1. The surprised teacher asked, “What was all the HUBHUB about?

HUBHUB
means ____.
a. hush
b. serenity
c. commotion
d. stillness
2. In poverty, there is no time for FRIVOLITIES. The synonym for the
capitalized word is:
a. Regrets
b. Celebration
c. Festivities
d. Useless
3. The Philippine economy _______________a sizzling pace in the second
quarter of this year.
A. grew in
B. grew with
C. grew at
D. grew on
4. “Mario, my older brother, FATHERS three good looking and smart children.”
The underlined word functions as ___.
A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. a possessive
5. “When we arrived, they gave us badges.” Which of the following questions
should be asked to find the direct object?
A. What did we do?
B. When did we arrive?
C. What did they give us?
D. Who gave us badges?
6. Which of the following sounds are produced by bringing the articulators near
each other such that the flow of air is impeded but not completely blocked. The
air flow through the narrow opening creates friction.
A. p,b,t,d,k,g
B. f,v,Ɵ,ð,s,z,š,ẑ,h
C. m,n,ŋ
D. l,r
7. Cupcakes are less expensive than pies. Pretzels are less expensive than
cupcakes. Therefore, pies are less expensive than pretzels.
a. Definitely false
b. More likely to be false
c. Certainly true
d. Most likely to be true
8. When you teach students to use words instead of those with distasteful or
offensive effect like the “grim-reaper” for death or “ crossing over” for dying,
you are teaching a lesson on __________.
A. Existentialism
B. euphemism
C. Localization
D. contextualization
9. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And
miles to go before I sleep And miles to go before I sleep”In what poem can the
given lines be found?
A. The road Not Taken
b. Fire and Ice
c. Stopping by the woods in a Snowy Evening
D. Mending Wall
10. The following are the element of Haiku, EXCEPT_________________.
A. 5-7-5 syllabic structure
C. Kigo or seasonal theme
B. Kireji or the cutting word
D. iambic pentameter
11. Who among the following is the Commander of the American and Filipino
forces in Bataan?
a. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
b. Gen. Jonathan Wainright
c. Gen. Edward P. King
d. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
12. The principal legal forms of business organizations are the following:
a. Partnership, Charter, Single proprietorship
b. Corporation, Charter, Stock company
c. Single proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation
d. Open shop, Union shop, Closed ship
13. Which of the following sector cannot participate under the party list system
of representation?
a. Handicapped
b. Overseas workers
c. Elderly organizations
d. Religious groups
14. Which form of government has separation of power as identifying feature?
a. Monarchy
b. Parliamentary
c. Aristocracy
d. Presidential
15. Which of the following do the CARP and cooperatives make possible?
a. People empowerment
b. Alleviation of poverty
c. Elimination of poverty
d. Stopping corruption
16. On top of mount San Cristobal, Macario Sacay established a republic
based on the ideology of Bonifacio, Jacinto and the Katipunan. This republic is
known as:
a. Republika ng mga Filipino
b. Republika ng Katipunan
c. Republika ng San Cristobal
d. Republika ng Katagalugan
17. Which of the following is the gothic architecture well known for?
a. Round domes
b. Decorated ceilings
c. Height
d. Pointed arches
18. During the American Civil war, where did the Battle of Gettysburg tool
place in which of the following?
a. Hawaii
b. Virginia
c. Pennsylvania
d. Georgia
19. Through the process of socialization, the individual is able to:
a. Satisfy his personal needs and drives
b. Become an adult member of the society
c. Learn to dialogue with peers and adults
d. Function as a contributing member of the group
20. A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great
emphasis on ____________.
a. Compulsory schooling for its citizen
b. The essential dignity of all individuals
c. Choice of leaders in charge of education
d. The selection of textbook to be used in school
21. What could happen to a hemophiliac should he get wounded?
a. Bleed to death
b. Blood clots will form immediately
c. His blood will become infected
d. He will have unlimited supply of blood
22. Acidic solutions contain high concentrations of:
a. Water
b. OH- ions
c. H+ ions
d. Oxygen
23. A solution that contains less solute than it can hold at a given temperature
is said to be:
a. Dissociated
b. Supersaturated
c. Saturated
d. Unsaturated
24. The following are correct statements about atomic structure, except:
a. Atoms are mostly empty space
b. All atoms of the same atomic numbers are atoms of the same element
c. An atom can gain or lose electrons without changing its charge
d. Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in its nucleus
25. What causes camote leaves sold in markets to wilt?
A. Decreased turgor pressure
B. Increased cell destruction
C. Increased diffusion pressure
D. Decreased diffusion
26. The force acts in the direction opposite to the force of gravity, so it makes
an object feel lighter.
a. buoyant
b. balanced
c. opposite
d. gravitational
27. Which of the following metabolic compounds is composed of only Carbon,
Oxygen and Hydrogen?
a. Glycogen
b. Peptides
c. RNA
d. Phospholipids
28. What is the work done when a force of 13 N is applied over a distance of
14 meters?
a. 27 J
b. 0.93 J
c. 182 J
d. 195 J
29. According to this theory, the earth’s crust tends to distribute itself over the
mantle to maintain a state of balance:
a. Isostasy
b. Sea floor Spreading Theory
c. Plate Equilibrium Theory
d. Continental Drift Theory
30. The type of digestion that occurs in the mouth:
A. Both mechanical and chemical
B. chemical digestion alone
C. mechanical digestion alone
D. Neither mechanical nor chemical digestion
31. Simplify: ¼ (112-24) + (112-24) – ¼ (112-24)
a. 4, 378
b. 9, 658
c. 10, 252
d. 88
32. Find the values of x and y for which the equations (x + 2y) + (2x - y)i = 5 +
5i is true.
a. x = 3, y = 1
b. x = -3, y = 1
c. x = -3, y = -1
d. x = 3, y = -1
33. What is the amount at the end of 4 years if Php 90,000 in invented at 12%
simple interest?
a. Php152,500
b. Php125,300
c. Php154,000
d. Php133,200
34. A class is composed of 18 boys and 12 girls. In a quiz, the average score
of the boys was 85 while the girl was 88. Find the average score for the entire
class.
A. 86.2
B. 85.4
C. 87.8
D. 88.2
35. Express z as a function of x and y if z is directly proportional to the
difference of x and y.
A. z = c (x – y)
B. z = c / (x – y)
C. z = 1/ (x + y)
D. z= c / (x – y)
36. Half of the people in the room left. One fourth of the remaining started to
dance, there were then 12 people who were not dancing. Find the original
number of people in the room.
a. 8
b. 32
c. 16
d. 12
37. The present age of the father is double of the age of his son. If the age of
the son after 10 years is equal to the age of the father before 15 years, how old
is the son?
a. 10 years old
b. 50 years old
c. 25 years old
d. 15 years old
38. The following statements are true, except:
a. In trigonometry an angle has an initial ray and a terminal ray.
b. The measure of an angle in trigonometry is not unique.
c. The measure of an angle in trigonometry can be zero.
d. The term “angle” is defined in the same way in geometry as it is in
trigonometry.
39. Ejay used a compass and a ruler to construct two parallel lines and a
transversal. Which of the following statements is a conjecture that Ejay can
make about the angles formed by the parallel lines and the transversal?
a. Pairs of corresponding angles are supplementary
b. Pairs of same side interior angles are supplementary
c. Pairs of alternate exterior angles are supplementary
d. Pairs of alternate interior angles are supplementary
40. A tank that can hold 1, 000 liters of water can be filled by one pipe in 24
minutes and emptied by another in 120 minutes. How long would it take to fill
the tank if both pipes are open?
a. 48 minutes
b. 20 minutes
c. 24 minutes
d. 30 minutes
41. Barado ang ilang mga estero sa lungsod ng Maynila at iyon ay dulot
_______ walang pakundangang pagtatapon ng basura.
a. nila
b. ng
c. natin
d. rin
42. Si Eadji ay maroong salungkawit na gawa ng panday na si Luder. Ang
salitang salungkawit ay kasing-kahulugan ng salitang:
a. Kutsilyo
b. Sungkit
c. Basket
d. Itak
43. Anong pagbabagong morpoponemiko ang naganap sa mga salitang
“aptan” at “tamnan”?
A. Paglilipat-diin
B. Pagpapalit ng ponema
C. Metatesis
D. Asimilasyon
44. Anong bantas ang ginagamit upang ipakita ang buong sinabi ng isang
nagsasalita?
A. Gitling
B. Tutuldok
C. Panipi
D. Panaklong
45. “Napakalambing ni Annie.” Ang pang-uri sa pangungusap ay nasa antas
na ______________.
A. Pahambing
B. Pasukdol
C. Lantay
D. Tambalan
46. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang ambag ni Severino Reyes na may hangaring
reporma sosyal at patriotismo?
a. Ang Kalupi
b. Walang Sugat
c. R.I.P
d. Puso ng Isang Pilipino
47. Anong pahayag ang pinakamataas sa pagpapahalaga ng Pilipina bilang
Hiyas ng Lipunan?
a. mahinhin sa kilos at gawa
b. kayumanggi ang balat
c. mabuting kasambahay
d. marikit at mahalagang kalahi
48. Sino ang tinawag ni Carmen Guerrero Nakpil na madamdaming
mananayaw?
a. Abadilla, Alejandro
b. Baylen, Teo S.
c. Agoncillo, Teodoro A.
d. Almario, Virgilio S.
49. Kung sa pakikinig ang mga layuning malibang ay mauuri bilang apresyatib,
mauuri naman sa pagbasa bilang ___________.
a. Mapanuri
b. scanning
c. intensibo
d. ekstensibo
50. Ang pagkautal ay matatawag na __________ na sagabal sa pagsasalita.
a. Pisikal
b. saykolohikal
c. pisyolohikal
d. semantic
51. A stick 96 cm long is to be divided in the ratio 3:4:5. How long is the longest part?
a. 8 b. 16 c. 40 d. 20

52. What is the slope given the points (3,-5) and (-2,4)?
a. -9/5 b. 9/5 c. -5/9 d. 5/9

53. Ashberry Estates sold 450 town houses whose are is 80 square meters. How big is
the area in hectare?
a. 4.6 b. 5.6 c. 3.6 d. 2.6
54. What are the prime factors of 720?
a. 16.9.5 b. 2^4.3^2.5 c. 2.2.2.3.3.5 d. 2^3.3^3.5

55. Joan received 52% of the votes as class officer. If she receives 104 votes, how many
votes were cast?
a. 50 b. 100 c. 25 d. 200

56. What is the range in the set of data 1, -2, 5, 3, -6, 4 and -4?
a. 3 b. 11 c. 7 d. 10

57. A rectangular carton holds 800 cubic meters of grass seed. It has a height of 10 m and
width of 20 m. How long is it?
a. 9 b. 5 c. 6 d. 4

58. One card is taken from a deck of card. What is the probability of getting a face card?
a. 3/13 b. 2/3 c. 1/3 d. 2/13

59. The average of three consecutive odd numbers is 27. What is the next odd number in
the series?
a. 13 b. 33 c. 31 d. 22

60. What is the 6th in the progression 1, 4, 16,…?

a. 64 b. 1024 c. 256 d. 4096

61. The agreement forged in Bohol between Legaspi and Sikatuna is:
a. Code of Kalantiao c. Bangsamoro Agreement

b. Blood Compact d. Code of Maragtas

62. “No two individuals are the same,” is exemplified by the principle of:
a. Response differentiation c. Principle of individualization
b. Individual differences d. Individual similarities

63. Jose Rizal’s novel which revealed the abuses of the Spanish government in the
Philippines and the sufferings of the Filipinos was ___________.
 a. Noli Me Tangere c. El Filibusterismo
b. La Independencia d. La Liga Filipina

64. Demonstration tenancy and bravery, how did Andres Bonifacio fight for freedom?
a. Supremacy c. None violence
b. Armed struggle d. Peace and order

65. Who studied extensively the human side of enterprise?

a. Watson c. Thorndike
b. Maslow d. Pavlov

66. What is the oldest religion in Asia?

a. Islam c. Buddhism
b. Hinduism d. Confucianism

67. The famous painter who depicts rural life and settings is:
a. Consunji c. Abueva
b. Amorsolo d. Tolentino

68. Who proposed the experimental theatre in the Philippines?

a. Lizaco c. Montano
b. Tinio d. Avellana

69. Filipino pianist who is internationally renowned:

a. Ingrid Sta. Maria c. Rowena Arrieta
b. Cecil Licad d. Lucrecia Kasilag

70. Community tax is applicable for all _______________.

a. Adult citizen c. Practicing professionals
b. Senior citizen d. All citizen

71. What cooperative serves loans to members?

a. Credit b. service c. financial d. consumer

72. While credit cards can boost consumer buying, what is the danger to consumers?
 a. Debt with high interest payments c. it has no better protections against
fraud
b. Proliferation of plastic money d. it is easy to spend money

73. The philosophy that comprises the statement of Chinese values during Han Dynasty.
a. Confucian Philosophy c. Taoism Philosophy
b. Lao Tzan Philosophy d. Buddhism Philosophy

74. Search engine available in computers:

a. google b. Wikipedia c. Mozilla firefox d. safari

75. Which of the statements is TRUE of Mindanao?

a. It is the second biggest island in the country
b. It is the biggest island in the country
c. It is the first biggest island in the country
d. It is the smallest island in the country

76. What is the primary governing law on agrarian reform at present?

a. Agricultural Tenancy Act
b. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law
c. The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce Act
d. The Essential Commodities Act

77. Which among the following are examples of material culture?

a. Mores b. clothing c. traffic laws d. cars

78. Who is the capitalist thinker who said that “the combination of self-interest, private
property, and competition among sellers in markets will lead producers as by an
invisible hand to an end that they did not intend, namely, the well-being of society?”
a. Thomas Malthus c. John Doerr
b. Adam Smith d. Neil Shen

79. The Philippines is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN).
Which are the other members?
a. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
b. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, India
c. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan
 d. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan

80. Which is South Asia’s largest country?

a. China b. India c. Russia d. Japan

81. When you judge by results, regardless of your relation to the people involved, which
Filipino trait do you counteract?
a. Personalism c. Particularism
b. Supernaturalism d. Non-rationalism

82. What powers were common to the datu of the pre-spaniards period and the
governor-general of the Spanish colonial era?
a. Executive, Judicial, Military
b. Executive, Legislative, Judicial
c. Executive, Judicial, Parliamentary
d. Executive, Legislative, Parliamentary

83. Under whose leadership was Philippine independence proclaimed on June 12, 1898?
a. Emilio Jacinto c. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Emilio Aguinaldo d. Manuel Quezon

84. The family into which one is born is called the __________.
a. Nuclear family c. Joint family
b. Extended family d. Symmetrical family

85. Which is the Mindanao province that is known as the first seat of Islam in the
Philippines?
a. Basilan c. Maguindanao
b. Sulu d. Sultan Kudarat

86. On what ground was the election of Andres Bonifacio as director of the interior
protested?
a. Lack of qualification c. Lack of leadership experienced
b. Residence d. Incapable of management
87. Most of the parents in your school are farmers, for agricultural supplies they are
provided by a cooperative which sells their farm produce at the same time. Of which
type of a cooperative are they members?
a. Service cooperative c. Consumer cooperative
b. Producers cooperative d. Worker cooperative

88. Which is given the sole power to declare existence of a state of war?
a. House of Representative c. President
b. Congress d. Supreme Court

89. Among landmarks with historical significance in East Visayas is:

a. Santo Nino Shrine c. Museum of Philippine Economic History
b. Mac Arthur Landing Memorial d. Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral

90. What do we call those people who are for the revival of the classics in social trends?
a. Reformists c. Reconstructionist
b. Humanists d. Existentialists
91. This is NOT one of Empedocles elements of inner energy that surrounds the earth.
a. gas b. Fire c. air d. water

92. Which among the following is not a good source of protein?

a. Butter b. Peanuts c. Fish d. Meat

93. Which of these biological organization including all of the others on the list: organ,
atom, cell, molecule, organelle, tissue
a. Organ b. Organ System c. Cell d. Tissue

94. Since tissue are made up of cell with different cells. What is only liquid tissue in a
human body?
a. Plasma b. Blood c. Semen d. Urine

95. The level of biological organization that includes group of organisms in the same
species:
a. Population b. Community c. Ecosystem d. Biosphere
 96. The level of biological organization that includes group of organisms in the different
species.
a. Population b. Community c. Ecosystem d. Biosphere

97. The level of biological organization that includes both living and non-living things:
a. Ecosystem b. Biome c. Community d. Biosphere

98. Which acts as the chemical recyclers changing complex matter into simpler mineral
nutrients?
a. Consumer b. Decomposer c. Producer d. Organism

99. The following natural events can be traced through deforestation, except:
a. Instinction of wildlife resources
b. Soil erosions
c. Drought
d. Worsening Floods

100. Which is true of prokaryotic cell?

a. Its genome is made up of nucleoid
b. Its genetic make-up is always made up of ribonucleic acid
c. Can be unicellular and multi-cellular organism
d. Bacteria are also considered having this kind of cell