GENERAL EDUCATION

GENERAL EDUCATION

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

1. A person in a dark room looking through a window can clearly see a person outside in the daylight. But a person outside cannot see the person inside. Why does this happen? a

1. There is not enough light being reflected off the person in the room.

2. Sunlight is not as the other sources of light 

3. Light rays cannot pass through the window twice 

4. Outside light does not pass through windows. 

2. Since the family is the basic unit in democracy, home economics education needs to be based upon __c___. 

1. Cooperation as individual and in group 

2. Democratic principle. 

3. Many cultures of families and democracies 

4. Sharing and cooperation. 

3. Matter exists in the form of units which can be classified in hierarchies or organizational levels. Which of the following units shows a correct hierarchical organization? a

1. Solids-liquids-gases-plasma 

2. Cell-tissue-organ-system-organism

3. Atom-molecule-element-compound-mixture

4. Protons-neutrons-electrons-ions

4. Which of the following statements best explains recruitment? d

1. It is the process of ensuring that competent people are available. 

2. It is a process of obtaining qualified applicants  for promotion

3. It is a process of hiring and firing 

4. It is the process of obtaining qualified applicants for a job. 

5. What is the reason why the staff wages for the retailer and wholesaler are NOT consider as the direct cost? a

1. Because one person generally sells many different products 

2. Because staff wages are taken from the income of the company 

3. Because cost is not linked to the acquisition of raw materials 

4. Because the direct costs have to be attributed proportionally.

6. Happiness is different from pleasure in being an abiding consequence or result which is not destroyed even by the presence of pain. The best illustration of this principle is __c__. 

1. A jackpot winner collecting his prize c. Mother giving birth 

2. Engaged couple getting married d. Student topping the board examination 

7. Which of the following is another illustration of happiness? a

1. A family looking at their crops ready for harvest 

2. A family dining at a 5-star  hotel 

3. A family on their way to a vacation holiday 

4. A family admiring their newly bought car. 

8. Students after a long summer vacation hardly return to usual study habits. This situations is a post-vacation carry over. It takes two to three weeks to be in such situation. What post-vacation theory is advanced?  c

1. Post-vacation should be extended by 4 weeks c. Pre-vacation plans are necessary 

2. Vacation is worth doing d. Post vacation habits should be ignored

9. As head of the family the father is the principal bread winner. What does it mean? a

1. His earning determines the economic condition of the family

2. It is duty to give economic support to his children 

3. He is responsible to support the wife and children 

4. He should manage the family budget.

10. Which of the following is one of the positive values developed as one learns handicrafts? b

1. Enriched vocabulary in handicrafts c.  Adeptness in eye-hand coordination 

2. Enhanced self-esteem and well-worth d. Exposure to handicrafts principles 

11. Regardless of modernization and generation gaps adolescents should give priority to this value. a

1. Love and respect for parents c. Involvement in extra-curricular activities 

2. Optimism in life d. Friendship will others

12. One of the following steps is not included in determining the proper height of working spaces. d

1. Ask him to place his arms closing to his body and bend his arm at the elbow. 

2. Let a person get a chair and let him sit down 

3. Let a person who would use it stand 

4. The distance from the floor to the elbow minus two inches is the proper height for working. 

13. Pre-school children always watch the body language of their teachers. This means __a__. 

1. Communication is best movement and gestures 

2. Communication is best by words 

3. Communication is best by the tone of voice 

4. Communication is best by group of discussions 

14. In what situation is it necessary to give a ring to the parents of a drowning boy? c

1. To ask a classmate to join the party c. To inform his mother of the accident 

2. To invite the teacher to a picnic d. To tell a friend to come later

15. Pulmonary tuberculosis has affected 90% of the Filipinos. How is this disease transmitted? c

1. Using dishes of active TB patients. c. TB patient allowed to work with others

2. Coughing with uncovered mouth d. Sleeping with children 

16. The yearly occurrence of red tide casualties are traced to a seaweed with poison because of . c

1. Careless disposal of water c. Heavy rain and dry season

2. Oil spill from water vessels d. Organic fertilizer

17. Experiments and techniques in food production are usually found in some school. The most extensive ones are in _a__. 

1. University of the Philippines c. University of the East 

2. Don Mariano Marcos University d. University of Santo Tomas 

18. Farmers are all enthusiastic in the campaign for “Gintong Ani” for mangoes. Which practice is harmful to the environment? b

1. Encouraging insects to do pollination

2. Spraying the trees with herbicides and pesticides 

3. Using organic fertilizer every six months 

4. Using asexual propagation of mangoes 

19. A children in the mountain ranges are diagnosed as suffering from goiter. Determine the cause of such disease.  d

1. Lack of iodine in food c.  Excess of vitamins in diet 

2. Excess of iodine in diet d. Lack of iron in diet 

20. A boy got tired of getting up early to join the family, he decided to change his religion. Cite the right he wanted exercised. d

1. Right to due process c. Right to change worship as provided by its bible

2. Right for free worship d. Right to abide by family rules 

21. The MRT commuters increased in number after the public ____. d

1. Realized the fare to be reasonable c. Found the couches limited in capacity 

2. Appreciated the full speed d. Reached their destination with full certainty

22. One approach to lessen vehicular air pollution is: d

1. Utilizing the MRT and LRT c. Ask pedestrians to use bicycles 

2. Ban diesel using cars on the highway d. Revenue twenty or more year vehicles in the street

23. Rural health centers conduct home visitation. Babies are vaccinated early to avoid pulmonary tuberculosis. However, what is the WHO findings? d

1. Most children suffer from pulmonary complex 

2. Babies are immuned from TB 

3. Most fathers spit blood and infect babies 

4. Mother sick with TB transmit their disease by breast feeding 

24. There is a non-government program that extends assistance to children who needs hospitalization and treatment. What is non-government project? c

1. Tahanang Walang Hagdan c.  Bantay Bata Project 

2. Father Angelo’s Home d. Welfareville 

25. Which antidote would have a similar effect if vinegar or citrus juice were not available? a

1. Raw egg white c. Vegetable oil 

2. Water d. Milk 

26. Alin ang ipinahihiwatig ng sumusunod na kuha sa Republikang Basahan ni Teodoro Agoncillo?  b

 Kasarinlan! Republika! Kayo bagay nauulol

 Sa ang kalayaa’y tabla na rin ang kabaon!

1. Pagtanggi c. Matindi ngunit matimping damdamin 

2. Galit at marahas na damdamin d. Pagkabahala 

27. Researches gave rats a dose of 3-m, butyl phtalide and measured changes in the rats blood pressure. This statement is BEST classified as a

1. experiment c. hypothesis 

2. prediction d. finding 

28. Which of the following is the smallest prime number greater than 200?  c

1. 214       b. 205      c. 201      d. 211

29. Ano ang kahulugan nito?

Puwit amn ng baso’t suot ng mayamn, ang tingin ng tao’y brilyanteng makinang.  c

1. Mapang-api c. Mapagbalatkayo 

2. Pagtingala sa mayaman d. Tulong sa kabuhayan 

30. We have energy responsible for life on Earth. The source of this energy is the ___d___

1. moon b. wind c. star d. sun

31. Alin sa mga pangungusap ang higit na epektibong pagpapahayag? b

1. Nang nailikas ang mga tao ay bumaha sa aming bayan

2. Nang bumaha sa maing bayan ay nailikas na ang mga tao 

3. Pagkalikas sa mga tao ay bumaha sa aming bayan 

4. Nang lumikas ang mga tao ay bumaha sa aming bayan 

32. Which of the following actions speaks of the main thrust of Reagan’s foreign policy?  d

1. Giving aid to anticommunist rebels in Nicaragua, Afghanistan and Angola 

2. Setting up summit talks with Gorbachev 

3. Arranging peace talks between Israel and PLO

4. Refusing to intervene in the Philippine elections of 1986 between Pres. Marcos and Corazon Aquino 

33. Potato plants are usually grown from buds, not seeds. The explanation fro this is that ____d______

1. potatoes cannot be grown from seeds 

2. buds are not subject to light as seeds are 

3. buds are mote likely to duplicate the qualities of the parent plant 

4. buds represent a form of asexual reproduction and seeds represent sexual reproduction and seeds represent sexual reproduction

34. The principle under which a thermostat operates is the same when:  c

1. A chemical occurs when two substances combine 

2. A gas expands to fill the container in which it is held 

3. The level or mercury rises or in a glass tube 

4. A pendulum swings when it is set into motion

35. In which kingdom should MOLD be classified? d

1. Plantae b. Prostista c. Animalia d. Fungi 

36. Which of the following should you expect to be true about the rate of cellular respiration for a group of students who are the same age, height, and weight?  b

1. Boys would have a higher rate of cellular respiration than girls 

2. Athletes would tend to have higher rates of cellular respiration than non-athletes 

3. Non-athletes would have higher rates of cellular respiration than athletes 

4. Africans would have a higher rate of cellular respiration than Asians 

37. Our commitments can develop us or they can destroy us, but either way, they will define us. Choose the line below that has the same meaning. d

1. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today 

2. Our commitments need not be planned way ahead 

3. We must make full commitment to worldly goals 

4. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to

38. Workers in the service sector should trained to act as ___a_  as possible. 

1. Courteously b. Covertly c. Curtly d. Rudely 

39. Our guest of honor was a loquacious speaker. This means he is _a___. 

1. Verbose b. Reserved c. Reticent d. Tacitum 

40. Which theory emphasizes that the period of adolescence is one that the greatest importance in the development of the adult personality? a

1. Psycho-Social b. Humanistic c. Confluent d. Psycho-Analytic 

41. The astronauts could not communicate with one another while on the moon’s surface? Why? b

1. There is no weather that occurs c.  There is no atmosphere 

2. Air waves are irregular d. Temperature shuts down sound

42. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete objects produced by man. Which are examples of material culture? c

1. Ceremonies of tartans c.  Sinulog celebration 

2. Morrriones festivals d. Stone walls of Tasadays 

43. Which explains why work is done when blowing a balloon? d

1. the balloon has potential energy which is changed to kinetic energy. 

2. The force of gravity on the balloon increases 

3. The balloon moves outwards as the blowing force is exerted on it 

4. The balloon is filled with air which has weight and occupies space. 

44. Which of the following physical changes involve adding heat to a substance? b

1. Evaporating and condensing c. Condensing and freezing 

2. Boiling and condensing d. Melting and boiling 

45. A radio with strong electromagnet would NOT be placed near the navigation instruments on a plane or ship because c . 

1. The radio wouldn’t work because of electrical interference 

2. The radio would draw too much electrical energy 

3. The accuracy of the compass would affected by the magnetic field by radio electromagnet 

4. None of the above 

46. In plant cells, chloroplasts are active in the chemical processes required to make food. Animals cells have no chloroplasts. Based on this, we can conclude that ___a__. 

1. Animals cells are more complex than plant cells 

2. Plant cells are more complex than animal cells 

3. Animals must obtain food from outside sources 

4. Animal cells are more complex than plant cells

47. Why does water boil at a lower temperature on a mountain than at sea level? d

1. The temperature of the sea as we go higher 

2. The atmospheric pressure is higher as we go higher 

3. The temperature of the air falls as we go higher 

4. The atmospheric pressure is lower as we go higher 

48. Why do farmers and gardeners often treat the soil with ammonium sulfate? d

1. It increases the oxygen content of the soil 

2. It increases the nitrogen content of the soil 

3. It reduces the acidity of the soil 

4. It acts as a pesticides 

49. Which statement is guaranteed by the Civil Code of the Philippines? d

1. Both are given freedom to choose their occupation 

2. The husband has the right to object to the occupation of the wife 

3. The wife also has the right to object to the occupation of the husband 

4. Both husband and wife are co-equal

50. Which metal is used to make container for soft drinks? a

1. Aluminum b. Cooper c. Lead d. Silver 

51. Which of the following organic acid occurring in low concentrations is essential to humans but is highly dangerous when humans are exposed to high concentrations of it? a

1. Citric acid found in citrus fruits 

2. Folic acid, a form of vitamin B used to treat anemia 

3. Hydrochloric acid found in the stomach’s gastric juices

4. Lactic acid found in milk products 

52. Which of these drugs are addictive, leading to withdrawal symptoms, when their use is discontinued?  d

1. Alcohol 2. Aspirin 3. Heroin 4. Nicotine 5. Penincilin 

1. 2,4 and 5 c. 1 and 2 only 

2. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 3 and 4 

53. A meter stick was cut into two pieces at the 64 cm mark? What is the ratio of the smaller piece to the largest piece?  c

1. 16:25 b. 13:50 c. 9:25 d. 9:16

54. If a positive number is increased by 70 percent, and then the result is decreased by 50 percent, which of the following accurately describes the net change? b

1. 15% decrease b. 20% increase c. 12% increase d. 20% increase 

55. Find in feet, the amount of framing needed to frame a picture 8 ½ inches by 11 inches? 

1. 5 ¼ ft b. 3 ¼ ft c. 4 ¼ ft d. 2 ¼ ft 

56. What percent of P340.00 is P30.60?  d 

1. 7% b. 6% c. 8% d. 9%

57. A square has an area of 400 sq. cm/ What is its perimeter?  d

1. 80 cm b. 40 cm c. 20 cm d. 100 cm

58. What are the next three numbers in this sequence? 1/6; 1/3; ½. 2/3 __a_. 

1. 5/6. 1. 7/6 b. 7/3, 4, 9/3 c. 5/6, 2/6, 7/3 d. 5/2. 7

59. When ##### replaces numbers in the cell ___b____.

1. Use the custom format c. Indicate a formula error 

2. Return to the general format d. Increase column with 

60. The school cafeteria raised the price of a plate of rice from P8 to P10. If the same rate of increase was applied to a regular order of viand which used to cost P20, how much does an order of viand cost? b

1. P25 b. P22 c. P26 d. P24

61. Which is the equivalent common fraction of the repeating decimal 5.818181….? b

1. 67/11 b. 64/11 c. 66/11 d. 65/11

62. If a farmer would want assistance like pricing, guarantee for all agricultural produce or cooperative management training, where would he go? c

1. Special Agrarian Court under the Regional Trial Court 

2. Support services of the Department of Agrarian Reform 

3. DAR adjudication board 

4. Land bank 

63. Which of the following is imposed a final tax of ten percent (10%) a

1. Currency bank deposit 

2. Royalties 

3. PCSO and lotto wining 

4. Books, literary works and musical composition 

64. Which of the following refers to an attractive investment idea or proposition that provides the possibility of a return for the person taking the risk?  a

1. Business opportunity c. Competition 

2. Capital d. Demand 

65. When does the need for sales promotion become indispensable? d

1. When the producer wants to make product popular in the market 

2. When one take into account the sales volume of the products 

3. When the costumer satisfaction is of prime importance 

4. When there is a great demand for the product 

66. How do you define a competition in business? b

1. A person who leads and commands a business 

2. A rival of an entrepreneur to his/her venture 

3. A personal enemy of an entrepreneur

4. A business who is innovative 

67. In order to use an on-line database service, which of the following are needed?  a

1. Computer, tele-computing software, printer 

2. Computer, phone line, printer, CD-ROME drive 

3. Phone line, tele-computing software, modem, computer 

4. Tele-computing software , phone line, modem  

68. What does an owner’s drawing or personal account include? 

1. The allowance given to the owner 

2. The capital contributions of the owner made at the inception of the business 

3. The personal property of the owner 

4. The withdrawal of capital by the owner end of period of the profits of the business

69. Why is the Price Tag Law important? 

1. To show that the product is of high quality 

2. To show the price and ask for more discount 

3. To show the price and to attract buyers 

4. To discourage & minimize price haggling 

70. Which question falls under the Literal Comprehension Level? 

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being tall & short?

2. Do you agree with the horse when it said, that it is best to be what you are? 

3. In the story, who is short? 

4. Why is it good to be short? 

71. The line from the Koran, “Woe to every backbiter,” talks of ____. 

1. Punishment for those who say good things 

2. Misery for those who talks ill of others 

3. Sorrow for those who oppose other’s opinion 

4. Anguish for those who defend

72. Which statement on alcoholics anonymous is CORRECT?

1. It is an association of alcoholics who remain unknown to each other 

2. It helps alcoholics to avoid alcohol use and rebuild their lives 

3. It is a group of businessmen bent on stopping the manufacture of alcohol drinks 

4. It is a group of alcoholic parents who has made it its mission to help alcoholic parents 

73. Our opposition to divorce could be an influence of the _______. 

1. Protestant religion introduced by the Americans 

2. Roman Catholic religion introduced by the Spaniards 

3. American constitution 

4. Educational system of the Spaniards.

74. Why is the Filipino trait of pakikisama said to be ambivalent?

1. It makes people show their concern for others 

2. It can be used for or against the person who values it 

3. It encourages a person to do wrong 

4. It helps person develop good values 

75. The point in the earth’s orbit when the earth is farthest from the sun is called ____. 

1. Perihelion b. Aphelion c. Parallax d. perigee

76. The force required to maintain an object at a constant speed in free space is equal to ___. 

1. Mass of the object c. Weight of  the object 

2. Zero d. Force required to stop it 

77. What is the smallest positive integer that has 6, 8 and 10 as factors?

1. 240 b. 120 c. 300 d. 80

78. Rupert is 10 years older than his sister. If Rupert was 25 years of age in 1983, in what year could he have been born? 

1. 1963 b. 1953 c. 1958 d. 1948

79. What number is next in this sequence? 11120, 11260, 111420, 11600.

1. 11820 b. 11800 c. 11760 d. 11720

80. How many glasses of soda each to be filled with 150 cu.Cm of the liquid can be made from 5 family size bottles of soda each containing 1.5 liters? 

1. 50 b. 60 c. 40 d. 45

81. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang nasa malaking titik? Malungkot ANG MGA nagtapos na wala pang trabaho.

1. Pangatnig b. Pang-ukol c. Parirala d. Pananda 

82. Kung ang awit ng pag-iibigan ay kundiman, ano naman sa Bisaya? 

1. Sambotani b. Kumintang c. Talindaw d. Dioma 

83. Ponema ang tawag sa makabuluhang tunog ng wika. Ilan ang ponema ng Filipino? 

1. 31 b. 21 c. 31 d. 28 

84. Kalian ginagamit ang IKA na may gitling? 

1. Kung ang bilang ay isinusulat na buo. 

2. Kung mismong bilang ang susunod na isualt 

3. Kung ginagamit na panlapi sa isang salita 

4. Kung ang ikakabit ay isang panlapi 

85. Sa tanong na “Hanapin and pandiwa at sabihin kung ito ay palipat o katawanin”. Ano ang ginagamit pagdulog? 

1. Nosyunal  b. Literal c. Sitwasyonal d. Gramatikal 

86. Sa pagsasanay tungkol sa kasarian ng mga pangalang ipakita, mabisang gamitin ang _____. 

1. Flow chart b. Plaskard c. Ginupit na larawan d. Diorama 

87. Anong mga estratehiya ang gagamitin mo kung nais mong malinang ang mga talinong pangkatawan, kahusayan sa pagkontrol ng katawan, timing, trained responses? 

1. Pagninilay, feeling-toned moments, goal setting 

2. Pasunod sa ritmo, pag-awit, pagra-rap at chants 

3. Teatrong pangkasrum, charades, katawang mapa 

4. Brainstorming, pagsulat ng journal, pagsasadula

88. Ano ang gamit ng mga ito: spot-semantik, klaster-konsepto, sapot-gagamba, dayagram, hirarkiyal at iba pa? 

1. Matukoy ang mahalagang detalye c. Mapag-ugnay o makategorya ang mga konsepto

2. Makagawa ng balangkas d. Mapagsunod-sunod ang mga pangyayari 

89. As a cashier in a 24-hour supermarket, Susan gets P60 per hour plus an additional P500 per week to work in the evening shift. How much would she paid for a 40-hour week in the evening shift? 

1. Php 2700 b. Php 2400 c. Php 2900 d. Php 3200

90. Teresa placed some sliced green mangoes in a glass of drinking water. After a while she took out a few slices and found the slices very turgid. What can you infer this observation?

1. Water was absorbed by the mangoes 

2. The mango slices did not change in shape 

3. The slices became less sour 

4. Water moved out of the tissues of mangoes 

91. Which factor contributes to the “green house effect”?

1. Destruction of forest 

2. Use of solar glass panel to capture radiant energy 

3. Use of carbon dioxide by land plants 

4. Depletion of minerals in the soil by overfarming 

92. Which is the most reliable way of determining whether or not the students have developed a positive attitude toward work? 

1. Students debate on work values as teacher listens 

2. A teacher observes students as they work 

3. Students define work 

4. Students sing a song on the dignity of work 

93. Ang mga gulay ay may volatile at non-volatile acids na nawawala habang niluluto ang mga ito at nagiging sanhi ng manila-nilaw na berdeng gulay. Paano ito maliwasan? 

1. Pakuluan ang gulay ng sampung Segundo lamang

2. Panatilihing nakatakip ang lutuan habang nagluluto 

3. Huwang takpan ang lutuan habang nagluluto 

4. Hayaang nakabukas ang lutuan sa unang 10 minuto saka  ito takpan 

94. If in a routine practice of stunts one of the participants accidentally losses his balance and sustains fracture straight elbow, what precautionary measure should be observed to avoid further injury? 

1. Immediately apply cold compress to avoid further swelling 

2. Do not attempt to bend the elbow to apply a sling 

3. Check the proper location of the splint

4. Check for vital signs of the victim.

95. Which is the undying musical movie that depicts the story of a nun named Maria which brought back music to the family Von Trapp somewhere in Australia during World War 1?

1. Sister Act c.  Titanic 

2. The West Side Story d. Sound of music 

96. The following are factors to consider in preparing a balanced diet for the family EXCEPT one.

1. Size of family members c. Family income 

2. Activities of the family members d. Lifestyle of the family members 

97. 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 water.” 

1. He will always obey his master for his glory c. He will be given riches and mercy 

2. He will provided peace and prosperity d. He will be known throughout the land. 

98. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of government was implemented? 

1. Dictatorial b. Monarchial c. Parliamentary d. Presidential 

99. In connection with government transaction involving public interest, which policy is adopted by the Constitution to assure the public accountability and transparency? 

1. Private enterprise and incentives to needed investments

2. Full public disclosure 

3. Rural development and agrarian reform 

4. Balanced and healthful ecology 

Situation: You can’t make children grow faster by pushing them, just as you can’t make flowers bloom faster by pulling them. 

100. What message does the statement have for teachers? 

1. Provide children with developmentally appropriate practices 

2. Avoid comparing a child with other children 

3. Games will help develop children naturally 

4. Just look at the flowers when you are tempted to hurry up the development of a child

101. Which statement is in support statement given above? 

1. 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

2. We can’t make children’s dendrites grow faster or insist that important connections in the brain be made. 

3. A teacher’s moment-by-moment actions and interactions with children are the most powerful determinant of learning outcomes and development

4. Each child’s brain is unique and vastly different from one another

Situation: 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 Ariel, Surf and Tide. For fish they had tilapia, goldfish, and janitor fish contained in different sizes and shapes of bottles. To the tilapia they put 1 tbsp. of Ariel. To the goldfish, they put 1 tbsp of surf and to the janitor fish, 1 tbsp. of tide. 

102. How can the experimental design be improved? 

1. Make use of the same type and size of fish

2. Increase the number of fish & reduce the number of detergent brands involve

3. Focus on one independent variable at a time, e.g. brand of detergent

1. I only b. I and III c. I and II d. II only 

103. What is defective with the experiment design?

1. There is no testable hypothesis

2. There are a lot of biases involved 

3. It is very complicated 

4. There are so many independent variables the effect of which tasted 

104. What is the dependent variable?

1. The effect of detergent on fish c. The brand of detergent 

2. The amount of water d. The amount of detergent 

105. What is the control group? 

1. The tilapia with 1 tbsp. of Ariel c.  The goldfish with 1 tbsp. of surf

2. Cannot be determined d. The janitor fish with 1 tbsp. of tide

106. What is the experimental group?

1. The janitor fish with 1 tbsp. of tide c. Cannot be determined 

2. The tilapia with 1 tbsp. of Ariel d. The goldfish with 1 tbsp.

107. Since the family is the basic unit in democracy, home economics education needs to be based ___. 

1. Cooperation as individual and in groups c. Sharing and cooperation 

2. Many cultures of families and democracies d. Democratic principles 

108. Engagement is a positive factor to a successful marriage. The following factors are considered in deciding the length of the period of engagement EXCEPT which one .

1. Length of the courtship period c. Extent of preparation 

2. In-law relationship d. Ability to adjust to each other 

109. Which of the following factors at least indicate how Filipino regards his family? 

1. Commitment and responsibility c.  Influence of the behavior of all members 

2. Emotional and material support d. Personal identity 

110. The first step of the problem solving process in home management is to ___. 

1. Identity the possible consequences of potential action 

2. Obtain data and information about the problem 

3. Identity the problem

4. List alternative course of action

111. Which one of the following is a household chore that has to be done every day? 

1. Cleaning the ceiling c. Sweeping the floor 

2. Laundering bed sheets d. Dusting the furniture 

112. The competence to convince, use personal influence and develop explicit strategies to influence people is associated with _____. 

1. Opportunity seeking and creativity c.  Persuasion and networking 

2. Information seeking and monitoring d. Self confidence and skill decision making

113. Multiple regression equation analysis in a study revealed the relative contribution of story elements to reading achievements, and that the contribution of these story elements is substantial. Which of the following conclusions about the correlation of story elements to reading achievement is suggested in the findings? 

1. That correlation of 1.0 is needed for this study to be significant 

2. That there is little variance between story elements and reading achievement 

3. That the story elements are important variables to consider in reading achievement 

4. That other important story elements be included in the analysis. 

114. In the teaching of democratic beliefs in the classroom, which of the following is MOST consistent with current educational thought?

1. Democracy as the smoothest form of government is emphasized

2. Democratic beliefs can be taught by assuring that celebrations, to honor national heroes 

3. The teacher should effectively lead the discussion on current affairs in the classroom 

4. Democratic beliefs can be taught based on respect for individual worth & faith in themselves

115. The Filipino wants to be accepted by his fellowmen for what he is and to be treated according to his status. He can achieve this by____.

1. Participating in group activities that interest him 

2. Being obedient to all demands that his way 

3. Offering his services in whatever form that suits him 

4. Socializing with his fellowmen within the norms of society 

116. In the values clarification approach which may a teacher NOT to? 

1. To listen to his/her student share what they value. 

2. To help students know what they really value 

3. To share his/her own values 

4. To pass judgment on student’s values 

117. Which is unethical on the part of professional teacher? 

1. Engages himself/herself in a continuing self improvement 

2. Does not know the terms and conditions of his /her employment 

3. Prepares fully for the teaching carrier 

4. Lives up to his contract

118. Which practice should schools NOT do to make grades comparable? 

1. Arrive at a consensus regarding factors to be included in a grade for a particular subject 

2. Use a common conversation table for translating test scores into ratings 

3. Determined the weight that each grading factor should receive 

4. Put an end to constructing departmentalized examinations 

119. A student is bored and restless. Teacher looks for an opportunity to incorporate athletics into the discussions because it is student’s interest. What is this disciplinary technique called?

1. Interest boosting b. Humor c. Hurdle lesson d. Direct appeal 

120. Which does not belong to the group? 

1. Chalkboard b. Bulletin board c. Flannel board d. Magnetic board 

121. Alin ang tamang babala sa pagtatapon ng basura? 

1. Dito ang tambakan ngh basura c.  Huwag mag-ipon ng basura dito

2. Huwag magtapon ng basura ditto d. Gamitin ang basurahan sa inyong bahay, huwag ditto

122. Magbababala ang pulis sa mga tumatawid, alin ang tama? 

1. Hoy, Pula ang ilaw, tigil c. Tawid na kayo at luntian ang ilaw 

2. Bantayan ang ilaw bago tumawid d. Huhulihin ang tatawid sa maling ilaw o signal

123. Alin sa mga sumusunod na salita ang bumubuo ng pangungusap? 

1. Dapat isang mapasa ang LET bago maging guro. 

2. Dapat ang guro LET ang pinasa 

3. Pinasa dapat ng guro ang LET upang maging isang ganap na guro 

4. LET lang gamitin sa pagiging guro. 

124. What was controversial anti-drug campaign in Manila which was stopped by a court decision? 

1. Posting of pictures of drug users c. Arrest of drug pushers 

2. Parading of handcuffed drug addicts d. Painting of houses of drug pushers 

125. Siya ay hinirang na taga-sensus ng bahay-bahay. Ano ang kanyang nalikom? 

1. Ang data at bilang ng mga tao sa isang bayan 

2. Ang bilang ng mga tao sa bahay 

3. Ang kayamanan ng mga may-bahay 

4. Ang data tungkol sa mga naninirahan sa ibat-ibang bahay 

126. Ano ang isang bagay na di dapat kasangkutan ng isang kagawad ng gobyerno? 

1. Magtrabaho habang may sahod c. Dapat magsikap yumaman 

2. Dapat mamahagi ng pera para sa isang kandidato d. Di dapat mamulitika

127. Anong hukuman ang siyang ____ng kasong kurapsyon? 

1. Sandigang Bayan –naglilitis c. Ombudsman –tagapaglilitis 

2. Korte Suprema – maglilitis d. Court of Appeals-manglilitis 

128. “Ang laki sa layaw, karaniwang hubad” Ayon kay Balagtas kaya ____. 

1. Ang mga bata makapagtapos sa pag-aaral 

2. Ang mga bata di sumusunod sa magulang 

3. Ang mga bata ay lagging magalang 

4. Ang babae ay nag-aartista

129. Ang hiling ng namatay na artista ay siya’y ilibing sa takip silim. Anong oras iyon? 

1. Madaling araw c. Ika-walo ng gabi 

2. Ika-anim ng umaga d. Sa pagitan ng alas-5 at als-6 ng hapon 

130. A farmer owned 302 hectare. He planted 1/3 of the area to coconut. The rest were converted to mango and other fruits. Give the numbers of hectares used for mango and other fruit trees. 

1. 202.3 ha b. 201.33 ha c. 204 ha d. 202 ha

131. There were 500 houses sold by a subdivision owner. Each recipient occupied 80 square meters each. How big was the whole area? 

1. 4 ha b. 5 ha c. 14 ha d. 10 ha 

132. Give the value of N in 26 2/8 +22 ½ =N

1. 49 4/6 b. 48 2/3 c. 48 2/18 d. 48 1/3

133. Give the final percentage rate of commission gained by Ruby. She sold an appliances for 258, 000. Her commission was P37, 520 minus P 5.300 for transportation. 

1. 12.48% b. 12.05% c. 14.54% d. 14.13%

134.  The youth is considered 55% of the voting population. Marikina has 1,360 million voters. How many voters are the youth? 

1. 750,000 b. 788,000 c. 768,000 d. 748,000

135. Cementing of roads are being done in some areas. One barangay has 2 lanes with 7 by 200 meters long. What is the total area to be cemented? 

1. 1,800 sq. m. b. 14,000 sq. m. c. 9,000 sq. m. d. 1,500 sq. m.

136. Flood has devastated Mindanao and many provinces. The root cause is traced to ____. 

1. Conversation of agricultural land to subdivisions c.  Using wood for fuel 

2. Wanton destruction of gold mines d. Wanton cutting of forest trees

137. Rivers in Metro manila are the identified causes of heavy flood. Authorities account this to ___.

1. Waste incineration c.  Waste dumping in home  yard 

2. Waste classification d. Waste dumping on river banks 

138. Dengue fever has caused death to many children and adults. All these are traced to ____. 

1. Poor ventilation c. Poor maintenance of home compost pits 

2. Poor disposal of waste d. Poor hoarding of water in tanks 

139. Waste from the kitchen are considered useful properly separated. How are these classified?

1. Biodegradable b. Non-degradable c. Degradable d. Metallic recesses

140. Children are discouraged to play in flood water since ____. 

1. Urine of rates are contagious c.  Feces & urine of animals abound 

2. Urine of people are around d. Feces of cockroaches are floating 

141. Chicken pox usually occurs in August. At what stage is it very contagious?

1. During the first week c.  When all wound are peeling off 

2. When wounds have swollen d. When all wounds have disappeared 

142. A family built his house in an inner piece of land. He was not allowed to go through a neighbor’s yard. He was accused of trespassing private property. The law allows such passage under the ___. 

1. Right of eminent domain c.  Right of travel 

2. Right of homeowners d. Right of way 

143. The government wants a piece of private land for a government project. The owner resisted the government demand. How many the government own the land? 

1. Right of eminent domain c. Right of habeas corpus 

2. Right of government ownership d. Right of a sovereign over the governed 

144. These are military confrontation is some parts of the Philippines. How does the government address the situation?

1. Declare war zone c. Declare cease fire

2. Declare amnesty for all d. Negotiate with representation of both panels

145. The son of a principal wants to be the valedictorian of a class. What should the principal do to avoid criticism? 

1. Transfer the brighter student to a lower section 

2. Confront the teachers on the son’s grades 

3. Call the rivals and give an stern warning 

4. Assist the son in his class preparation and participation in school activities 

146. A maid is continuously molested by a son of a rich landlord. What must the landlord do to protect the maid? 

1. Warm the son of his act c. Report the case to the policeman 

2. Lock the maid in her room d. Terminate the services of the maid 

147. Cooperatives are helpful to farmers specially in irrigation of rice field. This is evident when ___.   

1. Members are accountable for their fellow members credit lines 

2. Members pay their dues after three harvests 

3. Non-members are deprived of water 

4. Members take turn in getting water ration 

148. New techniques in food production are learned through ____. 

1. Barangay forum c. Television modules 

2. Radio comments d. Editorial and cartoons 

149. The housing program for all these years did not succeed because _____. 

1. Squatters sell their allotted houses to merchant c.  Squatters are spoiled by politician 

2. Squatters return to the squatters area d. Squatting is a form of livelihood 

150. What has solved the caste and social strata system in the Philippine society? 

1. Schools in every barangay c. Barangay empowerment 

School for the handicapped d. Barangay high schools opened