1. This is an act establish a code of conduct and 9.

Public officials and employees shall remain true the

ethical standards for public officials and employees. people at all times, shall not discriminate, shall
Upholding the time-honored principle of public office respect at all times the rights of others and refrain
being a public mist. from doing. Acts contrary to law, good morals, public
1. R.A #6713 policy, public safety and public interest.
2. R.A #6731 1. Political Neutrality
3. R.A #6371 2. Commitment
4. R.A #6317 3. Justness and security
4. Professionalism
Ans: 1
Ans: 2
2. Republic Act #6713 establish establishes a code of
contact and ethical standards for public officials and 10. Public official and employees shall at all times loyal
employees, upholding the time-honored principle of to the Republic and to the Filipino People
public office as a public trust. and endeavor to maintain and defend the sovereignty
1. Code of Professionalism and Ethical Behavior against.
2. Code of Professional Behavior and Ethics 1. Professionalism
3. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for 2. Political Neutrality
Public Officials and Employees 3. Nationalism/Patriotism
4. Code of Public Trust and Ethical Standards 4. Community to Public Interest

Ans: 3 Ans: 3

3. “It is the policy of the state to 11. Public officials and employees shall extend prompt,
promote ___________ of ethics in public services.” courteous and adequate service to the public, provide
1. Accountability 2. Standard information of policies and procedures in clear and
3. High standard 4. Practice understandable language.
1. Public Service
Ans: 3 2. Responsive to the Public
3. Nationalism
4. They include elective and appointive and employees, 4. Commitment to Service
permanent or temporary, in career or non-career
service. With or without compensation. Ans: 3
1. Government 2. Career
3. Public Officials 4. Service 12. Public officials and employees shall commit
themselves to the democratic way of life and values
Ans: 3 and maintain the principle of public accountability,
uphold the Constitution at all times and put loyalty to
5. “Family of public official and employees” means their country above that person or party.
spouses and unmarried children under ____________ 1. Commitment to Democracy
years of age. 2. Professionalism
1. 15 2. 21 3. Loyalty and Allegiance
3. 18 4. 25 4. Public Accountability

Ans: 3 Ans: 1

6. “Relatives” refers to any and all persons related to a 13. Public official and employees and their families,
public official or employee within the _________ civil shall lead modest lives appropriate to their position
degree of consanguinity or affinity. and income, shall not indulge in extravagant or
1. Fifth 2. Third ostentation display of wealth or lifestyle.
3. Fourth 4. Second 1. Humility 2. Views of Poverty
3. Justness and Sincerity
Ans: 3 4. Simple Living
Ans: 4
7. Public official and employees shall always uphold
the pubic interest over and above personal interest 14. All Public officials and employees shall respond
and avoid wastage of public funds and revenues. within _________ days from receipt thereof, respond to
1. Accountability letters, Telegrams or other means of communication
2. Professionalism sent by the public.
3. Commitment to Public Service 1. 15 working days 2. Within 15 days
4. Justness and Sincerity 3. Within 7 working days
4. Within one (1) week
Ans: 3 Ans: 1

8. Public Officials and Employees shall perform a 15. All heads and other responsible officers of office
discharge their duties with the highest degree of and agencies of government and GOCC’s. shall within
excellence, intelligence and skills, render public service ________ days from the end of the year, shall render a
with the outmost devotion and dedication to duty to performance report of the agency or office or the
duty. corporation concerned.
1. Professionalism 2. Responsibility 1. 45 days
3. Commitment 4. Devotion 2. 45 working days
3. 30 working days
Ans: 1 4. 30 days

Ans: 2

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16. It shall be unlawful for public officials and
employees to, directly or indirectly. Have monetary or
material interest on any transaction requiring the
approval of their office.
1. Financial and material interest
2. Material interest
3. Financial interest
4. Outside Employment
Ans: 1
17. Public official and employment shall not use or
divulge confidential or classified and official
information known to them by reason of their office.
1. Confidentially
2. Disclosure and/or misuses of official information
3. Private practice of profession
4. Solicitation
Ans: 2
18. Public official and employees shall not accept,
directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity. Favor or
anything of monetary value, in the course of their
official duty which may be affected by the function of
their official duty which may be affected by the
function of their office.
1. Solicitation
2. Material or financial interest
3. Disclosure or misuse
4. Private practice of profession while in office
Ans: 1
19. Public officials and employees shall accomplish
and submit declaration under oath. Their assets,
liabilities, net worth, financial and business interest.
1. Acceptance and Solicitation
2. Financial and Material interest
3. Statement and Disclosure
4. Outside Employment
23. _________________ is mandate to act promptly on
complaints filed in any form or manner against public
official and employees.
1. Regional Trial Court
2. Office of the Special Prosecutor
3. Department of Justice
4. Special Court
Ans: 2
24. Public officials and employees shall provide service
to every one without discrimination and regardless of
party affiliation or preference.
1. Responsiveness to service
2. Justice and Security
3. Political Neutrality
4. Professionalism
Ans: 3
25. This is a ground for impeachment which cover any
violations of the oath of office involving loss of popular
support even if violation may not amount to a criminal
offense.
1. Treason
2. Bribery
3. Culpable Violation of the Constitution
4. “Betrayal of Public Trust”
Ans: 4
26. If the following procedures are to be arranged in
proper order, what be the best order of arrangement
for a receiving or purchasing clerk to do?
A. Inspect the goods delivered
B. Request for the quotation/price of the goods
ordered etc.
C. Write a claim for damage or shortage of delivery
D. Prepare the form for purchase order
E. Pay the goods that are ordered
F. Make a request for the goods, services or order

Ans: 3 1) ABCDEF 2) FBDACE

3) CEADBF 4) ABDEFC
20. Any and all statements filed under R.A #6713 shall 5) BCDAFE
be made available for inspection at all times ar
reasonable hours. Ans:2
1. Accessibility of Documents
2. Disclosure of Documents 27. Which of the following is not a way to requisition a
3. Identification of Documents product?
4. Confidentiality of Documents 1) By filling up purchase order form
2) By telephoning
Ans: 1 3) By writing
4) By ordering through the sales representative
21. Public official and employees must at all times be 5) By getting the product short of prior notice
accountable to the people, server them with utmost Ans:5
responsibility, integrity, loyalty, efficiency, act with
patriotism and justice. 28. To whom will the duty of ordering needed goods
1. Security of tenure fall?
2. Accountability 1) Purchasing clerk 2) Salesman
3. “Commitment to service” 3) Receiving clerk 4) Manager
4. “Public Service is a Public Trust” 5) Accounting clerk

Ans: 4 Ans:1

22. Court that shall have jurisdiction over civil and 29. Which of the following is not a necessary document
criminal cases involving graft and corruption and in an office?
such other offense committed by public official and 1) Purchase invoice
employees. 2) Credit memorandum
1. SANDIGANBAYAN 3) Official receipt
2. Office of the Special Prosecutor 4) Marriage license
3. Department of Justice 5) Requisition voucher
4. Regional Trial Court
Ans: 1 Ans:4

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30. The following except one are outstanding clerical
abilities expected by a head of his employees. Which is
the exception?
1) Willingness to work well with others
2) Taking unnecessary leave of absence
3) Taking responsibility on the assigned task
4) Needing the least amount of supervision
5) Acquiring new procedures and techniques
for the job.
Ans:2
Ans: A
3. The telephone provides the rapid relay of
communication from one office to another. A large part
of a clerk’s duty is to receive and give office messages
through the phone. Which of the following should be
practiced as regards telephone use?
a) Answer the telephone after the third ring
b) Say “yes” as soon as the phone is picked up.
c) Let the Boss pick up the ring.
d) Identify the company and get the message.

6. Which of the following is not a term used in the Ans: D

filling process?
1) Cross-referencing 2) Coding 4. Your company wants to requisition some goods
3) Unit 4) Decoding from company A. which of the following ways will you
5) Indexing use to insure quick delivery of the ordered goods?
Ans:4 a) Send a letter via ordinary mail
b) Wait for the company salesman to arrive
7. All except one of the following are commonly used c) Fill up a purchase order for the purpose,
systems. Which one is the odd? fax it to the company concerned.
1) Directory 2) Alphabetic d) Wait for the company to inquire about
3) Geographic 4) Subject files your order.
5) Numeric
Ans: C
Ans:1
5. All the following items below except one is not
8. Which department in an office takes care of found in a purchase order form. Which is the item?
preparing the customers’ accounts to the company? a) Name and address of the company vendor
1) Indexing section 2) Ordering section b) Name and address of the vendee
3) Billing section 4) Purchasing section c) Quantity of items ordered
5) Wholesale/retail section d) Vehicles used for the delivery of goods

Ans:3 Ans: D

9. If you were to handle an order of your company’s

merchandise from a customer, which of the following
is not one of the things you will do? no6. Which of the following forms is not the
1) Prepare on voice of the order you received concern of a clerk in a business establishment?
2) Note the customer and his address a) Stock room requisition
3) Carefully check the order b) Voucher for requisition
4) Keep the enclosed payment in your custody c) DECS Form 137
5) Consult your head if some information are d) Purchase order
missing regarding orders.
Ans: C
Ans:4
7. Which one of the following forms is not the
10. Which documents indicate the returned items and concern of a clerk in a business establishment?
deducted payment by a customer to your company? a) Processing orders
1) Circular b) Billing buyers
2) Purchase invoice c) Typing and filing correspondence
3) Letter of credit d) Providing customers with promotional
4) Credit document sales invoice sample of products

Ans:4 Ans: D

1. Which one of the following does not fall under
the major duties of an efficient office clerk?
a) Getting acquainted with people
b) Making letters
c) Buying and requisitioning
d) Operating the telephone switch board
Ans: D
2. Almost all business organizations require
appointments to be made, attending to officer caller
and promoting the company interest in general. In this
regard, which of the following clerical moods should be
observed in the office at all times?
a) Give immediate attention to people
b) Serve the Boss his morning coffee
c) Keep the file well organized
d) Attend to the cleanliness of the table.
8. Order for company products made through
phone calls should be received carefully in order to
serve the customers. Which one of the following does
not contribute to the customer’s satisfactions?
a) Listen carefully to what the customer
orders and jot them down carefully.
b) Repeat the information jotted down to be
sure you got the order right
c) Type the order in a sales invoice and
send at once to the sales department
d) Consider the caller a nuisance.
Ans: D

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9. All the following except one is associated with 2. The usual solution proposed for the
indexing. Which is this one? chronic__________ of affordable housing in the
a) Sophomoric b) Numeric Philippines is to build new houses, often with
c) Geographic d) Alphabetic government subsidies to___________ the cost to the
buyer.
Ans: A 1. Scarcity-------conceal
2. Degeneration-----repair
10. In receiving an inter-office telephone calls, one 3. Excess--------climinate
of the following is definitely a proper procedure to do. 4. Undersupply------augment
which one is this? 5. Shortage------reduce
a) Answer the phone promptly and give your
department Ans:5
b) Answer with “Hello” and wait until the 3. The famous Dr. C. Drew’s technique for preserving
other line send the message and storing blood plasma for emergency use proved so
c) Get a ball pen and a memo pad, then ___________ that it became the ______________for the
answer the phone present bloodbank system by the Red Cross.
d) Engage the caller in a social talk, or send 1. Irrelevant------inspiration
reply thru texting. 2. Urgent----pattern
3. Effective-----model
Ans: A 4. Innocuous---------excuse
5. Complex-------blueprint
11. Which is preferable in addressing a
correspondence for the Lady President of the Ans:3
Philippines?
a) Her Excellency President Gloria 4. Because they did not accept his basic____________
Macapagal-Arroyo they were ___________by his argument.
b) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo 1. Assumption-------convinced
c) Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo 2. Motivation-------confused
d) President GMA 3. Bias----------impressed
4. Promise----------unconvinced
Ans: A 5. Supposition-----justified

12. In address the Pope, which way is preferred? Ans:4

a) Your Majesty b) Your Excellency
c) His Excellency d) Your Honor 5. Pain is the body’s early warning system: loss of
__________in the extremities leaves a person
Ans: B _____________ injuring himself unwittingly.
1. Agony-----incapable
13. The law which mandates use of Filipino in 2. Sensation----vulnerable to
government office correspondence 3. Consciousness----- desirous of
a) R.A. 336 b) Executive Order 336 4. Feeling------habituated to
c) Exec Order 335 d) Adm. Order 338 5. Movement----prone to

Ans: C Ans:2

14. Which one of the following is not a way of 6. It is ironic that the _____________ insights of the
relaying information to various great thinkers are voiced so often that they have
a) Department Order b) Memorandum Circular become more _____________.
c) Department Memo d) Order Form 1. Original--------cliché’s
2. Banal-----belief
Ans: D 3. Dubious---------habits
4. Philosophical--------questions
15. Which is not an appointment given to a hired in 5. Abstract--------ideas
any establishment?
a) Temporary Ans:1
b) Regular
c) Emergency appointment 7. Since many disadvantaged individuals view their
d) Permanent-casual situation as_______________ as well as intolerable, their
attitudes are best described as _____________.
Ans: D 1. Squalid-----obscure
2. Unpleasant-----bellicose
1. It is _____________ to try to destroy pest completely 3. Acute-----sanguine
with pesticides, for as each new chemical pesticide is 4. Immutable----------resigned
introduced the pest gradually become____________ to it. 5. Political----perplexed
1. Useless-----------drawn
2. Pointless------vulnerable Ans:4
3. Futile---------resistant
4. Wicked------- indifferent
5. Worthwhile------immune

Ans:3

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8. Certain animal behaviors, such as mating rituals,
seem to be ____________ and therefore,
___________external factors such as climate changes,
foods supply or presence of other animals of the same
species.
1. Learned-------immune to
2. Innate--------unaffected by
3. Intricate-----belong to
4. Specific-----confused with
5. Memorized----- controlled by
Ans:2
9. As a person who combines care with _______________
Ruth completed her duties with _______ as well as zeal.
1. Levity---------resignation
2. Geniality------ardor
3. Vitality------willingness
4. Empathy----rigor
5. Enthusiasm----meticulousness
Ans:5
10. Although bound to _________ the law, a judge is
free to use his discretion to ______________ the
anachronistic harshness of some criminal penalties.
1. Impose-----mitigate 2. Exercise------ understand
3. Support---- condone
4. Initiate-----lighten 5. Enforce------lower
Ans:1
11. The scientific community was___________ when a
living specimen of a bacteria, long thought to
be___________, was discovered by a scientist.
1. Perplexed-----common 2. Overjoyed----- dangerous
3. Unconcerned------local 4. Astounded------extinct
5. Dismayed------alive
Ans:4
12. Although at times, Ruth could be disagreeable and
even___________, more often than not, she was the
most ____________ person you could hope to meet.
1. Contentious------amiable
2. Disgruntled-----confused
3. Contradictory-------disconcerted
4. Misguided-----solicitous
5. Choosy-------discerning
Ans:1
13. Reuben’s interest was focused on ______________
the division between theory and empiricism; he was
convinced that a ____________ of philosophy and
applied science was possible and necessary.
1. Eliminating-----synthesis
2. Maintaining---------restoration
3. Crossing-----stabilization
4. Ignoring-----duplicity
5. Denying-----delineation
Ans:1
14. Thanks to his eloquence and logic. Reuben
spoke_______________ and made it difficult to his
bitterest opponents to____________ his opinions.
1. Monotonously-----clash with
2. Charmingly-------yield to
3. Tediously-------contend with
4. Abhorrently------concede to
5. Persuasively-----disagree with
Ans:5
15. This well-document part of history of Filipino
artistry is of importance because it
carefully___________ the__________ accomplishments of
Filipino artists who care all too little known the public
at large.
1. Recognizes-----negligible
2. Overlooks------purposed
3. Scrutinizes---- illusory
4. Distorts----- noteworthy
5. Substantiates-----considerable
Ans:5
16. Surrounded by their enemies and unable
to_____________ their supplies, the defenders of the city
feared their food would soon be__________.
1. Replenish------exhausted
2. Consume---hoarded
3. Replace-----obtainable
4. Estimate------superfluous
5. Protect----rationed
Ans:1
17. As environmentalists recently________________ in
studying the effects of natural caused forest fires,
some phenomena that appeared on the surface to be
destructive, often have a hidden _________________
effect on the balance of nature.
1. Disproved----beneficial
2. Uncovered-----positive
3. Hypothesized----catastrophic
4. Disclosed----environmental
5. Determined----disastrous
Ans:5
18. The members of the Anti-Graft and Corruption
League vowed to______________ all traces of_______
between private citizens and those in government
service.
1. Exterminate-----controversy
2. Uncovered-------positive
3. Hypothesized-----catastrophic
4. Disclosed-----un environmental
5. Impound-----ties
Ans:4
19. Rosalinda kept her late parent’s heirlooms, not for
any __________________value it had, but for purely
_____________reasons.
1. Potential-----monetary 2. Ornamental-----aesthetic
3. Financial----pecuniary 4. Intrinsic------sentimental
5. Personal----accidental
Ans:4
20. Because our supply of fossil fuel like coal has been
sadly _____________, we must find_____________ sources
of energy.
1. Exhausted------efficient 2. Depleted------alternate
3. Increased-----available 5. Stored------hoarded
4. Compensated---------significant
Ans:2
21. Because Noel was_______________ in the
performance of his duties, his employers could not
__________his work.
1. Derelict---------quarrel over
2. Dilatory------grumble at
3. Undisciplined--------object to
4. Assiduous-------complain about
5. Nocturnal-----guided
Ans:4
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 3. Play being recognize as an important factor in
22. The _____________pack of wolves ________ the herd improving mental and physical health and therby
of cattle in their relentless search a stray calf. reducing human misery and poverty.
1. Voracious--------stalked
2. Dilatory-------grumble at 1. Play being recognized as
3. Meandering------ harassed 2. By recognizing play as
4. Treacherous----followed 3. Their recognizing play as
5. Nocturnal-----guided 4. Recognition of it being
5. Play is recognized
Ans:1
Ans: 5- Provides the verb is recognized as and presents
23. It is said that the tradition of shaking hands the only complete sentence.
originated when our ancestors held out their hands
show that they had no _____________ weapons and 4. However many mistakes have been made in our
were thus ____________disposed. past, the Filipino traditions, not only the champion of
1. Lethal----clearly freedom but also bravery, still lives among millions
2. Concealed-----amicably who can see light and hope scarcely anywhere else.
3. Hidden----harmfully
4. Murderous-----ill 1. Not only the champion of freedom but also bravery
5. Secret----finally 2. The champion of not only freedom but also bravery
3. The champion of the only of freedom but also of
Ans:2 bravery
4. Not only the champion but also freedom and
24. The number of Philippines Eagles has ___________ bravery
because the encroachments of humans on their 5. Not the champion of freedom only, but also bravery
habitat have caused them to __________ their breeding
places. Ans: 3- parallel structures require that not only
1. Multiplied----endure and but also immediately precede the words they
2. Expanded-----alter limit.
3. Increased----migrate from
4. Diminished---protect 5. Elma is as fast as, if not faster than, anyone in her
5. Dwindled-----shun track and field batch and should be on the National
Team.
Ans:5 1. As fast as, if not faster than, anyone
2. As fast as, if not fast than, anyone else
25. Despite the Archery team members’ resentment of 3. As fast, if not more fast than, anyone
the new coach’s training regiment, they____________ 4. As fast, if not faster than, anyone
them as long as he did not ________ them too strictly. 5. As swift as, if not faster than, anyone
1. Embraced----follow
2. Condemned-----formulate Ans: 4 – the faulty comparison is corrected in choice
3. Questioned---------interpret #4
4. Challenged------implement
5. Tolerated----apply 6. Except for you and I, everyone brought a present to
the party
Ans:5 1. Except for and I, everyone brought
2. With exceptions of you and I, everyone brought
1. The child is neither encourage to be critical or 3. Except for you and I, everyone had brought
examine all the evidence before forming an opinion. 4. Except for you and me, everyone brought
5. Except for you and me, everyone had brought

1. Neither encourage to be critical or to examine Ans: 4 – you and me

2. Neither encourage to be critical nor to examine
3. Either encourage to be critical nor to examine.
4. Encourage either to be critical nor to examine
5. Not encourage to be critical or to examine
Ans: 5 – words either. Or should be placed before the 2
items being discussed: to be critical and to examine.
2. Many politicians are now trying to take
uncontroversial positions on issue; the purpose being
to allow them to appeal to as wide a segment of the
voting population as possible.
7. The reason I came late to office today is because the
car broke down.
1. I came late to office today us because
2. Why i came late to office today is because
3. I was late to office today is because
4. That I was late to office today is because
5. I came late to office today is that
Ans: 5 – “is That” is preferred to “because”
8. When the war is over, no nation will either be
isolated in war or peace.

1. Issues; the purpose being to allow them to appeal 1. Either be isolated in war or peace
2. Issues; in order to appeal 2. Be either isolated in war or peace
3. Issues; then purpose is to allow them to appeal 3. Be isolated in neither war nor peace
4. Issues; and the purpose is to allow them to appeal 4. Be isolated either in war or in peace
5. Issues; that was allowing them to appeal 5. Be isolated neither in war or peace

Ans: 2 – corrects the run-on phrase by linking the Ans: 4 – either… or…
elements with in order to.

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9. The supermarket owner hadn’t hardly any of those
kind of canned goods
1. Hadn’t hardly any of those kind
2. Hadn’t hardly any of those kinds
3. Had hardly any of those kind
4. Hadn’t hardly any of those kinds
5. Had scarcely any of those kinds
Ans: 4 – double negative: a hadn’t hardly; “those
kinds”
10. Irregardless of the outcome of the competition, our
schools will remain staunchly allies
1. Irregardless of the outcome
2. Regardless of how the outcome
3. With regards to the outcome
4. Regardless of the computer
5. Disregarding the outcome
Ans: 4- regardless
11. She was told to give the award to whomever she
thought had contributed most to the welfare of the
students organization.
1. To whom she thought
2. To whoever she thought
3. To the senior whom she thought
4. To whomever
5. To him whom she thought
Ans: 2 – “whoever”… had contributed.
12. Senator Josef’s is one of the legislators who are
going to discuss the budget in the Upper Chamber.
1. One of the legislators who are going
2. One of the legislators who is going
3. One of the legislators who has gone
4. The legislators who going
5. The legislators who has gone
Ans: 1 – original sentence is correct
13. She not only was competent but also friendly in
nature
1. She not only was competent but also friendly
2. She not was only competent but friendly also
3. She was not only competent but friendly also
4. She was not only competent but friendly also
Ans:2 - “was not only” … but also..
14. Most students like to read these kind of
books during their break time.
1. These kinds of books
2. These kind of book
3. This kind of book
4. This kinds of book
5. Those kind of books
Ans: 3 – “KIND” is singular, so use “this” as a singular
modifier.
15. It is not for you to assume responsibility, it is,
rather, me who is the guilty the guilty person in this
matter.
1. Me who is
2. Me who am
3. Io who is
4. I who are
5. I who am
Ans: 5 – use “I” instead of me: first person singular
verb “AM”
16. The “Aurora Borealis” or Northern Lights, is so
named because it is a light display that takes place in
northern skies.
1. Because it is a light display that takes place
2. As a light display taking place
3. Because of taking place
4. Due to the fact that is a light display
5. Contrary to the fact of taking place
Ans: 1 – original sentence is correct
17. The giving of foreign as is a tool of national policy
the hoped-for return is often indirect and long-term.
1. Policy, the hoped-for return is often indirect and
long-term
2. Policy, however the hoped-for return is often
indirect and long-term
3. Policy, however the hoped- for return is often in
direct and long-term
4. Policy, albeit the hoped-for return is often indirect
and long term
5. Policy, despite the hoped-for return id often
indirect and long term
Ans: 3 – addition of conjunction “though” .
18. The difference between the candidates is that one
is radical; the other, conservative
1. One is radical; the other, conservative
2. One is radical; the other being conservative
3. While one is radical; the other, conservative
4. One of the radical; the another, is conservative
5. One is radical, although the other is more
conservative
Ans: 1 - original sentence is correct use semi-colon to
separate pair of clauses.
19. Many, middle class individuals find that they
cannot obtain good medical attention. Despite they
need it badly.
1. Despite they need it badly
2. Despite their bad need of it
3. In spite of they need it badly
4. However, much they need it
5. Therefor, they need it badly
Ans: 2- “despite” use as a preposition.
20. If I would have known about the traffic jam at the
area, I would have taken an alternate route.
1. If I would have known about
2. If I would have known about that
3. If I would of known about
4. If I was aware of
5. Had I known about
Ans: 5 – correct use of subjunctive mood to indicate a
condition contrary to fact.
21. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency
and happiness
1. If I would have known about
2. If I could have known about
3. If I would of known about
4. Had I known about
5. Because of usefulness
Ans: 2 - change participant phrase to a clause.
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22. Neither the earthquake or the subsequent fire 2. A. Indeed, the real test of the pudding is in the
was able to destroy the spirit of the populace. eating.
1. Or the subsequent fire was B. Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Aroyo is the Republic’s
2. Nor the subsequent fire were 14th President.
3. Or the subsequent fire were C. Her sincerity is being closely scrutinized in her
4. Nor the subsequent fire was day-to-day actuations.
5. Or the fire that occurred subsequently were D. She emphasized no “palakasan, kamag-anak,
kaibigan, etc.” in running the affairs of the
Ans: 4 – “neither… nor..” Presidency.
E. She spelled out her government policies in her
23. Of the two candidates for this government “State of the Nation Address”
position, Jose Marie is the most qualified because 1. ADECB 2. ABECD
of his experience in the field. 3. BEDCA 4. BCDEA
1. Most qualified because of 5. BDCEA
2. Most qualified due to
3. More qualified due to ANS: 3)ABEDCA
4. More qualified because of
5. Most qualified as a result 3. A. Today, Christmas cards come in various
make-up and form.
Ans: 4 – use “more” because only 2 persons are being B. They come in pop-out, 3 dimensional form or even
compared personalized
C. Whatever it says and in whatever form it looks,
24. He has not violated the law, but also he has Christmas cards are important time tested cheerful
escaped punishment. greeting message to the one who sends and who
1. Not only violated the law, but also he has escaped receives it.
punishment D. Micro marketing of Christmas cards means to
2. Violated not only the law, but he has escaped simply offer something during the holiday for
punishment cheers!
3. Violated not only the law, but he has escaped E. Their forms make up for the price at which they
punishment also are sold
4. Not only violated the law, but also escaped 1. CEBDA 2. CEDBA
punishment 3. CABED 4. DECAB
5. Not only violated the law, but has escaped 5. ABCDE
punishment
ANS:3)CABED
Ans: 4- “Not only” and “ But also” should be placed
near the words within which they belong: violated and 4. A. Tagaytay is the destination for us who love
escaped. nature.
B. It provides an ideal picnic ground for outdoor
25.She seldom ever wants to try and face the true lovers.
facts. C. Unfortunately, the place ends up abused by
1. Seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts outdoor who litter the place.
2. Seldom ever wants to try and face the facts D. It’s a place which can be easily reached by a 2-
3. Seldom ever wants to try to face the facts hour drive from Makati City.
4. Seldom wants to try and face the facts 1. CDAB 2. ADBC
5. Seldom wants to try to face the facts 3. CBDA 4. CABD
5. CADB
Ans: 5
ANS: 2)ADBC
1. A. Now we shall do everything we can to enforce
this law. 5. A. Talk, read, take time to bring your children to
B. I the struggle against crime, government and your place of work.
people should join hands against cruelty and B. Be the role model thru sharing your would with
heartlessness. your kids. This provides them see the need for
C. Republic Act 7659, the death penalty law is education and hard work.
government’s response in law against cruelty and C. Time is the most precious thing parents can give
heartlessness. their children.
D. The law’s main objective is not retribution but D. Giving children quality time promotes closer family
reform and rehabilitation of offenders and would be ties.
offenders. 1. ACBD 2. DABC
E. All countries in the world are presently sieged by 3. BACD 4. DCBA
violent crime.
1. CEBAD 2. EBCDA ANS:3)CEDBA
3. CEDAB 4. ACEBD
5. CBEDA

ANS: 2) EBCDA

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6. A. How can the new social order, tempered with 10. A. Upon conviction, the guilty party is removed
justice and reconciliation, short of cronyism and from office and person can no longer occupy any
dynasty-building be realized? public office.
B. The effective result of people power is shown in the B. The House Justice Committee checks for probable
provision for the development of a responsible and cause of the complaints against the high official
law abiding citizens. C. The Phil. Constitution that the President, Vice
C. The scenario of the bloodless revolution was President, the members of the Supreme Court and
likened to a new born baby. Ombudsman may be removed from office by
D. Reconciliation with justice means a milestone of impeachment.
abusive officials who are held responsible for D. Impeachment is initiated only by a verified
injustice they committed in the past. complaint for impeachment by 1/3 of all members
E. There was gladness and hope but more of the House of Representatives.
importantly, the problem of providing for the E. The complaint is endorsed to the Senate.
development of the child. 1. ABCDE 2. ACBDE
1. CADBE 2. CBADE 3. CDABE 4. CBDEA
3. CBDAE 4. CABDE 5. CABDE
5. EBCDA
ANS:4)CBDEA
ANS:4)CABDE
11. A. Were you a part of the People Power at EDSA
7. A. Dr. Mona Venzon, the doctor who wrote the on January 1016, 2001?
article on Hepatitis B, warned all to give a little B. It ended bloodless and peacefully, although the
time now and save a lot later in medical expresses. emotion was very high.
B. She warned that the virus works slowly but C. The second People Power was called PP EDSA 2
dangerously attacks the liver. and the major players were the oriented groups
C. The news item on Hepatitis B came out in the and various Christian communities like Couple for
newspapers. Christ, etc.
D. She encouraged everybody to have a part of their D. Without the support and initiatives of cardinal Sin
precious time for an appointment with their and former Pres. Aquino, the Estrada Resign
doctors Movement could have failed.
1. DCBA 2. BACD 1. ACBD 2. CBAD
3. DCAB 4. BADC 3. CDBA 4. BACD
5. DBAC 5. CDAB

ANS:1)DCBA ANS:3)CDBA

8. A. Talk, read, take time to bring your children to 12. A. Metro Manila is one of the 10 most polluted
your place of work cities in the world according to a United Nation’s
B. Be the role model thru sharing your world with study on environmental pollution.
your kids. This provides them see the need for B. The Government has passed laws such as the
education and hard work. “Clean Air Act” and the “Ecological Solid Waste
C. Time is the most precious thing parents can give Manager Act” to solve the meaning pollution
their children. problems.
D. Giving Children quality time promotes closer C. Its pollution index in critical levels, respiratory
family ties. diseases has affected almost 75% of the
1. ACBD 2. DABC population.
3. BACD 4. DCBA D. By educating ourselves and get united in taking
5. DBAC care of our environment can we lessen this
menacing environmental catastrophe.
ANS:4)DCBA E. No matter how well are the laws being
implemented if the citizenry themselves are
9. A. It is a democratizing , equalizing element in a indifferent to these problems, the laws will be an
society. exercise in futility.
B. A person has the right to have a profession thru 1. ABCDE 2. ACBED
education. 3. ABDCE 4. BADCE
C. A good university education gives mobility and 5. ACDEB
social status.
D. It is a viable means to combat poverty and ANS:2)ACBED
inequality.
1. ABCD 2. DCBA 13. A. One sure way to improve the education system
3. BADC 4. CBDA is to employ component teachers and improve their
5. DBCA teaching skills.
B. Due to poverty, parents fail to send their children
ANS:2)DCBA to school.
C. For lack of needed funds, teaching aids can be
purchased.
D. In most developing countries, poverty is a basic
problem that causes social and economic
problems.
1. DCAB 2. DBCA
3. DBAC 4. DABC
5. CBAD

ANS:2)DBCA

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14. A. The presence of American troops under the 18.
Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) A. Even retirees look for the right job when feel soon
violates the Constitution. out lives their usefulness.
B. Terrorism has become a threat to world peace B. The tremendous boom in part-time employment
especially that militant groups are spreading provides hundreds of people profitable use of time.
violence especially to those countries who are C. The increase of employment agencies in the U.S.A.
perceived to be friendly to America attests to this life quest.
C. However, it is sad to note that as more and more D. People are in search of work which fits into their
money and energy re spent to achieve world peace, lives.
more threats surface in achieving this. 1. DCBA 2. ABCD
D. Vigilance, unity and cooperation should be 3. CBAD 4. BADC
undertaken to counter all those threats to world 5. ACDB
peace.
ANS:1)DCBA
1. ABCD 2. ADBC
3. ACBD 4. ACDB
5. DBCA

ANS:1)ABCD
19. A. Choke with civilization’s filth water lilies,
15. A. Drug addiction has become one of the most they become eyesores.
meaning social problem affecting our country. B. Rivers are fast becoming receptacles of human
B. The passage of the “Comprehensive Drug Abuse refuse.
Act of 2002” and the establishment of the C. There is need for the government to wash the
Presidential Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), rivers.
reinforces the government’s solve to combat this D. Instead of being a pleasure spot they new
social menace. considered a plague.
C. This social menace has afflicted almost half of 1. ABCD 2. BDAC
every 10 youth of our country and has undermined 3. ADCB 4. DACB
our country’s very existence. 5. ABDC
D. The whole nation should work hand in hand in
educating our youth as to the evils drug addiction. ANS:2)BDAC
1. ABCD 2. DBAC
3. ACDB 4. ACBD 20.
5. ABDC A. Telephone bills, SSS contributions, income tax
payment etc. are received by most bank.
ANS:3)ACDB B. Many other forms of friendly persuasions are used
by the banks to attract more patronage.
16. A. Segregate biodegradable and non- C. Observes at once how banks are out to “humanize”
biodegradable items and the existence of resources their operations.
recovery center for recycling. D. Countless courteous operations are being offered
B. Soda and bottled water companies and food to effect wholesome bank-customer’s relation.
manufacturers are encouraged to collect all tin 1. BADC 2. CDAB
cans, plastic bottles and strophe for recycling. 3. BDCA 4. ADBC
C. The zero “zero waste” process is an ethical, 5. DBAC
economical and efficient way of looking at
materials use that eliminates the concept of waste. ANS:2)CDAB
D. It includes phasing out of plastics, encourage use
of environment-friendly materials, controlled 1. Ang saging __________ ay di magbubunga ng santol.
dumping, chemical-free farming, water 1.kailanman 2.kailain man
conservation and environmental awareness. 3.kaylanman 4.lamang
1. CDAB 2. CBAD
3. DCBA 4. CDBA Ans: 1
5. CBDA
2. Siya’y isang bulag, ngunit kaya niyang gumuhit ng
ANS:4)CDBA larawan. Siya’y isang _________.
1.imbentor 2.manunulat
17. A. Each community is a society with 3.dalubhasa 4.pintor
responsibilities in concept building.
B. The world is made up of several communities with Ans: 4
different types of people.
C. Nations of the world have various objectives 3. Anong hukuman ang siyang __________ ng mga kaso
concepts of their people qualities. ng korupsyon.
D. Developmental trends in political and economic 1.Court of Appeals – manglilitis
aspect of human lives affect people’s self-concept. 2.Sandingan Bayan – naglilitis
1. BCAD 2. DACB 3.Korte Suprema - maglilitis
3. ABCD 4. CADB 4.Ombudsman – tagapaglitis
5. CDBA
Ans: 2
ANS:1)BCAD

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4. “Hiwalayin ang natutunaw at di-natutunaw na
basura.” Ang ibig sabihin nito ay
1.Isang lalagyan
2.May pera sa basurahan
3.Ang plastik, gulay at papel ay maaring
pagsamahin
4.Ang plastik, gulay at papel ay pagsamahin
12.” Ang sinuman ay makakabuo ng matibay na tubid
kung pagsasama-samahin ang sinulid.” Ang ibig
sabihin nito ay:
1.Ang lakas ng tao ay nasa pagkakaisa nila
2.Nagkakaisa ang mga tao
3.Kailangan magkaisa tayong lahat
4.Magkaisa ang mga tao kaya hirap magkaisa

Ans: 4 Ans: 1

5. Nagulat ang mga Amerikano __________ sa Pearl 13. Usap-usapan sa mga barangay ang _________ ng
Harbor ng mga Hapon . magkaibang iyan.
1.dumating 2.nagsidating 1.pagtatampo
3.magsidating 4.nagsidating 2.pakikitampo
3.pakikipagtampuhan
Ans: 2 4. pagtatampuhan

6. Maraming uri ng Pilipino ngunit ay katanggap- Ans: 4

tanggap ay ang
1.Taglish 14. Ano ang ayos ng pangungusap na ito? “ Kami ang
2.tuwirang Pilipino sa kabuuang wika nakikipagsapalaran sa lungsod.”
3.puno ng salitang hiram 1.walang paksa 2.di-karaniwan
4.ayon sa panitikan 3.karaniwan 4.walang pandiwa
Ans: 2
ans: 2

7. Alin ang kahulugan ng kahiramang suklay? 15. “Ikinalulungkot ko ang nangyari .” Ito ay
1.kaibigan 2.kakilala nagpapahiwatig ng
3.kalahi 4.karibal 1.paghula
2.pagtatanong
Ans: 1 3.pagsagot
4.paghingi ng paumanhin
8. Sa “ Espiritu ni Bathala ang nangangalaga ay
kanilang kalusugan” ang ipinahihiwatig ng katangian ans: 4
ay
1.makapangyarihan 2.matalino 16. Masusuring inilarawan ni Francisco ang taglay na
3.mabisa 4.matulungan kagandahan ng kanyang bayan.
1.Masususing inilarawan ni Francisco ang
Ans: 1 taglay na kagandahan ng kanyang bayan.
2.Masususing inilarawan ni Francisco ang
9. Pwede mo bang ulitin uli ang iyong sinabi? Walang taglay na kagandahan ng kanyang bayan.
mali 3.Ang kagandahan ng kanyang bayan ay
A B C D E masususing inilarawan ni Francisco.
4.Masususing naglalarawan ni Francisco ang
1.A 2.C 3.D 4.E taglay na kagandahan ng kanyang bayan.

Ans: 2 Ans: 2

10. May sariling panitikan na tayo ng dumating 17. Kung bayani si Malvar dahil sa siya ang huling
ang mga Kastila sa pilipinas. sumuko, bayani rin si Abad Santos dahil sa hindi siya
A B C D sumuko.
Walang malil. 1.Dahil hindi siya sumusuko.
E 2.Dahil ayaw niyang sumuko.
3.Dahil sa hindi siya nagpasuko.
1.B 2.C 3.A 4.E 4.Dahil sa hindi siya sumuko.

Ans: 2 Ans: 4

11. Alina ng babala na dapat sundin ng mga
mamamayan?
1.Itapon ang basura sa kalye
2.Bayaran ang buwis para may kita ang
pamahalaan
3.Gawin ang paghihiwalay ng basura
4.Ipagbigay alam sa kinauukulan ang mga
criminal
18. Ang bango ng mga bulaklak ay humahalimuyak.
1.Ang bango ng mga bulaklak ay
humahalimuyak.
2.Ang bango ng mga bulaklak ay
napakahalimuyak.
3.Ang mga bulaklak ay humahalimuyak.
4.Ang mga bango ng bulaklak ay
humahalimuyak.

Ans: 3 Ans: 3

19.Gabing-gabi ding iyon tumulak patungong

Cebu ang barko.
A B C D

Ans: A

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20. Ginto ang halaga : napakamahal 4.An gating pagka-Filipino ay kakambal na ang
1.ginintuan : napakaganda pagsakay-sakay sa dyipni araw-araw.
2.pilak na buhok : matatanda 5.araw araw na lang sa dyipni sumasakay ang
3.balat sibuyas : mahirap Filipino.
4.hampas ng langit : parusa
Ans:3
ans: 4
8. Alina ng pinakamabisang salin ng sumusunod na
kasabihan: “ Law grind the poor and the rich men rule
1.Sabihin ang gawa ng pagsasalitang ito: “Iwasan ang the law.”
imburnal, may nagtratrabaho.” 1.Ang batas ay nagpapahirap sa mga aba
1.Pantukoy 2.Pagkukunwari samantalang ang mayayaman ang
3.Babala 4.Pasasamat nagpapatakbo ng batas.
5.Pahiwatig 2.Mapalad ang mayayaman sapagkat sila ay
makapangyarihan sa mahihirap.
ans: 3 3.Walang pagkapantay-pantay sa ilalim ng
batas.
2.”Mikaela. tigilan mo muna ang __________ at kumain 4.Ang batas ay ginagawa para lalong pahirapan
ka muna. ang amhihirap at pagaanin ang buhay ng
1. labahan 2. lalabhin mayayaman
3. labahin 4. paglaba 5.Ang katarungan ay para sa mayayaman
5. paglalaba lamang.

ans: 5 Ans: 3

3. “Ikaw naman kasi, hindi ka nag-aaral mabuti ng 9. “Ang karapatan mo, ipaglaban mo.” Ano ang ibig
aralin kagabi.” sabihin nito?
1. pagkontrol ng kilos ng iba
2. paglikha 1.ipagtatanggol ka ng abogado
3. pagbibigay ng impormasyon 2.alamin mo ang mga karapatang pantao
4. pagbabahagi ng damdamin 3.alamin mo ang mga batas ng bayan
5. wastong pananalita 4.tawagin ang mga kainauukulan
5.hindi lahat ng tao ay may karapatan
Ans:4
ans: 2
4. “Kami ay sa Davao mag-babakasyon sa darating na
buwan.” Ano ang ayos ng pangungusap? 10. Ano ang sinasabi ng tagapanguna sa isang
1. di-karaniwan pagpupulong upang maghudyat na wakas na ito?
2. karaniwan 1.Salamat sa inyong pagdalo sa pulong na ito
3. walang paksa 2.Tapos na. Maari ba kayong umuwi.
4. walang pandiwa 3.Maari na kayong umalis, tapos na tayo.
5. panalaysay 4.Dito nagtatapos ang ating pagpupulong.
Salamat.
Ans: 1 5.Maraming Salamat Po.

5. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang Ans: 4

pangungusap?
1.Isang guro na babaeng anak na bunso ni 11. Ang sentro ng pagdidiriwang ng sentenaryo ay sa
Jose si Bernice Kawit, Caviteika-10 taon
2.Isang guro na si Bernice, ang bunsong anak 1.ika-10 taon 2.ikasandaangtaon
na babae ni Jose 3.ika-20 taon 4.panghabang panahon
3.Isang guro na bunsong babaeng anak ni Jose
si Bernice ans: 2
4.Isang guro na bunsong babaeng anak ni Jose
5.Bunsong babaeng anak ni Jose si Bernice ay 12. Ang salungguhit ay gawa ng panday.
isa nang guro 1.Itak 2.Tali
3.Basket 4.Sungkit
Ans: 2
Ans: 4
6. Ang tambal na salitang “matang-agila ay may ibig
sabihin na? 13. Si Ginoong Pepe ay nagbigay ng salawsaw.
1.nanlilisik 2.matalas 1.galak 2.gulo
3.nakakatakot 4.mapang-akit 3.salapi 4.lungkot
5.malalaki
ans: 4
Ans: 2
14. Kailangan ang luop para hindi lumaganap ang
7. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinkatamang dengue.
pangungusap? 1.lason 2.ineksyon
1.Likas na sa ating mga Filipino ang pagsakay 3.lamok 4.suob
sa dyipni araw-araw.
2.Kakambal na ng ating pagka-Filipino ang ans: 4
araw-araw na pagsakay sa dyipni.
3.Ang pagsakay sa dyipni araw-araw ay natural
na kaugaliang Filipino.

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15. Nakatulog si Ama sa himingting ng kapaligiran.
1.Katahimikan 2.Kaingayan
3.Kapaguran 4.Lakas ng hangin
Ans: 1
C. Ang sumusunod na pagsasanay ay may kinalaman
sa aral mula sa Bibliya. Piliin ang tamang sagot.
“Gamitin ninyo sa pakikipagkaibigan ang layamanan
ng sanlibutang ito. Maubos man ito’y may tatanggap
naman sa inyo sa tahanang walang hanggang”
(Luk 16: 9)
23. Paano naman tayo namamatay?
1.gaya ng tayo’y isinilang
2.masagana
3.marangya
4.walang binanggit
ans: 1
24. Alin ang pinkatamang pahayag?
1.Tinitigan niya ang langit
2.Tiningala niya ang langit
3.Sinulyapan niya ang langit
4.Tinitingnan niya ang langit

16. Ang ang kahulugan ng sanlibutan . Ans: 2

1.katauhan 2.mga israelita lamang
3.apostoles 4.dukha 25. Ano ang mensahe ng sumusunod na pahayag? “
Bunsod ng globalisisyon, kontraktwalisasyon at
ans: 1 pagsasa -pribado ng mga ari-arian ng gobyerno.”
1.Paubos na ang pambansang ari-arian
17. Ano ang tinutukoy ng pariralang tahanang walang 2.Pamamayaning Kapitalista
hanggan 3.Walang permanente sa trabaho
1.tahanang walang hagdan 4.Kailangan maging kompitent sa paggawa
2.mundo
3.kaharian ng diyos Ans: 2
4.impierno
26. Kailangan ng nanay ang suka. Inutusan niya ang
ans: 3 anak na si Jose.” Jose._____
Ka nga ng suka sa tindahan ni Aling Bining.”
18. Sino ang may-ari ng kayamanang binanggit ? 1.bumili 2.pabili
1.ikaw at ako 3.magbili 4.magpabili
2.ang pamahalaan
3.hindi binanggit sa talinghaga ans: 1
4.ang mayayaman
27. Karamihan sa sulat-kamay ng mga mag-
ans: 3 aaral ngayon ay mapapangit.
1 2 3
19. Saan nararapat gamitin ang kayamanan ng 4
sanlibutan? 1.4 2.3 3.2 4.1
1.pagtulong sa mahihirap na kapwa
2.pag-iwas sa buwis Ans: 4
3.paghahanapbuhay
4.pagsuporta sa pamahalaan 28. Masusuring __________ ng huwes ang nasasakdal
nang kami ay dumating.
ans: 1 1.tanungan 2.tinanong
3.pinagtatanong 4.tinatanong
20. Ang salitang ito’y tumutukoy sa
1.Diyos ans: 3
2.kayamanan ng sanlibutan
3.mga pagsisikap 29. “Kailangan __________ natin ang ating sariling
4.mga mahihirap wika.”
1.pamalakihin 2.ipagmamalaki
ans: 2 3.pagmamalakihin 4.ipagmamalaki

D. “Kung paanong tayo’y walang dala nang sumipot ans: 4

ditto sa daigdig, wala rin tayong madadala pagnanaw
natin.”(mangangaral 5: 15) 30. Laging umuukilkil sa isipan ng ama ang nasirang
pangako ng anak.
21. Kailan tayo sumipot sa daigdig ? 1.sumasapi 2.bumubuhay
1.sa pagsikat ng araw 3.sumasagi 4.gumugulo
2.sa paglubong ng araw
3.sa ating pagsilang ans: 3
4.sa ating pagpanaw
1. A voters is distinguish from exercising the right to
ans: 3 vote (suffrage) if said voter _________ .
1. Turned 20 years old just before the election
22. Paano tayo ipinanganak? 2. Is poor
1.mayroon ng kayamanan 3. Is illiterate
2.walang saplot, walang yaman 4. Is naturalized Filipino citizen
3.masagana 5. Has been a Philippine Resident for less than
4.walang binanggit six month months.
ans: 2
Ans: 5

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2. Who may be appointed as a cabinet member 9. Refers to the delegation of specific non-core
without needing confirmation from the commission on operations of an agency to an external entity that
Appointments? specializes in that operation.
1. Senate President 2. Any senator 1. Subcontracting
3. Vice president 4. House keeper 2. Delegation
5. Congressman 3. Multi-tasking
4. Specialization
Ans: 3 5. Outsourcing

3. Which of the following sectors is NOT represented in Ans: 5

the party-list system in the House of Representative?
1. Youth 2. Labor 10. Which of the following statement best describes
3. Women 4. Religious the relationship between global warming and ozone
5. Trade depletion.
1. Global warming and ozone depletion are
Ans: 4 one and the same
2. Global warming leads to Ozone depletion
4. Which of the following government agencies 3. Excessive build up of carbon dioxide causes
exercises original and exclusive jurisdiction over all both global warming and ozone depletion
contest, returns and qualification of the President and 4. Ozone depletion causes unpredictable
the Vice President? weather disturbances
1. COMELEC 5. Global warming cause environmental
2. Commission On Appointment disasters
3. Supreme Court
4. Senate Electoral Tribunal Ans: 3
5. Judicial Bar Council
11. Jaywalking, indiscriminate garbage disposal,
Ans: 1 vandalism, reckless driving are manifestation
of._________ .
5. Who is responsible for determining the existence of 1. Lack of sense of propriety
probable cause for the issuance of a warrant of arrest 2. Lack of discipline
or search warrant? 3. Indifference
1. Lawyer 2. judge 4. Disregard of other people’s property
3. Fiscal 4. Prosecutor 5. Anarchy
5. Mayor
Ans: 2
Ans: 2
12. The worst environmental of a large scale mining
6. It mandates the blending of cocodiesel methyl ester operation comes from?
(CME) in all diesel fuel and bio-ethanol I gasoline sold 1. Soil poisoning
across the country. 2. Air pollution
1. Clean air craft of 1999 3. Deforestation
2. Solid waste management Act of 2000 4. Mine tailings
3. Fuel development 5. Unrestored mine-out areas
4. Biofuels Act of 2006
5. Pollution Reduction ACT OF 2001 Ans: 5

Ans: 4 13. it allows foreign-based retailers and manufacturers

7. Environmental law providing for an ecological solid
waste management program creating necessary
mechanism, incentives, prohibition and penalties.
1. Rep. Act # 8749 or the Philippines Clean Air
Act of 1999.
2. Ecological solid waste management Act of
2000
3. Anti-pollution Reduction Act
4. Waste Recycling and disposal Act
5. Recycle, Re-use and reduce Act
Ans: 2
8. Which of the following concepts is relevant to
environment education?
1. Rapid urbanization and development
2. Resources can be infinitely utilized
3. Importance of balance of nature
4. Unabated destruction of natural environmental
5. Indifference of society to environmental
to engage in retail activities in the country subject to
condition and requirements.
1. Globalization
2. Retail and trade liberalization
3. Free trade market
4. Protectionism
5. Trade blocs
Ans: 2
14. it embodies the national policy on information
technology developments and servers as a guide to all
agencies in the effective utilization of information
technology resources.
1. National Information Technology Plan (NITP)
2. Information Technology Development
3. Technology Enhancement Program
4. Philippines Technology Highway Program
5. Philippine Information Technology Highway
Ans: 1

Ans: 3

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15. A government program designed to solve the ills of 22. Fishery Resources in marine and Coastal waters
society through personal transformation and renewal may be considered as “open access resources” Because
and to strengthen the moral fiber of the Filipino of the _________ .
people. 1. Mobile nature of fish and water
1. Anti-Corruption Crusade 2. Difficulty in making see boundaries
2. People Empowerment 3. Overfishing in coastal areas
3. “Bangon Pinoy” 4. Proliferation of illegal fish pen in water areas
4. Moral Recovery Program 5. Lax implementation of fishery laws
5. Sustainable Development
Ans: 2
Ans: 4
23. Refers to an increasing reliance on market to guide
16. A broader regional free trade zone composed of economic activity
“ASEAN” countries expanding trade with Japan, China 1. Liberalization 2. Deregulation
and South Korea. 3. Free trade 4. Protectionism
1. ASEAN free trade zone 2. “ASEAN plus Three” 5. Macroeconomics
3. APEC Group 4. ASEAN Partners
5. ASEAN + JSOK Ans: 1

Ans: 2 24. Which of the following is not NONRENEWABLE

source of energy?
17. Globalization has rapidly brought about______ . 1. Natural Gas 2. Biogas
1. Borderless trade 3. Geothermal Power 4. Solar Power
2. Development of information and 5. Wind power
communication technology
3. Threats to security to both rich and poor Ans: 1
countries
4. Rich becoming richer and the poor becoming 25. Which of the following destroy the Balance of an
poorer ecosystem?
5. Economic crisis and financial meltdown 1. Reforestation
2. Wasteful consumption
Ans: 1 3. Reduce, reuse, recycle
4. Conservation
18. The integration of national markets into a single 5. Education
word market where goods, services, financial capital
and technology, flown in and out of countries virtually Ans: 2
unhampered.
1. Retail trade liberalization 26. How do forest Protect our sources of water?
2. World Trade Organization 1. They keep water in the streams
3. Globalization 2. They use water for food production
4. Free trade 3. They serve as water holders
5. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 4. They let water flow to the lowlands
5. They prevent flashfloods and landslides
Ans: 3
Ans: 3
19. It is an oceanographic phenomenon associated
with extreme variable climate. It brings destructive 27. Which of the following shows concerns for the
rains and droughts that result in economic disaster. environment?
1. Global warming 2. El Nino/ La Nina 1. Burning of garbage
3. Tsunami 4. Cyclones/hurricanes 2. Joining clean and green movements
5. Ocean Current 3. Reforestation
4. Throwing wastewater into rivers
Ans: 2 5. Recycling and reducing

20. Keeping faith in our commitment to protect the Ans: 2

Filipinos environmental hazards, this law seeks
incorporate climate change factors in mainstream of 28. The Constitution after has been ratified, can only
national and local development planning. be amended through initiative after ___________ years.
1. National Disaster Coordinating Act 1. Two 2. Three 3. Anytime
2. Climate Protection Act 2009 4. 5 5. Once every 6 years
3. Climate Change At of 2009
4. National Preparedness Plan Ans: 4
5. Disaster Risk & Reduction Mgmt. Act of 2009
29. Every government agency is required to develop,
Ans: 3 update regularly and make available to the transacting
public _________ .
21. The Contamination of the natural environment 1. List of action Officers
with harmful substance that have been released as a 2. The performance target
result of human activites. 3. Rates of services fees
1. Gasification 2. Global Warming 4. Direction and flow
3. Climate Change 4. Pollution 5. Vision and mission
5. Degradation
Ans: 2
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30. In processing of expenditures reports or document 5. A. Ito ay parang ibon na maamo sa mga taong
excepts other provided by law, how many signatures nagpapala sa kanya at mailap sa mga naggwawalang-
must any written action or decision contain? bahala.
1.6 2. 5 3. 4 4. 3 5. 2
B. Tagumpay ang hangad ng bawat tao ngunit ang
Ans: 4 tagumpay nama’y di napa’y di napakakamit sa lahat
ng tao.
1. A. Ang Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperatin (APEC) ay
tinatawag noong 1989 ng 18 member-nations. K. Sikap at tiyaga ang kailangan upang ito ay
B. Ang APEC meeting noong 2004 ay ginanap sa matamo.
Santiago, Chile
K. Bago ang taunang pagpupulong, nagkaisa na D. Sino mang magkapalad na magkamit nito ay
magdaos ng Ministerial meeting ang bansang host sa nagging tampulan ng paghanga at nagsisilbing
pagtitipon. huwaran ng iba.
D. Ang tuntunin (Goals) ng PAEC ay malayang
kalakalan, pagtutulungang pang-ekonomiya, serbisyo, 1. ABKD 2. AKDB 3. BAKD
teknolohiya, atbp.
Ans: 3 – BAKD
1. ABDK 2. AKDB 3. BADK
4. BDKA 5. BKAD 6. A. Si DR. Jose Rizal sa pamamagitan ni elias sa
kanyang nobelang Noli Me Tangere ang nagsabi nito.
Ans: 1 – BKAD
B. Kung pag-iisipang mabuti ang pangungusap.
2. A. Isinasagawa ng maunlad na bansa ang pagtulong Lalong titibay ang ating pangdakila sa ating
at pagpapalakas ng balangkas ng kabuhayang-bansa. pambansang bayani.
B. Kailangan ng mga bansang huli sa kaunlaran tulad
ng pilipinas na matamo ang kapanatagang C. Hindi natin kinakailangan pang lumabas ng ating
kabuhayang Pilipinas. bahay, upang ang kanyang sinabi ay mapatotohanan.
K. Ang pagpaplano sa kabuhayang Bansa ayn
kinikilalang tungkulinh ng mga makabagong D. Ang taong may isang salita ay isang dakilang
pamahalaan nilikha.
D. Sa Pilipinas. Tulad ng di maunlad na mga bansa,
ang pamahalaan ay pangunahing tanggapan sa 1. DABK 2. BAKD 3. KADB
pagpapaunlad
Ans: 1 DABK
1. ADKB 2. ADBK 3. KABD
4. KDBA 5. DABK 7. A. Ngunit napakarami sa mga tao ang hanggang
ngayo’y alipin hindi ng kanilang kapwa kundi ng
Ans: 3 – KABD salapi.

3.A. Ang mga pananagutan sa batas ng tagapagutos ay B. Nang dahil dito’y kayrami ng napahamak.
maraming kadahilanan.
B. Tunay na kasiya-siya ang gayong pagtitiwala sa K. Tiyak na alang sino mang nagnanais maging alipin
tagapagutos sapagkat ito’y nangangahulugan siya’y may dapat
K. Ang tagapagutos, kung gayon ay kinikilalang sundin sa lahat ng sa lahat ng sandal.
katiwala hindi lamang ng kapanakan ng mga sosyo
kundi ng mga mamayang nakikipagkalakalan sa D.sino ang may nais magiging alipin?
korporasyon.
D. Ang mahalaga sa mga ito ay yang katotohan na 1. ABDK 2. AKDB 3. BKAD 4. DKAB
ngayon ay tiyak na hilig ng pangangalakal na malagay
sa anyong korporasyon at hindi batay sa isang Ans: 4 – DKAB
pangmamamayan o sa pagsasamahan ng dalawa.
1. AKDB 2. ADKB 3. BKAD 8. A Dapatwat sa kabila ng sinasabi sa bibiliya na ang
4. KDAB 5. DABK magpakababa ay itataas at ang nagpalakas ay
ibababa, higit ang mapagmataas kaysa
Ans: 2 – ADKB mapagkumbaba.

4. A. Ang tunay na pag-uri sa katangian ng isang B. Ang pagpapakumbaba ay isang magandang

hanapbuhay ay nasasalig sa katapatan sa isang katangian dapat taglayin ng bawat tao.
mahigpit na batas ng kaasalang moral.
B. Ang kasalanang moral ay nagsasaligsig sa K. Tunay na napakamaganda ng katangian ito’y
kaisipang naglalayon sa matamo ng lahat ng nabanggit sa Banal na kasulatan.
kinauukulan ang pinakamalaking biyaya at ang
pagbubunsod ng mapayapang pag-uugnayan ng mga D. Maraming mga taong naniniwala na ang bibliya ay
pagtuos. isang gintong aklat ng buhay.
K. Ang malaking bahagi ng propesyon ay nasasalig sa
pagtuipad ng mga tagapag-utos sa kanilang bats at 1. ABKD 2. AKDB 3. DBKA 4. BKDA
moralidad
D. Ang isang tao ay matatawag bahagi ng propesyonay Ans: 3 – DBKA
nasasalig sa pagtupad ng mga tagapag-utos sa
kanilang moralidad.

1. ABKD 2. DABK 3. KBAD 4. KABD

Ans: 3 – KBAD

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9.A. Isang paggibik lamang ng isang namamahayag 5. This constitutional principle is meant that no man
ang mga mamayan ay bumalikwas at sumaklolo sa in the country, not even the government, is above or
mga biktima ng gumuhong mga gusali sa Baguio at beyond the law .
Cabanatuan. 1. Rule of the Majority
2. Bill of Rights
B. Ang buong kagamitan kinakailangan sa pagliligtas 3. Rule of Law
ay buong-puso ipinagkaloob g mga mayroon nito 4. Republican Law

K. Dahil dito, nalaman ng daigdigna sila’y handang Ans: 3

dumamay sa mga nangangailangan maging sila’y
handang dumamay . 6. “The Philippines is a ____________ and
________________ state Sovereignty resides in the
D. Ang naganap na lindol noong ika 16-ng hulyo ay people and all government authority emanates from
nabunyag sa mga napakagandang katangian ng mga them”
Pilipino. 1. Democratic – independent
2. Democratic – republican
1. ABKD 2. AKDB 3. DKAB 4. DAKB 3. Free – independent
4. Presidential – independent
Ans: 3 –DKAB
Ans: 2
10. A. Pag-ibig ang sanhi ng lahat ng pangyayari sa
buong daigdig. Binaril si Rizal dahil sa pag-ibig niya sa 7. The Philippine Constitution Explicitly recognize
bayan. that ______________ authority , at all times . supreme
over the military. Its goal is to sovereignty of the State.
B. May digmaan dahil sap ag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa. 1. Presidential
2. Civilian
K. May mga nagaganap na krimen dahil sa sarili. 3. Democratic
4. Parliamentary
1. ABK 2. BAK 3. BKA 4. KAB
Ans: 2
Ans: 2- BAK
8. The Legislative power shall be shall in the Congress
1. It is that written by which the fundamental powers of the Philippines which shall consist of
of the Philippine government are established, limited _______________ .
and by which their power is distributed among several 1. The Supreme Court
branches for the benefit of the people. 2. The President and the Vice – President
1. Statutes 3. The Senate and Justice Dept.
2. The Philippine Constitution 4. Senate and the house of Representatives
3. Republic Acts
4. Implementing Rules and Regulations Ans: 4

Ans: 2 9. Term of office for the Senate members under the

1987 Constitution shall be __________ .
2. The 1987 Philippine Constitution contain at least 3 1. Three (3) years
sets of provisions. Which one of the following 2. Four (4) years
provisions is not included? 3. Six (6) years
1. Constitution of University 4. Nine (9) years
2. Constitution of Government
3. Constitution of Liberty Ans: 3
4. Constitution of Sovereignty
10. Term of office for the members of the house of
Ans: 1 representation under the 1987 constitution.
1. Six (6) years 2. Nine (9) years
3. Which government branch has the duty to ascertain 3. Three (3) years 4. Extendable
and give effect to the intent of the Constitutional
provisions as adopted by its framers? Ans: 3
1. The Supreme Court
2. The Senate 11. The Executive power shall be vested upon
3. The House of Representatives ____________ .
4. The Presidency 1. The Congress
2. The President
Ans: 1 3. The Senate President
4. The Chief Justice
4. The “Rule of the Majority” is an unwritten law of a
democratic government. For the Congress to the Ans: 2
declare the existence of a state of war to call a
constitutional convection. ________________ 12. The President and the Vice President shall have
vote of all its respected members is required. the same term of office for____________ under the 1987
1. Simple majority constitution.
2. Minority 1. Three (3) years
3. Two – thirds majority 2. Six (6) years
4. Concurring 3. Nine (9) years
4. Extendable
Ans: 3
Ans: 2

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 20. They are the rights of the citizens which give them
13. Shall be the SOLE JUDGE of electoral dispute the power to participate. directly or indirectly, in the
involving the President-elect and the Vice President establishment or administration of the government,
elect under the 1987 constitution. the right of suffrage and information on matters of
1. The Trail Courts public concern .
2. The Electoral Tribunal 1. Political rights
3. The Supreme Court 2. Civil rights
4. The COMELEC 3. Constitutional rights
4. Economic rights
Ans: 3
Ans: 1
14. It shall have the EXCLUSIVE power to INITIATE all
cases of impeachment under the 1987 constitution. 21. They are the rights of the citizens which the law
1. The Supreme Court will enforce at the instance of private individuals for
2. The Legislature the purpose of securing their enjoyment of their means
3. The Supreme Court of happiness.
4. The SANDIGANBAYAN 1. Constitutional Rights
2. Social and Economic Rights
Ans: 2 3. Civil rights
4. Political rights
15. It shall have the SOLE power to TRY all cases of
Impeachment. Ans: 3
1. The House of Representative
2. The SANDIGANBAYAN 22. They are rights intended to ensure the well – being
3. The Supreme Court Sitting En. Banc. and economic security of the individual, Among them
4. The Senate are the right to property and just compensation.
1. Social and Economic rights
Ans: 4 2. Cultural rights
3. Civil rights
16. Refers to those non-dominant groups in our 4. Constitutional rights
country which possesses and which to preserve ethnic,
religious or linguistic tradition markedly different form Ans: 1
the rest.
1. Religious Group 23. The power of the State to enact laws or regulations
2. Population in relation to persons and properties as many promote
3. Indigenous cultural group public health, public morals, safety, general welfare
4. Urban poor and convenience of the people .
1. Power of Eminent Domain
Ans: 3 2. Police Power
3. Power of Taxation
17. It is the declaration and enumeration of the 4. Emergency Power
individual rights and privileges which the constitution
is designed to protect against violations by the Ans: 2
government groups.
1. Civil Rights 24. It is the power of the State to improve charge or
2. Political Rights burden upon persons, property or property rights for
3. Bill of Rights the use and support of the government and to enable it
4. Constitutional Rights. to discharge its appropriate functions.
1. Power of Eminent Domain
Ans: 2 2. Power of Taxation
3. Police Power
18. It signifies that “All persons subject to legislation , 4. Constitutional Powers
shall be treated alike , under like circumstances and
conditions both in the privileges conferred and Ans: 3
liabilities imposed . “
1. Bill of Rights 25. It is the right and obligation to vote qualified
2. Political Rights citizens in the election of certain national and local
3. Constitutional Rights officials of the government and in the decision of
4. “Equal Protection of Law“ public questions submitted to the people.
1. Rights to Information
Ans: 4 2. Rights to Suffrage
3. Electoral Vote
19. The power of the State to take or expropriate 4. Freedom to Choose
private property for public use upon paying the owner
a just compensation to be ascertained according to Ans: 2
law.
1. Police Power 26. It is a method by which a public officer may be
2. Power of Taxation removed from office during his tenure or before the
3. Power of Eminent Domain expiration of his term by a vote of the people after
4. Emergency Power registration of a petition signed by a required
percentage of the qualified voters.
Ans: 3 1. Initiative 2. Recall
3. Referendum 4. Plebiscite

Ans: 2

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27. It is a vote of the people expressing their choice for
or against a proposed law or enactment submitted to
them. It is applied to an election at which any
proposal, amendment to , or revision of the
Constitution is submitted to the people for their
ratification .
1. Plebiscite 2. Referendum
3. Initiative 4. Special Election
2. For a society to develop, its attitude towards life
must be that of having strong faith and confidence in
its capacity and ability to improve.
The sentence that best support the statement that___
1. Society cannot progress or develop unless it focuses
on its strengths.

Ans: 1 2. A person develops a healthy attitude towards life

through its constant effort to improve one’s self.
28. It is the process whereby the people directly
propose and enact laws. The Constitution mandates 3. The society’s attitude towards life is showcased in
the Congress to provide as early as possible a system its socio-economic progress.
of initiative and referendum.
1. Plebiscite 2. General Elections 4. Success in life starts from one’s dissatisfaction in
3. Initiative 4. Recall one’s state of affairs

Ans: 3 5. Society shall only make progress when it commits to

pursue better life.
29. It is the power to apply the laws to contests or
disputes concerning legally recognized rights or duties
between the State and private persons brought before Ans:2
the judicial tribunals.
1. Executive Powers 2. Legislative Powers
3. Judicial Powers 4. Emergency Powers 3. Ignorance may be an affective stimulus to find new
techniques or approaches that would make economic
Ans: 3 development more progressive or more responsive.

30. It sets down in unequivocal terms the mandate The sentence best support the statement that ____
that all government officials and employees, shall at
the all times, be answered for their misconduct to the 1. Lack of knowledge on economy can also encourage
people. discovery of new ways or approaches.
1. Rights 2. Public trust
3. Responsibility 4. Accountability 2. From creativity and resourcefulness come new
approaches.
Ans: 4
3. New approaches ensure economic success.

1. Freedom and human rights without food are like
relocating the illegal urban settlers in rural areas
where economic activities and basic needs are almost
the nil. The poorest of the poor who live in the shadow
of hunger and death from malnutrition can never be
free men and women Much of their desire to have
freedom, they can only dream of and never enjoy the
reality of true freedom.
The paragraph best support the statement that
______________________
1. The Government have to focus its resources to feed
the poorest of the poor.
2. A country which cannot feed its people with its
resources can never be free.
4. New techniques and systems bring about change
and success
5. Ignorance can also lead to discovery of new
knowledge.
Ans:5
4. For legislation to change social attitudes and values,
it must be with adequate enforcement and machinery.
One way to make effect is to educate the people of the
laws. Otherwise, the laws will remain ineffective and
will promote lack of respect for the law.
The paragraph best supports the statement that ______
1. Ignorance of the law does excuse no one.

3. The satisfaction of one’s basic need is a prerequisite 2. People should respect laws because it provides them
to enjoyment of freedom. protection.

4. Sovereignty and Independence are marks of 3. Laws become ineffective when people do not respect
freedom. or follow them.

5. The State should provide jobs and work 4. The effectiveness of laws lies in adequate education
opportunities to the unemployed. of the people about laws and their proper enforcement.

Ans:3 5. Laws can change the social attitudes and values of

the people if properly enforced.

Ans:4

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5. Education is the solution to the economic ills of the
society. Only when education is provided to both
urban and rural sectors shall real opportunities be
realized. skills and knowledge should be accorded to
all sectors of the society. If opportunities lie only on
selected sectors, then education will remain in
servitude to those sectors.
The paragraph best supports the statement that
__________________
1. Urban migration results from lack of economic
opportunities in rural areas
2. Education in rural areas is needed to provide rural
economic opportunities.
3. Education should be for all to uplift economic and
social lives.
4. Education is concentrated on the urban sectors of
the society.
5. Education is only for those who want it.
Ans:3
6. No matter how strong and dedicated leaders may be,
they must find foundation and strength among the
people. They may guide, set the tone, dedicate
themselves, and risk their lives but in the end,
national survival lies in the people. On their own, they
can never save the nation.
The paragraph best supports the statement that ______
1. It is the leader who determines the fate of a nation
2. Good leadership is important to effective public
administration
3. Dedication and sense of service enables the leader
to guide the people
4. The people themselves is the carver of their own
destiny with the guide of a leader
5. People’s strength comes from a dynamic and
effective leadership.
Ans:4
7. Research and studies in less developed countries
are based on the thinking and approach of the
developed Western countries. Seldom have they been
directed towards meeting the real needs and solving
real problems of the developing and underdeveloped
world.
The sentence that best support the statement that ____
1. Most researches and studies done in developing and
underdeveloped countries are missing their real
objectives.
2. Developed countries offer the best studies and
researches for development
3. Researches and studies do have universal
application
4. Researches and studies help developing countries
achieve developed status
5. Underdeveloped and developing countries rely too
much on researches and studies
Ans:1
8. In modern economy where globalization is the rule,
long planning and financial stability is must. When
countries suffer financial crisis, their economy suffer
and value of money plunges. It is then very important
that countries should maintain a stable financial
environment thru prudent fiscal management.
The sentence that supports the statement that ______
1. Long-range financial planning is essential to
economic progress.
2. Financial stability is a hallmark of modern economic
progress
3. Value of money is unpredictable in modern
economic society
4. Economic progress is facilitated by proper control of
finances
5. Financial stability is affected by lopsided
globalization
Ans:2
9. People from all walk of life and of all age levels
show diversified behaviour at different stages. The very
young occupy themselves with play and play activities
to learn initial skills essential for mental, physical,
social and emotional growth. The middle-aged group
who are at peak of life, make adjustment in work, in
marriage and parenthood. The senior group who
reaches the period where life activities are about to
finish off, amuse themselves in relaxation and in
fellowship with their own age group.
The paragraph reveals that ____________
1. People have different interest and activities at
different stages in life
2. People disagree to agree at different stage of life
3. People are alike in so many different characteristics
4. People enjoy different things at different levels
5. Life is really a cycle that is difficult to comprehend
Ans:1
10. It’s fascinating to know that people work with
lighting speed and with zealousness when the prospect
of a vacation is clear. One notices how students cram
toward the end of semestral work for the exam and
how players work for the goal at the last quarter of a
game. The same spirit is evident when production
output in factories is increased if payday falls on a
Saturday.
The paragraph attest to the truth that ____________
1. Man can work double hard if he wishes to.
2. Man works hard whenever he is compensated well
3. Man speeds up the completion of work when
satisfaction is anticipated on
4. Man has to relax or rest after whenever tiring work
was done
5. Man is in control of his desire to work or to relax
Ans:3
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1. Antonette is probably a pianist. She can really
stretch her hand and fingers.
Assumption:
1. Playing the piano helps Antonette stretch her hands
and fingers
2. A long stretch helps pianist reach more keys on the
piano
3. Pianists can easily stretch their hands and fingers
4. Only people with long fingers and big hands can
play the piano
5. Stretching makes it easier to play the piano
Ans:1
2. Patricia should not be part of the volleyball team
because she does not trust her team mates.
Assumption:
1. The volleyball team need Patricia because she plays
well.
2. Trust and camaraderie should be the unifying factor
3. Patricia’s team mates are not trustworthy
4. Patricia plays better than her team mates
5. Her team mates are divided
Ans:3
3. If you are smart, then why aren’t you rich?
Assumption:
1. Only the rich are smart
2. Only the smart are rich
3. It is smart to become rich
4. To become rich and smart if difficult
5. All smart people are rich
Ans: 5
4. There are fewer juvenile delinquents in communities
where the youth participate actively in different socio-
civic and religious activities and clubs. Barangay
kabataang Buhay has a number of youth clubs.
Conclusion:
1. Residents of Brgy. Kabataang Buhay work together
to prevent juvenile delinquency.
2. Brgy. Kabataang Buhay has fewer juvenile
delinquents than other barangays.
3. Local officials encourage the creation of youth clubs
4. Barangay workers give training in organizing youth
clubs
5. The youth in Brgy. Kabataang Buhay belong to at
least two youth clubs.
Ans: 2
5. All of my friends believe in the sanctity of marriage.
Luisa, lives with an officemate in a condominium in
Downtown Chicago. She is a new friend.
Conclusion:
1. Luisa is a single, working mom.
2. She is not married yet.
3. She is now separated from her boyfriend of 5years
4. Luisa believes in the sanctity of marriage
5. Luisa prefers to live-in
Ans: 4
6. In order to improve our admission process and get
better students, we have decided to Include an
interview of the applicant as a criterion aside from an
above average test result.
Assumption:
1. An interview of the applicants will ensure the
students success in school
2. Current admission procedures are currently
inadequate and outmoded
3. Current admission procedures need to be updated
and improved
4. Interviewing applicants will be time-consuming and
impractical
5. Interview of the applicants will draw better students
Ans: 5
7. The PNoy Administration helps poor people acquire
the basic necessities for a decent living Aling Trining is
a squatter. She gets help from the government.
Assumption:
1. Squatter dwellers are considered illegal settlers
2. The Government tax the rich people to help the poor
people
3. Squatter dwellers compete with the poor for the
government’s attention
4. Aling Trining sought the help of the government
5. Squatter dwellers like Aling Trining are considered
poor people
Ans: 5
8. Some managers are not analytical. All managers are
ruthless. Benjamin is ruthless.
Conclusion:
1. All ruthless people are analytical
2. Not all analytical managers are ruthless
3. Some ruthless managers are not analytical
4. Benjamin is a manager but in not analytical
5. Benjamin is analytical but is not a manager
Ans: 3
1. A. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-General,
accompanied by his wife, were at the party.
B. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-
General, accompanied by the wife, were at the party.
C. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-
General, accompanied by his wife, was at the party.
D. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-
General, accompanied by his wife, is at the party.
Ans: c
2. A. We could go to the beach if it wasn’t so hot.
B. We could go to the beach if it weren’t so hot.
C. We could go to the beach if it is weren’t so hot.
D. We could go to the beach if it is so hot.
Ans: b
3. A. Fatima Ruth promised she would come.
B. Fatima Ruth promised she will come.
C. Fatima Ruth promised that she will come.
D. Fatima Ruth promised that she is to come.
Ans: a
4. A. I am a Filipino and so is she.
B. I am a Filipino and so she is also.
C. I am a Filipino too and so she also is.
D. I am a Filipino and she also.
Ans: a
5. A. Alberto ignored the traffic enforcers signal that he
stop.
B. Alberto ignored that traffic enforcer’s signal
that he stop.
C. Alberto ignored the traffic enforcers the signal
that he is to stop.
D. Alberto ignored the traffic enforcers of the
signal that he to stop.
Ans: b
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6. A. She’s been there before, isn’t she?
B. She’s been there before, is she?
C. She’s been there before, hasn’t she?
D. She’s been there before, didn’t she?
Ans: c
7. A. How can Bernice blame you and he for the
miscommunication?
B. How can Bernice blame both you and him for
the miscommunication?
C. How can Bernice blame you and him for the
miscommunication?
D. How can Bernice blame you and him also for
the miscommunication?
Ans: c
8. A. Neither of them are experts on the subject matter
of the “Big-Bang Theory.”
B. Neither one of them are experts on the subject
matter of the “Big-Bang Theory.”
C. Neither of them is an expert on the subject
matter of the “Big-Bang Theory.”
D. Neither of them is expert in subject matter of
the “Big-Bang Theory.”
Ans: c
13. A. Today, this is a totally different world than we
have seen in the last decade.
B. Today, this is a totally different world from
what we have seen in the last decade.
C. Today, this is a totally different world from
what we seen in the last decade.
D. Today, this is a totally different world than
what we saw in the last decade.
Ans: b
14. A. After viewing both movies, John agreed that
the first one is the best of the two.
B. After viewing both movies, John agreed that
the first was the best of the two.
C. After viewing both movies, John agreed that
the first one was the better of the two.
D. After viewing both movies, John agreed that of
the two, the better one was the first.
Ans: c
1. Because of the drug’s soporific effect, you should
not drive after taking it.
1. Inimical 2. Poignant
3. Noxious 4. Sedative
5. Poisonous

9. A. The more you practice, the more you will get Ans:4
better.
B. The more you practice, the better you get. 2. Indulgent parents spoil their children by giving in to
C. The better you practice, the more you get their every demands and whims.
better. 1. Loving 2. Generous
D. The more you practice, the better you will get. 3. Beneficial 4. Yielding
5. Indecisive
Ans: d
Ans: 4

10. A. The reason the proposal was rejected was 3. The Defensive Panel presented its case to the jury in
because it was not economically viable. a trenchant manner.
B. The reason the proposal is rejected was that it 1. Defensive 2. Vague
is not economically viable. 3. Cautious 4. Dignified
C. The reason the proposal was rejected was 5. Legalistic
that it was not economically viable.
D. The reason the proposal is rejected is Ans: 3
because it is not economically viable.
4. A group of dissident students from the youth
Ans: c freedom Movement is believed to be engaged
in furtive activities.
1. Cause-oriented 2. Illegal
11. A. Having stole the money, the police searched the 3. Vicious 4. Worthy
thief. 5. Secret
B. Having stolen the money, the thief was
searched by the police. Ans: 5
C. Having stolen the money, the
police searched the thief. 5. He is more concerned with mundane matters like
D. The money having stolen by the thief, he was the movement of the stock market
searched by the police. 1. Simple 2. Financial
3. Worldly 4. Investments
Ans: b 5. Economic

12. A. When this war is over, no nation will either be Ans: 3

isolated in war or peace.
B. When this war is over, no nation will be either 6. Do not be so dogmatic about the statement it can be
isolated in war or peace. easily refuted.
C. When this war is over, no nation will 1. Arbitrary 2. Religious
be isolated in neither war nor peace. 3. Disagreeing 4. Technical
D. When this war is over, no nation will be 5. Whimsical
isolated either in war or in peace.
Ans: 1
Ans: d

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7. The Hot, humid weather can be enervate even heart 16. They vowed to remain steadfast in their support of
souls. the group’s cause.
1. Intimidate 2. Incite 1. Strong 2. Articulate
3. Invigorate 4. Impugn 3. Loyal 4. Strict
5. Weaken
Ans: 3
Ans: 5
17. The young wrestler struggled to defeat
8. He was expelled from the club because if his adversary who is the current Southeast Asian
his nefarious activities. Games Champion.
1. Unsolicited 2. Unauthorized 1. Opponent 2. Partner
3. Questionable 4. Immature 3. Colleague 4. Mentor
5. Sinister
Ans: 1
Ans: 5
18. The Father upbraided his children for their
9. His Diffidence cause him to miss many extravagance.
opportunities. 1. Advocated 2. Scorned
1. Ignorance 2. Laziness 3. Scolded 4. Praised
3. Timidity 4. Arrogance
Ans: 3
Ans: 3
19. Beng, the Customer Relations Director,
10. The recommendation of the wage council Respondent with alacrity to every customer requested
is repugnant to the manpower sector. or complaint.
1. Anti-labor 2. Acceptable 1. Indignation 2. Aggression
3. Reasonable 4. Degrading 3. Laxity 4. Indifference
5. Objectionable 5. Zeal

Ans: 5 Ans: 5

11. Teresa was frightened by the amorphous mass 20.Health benefits and financial assistance are part of
had floated in from the sea. the remuneration that goes with the position.
1. Shapeless 2. Solid 1. Allowance 2. Aggression
3. Starlike 4. Rock-hand 3. Laxity 4. Indifference

Ans: 1 Ans: 2

12. They resent his hypocritical posing as a friend for 21. News of the surreptitious meeting of the Magdalo
they know he is interested only. Group gradually leaked out to media.
1. Exaggerated 2. Excessive 1. Secret 2. Illegal
3. Deceitful 4. Narrow-minded 3. Constant 4. Grand
5. Modest
Ans: 1
Ans: 3
22. Science is constantly seeking to discover
13. Let him drink the justice. It is innocuous and will the immutable laws of nature.
have no effect. 1. Silent 2. Unchangeable
1. Incapable 2. Non dangerous 3. Constant 4. Impenetrable
3. Harmful 4. Tasteless
5. Toxic Ans: 2

Ans: 2 23. Elizabeth feigned illness so she could avoid

attending the school meeting.
14. Although the artist uses various materials for her 1. Deserve 2. Escaped
artworks, she has the predilection for indigenous 3. Condoned 4. Pretend
materials.
1. Superiority 2. Foresight Ans: 4
3. Choice 4. Preference
5. Abundance 24. The lawyer was accused of trying to mulct his of
his legacy.
Ans: 4 1. Swindle 2. Avenge
3. Appease 4. Suggest
15. The secret agents in charge of protecting the
President tried to be as unobtrusive as possible. Ans: 1
1. Novel 2. Shadowy
3. Harsh 4. Strict 25. We must faced the enemy without trepidation if
5. Inconspicuous we are to win the battle.
1. Reservation
Ans: 5 2. Fear
3. Depravity
4. Logistics
5. Trauma

Ans: 2

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 26. The Regency Club is perfect for the business 5. The family of Ms. Victoria Sanchez does not live
traveler in search of privacy, convenience and here____________
the eminent level of the personalized service. a. no more b. any more
1. Topmost 2. Welcome c. anymore d. any longer
3. Distinguish 4. Approximate ans: c

Ans: 3
6. Almost two thirds of the population today
27. 395 elegantly, design and tacitly furnished guest __________poor.
rooms and suites with residential ambiance. a. is b. are
1. Sweet 2. Conventional c. has been d. were
3. Unconventional 4. Subdued
ans: a
Ans: 2
7. As the conductor left the_________, the audience
28. Ermita and Malate are known for clamored for more.
its bohemian lifestyle and tourist attractions. a. platform b. podium
1. Stylish 2. Conventional c. stage d. stand
3. Subdued 4. Complacent
ans: a
Ans: 3
8. The _________ that, for various reasons, girls spent
29. Lorenzo Ruiz refused to renounce his faith even less time working with computers than boys.
though he knew he would suffer martyrdom. a. studies revealing b. studies reveal
1. Announce 2. Refute c. studies revealed d. studies have been
3. Abandon 4. Reconcile
ans: c
Ans: 3
9. “He has been absent for three days because he
30. There is no panacea that will solve our financial is_________ measles.”
difficulty. a. affected b. afflicted with
1. Cure-all 2. Problem c. afflicted off d. affected with
3. Paradox 4. Criteria
ans: d
Ans: 1
10. __________ to our appeal for consideration. The
Board of Discipline will not give us any extension for
1. Most people in the mountains still follow the ____ filling additional evidence.
ways of farming, that is why their harvest is 11. Everyone in the field of entertainment _________ to
not.abundant watch the FAMAS Awards .
a. primitive b. mechanical a. was excited b. were certainly excited
c. traditional d. non-scientific c. is certainly excited d. are certainly excited

ans:a ans: c

2. The audience can’t help but admiring the top Five 12. After 8 fruitful years. Antonio finally quit his job.
Finalist during the Miss He __________ along with his Immediate boss a long
Universe time before he finally decided to look for a new job.
A B C D a. didn’t get b. isn’t getting
Pageant. No error. c. hasn’t been getting d. hadn’t been getting
E
A. A ans: c
b. B
c. C 13. Many years of intensive language study are
d. E required for immigrant speakers. Antonio __________
French for 3 years, but he still need more training
ans: b before he masters it.
a. will have been studying b. will be studying
3. The measure of choosing well is whether or not man c. has been studying d. have been studying
likes what
he______________ ans: c
a. chose b. has chosen
c. choose d. is choosing 14. You wouldn’t want to be late for the interviewer,
__________ ?
ans: b a. won’ t your b. will you
c. don’t you d. would you
4. Professional marketing consultants know their ans: d
products thoroughly and _______________.
a. study market trends 15.Historically, therefore. __________ must be no let in
b. they analyze market trends the pursuit of the solution.
c. analyze market trends a. there ‘ll b. they’re
d. realize better market trends c. there d. their

ans: c ans: c

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16. Uncle Pido bought the camping gear for Robert the 26. “Where were you when the President arrived?
final long distances competition? a. “I am sorry for the incident.”
a. mine b. myself c. me d. I b. “I enjoy watching the program”
c. “I accompanied her to concert”
ans: c d. “I was at the Library borrowing books”

17. Have you __________enough water today before the ans: d

final long distance competition?
a. drink b. drunken c. drank d. drunk 27. Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are
worth __________.
ans: d a. role-modelling
b. companing
18. The DENR Secretery and the MMDA Chairman c. idolizing
___________ going to lead the campaign against the d. Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are worth .
smoke-belchers along EDSA this coming Monday.
a. is both b. were c. are d. will be ans: d

ans: c 28. The modern space explorers have gone __________

earlier explorers.
19. “History is the witness that __________ passing of a. further from b. farther from
time. c. farther on d. farther than
a. testifies the b. testifies for
c. will testify for d. will testify ans: b

ans: b 29. The sales clerk advised the costumer trying the
clothes __________
20. The “Home Office Module” greatly benefits single a. “Do not try on the clothes before they are bought.”
mothers from running their business because they can b. “Do not try more clothes unless they are sold.”
stay home, make money and _________ a variety of c. “Do not try on more clothes.”
people. d. “Do not try on the clothes many times.”
a. get tp meet b. to meet
c. meet d.be meeting ans: c

ans: c 30. This digital video disc player is my sister’s . How

about this?
21.Which cnstraction is the correct form as used in a. This is his b. This is of him
the following sentences? c. This is him d. This is hers
a. He knew its a sin to tell a lie
b. He knew it’s a sin to tell a lie ans: a
c. He know its a sin to tell a lie
d. He knew it a sin to tell a lie 31. The local basketball players were supported by the
Filipino-American imports. This group __________
ans: b efforts.
a. compliments team b. complemented
22. _________ dates are irrelevant to her case being c. complimented the team d. completed the team
heard by Judge Dela Cruz.
a. This b. These c. That d. Those ans: c

ans: d 32. After the onslaught of the floods triggered by

Typhoon Ondoy, the residents from the affected areas
23. The convicted criminal will be __________ the day __________ who relied on the culture of “bayanihan” for
after tomorrow. said and assistance.
a. hanged b. hang c. hunged d. hanging a. were the ones b. who were the ones
c. which were the ones d. whom were the ones
ans: a
ans: a
24. Which of the following sentences use the word
“elicit” correctly? 33. Most natural calamities happen in July and
a. the judge did not believe the elicited response. August. Students are sent home early __________.
b. The answer was drawn through elicit means. a. to avoid missing the transport
c. The judge slowly elicited the answers from the b. to avoid getting
writers. c. to avoid traffic jams
d. The answer elicited false d. to avoid the flash floods

ans: a ans: d

25. The terms of reference will not __________ these 34. The union members cannot __________ the kind of
regulations no matter how you protest. compensation plan they want.
a. exempt you from a. agree on
b. give exemptions to b. agree to
c. exclude you from c. agree with
d. exempt d. get agree with

ans: a ans: a

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 11. Hydrology : science ::
35. Please ___________ the book with you the next time a. astronomy : science b. fir : tree
you come to my office. c. fashion : style d. theory: practice
a. bring b. take
c. carry along d. bring along ans: b

ans: a 12. In his address, the Regional Director exhorted the

teachers to discover and __________ each
1. It is essential that harmony prevail ____________ the student’s __________ talent.
departments. a. develop : intrinsic b. justify : gratuitous
a. between b. with c. among d. with all c. redirect : specialty d. uplift : unrecognized

ans: c ans: a

2. Ever since Dr. Mateo F. Felino was elected President 13. The enforcers feel that the ___________ shown by
of the organization, the members _____________ better the judges to first offenders unfortunately __________
relations. many youngsters to embark on a life of crimes.
a. had enjoy b. have enjoyed a. harshness : predisposes
c. enjoyed d. are enjoyed b. indifference : directs
c. elemency : encourages
ans: b d. understanding : condemns

3. Which of the following words are misspelled? ans:c

1. transgression 2. transcent 3.
Immunity 4. Percieve 14. What utterance show determination ?
a. 2 & 3 b. 2,3 & 4 a. This time I have not made my mind
c. 1,3 & 4 d. 1,2 & 3 b. This time I won’t stop schooling
c. I have good news for you
ans: b d. What a shame. She came back.

4. It cost twice __________ I thought it would. ans: b

a. as much as b. as much
c. more than d. than 15. The victim’s father refused revenge when he said :
a. “An eye for an eye”
ans: a b. “Justice is always delayed”
c. “Don’t take the law into your hands
5. She was much different ____________ I expected. d. “Give him the other cheek”
a. than b. from what
c. from d. than what ans: c

ans: b 16. “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.”
This means ____________.
6. When a leader is succeeded by another leader, the a. The heart is always correct about everything
former is referred to as ____________. b. Important things are not always for the heart but for
a. replaced b. dethroned the brain.
c. defeated d. deposed c. Heart should always be over and above the brain.
d. Only the heart can see the beauty of life and love.
ans: a
ans: d
7. “You wouldn’t want to be accused of theft,
__________ ? 17. “I will take the road less travelled by and be
a. Wouldn’t you b. won’t you condemmed if necessary.”
c. will you d. deposed a. Regrets come before decision
b. Decisions are made despite differences from the
ans: d majority
c. Decisions are made on the crossroads.
8. Weightlifter : Strength : : d. Regrets come after decisions.
a. marathoner : endurance b. hiker : agility
c. goalie : skill d. dancer : speed ans: b

ans: a 18. Professionals leaving abroad to seek “greener

pastures” is one type of __________
9. Lubricant : friction : : a. brain-drain b. employment
a. speed : drag b. motor : electricity c. OFW’s d. migration
c. muffler : noise d. insulator : heat
ans: a
ans: c

10. Elevator : shaft

a. Electricity : outlet b. water : conduit
c. railroad : train d. gas : fire

ans: b

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19. Only world-class athletes win medals at the
Olympic Games. Michael Phelps won several gold 29. All cute girls have pretty faces. Margie has a pretty
medals in swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic face. Therefore:
Games. Therefore : a. Only cute girls have pretty faces
a. Michael Phelps is an all-time American swimmer b. Margie is a very young girl
b. Australia won the most number of gold medals in c. Margie is a cute girl
swimming d. none of the above
c. Michael Phelps is world-class athlete and an
Olympian ans: c
d. Michael Phelps is an be-medalled swimmer
30. All tennis players own a tennis racquet. Josef is a
ans: c tennis player. Therefore:
a. Tennis players also own tennis balls
20. i. Treasure bills have an interest rate of 7.85% per b. Josef owns a tennis racquet
annum. c. Tennis players play on a tennis courts
ii. Treasury bills used to have 9-10% interest rate d. Josef is a be-medalled athlete
of july 2% per annum.
iii. Treasury bills used to have 9-10% interest rates ans: b
per annum. Therefore it is better to invest in treasury
bills than just to put your money in regular savings 31. i. Liver is the largest organ in the human body.
account ii. Healthy liver has reddish brown color and soft,
a. definitely true b. most likely true spongy texture
c. most likely false d. definitely false iii. It manufactures protein, regulates blood
clotting, produces bile and destroys toxins.
ans: b iv. It also cleanses blood and discharges waste
products, helps the body resist infection, regenerates
24. “His untimely death has left us blinder than we it’s own damaged tissues and stores iron.
might have been.” This means ____________. Therefore, the liver is a sensitive organ.
a. Those left behind are left homeless. a. definitely true
b. Those left behind are blind b. most likely true
c. Those orphans are left to themselves c. most likely false
d. Those who blind are orphans d. definitely false

ans: c ans: d

25. i. Two personsdie every die every 3 seconds. 32. i. Almost a billion people in the world suffer from
ii. For every two people who die, one is caused by hunger and malnutrition.
accidents. ii. Severely malnourished people are unable to
iii. In the Philippines, the rich and poor people live function at even basic level.
in different surroundings. iii. Often it takes just a few simple resources for
iv. Philippine traffic laws and regulations are impoverished people to grow enough food to become
blatantly disregarded. self-sufficient.
Therefore, the Philippines have a high death iv. Many hunger experts believe that the best way
rate because of apathy and indifference. to reduce hunger and malnutrition is through
a. definitely true b. most likely true education.
c. most likely false d. definitely false v. Educated people are best able to break out of
poverty that causes hunger.
ans: d Therefore. Malnutrition is Hugh among the
illiterates.
26. Some Filipinos want to live in the U.S. Therese is a
Filipino. Therefore: a. definitely true
a. Therese wants to live in the U.S. b. most likely true
b. All those who wants to live in the US are Filipinos c. most likely false
c. Therese wants to be a US citizen d. definitely false
d. None of the above.
ans: a
ans: d
33. After his heart attack. He was ordered to lay in bed
27. Ruth is a good singers. All singers have good and rest for two weeks. No error
voices. Therefore: a b c d e
a. Ruth has a good voice
b. Ruth sings only popular songs ans: c- lie
c. Singers are also good dancers
d. None of the above. 34.She is the only one of the applicants who are fully
qualified for the position,. No error
ans: a a b c d e
ans: c – is
28. Peoples Republic of China is a communist state.
Chan Hu-pei is a Chinese. Therefore: 35. He can’t hardly do anything with his right
a. China is just like Russia. hand ever since he had his stroke. No
b. Chan is a communist a b c
c. Chan lives in a communist country d e
d. none of the above
ans: a- can hardly
ans: d

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1. MUSEUM is to EXHIBIT as THEATER is to 9. TITANIC is to LILIPUTAN as OCEANIC is
________________. to______________.
1. Cell 1. Microscopic
2. Stage 2. Bottomless
3. Sculptor 3. Bluewater
4. Arts 4. Huge
5. Performance 5. Aquatic

ANS: 5 ANS:1

2. SNOW is to DRIFT as SAND is to______________. 10.KAINGIN is to SOIL EROSION as CONTOUR

1. Gravel FARMING is to_____________.
2. Mud 1. Water distribution
3. Dune 2. Wind erosion
4. Sandstorm 3. Crop propagation
5. Grains 4. Soil technology
5. Soil preservation
ANS:3
ANS:5
3. BASEMENT is to ATTIC as ROOT is
to___________. 11.IRREFUTABLE is to DISPROVED as IRREPARABLE
1. Tree top is to_____________.
2. Crown 1. Restored
3. Underground 2. Inevitable
4. Foliage 3. Possible
5. Foundation 4. Limited
5. Beyond repair
ANS:2
ANS:3
4. GRAIN is to SILO as WATER is to____________.
1. Liquid 12. FORE is to APT as BOW is to_____________.
2. Underground 1. Paddle
3. Bucket 2. Stern
4. Power 3. Tie
5. Flow 4. Deck
5. Arrow
ANS:3
ANS:2
5. SHRUG is to SILO as WATER is to_____________.
1. Head 13.PHOTOGRAPHER is to PICTURE as
2. Desire CARTOGRAPHER is to______________.
3. Approval 1. Map
4. Dissent 2. Design
5. Movement 3. Plans
4. Graph
ANS:3 5. Animation

6. PEA is to POD as NUT is to_____________. ANS:1

1. Fruit
2. Hard 14. TIRADE is to ABUSIVE as EULOGY is
3. Acorn to______________.
4. Shell 1. Laudatory
5. Oil 2. Belittling
3. Applause
ANS:4 4. Biography
5. Mounting
7. AIRPLANE is to HANGAR as AUTOMOBILE is ANS:1
to______________.
1. Vehicle 15. PERJURY is to LIE as LARCENY is to____________.
2. Hard 1. Conspire
3. Transportation 2. Harm
4. Showroom 3. Steal
5. Garage 4. Confess
5. Injure
ANS:5 ANS:3

8.SPINE is to cactus as QUILL is to_____________. 16. OPTICS is to PHYSICS as DIALECTICS is

1. Pillow case to______________.
2. Porcupine 1. Debate
3. Furnishing 2. Logic
4. Protection 3. Communication
5. Writing pen 4. Grammar
5. Dialogue
ANS:2 ANS:2

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 24. PAPER is to ________________ as SILK is to
17. RUMMAGE is to DISORDER as TENDERFOOT is ______________.
to_____________. 1. Ink-cloth
1. Rookie 2. Diligent-original
2. Expect 3. Prompt-genuine
3. Student 4. Tardy-replica
4. Apprentice 5. Punctual-counterfeit
5. Sibling
ANS:5
ANS:1
25. COMPOSER is to ____________ as POET is to
18. COMPASS is to DIRECTION as CALIPER is _____________.
to____________. 1. Song-lyrics
1. Speed 2. Keys-rhymes
2. Altitude 3. Orchestra-recital
3. Diameter 4. Symphony-sonnet
4. Tone 5. Gala-drama
5. Volume
ANS:4
ANS:3

19. TANNING is to LEATHER as BREWING it SINGLE – WORD APPROACH:

to______________.
1. Wine
2. Concoctions 1. Open : secretive :: Forthright : _______
3. Stew
4. Brew 1. Spiteful
5. Beer 2. Honest
3. Mask
ANS:5 4. Candid
5. Outspoken
20. _______________is to METAMORPHOSIS as
CATHARSIS is to_______________. Ans : 1
1. Condition-chapter
2. Change-purification 2. Negligent : Requirements :: Remiss :______
3. Cause-result
4. Process-stage 1. Task
5. State-stage 2. Duty
3. Positions
ANS:2 4. Injury
5. Problem
21.SWORD is to_______________ as PISTOL is to
_______________. Ans : 2
1. Sheath-shot
2. Handle-bullet 3. Chairman : gavel :: Conductor: ______
3. Scabbards-holster
4. Knife-barrel 1. Orchestra
5. Blade-trigger 2. Keys
3. Baton
ANS:3 4. Bus
5. Piano
22._____________ is to SCHOOL as________________ is to
CONSTELLATION. Ans : 3
1. Student-astronomy
2. Secondary-Orion
3. Lesson-study 4. Funds : embezzled :: Writings: _______
4. Fish-star
5. Principal-astronomist 1. Copyrighted
2. Documented
ANS:4 3. Reproduced
4. Published
23._____________ is to LATE as AUTHENTIC is to _. 5. Plagiarized
1. Afternoon-copycat
2. Diligent-original Ans : 5
3. Prompt-genuine
4. Tardy-replica 5. Taciturnity : laconic :: Improvisation: _______
5. Punctual-counterfeit
1. Practiced
ANS:3 2. Devised
3. Unrehearsed
4. Amendment
5. Impressionable

Ans : 3

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6. Bouquet : flower :: Link: ______ 13. Drama : directory :: Editor : ______

1. Chain 1. Movie
2. Body 2. Playwriting
3. Bones 3. Magazine
4. Muscles 4. Editing
5. Connection 5. Principal

Ans : 1 Ans : 3

7. Asylum : refugee :: Traveler: ______

14. Indifferent : concern :: Arrogant : _______
1. Rest
2. Destination
3. Enjoyment 1. Emotion
4. Adventure 2. Tolerance
5. Tourist 3. Behavior
4. Bravery
Ans : 2 5. Modesty

8. Worried : hysterical :: Happy : ______ Ans : 5

1. Serious 15. Examination : cheat :: Politics : _______

2. Ecstatic
3. Problematic
4. Depressed 1. Principles
5. Loyal 2. Graft
3. Grandstanding
Ans : 2 4. Addition
5. Election
9. Decision : consideration :: Wish : _______
Ans : 2
1. Request
2. Fulfillment 16. Publication : libel :: Slander : ________
3. Charity
4. Plea
5. Conference 1. Liability
2. Offence
Ans : 2 3. Crime
4. Speech
10. Myth : story :: Bonnet : _______ 5. Editorial

1. Hat Ans : 4
2. Décor
3. Dress 17. Lawyer : client :: Doctor : _______
4. Design
5. Accessory
1. Patient
Ans : 1 2. Prescription
3. Profession
11. Breeze : tornado :: Trickle: ______ 4. Medicine
5. Hospital
1. Stream
2. Flame Ans : 1
3. Gusher
4. Flash 18. Mold : die :: Stamp : ______
5. Floe

Ans : 3 1. Form
2. Cast
12. Signature : portrait :: Celebrity : ______ 3. Mail
4. Philately
1. Autograph 5. Envelope
2. Photograph
3. Article Ans : 2
4. Film
5. Movie star 19. Master : servant :: Monarch : _______

Ans : 1 1. Subject
2. Kingship
3. Government
4. Labor
5. Follower

Ans : 1

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 27. Ostracism : censure :: Approval : _______
20. Heart : pump :: Stomach : ______
1. Disapprove
2. Applause
1. Digestive system 3. Reject
2. Digest 4. Negate
3. Intestine 5. Accept
4. Food
5. Appendix Ans : 2

Ans : 2 28. Mentor : counsel :: Bodyguard : ________

21. Connoisseur : painting :: Viands : ______ 1. Teacher

2. Safety
3. Guardian
1. Food 4. Protection
2. Appetizer 5. Lawyer
3. Gourmand
4. Critic Ans : 4
5. Chef
29. Automobile : gasoline :: Man : _______
Ans : 3 1. Medicine
2. Life
22. Story : building :: Stanza : ______ 3. Food
4. Energy
1. Rhyme 5. Exercise
2. Floor
3. Construction Ans : 3
4. Prose
5. Poem 30. Apt : fore :: Bow : ______
1. Hull
Ans : 5 2. Deck
3. Stern
4. Arrow
23. Novelist : plot :: Architect : ______ 5. Ship’s bottom

Ans : 3
1. Design
2. Profession PAIRED - ANALOGY APPROACH:
3. Blueprint 1. Electricians : plier :: ________ : ________
4. Building 1. Journalist : Typewriter
5. Construction 2. Carpenter : Lumber
3. Plumber : Pipe
Ans : 3 4. Poet : Poetry
5. Surgeon : Operation
24. Airplane : hanger :: Automobile : _______
Ans : 1
1. Port
2. Pad 2. Seer : prophecy :: _________ : _______
3. Garage 1. Judge : Verdict
4. Auto shop 2. Architect : Design
5. Showroom 3. Carpenter : House
4. Poet : Beauty
Ans : 3 5. Teacher : Student

25. Ship : channel :: Jet : ______ Ans : 1

1. Airport 3. Virtuoso : experienced :: _________ : ________

2. Hangar 1. Philosopher : Nature
3. Runway 2. Rogue : Knavish
4. Aircraft carrier 3. Democrat : Dictatorial
5. Take-off 4. Evildoer : Repentant
5. Technocrat : Politics
Ans : 3
Ans : 2
26. Heat : thermometer :: Radiation : _______
4. Stage : actor :: ________ : ________
1. Geiger counter 1. Quarry : Sculptor
2. Seismograph 2. Baton : Conductor
3. Barometer 3. Safe : Banker
4. Waves 4. Rink : Skater
5. Light 5. Radio : Announcer

Ans : 1 Ans : 4

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5. _________ is to insect as toxicology is to _______
1. Entomology : Poisons 13. _______ is to letter as deck is to _______
2. Phraseology : Behaviour 1. Message : Ship
3. Ichthyology : Dinosaurs 2. Preface : Bow
4. Etymology : Toxicity 3. Alphabet : Cards
5. Biology : Chemistry 4. Envelope : Ships
5. Mail : Distance
Ans : 1
Ans : 3
6. Cautions is to ________ as radar is to ________
1. Carelessness : War 14. Pulverize : dust :: _______ : _______
2. Worry : Disaster 1. Petrify : Coal
3. Sanitation : Tracking 2. Solidify : Fluid
4. Protection : Direction 3. Analyze : Solution
5. Accident : Collision 4. Permeate : Odor
5. Vaporize : Mist
Ans : 5
Ans : 5
7. Island : archipelago :: ________ : ________
1. Team : Player 15. Basement : attic :: _______ : _______
2. Sphere : Hemisphere 1. Baseball : Football
3. Star : Galaxy 2. Root : Crown
4. Multitude : Horde 3. Garage : House
5. Peninsula : Continent 4. Roof : Galvanized iron
5. Dungeon : Shelter
Ans : 3
Ans : 2
8. ________ : organization :: _______ : army
1. Merger : Assembly 16. Water : bucker :: _______ : _______
2. Disband : Demobilize 1. Acorn : Tree
3. Discharge : Dismissal 2. Seed : Cob
4. Resignation : integration 3. Doctor : Profession
5. Employee : Officer 4. Grain : Silo
5. Fruit : Grocery
Ans : 2 Ans : 4

9. _________ is to votes as census is to ________ 17. Amusing : uproarious :: ________ : ________

1. Tally : Population 1. Petty : Narrow-minded
2. Election : Statistics 2. Intractable : Stubborn
3. Comelec : DepEd 3. Quiet : Noisy
4. Voters : Workers 4. Puzzling : Dumb-founded
5. Hospital : Revenues
Ans : 4
Ans : 2
18. Cobbler : shoes :: ________: ________
10. Armory : weapons :: _______ : _______ 1. Painter : Easel
1. Penitentiary : Warden 2. Saw : Carpenter
2. Courthouse : Laws 3. Judge : Verdict
3. Banks : Mortgages 4. Mechanic : Automotive
4. Warehouse : Merchandise 5. Exhausted : Weary
5. Hospital : Patients Ans : 4

Ans : 4 19. Quart is to ______ as minute is to ______

1. Pint : Second
11. Skin : tissue :: _______ : _______ 2. Liter : Time
1. Envelope : Letter 3. Gallon : 60 mins.
2. Chisel : Stone 4. Volume : Hour
3. Cord : Wood 5. Millennium : Length of time
4. Swatch : Cloth Ans : 1
5. Ream : Paper
20. Horse : foal :: ________ : ________
Ans : 5 1. Cock : Game
2. Duck : Gander
12. _______ is to tooth as ______ is to stump 3. Cow : Tether
1. Decay : Dry 4. Carabao : Calf
2. Extract : Uproot 5. Cat : Feline
3. Pull : Push Ans : 4
4. Fill : Plant
5. Enamel : Cork 21. Wheat : grain :: _______ : _______
1. Beef : Cow
Ans : 2 2. Lime : Orange
3. Carrot : Vegetable
4. Coconut : Palm
5. Hamburger : Bun
Ans : 3

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 30. Decibel : sound :: ________ : ________
22. Possible : probable :: _______ : _______ 1. Calorie : Weight
1. Likely : Unlikely 2. Temperature : Weather
2. Best : Better 3. Volt : Electricity
3. Willing : Eager 4. Color : Light
4. Quick : Fast 5. Area : Distance
5. Rest : Stir
Ans : 3
Ans : 3
1. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude” stands for
23. Digrees : ramble :: _______ : _______ 1. Aggressiveness
1. Muffle : Stifle 2. Homebuddy
2. Rust : Weld 3. Simplicity
3. Introduce : Conclude 4. Beauty and poise
4. Rest : Stir 5. Talent
5. Find : Explain
ANS: 4
Ans : 1
2.” I value a man for the size of his heart” can be
24. Maurve : color :: _______ : _______ interpreted as
1. Salt : Sugar 1. Size of his heart determines the length of life
2. Basil : Spice 2. Man’s kindness is most important
3. Light : Dark 3. Man will perish without a big heart
4. Rainbow : Blue 4. Man’s love is measured by the size of his heart
5. Brown : Tan
ANS: 2
Ans : 2
3. Veronica was excused because all she said were
25. Ship : disembark :: _______ : _______ white lies.
1. Horse : Dismount 1. The lies were really harmless
2. Train : Onboard 2. She recited the lies in public
3. Intern : Jail 3. The lies recited were excusable
4. Navy : Discharge 4. The lies were written to be read by all
5. Clock : Alarm 5. Telling a lie is deplorable

Ans : 1 ANS: 3

26. Stable : horse :: _______ : _______ 4. President Quezon said “I prefer a government ran
1. Sty : Pig like hell by Filipinos rather than one ran by
2. Pond : Duck foreigners.” This means that.
3. School : Fish 1. Though difficult, Filipinos are preferred to lead
4. Swarm : Bees 2. Foreign leaders are governing
5. Zoo : Lioness 3. Filipinos are incapable of administrating their own
affairs
Ans : 1 4. Leadership can only be provided by foreigners
5. Filipinos can never lead their own government
27. Bat : bird :: _______ : _______
1. Collie : Dog ANS: 1
2. Fly : Insect
3. Whale : Fish 5. George Shaw said, “You that are and you ask why.
4. Crocodile : Alligator But I dream things that never were and ask why not”
5. Dolphin : Shark Such line speaks of
1. Clever thinking
Ans : 3 2. Immortality
3. Curiosity
28. Radius : circle :: ________ : _______ 4. Rich imagination
1. Cord : Circumference 5. Differences in outlook
2. Latitude : Earth
3. Bisector : Angel ANS: 4
4. Tire : Thread
5. Spoke : Wheel

Ans : 5 6. Mrs. Gonzales is as good as her last triumph.

1. Cannot be good all times throughout
29. Wheel : Car :: _______ : _______ 2. Cannot be bad
1. Motor : Truck 3. As nice as ever
2. Oar : Boat 4. Sustainably superb
3. Kite : String 5. Finally settled
4. Wing : Plane ANS:1
5. Rudder : Ship

Ans : 5

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7. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a 4. If 2 tablespoons = 1 liquid oz., and 5 tablespoons =
teapot. 1/4cup, then. How many liquid ounces are there in
1. Temperature dropped one cup?
2. Heated down argument followed 1. 4 ounces
3. Simmered down 2. 8 ounces
4. Boiled down to nothing 3. 16 ounces
5. Finally settled 4. 24 ounces
5. None of these
ANS: 4
Ans: 5)
8. Fast accomplishment can lull the official to ¼ cup =5 tbs.; 4(1/4)=5(4) 1 oz. =2 tbs.
complacency. 4\4=20
1. Remain inactively satisfied 1= 20 tbs/2tbs
2. Sleepy =10 oz.
3. Tired
4. Bored 5. 2 is what percent of 5?
5. Put on service 1. 25%
2. 38%
ANS: 1 3. 40%
4. 35%
9. Jose does not need new car, but he trade his old 5. 45%
one to keep up with the joneses.
1. To imitate others in extravange Ans: 3)
2. To be envious 5(x)= 2.5x/5=2/5, x=40(100)
3. To be responsible =40%
4. To please others
5. Independent 6. Five (5) average office workers earn a total average
monthly salary of P10,000. If the average monthly
ANS: 1 salary of two of these workers total P4,000.00 what is
the average monthly income of each of the remaining
10. She wishes to meet somebody who is off the beaten three workers?
track. 1. P6,000.00
1. Unbelievable 2. P2,000.00
2. Generous 3. P2,500.00
3. At the lowest level 4. P4,000.00
4. Unconventional 5. None of these
5. Forceful
Ans: 2)
ANS: 4 P10,000/5=P2000 per person; P10,000-
P4000=P6000/3=P2000
1. What is the average of A,B,C?
1. ABC/3 7. Which of the following equation has the LEAST
2. (A=B=C)/3 value?
3. 3(A+B+C) 1. 6+3x3 2. 6x4+3
4. ABC/A+B+C 3. 6+4x3 4. 2+6x4

Ans: 2) Ans: 1)
15 (2)27 (3) 18 (4) 26 (5) 22
2. Which of the following has the LEAST numerical
value?
1. 11/12 8. 3.54 is multiplied by 10 to the fifth power, what
2. 6/8 would be the value?
3. 5/7 1. 3.054
4. ¾ 2. 30.54
5. 10/11 3. 305.40
4. 35,400
Ans: 3) 5. 354,000

11/12=916, 6/8=75; 5/7= 714,¾ =75, 10/11=909 Ans: 5)

10 to the 5^th power = 100,000, 100,000 x 3.54 =
3. If apples cost P25.00, how many apples can be 354,000
purchased for P100.00?
1. 8 apples 9. If the short hand of clock is at 4, what is the degree
2. ½ dozen of its’ angle?
3. 2 dozens 1. 90
4. 1 ½ dozen 2. 120
5. None of these 3. 130
4. 150
Ans: 1) 5. 110

P25.00/2=P12.50@; P100.00/P12.50=8 Ans: 2)

3hrs. =right angle at 90 degrees/3 hrs. = 30 deg./hr.

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10. There are two numbers whose sum is 48. One of 16. When the fractions 2/3, 5/7, 8/11 and 9/13 are
the numbers is greater by 6. What are the numbers? arranged in an ascending order, the result would be?
1. 23, 24 1. 8/11, 5/7, 9/13, 2/3
2. 21, 27 2. 5/7, 8/11, 2/3, 9/13
3. 22, 26 3. 2/3, 8/11, 5/7, 9/13
4. 23, 26 4. 2/3, 9/13, 5/7, 8/11
5. 20, 28
Ans: 4)
Ans: 2) 2/3= 666; 9/13 = 692; 5/7= 714; 8/11= 727

X=1^st number X + (x+6) =48 1^st no. = 21 17. ADD: 48.63 + 96.28 + 436.45 + .2385= ?
X+6= 2^nd number 2x = 48-6 2^ndno. = 21 + 6 =27 1. 581.60 2. 581.5985
2x=42/2 3. 581.5990 4. 581.5986
X=21 5. 581.59

11. Add 17 5/8 + 21 ¼ = ? Ans: 2)

1. 38 3/8 20x/100=15/1; 20x=1500/20 x=75
2. 39 3/8
3. 39 4/8 18. 15 is 20% of what number?
4. 38 4/8 1. 75 2. 78
5. 36 4/8 3. 80 4. 70

Ans: 2) Ans: 1) X = 75

Convert mixed fraction to improper fraction: 19. 7 is 5 percent of what number?

17 5/8 = 141/8; 21 ¾ = 87/4 1. 120 2. 125
(8x17=5)=141; (4x21=3) = 87 3. 145 4. 140

Use least common denominator (LCD) and add Ans: 4)

numerators. 5/100= 7/X; 5X = 700/5
141 + 87/8 = 315/8 = 39 3/8 X=140

12. My uncle’s weight is two times that of my nephew. 20. The ratio of two numbers is 5 : 3 and their
My aunt’s weight is half that of my nephew. What is difference is 20. What are the numbers?
the total weight of the three? Which of the following 1. 50, 30 2. 55, 35
formulae will apply for he correct answer? 3. 40, 60 4. 45, 65
1. x^3 +2 ½ 2. ½ + 3x
3. (2x)+(x)+(½x) 4. 2x+½x^2 Ans: 1)
Let n= common factor
Ans: 3) 5n- 3n = 20 5(10);3(10)=20
Let X = weight of nephew; 2x = uncle’s weight; 1/2X = 2n-20/2 50- 30= 20
aunt’s weight n=10 20 = 20

13. 2 ¾ of P100 is equal to 21. The ratio of two numbers is 16: 33. The larger
1. 6/4 x 100 number is 264. What is the smaller number?
2. 11/4 x 100 1. 131 2. 130
3. 11/4 + 100 3. 129 4. 128
4. 6/4 + 100
5. None of these Ans: 4)
Let n= common factor
Ans: 2) 33n= 264/33
Convert mixed fraction to improper fraction: 2 ¾ = n=8
11/4 x 100 16n=33n
16(8) = 33(8)
14. Which of the following fraction is > than 1/3? 128= 264
1. 22/63 2. 15/46
3. 4/11 4. 33/98 22. ¾ of 100 is equal to 5 times what number?
1. 10 2. 75
Ans: 2) 3. 25 4. 5
1/3=333; 22/63= 349; 15/46= 326; 4/11= 363; 33/98 5. None of these
= .3336;
102/303 = .336 ; 15/46 > 1/3 Ans: 5)
¾ of 100= 75, 75=5x ; 75/5= x/5
15. In 1½ hours, the minute hand of a cock rotates 15= x
through an angle of how many degrees?
1. 60 23. What is the smallest positive number which, it is
2. 90 divided by 3, 4 or 5, will leave a remainder of 2?
3. 180 1. 42 2. 22
4. 360 3. 62 4. 122
5. 540
Ans: 3)
Ans: 5) Smallest positive number that could be divided by 3, 4
1 hr. = complete rotation= 360 degrees; 1/2hour or 30 and 5
minutes= 360 degs./2= 180 degs. 3x4x5=60
1 ½ hrs. = 360=180=540 degs.

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24. Which of the following number has the largest 2. 0.25 is to 0.125 as 1.2 is to____________.
numerical value? 0.625
1. (3 + 3 + 3) to 3^rd power 6.250
2. (3 x 3) t3^rdo power 2.125
3. (4 x 3 x 3) to 2^ndpower 1.125
4. 3 cube + 3 square 1.625
5. (3 x 3) square
Ans: 2)
Ans: 3) 0.25 X .5 = 0.125 as 1.25 X .5 = 0.625

729 3. 12.5 is to 1/8 as 20 is to _____________.

729 1.1/6
1296 ¼
36 0.50
81 1/5
1/3

25. Eight percent of 36 is 72% of what number? Ans: 4)

1. 2.06 2. 2.88 1/5 OR 20%
3. 3.24 4. 4
4. 6 is to 15 as36 is to _____________.
Ans: 4) 82
72%X=8%(36 72%X=2.88 90
72X=2.88/.72 72
X=4 60
70
26. Which of the following has the greatest value?
1. 6/10 2. 8/12 Ans: 2)
3. 17/24 4. 9/14 6/15 = 0.40 or 40%; 36/40% or 36/0.4=90
5. 7/9
¾ is to 75% as_____________ is to 80%.
Ans: 5) 3¼
6/10=6; 7/8
8/12=66; 4/5
17/24=70; 6/7
9/14=64; .080
7/9=77
Ans: 3) ¾ is .75 or 75% ; 4/5 = 0.08 or 80%
27. If 25% of 50% of 80 is 10, then ¼ of 5/10 of 80 is
1. 40 2. 20
3. 15 4. 10
1. If two halves of 2 ½ are added to 2 ½, the result is?
Ans: 4) 1) 2 ½
Let X=10(80); X=400/10 ¼ (5/10)(80) 2) 3
X=40 ¼ (40) 3) 5
=10 4) 5 ½
5) 6

28. What number is 35 more than 70? Ans: 3) Two halves of 2 ½ ; 2 ½ = 5

1. 105 2. 135
3. 170 4. 185 2. If the following quantities were arranging from the
greatest to least, which one would have the second
Ans: 1) least value?
Let X= the number; 70 + 35 =105 6/12
5/12
29. The number is 15 less 7; when added to ten, what 4/10
will the number be? ¾
1. 28 2. 18 2/6
3. 17 4. 15
Ans: 3)
Ans: 2) 0.40 6/12=50; 5/12=41; 4/10=40; ¾ = 75; 2/6= .33
Let X= the number; X= (15-7)-10
X=18 3. To represent a family budget on a circle graph, how
many degrees should be used to represent an item
30. What is -2 + (-3,1) + (-02)? that is 20 percent of the total budget?
1. .512 2. 5.012 3. 0.512 20
4. -5.12 5. -5.012 36
60
Ans: 4) 72
90
1. 3^3 is to 27 as 9^3 is to ____________.
27 279 729 728 792 Ans: 4)
Ans: 3) 72° there are 360° in a circle; 20% or 1/5 of 360°=
3 X 3 X 3 = 27 as 9 X 9 X 9 X= 729 72°

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 200 to 299 (203,213,223…) 100=10=110
4. C is the midpoint in line segment AE, B and D are
on line AE so that AB= BC and CD =DE. 10. Barangay Uno has a population of 15,000 which
What percent of AC is AD? decrease by 20 people per annum. Barangay Dos has a
33% population of 5000 people which increase by 80 people
50% per year. In how many years will the population of
66% both barangays be equal?
140% 10 years
150% 20 years
15 years
Ans: 5) 5 years
150% AD is larger than AC. It is 3/2 or 1.5 or 150% as 8 ½ years
large
Ans: 1)
5. Suppose that the time now is 10.30am. What will be
the time 16 hours from now? 10 yrs. Let X= the # of years the population of both
12.30am barangays will be equal.
2.30am 15,000-20X= 5,000+80X
1.30am -20X-1(80-X) =5,000- 15,000
12.30pm -100X = -10,000
2.30pm -100 = -100
X = 10 years
Ans: 2)
2:30pm 10:30am + 12 hrs. = 10:30pm + 4hrs =2:30am 11. Josef answered all 25 test questions he was given.
His percent score was taken by giving him 4 pts for
6. what number when increased by 90 percent of itself every correct answer and by subtracting 1 pt. for every
equals 156? answer he made. Assuming he obtained a score of
76 70%, how many questions did he get correctly?
80 1719
86 15
82 20
90 22

Ans: 4) Ans: 2)
X + 0.90(X)= 156; 156 =1.90(X) 82+0.90(82)= 156
1.90 1.90 82+73.8=156 19 correct answers Let X = # of correct answer
82=X 82+74=156 25-X = # of wrong answers
156=156 4X – 1 (25-X) = 70
5x= 70 +25
7. Anthony bought a watch and sold it at 35 percent 5x = 95
more than its original cost. How much did he earn if 5 5
the cost of the watch was P? X=19
P = 35%
P = 35%X 12. How much will it cost to lay 40 square meter of
35%P tiles if each square feet of tire cost P109.50?
P-35% P47,128
P = (Px35%) P28,000
P47,575
Ans: 5) P48,250
47,000
8. What is the smallest positive number that will give a
remainder of 3 when it is divided by 4, 5 or 10? Ans: 1)
63
23 P47,128.80 1sq. meter = 10.76 sq. ft 1 sq.ft of tile =
33 P109.50
53 40 sq. m. x (10.76)=430.40sq.ft
43 430.40 sq.ft x P109.50= P47,128.80

Ans: 2) 13. A tenant get 4 sacks of palay for every 7 sacks

23 20-3=20; 60/4=15; 50/4 =12.5; 20/4=5; 30/4= 7.5 harvested. If the farmland produced 560 sacks of
; 40/4=10 palay, how many sacks of palay would the tenant get?
60/5=12; 50/5=10; 20/5= 4; 30/5= 6; 40/6=6.6 280
60/10=6; 50/10=5; 20/10=2; 30/10=3; 40/10=4 350
300
9. How many numbers between 200 and 400 begin or 320
end with 32?
1. 110 Ans: 4)
2. 130
3. 120 320 sacks 4/7 x 560 = 4x 560
4. 110 7
5. 99 =2270/7 = 320

Ans: 4) 14. A group of 40 workers can finish digging a tunnel

110 All numbers from 300 to 399 begin with 3. There n 12 days. How many workers can finish the job in 8
are100. There are 10 numbers which end in 3 from days?

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50 2) cbad
65 3) cdab
60 4) bdca
55 5) acdb
58
Ans: 5
Ans: 3
a. 9/13=69; c. 70%=70; d. 1/70=1.42; b. 13/9=1.44
60 workers W1W2 = d1d2
40:W2 = 8days:12days
8W2 = 12x40
8W2 = 12x 40 = W2 =60 workers 5. 3 is 6% of a certain number. What is the number?
8 =8 1) 53
2) 50
15. The Maharlika Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. has 3) 48
a trust fund of almost Half a Million Pesos. Part of the 4) 18
fund is invested at an annual interest rate of 6 percent 5) 24
and the rest is invested at an annual interest rate of 8
percent. If the income from both investments is Ans: 2
invested at an annual interest rate of 8 percent. Of the
income from both investment is P39,000 annually, 6%X = 3; .06X = 3
how much is invested at each rate? .06 .06
P100.000 at 6% and P400,000, at 8%
P80,000 at 6% and P420,000 at 8% X = 50
P75,000 at 6% and P425,000 at 8%
P25,000 at 6% and P425,000 at 8% 6. What is the average of 0.6, 6.6, 0.4, and 2.4?
P50,000 at 6% and P450,000 at 8% 1
10
ANS: 5) 2 1/5
2
P50,000 at 6% and P450,000 at 8% P50,000x .06 12
= P 3, 000.00
P450,ooo x Ans: 3
.08= P36,000.00
P39,000.00 0.6 + 6.6 + 0.4 + 2.4 = 10/4 = 2.5 or 2 ½

7. what is the sum of ̀√12 + √27?

1. Write 3.4% as a fraction. √29
1) 3.4/100 5 √3
2) 3.4/100 3 √5
3) 34/100 13√3
4) .34/1000 7√3
5) 34/100
Ans: 2
Ans: 1
√12 = √4 √3 √27 = √9 √3
2. Write ¾ % as a decimal. = 2 √3 = 3 √3
1) 75 2√3 + 3√3
2) 075 = 5 √3
3) .0075
4) .00075 8. Find 65% of 75.
5) 7.5 4.87
488
Ans: 3 48.75
487.50
3. The number missing in the series 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, 48.80
56, 72 is ?
1) 38 Ans: 3
2) 42
3) 44 75 x 65/100 = 4875/100 = 48.75
4) 48
5) 52 9. P25.00 is 20% of what?
P1,250
Ans: 2 P125.00
( 6 + 6 = 12 + 8 = 20 + 10 = 30 + 12 = 42 + 14 = 56 + P128.50
16 = 72 ) P120.00
P500
4. If ;he following numbers are arranged in order from
smallest to the largest, what will be the correct order? Ans: 2
a) 9/13
b) 13/9 20X = 25
c) 70% .20 .20
d) 1/70
= 125
1) bacd

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10. 12 is 125% of what number? 1/10 = X ( ¾ ) = 1/10 = 3X/4 = 30X/30 = 4/30 ; X =
9.6 2/15
8
9 PROBLEM SOLVING:
10 1. What part of an hour elapse between 50 am and 12.14
8.6 pm?
1) 2/5
Ans: 1 2) 7/30
3) 17/30
125% = 1 ¼ or 5/4 4) 1/6
= 5X = 12 5X = 12(4) X = 48 5) ¼
4 5 5 5
Ans: 1
X = 9.6
10 minutes by noon and 14 minutes after noon makes
11. What percent of 16 is 40? a total of 24 minutes
2.5% 1hr. = 60 mins. 24 mins. / 60 mins = 2/5 hr.
2500%
¼ 2. A motion was passed by a vote of 6 is to 4. What part
250% of votes cast were in favor of the motion?
25% 1) 6/10
2) 6/4
Ans: 4 3) 4/6
4) 4/10
16X = 40 5) 3/2
16 16
Ans: 1
X= 2.5 x 100 = 250%
For every 6 votes in favor, 4 votes were against. 6 votes
12. 1 ¼ subtracted from its reciprocal is? out of 10 votes were in favor of the motion.
-9/20
45 3. if three miles is equivalent to 4.83 kilometers, then
2.25 11.27 kms. is equivalent to how many miles?
9/20 1) 2 1/3 miles
-1/5 2) 7 1/3 miles
3) 5 miles
Ans: 1 4) 7 miles
5) 6 ½ miles
1 ¼ = 5/4 4/5 – 5/4 = 16 – 25
20 = -9/20 Ans: 4
(20/5X4=16; 20/4x5=25)
3= X = 4.83X = 33.81 = X=7
13. What is the ratio of ¼ to 3/5? miles
1:30 483 11.27 4.83 4.83
3:20
5:12 4. Ever good Systems employs 115 people. During the
3:4 low season, it laid off 20% of its employees. By what
5:4 percent must be company increase its’ manpower to
return to full capacity?
Ans: 3 1) 20%
2) 22%
¼ : 3/5 = ¼ / 5/3 = 5/12 or 5:12 LCD = 12 3) 23%
4) 25%
14. what is the difference between √150 and √54? 5) 30%
3√6
16√6 Ans: 4
√96 20% = 1/5 manpower after lay-off : 20% x 115 = 23
6√2 people laid off.
2√6 115 – 23 = 92
pax employed
Ans: 5 to return to full capacity : 23/92 = .025 x 100 = 25%

√150 = √6 √25=5√6 ; √54 = √6 √9 =3√6

= 5√6-3√6=2√6 5. Gold town Books offers 2006 World Almanac marked
at P2,450.00 less discounts of 10% and 5%. Another
15. One tenth is what part of three-fourths? bookstore offers the same book but with a single
3/40 discount of 15%. How much does the buyer save by
1/8 buying at the best price?
2/15 1) P12.25
15/2 2) P12.50
40/3 3) P12.00
4) P10.50
Ans: 3 5) P15.00

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 Goldtown Bookstore : P2,450 x 10% =P245.00 Let X = Tim’s hourly wage rate: Let Y = Bernies hourly
: P2,450 – P245.00 = wage rate
P2,205 For the 1st week : 8X + 5Y = P800
: P2,205 X 5% = P335.25 For the 2nd week : 4X + 12Y = P1250
Total Discount : P245.00 + p 110.25 = Solution: 8X + 5Y = 800
p355.25 8X + 5Y = 800
Net Price : P2,450.00 – P355.25 = -2(4X + 12Y = 1250)
P2,082.50 -8X - 24Y = -2500
8X + 5(89.75) = 800
-19Y = -1700
: P2,094.75 – P2,082.50 = 8X + 447.35 = 800 -
P12.25 19 -19
8X =325.65
6. Josef travels a distance of 20 kilometers at 60 kms. Y = 89.47
per hour (khp) and then returns over the same 8 8 X = 44.08
route at 40 kph. What is his average rate for the
round trip in kms. per hour? 9. What is Bernice’ hourly rate?
1) 50 kms 2) 48 kph 3) 47 kph 1) P89.90
4) 46 kph 5) 45 kph 2) P89.00
3) P88.75
Ans: 2 4) P89.47
5) 89.50
Average rate = total distance
total time Ans: 4
total distance = 20kms + 20 kms = 40 kms see # 8 solution
time = distance
rate 10. If X located on line segment AB and point Y
time for the first trip : 20 kms / 60 kph = 1/3 hr. is located on line segment CD. If AB=CD and AX> CY,
time for 2nd trip : 20 kms/ 40 kph = 1/2hr. then:
total time : 1/3 + ½ = 5/6 hr. (LCD =6) 1) XB> YD
2) AX>XB
Average rate: 40 or 40 (6/5) = 240 = 48 kms. per hr. 3) XB<YD
5/6 5 4) AX<XB
5) AX>AB
7. Mr. Mondragon took his four children to the trade
exhibit. The total cost of their six children had to Ans: 3
pay P220.00 What was the cost of an adult ticket A____________X____B : C______Y____________D
and that of a child’s ticket? If unequal quantities are subtracted from equal
1) P35.00 & P25.00 quantities, the results are unequal on the same order.
2) P25.00 & P35.00
3) P24.00 & P35.00 11. If W>X, Y<Z and X>Z then, which of the
4) P35.00 & P28.00 following equation must be true?
5) P40.00 & P30.00 1) W>X>Y>Z
2) W>X>Z>Y
Ans: 1 3) X>Z>Y>W
Let X = cost of an adult ticket ; let Y = cost of a 4) Z<Y<X<W
child’s ticket 5) Z<X<Y<W
For Mr. Mondragon : X + 4Y = P135.00
For Santos Family : 2X + 6Y = P220.00 Ans: 2
1st equation : X = 135 – 4Y The 1st and 3rd statements assert that W> X and X>Z,
2nd :2 (135 – 4Y) + 6Y = 220 therefore, W>X >Z.
: 270 – 8Y + 6Y = 220 The 2nd statement say that Y < Z, thus W > X > Z > Y
: -8Y + 6Y = 220 - 270
: -2Y = -50
-2 -2 12. The number of degrees through which
Y = 25 the hour hand of a clock moves in two hours and 12
Substitution: X + 4(25) = 135 2(35) +6(25) = 220 minutes?
X 100 =135 70 + 150 1) 66 degrees
X =135 – 220 = 220 2) 72 degrees
X =35 3) 126 degrees
4) 732 degrees
8. Tim and Bernice both have part time jobs. Last 5) 792 degrees
week, Tim worked 8 hours and Bernice, 5 hours
and both of them earned a total of P800.00. This Ans: 1
week, Bernice worked 12 hours and Tin, 4 hours 12 hrs = 360 deg. ; 1 hr = 360 deg/ 12 hrs. = 30 deg/
and they earned a total of P1,250. How much is hr or ½ deg./ min.
Tim’s hourly rate? 2 hrs = 30 deg x 2hrs = 60 deg
1) P48.00 12 mins = ½ deg./min x 12mins = 6 deg
2) P49.00 2 hrs at 60 deg. + 12 mins at 6 deg = 66 deg.
3) P44.08
4) P44.50
5) P45.00

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13. Fatima is 15 years old. Bernice is one – 18. What is the difference in elevation between the top
third older. How many years ago was Bernice twice of a mountain 8,520 feet above sea level and a point
as old as Fatima? in a valley 253 feet below sea level?
1) 3 2) 5 3) 7.5 4) 8 5) 10 1) 8777
2) 8700
Ans: 5 3) 8773
Let A = Fatima’s age : Let B = Bernice’s age 4) 8774
A= 15 yrs old
B=15 + 1/3 (15) Ans: 3
= 15 + 5 = 20 yrs old solution: 8520 – (-253) = 8,520 + 253 = 8773
15- N = Fatima’s age # of years ago
20 – N = Bernice’s age# of years ago
(20 –N) = 2 (15-N) 19. If there are three microscopes for every four
20-N = 30 -2N: 2N –N = 30 20 medical students. how many microscopes are needed
N= 10 for 44 students?
1) 42 2) 33 3) 40 4) 30
14. Mel is 67 years old. His son Jay is 29 years old.
In how many years will Jay be exactly half his Ans: 2
father’s age? solution: 4 = 3 4N = 3(44) 4N = 132
1) 6 2) 7 3) 8 4) 9 5) 10 44 N 4 4
N = 33
Ans: 4
Age of Mel when Jay was born : 67 – 29 = 38 20. What is the value of a in the statement 3ab =15
When Jay reaches age 38, he will be half his father’s if b = 5?
age. 1) 1 2) 0 3) 2 4) .5
That will occur in X years where:
29 + X = 38 years solution: 3 ab = 15 3ab (5) = 15 15a = 15
X = 38- 29 15 15
X =9 a = 1
Jay’s present age is 29 years . In 9 years, he will be 38 Ans: 1
years old, (29 + 9) and his father Mel will be 76 years
old (67+ 9), twice the age of Jay. Number Series and Sequence
1. 2/5 : 4/7 : 6/9 : 8/11 : _____
15. the Marcopper Mining Company has 3,900 1) 11/14 2) 10/13 3) 12/15 4) 10/15
workers. Only 3% are noun-union members. How
many workers then are members? Ans: 2) numerator: n+2, denominator: n+2
1) 3750 2) 3760 3) 3720 4) 2738

Ans: 4 2. 1½ : 2 2/3 : 3¾ : 4 4/5

solution: 3,900 x 3/100 = 11,700/100 = 117 are non- 1) 5 5/6 2) 5 4/5 3) 6 6/7 4) 4 5/7
union members
3,900- 117 =3738 are union members Ans: 1) all numbers, n+1

16. A painter can finish painting 25 desks in 3. 2, 5, 4, 10, 6, 15, 8, __, __,
6hrs. How many desks can be painted from 6am to 1) 20, 10 2) 10, 20 3) 10, 10 4) 20, 20
9pm?
1) 60 Ans: 1) even number: n+2
2) 63.5
3) 62.5 4. 10, 5, 20, 10, 60, 30, 240, 120, 1200, __, __,
4) 65 1) 600, 400 2) 120, 600 3) 600, 7200
4) 1200, 7200 5) 120, 580
Ans: 3
solution: 6am to 9pm =15hrs 25 = 6 = 6N = 375 Ans: 3) (10 x 2; n x 3, n x 4…….)
N 15 6 6 (15 + 2), (17 + 2), (19 + 2)….
N=62.5

17. The average of four numbers is 28. If three of the 5. 10, 15, 9, 17, 8, 19, 7, __, __,
four numbers are 18, 28 and 36, what is the fourth 1) 21, 7 2) 21, 6 3) 20, 6 4) 20, 7
number?
1) 32 Ans: 2) (10 – 1), (9 – 1), (19 + 2)
2) 30
3) 35 6. 25, 23, 36, 34, 49, 47, 64, __, __,
4) 34 1) 62, 79 2) 62, 81 3) 62, 82 4) 60, 81

Ans: 2 Ans: 2
solution: 18 + 28 + 36 = 82 28 = x/4 4(28) = X
112= X 7. 721, 521, 711, 531,701, 541, __, __,
112-82 = 30 I9S THE 4th number 1) 691, 550 2) 690, 551 3) 692, 551 4) 691, 551

Ans: 4) 721 – 10, n-10

521 + 10, n+10

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8. 148/450, 158/440, 168/430, 178/420, ___, 20. 879, 768, 657, 546, ____, ____,
___, 1) 437, 323 2) 435, 324 3) 547, 324 4) 556, 768
1) 188/410, 198/400 2) 188/400, 188/410
3) 188/400, 198/400 4) 188/420, 188/430 Ans: 2) each digit decreases by 1

Ans: 1) numerator: 148 + 10, n+10, denominator: 450 21. 38, 67, 43, 72, 49, 78, ____, ____,
– 10, n-10 1) 57, 86 2) 56, 85 3) 57, 87 4) 56, 86

9. 1.15, 2.25, 3.35, 4.45, _____, Ans: 2) (n + 5), (n + 6), (n + 7)…

1) 5.15 2) 5.55 3) 5.50 4) 4.50
22. -4, -16, -64, -256, ____, ____,
Ans: 1) 1.15; (n + 1.10) 1) -1024, -4097 2) -1025, -4097
3) -1024,- 4096 4) -1023, -4098
10. 75, 125, 100, 175, 125, 225, ___, ___,
1) 150, 275 2) 150, 250 3) 175, 275 4) 175, 250 Ans: 3) (-n x 4)
5) 175, 265
23. 438, 698, 548, 588, 658, ___, ___,
Ans: 1st -3rd -5thnos….(n + 25): 2nd -4th -6th nos…..(n + 50) 1) 478, 768 2) 478, 868
3) 488, 768 4) 478, 878
11. 14, 15, 19, 20, 25 ,26, 32, 33, ___, ___,
1) 39, 42 2) 39, 40 3) 40, 41 4) 38, 41 Ans: 1) (n + 110), (n – 110)

Ans: 3) 1st -3rd -5th nos…..(n + 5.(n + 6), (n + 7) ….. 24. AZ, CX, EV, GT, ___, ___,
2nd -4th -6th nos…..(n + 5), (n + 6), (n + 7) ….. 1) IR, KP 2) IS, KQ 3) IS, KP 4) IR, KQ

12. 48, 48, 53, 43, 59, 37, ___, ___, Ans: 1) every other letter of the alphabet from the
1) 66, 30 2) 65, 31 3) 66, 36 4) 66, 31 beginning together with the other letters starting
from the end.
Ans: 1) 48 + 5 (n + 6, n + 7 ……)
48 – 5 (n – 6, n – 7……) 25. AC, BD, EG, FH, ____, ____,
1) IL, HI 2) IK, JL 3) HI, JK 4) IJ, KL
13. .06, .08, .12, .06, .36, .04, ___, ___,
1) 1.42, .02 2) 1.42, .0 3) 1.44, .04 4) 1.44, .02 Ans: 2) 1st and 3rd letters together, 2nd and 4th letters,
5th and 7th and so on and so forth.
Ans: 4) (.06 x 2), (n x 2) (.08 – 2), (n – 2)

14. 78, 45, 70, 53, 62, 61, ___, ___, Problem – Solving
1) 54, 68 2) 54, 69 3) 54, 70 4) 53, 69
1. Josef purchased a lawn mower which was sold at
Ans: 2) (78 – 8); (n – 8); (45 + 8); (n + 8) 20% discount. He paid Php 14,800.00 for the lawn
mower. How much was the original price of the law
mower?
15. .001, .0011, .0001, .00111, .00001, ____, ____, 1. Php 18,250 2. Php 18,565
1) .001111, .000001 2) .000111, 00001 3. Php 18,500 4. 18,575
3) .0001111, .0000 4) .00111, .00001
Let X = original price of the lawn mower
Ans: 1) 1st -3rd -5th nos ….. adding more 0’s 20% = discount given Php 14,800.00 = net price paid
2nd -4th -6th nos ….. adding more 1’s X - .20X = Php 14,800.00
.80X = Php 14,800
16. 2.5, 4.5, 4, 6, 5.5, 7.5, ___, ___, .80 .80
1) 7,8 2) 9, 9.5 3) 7.5, 9.5 4) 9.5, 9.0 x = Php 18,500.00
P 18,500 - .20 ( P 18.500 ) = P14,800
Ans: 1) n + 1.5 P 18,500 – P 33,700 = P14,800
P14,800 = P14,800
17. 3 12/19, 4 13/20, 5 14/21, 6 16/22, ____, Ans: 3
____,
1) 6 15/22, 7 15/22 2) 7 15/23, 8 16/24 2. Ruth is paid P 17,000 for regular 40hr. week. Up to
3) 7 15/22, 8 15/22 4) 7 16/23, 8 17/24 40 hours, she is paid at the regular hourly rate. For
5) overtime of more than 40 hrs, she receives 11 ½
times as much as the regular hourly rate. How many
Ans: 4) 3 12/19 + 1 1/1 hours did she work during a particular week when
she earned about P 24,650.00 ?
1. 48 hrs 2. 52 hrs 3. 55 hrs 4. 54 hrs
18. 675, 430, 475, 630, ___, ___,
1) 230, 830 2) 330, 730 3) 730, 790 4) 275, 830 Ruth’s regular rate per hour. = P17,000 / 40 hrs = P
425.00 per hr.
Ans: 4) n + 200, n – 200 Ruth’s overtime rate per hour: Regular x 1.5 = P
425.00 x 1.5 = P 637.50
19. 341, 452, 563, ___, ___, Ruth’s overtime pay: P 24,650 - P 7,650
1) 675, 784 2) 674, 784 3) 675, 786 4) 674, 785 Ruth’s overtime pay per hour: P 7,650 / P 637.50 = 12
hrs
Ans: 4) each digit + 1 Regular work week + overtime : 40 hrs = 52 hrs.
Ans: 2

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3. A stationery pad that sells for P 18.50 can be 8. A motorcycle covers 225kms in 2 ½ hrs. How far
bought for for P 150 when a dozen pads are can he go in 1 ¾ hrs?
purchased at one time. What is the savings per pad, 1. 158 kms 2. 157.5 kms 3. 150 kms 4. 165 kms
in pesos, when the pads are purchased by the
dozen? solution: 225 kms = 2.5 hrs 2.5hrs. N = 225 (1.75)
1. P 6.95 2. P 6.50 3. P 6.75 4. P 6.00 N 1.75 hrs 2.5hrsN = 393.75
2.5 2.5
P 150.00 / 12 = p 12.50 per pad N = 157.5 kms
P 18.50 – P 12.50 = P 6.00 Ans: 2
Ans: 4

4. On the day of the school concert, 500 tickets were 9. One way fare from Manila to Davao is P5,200. How
sold. The students paid P150 each while non- many round trip tickets can be purchased with the
students paid P200 each. If the total of P85,000 was amount of P104.000?
collected, how many non-students attended? 1. 11 2. 10 3. 12 4. 9
1. 250 2. 230 3. 260 4. 200
solution: P5,200 x 2 = P10,400 round trip fare
Money collected = P85,000 # of tickets sold = P104,000 / p10,400 = 10 round trip tickets
500 tickets Ans: 2
Let X = number of students
Let Y = number of non-students 10. Mr. Sison left his house at 7:00am and drove his
X + Y = 500 car at 50kph. He rested for half an hour. What time
150X + 200Y = P 85,000 he reach his destination which is 600kms away?
(X + Y = 500 ) 150 1. 7:30pm 2. 7:00pm 3. 8:00pm 4. 8:30pm

check: X + 200 = 500 solution: speed = distance / time ST = D

150X + 200Y = 85.000 S S
X = 500 – 200 T = D / S T = 600 / 50 T = 12 hrs + 30 mins (rest time)
T = 7: 30 PM
150X + 150 Y = 75.000 Ans: 1
X = 300
150X - 200 Y = 85.000 11. Ruth bought 55 copies of Phil. History and paid a
- 50 Y = 10.000 total of p3,850.00. if she buys 3 copies more of the
Y = 200 same book, how uch will she pay in all?
Ans: 4 1. P4,060 2. P4,260 3. P4,160 4. P4,150

5. A faucet filled a 315 gallon tank in 9 hrs. Later, the Solution: P3,850 / 55 copies = p70.00 per copy.
tank suffered a crack at the bottom and started P 70.00 x 3 more copies = P210.00
leaking at the rate of 6 gallons/hr. How long will it P 3,850 210.00 = P4,060 total cost for 58 books
takes the faucet to refill the emptied tank? Ans: 1
1. 11 hrs and 29 mins 2. 11 hrs
3. 10 hrs and 48 mins 4. 13 hrs 12. A manufacturer finds that 150 pieces of pens are
defective and unsuitable for sale. If the defective
315b/9t – 6/1 pens are equivalent to three percent of the
35 T - 6T = 31 production, how many pens are being produced?
29T / 29 = 315 / 29 1. 5,100 2. 5,250 3. 5,000 4. 5,150
T = 10 hrs and 89 mins
= 10 hrs and 1 hr and 29 mins solution: Let X = no. of pens produced
= 11 hrs and 29 mins 3% = percentage of defective pens in proportion to
Ans: 1 production
150 = no. of defective pens
6 . Josef Raymund divided his estate among his three 3%X = 150 ; 3% X = or 150/3% or 150/.03
children: Joe, Ray and Sef in the ratio of 3: 2 : 2. If X = 5,000
Sef received the amount of P 2.85M, what was the Ans: 3
total estate ?
1. P 10M 2. P 9.975M 3. P 9.5M 4. P9.9M 13. Timmie owns 40% of the stock in millennium
Traders, Inc. Jsef owns 15,000
P 2,850,000 / 2 = P 1,425 shares. Bernice owns all the shares not owned by
Joe : 3 ( P1,425,000 ) = P 4,275,000 Timmie nor Josef. How many shares does Timmie
Ray : 2 ( P1,425,000 ) = p 2,850,000 own if Bernice has 25% more shares than Timmie?
Sef : 2 ( P 1,425,000 ) 1. 45,000 shares 2. 50, 000 shares
Total = P 9,975,000 3. 60,00 shares 4. 75,000 shares
Ans: 2
Solution: Timmie = 40% Millenium Traders
7. The Del Rosario family’s monthly income is P Bernice = owns 25% more than Timmie’s
25,000. The family spends 30% for food, 20% FOR share in the Company
rentals, 10% for clothing ans 16% for miscellaneous. Josef = owns shares neither owned by
How much is saved in peso value? Timmie’s nor Bernice
1. P6,520 2. P6,250 3. P6,000 4. P6,400 = 100% - 40% - 50% - 10%
I f Josef owns 10% of Millennium equivalents to
solution: 30% + 20% + 10% + 16% = 76% 15,000 shares,
P25,000 x 76 / 100 = P1,900,000 / 100 = P 19,000 then Let X = 15,000 /.10 X = 150,000
P25,000 - P19,000 = 6,000 thus : Timmie owns : 40% X 150,000 = 60.000
Ans: 3 Ans: 3

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14. Mang Lorenzo, a gardener, can now a lawn in 3hrs. 18. On January 01, 2006. Margarita invested
After 2 hrs, it raned and he stopped moving the P100,000.00 ofr two years at a rate of 12% p.a
lawn. In the afternoon. Aling Tina, completed the rest compounded annually. By April 01, 2008, how much
of the word in one hour and 30 minutes. How long interest would she have earned?
would it takes Aling Tina to mow the lawn by 1. P29,250.50 2. P29,203.20
herself? 3. P29,204.20 4. P29,205.50
1. 1 hr and 30 mins.
2. 2 hrs and 22 mins. Solution: for 2006 : P 100,000 X 12% = p12,000
3. 2 hrs (yearly interest)
4. 2 hrs and 30 mins. for 2007 : P112,000 x 12% = P13,440
(yearly interest)
solution: Part of work done = time actually spent working for until April 01,2008 :
time required to accomplish work P 125,440 x 12% = P15,052.80/12
P1,254.40(monthly interest) x23 months = P3,363.20
Let X # of hours it would take Aling Tina to mow the Total interest earned : P12,000 + p13,440 + p3,763.20
lawn by herself. P29,203.20
Mang Lorenzop = 2/3 of the work done in hrs. Ans: 2
Aling Tina = 1 ½ hrs to finish the rest of the work. 3/2 o ½
= 3/2X = Part of the work done by Aling Tina 19. On march 01, 2006.George opened a savings
= 2/3 + 3 / 3X = 1 account of P50,000 at the rate of 6% per annum
3/2X = 1/3 / 3/2 compound monthly. By June 01, 2006, how much is
X = 2/9 or 2.22 his money in the bank ?
Ans: 2 1. P50,250 2. P50,753.75 3. P50,717.75

15. A couple wants to have only four children so Solution: annual interest :
spaced that the first is older than the second by 2 6% ; monthly interest : ½ or .5%
years, the second older than the third by three years, by March 31 :
the third older than the fourth by 4 years. If their (p50,000 x .005) + P50,000 = P50,250
plan is realized, how old will the eldest child by April 30 :(
be when the youngest is nine years old? (p50,250 x .005 ) + P52.250 = P50,501.25
1. 18 yrs. Old 2. 9 yrs. Old 3. 16 years old by May 31 :
( p50,501 .25x.005) + p50,501.25 = P50,753.75
Solution: Let X = age of the eldest by the time the Ans: 2
younest is nine years. Old
2 ÷ 3 + 4 = total no. of years. 20. A Department store had a Megasale of Jackets at
9 = total no. of age difference. the ff. prices?
If the youngest would be 9 years old, a. P395.00 jackets reduced to P300.00
adding the no. of age b. P685.00 jackets reduced to p580.00
Difference: X + 9 years = 18 years old c. P995.00 jackets reduced to P890.00
Youngest = 9 years old d. P1,450.00 jackets reduced to P890.00
2nd to the youngest = 9 + 4 = 13 e.
2nd eldest = 9 = 4 = 13 which group of jackets was offered at the greatest rates
2nd = 13 + 3 = 16 of discounts from its original price?
Eldest = 16 + 2 = 18 a. 24% b. 15% c. 10% d. 15%
Ans: 1
SOLUTION: P395.00 – P300.00 = P95.00 difference
16. Mary purchased 4 lbs. of mixed nuts at P20.00 per A. 95. 00 = .24% x 100% C.P995.00 – P 890.00
lb. Rita purchased 2 lbs of peanuts at P15.00 per lb. = P105.00
What is the average price per pound for the mixture 395.00
of both purchases? 995.00
1. P18.33 2. P17.50 3. P20.00 4. P18.75 95.00 =.10 x 100% = 10%
Solution: 4 lbs x P20 = P80.00 395.00
2 lbs x P15.00 = P30.00
P110.00 / 6lbs = P18/lb. B. P685.00 – P580.00 = P 105.00/685.00 D. P1,450
Ans: 1 – P1,250 = P200.00
15 x 100% = 15% 1,450.00
17. Mr. Vergara paid a total of P28,650 in taxes for =.13 x 100% = 13%
income earned in s2006. His tax rate is 34 ¼ of his Ans: b
gross annual income. What is his monthly income?
1. P7,000 2. P6,970 3. P6,950 4. 6,850

Solution: Tax paid = rate x annual gross income

tax rate = 34 ¼ % or .3425
p28.650 / .3425 = P83.650
Monthly salary : gross annual incoming /12 months
P83,650/12 = P 6,970
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1. Take note of the immediate effect this drug has on the behavior of the hamsters in the cage.
A B C D

Ans: B – EFFECT

2. Do not be irritated by his bad manners. He is merely trying to attract attention. No error.
A B C D E

Ans: E

3. This scholarship should be awarded to whomever best meets the requirements. No error.
A B C D E

Ans: C – WHOEVER

4. I fail to understand why you are seeking my council after you ignored my advice last week.
A B C D

Ans: B – Counsel

5. Our’s is a critical period; we are confronted with grave problems which must be solved if we are to avert a tragedy.
A B C D

Ans: A – OUR

6. More than sixty percent of this project still has to be completed. I am afraid that we shall
A B C
have to work overtime tonight. No error.
D E

Ans: E

7. Alfredo usually eats a quick lunch, regardless of whether what he eats is healthy or not.
A B C D

Ans: D – HEALTHFUL

8. If I were you, I would never permit them to take part in such an exhausting activity. No error.
A B C D E

Ans: E

9. The reason for my long absence from class was because I was sick for almost three weeks. No error.
A B C D E

Ans: D – THAT

10. I will always remember you standing by me and offering me pieces of advice and encouragements. No error.
A B C D

Ans: C – YOUR

11. Although I am playing golf for more than 4 years now, I cannot manage to break 90.
A B C D

Ans: B – HAVE BEEN

12. Between twenty and thirty students are willing to volunteer, the rest are not planning to
A B C D
participate in the activity. No error.
E

Ans: E

13. He is not the kind of a person who accepts such a challenge negatively, he is certain to seek competition.
A B C D

Ans: A – KIND OF PERSON

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14. Although Jake is in this country for only two years, he talks like he has live here for 10 years. No errors.
A B C D

Ans: B – HAS BEEN

15. Even if you go shopping late, will you please bring this note to the store’s manager?
A B C D

Ans : C – TAKE

16. We were already to leave for the educational trip to Laguna when the bus broke down. We
A B
were forced to postpone the trip. No error.
C D E

Ans: A – ALL READY

17. He is the writer whom I believe is most likely to receive the honor. No error.
A B C D E

Ans: B – WHO

18. No one but he knew which questions were going to be given on the Grand Finals of the
A B C D
National Quiz Bee Competition. No error.
E

Ans: B – HIM

19. Neither Edgardo nor Vincent handed in their courtesy resignation arising from the
A B C D
anomalies in the organization. No error.
E

Ans: C – HIS

20. Was it they who were involved in the recent violent dispersal of the rallies at the
A B C D
Government Center? No error.
E

Ans: E

1. Because of high interest rate on installment schemes, it is advisable to pay things in cash. No errors.
A B C D E

Ans: E

2. The man who is laying in the pavement needs immediate medical attention. No errors.
A B C D E

Ans: B – LYING

3. Neither Jose or Mark handed in his resignation letter yesterday. No errors.

A B C D E

Ans: B – NOR

4. More experimental data is required before we can accept the theory. No errors.
A B C D E

Ans: B – ARE

5. Choosing between you and she is very difficult, both of you are qualified. No errors.
A B C D E

Ans: B – HER

6. It is not you who are at fault: rather. It is I am is to blame. No errors.

A B C D E

Ans: D – WHO AM

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7. Since you do not participate in any of the club’s activities, I must conclude that you are disinterested. No errors.
A B C D E

Ans: D – UNINTERESTED

8. She reported to the police that a large quantity of clothing and of jewelry were missing.
A B C D

Ans: D – WAS MISSING

9. Neither the editor nor the Circulation Manager were satisfied with the salary increase offered by the government.
A B C D

Ans: B – WAS SATISFIED

10. In the rush to get to the executive meeting, one of the direction forgot their documents.
A B C D

Ans: D – HIS OR HER

11. The principal of equality is pillar of democracy: this is not true of other forms of government.No errors.
A B C D E

Ans: A – PRINCIPLE

12. The Lieutenant report to his officer regularly everyday. No errors.

A B C D E

Ans: B – REPORTS

13. It is not your fault; rather, it is I who is to blame. No errors.

A B C D E

Ans: D – WHO AM

14. Mr Espiritu’s decision to retire came as a shock to all who respected his ability. No errors.
A B C D E

Ans: E

15. In all of my years as a researcher, I have never encountered an individual such as he:
A B
He definitely is most hard working. No errors.
C D E

Ans: E

16. We must regard any statement about this controversy, whatever the source, as hearsay, until they are confirmed.
A B C D

Ans: D

17. Much more experimental data are required before we can except that the theory is a conclusive. No errors.
A B C D

Ans: D – ACCEPT

18. The nation admired the volunteers; many attempts bravely to deliver the relief good to
A B C D
the victims of the flashfloods. No errors.
E

Ans: C – BRAVE

19. After raining continuesly for five days, Quezon province suffered massive landslides and killer flashfloods.
A B C D

Ans: A – CONTINUOUSLY

20. It was reported in the news that the identities of them to be called as witnesses on illegal
A B C
logging would be released next week by the court. No errors.
D E

Ans: B – OF THOSE
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