PNP (Police) Entrance Exam Reviewer

PNP Police Entrance Exam Reviewer
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NAPOLCOM or PNP exam.

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) conducts two (2) sets of police
examinations twice a year, one for those who are already in the police service
(promotional), and another for those aspiring to enter the Philippines National Police
(PNP Entrance).
This reviewer is for those who want to pass the PNP Entrance Exam.
The answers are provided, typed in bold and underlined.
Table of Contents
I - General Information
Information
Reasoning
II - Verbal Reasoning
Ideas
III - Connecting Ideas
Sentences
IV - Completing Sentences
Comprehension
V - Reading Comprehension
VI - Paragraph Organization
Organization
VII - Correct Usage
Usage
VIII - Correct Usage 2 2
IX--Number
X Quantitative Reasoning
Reasoning
Series
Series
Problem
XI - Word Problem
XII - Word Analogy
Analogy
Reasoning
XIII - Logical Reasoning
Sequence
XIV - Word Sequence
Reasoning
XV - Abstract Reasoning
TAKE NOTE:
Answers are typed in bold and underlined.

I - General Information
Instructions: Select the correct answer by encircling the letter before each answer.
1. Who was long rated as the best pound for pound boxer in the world by most sporting
news and boxing websites, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Sporting Life, Yahoo
Sports, About.com, Boxrec and The Ring.
a.) Floyd Mayweather

b.) Oscar dela Hoya
c.) Manny Pacquiao
d.) Eric Morales
e.) Manuel Marquez
2. In the election of officers of an organization, community or to an elective position in

the government, the candidate who gets the highest vote wins. This is in accordance
with what democratic principle?
a.) Rule of majority

b.) Rule of law
c.) Rule of suffrage
d.) Respect for authority
e.) Principle of command responsibility
3. In his last poem, Mi Ultimo Adios, Dr. Jose Rizal referred to the Philippines with what
name?
a.) Las Islas Filipinas

b.) Perla del Mar de Oriente
c.) Las Islas de San Lazaro
d.) Las Islas de Poniente
e.) Filipinas
4. A common euphemism for an old person, implying that the person being
bei ng referred to is
retired.
a.) Veterans
b.) Senior Citizen
c.) Retiree
d.) Pensioner
e.) Disabled
5. A vehicular hit-and-run accident was

wa s reported to the police and a mobile patrol team
arrived at the scene. The accident resulted
res ulted in the death of a man. After obtaining a
description of the car from some witnesses, the first action the office should
sh ould do is to

_______________.
a.) Inspect the site of the accident for leads

b.) Follow the fleeing car.
c.) Take the victim to a hospital
d.) Radio the description of the fleeing car to precinct headquarters
e.) Inform a television station to break the news.
6. How many senators shall compose the Senate?
a.) 12
b.) 15
c.) 24
d.) 30
e.) 32
7. How may the President and Vice-President be removed from office?
a.) People's initiative

b.) Referendum
c.) Impeachment
d.) Recall
e.) Election protest
8. Calabarzon is an administrative region in the Philippines which is comprised of five

provinces, namely Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. What is Calabarzon
formally known as?
a.) Southern Tagalog

b.) Southern Tagalog Mainland
c.) Southern Tagalog Provinces
d.) Southern Tagalog Region
e.) Southern Tagalog Land

9. What was the first challenge to Spain's control of the Philippines after 191 years of
rule?
a.) American invasion

b.) The arrival of the Chinese
c.) The Japanese attack
d.) British invasion
e.) The Filipino revolt
10. The Smart Araneta Coliseum, an indoor multi-purpose

multi-purpos e sports arena that is part of
the Araneta Center in the Cubao area of Quezon City is also known as ______.

a.) The Dome Arena

b.) The Big Dome
c.) The Coliseum
d.) The Dome coliseum
e.) The Arena
11. A historical urban park in the Philippines, one of the largest urban parks in Asia
which is located along Roxas Boulevard and adjacent to the old walled city of
Intramuros.
a.) Plaza Goiti

b.) Rizal Park
c.) Plaza Miranda
d.) Malate Park
e.) Baywalk
12. In 1959, by virtue of Republic Act 2140, Highway 54 was renamed.
a.) Taft Avenue

b.) Ayala Avenue
c.) Roxas Boulevard
d.) Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
e.) Avenida Rizal
13. What was the historical event that coincided with Gloria Diaz' winning the Miss
Universe title in 1969?
a.) Man landing on the moon

b.) The assasination of JFK
c.) The death of Elvis Presley
d.) The rise of the Beatles
e.) Indira Gandhi became prime minister
14. An administrative region of the Philippines which is comprised of Mindoro,

Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, Mimaropa is designated as what region?
a.) Region III-B

b.) Region V
c.) Region IV-B
d.) Region II-A
e.) Region VI
15. From which country does the Miss Universe 2015 come from?
a.) Colombia
b.) Venezuela

c.) USA
d.) Philippines
16. The order issued by the Senate Impeachment Court to a person to appear therein
and testify is:
a.) Subpoena Duces Tecum

b.) Writ of Amparo
c.) Writ of Habeas Corpus
d.) Subpoena Ad Testificandum
e.) Writ of Data
17. The fire that broke out in Quezon City shortly before midnight on March 18, 1996,
leaving at least 162 people dead.
a.) Kentex Manufacturing fire

b.) Cubao fire
c.) Manor Hotel Fire
d.) Araneta Avenue Fire
e.) Ozone Disco club fire
18. With an area of 619.5km, it is the most populous region in the Philippines as well as
the 7th most populous metropolitan area in Asia.
a.) Metro Cebu

b.) NCR
c.) Metro Davao
d.) Calabarzon
e.) Mimaropa
19. What is the name of DOT's stepped up tourism campaign?
a.) World's 7th Wonder

b.) Experience Palawan
c.) Fly to Boracay
d.) Discover Bohol
e.) It's More Fun in the Philippines
20. What has been straining the Canadian-Filipino relations, prompting protests,
petitions, stern-worded political threats and even a demand for an official government
inquiry?
a.) Canadian trash

b.) Canadian debt
c.) Canadian foreign policies

d.) Canadian treatment of Fil DH

e.) Canadian embassy
21. The "second city" of the Philippines and the second

seco nd most populous metropolitan
area in the Philippines after Metro Manila.
a.) Baguio City

b.) Quezon City
c.) Angeles City
d.) Cebu City
e.) Zamboanga City
22. The fourth highest government official of the country is the ________.
a.) Speaker of the House

b.) Senate President
c.) Ombudsman
d.) Chief Justice of the SC
e.) Chief of Staff, AFT
23. This is a state-run, social insurance program in the country to workers in the private
sector, wage earners as well as self-employed persons.
a.) GSIS
b.) Pag-ibig
c.) SSS
d.) PhilHealth
e.) NSO
24. A metropolitan rail system serving Metro Manila area and akin to a rapid transit
system serving 2.1 million passengers each day.
a.) Tutuban Railways

b.) LRT
c.) PNR
d.) Commuter trains
e.) Mass transit system
25. Who is the third richest man in China who has net worth of 22.7 billion dollars and
whose wealth comes from e-Commerce?
a.) Jack Ma

b.) Wang Jianlin
c.) GuoGuangchang
d.) Robin
e.) Li Hejun
Li

26. He is largely seen as one of the great statesmen in Asia and some even dubbed
him as the Lee Kuan Yew of the Philippines.
a.) Ferdinand Marcos

b.) Ninoy Aquino
c.) Joseph Estrada
d.) Fidel Ramos
e.) Noynoy Aquino
27. This fault possesses a threat of large scale earthquake with an estimated magnitude
between 6-7 and as high as 7.5 within the Manila Metropolitan Area with a death toll
predicted to be as high as 35,000 and some 120,000 or higher injured and more than
three million needed to be evacuated.
a.) Marikina Valley Fault System

b.) Laguna Fault System
c.) Mountain Province Fault System
d.) South Valley Fault
e.) Nueva Ecija Valley Fault System
28. Materials that decompose into the soil can be broken down into their natural
components by biological elements are called biodegradable wastes. Which of the
following does not belong to the group?
a.) Metal scrap

b.) Garden waste
c.) Kitchen food scrap
d.) Egg shells
e.) Cardboard boxes
29. A highly
populous andurbanized citycity
3rd largest located in Mindanao,
by land area in the Philippines
Philippines.and is the 6th most
a.) Marawi City

b.) Zamboanga City
c.) Cagayad de Oro City
d.) Kidapawan City
e.) Koronadala City
30. The first Filipina prima ballerina, and first foreign soloist to ever join the Kirov Ballet;
she is also Directress and faculty member of the Ballet Manila School.
a.) Armida Siguion Reyna

b.) Lisa Macuja
c.) Marlene
Dauden

d.) Gemma Cruz Araneta

e.) Margie Moran Floreindo
31. An annual festival held on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque where men and
women in costumes and masks replicate the garb of Roman soldiers.
sol diers.
a.) Dinangyan Festival

b.) Ati-atihan
c.) Moriones
d.) Sinulog Festival
e.) Pahiyas Festival
32. The debris of the ill-fated Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 as confirmed
confir med by satellite
experts are those found at the ________.
a.) Indian Ocean

b.) West Philippine Sea
c.) China Sea
d.) Pacific Ocean
e.) Red Sea
33. The judicial power is vested in the __________.
a.) Courts
b.) Office of the President
c.) Congress
d.) House of Representatives
e.) Senate
34. A fourth class municipality and a coastal resort town of Ilocos Norte and
an d a popular
tourist destination because of its resorts and beaches.
a.)
b.) Sarrat
Laoag
c.) Pagudpud
d.) Burgos
e.) San Nicolas
35. The maximum number of consecutive terms that a member of the House of
Representatives may serve is:
a.) 5
b.) 3
c.) 2
d.)
d.) 4
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36. With combined heavy rains and strong winds, this typhoon with international name
Ketsana affected 993,227 families or 4,901,234 people, making it fourth in the list of
of
worst natural disasters in the Philippines in terms of number of people affected. What
was this typhoon?
a.) Typhoon Pablo

b.) Thphoon Glenda
c.) Typhoon Yolanda
d.) Typhoon Juan
e.) Typhoon Ondoy
37. What kind of food is believed to be safer, more nutritious, and better tasting than
conventional food. Consumers purchase this food for different reasons including
concerns about the effect of conventional farming practices on the environment, human
health and animal welfare.
a.) Vegetables
b.) Seafoods
c.) Organic
d.) Freashly picked
e.) Raw food
38. The first ever female athlete from the Philippines to win an Olympic medal was
Hidilyn Diaz. In what event did she win her silver medal?
a.) Gymnastics
b.) Taekwondo
c.) Swimming
d.) Fencing
e.) Weightlifting
39.virtue
by The president of the Philippines can override
of what power? over ride a bill which was passed by Congress
a.) Veto power

b.) People's power
c.) Emergency power
d.) Presidential power
e.) Constitutional power
40. This is the oldest premiere hotel in the Philippines built in 1909 to rival Malacañang
Palace. It is a 570-room, historic five-star hotel located along Manila Bay in Manila.
a.) Hotel Sofitel

b.) Manila Hotel

c.) Solaire Hotel

d.) Holiday Inn Hotel
e.) Hyatt Regency Hotel
41. The following are citizens of the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution except
_______________.
a.) Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the
Constitution.
b.) Those whose fathers and mothers are citizens of the Philippines.
c.) Those born before January
Januar y 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority.
d.) Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.
e.) Those who renounced their citizenship by their act or omission.
42. What is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites

placed into orbit by the US Department of Defense?
a.) Cell phone

b.) GPS
c.) Internet
d.) Mass transit
e.) Two-way Radio
43. Who shall exercise general supervision over local government under the 1987
Philippine Constitution?
a.) Barangay Chairman

b.) President
c.) Mayour
d.) President
e.) Congressman
d.) Governor
44. Who does the State recognize the vital v ital role in nation-building and shall promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social being?
a.) Senior Citizen

b.) Youth
c.) OFW
d.) Kababaihan
e.) LGBT
45. The first transgender to win a congressional seat in the House of Representatives.
a.) Geraldine Roman

b.) Emmalyn Bautista

c.) Arlene Latoga

d.) Perlita Celdran
e.) Rose Garcia
46. Who is the American competition swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all
time with a total of 25 medals.
a.) Michael Fred Phelps

b.) Hugh Hefner
d.) Dylan Thomas
d.) Tom Cruise
e.) Brad Pitt
47. They are considered as the new

n ew heroies of our time because of their vital
v ital role in
strengthening the economy.
a.) Farmers
b.) Factory workers
c.) Fishermen
d.) OFWs
e.) Soldiers
48. Who was the former president who declared the first week of October as Linggo ng
Katandaang Filipino through Proclamation No. 470.
a.) Gloria Arroyo

b.) Joseph Estrada
c.) Fidel Ramos
d.) Cory Aquino
e.) Diosdado Macapagal
49. The Philippines won in its arbitration case against China over what?
a.) South China Sea

b.) Island of Sabah
c.) West Philippine Sea
d.) Tubbataha Reef
e.) Camotes Islands
50. The Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is about what?
a.) Suffrage
b.) Citizenship
c.) Bill of Rights
d.) Executive Department
e.) Camotes Islands

51. To commemorate the highest law of the land, what date is Constitution Day?
a.) May of each year

b.) February 2 of each year
c.) November 1 of each year
d.) August 21 of each year
e.) September 11 of each year
52. The Philippines has had how many constitutions?
a.) 5
b.) 3
c.) 4
d.) 6
53. The 6 constitutions of the Philippines started with the country's independence in
1898. What was the country's first constitution?
a.) 1899 Malolos Constitution

b.) Kalantiaw Constitution 1898
c.) 1898 Kawit, Cavite Constitution
d.) Mactan Constitution 1899
e.) Aguinaldo Constitution of 1899
54. What Philippine constitution was never ratified because the process conducted by
then President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met strong opposition?
a.) 1899 Malolos Constitution

b.) 1935 Constitution
c.) 1973 Constitution
d.) 1943 Constitution
e.) 1945 Constitution
55. Who created the 1986 Constitutional Commission through Proclamation No. 9 which
was responsible fro drafting a replacement for the 1973 Constitution?
a.) Cecilia Muñoz-Palma

b.) Cory Aquino
c.) Charito Planas
d.) Blas Ople
e.) Fidel V. Ramos
56. He was a respected filmmaker known for his films which explored social realities
and was among the members of ConCom who walked out because
bec ause of the heated
discussions and disapprovals of certain provisions.

a.) Celso Ad Castillo
b.) Gerry de Leon
c.) Ishmael Bernal
d.) Marilou Diaz Abaya
e.) Lino Brocka
57. The ______________ has officially declared December

Dece mber 3, "International Day of
Disabled Persons" to raise awareness about the attention and help needed by persons
with disability.
a.) United Nations

b.) Philippine Government
c.) Unesco
d.) DSWD
e.) DOH
58. Republic Act 7277 defined Persons with Disability (PWDs) as "those suffering from
restriction of different abilities, as a result of a mental, physical or sensory impairment to
perform an activity in the manner of within the range considered normal for a human
being". What is the other name for Republic Act 7277?
a.) Laws on Disabled Persons

b.) Care for Disabled Persons
c.) Allotment for Disabled Persons
d.) RA for Disabled Persons
e.) Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
59. All government agencies, offices or corporations shall reserve at least 1% of all
positions for whom?
a.) Senior Citizens

b.) Blind People
c.) Youth
d.) Persons with Disability
e.) Veterans
60. Pope John Paul, in his 1981 visit in the country declined the offer to stay in
________________ because he decided it was way too pretentious and flamboyant.
a.) Manila Hotel

b.) Malacañang Palace
c.) Coconut Palace
d.) Cultural Center of the Philippines
e.) Palacio del Gobernador

61. _____________________ is an act providing for stronger deterrence and special

protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination. This act is also known
k nown as
the "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act."
a.) Republic Act No. 7277

b.) Repoublic Act No. 7610
c.) Republic Act No. 11906
d.) Republic Act No. 7890
e.) Republic Act No. 20199
62. ____________________, otherwise known as Anti-Violence Against Women and

Their Children Act of 2004 is a law passed in the Philippines for the protection of women
and children from violence.

b.) Republic Act No. 9720
63. ____________________ is an act to include in the curricula of al public and private

schools, colleges and universities courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal,
particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

b.) Republic Act No. 7121
64. What was the first church that the Spanish built on the island of Luzon
Lu zon in 1571?
a.)
b.) Santa Cruz Church
Immaculate Concepcion of San Agustin
c.) Quiapo Church
d.) Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran
e.) Sto. Niño Church in Tondo
65. The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a
Roman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines, and serves as the see of the
Archbishop of Manila. What is it informally
informally known?
a.) Manila Cathedral

b.) Quiapo Church
c.) Church of Mt. Carmel
d.) Binondo Church

e.) Malate Church
66. This is a Philippine national cemetery within Fort Bonifacio and it was designated as
the official place of burial for deceased Philippine Presidents, national heroes, patriots,
National Artists and National Scientists.
a.) North Cemetery

b.) South Cemetery
c.) Libingan ng mga Bayani
d.) Manila Memorial Park
e.) Loyola Memorial Park
67. A virus that is spread by daytime-active

daytime-a ctive mosquitoes and its name comes from a
forest in Uganda where the virus was first isolated in 1947. What is this virus which is
related to the dengue and yellow fever?
a.) SARS
b.) Zika virus
c.) Mers
d.) Dengue Virus
e.) Ebola virus
68. The first and oldest commercial airline in Asia serving 31 destinations in the
Philippines and 41 overseas destinations in Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East,
Oceania, North America and Europe.
a.) Cebu Pacific

b.) Cathay Pacific
c.) Philippine Airlines
d.) Air Asia
e.) Singapore Airlines
69. What
or as is theof
the head imposition of the highest-ranking
the government, thus removing military
all powerofficer
fromas
thethe militaryexecutive,
previous governor
legislative and judicial branches of government?
a.) Military Troika

b.) Federalism
c.) Communism
d.) Socialism
e.) Martial Law
70. She is one of the Philippines national artists and the acknowledged Queen of
Kundiman.
a.) Pilita Corales

b.) Honorata 'Atang' dela Rama

c.) Imelda Papin
d.) Dulce
e.) Didith Reyes
71. A remedy for the protection of constitutional rights which can be invoked by any
person who believes that any of his rights, implicitly or explicitly protected by the
constitution is being violated.
a.) Writ of Amparo
b.) Writ of Data
c.) Writ of Habeas Corpus
d.) Writ of Kalikasan
e.) Writ of Mandamus
72. It was designed by Juan M. Arellano, the genius behind other Manila arhitectural
gems like the Central Post Office and the Legislative Building. This theater is a great
example of an Art Deco building and was inaugurated on December 10, 1931.
a.) Cultural Center of the Philippines

b.) Folk Arts Theater
c.) Manila Metropolitan Theater
d.) Araneta Coliseum
e.) Manila Grand Opera House
73. One of a number of botanical gardens established in Asia by European colonial

powers and was declared a historical site by the National Historical Institute in 1934.
a.) Parks and Wildlife

b.) Luneta Park
c.) Lungsod ng Kabataan
d.) Chinese
e.) Mehan Garden
Garden
74. It is the oldest district and historic core of Manila, also called the Walled City and at
the time of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the city of Manila itself. It
was the seat of government when the Philippines was a component
c omponent realm of the
Spanish Empire.
a.) Intramuros
b.) Fort Santiago
c.) Bagumbayan
d.) Roxas Boulevard
e.) Binondo

75. In November 2013, the court ruled that the fund from what government revenues
should be reserved for financing "energy resource development and exploitation
activities?
a.) NAWASA
b.) NAIA
c.) Meralco
d.) Manila Water
e.) Malampaya Natural Gas Facility
II - Verbal Reasoning
Instructions: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word
w ord in the
following sentences.
1. The old woman was still in a daze after

a fter she was nearly run over by a speeding car
near the market.
a.) Fright
b.) Alarm
c.) Stupor
d.) Shock
2. Two men emerged from a nearby grocery

g rocery in great haste carrying a bagful of grocery
items.
a.) Speed
b.) Leisureliness
c.) Calm
d.) Reluctance
3. She runs as fast as she could to avoid being caught until darkness enveloped here
completely.
a.) Engulfed
b.) Hid
c.) Swallowed
d.) Unfolded
4. The talk with the opposing party will resume after a month's recess of the delegated
in the bilateral conference.

a.) Travel
b.) Break
c.) Stint
d.) Suspension
5. The lecturer made a big gaffe when

whe n he shouted at one of the students who could not
answer his question.
a.) Scandal
b.) Scene
c.) Joke
d.) Blunder
6. The things she was saying were most unbecoming of a Theology teacher of her rank.
r ank.
a.) Inappropriate
b.) Inaccurate
c.) Proper
d.) Unwelcome
7. Every government official will be accountable for his/her action.
a.) Applauded
b.) Compensated
c.) Responsible
d.) Approached
8. Let us not try to downplay the atrocities

atroci ties committed by the terrorists in other countries
particularly in Syria and some countries in Africa.
a.) Soften
b.) Ignore
c.)
d.) Forget
Imitate
9. The witness testified that the suspect's actions were overt and were observ
observable
able by
the former.
a.) Unknown
b.) Suspicious
c.) Hidden
d.) Visible
10. If your nanny lets yo go without your packed

pack ed lunch, she would be 3 in her
responsibilities as your guardian.

a.) Unable
b.) Negligent
c.) Suitable
d.) Lacking
11. Some local officials in several towns in the country take undue advantage of
ignorant people.
a.) Excessive
b.) Unthinkable
c.) Little
d.) Unbelievable
12. Patients in the hospitals, even the poor ones, should be attended with utmost care
and courtesy.
a.) Ardent
b.) Minimum
c.) Extreme
d.) Usual
13. She was included in the dean's list because her grades and performance in all her
subjects were sobresaliente.
a.) Impressive
b.) Outstanding
c.) Amazing
d.) Commendable
14. The nurse relaxed her grip on her patient's arm and allowed him to incline his back
gently on the couch.
a.) Tightened
b.) Quited
c.) Tensed
d.) Loosened
15. The sound of chaos from the scene of the crime grew as media reporters arrived to
make a report.
a.) Disorder
b.) Crying
c.) Shouting
d.) Cursing
16. The search for our own personal sanctuary gets more pressing everyday as we go

through various stresses in life, increasing violence in the country and the world,
terrorists attacks, ridiculous politics and traffic in EDSA.
a.) Haven
b.) Resort
c.) Church
d.) Den
17. Sunshine and fresh air go a long way in making you feel happier and in harmony
har mony
with the world.
a.) Dissonance
b.) Symmetry
c.) Accord
d.) Conflict
18. Walking is the most universally recommended activity, convenient and a safe form
of exercise for diabetics.
a.) Suitable
b.) Refreshing
c.) Wholesome
d.) Pleasant
19. In its effort to introduce and exhibit Filipino ingenuity, a group of Batanguenos
Bata nguenos is
presenting an impressive array of products showcasing their creativity.
a.) Reputation
b.) Sincerity
c.) Inventiveness
d.) Expertise
20. Thesurroundings
natural artist's housetoisget
surrounded b y trees,
by
good design ideas.so it's easy to immerse himself in the
a.) Swim
b.) Absorb
c.) Attach
d.) Stick
21. After living in the province for a while, you quickly realize that a getaway to quiet the
nerves and relax the senses is necessary to cope with the chaotic pace in the city.
a.) Escape
b.) Outing
c.) Travel

d.) Practice
22. With most of us spending most of our lives indoors, a green building is the healthy,
responsible, common-sense choice for a better life, while addressing our concerns on
the environment.
a.) Open field

b.) Open air
c.) In a house or building
d.) Hidden
23. An interior decorator debunks

debunk s the common misconception in this country that
moving and settling in takes only a week.
a.) Accepts
b.) Welcomes
c.) Agrees
d.) Disproves
24. The body gets its fuel from glucose by breaking down the carbohydrates you eat.
a.) Power
b.) Strength
c.) Inspiration
d.) Stamina
25. Around a man-made lagoon just beyond the beach club are casitas, which offer
topnotch accommodations to beach club members and guests, as well as round-the-
clock room service.
a.) Excellent
b.) First-class
c.)
d.) Elegant
Expensive
26. His remark elicited different reactions from the crowd.
a.) Evoked
b.) Accorded
c.) Deserved
d.) Followed
27. The recipient of a study grant abroad is a newcomer in the company.
a.) Organizer
b.) Donor

c.) Receiver
d.) Giver
28. When some ugly rumors spread in the neighborhood, he immediately relinquished
his position in the association.
a.) Secured
b.) Gave up
c.) Perfected
d.) Abandoned
29. The street sweepers and the garbage collectors belong to the unsung heroes in the
our society.
a.) Praised
b.) Admired
c.) Recognized
d.) Unacknowledged
30. The magazine comes out fortnightly.
a.) Every four weeks

b.) Every four months
c.) Every two weeks
d.) Every two months
31. He rushed out of the room because he cannot take his employer's expletives.
a.) Anger
b.) Insult
c.) Dirty words
d.) Sarcasm
32. The police run after two ambulant vendors

v endors who threw their litters on the side-walk.
a.) Attention-seeker
b.) Occupying the sidewalk
c.) Very noisy
d.) Moving about from place to place
33. Green juice made by blending different combinations of fruits and vegetables
veget ables flush
out toxins from the body.
a.) Poison
b.) Urine
c.) Waste

d.) Virus
34. His creations are characterized by elegance, artistic grace and dainty delicacy.
a.) Stylishly beautiful

b.) Very attractive
c.) Exquisitely fine in appearance
d.) Artistically excellent
35. Upon seeing the police officer, he scampered away leaving all his belongings on the
sidewalk.
a.) Walked
b.) Ran
c.) Jumped
d.) Exited
36. There was a small dent in the hood

hoo d of the victim's car.
a.) Dimple
b.) Hole
c.) Break
d.) Opening
37. The bus abruptly stopped creating frightened shriek from the passengers.
a.) Slowly
b.) Suddenly
c.) Briefly
d.) Smoothly
38. All the female guests in the party gravitate

gr avitate towards the very handsome son of the
host family.
a.) Be drawn
b.) Be tempted
c.) Move away
d.) Repel
39. Because of the cooperation of all barangay officials, the fire was quickly
qu ickly
extinguished.
a.) Spread
b.) Prevented
c.) Established
d.) Put out

40. She enrolled in a speech clinic, ameliorating her diction and pronunciation.
a.) Strenghthening
b.) Beautifying
c.) Improving
d.) Changing
III - Connecting Ideas
Instructions: Choose the letter of the word that is more appropriate to connect the two
ideas.
1. As diabetes retina problems get worse, new blood vessels grow ____________ these
new blood vessels are weak.
a.) Therefore
b.) Since
c.) Because
d.) But
e.) Although
2. The mini-trampoline is a great aerobic training apparatus ___________ can be

purchased at most sporting goods stores.
a.) That
b.) However
c.) But
d.) Nevertheless
e.) Such
3. Another favorite is a cheese platter __________ you can have a range from strong,
pungent cheeses to the soft and creamy.
a. Which
b.) That
c.) Where
d.) However
e.) Although

4. She kept the guest engaged __________ the food was served.
a.) Since
b.) Until
c.) When
d.) Because
e.) For
5. We tasted 12 different wines __________ experienced

exp erienced different scents and flavors.
a.) To
b.) Then
c.) But
d.) Therefore
e.) And
6. Some spices come in ground form _________

______ ___ makes it rather easy to just measure
out a teaspoonful or more to make herbal tea.
a.) And
b.) So
c.) But
d.) To
e.) Which
7. Mike makes it a point to inform all the members of the family about the project
___________ he begins any renovation project.
a.) Before
b.) While
c.) When
d.) Then
e.) If
8. He packed his things and left ____________ I was sleeping.
a.) When
b.) Because
c.) Since
d.) While
e.) But
9. Everything we need to do can be achieved ____________ we become resourceful

enough.

a.) Should
b.) If
c.) When
d.) So
e.) Unless
10. The perimeter of the house was planted with different kinds of palm trees
__________ shield the windows from the heat and filter
filter the polluted air in the area.
a.) Who
b.) Which
c.) That
d.) To
e.) And
11. Stick to simpler color schemes such as earth tones and neutrals __________ they
are soothing to the eyes.
a.) For
b.) Since
c.) But
d.) Until
e.) While
12. I met a yoga teacher ______ offered a practice that was pu purely
rely organic and
feminine, unlike the technical training from yoga institution in our school.
a.) Who
b.) And
c.) That
d.) Which
e.) Having
13. She applied for the job __________

________ __ she was not sure if her father would
wo uld allow her to
work in other company.
a.) Because
b.) But
c.) Although
d.) Since
e.) When
14. As of press time, the unit is being renovated _________ the owner had to wait for
the former tenant's lease to expire.
a.) But

b.) While
c.) For
d.) Since
e.) So
15. Filipinos generally loves to eat, ________ we should do so

s o because we want to
share and celebrate our culinary heritage with our family.
a.) But
b.) And
c.) So
d.) Because
e.) Then
16. The traditional kesong puti is fresh __________ it has a solid texture, soft
consistency, and a salty, sweet creamy taste.
a.) That
b.) But
c.) And
d.) While
e.) So
17. Christmas is the time of the year for merry-making,

merry- making, song and dance, food and drink
to overflow, and yet, ____________ of this outward show,
sh ow, there is a special meaning
underneath all of our merriment.
a.) In spite
b.) All
c.) Because
d.) Beside
e.) More
18. You can break up your activity

activ ity into 10-minute chunks, _______ long as you're doing
your activity at a moderate intensity.
a.) So
b.) If
c.) For
d.) As
e.) Not
19. Some people get comfortable in a lifestyle that they can afford to give up,
___________ realize just how hard it is to be an entrepreneur and never try.
a.) Some

b.) Most
c.) Others
d.) They
e.) More
20. Selling is absolutely critical to your success, __________ if you have an aversion to
it, you'd better get over that fast.
a.) So
b.) That
c.) But
d.) For
e.) As
21. What is not healthy about sibling rivalry is when children learn to express sibling
rivalry through hostile acts, _________ may be unintentionally taught by parents
themselves.
a.) That
b.)
c.) Some
Which
d.) Those
e.) Where
22. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building ___________
according to our national hero, the youth is the hope of the land.
a.) Who
b.) That
c.) Because
d.) So
e.) But
23. It's underrated as a form of exercise, __________ walking is ideal for people of all
ages and fitness levels who want to be more active.
a.) That
b.) But
c.) For
d.) And
e.) So
24. When walking wear loose-fitting clothing __________ allows you to move freely.
a.) Which
b.) Because

c.) That
d.) To
e.) Maybe
25. High-impact aerobic can generate vertical impact forces similar to running,
____________, the impact forces are delivered mostly to the forefoot.
a.) But
b.) While
c.) Yet
d.) However
e.) And
26.They left very early, ______, the heavy traffic in EDSA prevented them from arriving
on time.
a.) But
b.) So
c.) While
d.)
e.) And
Since
27. They received their bonus early

earl y _________ they were able to finish their deadline
ahead of time.
a.) Since
b.) Although
c.) For
d.) But
e.) Because
28. Mark puts his cell phone on his pocket

pock et ____________ he sees his teacher
approaching him.
a.) Because
b.) When
c.) After
d.) Upon
e.) For
29. Sam lends his friend a big amount of money ____________

___________ _ if he is sure his friend
will not pay it back.
a.) But
b.) So
c.) Even

d.) Although
e.) That
30. He is not going _________ you tell him to.
a.) If
b.) Unless
c.) When
d.) Because
IV - Completing Sentences
Instructions: Fill-in the blanks with the correct words to complete the sentence.
1. The shelf life of kesong puti ____________ from one to two days from purchase at
room temperature to one week when refrigerated,
refrige rated, to an indefinite period when frozen.,
but its quality and texture ________________ if it is kept for a long period of time.
a.) Ranges - deteriorates

b.) Ranges - deteriorate
c.) Ranged - deteriorate
d.) Range - deteriorate
e.) Ranges - deteriorated
2. The biologist ____________ that the Kyoto grass, also known as black
b lack grass, can
____________ all kinds of weather conditions and ____________ lush even in cold
months.
a.) Explains - tolerate - stay

b.) Explained - tolerates - stay
c.) Explains - tolerate - stays
d.) Explain - tolerated - stays
e.) Explains - tolerate - stay
3. The walls in the rooms were _____________ in a cool color, light green, which is
____________ to the eyes.
a.) Painted - soothing

b.) Painted - soothe
c.)
d.) Paints
Paint - -soothing
soothing

e.) Painting - soothing
4. Many natural born entrepreneurs are ___________ with a mind that is an idea-
_____________ machine.
a.) Bless - generating

b.) Bless - inventing
c.) Blessed - making
d.) Blessed - generating
5. Everyone has a need for some level of certainty, so if you can't ___________ it in
your business, _________ on finding it elsewhere.
a.) Find - plan

b.) Finds - plan
c.) Found - plan
d.) Find - plans
6. Many farms also ______ machines, which _____ down on the number of people
needed to farm the land.

a.) Uses - cut
b.) Use - cut
c.) Used - cut
d.) Use - cuts
7. The leaves of the tree _________ sunlight and _____ water and food from the roots
to make the tree grow and to reproduce.
a.) Take in - use

b.) Take in - uses
c.) Takes in - uses
d.) Takes in - used
8. When Ondoy _____ Manila hard in 2009, a good g ood Samaritan __________ his Land
Rover to help with relief operations in Marikina and Pasig, because it's the only the
vehicle that can do the job during those critical hours.
a.) Hits - uses

b.) Hits - used
c.) Hit - used
d.) Hits - using
9. We _______ use fake ingredients or things that _______ perfume last long.
a.) Don't - makes

b.) Don't - make

c.) Didn't - make
d.) Doesn't - make
10. I feel that even if we are ________ to do a lot of things, not everybody ___________
be happy with our performance.
a.) Able - will

b.) Able - shall
c.) Able - would
d.) Able - should
11. After several failures, Pablo _________ to go back to school and _________ his
MBA at the number one university in Japan.
a.) Decided - take up

b.) Decide - takes up
c.) Decides - took up
d.) Decided - takes up
12. At times, a sibling _________ bad because of the perception

perce ption that the other one
__________ better treatment, like being given more material things.
a.) will feel - get

b.) will feel - gets
c.) would feel - gets
d.) will feel - got
13. Some fathers ________ that making their children tough will enable them to
__________ in a hostile world.
a.) Thought - survive

b.) Thinks - survives
c.) Think - survives
d.) Think - survive
14. It all ________ with being conscious about depression and the willingness to accept
that you _________ help.
a.) Begin - need

b.) Begun - need
c.) Begins - needs
d.) Begins - need
15. If there is one hotel in the country that clearly __________ and ___________ the
history of its host country, it would be the Manila hotel.

a.) Reflects - mirrors
b.) Reflected - mirrored
c.) Reflect - mirror
d.) Reflects - mirror
16. Some foreign fruit and herb extracts _________ added because of their potency in
helping improve health and wellness, as well as _________ the
th e taste of the drink.
a.) were - enhanced

b.) was - enhance
c.) were - enhance
d.) was - enhances
17. Medical science ______ to look at the cause of illness purely from the physical
standpoint because it _______ man simply as a machine composed
co mposed of electrical circuits
and chemical interactions.
a.) Tend - regard

b.) Tends-- regarded
c.) Tends regards
d.) Tend - regards
18. A human being cannot be _________ from any of his various components or parts
without _________ injury or harm to his whole being.
a.) Separated - causing

b.) Separate - causing
c.) Separated - cause
d.) Separates - causing
19. His story is so fantastic it __________ more like ___________ script fro
fromm a soap
opera than true happenings from real life.
a.) Sound - borrowed
b.) Sound - borrows
c.) Sounds - borrows
d.) Sounds - borrowed
20. He __________ one of those individuals who ________ it a point to leave a sterling
record of hardwork and conscientious behaviour in his trail.
a.) Became - made

b.) Became - make
c.) Becomes - makes
d.) Becomes - made

21. His popularity was so extensive it __________ one guest to __________ him to
work for his hotel in the Middle East.
a.) Propel - invite

b.) Propelled - invite
c.) Propels - invite
d.) Propelled - invites
22. Having __________ a name in the hotel industry in Dubai, he _________ of

bringing it to another level.
a.) Built - thought

b.) Builds - thinks
c.) Build - thought
d.) Built - think
23. She _________ everything in teaching, even her secrets in baking and chocolate
arts because she __________ that it's a win-win situation for her and her students.
a.) Gave - knows

b.) Gave - know
c.) Gives - knows
d.) Give - knows
24. It is then that we _________ questioning whether the life we have __________ and
the goals we are pursuing are what we truly want.
a.) Started - created

b.) Start - created
c.) Started - create
d.) Start - create
25. The desire to _________ down is obviously something that __________ at a certain
stage of life.
a.) Slow - comes

b.) Slow - come
c.) Slows - comes
d.) Slows - come
26. He sells his _______ at a staggering _______.
a.) Price - prize

b.) Prize - prices
c.) Prized - prices

d.) Prize - price
27. He _______ that his ________ have a scientific basis.
a.) Believes - believe

b.) Believe - beliefs
c.) Believes - belief
d.) Beliefs - believe
28. The teacher _________ something he ________ was right.
a.) Thought - taught

b.) Taught - thought
c.) Taught - think
d.) Thought - thought
29. He was _________ not to give ________ when it is not sought.
a.) Adviced - advise

b.) Advised --adviced
c.) Advised advice
d.) Adviced - advised
30. He ___________ a new method of __________ to the changing weather.
a.) Adapted - adopting

b.) Adopted - adapting
c.) Adopted - adopting
d.) Adapted - adapting
V - Reading Comprehension
Instructions: Read carefully the following paragraphs and choose from the given
alternatives the best answer to the questions.
The most common mistake when planting a tree is a digging hole, which is both
b oth too
deep and too narrow. Too deep and the roots don't have access to sufficient oxygen to
ensure proper growth. Too narrow and the root structure can't expand sufficiently to
nourish and properly anchor the tree.
As a general rule, trees should be transplanted no deeper than the soil in which they
were originally grown. The width of the hole should be at least 3 times the diameter
d iameter of

the root ball or container or the spread of the roots in the case of bare root trees. This
will provide the tree with enough worked earth for its root.
1. Why can't the root structure expand sufficiently to nourish and properly
prop erly anchor the
tree?
a.) The hole in which the tree is planted is too deep.

b.) There isn't enough oxygen to ensure proper growth.
c.) The hole in which the tree is planted is too narrow.
d.) The tree does not receive enough sunlight.
e.) The soils is stony which prevents the roots from spreading.
2. In the case of bare root trees, what

w hat will provide the tree with enough worked
work ed earth for
its root structure to establish itself.
a.) Norrow digging hole.

b.) The width of the hole should be at least 3 times the diameter of the root ball.
c.) Too deep digging hole.
d.) Having no access to sufficient oxygen.
e.) Receiving insufficient oxygen.
3. A digging hole which is both too deep and too narrow makes the transplanted tree to
___________.
a.) Wither at once.

b.) Grow very fast.
c.) Grow very slowly.
d.) Be inaccessible to sufficient oxygen.
e.) Properly anchor the tree.
4. What is the general rule in transplanting a tree?
a.) The digging hole should not be too deep.

b.) It should be transplanted no deeper than the soil in which it was originally
grown.
c.) The digging hole should not be too narrow.
d.) The roots should have access to sufficient oxygen.
e.) The root structure should expand sufficiently.
While most police actions are suspect-based, tactical thinking is officer-based. Suspect-
based actions occur when we become
beco me too overwhelmed with the quick capture of the
offender and forget about everything else going on around us. In this situation, things
can get out of control quickly. This results in cross-fires, improper handcuffing
techniques, and total convergence on the offender by all officers. It leaves no one to
provide cover. Ideally, an officer should not focus solely on the suspect. The officer
should focus on his/her own actions rather than what the suspect is doing. By

maintaining this focus, you become more effective in controlling your own emotions.
You make stronger tactical decisions and only escalate
esca late the force, if necessary. This
internal focus protects you and allows you to make sound
sou nd decisions. This is the officer-
based approach to solving any difficult situation.
5. In a police tactical raid, when do suspect-based actions occur?
a.) When the officer focuses on how own actions.

b.) When the officer controls his own emotions.
c.) When an officer does not focus solely on the suspect
d.) When an officer becomes too overwhelmed with the quick capture of the
offender.
e.) When things get out of control quickly
6. What usually happens when suspect-based actions occur?
a.) The offender is caught immediately.

b.) The offender is killed instantly.
c.) No one provides cover to comrades
d.) There iscan
e.) Things an improper handcuffing
get out of technique.
control quickly.
7. What is the ideal thing to do by an officer leading the raid?
a.) Focus on what the suspect is doing.

b.) Make a sound decision.
c.) Focus on his own actions.
d.) Learn the proper handcuffing technique
e.) Controls his emotions.
8. What could be the result when things get out of control?
a.) Cross-fires could happen.

b.) Improper handcuffing technique may happen.
c.) Total convergence on the offender by all officers.
d.) No one to provide cover.
e.) All of the above.
Feng Shui is often referred to as the art of placement. How you place your furniture,
possessions, and yourself within your surroundings largely determines your life
experience at every level. Feng Shui offers a unique way of looking at yourself
yours elf and your
environment, and it provides a way of bringing balance, comfort, and harmony into your
environment in a manner that is difficult to achieve by any other means.
Interesting bits of historical Feng Shui confirmation are starting to emerge. For example,
recent scientific research indicates that 28,000 years ago, Neanderthal
Neand erthal cavemen

(located in present-day Croatia) chose which caves to live in based on three criteria:
cr iteria:
The caves held the high ground
groun d in the area, the surrounding area was
w as easily seen from
the entrance of the cave, and the water source was easily accessible. These findings
show that even our ancestors were naturally aware of the effects of placement in their
environment. Interestingly enough, all three of these criteria are in harmony
h armony with the
basic principles of Feng Shui, which has evolved and become more sophisticated along
with humankind. Thus, Feng Shui is as relevant and beneficial to humankind today as it
was 28,000 years ago.
9. Recent scientific research indicates that the Neanderthal cavemen chose which
caves to live based on three criteria which are in harmony with the basic principles of
Feng Shui. What does this imply?
a.) The Neanderthal cavemen discovered Feng Shui.

b.) Not all caves are safe to live in.
c.) Some caves are accessible to a water source.
d.) They are aware of the effects of placement in their environment.
e.) Some caves held the high ground in the area.
10. The Neanderthal

environment. cavemen
What does were
this say naturally
about aware of the effects of placement in their
Feng Shui?
a.) The Neanderthal cavemen were the first people to practice Feng Shui.
b.) These cavemen were the first recipient of the benefits of Feng Shui.
c.) Feng Shui is as relevant and beneficial to humankind today as it was in the
days of the Neanderthal cavemen.
d.) Feng Shui provides a way of bringing balance and harmony into the environment.
e.) Feng Shui has evolved and become more sophisticated.
The Dragon plant is a vine, epiphytic cacti of the genus Hylocereus that is believed to
be native in Central and Southern America and has been brought to Southeast Asian
countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and
Vietnam Dragon plant has fleshy stems that grow up to 20ft long when matured. Dragon
plant may grow from the ground or climb onto trees using aerial aer ial roots, Dragon plant
bears flowers that only bloom at night. The flowers are ornate
or nate and beautiful with fragrant
scent. Pitahaya plants can have up to 4-6
4 -6 fruiting cycles per year. TheT he dragon fruit has
spines that grows up to 1 kilogram in weight. Dragon fruit skinsk in may be yellowish to dark
red in color with edible flesh that maybe white or red
re d depending on the variety. It has a
lot of black small seeds that is also edible. Pitahaya or Dragon fruit is also known to
have some health benefits that include preventing memory loss, anti-cancer
anti -cancer activity,
control of blood glucose level in diabetes, antioxidant properties, aids in healing of
wounds and others.
11. Which is not a characteristic of the flower of the Dragon plant?
a.) Ornate

b.) Fragrant
c.) Edible
d.) Bloom only at night
e.) Fragrant
12. Which of the following is not a health benefit of a Dragon fruit?
a.) Preventing memory loss.

b.) Aids in healing bruises.
c.) Helps in blood circulation.
d.) Control of blood glucose in diabetes.
e.) Helps control cancer.
VI - Paragraph Organization
Instructions: Determine the most logical sequence of the sentences to form a good
paragraph.
a.) For decades, the bird has been at risk because its food sources, such
s uch as crab eggs,
have declined in the feeding grounds along its migratory route.
b.) The study found that warming is contributing to malnutrition of red knot chicks in their
breeding grounds in the high Arctic,
Arc tic, leading to smaller body sizes with shorter bills.
c.) The red know shorebird is a tough, long-distance flier that migrates yearly from the
Arctic into the Southern Hemisphere and back.
d.) Thosefarther
grounds changes, in thrun, are reducing
south. reduc ing the survival rates of the birds in their
th eir winter
e.) Now an alarming discovery by an international team of scientists, published this

week in Science, shows that the effects of climate change on the robin-size
robin -size shore-bird
may hasten its extinction.
1. Which should be the first sentence? Answer: Letter C
2. Which should be the second sentence? Answer: Letter A
3. Which should be the third sentence? Answer: Letter E
4. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter B

5. Which should be the last sentence? Answer: Letter D
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a.) It has brought remarkable lifestyle changes in the practitioners.

pr actitioners.
b.) Yoga is a 500 year old Indian body of knowledge.
c.) Derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, Yoga means union of the individual
consciousness or soul with Universal Consciousness of Spirit.
d.) Yoga unfolds the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul.
e.) Though many think of yoga only as a physical exercise where people twist, turn,
stretch, and breathe in the most complex ways,
wa ys, these are actually only the most
superficial aspect of this profound science.
6. Which should be the first sentence? Answer: Letter B
7. Which should be the second sentence? Answer: Letter C

9. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter D
10. Which should be the last sentence? Answer: Letter A
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a.) Feng Shui is a term composed of two Chinese words: feng (wind) and shui (water).
b.) The combined qualities of wind and water determine the climate, which historically
has determined our food supply and in turn affects our lifestyle, health, energy, and
mood.
c.) Wind and water are the two natural elements that flow, move, and circulate
everywhere on Earth.
d.) And water is the liquid of life; without it, we would die in days.
e.) They are also the most basic elements required for human survival. Wind or air - is
the breath of life; without it, we would die in moments.
11. Which should be the first sentence? Answer: Letter A

14. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter D
15. Which should be the last sentence? Answer: Letter B
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a.) Fight are normally caught in the wild.
b.) It may include catching other aquatic animals, such as mollusks, cephalopods,
c ephalopods,
crustaceans, and echinoderms.
c.) The term is not normally applied to catching farmed fish, or to aquatic mammals and
marine mammals, such as whales, where the term whaling is more appropriate.
d.) Fishing is the activity of trying to catch fish.
e.) Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and
trapping.
16. Which should be the first sentence? Answer: Letter D
17. Which should be the second sentence? Answer: Letter B
18. Which should be the third sentence? Answer: Letter A
19. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter E
20. Which should be the last sentence? Answer: Letter C
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a.) Tutus, ballet slippers and pointe work were not yet used.
b.) Ballet is a formalized form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance courts
of the 15th and 16th centuries.
c.) A ballet of the Renaissance was a far cry from the form of theatrical entertainment
known to audiences today.
d.) It spread from Italy to France with the help of Catherine de' Medici, where ballet
developed even further under her aristocratic influence.
e.) Court musicians and dancers collaborated to provide elaborate entertainment.

22. Which should be the second sentence? Answer: Letter D
24. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter C
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a.) Philippine festivals are huge cultural celebrations that attract both local and foreign
tourists due to its colorful and festive nature.
b.) Filipinos everywhere in the world love to celebrate and get together.
c.) That is why, almost every month, there is a fiesta or festival to celebrate.
d.) Either way, attending a Philippine festival is definitely something you have to
experience at least once.
e.) Because of Spain's Catholic influence dating back to the mid-1500s, most of these
festivals are usually religious in nature while others are meant to commemorate
important events in history.
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a.) The Department of Education started preparations for the additional

add itional two years of
high school as soon as the Enhanced Basic Education Act was signed in 2013.
b.) The last 3 years saw a rise in the education budget, the crafting of a new curriculum,
the training of teachers, and the construction of classrooms.
c.) The Philippines' education sector has seen quite a number of changes in the past 6

years.
d.) However, none of them were as dramatic and controversial as the shift from a 10-
year to a 12-year basic education cycle.
e.) By the end of 12-year basic education, high school graduates are expected to have
the basic skills needed in the workforce.
34. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter B
35. Which should be the last sentence? Answer: Letter E
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a.) This added time costs many frail people "prolonged sickness, dependence, pain, and
suffering.
b.) Frail people require a high level of care.
c.) These final years are also costly in economic terms.
d.) Medical treatments in the final days are not only economically costly, they are often
unnecessary, even harmful.
e.) Medical advances have made it possible to "postpone death" for years.

37. Which should be the second sentence? Answer: Letter E
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a.) The most commonly used-and-abused drug in the Philippines is alcohol.

b.) Drugs have been part of our culture since the middle of the last century.
c.) You probably know someone who has been affected by drugs, directly or indirectly.
d.) Popularized in the 1960s by music and mass media, they invade all aspects of
society.
e.) An estimated 208 million people internationally consume illegal drugs.
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a.) Female students reported spending an average
av erage of 365 minutes per day using their
cellphones, sending and receiving an average
av erage of 265 texts per day, and making
mak ing and
receiving six calls per day.
b.) In this digital age, with phones at our finger tips, you would think that access to
constant communication would make us feel closer to one another.
c.) Male students reported spending less time on their phone (287 minutes), sending
and receiving fewer texts (190), and making
mak ing and receiving the same amount of calls as
the female students.
d.) But a new study by researchers at Kent State University shows that may not be the
case.
e.) In fact, cellphone use might actually lead to feeling less socially connected,
depending on your gender or cellphone habits.
49. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter A

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a.) Pollution occurs when pollutants contaminate the natural surroundings, which brings
about changes that affect our normal lifestyles adversely.
b.) Pollution distrubs our ecosystem and the balance in the environemtn.
c.) It occurs in different forms; air, water, soil, radioactive, noise, heat/thermal and light.
d.) Pollutants are they elements or components of pollution which are generally waste
materials of different forms.
e.) With modernization and development in our lives pollution has reached its peak;
giving rise to global warming and human illness.
51. Which should be the first sentence? Answer: Letter A

53. Which should be the third sentence? Answer: Letter B
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a.) There is great debate among many

man y people, and sometimes in the news, on whether
global warming is real (some call it a hoax).
b.) While many view the effects of global warming to be more substantial and more
rapidly occurring than others do, the scientific consensus on climatic changes related to
global warming is that the average temperature of the Earth has risen between 0.4 and
0.8 degrees Celsius over the past 100 years.
c.) Global warming is the term used to describe a gradual

grad ual increase in the average
temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and its oceans.
d.) It is a change that is believed to be permanently changing the Earth's climate.
e.) But climate scientists looking at the data and facts agree the planet is warming.

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a.) Not all tumors are cancerous.
b.) Cancer is a group of diseases involving

inv olving abnormal cell growth with the potential to
invade or spread to other parts of the body.
c.) While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they may have other causes.
d.) Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body.
e.) Possible
explained signsloss
weight and and
symptoms include
a change a lump,
in bower abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough,
movements.
63. Which should be the third sentence? Answer: Letter D
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a.) El Nido is currently ranked #1 in Conde
C onde Nast Traveler's list of "20 Most Beautiful
Beaches in the World."
b.) It is known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone cliffs and as the
gateway to the Bacuit archipelago.
c.) El Nido is a first class municipality and managed resource protected

prot ected area in the
province of Palawan in the Philippines.
d.) It is about 420 kilometers (260 mi) south-west

sout h-west of Manila, and about 238 kilometers
(148 mi) north-east of Puerto Princesa, Palawan's capital.

e.) CNNGo has called it the Best Beach and Island destination in the Philippines for its
"extraordinary natural splendor and ecosystem."
69. Which should be the fourth sentence? Answer: Letter A
70. Which should be the last sentence? Answer: Letter E
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a.) It is held on 9th of January as well as on Good Friday.
b.) The statue of Jesus was brought to the country's capital, Manila, in 1606.
c.) The popular Feast of the Black Nazarene is one of the most significant festivals in
Philippines.
d.) The feast is marked by one of the biggest processions in the whole country, and is
observed in Quiapo.
e.) The history of the feast can be dated back to the 17th Century.
73. Which should be the third sentence? Answer: Letter D
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a.) Most of the foreign tourists who had been

bee n here have made Boracay their yearly
destination.
b.) The island has more than a dozen beaches and many coves.
c.) The most famous and popular is the almost four kilometers long White Beach, which
has been named several times as one of the best beaches in the world.

d.) Boracay Island in the Philippines is paradise for certified beach and sun-worshippers
around the world.
e.) Hailed by many as one of the world's best beaches, Boracay continues to entice
beach loving tourists to its sun bleached shores of powder-soft white sands that never
get hot even in the afternoon sun.
76. Which should be the first sentence? Answer: Letter D
77. Which should be the second sentence? Answer: Letter E
VII - Correct Usage

Instructions: Choose the letter corresponding to the underlined word or phrase which
you think has an error in grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization and
number. Choose 5 if you think there is no error in any of the underlined parts.
1. One of the suspect (1) in the killing (2) of a Canadian priest in the country was
arrested (3) by the authorities yesterday (4) afternoon. No error (5).
Answer : suspect (1) - should be suspects
2. Since then (1), this little girl has dance (2)

( 2) for countless guests (3), school groups,
media appearances (4) and national television shows, No error (5).
Answer : dance (2) - should be danced
3. Filipino-American Mark Striegl, a professional (1) Mixed Martial Arts fighter, is in his
way (2) to fame as he carves
carv es (3) out a name for himself in the combat sports (4). No
error (5).
Answer : in his way (2) - should be on his way
4. The Baguio-based (1) fighter dispelled (2) the common misconception (3) that
professional fighters are (4) bad-tempered, uneducated, arrogant and trouble makers.
No error (5).

Answer : No error (5)
5. When one of our staff members (1) told me last night (2) that I was selected (3), I
think I had the biggest smile to my face (4) you could possibly find. No error (5).
Answer : to my face (4) - should be on my face
6. For decades (1), the red knot shorebird has been (2) at risk because its food sources,
such as crab eggs, have declined (3) in the feeding grounds along (4) its migratory
route. No error (5).
Answer : No error (5)
7. After the birds fly to their wintering grounds (1),

(1) , it is harder for them to reach
re ach (2) deep
into the sand (3) and retrieved
retriev ed (4) clams and mussels - proteins essential to their diet.
No error (5).
Answer : retrieved (4) - should be retrieve
8. If greenhouse gas (1) continue at the current pace (2), the reef's corals could be
bleached (3) to death by the 2050s (4). No error (5).
Answer : greenhouse gas (1) - should be greenhouse gases
9. Coral biologists (1) have long know (2) that temperature spikes (3) cause bleaching
(4). No error (5).
Answer : know (2) - should be known
10. That technology, once develops (1),

(1) , would give (2) us the ability to cool (3)
( 3) the
planet - which would put (4) the future of the Arctic in play again. No error (5).
Answer : develops (1) - should be developed
11. ISIL gained (1) prominence in early

e arly 2014 (2) when it drives (3) Iraqi government
forces out of key cities in its Western Iraq offensive, followed by (4) the capture of
Mosul. No error (5).
Answer : drives (3) - should be drove
12. ISIL is widely known (1) for its video

v ideo of beheadings (2) of both soldiers and
a nd civilians,
including (3) journalists and aid workers,
work ers, and their (4) destruction of cultural heritage
site. No error (5).
Answer : their (4) - should be its

13. Unlike (1) other rebel groups in
i n Syria, IS is seem (2) to be working (3) towards an
Islamic emirate that straddles (4) Syria and Iraq. No error (5).
Answer : seem (2) - should be seen
14. The salon is equipped (1) with the latest technology like roller balls and adapts
a dapts (2)
the cut-and-color technique in which (3)
( 3) the cutting, coloring and styling are done (4)
simultaneously. No error (5).
Answer : adapts (2) - should be adopts
15. There are (1) no need to mask (2) the flavors of signature Filipino dishes, they're (3)
good as they are (4). No error (5).
Answer : are (1) - should be is
16. Don't be shy (1) to ask the receiptionist for available (2) freebies, after all, you are
(3) a paying costumer (4), No error (5).
Answer : costumer (4) - should be customer
17. Whether jumping in (1) or hopping of (2), a bus ride to the provinces (3) is never (4)
complete without food. No error (5).
Answer : hopping of (2) - should be hopping off
18. Because life is (1) so unpredictable,

unpred ictable, I think (2) the most that you can do (3) is really
enjoy (4) living in the moment. No error (5).
Answer : No error (5).
19. A Colombian drug lord has earned (1) lots of money along with (2) his brother by
trafficking (3) cocaine in the US (4) during 1990s. No error (5).
Answer : in the US (4) - should be to the US
20. He worked (1) for the gaming firm (2), PAGCOR, for 14 years before he decides (3)
to leave in 2001 (4). No error (5).
Answer : decides (3) - should be decided
21. When I travel, I don't (1) really like going on tours (2), I prefer to go off on my own,
you get (3) to explore and learn (4) more about the country. No error (5).

22. Folk dances are (1) dances developed (2) by groups of people that reflects (3) the
traditional life of the people of a certain country (4) or region. No error (5)
(5)..
Answer : reflects (3) - should be reflect
23. The wheels on (1) the bus goes (2) round and round (3), round and round, round
and round all through (4) the town. No error (5).
Answer : goes (2) - should be go
24. Astrology can give (1) us glimpse of a person's basic (2) characteristics, preferences
(3), flaws and (4) fears. No error (5).
25. In Astrology (1), air signs are (2) rational, social, and loves (3)
( 3) communication and
relationships with (4) other people. No error (5).
Answer: loves (3) - should be love

26. The name Milky Way is derive (1) from its appearance as a dim glowing (2) band
arching across (3) the night sky whose individual stars cannot be distinguished (4) by
the naked eye. No error (5).
Answer : derive (1) - should be derived
27. Stars and gases (1) at a wide range of distances (2) from
fr om the Galactic Center orbit
(3) at approximately 220 kilometer (4) per second. No error (5).
Answer : kilometer (4) - should be kilometers
28. Most of the mass of the Milky Way appear (1) to be dark matter, an unknown (2)
and invisible form of matter (3) that interacts (4) gravitationally with ordinary matter. No
error (5).
Answer : appear (1) - should be appears
29. Our homes are available (1) in a wide range (2) of sizes,
si zes, floor plans and prices, in
order to meets (3) the unique (4) needs of today's modern family. No error (5).
Answer : meets (3) - should be meet
30. Our well-planned (1) community

co mmunity blend (2) the joys of modern living (3) with the
finest traditions (4) of the past. No error (5).

Answer : blend (2) - should be blends
31. Walking is simple (1), free and one of the easiest way (2) to get (3) more active, lose
weight and become (4) healthier. No error (5).
Answer : way (2) - should be ways
32. Any (1) shoes or trainers that are (2) comfortable, provide (3) adequate support and
doesn't cause (4) blisters will do. No error (5).
Answer : doesn't cause (4) - should be don't cause
33. To get (1) the health benefits from walking (2), it needs (23) to be of moderate-
intensity (4) aerobic activity. No error (5).
34. One way to keep (1) walking regularly is by becoming (2) a volunteer to promotes
(3) walking in your community and help (4) other people get active. No error (5).
Answer : promotes (3) - should be promote
35. If you walk (1) outdoors when (2) it's dark, wore (3) bright colors or reflective tape
(4) for visibility. No error (5).
Answer : wore (3) - should be wear
36. If the weather isn't (1) appropriate for walking, considers (2) walking
walk ing in a shopping
mall (3) that offers (4) open times for walkers. No error (5).
Answer : considers (2) - should be consider
37. The benefits (1) of healthy habits spills

s pills over (2) into (3) a better
b etter life beyond (4)
running, too. No error (5).
Answer : spills over (2) - should be spill over
38. People who start (1) to run early in the morning get hooks ((2)
2) on that feeling of
having accomplished (3) so much before others are even awake, as well as the extra
energy they get from (4) that morning rush of endorphins. No error (5).
Answer : get hooks (2) - should be get hooked
39. Knowing (1) you have (2) the other five mornings to snooze (3) makes getting up (4)
early less painful. No error (5).

40. The teacher advices (1) his young (2) students to avoid (3) getting hooked (4) on
electronic gadgets. No error (5).
Answer : advices (1) - should be advises
41. Construction of the defensive walls (1) was started (2) by Spanish colonial
government in the late 16th century to protect (3) the city to (4) foreign invasions.
inv asions. No
error (5).
Answer : to (4) - should be from
42. The strategic location (1) of Manila along the bay

ba y and at the mouth (2) of Pasig
River has made (3) it an ideal location for the Tagalog and Kapampangan tribes and
kingdoms to trade (4) with merchants from China, India, Borneo and an d Indonesia. No error
(5).
Answer : has made (3) - should be made
43. Investigations revealed (1) that the grandmother of the children, Mary Jane Oliver,
and grandfather, Rene, leaves (2) the house around 1:30am to sell (3) their
merchandise at the Carmona Public Market, leaving (4) the children by themselves
sleeping inside their room. No error (5).
Answer : leaves (2) - should be left
44. The woman developed (1) fever, rash and conjunctivitis on Monday and tasted
positive (2) for the virus two days later (3) at a local hospital, where she has
h as since been
(4) under observation. No error (5).
Answer : tasted positive (2) - should be tested positive
45. Until now, global health authorities have been (1) primarily concerned in (2) the
danger Zika poses (3) to pregnant women (4) and their fetuses. No error (5).
Answer : concerned in (2) - should concerned with
46. As of late, different media outlets had hailed (1) AlDub as a "social media
phenomenon" following (2) its success in trending (3) everyday on Twitter and other
social media platforms. No error (5).
47. Organic farming (1) practices are designs (2) to encourage (3) soil and water
conservation and reduce (4) pollution. No error (5).

Answer : are designs (2) - should be are d
designed
esigned
48. Pride keep (1) us from

fro m pettiness, but it can (2) also prevent ((3)
3) us from opening up
and revealing (4) how we are truly feeling. No error (5).
Answer : keep (1) - should be keeps

49. One (1) of the possible practical reason (2) that some preachers used (3) parables
is that parables teach (4) a concept or idea by using word pictures. No error (5).
Answer : reason (2) - reasons
50. Mountain climbing (1) is all about challenge and perseverance, about putting (2)
hands and feet onto (3) rocks
rock s and ice and snow and finally reaching (4) a summit. No
error (5).
VIII - Correct Usage 2

Instructions: Select the most grammatically correct sentence from among the five
given choices.
1.
a.) People, to make their home more beautiful and luxurious, save up and are willing to
pay a good amount of money.
b.) To make their home more beautiful and luxurious, people save
sav e up and are willing to
pay a good amount of money.
c.) People are willing to pay a good amount of money and save up to make their home
more beautiful and luxurious.
d.) People save up and are willing to pay a good amount of money to make their
home more beautiful and luxurious.
e.) People are willing to save up and pay a good

g ood amount of money to make their home
more beautiful and luxurious.
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2.
a.) Some people find the idea of going to haunted places to see ghosts as appealing
while such actions are detrimental at a spiritual level.
b.) While some people find the idea of going to haunted places to see ghosts as
appealing, such actions are detrimental at a spiritual level.

c.) At a spiritual level, while some people find the idea of going to haunted places to see
ghosts as appealing, such actions are detrimental.
d.) Such actions are detrimental at a spiritual level, while some people find the idea of
going to haunted places as appealing.
e.) While some people find the idea as appealing of going to haunted places, such
actions are detrimental at a spiritual level.
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3.
a.) Older men realize just how hard it is to be an entrepreneur and some never try.
b.) Just how hard to be an entrepreneur, some older men realize and never try.
c.) Some older men realize just how hard it is to be an entrepreneur and never try.
d.) Some older men realize and never try just how hard it is to be an entrepreneur.
e.) To be an entrepreneur, some older men realize and never try just how hard it is.
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4.
a.) In 1961, the book, How to Succeed, was adapted into a musical with songs by
Frank Loesser and a libretto by Abe Burrows, with minor inputs by others.
b.) With minor inputs by others, the book, How to Succeed was adapted
ad apted into a musical
with songs by Frank Loesser and libretto by Abe Burrows in 1961.
c.) With songs by Frank Loesser and a libretto by Abe Burrows, with minor inputs by
by
others, the book, How to Succeed was adapted into a musical in 1961.
d.) The book, How to Succeed was adapted

ad apted into a musical in 1961 with songs by Frank
Loesser and a libretto by Abe Burrows, with minor inputs by others.

e.) The book, How to Succeed, in 1961, was adapted
ada pted into a musical with songs by
Frank Loesser and libretto by Abe Burrows with minor inputs by others.
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5.
a.) A performance art from is dance, consisting of purposefully
purp osefully selected sequence of
human movement.
b.) Consisting of purposefully selected sequence of human movement, dance is a

performance art form.
c.) Dance , consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human

hu man movement is a
performance art form.
d.) A performance art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human

movement is dance.
e.) Dance is a performance art form consisting of purposefully selected

sequences of human movement.
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6.
a.) Right outside the theater for the first time ever, the Bolshoi recently livestreamed a
performance on an outdoor screen in Teatralnaya Square.
b.) Recently, the Bolshoi live-streamed a performance on an outdoor screen in

Teatralnaya, Square, right outside the theater for the first time ever.
c.) The Bolshoi recently live-streamed a performance on an outdoor screen in
Teatralnaya Square, right outside the theater for the first time ever.
d.) For the first time ever, the Bolshoi recently live-streamed a performance on an
outdoor screen in Teatralnaya Square, right outside the theater.
e.) The Bolshoi, for the first time ever, recently live-streamed
live-str eamed a performance on an
outdoor screen in Teatralnaya Square, right outside the theater.
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7.

a.) The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife recognizes licensed anglers through two
separate program who catch exceptionally larged bird.
b.) The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife reconizes licensed anglers who catch
exceptionally large bird through two separate programs.
c.) Through two separate programs, the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife recognizes
licensed anglers who catch exceptionally large bird.
d.) LIcensed anglers who catch exceptionally

excep tionally large bird, the Ninoy Aquino Parks and
Wildlife recognizes through two separate programs.
e.) Licensed anglers, the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife recognizes through two
separate programs who catch exceptionally large bird.
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8.
a.) The country's surrounding waters reportedly

repo rtedly have the highest level of marine
biodiversity in the world.
b.) In the world, the country's surrounding waters reportedly have the highest level of
marine biodiversity.
c.) The country's surrounding waters, in the world, reportedly have the highest level of
marine biodiversity.
d.) Reportedly have the highest level of marine biodiversity, the country's surrounding
waters in the world.
e.) The highest level of marine biodiversity, the country's surrounding waters reportedly
have in the world.
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9.
a.) Russia, due to emotional stress, also announced earlier the suicide of another
soldier.
b.) Earlier, the suicide of another soldier due to emotional stress, Russia also
announced.
c.) Due to emotional stress, Russia also announced earlier the suicide of another

soldier.
d.) Russia also announced earlier the suicide of another soldier due to emotional
stress.
e.) Also, Russia announced earlier the suicide of another soldier due to emotional
stress.
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10.
a.) In warfare and mining, the first widely used explosive invented in 9th century
ce ntury China
was black powder.
b.) Black powder was the first widely used

us ed explosive in warfare and mining, invented in
9th century China.
c.) The first widely used explosive, invented in 9th century China, in warfare and mining
was black powder.
d.) Invented in 9th century China, the first widely used explosive in warfare and mining
was black powder.
e.) The first widely used explosive in warfare and mining was black powder,
invented in 9th century China.
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11.
a.) A fence built from rows of

o f undulating recycled wood, softened by tropical
foliage, establishes the individuality of the owner.
own er.
b.) Built from rows of undulating recycled wood, a fence softened by

b y tropical foliage,
establishes the individuality of the owner.
c.) Softened by tropical foliage, a fence built from undulating recycled wood established
the inividuality of the owner.
d.) A fence, softened by tropical foliage, built from undulating recycled wood,
establishes the individuality of the owner.
e.) A fence, establishes the individuality of the owner, built from undulating recycled
wood, softened by tropical foliage.

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12.
a.) Having someone to find parking space for you iiss significant stress buster in Metro
Manila.
b.) Having someone to find parking space of your in Metro Manila is a significant
stress buster.
c.) A significant stress buster is having someone to find parking space for you in Metro
Manila.
d.) A significant stress buster in Metro Manila is having someone to find parking space
for you.
e.) Having someone in Metro Manila to find parking space for you is a significant stress
buster.
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13.
a.) Clearly stating options, goals and targets, people with diabetes should participate in
the decision-making process.
b.) In the decision-making process, people with diabetes should

sh ould participate, clearly
stating options, goals and targets.
c.) People with diabetes should participate in the decision-making process,

clearly stating options, goals and targets.
d.) Clearly stating options, goals and targets, people with diabetes in the decision-
making process should participate.
e.) In the decision-making process, people with diabetes, clearly

clearl y stating options, goals
and targets should participate.
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14.
a.) The suspect was real surprised when he saw us.
b.) Really surprised was the suspect when he saw us.

c.) Surprised really was the suspect when he saw us.
d.) The suspect was really surprised when he saw us.
e.) When the suspect saw us, he was real surprised.
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15.
a.) Problems with blood circulation in the legs, called peripheral vascular disease,
may also be a problem and can cause leg pain.
b.) In the legs, problems with blood circulation, called peripheral vascular disease, may
also be a problem and can cause leg pain.
c.) Called peripheral vascular disease, problems with blood circulation in the legs, may
d.) Problems with blood circulation in the legs, may also be a problem
proble m and can cause
leg pain, called peripheral vascular disease.
e.) In the legs, called peripheral vascular disease, problems with blood circulation may
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16.
a.) Research has shown that for women

wo men and men of all ages, strengthening exercises
are safe and effective, including those not in perfect health.
b.) Research has shown that strengthening exercises

exerc ises for women and men of all ages,
including those not in perfect health are safe and effective.
c.) For women and men of all ages, including those not in perfect health, research has
shown that strengthening exercises are safe and effective.
d.) Including those not in perfect health, research has shown that strengthening
exercises are safe and effective for women and men of all ages.
e.) Research has shown that strengthening exercises are safe and effective for
women and men of all ages, including those not in perfect health.
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17.
a.) The victim was fond of athletics as other boys are.
b.) The victim was fond of athletics like other boys are.
c.) The victim was fond of athletics similar to other boys are.
d.) Like other boys are, the victim was fond of athletics.
e.) The victim was fond of athletics just like other boys are.
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18.
a.) The business world's competitive floodgates have opened Ecommerce and the rise
of the global economy.
b.) Ecommerce and the rise of the global economy have opened the business
world's competitive gloodgates.
c.) The rise of the global economy have opened Ecommerce and the business world's
competitive floodgates.
d.) Ecommerce have opened the business world's competitive

c ompetitive floodgates and the rise of
the global economy.
e.) Ecommerce and the business world's competitive floodgates have opened the rise of
the global economy.
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19.
a.) Competitive spirit, the relentless drive to win, is a critical success factor that
will only increase in value as the competition gap grow.
b.) The relentless drive to win, competitive spirit is a critical success factor which will
only increase in value as the competition gap grows.
c.) A critical success factor which will only increase in value as the competition gap
grows in competitive spirit, the relentless drive to win.
d.) The relentless drive to win, a critical success factor that will only increase in value as
the competition gap grows is competitive spirit.

e.) Competitive spirit, a critical success factor that will only increase in value as the
competition gap grows is the relentless drive to win.
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20.
a.) The organizational principles are the same in many types of patrol that are their in a
police department.
b.) There are many types of patrol in a police department but the same are
ar e the
principles of their organization.
c.) Many types of patrol are their in a police department, but their organizational
principles are the same.
d.) There are many types of patrol in a police department, but its organizational
principles are the same.
e.) There are many types of patrol in a police department, but their principles of
organization are the same.
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21.
a.) Start slowly when walking and try to build your walking reime gradually.
b.) When walking, start slowly and try to build your walking regime gradually.
c.) To build your walking regime gradually, try when walking to start slowly.
d.) Try to build your walking reimge gradually

gr adually when walking and start slowly.
e.) Try to build your walking regime gradually

gr adually and start slowly when walking.
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22.
a.) Ritual dances are usually called "religious dances" because of their purpose.
b.) Usually called "religious dances" because of their purpose are ritual dances.
c.) Because of their purpose, ritual dances are usually called "religious dances."

d.) Called "religious dances", because of their purpose usually are ritual dances.
e.) Ritual dances, because of their purpose are usually called "religious dances".
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23.
a.) Ti disseminate seeds, fruits are the means of the angiosperms.
b.) Seeds are disseminated by angiosperms through fruits.
c.) By which angiosperms disseminate seeds, fruits are the means.
d.) Fruits are the means by which angiosperms disseminate seeds.
e.) Angiosperms by which disseminate seeds, the means

mean s are fruits.
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24.
a.) The prosecution of war against another state and the defense of the state and its
citizens is usually the task of the military.
b.) The defense of the state and its citizens is usually the task of the military and the
prosecution of war against another state.
c.) Usually , the task of the military is defined as defense of the state and its citizens and
the prosecution of war against another state.
d.) Defined as the defense of the state and its citizens and the prosecution
pros ecution of war
against another state is usually the task of the military.
e.) The task of hte military is usually defined as defense of the state and its
citizens, and the prosecution of war against another state.
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25.
a.) The Philippine National Police is part of the Department of the Interior and
Local Government and it is administered and controlled by the National Police
Commission.

b.) The Philippine National Police is administered and controlled by the National Police
Commission and is part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
c.) Controlled and administered by the Department of the Interior and Local
Government, the Philippine National Police is part of the National Police Commission.
d.) Part of theand

administered National PolicebyCommission,
controlled the Philippine
the Department National
of the Interior PoliceGovernment.
and Local is
e.) Part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the National Police
Commission administered and controlled the Philippine National Police.
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26.
a.) We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination.
b.) Equally entitled to our human rights, we are all without discrimination.
c.) Without discrimination, we are all equally entitled to our human rights.
d.) All equally entitled to our human rights, we are without discrimination.
e.) We are all entitled equally to our human rights without discrimination.
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27.
a.) Of human rights, the principle of universality is the cornerstone of international

human rights law.
b.) The cornerstone of international human rights law is the human rights of the principle
of universality.
c.) The principle of universality of human rights is the cornerstone of

international human rights law.
d.) The international human rights law is the cornerstone

cornersto ne of the universality of human
rights.
e.) International human rights law is the cornerstone of the principle of universality of the
human rights.
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28.
a.) Under international law, States assume obligations and duties to respect, to protect
and fulfill human rights.
b.) States
protect andassume obligations
to fulfill and duties under international law to respect, to
human rights.
c.) To respect, to protect and to fulfill human rights, States assume obligations and
duties under international law.
d.) Obligations and duties are assumed by States under international law to respect, to
protect and to fulfill human rights.
e.) States under international law assume obligations and duties under international law
to respect, to protect and to fullfill human rights.
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29.
a) According to a review in a magazine journal, building muscles improves your health,

reduces injury risk and improves your running performance.
b.) Building muscles, according to a review in a magazine

magaz ine journal, improves your
running performance, improves your health, and reduces injury risk.
c.) Building muscles improves your health, reduces injury risk, and, according to a
review in a magazine journal, improves your running performance.
d.) Improves your health, reduces injury risk and according to a review in a magazine
journal, building muscles improves your running performance.
e.) According to a review in a magazine journal, your health is improved, injury risk is
reduced and running performance is improved by building muscles.
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30.
a.) Sticking to a regular class at the gym is an easy way to automate cross-training.
b.) To automate cross-training, sticking to a regular class at the gym is an easy way.
c.) An easy way to automate cross-training

cross -training is sticking to a regu
regular
lar class at the

gym.
d.) At the gym, sticking to a regular class is an easy way to automate cross-training.
e.) Sticking to a regular class is an easy way at the gym to automate cross-training.
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31.
a.) With members of the criminal justice system, social workers, schools, local
businesses, health trusts, housing authorities, town planners and community
co mmunity groups,
police officers work closely.
b.) Police officers closely work with members of the criminal justice system, social
workers, schools, local businesses, health trusts, housing authorities, town planners
and community groups.
c.) Police officers work closely with members of the criminal justice system,
social workers, schools, local businesses, health trusts, housing authorities,
town planners and community groups.
d.) Social workers work closely with members of the criminal justice system, schools,
local businesses, health trusts, housing authorities, town planners, community groups
and the police officers.
e.) Police officers and community groups closely work with members of the criminal
justice system, social workers, schools, local businesses, health trusts, housing
housing
authorities and town planners.
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32.
a.) The mountains draw climbers who love the natural world and posses an
adventurous spirit.
b.) Climbers the mountain draw who love the natural word and possess
p ossess and
adventurous spirit.
c.) Climbers who possess and adventurous

adv enturous spirit and love the natural world the
mountains draw.
d.) Possessing an adventurous spirit, the mountains draw climbers who love the natural
world.

e.) The climbers are drawn by the mountains

mo untains who love the natural world and possess
and adventurous spirit.
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33.
a.) The downtown area, it is very depressing to see, which is normally bustling on
Sundays, appeared deserted because of the recent bombing in Davao City.
b.) It is very depressing to see the downtown area which is normally bustling on
Sundays, appeared deserted because of the recent bombing in Davao City.
c.) In Davao City, it is very depressing to see the downtown area appeared deserted
which is normally bustling on Sundays because of the recent bombing.
d.) Which is normally bustling in Sundays, the downtown area, it is very depressing to
see appeared deserted because of the recent bombing in Davao City.
e.) Appeared deserted because of the recent bombing in Davao City, it is very
depressing to see the downtown area which is normally bustling on Sundays.
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34.
a.) Before two other policemen grab and handcuff

ha ndcuff him, the police officer orders the
suspect to throw his gun.
b.) The police officer orders two other policemen to grab and handcuff him before the
suspect throws his gun.
c.) The suspect throws his gun, the police officer orders two other policemen to grab
and handcuff him.
d.) The police officer orders the suspect to throw his gun before two other
policemen grab and handcuff him.
e.) Two other policemen order the suspect to throw his gun before the police officer
grab and handcuff him.
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35.
a.) The 2016 remake of the

th e 1959 classic movie, Ben-Hur pales in comparison with

the original.
b.) The 2016 remake of the classic movie, Ben-Hur pales in comparison with the 1959
original.
c.) Ben-Hur, the 2016 remake of the original pales in comparison with the 1959 classic
movie.
d.) The remake of the original Ben-Hur,
Ben-Hu r, 1959 classic movie pales in comparison with the
2016.
e.) The original Ben-Hur, the 1959 classic movie pales in comparison with the remake of
2016.
IX - Quantitative Reasoning
Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer to the following questions.
1. ½ + ¼ - 1/3.
a.) 7/12
b.) 9/12
c.) 5/12
d.) 1/12
Solution: ½ + ¼ - 1/3
Less
6 + 3Common
- 4 = 5/12Denominator
(LCD) is 12, therefore:
12
2. 120 + 5 1/2 + 200 + 6 1/2.
a.) 332
b.) 338
c.) 312
d.) 342
Solution:
120 + 5 1/2 + 200 + 6 1/2
= 320 + 5 1/2 + 6 1/2
= 320 + 12

= 332
3. 422 x 18 ÷ 12.
a.) 618
b.) 720
c.)
d.) 512
633
Solution:
422 x 18 ÷ 12
= 7596 ÷ 12
= 633
4. 3 x 72 + 72 + 6 x 72.
a.) 720
b.) 812
c.) 742
d.) 722
Solution:
3 x 72 + 72 + 6 x 72
= 216 + 72 + 432
= 720
5. Find the product of 91, 211 and 6.
a.) 118342
b.) 115206
c.) 116420
d.) 117212
Solution:
91 x 211 x 6
= 115206
6. Simplify:
X2 + X - 6
X-2
a.) X + 2
b.) X - 3
c.) X + 4
d.) X + 3

Solution:
X2 + X - 6
X-2
Factoring the numerator - X2 + X - 6, we get (X - 2)(X + 3)
Therefore:
(X - 2)(X + 3)
= X(X
+3- 2)
7. Find the product of (X - 4)(X + 4).
a.) X2 - 16

b.) X2 + 4X - 16
c.) X2 - 4x - 16
d.) X2 + 8X + 8
Solution:
(X - 4)(X + 4)
= X2 - 4X + 4X - 16
= X2 - 16
8. Find the sum of 412726, 916632, 515000 and 616777.
a.) 2,461,135
b.) 2,16, 780
c.) 2,242,512
d.) 2,366,735
9. Subtract (1000/50) from (720/6).
a.) 112
b.) 98
c.) 120
d.) 100
Solution:
(720/6) - (1000/50)
= 120 - 20
= 100
10. 3(11 + X) + 4(12 + X) - 5(10 + X)
a.) 32 + 7X
b.) 31 + 2X
c.)
d.) 40
42 + 2X
5X

Solution:
3(11 + X) + 4(12 + X) - 5(10 + X)
= 33 + 3X + 48 + 4X - 50 - 5X
= 81 + 7X - 50 - 5X
= 31 + 2X
11. 148 is 4/9 of what number?
a.) 320
b.) 360
c.) 333
d.) 420
Solution:
Let X = number
4/9 x X = 148
X = 9/4 x 148
= 9 x 37
= 333
12. Find the value of:
5X2Y3Z3
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
15Y2
if X = 2, Y = 1 and Z = 3
a) 42
b.) 36
c.) 32
d.) 40
Solution:
5X2Y3Z3
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
15Y2
= 5(2)2(1)3(2)3
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
15(1)2
= 4 x 1 x 27
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
3

= 108/3
= 36
13. A man won the P2,500,000 jackpot in a slot machine. He donated 15% of his
winnings
donation?to a housing project of the club where he is a member. How much was his
a.) ₱500,000
b.) ₱250,000
c.) ₱300,000
d.) ₱375,000
e.) ₱400,000
Solution:
Let X = his donation

X = ₱2,500,000 x 15%
= ₱375,000
14. A fisherman sold his catch to a woman who is selling
se lling seafood in the market. His
catch consists of five big crabs which he sold for ₱120 each, 12 big tilapia which he sold
for ₱18 per piece and two and a half kilos of small shrimps he sold for ₱80 a kilo. How
much was his total sales?
a.) ₱1,016
b.) ₱1,250
c.) ₱1,115
d.) ₱1,170
Solution:
Let X = total sales

2.5(₱8 0)
X = 5 (₱120 + 12 (₱18) + 2.5(₱80)
= ₱600 + 216 + 200
= ₱1,016
15. A basket of green mangoes cost ₱187.50. If the total number of mangoes in the
basket is 25 and each mango cost ₱8, how much discount did a buyer get?
a.) ₱12
b.) ₱13.50
c.) ₱12.50
e.) ₱14
d.) ₱15

Solution:
Let X = discount
X = 25(₱80) - ₱187.50
= ₱200 - ₱187.50
= ₱12.50
16. Two adjoining rice fields were bought by a businessman
business man at a combined cost
of ₱500,000. If the fields cost ₱1,200 per square meters, how much discount
discoun t did the
businessman get if the area of the bigger field is twice the area of the smaller field which
has an area of 150 square meters?
a.) ₱50,000
b.) ₱20,000
c.) ₱30,000
d.) ₱40,000
e.) ₱45,000
Solution:
Let X = discount
X = total cost of the two fields - ₱500,000
= ₱1,200(150sq.m.) + ₱1,200(300sq.m.) - ₱500,000
= ₱180,000 + ₱360,000 - ₱500,000
= ₱540,000 - ₱500,000
= ₱40,000
17. The basketball championship between two rival schools was attended by the
students of both schools. The students from the first school were in red uniform while
the students from the second school were in green. If there are 4 students in red
uniform for very 7 students in green, how many students from the first school went to
see the championship game if there were 330 students in all?
a.) 120
b.) 125
c.) 130
d.) 115
e.) 122
Solution:
Let X = students in red
X 4/4 + 7 x 330
= 4/11 x 330
4
= x120
30

18. Flora bought 9 yards of lace ribbon
ribbo n for her school project. Her classmate Nelia who
were not able to buy asked her if she could sell her 144 inches of the ribbon. If the
ribbon costs ₱25 per yards, how much would Nelia pay her?
a.) ₱120
b.) ₱100
c.) ₱150
d.) ₱95
e.) ₱130
Solution:
Let X = payment for 48 inches
X = ₱25 (144 inches)
= ₱25 (144/12) to get the number of feet from 48 inches
= ₱25 (12 feet)
= ₱25 (4 yards) since 1 yard is equal to 3 feet
= ₱100
19. A grade six pupil got the following scored for his six
s ix subjects, 87, 88, 83, 85, 89, 88.
What grade should he get from his seventh project to get an average of 87?
a.) 88
b.) 86
c.) 90
d.) 89
e.) 85
Solution:
Let X = grade from his 7th subject
Therefore:
87 + 88 + 83 + 85 + 89 + 88 + X = 87
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯
7
(520 + X) = 87
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
7
520 + X = 87 x 7
X = 609 - 520
X = 89
20. Rose
She went
bought to apapaya
a big fruit stand to buy1fruits
for ₱185, for her
1/2 kilos foster daughter
of grapes for ₱150 who is 5a big
a kilo, vvegetarian.
egetarian.
apples at

12.50 each and one big watermelon for 175. how much change would she receive
receiv e if she
pays a one thousand peso bill?
a.) ₱352.50
b.) 245.50
c.) ₱315.50
₱360.50
d.) ₱358.50
e.)
Let X - Rosa's change

X = ₱1,000 - (185 + 225 + 62.50 + 175)
= ₱1,000 - 647.50
= ₱352.50
21. A man was granted a housing loan of ₱1,250,000. The 3% interest was deducted at
once when the check was given to him. How much is the amount in the check?
a.) ₱1,210,500
b.) ₱1,212,500
c.) ₱1,110,300
d.) ₱1,200,000
e.) ₱1,200,500
Solution:
Let X = amount in the check
X = ₱1,250 - .03(₱1,250,000)
= ₱1,250,000 - ₱37,500
= ₱1,212,500
22. A number is increased by 200 and divided by 9. The result is 80. What is the
number?
a.) 560
b.) 515
c.) 500
d.) 520
e.) 511
Solution:
Let X = number
(X + 200)/9 = 80
X = 80 X 9 - 200
= 720 - 200
= 520

X - Number Series
Instructions: Find the missing term.
1. 60, 58, 116, 114, ______
a.) 112
b.) 248
c.) 118
d.) 228
Solution: The first term is decreased by 2, second term is multiplied by 2, 3rd is again
decreased by 2 and so on...
2. 1/2a 1 + 1/2a, 1 + a, 2 + a ____________
a.) 3 + 1/2a
b.) 2 + 1 1/2a
c.) a + 2a
d.) 3 + 1/4a
Solution: Solution: First term is increased by 1, second by 1/2a, then by 1 again, then by
1/2 again and so on...
3. X, 8X2, 27X3, 64X4, _______
a.) 125X5
b.) 225X5
c.) 115X5
d.) 215X5
Solution: The numerical coefficient starts from 13, then 23, 33 and so on while the
variable X starts from X to the first power, then X to the second power
p ower and so on...
4. 27, 27, 135, 135, ______
a.) 625
b.) 725
c.) 715
d.) 675
Solution:
then by 1 Multiply
again andtheso
first term by 1, then the second by 5, then by 1 again, then by 5
on...

5. 16, 64, 25, 125, 36, _____
a.) 214
b.) 218
c.) 220
d.) 216
Solution: Multiply the first term by 4, then the third by 5, then the fifth by 6.
6. 1/2 + X, 1 +2X, 1 1/2 + 3X, 2 + 4X, _____
a.) 2 1/2 + 5X
b.) 2 1/4 + 5X
c.) 3 + 5X
d.) 2 X 5X
7. 68, 80, 102, 134, 176, ____
a.) 318
b.) 218
c.) 228
d.) 238
Solution: 68 is increase by 12, 12 is increased by 10 for the next term, then 22 is

increased again by 10 and so on...
8. 20, 140, 260, 380, _____
a.) 450
b.) 610
c.) 500
d.) 520
Solution: Each term is increased by 120.
9 100 + 9X, 110X, 120 + 110X, 130 + 120X, ______
a.) 150 + 110X

b.) 140 + 130X
c.) 140 + 110X
d.) 150 + 100X
Solution: The number is increased by 10 and so is the variable X.
10. 60, 6600, 666000, 66660000, ________

a.) 666660
b.) 6666600000
c.) 666600000
d.) 66666000
Solution: The 6 and the 0 are both increased by one digit.

11. 27, 26, 28, 27, 29, ______.
a.) 28
b.) 26
c.) 30
d.) 32
Solution: Just subtract 1 then add two, subtract 1 then add 2, and so on...
12. 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, _____.
a.) 2
b.) 1 3/4
c.) 1 1/2
d.) 2 1/4
Solution: Just add 1/4 to the first term and so on...
13. Find the missing term in the series 15, 70, 180, 400 ______.
___ ___.
a.) 850
b.) 835
c.) 813
d.) 812
e.) 870
Solution: Just add 20 to each term then multiply by 2.

Therefore: 400 + 20 = 420 x 2 = 840
14. Find the missing term in the series 25XYZ, 16XYZ, 9XYZ, 4XYZ, ________.
a.) XYZ
b.) 2XYZ
c.) 100XYZ
d.) -4XYZ
e.) -XYZ
Solution: The numbers are squares of 5, 4, 3, 2. Therefore the missing term

ter m is square of

1 which is 1.
15. What is the last term in the series 15, 54, 171, 522, ______.
a.) 1575
b.) 1580
c.)
d.) 1525
1535
e.) 1550
Solution: Add 3 to each term then multiply by 3.
XI - Word Problem
Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer to the following questions.
1. Write 2.5% in fraction form.
a.) 1/4
b.) 1/4000
c.) 1/40
d.) 1/400
Solution:
2.5% = 2.5/100 = 25/1,000 = 1/40
2. A long-sleeved polo is priced at ₱600. If a man is given 15% discount, how much
would be his change for his ₱600?
a.) 70
b.) 90
c.) 80
d.) 75
Solution:
Let X = change
discount - .15(600) = 90
Therefore: X = ₱600 - ₱510 = 90
3. A basket
times contains
the number X numberinofthe
of mangoes ripebasket,
mangoes.
bask If 9 mangoes
et, the result are to beHow
is 69 mangoes. added to 5
many
mangoes are there in the basket originally?

a.) 30
b.) 15
c.) 24
d.) 12
Solution:
Let X = number of mangoes in the basket
bask et
9 + 5X = 69
5X = 60
X = 12
4. A hundred sheets of 24" x 36" glossy paper for magazine cover is priced at ₱1,200.
HOw much is the cost of 750 sheets?
a.) ₱7,500
b.) ₱9,000
c.) ₱8,500
d.) ₱8,000
Solution:
Let X = cost of 750 sheets
X = ₱1,200/100 sheets x 750 sheets
= ₱1,200 x 7.5
= ₱9,000
5. If 9 yards is equal to 27 feet, how many yards are

a re there in 216 feet?
a.) 84
b.) 68
c.) 72
d.) 74
Solution:
Let X = no. of yards in 216 feet
Therefore: X = 216/3
= 72
6. The area of a square rice field is 441

44 1 square meters. If the owner of the field wants to
enclose it with chicken wire, how many meters of chicken
chick en wire does he need to enclose
it completely?
a.) 84 meters
b.) 86 meters
c.)
d.) 96
72 meters
meters

Solution:
Let X = length of chicken wire needed
Area of the rice field = 441
Therefore one of the sides of the rice field is 21 meters long since the rice field is a
square.
Therefore:
= 84 meters4(21 meters)
7. Three years ago, Harry was 24 years old. Her only niece was 1/8 of his age
a ge during
that time. How old is her niece now?
a.) 9
b.) 7
c.) 8
d.) 6
Solution: Let X = age of his niece.

X = 1/8(24) + 3
=3+3
=6
8. Martin buys a new TV set priced at ₱60,000 which is 1/3 of the money he has in his
wallet, and a DVD player for ₱15,000 which is 1/12 of his money in his wallet. How
much does he have in his wallet.
a.) ₱175,000
b.) ₱180,000
₱180,000
c.) ₱150,000
d.) ₱160,000
Solution: You can solve this problem in two ways.

1. 1/3 = ₱60,000
2. 1/12 = ₱15,000
Solving for X in 1:
₱60,000 x 3
= ₱180,000
Solving for X in 2:
X = 1/12 = ₱15,000
= ₱15,000 x 12
= 180,000
9. A roll of decorative abaca thread is 600 ft. long. Express this length in yards.

a.) 150 yards

b.) 180 yards
c.) 200 yards
d.) 250 yards
Solution: Let X = length in yards

1
X yard = 3 feetx 600ft
= 1 yard/3ft
= 600 yards/3
= 200 yards
10. Find the average speed of the PNR train travelling 120 kilometers in 6 hours.
a.) 30kph
b.) 20kph
c.) 45kph
d.) 26kph
Solution: Average speed - distance/time

= 120km/6hr
= 20kphs
11. Mario is buying a square rice field at ₱1,500 per square meter. If the area of the rice
r ice
field is 500 sq. meters, how much is the cost of the rice field?
a.) ₱750,000
b.) ₱650,000
c.) ₱550,000
d.) ₱715,000
e.) ₱600,000
Solution:
Let X = cost of the rice field
X = ₱1,500 x 500 sq. meter
= ₱750,000
12. From the preceding problem, supposed the rice field is rectangular and its
dimension is 25 meters by 40 meters. How much would the rice field cost at ₱1,500 per
square meter?
a.) ₱2,000,000
b.) ₱1,500,000
c.) ₱1,000,000
d.) ₱1,800,000
Solution:

Let X = cost of the rice field

X = area of the rice field x price per square
sq uare meter
Area of the rice field = 25 meters x 40 meters
meters = 1,000 square meter
Therefore: X = 1,000 sq. meters x ₱1,5000
= ₱1,500,000
13. Ramil ₱27,000 to pay for his monthly rental of the condo unit he is occupying.
needswhere
If the company he works gives
giv es him 6% commission on products sold, how much
should his sales be to yield the amount he needs?
a.) ₱350,000
b.) ₱420,000
c.) ₱500,000
d.) ₱450,000
Solution:
Let X = needed sales
X = commission / rate
= ₱27,000/0.06
= ₱450,000
14. As an editor of a widely-read magazine, Rina is receiving a monthly salary
of ₱15,000. How much would be left of her salary after deducting 3& for her company
loan and 5% for her withholding tax?
a.) ₱14,200
b.) ₱13,500
c.) ₱13,800
d.) ₱14,000
Solution:
Let X = what was left of her salary
X = ₱15,000 - (.03 x ₱15,000) - (.05 x ₱15,000)
= ₱15,000 - ₱450 - ₱750
= ₱1,200
= ₱13,800
15. A brand new TV set with Youtube channel is priced at ₱26,500. If the store selling
the TV set is giving the first ten buyers a ₱3,180 discount, what percent is that of the
total price of the TV set?
a.) 10%
b.) 12%
c.) 9%
d.) 15%

Solution:
Let X = percent
X = ₱3,180/₱26,500
= 12%
XII - WORD ANALOGY

Instructions: Each of the following questions consists of a related pair of words,
followed by five pairs of words. Choose the pair that best represents a similar
relationsihp to the one expressed in the original pair of words.
1. Crib is to nursery as oven is to
a.) LPB
b.) baking
c.) kitchen
d.) cooking
2. Feeding bottle is to milk as pail is to
a.) water
b.) laundry
c.) basin
d.) liquid
3. Parents - children
a.) king - queen

b.) teachers - students
c.) mother - father
d.) sister - brother
4. Sadness -tear
a.) loyal - honest

b.) hopelessness - emptiness
c.) homesick - abroad
d.) happiness - laughter
5. Plant is to pot as goldfish is to
a.) pool
b.) fountain

c.) lake
d.) aquarium
6. Tomato-ketchup
a.) onion - steak

b.) tamarind- pickle
c.) vinegar - sinigang
d.) sugarcane - sugar
7. Lotion is to skin as coconut oil is to
a.) sprain
b.) hair
c.) wound
d.) pain
8. Bride - groom
a.) artist - singer

b.) secretary - treasurer
c.) girlfriend - boyfriend
d.) painter - sculptor
9. Teacher - instructor
a.) farmer - tiller

b.) fisherman - shrimp
c.) buyer - seller
d.) director - cinema
10. Umbrella - rain
a.) shoes - flood

b.) cinema - movie
c.) jacket - cold
d.) toothbrush - teeth
11. Palay - rice
a.) fish - fried

b.) corn - flakes
c.) potato - chips
d.) wheat - flour
12. duck - quack

a.) cat - kittens
b.) dog - bite
c.) bird - fly
d.) pig - oink
13. Bus is to passenger as restaurant is to

a.) diner
b.) client
c.) chef
d.) celebrant
14. Expensive is to cheap as fast is to
a.) quick
b.) haste
c.) slow
d.) speedy
15. Boxing is to ring as play is to
a.) cinema
b.) coliseum
b.) theater
d.) gymnasium
16. Hut is to small as mansion is to
a.) high
b.) wide
c.) big
d.) sturdy
17. Bathroom is to bath as bedroom is to
a.) rest
b.) sleep
c.) relax
d.) retire
18. Edible is to food as potable is to
a.) milk
b.) juice
c.) water

d.) coffee
19. Gourmet is to food as connoisseur is to
a.) winde
b.) coffee
c.)
d.) condiment
tea
20. Masseur is to massage as chauffer is to
a.) hairstyle
b.) drive
c.) manicure
d.) cut
XIII - Logical Reasoning

Instructions: Read the questions then choose the most practical and logical answer
from the given alternatives.
1. At their girl's night out, Rizza arrived at the venue at 9pm. Gemma arrived
arrive d ten
minutes earlier while Jean arrived five minutes after Rizza. If Cathy arrived five minutes
after Gemma, what time did she arrive at the venue?
a.) 8:45pm
b.) 9:05pm
c.) 8:55pm
d.) 9:10pm
e.) none of the above
2. One of the complications of diabetes is eye damage which is called retinopathy. This
is a disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision. More than a year
ago, Joey's father was diagnosed to have diabetes because his eyes were itchy. Is he
suffering from retinopathy?
a.) no
b.) very definitely
c.) yes
d.) possibly
e.) impossible
3. The term karate was first used in 1722, wherein kara refers to China. Thus, karate

originally meant "Chinese hand" or "Tang's Hand" after China's Tang Dynasty.
However, when karate was introduced into Japan, the meaning of kara was changed to
empty. This is why karate today is translated as "empty hand". Which of the following
sentences is true?
a.) The Chinese people are good in karate.

b.) Karate became popular when it was introduced into Japan.
c.) The original name for karate was kara.
d.) The translation "empty hand" was first used in 1722 when karate was introduced into
Japan.
e.) None of the above.
4. Eager to fight for the cause of Philippine Independence, in 1895 Aguinaldo

Aguinald o took up
with a secret society of revolutionaries headed by fellow lodge member Andres
Bonifacio. When a rival faction executed Bonifacio in 1897, Aguinaldo assumed total
leadership of the revolution against Spain. What can we learn from this paragraph?
a.) Aguinaldo executed Bonifacio to gain total leadership of the revolution against Spain.
b.) Aguinaldo competed with Bonifacio for the leadership of a secret society of
revolutionaries.
c.) Aguinaldo took up with a secret society of revolutionaries because he was
eager to fight for the cause of Philippine Independence.
d.) Aguinaldo invited Bonifacio to join him in his fight for Philippine Independence.
e.) All of the above.
5. Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by an experienced

practitioner using sterile needles. Improperly performed acupuncture can cause
potentially serious side effects. Which of the following sentences is true?
a.) When performed by an experienced practitioner, acupuncture is safe even with any
kind of needles.
b.) When performed by inexperienced practitioner using sterile needles, acupuncture is
generally safe.
c.) When performed improperly, acupuncture can cause potentially serious side
effects.
d.) An experienced practitioner of acupuncture uses any kind of needles.
e.) Acupuncture is unsafe when performed by inexperienced practitioner.
6. When two groups of hikers meet on a steep trail, a custom has developed in some
areas whereby the group moving uphill has the right-of-way. This sentence tells us that:
a.) The group moving uphill is dangerous

danger ous that the group moving downhill should give
giv e
way.
b.) The group moving downhill is tired they need rest.
c.) The
d.) The group
groupmoving
movingdownhill
downhillis always readythe
waits until to group
giv e way
give to the uphill
moving group moving uphill.by
has passed

before proceeding to go down.
7. The crossing of glaciers is potentially hazardous because of the potential for

crevasses. These giant cracks in the ice are not always visible as snow can be blown
and freeze over the top to make a snow bridge. To cross a glacier the use of a rope,
crampons and ice axes are usually required. Which of the following sentences is true?
a.) The crossing of glaciers is dangerous because there are potential giant cracks
in the ice which are not always visible.
b.) Without a rope, nobody can cross glaciers.
c.) A leader is required for a group to cross glaciers safely.
d.) Crevasses in the ice are used to make a snow bridge.
e.) Crossing of glaciers is not hazardous if one has an ice axe.
8. After the development of agriculture, hunting was usually a significant contributor to

the human food supply. The supplementary meat and materials from hunting included
protein, bone for implements, sinew for cordage, fur, feathers, rawhide and leather used
in clothing. Which of the following sentence is not true?
a.) Hunting contributes to the human food supply.

b.) The bone of the animals caught in hunting can be made into implements.
c.) Hunting is the main source of meat for the population.
d.) We can get clothing materials from the animals caught in hunting.
e.) Hunting is considered a significant contributor to the human
hu man food supply even after
the development of agriculture.
9. In business, you will not succeed if you are not determined. Hard work is not the only
requirement to succeed in business.You must have the courage to invest your money
even if there's a risk of losing to competitors. Which of the following sentences is true
about succeeding in business?
a.) Hard work is all you need to succeed in business.

b.) Competitors are the main hindrance to succeed in business.
c.) If you are ready to go into business even if you may lose your money in th
thee
process, you can possibly succeed.
d.) You can succeed if you have a lot of money.
10 Wild animals are dangerous. Dogs are not wild

wil d animals. What can you conclude?
a.) Dogs are not dangerous.

b.) Dogs should be treated like members of the family.
c.) Only wild animals can bring danger to people.
d.) Even dogs can be dangerous.
11. Police
guiding officer in
principle REynaldo
his job asReyes believes
a police is thatthat once
he is a police,
a police always
anytime, a police.What
anywhere. His do

you think will he do if he is not on duty and sees a man snatched a bag of a woman in
the street?
a.) Just watch what will happen next.

b.) Run after the snatcher to arrest him.
c.) Call a police nearby to report the incident.
d.) Leave the scene he is not on duty anyway.
12. The elementary students from Barangay Ibabang Buhangin have to cross the river
and walk a distance of one and a half kilometers to reach their school. During rainy
days, these students cannot come to school because most of the time, the river
overflows. Which of the following sentences is true?
a.) The students are afraid of the rain that they don't want to report for their classes.
b.) The distance after crossing the river prevents them from going to school during rainy
days.
c.) Their parents are against them going to school because of the train.
d.) It is dangerous to cross the river during rainy days because the river
overflows.
e.) There are no classes during rainy days.
13. The vegetables plants in the plantation are usually washed out by
b y flood when there
are typhoons and continuous rains. The result is high prices of vegetables in the market.
Which among the following sentences is not true?
a.) The supply of vegetables is less when there is typhoon or continuous rain.
b.) Flood is one of the causes of the destruction
destr uction of vegetables plants in the plantations.
c.) Vegetables taste better when there is typhoon or continuous rain.
d.) When there is flood or continuous rain, prices of vegetables
v egetables usually go up.
e.) Vegetables are washed out when there is flooding.
14. The war of the government against drugs pushers and users is escalating and many
are being killed by the police and other unidentified killers. Which of the following
sentences is true?
a.) The policemen are brave.

b.) the pushers and users who were killed fought the police.
c.) The people who were killed were iether users or pushers.
d.) Users and pushers are hard to catch.
e.) The war of the government against drug users and pushers is becoming more
intense.
15. A TV commercial for a batch soap for men shows a girl talking to the audience that
she likes the soap too. What does this imply?
a.) The soap can also be used by women.

b.) The soap is strictly for men.

c.) The soap is good for children.
d.) Men should only use that bath soap and no other.
e.) That batch soap smells good.
XIV - Word Sequence
Instructions: In this type of questions, some words are given.

giv en. You have to arrange
these words in a meaningful order. The
T he order may be according to age, size, need,
rank, etc.
1. A. script || B. book || C. layout || D. print || E. bind
a.) ABCDE
b.) ACDEB
c.) BACDE
d.) DCBAE
e.) CABDE
2. A. mix || B. steam || C. leche flan || D. eggs || E. mold
a.) DAEBC
b.) ACBED
c.) CAEBD
d.) EBACD
e.) DBAEC
3. A. textile || B. measure || C. cut || D. shirt || E. sew
a.) ACEBED
b.) ABECD
c.) ABDCE
d.) ABCED
e.) AEBCD
4. A. fruit || B. seedling || C. flower || D. tree || E. seed
a.) BEACD
b.) EBCDA
c.) BEDCA
d.) EBDCA
e.) ECBDA

5. A. year || B. day || C. month || D. century || E. week
a.) BACDE
b.) BCEAD
c.) BECAD
d.) BADEC
e.) BDECA
6. A. train || B. bus || C. motorcycle || D. tricycle || E. jeep
a.) CDBEA
b.) CEDBA
c.) CDABE
d.) CADBE
e.) CDEBA
7. A. day care || B. college || C. high school || D. elementary || E. prep
a.) AEDCB
b.) AECDB
c.) EADCB
d.) EABCD
e.) EACDB
8. A. planting || B. plowing || C. weeding || D. harvesting || E. selling
a.) BCADE
b.) BACED
c.) CBADE
d.) CBAED
e.) BACDE
9. A. ironing || B. washing || C. drying | D. folding || E. waring
a.) BCDAE
b.) EBDCA
c.) BCADE
d.) BDCAE
e.) EBCAD
10. A. death || B. wake || C. embalm || D.funeral || E. sick
a.) EACBD
b.) AECDB
c.) EABCD

d.) EABCD
e.) AECBD
11. A. blister || B. blunder || C. bliss || D. blend || E. bland
a.) ABDCE
b.) EDCAB
c.) BDEAC
d.) EACBD
e.) BEACD
12. A. flower || B. bud || C. plant || D. seedling || E. corsage
a.) BACED
b.) BADCE
c.) DCBAE
d.) DBCAE
e.) DCABE
13. A. rain || B. heat || C. flood || D. cloud || E. evaporation

a.) EBDAC
b.) EADBC
c.) AEBDC
d.) EDABC
e.) BEDAC
14. A. wedding || B. meeting || C. courting || D. steady || E. engage
a.) BCDEA
b.) BEDCA
c.) BCEDA
d.) CBDEA
e.) EDBCA
15. A. registers || B. competes || C. joins || D. wins || E. celebrates
a.) ACBDE
b.) ABCDE
c.) CABDE
d.) CADBE
e.) ACDBE
16. A. sugar || B. cream || C. hot water || D. coffee || E. drink
a.) CABDE

b.) DABCE
c.) CBADE
d.) CDABE
e.) CABED
17. A. honeymoon || B. wed || C. baptize || D. give birth ||

| | E. pregnant
a.) BEADC
b.) BAEDC
c.) BCDEA
d.) BADEC
e.) ABEDC
18. A. grandfather || B. father || C. grandson || D. daughter

da ughter || E. son
a.) ABEDC
b.) ABCED
c.) ABDEC
d.) ABECD
e.) BADEC
19. A. boil || B. yam || C. grind || D. jam || E. cook
a.) ACEDB
b.) CAVED
c.) BACED
d.) BCADE
e.) BCAED
20. A. priest || B. seminarian || C. deacon || D. pope || E. bishop

bish op
a.) BACED
b.) BCAED
c.) CBAED
d.) CBADE
e.) ABCED
21. A. cotton || B. leather || C. wood || D. paper || E. flower
a.) ABCDE
b.) CDAEB
c.) DCABE
d.) EABDC
e.) DABEC
22. A. silk || B. ivory || C. steel || D. lace || E. crystal

a.) CDABE
b.) ABDCE
c.) ECBDA
d.) CADBE
e.) DCABE
23. A. 1/4X || B. 1/2X || C. 3/4X || D. X || E. 1 1/4X
a.) ABCDE
b.) DBACE
c.) DABCE
d.) ADBCE
e.) BACDE
24. A. Scorpio || B. Pisces || C. Aquarius || D. Capricorn || E. Sagittarius
a.) BACDE
b.) EADCB
c.) AEDCB
d.) CABDE
e.) DABEC
25. A. Jupiter || B. Venus || C. Mercury || D. Earth || E. Mars
a.) CBDEA
b.) BCDEA
c.) BEDCA
d.) ABCDE
e.) DECBA
26. A. Bishop || B. Seminarian || C. Deacon || D. Priest || E. Pope
a.) BCDAE
b.) BDCAE
c.) CBDAE
d.) DBCAE
e.) AEDCB
27. A. Christmas || B. Labor Day || C. New Year || D. Valentines || E. All Saints' Day
a.) CBAED
b.) CDBEA
c.) CBDAE
d.)
e.) DCBEA
CBEDA

28. A. Shooting || B. Screenplay || C. Dubbing || D. Casting || E. Showing
a.) BCDAE
b.) BDCAE
c.) BDACE
d.) BDCAE
e.) BCDEA
XV - Abstract Reasoning
Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1.
a.) P71/2NMO
b.) P71/2MNO
c.) 71/2pnmo
d.) P1/27MNO
2. Which does not belong to the group?
a.) XYZ
b.) 64XYZ
c.) 25XYZ
d.) 27XYZ

3.
a.) 7
b.) 11
c.) 8
d.) 9
4.
a.) 100
b.) 107
c.) 77
d.) 69
5.
a.) 75
b.) 65
c.) 60
d.) 72
6. Which does not belong to the group?
a.)
3(3+3XY)
9

b.)
6(6+6XY)
36
c.)
10(10+10XY)
100
d.)
5(15+5XY)
25
e.)
8(8+8XY)
64
7. Which does not belogn to the group?
a.) 49ABC2
b.) 70ABC2 + 3ABC2
c.) 72ABC2
d.) 42ABC2 + 14ABC2
8.
a.) 75
b.) 80
c.) 72
d.) 69
9. Find the next term.

a.) 625EFG
b.) 725EFG
c.) 615EFG
d.) 715EFG
10. Cross the odd one out.
a.)
5X3Y3
—————
20X2Y2
b.)
100X3Y3
—————
400X2Y2
c.)
18X3Y3
—————
72X2Y2
d.)
3 3
13X Y
—————
54X2Y2
e.)
25X3Y3
—————
100X2Y2
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a.) Floyd Mayweather

2. In the election of officers of an organization, community or to an elective position in

a.) Rule of majority

a.) Las Islas Filipinas

5. A vehicular hit-and-run accident was

a.) Inspect the site of the accident for leads

6. How many senators shall compose the Senate?

7. How may the President and Vice-President be removed from office?

a.) People's initiative

8. Calabarzon is an administrative region in the Philippines which is comprised of five

a.) Southern Tagalog

e.) Southern Tagalog Land

a.) American invasion

10. The Smart Araneta Coliseum, an indoor multi-purpose

a.) The Dome Arena

a.) Plaza Goiti

12. In 1959, by virtue of Republic Act 2140, Highway 54 was renamed.

a.) Taft Avenue

a.) Man landing on the moon

14. An administrative region of the Philippines which is comprised of Mindoro,

a.) Region III-B

a.) Subpoena Duces Tecum

a.) Kentex Manufacturing fire

a.) Metro Cebu

19. What is the name of DOT's stepped up tourism campaign?

a.) World's 7th Wonder

a.) Canadian trash

d.) Canadian treatment of Fil DH

21. The "second city" of the Philippines and the second

a.) Baguio City

a.) Speaker of the House

a.) Tutuban Railways

a.) Jack Ma

a.) Ferdinand Marcos

a.) Marikina Valley Fault System

a.) Metal scrap

a.) Marawi City

a.) Armida Siguion Reyna

d.) Gemma Cruz Araneta

a.) Dinangyan Festival

a.) Indian Ocean

33. The judicial power is vested in the __________.

a.) Typhoon Pablo

a.) Veto power

a.) Hotel Sofitel

c.) Solaire Hotel

42. What is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites

a.) Cell phone

a.) Barangay Chairman

a.) Senior Citizen

a.) Geraldine Roman

c.) Arlene Latoga

a.) Michael Fred Phelps

47. They are considered as the new

a.) Gloria Arroyo

a.) South China Sea

50. The Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is about what?

a.) May of each year

a.) 1899 Malolos Constitution

a.) 1899 Malolos Constitution