GRADE 12 NAT REVIEWER

ENGLISH

Sentence Correction
Directions: Choose the one that best corrects the sentence. Choose (a) if the original sentence is
grammatically correct. Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Irregardless of the irregularities in the document, the project shall proceed as originally planned.
a. Irregardless of the irregularities in the document, the project shall proceed as originally
planned.
b. Regardless of the irregularities in the document, the project shall proceed as originally
planned.
c. Irregardless of the irregularities in the document; the project shall proceed as originally
planned.
d. Regardless of the irregularities in the document; the project shall proceed as originally
planned.

2. Despite of the many inconsistencies in your report, the management still sees fit to grant you that
promotion you've been asking for.
a. Despite of the many inconsistencies in your report, the management still sees fit to
grant you that promotion you've been asking for.
b. Inspite of the many inconsistencies in you're report, the management still sees fit to
grant you that promotion you've been asking for.
c. Despite the many inconsistencies in your report, the management still sees fit to grant
you that promotion you've been asking for.
d. In spite of the many inconsistencies in you're report, the management still sees fit to
grant you that promotion you've been asking for.

3. I fail to see why either you or your research partner deserve to pass.
a. I fail to see why either you or your research partner deserve to pass.
b. I fail to see why neither you nor your research partner deserve to pass.
c. I fail to see why either you or your research partner deserves to pass.
d. I fail to see why neither you nor your research partner deserves to pass.

Paragraph Organization
The following paragraphs consist of parts that are presented in random order. Read each group and
decide what would be the best order in which to put the parts so that they form well organized
paragraphs. Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

4.
I. This is also known as a fuller, and is a better term as this feature does not really have
anything to do with blood.
II. The fuller serves two purposes, making the sword lighter by removing material, and making it
sturdier in much the same way an I-beam works.
III. Like other swords, it has a feature called a blood well.
IV. This creates a lighter sword which is easier to use, and an overall stronger one for better
efficacy in actual combat.
V. While the katana and other eastern blades are more popular, this sword is deserving of
admiration.
VI. The medieval arming sword is a masterfully crafted weapon no matter how one looks at it.

a. V-I-IV-II-III-VI
b. I-V-III-IV-VI-II
c. III-I-IV-II-V-VI
d. VI-V-III-I-II-IV
5.
I. Many of the former members like John Cleese and Eric Idle continue to have prolific solo
careers both in movies and on television.
II. Even beyond comedy, their skits have influenced modern culture such as with the term
SPAM for unwanted e-mails.
III. Though the group disbanded in the early 80s, their humor still persists today in the
various comedies that they have inspired and influenced.
IV. One can only imagine then, a world without Monty Python, and what a dull and dreary world
that would be indeed.
V. Perhaps one of the most widely known comedy groups of all time, is Monty Python.
VI. First appearing on the scene in the late 60s and early 70s, their brand of humor has had a
very great influence on the genre of comedy.

a. III-VI-IV-II-IV
b. V-VI-III-I-II-IV
c. I-IV-VI-II-V-III
d. V-III-IV-I-II-VI

Reading Comprehension
Read each passage then answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter corresponds to the
correct answer.

Passage 1
One cannot go far in the world of rock music without first acknowledging the influence of
Chuck Berry. Known for songs such as "Maybellene" and "Johnny B. Goode” he came to define and
solidify the nascent rock and roll genre of music. Many modern rock and roll artists can trace their
roots back to the influence of Chuck Berry, with famous guitarists and musicians such as Keith
Richards citing him as a major influence on their lives. While other rock and rollers like Jimi Hendrix
or Elvis Presley may be more known to the public at large, it was Chuck Berry who really pioneered
and helped solidify rock and roll.

6. With which of the following statements would the author most likely disagree?
a. The world of rock would have been very different without the work of
Chuck Berry.
b. Rock and roll could have existed to the modern day solely on the
influence of Hendrix and Presley.
c. Chuck Berry helped pave the way both for future rock and roll artists and
for the rock genre as a whole.
d. Though rock and roll may have continued to the modern day, it would not
exist in the same form and would be dissimilar to what is now known.

Passage 2
Reputations are not always what we view them to be, especially in history. More often than
not, in history it is the victors who write the books. Never will you see a conquering nation teaching
their schoolchildren that the war they fought against the now conquered enemy was for nothing
more than more land, more gold, and more riches. These wars are always fought for things such as,
"the greater good" or "the glory of our god" or something similar. A perfect example of this is
Richard the Lionheart.
Invariably, he is portrayed in movies and any other adaptation as a fearless and righteous leader of
England who helped bring civilization, justice, and goodness to the barbarian hordes who had taken
the holy land. This story could not be any further from reality. Stories and movies often fail to
mention that he barely even stepped foot in England, and didn't even speak a word of the language.
Rather, he spoke French and lived far away from his subjects. Granted, he was considered a
chivalrous and courageous military commander, but this ignores the fact that his being military
minded drove his country to poverty under the high taxes and military tithes even going so far as to
claim that if he could have, he would even have sold London. During his reign, he spent only six
months in England, and far more time campaigning.
Further, during his coronation, he barred Jews and women from attending. When some prominent
Jewish leaders arrived in order to give gifts, he had them stripped, whipped, and then thrown out.
Even during the crusades, a supposedly virtuous and righteous venture, he displayed egregious
brutality. When at Acre, 2,700 Muslim captives came under his responsibility. Rather than sacrifice a
portion of his forces to remain guard at Acre, he had the hostages slain despite their being unarmed
and at his mercy.

7. With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
a. History books are as much propaganda as they are records of factual
events.
b. Facts as they are presented in history books need not be revised as the
opinions presented there are the most important.
c. Richard the Lionheart was, despite all of his failings and shortcomings, was still a reputable
and honorable leader.
d. What is taught in schools must be considered critically because the opinions of those who
were conquered might also be represented alongside the truth.

8. The tone towards Richard the Lionheart in the passage is mostly one of _______.
a. Reverence
b. Trepidation
c. Disapproval
d. Ambivalence

9. The tone of the author in the passage is mostly one of ________.

a. Anger
b. Humor
c. Boredom
d. Criticism

10. An ethical writer always acknowledges the contributions of others and the

source of his/her ideas.

11. Any verbatim text taken from another author must be enclosed in quotation marks.
A. TRUE B. FALSE

12. Research is defined as careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or problem
using scientific methods.
B. TRUE B. FALSE

13. Which describes all the steps in conducting the research study?
a. Design
b. Procedure
c. Instruments
d. Methods
14. What part of the introduction sets the boundaries and parameters of the study?
a. Parametric limits
b. Study area coverage
c. Scope and delimitation
d. Limitation of the study

15. Which of the following is a good source of research problems?

a. Friends
b. Family members
c. Politicians
d. Real life experiences
16. Which of the following references is the appropriate referencing format for education and social
science research?
a. APA
b. MLA
c. CHICAGO
d. HARVARD

17. The following are the things that may be considered before starting a research activity except
from:
a. Existing problems in the classroom/school/campus/university which one may want to solve
are good sources of research problems.
b. The amount of money you can get once you are done with the research.
c. Existing needs of the community and the society.
d. Prevailing theories and philosophies.

18. A. “Without their funding, the shelter will close” (Rodriguez, 2008, p. 15).
B. “Without their funding, the shelter will close.” (Rodriguez, 2008, p. 15).

19. A. “Graduates are unaware of the monumental challenges they will face,” comments
Davis (2006) (p. 282).
B. “Graduates are unaware of the monumental challenges they will face,” comments
Davis (2006, p. 282).

20. A. Raphael, R. (Ed.). (2008). Encyclopedia of world events (Vols. 3-5).

Middleburg, PA: Tysons Press.
B. Raphael, R. (Ed). (2008). Encyclopedia of world events. (Vols. 3-5).
Middleburg, PA: Tysons Press.

MATHEMATICS
Directions: Write the letter of your choice on your answer sheet. All answers must be in its simplest form.

1. What is the next term in the geometric sequence 4, -12, 36, . . .?

A. -42 B. -54 C. -72 D. -108

2. Find the common difference in the arithmetic sequence 6, 4, 2, 0, . . .

A. ½ B. 1 C. 2 D. -2

3. What is the 10th term of the arithmetic sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, . . . ?

A. 27 B. 29 C. 28 D. 31

4. Which term of the arithmetic sequence 4, 1, -2, -5, . . . is -29 ?

A. 9th term B. 10th term C. 11th term D. 12th term

5. The fourth term of an arithmetic sequence is9 and the 15th term is 31. What is the
common difference ?
A. 2 B. 3 C. -2 D. -3

6. What is the next term of the Fibonacci sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, . . . ?

A. 13 B. 16 C. 19 D. 20

7. Which set of numbers is an example of a Fibonacci sequence ?

A. 2, 6, 18, 54 B. ½, ¼, 1/6, 1/8 C. 0, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13 D. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13

8. Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic sequence whose first term is 5 and whose last term
is 40.
 A. 225 B. 200 C. 450 D. 400

9. Rey bought a car for Php. 600,000.00 The yearly depreciation of his car is 10% of its value at the
start of the year. What is the value after 4 years?
A. Php. 437,400 B. Php. 438,000 C. Php. 393,660 D. Php. 378,000

10. In Ernesto Rondon High School suspension of classes is announced through text brigade.
One stormy day, the principal announce the suspension of classes to two teachers, each of whom
sends this message to other two teachers, and so on. Suppose that text messages were sent in five
rounds counting the principal’s text message as the first, how many text messages were sent in all?
A. 31 B. 32 C. 63 D. 64

11. A polynomial with three terms is called .

A. monomial B. multinomial C. binomial D. trinomial

12. What is the degree of the polynomial 2x – 3x2 – 2x3 + 3?

A. 2 B. 3 C. -3 D. 5

13. Which of the following tables represent a function? 

a x 0 1 1 0
y 4 5 6 6

b x -1 -1 3 0
y 0 -3 0 3

c x 1  2  1  -2 
y -1  -2  -2  -1 

d x 0  -1  3  2 
y 3  4  6 6 

14. Which of the following is a graph of a function?

15. Which of the following graph represent a one-to-one function?

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 PHILOSOPHY

1) A philosophy that says experience is studied based on the subjective viewpoint of the individual. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Phenomenology
B. Absurdism
C. Post modernism
D. Post Structuralism

2) The proponent of the idea “I think therefore, I exist”. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. John Locke
B. Rene Descartes
C. John Dewey
D. Albert Camu

3) Another term for the phrase “all knowing”. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Omnibus
B. Omnipotent
C. Omniscient
D. Omnipresent

4) Pre-determined course of events leading to a specific outcome or future. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Agency
B. Axioms
C. Destiny
D. Determinism

5) Branch of philosophy that studies causality. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Etiology
B. Ontology
C. Teleology
D. Truth

6) It assumes that we have free will due to intellect and that each human action is based on rationality. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Determinism
B. Libertarianism
C. Faculties model
D. Liberalism
7) Capacity to choose from alternative courses action or decision. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Free action
B. Free decision
C. Free choice
D. Free will

8) The freedom to perform an action without any obstacles or hindrances. (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Free will
B. Free action
C. Free decision
D. Free choice

9) Refer to the rights which are innate in the person such as the right to life (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Natural rights
B. Legal rights
C. Right to life
D. Right to liberty

10) Rights that are based on society's customs and laws, and enacted by legislation and enforced government (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Right to life
B. Natural rights
C. Right to liberty
D. Legal rights
11) "Of course, he believes that the government is flawed. He is a rebel and Communist!" is an example of what kind of
fallacy? (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Fallacy of composition
B. Appeal to tradition
C. Begging the question
D. Ad hominem

12) "If this peace agreement will not be signed by the government, then we will have no resource but to go to war." is an
example of what kind of fallacy? (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Appeal to force
B. Appeal to popular
C. Appeal to emotion
D. Appeal to tradition

13) "All these charges are baseless; this is just plain harassment - can't you see how this is affecting my family?" is an
example of what kind of fallacy? (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Ad hominem
B. Appeal to emotion
C. Fallacy of division
D. Cause-and-effect

14) "Every boy your age already has a girlfriend, you should go and find one!" is an example of what kind of fallacy? (1.00
pt/s.)

A. Apple to tradition
B. Begging the question
C. Appeal to popular
D. Fallacy of composition

15) "Marriage should be between a man and a woman. It has been so for a long time in this country; it should remain so
today and in the future." is an example of what kind of fallacy? (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Begging the question

B. Ad hominem
C. Fallacy of division
D. Appeal to tradition

16) What historical period included application of philosophy to define and explain religious doctrines (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Ancient rome
B. Medieval period
C. Renaissance
D. The enlightenment

17) Inquiries into mathematicians led to earlier developments which gave rise to modern calculus (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Archimedes
D. Aristotle

18) Reason and logic considered the basis of knowledge and belief (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Empiricism
B. Existentialism
C. Rationalism
D. Scholasticism

19) Knowledge is gained through the senses and experience (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Empiricism
B. Existentialism
C. Rationalism
 D. Scholasticism

20) Human experience is defined by the views, emotions, and actions of the individual (1.00 pt/s.)

A. Empiricism
B. Existentialism
C. Rationalism
D. Scholasticism

English
1. A.
2. C.
3. B.
4. D.
5. C.
6. A.
7. B.
8. C.
9. D.
10. A.
11. A.
12. A.
13. B.
14. C.
15. D.
16. A.
17. A.
18. B.
19. B.
20. A.

Mathematics
1. D.
2. D.
3. B.
4. B.
5. A.
6. A.
7. D.
8. D.
9. C.
10. C.
11. D.
12. D.
13. D.
14. A.
15. C.
16. B.
17. B.
18. A.
19. B.
20. A.
Science
1. C.
2. A.
3. C.
4. A.
5. C.
6. B.
7. C.
8. B.
9. B.
 10. B.
11. B.
12. B.
13. C.
14. D.
15. A.
16. B.
17. A.
18. D.
19. C.
20. C.
21. A.

Philosophy
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. C.
5. B.
6. B.
7. B.
8. B.
9. C.
10. D.
11. A.
12. A.
13. D.
14. C.
15. D.
16. B.
17. C.
18. C.
19. A.
20. D.