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ANALYTICAL ABILITY

WORD ANALOGY
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24, 2023
UNDERSTANDING WORD ANALOGIES

A word analogy is a comparison between two pairs of words.


FIND:LOCATE::lose:misplace
The colon (:) stands for the phrase “is related to.”
The double colon (::) between the two pairs of words stands
for the phrase “in the same way that.”
FIND is to LOCATE as lose is to misplace.
TYPES OF ANALOGIES

RELATIONSHIP EXAMPLE EXPLANATION


SYNONYM DRY : ARID :: Dry is similar in meaning
lost : mislaid to arid.

ANTONYM KIND : CRUEL :: Kind is the opposite of


happy : sad cruel.

PART AND WHOLE CHAPTER : BOOK :: A chapter is a part of a


acts : play book.

CHARACTERISTIC MIRROR : SMOOTH :: Mirrors are


QUALITY sandpaper : rough characteristically smooth.
TYPES OF ANALOGIES

RELATIONSHIP EXAMPLE EXPLANATION


CLASSIFICATION POLKA : DANCE :: A Polka may be classified
frog : amphibian as a dance.

CAUSE AND EFFECT GIFT : JOY :: A gift can cause joy.


rain : flood

FUNCTION KNIFE : CUT :: The function of a knife is


shovel : dig to cut.

LOCATION FISH : SEA :: A fish can be found in the


moose : forest sea.
TYPES OF ANALOGIES

RELATIONSHIP EXAMPLE EXPLANATION


DEGREE CHUCKLE : LAUGH :: Chuckle and laugh have
whimper : cry similar meanings, but differ
in degree
PERFORMER & CASHIER : CASH :: A cashier works with cash
RELATED OBJECT plumber : pipe

PERFORMER & AUTHOR : WRITE :: You expect an author to


RELATED ACTION chef : cook write

ACTION & RELATED BOIL : EGG :: You boil an egg


OBJECT throw : ball
ANALYTICAL ABILITY
WORD ANALOGY
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24 2023
1. EMISSARY:MESSENGER::

A.surgeon: operation
B.teacher: lecture
C.minister: church
D. doctor: physician
E. gymnast: mat
2. CONTAMINATE:PURIFY::

A. destroy: build
B. soak: absorb
C. laugh: joke
D. puzzle: pose
E. retreat: withdraw
3. SECTOR:DIVISION::

A. continent: Earth
B. city: neighborhood
C. slice: pie
D. acre: measurement
E. territory: region
4. EQUATION:MATHEMATICS::

A. sentence: language
B. science: physics
C. solution: problem
D. instrument: music
E. idea: chemistry
5. IMMUNITY:VACCINATION::

A. strength: exercise
B. trust: dishonesty
C. holiday: tension
D. football: athletes
E. excuse: rule
6. HIDEOUS:UNATTRACTIVE ::

A. unbending : broken
B. dazed : alert
C. impulsive : considered
D. overjoyed : pleased
E. least : most
7. ADVOCATE:SUPPORT ::

A. opponent : oppose
B. coach : sleep
C. studio : speak
D. train : transport
E. doctor : agree
8. DILIGENT: ANT ::

A. timid : lion
B. gruff : squirrel
C. furry : duck
D. sour : bread
E. busy : bee
9. ANIMATED:DEPRESSED ::

A. curious : disinterested
B. healthy : inspired
C. unhappy : discontented
D. courteous : polite
E. vigorous : athletic
10. ARMORY:WEAPONS ::

A. courthouse : laws
B. warehouse : merchandise
C. banks : mortgages
D. penitentiary : warden
E. drudgery : work
11. TILAPIA:FISH :: GREEN: ______________

A. moss
B. color
C. rainbow
D. forest
E. mind
12. ___________ : MARSUPIAL :: MONKE Y:PRIMATE

A. kangaroo
B. moose
C. ape
D. honeybee
E. snake
13. YELLOW:__________ :: __________ : CYANOTIC

A. hemophiliac : red
B. sunny : pink
C. amber : green
D. jaundiced : blue
E. daffodils : violet
14. MARATHON IS TO RACE AS TO HIBERNATION IS TO

A. dream
B. winter
C. bear
D. sleep
E. snake
15. EYE:OPTHALMOLOGIST :: ____________: DENTIST

A. lung
B. kidney
C. tooth
D. foot
E. skin
ANALYTICAL ABILITY
WORD ANALOGY
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24, 2023
1. EMISSARY:MESSENGER::

A.surgeon: operation
B.teacher: lecture
C.minister: church
D. doctor: physician
E. gymnast: mat
1. EMISSARY:MESSENGER::

A.surgeon: operation
B.teacher: lecture
C.minister: church
D. doctor: physician
E. gymnast: mat
2. CONTAMINATE:PURIFY::

A. destroy: build
B. soak: absorb
C. laugh: joke
D. puzzle: pose
E. retreat: withdraw
2. CONTAMINATE:PURIFY::

A. destroy: build
B. soak: absorb
C. laugh: joke
D. puzzle: pose
E. retreat: withdraw
3. SECTOR:DIVISION::

A. continent: Earth
B. city: neighborhood
C. slice: pie
D. acre: measurement
E. territory: region
3. SECTOR:DIVISION::

A. continent: Earth
B. city: neighborhood
C. slice: pie
D. acre: measurement
E. territory: region
4. EQUATION:MATHEMATICS::

A. sentence: language
B. science: physics
C. solution: problem
D. instrument: music
E. idea: chemistry
4. EQUATION:MATHEMATICS::

A. sentence: language
B. science: physics
C. solution: problem
D. instrument: music
E. idea: chemistry
5. IMMUNITY:VACCINATION::

A. strength: exercise
B. trust: dishonesty
C. holiday: tension
D. football: athletes
E. excuse: rule
5. IMMUNITY:VACCINATION::

A. strength: exercise
B. trust: dishonesty
C. holiday: tension
D. football: athletes
E. excuse: rule
6. HIDEOUS:UNATTRACTIVE ::

A. unbending : broken
B. dazed : alert
C. impulsive : considered
D. overjoyed : pleased
E. least : most
6. HIDEOUS:UNATTRACTIVE ::

A. unbending : broken
B. dazed : alert
C. impulsive : considered
D. overjoyed : pleased
E. least : most
7. ADVOCATE:SUPPORT ::

A. opponent : oppose
B. coach : sleep
C. studio : speak
D. train : transport
E. doctor : agree
7. ADVOCATE:SUPPORT ::

A. opponent : oppose
B. coach : sleep
C. studio : speak
D. train : transport
E. doctor : agree
8. DILIGENT: ANT ::

A. timid : lion
B. gruff : squirrel
C. furry : duck
D. sour : bread
E. busy : bee
8. DILIGENT: ANT ::

A. timid : lion
B. gruff : squirrel
C. furry : duck
D. sour : bread
E. busy : bee
9. ANIMATED:DEPRESSED ::

A. curious : disinterested
B. healthy : inspired
C. unhappy : discontented
D. courteous : polite
E. vigorous : athletic
9. ANIMATED:DEPRESSED ::

A. curious : disinterested
B. healthy : inspired
C. unhappy : discontented
D. courteous : polite
E. vigorous : athletic
10. ARMORY:WEAPONS ::

A. courthouse : laws
B. warehouse : merchandise
C. banks : mortgages
D. penitentiary : warden
E. drudgery : work
10. ARMORY:WEAPONS ::

A. courthouse : laws
B. warehouse : merchandise
C. banks : mortgages
D. penitentiary : warden
E. drudgery : work
11. TILAPIA:FISH :: GREEN: ______________

A. moss
B. color
C. rainbow
D. forest
E. mind
11. TILAPIA:FISH :: GREEN: ______________

A. moss
B. color
C. rainbow
D. forest
E. mind
12. ___________ : MARSUPIAL :: MONKE Y:PRIMATE

A. kangaroo
B. moose
C. ape
D. honeybee
E. snake
12. ___________ : MARSUPIAL :: MONKE Y:PRIMATE

A. kangaroo
B. moose
C. ape
D. honeybee
E. snake
13. YELLOW:__________ :: __________ : CYANOTIC

A. hemophiliac : red
B. sunny : pink
C. amber : green
D. jaundiced : blue
E. daffodils : violet
13. YELLOW:__________ :: __________ : CYANOTIC

A. hemophiliac : red
B. sunny : pink
C. amber : green
D. jaundiced : blue
E. daffodils : violet
14. MARATHON IS TO RACE AS TO HIBERNATION IS TO

A. dream
B. winter
C. bear
D. sleep
E. snake
14. MARATHON IS TO RACE AS TO HIBERNATION IS TO

A. dream
B. winter
C. bear
D. sleep
E. snake
15. EYE:OPTHALMOLOGIST :: ____________: DENTIST

A. lung
B. kidney
C. tooth
D. foot
E. skin
15. EYE:OPTHALMOLOGIST :: ____________: DENTIST

A. lung
B. kidney
C. tooth
D. foot
E. skin
LOGICAL REASONING
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24, 2023
LOGICAL REASONING

Logical reasoning is a type of problem-solving that


involves working through a set of rules that govern a
scenario.
This set of rules or steps is referred to as an
algorithm.
Logical reasoning involves testing different sets of
steps - or algorithms - to determine which sequence
of rules leads to the correct solution.
DEDUCTIVE REASONING

A type of logic in which one goes from a


general statement to a specific instance.
General Principle

Pattern
Specific
Statement
INDUCTIVE REASONING

Inductive Reasoning involves going from a


series of specific cases to a general
statement.
Specific
Cases
Pattern

General Statement
WHICH SHAPE FOLLOWS IN THE SEQUENCE?
WHICH SHAPE FOLLOWS IN THE SEQUENCE?

Diagonal line changes direction from top


left corner to bottom right corner, then
from top right corner to bottom left
corner with each turn. Square moves
around corner of the frame in an anti-
clockwise direction with each turn.
Circle appears on diagonal line in every
third frame with each turn.
BLOOD RELATION
LOGICAL REASONING
Civil Service Exam Review
February 18, 2023
1. FOUR FRIENDS WERE SHARING A PIZZA. THEY DECIDED THAT THE OLDEST FRIEND
WOULD GET THE EXTRA PIECE. JOSEPH IS TWO MONTHS OLDER THAN MARVIN, WHO IS
THREE MONTHS YOUNGER THAN BILL. JOSHUA IS ONE MONTH OLDER THAN MARVIN.
WHO SHOULD GET THE EXTRA PIECE OF PIZZA?

A. Joseph
B. Marvin
C. Joshua
D. Bill
2. QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC

A. CAB
B. HGF
C. JKL
D. GHI
3. HERE ARE SOME WORDS TRANSLATED FROM AN ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE.
GORBLFLUR MEANS FAN BELT. PIXNGORBL MEANS CEILING FAN. ARTHTUSL
MEANS TILE ROOF. WHICH WORLD COULD MEAN “CEILING TILE”?

A. GORBLTUSL
B. FLURGORBL
C. ARTHFLUR
D. PIXNARTH
4. IDENTIFY THE MISSING SQUARE.
5. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS INDICATES THE
BEST RELATION BETWEEN IRON, LEAD AND NITROGEN?

A. C.

B. D.
6. IF A IS THE SON OF Q, Q AND Y ARE SISTERS, Z IS THE
MOTHER OF Y, P IS THE SON OF Z, THEN WHICH OF THE
FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS CORRECT?

A. P is the maternal uncle of A


B. P and Y are sisters
C. A and P are cousins
D. None of the above
7. WHAT IS NEXT IN THE SEQUENCE?
8. A TO H ARE PERSONS COMPARED TO THEIR AGE AND THE SPEED AT WHICH THEY FINISH A
CERTAIN JOB. A IS OLDER THAN B AND FASTER THAN C. D IS YOUNGER THAN E, OLDER THAN
H, AND SLOWER THAN F. G IS OLDER THAN H, YOUNGER THAN C, SLOWER THAN H, AND
FASTER THAN F. H IS OLDER THAN A AND SLOWER THAN C. BASED ON THE PRECEDING
STATEMENTS, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE?

A. A is the second oldest and the third fastest


B. G is older than E and slower than A
C. C is younger than D and fastest than A
D. D is the eldest and slowest
E. H is older than B and slower than D
9. SAM’SDAUGHTER IS THE COUSIN OF JOY’S DAUGHTER.
SAM HAS NO SISTER. HOW IS SAM RELATED TO JOY?

A. Sam is the brother of Joy.


B. Sam is the brother-in-law of Joy.
C. Sam is the father of Joy.
D. Sam and Joy are close friends.
E. Sam is the husband of Joy.
10. WHAT IS NEXT IN THE SERIES: AC, FH, KM ?

A. AB
B. EF
C. PR
D.VW
E. SU
LOGICAL REASONING
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24, 2023
1. FOUR FRIENDS WERE SHARING A PIZZA. THEY DECIDED THAT THE OLDEST FRIEND
WOULD GET THE EXTRA PIECE. JOSEPH IS TWO MONTHS OLDER THAN MARVIN, WHO IS
THREE MONTHS YOUNGER THAN BILL. JOSHUA IS ONE MONTH OLDER THAN MARVIN.
WHO SHOULD GET THE EXTRA PIECE OF PIZZA?

A. Joseph
B. Marvin
C. Joshua
D. Bill
1. FOUR FRIENDS WERE SHARING A PIZZA. THEY DECIDED THAT THE OLDEST FRIEND
WOULD GET THE EXTRA PIECE. JOSEPH IS TWO MONTHS OLDER THAN MARVIN, WHO IS
THREE MONTHS YOUNGER THAN BILL. JOSHUA IS ONE MONTH OLDER THAN MARVIN.
WHO SHOULD GET THE EXTRA PIECE OF PIZZA?

A. Joseph
B. Marvin
C. Joshua
D. Bill
2. QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC

A. CAB
B. HGF
C. JKL
D. GHI
2. QPO, NML, KJI, _____, EDC

A. CAB
B. HGF
C. JKL
D. GHI
This series consists of letters in a reverse alphabetical order.
3. HERE ARE SOME WORDS TRANSLATED FROM AN ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE.
GORBLFLUR MEANS FAN BELT. PIXNGORBL MEANS CEILING FAN. ARTHTUSL
MEANS TILE ROOF. WHICH WORLD COULD MEAN “CEILING TILE”?

A. GORBLTUSL
B. FLURGORBL
C. ARTHFLUR
D. PIXNARTH
3. HERE ARE SOME WORDS TRANSLATED FROM AN ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE.
GORBLFLUR MEANS FAN BELT. PIXNGORBL MEANS CEILING FAN. ARTHTUSL
MEANS TILE ROOF. WHICH WORLD COULD MEAN “CEILING TILE”?

A. GORBLTUSL
B. FLURGORBL
C. ARTHFLUR
D. PIXNARTH
4. IDENTIFY THE MISSING SQUARE.
4. IDENTIFY THE MISSING SQUARE.
5. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS INDICATES THE
BEST RELATION BETWEEN IRON, LEAD AND NITROGEN?

A. C.

B. D.
5. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS INDICATES THE
BEST RELATION BETWEEN IRON, LEAD AND NITROGEN?

A. C.

B. D.
6. IF A IS THE SON OF Q, Q AND Y ARE SISTERS, Z IS THE
MOTHER OF Y, P IS THE SON OF Z, THEN WHICH OF THE
FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS CORRECT?

A. P is the maternal uncle of A


B. P and Y are sisters
C. A and P are cousins
D. None of the above
6. IF A IS THE SON OF Q, Q AND Y ARE SISTERS, Z IS THE
MOTHER OF Y, P IS THE SON OF Z, THEN WHICH OF THE
FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS CORRECT?

A. P is the maternal uncle of A


B. P and Y are sisters
C. A and P are cousins
D. None of the above
7. WHAT IS NEXT IN THE SEQUENCE?
7. WHAT IS NEXT IN THE SEQUENCE?
8. A TO H ARE PERSONS COMPARED TO THEIR AGE AND THE SPEED AT WHICH THEY FINISH A
CERTAIN JOB. A IS OLDER THAN B AND FASTER THAN C. D IS YOUNGER THAN E, OLDER THAN
H, AND SLOWER THAN F. G IS OLDER THAN H, YOUNGER THAN C, SLOWER THAN H, AND
FASTER THAN F. H IS OLDER THAN A AND SLOWER THAN C. BASED ON THE PRECEDING
STATEMENTS, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE?

A. A is the second oldest and the third fastest


B. G is older than E and slower than A
C. C is younger than D and fastest than A
D. D is the eldest and slowest
E. H is older than B and slower than D
8. A TO H ARE PERSONS COMPARED TO THEIR AGE AND THE SPEED AT WHICH THEY FINISH A
CERTAIN JOB. A IS OLDER THAN B AND FASTER THAN C. D IS YOUNGER THAN E, OLDER THAN
H, AND SLOWER THAN F. G IS OLDER THAN H, YOUNGER THAN C, SLOWER THAN H, AND
FASTER THAN F. H IS OLDER THAN A AND SLOWER THAN C. BASED ON THE PRECEDING
STATEMENTS, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE?

A. A is the second oldest and the third fastest


B. G is older than E and slower than A
C. C is younger than D and fastest than A
D. D is the eldest and slowest
E. H is older than B and slower than D
9. SAM’SDAUGHTER IS THE COUSIN OF JOY’S DAUGHTER.
SAM HAS NO SISTER. HOW IS SAM RELATED TO JOY?

A. Sam is the brother of Joy.


B. Sam is the brother-in-law of Joy.
C. Sam is the father of Joy.
D. Sam and Joy are close friends.
E. Sam is the husband of Joy.
9. SAM’SDAUGHTER IS THE COUSIN OF JOY’S DAUGHTER.
SAM HAS NO SISTER. HOW IS SAM RELATED TO JOY?

A. Sam is the brother of Joy.


B. Sam is the brother-in-law of Joy.
C. Sam is the father of Joy.
D. Sam and Joy are close friends.
E. Sam is the husband of Joy.
10. WHAT IS NEXT IN THE SERIES: AC, FH, KM ?

A. AB
B. EF
C. PR
D.VW
E. SU
10. WHAT IS NEXT IN THE SERIES: AC, FH, KM ?

A. AB
B. EF
C. PR
D.VW
E. SU
ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24, 2023
QUICK TIPS IN FINDING ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS

1. An Assumption is an information not


stated in the argument that must be trye
for the argument’s ocnclusion to hold
true. Look for the missing or unstated
premise that makes the conclusion valid.
QUICK TIPS IN FINDING ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS

2. The conclusion must be based on the


given premise/s. Check if the answer has a
connection with the given assumption.
QUICK TIPS IN FINDING ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS

3. Eliminate off-topic arguments. If the


given choices are not in any way
connected with the given statement,
eliminate these unrelated answers.
QUICK TIPS IN FINDING ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS

4. Eliminate too broad answers. Check for


answers which are opposite with the
given statement.
QUICK TIPS IN FINDING ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS

5. The correct assumption must connect


the evidence to the conclusion. Try to
come up with one or several assumptions
that underpin the argument. Show that
the evidence given is relevant to the
conclusion offered.
QUICK TIPS IN FINDING ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS

6. Try to analyze the cause and effect


relationship and see if the conclusion
resulted because of the circumstances
given in the assumption.
ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24, 2023
1. SOME MANAGERS ARE NOT ANALYTICAL. ALL
MANAGERS ARE RUTHLESS. VICENTE IS RUTHLESS.
CONCLUSION:

A. All ruthless people are analytical.


B. Some ruthless managers are not
anlaytical.
C. Vicente is analytical but not a manager.
D. Vicente is a manager but not analytical.
2. GIGI IS PROBABLY A PIANIST. SHE CAN REALLY
STRETCH HER HANDS AND FINGERS.
ASSUMPTION:

A.Stretching helps pianist perform better.


B. Pianists can really stretch their hands and
fingers.
C. Playing the piano helps Gigi stretch her hands
and fingers.
D.A long stretch enables pianists to reach more
keys on the piano.
3. THE CONSTABLE HAS RECOMMENDED FOR SUITABLE REWARD BY HIS
SUPERIOR IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SINCERE DUTY AND BUSTING OF SEVERAL
GANGS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY INVOLVED IN THE LOOT AND INCIDENTS OF
PICK POCKETING.
Assumption:
A. Rewards recognizing the sincerity and
accomplishments of policemen are given.
B. The superior is certain that the recommendation
would be denied.
C. The constable desires to be monetarily compensated
for his efforts.
D. The superior wants to set an example for his other
juniors by recommending the reward.
4. STATEMENTS: THE OLD ORDER CHANGED YIELDING PLACE TO NEW.
CONCLUSIONS:
I. CHANGE IS THE LAW OF NATURE
II. DICARD OLD IDEAS BECAUSE THEY ARE OLD.

A. Only conclusion I follows


B. Either I or II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D.Only conclusion II follows
E. Neither I nor II follows
5. SHIELA SHOULD NOT BE PART OF THE VOLEYBALL TEAM BECAUSE SHE
DOES NOT TRUST HER TEAMMATES.
ASSUMPTION:

A. Shiela’s team mates are not trustworthy.


B. The Volleyball team needs Shiela even if she has
no faith in them.
C. Team mates should have faith in each other.
D. Shiela is better than her team mates.
E. Shiela’s team mates do not have faith in the
team.
6. ALTHOUGH PARAPSYCHOLOGY IS OFTEN CONSIDERED A PSEUDOSCIENCE,
IT IS IN FACT A GENIUNE SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE, FOR IT USES SCIENTIFIC
METHODS SUCH AS CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS AND STATISTICAL TESTS OF
CLEARLY STATED HYPOTHESIS TO EXAMINE THE QUESTION IT RAISES.
Assumption:
A. Any field of study that employs scientific methods is a
geniune scientific enterprise.
B. Since parapsychology uses scientific methods, it will
produce credible results.
C. Any enterprise that does not use controlled
experiments and statistical tests is not genuine science.
D. If a field of study can conclusively answer the question
it raises, then it is a geniune science.
7. SUBSCRIBING TO CABLE T.V. IS A LUXURY. ALL LUXURIES ARE NEEDLESS
EXPENDITURES. HAVING A CELLULAR PHONE IS NOT A LUXURY. DINING IN A
FIVE-STAR HOTEL IS A NEEDLESS EXPENDITURE. CONCLUSION?

A.Subscribing to Cable TV is a needless


expenditure.
B.Subscribing to Cable TV is not a needless
expenditure.
C.Dining in a Five-Star hotel is a luxury.
D.Dining in a Five-Star hotel is not a luxury.
E. Having a cellular phone is not a needless
8. ARTISTS ARE NEVER HAM-HANDED. ALL ARTISTS ARE INQUISITIVE. PETER
IS NOT HAM-HANDED. FLORENCE IS NOT INQUISITIVE.
CONCLUSION:

A. Florence is not an artist.


B. Peter is an artist.
C. Inquisitive people are not ham-handed.
D. Peter is not an artist.
E. Florence is an artist.
9. “JOHN IS A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, SO HE PROBABLY HAS A UNIVERSITY
DEGREE.”
ASSUMPTION:

A. Most people with university degree are high


school teachers.
B. Graduates from universities are mostly
teachers.
C. All high school teachers have a university
degree.
D. Most high school teachers have a university
10. STATEMENT : DETERGENTS SHOULD BE USED TO CLEAN CLOTHES.
ASSUMPTIONS:
I. DETERGENTS FORM MORE LATHER.
II. DETERGENTS HELP TO DISLODGE GREASE AND DIRT.

A. Only assumption II is implicit.


B. Only assumption I is implicit.
C. Either I or II is implicit.
D. Neither I nor II is implicit.
E. Both I and II are implicit.
ASSUMPTIONS AND
CONCLUSIONS
Civil Service Exam Review
February 18, 2023
1. SOME MANAGERS ARE NOT ANALYTICAL. ALL
MANAGERS ARE RUTHLESS. VICENTE IS RUTHLESS.
CONCLUSION:

A. All ruthless people are analytical.


B. Some ruthless managers are not
anlaytical.
C. Vicente is analytical but not a manager.
D. Vicente is a manager but not analytical.
1. SOME MANAGERS ARE NOT ANALYTICAL. ALL
MANAGERS ARE RUTHLESS. VICENTE IS RUTHLESS.
CONCLUSION:

A. All ruthless people are analytical.


B. Some ruthless managers are not
anlaytical.
C. Vicente is analytical but not a manager.
D. Vicente is a manager but not analytical.
2. GIGI IS PROBABLY A PIANIST. SHE CAN REALLY
STRETCH HER HANDS AND FINGERS.
ASSUMPTION:

A.Stretching helps pianist perform better.


B. Pianists can really stretch their hands and
fingers.
C. Playing the piano helps Gigi stretch her hands
and fingers.
D.A long stretch enables pianists to reach more
keys on the piano.
2. GIGI IS PROBABLY A PIANIST. SHE CAN REALLY
STRETCH HER HANDS AND FINGERS.
ASSUMPTION:

A.Stretching helps pianist perform better.


B. Pianists can really stretch their hands and
fingers.
C. Playing the piano helps Gigi stretch her hands
and fingers.
D.A long stretch enables pianists to reach more
keys on the piano.
3. THE CONSTABLE HAS RECOMMENDED FOR SUITABLE REWARD BY HIS
SUPERIOR IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SINCERE DUTY AND BUSTING OF SEVERAL
GANGS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY INVOLVED IN THE LOOT AND INCIDENTS OF
PICK POCKETING.
Assumption:
A. Rewards recognizing the sincerity and
accomplishments of policemen are given.
B. The superior is certain that the recommendation
would be denied.
C. The constable desires to be monetarily compensated
for his efforts.
D. The superior wants to set an example for his other
juniors by recommending the reward.
3. THE CONSTABLE HAS RECOMMENDED FOR SUITABLE REWARD BY HIS
SUPERIOR IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SINCERE DUTY AND BUSTING OF SEVERAL
GANGS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY INVOLVED IN THE LOOT AND INCIDENTS OF
PICK POCKETING.
Assumption:
A. Rewards recognizing the sincerity and
accomplishments of policemen are given.
B. The superior is certain that the recommendation
would be denied.
C. The constable desires to be monetarily compensated
for his efforts.
D. The superior wants to set an example for his other
juniors by recommending the reward.
4. STATEMENTS: THE OLD ORDER CHANGED YIELDING PLACE TO NEW.
CONCLUSIONS:
I. CHANGE IS THE LAW OF NATURE
II. DICARD OLD IDEAS BECAUSE THEY ARE OLD.

A. Only conclusion I follows


B. Either I or II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D.Only conclusion II follows
E. Neither I nor II follows
4. STATEMENTS: THE OLD ORDER CHANGED YIELDING PLACE TO NEW.
CONCLUSIONS:
I. CHANGE IS THE LAW OF NATURE
II. DICARD OLD IDEAS BECAUSE THEY ARE OLD.

A. Only conclusion I follows


B. Either I or II follows
C. Both I and II follow
D.Only conclusion II follows
E. Neither I nor II follows
5. SHIELA SHOULD NOT BE PART OF THE VOLEYBALL TEAM BECAUSE SHE
DOES NOT TRUST HER TEAMMATES.
ASSUMPTION:

A. Shiela’s team mates are not trustworthy.


B. The Volleyball team needs Shiela even if she has
no faith in them.
C. Team mates should have faith in each other.
D. Shiela is better than her team mates.
E. Shiela’s team mates do not have faith in the
team.
5. SHIELA SHOULD NOT BE PART OF THE VOLEYBALL TEAM BECAUSE SHE
DOES NOT TRUST HER TEAMMATES.
ASSUMPTION:

A. Shiela’s team mates are not trustworthy.


B. The Volleyball team needs Shiela even if she has
no faith in them.
C. Team mates should have faith in each other.
D. Shiela is better than her team mates.
E. Shiela’s team mates do not have faith in the
team.
6. ALTHOUGH PARAPSYCHOLOGY IS OFTEN CONSIDERED A PSEUDOSCIENCE,
IT IS IN FACT A GENIUNE SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE, FOR IT USES SCIENTIFIC
METHODS SUCH AS CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS AND STATISTICAL TESTS OF
CLEARLY STATED HYPOTHESIS TO EXAMINE THE QUESTION IT RAISES.
Assumption:
A. Any field of study that employs scientific methods is a
geniune scientific enterprise.
B. Since parapsychology uses scientific methods, it will
produce credible results.
C. Any enterprise that does not use controlled
experiments and statistical tests is not genuine science.
D. If a field of study can conclusively answer the question
it raises, then it is a geniune science.
6. ALTHOUGH PARAPSYCHOLOGY IS OFTEN CONSIDERED A PSEUDOSCIENCE,
IT IS IN FACT A GENIUNE SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE, FOR IT USES SCIENTIFIC
METHODS SUCH AS CONTROLLED EXPERIMENTS AND STATISTICAL TESTS OF
CLEARLY STATED HYPOTHESIS TO EXAMINE THE QUESTION IT RAISES.
Assumption:
A. Any field of study that employs scientific methods is a
geniune scientific enterprise.
B. Since parapsychology uses scientific methods, it will
produce credible results.
C. Any enterprise that does not use controlled
experiments and statistical tests is not genuine science.
D. If a field of study can conclusively answer the question
it raises, then it is a geniune science.
7. SUBSCRIBING TO CABLE T.V. IS A LUXURY. ALL LUXURIES ARE NEEDLESS
EXPENDITURES. HAVING A CELLULAR PHONE IS NOT A LUXURY. DINING IN A
FIVE-STAR HOTEL IS A NEEDLESS EXPENDITURE. CONCLUSION?

A.Subscribing to Cable TV is a needless


expenditure.
B.Subscribing to Cable TV is not a needless
expenditure.
C.Dining in a Five-Star hotel is a luxury.
D.Dining in a Five-Star hotel is not a luxury.
E. Having a cellular phone is not a needless
7. SUBSCRIBING TO CABLE T.V. IS A LUXURY. ALL LUXURIES ARE NEEDLESS
EXPENDITURES. HAVING A CELLULAR PHONE IS NOT A LUXURY. DINING IN A
FIVE-STAR HOTEL IS A NEEDLESS EXPENDITURE. CONCLUSION?

A.Subscribing to Cable TV is a needless


expenditure.
B.Subscribing to Cable TV is not a needless
expenditure.
C.Dining in a Five-Star hotel is a luxury.
D.Dining in a Five-Star hotel is not a luxury.
E. Having a cellular phone is not a needless
8. ARTISTS ARE NEVER HAM-HANDED. ALL ARTISTS ARE INQUISITIVE. PETER
IS NOT HAM-HANDED. FLORENCE IS NOT INQUISITIVE.
CONCLUSION:

A. Florence is not an artist.


B. Peter is an artist.
C. Inquisitive people are not ham-handed.
D. Peter is not an artist.
E. Florence is an artist.
8. ARTISTS ARE NEVER HAM-HANDED. ALL ARTISTS ARE INQUISITIVE. PETER
IS NOT HAM-HANDED. FLORENCE IS NOT INQUISITIVE.
CONCLUSION:

A. Florence is not an artist.


B. Peter is an artist.
C. Inquisitive people are not ham-handed.
D. Peter is not an artist.
E. Florence is an artist.
9. “JOHN IS A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, SO HE PROBABLY HAS A UNIVERSITY
DEGREE.”
ASSUMPTION:

A. Most people with university degree are high


school teachers.
B. Graduates from universities are mostly
teachers.
C. All high school teachers have a university
degree.
D. Most high school teachers have a university
9. “JOHN IS A HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, SO HE PROBABLY HAS A UNIVERSITY
DEGREE.”
ASSUMPTION:

A. Most people with university degree are high


school teachers.
B. Graduates from universities are mostly
teachers.
C. All high school teachers have a university
degree.
D. Most high school teachers have a university
10. STATEMENT : DETERGENTS SHOULD BE USED TO CLEAN CLOTHES.
ASSUMPTIONS:
I. DETERGENTS FORM MORE LATHER.
II. DETERGENTS HELP TO DISLODGE GREASE AND DIRT.

A. Only assumption II is implicit.


B. Only assumption I is implicit.
C. Either I or II is implicit.
D. Neither I nor II is implicit.
E. Both I and II are implicit.
10. STATEMENT : DETERGENTS SHOULD BE USED TO CLEAN CLOTHES.
ASSUMPTIONS:
I. DETERGENTS FORM MORE LATHER.
II. DETERGENTS HELP TO DISLODGE GREASE AND DIRT.

A. Only assumption II is implicit.


B. Only assumption I is implicit.
C. Either I or II is implicit.
D. Neither I nor II is implicit.
E. Both I and II are implicit.
DATA INTERPRETATION
Civil Service Exam Review
February 24, 2023
DATA INTERPRETATION

Data interpretation involves the analysis


of various graphical representations and
the data provided. The key to answering
questions in data interpretation is the
meticulous analysis of the graph and the
given information.
1. THE PIE CHART GIVEN BELOW REPRESENTS THE DOMESTIC EXPENDITURE
OF A FAMILY IN PERCENT. THE TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME OF THE FAMILY IS
P33,650. BASED ON THE CHART, THE HOUSE RENT PER MONTH IS:

A. P6,000
B. P6,048
C. P6,152
D. 6,057
3. THE GRAPH GIVEN BELOW SHOWS THE NUMBER OF DEATHS DUE
TO FIRE ACCIDENTS IN THE SUMMER OF 1992. THE AVERAGE
NUMBER OF DEATHS PER DAY DURING THE GIVEN PERIOD IS:

A. 21.08
B. 22.04
C. 23.09
D. 22.5
4. THE FOLLOWING LINE GRAPH GIVES THE PERCENTAGE OF THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFIED
AN EXAMINATION OUT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES WHO APPEARED FOR THE EXAMINATION
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS FROM 1994 TO 2000. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED IN
1999 AND 2000 TOGETHER WAS 33500 AND THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES APPEARED IN 1999 WAS 26500.
WHAT WAS THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES IN 2000?

A. 22,000
B. 20,500
C. 24,500
D. 19,000
5. THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MINAS TIRITH HAS APPROVED ITS BUDGET OF ₱250,000,000
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019. THE PIE CHART BELOW SUMMARIZES THE ALLOCATION FOR
EIGHT MAJOR AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE CITY. BASED ON THE CHART, WHAT IS THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ALLOCATION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEAUTIFICATION?

A. P22,500,000
B. P21,500,000
C. P42,500,000
D. P18,500,000
7. BELOW ARE THE EXPENDITURES OF A COMPANY (IN MILLION US DOLLARS) PER ANNUM
OVER THE GIVEN YEARS. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AMOUNT OF INTEREST PER YEAR WHICH
THE COMPANY HAD TO PAY DURING THIS PERIOD?

A. 33.72
B. 36.66
C. 32.43
D. 34.18
8. THE DATA BELOW SHOW THE POPULATION OF FOUR METRO CITIES IN INDIA AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 1990. IF THE MOST POPULOUS CITY HAS 40% FEMALE
POPULATION, AND THE LEAST HAS 35% FEMALE POPULATION, THEN THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN MALE POPULATION OF THESE TWO CITIES IS CLOSEST TO:

A. 560,000
B. 179,000
C. 600,000
D. 570,000
9. THE PRODUCTION HEAD OF THE GENIE ICE CREAM COMPANY WAS ASKED TO PREPARE
HIS 2019 BUDGET. HIS TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSE IS ₱35,000,000. HE PREPARED THE PIE
GRAPH OF HIS PRODUCTION EXPENSES WHICH IS SHOWN BELOW. BASED ON THE CHART,
THE ALLOCATION FOR SALARIES AND WAGES IS THREE TIMES AS MUCH AS?

A.Travel Expenses
B. Salaries
C. Materials
D. Utilities
10. THE PIE CHART SHOWS THE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL POPULATION OF 12,200 OF
SPRINGFIELD LIVING IN THE GIVEN TYPES OF HOUSING. ROUND YOUR RESULT TO THE
NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER.FIND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN SINGLE FAMILY
HOUSES.

A. 4,758
B. 39
C. 5368
D. 7442
DATA INTERPRETATION
Civil Service Exam Review
February 18, 2023
1. THE PIE CHART GIVEN BELOW REPRESENTS THE DOMESTIC EXPENDITURE
OF A FAMILY IN PERCENT. THE TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME OF THE FAMILY IS
P33,650. BASED ON THE CHART, THE HOUSE RENT PER MONTH IS:

A. P6,000
B. P6,048
C. P6,152
D. 6,057
1. THE PIE CHART GIVEN BELOW REPRESENTS THE DOMESTIC EXPENDITURE
OF A FAMILY IN PERCENT. THE TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME OF THE FAMILY IS
P33,650. BASED ON THE CHART, THE HOUSE RENT PER MONTH IS:

A. P6,000
B. P6,048
C. P6,152
D. 6,057
2. BELOW ARE THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES APPEARED AND QUALIFIED IN A COMPETITIVE
EXAMINATION FROM DIFFERENT STATES OVER THE YEARS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES
QUALIFIED FROM ALL THE STATES TOGETHER IN 1997 IS APPROXIMATELY WHAT PERCENTAGE OF
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FROM ALL THE STATES TOGETHER IN 1998?

A. 83%
B.77%
C.80%
D.72%
2. BELOW ARE THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES APPEARED AND QUALIFIED IN A COMPETITIVE
EXAMINATION FROM DIFFERENT STATES OVER THE YEARS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES
QUALIFIED FROM ALL THE STATES TOGETHER IN 1997 IS APPROXIMATELY WHAT PERCENTAGE OF
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FROM ALL THE STATES TOGETHER IN 1998?

A. 83%
B.77%
C.80%
D.72%
3. THE GRAPH GIVEN BELOW SHOWS THE NUMBER OF DEATHS DUE
TO FIRE ACCIDENTS IN THE SUMMER OF 1992. THE AVERAGE
NUMBER OF DEATHS PER DAY DURING THE GIVEN PERIOD IS:

A. 21.08
B. 22.04
C. 23.09
D. 22.5
3. THE GRAPH GIVEN BELOW SHOWS THE NUMBER OF DEATHS DUE
TO FIRE ACCIDENTS IN THE SUMMER OF 1992. THE AVERAGE
NUMBER OF DEATHS PER DAY DURING THE GIVEN PERIOD IS:

A. 21.08
B. 22.04
C. 23.09
D. 22.5
4. THE FOLLOWING LINE GRAPH GIVES THE PERCENTAGE OF THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFIED
AN EXAMINATION OUT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES WHO APPEARED FOR THE EXAMINATION
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS FROM 1994 TO 2000. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED IN
1999 AND 2000 TOGETHER WAS 33500 AND THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES APPEARED IN 1999 WAS 26500.
WHAT WAS THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES IN 2000?

A. 22,000
B. 20,500
C. 24,500
D. 19,000
4. THE FOLLOWING LINE GRAPH GIVES THE PERCENTAGE OF THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFIED
AN EXAMINATION OUT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES WHO APPEARED FOR THE EXAMINATION
OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS FROM 1994 TO 2000. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CANDIDATES QUALIFIED IN
1999 AND 2000 TOGETHER WAS 33500 AND THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES APPEARED IN 1999 WAS 26500.
WHAT WAS THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES IN 2000?

A. 22,000
B. 20,500
C. 24,500
D. 19,000
5. THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MINAS TIRITH HAS APPROVED ITS BUDGET OF ₱250,000,000
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019. THE PIE CHART BELOW SUMMARIZES THE ALLOCATION FOR
EIGHT MAJOR AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE CITY. BASED ON THE CHART, WHAT IS THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ALLOCATION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEAUTIFICATION?

A. P22,500,000
B. P21,500,000
C. P42,500,000
D. P18,500,000
5. THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MINAS TIRITH HAS APPROVED ITS BUDGET OF ₱250,000,000
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019. THE PIE CHART BELOW SUMMARIZES THE ALLOCATION FOR
EIGHT MAJOR AREAS OF CONCERN IN THE CITY. BASED ON THE CHART, WHAT IS THE
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ALLOCATION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEAUTIFICATION?

A. P22,500,000
B. P21,500,000
C. P42,500,000
D. P18,500,000
6. THE BAR-GRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF TOTAL
EXPENDITURES OF A COMPANY UNDER VARIOUS EXPENSE HEADS DURING 2003. THE
EXPENDITURES ON THE INTEREST ON LOANS ARE BY WHAT PERCENT MORE THAN THE
EXPENDITURES ON TRANSPORT?

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 10%
D. 40%
6. THE BAR-GRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF TOTAL
EXPENDITURES OF A COMPANY UNDER VARIOUS EXPENSE HEADS DURING 2003. THE
EXPENDITURES ON THE INTEREST ON LOANS ARE BY WHAT PERCENT MORE THAN THE
EXPENDITURES ON TRANSPORT?

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 10%
D. 40%
7. BELOW ARE THE EXPENDITURES OF A COMPANY (IN MILLION US DOLLARS) PER ANNUM
OVER THE GIVEN YEARS. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AMOUNT OF INTEREST PER YEAR WHICH
THE COMPANY HAD TO PAY DURING THIS PERIOD?

A. 33.72
B. 36.66
C. 32.43
D. 34.18
7. BELOW ARE THE EXPENDITURES OF A COMPANY (IN MILLION US DOLLARS) PER ANNUM
OVER THE GIVEN YEARS. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AMOUNT OF INTEREST PER YEAR WHICH
THE COMPANY HAD TO PAY DURING THIS PERIOD?

A. 33.72
B. 36.66
C. 32.43
D. 34.18
8. THE DATA BELOW SHOW THE POPULATION OF FOUR METRO CITIES IN INDIA AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 1990. IF THE MOST POPULOUS CITY HAS 40% FEMALE
POPULATION, AND THE LEAST HAS 35% FEMALE POPULATION, THEN THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN MALE POPULATION OF THESE TWO CITIES IS CLOSEST TO:

A. 560,000
B. 179,000
C. 600,000
D. 570,000
8. THE DATA BELOW SHOW THE POPULATION OF FOUR METRO CITIES IN INDIA AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 1990. IF THE MOST POPULOUS CITY HAS 40% FEMALE
POPULATION, AND THE LEAST HAS 35% FEMALE POPULATION, THEN THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN MALE POPULATION OF THESE TWO CITIES IS CLOSEST TO:

A. 5600000
B. 1790000
C. 6000000
D. 5700000
9. THE PRODUCTION HEAD OF THE GENIE ICE CREAM COMPANY WAS ASKED TO PREPARE
HIS 2019 BUDGET. HIS TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSE IS ₱35,000,000. HE PREPARED THE PIE
GRAPH OF HIS PRODUCTION EXPENSES WHICH IS SHOWN BELOW. BASED ON THE CHART,
THE ALLOCATION FOR SALARIES AND WAGES IS THREE TIMES AS MUCH AS?

A.Travel Expenses
B. Salaries
C. Materials
D. Utilities
9. THE PRODUCTION HEAD OF THE GENIE ICE CREAM COMPANY WAS ASKED TO PREPARE
HIS 2019 BUDGET. HIS TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSE IS ₱35,000,000. HE PREPARED THE PIE
GRAPH OF HIS PRODUCTION EXPENSES WHICH IS SHOWN BELOW. BASED ON THE CHART,
THE ALLOCATION FOR SALARIES AND WAGES IS THREE TIMES AS MUCH AS?

A.Travel Expenses
B. Salaries
C. Materials
D. Utilities
10. THE PIE CHART SHOWS THE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL POPULATION OF 12,200 OF
SPRINGFIELD LIVING IN THE GIVEN TYPES OF HOUSING. ROUND YOUR RESULT TO THE
NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER.FIND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN SINGLE FAMILY
HOUSES.

A. 4,758
B. 39
C. 5368
D. 7442
10. THE PIE CHART SHOWS THE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL POPULATION OF 12,200 OF
SPRINGFIELD LIVING IN THE GIVEN TYPES OF HOUSING. ROUND YOUR RESULT TO THE
NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER.FIND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN SINGLE FAMILY
HOUSES.

A. 4,758
B. 39
C. 5368
D. 7442

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