PART I - STRUCTURE

1. He wrote a beautiful poem for his mother.

2. Water is nature's big gift to Man because it quenches his thirst.
3. To visit the serene city of Italy is her lifelong dream.
4. The fireman tried to control the fire last night.
5. Dorothy unnecessarily picked a quarrel with Bryan and left the party immediately.
6. Success in this examination depends on the hard work alone.
7. Robert pleaded to his teacher to ask and give him a chance.
8. The child who caught cheating implored the teacher not to tell his parents about the incident.
9. You have to stop drinking alcohol now before it kills you.
10. The department store has square cardboard gift boxes to giver.
11. The debutant received several big red roses.
12. All men upon his will but wait.
13. The cost of a program being implemented is important because it looks into the feasibility
prioritization of the various concerns for it to be able to promote change.
14. Filipinos are fortunate because the country has natural resources.
15. Disaster preparedness and disaster reduction management are slowly being taught in schools
because of the continually increasing incidence of floods, earthquakes and other natural
calamities in the world.
16. I have arrhythmia and was told to have a further check-up to the hospital *whom shall I see to
get help?
17. Our country take pride *of the many beautiful beaches and resorts that attract numerous
visiting tourists.
18. If a person is loquacious, she is said to be *talkative and oftentimes talks insensibly.
19. The presence of the CCTV cameras in the major thoroughfares *record road mishaps and
violations.
20. The famous chefs of the world know that taste, aroma, texture, color, appearance and
temperature of the food all contribute *to what we call “flavor”.
21. The number of participants *is limited to a few practitioners.
22. Edgar unnecessarily *picked a quarrel with Bryan and left the party immediately with his other
friends.
23. The Millenials Department Store sells many *creatively-designed square cardboard gift
boxes available in different sizes for the gift-givers this Yuletide season.
24. Despite a plea from the management, employees *have staged a massive protest.
25. Karen is a high eater *although she is not used eating a lot.
26. History tells us that long before the Arabs arrived, a powerful civilization *had already
flourished in Egypt.
27. Theodore is drunk and drives recklessly. It seems he doesn’t care *about his life.
28. It is observed that some new aspiring politicians usually makes a *two-hour important
decision before running in Congress with great hope of bringing changes in the system and
progress in the Country.
29. Resiliency is one trait that is worth emulating *but it is often misunderstood by others as a
weak trait.
30. I need to bleach those sacks because my son always wants to wear *clean white socks to
match his well-ironed uniforms.
31. The enterprising daughter who inherited a vast fortune from her super rich and powerful
father is going to Europe to venture into other business bills.
32. Helium a new element in the sun is the ash left when atoms of hydrogen are fused in the
furnace of the sun.
33. To everybody’s surprise the captain looking his best ease there ahead of all the rest.
34. People of worst deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) damaged were not necessarily those who had
smoked the longest but those who begun smoking at a young age.
35. The primordial purpose of schooling is ultimately to learn how to learn.
36. Before the seeds germinated I did not know what kind of plants they would be.
37. In April 1906, an earthquake never before equaled in violence struck a part of the United
States, particularly San Francisco, California.
38. Ballooning revenue collections, mushrooming infrastructures and expanding transportation and
communication facilities conspicuously manifest the speedy growing economic of the city.
39. The latest addition to the year-round regional cultural showcase is the new
40. Accounting practice is guided by district accounting standards, rules, methods and
procedures.
41. Our bodies expect a constant supply of sleep and they function best when provided a full
night’s sleep every 24 hours.
42. Increasing population and rapid economic growth in recent years have put a large and
increasing stress on the water resources and environment in Ho Chi Mint City Vietnam.
43. The term “medical reversal” refers to the replacement of a medical practice that was widely
believed to be beneficial.
44. Tardigrades also known as water bears, are microscopic animals that live in watery
environments and feed on juices from plant cells.
45. History, it is often said is written by the winners a saying that suggests base in historical
records.
46. They had managed a few crisis in the past, so they were able to handle this situation fairly
well.
47. Over the years economic growth has been of greater concern than environmental
preservation.
48. The opening ceremony was graced by top officials and national officials if big companies last
year.
49. A history of depression, denial, injustice and abuse has been the greatest detriment to people
of color.
50. Knowing your family history should be help you better informed about potential risks, but it
should not be a source of alarm.
51. We become nervous, doubtful, even fearful when we don’t see our good coming as quickly as
we think it should.
52. Food rich in folate, a form of vitamin B, help reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.
53. The child was advised to stay away completely from his father because of trauma.

WRITTEN EXPRESSION

54.
A. Most important thing in the world
B. has been accomplished by people
C. who have kept on when there
D. seemed to be no hope.
55.
A. I had a steam visitors
B. which kept me sane
C. but I never realized that the whole effort
D. would be so tiring
56.
A. There’s a little point in saving money
B. when you can loose it
C. through no fault of your own
D. and avoidable circumstances.
57.
A. The house furnishings of the
B. Ramos mansion by the lake
C. has impressed the guests
D. during the house warming.
58.
A. To lessen monthly expense
B. the newlywed decided
C. to rent a small apartment
D. in the old building.
59.
A. Thinking like a winner means not always having to defeat someone else
B. but it means that one is being able to learn from a situation
C. which would be a great help
D. to rise above the failure and to be able to reach one’s goal.
60.
A. The expensive antiquity silver mirror
B. was formerly owned by my only surviving aunt
C. who in turn gave it to me during
D. my 18th birthday celebration.
61.
A. The students in the state college have
B. prepared a letter of inquiry to the school officials
C. in relation to the sudden increase with
D. tuition fees imposed by the school
62.
A. Unclean water and improper disposal of waste
B. can be carried highly communicable diseases
C. because of their injurious effects
D. to human life
63.
A. The journalism is always updated
B. with regards to certain trendy words than clinches
C. uttered by politicians and news casters such as
D. win-win situations, wake-up calls, and proactive roles
64.
A. Student and teachers alike
B. seem to feel that there is
C. more virtue in admitting growth
D. than knowledge
65.
A. The threat of deculturation
B. now hangs over many small minority
C. that are scattered
D. in the depths of many forests.
66.
A. After looking at academically challenged and delayed learners
B. Text Mapping Project, a non-profit organization in America was established
C. for serve classroom teachers in assisting these learners
D. to improve reading comprehension skills.
67.
A. Hydration is important so that for someone to stay hydrated
B. he must be able to drink at least eight (8) glasses of water
C. and a fresh juice daily but not coffee and carbonated drinks
D. while tea with antioxidants can also hydrate body.
68.
A. Machu Picchu; a beautiful tourist attraction which nestles in a high saddle
B. between two peaks Cusco, Peru above the Urubamba Valley,
C. was built by the Incas in the 15th century and it’s boasts of more than
 D. a hundred flight of stone step which leads to temples and garden terraces.
69.
A. Since the time the World Wide Fund for nature reported
B. that more than 22 species of wild felines have declining
C. different non-government agencies have given their support
D. to the program that would protect the species
70.
A. A mother and her new born baby is encouraged
B. to exchange smiles as often as they could
C. because it is important for bonding and attachment
D. as well as intellectual and social development of the child.
71.
A. Despite being crippled arthritis
B. Grandma Ana Moses was a self-taught artist who started painting
C. everyday turning out more than 1000 works in 25 years
D. exhibited her work in the US until her death.
72.
A. For years, aspirin was hailed as a heart hero,
B. for patients with problems of the heart but experts recently discovered
C. that it has a link to stomach problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding specially
D. if one takes it daily even if he has no know heart ailments.
73.
A. In a study of women who were depressed in a 12 year study
B. evidence of having depression are considered a grave risk factor
C. so that there is all more reason for a depressed person to
D. seek psychological and medical mood boosters.
74.
A. Unclean water and improper disposal of waste
B. can be carried highly communicable diseases
C. because of their injurious effects
D. to human life
75.
A. Language was brought into the spotlight
B. as a crucial factor
C. for Nigeria’s social, economic and the political future
D. because multilingualism inevitably results in communication problems
76.
A. The failure of tree-planting project was due to the inconsistent program
B. haphazard community tree-planting schemes, and meddling practices of indifference
individuals
C. who reduced the anti-erosion fences
D. just to benefit their pasture land businesses
77.
A. An education really suited to the rural environment
B. can become both acceptable and genuinely functional
C. only when the environment begins to offer skills, knowledge
D. and opportunities on the large scale.
78.
A. Statistics are a method used by mathematicians as far back as 17 century
B. which is used to analyze data that is, to organize,
C. make sense, explain and put meaning to an otherwise
D. large amount of material data gathered in a research study.
79.
A. Feeling in love is difficult
 B. to tell specially
C. if you have mixed feelings
D. to the person
80.
A. The lady news anchor looked
B. so refreshing in her floral blouse and pleated skirt
C. in television, delivered the news
D. lively and spontaneity
81.
A. In the middle of confusion,
B. Joseph the man who seemed
C. to have lose hope, suddenly heard a voice
D. telling him to remain steadfast and keep the faith.
82.
A. Aling Luz single-handedly raised her two children,
B. did two works at the same time while still on top of guiding her children
C. with their studies who eventually both graduated with honors.
D. She is truly a role models and deserves an Ulirang Ina award.
83.
A. Inclusive Education gives importance to all people,
B. regardless of cultural affinity and physical limitations.
C. It gives opportunities to people who wishes to learn and
D. become useful towards achieving the improvement of their lives.
84.
A. Drinking fluids are essential to staying healthy because they give nutrients to our cells
B. and remove wastes from our body. To remain hydrated, one must be able to drink
C. at least eight (8) glasses of water and a fresh juice daily but not coffee and carbonated
drinks
D. while tea with antioxidants can also hydrate body.
85.
A. The Japanese have high regard for the beauty of the nature
B. This reverence has led to the creation of one of the world’s most spectacular park
systems
C. Covering 5.4 percent of their total land area.
D. The park also boast of having the most beautiful preserves.
86.
A. Swimming is a good form of restoring wellness
B. and making you fit.
C. Therefore you are stretching your lung muscles
D. and oxygenating your internal system.
87.
A. Despite being a PWD,
B. Carina perseveres in her studies
C. and ignores any hardships that come along in life
D. to pursued her dream of becoming SPED teacher.
88.
A. If depression will not be given an attention, it predisposes one to hibernate and worse end
his life.
B. So therefore, we should all create a consciousness to spot
C. friends or family members who seem to be undergoing something.
D. A listening ear, a warm hug or handshake matter most.
89.
A. The sudden demise of Ms. Gina Lopez created a large vacuum in the hearts of people.
B. who admires her for being a staunch supporter of the anti-mining and deforestation.
 C. She also had numerous foundations for the poor children
D. and programs that care for the environment.
90.
A. Before Richard Gomez became a popular actor in the local film industry,
B. he was a waiter at a certain pizza parlor.
C. With his good looks, excel acting skills, diligence, and perseverance, he rose to
stardom for several years.
D. His life changed when he got married. He is the incumbent mayor in Ormoc City.
91.
A. An education is said to be functional
B. when it is transforming the lives of the learners’,
C. making meaningful contributions to the society
D. and accepting the existence of a Supreme Being in their lives.
92.
A. Quitting should never enter in the mind of us.
B. We should think forward and proactively. Remember no gluts, no glory.
C. So start fixing your mindset, do your best and persevere.
D. Just keep on going through life. You do your best and God will do the rest.
93.
A. The language diversity in the Philippines is amazing!
B. With 7,100 islands, history of colonization from the Malays to Americans,
C. Bringing different cultures and traditions, one could imagine the richness of the language or
dialects spoken around
D. Thus, don’t be surprise at all when you hear someone saying a strange word.
94.
A. Mathematics are fun to learn.
B. You should indulge yourself first into it by falling in love with the numbers.
C. You will found out soon, you will have confidence and
D. Mathematics will just be easy for you.
95.
A. The researchers from DepEd travelling
B. too many towns and cities all over the country
C. to monitor the implementation of
D. their programs.
96.
A. Multiple Intelligence as introduced by Howard Gardner,
B. looks into the eight types of intelligences found in a man
C. which could be helping the teachers in
D. identifying their pupils’ capabilities in class.
97.
A. Gender inequality exists when
B. anyone from the group of LGBT
C. are prevented from any privileges
D. which normal sexes enjoy.
98.
A. Thailand is another famous Asian tourist destination
B. which everyone enjoys going to
C. because of its street foods and
D. the majestic Grand Palace with the Prime Minister holds office.
99.
A. The students in the state college have prepared
B. a petition to remove a professor for bribery and immorality issues
C. They are now gathered more signatures.
D. to make the petition stronger.
100.
A. The Secretary was calm in explaining the advantages of
B. the K-12 Curriculum when
C. various protest from the parents
D. begun in the streets
101.
A. Many medications are safe and effective when taken alone
B. and ineffective or counterproductive
C. when taken in combination
D. with something else
102.
A. Outside of the written records
B. evidence of Philistines’ existence
C. have survived
D. in pottery relics
103.
A. The obligation of the accountant to the client
B. rested upon the agreed scope
C. of the engagement which,
D. in effect represents a contractual agreement.
104.
A. The man
B. gives antidote so powerful
C. that any poison was made harmless
D. after taking it.
105.
A. I bought some
B. silver charming Victorian
C. ornaments
D. at the flea market
106.
A. The tale that was told
B. in a low and mystery voice
C. kept us on the
D. edge of seats
107.
A. Researchers are learning to detect changes
B. beyond the huge population
C. of bacteria, viruses, yeast cells and other microbes
D. that thrive in the mouth.
108.
A. Sit cramped
B. for a very long period of time
C. in dry conditions
D. can affect our circulatory system
109.
A. The Philippines
B. has accomodations
C. to suit everyone
D. from five-star hotels to simple hotels.
110.
A. As a mode of expository writing,
B. the narrated writing offers writers
C. a chance to think and write
 D. about themselves
111.
A. The novel was so popular
B. among teenagers
C. to appoint that a movie was made
D. based from the story
112.
A. Oncologists are doctors
B. who specialize
C. in treating
D. the cancer
113.
A. To skip meal
B. maximizes
C. the calorie effect
D. of the food we eat.
114.
A. Wallow in disappointment
B. over something
C. you did
D. is not productive.
115.
A. The majority of scientific evidence
B. showed that, for a healthy adult
C. moderate quantities of caffeine
D. pose no significant in health risk.
116.
A. In 1964,
B. the African countries of Tanganyaki and Zanziban
C. has united to form
D. a single country, now called Tanzania.
117.
A. The Gleaning Network,
B. an organizer in the United Kingdom
C. is trying to reduce waste
D. and solve farming problem.
118.
A. In many cities around the world
B. the number of homeless people
C. have become
D. a big problem
119.
A. A team led by the government agency concerned
B. say that chemicals from the factory
C. had contaminated sediment in the bay
D. and entered the food chain
120.
A. You should make sure
B. your body has get
C. the necessary vitamins and minerals
D. humans need.
121.
A. It is often said that
B. lightning never strike twice
 C. in the same place,
D. but this isn't true.
122.
A. Public opinion polls have consistently
B. demonstrated the public's willingness
C. for "tradeoff" economic growth
D. for environmental protection.
123.
A. Money is not natural reward of love,
B. that is why we called a man mercenary
C. if he marries a woman
D. for the sake of money
124.
A. Finance statements
B. are the formal reports
C. prepared
D. by accountants

PART III- READING COMPREHENSION

FAITH AND MUSIC

1. We can infer from the selection that people can overcome life’s difficulties thru *Love of God
and music.
2. As used in the selection, the word “glint” means *Sparkle.
3. The theme of this selection is that the Filipino *Overcome difficulties by his faith and music
4. The phrase “hope springs eternal” most likely mean *There is always hope
5. The Filipino value most exemplified selection in his *Love of family

CHOPSTICKS

6. Another way of expressing the idea “chopsticks spread throughout the orient” *Chopsticks
were swiftly accepted in the orient
7. In the phrase “and lacquered them for durability” the most likely meaning of lacquered is
*Coated
8. In the passage, Chinese and Japanese chopsticks were described to *Point out differences
between the two
9. Using a term that means “quick little felloes” to refer a pair of chopsticks is an example of a
*Personification
10. Chopsticks show a cultural difference associated with people’s *Eating practice
VERB
11. The most important value of verbs is stated in the passage that says:
*Where verbs are, action is always present
12. According to the passage, one reason verbs are not easy to use is because *Unlike other
words, they are bound to time
13. Based on the passage, a verb can be defined as the word in a sentence that *Expresses
action
14. “taken one at a time” problems with verbs can be made to disappear” is the same as saying
that *Difficulty with verbs can be overcome gradually
15. The passage is an example of *A description of an idea.
BEAUTY CONTESTS
16. What is the main idea of the selection? *Beauty contests remains popular among young
women in spite of negative reactions from feminist’s movements.
17. What is meant by the phrase “stepping stone” as used in the second paragraph? *an initial
step towards one’s goal
18. According to the author, what career do most beauty contestants aspire for? *Modeling
19. What is the primary reason why young women all over the world are eager to join beauty
contest? *To have an opportunity to start a glamorous career
20. One contestant in a beauty pageant deliberately did not wear the proper attire in order to
*Catch the attention of the judges
21. The author presented his ideas in the selection by? *describing
22. What does the author mean when he said “it was felt that the competitions were exploitative
and demeaning to women”? *Feminists felt that beauty contests were dishonorable and
disrespectful to women.
PASTA CRISIS
23. The meaning of inconceivable in the first sentence of the passage must be *Not imaginable
24. The passage emphasizes an alarming future scenario because *Three significant grains,
specially wheat may be lost to humans.
25. This passage entitled Pasta Crisis points out with urgency that *More aggressive action
against global warming is needed
26. Another way of expressing the idea in the sentence “it is the grain most vulnerable to high
temperatures” is it is the grain *Most affected under intense heat
27. The idea in the passage is develop using *Exposition
SOCIAL CHANGES
28. What is the best paraphrase of the last paragraph in the passage? *A truly educated Filipino
participates actively in the work and progress of the country and the world as a whole.
29. As used in the selection, what does word “conviction” mean? *strong belief
30. What trait is found in most Orientals but needs to deepened in Filipino? *reflective thinker
31. What is meant by this line “The Oriental is a philosopher”? *Oriental people are
contemplative
32. What value is implied in the same passage above? *active involvement
HAPPINESS
33. The underlined word in the selection “ELUSIVE” connotes *hard to possess
34. From the ideas presented in the selection we can infer that happiness *which comes from
giving is more lasting and permanent
35. It can be concluded that the value being given emphasis in the selection is *giving to others
36. What is meant by the line “We must get outside and focus on other’s joy or sorrow”? *showing
concern for others makes us forget our pre-occupation with ourselves.
37. The idea of the author about happiness conveyed through *explaining and citing examples
NEW GENERATION OF YOUTH
38. The selection is about Asia’s *new generation of youth
39. It can be inferred from the selection that Asia’s youth *have been influenced by western
culture
40. What is worth observing and good about the youth beneath the modern image and
westernized lifestyle? *They share a common character as influenced by the media
41. When the author said that Asian youth are avant-garde, it means that they *practice new and
experimental ideas
42. What conclusion can be drawn out of the selection? *Print and broadcast media have a
great influence on the youth
43. If the youth are exposed to too much western television they will likely *Develop foreign
values and forget traditional ones
44. What literary technique was used by the author in writing the selection? *Describing
OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFW)
45. What is the selection is all about? *A profile of overseas Filipino workers
46. Most OFW’s are in their thirties because they? *Have a family to support and thus need a
higher income
47. Which of the following statements is true, based on the selection? *OFW’s in Europe,
America, and Asia are generally more satisfied than those who work in Saudi Arabia
and the Middle East countries.
48. Which paragraph mentions the countries wherein most overseas Filipino workers are
employed? *Fourth paragraph
49. What conclusion may be derived based on the foregoing discussion? *OFW’s work abroad to
improve their family living conditions’
50. What might happen if most Filipinos continue to prefer working abroad than in their own
country? *The economy will remain as it is in spite of workers going abroad
KNEE
51. The selection emphasizes the value of? *Physical Fitness
52. According to the selection the knee joints lifts like a level and such like a? *Hinge
53. The word “jarring” bones means? *strong shaking of bones
54. The selection communicates the theme of? *The importance of the knee
55. What type of text is the selection? *scientific
POVERTY
56. What does the word “eke out of living” mean on the selection? *earn in income/ income
earned
57. Based from the selection, what value seems to be missing in the families of street children?
*solidarity
58. What is the most important factor that will equipped rural people to survive in the city?
*education
59. This selection is simply about? *Factors why children live in the streets
60. Based on the text, we can conclude that street children are *Victims of poverty
BIRDS
61. What would be the best title for the article? *The difference between birds and human on
travel
62. As used in the selection, the word “inedible” most likely means? *unfit to eat
63. Based on the selection, it can be concluded that? *The migration of birds and that of
humans are very different
RICHARD CORY
64. What lesson in life can be best derived from the poem? *One can be wealthy but still feel
unfulfilled with his/her life.
65. What is the mood of the selection? *Ironic
66. What do you think was the main reason of Richard Cory for shooting himself? *He get tired of
living in solitude
67. What is the sensory image of the following lines in the poem? *sight
The CAT
68. The word “quarry” as used in the last paragraph means? *target
69. Cats have acute hearing except the white cat with blue eyes which do not ___? *hear well
70. The sentence “The cat is a percussive instruments” is a? *Metaphor
71. The selection is mainly about? *The cat is a hunting machine
72. We can conclude from the selection that the cat is an animal which can? *Survive on its own
RULES
73. From the line “ I can hardly breathe or be in bed without their chores in my head” we can infer
that the writer? *Often thinks about rules
74. This line “without rule…I couldn’t play is an example of a/an? *Irony
75. The word “dreary” as used in the selection “Life would be a dreary plight” most likely mean?
*boring
76. The author includes the examples of rules to signify the value of? *Obedience
77. The poem is mainly about ? *The importance of rules
MRI
78. What is the main idea of the article? *Using MRI to lift depression of bipolar adults
79. In the article line “A funny thing happened” means? *an unusual thing occurred
80. According to the article, depression among bipolar adults can be reduced by? *Putting them
into MRI machine
81. What did the doctors at McLean Hospital do to confirm the results of their observation? *They
get more bipolar adults through the MRI machine
THANKSGIVING
82. According to the author, which of the following activates the divine laws of abundance?
*Giving thanks
83. Which of these statements from the selection expresses cause-effect relationship? *When the
universe can see we are grateful for what we have, it is activated to shower us with
more.
84. Why do we always have to be thankful in life? *being thankful attracts more blessings
85. What is the main idea of the selection? *There is good that comes from every thankful.
WORK
86. What is the main idea expressed in the poem? *Whatever task we set to do, we must do it
the best we can.
87. As used in the selection, the word “loom” means a *machine for weaving
88. It can be concluded that the selection emphasizes? *Pride in hard work
89. The idea of the author about his work is expressed through? *Poetry
90. It can be inferred that the speaker is ___ the work he does. *Proud of

THE ARTS AND THEATER

91. What is the best title of the selection? *The Imaginative Power of Drama
92. Based from the excerpt, the author believes that all statements are true except *Theater
teaches us that suicide is the only solution to the problem
93. The word “absurdity” in the last sentence means *foolishness
94. Which of the following can be concluded about theater from the selection? *It is able to create
poetry, power and truth
THE INFLUENCE OF POWER
95. What does the phrase “replete with gory” records mean? *full of bloody details
96. Which of the following is the theme of the selection? *Protecting the kings and rulers
97. Which maybe the title for the selection? *The influence of power
98. Rulers in the past protected their position and territory by? *killing all their enemies
NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY
99. What is the appropriate title for the selection? *Social media and Narcissism
100. A person with Narcissistic personality? *spend most of his/her time posting selfies ,
tweeting and updating status
101. The word narcissism as used in the selection means? *excessive interest in oneself
102. The last paragraph tells the readers that? *person with narcissistic personality may
constantly engage in social media
THE ALTIPLANO
103. What is the purpose of the text? *to state caused and effect
104. Based on the selection, it can be concluded that? *through hard work, a community can
overcome harsh environment
105. What image did the author create when she said, “floating clouds suddenly erupt into
conclusive showers”? *frothy rain
ROSETTA STONE
106. It can be inferred that the Rosetta Stone is? *useful
107. What would likely happen with the paintings of Egyptian now? *They would be understood
better
108. It can be concluded from the selection that? *Discoveries can unlock the mysteries of the
past
EGYPT
109. What is the main idea of the selection? *The discovery of the Rosetta stone led to a
better understanding of the history of Egypt.
110. In which country was the Rosetta stone found? *Egypt
111. What might have happened if the Rosetta stone were not found? *Egyptian civilization
would not have been fully understood by the modern world
112. What word would best describe ancient Egyptians based on the selection? *dedicated
113. What does the lone sentence in the third paragraph means? *The founder of Rosetta stone
knew of its value and turned it over to the proper authorities
114. What literary technique was used by the writer in developing the selection? *Narrative
chronological events
115. What conclusion may be drawn from the selection? *Egypt has a rich civilization dating
back to the earliest of times
SUN
116. What is the main idea of the selection? *solar energy
117. What does the phrase “the sun is our life source” mean? *The life of all living things come
from the sun
118. For mankind, the sun is the source of? *all heat
119. The largest part of the radiant energy directed towards the earth is? *Absorbed by the
earth’s atmosphere
120. All useful energy on the surface of the earth comes from the? *sun’s activity
121. The author presented the selection bout the sun by? *enumerating details
122. “Let us get to the bottom” in the first paragraph means? *Discover the basic or cause
THE PRINCE AND THE RAT
123. Which among the following is the theme of the selection? *The Prince and the Rat
124. What does “But if the Prince will take him, it will be as if the sun came to shine on his life”
mean? *The rat will experience freedom
125. Based on the text, the life of a rat is boring because? *Man keep on hunting him
OBEDIENCE
126. What is the main idea of the selection? *Obedience is the key a happy and prosperous world.
127. Which specific paragraph gives suggestion on the gains of being obedient? *Paragraph 2
and 4
128. What does the word trend mean? *tendency
129. Being obedient is different from those who are disobedient because? *obedience makes you
feel proud of yourself
130. What does this line mean “putting our own will to the will of another”? *being obedient
131. What literary technique was used by the writer in presenting his ideas? *giving suggestion
132. Being obedient is a sign of? *discipline
133. Based on the selection, what conclusion can be drawn? *If every Filipino citizen would be
obedient, our country will prosper and progress.

1. Modern-day phenomena
2. Very different culture
3. Placing new thinking
4. Cannot adjust rapid changes
5. Household smoking affects cats
6. Prone to cancer
7. Swallow
8. Cat owners
9. Sending bad message
10. Depressed
11. Emotional trauma
12. How to cope with cyber bullying
13. 4000 sq. ft
14. Poor man
15. Persistent
16. Weakened competition
17. Americans care are limited
18. A reduce
19. It become a UMRC
20. The discovery of El Nido
21. Variety
22. Natural beauty
23. Power of drama
24. Suicide is the only solution
25. Foolishness
26. It is alike to create
27. Good everyday
28. Balanced life
29. Something common
30. Our Filipino ancestor
31. Native Born
32. People of another country
33. Being a part of America
34. Bloody details
35. Protecting the Kings and rulers
36. The influence of power
37. Killing all the enemies
38. Social Media and Narcissism
39. Spend most of
40. Excessive interest in oneself
41. Person with Narcissistic personality
42. Cause and effect
43. Harsh environment
44. Frothy rain
45. Useful
46. They would be understand better
47. Discoveries can unlock mysteries of the past
48. The life of the Rat
49. Feels satisfactorily
50. Man keeps on hunting him