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1. Rousseau advised, “Have a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion.” What is
being referred to?
A. Duty B. Family C. Security D. Investment

2. “Nothing that happens in this world ever happens by chance; it is all part of a grand design.”
The author speaks of one’s ______.
A. luck B. destiny C. dream D. ambition

3. Parents admit that text messaging is an easy means of knowing their children’s
whereabouts. However, they are worried about its effect on ________________.
A. shortening messages effectively C. ability to spell words correctly
B. ability to guess words correctly D. communicating through guessing

4. If I _____ a Senator, I would live in Ayala village.

A. should be B. am C. were D. was

5. Which word does NOT mean the same as the other three?
A. Defend B. Supply C. Equip D. Furnish

6. Today, car manufacturers have begun to AUTOMATE their assembly lines using robots.
What does this trend mean?
A. Operate through human workers C. Operate through machines
B. Cars are now automatic D. Produce more efficient cars

7. Both Ruben and _____ plan to go.

A. I C. myself
B. me D. me myself

8. “I die just when the dawn breaks to herald the day”. This is a famous quote from ______.
A. Jose Aquino C. Benigno Aquino
B. Jose Rizal D. Manuel Quezon

9. After 10 unfruitful years, Fe finally quit the job. She ____ along with her boss for a long time.
A. didn’t get C. hadn’t been getting
B. hasn’t been getting D. isn’t getting

10. We should work for a total ban ______ pesticides that are harmful to man.
A. by the use C. on using
B. with the use D. on the use of

11. Is this the spot ____ you had the accident?

A. where B. which C. why D. wherein

12. She described her classmate’s statement as to SOPHOMORIC. This means _____.
A. grown up B. mature C. immature D. wise

13. Your father is paying for your plane ticket, _____ ?

A. is he B. isn’t it C. aren’t you D. isn’t he

14. The traffic flow at the corner was jammed. Tom feared getting late so he ____ with a bus
and leaped at the door.
A. was catching C. catch up
B. has caught D. caught up

15. Which is the correct sequence of the sentences in the text below?
(1) The image of a good teacher is one who is constantly reflecting about how best to help
different types of learners learn.

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(2) The National Competency-Based Standards (NCBTS) defines a new paradigm of
teaching where the teacher is viewed as a knowledge professional who is responsible for
facilitating learning.
(3) Good teaching is defined in terms of those practices that helps students learn better.
(4) Competency-based means that the standards or criteria for characterizing good teaching
are defined in terms of what the teacher is competent to do.
(5) The NCBTS can be used as a self-assessment tool for professional development

A. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2 C. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
B. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2 D. 2, 4, 3, 1, 5

16. It’s now two hours past his schedule, the facilitator may not come anymore, but we’ll still be
ready in case he _____.
A. will come B. is coming C. does D. may

17. Teacher Mae Ann always tries to help people, but recently she has been ____ kind and
generous.
A. principally B. usually C. especially D. largely

18. Choose the sentence that expresses the thought clearly and that has no error in structure/
spelling.
A. The farmer did plow, plant, harvest his corn in record time.
B. The farmer plowed, planted, and harvested his corn in record time.
C. The farmer plowed, has planted and has harvested his corn in record time.
D. The farmer has plowed, planted and harvested his corn in record time.

19. __________ not making the most of _______ opportunities.

A. You’re – you’re C. You’re – your
B. You’re – you D. You - your

20. Susan _____ in bed too long and missed her classes.
A. lied B. lays C. lay D. laid

21. Who said, “The Filipino is worth dying for”?

A. Carlos P. Garcia C. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Benigno Aquino D. Jose P. Rizal

22. What virtue is inferred the poem below?

Little Things
It’s the little things we do or say
That make or break the beauty of the average passing day.
Hearts, like doors, will open with ease
To very, very little keys,
And don’t forget that two of these
Are “I thank you” and “If you please”.
-Anonymous
A. Encouragement C. Kindness
B. Friendliness D. Confidentiality

23. Who is remembered for his famous quotation?

“My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.”
A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Manuel Roxas
B. Manuel Quezon D. Carlos P. Garcia

24. Select the sentence that clearly and effectively states the idea and has no structural errors.
A. The weather service expects temperatures to not increase.
B. The weather service expects temperatures not to increase.
C. The weather service expects temperatures not to rise

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D. The weather service expects temperatures to not rise.

25. Which passage is expressed effectively and without structural errors?

A. I would not want to be themselves. C. I would not want to be himself/herself
B. I would not want to be theirselves. D. I would not want to be him/her.

26. Which of the theories of learning, language and literacy views children as having the ability
to organize and integrate information in schemata?
A. Reader Response C. Sociolinguistic
B. Interactive D. Constructivist

27. I should have returned this book last Tuesday; it is now five days ___________.
A. delayed C. postponed
B. beyond deadline D. overdue

28. Which passage is expressed effectively and without structural error/s?

A. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was much lower than the previous year.
B. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was much lower than it has been in previous year.
C. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) in English of high school
students was much lower than it had been in previous years.
D. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was lowest than the previous years.

29. Of the different principles of effective teaching of reading, which is IMPROPERLY stated?
A. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was much lower than the previous years.
B. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was much lower than it has been in previous years.
C. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) in English of high school
students was much lower than it had been in previous years.
D. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was lowest than the previous years.

30. There was HIATUS of two years before I went back to college. HIATUS means ________.
A. length C. continuati D. interruptio
B. lapse on n

31. Which passage is expressed affectively and without structural error/s?

A. Having called the other students and they, the secretary went home.
B. Having called the other students and we, the secretary went home.
C. Having called the other students and us, the secretary went home.
D. Having called the other students and ourselves, the secretary went home.

32. Which sentence clearly and effectively states the idea and has no structural error/s?
A. The interest at a loan company is higher than at a bank.
B. The interest at a loan company is higher than a bank.
C. The interest of a loan company is higher than a bank.
D. The interest of a loan company is higher than in a bank.

33. Select the sentence that clearly and effectively states the idea and has no structural errors.
A. The examinees need two sharpened pencils, calculator and ball pen.
B. The examinees need double pencils simply calculator and ball pen.
C. The examinees need pencils, a calculator and a ball pen.
D. The examinees need two pencils, a simple calculator, and a ball pen.

34. Thomas Carley said, “The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder…”

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It could be interpreted as ______________.
A. Ones life doesn’t need to be controlled.
B. There should be sufficient energy in one’s life
C. There is a strong driving force in one’s life
D. Direction can never come into one’s life

35. I saw a nasty __________ between two cars this morning.

A. damage C. accident
B. happening D. danger

36. Who was the General who said “I shall return” after training troops in Australia?
A. J. dela Torre C. Douglas Mac Arthur
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. J. Wainright

37. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” is an expression of one’s __________.
A. total poverty C. love for self
B. blind ignorance D. total submission to God

38. The surprised teacher asked, “What was all the HUBBUB about?”. HUBBUB means _____.
A. hush C. commotio D. serenity
B. stillness n

39. I was speaking to Ana on the phone when suddenly we were _______.
A. disconnected C. cut off
B. hung up D. broken down

40. “Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.”

The meaning of this aphorism in “Poor Richard’s Almanac” is ____________.
A. Nurse your hurt feelings
B. Let the bygones be bygones
C. Forget what other people have done to hurt you
D. It is not easy to forgive and forget.

41. The greatest hero of Greece was Hercules. He was a personage of quite another order from
the great hero of Athens, Theseus. He was what all Greece, except Athens, most admired.
The Athenians were different from the other Greeks and their heroes. The Athenians valued
thought and ideas highly as no part of the country ever did. In Theseus, their ideal embodied
what the rest of Greece most valued. His qualities were what the Greeks generally admired.
The Athenians chose Theseus as their greatest hero because __________
A. He was the savior of Greece
B. Of his intelligence and strength
C. He embodied all the qualities the Greeks honored and admired
D. He was braver than Hercules

42. Sometimes I am very much tempted to believe that one reason why so many people don’t
do anything for their “less fortunate” brother is ____ hold your breath _____ television. (And
while you are at it, you might as well hold your disbelief for a while, too.) we have lived with
television for so long that, without our knowing it, it has changed our way of looking at life. It
used to be that people watched TV and pretended it was real life. Now it seems all this has
changed. Many people actually look at life as if it were television.
- Johnny C. Go (Because There’s A TV Set in the Living Room )

The author is blaming TV sets for people nowadays _________

A. Watch TV programs almost the entire day

B. Look at reality as if it were a TV program
C. Watched TV programs and hold their disbelief in life

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D. Pretend that TV programs are realities

43. Which of the following BEST restates the meaning of “The child is the father of the man.”
A. Children are naturally wiser than adults
B. If there would be no children, there would be no fathers
C. The experiences and lessons of childhood influence one’s adult life
D. Fathers are dependent on the sight of their children.

44. “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly”. When restated means:
A. You have to value everything in this world
B. In buying, what is easy to get is easy to consume
C. You have to pay something before you really value it
D. The buying power of the peso is weak so you have to buy wisely.

45. History is the witness that _________ passing of time.

A. testifies C. testifies D. will testify

B. testifies for the

46. An abstract is a _______ form of an academic article.

A. concrete C. curious
B. comprehensive D. concise

47. I ________ walked two kilometers by the time you catch up with me.

A. have B. will have C. had D. would

48. “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” Such is a good advice for those who __.

A. proliferate B. predict C. profess D. procrastinate

49. The flower smells _________.

A. sweet B. sweetly C. sweeter D. more sweet

50. The statement, “Speak no evil of no man” refers to _______.

A. truth C. shock
B. amazement D. gossip

51. Manunulat ang tatay ko kaya sa personal mong kagustuhan makasunod sa kanyang mga
yapak, magsulat ka. Ano ang kahulugan ng pag-susulat?
A. Maklikha ng mga salita, pangungusap, at talata
B. Kakayahan ng tao na malinaw na makapagtala o makapag-imprenta
C. Pagpili ng paksa at pagsasaliksik
D. Proseso na nagsisimula sa idea o karanasan.

52. Sa taas ng mga bilihin ngayon, kahit “kahig ka ng kahig” ay wala pa ring maipon. Ano ang
ibig sabihin nito?
A. Bawasan ang bili. C. Gastos ng gastos
B. Hanap ng hanap D. Hindi bumili.

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53. “ Matagal ng lumagay sa tahimik si Mely”. Ang ibig sabihin ay:

A. Lumisan na. C. Nag- asawa na
B. Nanahimik na. D. Namatay na.

54. Huwag limutin ang vernacular. Tutuhing iasimila ito sa pambansang wika sa ikauunlad ng
kultura at lahi. Ang ibig sabihin ng iasimila ay _____________________.
A. Papayabungin B. Papakinabang C. Pagyamanin
an D. Papaunlarin

55. I. Ang kahoy ay nilalagare sa katamtamang laki, at saka pinuputol sa maraming pirasong
hugis rekatanggulo.
II. Ang pagkikinis ay nangangailangan ng isang bihasa, sapagka’t totong mapanganib at sa
sandaling sumala na ang matalim na kasangkapan sa bakya, ang magiging bunga ay
matinding hiwa sa hita ng tagakinis.
III. Ang mga kahoy na ginagamit sa paggawa ng bakya’y nanggagaling sa
Quezon, Zambales, at Bataan.

Ang wastong pagkakasunod- sunod ng mga pangungusap ay makikita sa _______.

A. II, III at I B. III, I at II C. I, II a III D. III, II at I

56. Alin ang salawikain sa mga sumusunod:

A. Di maliparang uwak.
B. May puno walang bunga, may dahon walang sanga.
C. Nagbubuhat ng sariling bangko.
D. Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa.

57. “ Ang mga mata mo ay tulad ng mga bituin sa kalangitan.” Ano ang ginagamit na
pagpapahayag dito?
A. Personipikasyon C. Pagwawangis
B. Pang- uyam D. Pagtutulad

58. Alin nag nagbibigay ng opinion tungkol sa isang napapanahong isyu sa pamamagitan ng
larawan?
A. Ilustrasyong karikatyur C. Kartong pang-editorial
B. Larawan sa unang pahina D. Larawan sa huling pahina

59. Alin sa mga ito ang nagpapahayag sa paraang organisado at artistiko maging tuluyan o sa
berso na nagmula sa imahinasyon?
A. Panitikan C. Sanaysa D. Epiko
B. Panuluyan y

60. Sino ang nangungusap sa quotation? “ Ang pag-ibig ay hindi pag-ibig kapag nagbabago
kung nakakakita ng pagbabago”
A. Jose Rizal C. William Shakespeare
B. Genoveva Matute D. Robert Frost

61. Mag-aalas singko na ______ umaga ________________ magising siya.

A. ng-at C. ng-nang
B. nang-nang D. nang-kapag

62. Ang salitang apartment ay binubuo ng dalawang klaster. Tukuyin ito.

A. rt at tm B. tm at nt C. rt at nt D. pr at tm

63. Saan hinango ang mga kwentong tinatawag na parabola?

A. Mga pinagmulan C. Bibliya
B. Kwentong bayan D. Kasabihan

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64. Ano ang nagpamali sa pahayag na ito?

May iba’t ibang paraan upang mapaunlad ang husay sa pagbabasa.
A B C D
A. B B. A C. D D. C

65. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang nasa malaking titik?

Malungkot ANG MGA nagtapos na wala pang trabaho.
A. Pangatnig C. Pananda
B. Parirala D. Pang-ukol

66. Ponema ang tawag sa makabuluhang tunog ng wika. Ilan ang ponema ng Filipino?
A. 28 B. 20 C. 21 D. 31

67. Ang butong tinangay ng aso walang pagsalang nalawayang ito. Ang kaisipang ito ay
tumutukoy sa katotohanan ng _______________.
A. Pagtatanan C. Pakikipagkaibigan
B. Pagpapakain D. Pagnanakaw

68. Ano ang kahulugan ng tagbising panahon?

A. Tag-lamig B. Tag-ulan C. Tag-tuyot D. Tag-init

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

A. Kumintang C. Diona
B. Sambotani D. Talindaw

70. “ Kung anong bukambibig siyang laman ng dibdib”. Ito ay isang uri ng ___________.
A. Tugmaan B. Tula C. Bugtong D. Salawikain

71. Alin dito ang ginagamit sa pagtuturo na replika na yari sa isang tunay o sintetik na material?
A. Papel B. Mock-up C. Dayorama D. Ispesimen

72. Aling pamamaraan ang ginagamit ng guro na nagsisimula sa mga halimbawa patungo sa
paglalahat?
A. Pasaklaw B. Pabuod C. Pabalak D. Patuklas

73. Mapangarapin ang malilit! Ang ibig sabihin ng pahayag na ito ay ang mga taong mahihirap
ay
A. Nais umangat sa buhay kaya nakikipagsapalaran
B. Gustong lumipad sa alapaap
C. May pangarap guminhawa
D. Nananaginip ng gising

74. Ano ang kahulugan ng idyomang ginamit sa pangungusap na “ Marami sa mga magsasaka
ang INALAT dahil sa patuloy na pagbuhos ng ulan.”
A. Minalas C. Nawaln ng pag-asa
B. Nagalit D. Nanibago

75. Kapani-paniwala ang isang tauhan kung ito ay may katulad na nakikitang nabubuhay sa
mundo. Wika nga’y totoo itong tao, nagtataglay ng positibo at negatibong katangian. May
kapurihan at may kapintasan. May kalakasan at may kahinaan at may kasamaan. May
kawastuan at may kamalian. May katinuan at may kabaliwan. May kalabisan at may
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kakulangan. May kabanalan at may kasalanan. May katimpian at may kabiglaanan. Lahat ng
katangian salu-salungat, may bahid siya. Hindi siya taong nabubuhay sa daigdig ng kataka-
taka na pinakaubod ng lahat, gaya ng madalas mapanood sa pelikulang Pilipino, na kapag
bida, sa kanya lahat ng positibo at kapag kontrabida, sa kanya naman lahat ng negatibo.
Hindi kinai-empatya-han ang tauhang ganito, kinaa-antipatiko-han, oo!
Ang naangkop na pamagat ng talatang ito ay:
A. Ang Katangian ng Tao C. Ang Tao sa Mundo
B. Ang Katauhan D. Ang Tauhan

76. Pilin ang isa kung saan matagpuan ang salita o parirala na nagpapamali sa pangungusap.
Ibabad mo ng isang oras iyan bago lutuin.
A B C D
A. D B. A C. B D. C

77. Alin dito ang ginagamit sa pagtuturo ng panitikan lalo na sa pagkasunod-sunod ng mga
pangyayari sa kwento?
A. Decoding C. Story grammar
B. Story frame D. Character web

DIREKSYON: BASAHIN ANG TALATA AT SAGUTIN ANG MGA TANONG # 28-30.

Sa kadalagahang punlaan ng mga bulaklak na namumunga ay dapat ang babae ay

magtipon ng maipamamana sa lalaking anak. Ano kaya ang magiging supling ng babaeng
walang kabanalan kundi ang magbulong ng dasal, walang karunungan kundi awit, nobena, at
milagrong pang-ulol sa tao, walang libangang iba sa paghingi o magkumpisal kaysa sa malimit
nang muli’y muling kasalanan? Gawa ng mga ina ang kalugamian ngayon ng ating kababayan,
sa lubos na paniniwala ng kanilang masintahing puso, at sa malaking pagkaibig ba ay kanilang
anak ay napakagaling. Ang kagulanga’y bunga ng pagkabata, at ang pagkabata’y nasa
kandungan ng ina.
Hango sa: Sa mga Kababaihang Taga-Malolos
Ni Dr. Jose Rizal

78. Ang bulaklak na namumunga na tinutukoy ng talata ay

A. Inang nagsisilang C. Babaeng itinakwil ng lipunan
B. Dalagang natutukso D. Inang nagbatak sa hirap

79. Ang kalugamian na tinutukoy ng talata ay __________

A. Kapalaluan C. Kamangmangan
B. Kabanalan D. Kapighatian

80. Anong diskors ang ginamit sa pagpapahayag ng may akda?

A. Paglalarawan C. Paglalahad
B. Pangangatwiran D. Pagsasalaysay

81. Paano ipinaabot ng mga Katipunero ang kanilang mensahe sa mamamayan?

A. Sa nilimbag na peryodikong Tagalog C. Sa mga simbolo ng titik at numero
B. Sa pamamagitan ng mensahe sa D. Sa pamamagitan ng mensahero
Tagalog

82. Ibinabalik ang paligsahan sa balagtasan upang _______.

A. Mahasa ang mga bata sa pagsasalita
B. Magkaroon ng kwentuhan
C. Mahasa ang mga bata sa pakikinig, pagsasagot at pananaliksik
D. Mabuo ang loob ng mga kasali sa balagtasan

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83. Ang saging kailanman ay di magbubunga ng santol. Ang salawikain ay nagpapahiwatig na:
A. Maaaring magbunga ng bayabas ang isang punong santol.
B. Walang pagbabago ang anuman.
C. Ang bunga ng isang kahoy ay galling sa sariling lahi
D. Walang bungang di galing sa sariling puno.

84. Siya’y isang pipi, ngunit kaya niyang magguhit ng larawan. Siya’y isang ______.
A. Pintor C. Artista
B. Manunulat D. Dalubhasa sa Siyensya

85. Sabi ni Balagtas, “Ang laki sa layaw karaniwa’y hubad.” Ito’y tulad ng:
A. Batang walang pakiramdam sa hirap C. Batang di natuto sa klase
B. Batang di sumusunod sa magulang D. Kawayan na mataas

86. “Ang di marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay di makakarating sa paroroonan.” Ito’y:

A. Babala sa maikli ang pag-iisip
B. Babala sa mga mayaman
C. Babala sa nakalimot ng kanyang tunay na buhay
D. Babala sa bagong mayaman

87. Ano ang dahilan kung bakit umunlad ang maikling kuwento noong panahon ng Hapon?
A. Ang karamihan sa mga inilalathala noon sa pahayagan ay sa wikang Tagalog.
B. Bihirang manunulat ang naglimbag ng kuwentong Ingles.
C. Ang dating manunulat ng maikling kuwento sa Ingles ay lumipat sa pagsusulat ng Tagalog
D. Ipinagbawal ng hukbong Hapon ang paggamit ng Ingles.

88. Noong panahon ng Hapon lumaban ang mga Filipino sa gitna ng kahirapan. Ang
pinakamahirap na dinanas ng kawal ay ang mahabang lakbay. Ito’y tinawag na ____.
A. Death March C. Fall of Corregidor
B. Return of Mac Arthur D. Fall of Bataan

89. Ayon sa Presidente, kung siya’y hahamunin, sila’y _______.

A. ikukulong B. dudurugin C. awayin D. aamuhin

90. Alin ang babala na dapat sundin ng mga mamamayan?

A. Itapon ang basura sa tabing-dagat.
B. Bayaran ang buwis para ang basura ay hakutin.
C. Gawin ang paghihiwalay ng mga basura.
D. Itapon ang basura sa Pasig.

91. Ang gulay ay dinadala ng magsasaka papuntang bayan sa pamamagitan ng kalabaw at __.
A. tren B. kanga C. kareta D. jeep

92. Sino ang may sabing “Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa sa malansang isda”?
A. Apolinario Mabini C. Gregorio del Pilar
B. Marcelo H. del Pilar D. Jose Rizal

93. Ang mga batang nakasuot ng kulay luntian ay napag-alamang mga _____.
A. Boy scout B. Pulis
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C. Girl Scout D. Army

94. Ano ang pagkakasulat ng tulang “Ang Daigdig at Ako” ni Alejandro G. Abadilla?
A. May sukat at tugma C. Malayang taludturan
B. May tugma at taludturan D. May sukat at taludturan

95. Ang mabilis maglakad, kung matinik ay malalim.

A. Ang sakuna ay nangyayari sa C. Mag-isip bago gumawa ng anuman
pagmamadali D. Dahang-bigla
B. Dapat lumingon sa pinanggalingan

96. Nang pumutok ang Bulkang Mayon, ang mga tao’y ______ sa ibang bayan.
A. nagsipaghanda C. nagsilikas
B. nagsipagtago D. nagsipagtakbo

97. Laging naaalaala ang wika ni Rizal na mamamatay siya sa ________.

A. Bukang-liwayway C. Hatinggabi
B. Takip-silim D. Madaling araw

98. Ang pagtuturo ng Filipino bilang pangalawang wika ay higit na magiging mabisa kung
gagamit nito.
A. Modelo B. Tanong sagot C. Pagkukuwento D. Pagsasaulo

99. Sino ang kauna-unahang nagsalin sa Tagalog ng Mi Ultimo Adios ni Jose Rizal?
A. Jose Gatmaitan C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Apolinario Mabini D. Jose Corazon de Jesus

100. Ano ang awiting bayan ng mga taga-Pampanga?

A. Pamulinawen C. Dandansoy
B. Ati Cu Pung Singsing D. Leron Leron Sinta

101. One angle of a parallelogram is 35. What are the measure s of the three other angles?
A. 85°, 135°, 140° B. 145°, 35°, 145° C. 35°, 65°, 65° D. 45°, 65°, 170°

102. The edge of a rectangle solid have these measures: 1.5 ft x ½ ft x 3 inches. What is its
volume in cubic inches?
A. 225 B. 272 C. 324 D. 27

103. In a certain school, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 7. If there are 150 boys and girls in the
school, how many boys are there?
A. 75 B. 90 C. 105 D. 45

104. A water tank contains 8 liters when it is 20% full. How many liters does it contain when it
is 75% full?
A. 58 B. 15 C. 30 D. 60

105. If x=3 and y= 2, then 2x + 3y = ___________.

A. 14 B. 10 C. 12 D. 5

106. Which of the following has the largest value?

A. 39 B. 93 C. 75 D. 64

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107. Which of these three fractions has the largest value?

A. 3/4 B. 4/15 C. 12/24 D. 5/9

108. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 30 deg. What is the measure of one of the
base angles?
A. 70° B. 75° C. 150° D. 60°

109. Which of these has a value different from the other three?
A. .15 B. 12/75 C. 3/20 D. 15%

110. How many degrees are between the hands of a clock at 3:40?
A. 125° B. 140° C. 130° D. 150°

111. What is the value of 12 1/6 -2 3/8- 7 2/3 + 19 ¾?

A. 22 B. 21 7/8 C. 18 D. 21

112. Which decimal is equal to 3/100 + 2/10 + 5/1000?

A. .235 B. .0523 C. .325 D. .532

113. Which of these math sentences is NOT CORRECT?

A. 1/7 + 2/3 = 3/21 C. 1/6 + 1/8= 14/48
B. ½ +1/3 = 5/6 D. 1/3 + ¼ = 7/12

114. What number is the next in this sequence? 11120, 11260, 11420, 11600
A. 11760 B. 11720 C. 11820 D. 11800

115. Joseph is 10 years older than his sister. If Joseph was 25 years of age in 1983, in what
year could he had been born?
A. 1963 B. 1953 C. 1948 D. 1958

116. 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 liters?
A. 60 B. 45 C. 50 D. 40

117. 259:37 as ________.

A. 5:1 B. 84:12 C. 25:4 D. 63:441

118. Which common fraction is equivalent to .216?

A. 53/250 B. 108/375 C. 27/125 D. 21/50

119. What value of x will make this proportion correct? 13:x = 3.25:8.00
A. 20 B. 3.5 C. 2 D. 32

120. If the counting numbers 1 to 30 are written down how many times does the digit 2
appear?
A. 13 B. 11 C. 12 D. 14

121. In the playground for kindergarten kids, 18 children are riding tricycles or bicycles. If there
are 43 wheels in all, how many tricycles are there?
A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 11

122. What is the greatest common factor of the numbers 48, 12 and 32?
A. 6 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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123. Between January 2008 and August 2008, the price of gasoline rose from 28.40 to 52. 90
per liter. What is the percent of increase over the 8-month period?
A. 97.5% B. 86.27% C. 46.81% D. 24.5%

124. Ana and Beth do a job together in two hours. Working alone, Ana does the job in 5 hours.
How long will it take Beth to do the job alone?
A. 3 hours C. 3 1/3 D. 2 1/3
B. 2 hours hours hours

125. By how much is 35% of P 220 greater than 55% of P 140?

A. P16.00 B. P20.00 C. P480,000 D. P0.00

126. 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 than the perimeter of the smaller
triangle?
A. 12 B. 7 C. 84 D. 14

127. 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 whose edges is 10 cm compared to a cube whose edge
is 8 cm?
A. 6 cm B. 32 cm C. 24 cm D. 8 cm

128. In a Mathematics test, 35 students passed and 30 % failed. How many students took the
test?
A. 60 B. 40 C. 30 D. 50

129. Each bag of rice contains 50 Kg. What would be the increase in price if the cost of one
bag of rice goes from P950.00 to P1,200.00?
A. P250.00 B. P7.50 C. P3.75 D. P5.00

130. How much greater is the sum of the first 20 counting numbers greater than the sum of the
first 10 counting numbers?
A. 55 B. 155 C. 100 D. 110

131. Which of these numbers can possibly be a square number?

A. 10217356 B. 2916488 C. 35366809 D. 262758

132. If a faucet drips at the rate of 3 drops every 5 seconds, how many drops will fall in one
minute?
A. 36 B. 60 C. 15 D. 100

133. How many vertices does a rectangular solid have?

A. 6 B. 12 C. 4 D. 8

134. If July 12, 2003 fell on a Tuesday, on what day will July 12, 2009 fall?
A. Monday C. Wednesd D. Thursday
B. Sunday ay

135. Which number is wrong in the sequence? What should the number be for the sequence
to be CORRECT? 5,15,16,48, 144, 147, 148, 444….
A. 144; it should be 49 C. 48; it should be 18
B. 144; it should be 132 D. 147; it should be 145

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136. If x =-5, what is the value of ?

A. -8 B. -6 C. 5 D. 7

137. What percent is 3/4 of 5/6?

A. 65% B. 90% C. 80% D. 75%

138. A senior class of 50 girls and 70 boys sponsored a dance. If 40% of the girls and 50% of
the boys attended the dance approximately what percent attended?
A. 44 B. 46 C. 42 D. 40

139. Which of these numbers is greater than ¼?

A. .04 B. (1/2)2 C. 1/8 D. 1/0.04

140. P8,000 is invested at 12% simple interest. What is the amount at the end of 2 years?
A. P8,960 B. P8,240 C. P9,600 D. P9,920

141. Kath’s grades in three math quizzes are 82, 78, 86. What grade should get in her next
quiz to raise her average to 85?
A. 94 B. 90 C. 88 D. 87

142. If 50% of x is 20, what is 30% of x?

A. 30 B. 12 C. 20 D. 16

143. If the variance of distribution is 25, then the standard deviation is ________.
A. 12.5 B. 30 C. 625 D. 5

144. A mile is about 1.609 Km. How many meters longer is a mile than a kilometer?
A. 600 m B. 1000 m C. 609 m D. 1609 m

145. How much is 20% of 60% of 200?

A. 120 B. 48 C. 24 D. 40

146. The letters A, B, C, D,… have numerical values of 1, 2, 3, 4, … and so on, what is the
sum of the letters in DAVID?
A. 40 B. 37 C. 39 D. 41

147. There are 3 dozens of eggs sold at P2.28 per piece. If a whole seller gets 5% discount,
how much will be paid for all?
A. P78.22 B. P77.98 C. P92.00 D. P82.08

148. Write in simple form. (3ab)2

A. 3a3b3 B. 9a2b2 C. 3a2b D. 27a2b

149. How much material is needed for 12 pillowcases if each pillowcase uses 1 ¼ m of cloth?
A. 12 m B. 18 m C. 14 m D. 15 m

150. The length and width of a rectangle are (3x-2) and (2x+1) respectively. What is the
perimeter of the rectangle?
A. 6x2-x-2 B. 10x+2 C. 10x-2 D. 5x-1

151. The prevailing wind systems experienced in the Philippines are _________________.
A. Northwest and Southeast monsoon C. East and West monsoon
B. North and South monsoon D. Northeast and Southwest monsoon

152. The direct transformation of a solid into gas phase without passing through the liquid
phase is
called _________________.
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A. Compression C. Freeze drying
B. Sublimation D. Evaporation

153. Why is it NOT advisable to repeatedly open the door of a refrigerator?

A. It leads to wastage in electrical energy.
B. It will loosen the hinges of the refrigerator’s door.
C. The warm air outside lowers the temperature inside, thus, making the refrigeration less
efficient.
D. Repeated opening introduces bacteria in to the refrigerator.

154. What kind of mirror used in cars to give the driver a wider area and smaller image of the
traffic behind him/her?
A. Double concave C. Concave
B. Convex D. Plane

155. You inherited tallness from your father. Physical traits are transmitted from parents to
offspring through _____________.
A. Gametes B. Genes C. Chromosomes D. Alleles

156. When you carry a heavy load with one arm, you tend to hold your free hand away from
your body in order to _______________.
A. Change the weight of your body and load.
B. Change the mass of your body.
C. Change the center of the gravity of your body and load.
D. Be ready to grab something in case you fall.

157. Jane placed some mothballs inside her cabinet. After a week they were all gone. What
happened to the mothballs?
A. They condensed. C. They were dissolved by water in air
B. They melted. D. They sublimed.

158. Which is a destructive fishing method wherein fishes are driven out of coral reef by
pounding the corals with a heavy weight?
A. Cyanide fishing C. Corals entrapping
B. Reef fishing D. Muro-ami

159. The voltage across a transformer primary coil that has 100 turns in 10V. What is the
voltage across the secondary coil has 20 V turns?
A. 20V B. 100V C. 2V D. 10V

160. Which statement is FALSE?

A. The gas phase has the least kinetic energy.
B. Solids and liquids have more molecules per unit volume.
C. Solid particles have the strongest attractive forces in between.
D. Molecules of solids and liquids are more closely packed than those in gasses.

161. What may occur when there is a severe damage to some parts of the brain due to lack of
blood supply?
A. Heart attack C. Stroke
B. Thrombosis D. Rheumatic heart

162. Which has the higher specific heat capacity, water or sand?
A. Sand C. Neither sand or water
B. Water D. Both

163. How can we prevent developing osteoporosis?

A. Adequate intake of vitamins A and D.
B. Less exercise to decrease bone density.

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C. Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin
D. Estrogen replacement therapy.

164. Of the state of matter which has the weakest intermolecular force of attraction?
A. Solid B. Plasma C. Liquid D. Gas

165. Which of these characterizes organic compounds?

A. They always require electrical means to separate.
B. They cannot be broken down to simpler substances.
C. They are compounds of any elements.
D. They are compounds containing carbon.

166. Which of these statements is FALSE?

A. Water is heavier than oil.
B. Fire caused by kerosene can be put out if water is poured into fire.
C. Rain or distilled water (a pure liquid) boils at constant temperature.
D. Kerosene is lighter than water.

167. In which of the following medium would sound waves travel the fastest?
A. Gases C. Liquids
B. Solids D. Vibrating objects

168. Which of the following is heterogeneous?

A. Kerosene C. Rain D. Sea water
B. Clean air water

169. Why should gasoline be stored in tightly covered narrow-mouthed containers and should
be placed away from heat?
I. To reduce evaporation
II. To preserve its qualities
III. To decrease its potential as fire hazard

A. I and III B. I, II and III C. II and III D. I and II

170. Sound: Decibel: _____________:_____________.

A. Volume : Cube C. Area: Square
B. Capacity : Hectare D. Length: Meter

171. Which of these are characterize/s metals?

I. Good electrical conductors
II. Malleable and ductile
III. Form basic oxides

A. I, II and III C. II and III only

B. I only D. I and II only

172. Which of the following light has the longest wavelength?

A. Green B. Blue C. Red D. Yellow

173. To be safe in the unlikely case of the lightning strike, it is best to be inside a building
framed
with ___________.
A. Cement B. Steel C. Iron D. Wood

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174. Which statement/s correctly differentiates boiling from evaporation?
I. Boiling happens at a definite temperature while evaporation can occur at any
temperature.
II. Boiling happens when vapor pressure exerted by the liquid becomes equal to the
atmospheric pressure, while evaporation occurs when high energy molecules at the
liquid surface continuously escape to the space above the liquid.
III. Boiling is always associated with the temperature while evaporation is related only to
pressure.

A. I and III B. I and II C. II only D. I only

175. Ozone depletion happens due to the release of CFC’s from ________________.
A. Industrial combustion C. Annual Respiration
B. Deforestation D. Styrofoam and Freon

176. What happens to the speed of sound waves as it travels from a less dense medium to a
denser medium?
A. The speed stays the same. C. Total internal reflection happens
B. The speed decreases. D. The speed increases.

177. Which of these does NOT belong to the other three terms?
A. Element C. Colloid
B. Suspension D. Solution

178. Some factories use water to cool their equipment, warming the water in the process. If
the warm water is dumped into a river, lake or ocean, how might it affect the ecology of the
body of water?

I. The added heat may result to the decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen needed
by the aquatic organisms.
II. The added heat will accelerate the chemical- biological processes that may alter the
reproductive processes of the aquatic plants and animals.
III. The increase in the temperature will increase the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide
causing the acidity of water to exceed harmful levels for aquatic plants and animals.

A. I and III B. II only C. I and II D. I only

179. The interaction between living organisms and nonliving elements in the environment is
called
a/an ___________.
A. Species B. Population C. Community D. Ecosystem

180. All of the following problems may arise in the use of sanitary landfill, EXCEPT:
A. Production of methane gas and possible explosion
B. Refusal of residents for the construction of sanitary landfill in their area.
C. Pollution of the surrounding soil
D. Flashfloods and degradation of soil

181. Iron-deficiency contributes to the poor scholastic performance of students. Which of the
following food items is beat for iron-deficient students?
A. Liver B. Fish C. Sardines D. Pechay

182. Meteorology is a very important branch in natural Science, without which we cannot be
informed of forthcoming ___________.
A. Earthquake B. Meteor C. Comet D. Typhoon

183. We always hear doctors warning us to limit salt intake. What is the effect of salt in cells?
A. Salt punctures the cell B. Salt makes cells swell

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C. Salt clogs the cell D. Salt dehydrates the cell

184. What is the type of response exhibited by the roots of plants?

A. Negative phototropism C. Positive Thigmotropism
B. Positive geotropism D. Negative geotropism

185. Patients suffering from malfunction of the kidney are now assisted by a machine that
serves as artificial kidney called ___________.
A. Hemoscope C. Pacemaker
B. Homeostatic machine D. Hemodializer

186. Eight out of the top 10 leading causes of morbidity in the Philippines are communicable.
To prevent them from happening to your students the best advice you can give them is to
_______________.
A. Avoid dangerous activities C. Clean the classroom often
B. Wash hands frequently D. Cover the mouth when sneezing

187. Which of the following BEST differentiates an earthquake’s intensity from its magnitude?
A. Intensity cannot be measured while magnitude can be measured using a seismograph.
B. Intensity describes the depth from which the earthquake originated while magnitude
refers to the energy of the earthquake.
C. Intensity is a measure of how damage an earthquake caused at the surface while
magnitude is the strength of the quake.
D. Intensity refers to the strength of the quake while magnitude refers to the degree of
destruction it caused at its epicenter.

188. Why do we hear thunder some seconds after seeing lightning?

A. Sound travels 1,331 m/s. C. Light appears brighter in the sky
B. Sound is released later actually. D. Light travels faster than sound.

189. All of the following are effects of deforestation, EXCEPT:

A. Landslides C. Destruction of ozone layer
B. Global warming D. Flash floods

190. All of the following contribute to the greenhouse effect, EXCEPT:

A. Extensive deforestation C. Excessive use of detergents
B. Forest fires D. Uncontrolled burning of wastes

191. Which of the following is an important factor in explaining why seasons occur on earth?
A. The sun’s axis is tilted. C. Earth’s axis is tilted.
B. The sun rotates on its axis. D. Earth rotates on its axis.

192. Why does a pendulum in a grandfather clock once set in motion continue to swing
thereby regulating the clock’s movement? This is due to the law of __________.
A. Universal Gravitation C. Inertia
B. Applied Force D. Action and Reaction

193. How can farmland be used to transfer the greatest amount of energy to humans?
A. By using half the land for crops and half for meat production
B. By growing plant crops for people to eat
C. By keeping sheep to provide meat
D. By keeping cows to provide cheese and milk

194. Which of the following physical changes involve adding heat to a substance?
A. Boiling and condensing B. Condensing and freezing
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C. Evaporating and condensing D. Melting and boiling

195. If the water was heated and the ink was not, which of the following would likely be the
effect?
A. The movement of the water molecules would be speeded up, causing the ink molecules
to be dispersed more quickly.
B. The movement of water molecules would be slowed down, and it would take longer for
the color to change
C. The movement of the ink molecules would be speeded up and the water would change
color more quickly.
D. Heating would have no effect on the rate of change.

196. Scientists also find that other stalky vegetables such as carrots also help lower blood
pressure. This statement is BEST classified as:
A. experiment C. findings
B. nonessential D. prediction

197. The most common illness of teachers is _______.

A. Urinary tract infection C. Tuberculosis
B. Anemia D. Tonsillitis

198. Goiter is the most commonly diagnosed among children living in mountain ranges. The
cause of this could be traced as ______.
A. Lack of iodine in food C. Excess of vitamins in diet
B. Excess of iodine in diet D. Lack of iron in the diet

199. The biological science holds the latest discovery in animal industry. This discovery is
mostly used in:
A. In the artificial insemination C. In the artificial breeding of cattle
B. In the tissue transplant D. In the cloning of cows

200. Doctors can declare dengue fever as an epidemic in a place ______.

A. When two are hospitalized from the neighborhood.
B. When the proportion of patients reaches at least 15% of the population.
C. When every household of five houses is sick with high fever.
D. When everyone is suffering from a cold.

201. What is the teacher’s accountability in the achievement of quality education?

A. Be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to the school head and
stakeholders
B. Be accountable for the effective attainment of specified learning objectives and outcomes
C. Be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to parents
D. Be accountable for the grading performance of learners

202. Violation of human rights is a violation of the ____________ of persons.

A. Emotions B. Dignity C. Freedom D. Intelligence

203. What is the best indicator of “Quality Education” as invoked in the Constitution?
Generation of reliable measurements __________________.
A. On cohort survival rate C. On participation rate
B. Of educational outcomes D. On dropout rate

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204. An individual has the right to file the WRIT OF AMPARO before the investigation of an
administrative case filed against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the
individual?
A. Right to be defended by a public C. Right to self- defense
attorney D. Right to due process
B. Right to life, liberty and security

205. Which is the primary concern of marriage?

A. The companionship and husband and wife
B. The maintenance of social status
C. The procreation and education of children
D. The mutual production and security of man and woman

206. According to the Bill of Rights, private property shall not be taken for public use without
A. A dialogue between individual owner and government representative
B. Just compensation
C. A notarized deed of sale
D. An official survey of the property

Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child with special needs to education,
rehabilitation, support services, work training and employment opportunities, community
participation and independent living.
What law was passed by Philippines Congress in 1995 which firms the total integration of
persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society?
A. RA 7776 B. RA 7784 C. RA 7727 D. RA 7722

207. Article XIV section I of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that the “State shall
protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all”
Which of the goals of EFA 2015 aims to achieve the above mentioned constitutional
mandate?
A. Universal elimination of drop outs and repetition by all at every grade or year including
satisfactory achievements levels
B. Universal completion of full cycle of basic education schooling with satisfactory
achievement levels by all at every grade or year
C. Universal completion of primary education with satisfactory achievement level at every
grade level
D. Universal completion of secondary education with satisfactory achievement level at every
year level.

208. The logo of the Olympic Games represents the interconnectedness of the countries in the
world. While the games highlight the strength of nation in sports what does the global activity
promote?
A. World tourism C. World Industry
B. World peace D. World history

209. Which statement/s on education is/are correct?

I. Education is a fundamental human right.
II. Education is an imperfect right.
III. Education is the key to sustainable development, peace and stability.

A. I only C. III only D. I, II, and

B. I and II only III

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210. The UNESCO is an international organization promoting which programs of the United
Nations?
A. Competence, Science, Nature C. Education, Science, Culture
B. National Unity, Science D. Unity, Organization, Education

211. What does the phrase Cold war refer to?

The post-World War II struggle between ______________.
A. Asia and Europe
B. The United States and its allies and then the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and its
allies
C. Japan and the Philippines
D. Germany and Great Britain

212. The ASEAN aims to promote regional peace and adherence to the principles of the
United Nations Charter. It envisions “a caring and sharing community” and eliminate the
problems of ____________, _____________, and _____________.
A. War, conflict, deprivation C. Large families, environment, travel
B. Deprivation. Literacy, elderly D. Hunger, malnutrition, poverty

213. In peace education curricula, which does not belong?

A. Conflict resolution C. Interdependence among nations
B. Global awareness D. Interdependence of nations

214. For world peace, the United Nations approved a non-proliferation treaty. Which was the
immediate purpose of this treaty?
A. To limit the use and the sale of guns
B. To reject the membership of China as a member of the United Nations
C. To stop the manufacture of guns
D. To stop the spread of nuclear weapons

215. What term best characterizes a peaceful community?

A. Harmony B. Spirituality C. Tolerance D. Ethics

216. The valuing process includes three main processes: choosing from among alternatives,
prizing what you have chosen and acting upon your choice consistently. Teacher A, a
veteran teacher, is not in favor of a daughter who plans to take up teaching. Using the three
processes as criteria, does Teacher A value Teaching?
A. No, she had no other choice then so she took up teaching.
B. No, if she cherishes her profession she will encourage others including her daughter to
become like her.
C. Yes, being a veteran teacher, she has been in the teaching profession for years.
D. Yes, she knows her daughter and may be convinced that she does not fit the teaching
profession.

217. “ No pain, no gain; no cross, no crown” What do these statements point to?
A. Why suffer when there are a lot of pain relievers available.
B. Be willing to pay the price for every dream you want to realize.
C. Life is a heavy burden to carry.
D. Others make our life miserable many times.

218. Which is of negative consequence of our value of close family ties?

A. Double-standard mentality
B. The development of prolonged dependence
C. Stability of the family
D. Permanence of marriage

219. If Rene is surrounded by lazy and dishonest people, does that mean he will automatically
be like them?
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A. It depends on the personality type of Rene.
B. Yes, because environment influences the development of man.
C. That depends on the strength of the influence of the group of lazy and dishonest around
him.
D. No, he can choose to be different since man has free will.

220. “ Be honest even if others are not. Be honest even if others cannot.” What does the
statement imply about values?
I. Values remain to be values even if nobody possesses them.
II. Values are dependent on persons, place and time.
III. Values are changing.

A. II only B. II and III C. III only D. I only

221. From the idealist point of view, which statement on values is TRUE?
I. Values are changing.
II. Values are unchanging.
III. Values determine our lifestyle.

A. I and III only

B. III only D. II and III only
C. I, II and III

222. We, Filipinos, are perceived to have the tendency to limit our love and concern to our
families, to our clan and to people we know. Which Filipino trait is illustrated?
A. Heroism C. Particularism
B. Universalism D. Double-standard mentality

223. Teacher Rico tells his class before he gives the test: “ Be honest. If I catch you cheating,
beware. If it’s a girl caught cheating, that is worse; it is double mortal sin.” What concept is
evident in the advice/ warming from Teacher Rico?
A. Machismo mentality C. Cognitive dissonance
B. Split personality D. Double standard morality

224. Which type of taxation system is pro-poor?

I. Equitable II. Equal III. Progressive

A. II and III B. I and III C. I and II D. I, II and III

225. The primary purpose of taxation is to ____________.

A. Fortify the government against invaders
B. Reduce inequalities in wealth and incomes
C. Raise revenue for the support of government
D. Make the country a leading industrialized country in the World

226. Which is/ are TRUE of cooperatives and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform?
I. Intended to eliminate poverty in the Philippine Society
II. Meant to alleviate poverty
III. Are programs for people empowerment

A. I and III B. II and III C. II only D. III only

227. Which assumption underlies the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program?

A. There is so much poverty in the country because of overpopulation.
B. The wealth of the country is concentrated in the hands of a few.
C. Our country has very very few landed people and very many landless.
D. People are more productive if they own what they cultivate.

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228. I rent out for P10,000 per month my only building and lot to the Jesus is Lord \Group
which uses it exclusively for religious purposes. I am exempt from payment of
_____________.
A. Community tax C. Professional tax
B. Property tax D. Income tax

229. Which are essential for the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to truly succeed?
I. Granting the beneficiaries the right to sell the piece of land awarded to them.
II. Change the heart of the landlords and lawmakers.
III. Education of the beneficiaries.

A. III only B. I, II and III C. II and III D. II only

230. Genuine respect for all peoples that lead to world peace is anchored on the concept that
all persons ________________.
A. Have dignity C. Have talents
B. Are citizens of the world D. Can contribute to global development

231. What is a characteristic of a progressive tax system?

A. The tax rate is equal for all citizens.
B. The tax rate is greater for higher incomes.
C. People who earn less pay a larger part of their income in taxes than do people who earn
more.
D. All people pay the same percentage of their earnings in taxes.

232. The cultural heritage of Southeast Asia has been designated by UNESCO as
____________.
A. World Tourist Spots C. World International Center
B. World Heritage Sites D. World Cultural Heritage

233. Which is an indicator of the patronage system in Philippine society that contributes to
poverty?
A. Parents have many “compares” in the baptism of their child.
B. Most people patronize imported goods.
C. The “pilosopo” type of worker does not get promoted in his job.
D. A less deserving applicant gets appointed because he has a “padrino”.

234. Children learn how to open a coconut and other common chores in a coconut farm. In
this instance, culture is transmitted by __________.
A. Assimilation C. Acculturat D. Immersio
B. Enculturation ion n

235. Which has been said to be the strongest factor that drives most Filipino’s men and
women to leave their families and work abroad?
A. Poverty C. Insurgency
B. Illiteracy D. Consumeristic mentality

236. On which concept is the cross-cultural undertaking advocated by anthropologists and

sociologists based in order to prevent ethnocentrism?
A. Ethical relativism C. Acculturation
B. Cultural relativism D. Global solidarity

237. What are the considered major goals of multicultural education?

I. Catering to diversity of learners
II. Considering social class and ethnic groups
III. Providing equal opportunities to education
IV. Helping individuals and group survive despite differences in culture and beliefs

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A. I, II and IV B. II and III C. III and IV D. I, II, III and IV

238. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a strong “school culture?”
A. Has a network of communications D. Has definite organizational core
B. Has high standards of performance values
C. Has informal rule of behavior

239. John Dewey’s major contributions to the sociological foundations of education are the
following EXCEPT ONE. Which one is it?
A. Education is a social process beginning unconsciously at birth.
B. “True education” is transmission of knowledge from the teacher to the learner.
C. Facilitating education means being aware of the social condition of the learners.
D. School is a continuation of home; activities at home continue at school.

240. Children below 18 years of age are advised to watch TV with their parents because most
of the movies today are based on ________.
A. Discovery in Science C. Historical battles and bloodshed
B. Violence and Sex D. Adolescent stories

241. The people of this country shows courtesy by leaving their footwear on the stairs.
A. Italian B. Japanese C. American D. Chinese

242. Opening of a steel plant requires what specific clearance from the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)?
A. Air Pollution Clearance C. BIR
B. Waste Disposal D. Environmental Clearance

243. Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon is quoted after on, “I prefer a
government run like hell by Filipinos…” This means _________.
A. Filipinos can better run their country.
B. Filipinos are not good leaders.
C. Filipinos should be governed by foreigners.
D. Filipinos should depend on foreigners for good governance.

244. Cooperatives can eventually put up banks of their own. What are evidences of success?
A. Cooperatives are not heavily taxed.
B. Opening of rural banks is allowed on a cooperative concept.
C. Several rural banks started out as cooperatives.
D. Rural banks in Metro Manila and Bulacan started out as cooperatives.

245. How do countries manifest or register disagreement diplomatically with another country’s
standpoint?
A. Retaliate by arresting nationals of the other country’s citizens.
B. File a diplomatic protest.
C. Declare war immediately.
D. Recall all its nations.

246. How did he passing of the Fisherman’s Act promote the interest of the Filipino fishermen?
A. Shorelines were not open to big shipping companies.
B. Foreign fishing vessels could catch fish at any distance in Philippine waters.
C. Deep-sea fishing was allowed within five kilometers from the shorelines.
D. Local government had no control of the shorelines within 15 kilometers.

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247. Local peace negotiation is the primary concern of what government office?
A. Local municipal and provincial executives
B. Church hierarchy
C. Philippine National Police
D. Philippine Marine SWAT force

248. The Philippine National Bank has used an icon for its advertisement. It is ______.
A. the pigeon B. the hawk C. the eagle D. the parrot

249. Students from different countries especially those from the third world countries are
offered scholarship grants to European and US-based universities. What does this imply?
A. Knowledge is not a monopoly of one race
B. Students can earn degrees abroad
C. There is the university of knowledge
D. Admissions of Asians in United States universities is limited to nationals.

250. According to the reports of PDEA, most of the drug rehabilitation centers found out that
most of the substance dependents are ______.
A. Children who were lazy and vicious C. Children wanting parental love and
B. Children who had no identity to speak care
up D. Children who have so much to spend

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