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WRITTEN EXPRESSION
READING COMPREHENSION
20. In the phrase “and lacquered them for durability” the most likely meaning of
lacquered is ______________.
a. Mixed
b. Dipped
C. Coated
D. Sprayed
24. The most important value of verbs is stated in the passage that says:
a. Spotting verbs in a sentence is very easy
b. Verbs are the necessary key in making sentences
c. Where verbs are, action is always present
d. Without a verb, a sentence is uninteresting.
25. According to the passage, one reason verbs are not easy to use is because
____________.
a. Unlike other words, they are bound to time
b. They always indicate an on going action
c. Unlike other words, their spelling changes
d. They cause complication in a sentence
26. Based on the passage, a verb can be defined as the word in a sentence that
___________.
a. Can most likely go astray
b. Is the most complicated
c. Can easily be spotted
d. Expresses action
27. “taken one at a time” problems with verbs can be made to disappear” is the same
as saying that________________.
A. Using verbs carries no necessary problem
b. Difficulty with verbs can be overcome gradually
c. Problems with verbs are that important
d. Although difficult, verb problems are easily solved
30. What does the phrase “the sun is our life source” mean?
a. The energy of the sun is alive.
b. The beginning of life is the sun.
c. The life of all living things come from the sun
d. The radiance of the sun is beautiful
31. Foe mankind, the sun is the source of ______.
a. carbon compounds b. atmosphere
c. electricity d. all heat
32. The largest part of the radiant energy directed towards the earth is ______.
a. Turned into fuel
b. harnessed for electric power
c. Stored by the current season’s plant
d. Absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere
33. All useful energy on the surface of the earth comes from the ______.
a. sun directly
b. sun’s activity
c. radiation of the sun
d. energy stored by the sun
38. This passage entitled Pasta Crisis points out with urgency that ____________.
a. Higher temperatures are almost inevitable
b. Three grains are already suffering from climate change
c. More aggressive action against global warming is needed
d. Drought will intensify in the coming years
39. Another way of expressing the idea in the sentence” it is the grain most vulnerable
to high temperatures” is it is the grain ____________.
a. Most affected under intense heat
b. Likely to flourish when it gets warm
c. Strongly at risk in temperate areas
d. Inclined to wither if it gets very hot
40. The idea in the passage is develop using ___________.
a. Narration
b. Exposition
c. Description
d. Illustration
(Items 41-45)
In the light of social changes, we come to the question: What qualities should
distinguish the educated Filipino today? I venture to suggest that the educated Filipino
should first be distinguished by the power to do.
The oriental excels in reflective thinking he is a philosopher. The Occidental is a
doer; he manages things, men and affairs. The Filipino of today needs more of this
power to translate reflection into action. I believe that we are coming more to this
power to translate reflection into action.
We are coming more likely to the conviction that no Filipino has the right to be
considered educated unless he is prepared to take an active and useful part in the
work, life, and progress of our country as well as in the progress of the world.
(Items 46-50)
We strive for happiness, generally in self- centered ways. We expect others to
favour us with their attention, for example, or we wait for invitations or gifts. We have
probably tried to buy happiness with purchase of a new dress or shoes. Fleeting
moments of happiness are gained, that’s all. And soon we are discontented once again.
And the search begins anew.
But things may have changed for some of us. We are learning, maybe slowly, how to
find more permanent happiness. And we know that happiness that comes from
“getting” is elusive. Giving to others, giving attention, sharing hope, sharing our stories
with others, listening to theirs, is the key to finding the happiness for which we have
searched so long. We must get outside of ourselves and focus on other’s joys
or sorrows. Only then do we get a clear perspective on who we are and the necessary
role we play in the lives of others who need our attention and who have a message we
also need to hear.
47. From the ideas presented in the selection we can infer that happiness _____.
a. can never be truly attained
b. is temporary and fleeting
c. which comes from giving is more lasting and permanent
d. is achieved when we get something from others
48. It can be concluded that the value being given emphasis in the selection is _____.
a. being true to oneself
b. being true to others
c. receiving from others
d. giving to others
49. What is meant by the line “We must get outside and focus on other’s joy or
sorrow”?
a. showing interest in others will get them interested in us
b. we must share with others our secret longings and dreams
c. we must try to involve ourselves in a personal life of others.
d. showing concern for others makes us forget our pre-occupation with
ourselves.
50. The idea of the author about happiness conveyed through _____.
a. comparing a thought with others experiences
b. sharing other’s experiences on the construct
c. narrating a story and quoting a verse
d. explaining and citing examples