GENERAL EDUCATION

Taking an examination is like baking an apple pie. The first step is to gather the ingredients, mix them, prepare the crust, place it on a pie pan and then bake in an oven at 350 degrees this suffers from.

an omitted conclusion c. alteration
a hasty generalization d. a faulty comparison

Which of the following lines is an example of iambic pentameter?

And this alas is more than we would do
Her desk once red with heroes blood
I will lament and cry
She loves the way I hold her hand

Van Gogh, the felt that GOD should not be judged on his earth which he felt represents one of his sketches that turned out badly. Which of the following may be inferred from this passage?

Van Gogh felt that more evil than good exists on earth
Van Gogh believed that more than one universe
Van Gogh felt that GOD created more than once universe
Van Gogh felt that this earth was created but not completely by GOD

“How much money did you bring for shopping?” Which of the following answers this question?

None, but I have a credit card
All the cash I have was spent at the grocery store yesterday
I have some change in my purse
I have P 500.00 inside the envelop in my desk

In writing his Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin stated that he was unable to arrive at perfection. “Yet, I was, by the endeavor, a happier and better man than I otherwise should have been if I had not attempted it”. Which of the following best describes Franklin’s attempt to achieve perfection?

Cleanliness is next to Godliness
Ambition is its own reward
Time is money d. Nothing ventured, nothing gained

Don Quixote, hero of Cervantes’ immoral novel, rode forth

To see the world and seek a fortune
To depend the oppressed and right the wrong
In quest of the holy grail
To see his king and country

In the count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dante was wrongfully imprisoned in:

a. Devil’s Island c. The Castle of Chillon

b. The conciergerie d. The Bastille

An electric industrial company has developed a computer program that can use photographs of faces to predict how an unborn child will look like.

A computer can predict the number of children for newlyweds
A computer can predict the looks of future children as well as of their parents
A computer can choose the right mate and predict the aging process
A computer analyzes facial characteristics from a photograph

Of the following quotations, which is the best example of an aphorism?

“ That is no country for old men”
“ I fear thee, ancient mariner”
“ Out of the frying pan and into the fire”
“ Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”

“Once I passed through a Populous city imprinting my brain for further use its shows, architecture , customs, Traditions. Yet now, of all that city I remember only a woman I casually met who detained me for love of me”. This is an example of:

a. Prose c. Free verse

b. Blank verse d. Metered poetry

Identify the meter and beat of the verse: “For the moon/never beams/ without bring/ ing me dreams/ of my beau/tiful An/nabel Lee”.

a. iambic octameter c. trochaic trimeter

b. anapestic heptameter d. dactylic hexameter

Adults acquire new words and experience primary through:

a. formal instruction in school

b. use of thesaurus

c. exposure explanation from peers

d. casual explanation from peers

“Values education is integrated in the curriculum at all levels”. Which of the following supports this statements?

New teacher will be hired
Additional classrooms will be needed
There is a need for training of teachers to teach
Values education is stressed in all subjects at all levels

The Nibelungelied is a:

a. Medieval Geran epic c. Russian folk song

b. Latin myth d. Chinese legend

According to current linguistic, which of the following is the best definition of the meaning of a word?

Its object to which it refers
Its corresponding idea in the mind

c. Its general, dictionary definition

d. Its use is a particular situation

Gothic architecture is known for its:

a. pointed arches c. round domes

b. decorated ceilings d. height

The ash from Mt. Pinatubo has been found to have gold content of only 20 parts billion which is far below commercial levels. Such, have warned hopes of a new “gold rush”.

There is a possibility of existing gold mines beneath Mt. Pinatobo.
There is a need to explore what else lies beneath Mt. Pinatobo
There is new hope for boosting the economy of the Philippines.
The gold content of the ash from Mt. Pinatobo does not have commercial value.

Teachers have the responsibility for the development of children’s competencies in basic concepts and principles of free speech, if we want children to develop their own voices in a free society, teachers must support participatory democratic experiences in the daily classroom activities through?

Indoctrination on the principles of society.
Concepts and principles of free speech.
Considerations for cultural and gender differences.
Developing children’s citizenship competence.

All of the following correctly describes the BALLAD, EXCEPT:

A ballad uses dialogue.
A ballad often rhymes a b c d.
A ballad is a narrative poem.
A ballad often uses learned language.

Severe financial crisis would cause reduction in teaching positions, increase in class sizes, decrease in the number of special programs, reduction of supplies, etc. In such a situation, those who will be most affected in schools are?

The teachers c. The school Administration
The parents d. The students

A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels of books exceed the reading levels of students. In this situation, the student experience frustration and they fall short of the expected or desired output. A student who finds himself/herself in such a mismatch will likely do which of the following?

Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the selection or story read.
Present an argument that the selection or story read was not properly written.
Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional reaction to the selection or story read.
Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story read.

In Macbeth we see a man whose downfall was caused by:

An unfair plot against his life.
Supernatural intervention.
A naturally blood-thirsty disposition.
Overwhelming ambition for power.

In each of the following sentences a part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. The underlined part presents a problem in the appropriate use of language. Following each sentence are four ways of writing the underlined part. One of them indicates no change ( that is, it repeats the original). Select the best answer sheet shade box corresponding to the letter of your answer.

This is Tom, Who I am sure, will be glad to help you

no change c. Tom, who I am sure
Tom whom, I am sure d. Tom who I am sure

Ronnie has scarcely no equal as a pitcher

Has scarcely with equal c. No changed
Has scarcely an equal d. Has hardly an equal

Having studied eight weeks he now feels sufficiently prepared for the examination

No change
Since he’s been spending the last eight weeks in study
For eight weeks he studies so
Due to eight weeks of study

The belief of ancient scientist was that maggots are generated form decaying bodies and filth and are not formed by reproduction

The ancient belief of scientist was
No change
The ancient scientists believe
The ancient scientists believe were

The amount of water in living cells vary, but it is usually 65 percent and in some organisms may be as high as 95 percent or more of the total substance

The amount of water vary in living cells
The amount of water varies in living cells
No change
The amount of water exchanges of gas occurs

The respiratory membrane , through which exchange of gases occurs, are the things of the lungs

no change
after gases are exchanged
through which is gas exchanged
through which exchanges of gas occurs

Delegates to the political convention found difficulty to choose a candidate from among the few nominated

no change
it difficult in making the choice of
making a choice difficult in selecting
if difficult to choose

Select the letter of the word phrase that defines the capital of word(s) in each sentence.

Lepidopterology is WHERE YOU STUDY moths and butterflies

The study of moths and butterflies is lepidopterology
Moth and butterflies are studied by lipedopterology
Lepidorterology study moths and butterflies
Lepidopterology is the study of moths and butterflies

He was NEITHER QUALIFIED to lead this country NOR WAS HE SERIOUS

neither was he qualified nor was he serious to this country
He was neither qualified nor serious to lead this country
He was qualified but not serious to lead this country
Neither qualified nor serious was he to lead this country

SHE ENJOYS PLAYS, CULTURAL EXHIBITS, AND TO WALK EVERY MORNING.

She enjoys going to plays, exhibitions, and to walk morning
She goes to plays, cultural exhibits, and walking every morning
She enjoys plays, cultural exhibits and morning walks
She goes to plays, watching exhibits, and walking every morning

Patricia is taller than ANY GIRL IN HER CLASS.

Patricia is taller than any other girl in her class
Patricia is taller than other girls in the class
Patricia is the teller girls in the class
Patricia is the taller than other girls in the class

The hunter stalked the wild boar slowly, cautiously, and IN A SILENT MANNER.

a. And in silent c. And by acting silently

b. And also used silence d. And silently

How much HAS FUEL COSTS RAISED during the past year?

Has fuel costs risen c. Has fuel costs rose
Have fuel costs raised d. Have fuel costs risen

About a thousand people GATHERED, THEY WERE THERE PROTESTING the construction of a nuclear power plant.

Gathered, protesting against
Gathered to protest
Gathered for the purpose of protesting
Gathered – they were protesting

Select the letter of the word or phase that defines the capitalized word in each sentence.

They were showered with extraordinary AMENITIES of the luxurious hotel.

a. Hostilitie b. Pardons c. Comforts d. Jokes

From all the reports of the Philippines Atmosphere Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration we DEDUCED that we were in for bad weather.

a. Subtracted c. Led away

b. Undermined d. Reached a conclusion

There was a CONFLAGRATION in the forests of Palawan.

a. Fierce encounter c. General assembly

b. Large destructive fire d. Massive free-planting

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

Time when days are longer than the nights
Time when day and night are equal length all over the earth
Time when heavy rains fall
Time when days are shorter than the night

The usually DOCILE cows become unruly during a storm.

a. Easy to manage c. Helpless

b. Lovable d. Innocent

The next millenium is another PHASE in history.

A shadow of the past
A confusion of mind
A stage or changing state of development
A trouble to anticipate

She had ILLUSIVE dreams of instant wealth.

a. Based on false ideas c. Tending to slip away

b. Beyond comprehension d. Moving swiftly

Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the capitalized word in each sentence.

There was a QUEUE at the lunch counter.

Line of people awaiting for their turn
New service strategy
Slow service d. Fast service rendered

That was the most CHAOTIC era of the Hundred Years War.

a. Unfortunate c. Helpless

b. Disorderly d. Disgusting

Astrology is a form of DIVINATION.

State of bliss c. Foretelling future event
Sanctification d. Unfortunate events

There was an ESOTERIC lecture on holography.

a. Something ancient

b. Irrefutable proof

c. Understable only by a select group

d. Out of context

The brain can store ADMONITORY information.

a. Warning to avoid danger c. Past experience

b. Valuable data d. Advanced knowledge

Those tribes are INTREPID pioneers of the islands.

a. Self-reliant c. Unfriendly

b. Very brave d. Hardworking

TRANSCENDENTAL meditation is practiced in Yoga:

a. Momentary c. Heavenly

b. Interpretative d. Supernatural

Filipino: Piliin ang titik ng wastong sagot sa bawat bilang

Kami ang kabataang siyang magiging pag-asa ng bayan.

A. Pagtukoy C. Pagtula

B. Pasasalamat D. Pagtatanong

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?

Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro kung maliwanag ang buwan at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan.
Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan at naglalaro.
Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan at naglalaro.
Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan kung maliwag ang gabi.

KUMATHA ANG MAKATA NG TULA. Ang kaganapan ng pandiwa sa pangungusap Na ito ay?

Ganapan B. Tagaganap C. layon D. layon

Ikinalulungkot ko ang mga nangyayari.

A. Paghingi ng paumanhin C. Pagtatanong

B. Paghula D. pagsagot

Alin sa mga sumusunod and pinakatamang pangungusap?

Nagpapabata sa kutis ng mukha ang pulbos Na clinique
Nagpapabata sa kutis ang pulbos Na clinique
Nagpapabata ang pulbos sa kutis Na clinique
Nagpapabata ng mukha sa kutis ng pulbos Na clinique

Ikaw naman kasi, nagpahuli ka pa:

Paglikha
Pagbibigay ng impormasyon
Pakontrol ng kilos ng iba
Pagbabahagi ng damdamin

Ang timawag Na madamdaming mananaysay ni Carmen Guerrero Nakpil ay is:

a. Teodoro A. Agoncillo c. Alejandro Abadilla

b. Virgilio S. Almario d. Teo S. Baylen

Kami ay nakikipagsapalaran sa lunsod. Ano ang ayos ng pangungusap?

a. Walang paksa c. karaniwan

b. Di-karaniwan d. walang pandiwa

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakataming pangungusap?

Ang pinagtatrabahuhan nilang malapit sa amin ay bago’t malaking pabrika
Ang pabrikang malapit sa amin, bago’t malaki ay pinagtatrabahuhan nila
Ang pabrikang pinagtatrabahuhan nila malapit sa amin ay bago’t malaki
Ang bago’t malaking pabrikang pinagtatrabahuhan nila ay malapit sa amin

Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangugusap Na:

a. May paksa c. May panaguri

b. walang pandiwa d. walang paksa

“ Sa lunes Na pala tayo pupunta sa subic. Ano ang___________ mong pagkain?” tanong ni Lito:

a. nadala b. dinadala c. dadalhin d. dinala

“Oo Ate,___________ Na muna ako nang tubig”

a. Umaakyat c. mag-aakyat

b. umakyat d. mag-akyat

Ang karangalan ng pagka “Unang tunay Na makata” ayon sa mananaliksik ay ibinigay sa kanya atnalathala noong 1708 ang kanyang tulang ipinamimigay Na may katangian ng tunay tula. Siya ay is:

a. Jose Corazon de Jesus c. Francisco Balagtas

b. Jose dela Cruz d. Phelipe de Jesus

“Hoy, Michelle! tigilan mo muna ang___________ at kumain ka muna”

a. lalabhin b. paglalaba c. lalabhan d. paglaba

Ipinagmamalaki mo siya, BAHAG naman pala ANG kanyang BUNTOT. Ang ibig sabihin ng may malaking titik ay:

a. kuripot b. traidor c. duwag d. mahiyain

Sabihin ang gawi ng pagsasalitang ito: “Iwasan ang imburnal, may nagtatrabaho”.

a. Pagkukuwento c. Babala

b. Pagtukoy d. Pasasalamat

Pinakamahalagang nobelang Pilipino sa maraming taon Na nalimbag noong 1906 at tumalakay nang masinsinan sa paksang puhunanvs. Paggawa at sa sosyalismo ang?

a. Kundangan c. Ang Pangginggera

b. Banaag at Sikat d. Salawahang Pag-ibig

Kabaliwan at paglulustay ang inyong ginagawa taun-taon. Higit Na marami ang maralitang nangangailangan ng salapi at dunong. Ang nagsasalita ay?

a. matipid b. praktikal c. kuripot d. maramot

Ito ay isang dulang nagsasalaysay ng buhay at kamatayan ng ating Mahal Na Poong Hesukristo at masasabing parang PASKONG itinatanghal sa entablado. Ito ay ang?

a. Moro-Moro b. Karagatan c. Duplo d. Senakulo

Panuto: Piliin sa mga sumusunod (Nos. 42 – 44) ang gawi ng pagsasalita.

Ipinadala niya ang mga aklat sa mga kaklase?

a. Layon b. Sanhi c. Aktor d. Direksyon

Ayokong sumunod sa mga sinasabi mo?

a. Pakiusap b. Pagtanggi c. Pamungkahi d. Babala

Kasiyahan ko nang makitang kayong’y nagmamahalan.

a. Pagkontrol ng kilos c. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin

b. Pangarap d. Pagkuha ng impormasyon

Ang kaugnayan ng pagkakapatay kina Burgos, Gomez at Zamora sa panitikang Pilipino ay?

Naimpluwensyahan ang diwang alipin ng mga Pilipino.
Natutong lumabag sa batas lumaban sa maykapangyarihan ang mga Pilipino.
Nanatiling masigla ang diwang Pilipino.
Nakagising sa damdaming makabayang ng mga Pilipino.

Ang mga sumusunod, maliban sa isa, ay ilan sa mga akdang pampanitikang nagdala ng maling impluwensya sa buong daigdig.

a. Ang Romeo at Juliet c. Ang Divina Commedia

b. Ang Banal na Kasulatan d. Ang Koran

Ang mahalagang ambag ni Severino Reyes sa dulang Tagalog Na hangarin ay reporma sosyal at patriotismo ay ang?

a. Walang Sugat c. Ang Kalupi

b. Puso ng Isang Pilipino d. R.I.P.

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ISA SA MAHAHALAGANG KATANGIAN DAPAT TAGLAYIN ISANG TAO AY ANG PAGTITIWALA SA SARILI. ANG TAONG WALA NITO AY MAGIGING MAHIYAIN. IBINABABA ANG KANYANG SARILI, MAHIRAP MAGTAGUMPAY SA KANYANG MGA HANGARIN AT MANANATILING NAIINGIT LAMANG.

Ang pangunahing kaisipan ay matatagpuan sa:

a. ikaapat na pangungusap c. ikalawang pangungusap

b. unang pangungusap d. ikatlong pangungusap

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?

Isang guro Na bunsong lalaking anak ni Marcia is John.
Isang guro Na bunsong lalaking anak ni Marcia.
Isang guro Na lalaking anak Na bunso ni Marcia is John.
Isang guro Na is Jonh, ang bunsong anak Na lalaki ni Marcia.

Ang kauna-unahang nagsalin sa Tagalog ng MIULTIMO ADIOS ni Jose Rizal ay is:

a. Andres Bonifacio c. Apolinario Mabini

b. Rafael Palma d. Emilio Jacinto

Ikaw ba ang dapat sisihin sa nangyari?

Pakikipagkapwa c. Pagbati
Pagbibigay ng impormasyon d. Pagsasadula

Ang mga sumusunod maliban sa isa ay mga sagisag-panulat ni Marcelo H. del Pilar. Ito ay ang:

a. Pupdoh c. Kinting Kulirat

b. Dolores Manapat d. Piping Dilat

Multiple regression equation analysis in a study revealed the relative contribution of story elements to reading achievement, 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 finding?

That correlation of 1.0 is needed for this study to be significant
That story elements are important variables to consider in reading achievement
That there is little variance between story elements and reading achievement
That other important story elements be included in the analysis

The ratio of men to women at Mabuhay High School is 3:7. If there are 6,153 women in the said school, how many men are

a. 879 b. 2,051 c. 1,895 d. 2,637

If n<m and a<b, then-

a. n+a>m+b b. m=b c. n=a d. n+a<m+b

The following table shows some fixed algebraic correlations of the quantities m and n. What is the value of n if m is equal to –4?

m n

-9

-6

-3

-1 3

-2 6

a. 12 b. 9 c. –12 d. –9

If a function is defined by the set of ordered pairs (1,2), (2,4), (3,8), (4,16), (5,y) then value of Y is-

a. 10 b. 20 c. 25 d. 32

“While attempting to explain the role of imitation in language acquisition, investigators studied the deferent aspects of language development. “ An inference which parents may make from this passage is that they should:

realize that their talking may over-stimulate their child’s activities
be concerned when child imitates their language
realize that their child’s imitations may reflect several aspects of language acquisition
should be unconcerned as imitation is too complex

A rectangle has sides of 10 and 12 units. How can the area of a square be computed if it has the same perimeter as the rectangle?

Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then multiply by 2
Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then square the quotient
Add 10 and 12, double the sum, then multiply by 4
Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divided by 4, then multiply by 4

If scores of 10 students are: 76, 80, 75, 83, 80, 79, 85, 80, 88, 90, the mode is:

a. 80 b.79 c. 88 d. 85

A computer system is actually made up of actual physical machines known as:

Hardware b. monitor c. printer d. software

Which of the following figures represents closed curves?

A B C D E

a. b, d and e b. b and d c. a, b and d d. a and b

If p is a positive integer in the equation 12p = q, must be a:

a. negative odd integer c. positive even integer

b. positive odd integer d. negative ever integer

Of 50 students enrolled in the subject, Curriculum and Instruction, 90% took the final examination at the end of the term. Two-thirds of those who took the final examination passed. How many students passed the exam?

a. 33 b. 30 c. 45 d. 43

What value of x will satisfy the equation 5x+7 = 3x-9?

a. x = 10 b. x = + 8 c. x = - 8 d. x = - 16

The value of the expression 3xy + 5y + 7 when x = 2 and y = 3 is:

a. 34 b. 40 c. 36 d. 42

Which of the following values is CLOSET to the square root of 4000?

200 b. 19 c. 63 d. 22

A vehicle consumes one liter of travel 10 kilometers. After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on one liter. To the nearest tenth, how many liters of gasoline will it take for the vehicle to travel 230 kilometers?

20 ltrs. b. 20.15 ltrs c. 23.15 ltrs d. 23 ltrs

If the scores in a Mathematics test of 45 students are arrange from the highest to the lowest, the 23rd score is the

Variance b. Mode c. Mean d. Median

If 5 x > 0, which of the following must be TRUE?

I. x < 0 II. 1/x >0 III. –x < 0

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

Which of the following illustrates the procedure and correct answer of multiplying:

1 2

2 – x 3 -- ?

2 3

5 11 55 1 3 6 9 30 270

= -- x --- = --- 9 -- c. = -- x -- = -- x --- = ---- 54

2 3 6 6 5 3 5 5 5

2 5 4 15 60 2 3 5 30 150

b. -- x -- =-- x -- = ---=10 d. -- x -- = --x --= ----= 30

3 2 6 6 6 5 11 50 50 5

A rectangular solid is a right angled figure that has length, width and height. Find the volume of a rectangular solid whose: length = 6 cm. width = 4 cm height = 3 cm.

72 cm3 b. 48 cm3 c. 90 cm3 d. 120 cm3

Change the following percents to decimals: 23%, 5%, 3%, 3.5%

023, 5.00, 3.0, 03.5 c. 2.3, 500, .30. 30.5
23, .05, .003, .035 d. .23. 50, 30, 3.05

What is the cube root of ( 32 x 3)?

3 b. 27 c. 3x3 d. 9

A number which is divisible only by itself and 1 is called prime. Which of the following are prime?

I. 9, II. 13, III. 113, IV. 121

I and II only c. all are prime
II, III and IV only d. II and III only

Which of the following is the numerical form for “twenty”?

20,000,20 b. 2,020 c. 20,020 d. 2,000,020

The entry of data and commands into the computer system is made possible through the:

Keyboard b. Monitor c. Printer d. Diskette

Which of the following gives the sum of the polynomials (a2 + b2 + ab) and (3a2 + 4ab2–2b2)?

5a2 + 5b2 + 5ab c. 4a2 + 5ab – b2
3a2 + 5ab – 2b2 d. 4a2 + b2 + 5ab

To find the perimeter (P) of a length of 16 inches and a width of 12 inches, which of the following equations can be used?

P=(16)+(12) c. P=2(16)(12)
P=2(16+12) d. P=2(16)+(12)

Express the integer 50 as a percent.

5% b. 500% c. 50% d. 5000%

A cube is a rectangular solid, the length, width, and height of which have the same measure called the edge (e) of the cube. The volume of a cube is found by ‘cubing’ the measure of the edge. What is the volume of a cube whose edge is 4 cm.?

64 cm3 b. 127 cm3 c. 27 cm3 d. 206 cm3

The final grades and corresponding credits earned by a college student are given below. What is her grade point average for the term if: Grade A=4; Grade B =3; Grade C = 2; Grade D =1?

Subject Credit Grades

English 5 A

Mathematics 3 C

Social Science 3 B

Foreign Language 2 D

PE 2 B

A. 2.00 B. 3.25 C. 2.87 D. 3.5

Why is 1/5 called a unit fraction?

The number 5 is the denominator
Unit fractions have 1 as the numerator
The unit is less than one
It is between 0 and 1, the basic unit

List fractions 1, 2 and 3 from LEAST to GREATEST

15 12

1 3 2 2 3 1

a. --, ---, --- b. --- ,---, --

9 21 15 15 21 9

1 2 3 3 1 2

c. --, ---, -- d. ---, --, ---

9 15 21 21 9 15

How many twenty thousands are there in one million?

100 b. 500 c. 50 d. 1000

The amount of simple interest denoted by “I” paid by the bank on a savings account, uses which of these formulas?

I = Principal invested x annual rate of interest
I = Principal invested x annual rate of interest x months
I = Principal invested x annual rate of interest x years x months
I = Principal invested x annual rate of interest x years

The arithmetic of a set of 50 numbers is 38. If two numbers 45 and 55 are discared, the mean of the remaining set of members is:

37.2 b. 37.5 c. 36.5 d. 37.0

What is the range of the following: 86,70,83,90,85,78,79,81,87.

16 b. 20 c. 12 d. 15

In figure below, a square and a circle interest. If N is the center of the circle, what percent of the circle remains unshaded? (Consider 360 degrees in circle)

50% b. 25% c. 45% d. 30%

If each of the five members in a basketball team shakes hand with every other member of the team before the game starts, how many handshakes will there be in all?

10 b. 6 c. 8 d. 9

In the figure below, MNOP is a parallelogram. Given the measurements, find (A) and perimeter (P) of the figure.

M N

3” 4”

P O

A= 18 sq. in. P= 18 inches
A= 18 sq. in. P= 20 inches
A= 22 sq. in. P= 27 inches
A= 24 sq. in. P= 20 inches

If 4a=b,then a is equal to:

1 b

a. --- b. 4b c. 4 + b d. ---

4b 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE of nuclear fission?

The energy process is identical to the which occurs in the sun
Energy is obtain by getting nucleus of the atoms to break up or split
Scientists can combine lighter atoms to form heavier atoms
Matter from the lighter atoms is changed immersed in a fluid is due to:

Apparently, the loss of weight of objects immersed in a fluid is due to:

Archemedes principle c. buoyant force
specific gravity d. Newton’s theory

When lighted, the energy of the alcohol in a lamp is:

Completely destroyed
Transformed from chemical energy
Lost while heating is done
Transformed from chemical to heat energy

Two glass tumblers that are stuck one inside the other may be loosened by:

Pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with cold water
Pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after the inside tumbler with equally hot water
Pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with equally cold water
Pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with hot water

All of the following statements about the routinary use of pesticides are TRUE, Except:

Pesticides tend to become progressively less effective as the organisms become immune
It results in the evolutions of exiting new types of organisms
It may not only kill the insects but also those that feed on them
Due to the widespread use of DDT, a new type of housefly emerged

If a doctor describes a patient as dehydrated, he means that the patient:

Needs insulin c. has lost a great deal of water
needs oxygen d. has a contagious disease

Which of the following causes the seasons?

The distance of the Earth from the Sun
The rotation of the Sun about the Earth
The rotation of the Earth about the Sun
The tilting of the earth on its axis

To achieve ecological balance, which of the following sets of components about an aquarium contain?

water, plants c. water, fish
water, snail, plants, fish d. water, snail, fish

Which of the following statements best explains why copper is the most widely used in electrical wiring?

It is a better conductor than aluminum and cheaper than silver
It is the best conductor of electricity
It is cheaper than aluminum
It has high resistance to electricity

Radium was discovered by:

Joseph John Thomston c. Pierre and Marie Curie
Albert Einstein d. Albrecht Van Haller

Aboard the space shuttle, astronauts strap themselves to a wall or bunk when they sleep. This is because during a change of shuttle velocity an unstrapped sleeping astronaut would likely slump into the shuttle wall and be injured. These astronauts have to be strapped down because:

They are unable to sleep while floating free in space
Gravity is weak to have them remain in bed
Their bodies have inertia
Their body functions have to be constantly monitored

Which of the following Statement(s) is/are TRUE?

Water in a cup and water in a pot at 1200 C have molecules
It takes more burning of fuel to produce a potful of boiling water than to produce a cupful
The unit used in measuring the quantity of heat is the calorie
A potful of water has a greater number of active molicules than does a cupful of water.

a. III and IV only c. All of these statements

b. I and II only d. None of these statements

Two items of similar and weights are dropped simultaneously from a ten-storey building. Which of the following statements is corrects is correct about the falling rate of the object?

The weight of the object has no effect on the falling rate
The shape of the objects has a minor effect on the falling rate
The resistance of the air has no effect on the failing rate
The distance of the fall has an effect on the falling rate

An atom or a group of atoms which has an excess/deficiency of electrons is called?

a. iron b. proton c. molecules d. electron

Which of the following statements about atomic structure is NOT right?

Atoms are mostly empty space
All atoms of the same atomic numbers are atoms of the same element
Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in its nucleus
An atom can gain or lose electrons without changing its charge

Which of the following is closest to normal body temperature?

a. 50 degrees C c. 37 degrees C

b. 32 degrees F d. 212 degrees F

Symbiosis is defined by biologists as individuals of different species living together in intimate association, regardless of whether the association is harmful, neutral, or beneficial. All of the following pairs are examples of symbiosis EXCEPT:

a. cats and mice c. humans and tapeworms

b. dogs and fleas d. ants and aphids

In what state are most matter in the universe?

a. Plasma b. Liquid c. Gas d. Solid

The first Filipina who was declared as a national scientist who has contribute mush in discovering to a plants that can be used as medicine.

Dr. Pacifico Macos c. Dr. Eliseo Kintanar
Dr. Henry Moseley d. Dr. Alfredo C. Santos

A change in the composition of a substance of a substance resulting in the formation of a new substance is called.

a. mechanical change c. physical change

b. chemical change d. nuclear change

A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for his researches in the.

a. transmission of malaria c. prevention of hepatitis

b. liquid fuel rocket d. control of cholera

The history of the earth has been divided by scientists into eras. Which of the following shows the arrangement of these eras into the proper sequence from the oldest to the most recent?

Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian
Precambrian, Mesozoic, cenozoic, Paleozoic
Paleozoic, cenozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic

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

Filmstrips c. Opaque projector
Overhead project d. Color materials

When water evaporates, it changes into which of the following states?

a. Liquid b. Matter c. Solid d. Gaseous

A group of students tried to find out how volume would affect the mass and density of a piece of metal. The data are shown on the table below:

Trial Volume(cm) Mass(g) Density(g/cm

1 10 15 1.5

2 40 60 1.5

3 5 1.5 1.5

4 160 240 1.5

Based on the trials made, which among the following conclusions can be formulated?

Density of a material on constant
Mass is inversely proportional to volume
Volume is directly proportional to mass
Density is dependent on mass and volume

a. I and II b. I and III c. III and IV d. I and IV

Which of the following forms of energy travels in waves?

a. Mechanical energy c. Sound energy

b. Electrical energy d. Chemical energy

Fossils are most likely to be found in:

a. Sedimentary rocks c. Ocean floor

b. Igneous rocks d. Metamorphic rocks

When the Sun, Earth and Moon are arranged as shown in the figure below, what phenomenon is likely to occur?

a. Earthquake c. Lunar eclipse

b. Solar eclipse d. Neap tide

A soda-acid type fire extinguisher is recommended for putting out fires which involve burning:

a. insulation on wires c. fats or vegetable oil

b. dry chemical d. painted woodwork

The skull of a increases in size rapidly during:

a. adolescence c. puberty

b. adulthood d. babyhood

In countries where medical skill and a public understanding about health and disease are wide spread, which of the following changes are evident?

Accidental deaths have decreased
The communicable disease death rate has decreased
Infant mortality rate has decreased
More people live a full life
People live long cough to succumb to degenerative disease

a. I, II, III, IV b. I, II, III, IV, V c. II, III, IV,V d. I, II, III

Four circular holes of equal size arranged from top to bottom were cut 2 cm apart into a large plastic bottle. The holes were covered with tape, and bottle was filled with water. The tape was then removed. Which of the following statements will BEST describe result?

Water from each hole will squirt out the same distance from the bottle
Water from the top hole will squirt out the farthest
Water from the bottom hole will squirt out the farthest
The sudden release of water will cause the cause the bottle to collapse

The El Nino phenomenon which grabbed control of the world’s weather machine is identified by climatologists as:

landslides, flash floods, warm air currents
all of these
heavy downpours, tropical storms in some parts of the earth
lack of rains, droughts, crop failure

Metabolism and combustion are chemically similar. They both result in the oxidation of some compounds. If completely oxidized which of the following foodstuffs would yield the MOST thermal energy?

a. A cup of milk c. A cup of sugar

b. A cup of ice cream d. A cup of flour

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about comets?

Comets generally have elongated, elliptical orbits
Comets are mostly frozen gases and cosmic dust
Comets may go around the sun in any direction
Comets glow by their own light

Which of the following part of the circulatory system carries digested fats away from the intestines?

a. Pancreatic duct c. Arterial capillaries

b. Pulmonary artery d. Lacteals

The thermometer measure:

a. pressure b. energy c. heat d. temperature

Which process occurs when dry ice, CO2(s) is changed into CO2 (g)

evaporation c. decomposition
condensation d. sublimation

A change in the shape or size of an object can be classified as:

Chemical change c. nuclear change
mechanical change d. physical change

The volume and mass for each of five metal pieces are shown in the following table. Which of the metal pieces has the LOWEST density?

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METAL VOLUME (cm3) MASS (grams)

Beryllium 100 185

Calcium 100 155

Osmium 10 225

Titanium 10 45

Zinc 1 7

a. Calcium b. Zinc c. Beryllium d. Osmium

The Philippine constitution, recognizing the natural right and duty of parents in rearing the youth for civic efficiency and in developing moral character, mandates that this should be supported by the:

Church c. Community
Government d. Schools

The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two factions- The Magdiwanf and the Magdalop. While the Mgadiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who led the magdalo faction?

Baldomero Aguinaldo c. Ciriaco Bonifacio
Artemio Ricarte d. Daneil Tirona

The constitution provides that no educational institute shall be establish exclusively for aliens, EXCEPT those for:

Citizens of ASEAN member countries
Permanent alien residents
Foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents
Employers of Filipino overseas workers in the middle East

One of the stages in the moral development approach which is an instrumental relationship is best illustrated by:

Good work is rewarded and bad work is punished
“You scratch my back and I will scratch yours”
I will do what I think is right no matter what happens
Everyone is an instrument for good deeds

What is the social scientist’s explanation of the relationship of a leader to history?

Leaders are product of their times
History is a reflection of great leaders
Every great movement is the lengthened shadow of a great man
Had any great leader been than he was, the course of history would have been different.

Who was the founder and first editor of La Solaridad in Barcelona, Spain and was considered the greatest orator of the Filipino colony in Spain?

Mariano Ponce c. Graciano Lopez Jaena
Gregorio H. del Pilar d. Marcelo H. del Pilar

An important factor which has contributed to the weakness in the internalization of desirable social values is the:

use of approaches which are cognitive rather than effective
lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers

The comprehensive Land Reform Program ( CAPR) provides that by July 1, 1992 a person, association, or corporation cannot or retain agricultural land which is more than how many hectares?

a. 7 b. 50 c. 3 d. 24

Which is the correct chronological order for the events in history listed below?

Execution of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
Declaration of the 1st Philippine Independence
The EDSA revolution
World War II

a. I, IV, II, III b. I, II, IV, III c. II, I, III, IV d. II, I, IV, III

During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in:

a. Georgia c. Virginia

b. Pennsylvania d. South Carolina

The moral recovery program (MRP) was formally launched and promoted encouraging all sectors to adopt the ideas of Pro-People, Pro-country and Pro-Nature through:

Senate Resolution No. 10.
DECS ORDER No. 6, s 1990
Presidential Proclamation No. 62.
Article IV, Section 3 of the constitution

In the teaching of democratic beliefs in the classroom, which of the following is most consistent with current educational throughout?

The teacher should effectively lead the discussion on current affairs in the classroom
Democratic beliefs can be taught on respect for individual worth and faith in the ability of people to govern themselves
Democratic beliefs can be taught by assuring that celebrations are observed to honor national heroes
Democracy as the smoothest of government is emphasized

The breakdown of feudalism started FIRST in:

a. Russia b. England c. France d. Hungary

The Benevolent Assimilation proclamation on December 21, 1898 was the first official indicator of American policy regarding the Philippines. It expressly the intention of the United States to stay in the Philippines. It expressly indicated the intention of the United States to stay in the Philippines by exercising the right of sovereignty over the Filipinos. Who was the American President who issued this “Benevolent Assimilation” policy?

a. Roosevelt b. Mckinley c. Eisenhower d. Wilson

Without limiting the rights of parents to rear their children, the Constitution provides compulsory elementary education for:

all physically able individuals
all children of school age
all children of pre-school age
adult citizens and-of-school youth

Emilio Jacinto’s literacy works were written in Tagalog and a small part in Spanish. The best in all of this works was written on October 8, 1897. It was visibly an imitation of Rizal’s “mi Ultimo Adios.” What was the title of this poem:

a. Ala Juventud Filipina c. Ala Patria

b. Amor Patrio d. Mi Madre

The code of Kalantiao which written in 1433 gave the early Filipinos insights into:

the formal and informal systems of education

b. families characterized by nobility

c. the country’s educational system

d. personal and social relations

The primary source of the objectives of education in the Philippines at present is the:

a. Philippines Constitution

b. The Swanson Report

c. Tydings McDuffie Act

d. Report of the Monroe Commission

In every society, certain positions are assigned to individuals on the basis of age, sex, marital status, and similar other criteria. These patterns are:

a. culturally defined

b. learned from parents

c. taught in school

d. universally accepted and practiced

The principal legal forms of business organizations are:

single proprietorship, partnership, corporation
corporation, charter, stock company
open shop, union shop, closed shop
partnership, charter, single proprietorship

Democracy refers to the involvement of all citizens in the control of government, while an oligarchy relegates control of government to:

a. an autocrat c. a select few

b. the mother country d. a religious group

“It is important to consider that the world population problem cannot be adequately removed by simply producing more food. Increased food production cannot keep pace with current increases in world population.” It may be concluded from this quotation that the author

Opposes cooperatives sharing of the world’s food pressures
Opposes economic suctions against countries that encourage overproduction of food
Advocates a drastic reduction in the birth rate
Favors a policy allowing food production to keep pace with population

Who was know as the “ tagalog Joan Of Arc” because of her martial exploits during the revolution?

Gregoria de Jesus c. Agueda Kahabagan
Teresa Magbanua d. Trinidad Tecson

Which of the following characterizes the behavior pattern of deferred gratification?

The upper class c. The lower class
The minority groups d. The middle class

After the revolution Macario Sacay went underground and established a republic based on the ideology of Bonifacio Jacinto Katipunan. What do you call the republic established by Macario Sacay at his headquarters on top of Mount Cristobal?

Republika ng Katagalugan
Republika ng mga Filipino
Republika ng Katipunan
Republika ng San Cristobal

To be a moral person is

be acceptable by society
be integrated in speech, feelings, thinking and action
know and act upon the “ ought to be” and the “ ought to do”
be able to follow the dictates of one’s conscience

The fundamental aim of the ASEAN as an organization of Southeast Asian Nations is to

provide facilities for professional and technical training
foster economic, social and cultural cooperation
safeguard the peace and prosperity of the region
develop the natural resources of the member countries

One of the strengths of the Filipino character is “ pakikipagkapwa-tao”. This is manifested in all of the following except

“ Malasakit” (solicitous concern for others)
“ Pakikiramay” ( generosity in time of other’s need)
“ Pakikiramdam” ( sense of gratitude)
“ Lakas ng loob” ( moral strength or fortitude)

A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great emphasis on:

compulsory schooling for all its citizens
the selection of textbooks to be used in school
choice of leaders in charge of education
the essential dignity of all individuals

Which is LEAST likely to be a function of a trade association?

Protecting the reputation of the industry
Influencing government of the industry
Standardizing types of products
Encouraging competition

An aspect of Philippine culture that does much to promote interpersonal communication beyond the community boundary is the:

a. tagalog movies c. television

b. fiesta celebration d. zarsuela

Which of the following teaching-learning process demonstrates the action learning approach to values education?

Students engage in role playing of different characters
Teacher assigns groups to discuss different national moral issues
Teacher and students debate activity on moral issues
Students and teachers participate in a community immersion program

Through the process of socialization, the individual is able to:

satisfy his personal needs and drives
function as a contributing member of the group
become an adult member of society
learn to dialogue with peers and adults

Of the following statements, the best example that represents functional illiteracy is:

inability to apply basic communication skills in expressing ideas
failure to graduate from high school
inability to comply with graduation requirements
failure to pass a qualifying examination

The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single achievement in the history of sea exploration and discovery because it:

made Spain the mistress of the sea
proved that the world is not flat
marked the discovery of westward route to the East
Marked the first circumnavigation of the globe

Which of the following forces of social change have the greatest impact upon the traditional Filipino family in the 20th century?

Industrialization and Urbanization
Immigration and Migration
Socialization and Assimilation
Specialization and Assimilation

Mass society is described as being composed of anonymous individuals. The word “anonymous” is used to convey the idea that the individuals involved:

have little influence on decision making since they are not organized
are unaware of other individuals exposed to the same stimuli
are unaware that there are mass audiences
are known only to those who control the mass media

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

Socializing with his fellowmen within the norms of society
Offering his services in whatever form that suits him
Participating in group activities that interest him
Being obedient to all demands that come his way

The preservation and development of Filipino culture should be one of the responsibilities of the state as provided in the constitution in order to promote

Historical awareness
International recognition
National interest
National identity

“ Thou shalt love God and thy honor above all things. God as the fountain of all truth, of all justice and all of activity; and thy honor is the only power which will obligue thee to be truthful, just and industrious”. This is one of the commandments lifted from whose Decalogue?

Emilio Jacinto c. Emilio Aguinaldo
Apolinario Mabini d. Andres Bonifacio

“If you Lack wisdom, Ask the Lord” James 1:05

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