Tips in getting the right answers for Reading and Comprehension Exam

Stay calm and don’t panic. As you open the booklet, you’ll definitely see long passages and
paragraphs. Do not stress yourself into thinking “wow should I really have to read all of this?” because
you really should darling 🙂 Unless you don’t want to pass the test and just waste your chance.

Read with your eyes not with your mouth. Avoid lips movement and whispering because
reading with your lips is time consuming besides it will distract everyone. Reading with your
eyes is also reading with your mind, it will help you understand what you are reading better.

Do not read word for word. Instead, read group of words or sections at a time for they will
help you get the main topic of the paragraph. It will also help you save time and finish the test
on time.

Do not read the answers first before the questions and the paragraph, it will only confuse
you.

Read fast and understand what you’re reading to get the main idea of the whole passage.
Questions are always related about the main idea. What is the main idea? It is simply the
main topic and the center of what is being talked about in the article.

Concentrate on the parts of the paragraph where the possible answer can be found.

Take note of the following:

 Main idea – is simply what the story is mainly about

 Climax – is the peak point or highlight of the story

 Plot – is the pattern of events of the story

 Conflict – is the tension and struggle part of the story

 Setting – is where and when the story takes place

 Best or alternative title – is usually being asked too so you must choose the best one
that talks about the main idea

Focus on reading and everything will be taken into your mind like a movie playing inside your
head. If you focus, you’ll never be disturbed. If you’re disturbed by something in the room, you
lose an important key to ace this part of the test.
Reading Comprehension Test Sample Questions and Answers

Instruction: Read each paragraph or passage below and select the best answer for what is
being asked.

1. Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known as a blessed island.
I have never met anyone who has not been enthralled and fascinated when they visited
Boracay. The first time you set foot on its powder-like sand, you’ll surely feel lucky to be in a
paradise island. The moment you see its crystal pristine water, you’ll be so thankful you’re alive.
Many locals and foreigners go there again and again not only because of the breathtaking view
but also because to celebrate life and its blessings.

The best title for the above article is:

1. Famous Beach in the Philippines

2. The Beach of Boracay
3. Boracay, a Blessed Island
4. Why People Go to Boracay

2. Malaysia Airline Flight MH370’s disappearance is still under investigation. Many

countries joined in the search for what really happened and where the aircraft is now. The flight
lost contact with air traffic controllers about an hour after its take off. The weather was fine when
the aircraft was flying so it adds more theories about other possible reasons of the aircraft’s
fate. The oil slick spotted off Vietnam’s coast turned out to be fuel oil used in cargo ships, so it
has nothing to do with the aircraft. Interpol also says the disappearance of the jet plane has
nothing to do with terrorist attack. More questions are adding to this quest and no specific
answer is given and proven yet.

The above selection supports the idea:

1. That Flight MH370 is somewhere under the sea

2. That Flight MH370’s disappearance is still a mystery
3. That Flight MH370 must have crashed after loss contact
4. That Flight MH370 is in Bermuda Triangle

3. Flappy Bird, a mobile game created in 2013 by Dong Nguyen from Vietnam became a
hit at the start of 2014. At the end of January 2014, it was the most downloaded game in the
iOS App Store. The game is extremely addictive and difficult, so users strive harder to score
higher. Due to its intense popularity, the creator decided to remove it from the App Store.
Because of its millions of downloads, Nguyen claimed he was making $50,000 per day from it.
The demand of Flappy Bird made some gadgets owners to sell their devices with Flappy Bird
installed for twice or thrice their original price.

What is the best title for the above article?

1. Most Downloaded Game

 2. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game
3. Flappy Bird App
4. The Rise of Game Apps

4. According to NASA, effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from
global climate change are now occurring like loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and
longer, more intense heat waves. Even our Earth’s average temperature has increased about
1 degree in Fahrenheit in the 20th century. Many experts and scientists believe that global
temperature will continue to rise from 2.5 to degrees Fahrenheit over the next century.

Which of the following conclusions best summarizes the selection above?

1. Climate change will continue to get worse until humanity takes serious actions to stop it.
2. Global climate change is happening on earth now.
3. The effects of climate change are getting extremely dangerous.
4. Global climate change and its effects are occurring and are likely to increase over time.

5. Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Facebook spoke with President Barack
Obama to discuss about internet privacy impositions by the U.S. government. Zuckerberg
said, “The Internet works because most people and companies do the same. We work together
to create this secure environment and make our shared space even better for the world.

This is why I’ve been so confused and frustrated by the repeated reports of the behavior of the
U.S. government. When our engineers work tirelessly to improve security, we imagine we’re
protecting you against criminals, not our own government.

The U.S. government should be the champion for the Internet, not a threat. It needs to be much
more transparent about what it’s doing, or people will believe the worst.
I’ve called President Obama to express my frustration over the damage the government is
creating for all of our future. Unfortunately, it seems like it will take a very long time for true full
reform.

So it’s up to us — all of us — to build the Internet we want. Together, we can build a space that
is greater and a more important part of the world than anything we have today, but is also safe
and secure. I’m committed to seeing this happen, and you can count on Facebook to do our
part.”

Why is Internet Privacy very important to all of us?

1. Because it is not safe to trust anyone with our online accounts.

2. Because nobody really owns the internet. It is a free space.
3. Because it protects and secures not only our online accounts but also our online
activities.
4. Because the government’s protection is not enough.
6. Search Engine Optimization a.k.a. SEO is vital for a website to stay successful for a
long time. The world of internet continues to evolve so website owners must stay in the game
by making updates while practicing effective SEO. Great content and correct SEO are the blood
of a website because without them, a site could die.

The paragraph is mainly about what?

1. The importance of Search Engine Optimization

2. The life of a successful website
3. The secrets of making a website successful
4. How to apply Search Engine Optimization

7. There are around 2 million Filipinos without jobs today. That includes graduates and
undergraduates. According to survey, there will be another half-million to graduate this year
without possible job placements. Unemployed people complain about job shortage. Many go to
the cities to apply to some companies but end up going home with nothing. Unemployment rate
increases each year even though there are many job fairs.

The paragraph states that…

1. Unemployment in the Philippines is common

2. Unemployment rate in the Philippines is seriously increasing
3. Unemployment in the Philippines must be solved
4. Unemployment solutions for Filipinos

8. “In the Olympic Peninsula of northwest Washington State, a small town named Forks
exists under a near-constant cover of clouds. It rains on this inconsequential town more than
any other place in the United States of America. It was from this town and its gloomy,
omnipresent shade that my mother escaped with me when I was only a few months old. It was
in this town that I’d been compelled to spend a month every summer until I was fourteen. That
was the year I finally put my foot down; these past three summers, my dad, Charlie, vacationed
with me in California for two weeks instead.

It was to Forks that I now exiled myself – an action that I took with great horror. I detested Forks.

I loved Phoenix. I loved the sun and the blistering heat. I loved the vigorous, sprawling city.”
-Stephenie Meyer, “The Twilight Saga”

Provide the specific setting of the story

1. Phoenix
2. Rainy day
3. Forks, Washington
4. Twilight
9. “It’s twenty-five after six and the sky still has some shades of purple and orange…oh
well just like me, I am standing here, in this secretive rooftop, overjoyed…yet there are still
some fragments of fear and haze… I wonder if the sky is glad and excited about the night or if
it is crying over the bright day that passed.” – Fehl Dungo – “Higher than the Rooftop”

What is the mood of the story?

1. Happiness
2. Sorrow
3. Confusion
4. Grief

10. Investing has been a hot topic for quite a while. Many people especially employees
and entrepreneurs don’t rely on time deposits and regular savings account to save and earn
interests. The most common investments in the Philippines are through real estates, mutual
funds and trust funds. Although few people also join trading in the stock market, more and more
Filipinos are not reluctant to invest their money and diversify them to different money making
wheels.

What does the article try to convey?

1. Filipinos are now willing to open different investments.

2. Filipinos are wise in saving their money.
3. Filipinos rely mainly on savings and deposit accounts.
4. Filipinos invest in real estates, mutual funds and trust funds.
Techniques in Numerical Reasoning Test
For the purpose of reviewing better, I’m going to share here some concepts of Math because like I
said, you have to know the basics before you solve everything. I know I have to share these because
this is an online reviewer in the first place. Reviewing is practice.

Decimals:
For Addition and Subtraction, it is very simple and easy. Just line up the given numbers though their
decimal point. If it has no decimal point, put one or convert one. Put zeros to complement the
numbers if needed.
I remember there are many questions about decimals when I took the exam. Lots involve with
multiplication and division. Same with fractions, I think I enjoyed that part so much because fractions
are my thing.

Examples:
5.98 + 6 + ¾ = ______

1.25 + 1.5 + 7.875 ______

25 – 8.35 – 1.3 + _______

For Multiplication, don’t take it too hard because it is very simply too. Just multiply the numbers
and count the decimal places to the right of the given numbers then move in that decimal (count)
from the right answer to the left.

 Example: 3.05 x 1.4 =?

For Division, you have to divide the classic way by making the divisor a whole number. You
need to move the decimal place to the right to make it a whole number then do the same way
with the dividend. Add zeros to the dividend if necessary. See example below.

 Example: 0.35 ÷ 1.4 (0.35 is the dividend and 1.4 is the divisor here)

Fractions:
Some of the questions in Math and Quantitative Numerical Reasoning tests involve with
fractions because they are also related to decimals, percent, mixed numbers and algebraic
expressions. Again, if you master solving fractions, it will be a great edge for you.

Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

In this process, the easiest way is to always simplify the fractions by finding the LCD aka least
common denominator, then apply the operation. If the result is improper fraction (numerator is
bigger than denominator), simplify it too by giving the mixed num

How to Multiply and Divide Fractions?

To multiply fractions is easier. Just multiply both the numerator then multiply both the
denominator. Simplify the product is you must.

 Example: ½ x ¾ = 3/8

To divide fractions, inverse the second fraction then we follow the rules in multiplication. You
can also cross-multiply the given fractions.

 Example: How many 1/3’s are there in ½?

Converting Fractions to Decimals and vice versa:
In converting fractions to decimals, just divide the numbers and round them off.

 Examples:

1/3 = .333
5/8 = .625
7/8 = .875

Another way is to find a number to multiply by the denominator to make it 10, 100 or 1000…

 Example:

source: Mathisfun.com
Positive and Negative Numbers:
Addition and Subtraction
  Positive + Positive = Positive

 Negative + Negative = Negative

 Positive + Negative = Subtract the two and use the sign of the bigger number

 Positive – Negative = Change the sign of the Subtrahend and follow the rules of Addition

 Negative – Negative = Change the sign of the Subtrahend and follow the rules of
Addition

Multiplication and Division:

 Multiplying and dividing numbers with similar sign equals Positive ( + x + = +) and (– x –
=+)

 Multiplying and dividing numbers with different signs equals Negative ( + x – = – ) and (
–x+=–)

Number Series and Sequence:

There are also logical sequence and number series in this Math exam. Of course you have to
find the next number from the pattern. You will know the right answers by applying the same
method you used in a sequence to get the next number or the next.

Examples:

3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13
2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128

Problem Solving:
We cannot miss to include this scope here because every Math exam has problem solving. The
key to find the correct answers is to analyse the given case well and understand what is being
asked. Apply your magical Math logic.

Numerical Reasoning Test Samples:

Instruction: Solve the following Math quizzes.

1. 2187, 729, 243, 81, 27, 9, ____?

1. 6
2. 3
3. 4
4. 2
2. 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, ___ ?

1. 72
2. 75
3. 81
4. 90

3. 13 -21 34 -55 89 ___?

1. -95
2. 104
3. -123
4. -144

4. AZ CX EV GT ____?

1. IR KP
2. IR KQ
3. IS KQ
4. IS KP

5. A5 D25 G125 J625 M3125 ____?

1. P15525
2. P15625
3. O15525
4. O15625

6. What is -25 + 16?

1. 9
2. -9
3. -41
4. 41

7. What is 107 – (-17) ?

1. -90
2. 90
3. 124
4. -124

8. (-9) (-22) = ____?

1. 198
2. -198
 3. 31
4. -31

9. (21) (-4) + (8) (-2) = ____?

1. -100
2. 100
3. -23
4. 23

10. (-560) ÷ 7 = ___?

1. -80
2. 80
3. -553
4. 553

11. 6/8 + 2 ½ + 4/12 is also the same as?

1. ½ + 2.5 + ¼
2. ½ + 5/2 + 1/6
3. ¾ + 2.5 + 1/6
4. ¾ + 5/2 + 1/3

12. What is the Least Common Denominator of 1/8, ¾, and 1/16?

1. 4
2. 8
3. 16
4. 2

13. What is the Greatest Common Factor of 36 and 54?

1. 6
2. 12
3. 18
4. 9

14. What is the sum of ½ + 8/4 + 6/12 ?

1. 15/12
2. 3/12
3. 3
4. 3 1/12

15. 3/9 x 2/3 = ____

 1. 6/27
2. 2/9
3. 9/18
4. 1/9

16. ¾ ÷ 1/8 = ____

1. 8
2. 4
3. 12
4. 6

17. What is the decimal form of ¾ %?

1. .0075
2. .075
3. .75
4. .00075

18. Convert 3.4% as a fraction.

1. 34/100
2. .34/100
3. 3.4/1000
4. 3.4/100

19. What is ¼ in decimal?

1. .025
2. .25
3. 2.5
4. .0025

20. What is the ratio of ½ to 2/5?

1. 3:4
2. 5:4
3. 1:3
4. 2:5

21. 2.12 is multiplied by 10 to the sixth power is?

1. 212.000
2. 2,120,000
3. 212,000
4. 21,200
22. 25 is multiplied by 10 to the fifth power is?

1. 2,500,000
2. 250,000
3. 25,000
4. .000025

23. Find the value of x in the equation: 5x + 25 =10

1. 5
2. 3
3. -3
4. -5

24. If x=8, find the value of y in the equation: 4x – 2y = 28.

1. -4
2. -2
3. 4
4. 2

25. Find the value of x if y= 8 in the equation: 2x + 4y = 50

1. 9
2. 8
3. 10
4. 4

Problem Solving / Word Problems:

26. Kit is twice as old as his friend Sam. Sam is 5 years older than Cara. In 5 years, Kit will be
three times as old as Cara. How old is Sam?

1. 2 years old
2. 3 years old
3. 4 years old
4. 5 years old

27. James’s dad is 5 times older than James and James is twice as old as his sister Sara. In
two years, the sum of their ages will be 58. How old is James now?

1. 6 years old
2. 7 years old
3. 8 years old
4. 9 years old
28. Cathy scored 85, 87, 90, 95, and 100 in her Math exams. What will be her average grade
in Math from this period?

1. 91.40
2. 91.50
3. 92
4. 93.50

29. Letty left home and drove at the rate of 50 miles per hour for 2 hours. She stopped for lunch
then drove for another 4 hours at 65 mph to reach Los Angeles. How many miles did Letty drive
to reach LA?

1. 115 miles
2. 360 miles
3. 310 miles
4. 100 miles

30. Michelle went to SM for the 3-day sale. She bought a new pair of shoes and paid only
P2,450 discounted for 20% off. What was the original price of the shoes?

1. P3,062.50
2. P3,260.50
3. P3,620.50
4. P3,026.50
Civil Service Exam Reviewer – English Vocabulary Questions

The vocabulary part of the Civil Service exam is tough and difficult for many but you can pass
the test if you know how to choose the best and right answers. The techniques in getting the
right answer is analysing the given sentences – know their consistency and parallelism.
Often, the given choices seem similar and related to each other but there is really one choice
that is different and unique among all of them and this is always the best answer that relates to
the question.

We are giving free samples of questions here that will help you review well. These vocabulary
words are very unfamiliar so you must practice your skills in determining the right answers.

Watch out for conjunctions especially the following: They usually give clues because they
connect phrases, clauses and sentences.

English Vocabulary Questions with Answers:

Note that we already highlighted the correct answers.

Instruction: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

1. If you are ambivalent with the answers, analyze the given problem.

1. confusion
2. innocent
3. uncertain
4. unaware

2. He left the country because of the ominous experiences he had in the past.

1. unforgettable
2. threatening
3. ugly
4. remarkable

3. Teenagers are easily susceptible to peer influence.

1. flexible
2. inspired
 3. dependable
4. inclined

4. My mother is always adamant in eating breakfast before leaving the house.

1. resolute
2. uncertain
3. forgetful
4. clueless

5. Reading words without understanding their meaning is futile.

1. helpless
2. useless
3. unnecessary
4. avoidable

6. She wears gold but people knows how ostentatious she can be.

1. pretentious
2. ambitious
3. gorgeous
4. rebellious

7. He submitted a grotesque artwork that nobody in the class could relate to.

1. different
2. weird
3. beautiful
4. colorful

8. Their clandestine affair remained unknown for three years.

1. forbidden
2. surprise
3. secret
4. unacceptable

9. They say love is like a firework, a fleeting moment.

1. brief
2. unforgettable
3. shinny
4. remarkable

10. Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always speaks sordid words.
 1. dirty
2. vulgar
3. weird
4. bizarre

11. Every time I see Cathy looking at me, I feel Euphoria in my bones.

1. gravity
2. ecstasy
3. erotic
4. numb

12. I bought this book because when I read the blurb at the back, I fell in love with it.

1. summary
2. teaser
3. blog
4. plot

13. Finding a way out of the labyrinth is the last challenge of the competition.

1. castle
2. forest
3. maze
4. box

14. There is still love in our hearts amidst our seemingly mundaneexistence.

1. complicated
2. modern
3. worldly
4. wealthy

15. Cassy has a strong penchant in collecting cars.

1. belief
2. fondness
3. hobby
4. route

16. Diskettes and CDs are going obsolete.

1. recycled
2. refurbished
3. updated
4. outdated
17. The Queen of the Night dances vivaciously.

1. lively
2. awkward
3. kindly
4. sweetly

18. The court released a dogmatic statement that made people more hopeful.

1. naive
2. unbelievable
3. assertive
4. unclear

19. This generation is prone to plethoric use of mobile gadgets.

1. essential
2. crucial
3. important
4. excessive

20. I am usually haphazard in composing my poetry but they turn out so well anyway.

1. disorganized
2. blank
3. puzzled
4. strategic
Correct Spelling, Idiomatic Expressions with Meaning and Examples

There are also given questions about choosing the correct spelling of words or selecting the
misspelled one. In my honest opinion, spelling is the most challenging exam since words
seem to spell correct and you are just choosing from a given set of words. Sometimes there is
also an option for “none” or all “are correct.”
This part of the exam is very tricky considering the words may look familiar and common but
their spellings are confusing. Often you may think you already know the correct spelling, yet
you may be wrong. That’s why we provided the most confusing words with correct spellings
here.

We’re giving some of the words usually given for this type of test. Review them well and master
them by heart.

committee separate melancholy

occasion license oxymoron
knowledgeable liaison execute
acknowledgment receipt zoologist
meringue anonymous withdrawal
queue yacht vacuum
spontaneous whimsical privilege
malicious accessible nuisance
commission continuous nauseous
eccentric ecstasy lingerie
rhythm fluorescent judgment
accommodate ambiguous hemorrhage
embarrass turquoise equilibrium
maintenance occurrence dilemma
conscience mayonnaise bizarre
etiquette Mediterranean assimilate
bourgeoisie grotesque hygienic

dearth irresistible jeopardy

luscious negligible omniscience
pandemonium quintessential rendezvous

Idioms are words and phrases that have figurative meaning, separate from their literal
meaning like proverbs and sayings.

Examples:

 Burning the midnight oil – means working or studying late into the night

 Don’t judge the book by its cover – means don’t judge something by its appearance

 Blessing in disguise – something unexpectedly turned out good

  It takes two to Tango – means actions or communications need more than one person.

 Break a leg – means do your very best

Idiomatic Expressions Questions and Answers

Note that we already highlighted the correct answers.

Instructions: Choose the meaning of the underlined phrases from the given choices.

1. If you don’t spill the beans now, you might gonna regret it.

1. spread rumors
2. let out a secret
3. plant some seeds
4. none of the above

2. Hey, man, you are absolutely barking up the wrong tree here because I’m innocent.

1. choosing the wrong dog

2. giving up a fight
3. accusing the wrong person
4. setting up an event in a tree

3. One proven way to beat an enemy is find his Achilles heel.

1. secret strategy
2. amulet
3. strong point
4. weak spot

4. His new Ferrari costs an arm and a leg so he is now looking for another job.

1. very expensive
2. got fired
3. met an accident
4. was stolen

5. He married a woman who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

1. born very beautiful

2. born very poor
3. born into a very rich family
4. born very talkative

6. She has different investments because she doesn’t want to put all eggs in one basket.
 1. doesn’t want to put all resources in one possibility
2. doesn’t want to cook everything at once
3. doesn’t want to go bankrupt
4. none of the above

7. Whenever his crush passes by the hallway, he’s having butterflies on his stomach.

1. he feels sick
2. he feels nervous
3. he feels like flying
4. he feels so handsome

8. Even though they had a nasty fight, they decided to bury the hatchetand move on.

1. kill the enemy

2. remember the past
3. bury the dead
4. forget the past quarrel

9. My father always reminds us, “don’t count your chickens before the eggs have hatched.”

1. Don’t eat your eggs before they are cooked.

2. Don’t make plans for something that might not happen.
3. Don’t deal with your problems before they are solved.
4. All of the above.

10. iphones became so popular not only to teens, even my grandparents jumped on the
bandwagon and bought some.

1. ride on the gadget and sell Apple

2. jump for technology and sell iphones
3. joined the new trend and bought iphones
4. bought Android and Apple
Civil Service Exam 2018 Free Answer Key:
English Grammar and Correct Usage Test Answers:

1. (1) After the straight exam, I felt so exhausted and famished to eat my favorite foods.
2. (4) would
3. (3) searching
4. (4) My
5. (2) feet
6. (3) know
7. (3) its
8. (4) has written
9. (2) hypotheses
10. (3) witnessed
11. (4) Don’t
12. (2) painted
13. (4) weakening
14. (2) hopeful
15. (4) disagree
16. (2) information
17. (2) sheep
18. (4) forgotten
19. (4) crashed
20. (4) hidden

English Vocabulary Answers:

1. (3) uncertain
2. (2) threatening
3. (4) inclined
4. (1) resolute
5. (2) useless
6. (1) pretentious
7. (2) weird
8. (3) secret
9. (1) brief
10. (2) vulgar
11. (2) ecstasy
12. (2) teaser
13. (3) maze
14. (3) worldly
15. (2) fondness
16. (4) outdated
17. (1) lively
18. (3) assertive
19. (4) excessive
20. (1) disorganized
Correct Spelling and Idiomatic Expressions Answers:

1. (2) let out a secret

2. (3) accusing the wrong person
3. (4) weak spot
4. (1) very expensive
5. (3) born into a very rich family
6. (1) doesn’t want to put all resources in one possibility
7. (2) he feels nervous
8. (4) forget the past quarrel
9. (2) Don’t make plans for something that might not happen.
10. (3) joined the new trend and bought iphones

Analogy and Logic Answers:

1. (2) rock
2. (3) electricity
3. (1) selfish
4. (2) behavior
5. (4) fish
6. (2) opera
7. (1) Chemistry
8. (2) merchandise
9. (3) agreement
10. (1) whisper
11. (2) sheep
12. (2) candidacy
13. (1) delay
14. (3) meeting
15. (4) pony
16. (2) stone
17. (1) sculptor
18. (3) mortar
19. (4) Paintings
20. (2) weapon
21. (2) counsel
22. (3) blueprint
23. (2) cells
24. (3) keyboard
25. (1) property

Reading Comprehension Answers:

1. Boracay, a Blessed Island

2. That Flight MH370’s disappearance is still a mystery
3. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game
4. Global Climate change and its effects are occurring and are likely to increase over time.
 5. Because it protects and secures not only our online accounts but also our online
activities.
6. The importance of Search Engine Optimization
7. Unemployment rate in the Philippines is seriously increasing
8. Forks, Washington
9. Confusion
10. Filipinos are now willing to open different investments.

Paragraph Organization Answers:

1. (3) CDAB
2. (2) BADC
3. (2) ADBC
4. (1) DCBA
5. (4) BCAD
6. (4) CBDA
7. (3) DBCA
8. (2) BDCA
9. (1) ACBD
10. (4) CADB

Numerical Reasoning Correct Answers with Solutions and Explanations:

1. (2) next number in the sequence is 3. Notice that the numbers in the pattern were
divided by 3 to get the next number. Therefore, you divide 2187 by 3 you’ll get 729, then
the next and so on.
2. (3) 81 – you can get this by squaring the numbers (1×1=1), (2×2=4), (3×3=9) and so
on…
3. (4) -144 – subtract the 3rd and 1st to get the 2nd number, do the same to the next 3 sets
4. (1) IR KP – Use the equivalent ascending and descending letters in the alphabet
5. (2) P15625 – the pattern is the next 2 letters from the alphabet and the number
multiplied by 5 to get the next one…
6. (2) -9 –positive + negative numbers is to subtract them and follow the sign of the bigger
number
7. (3) 124 – positive – negative numbers is to change the sign of the subtrahend and follow
the rules in addition
8. (1) 198 – multiplying numbers with similar signs = positive
9. (1) -100 – already explained
10. (1) -80 – dividing numbers with different signs = negative
11. (4) ¾ + 5/2 + 1/3 – simplify the fractions given and convert the mixed number into
improper fraction
12. (3) LCD is 16 – the denominators are: 8, 4 and 16
13. (3) GCF is 18 since 36 and 64 are divisible by 18, 9, 6, 3
14. (3) the answer is 3 because ½ + 2 + ½ = 3
15. (2) the answer is 6/27 simplified into 2/9
16. (4) you will get 6 if you cross multiply the fractions
17. (1) .0075 because ¾ is 75 percent or 75/100
 18. (4) 3.4/100 because percent is n/100
19. (2) .25 because it is the same as 25/100
20. (2) 5:4 because is is ½ divided by 2/5
21. (2) 2,120,000 because 10 to the 6th power is in million
22. (1) 2,500,000 because it is 25 x 100,000
23. (3) x = -3 because 5(-3) + 25 = 10
24. (4) y = 2 because 4 (8) – 2 (2) = 28
25. (1) x = 9 because 2 (9) + 4(8) = 50
26. (4) 5 years old – to get it, make a table and derive the equation:

Let x be Sam’s age:

Write the new relationship in an equation using the ages in 5 yrs.

In 5 years, Kit will be three times as old as Cara.

2x + 5 = 3 (x–5 + 5)
2x + 5 = 3x
x=5

Sam is now 5 years old.

27. (3) 8 years old – again solve it by making a table and derive the equation:

Let x be James’s age now. Add 2 to get the ages in 2 yrs.

Write the new relationship in an equation using the ages in 2 yrs.

In two years, the sum of their ages will be 58.

James is now 8 years old.

29. (2) 360 miles Solution: D= 50 (2) + 4 (65) = 360 miles

30. (1) Original price is P3,062.50

To get it, simply divide P2450 by 80%

Math is never difficult to those who master the basic concepts and logic in Math.” – Fehl
Dungo

Clerical Operations / Clerical Reasoning Answers:

1. (4) Human Resource Department

2. (3) Outlook
3. (2) Fax machine
4. (2) Treasurer
5. (1) Cashier
6. (1) 4,2,1,3
7. (4) Credit Card Number of the customer
8. (4) Alphabetic
9. (2) His Excellency President Rodrigo Duterte
10. (2) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
11. (3) A copy saved in a computer and sent through email
12. (3) Curriculum Vitae
13. (3) Accounts Payable and Receivable
 14. (4) Internal and External Auditing
15. (2) Chief Executive Officer
16. (1) Marketing and promotion for customers
17. (4) BCDA
18. (1) DABC
19. (3) 12% of gross sales
20. (3) Billing section
21. (4) Sales invoice
22. (1) Form 137
23. (3) Answer the phone politely and give your department or company name.
24. (4) Business letter in a paper
25. (2) Copy furnished

Philippine Constitution, General Information, Current Events Answers:

1. (3) Legislative, Executive, Judicial

2. (3) 14
3. (2) President Rodrigo Duterte
4. (1) President of the Philippines
5. (1) Congress of the Philippines
6. (4) 24
7. (4) 6 years
8. (4) 6 years
9. (1) 3 years
10. (1) Lands and buildings
11. (1) Two-thirds
12. (2) Bill of Rights
13. (3) No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall not be enacted.
14. (4) All of the above are true.
15. (1) Suffrage
16. (4) Power to Impeach
17. (1) Police Power
18. (2) power of Eminent Domain
19. (3) power of Taxation
20. (1) Commission on Civil Rights
21. (3) Accountability
22. (2) House of Representatives
23. (4) Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
24. (3) Accept gifts from the public upon prioritizing their queries.
25. (4) Petition
26. (2) Plebiscite
27. (1) Referendum
28. (2) Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law
29. (2) World Health Organization
30. (2) Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
31. (1) Hong Kong
32. (3) Cybercrime Prevention Act
33. (3) Biodegradable
34. (4) Papers
35. (4) Project NOAH
36. (2) Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
37. (1) Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
38. (4) All of the above.
39. (2) Greenhouse Effect
40. (4) Universal Serial Bus