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Mercado BSEd IV-English
1. The teacher has a vital role for the young. Which one
is NOT one of these roles?
 Answer: c. turn them into diehard politicians
 Rationale: While teachers has an important part in
helping and filling the students’ minds with the
necessary knowledge, turning them into diehard
politicians is not typically a part of their
responsibilities as they just guide them to know the
importance of having an opinion and express where
they choose to be in.
2. To help bring about social order, the teacher must
perform or show
 Answer: d. indifference to responsibilities assigned to
him
 Rationale: Teachers must exhibit good qualities of a
dedicated mentor, devotion to their duties, and
dedication to socio-civic obligations. Indifference to
responsibilities goes against fostering social order.
3. Which of the following is the teacher's obligation to
himself as a person?
 Answer: c. Clean in mind, body, and spirit
 Rationale: It is paramount for the teachers maintain
cleanliness in mind, body, and spirit to uphold
personal well-being and set a positive example for
students. With this he/she is prepared to teach with the
clear mind, he/she is prepared to roam around and
have activities with the students, and her spirit is
present whenever it is needed.
4. Which of the following may be considered the BEST
of the teacher's personal attributes?
 Answer: a. Honest, fair, and with integrity
 Rationale: Personal attributes such as honesty,
fairness, and integrity are crucial for earning trust and
respect from students and colleagues. When the
teacher is honest, the students will plant their trust in
him, when he is fair, no students will be left behind or
favorited, and when he has integrity, he gains respect
from everyone.
5. In his relationship with his superiors, the teacher
should NOT?
 Answer: b. Engage in gossip mongering
 Rationale: Teachers should maintain loyalty, respect,
and professionalism in their relationships with
superiors, which includes refraining from gossip
mongering.
6. Likewise, the teacher must strive NOT to?
 Answer: c. Arouse the ire and ventilate to everyone his
grievances against his superiors
 Rationale: Teachers should address grievances with
superiors through appropriate channels rather than
venting frustrations to others.
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7. When the teacher practices professionalism, which of
the following is he NOT LIKELY to do?
 Answer: c. Engages in derogatory talks to tarnish the
reputation of his co-teachers
 Explanation: Professionalism entails maintaining a
positive and respectful attitude towards colleagues,
which includes refraining from derogatory talks.
8. Which of the following is NOT INCLUDED in the
sphere of the teacher’s responsibilities to his students?
 Answer: a. See to it that his students are well-fed and
clothed properly
 Explanation: While teachers play a crucial role in
students' education and well-being, ensuring students
are well-fed and clothed properly is generally not
within their direct responsibilities.
9. Among the teacher’s responsibilities to his
professional growth, which of the following is NOT
INCLUDED?
 Answer: d. Supports movement for the general welfare
of the teaching profession
 Explanation: Supporting movements for the general
welfare of the teaching profession is a part of a
teacher's responsibility to professional growth and
advocacy.
10. Which of the following is WITHIN the area of social
responsibilities?
 Answer: a. Participates actively in the socio-economic,
civic and political activities of his community
 Explanation: Social responsibilities include active
participation in community activities and initiatives.
11. As a public relations officer of his school, which of
the following is the teacher’s responsibility?
 Answer: a. Maintain an exemplary behavior which
assures the parent’s confidence in him
 Explanation: Maintaining exemplary behavior helps
build trust and confidence among parents and the
community.
12. All of the following traits except one, describe the
role of the teacher in the community, which one is it?
 Answer: d. possesses a strong desire for power and
control through whatever means
 Explanation: While teachers should respect
government officials, cooperate with community
leaders, and uphold personal beliefs, seeking power
and control through any means is not an appropriate
trait.
13. Which of the following is NOT a ground for
disciplinary action against government employees and
officials?
 Answer: d. Refusal to pursue private business or
profession that will be prejudicial to the service
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 Explanation: Refusal to pursue a private business or
profession that might be prejudicial to the service isn't
typically a ground for disciplinary action. Other
options listed involve actions that are considered
misconduct.
14. The following values are incumbent upon the
teacher. Which one is NOT?
 Answer: d. Is firm and consistent to the point of being
rude and inconsiderate in the pursuit of a principle
 Explanation: While firmness and consistency are
important, being rude and inconsiderate are not
qualities that uphold the values of a teacher.
15. Which of the following is NOT spelled out in the
educational objectives under PD #6-A (Education
Development Decree of 1972)?
 Answer: a. Train manpower in the top management
level, skills to produce quality technocrats
 Explanation: The other options are generally aligned
with educational objectives, but the training of
manpower in top management levels isn't explicitly
mentioned.
16. A modern school should have a curriculum that is
 Answer: c. Planned by experts and students
 Explanation: Modern curricula are typically developed
through collaboration between educational experts and
stakeholders, but students usually don't design the
entire curriculum.
17. It is a sign or mark that learning has taken place in
the individual
 Answer: b. Applies what he has learned to similar
situations
 Explanation: Applying learned knowledge to similar
situations is a clear indication that learning has
occurred and is often a key goal of education.
18. Which of the following should be considered the
most important factor by a teacher in her plans for an
enriching students’ learning process?
 Answer: d. all of the above
 Explanation: The behavior, interests, and abilities of
students are all crucial factors for teachers to consider
when planning lessons to enrich the learning process.
19. One of the following is an example of an extrinsic
motivation strategy. Which one is it?
 Answer: b. Design individual or group competitions
for recognition for excellence
 Explanation: Competitions for recognition are an
extrinsic motivator, as they involve external rewards
or recognition.
20. Which of the following is NOT a recommendation
on what a teacher should do errors made by the
students?
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 Answer: a. Ignore the errors
 Explanation: Ignoring errors doesn't help students
learn from their mistakes; providing corrective
feedback is crucial for improvement.
21. A parent comes to your room insisting that you talk
to him immediately even as you are in the middle of
class discussion. What should you do?
 Answer: c. Call a co-teacher to take over your class
and attend to the parent.
 Explanation: It's important to address the parent's
concerns but not at the expense of disrupting the
ongoing class. Calling a co-teacher to take over the
class allows the teacher to address the parent's needs
without interrupting the lesson.
22. Three students are to leave the room to practice or
review for a school competition for the next day. What
should you do?
 Answer: a. Request an excuse letter from the trainer.
 Explanation: Requesting an excuse letter ensures
accountability and confirms the legitimacy of the
students' absence from the classroom.
23. One of your students informs you to have a wrong
answer to one of the questions and he is right. What
should you do?
 Answer: b. Accept that you are wrong and thus, thank
him for correction.
 Explanation: Acknowledging the mistake and
thanking the student for the correction encourages a
positive learning environment and demonstrates
humility.
24. You caught your student getting something from the
bag of her classmate without her permission. What
should you do?
 Answer: b. Talk to the student earnestly for she might
have a problem.
 Explanation: Approach the situation with empathy and
understanding to uncover any underlying issues that
may have led to the student's behavior.
25. In your English lesson, some of your students told
you that their previous English teacher taught them
differently with regards to the current lesson. They are
now confused as to who is right. What should you do?
 Answer: c. Let them read more about the subject
matter and find out themselves.
 Explanation: Encouraging students to research and
explore the subject matter empowers them to find
answers and develop critical thinking skills.
26. The teacher of another class is absent and you were
told to substitute because you have no classes for the
next two periods. Should you do so because
 Answer: c. It is the right thing to do.
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 Explanation: Substituting for another teacher
demonstrates professionalism and helps maintain
continuity in the students' learning experience.
27. What should you do when one of your students
throws papers in front of you and says nasty remarks
about you?
 Answer: b. Let them write anonymously their
complaints and grievances about you.
 Explanation: Allowing students to express their
grievances anonymously provides an outlet for
communication and may help address underlying
issues constructively.
28. Some of your students at the back are looking at
some lewd pictures during the class. What should you
do?
 Answer: c. Send them to the guidance office.
 Explanation: Inappropriate behavior should be
addressed promptly and referred to the appropriate
school authorities for intervention and support.
29. The most important consideration to attain the
objectives of education.
 Answer: d. Tell the students that she honestly does not
know the answer.
 Explanation: It's important for teachers to model
honesty and humility. Admitting when one doesn't
know something can also encourage students to
embrace the value of lifelong learning and curiosity.
34. What should you do if one of your students dropped
out of school with unreturned books and the Supply
officer wants you to pay for it?
 Answer: c. Talk to the principal with regards to the
matter.
 Explanation: Handling financial matters related to
students dropping out should involve administrative
channels. The principal can help determine the
appropriate course of action.
35. It tells you what may happen based on one scheme
and observation.
 Answer: d. Predicting.
 Explanation: Prediction involves using observations
and existing knowledge to anticipate future outcomes
or events based on certain patterns or schemes.

 Answer: a. The needs of the students.

 Explanation: Education should be student-centered,
focusing on meeting the diverse needs and interests of
learners.

30. It is the primary task of a classroom teacher.

 Answer: b. To motivate and guide the students to learn

in the most effective and efficient way.
 Explanation: A primary responsibility of teachers is to
inspire and guide students in their learning journey to
achieve academic success.

31. The most important factor that would make a

successful teacher.

 Answer: b. Her personality towards her students and

co-teachers.
 Explanation: A teacher's personality, including
qualities like empathy, patience, and respect,
significantly impacts their effectiveness in the
classroom and their relationships with students and
colleagues.

32. Learning is functional when

 Answer: a. The learner meets his present and future

needs.
 Explanation: Learning is considered functional when it
meets the needs of the learner, both in the present and
in preparation for future endeavors.

33. What should a teacher do when asked a question

whose answer she does not know?
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1. The most effective way of teaching young pupils the
concept of moral value.
 Answer: c. reading of stories with moral values
 Reading stories with moral values is the best way to
teach young children about morals because stories
often present moral dilemmas and their resolutions,
helping children understand the consequences of
actions and the importance of values like honesty,
kindness, and responsibility.
2. Best guide in handling disciplinary problems in
school.
 Answer: a. upholding the dignity of the individual at
all cost within a realistic teacher-pupil relationship.
 Upholding the dignity of each student while
maintaining a realistic teacher-pupil relationship is the
best way to handle disciplinary problems. It means
treating students with respect and fairness while
addressing behavioral issues appropriately.
3. Joselito has been disturbing the class by his unruly
behavior. As the teacher, what should you do first?
 Answer: b. explain to him the bad effects of his
behavior
 The teacher should explain to Joselito the negative
effects of his behavior, helping him understand why
his actions are disruptive and how they impact others.
4. What guidance principle is upheld when a counselor
refuses to divulge the results of the standardized test to
another person?
 Answer: b. Confidentiality
 Confidentiality is the guidance principle that ensures
the privacy and trust between the counselor and the
student. It means that the counselor will keep
information shared during counseling sessions private
and won't disclose it to others without permission.
5. Aurora is lagging behind in her academic work. She
should be.
 Answer: a. given remedial instructions
 Aurora should be given remedial instructions, which
means she should receive extra help and support to
catch up with her academic work.
6. First step in the organization of an effective guidance
program.
 Answer: d. formulation of the goals and objectives of
the program
 Formulation of the goals and objectives of the
program is the first step in organizing an effective
guidance program. It involves defining what the
program aims to achieve and how it will help students.
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7. What does it mean when one says “Punish the act, not
the child."?
 Answer: a. the act must be condemned for all its
negative effects
 Punishing the act, not the child means focusing on
correcting the behavior or action that was wrong rather
than blaming or labeling the child. It emphasizes
addressing the behavior itself and helping the child
understand why it was wrong.
8. Bernardo has a problem of frequent absences and
tardiness in submitting class requirements. This could
be a result of?
 Answer: c. lack of motivation
 Bernardo's frequent absences and tardiness could be a
result of lack of motivation, meaning he may not feel
motivated or interested enough to attend classes
regularly or submit requirements on time.
9. A child develops self-confidence if?
 Answer: a. he is praised and acknowledged of his
good deed
 A child develops self-confidence if he is praised and
acknowledged for his good deeds. Positive
reinforcement and recognition of achievements help
build a child's self-esteem and confidence.
10. Which of the following statement is TRUE being a
sound principle of guidance?
 Answer: d. it is preventive rather than curative
 The statement "it is preventive rather than curative" is
true as a sound principle of guidance. This means that
guidance aims to prevent problems and issues from
occurring rather than waiting to address them after
they have already happened.
11. Which of the following is the main purpose of
testing?
 Answer: d. all of the above
 The main purpose of testing is to facilitate the learning
process, enhance the effectiveness of counseling, and
improve the instructional process. Testing helps
educators understand how well students are learning
and where they may need additional support.
12. Which of the following records students’ typical or
unusual behavior?
 Answer: d. anecdotal record
 An anecdotal record is a type of documentation that
records students' typical or unusual behavior. It
provides specific examples and observations of a
student's behavior over time.
13. The counseling process which summarizes and
organizes data to determine the student’s positive and
negative qualities.
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 Answer: d. Synthesis
 Synthesis is the counseling process that summarizes
and organizes data to determine the student's positive
and negative qualities. It involves analyzing
information to gain a comprehensive understanding of
the student's strengths and weaknesses.
14. it refers to a counselor’s prediction of the client’s
future developments
 Answer: a. prognosis
 Prognosis refers to a counselor's prediction of the
client's future developments. It involves assessing the
client's current situation and making informed
predictions about their future progress and outcomes.
15. Refers to when the Counselor shows that he feels
what his client feels.
 Answer: b. empathy
 Empathy refers to when the counselor shows that he
feels what his client feels. It involves understanding
and sharing the client's emotions, experiences, and
perspectives, which helps build trust and rapport in the
counseling relationship.
16. Which of the following Is a characteristic of a good
guidance program?
 Answer: d. all of the above statement are correct
 All of the above statements are correct. A good
guidance program reaches all members of the
academic community, provides coordinated activity
and effort, and offers continuous in-service education
for the teachers.
17. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of
the basic principles of guidance
 Answer: e. none of the above
 None of the above statements are not true. Each
statement listed is true regarding the basic principles
of guidance.
18. Which of the following situations will most likely
need guidance counseling?
 Answer: e. All of the above
 All of the above situations are likely to need guidance
counseling. Each situation involves different aspects
of student behavior and adjustment that could benefit
from counseling support.
19. The feeling of being threatened by an overzealous
and thinking student oftentimes Cause insecurity in the
teacher. What should be the proper way for the teacher
to Handle a student’s aggressive behavior?
 Answer: a. Remain calm. Help the class give
suggestions on how to handle the situation
 The proper way for the teacher to handle a student's
aggressive behavior is to remain calm, involve the
class in suggesting solutions, and address the behavior
constructively.
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20. Why should the practice of giving punishments or
giving low or failing grades as a Form of discipline be
avoided?
 Answer: d. punishment does not develop self-
discipline
 Punishments and low grades may not develop self-
discipline and could lead to negative attitudes towards
learning and authority figures. Positive reinforcement
and constructive discipline methods are often more
effective in promoting positive behavior and academic
progress.
21. In a class of 45 students. You observed that majority
are cheating during examinations. You know that the
teacher knows this but she simply refuses to take steps
to correct this misconduct. What is the best way to
correct the situation?
 Answer: c. suggest establishing class officers through
which the problem of cheating be solved
 The best way to correct the situation is to suggest
establishing class officers through which the problem
of cheating can be solved. This approach involves
empowering students to take responsibility for
maintaining academic integrity within the classroom.
22. Carlo continuously creates trouble in and out of
classroom. You have received complaints about him
being a bully but he is one of the poorest students in
your Class. What seems to be his problem?
 Answer: c. Carlo is an attention-getter. If given the
chance, he can beat his own record
 Carlo may be seeking attention through his disruptive
behavior. Recognizing his potential and providing
opportunities for positive engagement can help
address his behavioral issues and improve his
academic performance.
23. Expressing freely your opinion about an issue,
whether generally acceptable or not Is a democratic
process. In your class, a student always negatively
opines that the Class fails to insightfully think through
the issue. How will you handle this behavior?
 Answer: c. Recognize his differing view but
encourage the class to share their thoughts about the
negative response.
 It's important to recognize the student's differing view
but encourage the class to share their thoughts about
the negative response. This approach promotes open
discussion and critical thinking while respecting
individual perspectives.
24. A second-year transferee is quite withdrawn from
his classmates. What should be done to help him join his
classmates?
 Answer: c. determine the cause of his behavior
 To help the second-year transferee join his classmates,
it's important to determine the cause of his behavior
first. Understanding the reasons behind his withdrawal
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can guide the implementation of appropriate support role in guiding the individual toward appropriate
strategies, such as facilitating social opportunities and actions or decisions based on the counselor's expertise
providing emotional support. and insight.

25. In San Bartolome Elementary School, intelligent
pupils or fast learners have their Classes in the
afternoon. Seven of the intelligent pupils are bottled
water vendors who earn a living in the afternoon, thus,
they cannot attend their classes full time. How can the
counselor help the pupils?
 Answer: d. Make arrangements with the school
principal and the teacher to adjust the schedule of the
affected pupils.
 The counselor can help the pupils by making
arrangements with the school principal and teachers to
adjust the schedule of the affected pupils. This ensures
that they can balance their academic responsibilities
with their need to earn a living.
30. What else should a counselor do to make follow-up
service functional aside from knowing the reasons or
cause of a particular situation?
 Answer: a. Disseminate the information as to the
reasons of a particular situation
 Aside from knowing the reasons or causes of a
particular situation, a counselor should disseminate the
information as to the reasons of a particular situation
to ensure that follow-up services are functional. This
involves sharing relevant information with
stakeholders and implementing strategies to address
the situation effectively.

26. What approach does a teacher use when she

provides a classroom environment with opportunities
for students to attain self-actualization of his potentials
and abilities?

 Answer: b. Developmental
 When a teacher provides a classroom environment
with opportunities for students to attain self-
actualization of their potentials and abilities, she is
using a developmental approach. This approach
focuses on nurturing students' growth, independence,
and self-discovery.

27. What counseling strategy would the teacher use if

she wants to utilize interpreting and giving instructions,
imparting new ideas and information to shape
subsequent behavior, thoughts, or feelings.

 Answer: a. Informative
 The teacher would use an informative counseling
strategy. This strategy involves interpreting and giving
instructions, imparting new ideas, and shaping
subsequent behavior, thoughts, or feelings by
providing relevant information and guidance.

28. This means instructing the child in the ethical

principles, why and why not and how to decide and act
according to principles. Its goals are to motivate the
child to have self-discipline.

 Answer: a. guidance
 This description aligns with the concept of guidance.
Guidance involves instructing children in ethical
principles, explaining reasons behind certain actions,
and motivating them to develop self-discipline through
understanding and adherence to principles.

29. One of the two major styles of counseling where the

counselor directs, instructs, or guides the person in need
to an appropriate action.

 Answer: b. Counselling
 The described counseling style is directive counseling.
In directive counseling, the counselor takes an active