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TEST I. VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT. Decide on which option best keeps the meaning of the
underlined word based on the given context. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.

Gree-ne-las is the first-ever Filpino maker of greener alternative slippers.

1. Gree-ne-las makes compostable footwear from unprocessed abaca.
a. wearable b. comfortable c. recyclable d. unique e. washable

2. It is spearheaded by a young entrepreneur named Camille Rose Albarracin.

a. lead b. bought c. achieved d. managed e. neglected

3. More than anything, the company endeavors to change the lives of its artisans for the better.
a. beneficiaries b. consumers c. partners d. owners e. workers

4. Some of the workers of Gree-ne-las come from the indigenous Kabihug tribe in Bicol.
a. ancient b. major c. foreign d. native e. strange

5. Others are from the marginalized community of persons with disabilities in Quezon City.
a. set aside b. insignificant c. out-numbered d. significant e. special

6. It is quite a challenge for Gree-ne-las to convince hotels to do an eco-switch.

a. difficulty b. contest c. task d. liability e. competition

7. This is because it competes with big footwear enterprises.

a. unions b. groups c. factories d. companies e. businessmen

8.Gree-ne-las is spreading awareness for Filipinos to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.

a. comfortable b. maintainable c. meaningful d. profitable e. economic

9. It is a nice idea to patronize Filipino-made products.

a. sell b. antagonize c. support d. legalize e. establish

10. Not only does it help the business; it also showcases our patriotism.
a. reminds b. represents c. encourages d. maximizes e. displays
11.You can temporarily time block some websites and unblock them when your readings are all done.
a. permanently b. habitually c. constantly d. not for long e. not hastily

12. Safety is a paramount concern on campuses. To ensure your safety, you can use the app called bSafe.
a. primary b. likely c. minor d. natural e. common

13. The live GPS tracking feature of bSafe called "Follow Me" puts a virtual eye on you as you walk home.
a. so-called b. practical c. online d. cyberspace e. Internet

14. The app features an alarm, automatic video and audio recordings that can be sent to other mobiles.
a. concludes b. promotes c. excludes d. shows e. uses

15. Using these apps will make a huge difference in your studies and life as a student.
a. genuine b. helpful c. real d. clever e. valuable

TEST II. ERROR IDENTIFICATION. Identify which is incorrect among the underlined word/s in the
sentence. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. If there is none, choose e (No Error).

Before a Disaster
16. Prepare none-perishable food, a bottle of water, first aid kit, money, seasonal clothing, etc. No Error
a b c d e

17. Conduct practice drills so you know the safe locations in your home for any emergency. No Error
a b c d e

18. It is crucial to learn how to administered first aid from your local Red Cross chapter. No Error
a b c d e

19. Shut-off gas and electricity in case you will find later that the lines are damaged. No Error
inappropriate
a b c d e

20. Secure your appliances, as will as tall furniture as they may topple over during a disaster. No Error
a b c d e

During a Disaster
21. Listen constantly to a battery-powered radio while you stay in the confines of your home. No Error
a b c d e
22. Stay away from windows, skylights, and glass doors encase they break or splinter. No Error
a b c d e

23. If power is lost, what would you has done? Of course, you turn off your appliances. No Error
a b c d e

After a Disaster
24. Checked your home for cracks, including the foundation, for your family's safety. No Error
a b c d e

25. You should throw away all food that have been under flood waters, except canned food. No Error
a b c d e

TEST III. PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION. Determine the best order of the sentences in the paragraph.
Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.

National Living Treasures: Samaon Sulaiman (Adapted)

26. A. Samaon Sulaiman is a national living treasure.
B. As a kudyapi master, he has inspired other musicians as well.
C. He is the pride of the Maguindanaons.
D. He learned to play the kudyapi when he was 13 years old.
E. At 35 years old, he is the most acclaimed kudyapi master.
a. EDCBA b. ACBDE c. EBDCA d. BDCAE e. ACDBE

27. A. Each of these designs has a story to tell.

B. I would like you to meet a rare National Living Treasure.
C. She knows hundreds of designs.
D. Her name is Lang Dulay of the T'boli tribe.
E. Her textiles reflect the wisdom and the visions of her people.
a. BDCAE b. BCDEA c. ECDAB d. BDACE e. EDACB

28. A. It is captivating and it leaves the viewers reeling.

B. Andres Barrioquinto is a graduate of the UST Fine Arts program.
C. He has participated in shows in the country and abroad.
D. One of them is the painting "Pleasure of Flowers".
E. His works are striking and iconic.
a. BACED b. BCEDA c. BCDEA d. CDBAE e. ABEDC
29. A. Rex Book Store launched a Life Skill Conference.
B. These skills included making handicrafts, cooking, etc.
C. Also in the event, the teachers learned new skills.
D. The event engaged teachers in HELE and TLE.
E. They also had so much fun while learning the skills.
a. CABDE b. ADCBE c. ABEDC d. ABCED e. ADEBC

30. A. We are now having paperless jobs.

B. This is because it gives someone a better chance at being hired.
C. Being equipped with these skills is advantageous.
D. Hence, students should learn these skills early on.
E. These jobs require some level of computer skills.
a. CBEDA b. BEDAC c. CABED d. AECBD e. ACDEB

31. A. You will need it in business communication.

B. Writing emails is one of the skills that you need to have.
C. As you write your email, remember not to be wordy.
D. Business people are too busy to read too many words.
E. Wordy means using too many words.
a. EBCDA b. DCABE c. BACED d. CBEAD e. CEBAD

32. A. Good blogs about products entertain the readers.

B. Do you know how to blog?
C. It is a skill crucial for promoting company products.
D. If you do, you are in luck.
E. They are also venues for improving your writing skills.
a. EBCAD b. CBAED c. CABED d. ECDBA e. BDCAE

33. A. Saving money is a crucial life skill.

B. Every student should know it by heart.
C. Another tip is planning your meals.
D. One important tip is knowing your wants from your needs.
E. Prioritize your needs like groceries and meals.
a. CDEBA b. CAEDB c. ABDCE d. ABECD e. AEBDC
34. A. Your home is supposed to be where you and your family are safe.
B. The elderly can come to harm, too.
C. However, emergency situations can also occur at home.
D. Children are prone to accidents at home.
E. Good thing that many of these accidents are preventable.
a. ACDBE b. DEBAC c. ACBDE d. EABCA e. ABCED

35. A. They are experienced mostly by children and the elderly.

B. Moreover, make sure that steps and rails are well-maintained.
C. To keep them safe, make sure that stairs are well-lighted.
D. Falls are the most common accidents at home.
E. Most importantly, keep an eye on them.
a. DBCEA b. BDEAC c. AEDCB d. DACBE e. DBECA

TEST IV. PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION. Determine the best answers to the items about multi-
modal texts used in purposive communication. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.

36.The e-poster is about _____________.

a. etiquette in online classrooms
b. what not to do inside an online classroom
c. informing the students about Internet
d. students in online classrooms
e. how online classroom look like

37. The e-poster serves as a _______________.

a. warning c. rule e. task
b. guide d. clue

38.The e-poster uses _______________ to convey the

message.
a. illustrations and explanations c. signs and arguments e. commands and images
b. collage and stories d. figures and requests
39. The image on the right encourages Filipinos to _________.
a. do business
b. get everything
c. share their blessings
d. be entrepreneur
e. share their ideas

10.Images like the one on the right became popular during the recent ___________.
a. endemic b. epidemic c. outbreak d. pandemic e. local crisis

41.The e-poster encourages people to ____________.

a. vaccinate themselves
b. be committed
c. follow orders
d. get vaccinated
e. be healthy

42. Based on what you see in the e-poster, which specific group of
people is being addressed?
a. young children b. the youth c. adults d. the elderly e. the infants

43. The poster attracted the readers to its message through ____________.
a. a featured person with face mask
b. a featured celebrity
c. simple persuasive language
d. the source of information
e. the bright image and color

44.The poster teaches us to be _____________.

a. cautious b. careful c. vigilant d. comfortable e. responsible

45.The image of the young person is used to __________.

a. convince the teenagers c. encourage the parents e. give an example
b. convince the children d. suggest a role model
TEXT V. READING COMPREHENSION. Select the best answer to the reading comprehension
questions below about the paragraphs. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.

People spend an average of 2 hours 24 minutes every day on social media. Facebook is the most popular
social network following by YouTube. Users connect with others and form communities via social media
about creating relationships, announcing or posting pictures and videos, engaging with others, and changes
in people's communication style.
46.The purpose of the paragraph is to __________________.
a. define b. entertain c. inform d. persuade e. influence

47. The paragraph shows that _________________.

a. people spend a lot of time on social media for various purposes
b. YouTube is more popular than Facebook for the young generation
c. people spend less time in a week in social media for a purpose or two
d. social media has negative impact on active users
e. Facebook is popular with the young generation

48. In the paragraph, the expression "engaging with others" means _________.
a. scrolling through people's pictures
b. interacting with people
c. reading people's comments
d. unfriending people
e. watching other people's videos

Social media sites and platforms are great venues for noble causes. There are numerous communities there
dedicated to social work and provide counsel and financial assistance. It is also beneficial for people to
promote and advertise their products and services freely on social media. This is because the entire world is
connected to these platforms via the Internet. More people now also prefer to check social media than the
television for the latest news. One can also learn from others on social media. Professors can assist you on
matters related to education.
49. The paragraph above generally aims to ________________.
a. persuade people to abandon television broadcasts for social media updates
b. encourage people to take advantage of others on social media
c. instruct people to rely on social media for assistance
d. promote the use of social media to the youth
e. explain the advantages of social media
50. The phrase "noble causes" refers to ____________________.
a. groups of wealthy businessmen who offer scholarships
b. organizations that offer money with interest
c. election campaigns designed to reach out to people
d. moral campaigns committed to extend help to those in need
e. intentions to ask for assistance

51. Social media sites and platforms are easily accessible to people worldwide because ____________.
a. they are popular to both young and old generations
b. they make purchasing of products easy for people
c. they offer free and interesting services
d. basically, they can be visited virtually
e. they are connected to the Internet

One of the worst aspects of social media is cyberbullying, which is considered a new crime in the
Philippines. There is also a noticeable reduction of face-to-face communication among people because of
social media. Unfortunately, we are seeing a trend involving people who have lost their ability to
communicate effectively in person. Fake news is also spread quickly on social media. Sadly, many people
easily believe such news without first verifying the truth.
52. Which statement best summarizes the whole paragraph above?
a. Being on social media increases one's chance of being bullied
b. Do not believe in what you see or read on social media.
c. Social media has some disadvantages
d. Avoid engaging with cyberbullies.
e. Do not spend too much time on social media

53.The term "fake news" refers to

a. some convincing news
b. a verifiable story about an event
c. false accusation about a certain person
d. misleading information that is posted as news
e. news that is based on the statement of a witness
54. Which of the statements below best describes cyberbullying?
a. People give constructive criticisms to others online.
b. Social media users employ false accounts to tease others.
c. People post their own pictures on social media.
d. Some people share other's pictures on social media.
e. Someone shares any content on social media.

55. In the third sentence, the word "unfortunately" introduces

a. a disappointing thought c. shocking idea e. a valuable lesson
b. a convincing idea d. a persuasive comment

TEXT VI. DIALOGUE/CONVERSATION FRAGMENTS. Determine the best details that would
complete the dialogue or conversation. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.

56. Sophia: Is this your first time to join the celebration?

Hamza: ________________________________
a. Oh, Yes, definitely! I'm sure I will.
b. Yes, and I'm enjoying it already.
c. Not really, I was here last year.
d. Yes, please. I'd love that.
e. No. I have not been here before.

57. Hamza: _________________________?

Sophia: Usually, about two weeks, culminating on the day of the Carnival or Shrove Tuesday.
a. How many tourists flock to the carnival?
b. How often do you celebrate the Carnevale?
c. How long does the celebration usually last?
d. How did the Carnevale first start?
e. When was the first-ever Carnevale season?

58.Hamza: _______________________?
Sophia: That's actually reminiscent of the only time of the year in the past when Venetians in the lower and
upper classes intermingle while concealing their identity.
a. How come everyone wears elaborate costumes and fancy face masks?
b. Is there a history behind the elaborate costumes and fancy face masks?
c. What is the Carnevale about?
d. Why do I have to wear an elaborate costume and fancy face mask?
e. Is it convenient to walk around town in those costumes and fancy face masks?

59. Sophia: The water parade in the lagoon was quite spectacular, _____?
Hamza: Oh, yes! Everyone was having a good time on board brightly-decorated boats.
a. wasn't there b. wasn't it c. was it d. isn't it e. you know

60. Hamza: The fireworks show held in Piazza San Marco was equally amazing!
Sophia: ___________________
a. I don't know about that. I've seen better.
b. The crowd will surely love it.
c. You think so? Me,too.
d. Indeed! It was seen from anywhere in Venice.
e. Everyone was talking about it.

61. Sophia: _______ that the Carnevale is celebrated all over Italy in a variety of ways, some very unusual?
Hamza: Oh, really? That's interesting to know!
a. When did you know c. Does she know e. Do you know
b. Do I know d. It is known

62. Hamza: Would you like to have some tea and sandwiches on the canal-side promenade?
Sophia: ___________________.
a. That's nice. c. Yes, I would. Thank you e. That's very kind of you.
b. Oh, yes. I will. d. Yes, you would.

63. Hamza: ________________?

Sophia: It began in the 13th century. The masks represent anonymity or being anonymous.
a. When did the tradition of wearing masks in parties start?
b. How did the tradition of wearing masks in parties start?
c. Didn't the Venetians start celebrating Carnevale in 1296?
d. How long have the Venetians been celebrating Carnevale?
e. When did the tradition of wearing masks acquire international resonance?
64. Sophia: How is your vacation in Venice so far?
Hamza: _____________________.
a. It's not what I'm used to.
b. I'll be flying home next week.
c. The people are very accommodating here.
d. I'd love to come back next year.
e. I'm loving it, immensely. I plan on coming back next year.

65. Hamza: I'm really grateful for your hospitality.

Sophia: ______________________
a. Come again next year.!
b. Sure! Why not?
c. See you around next year.
d. My pleasure
e. I'm sorry for everything.

TEST VII. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION. Determine the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression
in the sentence. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer.

66. Roger Casugay could have won easily, but he chose to come to his opponent's rescue during a surfing
incident.
a. save his opponent c. leave his opponent e. go to his opponent
b. hold his opponent d. join his opponent

67. He gave up his chance to win in the name of sportsmanship.

a. in spite of c. without thinking about e. to follow
b. for the sake of d. without considering

68. He gave his best shot to save Indonesian surfer Arip Nurhidayat.
a. tried his hardest c. tried a little e. successfully tried
b. gave up d. tried in vain
69. He told Nurhidayat to hang in there.
a. hang on to him c. not give up e. not let go of his hand
b. give up already d. hang on for dear life

70. Casugay saved the day. He also won the hearts of the spectators.
a. saved his opponent c. provided a solution to a difficulty e. made the day memorable
b. saved the competition d. made everyone happy

71. Roger Casugay had an upper hand in a surfing competition.

a. last chance at winning c. proper prior training e. injured hand
b. better chance of winning d. winning spirit

72. He got a head start in surfing when suddenly he saw his competitor having a difficulty battling the
waves.
a. start in front of competitors c. start before all other competitors e. start of the competition
b. start early in the competition d. start before the competition

73. He raced against time to save Indonesian surfer Arip Nurhidayat.

a. did something quickly c. reached the shore first e. turned back the time
b. raced to the shore d. checked his watch

74.The coaches witnessed the incident and requested for a time out.
a. postponement b. cancellation c. rematch d. rescheduling e. break

75. Casugay not only saved the day; he also won the hearts of the spectators.
a. saved his opponent c. made everyone happy e. made the day memorable
b. saved the competition d. solved a difficult situation

76. Enduring the pain in his knees, he thought that he could not throw in the towel yet.
a. not stop b. not fail c. not make it d. not give up e. not go on

77. Abject poverty prevented him from reaching his goal, but it did not break him.
a. frustrate b. convince c. not lose his leg d. prevent e. discourage
78. His determination was his rock.
a. Inspiration b. foundation c. admiration d. hope e. comfort

79. Wint's story teaches us an important lesson: reach for the stars no matter what.
a. try in vain c. strive to become the best e. do not give up
b. imagine ourselves as the winners d. try hard to achieve our goal

80. We have to keep our eyes on the prize if we want to succeed.

a. keep motivated to do something good c. keep ourselves busy e. keep our attention to our goal
b. keep encouraging ourselves d. keep training to be the best
 MATHEMATICS

1. Today it is Thursday. After 132 days, it will be

A. Monday B. Sunday C. Wednesday D. Thursday E. none of the above

2. A train 120 meters long is running with a speed of 60 km/hr. In what time will it pass a boy who is
running at 6 km/hr in the direction opposite to that in which the train is going?

A. 6.54 sec B. 44.32 sec C. 55 sec D. 30.2 sec E. none of the above

3. Dave can cover a certain distance in 1 hour 24 minutes by covering two-third of the distance at 6 km/hour
and the rest at 7 km/hr. Calculate total distance.
A. 8 km B. 9 km C. 6 km D. 7/5 km E. none of the above

4. Complete the series 1, 6, 13, 22, 33, …

A. 46 B. 48 C. 49 D. 51 E. none of the above

5. The day after the day after tomorrow is four days before Monday. What day is it today?
A. Monday B. Tuesday C. Wednesday D. Thursday E. none of the above

6. If x - 3 is a factor of x³ - (2 + k)x2 + 7k, then the value of k should be

A. 4 B. 4.5 C. 5 D. 5.5 E.-5.5

7. A family consists of two grandparents, two parents and three grandchildren. The average age of the
grandparents is 67 years, that of the parents is 35 years and that of the grandchildren is 6 years. What is the
average age of the family?

A. years B. years C. years D. years E. None of these

8. The solution set of the equation sqrt(4 - x) = x + 2 is

A. {5} B. {- 5} C. {0, - 5} D. {- 1} E. {0}

9. In a medical trial, there are 70 patients. 24 of them received treatment B, 30 received treatment A and 20
received both treatment A and treatment B. How many patients did not undergo neither treatment?
A. 10 B. 15 C. 45 D. 20 E. 36
10. The sum of 5 consecutive odd integers is 115. What is the largest number?
[A] 19 [B] 35 [C] 33 [D] 31 [E] 27

11. The length of a rectangle is 2 meters less than twice its width. If the perimeter of this rectangle is 20
meters, the area is
a) 40 m² b) 36 m² c) 16 m² d) 24 m² e) 30 m²

12. Find the altitude of a right pothenuse triangle if the hypothenuse is 10 feet and its base is 3/5 of its
hypotenuse
a) 12 ft b) 16 ft c) 8 ft d) 9 ft e) 14 ft

13. If the product x(- 2 + 3x) is subtracted from 3x² - 2x + 5, the result is
a) 6x² - 5 b) 4x + 5 c) -4x + 5 d) 6x² - 4x + 5 e) 5

14. If 24 inches is 2/3 of a yard, many yards is 84 inches?

a) 5/3 b) 8/3 c) 4/3 d) 7/3 e) 11/3

15. How many kilometers is 1,750,000 millimeters?

a) 17.5 km b) 175 km c) 1.75 km d) 0.175 km e) 0.0175 km

16. If there is 43% chance that a student will pass in the final exam, then the chance that the student will fail
is
a) 0.43 b) 0.67 c) 0.57 d) 5.7 e) 0.77

17. The mean of the data: 2, 3, 4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 is

a) 3.5 b) 2.5 c) 3.2 d) 3.0 e) 4.0

18. If x = - 2 and y = - 3 then xy²/(x - y)²

[A] -18 [B] - 2/3 [C] 3/2 [D] 7 [E] 18

19. The speed of a car is on the average 62 kilometers/hour. How long would it take for this car to go a
distance of 93,000 meters ?
a) 2 hours b) 80 minutes c) 180 minutes d) 90 minutes e) 3 hours
20. The remainder when 2x³+ 5x² - 6x - 7 is divided by x + 1 is
[A] 2 [B] 16 [C] 9 [D] 0 [E] - 6

21. In a fruit tray, the ratio of the number of apples to the number of oranges is 4 : 7. If there are 20 apples in
this tray, how many are the oranges?
a) 20 b) 30 c) 15 d) 25 e) 35

22. A number is chosen at random from the set of integers {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} Find the probability that
a number is a prime number.
A. 4/9 B. 5/9 C. ½ D. 2/3 E. 3/4

23. In a statistics class, a student's quiz scores are 83, 83, 79, and 85. What score does the student need on
the fifth quiz to have an average score of 85? All the quizzes have equal weights. Round your answer to the
nearest whole number.
A. 88 B. 90 C. 100 D. 95 E. 97

24. A power bank with a list price of P1000 is marked down 30%. If John gets an employee discount of 20%
off the sale price, how much does John pay for the DVD player?
[A] P440 [B] P650 [C] P700 [D] P560 [E] P550

25. If the sum of 2/5 of a certain number and 6/5 of this same number is 4, then this number is
A. 20 B. 2/5 C. 5/8 D. 5/2 E. 8/3

26. The complete factored polynomial 4x³ - 16x² + x - 4 is

A. 4x² (x - 4) B. (x - 4) (x² - 4) C. (x² - 4) D. (x - 4)(x + 2)(x - 2)
E. none of these

27. If 48 of the 60 seats a bus was occupied, what percent of the seats were not occupied?
A. 12% B. 20% C. 25% D. 60% E. 80%

28. (a² + b)² - (a² - b)² =

A. - 4a² b B. 0 C. (2ab)² D. 4a² b E. b²

29. The scientific notation of 0.000057 × 100 is

A. 5.7 × 10 - 2 B. 57 × 10 – 3 C. 5.7 × 10 – 3 D. 5.7 × 10 – 4 E. 5.7 × 10²
30. The vertex of the parabola y = 2x - x² is the point
A, (- 1, 2) B. (- 1, 1) C. (1,1) D. (-1, 2) E. (-1, 0)

31. If 24 inches is 2/3 of a yard, how many yards is 84 inches?

A. 5/3 B. 8/3 C. 4/3 D. 7/3 E. 11/3

32. The measure of central location which is affected by extreme values

A. mean B. median C. mode D. range E. variance

33. The value of 5/8+1/2-5/16 in simplest form.

A. 19/48 B. 15/32 C. 15/48 D. 19/32 E. None of these

34. A jacket cost Pts 504 at 10% discount. How much is the jacket at 20% discount?
A. P450 B. P420 C. P468 D. P448 E. P498

35. The speed of a car is on the average 62 kilometers/hour. How long would it take for this car to go a
distance of 93,000 meters ?
A. 2 hours B. 80 minutes C. 180 minutes D. 90 minutes E. 3 hours

36. Last year, John was twice as old as Mary. If Mary is 9 years old today, how old John will be 2 years
from now?
A. 18 years B. 17 years C. 19 years D. 20 years E. 21 years

37. Joy made a loan from a lending firm at an interest rate of 4% per month. How much is the total amount
due after 1 year if the rate is simple?
A. P 12,800 B. P 14,800 C. P 16,800 D. P 14,000 E. P 15,800

38. Which of the following is not a measure of central location?

A. mean B. median C. variance D. mode E. None of these

39. When asked questions concerning personal hygiene, people commonly lie. This is an example of:
A. sampling bias B. confounding C. non-response bias D. response bias E. None of these

40. The solution set of the equation sqrt(4 - x) = x + 2 is

A. {5} B. {- 5} C. {0, - 5} D. {- 1} E. {0}
 SCIENCE

1.The fight-or-flight response includes greater heart output and a rise in blood pressure. This response is due
to ____.
A. insulin secreted by the pancreas.
B. thyroxine secreted by the thyroid gland.
C. oxytocin secreted by the pituitary gland.
D. adrenaline secreted by the adrenal glands
E. none of the above

2. What is the greatest danger to a patient who has had damage to the skim?
A. loss of oils produced by the skin
B. excessive muscle contractions in the damaged area
C. infections in uncovered tissues
D. damaged tissue entering the blood stream
E. none of the above

3. Individuals with HIV sometimes contract a pneumonia infection that is rare in the rest of the population
because people with HIV ____.
A. are unable to fight off these pneumonia-causing organisms.
B. are more often exposed to these pneumonia-causing organisms.
C. release pheromones that attract the pneumonia-causing organisms.
D. release substances that increase the strength of the pneumonia-causing organisms.

4. Which of the following is NOT a mineral?

A. sulfur B. ice C. gold D. pearl E. none of the above

5. When a scuba diver goes deeper into the sea, he experiences ____.
A. no change in pressure
B. a deeper in pressure
C. peer pressure
D. an increase in pressure
E. none of the above
6. The weight of an object floating in water is ____.
A. equal to the weight of the displaced water
B. equal to zero
C. none of the above
D. equal to the weight of any other object, provided they have the same volume
E. all of the above

7. Which of the following has only one type of element?

A. sugar B. diamond C. salt D. air E. none of the above

8. Viruses are NOT considered as living things because viruses

A. cannot reproduce C. need living things to dwell on E. none of the above
B. cannot live when exposed to air D. cannot live under the prehistoric climate

9. A cell undergoing mitosis is said to be of animal origin if it has

A. a cell membrane C. chloroplast E. none of the above
B. centrioles and asters D. a cell wall

10. Sound and light travel as waves. In a vacuum

A. neither sound nor light can travel
B. only sound can travel
C. only light can travel
D. both sound and light can travel
E. none of the above

11. Weight of a body is maximum at the...........

A. pole B. equator C. centre of earth D. infinity E. none of the above

12. Biomass energy is

A. formed through photosynthesis
B. caused by heat due to the large mass of the Earth
C. has been used for only a few years
D. the predominant source of commercial heat energy in the northern regions of the United States
E. none of the above
13. What do Alzheimer's disease and some forms of depression have in common?
A. Only old people get these diseases.
B. They are infectious.
C. They are caused by changes in neurotransmitter levels.
D. They are caused by environmental conditions.
E. All of the above.

14. How many embryonic cells will be produced after fertilized egg (zygote) undergoes a series of six cell
divisions?
A. 64 B. 36 C.12 D. 62 E. 84

15. Which of the following is CORRECT with regards to increasing order of size?
A. Solar System, Galaxy, Earth, Universe
B. Universe, Earth, Galaxy, Solar System
C. Earth, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe
D. Universe, Solar System, Galaxy, Earth
E. Universe, Earth, Galaxy, Solar System

16. When a fluorescent bulb glow, then ________

A. the electrical energy is completely converted into light.
B. the light energy is converted into electrical energy.
C. the electrical energy is converted into magnetic energy.
D. the light energy is converted into gravitational potential energy.
E. the electrical energy is partly converted into light energy and partly into heat energy.

17. Which one of the following quantities is NOT a vector?

A. Electric field B. Electric force C. Current D. Potential Gradient E. Magnetic field

18. Which of the following statements is not true?

A. Hormones tend to be long-range signaling molecules.
B. Hormones are not found in plants.
C. Hormones move from one part of the body to another through the bloodstream.
D. Hormones can affect the production of specific proteins in a target cell.
E. Hormones are organic substances.
19. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. The product of pressure and volume of fixed amount of gas is independent of temperature.
B. Molecules of different gases have the same kinetic energy at a given temperature.
C. The gas equation is not valid at high pressure and low temperature constant.
D. The gas constant per molecule is known as Boltzmann constant.
E. The kinetic energy of a body will quadruple if its velocity doubles.

20. The atomic number is equivalent to which of the following?

A. The number of neutrons in the atom.
B. The number of protons in the atom.
C. The number of a-particles in the atom.
D. The number of nucleons in the atom.

21. Which of the following BEST describes the isotopes of an element?

A. They have different number of protons.
B. They have different number of electrons.
C. They have the same number of neutrons and protons.
D. They have the same number of protons and electrons, but different number of neutrons.
E. They have the same number of protons and neutrons, but different number of electrons.

22. Which type of radiation is stopped by a sheet of paper?

A. Alpha particle
B. Beta particle
C. Gamma ray
D. X-ray
E. Ultraviolet radiation

23. The atomic mass number is equivalent to which of the following?

A. The number of neutrons in the atom.
B. The number of protons in the atom.
C. The number of a-particles in the atom.
D. The number of nucleons in the atom.
E. The number of electrons in the atom.
24. When a fluorescent bulb glow, then _______.
A. the electrical energy is completely converted into light.
B. the light energy is converted into electrical energy.
C. the electrical energy is converted into magnetic energy.
D. the light energy is converted into gravitational potential energy.
E. the electrical energy is partly converted into light energy and partly into heat energy.

25. During your physics laboratory class, you were given three bulbs of 25 W, 40 W and 60 W. Which of
them has the lowest resistance?
A. 25-W bulb C. 60-W bulb E. All three bulbs have equal resistance.
B. 40-W bulb D. 25-W and 60-W bulbs

26. Which of the following is CORRECT with regards to increasing order of size?
A. Solar System, Galaxy, Earth, Universe
B. Universe, Earth, Galaxy, Solar System
C. Earth, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe
D. Universe, Solar System, Galaxy, Earth
E. Universe, Earth, Galaxy, Solar System

27. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the three states of matter, i.e, solid, liquid and
gas?
A. Gases and liquids possess different volumes.
B. Molecules of a solid possess vibratory motion.
C. The density is an intrinsic property of the substance.
D. The density of solid is highest whereas that of gases is lowest.
E. Molecules of a solid possess least energy whereas those of a gas possess highest energy.

28. The vapor pressure of a given liquid will decrease if

A. Surface area of liquid is decreased.
B. The temperature is decreased.
C. The density is increased.
D. The volume of liquid in the container is decreased.
E. The volume of the vapor phase is increased.
29. Which one of the following techniques can be used to establish the paternity of a child?
A. Protein analysis
B. Quantitative analysis of DNA
C. Smell test
D. Chromosome counting
E. DNA fingerprinting

30. The sex of the child in humans primarily depends on

A. X chromosomes of female part
B. Y chromosomes of female part
C. X chromosomes of male part
D. Y chromosomes of male part
E. X and Y chromosomes of the male part
 APTITUDE

1. Which of the boxes comes next in the sequence?

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

a b c d e

2.Which shape comes next in the sequence?

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

3. Which figure is the odd one out?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E

4. Which figure is the odd one out?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E

5.Which figure completes the grid?

A. A B. B C. C D. D
E. none of the above

6.Which figure belongs in neither group?

A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E
7.Which figure belongs in neither group?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
E. none of the above

8. Which figure completes the series?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. none of the above

9. Which figure completes the series?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. none of the above

10. Which figure completes the statement?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. none of the above

11. Which figure completes the statement?

A. A
C. C
B. B
D. D
E. none of the above
12. Which figure completes the series?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. none of the above

13. Find the H.C.F, if the numbers are in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 6 and their L.C.M. is 2400
A. 35 B. 20 C. 40 D. 67 E. none of the above

14. Shoe
A. sole B. leather C. laces D. Walking E. none of the above

15. 6, 12, 1, 13, 5 is to flame as 2, 12, 15, 1, 20 is to

A. voice B. bald C. bloat D. castle E. none of the above

16. In following questions, three sequence of alphabets/numerals are provided which correspond to each
other in some way. Find out alphabets/numerals that come in the blank places. Choose the correct option
_ A D A C B _ _ B D C C 1 3 _ _ 1 2 4 2 _ _ _ _ a _ _ b _ _ c d ????

A. a, c, d, d B. a, d, c, c C. c, a, d, d D. d, c, a, a E. none of the above

17. The car dealer found that there was a tremendous response for the new XYZ's car-booking with long
queues of people complaining about the duration of business hours and arrangements.
Courses of Action:
I. People should make their arrangement of lunch and snacks while going for car XYZ's booking and be
ready to spend several hours.
II. Arrangement should be made for more booking desks and increased business hours to serve more people
in less time.

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follows
E. none of the above
18. The Asian Development Bank has approved a $285 million loan to finance a project to construct coal
ports by Paradip and Madras Port Trusts.
Courses of Action:
I. India should use financial assistance from other international financial organizations to develop such ports
in other places
II. India should not seek such financial assistance from the International financial agencies,

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Neither I nor II follows
D. Both I and II follows
E. none of the above

19. Statement. Should the railways immediately stop issuing free passes to all its employees?
Arguments:
I. No. The employees have the right to travel free.
II. Yes. This will help railways to provide better facility.

A. Only argument I is strong

B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. none of the above

20. Statement: Should education be made compulsory for all children up to the age of 14?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will help to eradicate the system of forced employment of children.
II. Yes. This would increase the standard of living.

A. Only argument I is strong

B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I or II is strong
E. none of the above
21. Scribble: Write:: Stammer:
A. Walk B. Play C. Dance D. Speak E. none of the above

22. Breeze: Cyclone:: Drizzle:

A. Earthquake B. Storm C. Flood D. Downpour E. none of the above

23. In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative
that will follow same pattern and fill in the blank spaces; 1,2,3,5, __, 13
A .6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 11 E. none of the above

24. 1+2=3, 3+2=5, similarly, 5+3=8

In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that
will follow the same pattern and fill in the blank space; 1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, __
A. 37 B. 44 C. 50 D. 55 E. none of the above

25. Find the Odd one out: Arrow, Axe, Knife, Dagger, Sword
A. Arrow B. Axe C. Knife D. Dagger E. none of the above

26. Find odd one out: Brick, Heart, Bridge, Spade, Club
A. Brick B. Heart C. Bridge D. Spade E. none of the above

27. A is son of C while C and Q are the sisters to one another. Z is the mother of Q. If P is the son of Z,
which one of the following statements is correct?
A. Q is the grandfather of A
B. P is the maternal uncle of A
C. P is the cousin of A
D. Z is the brother of C
E. none of the above
28. Mark answer:
I. Ram's father was ill.
II. Ram brought medicine after consulting the doctor

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. none of the above

29. Mark answer:

I. The price of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer.
II. There are tremendous increase in the temperature during this summer thereby damaging crops greatly.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
D. If both the statement I and II are effects of some common cause.
E. none of the above

30. Mark answer:

I. Many people in the area are reported to be suffering from Malaria.
II. Private Medical Practitioners in the area have decided to close their clinics for few days.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B. If statement II is the cause and statement, I is its effect.
C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
E. none of the above