SEMINAR IN TEACHER EDUCATION

Review Material for BEEd

PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

1. This is an assemblage of signs (such as words, images, sounds, or gestures)

constructed (and interpreted) with reference to the conventions associated with a genre
and in a particular medium of communication.
A. Label
B. Language
C. Warning
D. Text

2. Effective persuasion demands formulating arguments along three types of appeals, also
called Rhetorical Triangle. Which of these is NOT part of the rhetorical triangle?
A. Logos
B. Mythos
C. Pathos
D. Ethos

3. These are the people who set down rules for correct language use.
A. Rulers
B. Law makers
C. Linguists
D. Prescriptivists

4. Arguments appealing to the beliefs or prejudices of the crowd or masses and are usually
used in advertisements and political campaigns are called
A. Hasty arguments
B. Bandwagon argument
C. Flattery or praise argument
D. Ignorance argument

5. This happens when you exploit certain threads in the material you have gathered from
various sources and stitch these together to create your own particular understanding of
the materials.
A. Patchworking
B. Copy-pasting
C. Cutting
D. Paraphrasing

6. Which of these will contain an applicant’s expression of gratitude to the reader for taking
time to read the letter?
A. Body of the letter
B. Conclusion of the letter
C. Introduction of the letter
D. Address of the recipient of the letter
 7. This refers to the integration of different channels of communication, such as written
texts, still pictures, motion pictures, and sound.
A. Reporting
B. Audio-video presentation
C. Hypermedia
D. Multi-modal texts

Many local governments have also spearheaded campaigns to replace plastic with paper bags
and encourage the use of reusable bags. But old habits die hard; people still patronize single-
use plastics and dispose their trash carelessly, often treating their surroundings as their
extended dumping ground. The public may blame it on the lack of garbage bins on the streets,
or the absence of proper garbage segregation and recycling facilities. But this also reflects
badly on how Filipinos are taught the value of general cleanliness outside of their homes and
bodies.

8. In the excerpt above from One Big Dump (21 June 2018) retrieved from
https://opinion.inquirer.net/114078/one-big-dump, what is the purpose of the essay?
A. Descriptive
B. Evaluative
C. Argumentative
D. Explanatory

9. In critically evaluating sources of information, what characteristic of information is

referred to when we ask the question “are the author’s claims validated by way of
citations of references?”
A. Current
B. Relevant
C. Authority
D. Accurate

10. The information one wants to convey in the communication process is known as
A. Channel
B. Feedback
C. Noise
D. Message

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

11. Which of these is NOT a component of the soul according to Plato?

A. Dualistic soul
B. Appetitive soul
C. Rational soul
D. Spirited soul
12. The ‘internet enhanced self-disclosure hypothesis of Valkenburg and Peter (2009)
suggests that since exposure to the Internet and virtual communities fosters a feeling of
connectedness and well-being, they are more likely to disclose information about
themselves online. Which could be a manifestation of the theory?
A. Students upload their Tiktok videos
B. Students share embarrassing life events on Facebook
C. Students share pictures of palatable food on Instagram
D. Students upload videos of authentic tasks in a certain subject

13. Who espoused the idea that a person becomes dedicated to attaining higher order
needs once the physiological needs are met?
A. Freud
B. Brown
C. Fox
D. Maslow

14. The “jus sanguinis” principle states that children should follow the citizenship of
A. the place where s/he was born
B. his/her parents by virtue of their blood relationships
C. dictated by the government
D. his/her future partner in life

15. Which group of human beings believes that “whoever gets something first is its owner?”
A. teenagers
B. toddlers
C. old people
D. young adults

16. Which of these is NOT observed in spiritual people?

A. Spend quality time with family
B. A very high regard to prayer
C. Engaging in unhealthy coping behaviors
D. Passion to help the poor through donations or volunteer work

17. Which of these connotes the shift of the blame or burden on one’s self?
A. “Bahala na” attitude
B. Close family ties
C. Colonial mentality
D. Crab mentality

18. Your greatest investment is still yourself. How do you invest in yourself? Which is an
EXCEPTION?
A. Continue learning even when graduated from college
B. Have time to eat right and exercise.
C. Share your skills with people.
D. Save enough money in the bank.
 19. Which of these metacognitive learners are unaware of their metacognitive processes
although they know the extent of their knowledge?
A. “Strategic” learners
B. “Aware” learners
C. “Tacit” learners
D. “Reflective” learners

20. Which of these connotes gender?

A. Boys in the late childhood engage in circumcision
B. Girls in the onslaught of puberty have their menstruation
C. Adult women undergoes the menopausal period
D. Males are not expected to do household chores

ART APPRECIATION

21. Which is NOT a kundiman composed by Francisco Santiago?

A. Bituing Marikit
B. Pakiusap
C. Madaling-araw
D. Anak ng Dalita

22. Graffiti arts are painted on walls or concrete fences of establishments. Which function of
art does this usually serve?
A. Raising awareness
B. Grief and healing
C. Identity and understanding the self
D. Beauty

23. Who is a central figure in the music of impressionism?

A. Mozart
B. Debussy
C. Chopin
D. Bach

24. Repetition of elements in an artwork is embodied in which design principle?

A. Balance
B. Harmony
C. Emphasis
D. Rhythm

25. The musical work’s shape, structure, and the organized arrangement of its elements is
called
A. Style
B. Organization
C. Form
D. Symphony
 26. Which of these is NOT a two-dimensional art?
A. Sculpture
B. Photograph
C. Painting
D. Printmaking

27. Who is the first National Artist of the Philippines?

A. Guillermo Tolentino
B. Francisco Abueva
C. Fernando Amorsolo
D. Francisca Reyes Aquino

28. What was the usual subject of art during the Spanish era?
A. Nature
B. Religion
C. People
D. Government

29. What kind of instruments are in a rondalla?

A. Woodwind
B. Percussion
C. Stringed
D. Brass

30. Which of these is a secondary color?

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

READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

31. Which of these can initiate the impeachment of the President?

A. House of Representatives
B. Supreme Court
C. Senate
D. Cabinet members

32. Doing an internal criticism of a historical source means looking at the

A. quality of the paper of the source
B. words used in the material
C. type of ink used in the material
D. truthfulness of the evidence
33. To be exempted from the polo y servicio, males can pay a sum of money called
A. Prestacion
B. Encomienda
C. Falla
D. Situada real

34. What is the mantra of traditional historians?

A. No document, no history.
B. Past is past.
C. History repeats itself.
D. Leave memories, not trash.

35. The study of the history of a particular community or a smaller unit of geography is called
A. Historiography
B. Local history
C. Ethnography
D. Chronology

36. The Ladrones Islands where the fleet of Magellan landed is presently called
A. Marianas Islands
B. Burias Islands
C. Hundred Islands
D. Islands of the West Philippine Sea

37. Which of these is NOT a primary source of information?

A. Census
B. Photographs of events
C. Excerpt of a speech
D. Letters

38. What is the KKK’s code of conduct?

A. Kartilya
B. Doctrina Cristiana
C. Bonifacio’s True Decalogue
D. The Holy Bible

39. In which branch of the government are Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) under?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Judicial and Executive
 40. It is said that basic education has omitted the fact that the colors white, blue, and red in
the Philippine flag were influenced by
A. The colors of the American flag
B. The colors suggested by Magellan
C. The colors agreed by the Katipunan in a meeting
D. The colors of the first Katipunan flag

MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

41. Which of these is a triangular number?

A. 2
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12

42. Determining the relevant and irrelevant data in a problem is part of which step of George
Polya’s problem solving strategy?
A. Understanding the problem
B. Devising a plan
C. Carrying out the plan
D. Reviewing the solution

43. Which is an empty set?

A. The set of square root of 5 under the counting numbers
B. The set of natural numbers less than 5
C. The solution set of x + 5 = 6
D. The set of negative integers greater than -4

44. Which is the negation of the statement “Today is Friday”?

A. Today is not Friday.
B. Today is Friday if today is not Saturday.
C. Today is Friday if today is not Friday.
D. Tomorrow is Saturday.

45. A rectangular playground has a length of 160 ft and a width of 120 ft. How long is a
fence that will enclose the playground?
A. 560 ft
B. 280 ft
C. 19200 ft
D. 40 ft

46. Which property of real numbers is illustrated in the mathematical statement 5 + (-5) = 0?
A. Associative property
B. Closure property
C. Identity property
D. Inverse property
 47. Which of the following illustrates inductive reasoning?
A. If a quadrilateral has four sides, then a rectangle is a quadrilateral.
B. I find people with glasses intellectual. Joaquin is wearing glasses. Therefore, Joaquin
is an intellectual.
C. A man inspects 12 taxis, all of which are white, and concludes that all taxis are white.
D. All individuals are rational. Bert is an individual, then he is rational.

48. Which of the following is NOT a quantitative data?

A. Ending balances of savings account at National Prime Bank
B. 7-day temperatures for the month of December
C. Natural disasters in the world
D. Scores of each player in a basketball game

49. How much interest will be added to P75,000 at 2% per annum due at the end of 3
years?
A. P79,500
B. P4,500
C. P450,000
D. P225,000

50. Which of these is NOT a solution set of the linear inequality x + y > 10?
A. (3,11)
B. (5,6)
C. (8,10)
D. (1,9)

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

51. Which of the following statements is definitely true about the nature science?
A. Science can always uncover the truth in the realm of nature.
B. Science will help make the world a better place to live in.
C. Theories in science can be disproved by testing; a well-established theory can be
demolished with a single observation.
D. Scientific work requires a dedication that excludes the lives of people in other fields
of work.

52. Which of the following are internal factors which influenced the development of science
and technology?
I. Geography
II. Trade
III. Mode of living
IV. People’s belief systems

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. III and IV
53. Which civilization contributed the use of sailboats in travel?
A. Babylonian civilization
B. Chinese civilization
C. Sumerian civilization
D. Greek civilization

54. In what period was science understood as the harmony between reason and faith?
A. 21st century Science
B. Ancient Science
C. Medieval Science
D. Modern Science

55. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of technology?

A. Adapting materials to suit the needs of people
B. Production of gadgets
C. Applying reason to technique
D. Memorizing scientific formulas

56. Which of these is NOT a classification of science according to Aristotle?

A. Productive sciences
B. Speculative sciences
C. Science of ethics
D. Natural sciences

57. The following statements give the underlying principles of technology EXCEPT
A. All technological system could fail.
B. All technologies involve control.
C. Technologies always have side effects.
D. Technology often provides tools for science without constraint.

58. Which of these is a social science?

A. Psychology
B. Physics
C. Meteorology
D. Mineralogy

59. Which of these is the correct order of the scientific method?

I. Defining the problem
II. Analyzing the data
III. Formulating hypothesis
IV. Data gathering

A. I, II, III, IV
B. I, III, IV, II
C. II, IV, I, III
D. III, IV, II, I
 60. Which of the following is the technological concept rather than science concept?
A. Tungsten has a high melting point.
B. Melts conduct electricity, some better than the others.
C. When electricity passes through metals, heat is generated. .
D. Light bulbs are perfected through methods of manufacturing.

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL

61. Which of the following could not be the source of Rizal’s idea for writing a novel?
A. Uncle Tom’s Cabin
B. Luna’s Spoliarium
C. Eugene Sue’s The Wandering Jew
D. Dante’s The Divine Comedy

62. When did Rizal have the first taste of Spanish brutality?
A. When he was accused of blasphemy and heresy
B. When he was whipped out and slashed by a lieutenant of the Guardia Civil by a
sword after his failure to greet or salute the officer
C. He was not allowed to touch the different laboratory apparatus and equipment in
school.
D. As an Indio, he was not accorded to equality with a Spaniard before the bar of
justice.

63. It was an allegory written by Rizal in praise of Cervantes as co-equal of Homer and Virgil
A. El Consejo de los Dioses
B. A La Juventud Filipina
C. Junto al Pasig
D. El Amor Patrio

64. What was the reason why Rizal was not conferred the Doctor’s Diploma in Medicine?
A. His failure to pay the fee for the presentation and defense of his thesis
B. The difficulty of recognition in a foreign country
C. His rigid schedule and extra-curricular activities
D. His failing grade in the medical examination for the course

65. In Noli Me Tangere, he represented the Filipino masses as a symbol of common people.
A. Juan Crisostomo Ibarra
B. Elias
C. Sisa
D. Capitan Tiago

66. One defender of Rizal’s Noli was Marcelo H. Del Pilar who wrote a pamphlet in answer
to one written by Fr. Rodriguez. What was the title of the said pamphlet written by Del
Pilar?
A. Si Tandang Basyong Macunat
B. La Solidaridad
C. Caiingat Cayo
D. Por Telefono
 67. The influx of liberal ideas that came to be felt in Manila can be attributed to the following
except:
A. The opening of Suez Canal
B. The ending of the Spanish Civil Wars
C. The opening of the Philippines to world trade
D. The Filipinos surpassing the Spaniards in literary prowess

68. Rizal took lessons in painting and sculpture at:

A. Academia de San Fernando
B. Universidad Central de Madrid
C. Schools of Sanz and Carbonell
D. Ateneo de Madrid

69. While studying at UST, Rizal organized a secret society of Filipino students called:
A. Companerismo
B. Indios Bravos
C. Companions of Jehu
D. Compadre de Indios

70. In what particular literary masterpiece Rizal first used the term Tierra Extranjera (Foreign
Land) in referring to Spain?
A. El Amor Patrio
B. A La Juventud Filipina
C. In Memory of My Town
D. A Mi Musa

CONTEMPORARY WORLD

71. Which of the following examples does not refer to resources and markets as factors
affecting economic globalization?
A. Saudi Arabia's global oil export
B. Records from the 19th century BCE attest to the existence of an Assyrian merchant
colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia
C. The ancient Egyptians trading in the Red sea, importing spices from the "Land of
Punt" and from Arabia
D. The founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

72. Heterogeneity pertains to the creation of various cultural practices arising from
combination of cultures or through glocalization. What is the etymology of the term
glocalization?
A. Globalization and localization
B. Globalization and fiscalization
C. Glorification and localization
D. Glorification and vocalization

73. Through the Eight Millennium Development Goals, United Nations (UN) has addressed
the different problems around the world and ranking first is the eradication of the
extreme poverty and hunger. Under what circumstances below makes this problem
different in all parts of the globe?
 A. Globalization
B. Economic crisis
C. Standards of life
D. Power and sovereignty

74. When the government gives preferential treatment to local producers against the threat
of competition from foreign investors, the government is said to exhibit
A. Marginalization
B. Inflation
C. Protectionism
D. Inhibition

75. Who coined the term "global village" which describes the phenomenon of the world's
culture shrinking and expanding at the same time due to pervasive technological
advances that allow for instantaneous sharing of culture?
A. Charles Sanders Pierce
B. Marshall McLuhan
C. Em Griffin
D. Roland Barthes

76. Which Sustainable Development Goal is addressed by a massive campaign on

reforestation?
A. Quality education
B. Decent work and economic growth
C. Climate action
D. Gender equality

77. Aside from South Korea, the only Asian country belonging to the First World category is:
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. North Korea

78. Which of the following is NOT true about the wealth of a country?
A. It is the net worth of a country.
B. Wealth takes account all the assets of a country.
C. There is inequality of wealth if assets are not distributed fairly.
D. The wealth of a country refers to the natural resources.

79. Social media has become an ubiquitous part of daily life, but this growth and evolution
has been in the works since the late 70s. From primitive days of newsgroups, listservs
and the introduction of early chat rooms, social media has changed the way we
communicate, gather and share information, and given rise to a connected global society
(Morrison, 2015). This evolution of social media is what aspect of globalization?
A. Economic
B. Political
C. Cultural
 D. Sociological

80. Which sector of the economy produces goods out of raw materials?
A. Primary sector
B. Secondary sector
C. Tertiary sector
D. Quaternary sector

MASINING NA PAGPAPAHAYAG

81. Masakit _____ ang tiyan ng bata.

A. Daw
B. Doon
C. Raw
D. Rin

82. Ito ay uri ng pangungusap na nagpapapahayag ng isang katotohanan. Ito ay binubuo ng

paksa at panaguri at ginagamitan ng bantas na tuldok.
A. Patanong
B. Pasalaysay
C. Padamdam
D. Pautos

83. Dumating na mula sa America si Mario. Anong ayos ng pangungusap ito?

A. Karaniwan
B. Di-tukoy
C. Payak
D. Di-karaniwan

84. Saan kabilang na uri ng tayutay ang “Kapalaran, huwag ka naman sanang mailap”?
A. Pagmamalabis
B. Pagtawag
C. Palit-tawag
D. Palit-saklaw

85. Balak _______ pumunta ng Catarman bukas.

A. Kung
B. Kong
C. Nang
D. Ng
PANITIKAN NG PILIPINAS

86. Ang pinakabantog at pinakamahalagang awit na nasulat ni Francisco Baltazar

A. Ang Pasyon ni Hesukristo
B. Walang Sugat
C. Biag ni Lam-ang
D. Florante at Laura

87. Isang dula noong panahon ng Hapon na isinulat ni Francisco Soc Rodrigo
A. Panibugho
B. Panday Pira
C. Sa Pula, Sa Puti
D. Luha ng Buwaya

88. Isang uri ng panitikan na nagsasaad ng simulain ng mga bagay o tao sa daigdig
A. duplo
B. alamat
C. tibag
D. karagatan

89. Ang taong may “memorya fotograpica”

A. Jose Maria Panganiban
B. Jose Garcia Villa
C. Jose Corazon de Jesus
D. Jose Rizal

90. Siya ay tinaguriang “ Ama ng Balarila ng Wikang Pambansa”

A. Jose Villa Panganiban
B. Severino Reyes
C. Lope K. Santos
D. Rafael Palma

ETHICS

91. According to Kant’s approach to moral philosophy, ethics is based on:

A. The consequences of one’s action
B. Sympathy
C. A social contract
D. A practical reason
92. How does the individual come to be able to make moral decisions?
I. By understanding his motives
II. By understanding the consequences of his actions
III. By being deterred and frightened of the penalties incurred on him for his action
IV. By understanding the means adopted to execute action

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

93. Which among the following are principle concerns with ‘professional ethics’?
I. To study ethical dilemmas in professions by application of moral theory
II. The study of unique moral obligations created by special social roles
III. The practice and consultancy of ethics by a trained professional ethicist
IV. The ethical challenges of a professional lifestyle

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

94. Which of the following principles is the essential principle of utilitarian school of ethics?
A. Greatest Health Principle
B. Greatest Happiness Principle
C. Greatest Wealth Principle
D. Greatest Respect Principle

95. It is the tendency of the will towards something attainable but without necessarily
committing oneself to attain it.
A. Wish
B. Intention
C. Consent
D. Use

96. These are the actions which man performs knowingly, freely, and voluntarily.
A. Acts of man
B. Man as a real being
C. Man as free
D. Human act

97. Which of these is NOT an involuntary act?

A. Sneezing
B. Eating
C. Yawning
D. Blinking of the eye
98. Which theory believes that an action is right only if it is within the interest of the doer of
the act?
A. Ethical egoism
B. Situational ethics
C. Theological ethics
D. Authoritarian ethics

99. Which is an assumption of ethics?

I. Man is free.
II. Man is capable to reason out.
III. Man is innately good.

A. I, II, and III

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

100. Why do we study ethics?

A. To uphold moral uprightness
B. To serve as basis for mutual understanding
C. To set the norm by which relations are regulated
D. To serve as guide for the ambitions of people