General Education – January 2014 15.

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 record time
college. HIATUS means _______. b. The farmer plowed, planted and harvested his corn in
a. Lapse c. Length record time
b. Uninterruption d. Continuation c. The farmer plowed, has planted and has harvested his corn in
2. I was speaking to Raquel on the phone when suddenly we record time
were _____. d. The farmer has plowed, planted and harvested his corn in
a. Disconnected c. Hung up record time
b. Cut off d. Broken down 16. The traffic flow at the corner was jammed. Manny feared getting late
3. The surprised teacher asked, “What was all the HUBHUB so he _____ with a bus and leaped at the door.
about?” HUBHUB means _______. a. Catch up c. Caught up
a. Hush c. Commotion b. Was catching d. Has caught
b. Serenity d. Stillness 17. Teacher Maechelle always tries to help people, but recently she has
4. Who is the General who said “I shall return” after training been _________ kind and generous?
troops in Australia. a. Principally c. Especially
a. Carlos P. Romulo c. J. de la Torre b. Usually d. Largely
b. Douglas McArthur d. Arthur McArthur 18. “I die just when the dawn breaks to herald the day.” This is a famous
5. Thomas Carlyle said, “The man without a purpose is like a quote from ____.
ship without a rudder…” It could be interpreted as ______. a. Jose P. Rizal c. Jose Aquino
a. There is a strong driving force in one’s life b. Benigno S. Aquino d. Manuel L. Quezon
b. There should be sufficient energy in one’s life 19. Rousseau advised, “Have a good bank account, a good cook and a
c. Direction can never come into one’s life good digestion.” What is being referred to?
d. One’s life doesn’t need to be controlled a. Investment c. Family
6. Who said, “The Filipino is worth dying for?” b. Security d. Duty
a. Benigno Aquino c. Fidel V. Ramos 20. Parents admit that text messaging is an easy way of knowing their
b. Carlos P. Garcia d. Jose P. Rizal children’s whereabouts. However, they are worried about its effect
7. Who is remembered for his famous quotation? “My loyalty on _______.
to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.” a. Shortening messages effectively
a. Carlos P. Garcia c. Manuel Quezon b. Ability to spell words correctly
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. Manuel Roxas c. Ability to guess words correctly
8. Both Nenita and _____ plan to go. d. Communicating through guessing
a. I c. Myself 21. After 10 unfruitful years, Nancy finally quit the job. She ____ along
b. Me d. Me myself with her boss for a long time.
9. Your brother is paying for your plane ticket, _____? a. Hadn’t been getting c. Didn’t get
a. Is he c. Aren’t you b. Hasn’t been getting d. Isn’t getting
b. Isn’t it d. Isn’t he 22. I saw a nasty_ between two cars this morning.
10. We should work for a total ban ____ of pesticides that are a. Happening c. Accident
harmful to man. b. Damage d. Danger
a. By the use c. With the use 23. Which passage is expressed effectively and without structural
b. On using d. On the use error/s?
11. Joevy _____ in bed too long and missed her classes. a. I would not want to be themselves
a. Laid c. Lay b. I would not want to be theirselves
b. Lays d. Lied c. I would not want to be himself/herself
12. Which sentences that clearly and effectively states the idea d. I would not want to be he/she
and has no structural errors? 24. Which passage is expressed effectively and without structural
a. The interest at a loan company is higher than at a error/s?
bank a. Having called the other students and they, the secretary went
b. The interest of a loan company is higher than in a home
bank b. Having called the other students and us, the secretary went
c. The interes at a loan company is higher than a bank home
d. The interest if a loan company is higher than a bank c. Having called the other students and ourselves, the secretary
13. I should have returned this book last Tuesday, it is now five went home
days ____. d. Having called the other students and we, the secretary went
a. Delayed c. Overdue home
b. Postponed d. Beyond deadline 25. Select the sentence that clearly and effectively states the idea and
14. Which among the following is the correct sequence of the has no structural errors.
sentences below? a. The examines need double pencils simply a calculator and ball
(1) The image of a good teacher is one who is constantly pen
reflecting about how best to help different types of b. The examinees need pencils, a calculator and a ball pen
learners how to learn c. The examinees need two pencils, a simple calculator, and a ball
(2) The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards pen
(NCBTS) define a new paradigm of teaching where d. The examinees need two sharpened pencils, calculator and ball
the teacher is viewed as a knowledge professional pen
who is responsible for facilitating learning 26. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” is an expression of one’s
(3) Good teaching is defined in terms of those practices ____.
that help students learn better a. Total poverty
(4) Competency-based means that the standards or b. Total submission to God
criteria for characterizing good c. Blind ignorance
(5) The NCBTS can be used as a self assessment tool d. Love for self
for professional development
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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27. Which passage is expressed effectively and without 36. “Ang mga mata mo ay tulad ng mga bituin sa kalangitan.” Ano ang
structural error/s? ginagamit na pagpahayag ditto?
a. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage a. Pagtutulad c. Pagwawangis
Score (MPS) of high school students in English was b. Personipikasyon d. Pang-uyam
much lower than the previous years 37. Alin sa mga ito ang nagpapahayag sa paraang organisado at
b. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage artistiko maging tuluyan o sa berso na nagmula sa imahinasyon?
Score (MPS) of high school students in English was a. Panulaan c. Sanaysay
much lower than it has been in previous years b. Epiko d. Panitikan
c. The teacher explained that the mean percentage 38. Kung ang awit ng pag-iibigan ay kundiman, ano naman sa Bisaya?
Score (MPS) of high school students in English was a. Diona c. Sambotani
lowest than the previous years b. Kumintang d. Talindaw
d. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage 39. Mag-aalas singko na ___ umaga _____ magising siya.
Score (MPS) in English of high school students was a. ng - nang c. nang - nang
much lower than it had 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 hindi pag-ibig
views children as having the ability to organize and kapag nagbabago kung nakakakita ng pagbabago.”
integrate information in schemata? a. Geneveva Matute c. Robert Frost
a. Sociolinguistic c. Interactive b. William Shakespeare d. Jose Rizal
b. Constructivistd. Reader Response 41. Ano ang kahulugan ng tagbising panahon?
29. Select the sentence that clearly and effectively states the a. Tag-ulan c. Tag-lamig
idea and has no structural errors. b. Tag-init d. Tag-tuyot
a. The weather service expects temperatures to not rise 42. Ang salitang apartment ay binubuo ng dalawang klaster. Tukuyin ito.
b. The weather service expects temperatures to no a. rt & nt c. tm & nt
increase b. pr & tm d. rt & tm
c. The weather service expects temperatures not to rise 43. Ponema ang tawag sa makabuluhang tunog ng wika. Ilan ang
d. The weather service expects temperatures not to ponema ng Filipino?
increase a. 28 b. 31 c. 20 d. 21
30. Of the different principles of effective teaching of reading, 44. Saan hinango ang mga kwentong tinatawag na parabola?
which is IMPROPERLY stated? a. Mga pinagmulan c. Bibliya
a. Effective teachers use the four cueing system to b. Kasabihan d. Kwentong bayan
support students 45. Alin dito ang ginagamit sa pagtuturo ng panitikan lalo na sa
b. Effective teachers select appropriate reading pagkasunod-sunod ng mga pangyayari sa kwento?
materials a. Story grammar c. Character web
c. Effective teachers go out of the structured classroom b. Decoding d. Story frame
to create community of readers 46. Alin dito ang gamit sa pagtuturo ng replica na yari sa isang tunay o
d. Effective teachers use instructional approaches on sintetik na material?
how children learn a. Dayorama c. Papet
31. What virtue is inferred in the poem below? b. Mock-up d. Ispesimen
Little Things 47. Ano ang kahulugan ng idyomang ginamit sa pangungusap na
It’s the little things we do or say “Marami sa mga magsasaka ang INALAT dahil sa patuloy na
That make or break the beauty of the average passing day pagbuhos ng ulan.”
Heats, like doors, will open with ease a. Nawalan ng pag-asa c. Nagalit
To every, very little keys. b. Nanibago d. Minalas
And don’t forget that two of these
Are “I thank you” If you please.” 48. Sa taas ng mga bilihin ngayon, kahit “kahig ka ng kahig” ay wala pa
a. Friendliness c. Confidentially ring maipon. Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?
b. Kindness d. Encouragement a. Hindi bumili c. Bawasan ang bili
32. “Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.” The meaning of b. Hanap ng hanap d. Gastos ng gastos
this aphorism in “Poor Richard’s Almanac” is:
a. Forget what other people have done to hurt you 49. Kapani-paniwala ang isang tauhan kung ito ay may katulad na
b. It is not easy to forgive and forget nakikitang nabubuhay sa mundo. Wika nga’y totoo itong tao,
c. Nurse your hurt feelings nagtataglay ng positibo at negatibong katangian, may kapurihan at
d. Let bygones be bygones may kapintasan. May kalakasan at may kahinaan at may kasamaan.
33. “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly”. When May kawastuan at may kamalian. May katinuan at may kabaliwan.
restated means: May kalabisan at may kakulangan. May kabanalan at may
a. The buying power of the peso is weak so you have to kasalanan. May katimpian at may kabiglaanan. Lahat ng katangian
buy wisely salu-salungat, may bahid siya. Hindi siya taong nabubuhay sa
b. In buying, what is easy to get to consume daigdig ng kataka-taka na pinakabuod ng lahat, gaya ng madalas
c. You have to value everything in this world mapanood sa pelikulang Pilipino, na kapag bida, sa kanya lahat ng
d. You have to pay something before you really value it positibo at kapag kontrabida, sa kanya naman lahat ng negatibo.
34. Which of the following best restates the meaning of the Hindi kinai-empatya-han ang tauhang ganito, kina-antipatiko-han,
saying: “The child is the father of the man?” oo! Ang naaangkop na pamagat ng talatang ito ay:
a. The experience, and lessons of childhood influence a. Ang Tauhan
one’s adult life b. Ang Katauhan
b. Fathers are dependent on the sights of their children c. Ang Tao sa Mundo
c. If there were no children, there could be no fathers d. Ang Katangian ng Tao
d. Children are naturally wiser than adults 50. “Kung anong bukambibig siyang laman ng dibdib.” Ito ay isang uri ng
35. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang nasa malaking titik? ____.
Malungkot ANG MGA nagtapos na wala pang trabaho. a. Tula c. Bugtong
a. Pananda c. Pang-ukol b. Tugmaan d. Salawikain
b. Parirala d. Pangatnig 51. Aling pamaraan ang ginagamit ng guro na nagsisimula sa mga
halimbawa patungo sa paglalahat?
a. Pabalak c. Patuklas
b. Pasaklaw d. Pabuod

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52. A child can be admitted to Grade 1 if he/she is at least 5 Which of these dates of birth will disqualify a child from being
years and 10 months old by June of the school year. admitted to Grade 1 on June 15, 2009?
 a. June 10, 2003 c. April 30, 2003 71. Which decimal is equal to 3 + 2 + 5
b. January 10, 2003 d. May 5, 2003 100 10 1000
a. 0.532 c. 0.325
53. A water tank contains 8 liters when it is 20% full. How b. 0.0523 d. 0.235
many liters does it contain when it is 75% full? 72. If the counting numbers 1 to 30 are written down how many times
a. 60 b. 30 c. 58 d. 15 does the digit 2 appear?
a. 11 b. 14 c. 12 d. 13
54. Which of these math sentences is incorrect? 73. 259 : 37 as _______.
1 1 5
a. /2 + /3 = /6 a. 84:12 c. 5:1
1 1 7
b. /3 + /4 = /12 b. 25:4 d. 63:441
1 2 3
c. /7 + /3 = /21 74. By how much is 35% of P220 greater than 50% of P140?
1 1 14
d. /6 + /8 = /48 a. P10.00 c. P7.00
55. Which of the following has the largest value? b. P0.00 d. P20.00
a. 75 b. 39 c. 64 d. 93 75. Which among the following common fraction is equivalent to 0.216?
3 2 3
56. What is the value of 12 1/6 - 2 /8 - 7 /3 + 19 /4? a. 53 c. 21
1 7
a. 21 /8 b. 22 c. 21 /8 d. 21 250 50
57. In the following numbers, which digit is in the thousand ths b. 27 d. 108
place? 5672.13498 125 375
a. 6 b. 4 c. 3 d. 9 76. What value of x will make this proportion correct? 13 : x = 3.25 : 8.00
58. One angle of a parallelogram is 35? What are the a. 2 b. 3.5 c. 32 d. 20
measures of the other three angels? 77. Maria and Fe do a job together in two hours. Working alone Maria
a. 45, 65, 170 c. 145, 35, 145 does the job in 5 hours. How long will it take Fe to do the job alone?
b. 85, 135, 140 d. 45, 65, 65 a. 3 1/3 hrs c. 3 hrs
59. The edges of a rectangular solid have these measures: b. 2 1/3 hrs d. 2 hrs
1.5 feet x ½ feet x 3 inches. What is its volume in cubic 78. What is the greatest common factor of the numbers 48, 12 and 32?
inches? a. 2 b. 4 c. 3 d. 6
a. 324 b. 225 c. 272 d. 27 79. A car depreciates by 10% of its new price each year and by 15% in
60. How many degrees are between the hands of a clock at each succeeding year. By 2009, what would be the market price for
4:30? a car bought brand new for P600,000 in 2004?
a. 140 b. 45 c. 125 d. 150 a. P390,000 c. P210,000
61. Which of these three fractions has the largest value? b. P480,000 d. P420,000
a. 4 c. 12 80. How much greater is the sum of the first 20 counting numbers
15 24 greater than the sum of the first 10 counting 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 turns is 10V.
63. Which of these has a value different from the other three? What is the voltage across the secondary 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
64. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 30. What is of a coral reef by pounding the corals with a heavy weight?
the measure of one base angle? a. Moro-ami
b. Cyanide fishing
a. 150 b. 60 c. 75 d. 70
c. Reef fishing
65. Which of these numbers cannot possibly be a square
d. Corals entrapping
number?
a. 10,217,356 c. 26,275,876
84. Of the state of matter which has the weakest intermolecular force of
b. 35,366,809 d. 2,913,849
attraction?
66. Which number is wrong in this sequence? What should the
a. Plasma c. Solid
number be for the sequence to be correct? 5, 15, 16, 48,
b. Liquid d. Gas
144, 147, 148, 444….
85. The prevailing wind systems experienced in the Philippines are
a. 48; it should be 18
_____.
b. 144; it should be 49
a. Northwest and Southeast monsoon
c. 147; it should be 145
b. Northeast and Southwest monsoon
d. 144; it should be 132
67. If July 12, 2003 fell on a Tuesday, on what day will July 12, c. East and West monsoon
d. North and South monsoon
2005 fall?
86. Which statement is false?
a. Friday c. Sunday
a. Solid particles have the strongest attractive forces in between
b. Thursday d. Monday
b. Solids and liquids have more molecules per unit volume, hence
68. Jestoni is 10 years older than his sister. If Jestoni was 25
their densities are higher
years of age in 1983, in what year could he have been
c. Molecules of solids and liquids are more closely packed than
born?
those in gases
a. 1948 b. 1963 c. 1958 d. 1953
d. The gas phase has the least kinetic energy
69. If 8 - √x + 2 = 4, what is the value of x? 87. Which has the higher specific heat capacity, water or sand?
a. 6 b. 14 c. 48 d. 2 a. Neither c. Both
70. What number is next in this sequence? 11120, 11260, b. Sand d. Water
11420, 11600, _______. 88. When you carry a heavy load with one arm, you tend to hold your
a. 11820 c. 11720 hand away from your body in order to ______.
b. 11760 d. 11800 a. Be ready to grab something in case you fall
b. Change the weight of your body and load
c. Change the mass of your body
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89. The direct transformation of a solid into the gas phase 101. Which of the following is heterogeneous?
without passing through the liquid phase is called: a. Rain water
a. Sublimation c. Evaporation b. Clean air
b. Compression d. Freeze drying c. Sea water
90. To be safe in the unlikely case of lightning strike, it is best d. Kerosene
to be inside a building framed with ____. 102. Eight out of the top ten leading causes of morbidity in the
a. Steel c. Iron Philippines are communicable. To prevent from happening to your
b. Cement d. Wood students the best advice you can give them is to ___.
91. Which of these does not belong to the other three terms? a. Avoid dangerous activities
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 narrow- 103. Iron-deficiency contributes to the poor scholastic performance of
mouthed containers and should be placed away from students. Which of the following food items is best for iron-
heat? 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 nonliving elements
a. I, II and III c. I and III in the environment is called a/an ______.
b. I and II d. II and III a. Species c. Population
93. Why is it not advisable to repeatedly open the door of a b. Community d. Ecosystem
refrigerator? 105. Which of the following best differentiates an earthquake’s intensity
a. It leads to wastage in electrical energy from its magnitude?
b. It will loosen the refrigerator’s door a. Intensity describes the depth from which the earthquake
c. The warm air outside lowers the temperature originated while magnitude refers to the energy of the
inside, thus making the refrigerator less efficient earthquake
d. Repeated opening introduces bacteria into the b. Intensity cannot be measured while magnitude can be
refrigerator measured using a seismograph
94. What may occur when there is a severe damage to some c. Intensity refers to the strength of the quake while magnitude
parts of the brain due to lack of blood supply? refers to the degree of destruction it caused at its epicenter
a. Thrombosis d. Intensity is a measure of how much damage an
b. Cerebrovascular accident earthquake caused at the surface while magnitude is the
c. Rheumatic heart disease strength of the quake
d. Myocardial infarction 106. What is the type response exhibited by the roots of plants?
95. What kind of mirror is used in cars to give the driver a a. Negative phototropism
wider area and smaller image of the traffic him/her? b. Positive geotropism
a. Double concave c. Plane c. Positive thigmotropism
b. Convex d. Concave d. Negative geotropism
96. Lanny placed some mothballs inside her cabinet. After a 107. All of the following are effects of deforestation, except:
week they were all gone. What happened to the a. Landslides
mothballs? b. Global warming
a. They sublimed c. Flash floods
b. They were dissolved by water in air d. Destruction of the ozone layer
c. They melted 108. All of the following problems may arise in the use of sanitary
d. They condensed landfill, except:
97. You inherited tallness from your father. Physical traits are a. Production of methane gas and possible explosion
transmitted from parents to offspring through _______. b. Refusal of residents for the construction of sanitary landfill in
a. Alleles c. Gametes their area
b. Genes d. Chromosomes c. Flashfloods and degradation of soil
98. Which of these statements is false? d. Pollution of the surrounding soil
a. Fire caused by kerosene can be put out if water is109. Patients suffering from malfunction of the kidney are now assisted
poured on the fire by machine that serves as artificial kidney called _________.
b. Water is heavier than oil a. Homeostatic machine c. Hemoscope
c. Kerosene is lighter than water b. Pacemaker d. Hemodializer
d. Rain or distilled water (a pure liquid) boils at constant 110. Why do we hear thunder some seconds after seeing lightning?
temperature a. Light appears brighter in the sky
99. How can we prevent developing osteoporosis? b. Light travels faster than sound
a. Estrogen replacement therapy c. Sound travels 1,331 m/s
b. Adequate intake of vitamins A and D d. Sounds is released later
c. Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 111. Meteorology is a very important branch of natural science, without
d. Less exercise to decrease bone density which we cannot be informed of forthcoming ______.
100. Which statement correctly differentiates boiling from a. Earthquake c. Meteor
evaporation? b. Tropical cyclone d. Comet
I. Boiling happens at a definite temperature while 112. Which of the following is the primary concern of marriage?
evaporation can occur at any temperature. a. The mutual production and security of man and woman
II. Boiling happens when the vapor pressure exerted by b. The companionship of husband and wife
the liquid becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure, c. The maintenance of social status
while evaporation occurs when high energy molecules at d. The procreation and education of children
the liquid surface continuously escape to the space
above the liquid.
III. Boiling is always associated with temperature while
evaporation is related only to pressure.
a. I and III c. II only
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113. What is the teacher’s accountability in the achievement122. During the eruption of Mayon Volcano, what message was sent to
of quality education? the barangay folks?
a. Be accountable for reporting the performance of a. Everybody call. Everyone evacuate the area
learners to the school head and stakeholders b. Wait for final order of the chief
b. Be accountable for the effective delivery of c. Get ready!
specified learning objectives and outcomes d. Everybody leave your carabaos
c. Be accountable for the grading performance of 123. A message was sent by the chief of office. What should the
learners subordinate answer? Choose the best response.
d. Be accountable for reporting the performance of a. Sorry, I’m busy sir c. Sir, I got it right
learners to parents b. Noted, Sir d. I’ll verify Sir
114. Inclusion is a basic of every Filipino child with special 124. How should this slogan be printed?
needs to education, rehabilitation, support services, 1. Keep right
work training and employment opportunities, community 2. Classes are ongoing
participation and independent living. 3. At corridors
What law was passed by Philippines Congress in 1995 4. Maintain silence
which forms the total integration of persons with What is the best order?
disabilities into the mainstream of society? a. 1, 4, 3, 2 c. 1, 2, 3, 4
a. RA No. 7776 c. RA No. 7277 b. 4, 3, 1, 2 d. 3, 4, 2, 1
b. RA No. 7722 d. RA No. 7784 125. Rallies staged against lewd films are reactions for _____.
115. What is the best indicator of “quality,” as invoked in the a. More freedom of expression
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 Niño. This
d. On educational outcomes means _________.
116. Article XIV Section I of the 1987 Philippines Constitution a. There will be famine
mandates that the “State shall protect and promote the b. There will be abundance
right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and c. There will be draught
shall take appropriate steps to make education d. There will be flood
accessible to all.” Which of the goals of EFA 2015 aims 127. How do people react to a boring lecture or even committee
to achieve the above mentioned constitutional mandate? hearings? They usually ___.
a. Universal completion of full cycle of basic a. Normally jeer
education with satisfactory achievement levels b. Walk out in disgust
at every grade level c. Keep quiet and listen
b. Universal completion of full cycle of basic education d. Clap loud and cheer
schooling with satisfactory achievement levels by 128. Not all -ED’s in verbs sound alike. Which -ED is different?
all at every grade or year a. His action is taintED with malice
c. Universal elimination of drop outs and repetition b. She borrowED a book from the library
by all at every grade or year including satisfactory c. He was executED for his criminal act
achievement levels d. She wantED a chaperon
d. Universal completion of secondary education with
satisfactory achievement levels at every year level 129. Before giving the test, Teacher Richard tells his class: “Be honest.
117. Violation of human rights is a violation of the ________ If I catch you cheating, beware. If it’s a girl caught cheating, that’s
of persons. worse; it is double 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 AMPARO b. Machismo mentality
before the investigation of an administrative case filed c. Split personality
against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by d. Cognitive dissonance
the individual?
a. Right to life, liberty and security 130. From the idealist point of view, which statement on values is true?
b. Right to self-defense I. Values are changing
c. Right to due process II. Values are unchanging
d. Right to be defended by a public attorney III. Values determine our lifestyle
119. According to the Bill of Rights, private property shall not a. II and III only c. I and III
be taken for public use without _________. b. I, II and III d. III only
a. An official survey of the property
b. A dialogue between individual owner and 131. “No pain, no gain; no cross, no crown.” What do these short
government representative statements point to?
c. A notarized deed of sale a. Be willing to pay the price for every dream you want to
d. Just compensation realize
120. Which statement/s on education is/are correct? b. Why suffer when there are a lot of pain relievers available
I. Education is a fundamental human right c. Life is a heavy burden to carry
II. Education is an imperfect right d. Others make our life miserable many times
III. Education is the key to sustainable development,
peace and stability 132. “Be honest even if others are not. Be honest even if others
a. I and III c. I, II and III cannot.” What does the statement imply about values?
b. III only d. I only I. Values remain to be values even if nobody possesses
121. In peace education curricula, which does not belong? them
a. Independence of nations II. Values are dependent on person, place and time
b. Global awareness III. Values are changing
c. Interdependence among nations a. II only c. I only
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133. If Zandro is surrounded by lazy and dishonest people, a. That depends on the strength of the influence of the group of
does that mean he will automatically be like them? lazy and dishonest around him
 b. Yes, because environment influences the b. Education is a social process beginning unconsciously at
development of man birth
c. It depends on the personality type of Zandro c. School is a continuation of home; activities at home continue
d. No, he can choose to be different since man has at school
free will d. “True education” is transmission of knowledge from the
134. The valuing process includes three main processes: teacher to the learner
choosing from among alternatives, prizing what you 142. The cultural heritage of Southeast Asia has been designated by
have chosen and acting upon your choice consistently. UNESCO as _______.
Teacher Xerneas, a veteran teacher, is not in favor of a. World International Center
his daughter who plans to take up teaching. Using the b. World Heritage Sites
three processes as criteria. Does teacher Xerneas value c. World Cultural Heritage
teaching? d. World Tourist Spots
a. Yes, being a veteran teacher, he has been in the 143. Children learn how to open a coconut and other common chores in
teaching profession for years a coconut farm. In this instance, culture is transmitted by:
b. Yes, he knows his daughter and may be convinced a. Immersion c. Assimilation
that he does not fit in the teaching profession b. Enculturation d. Acculturation
c. No, if he cherishes his profession he will encourage 144. Which among the following has been said to be the strongest
others including his daughter to become like him factor that drives most Filipino men and women to leave their
d. No, he had no other choice then so he took up country and work abroad?
teaching a. Poverty c. Insurgency
135. We, Filipinos, are perceived to have the tendency to limit b. Illiteracy d. Consumerist mentality
our love and concern to our families, to our clan and to 145. What is an indicator of the patronage system in the Philippine
people we know. Which Filipino trait is illustrated? society which contributes to poverty and corruption?
a. Double-standard mentality a. Parents have many “kumpares” in the baptism of their child
b. Particularism b. A less deserving applicant gets appointed because he has a
c. Heroism “padrino”
d. Universalism c. Most people patronize imported goods
136. What is a characteristic of a progressive tax system? d. The “pilosopo” type of worker does not get promoted in his
a. The tax rate is greater for higher incomes job
b. People who earn less pay a larger part of their DIRECTION: Read the Paragraphs Below then Answer Questions #146-
income in taxes than those people who earn more 147.
c. The tax rate is equal for all citizens An international education initiative, known as global
d. All people pay the same percentage of their competence, was first noted in 1988 in a report published by the Council
earnings in taxes on International Education Exchange. Higher education institutions were
137. Which type of taxation system is pro-poor? enjoined to send students on exchange programs to universities abroad
I. Equitable where Americans are not the majority population and where English is not
II. Equal the dominant language.
III. Progressive Educational scholars have proposed definitions for the term global
a. II and III c. I and II competence and postulates regarding the required knowledge, skills,
b. I, II and III d. I and III attitudes and experiences necessary to become globally competent.
138. The primary purpose of taxation is to _____. Cross-cultural awareness and interaction, familiarity with an environment,
a. Raise revenue for the support of the government intercultural facility, effective two-way communication, interconnectedness
b. Reduce inequalities in wealth and incomes of people and systems, acceptance of the different cultural values and
c. Fortify the government against invaders attitudes are integral components of global competence.
d. Make the country a leading industrialized country in 146. Which of the following published a pioneer report on the concept
the world of global competence?
139. Genuine respect for all people that lead to world peace a. Council on International Scholars Exchange
is anchored on the concept that all persons _____. b. Council on International Educators
a. Can contribute to global development c. Council on International Education Exchange
b. Have dignity d. Council on International Educationists
c. Have talents 147. What are integral concepts/components of global competence?
d. Are citizens of the world a. Cultural values, interconnectedness with people, cultural
140. Which assumption underlines the Comprehensive awareness and system
Agrarian Reform Program? b. Two-way communication, intercultural facility, cross-cultural
a. The wealth of the country is concentrated in the awareness, and interconnectedness of people and systems
hands of a few c. Acceptance of people’s value, attitudes, language, culture
b. Our country has very few landed people and very and environment
many landless d. Communication of knowledge, skills, experiences and
c. There is so much poverty in the country because of cultural awareness
overpopulation
d. People are more productive if they own what they DIRECTION: Read the Paragraphs Below then Answer Questions #148-
cultivate 150.
141. John Dewey’s major contributions to the sociological The most important source of sediment is earth and rock
foundation of education are the following except one. material carried to the sea by rivers and streams; the same materials may
Which one is it? also have been transported by glaciers and winds. Other sources are
a. Facilitating education means being aware of the volcanic ash and lava, shells and skeletons of organisms, chemical
social condition of the learners precipitates formed in seawater, and particles from outer space.
Water is a most unusual substance because it exists on the
surface of the earth in its three physical states: ice, water, and water
vapor. There are other substances that might exist in a solid and liquid or
gaseous state at temperature normally found at the earth’s surface, but
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Water is odorless, tasteless, and colorless. It is the components easily. It is chemically indestructible. It can corrode almost
only substance known to exist in a natural state as a solid, any metal and erode the most solid rock. A unique property of water is
liquid, or gas on the surface of the earth. It is a universal that it expands and floats on water when frozen or in the solid state.
solvent. Water does not corrode, rust, burn, or separate into its
Water has a freezing point of 0C. and a boiling point of 100C. 156. A child after birth has a right to a name. This is _____.
Water has the capacity for absorbing great quantities of heat a. A right to his identity
with relatively little increase in temperature. When distilled, b. A right for just treatment
water is a poor conductor of electricity but when salt is added, it c. A right for survival
is a good conductor of electricity. d. A right to suffrage
Sunlight is the source of energy for temperature 157. What has solved the caste and social strata system in the
change, evaporation, and currents for water movement through Philippines society?
the atmosphere. Sunlight controls the rate of Photosynthesis for a. Schools in every barangay
all marine plants, which are directly or indirectly the source of b. Barangay empowerment
food for all marine animals. Migrations, breeding, and other c. Schools for the handicapped
behaviors of marine animals are affected by light. d. Barangay high schools opened
Water, as the ocean or sea, is blue because of the 158. The son of a principal wants to be the valedictorian of the class.
molecular scattering of the sunlight. Blue light, being of short What should the principal do to avoid criticism?
wavelength, is scattered more effectively than light of longer a. Transfer the brighter student to a lower section
wavelengths. Variations in color may be caused by particles b. Assist the son in his class preparation and participation on
suspended in the water, water depth, cloud cover, temperature, school activities
and other variable factors. Heavy concentrations of dissolved c. Call the rivals and give the stern warning
materials cause a yellowish hue, while algae will cause the d. Confront the teachers on the son’s grade
water to look green. Heavy populations of plant and animal 159. Free trade means ______.
materials cause the water to look brown. a. Government restrict entry of identified goods
b. Level of taxing is mutual between countries
c. Goods are all imported
148. Which of the topics best organizes the information in the d. Goods come in untaxed
text? 160. How many cubic meters of sand will be required to fill reclamation
a. Properties of seawater, photosynthesis, oceans area of 6 hectares with 1.5 meters depth?
and seas a. 90,000 cubic meters
b. Properties of water, its physical states, effects of b. 90,900 cubic meters
the sun on water c. 110,000 cubic meters
c. Water as substance, water and plants d. 100,000 cubic meters
d. State of water as vapor, ice, liquid 161. What has made world business fast?
149. Which of the following best defines the word “distilled” a. A radio network c. Modern technology
as it is used in the last sentence of the third paragraph? b. New prints d. Computers
a. Containing wine 162. A subordinate could not take the insults his superior does on him
b. Free of salt content daily. What does this relationship indicate?
c. Free of electrical energy a. Superiors are superior
d. Dehydrated soil b. Subordinates feeling and valueless
150. According to the passage what is the most unique c. Subordinates should be taken as slave
property of water? d. The value of respect for another is prevailing
a. Water is chemically indestructible 163. Wounded, he walked away still suffering from EXCRUCIATING pain.
b. Water exists on the surface of the earth in three Describe the pain.
physical states a. Mild c. Endurable
c. Water is a poor conductor of electricity b. Unbearable d. Slight
d. Water is odorless, tasteless and colorless 164. A fire alarm was rung. What will be done to exit properly? What is
151. Which of these capitalized words do not rhyme? heard from the principal?
a. I know it CLEAR a. “Keep cool. Get down quietly.”
b. That’s not easy to BEAR b. “Get in touch with your parents, fast.”
c. Let’s give a CHEER c. “Leave your things. March down the stair briskly.”
d. It shows, it’s SHEER truth d. “Dismiss your classes.”
152. Wastes from the kitchen are considered useful if properly 165. Ang sarzuela noong panahong ng Kastila ay dinadaan sa:
separated. How are they classified? a. Pamamagitan ng Kastila
a. A non-degradable c. Metallic recesses b. Pamamagitan ng salita sa isang bayan
b. Biodegradable d. Degradable c. Pamamagitan ng halong Tagalog at Kastila
153. An ERRATIC behavior suggests one that is _____. d. Pamamagitan ng halong Tagalog at Ingles
a. Normal c. Inconsistent 166. The Philippines prides itself as the first presiding officers of the
b. Stable d. Predictable United Nation. Who was this person?
154. Piggery farms affected by FMD are prohibited from: a. Ambassador Elizalde
a. Castrating their piglets b. General Romulo
b. Isolating their piglets from sows c. Ambassador Maceda
c. Butchering their pigs for the market d. General Yan
d. Mating their sows when in heat 167. Ang hiling ng namatay na artista ay siya’y ilibing sa takip-silim.
155. The driver of the speeding car is CULPABLE. This means Anong oras iyon?
_______. a. Madaling araw
a. Innocent c. Guilty b. Sa pagitan ng alas-singko at alas sais ng hapon
b. Blameless d. Reckless c. Ika-anim ng umaga
d. Ika-walo ng gabi
168. Si Ninoy ay bumalik sa Pilipinas. Ayon sa kanya:
a. Ang lahing Pilipino higit sa lahat ay dapat ipaglaban, hanggang
kamatayan
b. Di dapat buhayin ang mga Pilipino
c. Ang kamatayan ko para sa pamilya lang
d. Dapat bang magpakamatay dahil lang sa Pilipino

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169. The price of glassware was P160.00 per set. After a day 182. Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this
the price was raised by 10% what was the final glassware? sentence?
a. P176.00 c. P166.00 The studies revealing that, for various reasons, girls spent less time
b. P196.00 d. P276.00 working with computers than boys.
a. Revealing studies
170. What prize will each receive from a first prize of b. Studies revealed
P45,000,000. There were 15 recipients of the jackpot? c. Studies revelations
a. P2,500,000 c. P3,100,000 d. Studies will reveal
b. P3,000,000 d. P45,000 183. What is meant by the idiom “at sixes and sevens”?
a. The things have not been shipped
171. In order not to lose the mother’s teeth what is encouraged b. In the state of confusion
in their diet? c. In an orderly manner
a. Iron c. Carbohydrates d. The boxes are still intact
b. Fat d. Vitamins 184. Which word in the passage does not require a change in pitch to
172. The government wants a piece of private land for a show confidence? “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of
government project. The owner resisted. How can the my soul.”
government own the land? a. Am c. Master
a. Right of government ownership b. Captain d. Fate
b. Right of eminent domain 185. Mr. Falucho owns a 10 ½ hectares of land. He plans to subdivide this
c. Right of habeas corpus tract into ¼ hectare lots. He must first set aside 1/6 of the total land
d. Right of a sovereign over the governed for lands. How many lots will this tract yield?
173. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang aral na ibinigay ng ANG a. 30 c. 42 e. None of these
ALAMAT NI MARIA MAKILING na ikinuwento ni Jose b. 35 d. 45
Rizal? 186. What would be the next three terms in the progression 1, 4, 16, ____
a. Pagyamanin at pangalagaan ang ating bayan at lahi ?
pagkat hiyas at yaman natin ito a. 64, 256, 1024 d. 65, 257, 1025
b. Pag-ibig ang makapagbabago sa mundong ito b. 67, 259, 7027 e. None of these
c. Kabanalan ang magpatawad at tulungan ang isang c. 66, 258, 1026
makakasala 187. The Magsaysay Memorial features a _____ state of the well-loved
d. Dahil sa pagmamalabis at pagsamantala, President.
maraming biyaya ang sa kanya’y nawawala a. Drab c. Casual
174. Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang may sagisag sa b. Caustic d. Colossal
panulat na: 188. Nasa anong kaganapan ng pandiwa ang pangungusap?
a. Tamaraw c. Kapre May padalang tulong ang pamahalaan para sa kanila.
b. Tikbalang d. Kalapate a. Pabalana c. Paari
175. Four mangoes cost P29.00. At that prize what will 2 ½ b. Palagyo d. Palayon
dozen mangoes cost? 189. “I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos rather than one run
a. P217.50 d. P870.00 by foreigners.” What does this mean?
b. P188.50 e. None of these a. Filipinos are incapable of running the government
c. P348.50 b. Though full of difficulties, Filipinos are 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 to 190. Alin ang di karaniwang anyo ng pandiwang HINTAY KA?
the rich a. Tay c. Intay
c. Countries that are economically stable are greed b. Tayka d. Teka
d. Countries with no economic problems become world 191. Aling antas ng tono ang lumilitaw sa bahaging may salungguhit ng
leader pangungusap na nagdududa? Nagpuputol ng puno ang lalaki.
177. Which family obligation is especially valued? a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 3
a. Supplying groceries to relatives in remote barrios 192. Which of the following lines is a simile?
b. Providing health assistance to relatives living in the a. “Holding wonder like a cup”
same locale b. “Life has loneliness to sell”
c. Keeping immediate family members out of trouble c. “Eyes that love you, arms that hold”
d. Sending to college relatives in remote barrios d. “Buy it and never count the cost”
178. Why are barangay chairman assigned to settle barangay 193. During a recent shopping spree. Dodo and Ani bought some new
cases? accessories for their apartment. Ani chose a crocheted throw pillow
a. They are competent judges at P24.95, and Dod purchased a rural landscape painting for
b. They know all the residents P135.00. How much did they actually spend if they paid 7% sales tax
c. They have training on their purchased?
d. They have bases a. P171.15 d. P148.75
179. Where would you commit a drug dependent for him to b. P139.25 e. None of these
achieve a natural, tensionless and anxiety-free state? c. P159.95
a. NFPI c. DARE 194. What is the sum of all the two digit numbers which are divisible by 5?
b. DARN d. Bukang Liwayway Center a. 945 c. 960 e. None of these
180. Which has become a prototype of other schemes that b. 950 d. 1050
defeated the real and true purpose of the CARL 195. Tides, caused by the moon’s gravity, create a frictional force that is
(Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law)? gradually slowing down Earth’s rotation speed. One million years
a. The stock option scheme of Hacienda Luisita from now, scientist may discover that compared to today, Earth’s:
b. The conversion of farmlands to industrial complexes a. Day is longer c. Day is shorter
c. The conversion from agricultural to subdivision b. Year is shorter d. Year is longer
d. The voluntary offer to sell 196. Which is the best evidence that helium gas is lighter than air?
181. The statue was erected in ____ to war heroes. a. Helium-filled balloons rise in air
a. Irreverence c. Homage b. Helium has the lowest boiling point of all elements
b. Defense d. Protection c. Helium atoms do not combine with other air atoms
d. By volume, helium makes up only 0.0005% of air

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197. What is the most likely reason for a desert plant to have a 214. The flower smells __________.
few or no leaves? a. Sweetly c. Sweet
a. To increase photosynthesis b. Sweeter d. More sweet
b. To decrease transpiration
c. To decrease photosynthesis 215. The Rizal Day celebration reminds us about heroes worth
d. To increase transpiration _________.
198. Without the process of meiosis, we can infer that offspring a. Appreciating c. Emanating
from sexual reproduction would: b. Emulating d. Reading
a. Be identical 216. Which type of reading is CHORAL READING?
b. Have a high degree of genetic variety a. Buddy
c. Have twice the assigned number of chromosomes b. Reading aloud to students
d. Have a number of mutations c. Shared
199. Each of the following objects is designed to employ the d. Guided
buoyancy principle except a: 217. “Nadurog ang kanyang puso sa tindi ng dalamhati.” Ano ang
a. Life preserver c. Submarine ipinatalastas dito?
b. Kite d. Canoe a. Pagpapalit-tawag c. Pagwawangis
200. Which of the following will give the same value as A (B + C b. Pagmamalabis d. Personipikasyon
– D)?
a. AB-AC+AD c. AB+AC-AD 218. “Walang ligaya sa lupa na di dinilig ng luha.” Ito ay isang _______.
b. ABC-D d. ABCD a. Bugtong c. Kawikaan
201. P8,000 is invested at 12% single interest. What is the b. Salawikain d. Palaisipan
amount at the end of 2 years?
a. P9,600 c. P8,420 219. He was excused because all he said were white lies. This idiomatic
b. P8,960 d. P9,920 expression means _____.
202. A senior class of 50 girls and 70 boys sponsored a dance. a. Lies are written in white pages
If 40% of the girls and 50% of the boys attended the b. Lies that are harmless
dance, approximately what percent attended? c. Lies recited are excusable
a. 44 b. 46 c. 42 d. 40 d. He recited the lines in public
203. Which of the following is exactly divisible by 3 and 11? 220. “Kung sa langit ay nabubuhay, ang sa lupa’y namamatay. Ano ang
a. 3,570,404 c. 991,111 kinakatatakutan, ang oras ng kamatayan.” Ang saknong ay
b. 114,345 d. 135,792 nagpapahayag ng 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 langit.
205. Nathan repacks a 60kg of sack of sugar into small packs of a. Tinitingala c. Sinulyapan
750g. How many small packs can be made? b. Tinitingan d. Tinitigan
a. 90 b. 45 c. 75 d. 80 222. Anong kayarian mayroon ang pangungusap na “Ang pagbaha ay
206. Which of the theories of learning, wherein language and mapipigilan at masusugpo kung matatanim tayo ng mga puno”?
literacy emphasizes comprehension as students 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 WALANG
207. An employee earning P9,200 a month will receive a 15% ANUMAN?
increase next month. How much will his/her new salary a. Eksistensyal
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 of both 12 and
a. 30 b. 12 c. 20 d. 16 14?
a. 36 b. 42 c. 84 d. 168
d. PINASYALAN ng mag-anak ang Enchanted Kingdom225. Ang tambal na salitang “matang–manok” ay may ibig sabihing:
noong isang buwan. Ano ang pokus ng pandiwa? ______ ang mata.
a. Sanhi c. Direksiyon a. Nanlilisik c. Nanlalabo
b. Tagatanggap d. Tagaganap b. Matalas d. Nakakatakot
210. Kung kilala ang Cebu sa kanyang Sinulog, kilala naman 226. Which principle of taxation does the Philippine lack if it fails to raise
ang Iloilo sa kanyang ______ the needed revenue and therefore borrows from other countries to
a. Dalampasigan c. Ati-atihan cover its expenses?
b. Kadayan d. Dinagyang a. Productivity c. Elasticity
211. 40% of 35 is what percent of 140? b. Equity d. Neutrality
a. 28% b. 29% c. 10% d. 14% 227. What is meant by the statement: Values are absolute?
a. Changing c. Personal
212. “Magtatrabado ako at ikaw ay mag-aaral upang makatapos b. Subjective d. Unchanging
ka ng pag-aaral.” Anong uri ng pangungusap ito? 228. Kailangan ginagamit and IKA na may gitling?
a. Tambalan c. Langkapan a. Kung ginagamit na panlapi sa isang salita
b. Payak d. Hugnayan b. Kung mismong bilang ang susunod sa isusulat
213. “The hostages are free. They paid their way!” What do c. Kung ang ikakabit ay isang panlapi
these statements tell us? d. Kung ang bilang ay isinusulat na buo
a. They escaped after paying 229. An arithmetic book is 2 1/2cm thick. How many copies can be placed
b. They were released after paying in a meter-long shelf?
c. They were freed after negotiation a. 44 b. 40 c. 36 d. 45
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230. People who are too _____ are liable to be deceived by 246. Which chemical substance/s is/are contained in detergents which
unscrupulous individuals. cause/s the foam in stream water?
a. Credulous c. Cynical a. Alkyl benzene sulfonate
b. Wary d. Demanding b. Phosphorus benzene
231. Teacher Betty always tries to help people, but recently she c. Phosphorus and alkyl
has been _______ kind and generous? d. Oil and benzene
a. Principally c. Especially 247. Which are the food eaters or consumers in an ecosystem?
b. Usually d. Largely a. Autotrophs c. Producers
232. We should work for the total ban ____ of pesticides that b. Decomposers d. Heterotrophs
are harmful to man. 248. What is the counting number that is less than 15 and when divided
a. By the use c. With the use by 3 has a remainder of 1, but when divided by 4 has a remainder of
b. On using d. On the use 2?
233. Which of the following organisms are responsible for the a. 5 b. 12 c. 8 d. 10
return of substances in the bodies of the dead plants and 249. Which of the following could be a factor of n (n+1) if n is a positive
animals to the soil? integer less than 3?
a. Decomposers c. First order consumers a. 8 b. 3 c. 9 d. 5
b. Producers d. Consumers 250. If x = -5, what is the value of x2 – 9 ?
234. It’s now two hours past his schedule, the facilitator may not x+3
come anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case he a. 7 b. -6 c. -8 d. 5
_________. 251. Hindi ko malaman kung bakit ang basura ay kanyang ________.
a. May c. Does a. Itinapon c. Tinapon
b. Is coming d. Will come b. Itapon d. Natapon
235. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” is an 252. Saang dimension nabibilang ang paggamit ng globo?
expression of one’s _____. a. Kagamitang pansilid
a. Total poverty b. Kagamitang biswal
b. Blind ignorance c. Kagamitang awdyo
c. Love for self d. Kagamitang lingual
d. Total submission to God 253. Which word does NOT mean the same as the other three?
236. The area of the rectangle on the right is (X2 + X – a. Furnish c. Supply
12). If its length is X + 4, what is its width? b. Defend d. Equip
a. X + 2 c. X + 1 254. Business computers have become more complex that necessitate
b. X – 3 d. X + 6 complete training in operating them. They are now described as
237. Which of these are characterized as organic compounds? SOPHISTICATED electronic system, meaning ____.
a. They are compounds of any elements a. Simple c. Fashionable
b. They are compounds containing carbon b. Cosmopolitan d. Uncomplicated
c. They cannot be broken down to simpler substance 255. What is the missing term in the series? 2, 5 11, 23, 47,
d. They always require electrical means to separate ____.
238. Our commitments can develop us or can destroy us, but a. 115 b. 95 c. 105 d. 125
either way, they will define us. Choose the line below that 256. Which explains why work is done when blowing a balloon?
has the same meaning. a. The force of gravity on the balloon increases
a. Flexible commitment is what we need today b. The balloon moves outwards as the blowing force is
b. We must make full commitment to worldly things exerted on it
c. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to c. The balloon has potential energy which is changed to kinetic
d. Our commitments need not be planned way ahead energy
239. Those mischievous children _____ tricks on their teachers d. The balloon is filled with air which has weight and occupies
which always got them into a lot of trouble. space
a. Used to play c. Could play 257. If she ____ President, she would live in Malacañang.
b. May have played d. Could have played a. Was c. Am
240. Alin sa mga sumusunod na pangungusap ang walang b. Were d. Should be
simuno? 258. Find the GCF of 18 and 36.
a. Ang dumating na hari a. 2 b. 6 c. 48 d. 9
b. Balak niyang umawit 259. Which one is the right to human dignity?
c. Magsumikap ka nang umunlad a. Freedom from all forms of racial discrimination
d. May tao pala sa silid b. Rest and leisure
241. “Nothing that happens in this world ever happens by c. Privacy in the family, the home and in correspondence
chance; it is all part of a grand design.” The author speaks d. Reparation and retribution for exploitation
of one’s ____. 260. Ants and honeybees exhibit a “caste system” in which each
a. Destiny c. Dream member has a specific duty to perform. This is referred to as
b. Luck d. Ambition ______.
242. With the Cold War in mind, which does not belong? a. Adaptive system
a. Dialogue c. Tension b. Morphology system
b. Competition d. Conflict c. Polymorphism
243. Do all persons possess human dignity? d. Metamorphism
a. Yes, if they do good 261. Today, car manufacturers have begun to AUTOMATE their
b. No, the beggar does not have it assembly lines by using robots. What does this trend mean?
c. No, only those who believe in GOD a. Cars are now automatic
d. Yes, no exception b. Operate through machines
244. Which kind of rock is abundant in the Bicol region? c. Operates through human workers
a. Sedimentary c. Metamorphic d. Produce more efficient cars
b. Igneous d. Shale 262. “Inaawitan ko ang mga alon sa dalampasigan.” Ito ay halimbawa
245. 35 is what percent of 560? ng ________.
a. 6.5% c. 62% a. Personipikasyon c. Paglilipat–wika
b. 16% d. 6.25% b. Pagwawangis d. Patutulad

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1 Alin sa mga sumusunod ang opisyal na wika mula 279. Because of the onset and proliferation of AIDS case, which social
panahon ng Republika hanggang kasalukuyan? problem gained renewed attention and concern?
a. Tagalog c. Ingles a. Child labor c. Prostitution
a. Kastila d. Ingles at Filipino b. Drug addiction d. Pornography
266. Basahin at sagutin. 283. Our opposition to divorce could be an influence of the ______.
Matulog ka na bunso a. Educational system of the Spaniards
Ang ina mo ay malayo b. Protestant religion introduced by the Americans
Hindi naman masundo c. Roman Catholic religion introduced by the Spaniards
May putik at may balaho d. American constitution
Ito ay halimbawa ng awit sa _______ 284. Which statement on Alcoholics Anonymous is correct?
a. It is a group of alcoholic fathers and mothers who has made
Pamamangka
it its mission to help alcoholic fathers and mothers
Pakikidigma
b. It helps alcoholics to avoid alcohol use and rebuild their lives
Pampatulog ng bata c. It is a group of businessmen bent on stopping the
Pag-ibig manufacture of alcoholic drinks
267. How much bigger is 93 than 29? d. It is an association of alcoholics who remain unknown to
a. 217 b. 73 c. 45 d. 431 each other
1 1 1
267. What is the average of /2, /4 and /3? 285. Which is the primary factor that drives most Filipino men and
a. 13 c. 13 women to leave their families and work abroad?
36 29 a. Poverty
b. 13 d. 13 b. Illiteracy
32 24 c. Insurgency
268. Which hormone promotes the development of secondary d. Dissatisfaction with Philippine society
male sexual characteristics? 286. Each bag of rice contains 50 kg. What would be the increase in
a. Progresterone c. Estrogen the price if the cost of one bag of rice goes from P950.00 to
b. Testosterone d. Gonads P1,200.00?
269. If an object has kinetic energy, then it also must have a. P250.00 c. P3.75
an/a ________. b. P7.50 d. P5.00
a. Impulse c. Momentum 285. What happens to the speed of sound waves as it travels from a
b. Acceleration d. Force less medium to a denser medium?
271. Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling water. The speed increases
One pot is colored white and the other is black. In which The speed stays the same
pot will the water cool faster? Total internal reflection happens
In the black pot The speed decreases
In the white pot
Both pots will cool at the same rate 286. _____ not making the most of ____ opportunities.
Neither pots a. You’re – you’re c. You’re – your
272. With old age, the bone mass decreases especially in the b. You – your d. You’re – you
vertebral column which causes it to collapse. What is
this syndrome called? 286. Between January 2008 and August 2008, the price of gasoline
a. Osteocytes c. Osteocyclosis rose from 28.40 to 52.90 per liter. What is the percent of increase
b. Osteoporosis d. Osteoblasts over the 8-month period?
272. Physical traits are transmitted from parents to offspring a. 97.5% c. 24.5%
through ________. b. 86.27% d. 46.81%
a. Genes c. Gametes
b. Chromosomes d. Alleles 288. Sound : Decibel :: ________ : ________.
273. Which pigments of flowers and fruits are responsible for Area : Square
their change in color upon reaching maturity? Capacity : Hectare
a. Chloroplasts c. Carotenoids Length : Meter
b. Fucoxanthin d. Phycocyanins Volume : Cube
1 At present, a patient fights cancer either through surgery
or by subjecting him/her to a drug treatment called 289. In which of the following medium would sound waves travel the
_______. fastest?
a. Irradiation c. Viral treatment a. Vibrating objects c. Gases
a. Immune therapy d. Chemotherapy b. Liquids d. Solids
275. As the earth revolves, due to the tilting of its axis what
natural phenomena occur? I. Which of these characterize/s metals?
Global warming c. Weather II. Good electrical conductors
b. Day and night d. Seasons 1 They are malleable and ductile
276. Which of the iron containing compounds gives the red III. They form basic oxides
corpuscles its color? a. I, II and III
a. Albumin c. Hemoglobin b. I only
b. Serum globulin d. Fibrinogen c. I and III only
278. Which type of cooperative promotes thrift among d. II and III only
members and generates funds in order to lend to its 290. We always hear doctors warming us to limit salt intake. What is
members? the effect of salt on cells?
Service cooperative Salt makes cells swell
Credit cooperative Salt dehydrates the cell
Producers cooperative Salt clogs the cell
Consumers cooperative Salt punctures the cell
279. How does the government tax people’s labor?
Through inheritance tax
Through real estate tax
Through an income tax
Through value added tax
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291. In the playground for kindergarten kids, 18 children are how many tricycles are there?
riding tricycles or bicycles. If there are 43 wheels in all, a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 11
292. The edges of a cubical frame are made from plastic 305. This grade on your essay is low. Did your teacher suggest
straws. How much longer is the total length of the plastic ___________ another?
edges of a 10 cm compared to a cube whose edge is 8 a. you will make c. to write
cm? b. revise d. writing
a. 24 cm c. 16 cm 303. Wise people can ________ with frustration.
b. 32 cm d. 8 cm a. cope up c. cope in
293. In a Mathematics test, 35 students passed and 30% b. cope on d. cope
failed. How many students took the test? 304. Is this the spot _______ you had the accident?
a. 60 b. 50 c. 40 d. 30
a. why c. wherein
294. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those of
another right triangle are 12 and 16. How much longer b. where d. which
is the perimeter of the larger triangle than the perimeter
of the smaller triangle? 306. It’s now three hours past her schedule; the president will not come
a. 84 b. 14 c. 7 d. 12 anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case she ___________.
298. In the capitalist system, monopoly and control of prices are a. is coming c. does
done through cartels while in the cooperative system b. may d. will come
_______. 307. The words “inappropriate, illegal, irresponsible and unaware” have
There is no monopoly by a powerful group because prefixes which are classified as:
efforts are geared toward the upliftment of the life of a. Positive c. Common
the members b. Negative d. Neutral
Monopoly and control of prices are done by the 309. Which of the following doesn’t belong to the group?
Chairman of the Board a. Hypothesis c. Conclusion
Control of prices is done by the Board of Directors b. Surmise d. Conjecture
and Management staff 308. Which does not belong to the group?
Monopoly is done through the members with the a. Foot c. Centigrade
highest capital build up b. Kilometer d. Mile
310. “Blessed are ________ sorrowful for _______ shall be comforted.”
299. What holds true to a cooperative? a. the - you c. you - they
Membership is open only to a selected few b. the - they d. they – they
Each member is entitled to only one vote,
regardless of his position 311. When I met Diana yesterday, it was the first time I ___________ her
Distribute of patronage refund is equal for all since Christmas.
A member who has more shares has more votes
a. have seen c. have been seen
300. Which is the supreme body in a cooperative?
The elected officers b. saw d. had seen
The assembly 314. If you want to be recognized, have a finger in the pie.
The Board of Directors Dip finger in the pie
The management staff Take an active part in something
301. At what rate of interest should P2,400 be invested so Take a share of the pie
that it will earn P880 in 8 months? Join a group
a. 6½% b. 5½% c. 5% d. 6%
299. She described her classmate’s statement as too 315. “Nothing happens in this world by chance; it is all part of a grand
SOPHOMORIC. This means ____. design.” The author speaks of one’s ____________.
a. Grown up c. Wise a. ambition c. dream
b. Mature d. Immature b. luck d. destiny
300. Which of the following light has the longest wavelength? 313. These towels are ______ for us to dry the dishes.
a. Red c. Yellow a. very dry c. too wet
b. Blue d. Green b. very wet d. so wet
II. Some factories use water to cool their equipment, 315. Which sounds like “when”?
warming the water in the process. If the warm water is a. while c. whine
dumped into a river, lake or ocean, how might it affect b. pin d. pet
the ecology of the body of water? 317. Conrado approached the platform with his speech. His palms were
I.The added heat may result to the decrease in the sweaty and his hands were shaking. He felt the palpitations of his
amount of dissolved oxygen needed by the chest and perspiration began to appear at his forehead. Conrado is
aquatic organisms experiencing?
III. The added heat will accelerate the chemical- a. heart attack c. stage fright
biological process that may alter the reproductive b. nausea d. epilepsy
processes of the aquatic plants and animals
302. The increase in the temperature will increase the 316. Do not go gentle into good night,
amount of dissolved carbon dioxide causing the Old age should burn and rage as close a day;
acidity of water to exceed harmful levels for aquatic Raged, against the dying of the light.
plants and animals
a. I and III c. II only - Dylan Thomas
b. I and II d. I only The person in the lines above could be characterized as:
301. Your father is paying for your plane ticket, _____?
a. isn’t it c. aren’t you a. pessimistic c. courageous
b. is he d. isn’t he b. violent d. strong

318. What figure of speech is present in this line of the poem “The
Brook”?
“This second time, he was like a tiny snake.”
a. Personification c. Simile
b. Metaphor d. Apostrophe

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322. The “Rubaiyat”, a loosely joined series of 280 stanzas, has a. Always look forward to a new day
this general theme. Which one? b. Never give in to death easily
 c. Grasp pleasure while you can b. ang mga d. sina
d. Create your own world and beautify it 331. Kailan lamang ay nakita ko _____ Amorsolo na nakikipag-usap sa
323. In Psalm 23 otherwise known as “Psalm of David”, what is ating mga punong-bayan.
the closest meaning to the line? a. si c. ang
“He maketh me to lie down in green pasture; he leadeth b. sina d. ang mga
me beside the still waters.” 332. Kung darating _____ Sue at Kelly ay pakisabing nauna na ako.
a. si c. kina
a. He will be given riches and mercy b. sina d. sila
b. He will be provided peace and prosperity 333. Ang Pilipinas ay ____ mahigit na pitong libong pulo.
c. He will be known throughout the land a. may c. mayron
d. He will always obey his master for his glory b. mayroon d. meron
324. The Master said: 335. Sinabi ng Kalihim sa Edukasyon na ____ makukuhang benepisyo
“Only one who bursts with eagerness do I instruct. Only ang mga guro sa taong ito.
a. may c. mayron
one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten”. The lines
b. mayroon d. meron
give one the idea that true learning: 337. Huwag limutin ang vernacular. Tutuhing iasimila ito sa pambansang
wika sa ikauunlad ng kultura at lahi. Ang ibig sabihin ng iasimila ay
a. comes with commitment and passion _________.
b. makes man a disciple of instruction a. Papaunlarin c. Pagyamanin
c. involves patience and a dash of lethargy b. Papakinabangan d. Papayabungin
d. is capable of making man 336. If July 12, 2003 fell on Tuesday, on what day will July 12, 2005 fall?
325. Alin ang mali sa pangungusap na ito? “Ilang taon ring a. Thursday c. Sunday
namahinga sa pag-awit ang sikat na si Whitney Houston.” b. Monday d. Friday
a. ang sikat c. sa pag-awit 339. A map is drawn to scale such that 1.5cm on the map corresponds to
b. ring d. Ilang taon 75cm in actual distance. How many centimeters on the map would
327. Alin ang pinakatamang pahayag? represent that distance between two towns which are 270cm apart?
a. Sinulyapan niya ang langit a. 2.7 cm c. 1.8 cm
b. Tiningala niya ang langit b. 3.6 cm d. 5.4 cm
c. Tinitigan niya ang langit 338. How much greater is the sum of the first 20 counting numbers than
d. Tinitingnan niya ang langit the sum of the first 10 counting numbers?
328. “You can count on me”. Ang pinakamalapit na salin nito ay: a. 110 b. 55 c. 100 d. 155
a. “Maaasahan mo siya.” 342. Which of these statements is always TRUE?
The sum of 3 consecutive pages of a book is always odd
b. “Bilangin mo kami.”
The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is always divisible by 5
c. “Maaasahan mo ako.”
The sum of two square numbers cannot be odd
d. “Bilangin mo ako.” The sum of the page number of two consecutive pages of a
329. Si Lolo Juanito ay malakas pa kahit alog na ang baba. Ang book is even
kahulugan ng may salungguhit ay: 343. A father and son working together can finish painting a room in 6
a. Matanda na hours. Working alone, a father takes 9 hours to do the painting. How
b. Masakit ang baba many painting hours will it take the son, working alone, to finish
c. Bata pa painting the room?
d. Malabo ang mata a. 18 b. 15 c. 75 d. 12
330. “Katulad ng wika ang isang halaman. Sa matabang lupa 341. Which common fraction is equivalent to 0.216?
kusang lalago ito kung may sapat na tubig at liwanag.” Ang a. 53 b. 27 c. 21 d. 108
pahayag na ito ni Teongociang ay umaayon sa: 250 125 50 375
a. Taglish 343. From a 75m bolt/roll of clothing material, 28 school uniforms are
b. Dekolonisasyon made. Each uniform uses 2m. How many meters of material are left?
c. Intelektwalisasyon a. 8 ¾ b. 19 c. 16 d. 12
d. Puristang paniniwala 346. Nene takes 3/4 hour to dress and get ready for school. It takes 4/5
331. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang salitang pambansa? hour to reach school. If her class start promptly at 8:15 A.M.; what is
a. Pinoy c. Mapagkumbaba the latest time she can jump out of bed in order not to be late for
b. Kamusta d. Nagdadalantao school?
330. Ano ngayon ang tuntunin na susundin sa pagtutumbas sa a. 6:42 A.M. c. 6:45 A.M.
Filipino ng “rice terraces.” b. 6:50 A.M. d. 7:22 A.M.
Kung ano ang bigkas siyang sulat 344. In a playground for Kindergarten kids, 18 children are riding tricycles
Gamitin ang katutubong katumbas or bicycles. If there 43 wheels in all, how many tricycle are there?
Tumbasan sa Espanyol at baybayin sa Filipino a. 8 b. 9 c. 7 d. 11
Hiramin nang ganap 345. Simplify 5√75 - 4√12.
331. Ang pagkautal ay matatawag na ________ na sagabal sa
pagsasalita. a. 13√5 c. 33√3
a. saykolohikal c. pisikal b. √63 d. 17√3
b. pisyolohikal d. semantiko 348. A child can be admitted to Grade I if he/she is at least 5 years and 10
329. Sa taong 2008, nakatitiyak ____ sambayanang Filipino na months old by June of the school year. Which of these birthdates will
mapaunlad ang ekonomiya ng bansa. disqualify a child from being admitted to Grade I on June 15, 2009?
a. si c. ang a. June 10, 2003 c. May 5, 2003
b. sina d. ang mga b. January 10, 2003 d. April 30, 2003
334. Kung ____ bawat isa sa atin ay matututong magsikap at 347. A time deposit in a bank will mature after 91 days. If the deposit was
magpahalaga sa ating mga ginagawa, ang ating sarili ay made on April 28, on what date will it mature?
patuloy na uunlad. a. June 28 c. July 28
a. ang c. si b. July 18 d. July 29

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349. The readings on the water meter in April and May are of 23 pesos and the cost per kl is 20 pesos, how much is the billing
417.8kl and 430.4kl, respectively. If there is a basic charge for water consumption between the two months?
 a. PHP 2,520 c. PHP 275 363. If 1 = a then x equals the _______. x b
b. PHP 272 d. PHP 2,543
350. Determine the midpoint of the line segment joining the product of a and b
points (5,-3) and (-1,6). quotient of a and b
3 3
a. (2, /2) c. (3, /2) sum of a and b
-3 5
b. (2, /2) d. (1, /2) difference of a and b
351. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those of 364. On a certain day, three computer technicians took turns in manning a
another right triangle are 12 and 16. How much longer is 24-hours internet shop. The number of hours Alpha, Bravo and
the perimeter of the larger triangle than the perimeter of Charlie were on duty was in the ratio 1:2:3, respectively. The shop
the smaller triangle? owner pays them PHP40 per hour. How much would Charlie receive
a. 84 b. 7 c. 12 d. 14 for that day?
352. In a circle with center O, arc RS=132 degrees. How many a. PHP 230 c. PHP 160
degrees are there in angle RSO? b. PHP 960 d. PHP 480
a. 22 b. 24 c. 20 d. 48 366. A bus has seven vacant seats. If there are additional passengers
354. One angle of a parallelogram is 35? What are the that will enter the bus, in how many different ways can they be
measures of the three other angles? seated?
45˚, 65˚, 170˚ a. 6 b. 210 c. 5040 d. 35
145˚, 35˚, 145˚ 364. Roger’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 89, 84, 90, 91 and 86. What is
85˚, 135˚, 140˚ the least grade that he should aim for the 7 th subject if he has to
35˚, 65˚, 65˚ have an average of 88?
355. One side of a 45˚- 45˚- 90˚ triangle measures 5 cm. What a. 91 b. 90 c. 88 d. 92
is the length of its hypotenuse? 365. In how many ways can 7 people be seated around a circular table?
a. 5√3cm b. 5 cm c. 5√3 d. a. 49 b. 720 c. 5,040 d. 14
5√2cm 367. A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group of 5 girls and 3
boys. What is the probability that two boys are selected?
2cm 15 8 3 5
a. /56 b. /56 c. /56 d. /56
368. A student has ten posters to pin up on the wall of her room, but there
356. An online shop sells a certain calculator for P850 and
is space for only seven. In how many ways can she choose the
charges P250 for shipping within Manila, regardless of the
posters to be pinned up?
number of calculators ordered. Which of the following
a. 5040 c. 120
equations shows the total cost (y) of an order as a function
b. 604,800 d. 7
of the number of calculators ordered (x)?
369. Janina, a retailer, buys candies for PHP 37.50. That pack has 25
a. y=(850+250)x c. y=850x+250
pieces of candies. If she sells each candy for PHP 2.25, how much
b. y=250x+850 d. x=850y+250
profit does she make?
355. How many glasses of cola each to be filled with 150 cu cm
a. PHP 15.50 c. PHP 37.50
of liquid can be made from 5 family sizes bottles of cola
b. PHP 56.25 d. PHP 18.75
each containing 1.5 liters?
a. 60 b. 45 c. 40 d. 50
370. In how many ways can four boys and four girls seated in a row
containing eight seats if the boys and girls must sit in alternate
357. The edges of a cubical frame are made from plastic
seats?
straws. How much longer is the total length of the plastic
a. 1,152 c. 40,320
edges of a cube whose edge is 10 cm compared to a cube
b. 24 d. 576
whose edge is 8 cm?
375. During period of increased global temperatures, which of the
a. 32 cm c. 24 cm
following is most likely to occur?
b. 8 cm d. 16 cm
a. A decrease in earthquakes
359. If the width of a rectangle is reduced by 20% and the
b. An increase in atmospheric CO2
length is also reduced by 20%, what percent of the original c. An increase in earthquakes
area is the new area of the rectangle? d. A decrease in atmospheric CO2
a. 60% b. 64% c. 80% d. 36%
376. Which of the following human activities reduces the level of ozone in
358. How many square inches are in 1 square yard? the atmosphere?
a. 900 b. 144 c. 1,296 d. 648 a. Releasing of fluorocarbons from aerosol cans
b. Using large banks of solar cells for energy production
361. Which of these has the longest perimeter? c. Using artificial lighting in scientific polar station
a. A rectangle 19 cm long and 24 cm wide d. Destroying large areas of the equatorial rain forests
b. A right triangle whose two legs are 24 and 32 cm
c. A square 21 cm on a side 377. If two variables X and Y are directly related, which of these is not
d. An equilateral triangle whose side is 28 cm true?
a. When X is low, Y is also low
362. A series of square figures are made with match stick. If the b. When X increase, Y decreases
first three figures are the following, how many matchsticks c. As X increase, Y also increases
will be needed to form the 6th figure? d. A high Y is associated with a high X
378. What is the most significant cause of dwindling biodiversity?
a. Global warming
b. Large plant consumption
c. Destruction of habitat
d. Depletion of ozone layer
379. The existence of extraterrestrial life may never be proven, but this
idea will become more scientifically acceptable over time if:
a. 60 b. 5 c. 84 d. 40 a. Alternative hypotheses are proposed and confirmed
b. Hypotheses are made related to the idea
c. Increasing scientific evidence supports the idea
d. No one disputes this idea in a scientific forum

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I. Why is incineration not favored as a method of waste It is expensive for a country like ours
disposal? It releases noxious gases
 The country lacks funds to install incineration 386. In connection with government transactions involving public interest,
It requires large energy expenditure which policy, is adopted by the Constitution to assure the public of
J. Teacher Monica showed the class the potted plants placed accountability and transparency?
on the window sills. She asked them to observe the Rural development and agrarian reform
direction of their growth. The pupils observe that the plants Private enterprise and incentives to needed investments
tented to grow outward. Then Teacher Monica asked the Full public disclosure
class this question: “Why do you think the plants grow Balanced and healthful ecology
outward?” What was Teacher Monica engaging the pupils
to do? 387. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive
Observe powers in the Marcos regime, which form of government was
Draw conclusion implemented?
Formulate hypothesis a. Monarchial c. Presidential
Design an experiment b. Parliamentary d. Dictatorial
1 In President Quezon’s time, the country had the Philippine
K. Which of the following has the smallest mass when Commonwealth. What is true about the Philippine Commonwealth?
measured in an equal arm balance? The Filipinos were __________. .
1/8 sheet of pad paper a. partially independent
1/2 sheet of pad paper b. granted total freedom to course their destiny only on matters of
1/4 sheet of pad paper education
1/3 sheet of pad paper c. citizens of the United State
d. fully independent
L. Which of the following activities help reduce water
pollution? I. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines ______.
Throwing only liquid wastes changed its form of government to parliamentary
Using organic fertilizers in farms became known worldwide for its People Power Revolution
Cleaning with soap instead of detergents intensified its participation in international affairs
Treating wastewater before it is discharge saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president
J. Rizal focused the “La Liga Filipina” to ______.
M. Leaves are green in sunlight because _______. II. unite the whole country
they absorb the green light III. fight violence and justice
their tints bounce off 389. revolt against the Spaniards
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
they reflect green light I. What does the “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as human
right is concerned?
N. Which of the following is true about light and seeing? Remains innocence until proven guilty
Light enters the eyes enabling people to see objects Has the right to remain silent
Light goes out from eyes, hits an object, and then Is concerned guilty unless proven otherwise
returns to the eyes Has the right to a legal counsel
Light rays coming from an object meets light coming J. What development has taken place in our form of government from
from a light source and then enters the eyes the pre-Hispanic Philippines to the present?
Light hits an object, bounces, and then enters the II. We have come from a one-man rule to a government of the
eyes people, by the people, and for the people
III. We began with a one-man rule and have ended up with a
dictatorial form of government
O. A tray filled with ice was left on a table. After one hour, it 391. We started with a dictatorial form of government that has
was observed that some of the ice had changed to liquid. developed into the present democratic form
Which of the following is true about the temperature of the a. I and III b. III c. II d. I
water and of the ice?
II. The temperature of the ice did not change 395. Which is true of the Philippines?
III. The temperature of the ice became higher It has been colonized by two European colonial powers
382. The temperature of water is higher than the There have been attempts to change its government to a
temperature of the ice parliamentary form
a. II only c. III only It has never been united as a nation
b. I and III d. I only It is the only Christian country in Asia

384. A stainless steel spoon feels colder than a plastic spoon 396. Which is true of the historical development of the Philippines?
because stainless steel ______. It has been an independent nation
a. absorbs less heat from the hand than plastic does It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation
b. is really colder than plastic It has not achieved full independence from the very beginning
c. has a lower temperature than plastic It has been an independent nation ever since
d. conducts heat away from the hand faster than plastic 397. This year’s SONA was focused on education and economy. What is
does meant by SONA?
385. Why does the level of water in a beaker rise after a stone State of the Nation Address
is laced on it? Speech of the Nation Assembly
a. The stone and water occupy the same space Speech of the Nation Address
b. The stone takes the place occupied by the water State of the Nation Advocacy
c. The stone has more mass than the water 398. Which statement is true of the pre-Spanish Filipino government?
d. The water weighs less than the stone Laws were formulated by a law making body elected by the
community
There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints
The datu exercised all powers of government
Laws were formulated by a law-making body appointed by the
datu
402. With which are the words “Cha-Cha” and “Con-Ass”405. To stimulate the nation’s economy and increase employment, past
associated? President Diosdado Macapagal ___________.
a. Imposition of Martial Law a. borrowed money from the World Bank
b. Amendment of the present constitution b. standardized the salaries of government employees
c. Return to dictatorial form of government c. abolished government repressive control
d. DivisionbetweenSenateandHouseof d. gave incentives to home cottage industries
Representatives 406. Art and music are necessary ingredients to a child’s education.
396. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform and cooperatives Which statement/s, support/s, the idea of this sentence.
are meant to: I. Music and arts intensify a child’s imagination
a. bridge the gap between the rich and the poor II. Music teaches discipline, team work and poetry through
b. improve the country’s literacy rate rhythm
c. make all citizens equal III. Painting helps a kinesthetic learner express abstract
d. eradicate poverty in the country concepts in concrete forms
a. I only c. I and II
397. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian reform Program b. I, II and III d. III only
bring about social equity and economic prosperity in the 407. Rizal said: “There are no tyrants where there are no slaves.”
country? Which logically explain this?
I. By distributing the ownership of land to farmers for I. If the Filipino were treated as slaves by the Spaniards
value charge it was because they allowed themselves to be treated as
II. By transferring the ownership of land to farmers for such
value II. It was equally the fault of the Filipino why the Spaniards
III. By helping the affected landowners to use their land treated them as slaves
compensation in viable business activities III. The Spaniards were tyrants and so they treated the Filipino
IV. By providing support services to farmer-beneficiaries as slaves
a. I, II and IV c. II, III and IV a. I b. III c. I and II d. I
b. I, II and III d. I, III and IV 408. Based on his work “Sa Aking Mga Kabata,” would Rizal favor the
398. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which use of the mother tongue in the early grades?
terms applies? a. He did not express it clearly c. No
a. Economic Stability c. Equilibrium b. Yes, but mixed with English d. Yes
b. Monopoly d. Inflation 409. Out of the used illustration boards, students came up with cute
399. When parents decide to send their children to a private and function bags for school children. Which Filipino trait is
school and pay their tuition fee instead of sending them to exhibited?
the public school, they don’t get their share in the benefit a. Adaptability c. Family-orientedness
derived from the taxes they pay. This is a case of b. Creativity d. Pagkabayani
____________. 410. On which Filipino trait does Gawad Kalinga build on?
a. double taxation a. Extreme personalism
b. social inequity b. Joy and Humor
c. social injustice c. Bayanihan spirit
d. double jeopardy d. Adaptability
400. Which of the following does one display when he thinks 411. The Filipino’s indomitable spirit is shown in his __________.
that what is foreign is the best and that what is local is a. utang na loob c. self-reliance
inferior? b. friendliness d. ability to survive
a. Relativism c. Ethnocentrism 412. One reason why the NCEE was abolished was because it was
b. Favoritism d. Xenocentrism anti-poor. Which explanation logically supports this reasoning?
a. The NCEE served as a measured to counter the “diploma
401. Upon which is the claim that there is no single universal mill” mentality of Filipinos
standard to be used to judge another society’s customs b. It’s good that NCEE was abolished because that would mean
or culture? only those fit for college would go to college
a. Cultural diversity c. Most of those who did not pass the NCEE were
b. Cultural shock graduates of deprived schools
c. Cultural relativism d. College education liberates the poor from the bondage of
d. Ethical relativism poverty
I. You have to take extra care when you critique the work
of a Filipino. Your negative comment maybe mistaken to 413. You are often told: “Poverty is not a hindrance to success.” What
be an attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino does this imply?
trait is this advice based? a. It is other people that hinder people to succeed
a. “Bayanihan” spirit b. What a person becomes in life is a product of his/her
b. Extreme personalism own choice
c. “Sakop” mentality c. A person is totally conditioned by his/her environment
d. Adaptability d. The “promdi” student does not succeed because of his/her
403. Which of the following was the first to happen? place of origin
a. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence 414. What a student can do differs from what he will do. What does this
b. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated prove?
c. The Philippines was ceded to the US by the a. Motivation and ability always together
Treaty of Paris b. Motivation differs from ability
d. Aguinaldo was captured c. Student of today are hardly motivated
404. If they were to come back to life, who among the d. Ability is the opposite of motivation
following would be the most vocal to speak against the 415. A Biology teacher described herself biologically: “My estrogen
country’s foreign policy of close associated with level is decreasing and I have signs for osteoporosis.” What is true
America? of the Biology teacher?
a. Jose P. Laurel and Elpidio Quirino a. She is a chain smoker
b. Claro M. Recto and Jose P. Laurel b. She is in her late adolescence
c. Leon Ma. Guerrero Jr. and Jose P. Laurel c. She is a spinster
d. Claro M. Recto and Leon Ma. Guerrero d. She is in her post-menopausal period

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416. A secret word that must be entered into the computer c. It is the early childhood educator who has both the immense
before a person is allowed to get or change information responsibility of creating the learning environment that will
is called ________. intrigue and stimulate the whole child
a. program c. statement d. Each child’s brain is unique and vastly different from one
b. password d. input another.
417. The search for related literature by accessing several 426. What kind of improvement process is in keeping with SBM?
databases by the use of a telephone line to connect a I. Data-driven III. Participatory
computer library with other computers that have II. Continuous
database is termed ______. a. I and II c. II and III
a. Manual search b. I and III d. I, II and III
b. On-line search
c. Compact disc search 427. Which word/phrase does not go with school-based management?
d. Computer search a. Transparency
418. Which refers to a single phrase or word that tells the b. Authoritarian leadership
computer to do something with a program or file? c. Continuous improvement
a. Password d. Partnership
b. Computer Program 428. In SBM, who is empowered to lead the school and the community
c. Command for improvement?
d. Computer Language a. The parent leaders
b. The school head
419. In writing a letter, which productivity tool is used? c. The principal
a. Pagemaker c. Spreadsheet d. The teachers
b. Word processing d. Publisher
429. “Spring” in the first stanza represents all but one of the following?
420. Like the typewriter, the computer has _____. .
a. screen c. keyboard a. a budding relationship
b. cursor d. disk drive b. the beginning of love
c. colorful world of people in love
421. Which application program provides one with a means to d. the end of bachelorhood
organize and present information through the use of text,
numbers, graphs, sounds, and visual image 430. The word “summer” in the second stanza suggests? .
a. Powerpoint Presentation a. hot environment
b. Spreadsheet b. mixed feelings
c. Publisher c. vacation from school
d. Word processing d. heightened emotions

422. Which one links computers to a base computer making it 431. In the third stanza, “autumn” may mean all the following, except?
possible to share software materials? .
a. Modern c. Local area network a. irreconcilable differences waning of feelings
b. Interface d. Internet b. problem faced by lovers
423. What is/are the best ways to a child’s development c. falling out of love
according to the statement? d. death of the love
438. Meet the child where the child is.
II. Allow the child to develop according to his/her 432. Ano ang mahalagang pag-uugali ng tao ang pinapahiwatig ng
pace. binasang talataan?
III. Compare a child to another in order to motivate a. Maging makatarungan tayo sa lahat ng bagay, tao at
her/him to catch up with other children’s panahon
development. b. Humanda tayo lagi sa mga suliraning darating sa ating buhay
a. II and III c. I, II and III c. Maging positibo tayo sa pag-iisip at pagbibigay pasiya
b. I and III d. I and II d. Gawin natin lagi ang magagandang bagay, ang pagtawag at
paghingi ng tulong sa Diyos
433. Ano ang pangunahing paksa na inilahad sa talataan?
a. Harapin ang buhay at isipin ang kasabihang umasa sa Diyos
na hindi magpapabaya
b. Pagkat kaloob ng Diyos sa tao ang pagdurusa, sikat at
suliranin, nariyan Siya upang tayo ay damayan
c. Harapin nang buong tapang ang buhay na may lungkot
ay ligaya, at magtiwala sa Poong Maykapal
d. Buong giting na humarap sa buhay mabagyo man o maaraw
424. What message does the statement have for teachers? 434. Saan itinulad ng akda ang ating buhay?
a. Just look at the flowers when you are tempted to a. Sa malakas na bagyo
hurry up the development of a child b. Sa masarap na putahe
b. Provide children with developmentally c. Sa init at lamig ng panahon
appropriate practices d. Sa putahe at sa panahon
c. Games will help develop children naturally 435. Alin ang hindi bunga batay sa talata?
d. Avoid comparing a child with other children a. Karukhaan c. Kalungkutan
425. Which statement is in support of the statement given b. Ligaya d. Karangalan
above? 436. Ang paghihirap ng bayani ay sanhi ng:
a. A teacher’s moment-by-moment actions and a. digmaan c. kahinaan ng bayani
interactions with children are the most powerful b. pagkamasarili d. kawalang malay
determinant of learning outcomes and development 437. Kung gagamitan ng paghihibla sa mga konsepto ng talata, alin
b. We can’t make children’s dendrites grow faster ang pinakagitna?
or insist that important connections in the brain a. Ligaya c. Pag-ibig
be made b. Kabayanihan d. Kaginhawaan

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I. Is there any defect in the experimental design?
 Yes, there is, but was compensated for by the use a. Pangangatwiran c. Paglalarawan
of not only one type of fish b. Paglalahad d. Pagsasalaysay
Yes, there is, but was remedied by the fact that 3 II. What are considered major goals of multicultural education?
kinds of detergents were used I.Catering to diversity of learners
Yes, not only one but several 448. Considering social class and ethnic groups
None, it is simple yet a perfect design III. Providing equal opportunities to education
IV. Helping individuals and group survive despite differences in
J. How can the experimental design be improved? culture and beliefs
II. Focus on one independent variable at a a. II and III c. III and IV
time, e.g. brand of detergent. b. I, II and IV d. I, II, III and IV
440. Make use of the same type and size of fish. 450. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a strong
III. Increase the number of fish and reduce the number “school culture”?
of detergent brands involved. Has informal rules of behavior
a. I only c. I and II Has a network of communications
b. I and III d. II only Has high standards of performance
Has definite organizational core values
444. What is the dependent variable? 451. Ano ang nagpamali sa pahayag na ito? May
a. The amount of water ibat’t ibang paraan ng mapaunlad ang
b. The effect of detergent on the fish I II III
c. The amount of detergent husay sa pagbabasa.
d. The brand of detergent IV
a. IV b. I c. II d. III
445. What is defective with the experimental design? 1 On which concept is the cross-cultural undertaking advocated by
a. It is very complicated anthropologists and sociologists based in order to prevent
b. There is no testable hypothesis ethnocentrism?
c. There are so many independent variables the a. Acculturation c. Cultural relativism
effects of which are tested at the same time a Ethical relativism d. Global solidarity
d. There’s a lot of biases involved 1 Matter exists in the form of units which can be classified in
hierarchies or organizational levels. Which of the following units
446. What is the experimental group? shows a correct hierarchical organization?
a. The baby junior fish with 1 tbsp of Champion c. Cell-tissue-organ-system-organism
b. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide d. Solids-liquids-gases-plasma
c. Cannot be determined e. Atom-molecule-element-compound-mixture
d. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf f. Protons-neutrons-electrons-ions

447. What is the control group? 2 Which of the following statements best explains recruitment?
a. The baby junior fish with 1 tbsp of Champion c. It is the process of ensuring that competent people are available
b. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide d. It is the process of obtaining qualified applicants for a job
c. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf e. It is a process of obtaining qualified applicants for promotion
d. Cannot be determined f. It is a process of hiring and firing

3 What is the reason why the staff wages for the retailer and
wholesaler are not considered as the direct cost?
c. Because one person generally sells many different products
d. Because cost is not linked to the acquisition of raw materials
e. Because staff wages are taken from the income of the company
f. Because the direct costs have to be attributed proportionally

4 A person in a dark room looking through a window can clearly see a

person outside in the daylight. But a person outside cannot see the
person inside. Why does this happen?
c. Sunlight is not bright as the other sources of light
d. There is not enough light being reflected off the person in the
room
e. Light rays cannot pass through the window twice
f. Outside light does not pass through windows.

5 Since the family is the basic unit in democracy, home economics

education needs to be based upon _____.
c. Cooperation as individual and in group
d. Sharing and cooperation
e. Democratic principle
446. Ang bulaklak na namumunga na tinutukoy ng talata ay f. Many cultures of families and democracies
______. 6 Happiness is different from pleasure in being an abiding
Dalagang natutukso consequence or result which is not destroyed even by the presence
Inang nagbatak sa hirap of pain. The best illustration of this principle is ______.
Babaeng itinakwil ng lipunan c. Mother giving birth
d. A jackpot winner collecting his prize
Inang nagsisilang
447. Ang kalugamian na tinutukoy ng talata ay ________. e. Engaged couple getting married
Kamangmangan c. Kapighatian f. Student topping the board examination
7 Which of the following is another illustration of happiness?
b. Kabanalan d. Kapalaluan
447. Anong diskors ang ginagamit sa pagpahayag ng may c. A family dining at a 5-star hotel
d. A family looking at their crops ready for harvest
akda?
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a A family on their way to a vacation holiday 459. Which antidote would have a similar effect if vinegar or citrus juice
b A family admiring their newly bought car were not available?
a. Raw egg white c. Vegetable oil
 b. Water d. Milk 468. In which kingdom should mold be classified?
469. A radio with a strong electromagnetic would not be placed a. Plantae c. Animalia
near the navigation instruments on a plane or ship b. Prostista d. Fungi
because ____________. 479. Pre-school children always watch the body language of their
a. the radio would draw too much electrical energy, teachers. This means _____.
causing the electrical system of the ship or plane to Communication is best by words
discharge Communication is best by movement and gestures
b. the accuracy of the compass would be affected by the Communication is best by the tone of the voice
magnetic field established by the radio electromagnet Communication is best by group of discussions
c. the radio wouldn’t work because of electrical 480. Pulmonary tuberculosis has affected 90% of the Filipinos. How is
interference this disease transmitted?
d. none of these TB patient allowed to work with other
470. Students after a long summer vacation hardly return to Using dishes of active TB patients
usual study habits. This situation is a post-vacation carry Coughing with uncovered mouth
over. It takes two to three weeks to be in such situation. Sleeping with children
What post-vacation theory is advanced? 481. Farmers are all enthusiastic in the campaign for “Gintong Ani” for
a. Post-vacation should be extended by 4 weeks mangoes. Which practice is harmful to the environment?
b. Vacation is worth doing Using organic fertilizer every six months
c. Pre-vacation plans are necessary Encouraging insects to do pollination
d. Post vacation habits should be ignored Spraying the trees with herbicides and pesticides
471. As head of the family, the father is the principal bread Using asexual propagation of mangoes
winner. What does it mean? 482. Children in the mountain ranges are diagnosed as suffering from
a. His earning determines the economic condition of the goiter. Determine the cause of such disease.
family Lack of iodine in food
b. It is his duty to give economic support to his children Excess of iodine in diet
c. He is responsible to support the wife and children Excess of vitamins in diet
d. He should manage the family budget Lack of iron in diet
472. Which of the following is one of the positive values 483. A boy got tired of getting up early to join the family in going to
developed as one learns handicrafts? church. Because of this, he decided to change his religion. Cite the
a. Exposure to handicrafts principles right he wanted to exercise.
b. Enriched vocabulary in handicrafts Right for free worship
c. Enhanced self-esteem and well-worth Right to due process
d. Adeptness in eye-hand coordination Right to change worship as provided by its bible
473. Why do farmers and gardens often treat the soil with
ammonium sulfate? Right to abide by family rules
a. It increase the oxygen content of the soil 484. Which approach does not lessen vehicular air pollution?
b. It increase the nitrogen content of the soil Utilizing the MRT and LRT
c. It reduces the acidity of the soil Ban diesel-using cars on the highway
d. It acts as a pesticides Ask pedestrians to use bicycles
474. Which statement is guaranteed by the Civil Code of the Allow vehicles with more than 20 years of use
Philippines? 485. Rural health centers conduct home visitation. Babies are vaccinated
a. Both are given freedom to choose their occupation early to avoid pulmonary tuberculosis. However, what are the WHO
b. Both husband and wife are co-equal findings?
c. The husband has the right to object to the occupation Most children suffer pulmonary complex
of the wife Babies are immune from TB
d. The wife also has the right to object to the occupation Most fathers spit blood and infect babies
of the husband Mother sick with TB transmit their disease by breast feeding
475. Which of the following is one of the positive values 486. There is a non-government program that extends assistance to
developed as one learns handicrafts? children who needs hospitalization and treatment. What is this non-
a. Love and respect for parents government project?
b. Friendship will others Bantay Bata Project
c. Optimism in life Tahanang Walang Hagdan
d. Involvement in extra-curricular activities Father Angelo’s
476. Which of the following steps is not included in determining Welfareville
the proper height of working spaces? 487. Alin ang ipinahihiwatig ng sumusunod na kuha sa Republikang
a. Let a person get a chair and let him sit down Basahan ni Teodoro Agoncillo?
b. Ask him to place his arms closer to his body and bend “Kasarinlan! Republika! Kayo bagay nauulol
his arm at the elbow.
c. Let a person who would use it stand Sa ang kalayaa’y tabla na rin ang kabaong!”
d. The distance from the floor to the elbow minus two
inches is the proper height for working Pagtanggi
477. The principle under which a thermostat operates is the Galit at marahas na damdamin
same when: Matindi ngunit matimping damdamin
a. A chemical change occurs when two substances Pagkabahala
combine 488. Researches gave rats a dose of 3-m, butyl phtalide and measured
b. A gas expands to fill the container in which it is held changes in the rats blood pressure. This statement is best classified
c. The level or mercury rises or in a glass tube as a/an:
d. A pendulum swings when it is set into motion a. Experiment c. Hypothesis
b. Prediction d. Finding
a. Which of the following is the smallest prime number greater than
200?
a. 214 b. 205 c. 201 d. 211
480. Ano ang kahulugan nito?

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“Puwit man ng baso’t suot ng mayaman, ang tingin ng
tao’y brilyanteng makinang.” 481. Mapang-api
 482. Pagtingala sa mayaman a. Aloof
483. Mapagbalatkayo 3. Which theory emphasizes that the period of adolescence is one that
484. Tulong sa kabuhayan the greatest importance in the development of the adult personality?
482. We have energy responsible for life on Earth. The source Psycho-Social
of this energy is the ______. Humanistic
a. Moon c. Star Confluent
b. Wind d. Sun Psycho-Analytic
486. Alin sa mga pangungusap ang higit na epektibong 4. The astronauts could not communicate with one another while on
pagpapahayag? the moon’s surface? Why?
a. Nang nailikas ang mga tao ay bumaha sa aming There is no weather that occurs
bayan Air waves are irregular
b. Nang bumaha sa aming bayan ay nailikas na ang There is no atmosphere
mga tao Temperature shuts down sound
c. Pagkalikas sa mga tao ay bumaha sa aming bayan 5. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete objects produced
d. Nang lumikas ang mga tao ay bumaha sa aming by man. Which of the following is an example of material culture?
bayan Ceremonies of tartans
487. Which of the following actions speaks of the main thrust of Morrriones festivals
Reagan’s foreign policy? Sinulog celebration
a. Giving aid to anticommunist rebels in Nicaragua, Stone walls of Tasadays
Afghanistan and Angola 6. Which explains why work is done when blowing a balloon?
b. Setting up summit talks with Gorbachev The balloon has potential energy which is changed to kinetic
c. Arranging peace talks between Israel and PLO energy
d. Refusing to intervene in the Philippine elections of The force of gravity on the balloon increases
1986 between Pres. Marcos and Corazon Aquino The balloon moves outwards as the blowing force is exerted on
488. Workers in the service sector should trained to act as it
______ as possible. The balloon is filled with air which has weight and occupies
a. Courteously c. Curtly space.
b. Covertly d. Rudely 7. Which of the following physical changes involve adding heat to a
485. Which metal is used to make container for soft drinks? substance?
a. Aluminum c. Lead Evaporating and condensing
b. Copper d. Silver Boiling and condensing
1 Potato plants are usually grown from buds, not seeds. The Condensing and freezing
explanation for this is that: Melting and boiling
d. potatoes cannot be grown from seeds 8. Blocks of asphalt are left with a narrow gap in between them in order
e. buds are not subject to light as seeds are to ____.
f. buds are more likely to duplicate the qualities of the Hold extra dust and small particles of sand
parent plant Give allowance for expansion during hot days
g. buds represent a form of asexual reproduction and Serve as passage of water during rainy days
seeds represent sexual reproduction Make roads with equal blocks and gaps
2 Which of the following should you expect to be true about 9. In plant cells, chloroplasts are active in the chemical processes
the rate of cellular respiration for a group of students who required to make food. Animal cells have no chloroplasts. Based on
are the same age, height, and weight? this, we can conclude that _____.
d. Boys would have a higher rate of cellular respiration Animals cells are more complex than plant cells
than girls Plant cell are more complex than animal cells
e. Athletes would tend to have higher rates of cellular Animals must obtain food from outside sources
respiration than non-athletes Animal cell are more complex than plant cells
f. Non-athletes would have higher rates of cellular 10. Why does water boil at a lower temperature on a mountain than at
respiration than athletes sea level?
g. Africans would have a higher rate of cellular The temperature of the sea increases as we go higher
respiration than Asians The atmospheric pressure is higher as we go higher
3 Which of the following organic acid occurring in low The temperature of the air falls as we go higher
concentration is essential to human but is highly The atmospheric pressure is lower as we go higher
dangerous when human are exposed to high 11. Which of these drugs are addictive, leading to withdrawal symptoms,
concentrations of it? when their use is discontinued?
d. Citric acid found in citrus fruits 1. Alcohol 4. Nicotine
e. Lactic acid found in milk products 2. Aspirin 5. Penicilin
f. Folic acid, a form of vitamin B used to treat anemia 500. Heroin
g. Hydrochloric found in the stomach’s gastric juices a. 4 and 5 c. 1 and 2 only
4 Our commitments can develop us or they can destroy us, b. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 3 and 4
but either way, they will define us. Choose the line below 502. When ##### replaces numbers in the cell, _______.
that has the same meaning. Use the custom format
d. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today Return to the general format
e. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to Indicate a formula error
f. Our commitments need not be planned way ahead Increase column with
g. We must make full commitment to worldly goals 503. A meter stick was cut into two pieces at the 64 cm mark? What is the
5 Our guest of the night was a garrulous speaker. This ratio of the smaller piece to the largest piece?
means he is ____. a. 16:25 b. 13:50 c. 9:25 d. 9:16
d. Talkative a. Find in feet, the amount of farming needed to frame a picture 8 ½
e. Reserved inches by 11 inches?
f. Reticent a. 5¼ ft c. 4 ¼ ft
b. 3¼ ft d. 2 ¼ ft
503. A square has an area of 400 sq. cm 2. What is its perimeter?
a. 80 cm b. 40 cm c. 20 cm d. 100 cm

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504. Which is the equivalent common fraction of the repeating d. Tele-computing software, phone line and modem
decimal 5.818181…?
67 64 66 65
a. /11 b. /11 c. /11 d. /11
505. If a positive number is increased by 70 percent, and then 517. What does an owner’s drawing or personal account include?
the result is decreased by 50 percent, which of the a. The allowance given to the owner
following accurately describes the net change? b. The withdrawal of capital by the owner end of period of the
a. 15% decrease c. 12% increase profits of the business
b. 20% increase d. 20% increase c. The capital contributions of the owner made at the inception of
506. What percent of PHP340.00 is PHP30.60? the business
a. 7% b. 6% c. 8% d. 9% d. The personal property of the owner
507. What are the next three numbers in this sequence? 1/6; 1/3; 518. Why is the Price Law important?
1 2
/2; /3 ___. a. To show that the product is of high quality
5 7 5 2 7
a. /6, 1, /6 c. /6, /6, /3 b. To discourage & minimize price haggling
7 9 5 5
b. /3, 4, /3 d. /2, 7, /3 c. To show the price and ask for more discount
508. The school cafeteria raises the price of a plate of rice from d. To show the price and to attract buyers
PHP8 to PHP10. If the same rate of increase was applied 519. Which question falls under the Literal Comprehension Level?
to a regular order of viand which used to cost PHP20, how a. Why is it good to be short?
much does an order of viand cost? b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being tall &
a. PHP25 b. PHP22 c. PHP26 d. PHP24 short?
509. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and c. Do you agree with the horse when it said, "that it is best to be
executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of what you are?"
government was implemented? d. In the story, who is short?
a. Dictatorial c. Parliamentary 520. The line from the Koran, “Woe to every backbiter,” talks of ____.
b. Monarchial d. Presidential a. Punishment for those who say good things
510. In connection with government transaction involving public b. Misery for those who talks ill of others
interest, which policy is adopted by the Constitution to c. Sorrow for those who oppose other’s opinion
ensure the public accountability and transparency? d. Anguish for those who defend
a. Private enterprise and incentives to needed
521. Which statement on alcoholics anonymous is correct?
investments a. It is an association of alcoholics who remain unknown to each
b. Full public disclosure other
c. Rural development and agrarian reform b. It helps alcoholics to avoid alcohol use and rebuild their
d. Balanced and healthful ecology lives
511. If a farmer would want assistance like pricing, guarantee c. It is a group of businessmen bent on stopping the manufacture
for all agriculture produce or cooperative management of alcohol drinks
training, where should he go? d. It is a group of alcoholic parents who has made it its mission to
a. Special Agrarian Court under the Regional Trial Court help alcoholic parents
b. Support Services of the Department of Agrarian 522. Our opposition to divorce could be an influence of the _______.
Reform a. Protestant religion introduced by the Americans
c. DAR adjudication board b. Roman Catholic religion introduced by the Spaniards
d. Land bank c. Americans constitution
512. Which of the following is imposed a final tax of ten percent d. Educational system of the Spaniards
(12%)? 523. Why is the Filipino trait of “pakikisama” said to be ambivalent?
a. Currency bank deposit a. It makes people show their concern for others
b. Royalties b. It can be used for or against the person who values it
c. PCSO and lotto wining c. It encourages a person to do wrong
d. Books, literary works and musical composition d. It helps person develop good values
513. Which of the following refers to an attractive investment 524. You can’t make children grow faster by pushing them, just as you
idea or proposition that provides the possibility of a return can’t make flowers bloom faster by pulling them. Which of the
of investment for the person taking the risk? following supports the statement?
a. Business opportunity c. Completion a. It is the early childhood educator who has both the immense
b. Capital d. Demand responsibility of creating the learning environment that will and
514. The point in the earth’s orbit when the earth is farthest from stimulate the whole child
the sun is called ____. b. We can’t make children’s dendrites grow faster or insist
a. Perihelion c. Parallax that important connections in the brain be made
b. Aphelion d. Perigee c. A teacher’s moment-by-moment actions and interactions with
children are the most powerful determinant of learning
outcomes and development
515. When does the need for sales promotion become d. Each child’s brain is unique and vastly different from one
indispensable? another
1 When the producer wants to make the product525. How can farmland be used to transfer the greatest amount of energy
popular in the market to humans?
b. When one takes into account the sales volume of the a. By using half the land for crops and half for meat production
products b. By growing plant crops for people to eat
c. When the customer satisfaction is of prime c. By keeping sheep to provide meat
importance d. By keeping cows to provide cheese and milk
d. When there is a great demand for the product 526. Which factor contributes to the “green house effect”?
a. Destruction of forest
b. Use of solar glass to capture radiant energy
516. In order to use an on-line database service, which of the c. Use of carbon dioxide by land plants
following are needed? d. Depletion of minerals in the soil by overfarming
a. Computer, tele-computing software and printer 527. Engagement is a positive factor to a successful marriage. The
b. Computer, phone line, printer and CD-ROM drive following factors are considered in deciding the length of the period
c. Phone line, tele-computing software, modem and of engagement except one. Which one is it?
computer a. Length of the courtship period

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a. In-law relationship b. Extent of preparation
 c. Ability to adjust to each other 553. Tina placed some sliced green mangoes in a glass of drinking water.
531. Which of the following factors least indicates how Filipino After a while she took out a few slices and found the slices very
regards his family? turgid. What can you infer this observation?
Commitment and responsibility a. Water was absorbed by the mangoes
Emotional and material support b. The mango slices did not change in shape
Influence of the behavior of all members c. The slices became more sour
Personal identity d. Water moved out of the tissue of mangoes
532. The force required to maintain an object at a constant
speed in free space is equal to ___.
Mass of the object 554. Which is the most reliable way of determining whether or not the
Zero students have developed positive attitude toward work?
Weight of the object a. Students debate on work values as teacher listens
b. A teacher observes students as they work
Force required to stop it c. Students define work
533. What is the smallest positive integer that has 6, 8 and 10 d. Students sing a song about the dignity of work
as factors?
a. 240 b. 120 c. 300 d. 80
533. Rylie is 10 years older than his sister. If Rylie was 25 years 555. Ang mga gulay ay may volatile at non-acids na nawawala habang
of age in 1983, in what year could he have been born? niluluto ang mga ito at nagiging sanhi ng manila-nilaw na berdeng
a. 1963 b. 1953 c. 1958 d. 1948 gulay. Paano it maiwasan?
532. What number is next in this sequence? 11120, 11420, a. Pakuluan ang gulay ng sampung segundo lamang
______. b. Panatilihing nakatakip ang lutuan habang nagluluto
a. 11820 c. 11760 c. Huwang takpan ang lutuan habang nagluluto
b. 11800 d. 11720 d. Hayaang nakabukas ang lutuan sa unang 10 minuto saka ito
535. How many glasses of soda each to be filled with 150 cu cm takpan
of the liquid can be made from 5 family size bottles of soda
each containing 1.5 liters?
a. 50 b. 60 c. 40 d. 45 556. If in a routine practice of stunts one of the participants accidentally
534. Sa pagsasanay tungkol sa kasarian ng mga pangalang losses his balance and sustains fracture straight elbow, what
ipinapakita, mabisang gamitin ang _____. precautionary measure should be observed to avoid further injury?
a. Flow chart c. Ginupit na larawan a. Immediately apply cold compress to avoid further swelling
b. Plaskard d. Diorama b. Do not attempt to bend the elbow to apply a sling
537. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang nasa malaking titik? c. Check the proper location of the splint
Malungkot ANG MGA nagtapos na wala pang trabaho. d. Check for vital signs of the victim
a. Pangatnig c. Parirala 557. Which is the undying musical movie that depicts the story of a nun
b. Pang-ukol d. Pananda named Maria which brought back music to the family Von Trapp
536. Kung ang awit ng pag-iibigan ay kundiman, ano naman sa somewhere in Austria during World War I?
Bisaya? a. Sister Act
a. Sambotani c. Balitaw b. Sound of Music
b. Kumintang d. Diona c. The West Side Story
538. Ponema ang tawag sa makabuluhang tunog ng wika. Ilan d. Titanic
ang ponema ng Filipino? 558. The following are factors to consider in preparing a balanced diet for
a. 31 b. 21 c. 31 d. 28 the family except one. Which one is it?
540. Kailan ginagamit ang IKA na may gitling? a. Size of family members
a. Kung ang bilang ay isinusulat na buo b. Lifestyle of the family members
b. Kung mismong bilang ang sumusunod na isusulat c. Activities of the family members
c. Kung ginagamit na panlapi sa isang salita d. Family income
d. Kung ang ikakabit ay isang panlapi
541. Anong ayos ng pangungusap ang sumusunod? “Ang mga
bata ay naglalaro sa lansangan.” 559. In Psalm 23 otherwise known as “Psalm of David” what is the closest
a. Di-karaniwan c. Tuwirang layon meaning to the line: “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
b. Karaniwan d. Literal he leadeth me beside the still water.”
543. Anong mga estratehiya ang gagamitin mo kung nais mong a. He will be given riches and mercy
malinang ang mga talinong pangkatawan, kahusayan sa b. He will always obey his master for his glory
pagkontrol ng katawan, timing, trained responses? c. He will provided prosperity and harmony
a. Pagninilay, feeling-toned moments, goal setting d. He will be known throughout the land
b. Pagsunod sa ritmo, pag-awit, pagra-rap at chants 560. The first step of the problem solving process in home
c. Teatrong pangklasrum, charades, katawang mapa management is to ___.
d. Brainstorming, pagsulat ng journal, pagsasadula Identity the possible consequences of potential action
544. Ano ang gamit ng mga ito: spot-semantik, klaster- Obtain data and information about the problem
konsepto, sagot-gagamba, dayagram, hirarkiyal at iba pa? Identity the problem
a. Matukoy ang mahalagang detalye List alternative course of action
b. Makagawa ng balangkas 561. The housing program for all these years did not succeed because
c. Mapag-ugnay o makategorya ang mga konsepto _____.
Squatters sell their allotted houses to merchant
d. Mapagsunod-sunod ang mga pangyayari Squatters return to the squatters area
545. As a cashier in a 24-hour supermarket, Cecil gets PHP60 Squatters are spoiled by politician
per hour plus an additional PHP500 per week to work in Squatting is a form of livelihood
the evening shift. How much would she pay for a 40-hour 562. What has solved the caste and social strata system in the
week in the evening shift? Philippine society?
a. PHP2,700 c. PHP2,900 Schools in every barangay
b. PHP2,400 d. PHP3,200 School for the handicapped
Barangay empowerment
High school in every barangay

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564. Only students with ID cards are allowed to enter the Zola reads books in the library
library. Zola studies in the library. Therefore: Zola has an ID card
 Zola is a bookworm 565. Dina earns PHP16,100 per month after receiving a 15% raise.
None of these What was Dina’s monthly salary before the raise?
565. 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
finally settled 566. Tickets for the father and son breakfast were P112 for fathers and
boiled down to nothing P84 for sons. If a total of 450 tickets were sold at P42,000, how
temperature dropped many fathers attended the breakfast?
simmered down a. 150 b. 200 c. 250 d. 300
566. The sum of 2 odd numbers is an even number. The
numbers 7 and 25 are odd numbers. Therefore: 575. She wishes to meet somebody who is “off the beaten track.” This
The numbers 7 and 25 are integers means:
Even numbers are real numbers at the lowest level
The sum of 7 and 25 is an even number unconventional
None of these unbelievable
567. Certain animal behaviors, such as mating rituals, seem forceful
to be _________ and therefore, __________ external 576. Which one of the following is a household chore that has to be
factors such as climate changes, food supply or done every day?
presence of other animals of the same species. Cleaning the ceiling
innate---------unaffected by Laundering bed sheets
specific---------confused with Sweeping the floor
learned---------immune to Dusting the furniture
memorized---------controlled by
568. “I value a man for the SIZE OF HIS HEART.” The
capitalized words mean that: 577. The competence to convince, use personal influence and develop
man’s love is measured by the size of his heart explicit strategies to influence people is associated with _____.
the size of heart determines the length of life Opportunity seeking and creativity
man should use his mind over his heart Information seeking and monitoring
man’s kindness is most important Persuasion and networking
569. Who enacted the Code of Conduct and Ethical Self confidence and skill decision making
Standards for Public Officials and Employees? 578. Multiple regression equation analysis in a study revealed the
The President relative contribution of story elements to reading achievements,
The Supreme Court and that the contribution of these story elements is substantial.
The Civil Service Commission Which of the following conclusions about the correlation of story
The Congress elements to reading achievement is suggested in the findings?
570. All of the following constitute the Committee on Awards That correlation of 1.0 is needed for this study to be
to Outstanding Public Officials and Employees except significant
________. That there is little variance between story elements and
The Ombudsman reading achievement
The Chairman of the Commission on Elections That the story elements are important variables to consider in
The Chairman of the Commission on Audit reading achievement
The Chairman of the Civil Service Commission That other important story element is included in the analysis
571. From whom will all appropriation, revenue or tariffs bills,
bills authorizing increase of the public debt, bills of local 579. The prevailing wind systems experienced in the Philippines are
application, and private bills originate exclusively? __________.
The Cabinet
Northwest and Southeast monsoon
The Senate East and West monsoon
House of Representatives Northeast and Southwest monsoon
The President North and South monsoon
572. All bills passed by the Congress, before it becomes a
law, must be presented to the ________. 580. The Filipino wants to be accepted by his fellowmen for what he is
President
and to be treated according to his status. He can achieve this by
Senate President
________.
Speaker of the House Participating in group activities that interest him
Chief Justice Being obedient to all demand that comes his way
573. All of the following are exempt from taxation except
Offering his services in whatever form that suits him
________ Socializing with his fellowmen within the norms of society
Non-profit cemeteries 581. In which of the following examples is the greatest pressure
Educational institutions exerted?
Land used for religious purposes A barefooted person standing on the beach
Charitable institutions A brick resting on the ground
574. Two planes leave an airport at noon, one flying east at a A knife cutting a piece of meat
certain speed and the other flying west at twice the A book resting on a table
speed of the former. If the planes are 2,700 miles apart 582. Which of the following environmental conditions has been blamed
in three hours, how fast is the slower plane flying? for the usual occurrence of fish kills?
a. 150 mph c. 900 mph Acid rain
b. 300 mph d. 1,020 mph Eutrophication
Atmospheric pollution
Silting of lakes and rivers
583. Which does not belong to the group?
a. Chalkboard c. Flannel board
b. Bulletin board d. Magnetic board
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 a. Dito ang tambakan ng basura c. Report the case to the policeman
b. Huwag magtapon ng basura dito d. Terminate the services of the maid
c. Huwag mag-ipon ng basura dito 586. Cooperatives are helpful to farmers specially in irrigation of rice
d. Gamitin ang basurahan sa inyong bahay, huwag fields. This is evident when ______.
dito a. Members are accountable for their fellow members credit
576. Magbababala ang pulis sa mga tumatawid, alin ang lines
tama? b. Members pay their dues after three harvests
a. Hoy! Pula ang ilaw, tigil c. Non-members are deprived of water
b. Bantayan ang ilaw bago tumawid d. Members take turn in getting water ration
c. Tawid na kayo at luntian ang ilaw 587. New techniques in food production are learned 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 guro d. Editorial and cartoons
b. Dapat ang guro LET ang pinasa 588. A farmer owned 302 hectare. He planted 1/3 of the area to
c. Pinasa dapat ng guro ang LET upang maging coconut. The rest were converted to mango and other fruits. Give
isang ganap na guro the numbers of hectares used 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. Each
578. What was the controversial anti-drug campaign in Manila occupied 80 square meters each. How big was the whole area?
which was stopped by a court decision? a. 4 ha b. 5 ha c. 14 had. 10 ha
a. Posting of pictures of drug users 590. Give the value of N in 26 2/8 + 22 1/2 = N
3 2
b. Parading of handcuffed drug addicts a. 48 /4 c. 48 /18
2 1
c. Arrest of drug pushers b. 48 /3 d. 48 /3
d. Painting of houses of drug pushers 591. Give the final percentage rate of commission gained by Edna. She
sold an appliances for PHP258,000. Her commission was
PHP37,520 minus PHP5,300 for transportation.
579. Siya ay hinirang na taga-sensus ng bahay-bahay. Ano a. 12.48% c. 14.54%
ang kanyang nalikom? b. 12.05% d. 14.13%
a. Ang data at bilang ng mga tao sa isang bayan 592. The youth is considered 55% of the voting population. Marikina
b. Ang bilang ng mga tao sa bahay has 1,360 million voters. How many voters are the youth?
c. Ang kayamanan ng mga may-bahay a. 750,000 c. 768,000
d. Ang data tungkol sa mga naninirahan sa ibat- b. 788,000 d. 748,000
ibang bahay 593. Cementing of roads are being done in some areas. One barangay
has 2 lanes with 7 by 200 meters long for each lane. What is the
total area to be cemented?
580. Ano ang isang bagay na di dapat kasangkutan ng isang a. 2,800 sq. m. c. 9,000 sq. m.
kagawad ng gobyerno? b. 14,000 sq. m. d. 1,500 sq. m.
a. Magtrabaho habang may sahod 594. Flood has devastated Mindanao and many provinces. The root
b. Dapat mamahagi ng pera para sa isang cause is traced to ____.
kandidato a. Conversation of agricultural land to subdivisions
c. Dapat magsikap yumaman b. Wanton destruction of gold mines
d. Di dapat mamulitika c. Using wood for fuel
581. Anong hukuman ang siyang ____ ng kasong d. Wanton cutting of forest trees
kurapsyon? 595. Rivers in Metro Manila are the identified causes of heavy flood.
a. Sandigang Bayan - naglilitis Authorities account this to _______.
b. Korte Suprema - maglilitis a. Waste incineration
c. Ombudsman - tagapaglilitis b. Waste classification
d. Court of Appeals - manglilitis c. Waste dumping in backyard
582. “Ang laki sa layaw, karaniwang hubad,” ayon kay d. Waste dumping on river banks
Balagtas kaya ____. 596. Dengue fever has caused death to many children and adults. All
a. Ang mga bata makapagtapos sa pag-aaral these are traced to ____.
b. Ang mga bata di-sumusunod sa magulang a. Poor ventilation
c. Ang mga bata ay laging magalang b. Poor disposal of waste
d. Ang babae ay nag-aartista c. Poor maintenance of home compost pits
583. Ang hiling ng namatay na artista ay siya’y ilibing sa takip d. Poor hoarding of water in tanks
silim. Anong oras iyon? 597. Children are discouraged to play in flood water since ____.
a. Madaling araw a. Urine of rats is contagious
b. Ika-anim ng umaga b. Urine of people is around
c. Ika-walo ng gabi c. Feces & urine of animals abound
d. Sa pagitan ng alas-5 at alas-6 ng hapon d. Feces of cockroaches are floating
1 There are military confrontation is some parts of the598. Chicken pox usually occurs in August. At what stage is it very
Philippines. How does the government address the contagious?
situation? a. During the first week
a. Declare war zone b. When wounds have swollen
c. When all wound are peeling off
b. Declare amnesty for all d. When all wounds have disappeared
c. Declare cease fire 599. A family built house in an inner piece of land. He was not allowed
d. Negotiate with representatives of both panels to go through a neighbor’s yard. He was accused of trespassing
585. A maid is continuously molested by a son of a rich private property. The law allows such passage under the ___.
landlord. What must the landlord do to protect the maid? a. Right of eminent domain
a. Warn the son of his act b. Right of homeowners
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a. Right of travel
603. The government wants a piece of private land for a
government project. The owner resisted the government 615. Honey is extracted from bees. To ensure a supply of honey for food
demand. How may the government own the land? and medicine, what has been resorted to lately?
Right of eminent domain Culture honey bees for propagation
Right of government ownership Encourage bee farm in chosen areas
Right of habeas corpus Gather honey from the forest
Right of a sovereign over the governed Discourage the use of pesticides in honey farm
604. Rabies comes from dog and other bites. How could this be 616. Which is the greatest value according o the teachings of Karl Marx?
prevented? Absolute equality
a. Tie the dogs at all times Health
b. Have the dog vaccinated with anti-rabies Pleasure
c. Keep the dogs in cage Elimination of selfish desires
d. Kill the dog that bites 617. Which expresses a polynomial in the following?
605. 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 the b. xy-x-6 d. x-4x+2x-x+2
junior-most position? 616. Jonas can build a wall in 6 days. Rey had worked on the wall for
a. Kai c. Rochell three days alone before Jonas joined him. Together, they have
b. Ruthe d. None of them completed the wall in three more days. How long will it take Rey to
606. A father was misunderstood by his teenage boy because: build the wall alone?
a. The father abhorred and mistook modernization as a. 10 days c. 16 days
being fresh b. 12 days d. 18 days
b. The father imposed on his values on courting and 619. Why is it that Filipino Overseas Workers are considered modern time
marriage heroes?
c. The father did not understand the teenage values on a. They became broad minded, skilled and economically stable
dating individuals
d. The father could not tolerate a live-in arrangement of b. They sacrifice all, for their family and the economy, just to
his son improve their quality of life
607. The death of the kidnapped victims by the terrorists was c. They have stabilized Philippine economy
considered: d. They come home ready to prepare a feast for their town mates
a. A deviation from protocol and friends
b. A revenge for atrocities of civilians
c. A neglect of priorities 620. The volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure. When
d. An affront to the leadership the pressure is 30 cm of mercury, the volume is 600 cubic cm. Find
608. With the Cold War in mind, which does not belong? the pressure when the volume is 259 cm.
a. Dialogue c. Tension a. 28 cm of mercury
b. Competition d. Conflict b. 12.5 cm of mercury
612. Drug addiction, neurosex, and other psychological illness c. 69.5 cm of mercury
are indicators of ____. d. 65 cm of mercury
a. Progress in medical science 621. Voting is a privilege in a democracy. Those who are deprived of their
b. Inner peacelessness votes are normally:
c. Fast pace industrialization a. Franchised c. Disenfranchised
d. Rapid modernization in society b. Exiled d. Execute
613. Which body of the United Nations has peace among as its 1 How do countries register dislike or disagreement of another
major responsibility? country’s discussion through diplomatic means?
a. Trusteeship Council b. Recall all its nations
c. File a diplomatic protest
b. Security Council d. Declare war immediately
c. General Assembly e. Retaliate by arresting nationals of other country
d. International Court of Justice 2 How did recipient of operation title transfer react to taxation?
614. What do we have in common with the beasts? b. They wanted the landlords to pay taxes
a. Our intelligence c. Assessment of transfer titles are recognized by local offices
b. Our material body d. Cooperatives do not explain the tenants role on taxation
c. Our manner of survival e. Paying taxes was obviously not the land owners concern
d. Our freedom 3 Without limiting the rights of parents to rear their children, the
615. “Be honest even if others are not. Be honest even if others constitution provides compulsory Elementary Education for:
cannot.” What does this statement imply? b. All children of school age
a. Honesty does not pay c. All children of pre-school age
b. Honesty remains a value even if nobody values it d. All physically able individuals
c. Filipinos seem not to value honesty anymore e. Adult citizens and out-of-school youth
d. Honestly is truly a value only if people possess and 4 Which of the following causes the seasons?
live by it b. The rotation of the sun around the earth
616. Values that are essential must be preferred over those that c. The distance of the earth from the sun
are accidental? Which illustrate this? We prefer _______. d. The rotation of the earth around the sun
a. Money over sense of fulfillment e. The tilting of the earth on its axis
b. Beauty over achievement 5 Which of the following statements best explains why copper is the
c. Health over beauty metal most widely used in electrical wiring?
d. Pleasure over money b. It is cheaper than aluminum
617. It is either one of ours or one of yours. It is not one of ours. c. It has high resistance to electricity
Therefore, ________. d. It is best conductor of electricity
a. it is not one of yours e. It is better conductor than aluminum and cheaper than silver
b. it is one of ours 6 Parents are worried about student’s interest in the internet. In order
c. it is one of yours to safeguard their children, they must:
d. it is not one of ours b. Check on learners interest while surfing

c. Allow students use of internet instead of using library books

a. Allow internet only after classes 634. Families of OFW meet a lot of conflict. How does the government
b. Supervise internet use with parent’s consent address this?
a. Increase insurance benefits
 b. Encourage more opportunities for OFW 1. A prisoner was made to confess of his guilt. A lawyer of the
c. Provide scholarship for husband left behind to study respondent was present in the confession. What was violated?
d. Creation of skills development centers for OFW The confession was without due consultant
635. How does the Department of Science and Technology The prisoner was approached properly
assure quality science teaching in secondary schools? The prisoner should have a lawyer of his choice
a. Open up science high school in every province The choice of the lawyer was made by the accuser
b. Maintain a scholarship grant for deserving science 2. The hostage victims were heard asking the rescuers to hold on to
and mathematics teachers the fort. What was the message?
c. Share researches and distributes equipment to Disregard the peace negotiation
schools Rescues them fast and early
d. Carry one science fair every year Surrender in arms
636. Which illustrates the spirit of non-violence? Keep on with the fight
a. The move towards a gun-less society 3. When do doctors declare dengue fever as an epidemic?
b. The act to submit oneself to the will of the one with When everyone is suffering from a cold
powers When two are hospitalized from the neighborhood
c. The use of strike as a bargaining power When the proportion of patients reach at least 15% of the
d. The act to be quiet to preserve peace population
637. The report from Congress registered rejection of the When every household of fine houses are sick with high fever
proposed bill. This means _____.
a. Some changed parties 4. Form a sentence from these words.
b. The majority failed to get the group support 640. The senator
c. Some proved their lack of cooperation 641. As a legislator
d. Some favored the leadership 642. Although he raised his voice
638. A young girl left her baby at the household of a monastery. 643. Accepted several amendments
The child grew up without knowing her mother and father. Which is the best arrangement?
What right is deprived of the child?
a. 2, 1, 4, 3 c. 1, 2, 3, 4
a. Right to assert individuality
b. 4, 3, 2, 1 d. 2, 1, 3, 4
b. Right to freedom of choice
c. Right to quality education
d. Right to life 639. A swimming contest is held in a four lane swimming pool of 50
639. What is the social scientist’s explanation of the relationship meters long. The contest is for the 200 meters. How many times will
of a leader of history? each swimmer run in this contest?
a. Leaders are a product of their times a. 10 times c. 5 times
b. History is a reflection of great leaders b. 16 times d. 4 times
c. Every great movement is the lengthened shadow of a 643. There are many cases of abuse on Filipino overseas contract
great man workers. Where can these workers seek justice and redress?
d. Had any great leader been different than he was a. International Court of Justice
640. Army men who are rescued from insurgent kidnap undergo b. DOJ and Foreign Affairs Consulate Office in the Foreign
medical check-up. Why is this done? country
a. To protect the prisoner from further harassment c. Department of Labor and Employment
b. To determine the physical and mental state of the d. Philippine Supreme Court
army man 644. Quality of education they say is:
c. To avoid relapses from illness while in hiding a. Every citizen’s accounting task
d. To determine the loyalty of this army man b. Every parents and teachers’ responsible task
c. Everyone’s responsibility
d. Everybody’s concern at times
641. The reporter was accused in court because of his story.
The story was ______.
a. A tainted with malice 645. Only 681 examinees passed in the Licensure Exam for Teachers out
b. Full of distorted facts of 2550 examinees. What is the passing percentage?
c. A narration of facts a. 26% c. 26.8%
d. To personal to take b. 26.7% d. 26.5%
647. To assure healthy banking industry, the Bangko Central has
encouraged:
642. The menace of drugs has affected the Philippines
a. Bank tie up with foreign banks
economy greatly. Which of these drugs is the most
b. Bank Merger
destructive to one’s brain?
c. Bank Closure and Declared bankruptcy
a. Opium c. Methyl salicilate d. Selling of Stocks to interested buyers
b. Marijuana d. Shabu
648. The Department of Agriculture noted that only 1/3 of the palay
635. Miss Vanessa has many children. Her husband decided to produced are used to advantage. What measure was adapted to
send them to Manila and seek jobs. The eldest child is save observed harvest wastage?
only 16 years old. What right is violated by the father? a. Rice miling process
a. Right of family to family living wage b. Palay Exchange and Marketing
b. Right of the children to assistance, proper care and c. Palay-drying and storage
attention d. Rice Transplanting method
c. Right to education
d. Right of the children to work and exploitation
649. In order to avoid unnecessary stress in the ARMM election, what
measure was undertaken lately by the government?
a. Maintained a status quo on personnel
b. Allowed a reorganization of the structure
c. Postponed the election to a later date
d. Started a motion for recall with the COMELEC
650. When +3 is added to -5, the answer is ____.
a. -15 b. -2 c. -8 d. +2

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649. Children in upland places are found affected by enlarged goiter.
Which of this situation may be done for this group of children?
 a. Add iodized salt to diet b. 320 tons d. 80 tons
b. Add iron to diet
c. Expose the children to ultraviolet rays 663. Mrs. Amanda’s bathroom has to be covered with tiles. The edge of
d. Add iodine drops to diet the bathroom needs a rubberize tile. If the tub is 2.3 meters long and
1.8 wide, how many meters of rubberized tiles are required?
a. 9.2 meters c. 4.6 meters
650. A suit sold for PHP 6,800 while marked at PHP8, 000. b. 8.2 meters d. 2.3 meters
What is the rate of discount?
a. 12% b. 17% c.15% d. 20% 661. An executive office has to be carpeted. The area is 3m by 4m and
652. The Bible goes for parallelism. It says “Blessed are the the carpet costs PHP 1,000.00 per square meter. How much will be
poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. This spent for the purchase of the carpet?
means _________. a. PHP 120,000.00 c. PHP 12,000.00
a. Poorness in spirit is not a way to hell b. PHP 10,000.00 d. PHP 1,000.00
b. Heaven is not only for the rich but also for the poor
man
662. Write this ratio in its simplest form: 3 cm to 20 cm.
c. Poor spirit can be open gate to heaven
a. 20.30 c. 30.20
d. The poor can become rich
b. 02.30 d. 03.20
653. At the Philippine General Hospital, doctors reported on the
666. The Department of Health allows the sale of drugs and medicines
abandoned patients. This means:
after thorough laboratory test. Which of these drugs are discouraged
a. The patients do not have permanent address
for use because of its component?
a. Bangkok pills
b. The patients are left behind by relatives
b. Vitamin A and B
c. The patients cannot afford to pay their bill
c. Tea and sugar syrup
d. The patients are left by doctors
d. None of these
654. The death of men in the mine was caused by:
667. Food markets are encouraged to handle cooked foods well. One
a. Suffocation c. Erosion
incident in a wedding party sent hundreds of guest to the hospital. It
b. Lethal smell d. Darkness
was found out that the food:
657. “At time patient is indefatigable in promoting political truth”.
a. Was left uncovered
The statement means:
b. Was half cooked
A hero practices political truth
c. Had ptomaine poison
Patriots forget selves to serve others
d. Was contaminated with dysentery bacteria
Patriots are brave and cunning
Patriots are rich and truthful
658. Ano ang tawag sa mga titik batay sa bigkas ng Ingles? 668. Eruptions of volcanoes have affected lives in Zambales during the
Alivata or baybayin eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. Relief and evacuation were managed by
Alpabetong Filipino the Philippine Red Cross. Which of the following volcanoes is located
Alpabetong Romano in the island of Mindanao?
Alpabetong Pilipino a. Taal Volcano c. Mt. Hibok-hibok
659. Ayon kng Romulo: “Ang Pilipino ay dugong maharlika.” b. Mayon Volcano d. Mt. Halcon
Ano ang kahulugan nito.
Ang Pilipino ay sadyang matatag ang budhi 669. Modern science has used technology to help determine illness. A
Ang Pilipino ay nanggaling sa malayang lahi child bumped and fell his head hitting a concrete pavement. Which
Ang Pilipino ay madaling maipagbili at mabola medical approach will determine the status of the cranial accident?
Ang Pilipino ay di purong Pilipino a. Submit the child to chest X-ray
660. Ang Tagalog ang naging opisyal na wika ng Pilipinas dahil b. Submit the child to cranial X-ray
sa: c. Submit the child to cranial scanning
Saligang batas ng 1986 d. Open up and so surgical operation
Saligang batas ng 1973 670. The city government of Metro Manila had been closing and raiding
Saligang batas ng 1935 night spots. What is the basic reason of the campaign?
Saligang batas ng Malolos a. Many homes are destroyed by these night clubs
661. Di katakataka na ilang pulis ay hinihinalang kasangkot sa b. The values of the young affected by these clubs
pagpalaganap ng krimen. Ano ang kahulugan ng c. The fast spread of HIV and AIDS are traced to these places
kasangkot? d. These spots are areas of crimes
a. Kabalikat c. Kasabwat
b. Kabilang d. Kasama-sama 671. In the Philippine government, the earliest and smallest service of
660. Ang di niya makalimutan ay isang ____ ng anak niya bago governance is the:
umalis pa Amerika. a. Municipality c. Barangay
a. Pagaako c. Pinangako b. Poblacion d. Barrio
b. Pagpako d. Pangako 671. Personal income tax should be paid and filed every year by
658. A swimming pool is an equilateral triangle in shape. One employees and corporation. Who among the group are exempt from
side is 11 meters. How many meters are needed to filling income tax returns, except:
enclose the pool? a. Government employees on daily, contractual and consultation
a. 55 meters c. 44 meters basis
b. 45 meters d. 33 meters b. Retired government employees receiving only pensions
c. Government employees receiving less than PHP 18,000.00 per
659. Water is rationed in a village everyday. The truck tanks year
deliver 8 tons of water in 10 hours. How many tons of d. Overseas workers
water was delivered in 4 days to each house by the agent?
a. 3.2 tons c. 40 tons
672. When rainfall attains a pH less than 5.6, it becomes __________.
a. Torrential c. Acidic
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673. Philippine eagles are identified as rare species. Lately, in a. Eagles, caught in the wild, are raised in cages
Davao more eagles were raised through: b. Artificial insemination through fertilized eggs
 c. Incubating eggs from their nests a. 63 b. 200 c. 22 d. 19
d. Putting up eagle farms under the Bureau of Wildlife
674. All of the following are substances which may be broken 682. The arithmetic mean of a set of 50 meters is 38. If two numbers, 45
down by the decomposing action of living organisms like and 35, are discarded. The mean of the remaining set of numbers is:
bacteria except: a. 37.24 b. 37.5 c. 37.91 d. 36.5
a. Potato peelings c. Onion skin 683. An example of a civil and political right is the right to _________.
b. A microchip d. An apple core a. Work c. Social security
681. The proper disposal of garbage has improved the b. Life and liberty d. Education
environment. The best process of handling waste is
through: 688. If P is a positive integer in the equation 12p=q, then q must be a:
Utilization of organic compounds Negative even integer
Burning non-biodegradable waste Positive even integer
Dumping soluble waste Positive odd integer
Recycling non-biodegradable waste Negative odd integer
682. The nervous system has its specific function. Which is the
closest function? 689. Ikaw ba ang dapat sisihin sa nangyari?
The spinal cord links the finger tips to the brain Pagsasadula
Impulses transmit messages to the brain by electrical
Pagbati
signal Pagbibigay ng impormasyon
Human body activities are all in the nervous system Pakikipagkapwa
The nervous system defends most on the brain
690. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?
683. A provincial governor was convicted for using prisoners to Ang mga kabataan sa lansangan ay naglalaro at
build his summer resort. What should the prisoner nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan
demands?
Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa
The right to refuse the job lansangan kung maliwanag ang buwan
The right to just compensation Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro kung maliwanag ang buwan at
The right to suffrage nagtakbuhan sa lansangan
The right to live in standard rooms Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay
nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan at naglalaro
684. A priest gave all his possessions to disabled children.
What right may they claim? 691. Kabaliwan at paglulustay ang iyong ginagawa taun-taon. Higit na
Right to just treatment marami ang maralitang nangailangan ng salapi. Ang nagsasalita ay:
Right to proper treatment a. Maramot c. Matipid
Right of disable to equal treatment b. Praktikal d. Kuripot
Right to disabled to equal protection 690. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: “Ayokong sumunod sa mga sinasabi
mo.”
685. The case of farmers in Sumilao, Bukidnon was won by the a. Babala c. Pakiusap
landowner. How was the case decided by the Supreme b. Pagtanggi d. Pamungkahi
Court? 689. Ikinalulungkot ko ang mga nangyayari.
Final judgment was made because of political a. Pagsagot c. Panghula
pressure b. Pagtanong d. Paghingi ng paumanhin
Final judgment was made after it was established that
the farmers were not legitimate holders of titles of the
693. Ipinagmamalaki mo siya, BAHAG naman pala ANG kanyang
land
BUNTOT. Ang ibig sabihin ng may malaking titik ay:
The farmers were paid beforehand
a. Mahiyain c. Kuripot
The farmers were landholders of a farm
b. Traidor d. Duwag
691. What is the range of the following: 86, 70, 83, 90, 85, 78, 79, 81, 87.
686. A peace officer opens the house of a drug pusher. The a. 12 b. 15 c. 16 d. 20
drug pusher complained on the police officer’s actuation 692. Which of the following audio-visual sets of equipment can best
because he alleged that:
project visual materials in a classroom that is difficult to darken?
He was not around when the incident happened
a. Filmstrips c. Opaque projector
The officer had no warrant of arrest
b. Color materials d. Overhead projector
The officer was armed
695. Change the following percents to decimals: 23%, 5%, 3%, 3.5%.
The right for privacy was violated
2.3, 500, 0.30, 30.5
0.23, 50, 03, 3.05
687. A candidate was detained for working against a dominant 0.23, 0.05, 0.03, 0.035
political party. Which right can be invoked? 0.023, 5.00, 3.0, 03.5
Right to his aspirations
Right to his political beliefs
696. If the scores of 10 students are: 76, 80, 75, 83, 80, 79, 85, 80, 88,
Right to seek redress
90, the mode is:
Right to vote according to one’s conscience
a. 79 b. 85 c. 80 d. 88
696. A vehicle consumes one liter of gasoline to travel 10 kilometers. After
688. The entry of data and commands into the computer system a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on one liter. To the nearest tenth,
is made possible through the: how many liters of gasoline will it take for the vehicle to travel 230
a. Keyboard c. Printer kilometers?
b. Diskette d. Monitor a. 23 liters c. 23.15 liters
b. 20 liters d. 20.15 liters
684. Which of the following values is closest to the square root 1 If each of the five members in a basketball team shakes hands with
of 4,000? every other member of the team before the game starts, how many
handshakes will there be in all?
a. 8 b. 10 c. 6 d. 9
697. How many twenty thousand are there in one million?
a. 500 b. 50 c. 100 d. 1000
698. Why is 1/5 called a unit fraction?
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a. The number 5 is the denominator c. It is between 0 and 1, the basic unit
b. The unit is less than one d. Unit fractions have 1 as the numerator
704. A rectangle has sides of 10 and 12 units. How can the a. Albrecht Von Haller
area of a square be computed if it has the same perimeter b. Pierre and Marie Curie
as the rectangle? c. Joseph John Thomson
a. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then d. Albert Einstein
multiply by 4
b. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then 715. Fossils are most likely to be found in:
multiply by 2 Ocean floor
c. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then Sedimentary rocks
square the quotient Igneous rocks
d. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, then multiply by 4 Metamorphic rocks
705. Mass society is described as being composed of
anonymous individuals. The word “anonymous” is used
to convey the idea that the individuals involved: 716. Four circular holes of equal size arranged from top to bottom were
cut 2 cm apart into a large plastic bottle. The holes were covered
Are known only to those who control the mass
with tape, and the bottle was filled with water. The tape was then
media
Are unaware of other individuals exposed to the removed. Which of the following statements will best described the
same stimuli result?
The sudden release of water will cause the bottle to collapse
Are unaware that there are mass audience
Have little influence on decision making since they Water from each hole will squirt out the same distance from
are not organized the bottle
Water from the top hole will squirt out the farthest
Water from the bottom hole will squirt out the farthest
706. Which of the following characterizes the behavior
pattern of differed gratification?
The minority groups 717. Symbiosis is defined by biologists as individuals of different
The lower class species living together in intimate association; regardless of
whether the association is harmful, neutral, or beneficial. All of the
The upper class
following pairs are examples of symbiosis, except:
The middle class
707. The El Niño phenomenon which grabbed control of the Human and tapeworms
Dogs and fleas
world’s weather machine is identified by climatologists
as: Cats and mice
Landslides, flash floods and warm air currents Ants and aphids
718. “How much money did you bring for shopping?” Which of the
Lack of rains, droughts and crop failure
Heavy downpours and tropical storm in some parts following would answer this question?
of the earth I have some change in my purse.
All of these None, but I have a credit card
708. A group which has an excess/deficiency of electrons is I have PHP500.00 inside the envelope in my desk
All the cash I have was spent at the grocery store yesterday
called:
719. Adults acquire new word and experience primarily through:
a. Proton c. Electron
Casual explanation from peers
b. Molecules d. Ion
Formal instruction in school
Exposure to their use
1 What is least likely to be a function of a trade Use of thesaurus
association? 720. Which of the following is the numerical form for “twenty thousand
a. Protecting the reputation of the industry twenty”?
b. Standardizing types of products a. 2,020 c. 20,020
c. Influencing government policy b. 2,000,020 d. 20,000,200
d. Encouraging completion 716. How many ten thousand are there in one million?
2 In every society, a certain positions are assigned to a. 100 b. 500 c. 50 d. 1000
individuals on the basis of age, sex, marital status, and 718. Which of the following statement is true of nuclear fission?
other criteria. These patterns are: a. The energy process is identical to that which occurs in the
a. University accepted and practiced sun
b. Cultural defined b. Energy is obtained by getting nucleus of the atoms to break
c. Learned from parents up to split
d. Taught in school c. After the lighter atoms are changed into energy
d. Scientists can combine lighter atoms to form heavier atoms
3 To be a moral person is to:
a. Be integrated in speech, feelings, thinking and 719. The skull of a person increase in size rapidly during:
action a. Puberty c. Adolescence
b. Known and act upon the “ought to be” and the b. Babyhood d. Adulthood
“ought to do”
c. Be able to follow the dictates of one’s conscience
I. Metabolism and combustion are chemically similar. They both
d. Be acceptable by society
result in the oxidation of some compounds. If completely oxidized
4 When lighted, the energy of the alcohol in a lamp is:
which of the following foodstuffs would yield the most thermal
a. Transformed from chemical energy to mechanical
energy?
energy
A cup of ice cream
b. Transformed from chemical to heat energy
A cup of sugar
c. Lost while heating is done
A cup of milk
d. Completely destroyed
A cup of flour
J. In countries where medical skill and a public understanding about
5 Radium was discovered by: health and disease are wide spread, which of the following
changes are evident?
II. Accidental deaths have decreased
III. The communicable disease death rate has decreased
720. Infant mortality has decreased
IV. More people live a full life
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V. People live long enough to succumb to a. I, II and III c. I, II, III, IV and V
degenerative disease b. II, III, IV and V d. I, II, III and IV
 participatory democratic experiences in the daily classroom
722. Which of 0the following parts of the circulatory system activities through:
carries digested fats away from the intestines? a Consideration for cultural gender differences
a. Lacteals b Concepts and principles of free speech
b. Pancreatic duct c Indoctrination of the principles of society
c. Arterial capillaries d Developing children’s citizenship competence
d. Pulmonary artery 731. Kami ang kabataang siyang magiging pag-asa ng bayan.
723. When water evaporates, it changed into which of the a. Pagtula c. Pagtukoy
following state? b. Pagtatanong d. Pasasalamat
a. Solid c. Gaseous 739. Ikaw naman kasi, nagpahuli ka pa.
b. Matter d. Liquid Pagkontrol ng kilos
725. Which of the following statement is not true about Paglikha
comets? Pagbibigay ng impormasyon
a. Comets may go around the sun in any direction Pagbabahagi ng damdamin
b. Comets are mostly frozen gases and cosmic dust 740. Alin sa mga sumusunod na mga akdang pampanitikang nagdala
c. Comets glow by their own light ng maling impluwensya sa buong daigdig.
d. Comets generally have elongated, elliptical orbits Ang Romeo at Juliet
726. A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Ronald Ross Ang Koran
was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for his Ang Divina Commedia
researches in: Ang Banal na Kasulatan
a. Liquid fuel rocket
b. The prevention of hepatitis 741. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?
c. The transmission of malaria Ang bago’t malaking pabrikang pinagtrabahuhan nila ay
d. The control of cholera malapit sa amin
727. A thermometer measures: Ang pabrikang pinagtrabahuhan nila malapit sa amin ay
a. Energy c. Pressure bago’t malaki
b. Heat d. Temperature Ang pinagtatrabahuhan nilang malapit sa amin ay bago’t
729. Which of the following forms of energy travels in waves? malaking pabrika
Chemical energy Ang pabrikang malapit sa amin, bago’t malaki ay
Sound energy pinagtatrabahuhan nila
Mechanical energy
Electrical energy 742. Alin sa sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?
Nagpapabata ang pulbos sa kutis na Clinique
730. A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels Nagpapabata sa kutis ang pulbos ng Clinique
of books exceed the reading levels of the students. In Nagpapabata ng mukha sa kutis ng pulbos na Clinique
this situation, the students experience frustration and Nagpapabata sa kutis ng mukha ang pulbos na Clinique
they fall short of the expected desired output. A student
who finds himself/herself in such a mismatch will likely 743. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: “Kasiyahan ko nang makitang
do which of the following? kayo’y nagmamahalan.”
Present an argument that the selection or story Pagbabahagi ng damdamin
read was not properly written Pangarap
Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding Pagkontrol ng kilos
the selection or story read Pagkuha ng impormasyon
Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story
read
744. Ang kaugnayan ng pagkakapatay kina Burgos, Gomez at Zamora
Manifest an expected and commensurate
sa panitikang Pilipino ay:
emotional reaction to the selection or story read
Nanatiling masigla ang diwang Pilipino
731. Which of the following principles is declared in the
Nakagising sa damdaming makabayan ng mga Pilipino
Constitution?
Natutong lumabag sa batas at lumaban sa may
Civilian authority is sometimes supreme over the
kapangyarihan ang mga Pilipino
military
Naimpluwensyahan ang diwa alipin ng mga Pilipino
The Philippine Constitution is a democratic and
republican state. Sovereignty resides in the people
and all government authority emanating from it 745. “Walang tubig kahapon.” Ito ay pangungusap na:
The state has the power to wage war in defense Walang pandiwa
against outside attack Walang paksa
The separation of the church and state shall be May panaguri
inviolable May paksa

732. Which of the following is defined as a declaration and 746. A computer system is actually made up of actual physical
enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which machines known as:
the Constitution is designed to protect against violation a. Monitor c. Printer
by the government or by an individual or group of b. Hardware d. Software
individuals?
a. Power of the State c. Suffrage 740. A vehicle consumes one liter of gasoline to travel 10 kilometers.
b. Bill of Rights d. Human Rights After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on one liter. To the nearest
1 Teachers have a responsibility for the development of tenth, how many gasolines will it take for the vehicle to travel 230
children’s competence in basic concepts and principles kilometers?
of free speech. Therefore, if were children to develop a. 20.15 liters c. 23.15 liters
their own voices in a free society, teachers must support b. 23 liters d. 20 liters
1 The history of the earth has been divided by scientists into eras.
Which of the following shows the arrangement of these eras into
proper sequence from the oldest to the most recent?
a. Precambrian --- Mesozoic --- Cenozoic ---Paleozoic

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b. Paleozoic --- Cenozoic --- Precambrian --- Mesozoic
 a Precambrian --- Paleozoic --- Mesozoic --- 755. Which process occurs when dry ice, CO2 (s) is changed into CO2
Cenozoic (g)?
b Cenozoic --- Mesozoic --- Paleozoic --- a. Decomposition c. Condensation
Precambrian b. Evaporation d. Sublimation
742. If n<m and a<b, then ____________. 757. What must be employed to continuously strengthen a school
a. n + a > m + b c. n = a guidance program?
b. m = b d. n + a < m + b a. Assignment of responsibilities
743. If the scores in a Mathematics test of 45 students are b. Research
arranged from the highest to the lowest, the 23rd score is c. Evaluation
the: d. Program planning
a. Mean c. Median 758. The first day of June is a Saturday. What day will the last day of
b. Variance d. Mode June be?
744. To find perimeter (P) of a rectangle that has a length of a. Sunday c. Thursday
16 inches and width of 12 inches, which of the following b. Monday d. Friday
equation can be used? 759. In the count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dante was wrongfully
a. P=2(16)(12) c. P=2(16)=(12) imprisoned in:
b. P=(16)+(12) d. P=2(16+12) a. The Castle of Chillon
745. What is the cube root of (32 x 3)? b. The Devil’s Island
a. 9 b. 3 x 3 c. 27 d. 3 c. The Alcatraz
748. Which of the following is closes to normal body d. The Bastille
temperature? 760. A change in the shape of size of an object can be classified as:
32 degrees Fahrenheit a. Chemical change c. Physical change
50 degrees Celsius b. Nuclear change d. Mechanical change
37 degrees Celsius 762. All of the following correctly describes the ballad, except:
212 degrees Fahrenheit a. A ballad is a narrative poem
749. A change in the composition of a substance resulting in b. A ballad uses dialogue
the formation of a new substance is called: c. A ballad often rhymes a, b, c, d
Nuclear change d. A ballad often uses learned language
Chemical change 763. “He is the black sheep in the family.” Which figure of speech is used?
Mechanical change a. Simile c. Hyperbole
Physical change b. Metaphor d. Synonym
750. Which of the following gives the sum of the polynomials 761. A good writer supports his generalizations with __________
(a2 + b2 + ab) and (3a2 + 4ab – 2b2)? examples.
a. 4a2+b2+5ab c. 3a2+5ab-2b2 a. Concrete c. Convenient
b. 5a2+5b2=5ab d. 4a2+5ab-b2 b. Unfamiliar d. Abstract
749. Of the 50 students enrolled in the subject Curriculum 764. “Values education is integrated in the curriculum of all levels.” Which
and Instruction, 90% took the final examination at the of the following supports this statement?
end of the term. Two-thirds of those who took the final a. Additional classroom will be needed
examination passed. How many students passed the b. New teachers will be hired
exam? c. Values education is stressed in all subjects at all levels
a. 33 b. 45 c. 34 d. 30 d. There is a need for training of teachers to teach
750. A cube is a rectangle solid, the length, width and height 765. “Once I passed through a populous city imprinting my brain for future
of which have the same measure called the edge (e) of use with its shows, architecture, customs, and traditions. Yet now, of
the cube. The volume of the cube is found by cubing the all that city I remember only a woman I casually met who detained
measure of the edge. What is the volume of the cube me for love of me.” This passage is an example of:
whose edge is 4cm? a. Free verse c. Prose
a. 27 cm3 c. 206 cm3 b. Blank verse d. Metered poetry
b. 64 cm3 d. 125 cm3 767. Whose values are most evident in children before they go to school?
752. “While attempting to explain the role of imitation in a. Mother-father value system
language acquisition, investigators studied the different b. The maid or yaya value
aspects of language development.” An inference which c. Peer value system
parents may make from this passage is that they should: d. Teacher-classmate value system
Realize that their child’s imitations may reflect 768. A value of the expression 3xy + 5y + 7 when x = 2 and y = 3 is:
several aspects of language acquisition a. 50 b. 42 c. 36 d. 34
Be concerned when a child imitates their language 766. If a function is defined by the set of orders pairs (1,2), (2,4), (3,8),
Should be unconcerned as imitation is too complex (4,16), (5,Y) then the value of Y is:
Realize that their talking may over-stimulate their a. 32 b. 20 c. 10 d. 25
child’s activities 769. Noise can be a pollution of the air. When is it a nuisance?
753. Give the value of a, if the statement is 4ab = 20 and b = 5. Noise caused by percussion affects hearing
a. 4 b. 2 c. 1 d. 3 Sound waves can be destructive to the ear
754. How do you determine the total length of the clothing Noise above 140 dB cause pain in the eardrum
2 4
materials if there are 7 /10 meters and 15 /5 meters Decibels (dB) can be loud or soft
available? 770. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it _______
a. 23 m c. 18 m around the earth, we see the same side always.
b. 18 ¼ m d. 18 ½ m a. Revolves c. Is revolving
753. Hacienda Dos was to be divided among 22 tenants. Each b. Revolve d. Has been revolving
tenant will be rewarded 6 hectares each. What was the 771. She wrote a “first-rate” report. What does it say about the report?
area of Hacienda Dos? a. Run-of-the-mill c. Excellent
a. 142 hectares c. 152 hectares b. Ordinary d. Mediocre
b. 122 hectares d. 132 hectares 770. She has a penchant for blue dresses. This indicates ___________.
a. Dislike c. Avoidance
b. Fondness d. Strong aversio
795. “While attempting to explain the role of imitation in language
acquisition, investigators studied the different aspects of language

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 development.” An inference which parents will make from 783. Ako’y nangangakong matatapos sa isang karera. Siya’y kasama sa:
this passage is that they should: a. Siya’y hawak ang malamig na bakal
a. Realize that their talking may over-stimulate their b. Ospital sa panganganak ng asawa
child’s activities c. Gustong magsuot ng toga isang araw
b. Be concerned when a child imitates their d. Isang rally sa EDSA
language 784. Ang kagawaran nang pang-ibang bansa ay gulong-gulo kapag may
c. Should be unconcerned as imitation is too complex giyera sa ibang bansa. Ano ang unang ginagampanan ng
d. Realizes that their child imitations may reflect several Ambassador sa Bansa:
aspects of language acquisition a. Bayaang masipag-uwian sa sariling sikap ang bawat isa
772. Respect and reverence is in these lines. Choose one: b. Alamin ang mga tirahan ng mga Filipino sa bayang iyon
a. I die just when I see the break of dawn c. Ipunin ang mga maykaya at ipalipad pauwi
b. I have but one life to give d. Bilangin ang mga lalaki
c. Have faith in Divine Providence 785. Ang mahalagang katangiang dapat taglayin ng isang tao ay ang
d. Love your country. It’s the home of your people pagtitiwala sa sarili, ang wala nito ay magiging mahiyain, ibinababa
773. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude.” This stands for ang kanyang sarili, mahirap magtagumpay sa kanyang mga
the following except: hangarin at mananatiling naiinggit lamang. Ang pangunahing
a. Comeliness c. Homeliness kaisipan ay matatagpuan sa:
b. Loveliness d. Physical Beauty a. Ikaapat na pangungusap
774. The line “under the bludgeoning of chance, My head is b. Ikatlong pangungusap
bloody but un-bowed” depicts the person’s c. Ikalawang pangungusap
a. Optimism c. Courage d. Unang pangungusap
b. Confidence d. Determination 786. Health officials advised mothers about preservatives used in
775. Shakespeare once said, “My honor is my life, both grow as vegetables. Which advice should be followed to ensure safe
one, take honor from me and my life is gone.” What is the vegetables?
correct interpretation for this? a. Soak the vegetables in cold ice
a. He values life before honor b. Wash the vegetables very well
b. He values honor as much as his life c. Put vegetables in freezers
c. He prefers honor instead of life d. Wrap the vegetables in newspapers
d. His life is determined by his honor 787. Ano ang tawag sa mga tanong na tulad ng sumusunod: “Ang bahay
776. Thomas Carlyle said “The man without a purpose is like a ay paligid ng espada, ano ito?
ship without a rudder – a waif...” It could be interpreted as a. Dikreto c. Salaysay
___________. b. Bugtong d. Tula
a. Direction can never come into one’s life 788. Maternity leaves are extended to women. What legal provision
b. One’s life doesn’t need to be controlled extends this?
c. There should be a strong driving force in one’s a. Article XIII Sec 14 Women
life b. Article XIV Education
d. There should be sufficient energy in one’s life c. Article XII Bill of rights
777. Mr. Biton calls for a meeting and tells the parents to buy d. Article XIII Role & Right of People’s Organization
big pencils and crayons for their children. Which of the 789. Ang saging kailanman ay di magbubunga ng santol. Ang salawikain
following reasons best justifies his action? ay nagpapahiwatig na:
a. Big pencils and crayons can be used for a Big a. Walang mababago ang anoman
pencils and crayons will help them developed b. Ang bunga ng isang kahoy ay galing sa sariling lahi
their muscles c. Walang bungang di galing sa sariling puno
b. long time d. Maaaring magbunga ng bayabas ang isang punong santol
c. Muscles of young children are not yet fully developed 790. Paano nalaman ang mga talaisipan at saloobin ng mga matanda ng
d. Young children could write and draw well with big panahon?
pencils and crayons a. Pamamagitan ng kartilya
778. Students are assigned homework. How does the teacher b. Pamamagitan ng kuwento ng mga lola
manage to check all assignments? c. Pamamagitan ng sulat sa buho
a. Assign group to counter check student’s works d. Pamamagitan ng awit at verso
b. Disregard and proceed to a new lesson 791. A blind mother was allowed to work in a place where her fingers
c. Collect assignments after class could be productive. Why is this possible?
d. Assign group leaders check a. Blind individuals are discouraged from begging
779. How do people react to a boring lectures or even b. The disabled and handicapped are given equal protection
committee hearings? They usually: of the law
a. Clap loud and cheer c. Disabled person are given special attention
d. Blind individuals can still be productive
b. Keep quiet and listen 792. It has been establish by scientists that when mechanical work is
c. Normally jeer done what can be observed increase in:
d. Walk out in disgust a. Its temperature
780. A field commander gave his orders. He meant to drop b. Both its internal energy and temperature
previous order. Which message was heard? c. Its internal energy
a. Delete! Delete! c. Repeat! Repeat! d. Its temperature but not its internal energy
b. Over! Over! d. Negative! Delete! 793. Foreign students in Philippine International schools are required
781. What is implied about the place of our country in courses in Philippine culture and languages. This makes possible:
technology? a. Provides comparison of cultural difference
a. Filipinos are at par with any country in I.T. b. Promotion of nationalism
b. Filipinos score behind in computers c. Allows racial prejudice among foreigners
c. Filipinos are abreast in I.T. d. International understanding
d. Filipinos have to learn more from Singapore 794. In teaching, devices have been classified as hardware and software.
782. Loss of qualified teachers going abroad is one type of Which is a software of these computer terms?
___________. a. Data c. Byte
a. Unemployment c. Brain drain b. Program d. Information
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796. A young girl left her baby at the household of a monastery. a. Salk vaccine c. Pre-measles
The child grew up without knowing her mother and father. b. Anti-rabies d. Anti-B
What right is deprived of the child? 809. Which stage according to Erickson is the stage of autonomy and
a. Self defense c. Self assertion shame & doubt?
b. Survival trait d. Denial trait a. Infancy c. Early childhood
806. Alin ang babala na dapat sundin ng mga mamamayan? b. Toddler d. Pre-school
a. Gawin ang paghihiwalay ng mga basura 812. If after calling on a number of students, a teacher is unable to obtain
b. Itapon ang basura sa Pasig the desire response, what should a teacher do?
c. Bayaran ang buwis para ang basura ay hakutin a. Probe student’s answer
d. Itapon ang basura sa tabing dagat b. Re-teach parts of the lesson that need re-teaching
807. A child was turned over to an orphanage requesting
confidentiality of her parents. One day, the child demanded c. leading questions
the full disclosure of her mother’s name. She went to court. d. Rephrase the questions
What was the right asserted in this case? 813. Which guidelines on the use of chalkboard should a teacher avoid?
a. Right of an individual to proper identity a. Limit your board writing to major ideas
b. Right of parents to keep the confidentiality of the b. Establish routine uses for the chalkboard
child’s parental name c. While writing, proceed from right to left
c. Right of individual to have real mother d. Talk to the chalkboard while writing on it
d. Right of individual to have parents 814. What is a sign of the underachiever in the classroom?
808. Children of obese parents have natural tendencies to be a. Frustrated about quality of work
obese. Doctors advise parents on maintaining the right b. Holds back from class participation unless sure of self
weight of children age 0-12 by: c. Minimum work output
a. Giving balance diets with accompanying exercise d. Resists authority & carries on a power struggle with a teacher
b. Reducing milk intake
c. Encouraging more intake of soda drinks
d. Reducing intake of chocolates, candies and pastries Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the CAPITALIZED
809. After an airplane crush, passengers who choose a fight WORD(S) in each sentence.
would say:
a. A seat closest to the cockpit be given to me 816. Jessa is taller than ANY GIRL in her class.
b. A middle aisle seat would allow easy escape a. Jessa is taller than any other girl in her class
c. I want a reservation on the back seat b. Jessa is the taller than other girls in the class
d. A front seat would be safest c. Jessa is taller than other girls in the class
810. National surveys are conducted to: d. Jessa is the tallest girl in the class
a. Estimate the political gains of presidents 817. The hunter stalkes the wild boar slowly, cautiously and IN A SILENT
b. Get the population of the country MANNER.
c. Guide presidents whom to appoint in the cabinet a. And in silence
d. Assesses the perception of the people on cultural b. And also used silence
issues c. And silently
811. During the census, the family was asked on the languages d. And by acting silently
used at home. The response was: 818. About a thousand people GATHERED, THEY WERE THERE
a. We communicate only in Ilocano PROTESTING the construction of a nuclear power plant.
b. We cannot communicate in Tagalog and English a. Gather, protesting against
c. We are fluent in Spanish b. Gathered to protest
d. We are fluent in English c. Gathered for the purpose of protesting
812. During the national census each household member is d. Gathered, they were protesting
asked to give:
a. His earnings for ten years 819. Which is not a characteristic of preventive discipline?
b. His reason for staying in these house a. Reactive c. Anticipatory
c. His data - age, sex, language, etc.
b. Proactive d. Inventive
d. His nationality and religion 818. Which of the following is meant to determine student performance at
813. Lately, students are exposed to a series of achievement the beginning of instruction?
test. Parents observed that:
a. Summative assessment
a. Children learned through periodic teaching
b. Diagnostic assessment
b. Test were used for teaching c. Formative assessment
c. Teaching was test
d. Placement assessment
d. Test are indices of teacher’s competencies 819. The results of this type of test as basis for remedial instruction. What
814. A fish tank, which is right rectangle prism, is 40 cm by 20
is the type of test referred to?
cm. If it is filled with water, what is the mass of the water?
a. Speed test c. Diagnostic test
a. 16 kg c. 15 kg
b. Achievement test d. Prognostic test
b. 17 kg d. 18 kg
1 Which factor is most likely to make a school’s guidance program
805. Your salary deduction per month includes 10% for income succeed?
tax, 5% for GSIS and 2% for loan amortization. Your take b. The favorable attitude of teachers toward guidance
home pay is P8,300.00. What is your monthly salary? c. Administrative support
a. P10,000 c. P11,000 d. A well equipped guidance office
b. P10,500 d. P9,500 e. The availability of a specialist
808. Several cases of social problems have been traced to 2 The value of education, deference to authority and filial piety in the
abuse or misuse of drugs. Commonly, drugs start out with Philippines is an influence by:
smoking. The next step is in:
b. Buddhist tradition
Smoking marijuana
c. Confucianism tradition
Injecting self with heroine d. Hindu tradition
Using shabu e. Taoist tradition
Taking hard drinks
3 Which of the following runs counter to the development of honesty
809. Vaccination early in age 1-5 is effective to control diseases
and accountability?
like polio. What is the vaccine?
b. Being vigilant about weights and measures used in the market
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a. Payment of just wages to workers and employees b. Equal payment of government employee’s productivity pay
 c. Transparent in operation of the barangay and other Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the CAPITALIZED
organization through public reporting WORD in each sentence.
824. Which of the following statement defines ethics?
a. The study of being general 834. A BILINGUAL dictionary is very helpful to students of philology.
b. The science of correct thinking a. a single language
c. The study of the rightness or wrongness of human b. two languages
action c. the second language
d. The study of the nature of human knowledge d. many languages
825. A soda acid type fire extinguisher is recommended for 835. There was an ESOTERIC lecture on holography.
putting out fires which involves burning: a. Cryptic
a. Dry chemicals b. Straightforward
b. Painted woodwork c. Under stable only by a select group
c. Fats or vegetables oil d. Irrefutable proof
d. Insulation on wires 836. The PANORAMA in Palawan is breathtakingly beautiful.
826. Which of the following is closest to normal body a. entire view c. live music
temperature? b. natural resources d. landscape
a. 32 degrees F c. 100 degrees C
b. 122 degrees F d. 98.6 degrees F 838. A patient collapsed due to her sugar level in the blood. What first aid
828. A tourist chose his plane to Cebu. He chose PAL which ad must be applied at once?
says “Philippine Flag Carrier.” When asked why he chose a. Give a hot glass of milk without sugar
PAL his remark was: b. Give a glass of coca cola or sprite
a. I’m sorry; I’m scared to take PAL c. Give a cold glass of coffee with sugar
b. I doubt if PAL arrives on time d. Allow the patient to take hot porridge
c. Oh, I believe other planes don’t carry the Philippine 839. At the onset of the rainy season, the epidemic of dengue is feared.
symbol Which practice is the best approach to prevent its occurrence in
d. All right, PAL can be trusted homes?
829. Which type of justice implies the duty of one individual to a. Submit children to vaccination
give another what he is due? b. Clean the yards of breeding places for mosquitoes like old tires,
a. Commutative justice cans, etc.
b. Distributive justice c. Avoid mosquito bites in the afternoon
c. Social justice d. Fumigate the house with smoke and chemicals
d. International justice 840. Which of the following is a misconception on pulmonary tuberculosis
830. In moral life, responsibility depends on one’s knowingly (PTB)?
and freely doing an act. In which of the following situations a. Children of parents with pulmonary tuberculosis will inherit the
would you attribute responsibility? disease
a. A person unknowingly passes counterfeit money b. PTB is caused by a bad spirit in the environment
b. A nurse administer a medicine despite strong doubts c. Pulmonary tuberculosis can be transmitted through blood
c. An insane person strikes someone’s head with a extraction
hammer d. PTB is transmitted trough kissing
d. A four year old fires a loaded gun killing his own 841. The government has control of many government corporations and
father industries. What was deregulated and allowed to raise prices without
831. A bomb was dropped in an area where rebels were hiding. control?
The perimeter of the damage area with 480 meters and a. Oil industry c. Fishing industry
width was 15 meters. What is the length of the damage b. Mining industry d. Water source
area? 840. Democracy refers to the involvement of all citizens in the control of
a. 200 meter c. 125 meters government, while an oligarchy relegates control of government to:
b. 425 meters d. 225 meters a. The mother Country
830. Which among these commodities are VAT exempt? b. A select few
a. Corned beef and ham c. An autocrat
b. Milk and juices d. A religious group
c. Flour and baking soda 841. An aspect of Philippine culture that does much to promote
d. Sugar and syrup interpersonal communication beyond the community boundary is the:
831. The price of gasoline has gone high suddenly. The gas a. Fiesta celebration c. Tagalog movies
station ordered 120,000 liters before the price increase; b. Television d. Zarsuela
however, only 1,500 liters were sold. How many liters are 843. Through the process of socialization, the individual is able to:
now sold on the new price? a. Learn to dialogue with peers and adults
a. 112,000 c. 118,000 b. Function as a contributing member of the group
b. 11,500 d. 108,500 c. Satisfy his personal needs and drives
831. The ash from Mt. Pinatubo has been found to have gold d. Become an adult member of society
content of only 20 parts per billion which is far below 844. A group of Filipinos work in a foreign land. Which sad situation has
commercial levels. As such, officials have warned against been reported by the office of the overseas workers?
hopes of a new “gold rush.” a. The men and women felt lonely and got entangled in due time
a. There is new hope for boosting the economy of the b. The men did a lot of overtime to maintain their new wives
Philippines c. There was observed relationship between sexes
b. The gold content of the ash from Mt. Pinatubo does d. A group engaged in drinking
not have commercial value 845. In the Philippine government, the earliest and smallest services of
c. There is a need to explore what else lies beneath Mt. governance is the:
Pinatubo a. Barrio c. Barangay
d. There is possibility of existing gold mines beneath Mt. b. Poblacion d. Municipality
Pinatubo 1 Hospitals usually required blood transfusion to patients in need of
blood. There are religious sets that refuse bloodletting and
transfusion. They are the:
c. Baptist
d. Catholic Groups
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a. Buddhists 850. Child caring requires mind growth through proper intake of food.
b. Seventh day Adventists What elements is needed and why?
 a. Carbohydrates be present always 858. A child discovered a new formula for decreasing the population of
b. Fat produces strength of the body ants. She submitted the research to a teacher who claimed the
c. Protein build cells of the brain research as hers. The teacher:
d. Minerals should be present in all food Right to choose
851. Not all microorganism are harmful. Which of these are Right to intellectual property
done by yeasts? Violated human rights
a. Cause milk to become cheese Right to live within one’s means
b. Cause Yakult to be milky 859. The impeachment led Filipinos to:
c. Promotes the rising of bread for baking Listen to the proceedings
d. Encourage disease food Hate Administration trials
852. Where are flash floods on Metro Manila blamed to? Understand the judge’s comments
a. Overpopulation Appreciate the democratic process of government
b. Urbanization practices 860. Sino ang pangulo ng Pilipinas na nagbigay ng buhay sa wikang
c. Volcanic eruption Filipino?
d. Clogging of rivers with waste a. Jose P. Laurel c. Corazon Aquino
853. The decrease of fish in Philippine seas has been traced. b. Elpidio Quirino d. Manuel L. Quezon
What is the root cause? 859. Hindi nakayanan ng aking kaibigan ang kanyang MASALIMUOT
a. Pollution of sea water na buhay.
b. Exportation of sea products a. Mahirap c. Magulo
c. Proliferation of nets b. Malabo d. Malungkot
d. Destruction of coral reefs 861. Ang katumbas sa Filipino ng “national identity” ay _______.
854. All of the following statements about the routinely use of a. Pandaigdig na pagkilala
pesticides are true, except: b. Pambansang katanyagan
a. It results in the evolution of exciting new types of c. Pambayang pagkakakilala
organism d. Pambansang pagkakilanlan
b. It may not only kill the intended insects but also those 862. Piliin ang tinutukoy ng salitang nakahilig: Nasa PANTALAN ang
that feed on them sasalubong sa President.
c. Pesticides tend to become progressively less effective a. Airport c. Tabing dagat
as the organisms become immune b. Railroad d. Pier
d. Due to the widespread use of DDT, a new type of d. Alin ang tamang babala sa pagtatapon ng basura?
housefly emerged Huwag magtapon ng basura dito
855. The Nibelungenlied is a: Dito ang tambakan ng basura
a. Russian folk song Huwag mag-ipon ng basura dito
b. Medieval German Epic Gamitin ang basurahan sa inyong bahay, huwag dito
c. Latin Myth e. The committee discussed the issues and everyone at the end
d. Chinese legend seemed ____ to the findings.
Ignorant and civil
Reluctant to accept
Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the Amendable to consider
CAPITALIZED WORD in each sentence. Negative gets open
f. The latest discovery in animal industry is in biological science.
853. The EQUINOX usually occurs on or close to March 21 Where was this mostly used?
and September 23. In the cloning of cows
a. Time when heavy rains fall In the tissue transplant
b. Time when day and night are equal length all over In the artificial dissemination
the earth In the artificial breeding of cattle
c. Time when days are longer than the nights g. The opening of the cement plants requires getting a DENR
d. Time when days are shorter than the nights clearance. Which of this clearance are required?
854. She had ILLUSIVE dreams of instant wealth. Environmental Clearance (ECC)
a. Beyond comprehension Waste disposal
b. Moving swiftly Air pollution clearance
c. Based on false ideas Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
d. Tending to slip away h. What is meant by this statement? The hostages are free. They
paid their way!
855. Philippine economy indicates are closely related to the The kidnap victims were freed after a ransom
rise and fall of the: The kidnap victims family negotiated peacefully
a. London pounds c. US Dollars No ransom was demanded of the victims
b. German Mark d. Japanese Yen The kidnap victims were safe
855. Watching TV is controlled by parents; children below 18 i. The reporter was accused in court because of his news story. The
are discouraged to view this type of film. story was:
a. Discovery in Science Full of distorted facts
b. Historical Battles and bloodshed A narration of facts
c. Violence and sex Tainted with malice
Too personal to take
d. Adolescent stories j. Cultural differences and signals may cause miscommunication.
856. The skull of a person increase in size rapidly during: Normally, other families go for kissing one another. But this is
c. Puberty c. Adolescence taboo to some families who:
d. Babyhood d. Senescence Disrespect to elders
Takes it as an affront
Believe its unsanitary
Losing virginity
k. Children are fond of pets. One time a pet dog growled and bit a
child. How will the owner handle the situation?
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 b. Tie the dog & feed it regularly a. 200 grams c. 300 grams
c. Use the dog’s brain to treat the wound b. 250 grams d. 1,000 grams
b. Allow the dog to be observed for 10-18 days881. A man imprisoned for ten years. After five years, he was found
before giving anti rabies injection innocent. What can this man demand?
869. The weather bureau gave this warning during a. Compensation for the years under detention
thunderstorms. Which comes first? b. Punishment of the arresting officer
a. Lightning flashes first c. Retaliation against the accusers
b. Thunder follows all lightning d. Sanction against the judge
c. Thunder sound spread fast 882. A child left alone by her mother under the care of her stepfather.
d. Lightning and thunders are simultaneous Later, the child complained of being rape. What crime was
870. Local peace negotiations should be the primary concern committed?
of what office? a. Child harassment
a. Church hierarchy b. Rape or heinous crime
c. Sexual harassment
b. Philippine National Police d. Abuse of minors or incest
c. Philippine Marine SWAT force 883. A society is healthy if the citizens are healthy physically and
d. Local Municipal & Provincial Executive mentally. One approach to solve mental illness is:
871. A change in the composition of a substance resulting in a. The maintenance of mental health centers
the formation of a new substance is called: b. Isolation in asylum cases of mentally disturbed persons
e. Chemical change c. Allowing mental cases to return at home environment and
f. Nuclear change care
g. Mechanical change d. Conducting periodic visits of mental and physical therapist in
h. Physical change homes of patients
872. There are 18 north maids and 12 south maids serving in 884. Since the Philippines is a republic country, it elects its president
a hotel. Give the ratio of the north to the entire group directly. What is the smallest electoral unit of the government?
and express them in simple terms? a. Electoral tribunal
a. 3/5 b. 2/5 c. 3/2 d. 2/3 b. Election precinct
873. The Philippine National Bank soars and has used a c. Commission on Election
symbol for their advertisement. It is the: d. Representative district
a. The hawk c. The pigeon 885. The advice on the invitation was found. Who failed to get the
b. The parrot d. The eagle message?
874. Text messages are used for fast communication. What a. Denims pants are all right
does this message mean? “Ur have to meet friends 5 b. No barong tagalog please
AM” c. Come in coat and tie
a. You have to be here at 5 in the afternoon d. Polo barongs with demins are OK
879. You should meet your friends at five in the886. Drug addiction has been found rampant in schools. The initial
morning signs of addiction are in:
c. You have friends to meet at five AM a. Shabby and unkempt appearance
d. Be there at five in the morning b. Sleeping during recitation time
875. The hostage victims were heard asking the rescuers to c. Red nose and checks at noon
hold on to the fort. What was the message? d. Abusive language and behaviors
a. Disregard the peace negotiations 887. A child wanted to use her father’s family name. Why did she insist
b. Surrender in arms on this?
a. Every child should have a father
c. Rescue them fast and early b. Every individuals has a right to be baptized
d. Keep on with the fight c. Every individual has a right to a proper identity
876. The crimes were considered serious because the d. Every child should be called by her paternal name
penalty was: 888. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangungusap na:
a. To die in jail e. Walang pandiwa c. May panaguri
b. Lethal injection f. Walang paksa d. May paksa
c. A life sentence 889. Why do nurses and doctors use gloves when injecting patients
d. A total exile in a foreign land with AIDS?
877. There are several advertisements that encourage people a. AIDS transmitted by touch
to take this supplement so that they can grow three to b. AIDS virus easily enter open wounds and pores
five inches more even after the age of twenty. c. AIDS can be cured by injection
a. This is not possible; there is a definite pattern d. A prick of a needle from AIDS patient is dangerous
of growth of bones and muscles 890. After two pregnancies some of these mothers loose a pair of teeth
b. This is true because of the protein content or so. What could be the cause?
c. This is true because of the AD would not have been a. Lack of iron & other minerals in diet during pregnancies
allowed b. Diet during pregnancy lacks sulfur
d. This is not true because there are no specific c. Too much sweets in diet
individuals mentioned d. Poor brushing habits
878. In one drug rehabilitation center most inmates who were 891. The chef mixed wine with other appetizers otherwise ________
found deep in prohibited drugs were: the recipe.
a. Children wanting of paternal love and care a. Everyone will be questioned
b. Children who had no identity to speak up b. Everyone will question
c. Children who have so much to spend c. Everyone will be questioning
d. Children who were lazy and vicious d. Everyone will ask and question
897. The virus “love bug” is a technological element spread892. The carabao is the working animal of farmers. However, these
by: herds were converted for meat purposes. How did the government
a. Computer c. Radio respond to the lack of carabaos?
b. Internet d. Television a. Put up a carabao project in CLSU
880. How many grams of shabu will not allow bonds for b. Imported buffalos from Australia
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 d. Converted farms into subdivision and housing area 898. Food remnants, plants and other animals wastes should be
893. Student and teacher stand at attention during Flag separated in waste disposal since:
ceremonies. School principals assign guards on the a. These can be converted to organic fertilizer
street to stop vehicles during the ceremonies. How does
the public take this practice? b. These hardy decay
a. Only military and policeman should stop and salute c. These invite flies
the flag d. These are easy prey to rodents
b. Only school children should be controlled in this 899. Tomatoes come in abundance at certain times of the year. How
ceremonies can the supply be assured?
c. The flag is for all citizens: it’s the symbol of the a. Plant during rainy season
nation b. Encourage preservation of tomatoes
d. Stopping traffic is not the job of the school c. Avoid using tomatoes
894. How does the Philippines show its identity in airlines? d. Use substitute to tomatoes
a. Displaying the Philippine flag in carriers 900. There was a tourist promo. All students bought tickets for the trip.
b. Pilots wearing Philippine ensign The promotion was:
c. Stewardess dressed in Philippine costume a. Done systematically
d. Playing Filipinos songs in Philippine airlines plane b. Educational and affordable
895. Which of the following lines is an example of iambic c. Understood and accepted
pentameter? d. Motivated well and costly
a. Her desk once red with heroes blood
b. And this alas is more than we would do
c. She loves the way I hold her hand
d. I will lament and cry
896. How many twenty thousand are there in two million?
b. 100 b. 500 c. 50 d. 1000
1. A patient underwent a surgery. The anesthesia hardly
had an immediate effect on him. Where was the case
traced? To his:
1. Being allergic
2. Physical weakness
3. Being an alcoholic
4. Heredity
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