CBRC ANALYTICAL FINAL COACHING

GENERAL EDUCATION

1. He ran for the bus and _______ on.

A. had jump

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B. jump
C. jumps

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D. jumped

2. He is the _______ of the two brothers.

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A. most tall
B. tallest
C. very tall
D. taller

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3. Neither F. Scott Fitzgerald nor his contemporaries ________ their real names in their writing career.
A. use

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B. uses
C. using

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D. has used

4. Fish and fries _______ my cousin’s favorite fast food meal.

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A. is
B. has
C. are
D. have
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Rationale: At a first glance, one may think that the answer is C because there are two subjects joined by the conjunction and.
But in reality the answer is A. Fish and Fries (just like bread and butter) is perceived and taken as a single entity, that is why it
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must have a singular verb.

5. The members of the congregation are _________ inside the conference room already.
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A. altogether
B. together
C. all together
A

D. together all
B

6. ________ clothing are advised to be worn during summer.

A. Lose
B. Losing
E.

C. Loose
D. Lost
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7. Mr. Tolentino was concerned about the safety of motorists and so he issued a circular containing ______ safety
instructions.
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A. himself
B. themselves
A

C. his
D. their
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8. To make our presentation readable, select images that will _______ the text on the page.
A. Move
B. Mix
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C. Model
D. Match
D

9. Students who bully their classmates should be ashamed of _________.

A. himself
 B. ourselves
C. themselves
D. oneself

10. Some animals perform services to assist man. Canines serve in war and in peace. Cats safeguard the home from pests.

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pigeons can transmit messages. This is possible if these animals are:
A. fed

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B. drugged
C. trained
D. kept

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11. Your boss isn’t working anymore, ________?
A. is he
B. isn’t he

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C. has he
D. hasn’t he

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12. Business computers have become more complex, thus complete training in operating them is needed. They are now
described as SOPHISTICATED electronic system, meaning they are:

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A. Complicated
B. Fashionable
C. Cosmopolitan

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D. Simple

13. The stranger who climbs the fence is CULPABLE. This means he is:
A. innocent
B. strong
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C. guilty
D. an intruder
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14. She wrote a “first-rate” report. What does it say about the report?
A. Ordinary
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B. Excellent
C. Mediocre
D. Run-of-the-mill
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15. My grandma had some lucid moments before she dies. This means __________.
B

A. confused
B. ambiguous
C. clear thinking
E.

D. sad

16. She was a “Phantom of Delight” connotes that the woman is _______.
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A. real
B. lovely
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C. an illusion
D. virtuo
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17. Which dimension of language is concerned with sounds and stress?

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A. Phonology
B. Segmental
C. Suprasegmental
D. Phonemes
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18. This pertains to the pauses or rests in speech:

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A. Pitch
B. Juncture
C. Stress
 D. Intonation

Rationale: All of the options given above are suprasegmentals or the non-word meaning carriers in speech. Pitch refers to the
highness or lowness of sounds. Stress refers to the different emphasis on words. Intonation refers to the rising and falling of
sounds and juncture refers to the rests or pauses.

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19. Who among the following is known as the Indian Shakespeare?

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A. Sadi
B. Kalidasa
C. Khagyam

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D. Tagore

20. A good writer supports his generalizations with _______ examples.

A. convenient

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B. unfamiliar
C. concrete
D. abstract

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21. A filed commander gave his orders. He meant drop previous order. Which message was heard?

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A. Negative! Delete!
B. Over! Over!
C. Repeat! Repeat!

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D. Copy! Copy!

22. Archimedes shouted “Eureka!” What did we take this to mean?

A. Wonderful
B. Enjoyment
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C. Mystery
D. Discovery
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23. The reporter was accused in court because of his news story. This story was:
A. Full of distorted facts
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B. A narration of facts
C. Tainted with malice
D. Too personal to take
A

24. “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.” This line means:
B

A. Important things are invisible to the heart

B. Only the heart can see the beautiful things in life
C. The heart is always correct about everything
E.

D. The heart is visible if one is kind

25. What does the expression “love begets love” mean?

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A. Love is offered, not waiting for love in return

B. If you offer love, you will be loved in return
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C. Don’t expect love, though you love others

D. Love is not freely expected from everyone
A

26. The hostages are free. They paid their way. What does this statement tells us?
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A. They escaped after paying

B. After paying ransom they were released
C. They negotiated peacefully
D. They were freed without ransom
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27. He was as helpless as a child. Classify this statement.

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A. Simile
B. Idiom
C. Synonym
 D. Metaphor

28. News travels as fast as the wind. This statement is a/an:

A. Simile
B. Metaphor

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C. Idiom
D. Synonym

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29. The statement, “She is a rose” is an example of a ________.
A. Idiom

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B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Hyperbole

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30. “I die just when the dawn breaks to herald the day.” This is a famous quote from:
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Jose P. Rizal

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C. Benigno Aquino
D. Manuel L. Quezon

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31. What reading resource contains information about the theories on the origin of the solar system?
A. Atlas

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B. Yearbook
C. Almanac
D. Dictionary

32. Which does not belong in the group?

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A. Assumption
B. Summary
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C. Synthesis
D. Generalization
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Rationale: All the other given options connote “wrapping up” a particular text, while doing an “assumption” means that we
are trying to hypothesize.
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33. Which sounds like “fine?”

A. crane
B

B. brine
C. pristine
D. quarantine
E.

34. Not all EDs in verbs sound alike. Which ED is different?

A. She failed to get the needed answer
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B. She was not granted an audience

C. She wanted a chaperone
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D. She signed a contract

A

35. Quantitative data are numerical, while qualitative are non-numerical and more difficult to quantify for a social research
study. Identify what may be more qualitative than quantitative.
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A. Divorce
B. Single mother
C. Love feelings
D. Annulments
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36. What symbol is used to underline the text?

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A. Ctrl + P
B. Ctrl + R
C. Ctrl + D
 D. Ctrl + U

37. The entry of data and commands into the computer system is made possible through the:
A. Keyboard
B. Diskette

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C. Printer
D. Monitor

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38. Which of the following audiovisual sets of equipment can best project visual materials in a classroom that is difficult to
darken?

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A. Filmstrips
B. Color materials
C. Opaque projector
D. Overhead projector

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39. Self-evaluation can be done in various ways, but this is not one of them:
A. Peer feedback session

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B. Written reflection
C. Self-videotape of class performance

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D. Use of an evaluation instrument

40. What is meant by the statement: Values are absolute. Values are:

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A. Changing
B. Subjective
C. Personal
D. Unchanging
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41. Four mangoes cost P29.00. At that price, what will 2 ½ dozen mangoes cost?
A. P870.00
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B. P348.50
C. P188.50
D. P217.50
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42. The hypoteneuse of a right triangle is 25 feet. If one leg is 24 feet, what is the length of the other leg?
A. 5 ft
A

B. 6 ft
C. 20 ft
B

D. 7 ft

43. Give the value of a, if the statement is 4ab = 20 and b = 5.

E.

A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
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D. 3
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44. If 500 or 25% of a graduating class are girls, how many are graduating?
A. 2000
A

B. 5000
C. 10,000
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D. 20,000

45. A man sleeps 6 hours a day. What is the ratio of the time he is asleep to the time he is awake?
A. 1:6
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B. 1:4
C. 1:3
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D. 1:2

46. At 25% discount, Ms. Santos paid P150.75 for a bag. What was the original price of the bag?
 A. P37.69
B. P150.75
C. P201.00
D. P603.00

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47. An elevator can carry a maximum load of 605 Kg. How many passengers of weight 50.5 Kg each can the elevator hold?
A. 12

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B. 11.9
C. 11
D. 10

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48. In a survey to determine the reaction of people about having a new GSIS card, 80% of the 2400 people voted in favor of the
new card. How many of the voters did not vote for the new card?
A. 1920

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B. 1600
C. 800
D. 480

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49. It takes 20 men to build a building for 60 days. Assuming that all men work at this rate, how many men will be needed to

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build the same building in 15 days?
A. 5
B. 80

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C. 100
D. 120

50. Which of the following lengths is the longest?

A. 555 cm
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B. 5.5 m
C. .005 km
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D. 5555 mm

51. What is the radius of a circle whose area is 25 cm2?

25 cm2
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A.
B. 25 cm
C. 5 cm2
A

D. 5 cm
B

52. The first 5 numbers in a sequence are 2, 3, 5, 8 and 12. What is the 7th number in the sequence?
A. 15
B. 19
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C. 23
D. 25
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53. What is the probability of getting a multiple of 3 when a die is tossed?

A. 1/6
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B. ¼
C. 1/3
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D. ½
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54. What do you call an equality of two ratios?

A. Quotient
B. Fraction
C. Percentage
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D. Proportion
D

55. Which of the following numbers is prime?

A. 91
B. 121
 C. 101
D. 119

56. The graph shows the number of socks, belts, handkerchiefs and neckties sold by a store in one week.

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C
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The names of the items are missing from the graph. Socks were the item most often sold, and fewer neckties than any other
item were sold. More belts than handkerchiefs were sold. How many belts were sold?
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A. 80
B. 90
C. 120
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D. 140

57. Refer to the figure. Given: angle 2 = 550 and angle 3 = 800. What is angle 4?
A
B
E.
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A. 950
B. 1050
A

C. 1150
D. 1350
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58. The following are the results of the recent achievement test in Mathematics of the four divisions:

Division Mean Standard

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Deviation
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I 34 4.5
II 34 3.0
III 23 1.0
IV 20 2.0
 Which division performed best?
A. I
B. II
C. III

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D. IV

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59. What is the value in grams of 3.5 kilograms?
A. 35
B. 350

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C. 3500
D. 35000

60. An empty box weighs 1.3 kilos. A Math book weighs 1.5 kilos. Which expression gives the weight of the box when filled with

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the y Math books?
A. 1.3y + 1.5
B. 1.5y – 1.3

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C. 1.3 + 1.5y
D. 1.3y + 1.5y

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61. In how many ways can 5 basketball players be chosen from a group of 9 players?
A. 126

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B. 212
C. 15,120
D. 362,880

62.
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The first 5 numbers in a sequence are 2, 3, 5, 8 and 12. What is the 7th number in the sequence?
A. 15
B. 19
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C. 23
D. 25
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63. Lulu spends 15% of her monthly income for her house rental, 10% for electric bill and 25% for food and other miscellaneous
expenses. After paying all these expenses, she still has P6000 left. How much does she earn every month?
A. P15,000
A

B. P12,000
C. P9,000
B

D. P8,000

64. Ms. Garcia weighed 60 Kg. She lost 4 Kg on her first week of exercise, she gained 2 Kg on her second week, lost 6 Kg on the
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3rd week and remained her weight during the fourth week. What was her weight on the 4th week?
A. 52 Kg
B. 58 Kg
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C. 68 Kg
D. 72 Kg
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65. What is the sum of the measures of the interior angles of an icosagon?
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A. 2850
B. 3240
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C. 3140
D. 3100

66. If a letter is chosen at random from the English alphabet, find the probability that the letter to be chosen will be after the
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letter G:
A. 5/26
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B. 19/26
C. 7/26
D. 10/26
 67. Five bananas weigh as much as 3 star apples. In this rate, how many star apples will weigh as much as 45 bananas?
A. 27
B. 30
C. 33

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D. 36

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68. In a university, the ratio of female professors to the male professors is 8:5. If there are 75 male professors, how many are
female professors?
A. 120

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B. 180
C. 225
D. 375/8

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69. A rectangle has sides of 10 and 12 units. How can the area of a square be computed if it has the same perimeter as the
rectangle?
A. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then multiply by 4

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B. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then multiply by 4
C. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4 then square the quotient

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D. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, then multiply by 4

70. To find perimeter (P) of a rectangle that has a length of 16 inches and width of 12 inches, which of the following equation

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can be used?
A. P = 2(16)(12)
B. P = (16) + (12)
C. P = 2(16) + (12)
D. P = 2(16+12)
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71. What is the cube root of (32 x 3)?
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A. 9
B. 3x3
C. 27
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D. 3

72. The grades in Mathematics of the students in Section A are as follows: 80, 75, 60, 95, 100. What is the range of their group?
A

A. 80 – 95
B. 60 – 100
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C. 60 – 95
D. 70 – 100
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73. What number subtracted from each 71 and 58 will result in two perfect squares?
A. 42
B. 3
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C. 22
D. 35
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74. A certain number is doubled and increased by 10 is 14. What is the number?
A

A. 5
B. 4
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C. 2
D. 3

75. Mrs. Santos borrowed from a friend P50,000.00 at 5% interest per month. She contracted the loan in December 2015. How
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much will she pay after a year?

A. P80,000.00
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B. P100,000.00
C. P150,000.00
D. P130,000.00
 76. The average of four numbers is 28. If there of the four numbers are 18, 28 and 36, what is the fourth number?
A. 29
B. 30
C. 48

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D. 40

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77. What do you call the arrangement of a number of objects in a definite order and arrangement?
A. Probability
B. Permutation

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C. Combination
D. Factorial

78. What percent of P340.oo is P30.60?

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A. 7%
B. 6%
C. 8%

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D. 9%

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79. Two times a certain number added to 30 gives the same result as three times the same number subtracted from 90. What is
the number?
A. 20

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B. 30
C. 15
D. 12

80.
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If p is a positive integer in the equation 12p = q, then q must be a:
A. Positive odd integer
B. Negative even integer
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C. Negative odd
D. Positive even integer
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81. Classes in science follow the scientific procedure. What step in experiments follows the definition of the problems?
A. Gather relevant materials
B. Formulate hypothesis
A

C. State generalization
D. Draw conclusions
B

82. Which of the following does not belong to life science?

A. Cytology
E.

B. Physics
C. Botany
D. Genetics
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83. What nutrients can be absorbed in our body without undergoing digestion?
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A. Fats
B. Vitamins
A

C. Carbohydrates
D. Proteins
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84. When a molecule of ink turns glassful of water into blue, what process has occurred?
A. Solution
B. Osmosis
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C. Absorption
D. Diffusion
D

85. What is the common cause of the temporary wilting of plants at noon?
A. Increased condensation
B. Rapid respiration
C. Rapid transpiration
D. Increased oxidation

86. Which among the following are duplicated during the process of mitosis?

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A. Centrosomes
B. Centromeres

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C. Chromosomes
Chloroplasts

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87. Which of the following means development of egg without fertilization?
A. Meiosis
B. Parthenogenesis
C. Spermatogenesis

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D. Oogenesis

88. In a double stranded DNA, which of the following are complimentary to each other?

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A. Members of a base pair
B. Ribose and organic base

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C. Thymine and cytosine
D. Adenine and guanine

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89. Fishermen are advised not to drink ocean water because it can cause:
A. Dehydration of the cells
B. Bursting of the cells
C. Increase in cell pressure
D. Poisoning of the cells
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90. In which kingdom should mold be classified?
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A. Plantae
B. Protista
C. Animalia
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D. Fungi

91. The “red tide” phenomenon causes what particular marine organism to be poisonous for human consumption?
A

A. Arthropods
B. Algae
B

C. Earthworms
D. Mollusks
E.

92. Which is the method that uses organisms to clean up toxic waste?
A. Monoculture
B. Deforestation
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C. Carrying capacity
D. Bioremediation
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93. Why do farmers and gardeners often treat the soil with ammonium sulfate?
A

A. It increases the oxygen and content of the soil

B. It increases the nitrogen content of the soil
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C. It reduces the acidity of the soil

D. It acts as a pesticide

94. Which of the following environmental conditions has been blamed for the usual occurrence of Fish Kills?
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A. Silting of lakes
B. Acid rain
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C. Eutrophication
D. Atmospheric pollution
 95. In each cardiac cycle, the heart goes through a system contraction. What is this phase called?
A. Systole
B. Diastole
C. Diastole arc
D. Systole arc

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96. Which disease affects the air sacs of the lungs and is common among cigarette smokers?

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A. Asthma
B. Tuberculosis
C. Emphysema

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D. Tracheal disorder

97. What is the connective tissue that is made up of tough fibers that are strong enough to connect a bone to another bone in
our body?

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A. Tendon
B. Cartilage
C. Joints

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D. Ligament

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98. Which antidote would have a similar effect if vinegar or citrus juice were not available?
A. Raw egg white
B. Water

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C. Vegetable ooil
D. Milk

SITUATION: The class was asked to design an experiment to test the effect of detergent on fish. One group came up with his
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experimental design. For detergent they got Ariel, Surf and Tide. For fish they had tilapia, goldfish and janitor fish contained in
different sizes and shapes of bottles. To the tilapia they put 1 tbsp of Ariel. To the goldfish, they put 1 tbsp of Surf and to the
janitor fish, 1 tbsp of Tide.
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99. How can the experimental design be improved?

I. Make use of the same type and size of fish
II. Increase the number of fish and reduce the number of detergent brands involved
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III. Focus on one independent at a time, e.g brand of detergent

A. I only
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B. I and III
C. I and II
B

D. II only

100.What is defective with the experimental design?

E.

A. There is no testable hypothesis

B. There are a lot of biases involved
C. It is very complicated
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D. There are so many independent variables the effect of which tested

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101.What is the dependent variable?

A. The effect of detergent on fish
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B. The amount of water

C. The brand of detergent
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D. The amount of detergent

102.What is the control group?

A. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Ariel
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B. Cannot be determined
C. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf
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D. The janitor fish with 1 tbsp of Tide

103.Riders in a bus are pushed forward during a sudden stop. Which law of motion provides an explanation?
 A. Law of Inertia
B. Law of Interaction
C. Law of Universal Gravitation
D. Hooke’s Law

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104.Which instrument is used to detect earthquake intensity?
A. Anenometer

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B. Barograph
C. Seismograph
D. Clinometer

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105.The handle of a spoon dipped in a cup of hot water becomes warm. What is the method of heat transfer?
A. Condensation
B. Radiation

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C. Convention
D. Conduction

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106.Which of the following physical changes involve adding heat to a substance?
A. Evaporating and condensing

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B. Boiling and condensing
C. Condensing and freezing
D. Melting and boiling

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107.Who is the French physicist who, while studying about fluorescence working with uranium compound, accidentally
discovered radioactivity?
A. Marie Curie
B. Antoine Becquerel
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C. William Roentgen
D. John Dalton
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108.Radium was discovered by:

A. Pierre and Marie Carrie
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B. Albrecht Van Haller

C. Joseph John Thomston
D. Albert Einstein
A

109.What motion of the earth causes the occurrence of night and day?
B

A. Revolution
B. Rotation
C. Solar translation
E.

D. Inclination of axis

110.The equinox usually occurs on or close to March 21 and September 23.

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A. Time when heavy rain falls

B. Time when days are longer than the nights
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C. Time when days are shorter than the nights

D. Time when day and night are equal length all over the Earth
A

111.In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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A. Stratosphere
B. Ionosphere
C. Troposphere
D. Mesosphere
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112.Planets and stars are visible if one uses properly a:

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A. Horoscope
B. Binocular
C. Telescope
 D. Microscope

113.The point in the Earth’s orbit when the Earth is farthest from the sun is called:
A. Perihelion
B. Aphelion

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C. Parallux
D. Perigee

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114.Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling water. One pot is colored white and the other is black. In which pot will
water cool faster?

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A. Will cool at the same rate
B. In white pot
C. In black pot
D. In both pots

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115.Heat is the total kinetic energy of all the molecules of an object and is measured in calories or:
A. Kelvin

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B. Joules
C. Centigrade

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D. Newton

116.A storm or a group of atoms which has an excess or deficiency of electrons is called:

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A. Proton
B. Molecules
C. Electron
D. Ion
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117.The product of a reaction between alcohol and organic acid is:
A. Ester
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B. Ether
C. Ketone
D. Aldehyde
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118.What factor is responsible for the objects loss of weight when immersed in liquid?
A. Specific gravity
A

B. Atomic structure
C. Molecular arrangement
B

D. Buoyant force

119.Water has a higher specific heat than iron. What does this mean?
E.

A. Water is denser than iron

B. Water is hotter than iron
C. Water heats more rapidly than iron
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D. Water heats more slowly than iron

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120.In the Atlantic region, a storm is called:

A. Typhoon
A

B. Storm
C. Cyclone
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D. Hurricane

121.Which characterizes a psychologically healthy person?

A. Pre-occupied only with their interest
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B. Concerned with goals beyond themselves

C. Feels superior over others
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D. Can’t accept others as they are

122.Which human right violation is a deliberate and systematic extermination of an ethnic or national group?
 A. Genocide
B. Politicide
C. Homicide
D. Parricide

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123.To what classification of rights does the right to live and to love belong?
A. Political

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B. Natural
C. Statutory
D. Constitutional

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124.What does a professional code of ethics prescribe for all?
A. Moral standards and ethical behavior
B. Rules and regulations in practicing the profession

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C. Strict implementation of laws of the land
D. Civic-mindedness and social consciousness

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125.“Man is to be hailed as a social being.” What does this line mean?
A. He necessarily attends social events

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B. He must introduce himself in social gatherings
C. He does not live only for himself
D. He does not need other people

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126.What does “capital” in economics refer to?
A. Investment and loss computed
B. Outcome of a business transaction
C. Money/machines invested to transact business
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D. Profit and labor spent for the business
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127.When a combination of independent business organizations form to regulate production, pricing and marketing of goods by
the members, which term applies?
A. Cartel
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B. Monopoly
C. Depression
D. Inflation
A

128.Why is the Price Tag Law important?

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A. To show that the product is of high quality

B. To show the price and ask for more discount
C. To show the price and to attract buyers
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D. To discourage and minimize price haggling

129.What goods are increasingly demanded when income increases?

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A. Substitute goods
B. Normal goods
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C. Prestige goods
D. Inferior good
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130.Free trade means:

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A. Levels of taxing is mutual between countries

B. Goods are all imported
C. Goods come in untaxed
D. Government restrict entry of identified goods
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131.What does a “nuclear family” consist of:

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A. Grandfathers and grandmothers

B. Father, mother, sons and daughters
C. Sons, daughters and cousins
 D. Sons, daughters and in-laws

132.Which peace efforts are most government engaged in when they have representatives in other countries to promote
international cooperation and harmony?
A. Diplomacy

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B. Disarmament
C. International organization

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D. Collective security

133.Which principle states that no man in the country is above the law and the laws must be obeyed by all and applied to

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everyone rich or poor, lowly or powerful, without fear or favor?
A. Social justice
B. Rule of Law
C. Separation of church and state

C
D. Rule of the Majority

134.In which form of government does power or authority resides in a few persons who govern for their own interest?

W
A. Oligarchy
B. Monarchy

IE
C. Democracy
D. Parliamentary

EV
135.Which department has the authority to make laws and to alter them when needed?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Administrative
R
136.Where are the world’s major religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism being practiced?
TA

A. Asia
B. Africa
C. South America
LI

D. Europe

137.Name the least developed and poorest country in Central America, also known as “Banana Republic.”
A

A. El Salvador
B. Nicaragua
B

C. Guatemala
D. Honduras
E.

138.The Prime Meridian passes through:

A. Rome
B. Warsaw
L

C. London
D. New York
R

139.The surface of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle is a:
A

A. Circle
B. Cone
.C

C. Plane
D. Zone

140.Which city suffered from the first atomic bomb on August 6, 1945?
R

A. Hiroshima
B. Chernobyl
D

C. Moscow
D. Nagasaki
 141.Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they use for their business transactions?
A. Money
B. Barter
C. Credit
D. Banking

R
142.Typical of Greek civilization (800-600 BCE) without which a single political unit was able to stay strong:

TE
A. Towns and cities
B. Strong army
C. Strong Navy

EN
D. City States

143.Who among the leaders of the Katipunan used the penname Agapito Bagumbayan?
A. Julian Felipe

C
B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Pio Valenzuela
D. Emilio Jacinto

W
144.Who was the Spanish Governor-General who established the “tobacco monopoly” in 1781?

IE
A. Francisco Rizzo
B. Jose Basco
C. Basilio Agustin

EV
D. Rafael Izquierdo

145.Various expeditions by Spanish adventures were completed by the 17th century resulting in the Hispanic conquest of Latin
America. Who was the Spanish commander who led an expedition against the Inca Empire setting up settlements as far as Buenos
Aires in 1536?
R
A. Hemon Cortez
B. Basco Dagama
TA

C. Inez dela Cruz J.R. Pole

D. Pizzarro
LI

146.The author of “Flora de Filipinas” circa 1837, the botanical illustrations of plant specimens that grew into the Philippine
herbarium:
A. Gov. Narciso Claveria
A

B. Gov. Polavieja
C. Padre Emmanuel Gonzales
B

D. Fr. Manuel Blanco

147.Who is the first man to replace myth with natural laws and uses observing that all living things are elements of nature?
E.

A. Aristotle
B. Pythagoras
C. Cladius Ptolemy
L

D. Thales of Melitus
R

148.Birth place of Jose Rizal:

A. Intramuros, Manila
A

B. Calamba, Laguna
C. Malolos, Bulacan
.C

D. Kawit, Cavite

149.What was the first book published in the Philippines?

A. Pasiong mahal
R

B. Doctrina Christiana
C. Del superior Govierno
D

D. Barlaame Josaphat

150.The military provinces that were unpacified during the Spanish period were called:
 A. Alcaldia
B. Alcalde mayor
C. Indulto de comercio
D. Corregimientos

R
151.After the revolution, Macario Sakay went underground and established a republic based on the ideology of the Bonifacio-
Jacinto Katipunan. What do you call the Republic established by Macario?

TE
A. Republika ng Katipunan
B. Republika ng mga Filipino
C. Republika sa Gitnang Katagalugan

EN
D. Republika ng San Cristobal

152.He was the American President who said, “Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the
freedom of man.”

C
A. Gerald Ford
B. Franklin Roosevelt
C. Harry Truman

W
D. John F. Kennedy

IE
153.The Benevolent Assimilation proclamation on December 21, 1879 was the first official indication of American policy
regarding the Philippines, it expressly indicated the intention of the United States to stay in the Philippine by exercising the right of
sovereignty over the Filipinos. Who was the American president who issued this “Benevolent Assimilation” policy?

EV
A. Wilson
B. Eisenhower
C. Roosevelt
D. McKinley
R
154.A young girl left her baby at the household of a monastery. The child grew up without knowing her mother and father.
What right is deprived of the child?
TA

A. Self defense
B. Survival trait
C. Self-assertion
LI

D. Denial trait

155.Which type of justice implies the duty of one individual to give another what he is due?
A

A. Social justice
B. International justice
B

C. Commutative justice
D. Distributive justice
E.

156.The Philippine currency and its stability is protected and supervised by:
A. NEDA
B. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
L

C. Bureau of Treasury
D. Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP)
R

157.Which is the greatest value according to the teachings of Karl Marx?

A

A. Health
B. Pleasure
.C

C. Elimination of selfish desires

D. Absolute equality

158.Voting is a privilege in a democracy. Those who are deprived their votes are normally:
R

A. Franchised
B. Exiled
D

C. Disenfranchised
D. Execute
 159.Who is the president who is known for his “Filipino-First” Policy and Austerity Program?
A. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Carlos P. Garcia
C. Manuel Roxas
D. Ramon Magsaysay

R
160.During their discussion of the Noli Me Tangere, the students debated on the identity of the Filipino. During much of the

TE
Spanish occupation, how were the natives of the Philippines called?
A. Principalia
B. Indios

EN
C. Insulares
D. Peninsulares

161.Ang Gintong Panahon ng Panitikan ng Pilipinas ay ang panahon ng:

C
A. Amerikano
B. Hapones
C. Kastila

W
D. Kontemporaryo

IE
162.Ano ang salin ng “Bring home the bacon?”
A. Mag-uwi ng bacon
B. Mag-uwi ng panalo

EV
C. Bumili ng bacon
D. Dalhin ang bacon

163.“You can count on me,” ang pinakamalapit na salin nito ay:

A. Bilangin mo kami
R
B. Bilangin mo ako
C. Ibilang mo ako
TA

D. Maaasahan mo ako

164.Ano ang kahulugan ng sumusunod?

LI

Ilista mo na lamang sa tubig and aking utang.

A. Kalimutan na ang utang
B. Magbabayad din ng utang
A

C. Tubig and listahan

D. Nasa tubig and utang
B

165.Huwag “pagbuhatan ng kamay” ang batang walang kalaban-laban. Ano ang ibig sabihin?
A. Itali ang kamay
E.

B. Pagtrabahuin
C. Pagbuhatin ng mabigat
D. Saktan
L

166.Ano ang uri ng pangungusap na ito?

R

Umulan na.
A. Pormulasyong panlipunan
A

B. Panawag
C. Penomenal
.C

D. Sambitla

167.Ibigay ang aspekto ng pandiwa ng pangungusap na ito. KASUSULAT LANG NIYA NG KWENTO.
A. Pawatas
R

B. Perpektibo
C. Kontemplatibo
D

D. Imperpektibo

168.Ang saging kailanman ay di magbubunga ng santol. Ang salawikain ay nagpapahiwatig na:

A. Walang pagbabago ang anuman
B. Walang bungang di galling sa sariing puno
C. Ang bunga ng isang kahoy ay galling sa sariling lahi
D. Maaaring magbunga ng bayabas ang isang punong santol

R
169.Alin ang babala na dapat sundin ng mga mamamayan?
A. Itapon ang basura sa Pasig

TE
B. Itapon ang basura sa tabing dagat
C. Gawin ang paghihiwalay ng mga basura
D. Bayaran ang buwis para ang basura ay hakutin

EN
170.Ang salitang nagtataglay ng KAMBAL-KATINIG ay:
A. Mag-aaral
B. Klase

C
C. Silid
D. Guro

W
171.Ang paggamit ng PUTING KALAPATI bilang sagisag ng kapayapaan ay tinatawag na:
A. Imahinismo

IE
B. Simbolismo
C. Naturalismo
D. Realismo

EV
172.Sino ang nagsabi ng sumusunod, “Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa ang amoy sa malansang isda?”
A. Jose Rizal
B. Gregorio del Pilar
C. Apolinario Mabini
R
D. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
TA

173.May pulong na gaganapin at isinulat na ang lugar, petsa at oras. Isinulat din ang “agenda.” Ano ang maaaring salin nito?
A. Pagtatalunan
B. Pag-uusapan
LI

C. Paghahandaan
D. Pagkakaisahan
A

174.Ito ay pag-aaral ng mga ponema ng isang wika. Ito ay:

A. Leksikon
B

B. Monopolohiya
C. Ponolohiya
D. Sintaks
E.

175.Ano ang kayarian ng pangungusap na ito? “Nakipagkita sa Pangulo ang mga senador at kinatawan sa Batasan pambansa.”
A. Langkapan
L

B. Tambalan
C. Payak
R

D. Hugnayan
A

176.Siya ay may kutsarang pilak ng ipinanganak. Ito ay nangangahulugang:

A. Tahimik
.C

B. Masalita
C. Mayaman
D. Mahirap
R

177.Mahusay “maglubid ng buhangin” ang taong gipit. Ano ang ibig sabihin?
A. Magyabang
D

B. Magsinungaling
C. Magpaikot-ikot
D. Magtali
 178.Tukuyin ang uri ng pangungusap na itong walang paksa. “Walang anuman.”
A. Panagot
B. Patanong
C. Eksistensyal

R
D. Pormulasyong panlipunan

TE
179.Ano ang tawag sa awit ng pag-ibig?
A. Ihiman
B. Kundiman

EN
C. Oyayi
D. Tagumpay

180.Ang pagtama sa lotto ay parang isang “suntok sa buwan.” Ano ang kahulugan nito?

C
A. Maaari
B. Pangarap
C. Imposible

W
D. Maaabot

IE
181.Ito ay kuro-kuro ng patnugot hinggil sa mahalaga at napapanahong isyu sa araw na iyon. Ano ito?
A. Pitak
B. Lathalain

EV
C. Balita
D. Editoryal

182.“Panahon na upang magdilat ng mata at makisangkot sa mga usapin.” Ito’y nagpapahiwatig na:
A. Kalimutan ang usapin
R
B. Magising sa katotohanan
C. Idilat ang mga mata
TA

D. Umiwas sa usapin

183.Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi maituturing na pangungusap?

LI

A. Mayroon bang dadalo?

B. Umaaraw ngayon.
C. Maraming salamat.
A

D. Kung aalis ka.

B

184.Ito ay isang tulang pasalaysay na kinapapalooban ng pakikipagsapalaran, pamumuhay at kabayanihan ng isang tauhang may
pambihirang katangian at kasamang kababalaghan:
A. Epiko
E.

B. Alamat
C. Bugtong
D. Awit
L

185.“Yumanig ang gusali sa kanyang mga yabag.” Ito’y isang:

R

A. Sinekdoke
B. Metafor
A

C. Hyperbole
D. Personipikasyon
.C

186.Anong uri ng tayutay and napaploob sa pahayag na ito? Naligo na sa hamog ng gabi ang mga bulaklak.
A. Pagmamalabis
B. Pag-uuyam
R

C. Pagpapalit-tawag
D. Pagsasatao
D

187.Ipaglalaban kita dahil mahal kita.

Aalagaan kita dahil mahal kita.
Kailangan kita dahil mahal kita.

Ang nasa itaas ay halimbawa ng anong uri ng tayutay?

A. Anapora
B. Epipora

R
C. Anadiplosis
D. Konsonans

TE
188.Ano ang karaniwang iisahing pantig lamang at walang katuturang maibibigay kung nag-iisa?
A. Kataga

EN
B. Sugnay
C. Parirala
D. Salita

C
189.Alin sa mga sumusunod ang isang epiko ng mga Ifugao?
A. Ibalon at Aslon
B. Hudhud

W
C. Biag ni Lam-ang
D. Haraya

IE
190.“Nagtaksil si Adrian.” Ibigay ang ayos ng pangungausap na ito.
A. Payak

EV
B. Tambalan
C. Karaniwan
D. Di-karaniwan
R
191.Isang Pilipinong manunulat na may sagisag panulat na Dimas-ilaw:
A. Jose dela Cruz
B. Antonio Luna
TA

C. Jose Corazon de Jesus

D. Emilio Jacinto
LI

192.Siya ang “Ama ng Maikling Kwento sa Pilipinas”

A. Jose Garcia Villa
B. Deogracias Rosario
A

C. Aurelio Tolentino
D. Zulueta de Costa
B

193.Alin sa mga salita sa ibaba ang nasa kayariang KPPKKPKPKP?

A. Kasaysayan
E.

B. Heograpiya
C. Katapangan
D. Klastering
L

194._______ ng gabi gaganapin ang pulong sa mga manunulat.

R

A. Ika-walo
B. Ika-8
A

C. Ika 8
D. Ikawalo
.C

195.Piliin ang tinutukoy ng salitang nakahilig.

Nasa pantalan ang sasalubong sa Presidente.
A. Airport
R

B. Railroad
C. Tabing-dagat
D

D. Pier

196.Ano ang damdaming namamayan sa pahayag na ito?

“Ikinalulungkot ko ang nangyari.”
A. Pagsagot
B. Pagtatanong
C. Panghula
D. Paghingi ng paumanhin

R
197.Tukuyin ang nagaganap sa pahayag na ito:

TE
“Iwasan ang imburnal, may gumagawa.”
A. Pagsagot
B. Pasasalamat

EN
C. Pagkukwento
D. Babala

198._______ ng bata ang tubig sa baso.

C
A. Ininom
B. Sinipsip
C. Hinigop

W
D. Sinandok

IE
199.Anong uri ng panguri ang ginagamit sa pangungusap na: Siya ay huwarang mag-aaral.
A. Pangngalan
B. Pandiwaa

EV
C. Panghalip
D. Pang-uri

200.Isang komunikasyon pampubliko na nagpapaliwanag at naghihikayat; binibigkas sa harap ng madla.

A. Anekdota
R
B. Balita
C. Talambuhay
TA

D. Talumpati
LI
A
B
E.
L
R
A
.C
R
D