General Education September 2016
General Education September 2016
Answer: C
1. The words “inappropriate, illegal, irresponsible and
unaware” have prefixes which are classified as _______.
A. Positive C. Negative
B. Common D. Neutral
Answer: C
2. Which does not belong?
A. Hypothesis
B. Surmise
C. Conclusion
D. Conjecture
Answer: C
3. Which does not belong?
A. Foot
B. Kilometre
C. Centigrade
D. Mile
Answer: B
4. “Blessed are __________ sorrowing for ____________
shall be comforted.”
A. Theyou C. Youthey
B. Thethey D. Theythey
Answer: A
5. When I met Pilar yesterday, it was the first time I
__________ her since Christmas.
A. Have seen C. Have been seen
B. Saw D. Had seen
Answer: D
6. If you want to be recognized, have a finger in the pie.
A. Dip finger in the pie C. Join a group
B. Take a share of the pie D. Take an active part in
something
Answer: C
7. Your father is paying for your plane ticket, _________?
A. Isn’t it C. Isn’t he
B. Is he D. Aren’t you
Answer: C
8. It’s now two hours past his schedule; the facilitator may
not come anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case he _______.
A. Is coming C. Does
B. May D. Will come
Answer: A
9. He was excused because all he said were white lies. The
underlined idiomatic expression means _____________.
A. Lies are really harmless
B. Lies recited are excusable
C. Lies are written on white page
D. She recited the lies in public
Answer: B
10. This grade on your essay is low. Did your teacher suggest
___________ another?
A. You will make C. To write
B. Writing D. Revise
Answer: D
11. Wise people can __________ with frustrations.
A. Cope up C. Cope in
B. Cope on D. Cope
Answer: B
12. Is this spot _________ you had the accident?
A. Why C. Wherein
B. Where D. Which
Answer: C
13. “Nothing happens in this world by chance; it is all part of
a grand design.” The author speaks of one’s __________.
A. Ambition C. Destiny
B. Luck D. Dream
Answer: D
14. These towels are _________ for us to dry the dishes.
A. Very dry C. So wet
B. Very wet D. Too wet
Answer: D
15. Which sounds like “when”?
A. While C. Whine
B. Pin D. Pet
Answer: C
16. Manolo approached the platform with his speech. His
palms were sweaty and his hands were shaking. He felt the
palpitations of his chest and perspiration began to appear at
his forehead. Manolo is experiencing ____________.
A. Heart attack C. Stage fright
B. Nausea D. Epilepsy
Answer: B
17. What figure of speech is present in this line of the poem
“The Brook”? “The second time it was a tiny snake.”
A. Personification C. Simile
B. Metaphor D. Apostrophe
Answer: C
18. The “Rubaiyat”, a loosely joined series of 280 stanzas, has
this general theme. Which one?
A. Always look forward to a new day
B. Never give up on death easily
C. Grasp pleasure while you can
D. Create your own world and beautify it
Answer: C
19. Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rage at close of day
Raged, against the dying of the light.
Dylan Thomas
The person in the lines above could be characterized as
_____.
A. Pessimistic C. Courageous
B. Violent D. Strong
Answer: D
20. In Psalm 23 otherwise known as “Psalm of David”, what
is the closest meaning to the line:
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;
he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
A. He will be given riches and mercy.
B. He will be known throughout the land.
C. He will always obey his master for his glory.
D. He will be provided peace and prosperity.
Answer: D
21. The master said:
“Only one who bursts with eagerness do I instruct. Only one
who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten.”
These lines give one the idea that true learning _______.
A. Makes man a disciple of instruction
B. Involves patience and a dash of lethargy
C. Is capable of making man
D. Comes with commitment and passion
Answer: C
22. “Katulad ng wika ang isang halaman. Sa maatabang lupa
kusang lalago ito kung may sapat na tubig at liwanag.” Ang
pahayag na ito ni Teongociang ay umaayon sa ____________.
A. Taglish
B. Dekolonisasyon
C. Puristang paniniwala
D. Intelektwalisasyon
Answer: B
23. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang salitang pambansa?
A. Pinoy
B. Kamusta
C. Mapagkumbaba
D. Nagdadalantao
Answer: B
24. Ano ang tuntunin ngayon na susundin sa pagtutumbas
sa Filipino ng “rice terraces”?
A. Kung ano ang bigkas siyang sulat.
B. Gamitin ang katutubong katumbas.
C. Tumbasan sa Espanyol at baybayin sa Filipino.
D. Hiramin nang ganap.
Answer: B
25. Ang pagkautal ay matatawag na ____________ na
sagabal sa pagsasalita.
A. Saykolohikal C. Pisikal
B. Pisyolohikal D. Semantiko
Answer: B
26. Alin ang naganap na pagbabagong morpoponemiko sa
salitang “Tagalog”?
A. Asimilasyon C. Metatesis
B. Pagaangkop D. Pagpapalit
Answer: D
27. “Heto na, heto na, heto na, waahh! Doo bidoo bidoo, bidoo,
bidoo”!
Alin ang nabuong salita o tunog sa linya na nabuo ayon sa
teoryang poohpooh?
A. Heto C. Na
B. Doo bidoo D. Waahh
Answer: B
“Kung kinakailangan ang lakas upang maigupo ang isang mapaniil na
pamahalaan o ang isang harihariang pinuno, wika ang tambuling
tagapukaw sa mga anak ng lahi. Patay ang isang tao kapag walang
kaluluwa. Mahigit pa sa patay ang isang bayan kapag walang iisang
wika.” Rufino Alejandro
Alin sa mga sumusunod na malalim na salitang ginamit sa
talata ang may kasalungat na pares?
A. Tambulitrumpeta C. Maigupomatalo
B. Mapaniilmapagkandili D. Tagapukawtagagising
Answer: D
29. “Pen pen de sarapen/de cuchillo de almasen/haw haw de
carabao batuten”
Pinatunayan ng linya ang paglaganap ng wika dahil sa
__________.
A. Pananakop C. Modernisasyon
B. Pakikipagkalakalan D. Heograpiya
Answer: A
30. Kung sa pakikinig ang may layuning malibang ay mauuri
bilang apresyatib, mauuri naman sa pagbasa bilang
________.
A. Mapanuri C. Scanning
B. Intensibo D. Ekstensibo
Answer: C
31. Mahaba ang pahayag ni Socrates kaya kailangan iyong
mahalaga na lamang ang dapat na mabasa kaya gumamit
siya ng ______________.
A. Sintesis C. Abstrak
B. Direktang sipi D. Ellipsis
Answer: A
32. Sa panahong ito ____________ sana muna ng mga
magulang sa pagkuha ng mga insyurans.
A. Pahalagahan C. Pakaunawain
B. Pakaisipin D. Pakaayusin
Answer: D
33. Sa pangungusap na “Panahon na upang magdilat ng
mata at makisangkot sa mga usapin”, ano ang ibig
ipahiwatig?
A. Idilat ang mga mata
B. Umiwas sa usapin
C. Kalimutan ang isyu
D. Magising sa katotohanan
Answer: B
34. Alin ang mali sa pangungusap na ito?
Ilang taon ring namahinga sa pagawit ang sikat na si
Whitney Houston.
A. Ang sikat C. Sa pagawit
B. Ring D. Ilang taon
Answer: A
35. Alin ang pinakatamang pahayag?
A. Tiningala niya ang langit.
B. Tinitigan niya ang langit.
C. Sinulyapan niya ang langit.
D. Tinitingnan niya ang langit
Answer: C
36. “You can count on me”. Ang pinakamalapit na salin nito
ay _____.
A. “maasahan mo siya” C. “maasahan mo ako”
B. “bilangan mo kamo” D. “ibilang mo ako”
Answer: C
37. Si Lolo Jose ay malakas pa kahit alog na ang baba. Ang
kahulugan ng may salungguhit ay __________.
A. Masakit ang baba C. Matanda na
B. Bata pa D. Malabo ang mata
Answer: B
38. If July 12, 2003 fell on a Tuesday, on what day will July
12, 2005 fall?
A. Thursday C. Sunday
B. Friday D. Monday
Answer: D
39. A map is drawn to scale such that 1.5 cm on the map
corresponds to 75km in actual distance. How many cm on the
map would represent the distance between two towns which
are 270km apart?
A. 2.7 cm C. 1.8 cm
B. 3.6 cm D. 5.4 cm
Answer: D
40. How much greater is the sum of the first 20 counting
numbers than the sum of the first 10 counting numbers?
A. 110 C. 100
B. 55 D. 155
Answer: D
41. Which of these statements is always TRUE?
A. The sum of 3 consecutive pages of a book is always odd.
B. The sum of two square numbers CANNOT be odd.
C. The sum of the page number of two consecutive pages of a
book is even.
D. The sum of 5 consecutive numbers is always divisible by 5.
Answer: A
42. A father and son working together can finish painting a
room in 6 hours. Working alone, the father takes 9 hours to
do the painting. How many painting hours will it take the
son, working alone, to finish painting the room?
A. 18 C. 75
B. 15 D. 12
Answer: B
43. Which common fraction is equivalent to 0.216?
A. 53 C. 21
250 50
B. 27 D. 108
125 375
Answer: E - 19m
44. From a 75m bolt/roll of clothing material, 28 school
uniforms are made. Each uniform uses 2m. How many
meters of material are left?
3
A. 8 C. 16
4
B. 10 D. 12
Answer: A
45. Nelia takes ¾ hour to dress and get ready for school. It
takes her 4/5 hour to reach school. If her class starts
promptly at 8:15 a.m.; what is the latest time she can jump
out of bed in order not to be late for school?
A. 6:42 a.m. C. 6:45 a.m.
B. 6:50 a.m. D. 7:22 a.m.
Answer: C
46. In a playground for kindergarten kids, 18 children are
riding tricycles or bicycles. If there are 43 wheels in all, how
many tricycles are there?
A. 8 C. 7
B. 9 D. 11
Answer: D
47. Simplify
5 75 4 12
A. 13 5 C. 33 3
B. 63 D. 17 3
Answer: A
48. A child can be admitted to Grade 1 if he/she is at least 5
years and 10 months old by June of the school year. Which of
these birthdates will disqualify a child from being admitted
to Grade 1 on June 15, 2009?
A. June 10, 2003 C. May 5, 2003
B. Jan. 10, 2003 D. April 30, 2003
Answer: C
49. A time deposit in a bank will mature after 91 days. If the
deposit was made on April 28, on what date will it mature?
A. June 28 C. July 28
B. July 18 D. July 29
April = 29, 30 = 2 days
May = 1 31 = 31 days
June = 1 – 30 = 30 days
July = 1 – 28 = 28 days
Answer: D
50. The readings on a water meter in April and May are
417.8kl and 430.4kl. if there is a basic charge of 23 pesos and
the cost per kl is 20 pesos, how much is the billing for water
consumption between the two months?
A. P2520 C. 2543
B. P272 D. 275
Answer: D
51. One side of a 45°45°90° triangle measures 5cm. What is
the length of its hypotenuse?
5 3
A.5 3cm C.
2cm
B. 5cm D. 5 2cm
Answer: C
52. An online shop sells a certain calculator for P850 and
charges P250 for shipping within Manila, regardless of the
number of calculators ordered. Which of the following
equations shows the total cost (y) of an order as a function of
the number of calculators ordered (x)?
A. Y=(850+250)x C. Y=850x+250
B. Y=250x+850 D. X=850y+250
Answer: D
53. How many glasses of cola each to be filled with 150 cu cm
of the liquid can be made from 5 family size bottles of cola
each containing 1.5 litters?
A. 60 C. 40
B. 45 D. 50
5 x 1.5 x 1000/150 = 50
54. The edges of a cubical frame are made from plastic
straws. How much longer is the total length of the plastic
edges of a cube is 10cm compared to a cube whose edge is
8cm?
A. 32cm C. 24cm
B. 8cm D. 16cm
A cube has 12 edges:
First cube has 10 cm edge, while the smaller cube has 8 cm
edge. Subtract the measure of total length of their edges:
(12 × 10 cm) (12 × 8 cm) = difference of total length their
edges
120 cm 96 cm = 24 cm
Final Answer: The total length of edges of bigger cube
(with 10 cm edge) is longer by 24 cm than the smaller cube.
Answer: C
54. The edges of a cubical frame are made from plastic
straws. How much longer is the total length of the plastic
edges of a cube is 10cm compared to a cube whose edge is
8cm?
A. 32cm C. 24cm
B. 8cm D. 16cm
Answer: D
55. How many different rectangles can be found below?
A. 8 C. 5
B. 4 D. 9
Answer: B
56. If the width of a rectangle is reduced by 20% and the
length is also reduced by 20%, what percent of the original
area is the new area of the rectangle?
A. 60% C. 80%
B. 64% D. 36%
_____% of OA is NA
X of LW is NA
X(LW) = (0.64LW)
X = 0.64LW = 0.64 x 100 = 64%
LW
Answer: C
57. How many square inches are in 1 square yard?
A. 900 C. 1296
B. 144 D. 648
Answer: B
58. Which of these has the longest perimeter?
A. A rectangle 19cm long and 24cm wide
B. A right triangle whose two legs are 24 and 32 cm
C. A square 21 cm on a side
D. An equilateral triangle whose side is 28 cm
Answer: A
59. Determine the midpoint of the line segment joining the
points (5,3) and (1,6).
A. (2,3/2) C. (3,3/2)
B. (2,3/2) D. (1,5/2)
Answer: C
60. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those of
another right triangle are 12 and 16. How much longer is the
perimeter of the larger triangle than the perimeter of the
smaller triangle?
A. 84 C. 12
B. 7 D. 14
61. In a circle with center O, arc RS=132 degress. How many
degrees are there in angle RSO?
A. 22 C. 20
B. 24 D. 48
Given: <ROS=132 degrees.
Now, since RO=SO=radius then
triangle RSO is isosceles,
So <SRO=<RS0
=(180132)/2=24.
Answer: B
61. In a circle with center O, arc RS=132 degress. How many
degrees are there in angle RSO?
A. 22 C. 20
B. 24 D. 48
Answer: A
62. One angle of a parallelogram is 35? What are the
measures of the three other angles?
A. 145°, 35°, 145° C. 85°, 135°, 140°
B. 45°, 65°, 170° D. 35°, 65°, 65°
Answer: C
63. A series of square figures are made with match sticks. If
the first three figures are the following, how many
matchsticks will be needed to form the 6th figure?
A. 60 C. 84
B. 5 D. 40
Answer: D
1 a
62. If then x equals the
x b
A. Product of a and b
B. Sum of a and b
C. Difference of a and b
D. Quotient of b and a
Answer: D
65. On a certain day, three computer technicians took turns
in manning a 24hour internet shop. The number of hours
Cesar, Bert and Danny were on duty was in the ratio of 1:2:3
respectively. The shop owner pays them Php 40 per hour.
How much Danny receive for that day?
A. Php 230 C. Php 160
B. Php 960 D. Php 480
66. A bus has seven vacant seats. If three additional
passengers enter the bus, in how many different ways can
they be seated?
A. 6 C. 5040
B. 210 D. 35
Answer: B
66. A bus has seven vacant seats. If three additional
passengers enter the bus, in how many different ways can
they be seated?
A. 6 C. 5040
B. 210 D. 35
Answer: B
67. Ruben’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 89, 84, 90, 91 and 86.
What is the least grade that he should aim for in the 7th
subject if he has to have an average of 88?
A. 91 C. 93
B. 90 D. 92
68. In how many ways can 7 people be seated around a
circular table
A. 49 C. 5040
B. 720 C. 14
Answer: B
68. In how many ways can 7 people be seated around a
circular table
A. 49 C. 5040
B. 720 C. 14
Answer: C
69. A committee of 3 is to be selected from a group of 5 girls
and three boys. What is the probability that two boys are
selected?
A. 15/56 C. 3/56
B. 8/56 D. 5/56
P = Events / total sample
= 3C2 / 8C3
= 3/56
Answer: C
70. A student has ten posters to pin up on the walls of her
room, but there is space for only seven. In how many ways
can she choose the posters to be pinned up?
A. 5040 C. 120
B. 604,800 D. 7
10C7 = 120
Answer: D
71. A retailer buys candies for Php 37.50. The pack has 25
pieces of candies. If she sells each candy for Php 2.25, how
much profit does she make?
A. Php 15.50 C. Php 37.50
B. Php 56.25 D. Php 18.75
Answer: A
72. In how many ways can four boys and four girls be seated
in a row containing eight seats if boys and girls must sit in
alternate seats?
A. 1152 C. 40,320
B. 24 D. 576
4P4 x 4P4 x 2P2 = 1152
4! x 4! x 2! = 1152
Answer: D
73. During periods of increased global temperatures,
which of the following is most likely to occur?
A. A decrease in earthquakes
B. An increase in earthquakes
C. A decrease in atmospheric CO2
D. An increase in atmospheric CO2
Answer: C
74. Which of the following human activities reduces the level
of ozone in the atmosphere?
A. Using large banks of solar cells for energy production
B. Using artificial lighting in scientific polar stations
C. Releasing of fluorocarbons from aerosol cans
D. Destroying large areas of the equatorial rain forests
Answer: C
75. If two variables X and Y are directly related, which of
these is NOT true?
A. When X is low, Y is also low
B. As X increases, Y also increases
C. When X increases, Y decreases
D. A high Y is associated with a high X
76. What is the most significant cause of dwindling diversity?
A. Large plant consumption
B. Global warming
C. Destruction of habitat
D. Depletion of ozone layer
This article throws light on the ten major causes for
the loss of biodiversity.
(1)Destruction of Habitat,
(2)Hunting
(3)Exploitation of Selected Species
(4)Habitat Fragmentation
(5)Collection for Zoo and Research
(6)Introduction of Exotic Species
(7)Pollution
(8)Control of Pests and Predators
(9)Natural Calamities, and
(10) Other
Answer: C
76. What is the most significant cause of dwindling diversity?
A. Large plant consumption
B. Global warming
C. Destruction of habitat
D. Depletion of ozone layer
Answer: D
77. The existence of extraterrestrial life may never be
proven; but this idea will become more scientifically
acceptable over time if _________________________________.
A. Alternative hypotheses are proposed and confirmed
B. Hypotheses are made related to the idea
C. No one disputes this idea in a scientific forum
D. Increasing scientific evidence supports the idea
Answer: D
78. Why is incineration not favoured as a method of waste
disposal?
A. It is expensive for a country like ours
B. The country lacks funds to install incinerators
C. It requires large energy expenditures
D. It releases noxious gases
Answer: B
79. Teacher M showed the class the potted plants placed on
the window hills. She asked them to observe the direction of
their growth. The pupils observed that the plants tended to
grow outward. Then Teacher M asked the class this question:
“Why do you think they grow outward?”
What was Teacher M engaging the pupils to do?
A. Observe C. Draw conclusion
B. Formulate hypotheses D. Design an experiment
Answer: B
80. Which of the following has the smallest mass when
measured in an equal arm balance?
A. ½ sheet of pad paper
B. 1/8 sheet of pad paper
C. ¼ sheet of pad paper
D. 1/3 sheet of pad paper
Answer: C
81. Which of the following activities help REDUCE water
pollution?
A. Throwing only liquid wastes
B. Cleaning with soaps instead of detergents
C. Treating wastewater before it is discharged
D. Using organic fertilizers in farms
Answer: D
82. Leaves are green in the sunlight because ______________.
A. They absorb the green light
B. Their tints bounce off
C. They absorb the blue and yellow object and yellow light
D. They reflect green light
Answer: D
83. Which of the following is TRUE about light and seeing?
A. Light enters the eyes enabling people to see objects
B. Light goes out from the eyes, hits an object, and then
returns to the eyes
C. Light rays coming from an object meets light coming from
a light source and then enters the eyes
D. Light hits an object, bounces, and then enters the eyes
Answer: A
84. A tray filled with ice was left on a table. After one hour, it
was observed that some of the ice had changed to liquid.
Which of the following is TRUE about the temperature of the
ice and the liquid?
I. The temperature of the ice did not change
II. The temperature of ice became higher
III.The temperature of water is higher than the temperature
of the ice.
A. II only C. III only
B. I and III D. I only
Answer: D
85. A stainless spoon feels colder than a plastic spoon
because stainless steel ____________.
A. Absorbs less heat from the hand than plastic does
B. Is really colder than plastic
C. Has lower temperature than plastic
D. Conducts heat away from the hand faster than plastic
does
Answer: B
86. Why does the level of water in a beaker rise after a stone
is placed in it?
A. The stone and water occupy the same space
B. The stone takes the place occupied by water
C. The stone has more mass than the water
D. The water weighs less than the stone
Answer: A
87. In President Quezon’s time, the country had the
Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about the
Philippine Commonwealth? Filipinos were ________________.
A. Partially independent
B. Granted total freedom to course their destiny only on
matters of education
C. Citizens of the United States
D. Fully independent
Answer: B
88. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as
human rights is concerned? A suspect __________________.
A. Has the right to remain silent
B. Remains innocent until proven guilty
C. Is considered guilty unless proven otherwise
D. Has the right to legal counsel
Answer: B
89. What development has taken place in our form of
government from the preHispanic Philippines to the
present?
I. We have come from a oneman rule to a government of the
people, by the people and for the people
II. We began with a oneman rule and have ended up with a
dictatorial form of government
III.We started with a dictatorial form of government that has
developed into the present democratic form
A. I and III C. II
B. III D. I
Answer: C
90. In connection with the government transactions involving
public interest, which policy is adopted by the Constitution to
assure the public of accountability and transparency?
A. Rural development and agrarian reform
B. Private enterprise and incentives to needed investments
C. Full public disclosure
D. Balanced and healthful ecology
Answer: B
91. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and
executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of
government was implemented?
A. Monarchical C. Presidential
B. Parliamentary D. Dictatorial
Answer: D
92. As a result of EDSA 1, the Philippines ________________.
A. Changed its form of government to parliamentary
B. Intensified its participation in international affairs
C. Saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president
D. Became known worldwide for its People’s Power
Revolution
93. Rizal focused the “La Liga Filipina” to ________________.
I. Unite the whole country
II. Fight violence and injustice
III.Revolt against the Spaniards
A. I and III C. I and II
B. II and III D. II only
As listed in the constitution Rizal prepared, the Liga's aims
were:
1. To unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigorous,
and homogenous body;
2. Mutual protection in every want and necessity;
3. Defense against all violence and injustice;
4. Encouragement of instruction, agriculture, and commerce;
and
5. Study and application of reforms.
Answer: C
93. Rizal focused the “La Liga Filipina” to ________________.
I. Unite the whole country
II. Fight violence and injustice
III.Revolt against the Spaniards
A. I and III C. I and II
B. II and III D. II only
Answer: A
94. Which is true of the Philippines?
A. It has been colonized by two European colonial powers
B. There have been attempts to change its government to a
parliamentary form
C. It is the only Christian country in Asia
D. It has never been united as a nation
Answer: D
95. Which is TRUE of the historical development of the
Philippines?
A. It has been an independent nation
B. It has not achieved full independence from the very
beginning
C. It has been an independent nation ever since
D. It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation
96. This year’s SONA was focused on education and economy.
What is meant by SONA?
A. Speech of the Nation Assembly
B. Speech of the Nation Address
C. State of the Nation Advocacy
D. State of the Nation Address
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual address by
the President of the Philippines to a joint session of the Congress of
the Philippines. Mandated by the 1987 Constitution, the speech is
delivered every fourth Monday of July at the Plenary Hall of
the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasa Hills, Quezon City, Metro
Manila.
The first formal State of the Nation Address was delivered by
President Manuel L. Quezon on June 16, 1936 at the Legislative
Building in Manila. The dates of the SONA were fixed on June
16 of every year at the start of opening sessions of Congress,
by virtue of Commonwealth Act № 17. However, CA 49 changed
the date of the opening of Congress to October 16
Answer: D
96. This year’s SONA was focused on education and economy.
What is meant by SONA?
A. Speech of the Nation Assembly
B. Speech of the Nation Address
C. State of the Nation Advocacy
D. State of the Nation Address
Answer: B
97. Which statement is TRUE of the preSpanish Filipino
government?
A. There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints
B. The datu exercised all powers of government
C. Laws were formulated by law making body elected by the
community
D. Laws were formulated by a law making body appointed by
the datu
Answer: C
98. With which are the words “chacha” and “con ass”
associated?
A. Imposition of martial law
B. Return to dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment of the present constitution
D. Division between senate and house of representatives
Answer: D
99. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform and cooperatives
are meant to ____________.
A. Improve on the country’s literacy rate
B. Make all citizens equal
C. Bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
D. Eradicate poverty in the country
The legal basis for CARP is the Republic Act No. 6657 otherwise known
as Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL) signed by President
Corazon C. Aquino on June 10, 1988. It is an act which aims to promote
social justice and industrialization, providing the mechanism for its
implementation, and for other purposes. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6657
Answer: D
100. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
bring about social equity and economic prosperity in the
country?
I. By distributing the ownership of land to farmers for value
charge
II. By transferring the ownership of land to farmers for value
III.By helping the affected landowners to use their land
compensation in viable business activities
IV.By providing support services to farmerbeneficiaries
A. I, II and III C. II, III, IV
B. I, II and IV D. I, III, IV
SECTION 6. Retention Limits. — Except as otherwise provided in
this Act, no person may own or retain, directly or indirectly, any public
or private agricultural land, the size of which shall vary according to
factors governing a viable familysize farm, such as commodity produced,
terrain, infrastructure, and soil fertility as determined by the
Presidential Agrarian Reform Council (PARC) created hereunder, but in
no case shall retention by the landowner exceed five (5) hectares.
Three (3) hectares may be awarded to each child of the
landowner, subject to the following qualifications: (1) that he is at least
fifteen (15) years of age; and (2) that he is actually tilling the land or
directly managing the farm: Provided, That landowners whose lands
have been covered by Presidential Decree No. 27 shall be allowed to keep
the areas originally retained by them thereunder:
Answer: B
101. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which
term applies?
A. Economic stability C. Equilibrium
B. Monopoly D. Inflation
102. When parents decide to send their children to a private
school and pay their tuition fee instead of sending them to
public school, they don’t get their share in the benefit derived
from the taxes they pay. This is a case of _________________.
A. Social inequity C. Social injustice
B. Double taxation D. Double jeopardy
Inequality may refer to unequal access to anything. Shape and
figure of inequality differs from different perspectives. Inequalities in
different perspectives would be broadly… • Social inequality •
Economic inequality • Political inequality • Health Inequality •
Social inequality is the existence of unequal opportunities and
rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or
society. It occurs when resources in a given society are distributed
unevenly, typically through norms of allocation, that engender specific
patterns along lines of socially defined categories of persons.
The Philippine Law Dictionary defines “double
jeopardy” to mean that “when a person is charged with
an offense and the case is terminated either by acquittal
or conviction or in any other manner without the consent
of the accused, the latter cannot again be charged with the
same or identical offense.”
Social injustice definition says that it is a situation when some
unfair practices are being carried in the society. Whatever unjust is
happening is usually against the law and it might not be
something that is considered a moral practice
Answer: A
102. When parents decide to send their children to a private
school and pay their tuition fee instead of sending them to
public school, they don’t get their share in the benefit derived
from the taxes they pay. This is a case of _________________.
A. Social inequity C. Social injustice
B. Double taxation D. Double jeopardy
Answer: D
103. Which does one display when he thinks that what is
foreign is best and that what is local is inferior?
A. Relativism C. Ethnocentrism
B. Favouritism D. Xenocentrism
104. Upon which is the claim that there is no single universal
standard to be used to judge any culture based?
A. Cultural diversity C. Cultural relativism
B. Culture shock D. Ethical relativism
Cultural diversity (also known as multiculturalism) is
a group of diverse individuals from different cultures or
societies. Usually, cultural diversity takes into account
language, religion, race, sexual orientation, gender, age
and ethnicity
Answer: C
104. Upon which is the claim that there is no single universal
standard to be used to judge any culture based?
A. Cultural diversity C. Cultural relativism
B. Culture shock D. Ethical relativism
105. You have to take extra care when you critique the work
of a Filipino. Your negative comment may be mistaken to be
an attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait is
this advice based?
A. “bayanihan” spirit C. “sakop” mentality
B. Extreme Personalism D. Adaptability
Weakness of Filipino Values
1. Extreme Personalism
always trying to give personal interpretation to actions (Cow fave
or Mahilig sa "baka' ")
thank you with "but" (complimentcriticismcompliment)
2. Extreme Family Centeredness
Very strong family protection whether it is in good or bad condition
and situation (consentidor) (overprotected)
3. Lack of Discipline : Very relaxed attitude but POOR Time
Management (the famous Filipino Time)
Impatient and unable to delay gratification or reward
Love to take shortcuts or 'palusot' system
Carelessness
Weakness of Filipino Values
4. Passivity and Lack of Initiative : Strong reliance to
others fate (MakapagAsawa ng Mayaman or Manalo sa
Lotto) (MayamanMaperaAbroad naman si Mommy and
Daddy/Lola and Lolo or Tito or Tita or Pinsan or Ninong etc.)
Yeah the famous PINOY PRIDE. It is all because of the
race (nationality/blood) not by person's attitude, hardwork,
dream and perseverance etc.
Claiming someone achievement even they are not
representing the same flag just because of ethnicity. (Mabuhay
ang mga Pinoy kahit American Citizens etc. na and they
representing other country na.)
Weakness of Filipino Values
4. Passivity and Lack of Initiative
- Very complacent (relax) but their rarely is a sense of
urgency (It's OK we have 1 day left to finished, just relax)
Strong personality but Lack of SelfConfidence and strong
determination to achieve goals
Good at start but NO Sense of Continuity (sometimes no
direction at all or no plan at all)
Too patient without any plan or action (matiisin) "Bahala
na System" No matter what, At least we tried (paconsuelo)
- Doubt and Debate or Argument or Objection first than to
study, discuss until planning and action
Weakness of Filipino Values
5. Colonial Mentality : Patriotism vs Active awareness
(mas maganda and magaling kasi ang ibang bansa, mas
masarap)
To much appreciation to other nationality and foreign
products than native one (local vs imported)
Lack of LOVE and Appreciation on what they have
Open outside but Sideopen or Close inside (it's OK and Best
to RECEIVED more than to Share)
Weakness of Filipino Values
6. Kanyakanya Syndrome : Selfserving attitude that
generates feeling of envy and competitiveness towards others
(status vs prestige).
Personal ambition but insensitive to common good (people &
own country)
Crab mentality (Hilahan and Inggitan System)
Lack of appreciation resulting unhealthy competition
7. Lack of Self Analysis and Reflection
Superficial and flighty or dreamy
Answer: B
105. You have to take extra care when you critique the work
of a Filipino. Your negative comment may be mistaken to be
an attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait is
this advice based?
A. “bayanihan” spirit C. “sakop” mentality
B. Extreme Personalism D. Adaptability
106. Which of the following was the first to happen?
A. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence
B. Guerrilla warfare against the US was initiated
C. The Philippines was ceded to the US by Treaty of Paris
D. Aguinaldo was captured
Philippine Declaration of Independence. The Philippine
Declaration of Independence
(Filipino: Pagpapahayag ngKasarinlan ng Pilipinas) was
proclaimed on June 12, 1898 in Cavite II el Viejo (present
day Kawit, Cavite), Philippines
On March 23, 1901, General Emilio Aguinaldo was
captured by the American forces led by General Frederick
Funston with the help of Macabebe Scouts, in Palanan,
Isabel
Answer: A
106. Which of the following was the first to happen?
A. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence
B. Guerrilla warfare against the US was initiated
C. The Philippines was ceded to the US by Treaty of Paris
D. Aguinaldo was captured
Answer: C
107. If they were to come back to life, who among the
following would be the most vocal to speak against the
country’s foreign policy of close association with America?
A. Jose P. Laurel, Elpidio Quirino
B. Leon Ma. Guerrero Jr., Jose P. Laurel
C. Claro M. Recto, Leon Ma. Guerrero Jr.
D. Claro M. Recto, Jose P. Laurel
Answer: B
108. To stimulate the nation’s economy and increase
employment, past President Diosdado Macapagal __________.
A. Borrowed money from the World Bank
B. Standardized the salaries of government employees
C. Abolished government repressive control
D. Gave incentives to home cottage industries
Answer: D
109. Based on his work, “Sa Aking Mga Kabata”, would Rizal
favour the use of mother tongue in the early grades?
A. He did not express it clearly
B. Yes, but mixed with English
C. No
D. Yes
Answer: B
110. Out of used illustration boards, students came up with
cute and functional bags for school children. Which Filipino
trait is exhibited?
A. Adaptability C. Familyorientedness
B. Creativity D. Pagkabayani
Answer: C
111. On which Filipino trait does Gawad Kalinga build on?
A. Extreme personalism
B. Joy and humor
C. Bayanihan spirit
D. Adaptability
Answer: D
112. The Filipinos’ indomitable spirit is shown in his _______.
A. Utang na loob C. Selfreliance
B. Friendliness D. Ability to survive
Answer: D
113. Let’s assume that universities will be required to offer
education programs at the graduate rather than at the
undergraduate level. Based on this information, how should
you respond?
A. Disagree C. Agree
B. Not enough information D. Neutral
Answer: B
114. One reason why the NCEE was abolished was because it
was antipoor. Which explanation logically supports this
reasoning?
A. The NCEE served as a measure to counteract the
“diploma mill” mentality of Filipinos
B. It’s good that NCEE was abolished because that would
mean only those fit for college would go to college
C. Most of those who did not pass the NCEE were graduates
of deprived schools
D. College education liberates the poor from the bondage of
poverty
Answer: C
115. Art and music are necessary ingredients to a child’s
education. Which statement/s support/s the idea of idea of
this sentence?
I. Music and art intensify a child’s imagination
II. Music teaches discipline, teamwork, math and poetry
through rhythm
III.Painting helps a kinaesthetic learner express abstract
concepts in concrete forms.
A. I only C. I and II
B. I, II and III D. III only
Answer: B
116. Rizal said: “there are no tyrants where there are no
slaves.” Which logically explains this?
I. If the Filipinos were treated as slaves by the Spaniards it
was because they allowed themselves to be treated as
such
II. It was equally the fault of the Filipinos why the Spaniards
treated them as slaves
III.The Spaniards were tyrants and so they treated the
Filipino as slaves
A. I C. I and II
B. III D. II
Answer: B
117. You are often told : “Poverty is not a hindrance to
success.” What does this imply?
A. It is other people that hinder people to succeed
B. What a person becomes in life is a product of his/her own
choice
C. A person is totally conditioned by his/her environment
D. The “promdi” student does not succeed because of his/her
place of origin
Answer: A
118. What a student can do differs from what he will do.
What does this prove?
A. Motivation and ability always go together
B. Motivation differs from ability
C. Students of today are hardly motivated
D. Ability is the opposite of motivation
Answer: D
119. A Biology teacher described herself biologically: “My
estrogen level is decreasing and I have signs of osteoporosis.”
What is TRUE of the Biology teacher?
A. She is a chain smoker
B. She is in her late adolescence
C. She is a spinster
D. She is in her postmenopausal period
Answer: B
120. A secret word that must be entered into the computer
before a person is allowed to get or change information is
called _________________.
A. Program C. Statement
B. Password D. Input
Answer: B
121. The search for related literature by accessing several
data bases by the use of a telephone line to connect a
computer library with other computers that have database is
termed ____________________.
A. Manual search C. Compact disc search
B. Online search D. Computer search
Online search is the process of interactively searching for and
retrieving requested information via a computer from databases that
are online. Interactive searches became possible in the 1980s with the
advent of faster databases and smart terminals
Answer: D
122. Which refers to a single phrase or word that tells the
computer to do something with a program or file?
A. Password C. Command
B. Computer program D. Computer language
A command is an instruction given by a user telling a computer to
do something, such a run a single program or a group of linked
programs. Commands are generally issued by typing them in at the
command line (i.e., the alltext display mode) and then pressing the
ENTER key, which passes them to the shell
Answer: B
123. In writing a letter, which productivity tool is used?
A. Pagemaker C. Spreadsheet
B. Word processing D. Publisher
Answer: C
124. Like the typewriter, the computer has a _____________.
A. Screen C. Keyboard
B. Cursor D. Disk drive
Answer: C
125. Which application program provides one with a means
to organize and present information through the use of text,
numbers, graphs, sounds and visual images?
A. Publisher C. Multimedia
B. Spreadsheet D. Word processing
126. Which one links the computers to base computer making
it possible to share software materials?
A. Modem C. Local area network
B. Interface D. Internet
Local Area Network or LAN is a devices network that
connect with each other in the scope of a home, school,
laboratory, office or other building. As a common thing, the
LAN comprise computers and peripheral devices linked to a
local domain server including many wires and cables that
demand a previously designed network diagram.
Internet a global computer network providing a variety of
information and communication facilities, consisting of
interconnected networks using standardized communication
protocols
A modem is a device or program that enables a computer
to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines.
Computer information is stored digitally, whereas
information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted
in the form of analog waves.
Answer: B
126. Which one links the computers to base computer making
it possible to share software materials?
A. Modem C. Local area network
B. Interface D. Internet
In computing, an interface is a shared boundary across
which two or more separate components of a computer
system exchange information. The exchange can be
between software, computer hardware, peripheral devices,
humans and combinations of these.
Answer:
127. What is/are best ways to a child’s development
D
according to the statement?
I. Meet the child where the child is
II. Allow the child to develop according to his/her pace
III.Compare a child to another in order to motivate her/him
to catch up with other children’s development
A. II and III C. I, II and III
B. I and III D. I and II
SITUATION 1: “You can’t make children grow faster by
Answer: B
pushing them, just as you can’t make flowers bloom faster by
pulling them.”
128. What message does the statement have for teachers?
A.Just look at the flowers when you are tempted to hurry up
the development of a child.
B.Provide children with developmentally appropriate practices
C.Games will help develop children naturally
D.Avoid comparing a child with other children
129. Which statement is in support of the statement given
above? Answer: C
A. A teacher’s momentbymoment actions and interactions
with children are the most powerful determinant of learning
outcomes and development
B. We can’t make children’s dendrites grow faster or insist that
important connections in the brain be made
C. It is the early childhood educator who has both the immense
responsibility of creating the learning environment that will
intrigue and stimulate the whole child
D. Each child’s brain is unique and vastly different from one
another
SITUATION 2: Schoolbased management (SBM) is in line with
the spirit of decentralization. It aims to: 1)empower the school
heads to lead their teachers, students and members of the
community in a continuous school improvement process leading to a
higher learning outcomes and improved health and nutrition status
of students; 2)bring resources within the control of the schools to
support the delivery of quality educational services in the spirit of
transparency; 3) strengthen school partnerships with the
communities, local government units to encourage them to invest
time, money and other resources in providing a better school
learning environment; and 4) institutionalize participatory and
databased school improvement process.
Answer: D
130. What kind of an improvement process is in keeping with
SBM?
I. Datadriven II. Continuous III. Participatory
A. I and II C. II and III
B. I and III D. I, II and III
Answer: B
131. In SBM, who is empowered to lead the school and the
community for improvement?
A. The parent leaders C. The principal
B. The school head D. The teachers
Answer: B
132. Which word/phrase does NOT go with schoolbased
management?
A. Transparency C. Continuous improvement
B. Authoritarian D. Partnership
SEASONS OF LOVE IX
I Love turned to autumn
Love was spring When we fell apart
When feelings bloomed As things went sour
As we first said hello And we just can’t stay
And looked into each other’s eyes
together XIII
Love changed to winter
V When the nights grew
Love became summer As we travelled life’s road
When passions rose cold Without each other
As we held hands
And said our vows R.J.V.L.
Answer: A
133. “Spring” in the first stanza represents all but one of the
following ________.
A. A budding relationship
B. The beginning of love
C. Colourful world of people in love
D. The end of bachelorhood
Answer: A
133. “Spring” in the first stanza represents all but one of the
following ________.
A. A budding relationship
B. The beginning of love
C. Colourful world of people in love
D. The end of bachelorhood
SEASONS OF LOVE IX
I Love turned to autumn
Love was spring When we fell apart
When feelings bloomed As things went sour
As we first said hello And we just can’t stay
And looked into each other’s eyes
together XIII
Love changed to winter
V When the nights grew
Love became summer As we travelled life’s road
When passions rose cold Without each other
As we held hands
And said our vows R.J.V.L.
Answer: D
134. The word “summer” in the second stanza suggests ____.
A. Hot environment C. Vacation from school
B. Mixed feelings D. Heightened emotions
SEASONS OF LOVE IX
I Love turned to autumn
Love was spring When we fell apart
When feelings bloomed As things went sour
As we first said hello And we just can’t stay
And looked into each other’s eyes
together XIII
Love changed to winter
V When the nights grew
Love became summer As we travelled life’s road
When passions rose cold Without each other
As we held hands
And said our vows R.J.V.L.
Answer: B
135. In the third stanza, “autumn” may mean all of the
following EXCEPT ________.
A. Irreconcilable differences waning of feelings
B. Problem faced by lovers
C. Falling out of love
D. Death of the love
SITUATION 4: Recall “Harvest”, “May Day Eve” and “Hidden Sea”
written by L. ParasSulit, Nick Joaquin and Stevan Javellana,
respectively then answer the three questions that immediately follow:
136. In L. ParasSulit’s short story “Harvest”, which people
compose this world?
I. Those constantly in search of beauty
II. Those who seek to destroy beauty
III.Those who created beauty
A. I, II and III C. I and III
B. I and II D. II and III
Synopsis Vidal and Fabian were taking palay stalks in the late afternoon sun. Fabian
is insecure of his brother’s handsomeness. When they were harvesting, they talked
about the five carabaos wherein Vidal must marry Milia. It was because their need
of carabao for plowing the fields. While they were talking, a not exactly young or
beautiful girl came named Miss Francia. She called out Vidal saying he’s a perfect
model. Fabian also noticed the woman. Miss Francia noticed Fabian and
approached him praising his arms. After the chatting, the brothers went to work
again until sunset. On their way home, Vidal saw a moth and paused to catch it but
then; his brother crashed the moth in no time. Vidal asked, “Why are you that
way”. Fabian replied, “What is my way?”. “That way of destroying things that are
beautiful like moths”, Vidal answered. “Things that are beautiful have a way of
hurting. I destroy it when I feel a hurt”, Fabian explained. While eating dinner, Tinay
did not join them for she cannot leave her baby and her daughter Trining was
playing siklot in a corner all by herself. Fabian keeps on telling that Vidal must
marry Milia so that they could have five carabaos. For the reply, Vidal said that he
will go with Miss Francia to the city to work as her model.
Answer: D
SITUATION 4: Recall “Harvest”, “May Day Eve” and “Hidden Sea”
written by L. ParasSulit, Nick Joaquin and Stevan Javellana,
respectively then answer the three questions that immediately follow:
136. In L. ParasSulit’s short story “Harvest”, which people
compose this world?
I. Those constantly in search of beauty
II. Those who seek to destroy beauty
III.Those who created beauty
A. I, II and III C. I and III
B. I and II D. II and III
Answer: D
137. The theme of Nick Joaquin’s short story “May Day Eve”
is _________.
A. It is good for a person to love and lose than not have loved
at all
B. True love is eternal and permanent
C. Justice should prevail in every endeavour
D. It is foolish and dangerous to base one’s worthy
endeavours on superstitious beliefs
Answer: A
138. The theme of “Hidden Sea” written by Stevan Javellana
is ______.
A. The good is victorious; evil will be punished
B. Insatiable greed leads to destruction; therefore man has to
strive for simplicity
C. The sea is a mixture of all beautiful things; therefore we
have to preserve the sea
D. Man is a paradox, a mixture of good and evil; it is only
through love that admirable qualities may be manifested
SITUATION 5: Maraming katulad ang buhay ng tao. Ito’y
tulad ng putahe na “sweet sour dish.” May matamis at
maasim na lasa. Katulad din ito ng panahon, may mabagyo
at may maaraw. Nakakaranas tayo ng malulungkot na
pangyayari at kung minsan ay masasayang karanasan.
Kailangan ay lagi tayong handa. Anuman ang pangyayaring
dumating ay dapat nating harapin ng buong tapang, maging
ito’y mapait na karanasan. Kung mabagyo ang buhay, lagi
nating sabihin ang ganito: Kung kaya nila itong nararanasan
Answer:
139. Ano ang mahalagang paguugali ng tao ang
D
pinahihiwatig ng binasang talata?
A. Maging makatarungan tayo sa lahat ng bagay, tao at
panahon
B. Humanda tayong lagi sa mga suliraning darating sa ating
buhay
C. Maging positibo tayo sa pagiisip at pagbibigay pasiya
D. Gawin natin lagi ang magagandang bagay, ang pagtawag
at paghingi ng tulong sa Diyos
Answer: D
140. Saan itinulad ng mayakda ang ating buhay?
A. Sa malakas na bagyo
B. Sa masarap na putahe
C. Sa init at lamig ng panahon
D. Sa putahe at sa panahon
Answer: C
141. Ano ang pangunahing paksa na inilahad sa talataan?
A. Harapin ang buhay at isaisip ang kasabihang umasa sa
Diyos ng hindi magpapabaya
B. Pagkat kaloob ng Diyos sa tao ang pagdurusa, sakit at
suliranin, nariyan Siya upang tayo ay damayan
C. Harapin nang buong tapang ang buhay mabagyo man o
maaraw
D. Buong giting na humarap sa buhay mabagyo man o
maaraw.
Answer: D
142. Alin ang bunga batay sa talata?
A. Karukhaan
B. Ligaya
C. Kalungkutan
D. Karangalan
Situation:
Ang tunay na pagibig ay walang ibubunga kung ang tunay
na ligaya at kaginhawaan. Kailanpama’t sapinsapin ang
dusang pinapasan ng bayani, at ang kanyang buhay ay
nalipos ng karukhaan at lungkot, ang dahilan ay sapagkat
hindi ang tunay na pagibig ang naghahari kung hindi ang
taksil na pita sa yama’t bulaang karangalan.
Answer: B
143. Ang paghihirap ng bayani ay sanhi ng ______.
A. Digmaan
B. Pagkamakasarili
C. Kahinaan ng bayani
D. Kawalang malay
Answer: B
144. Kung gagamitan ng paghihibla sa mga konsepto sa
talata, alin ang pinakagitna?
A. Ligaya
B. Kabayanihan
C. Pagibig
D. Kaginhawaan
SITUATION 7: The class was asked to design an experiment
to test the effect of detergent on fish. One group came up with
this experimental design. For detergent they got Tide, Surf
and Champion. For fish, they had tilapia fingerling, goldfish
and baby janitor fish contained in different sizes and shapes
of bottles. To the tilapia fingerling, they put 1 tbsp of Tide. To
the goldfish, they put 1 tbsp of Surf and to the baby janitor
fish, 1 tbsp of Champion.
Answer: C
145. Is there any defect in the experimental design?
A. Yes, there is, but was compensated for by the use of not
only one type of fish.
B. Yes, there is, but was remedied by the fact that 3 kinds of
detergents were used.
C. Yes, not only one but several
D. None, it’s a simple yet perfect design
Answer: C
146. How can the experimental design be improved?
I. Focus on one independent variable at a time, e.g. brand
of detergent
II. Make use of the same type and size of fish
III.Increase the number of fish and reduce the number of
detergent brands involved
A. I only C. I and II
B. I and III D. II only
Answer: B
147. What is the dependent variable?
A. The amount of water
B. The amount of detergent on fish
C. The amount of detergent
D. The brand of detergent
Answer: C
148. What is defective with the experimental design?
A. It is very complicated
B. There is no testable hypothesis
C. There are so many independent variables the effects of
which are tested at the same time
D. There are a lot of biases involved
Answer: C
149. What is the experimental group?
A. The baby janitor fish with 1 tbsp of Champion
B. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide
C. Cannot be determined
D. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf
Answer: D
150. What is the control group?
A. The baby janitor fish with 1 tbsp of Champion
B. The tilapia with 1 tbsp of Tide
C. The goldfish with 1 tbsp of Surf
D. Cannot be determined