Gametes 285. Between January 2008 and August 2008, the price
b. Chromosomes d. Alleles of gasoline rose from 28.40 to 52.90 per liter. What
272. Which pigments of flowers and fruits are responsible is the percent of increase over the 8-month period?
for their change in color upon reaching maturity? a. 97.5% c. 24.5%
a. Chloroplasts c. Carotenoids b. 86.27% d. 46.81%
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 299. Which of the following light has the longest
286. Sound : Decibel :: ________ : ________. wavelength?
a. Area : Square a. Red c. Yellow
b. Capacity : Hectare b. Blue d. Green
c. Length : Meter 300. Some factories use water to cool their equipment,
d. Volume : Cube warming the water in the process. If the warm water
is dumped into a river, lake or ocean, how might it
287. In which of the following medium would sound waves affect the ecology of the body of water?
travel the fastest? I. The added heat may result to the
a. Vibrating objects c. Gases decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen
b. Liquids d. Solids needed by the aquatic organisms
II. The added heat will accelerate the chemical-
288. Which of these characterize/s metals? biological process that may alter the
I. Good electrical conductors reproductive processes of the aquatic plants
II. They are malleable and ductile and animals
III. They form basic oxides III. The increase in the temperature will increase
a. I, II and III the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide causing
b. I only the acidity of water to exceed harmful levels for
c. I and III only aquatic plants and animals
d. II and III only a. I and III c. II only
289. We always hear doctors warming us to limit salt b. I and II d. I only
intake. What is the effect of salt on cells? 301. Your father is paying for your plane ticket, _____?
a. Salt makes cells swell a. isn’t it c. aren’t you
b. Salt dehydrates the cell b. is he d. isn’t he
c. Salt clogs the cell 302. This grade on your essay is low. Did your teacher
d. Salt punctures the cell suggest ___________ another?
a. you will make c. to write
290. In the playground for kindergarten kids, 18 children b. revise d. writing
are riding tricycles or bicycles. If there are 43 wheels 303. Wise people can ________ with frustration.
in all, how many tricycles are there? a. cope up c. cope in
a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 11 b. cope on d. cope
291. The edges of a cubical frame are made from plastic 304. Is this the spot _______ you had the accident?
straws. How much longer is the total length of the
plastic edges of a 10 cm compared to a cube whose a. why c. wherein
edge is 8 cm? b. where d. which
a. 24 cm c. 16 cm
b. 32 cm d. 8 cm 305. It’s now three hours past her schedule; the president
292. In a Mathematics test, 35 students passed and 30% will not come anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case
failed. How many students took the test? she ___________.
a. 60 b. 50 c. 40 d. 30 a. is coming c. does
293. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while b. may d. will come
those of another right triangle are 12 and 16. How 306. The words “inappropriate, illegal, irresponsible and
much longer is the perimeter of the larger triangle unaware” have prefixes which are classified as:
than the perimeter of the smaller triangle? a. Positive c. Common
a. 84 b. 14 c. 7 d. 12 b. Negative d. Neutral
294. In the capitalist system, monopoly and control of 307. Which of the following doesn’t belong to the group?
prices are done through cartels while in the a. Hypothesis c. Conclusion
cooperative system _______. b. Surmise d. Conjecture
a. There is no monopoly by a powerful group 308. Which does not belong to the group?
because efforts are geared toward the a. Foot c. Centigrade
upliftment of the life of the members b. Kilometer d. Mile
b. Monopoly and control of prices are done by the 309. “Blessed are ________ sorrowful for _______ shall be
Chairman of the Board comforted.”
c. Control of prices is done by the Board of
a. the - you c. you - they
Directors and Management staff
d. Monopoly is done through the members with b. the - they d. they – they
the highest capital build up
310. When I met Diana yesterday, it was the first time I
295. What holds true to a cooperative? ___________ her since Christmas.
a. Membership is open only to a selected few a. have seen c. have been seen
b. Each member is entitled to only one vote, b. saw d. had seen
regardless of his position 311. If you want to be recognized, have a finger in the pie.
c. Distribute of patronage refund is equal for all a. Dip finger in the pie
d. A member who has more shares has more b. Take an active part in something
votes c. Take a share of the pie
296. Which is the supreme body in a cooperative? d. Join a group
a. The elected officers
b. The assembly 312. “Nothing happens in this world by chance; it is all part
c. The Board of Directors of a grand design.” The author speaks of one’s
d. The management staff ____________.
297. At what rate of interest should P2,400 be invested so
that it will earn P880 in 8 months? a. ambition c. dream
a. 6½% b. 5½% c. 5% d. 6% b. luck d. destiny
298. She described her classmate’s statement as too 313. These towels are ______ for us to dry the dishes.
SOPHOMORIC. This means ____. a. very dry c. too wet
a. Grown up c. Wise b. very wet d. so wet
b. Mature d. Immature 314. Which sounds like “when”?
a. while c. whine
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 b. pin d. pet liwanag.” Ang pahayag na ito ni Teongociang ay
315. Conrado approached the platform with his speech. His umaayon sa:
palms were sweaty and his hands were shaking. He a. Taglish
felt the palpitations of his chest and perspiration began b. Dekolonisasyon
to appear at his forehead. Conrado is experiencing? c. Intelektwalisasyon
a. heart attack c. stage fright d. Puristang paniniwala
b. nausea d. epilepsy 326. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang salitang pambansa?
a. Pinoy c. Mapagkumbaba
316. Do not go gentle into good night, b. Kamusta d. Nagdadalantao
Old age should burn and rage as close a day; 327. Ano ngayon ang tuntunin na susundin sa pagtutumbas
Raged, against the dying of the light. sa Filipino ng “rice terraces.”
a. Kung ano ang bigkas siyang sulat
- Dylan
Thomas b. Gamitin ang katutubong katumbas
The person in the lines above could be characterized c. Tumbasan sa Espanyol at baybayin sa Filipino
as: d. Hiramin nang ganap
328. Ang pagkautal ay matatawag na ________ na sagabal
sa pagsasalita.
a. pessimistic c. courageous
b. violent d. strong a. saykolohikal c. pisikal
b. pisyolohikal d. semantiko
317. What figure of speech is present in this line of the 329. Sa taong 2008, nakatitiyak ____ sambayanang Filipino
poem “The Brook”? na mapaunlad ang ekonomiya ng bansa.
“This second time, he was like a tiny snake.” a. si c. ang
a. Personification c. Simile b. sina d. ang mga
b. Metaphor d. Apostrophe 330. Kung ____ bawat isa sa atin ay matututong magsikap
318. The “Rubaiyat”, a loosely joined series of 280 stanzas, at magpahalaga sa ating mga ginagawa, ang ating
has this general theme. Which one? sarili ay patuloy na uunlad.
a. ang c. si
a. Always look forward to a new day
b. ang mga d. sina
b. Never give in to death easily 331. Kailan lamang ay nakita ko _____ Amorsolo na
c. Grasp pleasure while you can nakikipag-usap sa ating mga punong-bayan.
d. Create your own world and beautify it a. si c. ang
319. In Psalm 23 otherwise known as “Psalm of David”, b. sina d. ang mga
what is the closest meaning to the line? 332. Kung darating _____ Sue at Kelly ay pakisabing nauna
“He maketh me to lie down in green pasture; he na ako.
leadeth me beside the still waters.” a. si c. kina
b. sina d. sila
a. He will be given riches and mercy 333. Ang Pilipinas ay ____ mahigit na pitong libong pulo.
b. He will be provided peace and prosperity a. may c. mayron
b. mayroon d. meron
c. He will be known throughout the land 334. Sinabi ng Kalihim sa Edukasyon na ____ makukuhang
d. He will always obey his master for his glory benepisyo ang mga guro sa taong ito.
320. The Master said: a. may c. mayron
“Only one who bursts with eagerness do I instruct. b. mayroon d. meron
Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten”. 335. Huwag limutin ang vernacular. Tutuhing iasimila ito sa
The lines give one the idea that true learning: pambansang wika sa ikauunlad ng kultura at lahi. Ang
ibig sabihin ng iasimila ay _________.
a. comes with commitment and passion a. Papaunlarin c. Pagyamanin
b. makes man a disciple of instruction b. Papakinabangan d. Papayabungin
336. If July 12, 2003 fell on Tuesday, on what day will July
c. involves patience and a dash of lethargy
12, 2005 fall?
d. is capable of making man a. Thursday c. Sunday
321. Alin ang mali sa pangungusap na ito? “Ilang taon ring b. Monday d. Friday
namahinga sa pag-awit ang sikat na si Whitney 337. A map is drawn to scale such that 1.5cm on the map
Houston.” corresponds to 75cm in actual distance. How many
a. ang sikat c. sa pag-awit centimeters on the map would represent that distance
b. ring d. Ilang taon between two towns which are 270cm apart?
322. Alin ang pinakatamang pahayag? a. 2.7 cm c. 1.8 cm
a. Sinulyapan niya ang langit b. 3.6 cm d. 5.4 cm
b. Tiningala niya ang langit 338. How much greater is the sum of the first 20 counting
c. Tinitigan niya ang langit numbers than the sum of the first 10 counting
d. Tinitingnan niya ang langit numbers?
323. “You can count on me”. Ang pinakamalapit na salin nito a. 110 b. 55 c. 100 d. 155
ay: 339. Which of these statements is always TRUE?
a. The sum of 3 consecutive pages of a book is
a. “Maaasahan mo siya.” always odd
b. “Bilangin mo kami.” b. The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is always
c. “Maaasahan mo ako.” divisible by 5
d. “Bilangin mo ako.” c. The sum of two square numbers cannot be odd
324. Si Lolo Juanito ay malakas pa kahit alog na ang baba. d. The sum of the page number of two consecutive
Ang kahulugan ng may salungguhit ay: pages of a book is even
a. Matanda na 340. A father and son working together can finish painting a
b. Masakit ang baba room in 6 hours. Working alone, a father takes 9 hours
c. Bata pa to do the painting. How many painting hours will it take
d. Malabo ang mata the son, working alone, to finish painting the room?
325. “Katulad ng wika ang isang halaman. Sa matabang a. 18 b. 15 c. 75
lupa kusang lalago ito kung may sapat na tubig at d. 12
341. Which common fraction is equivalent to 0.216?
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 a. 53 b. 27 c. 21 d. 108 357. If the width of a rectangle is reduced by 20% and the
250 125 50 375 length is also reduced by 20%, what percent of the
342. From a 75m bolt/roll of clothing material, 28 school original area is the new area of the rectangle?
uniforms are made. Each uniform uses 2m. How many a. 60% b. 64% c. 80% d. 36%
meters of material are left?
a. 8 ¾ b. 19 c. 16 d. 12 358. How many square inches are in 1 square yard?
343. Nene takes 3/4 hour to dress and get ready for school. It a. 900 b. 144 c. 1,296 d. 648
takes 4/5 hour to reach school. If her class start
promptly at 8:15 A.M.; what is the latest time she can 359. Which of these has the longest perimeter?
jump out of bed in order not to be late for school? a. A rectangle 19 cm long and 24 cm wide
a. 6:42 A.M. c. 6:45 A.M. b. A right triangle whose two legs are 24 and 32
b. 6:50 A.M. d. 7:22 A.M. cm
344. In a playground for Kindergarten kids, 18 children are c. A square 21 cm on a side
riding tricycles or bicycles. If there 43 wheels in all, how d. An equilateral triangle whose side is 28 cm
many tricycle are there?
a. 8 b. 9 c. 7 d. 11 360. A series of square figures are made with match stick. If
345. Simplify 5√75 - 4√12. the first three figures are the following, how many
a. 13√5 c. 33√3 matchsticks will be needed to form the 6th figure?
b. √63 d. 17√3
346. A child can be admitted to Grade I if he/she is at least 5
years and 10 months old by June of the school year.
Which of these birthdates will disqualify a child from
being admitted to Grade I on June 15, 2009?
a. June 10, 2003 c. May 5, 2003
b. January 10, 2003 d. April 30, 2003
347. A time deposit in a bank will mature after 91 days. If the a. 60 b. 5 c. 84 d. 40
deposit was made on April 28, on what date will it
mature? 361. If 1 = a then x equals the _______.
a. June 28 c. July 28 x b
b. July 18 d. July 29 a. product of a and b
348. The readings on the water meter in April and May are b. quotient of a and b
417.8kl and 430.4kl, respectively. If there is a basic c. sum of a and b
charge of 23 pesos and the cost per kl is 20 pesos, d. difference of a and b
how much is the billing for water consumption between 362. On a certain day, three computer technicians took turns
the two months? in manning a 24-hours internet shop. The number of
a. PHP 2,520 c. PHP 275 hours Alpha, Bravo and Charlie were on duty was in
b. PHP 272 d. PHP 2,543 the ratio 1:2:3, respectively. The shop owner pays them
349. Determine the midpoint of the line segment joining the PHP40 per hour. How much would Charlie receive for
points (5,-3) and (-1,6). that day?
a. (2,3/2) c. (3,3/2) a. PHP 230 c. PHP 160
b. (2, /2)
-3
d. (1,5/2) b. PHP 960 d. PHP 480
350. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those 363. A bus has seven vacant seats. If there are additional
of another right triangle are 12 and 16. How much passengers that will enter the bus, in how many
longer is the perimeter of the larger triangle than the different ways can they be seated?
perimeter of the smaller triangle? a. 6 b. 210 c. 5040 d. 35
a. 84 b. 7 c. 12 d. 14 364. Roger’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 89, 84, 90, 91 and
351. In a circle with center O, arc RS=132 degrees. How 86. What is the least grade that he should aim for the
many degrees are there in angle RSO? 7th subject if he has to have an average of 88?
a. 22 b. 24 c. 20 d. 48 a. 91 b. 90 c. 88 d. 92
352. One angle of a parallelogram is 35? What are the 365. In how many ways can 7 people be seated around a
measures of the three other angles? circular table?
a. 45˚, 65˚, 170˚ a. 49 b. 720 c. 5,040 d. 14
b. 145˚, 35˚, 145˚ 366. A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group of 5
c. 85˚, 135˚, 140˚ girls and 3 boys. What is the probability that two boys
d. 35˚, 65˚, 65˚ are selected?
353. One side of a 45˚- 45˚- 90˚ triangle measures 5 cm. a. 15/56 b. 8/56 c. 3/56
What is the length of its hypotenuse? d. 5/56
a. 5√3cm b. 5 cm c. 5√3 d. 5√2cm 367. A student has ten posters to pin up on the wall of her
2cm room, but there is space for only seven. In how many
ways can she choose the posters to be pinned up?
354. An online shop sells a certain calculator for P850 and a. 5040 c. 120
charges P250 for shipping within Manila, regardless of b. 604,800 d. 7
the number of calculators ordered. Which of the 368. Janina, a retailer, buys candies for PHP 37.50. That
following equations shows the total cost (y) of an order pack has 25 pieces of candies. If she sells each candy
as a function of the number of calculators ordered (x)? for PHP 2.25, how much profit does she make?
a. y=(850+250)x c. y=850x+250 a. PHP 15.50 c. PHP 37.50
b. y=250x+850 d. x=850y+250 b. PHP 56.25 d. PHP 18.75
355. How many glasses of cola each to be filled with 150 cu
cm of liquid can be made from 5 family sizes bottles of 369. In how many ways can four boys and four girls seated
cola each containing 1.5 liters? in a row containing eight seats if the boys and girls
a. 60 b. 45 c. 40 d. 50 must sit in alternate seats?
a. 1,152 c. 40,320
356. The edges of a cubical frame are made from plastic b. 24 d. 576
straws. How much longer is the total length of the 370. During period of increased global temperatures, which
plastic edges of a cube whose edge is 10 cm of the following is most likely to occur?
compared to a cube whose edge is 8 cm? a. A decrease in earthquakes
a. 32 cm c. 24 cm b. An increase in atmospheric CO2
b. 8 cm d. 16 cm c. An increase in earthquakes
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 d. A decrease in atmospheric CO2 d. Light hits an object, bounces, and then enters
the eyes
371. Which of the following human activities reduces the
level of ozone in the atmosphere?
a. Releasing of fluorocarbons from aerosol cans 381. A tray filled with ice was left on a table. After one hour,
b. Using large banks of solar cells for energy it was observed that some of the ice had changed to
production liquid. Which of the following is true about the
c. Using artificial lighting in scientific polar station temperature of the water and of the ice?
d. Destroying large areas of the equatorial rain I. The temperature of the ice did not change
forests II. The temperature of the ice became higher
372. If two variables X and Y are directly related, which of III. The temperature of water is higher than the
these is not true? temperature of the ice
a. When X is low, Y is also low a. II only c. III only
b. When X increase, Y decreases b. I and III d. I only
c. As X increase, Y also increases
d. A high Y is associated with a high X 382. A stainless steel spoon feels colder than a plastic
373. What is the most significant cause of dwindling spoon because stainless steel ______.
biodiversity? a. absorbs less heat from the hand than plastic does
a. Global warming b. is really colder than plastic
b. Large plant consumption c. has a lower temperature than plastic
c. Destruction of habitat d. conducts heat away from the hand faster than
d. Depletion of ozone layer plastic does
374. The existence of extraterrestrial life may never be 383. Why does the level of water in a beaker rise after a
proven, but this idea will become more scientifically stone is laced on it?
acceptable over time if: a. The stone and water occupy the same space
a. Alternative hypotheses are proposed and b. The stone takes the place occupied by the
confirmed water
b. Hypotheses are made related to the idea c. The stone has more mass than the water
c. Increasing scientific evidence supports the d. The water weighs less than the stone
idea
d. No one disputes this idea in a scientific forum 384. In connection with government transactions involving
375. Why is incineration not favored as a method of waste public interest, which policy, is adopted by the
disposal? Constitution to assure the public of accountability and
a. It is expensive for a country like ours transparency?
b. It releases noxious gases a. Rural development and agrarian reform
c. The country lacks funds to install incineration b. Private enterprise and incentives to needed
d. It requires large energy expenditure investments
376. Teacher Monica showed the class the potted plants c. Full public disclosure
placed on the window sills. She asked them to observe d. Balanced and healthful ecology
the direction of their growth. The pupils observe that
the plants tented to grow outward. Then Teacher 385. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative
Monica asked the class this question: “Why do you and executive powers in the Marcos regime, which
think the plants grow outward?” What was Teacher form of government was implemented?
Monica engaging the pupils to do? a. Monarchial c. Presidential
a. Observe b. Parliamentary d. Dictatorial
b. Draw conclusion 386. In President Quezon’s time, the country had the
c. Formulate hypothesis Philippine Commonwealth. What is true about the
d. Design an experiment Philippine Commonwealth? The Filipinos were
__________. .
377. Which of the following has the smallest mass when a. partially independent
measured in an equal arm balance? b. granted total freedom to course their destiny only
a. 1/8 sheet of pad paper on matters of education
b. 1/2 sheet of pad paper c. citizens of the United State
c. 1/4 sheet of pad paper d. fully independent
d. 1/3 sheet of pad paper
387. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines ______.
378. Which of the following activities help reduce water a. changed its form of government to parliamentary
pollution? b. became known worldwide for its People Power
a. Throwing only liquid wastes Revolution
b. Using organic fertilizers in farms c. intensified its participation in international affairs
c. Cleaning with soap instead of detergents d. saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as
d. Treating wastewater before it is discharge president
388. Rizal focused the “La Liga Filipina” to ______.
379. Leaves are green in sunlight because _______. I. unite the whole country
a. they absorb the green light II. fight violence and justice
b. their tints bounce off III. revolt against the Spaniards
c. they absorb the blue and yellow object and yellow a. I and III c. I and II
light b. II and III d. II only
d. they reflect green light 389. What does the “presumption of innocence” mean in so
far as human right is concerned?
380. Which of the following is true about light and seeing? a. Remains innocence until proven guilty
a. Light enters the eyes enabling people to see b. Has the right to remain silent
objects c. Is concerned guilty unless proven otherwise
b. Light goes out from eyes, hits an object, and then d. Has the right to a legal counsel
returns to the eyes 390. What development has taken place in our form of
c. Light rays coming from an object meets light government from the pre-Hispanic Philippines to the
coming from a light source and then enters the present?
eyes
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government of the people, by the people, and for
the people
II. We began with a one-man rule and have ended
up with a dictatorial form of government
III. We started with a dictatorial form of government
that has developed into the present democratic
form
a. I and III b. III c. II d. I

391. Which is true of the Philippines?

a. It has been colonized by two European colonial
powers
b. There have been attempts to change its
government to a parliamentary form
c. It has never been united as a nation
d. It is the only Christian country in Asia

392. Which is true of the historical development of the

Philippines?
a. It has been an independent nation
b. It has evolved from a colony to a fully
independent nation
c. It has not achieved full independence from the
very beginning
d. It has been an independent nation ever since
393. This year’s SONA was focused on education and
economy. What is meant by SONA?
a. State of the Nation Address
b. Speech of the Nation Assembly
c. Speech of the Nation Address
d. State of the Nation Advocacy
394. Which statement is true of the pre-Spanish Filipino
government?
a. Laws were formulated by a law making body
elected by the community
b. There was a court created by the datu to hear
complaints
c. The datu exercised all powers of government
d. Laws were formulated by a law-making body
appointed by the datu
395. With which are the words “Cha-Cha” and “Con-Ass”
associated?
a. Imposition of Martial Law
b. Amendment of the present constitution
c. Return to dictatorial form of government
d. Division between Senate and House of
Representatives
396. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform and cooperatives 397. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian reform Program
are meant to: bring about social equity and economic prosperity in
a. bridge the gap between the rich and the poor the country?
b. improve the country’s literacy rate I. By distributing the ownership of land to farmers for
c. make all citizens equal value charge
d. eradicate poverty in the country II. By transferring the ownership of land to farmers
for value
III. By helping the affected landowners to use their
land compensation in viable business activities
IV. By providing support services to farmer-
beneficiaries
a. I, II and IV c. II, III and IV
b. I, II and III d. I, III and IV
398. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which
terms applies?
a. Economic Stability c. Equilibrium
b. Monopoly d. Inflation
399. When parents decide to send their children to a private
school and pay their tuition fee instead of sending them
to the public school, they don’t get their share in the
benefit derived from the taxes they pay. This is a case
of ____________.
a. double taxation
b. social inequity
c. social injustice
d. double jeopardy

400. Which of the following does one display when he

thinks that what is foreign is the best and that what is
local is inferior?
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 a. Relativism c. Ethnocentrism
b. Favoritism d. Xenocentrism

401. Upon which is the claim that there is no single

universal standard to be used to judge another
society’s customs or culture?
a. Cultural diversity
b. Cultural shock
c. Cultural relativism
d. Ethical relativism
402. You have to take extra care when you critique the
work of a Filipino. Your negative comment maybe
mistaken to be an attack against his/her person.
Upon which Filipino trait is this advice based?
a. “Bayanihan” spirit
b. Extreme personalism
c. “Sakop” mentality
d. Adaptability
403. Which of the following was the first to happen?
a. Aguinaldo declared Philippine
independence
b. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated
c. The Philippines was ceded to the US by the
Treaty of Paris
d. Aguinaldo was captured
404. If they were to come back to life, who among the
following would be the most vocal to speak against
the country’s foreign policy of close associated with 405. To stimulate the nation’s economy and increase
America? employment, past President Diosdado Macapagal
a. Jose P. Laurel and Elpidio Quirino ___________.
b. Claro M. Recto and Jose P. Laurel a. borrowed money from the World Bank
c. Leon Ma. Guerrero Jr. and Jose P. Laurel b. standardized the salaries of government
d. Claro M. Recto and Leon Ma. Guerrero employees
c. abolished government repressive control
d. gave incentives to home cottage industries
406. Art and music are necessary ingredients to a child’s
education. Which statement/s, support/s, the idea of
this sentence.
I. Music and arts intensify a child’s
imagination
II. Music teaches discipline, team work and poetry
through rhythm
III. Painting helps a kinesthetic learner express
abstract concepts in concrete forms
a. I only c. I and II
b. I, II and III d. III only
407. Rizal said: “There are no tyrants where there are no
slaves.” Which logically explain this?
I. If the Filipino were treated as slaves by
the Spaniards it was because they allowed
themselves to be treated as such
II. It was equally the fault of the Filipino why the
Spaniards treated them as slaves
III. The Spaniards were tyrants and so they treated
the Filipino as slaves
a. I b. III c. I and II d. I
408. Based on his work “Sa Aking Mga Kabata,” would
Rizal favor the use of the mother tongue in the early
grades?
a. He did not express it clearly c. No
b. Yes, but mixed with English d. Yes
409. Out of the used illustration boards, students came up
with cute and function bags for school children.
Which Filipino trait is exhibited?
a. Adaptability c. Family-orientedness
b. Creativity d. Pagkabayani
410. On which Filipino trait does Gawad Kalinga build on?
a. Extreme personalism
b. Joy and Humor
c. Bayanihan spirit
d. Adaptability
411. The Filipino’s indomitable spirit is shown in his
__________.
a. utang na loob c. self-reliance
b. friendliness d. ability to survive
412. One reason why the NCEE was abolished was
because it was anti-poor. Which explanation logically
supports this reasoning?
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 a. The NCEE served as a measured to counter III. Compare a child to another in order to motivate
the “diploma mill” mentality of Filipinos her/him to catch up with other children’s
b. It’s good that NCEE was abolished because development.
that would mean only those fit for college would a. II and III c. I, II and III
go to college b. I and III d. I and II
c. Most of those who did not pass the NCEE
were graduates of deprived schools Situation 1. (#124-125)
d. College education liberates the poor from the
bondage of poverty “You can’t make children grow faster by
413. You are often told: “Poverty is not a hindrance to punishing them, just as you can’t make
success.” What does this imply? flower bloom faster by pulling them.”
a. It is other people that hinder people to succeed
b. What a person becomes in life is a product
of his/her own choice 424. What message does the statement have for
c. A person is totally conditioned by his/her teachers?
environment a. Just look at the flowers when you are tempted
d. The “promdi” student does not succeed to hurry up the development of a child
because of his/her place of origin b. Provide children with developmentally
414. What a student can do differs from what he will do. appropriate practices
What does this prove? c. Games will help develop children naturally
a. Motivation and ability always together d. Avoid comparing a child with other children
b. Motivation differs from ability 425. Which statement is in support of the statement given
c. Student of today are hardly motivated above?
d. Ability is the opposite of motivation a. A teacher’s moment-by-moment actions and
415. A Biology teacher described herself biologically: “My interactions with children are the most powerful
estrogen level is decreasing and I have signs for determinant of learning outcomes and
osteoporosis.” What is true of the Biology teacher? development
a. She is a chain smoker b. We can’t make children’s dendrites grow
b. She is in her late adolescence faster or insist that important connections in
c. She is a spinster the brain be made
d. She is in her post-menopausal period c. It is the early childhood educator who has both
416. A secret word that must be entered into the the immense responsibility of creating the
computer before a person is allowed to get or learning environment that will intrigue and
change information is called ________. stimulate the whole child
a. program c. statement d. Each child’s brain is unique and vastly different
b. password d. input from one another.
417. The search for related literature by accessing
several databases by the use of a telephone line to
connect a computer library with other computers that
have database is termed ______.
a. Manual search
b. On-line search
c. Compact disc search
d. Computer search
418. Which refers to a single phrase or word that tells the
computer to do something with a program or file?
a. Password
b. Computer Program
c. Command
d. Computer Language Situation 2. (#126-128)

419. In writing a letter, which productivity tool is used? School-based Management (SBM) is in line with the spirit of
a. Pagemaker c. Spreadsheet decentralization. It aims to:
b. Word processing d. Publisher
1. empower the school heads to lead their teachers,
420. Like the typewriter, the computer has _____. students, and members of the community in a continuous
a. screen c. keyboard school improvement process leading to higher learning
b. cursor d. disk drive outcomes and improved health and nutrition status of
students;
421. Which application program provides one with a 2. bring resources within the control of the schools to
means to organize and present information through support the delivery of quality educational services in the
the use of text, numbers, graphs, sounds, and visual spirit of transparency;
image 3. strengthen school partnerships with the communities,
a. Powerpoint Presentation local government units to encourage them to invest time,
b. Spreadsheet money and other resources in providing a better school
c. Publisher learning environment; and
d. Word processing 4. institutionalize participatory and data-based school
improvement process.
422. Which one links computers to a base computer
making it possible to share software materials?
a. Modern c. Local area network
b. Interface d. Internet 426. What kind of improvement process is in keeping with
423. What is/are the best ways to a child’s development SBM?
according to the statement? I. Data-driven III. Participatory
I. Meet the child where the child is. II. Continuous
II. Allow the child to develop according to his/her a. I and II c. II and III
pace. b. I and III d. I, II and III
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427. Which word/phrase does not go with school-based 432. Ano ang mahalagang pag-uugali ng tao ang
management? pinapahiwatig ng binasang talataan?
a. Transparency a. Maging makatarungan tayo sa lahat ng bagay,
b. Authoritarian leadership tao at panahon
c. Continuous improvement b. Humanda tayo lagi sa mga suliraning darating
d. Partnership sa ating buhay
428. In SBM, who is empowered to lead the school and c. Maging positibo tayo sa pag-iisip at
the community for improvement? pagbibigay pasiya
a. The parent leaders d. Gawin natin lagi ang magagandang bagay, ang
b. The school head pagtawag at paghingi ng tulong sa Diyos
c. The principal 433. Ano ang pangunahing paksa na inilahad sa
d. The teachers talataan?
a. Harapin ang buhay at isipin ang kasabihang
Situation 3. (#129-131) umasa sa Diyos na hindi magpapabaya
b. Pagkat kaloob ng Diyos sa tao ang pagdurusa,
SEASONS OF LOVE sikat at suliranin, nariyan Siya upang tayo ay
damayan
c. Harapin nang buong tapang ang buhay na
may lungkot ay ligaya, at magtiwala sa
I Love was spring Poong Maykapal
d. Buong giting na humarap sa buhay mabagyo
When feelings bloomed
man o maaraw
As we first said hello 434. Saan itinulad ng akda ang ating buhay?
a. Sa malakas na bagyo
And looked into each other’s eyes
b. Sa masarap na putahe
together c. Sa init at lamig ng panahon
d. Sa putahe at sa panahon
Situation 5. (#135-137)
II Love become summer
Ang tunay na pag-ibig ay walang ibinubunga kung hindi
When passions rose cold
ang tunay na ligaya at kaginhawaan. Kainlanpama’t
As we held hands sapin-sapin ang dusang pinapasan ng bayani, at ang
kanyang buhay ay nalipos ng karukhaan at lungkot, ang
And said our vows dahilan ay sapagkat hindi ang tunay na pag-ibig ang
naghahari kung hindi ang taksil na pita sa yama’t bulaang
Without each other karangalan.
429. “Spring” in the first stanza represents all but one of
the following? .
a. a budding relationship 435. Alin ang hindi bunga batay sa talata?
b. the beginning of love a. Karukhaan c. Kalungkutan
c. colorful world of people in love b. Ligaya d. Karangalan
d. the end of bachelorhood 436. Ang paghihirap ng bayani ay sanhi ng:
a. digmaan c. kahinaan ng
430. The word “summer” in the second stanza suggests? bayani
. b. pagkamasarili d. kawalang malay
a. hot environment 437. Kung gagamitan ng paghihibla sa mga konsepto ng
b. mixed feelings talata, alin ang pinakagitna?
c. vacation from school a. Ligaya c. Pag-ibig
d. heightened emotions b. Kabayanihan d. Kaginhawaan

431. In the third stanza, “autumn” may mean all the Situation 6. (#138-143)
following, except? .
a. irreconcilable differences waning of feelings The class was asked to design an experiment to test the
b. problem faced by lovers effect of detergent on fish. One group came up with this
c. falling out of love
d. death of the love experimental design. For detergent they got Tide, Surf
and Champion. For fish, they had tilapia fingerling,
Situation 4. (#132-134) goldfish, and baby junior fish contained in different sizes
and shapes of bottles. To the tilapia fingerling, they put 1
Maraming katulad ang buhay ng tao. Ito’y katulad ng tbsp of Tide. To the goldfish, they put 1 tbsp of Surf and
putahe na “sweet and sour dish.” May matamis at the baby junior fish, 1 tbsp of Champion.
maasim na lasa. Katulad din ito ng panahon, may
mabagyo at maaraw. Nakararanas tayo ng malulungkot
438. Is there any defect in the experimental design?
na pangyayari at kung minsan ay masasayang a. Yes, there is, but was compensated for by the
karanasan. use of not only one type of fish
b. Yes, there is, but was remedied by the fact that
Kailangan ay lagi tayong handa. Anuman ang 3 kinds of detergents were used
pangyayaring dumating ay dapat nating harapin ng c. Yes, not only one but several
buong tapang, maging ito’y mapait na karanasan. Kung d. None, it is simple yet a perfect design
mabagyo ang buhay, lagi nating sabihin ang ganit:
“Kung kaya nila itong nararanasan ko, kakayanin ko rin. 439. How can the experimental design be improved?
I. Focus on one independent variable at a
Hindi ito ibibigay ng Panginoon kung hindi ko kaya. time, e.g. brand of detergent.
Nagtitiwala ako sa kanya dahil hindi niya ako II. Make use of the same type and size of fish.
papabayaan.”
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 III. Increase the number of fish and reduce the b. Has a network of communications
number of detergent brands involved. c. Has high standards of performance
a. I only c. I and II d. Has definite organizational core values
b. I and III d. II only 449. Ano ang nagpamali sa pahayag na ito?
May ibat’t ibang paraan ng mapaunlad ang
440. What is the dependent variable? I II III
a. The amount of water husay sa pagbabasa.
b. The effect of detergent on the fish IV
c. The amount of detergent a. IV b. I c. II d. III
d. The brand of detergent 450. On which concept is the cross-cultural undertaking
advocated by anthropologists and sociologists based
441. What is defective with the experimental design? in order to prevent ethnocentrism?
a. It is very complicated a. Acculturation c. Cultural relativism
b. There is no testable hypothesis b. Ethical relativism d. Global solidarity
c. There are so many independent variables 451. Matter exists in the form of units which can be
the effects of which are tested at the same classified in hierarchies or organizational levels. Which
time of the following units shows a correct hierarchical
d. There’s a lot of biases involved organization?
a. Cell-tissue-organ-system-organism
442. What is the experimental group? b. Solids-liquids-gases-plasma
a. The baby junior fish with 1 tbsp of Champion c. Atom-molecule-element-compound-mixture
b. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide d. Protons-neutrons-electrons-ions
c. Cannot be determined
d. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf 452. Which of the following statements best explains
recruitment?
443. What is the control group? a. It is the process of ensuring that competent
a. The baby junior fish with 1 tbsp of Champion people are available
b. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide b. It is the process of obtaining qualified
c. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf applicants for a job
d. Cannot be determined c. It is a process of obtaining qualified applicants for
promotion
Situation 7. (#144-146) d. It is a process of hiring and firing
Sa kadalagahang punlaan ng mga bulaklak na 453. What is the reason why the staff wages for the retailer
namumunga ay dapat ang babae ay magtipon ng and wholesaler are not considered as the direct cost?
maipamamana sa lalaking anak. Ano kaya ang a. Because one person generally sells many
magiging supling ng babaeng walang kabalaan kundi different products
ang magbulong ng dasal, walang karunungan kundi b. Because cost is not linked to the acquisition of
raw materials
awit, nobena, at milagrong pang-ulol sa tao, walang c. Because staff wages are taken from the income of
libangan sa iba sa paghingi o magkungpisal kasa sa the company
malimit ng muli’t muling kasalanan? Gawa ng mga d. Because the direct costs have to be attributed
ina ang kalugamian ngayon ng ating kababayan, sa proportionally
lubos na paniniwala ng kanilang masintahing puso, at
sa malaking pagkaibig ba ng kanilang anak ay 454. A person in a dark room looking through a window can
napakagaling. Ang kagulanga’y bunga ng pagkabata, clearly see a person outside in the daylight. But a
person outside cannot see the person inside. Why
at ang pagkabata’y nasa kandungan ng ina. does this happen?
a. Sunlight is not bright as the other sources of light
Hango sa: Sa mga Kababaihang Taga-Malolos b. There is not enough light being reflected off
the person in the room
ni Dr. Jose Rizal c. Light rays cannot pass through the window twice
d. Outside light does not pass through windows.
444. Ang bulaklak na namumunga na tinutukoy ng talata
ay ______. 455. Since the family is the basic unit in democracy, home
a. Dalagang natutukso economics education needs to be based upon _____.
b. Inang nagbatak sa hirap a. Cooperation as individual and in group
c. Babaeng itinakwil ng lipunan b. Sharing and cooperation
d. Inang nagsisilang c. Democratic principle
445. Ang kalugamian na tinutukoy ng talata ay ________. d. Many cultures of families and democracies
a. Kamangmangan c. Kapighatian 456. Happiness is different from pleasure in being an
b. Kabanalan d. Kapalaluan abiding consequence or result which is not destroyed
446. Anong diskors ang ginagamit sa pagpahayag ng even by the presence of pain. The best illustration of
may akda? this principle is ______.
a. Pangangatwiran c. Paglalarawan a. Mother giving birth
b. Paglalahad d. Pagsasalaysay b. A jackpot winner collecting his prize
447. What are considered major goals of multicultural c. Engaged couple getting married
education? d. Student topping the board examination
I. Catering to diversity of learners 457. Which of the following is another illustration of
II. Considering social class and ethnic groups happiness?
III. Providing equal opportunities to education a. A family dining at a 5-star hotel
IV. Helping individuals and group survive despite b. A family looking at their crops ready for
differences in culture and beliefs harvest
a. II and III c. III and IV c. A family on their way to a vacation holiday
b. I, II and IV d. I, II, III and IV d. A family admiring their newly bought car
448. Which of the following statements accurately reflects 458. Which antidote would have a similar effect if vinegar or
a strong “school culture”? citrus juice were not available?
a. Has informal rules of behavior a. Raw egg white c. Vegetable oil
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 b. Water d. Milk b. Communication is best by movement and
459. A radio with a strong electromagnetic would not be gestures
placed near the navigation instruments on a plane or c. Communication is best by the tone of the voice
ship because ____________. d. Communication is best by group of discussions
a. the radio would draw too much electrical energy, 470. Pulmonary tuberculosis has affected 90% of the
causing the electrical system of the ship or plane Filipinos. How is this disease transmitted?
to discharge a. TB patient allowed to work with other
b. the accuracy of the compass would be b. Using dishes of active TB patients
affected by the magnetic field established by c. Coughing with uncovered mouth
the radio electromagnet d. Sleeping with children
c. the radio wouldn’t work because of electrical 471. Farmers are all enthusiastic in the campaign for
interference “Gintong Ani” for mangoes. Which practice is harmful to
d. none of these the environment?
460. Students after a long summer vacation hardly return to a. Using organic fertilizer every six months
usual study habits. This situation is a post-vacation b. Encouraging insects to do pollination
carry over. It takes two to three weeks to be in such c. Spraying the trees with herbicides and
situation. What post-vacation theory is advanced? pesticides
a. Post-vacation should be extended by 4 weeks d. Using asexual propagation of mangoes
b. Vacation is worth doing 472. Children in the mountain ranges are diagnosed as
c. Pre-vacation plans are necessary suffering from goiter. Determine the cause of such
d. Post vacation habits should be ignored disease.
461. As head of the family, the father is the principal bread a. Lack of iodine in food
winner. What does it mean? b. Excess of iodine in diet
a. His earning determines the economic condition of c. Excess of vitamins in diet
the family d. Lack of iron in diet
b. It is his duty to give economic support to his 473. A boy got tired of getting up early to join the family in
children going to church. Because of this, he decided to change
c. He is responsible to support the wife and his religion. Cite the right he wanted to exercise.
children a. Right for free worship
d. He should manage the family budget b. Right to due process
462. Which of the following is one of the positive values c. Right to change worship as provided by its bible
developed as one learns handicrafts?
a. Exposure to handicrafts principles d. Right to abide by family rules
b. Enriched vocabulary in handicrafts 474. Which approach does not lessen vehicular air
c. Enhanced self-esteem and well-worth pollution?
d. Adeptness in eye-hand coordination a. Utilizing the MRT and LRT
463. Why do farmers and gardens often treat the soil with b. Ban diesel-using cars on the highway
ammonium sulfate? c. Ask pedestrians to use bicycles
a. It increase the oxygen content of the soil d. Allow vehicles with more than 20 years of use
b. It increase the nitrogen content of the soil 475. Rural health centers conduct home visitation. Babies
c. It reduces the acidity of the soil are vaccinated early to avoid pulmonary tuberculosis.
d. It acts as a pesticides However, what are the WHO findings?
464. Which statement is guaranteed by the Civil Code of the a. Most children suffer pulmonary complex
Philippines? b. Babies are immune from TB
a. Both are given freedom to choose their occupation c. Most fathers spit blood and infect babies
b. Both husband and wife are co-equal d. Mother sick with TB transmit their disease by
c. The husband has the right to object to the breast feeding
occupation of the wife 476. There is a non-government program that extends
d. The wife also has the right to object to the assistance to children who needs hospitalization and
occupation of the husband treatment. What is this non-government project?
465. Which of the following is one of the positive values a. Bantay Bata Project
developed as one learns handicrafts? b. Tahanang Walang Hagdan
a. Love and respect for parents c. Father Angelo’s
b. Friendship will others d. Welfareville
c. Optimism in life 477. Alin ang ipinahihiwatig ng sumusunod na kuha sa
d. Involvement in extra-curricular activities Republikang Basahan ni Teodoro Agoncillo?
466. Which of the following steps is not included in “Kasarinlan! Republika! Kayo bagay nauulol
determining the proper height of working spaces?
a. Let a person get a chair and let him sit down Sa ang kalayaa’y tabla na rin ang kabaong!”
b. Ask him to place his arms closer to his body and
bend his arm at the elbow. a. Pagtanggi
c. Let a person who would use it stand b. Galit at marahas na damdamin
d. The distance from the floor to the elbow minus two c. Matindi ngunit matimping damdamin
inches is the proper height for working d. Pagkabahala
467. The principle under which a thermostat operates is the 478. Researches gave rats a dose of 3-m, butyl phtalide and
same when: measured changes in the rats blood pressure. This
a. A chemical change occurs when two substances statement is best classified as a/an:
combine a. Experiment c. Hypothesis
b. A gas expands to fill the container in which it is b. Prediction d. Finding
held 479. Which of the following is the smallest prime number
c. The level or mercury rises or in a glass tube greater than 200?
d. A pendulum swings when it is set into motion a. 214 b. 205 c. 201 d. 211
468. In which kingdom should mold be classified? 480. Ano ang kahulugan nito?
a. Plantae c. Animalia “Puwit man ng baso’t suot ng mayaman, ang tingin ng
b. Prostista d. Fungi tao’y brilyanteng makinang.”
469. Pre-school children always watch the body language of
their teachers. This means _____.
a. Communication is best by words a. Mapang-api

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 b. Pagtingala sa mayaman a. Psycho-Social
c. Mapagbalatkayo b. Humanistic
d. Tulong sa kabuhayan c. Confluent
481. We have energy responsible for life on Earth. The d. Psycho-Analytic
source of this energy is the ______. 492. The astronauts could not communicate with one
a. Moon c. Star another while on the moon’s surface? Why?
b. Wind d. Sun a. There is no weather that occurs
482. Alin sa mga pangungusap ang higit na epektibong b. Air waves are irregular
pagpapahayag? c. There is no atmosphere
a. Nang nailikas ang mga tao ay bumaha sa aming d. Temperature shuts down sound
bayan 493. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete
b. Nang bumaha sa aming bayan ay nailikas na objects produced by man. Which of the following is an
ang mga tao example of material culture?
c. Pagkalikas sa mga tao ay bumaha sa aming a. Ceremonies of tartans
bayan b. Morrriones festivals
d. Nang lumikas ang mga tao ay bumaha sa aming c. Sinulog celebration
bayan d. Stone walls of Tasadays
483. Which of the following actions speaks of the main 494. Which explains why work is done when blowing a
thrust of Reagan’s foreign policy? balloon?
a. Giving aid to anticommunist rebels in a. The balloon has potential energy which is
Nicaragua, Afghanistan and Angola changed to kinetic energy
b. Setting up summit talks with Gorbachev b. The force of gravity on the balloon increases
c. Arranging peace talks between Israel and PLO c. The balloon moves outwards as the blowing
d. Refusing to intervene in the Philippine elections of force is exerted on it
1986 between Pres. Marcos and Corazon Aquino d. The balloon is filled with air which has weight and
484. Workers in the service sector should trained to act as occupies space.
______ as possible. 495. Which of the following physical changes involve adding
a. Courteously c. Curtly heat to a substance?
b. Covertly d. Rudely a. Evaporating and condensing
485. Which metal is used to make container for soft drinks? b. Boiling and condensing
a. Aluminum c. Lead c. Condensing and freezing
b. Copper d. Silver d. Melting and boiling
486. Potato plants are usually grown from buds, not seeds. 496. Blocks of asphalt are left with a narrow gap in between
The explanation for this is that: them in order to ____.
a. potatoes cannot be grown from seeds a. Hold extra dust and small particles of sand
b. buds are not subject to light as seeds are b. Give allowance for expansion during hot days
c. buds are more likely to duplicate the qualities c. Serve as passage of water during rainy days
of the parent plant d. Make roads with equal blocks and gaps
d. buds represent a form of asexual reproduction 497. In plant cells, chloroplasts are active in the chemical
and seeds represent sexual reproduction processes required to make food. Animal cells have no
487. Which of the following should you expect to be true chloroplasts. Based on this, we can conclude that
about the rate of cellular respiration for a group of _____.
students who are the same age, height, and weight? a. Animals cells are more complex than plant cells
a. Boys would have a higher rate of cellular b. Plant cell are more complex than animal cells
respiration than girls c. Animals must obtain food from outside
b. Athletes would tend to have higher rates of sources
cellular respiration than non-athletes d. Animal cell are more complex than plant cells
c. Non-athletes would have higher rates of cellular 498. Why does water boil at a lower temperature on a
respiration than athletes mountain than at sea level?
d. Africans would have a higher rate of cellular a. The temperature of the sea increases as we go
respiration than Asians higher
488. Which of the following organic acid occurring in low b. The atmospheric pressure is higher as we go
concentration is essential to human but is highly higher
dangerous when human are exposed to high c. The temperature of the air falls as we go higher
concentrations of it? d. The atmospheric pressure is lower as we go
a. Citric acid found in citrus fruits higher
b. Lactic acid found in milk products 499. Which of these drugs are addictive, leading to
c. Folic acid, a form of vitamin B used to treat withdrawal symptoms, when their use is discontinued?
anemia 1. Alcohol 4. Nicotine
d. Hydrochloric found in the stomach’s gastric juices 2. Aspirin 5. Penicilin
489. Our commitments can develop us or they can destroy 3. Heroin
us, but either way, they will define us. Choose the line a. 4 and 5 c. 1 and 2 only
below that has the same meaning. b. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 3 and 4
a. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today 500. When ##### replaces numbers in the cell, _______.
b. Our lives are shaped by what we are a. Use the custom format
committed to b. Return to the general format
c. Our commitments need not be planned way c. Indicate a formula error
ahead d. Increase column with
d. We must make full commitment to worldly goals 501. A meter stick was cut into two pieces at the 64 cm
490. Our guest of the night was a garrulous speaker. This mark? What is the ratio of the smaller piece to the
means he is ____. largest piece?
a. Talkative a. 16:25 b. 13:50 c. 9:25 d. 9:16
b. Reserved 502. Find in feet, the amount of farming needed to frame a
c. Reticent picture 8 ½ inches by 11 inches?
d. Aloof a. 5 ¼ ft c. 4 ¼ ft
491. Which theory emphasizes that the period of b. 3 ¼ ft d. 2 ¼ ft
adolescence is one that the greatest importance in the 503. A square has an area of 400 sq. cm 2. What is its
development of the adult personality? perimeter?
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 a. 80 cm b. 40 cm c. 20 cm d. 100 cm c. Phone line, tele-computing software, modem and
504. Which is the equivalent common fraction of the computer
repeating decimal 5.818181…? d. Tele-computing software, phone line and modem
a. 67/11 b. 64/11 c. 66/11 d. 65/11
505. If a positive number is increased by 70 percent, and
then the result is decreased by 50 percent, which of the 517. What does an owner’s drawing or personal account
following accurately describes the net change? include?
a. 15% decrease c. 12% increase a. The allowance given to the owner
b. 20% increase d. 20% increase b. The withdrawal of capital by the owner end of
506. What percent of PHP340.00 is PHP30.60? period of the profits of the business
a. 7% b. 6% c. 8% d. 9% c. The capital contributions of the owner made at the
507. What are the next three numbers in this sequence? 1/6; inception of the business
1
/3; 1/2; 2/3 ___. d. The personal property of the owner
a. 5/6, 1, 7/6 c. 5/6, 2/6, 7/3 518. Why is the Price Law important?
b. 7/3, 4, 9/3 d. 5/2, 7, 5/3 a. To show that the product is of high quality
508. The school cafeteria raises the price of a plate of rice b. To discourage & minimize price haggling
from PHP8 to PHP10. If the same rate of increase was c. To show the price and ask for more discount
applied to a regular order of viand which used to cost d. To show the price and to attract buyers
PHP20, how much does an order of viand cost? 519. Which question falls under the Literal Comprehension
a. PHP25 b. PHP22 c. PHP26 d. PHP24 Level?
509. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative a. Why is it good to be short?
and executive powers in the Marcos regime, which b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
form of government was implemented? being tall & short?
a. Dictatorial c. Parliamentary c. Do you agree with the horse when it said, "that it
b. Monarchial d. Presidential is best to be what you are?"
510. In connection with government transaction involving d. In the story, who is short?
public interest, which policy is adopted by the 520. The line from the Koran, “Woe to every backbiter,” talks
Constitution to ensure the public accountability and of ____.
transparency? a. Punishment for those who say good things
a. Private enterprise and incentives to needed b. Misery for those who talks ill of others
investments c. Sorrow for those who oppose other’s opinion
b. Full public disclosure d. Anguish for those who defend
c. Rural development and agrarian reform 521. Which statement on alcoholics anonymous is correct?
d. Balanced and healthful ecology a. It is an association of alcoholics who remain
511. If a farmer would want assistance like pricing, unknown to each other
guarantee for all agriculture produce or cooperative b. It helps alcoholics to avoid alcohol use and
management training, where should he go? rebuild their lives
a. Special Agrarian Court under the Regional Trial c. It is a group of businessmen bent on stopping the
Court manufacture of alcohol drinks
b. Support Services of the Department of d. It is a group of alcoholic parents who has made it
Agrarian Reform its mission to help alcoholic parents
c. DAR adjudication board 522. Our opposition to divorce could be an influence of the
d. Land bank _______.
512. Which of the following is imposed a final tax of ten a. Protestant religion introduced by the Americans
percent (12%)? b. Roman Catholic religion introduced by the
a. Currency bank deposit Spaniards
b. Royalties c. Americans constitution
c. PCSO and lotto wining d. Educational system of the Spaniards
d. Books, literary works and musical 523. Why is the Filipino trait of “pakikisama” said to be
composition ambivalent?
513. Which of the following refers to an attractive investment a. It makes people show their concern for others
idea or proposition that provides the possibility of a b. It can be used for or against the person who
return of investment for the person taking the risk? values it
a. Business opportunity c. Completion c. It encourages a person to do wrong
b. Capital d. Demand d. It helps person develop good values
514. The point in the earth’s orbit when the earth is farthest 524. You can’t make children grow faster by pushing them,
from the sun is called ____. just as you can’t make flowers bloom faster by pulling
a. Perihelion c. Parallax them. Which of the following supports the statement?
b. Aphelion d. Perigee a. It is the early childhood educator who has both the
immense responsibility of creating the learning
environment that will and stimulate the whole child
515. When does the need for sales promotion become b. We can’t make children’s dendrites grow
indispensable? faster or insist that important connections in
a. When the producer wants to make the product the brain be made
popular in the market c. A teacher’s moment-by-moment actions and
b. When one takes into account the sales volume of interactions with children are the most powerful
the products determinant of learning outcomes and
c. When the customer satisfaction is of prime development
importance d. Each child’s brain is unique and vastly different
d. When there is a great demand for the product from one another
525. How can farmland be used to transfer the greatest
amount of energy to humans?
516. In order to use an on-line database service, which of a. By using half the land for crops and half for meat
the following are needed? production
a. Computer, tele-computing software and printer b. By growing plant crops for people to eat
b. Computer, phone line, printer and CD-ROM c. By keeping sheep to provide meat
drive d. By keeping cows to provide cheese and milk
526. Which factor contributes to the “green house effect”?
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 a. Destruction of forest c. Mapag-ugnay o makategorya ang mga
b. Use of solar glass to capture radiant energy konsepto
c. Use of carbon dioxide by land plants d. Mapagsunod-sunod ang mga pangyayari
d. Depletion of minerals in the soil by overfarming 542. As a cashier in a 24-hour supermarket, Cecil gets
527. Engagement is a positive factor to a successful PHP60 per hour plus an additional PHP500 per week
marriage. The following factors are considered in to work in the evening shift. How much would she pay
deciding the length of the period of engagement except for a 40-hour week in the evening shift?
one. Which one is it? a. PHP2,700 c. PHP2,900
a. Length of the courtship period b. PHP2,400 d. PHP3,200
b. In-law relationship 543. Tina placed some sliced green mangoes in a glass of
c. Extent of preparation drinking water. After a while she took out a few slices
d. Ability to adjust to each other and found the slices very turgid. What can you infer this
528. Which of the following factors least indicates how observation?
Filipino regards his family? a. Water was absorbed by the mangoes
a. Commitment and responsibility b. The mango slices did not change in shape
b. Emotional and material support c. The slices became more sour
c. Influence of the behavior of all members d. Water moved out of the tissue of mangoes
d. Personal identity
529. The force required to maintain an object at a constant
speed in free space is equal to ___. 544. Which is the most reliable way of determining whether
a. Mass of the object or not the students have developed positive attitude
b. Zero toward work?
c. Weight of the object a. Students debate on work values as teacher listens
d. Force required to stop it b. A teacher observes students as they work
530. What is the smallest positive integer that has 6, 8 and c. Students define work
10 as factors? d. Students sing a song about the dignity of work
a. 240 b. 120 c. 300 d. 80
531. Rylie is 10 years older than his sister. If Rylie was 25
years of age in 1983, in what year could he have been 545. Ang mga gulay ay may volatile at non-acids na
born? nawawala habang niluluto ang mga ito at nagiging
a. 1963 b. 1953 c. 1958 d. 1948 sanhi ng manila-nilaw na berdeng gulay. Paano it
532. What number is next in this sequence? 11120, 11420, maiwasan?
______. a. Pakuluan ang gulay ng sampung segundo lamang
a. 11820 c. 11760 b. Panatilihing nakatakip ang lutuan habang
b. 11800 d. 11720 nagluluto
533. How many glasses of soda each to be filled with 150 cu c. Huwang takpan ang lutuan habang nagluluto
cm of the liquid can be made from 5 family size bottles d. Hayaang nakabukas ang lutuan sa unang 10
of soda each containing 1.5 liters? minuto saka ito takpan
a. 50 b. 60 c. 40 d. 45
534. Sa pagsasanay tungkol sa kasarian ng mga pangalang
ipinapakita, mabisang gamitin ang _____. 546. If in a routine practice of stunts one of the participants
a. Flow chart c. Ginupit na larawan accidentally losses his balance and sustains fracture
b. Plaskard d. Diorama straight elbow, what precautionary measure should be
535. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang nasa malaking titik? observed to avoid further injury?
Malungkot ANG MGA nagtapos na wala pang trabaho. a. Immediately apply cold compress to avoid further
a. Pangatnig c. Parirala swelling
b. Pang-ukol d. Pananda b. Do not attempt to bend the elbow to apply a
536. Kung ang awit ng pag-iibigan ay kundiman, ano naman sling
sa Bisaya? c. Check the proper location of the splint
a. Sambotani c. Balitaw d. Check for vital signs of the victim
b. Kumintang d. Diona 547. Which is the undying musical movie that depicts the
537. Ponema ang tawag sa makabuluhang tunog ng wika. story of a nun named Maria which brought back music
Ilan ang ponema ng Filipino? to the family Von Trapp somewhere in Austria during
a. 31 b. 21 c. 31 d. 28 World War I?
538. Kailan ginagamit ang IKA na may gitling? a. Sister Act
a. Kung ang bilang ay isinusulat na buo b. Sound of Music
b. Kung mismong bilang ang sumusunod na c. The West Side Story
isusulat d. Titanic
c. Kung ginagamit na panlapi sa isang salita 548. The following are factors to consider in preparing a
d. Kung ang ikakabit ay isang panlapi balanced diet for the family except one. Which one is
539. Anong ayos ng pangungusap ang sumusunod? “Ang it?
mga bata ay naglalaro sa lansangan.” a. Size of family members
a. Di-karaniwan c. Tuwirang layon b. Lifestyle of the family members
b. Karaniwan d. Literal c. Activities of the family members
540. Anong mga estratehiya ang gagamitin mo kung nais d. Family income
mong malinang ang mga talinong pangkatawan,
kahusayan sa pagkontrol ng katawan, timing, trained
responses? 549. In Psalm 23 otherwise known as “Psalm of David” what
a. Pagninilay, feeling-toned moments, goal setting is the closest meaning to the line: “He maketh me to lie
b. Pagsunod sa ritmo, pag-awit, pagra-rap at chants down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still
c. Teatrong pangklasrum, charades, katawang water.”
mapa a. He will be given riches and mercy
d. Brainstorming, pagsulat ng journal, pagsasadula b. He will always obey his master for his glory
541. Ano ang gamit ng mga ito: spot-semantik, klaster- c. He will provided prosperity and harmony
konsepto, sagot-gagamba, dayagram, hirarkiyal at iba d. He will be known throughout the land
pa? 550. The first step of the problem solving process in home
a. Matukoy ang mahalagang detalye management is to ___.
b. Makagawa ng balangkas
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 a. Identity the possible consequences of potential 561. All bills passed by the Congress, before it becomes
action a law, must be presented to the ________.
b. Obtain data and information about the problem a. President
c. Identity the problem b. Senate President
d. List alternative course of action c. Speaker of the House
551. The housing program for all these years did not d. Chief Justice
succeed because _____. 562. All of the following are exempt from taxation except
a. Squatters sell their allotted houses to merchant ________
b. Squatters return to the squatters area
c. Squatters are spoiled by politician a. Non-profit cemeteries
d. Squatting is a form of livelihood b. Educational institutions
552. What has solved the caste and social strata system c. Land used for religious purposes
in the Philippine society? d. Charitable institutions
a. Schools in every barangay 563. Two planes leave an airport at noon, one flying east
b. School for the handicapped at a certain speed and the other flying west at twice
c. Barangay empowerment the speed of the former. If the planes are 2,700 miles
d. High school in every barangay apart in three hours, how fast is the slower plane
553. Only students with ID cards are allowed to enter the flying?
library. Zola studies in the library. Therefore: a. 150 mph c. 900 mph
a. Zola reads books in the library b. 300 mph d. 1,020 mph
b. Zola has an ID card 564. Dina earns PHP16,100 per month after receiving a
c. Zola is a bookworm 15% raise. What was Dina’s monthly salary before
d. None of these the raise?
554. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a a. PHP2,415 c. PHP14,000
teapot. What is the meaning of the underlined word? b. PHP13,685 d. PHP18,515
a. finally settled 565. Tickets for the father and son breakfast were P112
b. boiled down to nothing for fathers and P84 for sons. If a total of 450 tickets
c. temperature dropped were sold at P42,000, how many fathers attended
d. simmered down the breakfast?
555. The sum of 2 odd numbers is an even number. The a. 150 b. 200 c. 250 d. 300
numbers 7 and 25 are odd numbers. Therefore:
a. The numbers 7 and 25 are integers 566. She wishes to meet somebody who is “off the beaten
b. Even numbers are real numbers track.” This means:
c. The sum of 7 and 25 is an even number a. at the lowest level
d. None of these b. unconventional
556. Certain animal behaviors, such as mating rituals, c. unbelievable
seem to be _________ and therefore, __________ d. forceful
external factors such as climate changes, food 567. Which one of the following is a household chore that
supply or presence of other animals of the same has to be done every day?
species. a. Cleaning the ceiling
a. innate---------unaffected by b. Laundering bed sheets
b. specific---------confused with c. Sweeping the floor
c. learned---------immune to d. Dusting the furniture
d. memorized---------controlled by
557. “I value a man for the SIZE OF HIS HEART.” The
capitalized words mean that: 568. The competence to convince, use personal influence
a. man’s love is measured by the size of his heart and develop explicit strategies to influence people is
b. the size of heart determines the length of life associated with _____.
c. man should use his mind over his heart a. Opportunity seeking and creativity
d. man’s kindness is most important b. Information seeking and monitoring
558. Who enacted the Code of Conduct and Ethical c. Persuasion and networking
Standards for Public Officials and Employees? d. Self confidence and skill decision making
569. Multiple regression equation analysis in a study
a. The President
revealed the relative contribution of story elements to
b. The Supreme Court reading achievements, and that the contribution of
c. The Civil Service Commission these story elements is substantial. Which of the
d. The Congress following conclusions about the correlation of story
559. All of the following constitute the Committee on elements to reading achievement is suggested in the
Awards to Outstanding Public Officials and findings?
Employees except ________. a. That correlation of 1.0 is needed for this study
a. The Ombudsman to be significant
b. The Chairman of the Commission on b. That there is little variance between story
Elections elements and reading achievement
c. The Chairman of the Commission on Audit c. That the story elements are important
d. The Chairman of the Civil Service Commission variables to consider in reading
achievement
560. From whom will all appropriation, revenue or tariffs d. That other important story element is included
bills, bills authorizing increase of the public debt, bills in the analysis
of local application, and private bills originate
exclusively?
570. The prevailing wind systems experienced in the
a. The Cabinet
Philippines are __________.
b. The Senate a. Northwest and Southeast monsoon
c. House of Representatives b. East and West monsoon
d. The President c. Northeast and Southwest monsoon
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571. The Filipino wants to be accepted by his fellowmen 582. “Ang laki sa layaw, karaniwang hubad,” ayon kay
for what he is and to be treated according to his Balagtas kaya ____.
status. He can achieve this by ________. a. Ang mga bata makapagtapos sa pag-aaral
a. Participating in group activities that interest him b. Ang mga bata di-sumusunod sa magulang
b. Being obedient to all demand that comes his c. Ang mga bata ay laging magalang
way d. Ang babae ay nag-aartista
c. Offering his services in whatever form that 583. Ang hiling ng namatay na artista ay siya’y ilibing sa
suits him takip silim. Anong oras iyon?
d. Socializing with his fellowmen within the norms a. Madaling araw
of society b. Ika-anim ng umaga
572. In which of the following examples is the greatest c. Ika-walo ng gabi
pressure exerted? d. Sa pagitan ng alas-5 at alas-6 ng hapon
a. A barefooted person standing on the beach 584. There are military confrontation is some parts of the
b. A brick resting on the ground Philippines. How does the government address the
c. A knife cutting a piece of meat situation?
d. A book resting on a table a. Declare war zone
573. Which of the following environmental conditions has b. Declare amnesty for all
been blamed for the usual occurrence of fish kills? c. Declare cease fire
a. Acid rain d. Negotiate with representatives of both
b. Eutrophication panels
c. Atmospheric pollution 585. A maid is continuously molested by a son of a rich
d. Silting of lakes and rivers landlord. What must the landlord do to protect the
574. Which does not belong to the group? maid?
a. Chalkboard c. Flannel board a. Warn the son of his act
b. Bulletin board d. Magnetic board b. Lock the maid in her room
575. Alin ang tamang babala sa pagtatapon ng basura? c. Report the case to the policeman
a. Dito ang tambakan ng basura d. Terminate the services of the maid
b. Huwag magtapon ng basura dito 586. Cooperatives are helpful to farmers specially in
c. Huwag mag-ipon ng basura dito irrigation of rice fields. This is evident when ______.
d. Gamitin ang basurahan sa inyong bahay, a. Members are accountable for their fellow
huwag dito members credit lines
576. Magbababala ang pulis sa mga tumatawid, alin ang b. Members pay their dues after three harvests
tama? c. Non-members are deprived of water
a. Hoy! Pula ang ilaw, tigil d. Members take turn in getting water ration
b. Bantayan ang ilaw bago tumawid 587. New techniques in food production are learned
c. Tawid na kayo at luntian ang ilaw through ____.
d. Huhulihin ang tatawid sa maling ilaw o signal a. Barangay forum
577. Alin sa mga sumusunod na salita ang bumubuo ng b. Radio comments
pangungusap? c. Television modules
a. Dapat isang mapasa ang LET bago maging d. Editorial and cartoons
guro 588. A farmer owned 302 hectare. He planted 1/3 of the
b. Dapat ang guro LET ang pinasa area to coconut. The rest were converted to mango
c. Pinasa dapat ng guro ang LET upang and other fruits. Give the numbers of hectares used
maging isang ganap na guro for mango and other fruit trees.
d. LET lang gamitin sa pagiging guro a. 202.3 ha c. 204 ha
b. 201.33 ha d. 202 ha
589. There were 500 houses sold by a subdivision owner.
578. What was the controversial anti-drug campaign in Each occupied 80 square meters each. How big was
Manila which was stopped by a court decision? the whole area?
a. Posting of pictures of drug users a. 4 ha b. 5 ha c. 14 ha d. 10 ha
b. Parading of handcuffed drug addicts 590. Give the value of N in 26 2/8 + 22 1/2 = N
c. Arrest of drug pushers a. 48 3/4 c. 48 2/18
d. Painting of houses of drug pushers b. 48 /3 2
d. 48 1/3
591. Give the final percentage rate of commission gained
by Edna. She sold an appliances for PHP258,000.
579. Siya ay hinirang na taga-sensus ng bahay-bahay. Her commission was PHP37,520 minus PHP5,300
Ano ang kanyang nalikom? for transportation.
a. Ang data at bilang ng mga tao sa isang bayan a. 12.48% c. 14.54%
b. Ang bilang ng mga tao sa bahay b. 12.05% d. 14.13%
c. Ang kayamanan ng mga may-bahay 592. The youth is considered 55% of the voting
d. Ang data tungkol sa mga naninirahan sa population. Marikina has 1,360 million voters. How
ibat-ibang bahay many voters are the youth?
a. 750,000 c. 768,000
b. 788,000 d. 748,000
580. Ano ang isang bagay na di dapat kasangkutan ng 593. Cementing of roads are being done in some areas.
isang kagawad ng gobyerno? One barangay has 2 lanes with 7 by 200 meters long
a. Magtrabaho habang may sahod for each lane. What is the total area to be
b. Dapat mamahagi ng pera para sa isang cemented?
kandidato a. 2,800 sq. m. c. 9,000 sq. m.
c. Dapat magsikap yumaman b. 14,000 sq. m. d. 1,500 sq. m.
d. Di dapat mamulitika 594. Flood has devastated Mindanao and many
581. Anong hukuman ang siyang ____ ng kasong provinces. The root cause is traced to ____.
kurapsyon? a. Conversation of agricultural land to subdivisions
a. Sandigang Bayan - naglilitis
b. Korte Suprema - maglilitis b. Wanton destruction of gold mines
c. Ombudsman - tagapaglilitis c. Using wood for fuel
d. Court of Appeals - manglilitis d. Wanton cutting of forest trees

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595. Rivers in Metro Manila are the identified causes of a. Trusteeship Council
heavy flood. Authorities account this to _______.
a. Waste incineration b. Security Council
b. Waste classification c. General Assembly
c. Waste dumping in backyard d. International Court of Justice
d. Waste dumping on river banks 608. What do we have in common with the beasts?
596. Dengue fever has caused death to many children a. Our intelligence
and adults. All these are traced to ____. b. Our material body
a. Poor ventilation c. Our manner of survival
b. Poor disposal of waste d. Our freedom
c. Poor maintenance of home compost pits 609. “Be honest even if others are not. Be honest even if
d. Poor hoarding of water in tanks others cannot.” What does this statement imply?
597. Children are discouraged to play in flood water since a. Honesty does not pay
____. b. Honesty remains a value even if nobody
a. Urine of rats is contagious values it
b. Urine of people is around c. Filipinos seem not to value honesty anymore
c. Feces & urine of animals abound d. Honestly is truly a value only if people possess
d. Feces of cockroaches are floating and live by it
598. Chicken pox usually occurs in August. At what stage 610. Values that are essential must be preferred over those
is it very contagious? that are accidental? Which illustrate this? We prefer
a. During the first week _______.
b. When wounds have swollen a. Money over sense of fulfillment
c. When all wound are peeling off b. Beauty over achievement
d. When all wounds have disappeared c. Health over beauty
599. A family built house in an inner piece of land. He was d. Pleasure over money
not allowed to go through a neighbor’s yard. He was 611. It is either one of ours or one of yours. It is not one of
accused of trespassing private property. The law ours. Therefore, ________.
allows such passage under the ___. a. it is not one of yours
a. Right of eminent domain b. it is one of ours
b. Right of homeowners c. it is one of yours
c. Right of way d. it is not one of ours
d. Right of travel
600. The government wants a piece of private land for a 612. Honey is extracted from bees. To ensure a supply of
government project. The owner resisted the honey for food and medicine, what has been resorted
government demand. How may the government own to lately?
the land? a. Culture honey bees for propagation
a. Right of eminent domain b. Encourage bee farm in chosen areas
b. Right of government ownership c. Gather honey from the forest
c. Right of habeas corpus d. Discourage the use of pesticides in honey farm
d. Right of a sovereign over the governed 613. Which is the greatest value according o the teachings
601. Rabies comes from dog and other bites. How could this of Karl Marx?
be prevented? a. Absolute equality
a. Tie the dogs at all times b. Health
b. Have the dog vaccinated with anti-rabies c. Pleasure
c. Keep the dogs in cage d. Elimination of selfish desires
d. Kill the dog that bites 614. Which expresses a polynomial in the following?
602. At XYZ Preschool, Rochelle holds a position senior to a. 2x+4x-3 c. x-x+9-3x+10x
Ruthe, and Kai holds a junior post to Ruthe. Who holds b. xy-x-6 d. x-4x+2x-x+2
the junior-most position? 615. Jonas can build a wall in 6 days. Rey had worked on
a. Kai c. Rochell the wall for three days alone before Jonas joined him.
b. Ruthe d. None of them Together, they have completed the wall in three more
603. A father was misunderstood by his teenage boy days. How long will it take Rey to build the wall alone?
because: a. 10 days c. 16 days
a. The father abhorred and mistook modernization b. 12 days d. 18 days
as being fresh 616. Why is it that Filipino Overseas Workers are
b. The father imposed on his values on courting considered modern time heroes?
and marriage a. They became broad minded, skilled and
c. The father did not understand the teenage values economically stable individuals
on dating b. They sacrifice all, for their family and the
d. The father could not tolerate a live-in arrangement economy, just to improve their quality of life
of his son c. They have stabilized Philippine economy
604. The death of the kidnapped victims by the terrorists d. They come home ready to prepare a feast for their
was considered: town mates and friends
a. A deviation from protocol
b. A revenge for atrocities of civilians 617. The volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its
c. A neglect of priorities pressure. When the pressure is 30 cm of mercury, the
d. An affront to the leadership volume is 600 cubic cm. Find the pressure when the
605. With the Cold War in mind, which does not belong? volume is 259 cm.
a. Dialogue c. Tension a. 28 cm of mercury
b. Competition d. Conflict b. 12.5 cm of mercury
606. Drug addiction, neurosex, and other psychological c. 69.5 cm of mercury
illness are indicators of ____. d. 65 cm of mercury
a. Progress in medical science 618. Voting is a privilege in a democracy. Those who are
b. Inner peacelessness deprived of their votes are normally:
c. Fast pace industrialization a. Franchised c. Disenfranchised
d. Rapid modernization in society b. Exiled d. Execute
607. Which body of the United Nations has peace among as
its major responsibility?
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619. How do countries register dislike or disagreement of 630. What is the social scientist’s explanation of the
another country’s discussion through diplomatic relationship of a leader of history?
means? a. Leaders are a product of their times
a. Recall all its nations b. History is a reflection of great leaders
b. File a diplomatic protest c. Every great movement is the lengthened shadow
c. Declare war immediately of a great man
d. Retaliate by arresting nationals of other country d. Had any great leader been different than he was
620. How did recipient of operation title transfer react to 631. Army men who are rescued from insurgent kidnap
taxation? undergo medical check-up. Why is this done?
a. They wanted the landlords to pay taxes a. To protect the prisoner from further harassment
b. Assessment of transfer titles are recognized by b. To determine the physical and mental state of
local offices the army man
c. Cooperatives do not explain the tenants role on c. To avoid relapses from illness while in hiding
taxation d. To determine the loyalty of this army man
d. Paying taxes was obviously not the land
owners concern 632. The reporter was accused in court because of his story.
621. Without limiting the rights of parents to rear their The story was ______.
children, the constitution provides compulsory a. A tainted with malice
Elementary Education for: b. Full of distorted facts
a. All children of school age c. A narration of facts
b. All children of pre-school age d. To personal to take
c. All physically able individuals
d. Adult citizens and out-of-school youth 633. The menace of drugs has affected the Philippines
622. Which of the following causes the seasons? economy greatly. Which of these drugs is the most
a. The rotation of the sun around the earth destructive to one’s brain?
b. The distance of the earth from the sun a. Opium c. Methyl salicilate
c. The rotation of the earth around the sun b. Marijuana d. Shabu
d. The tilting of the earth on its axis
623. Which of the following statements best explains why 634. Miss Vanessa has many children. Her husband
copper is the metal most widely used in electrical decided to send them to Manila and seek jobs. The
wiring? eldest child is only 16 years old. What right is violated
a. It is cheaper than aluminum by the father?
b. It has high resistance to electricity a. Right of family to family living wage
c. It is best conductor of electricity b. Right of the children to assistance, proper
d. It is better conductor than aluminum and care and attention
cheaper than silver c. Right to education
624. Parents are worried about student’s interest in the d. Right of the children to work and exploitation
internet. In order to safeguard their children, they must: 635. A prisoner was made to confess of his guilt. A lawyer of
a. Check on learners interest while surfing the respondent was present in the confession. What
b. Allow internet only after classes was violated?
c. Supervise internet use with parent’s consent a. The confession was without due consultant
d. Allow students use of internet instead of using b. The prisoner was approached properly
library books c. The prisoner should have a lawyer of his choice
625. Families of OFW meet a lot of conflict. How does the d. The choice of the lawyer was made by the
government address this? accuser
a. Increase insurance benefits 636. The hostage victims were heard asking the rescuers to
b. Encourage more opportunities for OFW hold on to the fort. What was the message?
c. Provide scholarship for husband left behind to a. Disregard the peace negotiation
study b. Rescues them fast and early
d. Creation of skills development centers for c. Surrender in arms
OFW d. Keep on with the fight
626. How does the Department of Science and Technology 637. When do doctors declare dengue fever as an
assure quality science teaching in secondary schools? epidemic?
a. Open up science high school in every province a. When everyone is suffering from a cold
b. Maintain a scholarship grant for deserving science b. When two are hospitalized from the neighborhood
and mathematics teachers c. When the proportion of patients reach at least
c. Share researches and distributes equipment to 15% of the population
schools d. When every household of fine houses are sick
d. Carry one science fair every year with high fever
627. Which illustrates the spirit of non-violence?
a. The move towards a gun-less society
b. The act to submit oneself to the will of the one 638. Form a sentence from these words.
with powers 1. The senator
c. The use of strike as a bargaining power 2. As a legislator
d. The act to be quiet to preserve peace 3. Although he raised his voice
628. The report from Congress registered rejection of the 4. Accepted several amendments
proposed bill. This means _____. Which is the best arrangement?
a. Some changed parties a. 2, 1, 4, 3 c. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. The majority failed to get the group support b. 4, 3, 2, 1 d. 2, 1, 3, 4
c. Some proved their lack of cooperation
d. Some favored the leadership 639. A swimming contest is held in a four lane swimming
629. A young girl left her baby at the household of a pool of 50 meters long. The contest is for the 200
monastery. The child grew up without knowing her meters. How many times will each swimmer run in this
mother and father. What right is deprived of the child? contest?
a. Right to assert individuality a. 10 times c. 5 times
b. Right to freedom of choice b. 16 times d. 4 times
c. Right to quality education
d. Right to life
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640. There are many cases of abuse on Filipino overseas 652. “At time patient is indefatigable in promoting political
contract workers. Where can these workers seek truth”. The statement means:
justice and redress? a. A hero practices political truth
a. International Court of Justice b. Patriots forget selves to serve others
b. DOJ and Foreign Affairs Consulate Office in c. Patriots are brave and cunning
the Foreign country d. Patriots are rich and truthful
c. Department of Labor and Employment 653. Ano ang tawag sa mga titik batay sa bigkas ng Ingles?
d. Philippine Supreme Court a. Alivata or baybayin
641. Quality of education they say is: b. Alpabetong Filipino
a. Every citizen’s accounting task c. Alpabetong Romano
b. Every parents and teachers’ responsible task d. Alpabetong Pilipino
c. Everyone’s responsibility 654. Ayon kng Romulo: “Ang Pilipino ay dugong maharlika.”
d. Everybody’s concern at times Ano ang kahulugan nito.
a. Ang Pilipino ay sadyang matatag ang budhi
642. Only 681 examinees passed in the Licensure Exam for b. Ang Pilipino ay nanggaling sa malayang lahi
Teachers out of 2550 examinees. What is the passing c. Ang Pilipino ay madaling maipagbili at mabola
percentage? d. Ang Pilipino ay di purong Pilipino
a. 26% c. 26.8% 655. Ang Tagalog ang naging opisyal na wika ng Pilipinas
b. 26.7% d. 26.5% dahil sa:
643. To assure healthy banking industry, the Bangko a. Saligang batas ng 1986
Central has encouraged: b. Saligang batas ng 1973
a. Bank tie up with foreign banks c. Saligang batas ng 1935
b. Bank Merger d. Saligang batas ng Malolos
c. Bank Closure and Declared bankruptcy 656. Di katakataka na ilang pulis ay hinihinalang kasangkot
d. Selling of Stocks to interested buyers sa pagpalaganap ng krimen. Ano ang kahulugan ng
kasangkot?
644. The Department of Agriculture noted that only 1/3 of a. Kabalikat c. Kasabwat
the palay produced are used to advantage. What b. Kabilang d. Kasama-sama
measure was adapted to save observed harvest 657. Ang di niya makalimutan ay isang ____ ng anak niya
wastage? bago umalis pa Amerika.
a. Rice miling process a. Pagaako c. Pinangako
b. Palay Exchange and Marketing b. Pagpako d. Pangako
c. Palay-drying and storage 658. A swimming pool is an equilateral triangle in shape.
d. Rice Transplanting method One side is 11 meters. How many meters are needed
to enclose the pool?
645. In order to avoid unnecessary stress in the ARMM a. 55 meters c. 44 meters
election, what measure was undertaken lately by the b. 45 meters d. 33 meters
government?
a. Maintained a status quo on personnel 659. Water is rationed in a village everyday. The truck tanks
b. Allowed a reorganization of the structure deliver 8 tons of water in 10 hours. How many tons of
c. Postponed the election to a later date water was delivered in 4 days to each house by the
d. Started a motion for recall with the COMELEC agent?
646. When +3 is added to -5, the answer is ____. a. 3.2 tons c. 40 tons
a. -15 b. -2 c. -8 d. +2 b. 320 tons d. 80 tons
647. Children in upland places are found affected by
enlarged goiter. Which of this situation may be done for 660. Mrs. Amanda’s bathroom has to be covered with tiles.
this group of children? The edge of the bathroom needs a rubberize tile. If the
a. Add iodized salt to diet tub is 2.3 meters long and 1.8 wide, how many meters
b. Add iron to diet of rubberized tiles are required?
c. Expose the children to ultraviolet rays a. 9.2 meters c. 4.6 meters
d. Add iodine drops to diet b. 8.2 meters d. 2.3 meters

661. An executive office has to be carpeted. The area is 3m

648. A suit sold for PHP 6,800 while marked at PHP8, 000. by 4m and the carpet costs PHP 1,000.00 per square
What is the rate of discount? meter. How much will be spent for the purchase of the
a. 12% b. 17% c.15% d. 20% carpet?
649. The Bible goes for parallelism. It says “Blessed are the a. PHP 120,000.00 c. PHP 12,000.00
poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. This b. PHP 10,000.00 d. PHP 1,000.00
means _________.
a. Poorness in spirit is not a way to hell 662. Write this ratio in its simplest form: 3 cm to 20 cm.
b. Heaven is not only for the rich but also for the a. 20.30 c. 30.20
poor man b. 02.30 d. 03.20
c. Poor spirit can be open gate to heaven
d. The poor can become rich 663. The Department of Health allows the sale of drugs and
medicines after thorough laboratory test. Which of
650. At the Philippine General Hospital, doctors reported on these drugs are discouraged for use because of its
the abandoned patients. This means: component?
a. The patients do not have permanent address a. Bangkok pills
b. Vitamin A and B
b. The patients are left behind by relatives c. Tea and sugar syrup
c. The patients cannot afford to pay their bill d. None of these
d. The patients are left by doctors
664. Food markets are encouraged to handle cooked foods
651. The death of men in the mine was caused by: well. One incident in a wedding party sent hundreds of
a. Suffocation c. Erosion guest to the hospital. It was found out that the food:
b. Lethal smell d. Darkness a. Was left uncovered
b. Was half cooked
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 c. Had ptomaine poison 675. A provincial governor was convicted for using prisoners
d. Was contaminated with dysentery bacteria to build his summer resort. What should the prisoner
demands?
665. Eruptions of volcanoes have affected lives in Zambales a. The right to refuse the job
during the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. Relief and b. The right to just compensation
evacuation were managed by the Philippine Red c. The right to suffrage
Cross. Which of the following volcanoes is located in d. The right to live in standard rooms
the island of Mindanao?
a. Taal Volcano c. Mt. Hibok-hibok 676. A priest gave all his possessions to disabled children.
b. Mayon Volcano d. Mt. Halcon What right may they claim?
a. Right to just treatment
666. Modern science has used technology to help determine b. Right to proper treatment
illness. A child bumped and fell his head hitting a c. Right of disable to equal treatment
concrete pavement. Which medical approach will d. Right to disabled to equal protection
determine the status of the cranial accident?
a. Submit the child to chest X-ray 677. The case of farmers in Sumilao, Bukidnon was won by
b. Submit the child to cranial X-ray the landowner. How was the case decided by the
c. Submit the child to cranial scanning Supreme Court?
d. Open up and so surgical operation a. Final judgment was made because of political
667. The city government of Metro Manila had been closing pressure
and raiding night spots. What is the basic reason of the b. Final judgment was made after it was
campaign? established that the farmers were not
a. Many homes are destroyed by these night clubs legitimate holders of titles of the land
b. The values of the young affected by these c. The farmers were paid beforehand
clubs d. The farmers were landholders of a farm
c. The fast spread of HIV and AIDS are traced to
these places 678. A peace officer opens the house of a drug pusher. The
d. These spots are areas of crimes drug pusher complained on the police officer’s
actuation because he alleged that:
668. In the Philippine government, the earliest and smallest a. He was not around when the incident happened
service of governance is the: b. The officer had no warrant of arrest
a. Municipality c. Barangay c. The officer was armed
b. Poblacion d. Barrio d. The right for privacy was violated
669. Personal income tax should be paid and filed every
year by employees and corporation. Who among the 679. A candidate was detained for working against a
group are exempt from filling income tax returns, dominant political party. Which right can be invoked?
except: a. Right to his aspirations
a. Government employees on daily, contractual b. Right to his political beliefs
and consultation basis c. Right to seek redress
b. Retired government employees receiving only d. Right to vote according to one’s conscience
pensions
c. Government employees receiving less than PHP 680. The entry of data and commands into the computer
18,000.00 per year system is made possible through the:
d. Overseas workers a. Keyboard c. Printer
b. Diskette d. Monitor
670. When rainfall attains a pH less than 5.6, it becomes 681. Which of the following values is closest to the square
__________. root of 4,000?
a. Torrential c. Acidic a. 63 b. 200 c. 22 d. 19
b. Tropical d. Neutral
671. Philippine eagles are identified as rare species. Lately,
682. The arithmetic mean of a set of 50 meters is 38. If two
in Davao more eagles were raised through:
numbers, 45 and 35, are discarded. The mean of the
a. Eagles, caught in the wild, are raised in cages
remaining set of numbers is:
b. Artificial insemination through fertilized eggs
a. 37.24 b. 37.5 c. 37.91 d. 36.5
c. Incubating eggs from their nests
683. An example of a civil and political right is the right to
d. Putting up eagle farms under the Bureau of
_________.
Wildlife
a. Work c. Social security
672. All of the following are substances which may be
b. Life and liberty d. Education
broken down by the decomposing action of living
organisms like bacteria except:
684. If P is a positive integer in the equation 12p=q, then q
a. Potato peelings c. Onion skin
must be a:
b. A microchip d. An apple core
a. Negative even integer
673. The proper disposal of garbage has improved the
b. Positive even integer
environment. The best process of handling waste is
c. Positive odd integer
through:
d. Negative odd integer
a. Utilization of organic compounds
b. Burning non-biodegradable waste
c. Dumping soluble waste 685. Ikaw ba ang dapat sisihin sa nangyari?
d. Recycling non-biodegradable waste a. Pagsasadula
674. The nervous system has its specific function. Which is b. Pagbati
the closest function? c. Pagbibigay ng impormasyon
a. The spinal cord links the finger tips to the brain d. Pakikipagkapwa
b. Impulses transmit messages to the brain by 686. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang
electrical signal pangungusap?
c. Human body activities are all in the nervous a. Ang mga kabataan sa lansangan ay naglalaro at
system nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan
d. The nervous system defends most on the brain

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 b. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro at 700. Mass society is described as being composed of
nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan kung maliwanag anonymous individuals. The word “anonymous” is
ang buwan used to convey the idea that the individuals involved:
c. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro kung maliwanag a. Are known only to those who control the mass
ang buwan at nagtakbuhan sa lansangan media
d. Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan b. Are unaware of other individuals exposed to
ay nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan at naglalaro the same stimuli
c. Are unaware that there are mass audience
687. Kabaliwan at paglulustay ang iyong ginagawa taun- d. Have little influence on decision making since
taon. Higit na marami ang maralitang nangailangan ng they are not organized
salapi. Ang nagsasalita ay:
a. Maramot c. Matipid 701. Which of the following characterizes the behavior
b. Praktikal d. Kuripot pattern of differed gratification?
688. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: “Ayokong sumunod sa a. The minority groups
mga sinasabi mo.” b. The lower class
a. Babala c. Pakiusap c. The upper class
b. Pagtanggi d. Pamungkahi d. The middle class
689. Ikinalulungkot ko ang mga nangyayari. 702. The El Niño phenomenon which grabbed control of
a. Pagsagot c. Panghula the world’s weather machine is identified by
b. Pagtanong d. Paghingi ng paumanhin climatologists as:
a. Landslides, flash floods and warm air currents
690. Ipinagmamalaki mo siya, BAHAG naman pala ANG b. Lack of rains, droughts and crop failure
kanyang BUNTOT. Ang ibig sabihin ng may malaking c. Heavy downpours and tropical storm in some
titik ay: parts of the earth
a. Mahiyain c. Kuripot d. All of these
b. Traidor d. Duwag 703. A group which has an excess/deficiency of electrons
691. What is the range of the following: 86, 70, 83, 90, 85, is called:
78, 79, 81, 87. a. Proton c. Electron
a. 12 b. 15 c. 16 b. Molecules d. Ion
d. 20
692. Which of the following audio-visual sets of equipment 704. What is least likely to be a function of a trade
can best project visual materials in a classroom that is association?
difficult to darken? a. Protecting the reputation of the industry
a. Filmstrips c. Opaque b. Standardizing types of products
projector c. Influencing government policy
b. Color materials d. Overhead projector d. Encouraging completion
693. Change the following percents to decimals: 23%, 5%, 705. In every society, a certain positions are assigned to
3%, 3.5%. individuals on the basis of age, sex, marital status,
a. 2.3, 500, 0.30, 30.5 and other criteria. These patterns are:
b. 0.23, 50, 03, 3.05 a. University accepted and practiced
c. 0.23, 0.05, 0.03, 0.035 b. Cultural defined
d. 0.023, 5.00, 3.0, 03.5 c. Learned from parents
d. Taught in school
694. If the scores of 10 students are: 76, 80, 75, 83, 80, 79,
85, 80, 88, 90, the mode is: 706. To be a moral person is to:
a. 79 b. 85 c. 80 a. Be integrated in speech, feelings, thinking and
d. 88 action
695. A vehicle consumes one liter of gasoline to travel 10 b. Known and act upon the “ought to be” and the
kilometers. After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on “ought to do”
one liter. To the nearest tenth, how many liters of c. Be able to follow the dictates of one’s
gasoline will it take for the vehicle to travel 230 conscience
kilometers? d. Be acceptable by society
a. 23 liters c. 23.15 liters 707. When lighted, the energy of the alcohol in a lamp is:
b. 20 liters d. 20.15 liters a. Transformed from chemical energy to
696. If each of the five members in a basketball team mechanical energy
shakes hands with every other member of the team b. Transformed from chemical to heat energy
before the game starts, how many handshakes will c. Lost while heating is done
there be in all? d. Completely destroyed
a. 8 b. 10 c. 6
d. 9 708. Radium was discovered by:
697. How many twenty thousand are there in one million? a. Albrecht Von Haller
a. 500 b. 50 c. 100 b. Pierre and Marie Curie
d. 1000 c. Joseph John Thomson
698. Why is 1/5 called a unit fraction? d. Albert Einstein
a. The number 5 is the denominator
b. The unit is less than one 709. Fossils are most likely to be found in:
c. It is between 0 and 1, the basic unit a. Ocean floor
d. Unit fractions have 1 as the numerator b. Sedimentary rocks
699. A rectangle has sides of 10 and 12 units. How can the c. Igneous rocks
area of a square be computed if it has the same d. Metamorphic rocks
perimeter as the rectangle?
a. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then 710. Four circular holes of equal size arranged from top to
multiply by 4 bottom were cut 2 cm apart into a large plastic bottle.
b. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then The holes were covered with tape, and the bottle
multiply by 2 was filled with water. The tape was then removed.
c. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, Which of the following statements will best described
then square the quotient the result?
d. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, then multiply by 4
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 a. The sudden release of water will cause the 720. Which of 0the following parts of the circulatory
bottle to collapse system carries digested fats away from the
b. Water from each hole will squirt out the intestines?
same distance from the bottle a. Lacteals
c. Water from the top hole will squirt out the b. Pancreatic duct
farthest c. Arterial capillaries
d. Water from the bottom hole will squirt out the d. Pulmonary artery
farthest 721. When water evaporates, it changed into which of the
following state?
711. Symbiosis is defined by biologists as individuals of a. Solid c. Gaseous
different species living together in intimate b. Matter d. Liquid
association; regardless of whether the association is 722. Which of the following statement is not true about
harmful, neutral, or beneficial. All of the following comets?
pairs are examples of symbiosis, except: a. Comets may go around the sun in any
a. Human and tapeworms direction
b. Dogs and fleas b. Comets are mostly frozen gases and cosmic
c. Cats and mice dust
d. Ants and aphids c. Comets glow by their own light
712. “How much money did you bring for shopping?” d. Comets generally have elongated, elliptical
Which of the following would answer this question? orbits
a. I have some change in my purse. 723. A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Ronald
b. None, but I have a credit card Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for
c. I have PHP500.00 inside the envelope in my his researches in:
desk a. Liquid fuel rocket
d. All the cash I have was spent at the grocery b. The prevention of hepatitis
store yesterday c. The transmission of malaria
713. Adults acquire new word and experience primarily d. The control of cholera
through: 724. A thermometer measures:
a. Casual explanation from peers a. Energy c. Pressure
b. Formal instruction in school b. Heat d. Temperature
c. Exposure to their use 725. Which of the following forms of energy travels in
d. Use of thesaurus waves?
714. Which of the following is the numerical form for a. Chemical energy
“twenty thousand twenty”? b. Sound energy
a. 2,020 c. 20,020 c. Mechanical energy
b. 2,000,020 d. 20,000,200 d. Electrical energy
715. How many ten thousand are there in one million?
a. 100 b. 500 c. 50 d. 1000 726. A readability mismatch happens when the reading
716. Which of the following statement is true of nuclear levels of books exceed the reading levels of the
fission? students. In this situation, the students experience
a. The energy process is identical to that which frustration and they fall short of the expected desired
occurs in the sun output. A student who finds himself/herself in such a
b. Energy is obtained by getting nucleus of the mismatch will likely do which of the following?
atoms to break up to split a. Present an argument that the selection or
c. After the lighter atoms are changed into story read was not properly written
energy b. Write a comprehensive reaction paper
d. Scientists can combine lighter atoms to form regarding the selection or story read
heavier atoms c. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or
story read
717. The skull of a person increase in size rapidly during: d. Manifest an expected and commensurate
a. Puberty c. Adolescence emotional reaction to the selection or story read
b. Babyhood d. Adulthood 727. Which of the following principles is declared in the
Constitution?
718. Metabolism and combustion are chemically similar. a. Civilian authority is sometimes supreme over
They both result in the oxidation of some the military
compounds. If completely oxidized which of the b. The Philippine Constitution is a democratic and
following foodstuffs would yield the most thermal republican state. Sovereignty resides in the
energy? people and all government authority emanating
a. A cup of ice cream from it
b. A cup of sugar c. The state has the power to wage war in
c. A cup of milk defense against outside attack
d. A cup of flour d. The separation of the church and state shall
719. In countries where medical skill and a public be inviolable
understanding about health and disease are wide
spread, which of the following changes are evident? 728. Which of the following is defined as a declaration
I. Accidental deaths have decreased and enumeration of the individual rights and
II. The communicable disease death rate has privileges which the Constitution is designed to
decreased protect against violation by the government or by an
III. Infant mortality has decreased individual or group of individuals?
IV. More people live a full life a. Power of the State c. Suffrage
V. People live long enough to succumb to b. Bill of Rights d. Human Rights
degenerative disease 729. Teachers have a responsibility for the development
a. I, II and III c. I, II, III, IV and V of children’s competence in basic concepts and
b. II, III, IV and V d. I, II, III and IV principles of free speech. Therefore, if were children
to develop their own voices in a free society,
teachers must support participatory democratic
experiences in the daily classroom activities through:
a. Consideration for cultural gender differences
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 b. Concepts and principles of free speech arrangement of these eras into proper sequence
c. Indoctrination of the principles of society from the oldest to the most recent?
d. Developing children’s citizenship competence a. Precambrian --- Mesozoic --- Cenozoic ---
730. Kami ang kabataang siyang magiging pag-asa ng Paleozoic
bayan. b. Paleozoic --- Cenozoic --- Precambrian ---
a. Pagtula c. Pagtukoy Mesozoic
b. Pagtatanong d. Pasasalamat c. Precambrian --- Paleozoic --- Mesozoic ---
731. Ikaw naman kasi, nagpahuli ka pa. Cenozoic
a. Pagkontrol ng kilos d. Cenozoic --- Mesozoic --- Paleozoic ---
Precambrian
b. Paglikha 741. If n<m and a<b, then ____________.
c. Pagbibigay ng impormasyon a. n + a > m + b c. n = a
d. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin b. m = b d. n + a < m + b
732. Alin sa mga sumusunod na mga akdang 742. If the scores in a Mathematics test of 45 students are
pampanitikang nagdala ng maling impluwensya sa arranged from the highest to the lowest, the 23 rd
buong daigdig. score is the:
a. Ang Romeo at Juliet a. Mean c. Median
b. Ang Koran b. Variance d. Mode
c. Ang Divina Commedia 743. To find perimeter (P) of a rectangle that has a length
d. Ang Banal na Kasulatan of 16 inches and width of 12 inches, which of the
following equation can be used?
733. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang a. P=2(16)(12) c. P=2(16)=(12)
pangungusap? b. P=(16)+(12) d. P=2(16+12)
a. Ang bago’t malaking pabrikang 744. What is the cube root of (32 x 3)?
pinagtrabahuhan nila ay malapit sa amin a. 9 b. 3 x 3 c. 27 d. 3
b. Ang pabrikang pinagtrabahuhan nila malapit sa 745. Which of the following is closes to normal body
amin ay bago’t malaki temperature?
c. Ang pinagtatrabahuhan nilang malapit sa amin a. 32 degrees Fahrenheit
ay bago’t malaking pabrika b. 50 degrees Celsius
d. Ang pabrikang malapit sa amin, bago’t malaki c. 37 degrees Celsius
ay pinagtatrabahuhan nila d. 212 degrees Fahrenheit
746. A change in the composition of a substance resulting
734. Alin sa sumusunod ang pinakatamang in the formation of a new substance is called:
pangungusap? a. Nuclear change
a. Nagpapabata ang pulbos sa kutis na Clinique b. Chemical change
b. Nagpapabata sa kutis ang pulbos ng Clinique c. Mechanical change
c. Nagpapabata ng mukha sa kutis ng pulbos na d. Physical change
Clinique 747. Which of the following gives the sum of the
d. Nagpapabata sa kutis ng mukha ang pulbos polynomials (a2 + b2 + ab) and (3a2 + 4ab – 2b2)?
na Clinique a. 4a2+b2+5ab c. 3a2+5ab-2b2
b. 5a +5b =5ab
2 2
d. 4a +5ab-b2
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735. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: “Kasiyahan ko nang 748. Of the 50 students enrolled in the subject Curriculum
makitang kayo’y nagmamahalan.” and Instruction, 90% took the final examination at
a. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin the end of the term. Two-thirds of those who took the
b. Pangarap final examination passed. How many students
c. Pagkontrol ng kilos passed the exam?
d. Pagkuha ng impormasyon a. 33 b. 45 c. 34 d. 30
749. A cube is a rectangle solid, the length, width and
height of which have the same measure called the
736. Ang kaugnayan ng pagkakapatay kina Burgos, edge (e) of the cube. The volume of the cube is
Gomez at Zamora sa panitikang Pilipino ay: found by cubing the measure of the edge. What is
a. Nanatiling masigla ang diwang Pilipino the volume of the cube whose edge is 4cm?
b. Nakagising sa damdaming makabayan ng a. 27 cm3 c. 206 cm3
mga Pilipino b. 64 cm3 d. 125 cm3
c. Natutong lumabag sa batas at lumaban sa 750. “While attempting to explain the role of imitation in
may kapangyarihan ang mga Pilipino language acquisition, investigators studied the
d. Naimpluwensyahan ang diwa alipin ng mga different aspects of language development.” An
Pilipino inference which parents may make from this
passage is that they should:
737. “Walang tubig kahapon.” Ito ay pangungusap na: a. Realize that their child’s imitations may
a. Walang pandiwa reflect several aspects of language
b. Walang paksa acquisition
c. May panaguri b. Be concerned when a child imitates their
d. May paksa language
c. Should be unconcerned as imitation is too
738. A computer system is actually made up of actual complex
physical machines known as: d. Realize that their talking may over-stimulate
a. Monitor c. Printer their child’s activities
b. Hardware d. Software 751. Give the value of a, if the statement is 4ab = 20 and b =
5.
739. A vehicle consumes one liter of gasoline to travel 10 a. 4 b. 2 c. 1
kilometers. After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on d. 3
one liter. To the nearest tenth, how many gasolines 752. How do you determine the total length of the clothing
will it take for the vehicle to travel 230 kilometers? materials if there are 7 2/10 meters and 15 4/5 meters
a. 20.15 liters c. 23.15 liters available?
b. 23 liters d. 20 liters a. 23 m c. 18 m
740. The history of the earth has been divided by b. 18 ¼ m d. 18 ½ m
scientists into eras. Which of the following shows the
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753. Hacienda Dos was to be divided among 22 tenants. 768. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time
Each tenant will be rewarded 6 hectares each. What as it _______ around the earth, we see the same side
was the area of Hacienda Dos? always.
a. 142 hectares c. 152 hectares a. Revolves c. Is revolving
b. 122 hectares d. 132 hectares b. Revolve d. Has been revolving
754. Which process occurs when dry ice, CO 2 (s) is 769. She wrote a “first-rate” report. What does it say about
changed into CO2 (g)? the report?
a. Decomposition c. Condensation a. Run-of-the-mill c. Excellent
b. Evaporation d. Sublimation b. Ordinary d. Mediocre
755. What must be employed to continuously strengthen a 770. She has a penchant for blue dresses. This indicates
school guidance program? ___________.
a. Assignment of responsibilities a. Dislike c. Avoidance
b. Research b. Fondness d. Strong aversio
c. Evaluation 771. “While attempting to explain the role of imitation in
d. Program planning language acquisition, investigators studied the different
756. The first day of June is a Saturday. What day will the aspects of language development.” An inference which
last day of June be? parents will make from this passage is that they should:
a. Sunday c. Thursday a. Realize that their talking may over-stimulate their
b. Monday d. Friday child’s activities
757. In the count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dante was b. Be concerned when a child imitates their
wrongfully imprisoned in: language
a. The Castle of Chillon c. Should be unconcerned as imitation is too
b. The Devil’s Island complex
c. The Alcatraz d. Realizes that their child imitations may reflect
d. The Bastille several aspects of language acquisition
758. A change in the shape of size of an object can be 772. Respect and reverence is in these lines. Choose one:
classified as: a. I die just when I see the break of dawn
a. Chemical change c. Physical change b. I have but one life to give
b. Nuclear change d. Mechanical change c. Have faith in Divine Providence
759. All of the following correctly describes the ballad, d. Love your country. It’s the home of your people
except: 773. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude.” This stands for
a. A ballad is a narrative poem the following except:
b. A ballad uses dialogue a. Comeliness c. Homeliness
c. A ballad often rhymes a, b, c, d b. Loveliness d. Physical Beauty
d. A ballad often uses learned language 774. The line “under the bludgeoning of chance, My head is
760. “He is the black sheep in the family.” Which figure of bloody but un-bowed” depicts the person’s
speech is used? a. Optimism c. Courage
a. Simile c. Hyperbole b. Confidence d. Determination
b. Metaphor d. Synonym 775. Shakespeare once said, “My honor is my life, both
761. A good writer supports his generalizations with grow as one, take honor from me and my life is gone.”
__________ examples. What is the correct interpretation for this?
a. Concrete c. Convenient a. He values life before honor
b. Unfamiliar d. Abstract b. He values honor as much as his life
762. “Values education is integrated in the curriculum of all c. He prefers honor instead of life
levels.” Which of the following supports this statement? d. His life is determined by his honor
a. Additional classroom will be needed 776. Thomas Carlyle said “The man without a purpose is
b. New teachers will be hired like a ship without a rudder – a waif...” It could be
c. Values education is stressed in all subjects at interpreted as ___________.
all levels a. Direction can never come into one’s life
d. There is a need for training of teachers to teach b. One’s life doesn’t need to be controlled
763. “Once I passed through a populous city imprinting my c. There should be a strong driving force in one’s
brain for future use with its shows, architecture, life
customs, and traditions. Yet now, of all that city I d. There should be sufficient energy in one’s life
remember only a woman I casually met who detained 777. Mr. Biton calls for a meeting and tells the parents to
me for love of me.” This passage is an example of: buy big pencils and crayons for their children. Which of
a. Free verse c. Prose the following reasons best justifies his action?
b. Blank verse d. Metered poetry a. Big pencils and crayons can be used for a Big
764. Whose values are most evident in children before they pencils and crayons will help them developed
go to school? their muscles
a. Mother-father value system b. long time
b. The maid or yaya value c. Muscles of young children are not yet fully
c. Peer value system developed
d. Teacher-classmate value system d. Young children could write and draw well with big
765. A value of the expression 3xy + 5y + 7 when x = 2 and pencils and crayons
y = 3 is: 778. Students are assigned homework. How does the
a. 50 b. 42 c. 36 teacher manage to check all assignments?
d. 34 a. Assign group to counter check student’s works
766. If a function is defined by the set of orders pairs (1,2), b. Disregard and proceed to a new lesson
(2,4), (3,8), (4,16), (5,Y) then the value of Y is: c. Collect assignments after class
a. 32 b. 20 c. 10 d. Assign group leaders check
d. 25 779. How do people react to a boring lectures or even
767. Noise can be a pollution of the air. When is it a committee hearings? They usually:
nuisance? a. Clap loud and cheer
a. Noise caused by percussion affects hearing b. Keep quiet and listen
b. Sound waves can be destructive to the ear c. Normally jeer
c. Noise above 140 dB cause pain in the eardrum d. Walk out in disgust
d. Decibels (dB) can be loud or soft 780. A field commander gave his orders. He meant to drop
previous order. Which message was heard?
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 a. Delete! Delete! c. Repeat! Repeat! 792. It has been establish by scientists that when
b. Over! Over! d. Negative! mechanical work is done what can be observed
Delete! increase in:
781. What is implied about the place of our country in a. Its temperature
technology? b. Both its internal energy and temperature
a. Filipinos are at par with any country in I.T. c. Its internal energy
b. Filipinos score behind in computers d. Its temperature but not its internal energy
c. Filipinos are abreast in I.T. 793. Foreign students in Philippine International schools are
d. Filipinos have to learn more from Singapore required courses in Philippine culture and languages.
782. Loss of qualified teachers going abroad is one type of This makes possible:
___________. a. Provides comparison of cultural difference
a. Unemployment c. Brain drain b. Promotion of nationalism
b. Migration d. Employment c. Allows racial prejudice among foreigners
783. Ako’y nangangakong matatapos sa isang karera. d. International understanding
Siya’y kasama sa: 794. In teaching, devices have been classified as hardware
a. Siya’y hawak ang malamig na bakal and software. Which is a software of these computer
b. Ospital sa panganganak ng asawa terms?
c. Gustong magsuot ng toga isang araw a. Data c. Byte
d. Isang rally sa EDSA b. Program d. Information
784. Ang kagawaran nang pang-ibang bansa ay gulong-gulo 795. A young girl left her baby at the household of a
kapag may giyera sa ibang bansa. Ano ang unang monastery. The child grew up without knowing her
ginagampanan ng Ambassador sa Bansa: mother and father. What right is deprived of the child?
a. Bayaang masipag-uwian sa sariling sikap ang a. Self defense c. Self assertion
bawat isa b. Survival trait d. Denial trait
b. Alamin ang mga tirahan ng mga Filipino sa 796. Alin ang babala na dapat sundin ng mga mamamayan?
bayang iyon a. Gawin ang paghihiwalay ng mga basura
c. Ipunin ang mga maykaya at ipalipad pauwi b. Itapon ang basura sa Pasig
d. Bilangin ang mga lalaki c. Bayaran ang buwis para ang basura ay hakutin
785. Ang mahalagang katangiang dapat taglayin ng isang d. Itapon ang basura sa tabing dagat
tao ay ang pagtitiwala sa sarili, ang wala nito ay 797. A child was turned over to an orphanage requesting
magiging mahiyain, ibinababa ang kanyang sarili, confidentiality of her parents. One day, the child
mahirap magtagumpay sa kanyang mga hangarin at demanded the full disclosure of her mother’s name.
mananatiling naiinggit lamang. Ang pangunahing She went to court. What was the right asserted in this
kaisipan ay matatagpuan sa: case?
a. Ikaapat na pangungusap a. Right of an individual to proper identity
b. Ikatlong pangungusap b. Right of parents to keep the confidentiality of the
c. Ikalawang pangungusap child’s parental name
d. Unang pangungusap c. Right of individual to have real mother
786. Health officials advised mothers about preservatives d. Right of individual to have parents
used in vegetables. Which advice should be followed to 798. Children of obese parents have natural tendencies to
ensure safe vegetables? be obese. Doctors advise parents on maintaining the
a. Soak the vegetables in cold ice right weight of children age 0-12 by:
b. Wash the vegetables very well a. Giving balance diets with accompanying
c. Put vegetables in freezers exercise
d. Wrap the vegetables in newspapers b. Reducing milk intake
787. Ano ang tawag sa mga tanong na tulad ng sumusunod: c. Encouraging more intake of soda drinks
“Ang bahay ay paligid ng espada, ano ito? d. Reducing intake of chocolates, candies and
a. Dikreto c. Salaysay pastries
b. Bugtong d. Tula 799. After an airplane crush, passengers who choose a fight
788. Maternity leaves are extended to women. What legal would say:
provision extends this? a. A seat closest to the cockpit be given to me
a. Article XIII Sec 14 Women b. A middle aisle seat would allow easy escape
b. Article XIV Education c. I want a reservation on the back seat
c. Article XII Bill of rights d. A front seat would be safest
d. Article XIII Role & Right of People’s Organization 800. National surveys are conducted to:
789. Ang saging kailanman ay di magbubunga ng santol. a. Estimate the political gains of presidents
Ang salawikain ay nagpapahiwatig na: b. Get the population of the country
a. Walang mababago ang anoman c. Guide presidents whom to appoint in the cabinet
b. Ang bunga ng isang kahoy ay galing sa sariling d. Assesses the perception of the people on cultural
lahi issues
c. Walang bungang di galing sa sariling puno 801. During the census, the family was asked on the
d. Maaaring magbunga ng bayabas ang isang languages used at home. The response was:
punong santol a. We communicate only in Ilocano
790. Paano nalaman ang mga talaisipan at saloobin ng mga b. We cannot communicate in Tagalog and English
matanda ng panahon? c. We are fluent in Spanish
a. Pamamagitan ng kartilya d. We are fluent in English
b. Pamamagitan ng kuwento ng mga lola 802. During the national census each household member is
c. Pamamagitan ng sulat sa buho asked to give:
d. Pamamagitan ng awit at verso a. His earnings for ten years
791. A blind mother was allowed to work in a place where b. His reason for staying in these house
her fingers could be productive. Why is this possible? c. His data - age, sex, language, etc.
a. Blind individuals are discouraged from begging d. His nationality and religion
b. The disabled and handicapped are given equal 803. Lately, students are exposed to a series of
protection of the law achievement test. Parents observed that:
c. Disabled person are given special attention a. Children learned through periodic teaching
d. Blind individuals can still be productive b. Test were used for teaching
c. Teaching was test
d. Test are indices of teacher’s competencies
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804. A fish tank, which is right rectangle prism, is 40 cm by b. Diagnostic assessment
20 cm. If it is filled with water, what is the mass of the c. Formative assessment
water? d. Placement assessment
a. 16 kg c. 15 kg 817. The results of this type of test as basis for remedial
b. 17 kg d. 18 kg instruction. What is the type of test referred to?
805. Your salary deduction per month includes 10% for a. Speed test c. Diagnostic test
income tax, 5% for GSIS and 2% for loan amortization. b. Achievement test d. Prognostic test
Your take home pay is P8,300.00. What is your 818. Which factor is most likely to make a school’s guidance
monthly salary? program succeed?
a. P10,000 c. P11,000 a. The favorable attitude of teachers toward
b. P10,500 d. P9,500 guidance
806. Several cases of social problems have been traced to b. Administrative support
abuse or misuse of drugs. Commonly, drugs start out c. A well equipped guidance office
with smoking. The next step is in: d. The availability of a specialist
a. Smoking marijuana 819. The value of education, deference to authority and filial
b. Injecting self with heroine piety in the Philippines is an influence by:
c. Using shabu a. Buddhist tradition
d. Taking hard drinks b. Confucianism tradition
807. Vaccination early in age 1-5 is effective to control c. Hindu tradition
diseases like polio. What is the vaccine? d. Taoist tradition
a. Salk vaccine c. Pre-measles 820. Which of the following runs counter to the development
b. Anti-rabies d. Anti-B of honesty and accountability?
808. Which stage according to Erickson is the stage of a. Being vigilant about weights and measures used
autonomy and shame & doubt? in the market
a. Infancy c. Early childhood b. Payment of just wages to workers and employees
b. Toddler d. Pre-school c. Equal payment of government employee’s
809. If after calling on a number of students, a teacher is productivity pay
unable to obtain the desire response, what should a d. Transparent in operation of the barangay and
teacher do? other organization through public reporting
a. Probe student’s answer 821. Which of the following statement defines ethics?
b. Re-teach parts of the lesson that need re-teaching a. The study of being general
b. The science of correct thinking
c. leading questions c. The study of the rightness or wrongness of
d. Rephrase the questions human action
810. Which guidelines on the use of chalkboard should a d. The study of the nature of human knowledge
teacher avoid? 822. A soda acid type fire extinguisher is recommended for
a. Limit your board writing to major ideas putting out fires which involves burning:
b. Establish routine uses for the chalkboard a. Dry chemicals
c. While writing, proceed from right to left b. Painted woodwork
d. Talk to the chalkboard while writing on it c. Fats or vegetables oil
811. What is a sign of the underachiever in the classroom? d. Insulation on wires
a. Frustrated about quality of work 823. Which of the following is closest to normal body
b. Holds back from class participation unless sure of temperature?
self a. 32 degrees F c. 100 degrees C
c. Minimum work output b. 122 degrees F d. 98.6 degrees F
d. Resists authority & carries on a power struggle 824. A tourist chose his plane to Cebu. He chose PAL which
with a teacher ad says “Philippine Flag Carrier.” When asked why he
chose PAL his remark was:
a. I’m sorry; I’m scared to take PAL
Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the b. I doubt if PAL arrives on time
CAPITALIZED WORD(S) in each sentence. c. Oh, I believe other planes don’t carry the
Philippine symbol
812. Jessa is taller than ANY GIRL in her class. d. All right, PAL can be trusted
a. Jessa is taller than any other girl in her class 825. Which type of justice implies the duty of one individual
b. Jessa is the taller than other girls in the class to give another what he is due?
c. Jessa is taller than other girls in the class a. Commutative justice
d. Jessa is the tallest girl in the class b. Distributive justice
813. The hunter stalkes the wild boar slowly, cautiously and c. Social justice
IN A SILENT MANNER. d. International justice
a. And in silence 826. In moral life, responsibility depends on one’s knowingly
b. And also used silence and freely doing an act. In which of the following
c. And silently situations would you attribute responsibility?
d. And by acting silently a. A person unknowingly passes counterfeit money
814. About a thousand people GATHERED, THEY WERE b. A nurse administer a medicine despite strong
THERE PROTESTING the construction of a nuclear doubts
power plant. c. An insane person strikes someone’s head with a
a. Gather, protesting against hammer
b. Gathered to protest d. A four year old fires a loaded gun killing his own
c. Gathered for the purpose of protesting father
d. Gathered, they were protesting 827. A bomb was dropped in an area where rebels were
hiding. The perimeter of the damage area with 480
meters and width was 15 meters. What is the length of
815. Which is not a characteristic of preventive discipline?
the damage area?
a. Reactive c. Anticipatory
a. 200 meter c. 125 meters
b. Proactive d. Inventive
b. 425 meters d. 225 meters
816. Which of the following is meant to determine student
828. Which among these commodities are VAT exempt?
performance at the beginning of instruction?
a. Corned beef and ham
a. Summative assessment
b. Milk and juices
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 c. Flour and baking soda 839. An aspect of Philippine culture that does much to
d. Sugar and syrup promote interpersonal communication beyond the
829. The price of gasoline has gone high suddenly. The gas community boundary is the:
station ordered 120,000 liters before the price increase; a. Fiesta celebration c. Tagalog movies
however, only 1,500 liters were sold. How many liters b. Television d. Zarsuela
are now sold on the new price? 840. Through the process of socialization, the individual is
a. 112,000 c. 118,000 able to:
b. 11,500 d. 108,500 a. Learn to dialogue with peers and adults
830. The ash from Mt. Pinatubo has been found to have b. Function as a contributing member of the
gold content of only 20 parts per billion which is far group
below commercial levels. As such, officials have c. Satisfy his personal needs and drives
warned against hopes of a new “gold rush.” d. Become an adult member of society
a. There is new hope for boosting the economy of 841. A group of Filipinos work in a foreign land. Which sad
the Philippines situation has been reported by the office of the
b. The gold content of the ash from Mt. Pinatubo overseas workers?
does not have commercial value a. The men and women felt lonely and got entangled
c. There is a need to explore what else lies beneath in due time
Mt. Pinatubo b. The men did a lot of overtime to maintain their
d. There is possibility of existing gold mines beneath new wives
Mt. Pinatubo c. There was observed relationship between
sexes
d. A group engaged in drinking
Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the 842. In the Philippine government, the earliest and smallest
CAPITALIZED WORD in each sentence. services of governance is the:
a. Barrio c. Barangay
831. A BILINGUAL dictionary is very helpful to students of b. Poblacion d. Municipality
philology. 843. Hospitals usually required blood transfusion to patients
a. a single language in need of blood. There are religious sets that refuse
b. two languages bloodletting and transfusion. They are the:
c. the second language a. Baptist
d. many languages b. Catholic Groups
832. There was an ESOTERIC lecture on holography. c. Buddhists
a. Cryptic d. Seventh day Adventists
b. Straightforward 844. Child caring requires mind growth through proper
c. Under stable only by a select group intake of food. What elements is needed and why?
d. Irrefutable proof a. Carbohydrates be present always
833. The PANORAMA in Palawan is breathtakingly b. Fat produces strength of the body
beautiful. c. Protein build cells of the brain
a. entire view c. live music d. Minerals should be present in all food
b. natural resources d. landscape 845. Not all microorganism are harmful. Which of these are
done by yeasts?
a. Cause milk to become cheese
834. A patient collapsed due to her sugar level in the blood.
b. Cause Yakult to be milky
What first aid must be applied at once?
c. Promotes the rising of bread for baking
a. Give a hot glass of milk without sugar
d. Encourage disease food
b. Give a glass of coca cola or sprite
846. Where are flash floods on Metro Manila blamed to?
c. Give a cold glass of coffee with sugar
a. Overpopulation
d. Allow the patient to take hot porridge
b. Urbanization practices
835. At the onset of the rainy season, the epidemic of
c. Volcanic eruption
dengue is feared. Which practice is the best approach
d. Clogging of rivers with waste
to prevent its occurrence in homes?
847. The decrease of fish in Philippine seas has been
a. Submit children to vaccination
traced. What is the root cause?
b. Clean the yards of breeding places for
a. Pollution of sea water
mosquitoes like old tires, cans, etc.
b. Exportation of sea products
c. Avoid mosquito bites in the afternoon
c. Proliferation of nets
d. Fumigate the house with smoke and chemicals
d. Destruction of coral reefs
836. Which of the following is a misconception on pulmonary
848. All of the following statements about the routinely use
tuberculosis (PTB)?
of pesticides are true, except:
a. Children of parents with pulmonary tuberculosis
a. It results in the evolution of exciting new types of
will inherit the disease
organism
b. PTB is caused by a bad spirit in the
b. It may not only kill the intended insects but also
environment
those that feed on them
c. Pulmonary tuberculosis can be transmitted
c. Pesticides tend to become progressively less
through blood extraction
effective as the organisms become immune
d. PTB is transmitted trough kissing
d. Due to the widespread use of DDT, a new type
837. The government has control of many government
of housefly emerged
corporations and industries. What was deregulated and
849. The Nibelungenlied is a:
allowed to raise prices without control?
a. Russian folk song
a. Oil industry c. Fishing industry
b. Medieval German Epic
b. Mining industry d. Water source
c. Latin Myth
838. Democracy refers to the involvement of all citizens in
d. Chinese legend
the control of government, while an oligarchy relegates
control of government to:
a. The mother Country
b. A select few Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the
c. An autocrat CAPITALIZED WORD in each sentence.
d. A religious group
850. The EQUINOX usually occurs on or close to March
21 and September 23.
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 a. Time when heavy rains fall b. Waste disposal
b. Time when day and night are equal length all c. Air pollution clearance
over the earth d. Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
c. Time when days are longer than the nights 865. What is meant by this statement? The hostages are
d. Time when days are shorter than the nights free. They paid their way!
851. She had ILLUSIVE dreams of instant wealth. a. The kidnap victims were freed after a
a. Beyond comprehension ransom
b. Moving swiftly b. The kidnap victims family negotiated peacefully
c. Based on false ideas c. No ransom was demanded of the victims
d. Tending to slip away d. The kidnap victims were safe
866. The reporter was accused in court because of his
852. Philippine economy indicates are closely related to news story. The story was:
the rise and fall of the: a. Full of distorted facts
a. London pounds c. US Dollars b. A narration of facts
b. German Mark d. Japanese Yen c. Tainted with malice
853. Watching TV is controlled by parents; children below d. Too personal to take
18 are discouraged to view this type of film. 867. Cultural differences and signals may cause
a. Discovery in Science miscommunication. Normally, other families go for
b. Historical Battles and bloodshed kissing one another. But this is taboo to some
c. Violence and sex families who:
d. Adolescent stories a. Disrespect to elders
854. The skull of a person increase in size rapidly during: b. Takes it as an affront
c. Puberty c. Adolescence c. Believe its unsanitary
d. Babyhood d. Senescence d. Losing virginity
855. A child discovered a new formula for decreasing the 868. Children are fond of pets. One time a pet dog
population of ants. She submitted the research to a growled and bit a child. How will the owner handle
teacher who claimed the research as hers. The the situation?
teacher: a. Kill the dog
a. Right to choose b. Tie the dog & feed it regularly
b. Right to intellectual property c. Use the dog’s brain to treat the wound
c. Violated human rights d. Allow the dog to be observed for 10-18 days
d. Right to live within one’s means before giving anti rabies injection
856. The impeachment led Filipinos to: 869. The weather bureau gave this warning during
a. Listen to the proceedings thunderstorms. Which comes first?
b. Hate Administration trials a. Lightning flashes first
c. Understand the judge’s comments b. Thunder follows all lightning
d. Appreciate the democratic process of c. Thunder sound spread fast
government d. Lightning and thunders are simultaneous
857. Sino ang pangulo ng Pilipinas na nagbigay ng buhay 870. Local peace negotiations should be the primary
sa wikang Filipino? concern of what office?
a. Jose P. Laurel c. Corazon Aquino a. Church hierarchy
b. Elpidio Quirino d. Manuel L. Quezon b. Philippine National Police
858. Hindi nakayanan ng aking kaibigan ang kanyang c. Philippine Marine SWAT force
MASALIMUOT na buhay. d. Local Municipal & Provincial Executive
a. Mahirap c. Magulo 871. A change in the composition of a substance resulting
b. Malabo d. Malungkot in the formation of a new substance is called:
859. Ang katumbas sa Filipino ng “national identity” ay e. Chemical change
_______. f. Nuclear change
a. Pandaigdig na pagkilala g. Mechanical change
b. Pambansang katanyagan h. Physical change
c. Pambayang pagkakakilala 872. There are 18 north maids and 12 south maids
d. Pambansang pagkakilanlan serving in a hotel. Give the ratio of the north to the
860. Piliin ang tinutukoy ng salitang nakahilig: Nasa entire group and express them in simple terms?
PANTALAN ang sasalubong sa President. a. 3/5 b. 2/5 c. 3/2 d. 2/3
a. Airport c. Tabing dagat 873. The Philippine National Bank soars and has used a
b. Railroad d. Pier symbol for their advertisement. It is the:
861. Alin ang tamang babala sa pagtatapon ng basura? a. The hawk c. The pigeon
a. Huwag magtapon ng basura dito b. The parrot d. The eagle
b. Dito ang tambakan ng basura 874. Text messages are used for fast communication.
c. Huwag mag-ipon ng basura dito What does this message mean? “Ur have to meet
d. Gamitin ang basurahan sa inyong bahay, friends 5 AM”
huwag dito a. You have to be here at 5 in the afternoon
862. The committee discussed the issues and everyone b. You should meet your friends at five in the
at the end seemed ____ to the findings. morning
a. Ignorant and civil c. You have friends to meet at five AM
b. Reluctant to accept d. Be there at five in the morning
c. Amendable to consider 875. The hostage victims were heard asking the rescuers
d. Negative gets open to hold on to the fort. What was the message?
863. The latest discovery in animal industry is in biological a. Disregard the peace negotiations
science. Where was this mostly used? b. Surrender in arms
a. In the cloning of cows c. Rescue them fast and early
b. In the tissue transplant d. Keep on with the fight
c. In the artificial dissemination 876. The crimes were considered serious because the
d. In the artificial breeding of cattle penalty was:
864. The opening of the cement plants requires getting a a. To die in jail
DENR clearance. Which of this clearance are b. Lethal injection
required? c. A life sentence
a. Environmental Clearance (ECC) d. A total exile in a foreign land
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877. There are several advertisements that encourage 889. Why do nurses and doctors use gloves when
people to take this supplement so that they can grow injecting patients with AIDS?
three to five inches more even after the age of a. AIDS transmitted by touch
twenty. b. AIDS virus easily enter open wounds and
a. This is not possible; there is a definite pores
pattern of growth of bones and muscles c. AIDS can be cured by injection
b. This is true because of the protein content d. A prick of a needle from AIDS patient is
c. This is true because of the AD would not have dangerous
been allowed 890. After two pregnancies some of these mothers loose
d. This is not true because there are no specific a pair of teeth or so. What could be the cause?
individuals mentioned a. Lack of iron & other minerals in diet during
878. In one drug rehabilitation center most inmates who pregnancies
were found deep in prohibited drugs were: b. Diet during pregnancy lacks sulfur
a. Children wanting of paternal love and care c. Too much sweets in diet
b. Children who had no identity to speak up d. Poor brushing habits
c. Children who have so much to spend 891. The chef mixed wine with other appetizers otherwise
d. Children who were lazy and vicious ________ the recipe.
879. The virus “love bug” is a technological element a. Everyone will be questioned
spread by: b. Everyone will question
a. Computer c. Radio c. Everyone will be questioning
b. Internet d. Television d. Everyone will ask and question
880. How many grams of shabu will not allow bonds for 892. The carabao is the working animal of farmers.
culprits? However, these herds were converted for meat
a. 200 grams c. 300 grams purposes. How did the government respond to the
b. 250 grams d. 1,000 grams lack of carabaos?
881. A man imprisoned for ten years. After five years, he a. Put up a carabao project in CLSU
was found innocent. What can this man demand? b. Imported buffalos from Australia
a. Compensation for the years under detention c. Distribute tractors and other machinery
b. Punishment of the arresting officer d. Converted farms into subdivision and housing
c. Retaliation against the accusers area
d. Sanction against the judge 893. Student and teacher stand at attention during Flag
882. A child left alone by her mother under the care of her ceremonies. School principals assign guards on the
stepfather. Later, the child complained of being rape. street to stop vehicles during the ceremonies. How
What crime was committed? does the public take this practice?
a. Child harassment a. Only military and policeman should stop and
b. Rape or heinous crime salute the flag
c. Sexual harassment b. Only school children should be controlled in this
d. Abuse of minors or incest ceremonies
883. A society is healthy if the citizens are healthy c. The flag is for all citizens: it’s the symbol of
physically and mentally. One approach to solve the nation
mental illness is: d. Stopping traffic is not the job of the school
a. The maintenance of mental health centers 894. How does the Philippines show its identity in
b. Isolation in asylum cases of mentally disturbed airlines?
persons a. Displaying the Philippine flag in carriers
c. Allowing mental cases to return at home b. Pilots wearing Philippine ensign
environment and care c. Stewardess dressed in Philippine costume
d. Conducting periodic visits of mental and d. Playing Filipinos songs in Philippine airlines
physical therapist in homes of patients plane
884. Since the Philippines is a republic country, it elects 895. Which of the following lines is an example of iambic
its president directly. What is the smallest electoral pentameter?
unit of the government? a. Her desk once red with heroes blood
a. Electoral tribunal b. And this alas is more than we would do
b. Election precinct c. She loves the way I hold her hand
c. Commission on Election d. I will lament and cry
d. Representative district 896. How many twenty thousand are there in two million?
885. The advice on the invitation was found. Who failed to b. 100 b. 500 c. 50 d. 1000
get the message? 897. A patient underwent a surgery. The anesthesia
a. Denims pants are all right hardly had an immediate effect on him. Where was
b. No barong tagalog please the case traced? To his:
c. Come in coat and tie a. Being allergic
d. Polo barongs with demins are OK b. Physical weakness
886. Drug addiction has been found rampant in schools. c. Being an alcoholic
The initial signs of addiction are in: d. Heredity
a. Shabby and unkempt appearance 898. Food remnants, plants and other animals wastes
b. Sleeping during recitation time should be separated in waste disposal since:
c. Red nose and checks at noon a. These can be converted to organic fertilizer
d. Abusive language and behaviors
887. A child wanted to use her father’s family name. Why b. These hardy decay
did she insist on this? c. These invite flies
a. Every child should have a father d. These are easy prey to rodents
b. Every individuals has a right to be baptized 899. Tomatoes come in abundance at certain times of the
c. Every individual has a right to a proper year. How can the supply be assured?
identity a. Plant during rainy season
d. Every child should be called by her paternal b. Encourage preservation of tomatoes
name c. Avoid using tomatoes
888. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangungusap na: d. Use substitute to tomatoes
e. Walang pandiwa c. May panaguri 900. There was a tourist promo. All students bought
f. Walang paksa d. May paksa tickets for the trip. The promotion was:
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b. Educational and affordable
c. Understood and accepted
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