1. We studied in this school for three years before our parents decided to transfer us to another institution.

What is wrong in the sentence?

a. studied
b. before
c. decided
d. another

2. There is really no problems for you becoming so indifferent with me that you hardly talk to us.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. indifferent
b. you
c. to us
d. is

3. You will had to make the mixture sweet, otherwise everyone will be requesting for additional sugar.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. will be requesting
b. will had
c. otherwise
d. sweet

4. Here come the group of scientists who will lead in man’s discovery of a cancer medicine.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. will lead
b. man’s
c. come
d. cancer

5. The scientist assume, therefore, that it is the consensus in this group that their findings are more accurate than ours.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. therefore
b. ours
c. consensus
d. assume

6. The referee may not except you from these regulations, no matter how much pressure your coach put on him to do so.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. from
b. no matter
c. except
d. your

7. I feel I had lost a soul mate Annie along with her brother was assigned to another place.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. was
b. another
c. had
d. feel

8. In regards to our appeal for reconsideration, our boss has stated emphatically that he will not give you or me any
second chance.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. chance
b. In regards
c. emphatically
d. me

9. Her older, brown leather bad and several of her friends books were badly soiled when they fell on the muddy
pavements.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. on
b. older
c. several
d. were

10. What takes place in the center of the sun?

a. helium is formed
b. nuclear fusion
c. hydrogen fuses together
 d. all of the answers are correct

11. Which planet is largest?

a. Saturn
b. Uranus
c. Jupiter
d. Mercury

12. Name the order of the planets

a. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
b. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune
c. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
d. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune

13. What causes the seasons?

a. The tilt of the earth's axis
b. The earth's orbit
c. Both the tilt of the earth's axis and the earth's orbit
d. How close earth is to the sun

14. What causes tides?

a. a tsunami
b. The moon's gravity
c. an earthquake
d. The earth's gravity

15. Neap tides cause what to happen to tides?

a. They are higher than usual
b. They cause tsunamis
c. They are lower than usual
d. They have no effect on the height of tides

16. What causes the phases of the moon

a. The moon's orbit
b. The earth's orbit
c. The sun's gravity
d. The earth's rotation

17. How long does it take for the moon to complete all of its phases?
a. 1 week
b. 29 days
c. 1 year
d. 2 weeks

18. What is a blue moon?

a. When the man on the moon is sad
b. The first full moon of a month
c. When the moon appears blue in color
d. The second full moon of a month

19. How did the solar system form?

a. None of the answers are correct.
b. From the gases left over from an exploding star.
c. From the gravitational attraction between molecules.
d. Both of the answers are correct.

20. What causes a lunar eclipse?

a. The earth passes through the moon's shadow.
b. The moon passes through it's own shadow.
c. The moon passes through the earth's shadow.
d. The earth passes through the sun's shadow.

21. What causes a solar eclipse?

a. The earth passes through the moon's shadow.
b. The moon passes through the earth's shadow.
c. The sun passes through the earth's shadow.
d. The earth passes through the sun's shadow.

22. What is the name of our galaxy?

 a. Milk and Juice
b. One way
c. Snickers
d. Milky Way

23. What type of galaxy is ours?

a. Irregular
b. Regular
c. Elliptical
d. Spiral

24. Who among the following received Nobel Prize for unraveling the helical structure of protein?
a. Linus Pauling
b. Maurice Wilkins
c. Sanger
d. Watson and Crick

25. Which one of the following organisms causes malaria?

a. Bacterium
b. Fungus
c. Protozoan
d. Virus

26. Which among the following is the poorest source of fat?

a. Curd
b. Egg
c. Fish
d. Milk

27. The release of which organism into the ponds and wells help in controlling mosquitoes?
a. Crab
b. Gambusia fisha
c. Dogfish
d. Snail

28. Which one of the following crop improvement technique is based on the concept of cellular totiponcy in plants?
a. Polyploid
b. Tissue Culture
c. Induced Culture
d. Hybridization

29. If the drinking water supply pipeline is damaged and is contaminated with domestic sewerage, which one of the
following is most likely to occur?
a. Measles
b. Typhoid
c. Tuberculosis
d. Diphtheria

30. Who is this scientist who disproved the Theory of Spontaneous Generation and performed experiment to show “Life
begets life”?
a. Alexander Fleming
b. Joseph Lister
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Linus Pauling

31. Scientists recently estimated the age of the moon around ____ billion years.
a. 4.36
b. 3.36
c. 5.34
d. 7.54

32. Which of the following are infected by FMD?

a. Cats
b. Cattle
c. Dogs
d. Poultry

33. Which of the following disease is caused by bacteria?

a. Hepatitis B
 b. Poliomyelitis
c. Scabies
d. Tuberculosis

34. What is the scientific name for man?

a. Hominid
b. Lucy
c. Homo sapiens
d. Paleolithic

35. On what continent do scientists believe that mankind began?

a. Africa
b. Europe
c. Asia
d. North America

36. What term means New Stone Age?

a. Paleolithic
b. Hominid
c. Neolithic
d. Nomadic

37. Paleolithic man mastered the use of this to help control his environment.
a. Weaving
b. Fire
c. Pottery
d. Agriculture

38. The discovery of this is what shifted Paleolithic man into the Neolithic Age?
a. Fire
b. Clothing
c. Pottery
d. Agriculture

39. The ______ of animals in the Neolithic period helped early man to stop being nomadic.
a. Killing
b. Domestication
c. Hunting
d. None of the above

40. Archaeologists use this test to determine the date/age of organic artifacts.
a. Uranium Dating
b. Silicon Dating
c. Gold Dating
d. Radiocarbon Dating

41. Stonehenge was built during what period of human history?

a. Paleolithic Age
b. Neolithic Age
c. Bronze Age
d. Copper Age

42. In what river valley did ancient Egyptian civilization emerge?

a. Tigris and Euphrates
b. Huang He
c. Indus
d. Nile

43. The professor said, moreover, that I have not even studied harder which embarrassed me very much.
What is wrong in the sentence?
a. have
b. embarrassed
c. which
d. me

44. Which utterance show determination?

a. What a shame, she returned.
b. This time I won’t stop schooling.
c. This time, I have not made up my mind.
 d. I have good news for you.

45. How do you address an invitation to a wedding where in the husband is a lawyer and the wife is a doctor of medicine?
Which is the right form?
a. Atty. Delfin Sy and Dra. Sy.
b. Atty. Sy and Dra. Sy
c. Atty. and Dra. Delfin Sy.
d. Atty. and Mrs. Delfin Sy.

46. Which of these words is synonymous with accord?

a. breakthrough
b. settlement
c. constitution
d. autonomy

47. Which situation shows that the student was the best?
a. Father said the son was good.
b. Father reminded his son to watch all games and be the best.
c. Look for the rank and act as one.
d. Father said, “My son you’re number one.”

48. What complimentary ending should be used when you write an official letter to your supervisor?
a. Yours truly,
b. Very truly your’s,
c. Truly yours
d. Very truly yours,

49. One is qualified to take the examination if one has a Bachelor of Science in Education degree or its equivalent. What
does “its equivalent” mean?
a. Equivalent number of years studied
b. Equivalent in bachelor courses
c. Equivalent in course description
d. Equivalent in assessed number of units

50. Every teacher should help create satisfying emotional atmosphere. Every individual’s personality should be respected.
What behavior fits the teacher?
a. Listen to complaints of students.
b. Limits discussion in class.
c. Allow students to argue.
d. Show concern for all learners.

51. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang salitang di likas?

a. pagkaseloso
b. pagkadisabled
c. paralitiko
d. kapansanan

52. “Ang sinuman ay makabubuo ng matibay na lubid kung pagsasama-samahin ang sinulid.” Ang ibig sabihin ng
kasabihang ito ay:
a. nagkakaisa ang mga tao
b. kailangan ng tao ang magkaisa
c. mahirap magkaisa ang tao
d. nasa pagkakaisa ang lakas ng tao

53. Mr. Cruz decided to paint his house. He wanted the paint light green. He mixed 7/8 of a can of white to 2/3 of a can of
blue paint. How many cans of paint did he use?
a. 1/4 cans
b. 36/24 cans
c. 1 and 13/24 cans
d. 8/24 cans

54. If 3/4 centimeters on a map represents 10 kilometers, how many kilometers will be represented by 9 centimeters?
a. 130 kms
b. 122 kms
c. 125 kms
d. 120 kms

55. The price of one seat in a theatre is P4.00 and an average of 400 persons enter everyday. If the price was increased to
P5.00, how many persons would yield the same amount to the theatre?
 a. 310
b. 390
c. 350
d. 320

56. If a fence is 8ft long and 4 1/2 feet high, what is the ratio of the length to the height?
a. 9/16
b. 4/3
c. 3/4
d. 16/9

57. Eight men can paint a 3-unit army school building in 3 days. How many units will 12 men paint of this building?
a. 1
b. 1/2
c. 2
d. 1½

58. The Marcopper Mining Company has 3900 workers. Only 3% are non-union members. How many workers then are
members?
a. 3583
b. 3783
c. 3700
d. 3873

59. A factory has 3000 workers. Out of these number, 11% went on strike. How many were present?
a. 2800
b. 2676
c. 2670
d. 2760

60. If April 13 is a Friday, on what day will April 21 fall?

a. Monday
b. Saturday
c. Friday
d. Thursday

61. Given the equation 3x = 5. If you divide both side of the equation by 3, what equation results?
a. x = 15
b. x = 5
c. 5-3 = 2
d. 3x = 5

62. A waterbed is 180 cm wide, 210 cm long and 20 cm thick. What is its mass in kilograms when it is full of water?
a. 7516 kg.
b. 7.56 kg.
c. 756 kg.
d. 7560 kg.

63. What is the hottest star?

a. blue
b. super giant
c. red
d. yellow

64. The Big Bang Theory explains

a. the formation of the universe
b. how the sound travels through space
c. how long it will take to travel in space
d. how stars explode

65. What type of star is the sun on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

a. red giant
b. main sequence
c. white dwarf
d. super giant

66. How far away is the sun from the earth?

a. 93 billion miles
b. light year
 c. 93 thousand miles
d. 93 million miles

67. What causes the aurora borealis?

a. solar wind
b. northern lights
c. sunset
d. the moon

68. Which planet is smallest?

a. Mars
b. Mercury
c. Moon
d. Earth

69. Between which two planets are most of the asteroids located?
a. Mars and Jupiter
b. Uranus and Neptune
c. Jupiter and Saturn
d. Saturn and Uranus

70. Which planet is closest to Earth?

a. Mars
b. Mercury
c. Moon
d. Venus

71. Why is Earth unique in the solar system?

a. It has a moon
b. It is the last inner planet
c. It has life
d. It has volcanoes

72. What causes the comet's tail?

a. astronomers aren't sure
b. solar wind
c. the asteroids
d. the gravity of the sun

73. Arc of farmable land stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
a. Fertile Triangle
b. Fertile Crescent
c. Fertile Circle
d. Fertile Square

74 This group from the ancient middle east is responsible for spreading the alphabet around the Mediterranean region.
a. Egyptians
b. Babylonians
c. Assyrians
d. Phoenicians

75. Kings of ancient Egypt were known as

a. Emperor
b. King
c. Pharaoh
d. Vizier

76. First written law code, collected by one of the king of ancient Babylon.
a. Hammurabi's code
b. Sargon's Code
c. King Tut's Code
d. Nebuchadnezzar's Code

77. What is the name of this, the first written language?

a. Hieroglyphics
b. Demotic
c. Cuneiform
d. Sanskrit
78. With the exception of the Hebrews, most peoples of the ancient Middle east were
a. Monotheistic
b. Polytheistic
c. Atheist
d. Christian

79. This group conquered the greatest empire of the Ancient Middle East. Their ruler Cyrus the Great released the Hebrews
from the Babylonian Captivity.
a. Babylonian Empire
b. Egyptian Empire
c. Sumerian Empire
d. Persian Empire

80. This group invaded India through the Khyber pass, suppressing the Dravidian culture.
a. Aryans
b. Persians
c. Chinese
d. Koreans

81. India experienced its Golden Age under the leadership of this group.
a. Maurya
b. Persians
c. Guptas
d. Hindus

82. Which religion believes in Karma, Dharma, Reincarnation, Samsara, and the Caste System?
a. Buddhism
b. Islam
c. Christianity
d. Hinduism

83. If a faucet is dropping at the rate of 15 drops per minute and there are 20 drops per milliliter, how many liters of water
are wasted in a 30-day month?
a. 32.5
b. 3.23
c. 3.24
d. 32.4

84. Two bells ring at 8:00 A.M. For the rest of the day, the bell rings every half hour whereas the other bell rings every 45
minutes. What time will both bells ring at the same time again?
a. 9:00 A.M
b. 9:45 A.M
c. 9:30 A.M
d. 10:00 A.M

85. Suppose the 435 members of the House of Representatives are assigned to committees of 2 member but less than 30
member. Each committee is to have an equal number if a member and each member is on only one committee. What are
the possible size of the committees?
a. 31 members
b. 30 members
c. 29 members
d. 27 members

86. A ribbon 72 meters long is cut into two pieces. If the ratio of the lengths of the pieces is 4:5, how long is the shorter
piece?
a. 40
b. 42
c. 30
d. 32

87. A man is 4 times as old as his son. Five years ago, the sum of their age is 65. How old is the son?
a. 19
b. 17
c. 15
d. 21

88. If the area of a triangle is 1 and its width is 3/4, what is the length?
a. 4/3
b. 1/4
 c. 2 and 2/3
d. 3/4

89. What is the width of a rectangle lot that has a perimeter of 410 ft. and a length of 140 feet?
a. 64 ft.
b. 66 ft.
c. 65 ft.
d. 63 ft.

90. A house is insured for 3/4 of its value at a premium of 3%. The annual premium is P4,500. What is the value of the
home?
a. P200,000
b. P400,000
c. P300,000
d. P500,000

91. What is the dimension of an equilateral triangle whose perimeter is 99 dm?

a. 33dm
b. 32.5dm
c. 30dm
d. 48dm

92. Billie and Annie both work at night. Billy has every 6th night off and Annie has every 8th night off. If both are off
tonight, how many nights will it take to be both off again?
a. 22
b. 26
c. 24
d. 25

93. What is unusual about most comets orbits?

a. They are perfectly circular
b. It is highly elliptical
c. They don't orbit they hit the sun.
d. They travel in the opposite direction around the sun

94. About what date do the seasons change?

a. the last day of the month
b. 1st
c. 15th
d. 21st

95. What is the 1st day of Fall called?

a. Vernal Equinox
b. Autumnal Equinox
c. Vernal Solstice
d. Autumnal Solstice

96. Spring tides are higher because

a. The combined gravity of the moon and earth.
b. The combined gravity of the sun and moon
c. The gravity of the sun.
d. The combined gravity of all the planets and the moon

97. Where do the world's highest tides occur?

a. United States
b. In the Indian Ocean
c. Sweden
d. Canada

98. What is the position of the sun, moon and earth for a new moon?
a. Sun, earth, moon
b. moon, earth, sun
c. earth, sun, moon
d. Sun, moon, earth

99. What is it called as the moon goes from new moon to full moon?
a. crescent
b. waning
c. waxing
 d. gibbous

100. What is it called as the moon goes from full to new?

a. waxing
b. gibbous
c. waning
d. crescent

101. What year did the moon walk take place?

a. 1969
b. 1979
c. 1949
d. 1959

102. What was the name of the first satellite in space?

a. Sputnik
b. Apollo 1
c. Cosmo 1
d. Explorer 1

103. Where do we trace El Niño phenomenon?

a. Typhoons are normal regulators of weather.
b. The seasons do change annually.
c. Man has consumed too much water.
d. The thinning of the ozone layer has much to do

104. Heredity still believes in proper matching. Improper matching has caused observed problems even in children who are
a. Morons
b. Geniuses
c. Imbeciles
d. Disabled

105. Cholera has caused many deaths in Mindanao. What was its cause?
a. Cholera is endemic in the Philippines.
b. Cholera is caused by polluted air.
c. Cholera is caused by vaccination.
d. Cholera is a water borne disease.

106. A diet full of animal fat usually come up with patients found ill of
a. Kidney malfunction
b. Diabetes
c. Hypertension
d. Sclerosis

107. Pest control has affected the presence of bees, butterflies and other insects. When are insects most needed?
a. Insects destroy fruits and flowers.
b. Insects help in pollination.
c. Insects are needed for fertilization.
d. Insects are destructive for production.

108. River banks can be saved through intensive tree planting. The fastest and cheapest has been tried out by
a. planting of mahogany
b. planting of ipil-ipil
c. planting of bamboo
d. planting of mango trees

109. The process of osmosis has been used in cut flower industry. This is done in many ways. Which is effective?
a. Cross breeding of flowers
b. Pruning flower stacks at an early stage.
c. Spray of colors on flowers.
d. Applying color/tint on liquid to cut flower stems.

110. The latest survey of teachers affected by pulmonary tuberculosis is alarming. What has been identified as the cause?
a. Teachers are overworked.
b. Teachers’ living conditions are miserable.
c. Teacher’s sick with the disease refuse treatment and diagnosis.
d. Teachers are malnourished.
111. The presence of fake doctors and malpractitioners on medical/health services are growing in number. How may this be
discouraged?
a. Refuse patronage of said services.
b. Identifying such personalities and reporting them to authorities.
c. Take patients to professional medical practitioners.
d. Ignore the presence of such persons.

112. If you were to cook eggs by boiling and you are in a high mountain, you have to
a. use a hotter flame
b. use more water to boil
c. boil for a shorter time
d. boil for a longer time

113. A car that is towing a trailer is accelerating on a level road. The force that the car exerts on the trailer is
a. equal to the force exerted by the trailer
b. less than the force exerted by the trailer
c. equal to the force the road exerts on the trailer
d. greater than the force exerted by the trailer

114. Crude oil can be separated into gasoline, diesel, heating oil, etc. by differences in boiling points. The form of matter
which would best describe crude oil is
a. homogeneous mixture
b. heterogeneous mixture
c. compound
d. mineral

115. Combustion of coal can lead to acid rain formation. What type of pollutant is present in the coal?
a. Phosphorus
b. Sulfur
c. Carbon
d. Nitrogen

116. Because of the Earth’s rotation, which do we experience?

a. Seasons
b. Year
c. Night and Day
d. Rainy days and hot nights

117. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, it may reach a point when it is directly between the Sun and the Moon. When
this happen what kind of eclipse occurs?
a. Total Solar
b. Partial Solar
c. Lunar
d. Solar

118. Which elements are found in the core of the Earth?

a. Nickel and Silicon
b. Iron and Nickel
c. Iron and Calcite
d. Silicon and Iron

119. What type of tide occurs during full moon and new moon?
a. Neap
b. Lunar
c. Spring
d. Solar

120. Filipinos are influenced by democratic principles. Greeks always voted on many issues. Greeks voted on persons to be
banished. Filipinos however decide on constitutional issues and they resort to:
a. A coup
b. Election
c. Plebiscite
d. Referendum

121. The explorers of the moon have gone ______ earlier explorers.
a. farther on
b. further than
c. farther than
d. further of
122. After hiking for ten kilometers,
a. the group glimpsed at the valley
b. the group saw the valley
c. the group viewed the valley
d. the group missed the view

123. Despite researches, certain forms of cancer respond well to chemotherapy, others remain a(n) _________ causing
scientific puzzles to oncologists.
a. Allusion
b. Eccentricity
c. Enigma
d. Emanating

124. Our heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio are worth

a. Emulating
b. Enthralling
c. Enervating
d. Emanating

125. The traffic was jammed. He ran for the bus and
a. leaped at the door
b. leap by the door
c. leaps at the opportunity
d. leap at the door

126. Ms. Cruz is a new teacher. She noted that the children were uneasy after two hours of recitation. What should she do?
a. She continues the recitation.
b. She should investigate the cause of discomfort.
c. She requires the class to exercise.
d. She asks the class to sing.

127. What figure of speech is used in the following passage?

“The truth occurred to me that mother nature fulfills her duty more faithfully than man does his own.”
a. Personification
b. Simile
c. Allegory
d. Metaphor

128. What is the difference in elevation between the top of a mountain 8,520 feet above sea level and appoint in a valley
253 feet below sea level?
a. 8367 feet
b. 8267 feet
c. 8873 feet
d. 8773 feet

129. Three-fourth of what number is 12?

a. 30
b. 12
c. 24
d. 16

130. A painter can finish painting 25 desks in 6 hours. How many desks can be painted from 6AM to 9PM?
a. 55.2
b. 46.5
c. 62.5
d. 50.5

131. The first day of September is a Wednesday. What day will the last day of September be?
a. Wednesday
b. Monday
c. Thursday
d. Friday

132. A car racer covers 225 km. in 2 1/2 hours. How far can he go in 1 3/4 hours?
a. 267 1/2 km.
b. 168 3/4 km.
c. 394 km.
d. 157 1/2 km
133. Juan drives 5 1/2 kilometers to work and drives home the same day. For five working days a week, how many
kilometers does he drive?
a. 550 kilometers
b. 55.0 kilometers
c. 5,550 kilometers
d. 5.50 kilometers

134. What is the area of a television screen that measure 12 inches by 18 inches?
a. 218 inches2
b. 217 inches2
c. 216 inches2
d. 215 inches2

135. What is the smallest number that has exactly seven positive factors?
a. 24
b. 27
c. 25
d. 26

136. The average of four numbers is 28. If three of the four numbers are 18, 28, and 36, what is the fourth number?
a. 29
b. 30
c. 48
d. 40

137. If one side of a triangle is one third the perimeter, the second side is 7cm and the third side is one-fifth the perimeter,
what is the perimeter of the triangle?
a. 13
b. 15
c. 14
d. 31

138. This religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.

a. Hinduism
b. Buddhism
c. Christianity
d. Zoroastrianism

139. The core teachings of Buddhism are the Four Noble Truths and the
a. Fourfold Path
b. Tripitika
c. Eightfold Path
d. Samsara

140. This trade route facilitated trade between China and the West.
a. Cotton Road
b. Nylon Road
c. Porcelain Road
d. Silk Road

141. This Chinese emperor unified China, built the Great Wall, and constructed the Terra Cotta Army.
a. Qin Shihuangdi
b. Confucius
c. Wudi
d. Lui Bang

142. This Chinese philosophy stressed filial piety, education, and following the five relationships essential for a functional
society.
a. Legalism
b. Confucianism
c. Daoism
d. Buddhism

143. Chinese philosophy uses this symbol to represent balance and harmony in the universe?
a. Legalism
b. Buddhism
c. Hinduism
d. Daoism
144. This Indian ruler is greatly responsible for spreading Buddhism from India throughout Asia.
a. Wudi
b. Confucius
c. Asoka
d. Laozi

145. Which early Greek city-state controlled access to the Hellespont (Dardanelles Strait)?
a. Troy
b. Athens
c. Sparta
d. Ionia

146. In which war did Sparta and Athens work together to defeat an enemy Empire?
a. Peloponnesian War
b. Punic War
c. Persian Wars
d. Hundred Years War

147. Which Greek god was the king of the gods?

a. Apollo
b. Poseidon
c. Hades
d. Zeus

148. In terms of organic evolution, which of the following is more advanced than the other three?
a. Bat
b. Pigeon
c. Ostrich
d. Vulture

149. Night blindness can be corrected by the intake of?

a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B Complex
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D

150. Which one of the following enzymes is found in the human saliva?
a. Trypsin
b. Pepsin
c. Ptyalin
d. Rennin

151. Which of the following element is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses in the nerve fibers of the human
body?
a. Calcium
b. Iron
c. Sodium
d. Zinc

152. In the human body, the RBC are produced in?

a. Liver
b. Voluntary Muscles
c. Pancreas
d. Bone Marrow

153. Which of the following is a pigment?

a. Albumin
b. Elastin
c. Keratin
d. Melanin

154. Which of the following is biodegradable?

a. DDT
b. Paper
c. Plastic
d. Aluminum

155. Electrostatic precipitation is used to control?

 a. Water pollution
b. Solid waste
c. Noise pollution
d. Air pollution

156. X-rays was discovered by

a. Roentgen
b. H. Davy
c. Lavoisier
d. Faraday

157. The audible range of sound is

a. 20Hz to 20MHz
b. 20Hz to 20kHz
c. 20kHz to 20 MHz
d. 20Hz to 2000 Hz

158. Three children inherited a state worth P570,000. How much will each receive as share?
a. P190.00
b. P190,000.00
c. P19,000,000.00
d. P19,000.00

159. Jose wants to use square tiles to cover his 3m by 4m bathroom. If its tile is 10 cm in one side, how many tiles will be
needed?
a. 1500
b. 1205
c. 1206
d. 1200

160. The polynomial x2 + 4x – 32 is the area of a rectangular floor. What is the length of one of its sides?
a. x + 4
b. x + 8
c. x + 2
d. x – 2

161. Which of the given quadrilateral has (have) four congruent sides with opposite sides that are parallel?
a. Square
b. Rectangle and rhombus
c. Rhombus and square
d. Parallelogram

162. The SEA Games is in the process of choosing its 12 man team. Identify the many ways five national basketball players
can be chosen?
a. 95,040
b. 990
c. 1,056
d. 792

163. Identify the ratio that may not stand probability?

a. 10/50
b. 6/5
c. 3/100
d. 1/4

164. Mr. Reyes left his house at 7:00AM and drove his car at 50 kph. He rested for half an hour. What time will he reach
Legazpi which is 600 kilometers away?
a. 7:00 PM
b. 8:00 PM
c. 7:30 PM
d. 6:30 PM

165. What do you call the arrangement of a number of objects in a definite order and arrangement?
a. Probability
b. Permutation
c. Combination
d. Factorial

166. Give the probability a girl is called to recite a poem in a class of 14 boys and 35 girls.
 a. 1/35
b. 2/7
c. 1/14
d. 5/7

167. What is the probability of getting nine in a single throw of a pair of dice?
a. 3/36
b. 1/9
c. 5/36
d. 1/6

168. Mona is 16 years older than Gina. If their ages are combined, the total is 56, how old is Gina?
a. 20
b. 18
c. 36
d. 28

169. Air pollution has particles that cause illness. What is the most prevalent disease in cement factories?
a. Muscular dislocations
b. Pulmonary disease
c. Kidney trouble
d. Heart disease

170. Earthquakes are classified by volcanologist. The town of Tiwi Albay had an 8Ø earthquake. Mayon Volcano was very
active lately so the earthquake is of ______________ origin.
a. Volcanic
b. Tectonic
c. Hurricane
d. Tidal wave

171. Proper diet is a nutrition rule. What food is encouraged?

a. Rice and fish is balanced.
b. Watermelon gives more vitamins.
c. Junk food and beverage are complete.
d. Milk is a complete food.

172. Dengue or H-fever attacks young and old. What are the observed habits of mosquitoes?
a. Mosquitoes that cause malaria cause dengue fever as well.
b. Mosquitoes bred in flower vases bite during the day.
c. Mosquitoes that bite at night transmit the disease.
d. Mosquitoes in banana plantation are carriers of the disease.

173. The older the bones, the more brittle are its parts. When are fractures easily cured?
a. Bending exercise is a preferred relaxation exercise.
b. Skating is good for retirees.
c. Bone transplant are encouraged for man beyond 60 years.
d. Fractures due to fall are easily cured at age 1-18.

174. Child caring requires mid growth through proper intake of food. What elements is needed and why?
a. Carbohydrates be present always.
b. Fat produces strength of the body.
c. Minerals should be present in all food.
d. Protein build cells of the brain.

175. The rerouting of water from the lahar flow has cause miseries. What theory is applied?
a. The theory that man can dictate on nature is possible.
b. The theory that volcanoes erupt when disturbed by man.
c. The theory that water seeks its own level is true.
d. The theory of gravity is at work.

176. What has caused the loss of soil fertility in many rice fields?
a. Farmers over irrigate their lands.
b. Pest control through chemicals are destructive.
c. Organic fertilizers are effective.
d. Chemical fertilizers made land acidic.

177. Pulmonary tuberculosis has affected 90% of the Filipinos. How is this disease transmitted?
a. Sleeping with children.
b. TB patients allowed to work with others.
 c. Using dishes of active TB patients.
d. Coughing with uncovered mouth.

178. The yearly occurrence of red tide casualties are traced to a seaweed with poison because of
a. organic fertilizer
b. careless disposal of waste
c. oil spill from water vessel
d. heavy rain and dry season

179. War experts use energy in its discovery of nuclear bombs. When energy is released from a nuclear fission, what
occurs?
a. Decrease in mass of the nuclear payments.
b. Atoms are split into fragments.
c. Those mentions are released after the fission.
d. The energy possessed is used for bombarding nations.

180. Not all microorganisms are harmful. Which of these are done by yeasts?
a. Cause Yakult to be milky. .
b. Encourage disease in food.
c. Cause milk to become cheese
d. Promotes the rising of bread for baking.

181. It has been established by scientists that when mechanical work is done what can be observed? Increased in
a. Both its internal energy and temperature
b. Its temperature
c. Its temperature but not its internal energy.
d. Its internal energy

182. Vaccination early in ages 1-5 is effective to control disease like polio. What is the vaccine?
a. Anti-B
b. Pre-measles
c. Anti-rabies
d. Salk vaccine

183. Typhoon moves in cycles. Signals are released to guide people on the strength of the typhoon. Which is right for
implementation?
a. Signal No. 1 means classes should be suspended.
b. Signal No. 2 means elementary pupils should be in schools.
c. Signal No. 1 means that typhoon is just around the vicinity.
d. Signal No. 3 means elementary and secondary classes are suspended.

184. Nata de Coco making is very lucrative. However, exportation of this homemade product has declined lately because
a. The production will negatively affect the coconut industry.
b. Microorganism were found in the product.
c. The process of manufacturing was crude.
d. Too much chemical was used by manufacturers.

185. Noise can be a pollution of the air. When is it a nuisance?

a. Decibels (dB) can be loud or soft.
b. Sound waves can be destructive to the ear.
c. Noise above 140 dB cause pain in the eardrum.
d. Noise caused by percussion affects hearing.

186. A musician produces a certain note on a flute. What happens to the sound wave if the musician blows harder?
a. Its frequency increases
b. Its amplitude increases
c. Its speed decreases
d. Its frequency decreases

187. Oxidation is a reaction of oxygen and other elements. Which process in the body requires a lot of oxidation?
a. Resting between meals
b. Exercise and relaxation
c. Digestion of food.
d. Breathing and exercising regularly.

188. Electricity is induced through wire. Which combination induces current most?
1. Dropping a bar magnet through the wire loop.
2. Dropping the wire loop through a horizontal magnetic field.
3. Rotating the wire loop in uniform magnetic field.
 4. Placing the wire loop near a conductor carrying a steady current.
a. 1 and 3
b. 1 and 2
c. 1 and 4
d. 2 and 4

189. The decrease of fish in Philippine seas has been traced. What is the root cause?
a. Proliferation of nets
b. Exportation of sea products
c. Destruction of coral reefs
d. Pollution of sea water

190. Biology has classified living things. These classifications have

a. Enabled scientists proper identification of organisms.
b. Given biologists something to do.
c. Widened the field of biological science.
d. Enabled location of organisms habitat.

191. In a biology class, parts of the flower were analyzed. It established that
a. Flowers attract insects for reproduction.
b. Flowers contain both the male and female productive parts.
c. Flowers have reproductive parts.
d. Flowers are part of the respiratory system of plants.

192. Where are flash floods on Metro Manila blamed to?

a. urbanization practices
b. clogging of rivers with waste
c. overpopulation
d. volcanic eruption

193. Water tanks are used in most houses. Why has the use of water pumps endangered many lives?
a. Leakage in water pipes allow contamination of water.
b. Water pressure assures continuous water supply.
c. Water is less expensive with water boosters.
d. Water pumps draw contaminated water from pipe leakage.

194. The government wants every Filipino to have at least the basic education. How does the government encourage this?
a. Government requires minimal fees from secondary students.
b. Basic education assures literacy for every Filipino child.
c. Government gives free elementary and secondary education in public schools.
d. Government grants education scholarship to deserving students in secondary schools under the ESC

195. The effects of GATT was felt most in the sugar producing provinces because:
a. More information of sugar is available
b. Reduced prices of sugar
c. More sugar is exported
d. None of the above

196. Spirituality is a value obtained by individuals through religious ceremonies. How is it treated?
a. Spirituality must have the community acceptance
b. Spirituality is an individual concern
c. The spirituality obtained by a child during family prayers placed spirituality gained from church going
d. Spirituality is a family concern

197. Milton argued “give me liberty to know, to utter and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.” What
does this mean?
a. This is a declaration of the freedom of the press and thought
b. This is a testimonial on censored speech
c. Freedom of speech to Milton requires no chosen words but it makes one feel good to say his thoughts
d. This gives a pictures of the right to speak men’s thoughts but not to hear thoughts of others

198. Maternity leaves are extended to women. What legal provision extends this?
a. Article XIV Education
b. Article XII Bill of Rights
c. Article XIII Sec 14 Women
d. Article XIII Role and Rights of People’s Organization

199. The policy of the government to conduct teachers and professional examination abroad to overseas Filipino workers
(OFW) is a step towards
 a. Repatriate Filipinos abroad
b. Reconciliation of dissidents
c. Strengthening family ties and save broken homes
d. Attracting workers abroad to deposit income in the Philippines

200. Before one enters a government office and before one retires or resigns. What document is required of them?
a. Declaration of Land and Property Tax
b. Copy of the Individual Income Tax Return
c. Accomplished Assets and Liabilities Form
d. Oath of Office

201. Foreign students in Philippine International Schools are required courses in Philippine culture and languages. This
makes possible
a. Promotion of nationalism
b. Provides comparison of cultural differences
c. Allows racial prejudices among foreigners
d. International understanding

202. The rampant use of prohibited drugs is traced to a social issue. What is the strongest pressure?
a. Broken homes
b. Poverty stricken homes
c. Peer groups acceptability
d. Curiosity and newness

203. War prisoners under custody of the enemy are assured their protection. What provided such protection?
a. Article of War
b. Geneva Conference on Conflict and International Prisoners
c. Bill of Rights
d. 4th Hague Convention

204. Cooperative interests do not follow a ceiling. How are interest computed?
a. Cooperative follow bank interest rates of 2 of 5% per month
b. The 1% interest for loans with cooperatives is accompanied by a certain percent for insurance of loan
c. Registered cooperative require a basic 10% interest per month or 12% per annum
d. The dividends of cooperatives are exempt from taxes

205. A girl of 16 years eloped with her boyfriend of 19 years. How can this situation be handled?
a. Ask the boy to live with the girl until they are of age to marry
b. Request the civil registrar to adjust the ages 16 to 18 and 19 to 21
c. Call a priest or judged to marry the couple
d. Require the boy to girl to live with their parents first

206. Abortion is depriving life of an unborn child. The latest decisions on personal freedom cites that
a. Abortion is a sin
b. Roe V. Wade held the right to abortion to ensure safety of the mother
c. Abortion is prohibited by law and the declaration of human rights
d. Christian practices prohibit abortion

207. Cooperatives have branched out to consumers cooperatives. Schools have included the concepts of cooperatives.
Where is it practiced?
a. Schools uniform purchases
b. Schools book stores
c. Class stores
d. School canteens

208. Society and media know drinking starts off drug addiction. What should be discussed in schools?
a. TV ads show drinking is a source of fellowship
b. Drug addiction has been traced to drinking wine
c. Nobody drinks at home except father
d. High taxes on liquor will be a deterrent to eventual drug addiction

209. A farmer was accused of murder. He was denied due process because he could not afford legal assistance. He has the
right to invoke
a. Adequate legal assistance
b. Free access to court
c. Admission of guilt
d. Right to remain silent

210. Professional to practice in the Philippines as required by law should

 a. Be a naturalized citizen by choice
b. Be a citizen of the country
c. Be an alien with a license
d. Be a professional with immigration permit to work

211. The government program for development has identified provinces that are underdeveloped. All these provinces fall
under:
a. Agrarian Reform System
b. Social Reform Agenda
c. Government Insurance System
d. Social Security System

212. The government believed in extending assistance to private schools. This program for secondary private schools is
under
a. Private Education School Faculty Assistance (PESFA)
b. Education Service Contracting (ESC)
c. Fund for Assistance of Private Education (FAPE)
d. Cooperative Education Confederation

213. The Philippine currency and its stability is protected and supervised by
a. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
b. NEDA
c. Bureau of Treasury
d. Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP)

214. Cooperatives are encouraged in as many groups as possible. What agency controls the different cooperatives?
a. Bureau of Cooperatives
b. Department of Local Government
c. Commission on Adult
d. Security and Exchange Commission

215. The comprehensive land reform law was the center of one government administration. Which administration claims
this?
a. Carlos Garcia Regime
b. Marcos Regime
c. Macapagal Regime
d. Aquino Regime

216. Severe financial crisis would cause reduction in teaching positions, increase in class sizes, decrease in the number of
special programs, reduction of supplies, etc. In such a situation, those who will be most affected in schools are
a. the school administration
b. the students
c. the parents
d. the teachers

217. Identify the meter and beat of the verse: “For the moon/never beams/without bring/ing me dreams/of my beau/tiful
An/nabel Lee”.
a. trochaic trimeter
b. anapestic heptameter
c. iambic octameter
d. dactylic hexameter

218. Which of the following lines is an example of iambic pentameter?

a. Her desk once red with heroes’ blood
b. I will lament and cry.
c. And this alas is more than we would do.
d. She loves the way I hold her hand

219. Taking an examination is like baking an apple pie. The first step is to gather the ingredients.Mix them, prepare the
crust, place it on a pie pan and then bake in an oven at 350 degrees. This suffers from
a. an omitted conclusion
b. alliterations
c. a hasty generalization
d. a faulty comparison

220. Of the following quotations, which is the best example of an aphorism?

a. “Out of the frying pan and into the fire.”
b. “I fear thee, ancient mariner.”
c. “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
 d. “That is no country for old men.”

221. In Macbeth we see a man whose downfall was caused by

a. supernatural intervention
b. a naturally blood-thirsty disposition
c. an unfair plot against his life
d. overwhelming ambition for power

222. Don Quixote, hero of Cervantes’ immortal novel. Rode forth –

a. in quest of the holy grail
b. to see the world and seek a fortune
c. to defend the oppressed and right the wrong
d. to see his king and country

223. Adults acquire new words and experience primarily through

a. casual explanation from peers
b. exposure to their use
c. use of thesaurus
d. use of dictionary

224. A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels of books exceed the reading levels of the students. In this
situation, the students experiences frustration and they fall short of the expected or desired output. A student who finds
himself/herself in such a mismatch will likely do which of the following?
a. Present an argument that the selection or story read was not properly written.
b. Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the selection or story rea
c. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story rea
d. Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional reaction to the selection or story

225. Gothic architectural is known for its –

a. decorated ceilings
b. pointed arches
c. height
d. round domes

226. All of the following correctly describes the BALLAD, EXCEPT –

a. a ballad often rhymes a b c d
b. a ballad uses dialogue
c. a ballad often uses learned language
d. a ballad is a narrative poem

227. “Values education is integrated in the curriculum of all levels.” Which of the following supports this statement?
a. New teachers will be hire
b. Additional classrooms will be needed
c. Values education is stressed in all subjects at all levels.
d. There is a need for training of teachers to teach.

228. According to current linguistic theories, which at the following is the best definition of the meaning of a word?
a. Its general, dictionary definition
b. Its object to which it refers
c. Its corresponding idea in the mind
d. Its uses is a particular situation

229. “Once I passed through a populous city imprinting my brain for future use with its shows, architecture, customs,
traditions. Yet now, of all that city I remember only a woman I casually met who detained me for love of me.” This passage
is an example of –
a. blank verse
b. prose
c. metered poetry
d. free verse

230. In writing his Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin stated that he was unable to arrive at perfection. “Yet, I was, by the
endeavor, a happier and better man than I otherwise should have been if I had not attempt to achieve perfection?
a. Cleanliness is next to Godliness
b. Time is money
c. Nothing ventured, nothing gained
d. Ambition is its own reward
231. Teachers have the responsibility for the development of children’s competencies in basic concepts and principles of
free speech. Therefore, if we want children to develop their own voices in a free society, teachers must support
participatory democratic experiences in the daily classroom activities through –
a. considerations for cultural and gender differences
b. concepts and principles of free speech
c. indoctrination on the principles of society
d. developing children’s citizenship competence

232. The Nibelungelied is a

a. Latin myth
b. Medieval German epic
c. Chinese legend
d. Russian folk song

233. Kami ang kabataang siyang magiging pag-asa ng bayan.

a. Pagtula
b. Pagtatanong
c. Pagtukoy
d. Pasasalamat

234. Ito ay isang dulang nagsasalaysay ng buhay at kamatayan ng ating Mahal na Poong Hesukristo at masasabing parang
PASYONG itinatanghal sa entablado. Ito ay ang
a. Moro-Moro
b. Senakulo
c. Karagatan
d. Duplo

235. Ang mga sumusunod, maliban sa isa, ay ilan sa mga akdang pampanitikang nagdala ng maling impluwensiya sa
buong daigdig.
a. Ang Koran
b. Ang Divina Commedia
c. Ang Banal na Kasulatan
d. Ang Romeo at Julieta

236. Kami ay nakikipagsapalaran sa lunsod. Ano ang ayos ng pangungusap?

a. Di-karaniwan
b. Karaniwan
c. Walang paksa
d. Walang pandiwa

237. Ang mahalagang ambag ni Severino Reyes sa dulang Tagalog na ang hangarin ay reporma sosyal at patriotismo ay
ang
a. Ang Kalupi
b. R. I. P
c. Noli Me Tangere
d. Walang Sisi

238. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: Ipinadala niya ang mga aklat sa mga kaklase.
a. Direksiyon
b. Aktor
c. Sanhi
d. Layon

239. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: Kasiyahan ko nang makitang kayo’y nagmamahalan.
a. Pangarap
b. Pagkontrol ng kilos
c. Pagkuha ng impormasyon
d. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin

240. Ang kaugnayan ng pagkakapatay kina Burgos, Gomez at Zamora sa panitikang Pilipino ay
a. nanatiling masigla ang diwang Pilipino
b. nakagising sa damdaming makabayan ng mga Pilipino
c. natutong lumabag sa batas at lumaban sa maykapangyarihan ang mga Pilipino
d. naimpluwensiyahan ang diwang alipin ng mga Pilipino.

241. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangungusap na

a. Walang pandiwa
b. Walang paksa
c. May panaguri
 d. May paksa

242. Ang kauna-unahang nagsalin sa Tagalog ng MI ULTIMO ADIOS ni Jose Rizal ay si

a. Emilio Jacinto
b. Apolinario Mabini
c. Andres Bonifacio
d. Rafael Palma

243. KUMATHA ANG MAKATA NG TULA. Ang kaganapan ng pandiwa sa pangungusap na ito ay
a. layon
b. tagaganap
c. palayon
d. ganapan

244. Who was the first man in space?

a. Yuri Gargarin
b. Alan Shepard
c. Neil Armstrong
d. John Glenn

245. What is the famous quote from the first moon walk?
a. Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
b. "To go places and do things that have never been done before - that's what living is all about."
c. "Houston, we have a problem."
d. "That's one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind."

246. During what phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse take place?
a. Last Quarter
b. 1st quarter
c. New
d. Full

247. During what moon phase does a solar eclipse take place?
a. New
b. Full
c. 1st quarter
d. Last Quarter

248. Why doesn't each eclipse happen every month?

a. The moon doesn't revolve around the earth in the same plane as the earth
b. It depends on what time of year it is
c. They do occur once a month you just can't seem them from all places on the earth
d. It depends on the earth's orbit

249. About how far away is the nearest star besides the sun?
a. 40 light years
b. 4 light years
c. 400 light years
d. 40,000,000 miles

250. Which of the following is not a constellation of the zodiac?

a. Orion
b. Libra
c. Cancer
d. Leo

251. Which is not a circumpolar constellation?

a. Neither of the answers are circumpolar
b. Both of the answers are circumpolar
c. Ursa Minor
d. Ursa Major

252. What is the closest major galaxy to ours?

a. Andromeda
b. Hercules
c. Alpha Centuari
d. Crab Nebula

253. Astronomers think the universe is about...

 a. 14 billion years old
b. 4.5 billion years old
c. 1 million years old
d. 6.5 billion years old

254. Pinakamahalagang nobelang Pilipino sa maraming taon na nalimbag noong 1906 at tumalakay nang masinsinan sa
paksang puhunan vs. paggawa at sa sosyalismo ang –
a. Kundangan
b. Ang Pangginggera
c. Salawahang Pag-ibig
d. Banaag at Sikat

255. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita. Ayokong sumunod sa mga sinasabi mo.
a. pakiusap
b. babala
c. pagtanggi
d. pamungkahi

256. Ang mga sumusunod maliban sa isa ay mga sagisag-panulat ni Marcelo H. del Pilar. Ito ay ang
a. Pupdoh
b. Dolores Manapat
c. Kinting Kulirat
d. Piping Dilat

257. Ang karangalan ng pagka – “Unang tunay na makata” ayon sa mananaliksik ay ibinigay sa kanya at nalathala noong
1708 ang kanyang tulang ipinalalagay na may katangian ng tunay na tula.
Siya ay si
a. Jose Corazon de Jesus
b. Phelipe de Jesus
c. Francisco Balagtas
d. Jose dela Cruz

258. This Greek goddess was the goddess of wisdom.

a. Aphrodite
b. Athena
c. Minerva
d. Hera

259. Which Greek goddess was the goddess of love and beauty?
a. Hera
b. Juno
c. Athena
d. Aphrodite

260. Which choice gives the forms of governments for the city-state of Athens in the correct order?
a. Tyranny, Monarchy, Aristocracy, Democracy
b. Democracy, Monarchy, Aristocracy, Tyranny
c. Monarchy, Aristocracy, Tyranny, Democracy
d. Tyranny, Democracy, Aristocracy, Monarchy

261. Ancient Athens was the first city-state to develop this type of Government.
a. Democracy
b. Tyranny
c. Monarchy
d. Oligarchy

262. Who was ruler during the golden age of Athens?

a. Solon
b. Draco
c. Pericles
d. Socrates

263. This Greek Philosopher said that people would only understand themselves by questioning what they believed
a. Socrates
b. Aristotle
c. Plato
d. Sophocles

264. This Greek Mathematician discovered how to measure volume and created a type of well
 a. Euclid
b. Pythagoras
c. Archimedes
d. Socrates

265. Greek Tragic Playwright who wrote Oedipus Rex

a. Euripides
b. Aristophanes
c. Sophocles
d. Aeschylus

266. Greek philosopher who was the tutor of Alexander the Great
a. Socrates
b. Aristotle
c. Plato
d. Aristophanes

267. This man is credited with creating the Iliad and Odyssey
a. Aristophanes
b. Plato
c. Socrates
d. Homer

268. List the fractions 1/9, 2/15 and 3/21 from LEAST to GREATEST.
a. 3/21, 1/9 and 2/15
b. 1/9, 3/21 and 2/15
c. 1/9, 2/15 and 3/21
d. 2/15, 3/21 and 1/9

269. Of 50 students enrolled in the subject, Curriculum and Instruction 90% took the final examination at the end of the
term. Two-thirds of those who took the final examination passed. How many students passed the exams?
a. 33
b. 45
c. 34
d. 30

270. If p is a positive integer in the equation 12p = q, then q must be a

a. negative even integer
b. negative odd integer
c. positive odd integer
d. positive even integer

271. The arithmetic mean of a set of 50 numbers is 38. If two numbers 45 and 55 are discarded, the mean of the remaining
set of numbers is
a. 36.5
b. 37.0
c. 37.24
d. 37.5

272. Which of the following values is CLOSEST to the square root of 4000?
a. 22
b. 63
c. 200
d. 19

273. The value of the expression 3xy + 5y + 7 when x = 2 and y = 3 is

a. 36
b. 40
c. 34
d. 50

274. The following table shows some fixed algebraic correlations of the quantities m and n. What is the value of n if m is
equal to – 4.
m n
3 -9
2 -6
1 -3
0 0
-1 3
 -2 6
a. 9
b. –12
c. –9
d. 12

275. A cube is a rectangular solid, the length, width, and height of which have the same measure called the edge (e) of the
cube. The volume of a cube is found by ‘cubing’ the measure of the edge. What is the volume of a cube whose edge is
4cm.?
a. 27 cm3
b. 206 cm3
c. 64 cm3
d. 125 cm3

276. “While attempting to explain the role of imitation in language acquisition, investigators studied the different aspects of
language development.” An inference which parents may make from this passage is that they should –
a. be concerned when a child imitates their language
b. should be unconcerned as imitation is too complex
c. realize that their child’s imitations may reflect several aspects of language acquisition
d. realize that their talking may over-stimulate their child’s activities

277. If a function is defined by the set of ordered pairs (1,2), (2,4), (3, 8), (4,16), (5, Y), then the value of Y is
a. 10
b. 20
c. 32
d. 25

278. If n < m and a < b, then

a. n + a > m + b
b. n = a
c. m = b
d. n + a < m + b

279. Which Greek city-state formed the Peloponnesian league to counter the Delian league, eventually leading to the
Peloponnesian war.
a. Athens
b. Troy
c. Sparta
d. Corinth

280. Who was the father of Alexander the Great. He first conquered the Greek states prior to his assassination.
a. Aristotle
b. Philip II of Macedon
c. Cyrus the Great
d. Darius

281. What do historians call the culture created by Alexander the Great?
a. Greco-Roman Culture
b. Roman Culture
c. Hellenistic Culture
d. Egyptian Culture

282. What is the holy book of Judaism?

a. The Quran
b. The Bible
c. The Torah
d. The Tripitika

283. What was the written law code of the Hebrews?

a. Hammurabi's Code
b. The Ten Commandments
c. Confucius
d. The Eightfold Path

284. What man was the founder of Judaism?

a. Moses
b. Jesus
c. Solomon
d. Abraham
285. What mountain range helped to provide a natural barrier for Rome and Italy?
a. Ural Mountains
b. Alps
c. Rocky Mountains
d. Andes Mountains

286. What Roman god was the god of the Sea?

a. Neptune
b. Jupiter
c. Hades
d. Juno

287. What Roman god is the goddess of the hunt?

a. Juno
b. Venus
c. Diana
d. Minerva

288. The nephron is

a. The site of urine storage
b. The functional unit of the kidney
c. The site where ADH is produced
d. Also called the Bowman’s Capsule

289. All of the following are normally found in the urine EXCEPT
a. Glucose
b. Sodium ions
c. Uric Acid
d. Urea

290. Which salt is used in photography?

a. Phosphorus nitrate
b. Silver nitrate
c. Sodium nitrate
d. Sodium chloride

291. In elephants, which teeth grow into huge tasks?

a. Incisors of the lower jaw
b. Canines of the upper jaw
c. Incisors of the upper jaw
d. Molars of the lower jaw

292. Tip of the matchstick contains

a. Phosphorous pentaoxide
b. White phosphorous
c. Red phosphorous
d. Phosphorous pentachloride

293. Commercial name of Sodium bicarbonate is

a. Washing soda
b. Baking soda
c. Bleaching powder
d. Soda ash

294. Which glands in the human body produced growth hormone?

a. Adrenal
b. Pancreas
c. Pituitary
d. Thyroid

295. From evolutionary point of view, which of the following is more advanced?
a. Crocodile
b. Dolphin
c. Shark
d. Tortoise

296. Which of the following minerals is required for muscle contraction?

a. Calcium
 b. Iron
c. Sodium
d. Zinc

297. What is the key ingredient of vinegar that you use in diet?
a. Acetic acid
b. Ascorbic acid
c. Benzoic acid
d. Nicotinic acid

298. The amount of simple interest denoted by “I” paid by the bank on a savings account, uses which of these formulas?

a. I = principal invested x annual rate of interest x months

b. I = principal invested x annual rate of interest x years
c. I = principal invested x annual rate of interest x years x months
d. I = principal invested x annual rate of interest

299. Express the integers 50 as a percent.

a. 5%
b. 50%
c. 500%
d. 5000%

300. To find the perimeter (P) of a rectangle that has a length of 16 inches and a width of 12 inches, which of the following
equations can be used?
a. P = 2(16)(12)
b. P = (16) + (12)
c. P = 2(16) + (12)
d. P = 2(16 + 12)

301. The final grades and corresponding credits earned by a college student are given below. What is her grade point
average for the term if: Grade A = 4; Grade B = 3; Grade C = 2; Grade D = 1

Subject Credit Grades

English 5 A
Mathematics 3 C
Social Science 3 B
Foreign Language 2 D
PE 2 B

a. 2.00
b. 2.87
c. 3.50
d. 3.25

302. What is the cube root of (32 x 3)?

a. 9
b. 3 x 3
c. 27
d. 3

303. A vehicle consumes one liter of gasoline to travel 10 kilometers. After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on one liter. To
the nearest tenth, how many liters of gasoline will it take for the vehicle to travel 230 kilometers?
a. 20.15 liters
b. 23 liters
c. 23.15 liters
d. 20 liters

304. A rectangular has sides of 10 and 12 units. How can the area of a square be computed if it has the same perimeter as
the rectangle?
a. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then multiply by 4.
b. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, then, multiply by 4.
c. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then square the quotient.
d. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then multiply by 4.

305. The ratio of men to women at Mabuhay High School is 3:7. If there are 6,153 women in the said school, how many
men are at Mabuhay High School?
a. 2,051
b. 879
 c. 2,637
d. 1,895

306. If each of the five members in a basketball team shakes hands with every other members of the team before the game
starts, how many handshakes will there be in all?
a. 20
b. 10
c. 25
d. 15

307. A number which is divisible only by itself and 1 is called prime. Which of the following are prime?
I. 9 II. 3 III. 113 IV. 121
a. II, III and IV only
b. I and II only
c. II and III only
d. All are prime

308. Multiple regression equation analysis in a study revealed the relative contribution of story elements to reading
achievement, and that the contribution of these story elements is substantial. Which of the following conclusions about the
correlation of story elements to reading achievement is suggested in the finding?
a. That other important story elements be included in the analysis.
b. That story elements are important variables to consider in reading achievement.
c. That correlation of 1.0 is needed for this study to be significant.
d. That there is little variance between story elements and reading achievement.

309. What value of x will satisfy the equation 5x + 7 = 3x – 9?

a. x = -16
b. x = 10
c. x = 8
d. x = -8

310. Symbiosis is defined by biologists as individuals of different species living together in intimate association, regardless
of whether the association is harmful, neutral, or beneficial. All of the following pairs are examples of symbiosis EXCEPT –
a. ants and aphids
b. dogs and fleas
c. humans and tapeworms
d. cats and mice

311. Which of the following statement about atomic structure is NOT right?
a. All atoms of the name atomic numbers are atoms of the same element.
b. An atom can gain or lose electrons without changing its charge.
c. Atoms are mostly empty space.
d. Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in its nucleus.

312. Which of the following statements is TRUE of nuclear fission?

a. The energy process is identical to that which occurs in the sun.
b. Energy is obtained by getting nucleus of the atoms to break up or split
c. Matter from the lighter atoms is changed into energy.
d. Scientists can combine lighter atoms to form heavier atoms.

313. All of the following statements about the routinary use of pesticides are TRUE, EXCEPT
a. Due to the widespread use of DDT, a new type of housefly emerge
b. It results in the evolution of exciting new types of organisms.
c. It may not only kill the intended insects but also those that feed on them.
d. Pesticides tend to become progressively less effective as the organisms become immune.

314. The skull of a person increases in size rapidly during –

a. puberty
b. adolescence
c. babyhood
d. adulthood

315. Apparently, the loss of weight of objects immersed in a fluid is due to –

a. Archimedes principle
b. Newton’s theory
c. Specific gravity
d. Buoyant force
316. Metabolism and combustion are chemically similar. They both result in the oxidation of some compounds. If
completely oxidized which of the following foodstuffs would yield the MOST thermal energy?
a. A cup office cream
b. A cup of milk
c. A cup of sugar
d. A cup of flour

317. In countries where medical skill and public understanding about health and disease are wide spread, which of the
following changes are evident?
I. Accidental deaths have decrease
II. The communicable disease death rate has decrease
III. Infant mortality rate has decrease
IV. More people live a full life.
V. People live long enough to succumb to degenerative disease.
a. I, II, III
b. II, III, IV, V
c. I, II, III, IV, V
d. I, II, III, IV

318. Which of the following parts of the circulatory systems carries digested fats away from the intestines?
a. Pancreatic duct
b. Pulmonary artery
c. Arterial capillaries
d. Lacteals

319. When the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth , what phenomenon is likely to occur?
a. Lunar eclipse
b. Solar eclipse
c. Earthquake
d. Neap tide

320. When water evaporates, it changes into which of the following states?
a. Solid
b. Gaseous
c. Matter
d. Liquid

321. Which of the following statements id NOT TRUE about comets?

a. Comets are mostly frozen gases and cosmic dust.
b. Comets glow by their own light.
c. Comets generally have elongated, elliptical orbits.
d. Comets may go around the Sun in any direction.

322. A group of students tried to find out how volumes would affect the mass and density of a piece of metal. The data are
shown on the table below.
Trial V (cm3) Mass (g) Density
1 10 15 1.5
2 40 60 1.5
3 5 7.5 1.5
4 160 240 1.5

Based on the trials made, which among the following conclusions can be formulated?
I. Density of a material on constant.
II. Mass is inversely proportional to volume.
III. Volume is directly proportional to mass.
IV. Density is dependent on mass and volume
a. III and IV
b. I and II
c. I and III
d. I and IV

323. A change in the shape or size of an object can be classified as –

a. mechanical change
b. nuclear change
c. physical change
d. chemical change

324. In what state are most matter in the universe?

a. Gas
 b. Solid
c. Liquid
d. Plasma

325. Two glass tumblers that are stuck one inside the other may be loosened by –
a. pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with equally cold water.
b. pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with equally hot water.
c. pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with hot water.
d. pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with cold water.

326. The volume and mass for each of five metal pieces are shown in the following table. Which of the metal pieces has the
LOWEST density?

METAL VOLUME (cm3) MASS (grams)

Beryllium 100 185
Calcium 100 155
Osmium 100 225
Titanium 10 45
Zinc 1 7

a. Zinc
b. Beryllium
c. Calcium
d. Osmium

327. Which of the following forms of energy travels in waves?

a. Chemical energy
b. Mechanical energy
c. Sound energy
d. Electrical energy

328. A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for his researches in
the –
a. liquid fuel rocket
b. transmission of malaria
c. prevention of hepatitis
d. control of cholera

329. When lighted, the energy of the alcohol in a lamp is –

a. lost while heating is done
b. transformed from chemical to mechanical energy
c. transformed from chemical to heat energy
d. completely destroyed

330. Which process occurs when dry ice, CO2 (s) is changed into CO2 (g)?
a. Evaporation
b. Sublimation
c. Condensation
d. Decomposition

331. Two items of similar shapes and weights are dropped simultaneously from a ten-storey building. Which of the
following statements is correct about the failing rate of the objects?
a. The shape of the objects has a minor effect on the failing rate.
b. The weight of the object has no effect on the falling rate.
c. The distance of the fall has an effect on the falling rate.
d. The resistance of the air has no effect on the falling rate.

332. The El Niño phenomenon which grabbed control of the world’s weather machine is identified by climatologists as –
a. landslides, flash floods, warm air current
b. lack of rains, droughts, crop failure
c. all of these
d. heavy downpours, tropical storms in some parts of the earth

333. A soda-acid type fire extinguisher is recommend for putting out fires which involves burning
a. insulation on wires
b. dry chemicals
c. proton
d. molecules
334. An atom or a group of atoms which has an excess/deficiency of electrons is called –
a. electron
b. ion
c. proton
d. molecules

335. Fossils are most likely to be found in –

a. Metamorphic rocks
b. Sedimentary rocks
c. Igneous rocks
d. Ocean floor

336. If a doctor describes a patient as dehydrated, he means that the patient –

a. has a contagious disease
b. needs oxygen
c. needs insulin
d. has lost a great deal of water

337. Radium was discovered by –

a. Albert Einstein
b. Joseph John Thomston
c. Pierre and Marie Curie
d. Albrecht Van Haller

338. Four circular holes of equal size arranged from top to bottom were cut 2 cm apart into a large plastic bottle. The holes
were covered with tape, and the bottle was filled with water. The tape was then remove. Which of the following statements
will BEST describe the result?
a. Water from the top hole squirt out the farthest.
b. Water from each hole will squirt out the same distance from the bottle.
c. The sudden release of water will cause the bottle to collapse.
d. Water from the bottom hole will squirt out the farthest.

339. The history of the earth has been divided by scientists into eras. Which of the following shows the arrangement of
these eras into the proper sequence from the oldest to the most recent?
a. Precambrian, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Paleozoic
b. Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic
c. Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian
d. Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic

340. Which of the following is closest to normal body temperature?

a. 32 degrees F
b. 212 degrees F
c. 50 degrees C
d. 37 degrees

341. A change in the composition of a substance resulting in the formation of a new substance is called
a. nuclear change
b. physical change
c. mechanical change
d. chemical change

342. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE?

I. Water in a cup and water in a pot at 100C have molecules of the same degree of activity.
II. It takes more burning of fuel to produce a potful of boiling water than to produce a cupful.
III. The unit used in measuring the quantity of heat is the calorie.
IV. A potful of water has a greater number of active molecules than does a cupful of water.
a. III and IV only
b. None of these statements
c. All of these statements
d. I and II only

343. Which of the following causes the seasons?

a. The rotation of the Earth about the Sun.
b. The rotation of the Sun about the Earth.
c. The distance of the Earth from the Sun.
d. The tilting of the Earth on its axis.

344. Which of the following statement best explains why copper is the metal most widely used in electrical wiring?
a. It is best conductor of electricity.
 b. It is cheaper than aluminum.
c. It is a better conductor than aluminum and cheaper than silver.
d. It has high resistance to electricity.

345. To achieve ecological balance, which of the following sets of components should an aquarium contain?
a. Water, fish
b. Water, plants
c. Water, snail, fish
d. Water, snail, plants, fish

346. Without limiting the rights of parents to rear their children, the Constitution provides compulsory elementary
education for –
a. adult and out-of-school youth
b. all physically able individuals
c. all children of pre-school age
d. all children of school age

347. What is the social scientist’s explanation of the relationship of a leader to history?
a. Had any great been different than he was, the course of history would have been different.
b. Leaders are a product of their times.
c. History is a reflection of great leaders.
d. Every great movement is the lengthened shadow of a great man.

348. Which is the correct chronological order for the events in history listed below?
I. Execution of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
II. Declaration of the 1st Philippine Independence
III. The EDSA Revolution
IV. World War II
a. I, IV, II, III
b. II, I, IV, III
c. II, I, III, IV
d. I, II, IV, III

349. Which of the following forces of social change have the greatest impact upon the traditional Filipino family in the 20th
century?
a. Specialization and Assimilation
b. Industrialization and Urbanization
c. Socialization and Stratification
d. Immigration and Migration

350. To be a moral person is to –

a. be acceptable by society
b. know and act upon the “ought to be” and the “ought to do”
c. be able to follow the dictates of ones’ conscience
d. be integrated in speech, feelings, thinking and action

351. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in –
a. Virginia
b. Pennsylvania
c. Georgia
d. South Carolina

352. Which of the following characterizes the behavior pattern of deferred gratification?
a. The lower class
b. The middle class
c. The minority groups
d. The upper class

353. Democracy refers to the involvement of all citizens in the control of government, while an oligarchy relegates control
of government to –
a. a religious group
b. an autocrat
c. a select few
d. the mother country

354. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two factions – the Magdiwang and the Magdalo. While the Magdiwang in
Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who led the Magdalo faction?
a. Ciriaco Bonifacio
b. Baldomero Aguinaldo
 c. Daniel Tirona
d. Artemio Ricarte

355. The Benevolent Assimilation proclamation on December 21, 1898 was the first official indication of American policy
regarding the Philippines. It expressly indicated the intention of the United States to stay in the Philippines by exercising
the right of sovereignty over the Filipinos. Who was the American President who issued this “Benevolent Assimilation”
policy?
a. Wilson
b. Roosevelt
c. Ensenhower
d. Mckinley

356. In the teaching of democratic beliefs in the classroom, which of the following is MOST consistent with current
educational thought?
a. The teacher should effectively lead the discussion on current affairs in the classroom.
b. Democratic beliefs can be taught based on respect for individual worth and faith in the ability of people to govern
themselves.
c. Democracy as the smoothest form of government is emphasize
d. Democratic beliefs can be taught by assuring that celebrations are observed to honor national heroes.

357. Mass society is described as being composed of anonymous individuals. The word “anonymous” is used to convey the
idea that the individual involve
a. have little influence on decision making since they are not organized
b. are unaware of other individuals exposed to the same stimuli
c. are known only to those who control the mass media
d. are unaware that there are mass audiences

358. The Constitution provides that no educational institution shall be established exclusively for aliens, EXCEPT those for –
a. citizens of ASEAN member countries
b. permanent alien residents
c. foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents
d. employers of Filipino overseas workers in the Middle East

359. In every society, certain positions are assigned to individuals on the basis of age, sex, marital status, and similar other
criteria. These patterns are –
a. taught in school
b. universally accepted and practiced
c. culturally defined
d. learned from parents

360. An aspect of Philippine culture that does much to promote interpersonal communication beyond the community
boundary is the –
a. zarsuela
b. tagalog movies
c. television
d. fiesta celebration

361. Which is LEAST likely to be a function of trade association?

a. Influencing government policy
b. Encouraging competition
c. Protecting the reputation of the industry
d. Standardizing types of products

362. Thou shall love God and thy honor above all things. God as the fountain of all truth, of all justice and of all activity; and
thy honor is the only power which will oblige thee to be truthful, just and industrious. This is one of the commandments
lifted from whose Decalogue?
a. Andres Bonifacio
b. Emilio Jacinto
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Apolinario Mabini

363. “It is important to consider that the world population problem cannot be adequately resolved by simply producing
more food. Increased food production cannot keep pace with current increases in world population.” It may be concluded
from this quotation that the author –
a. favors a policy allowing food production to keep pace with population
b. opposes cooperative sharing of the world’s food resources
c. opposes economic sanctions against countries that encourage overproduction of food
d. advocates a drastic reduction in birth rate
364. One of the stages in the moral development approach which is an instrumental relationship is best illustrated by –
a. Everyone is an instrument for good deeds.
b. I will do what I think is right no matter what happens.
c. Good work is rewarded and bad work is punishe
d. “You scratch my back and I will scratch yours.

365. Of the following statements, the best example that represents functional illiteracy is –
a. inability to comply with graduation requirements
b. inability to apply basic communication skills in expressing ideas.
c. Failure to pass a qualifying examination
d. Failure to graduate from high school

366. A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great emphasis on –
a. the selection of textbooks to be used in school
b. the essential dignity of all individuals
c. choice of leaders in charge of education
d. compulsory schooling for all its citizens

367. Through the process of socialization, the individual is able to –

a. become an adult member of society
b. satisfy his personal needs and drives
c. learn to dialogue with peers and adults
d. function as a contributing member of the group

368. The principal legal forms of business organizations are –

a. open shop, union shop, closed shop
b. partnership, charter, single proprietorship
c. single proprietorship, partnership, corporation
d. corporation, charter, stock company

369. Emilio Jacinto’s literacy works were written in Tagalog and a small part in Spanish. The best in all of his works was
written on October 8, 1897. It was visibly an imitation of Rizal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios.” What was the title of his poem?
a. Amor Patrio
b. Ala Patria
c. Ala Juventud Filipina
d. Mi Madre

370. The Code of Kalantiao which was written in 1433 gave the early Filipinos insights into
a. the country’s educational system
b. the formal and informal systems of education
c. families characterized by nobility
d. personal and social relations

371. The primary source of the objectives of education in the Philippines at present is the –
a. Report of the Monroe Commission
b. Philippine Constitution
c. Tydings McDuffie Act
d. The Swanson Report

372. The fundamental aim of the ASEAN as an organization of Southeast Asian Nations is to
a. safeguard the peace and prosperity of the region
b. develop the natural resources of the member countries
c. foster economic, social and cultural cooperation
d. provide facilities for professional and technical training

373. The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single achievement in the history of sea exploration and
discovery because it –
a. made Spain the mistress of the sea
b. proved that the world is not flat
c. marked the discovery of westward route to the East
d. marked the first circumnavigation of the globe

374. An important factor which has contributed to the weakness in the internalization of desirable social values is the –
a. minimum recognition and appreciation given to teacher
b. lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
c. lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
d. use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective
375. The preservation and development of Filipino culture should be one of the responsibilities of the State as provided in
the Constitution in order to promote –
a. international recognition
b. national interest
c. national identity
d. historical awareness

376. The Filipino wants to be accepted by his fellowmen for what he is and to be treated according to his status. He can
achieve this by –
a. offering his services in whatever from that suits him
b. participating in group activities that interest him
c. being obedient to all demands that come his way
d. socializing with his fellowmen within the norms of society

377. One of the strengths of the Filipino character is “pakikipagkapwa-tao”. This is manifested in all of the following EXCEPT
a. “Malasakit” (solicitous concern for others
b. “Pakikiramay” (generosity in time of other’s need)
c. “Lakas ng loob” (moral strength or fortitude)
d. “Pakikiramdam” (sense of gratitude)

378. The Philippine Constitution, recognizing the natural right and duty of parents in rearing the youth for civic efficiency
and in developing moral character, mandates that this should be supported by the –
a. community
b. church
c. schools
d. government

379. After the revolution, Macario Sacay went underground and established a republic based on the ideology of the
Bonifacio-Jacinto Katipunan. What do you call the republic established by Macario Sacay at his headquarters on top of
Mount San Cristobal?
a. Republika ng mga Pilipino
b. Republika ng San Cristobal
c. Republika ng Katagalugan
d. Republika ng Katipunan

380. From all the report of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration, we DEDUCED
that we were in for bad weather.
a. Led away
b. Undermined
c. Subtracted
d. Reached a conclusion

381. The EQUINOX usually occurs on or close to March 21 and September 23.
a. Time when days are longer than the nights
b. Time when day and nights are equal length all over the earth
c. Time when heavy rains fall
d. Time when days are shorter than the nights

382. The usually DOCILE cows become unruly during a storm.

a. Lovable
b. Easy to manage
c. Helpless
d. Innocent

383. She had ILLUSIVE dreams of instant wealth.

a. Tending to slip away
b. Moving swiftly
c. Beyond comprehension
d. Based on false ideas

384. Teachers always remind us that “time is gold” This means

a. time can be bought
b. time can be measured
c. time is precious
d. time lost can never be retrieved

385. “He known as a political butterfly” the congressman remarke This means the fellow is a
a. displayed follower
b. political opportunist
 c. party loyalist
d. disgraced leader

386. Before sleeping time, children are discouraged to watch _________ shows that cause nightmares
a. special
b. spectral
c. spectacular
d. spiteful

387. A television program that tells of animal life is entitled

a. Voltes V
b. Batibot
c. Discovery
d. Brigada Siete

388. Senators were accused by activists of washing their hands with the perfumes of Arabia. This is a state commonly
known as
a. Triumph
b. guilt
c. aggression
d. indecision

389. We see nature in poetry. What is predicted by blake in these lines? “a dog starved at his master’s gate predicts the
ruin of a state” If this is taken for countries it predicts
a. Famine
b. Prosperity
c. Disasters
d. Productivity

390. In selected regions English and Filipino are not the language of instruction. This approach is
a. lingua franca
b. multilingual
c. bilingual
d. monolingual

391. “What was exposed is only the tip of the iceberg” a report announce This means
a. there are more hidden things than what was exposed
b. the issue is nothing compared to the reality
c. the iceberg is enough
d. the exposure hits the core of the issue

392. How would you arrange these words to form a sentence?

1. very well
2. the speaker
3. as a rule
4. explains his ideas
The arrangement should be
a. 2, 4, 3, 1
b. 1, 2, 3, 4
c. 3, 2, 4, 1
d. 3, 1, 2, 4

393. A boy joined his mother shop his clothes. He insisted in signature bran This means
a. the boy has an expensive taste
b. the boy has a taste for original clothes
c. the boy goes for immigration clothes
d. the boy doesn’t go for ordinary cheap clothes

394. A drive against H-fever is for people to look into water that
a. is stagnant
b. stays on
c. drops
d. flows

395. The local basketball players were supported by Fil-American imports. This group _________ efforts
a. complicated the team
b. complimented the team
c. complemented the team
d. completed the team
396. “I have but one life to give and I am willing to give it to my country; not everyone is given this chance”. Justice Santos
answered the Japanese soldiers. This finds an equivalent in valor of
a. Jose Rizal
b. Marcelo del Pilar
c. Pres. Quirino
d. Governor. Aguinaldo

397. It was aviation week. A fourth year class was invited by the Commanding General of the Philippines Air Force. Each
student wanted to board the plane. The guard refuse the last passenger and the fellow remarked, “I’m the pilot”
a. a strict compliance to orders
b. a canny answer
c. a twist in science
d. an exaggerated situation

398. The students returned from an excursion. The students left behind enjoyed __________ of food they shared
a. a mouthfulled
b. a mouthful
c. a mouthfill
d. a mouthsful

399. The message was confidential. The same was analyzed__________ Joey and Liza.
a. within
b. among
c. between
d. with

400. The disasters in China are just like those in Africa. I don’t agree. So the answer is
a. it’s just like what he experience
b. it’s not like that
c. it’s the same in all places
d. it’s unlike what happened then

401. Children are taught to think, They don’t just follow the whip and __________ that cover horses eyes
a. blinders
b. bridles
c. girdles
d. stir ups

402. Reports of the death sentence were awaited by the parents. But the president decided the postponed for a month or
in legal terms this means
a. reprieve
b. pardon
c. execution
d. commutation

403. Ang tinatalakay ni Lope K. Santos sa “Banaag at Sikat” ay

a. pampulitikahan
b. panlipunan
c. panitikan
d. pambayan

404. Ano ang tawag sa mga titik batay sa bigkas ng ingles?

a. Alivata o baybayin
b. Alpabetong Romano
c. Alpabetong Filipino
d. Alpabetong Pilipino

405. Alin ang tamang bilang ng alpabetong Romano na dala sa pilipinas ng mga kastila?
a. 30
b. 20
c. 31
d. 26

406. Ano ang hakbang sa pagsulat sa pamaraang proseso? Ito ay

a. paghahaka
b. pagbigay uri
c. pagagamit ng pamilang
d. komunikasyon
407. Ang lingua franca sa mababang antas ng elementarya ay paiiralin sa mg rehiyon ng ilocos at
a. Waray
b. Mindanao
c. Bikol
d. Cebuano

408. Ang buod ng tula ni Alejandro Abadilla sa “Ang daigdig at ako” ay ang
a. kalawakan ng kagubatan
b. kalaliman ngb dagat
c. kalawakan ng dagat at kalaliman ng pakiramdam
d. kababawan ng karagatan

409. Ang guni-guni ng tula na ganagamit upang paghambingin ang dalawang bagay na magkaiba ay
a. sinekdote
b. metaphora
c. simile
d. metonimeya

410. Ang Tagalog ang naging opisyal na wika ng Pilipinas dahil sa

a. Saligang Batas ng Malolos
b. Saligang Batas ng 1986
c. Saligang Batas ng 1973
d. Saligang Batas ng 1935

411. Which of the following receives message from hypothalamus and communicates with other endocrine glands?
a. Pituitary
b. Thyroid
c. Pancreas
d. Thymus

412. The part of the grain in cereals where much of the protein lies is
a. Aleurone layer
b. Lendosperm
c. Pericarp
d. Embryo

413. In which part of the huma body is the smallest bone located?
a. Wrist
b. Palm
c. Nose
d. Ear

414. Primarily, which of the following system of the body is attacked by HIV?
a. Cardiovascular
b. Immune
c. Respiratory
d. Reproductive

415. Which one of the following is a stem tissue?

a. Carrots
b. Cactus
c. Ginger
d. Flower

416. Vaccines are

a. Same as monoclonal antibodies
b. Treated bacteria or virus or one of their proteins
c. Mhc protein
d. Strands of nucleic acid

417. Which one is used as antibacterial dye for skin infection?

a. Barium
b. Cobalt
c. Gentian violet
d. Nicotinamide

418. Tricuspid valve is found in?

a. Brain
 b. Heart
c. Spleen
d. Veins

419. Which algae is a wonder crop with about 70% protein even more that the soyabean?
a. Chlorella
b. Dunaliella
c. Scenedesmus
d. Spirula

420. The science dealing with human variations and heredity leading to the improvement of human race is known as?
a. Eugenics
b. Genetics
c. Hybridization
d. Mutation

421. The part of poppy plant which yields opium is?

a. Dried root
b. Dried leaves
c. Dried seeds
d. Unripe fruits

422. A swimming pool is an equilateral triangle in shape. One side is 11 meters. How many meters of rope are needed to
enclose the pool?
a. 33 meters
b. 48 meters
c. 55 meters
d. 44 meters

423. A lowland has to be filled with gravel, sand and soil. If the area is 10,000 square meters or a hectare and the depth is
one meter, how many truckloads are required to fill the space if the dump trucks loads 4 cubic meters every trip?
a. 2,000
b. 800
c. 400
d. 2,500

424. A certain number doubled and increased by 10 is 14. What is the number?
a. 5
b. 2
c. 4
d. 3

425. A child has 3 3/4 pizza pie. If she serves 2 1/4 of this pie to her cousins, how many of the pie parts will be left?
a. 1/4
b. 3/4
c. 1 1/2
d. 1/2

426. A square box has a perimeter of 88 cm. What is the measurement of one side of the box?
a. 88 cm
b. 60 cm
c. 22 cm
d. 44 cm

427. Ms. Chu’s bathroom has to be covered with tiles. The edge of the bathtub needs a rubberized tile. If the tub is 2.3
meters long and 1.8 meters wide, how many meters of rubberized tiles are required for the bathtub?
a. 2.3 meters
b. 4.6 meters
c. 8.2 meters
d. 9.2 meters

428. A property worth P72M will be divided among Mario, Pedro and Sergio. In the process, Mario will receive 5 times more
than Sergio and Pedro receives 3 times as much as Sergio. What will Pedro’s final share be?
a. 24 million
b. 40 million
c. 16 million
d. 8 million
429. An executive office has to be carpeted. The area is 3m by 4m. The carpet costs P1,000.00 per square meter. How much
will be spent for the purchase of the carpet?
a. P1,000.00
b. P12,000.00
c. P120,000.00
d. P10,000.00

430. There are 21 girls in a class where 30% are boys. How many boys are in the class?
a. 33
b. 45
c. 25
d. 30

431. A bomb was dropped in an area where rebels were hiding. The perimeter of the damaged area was 480 meters and
the width was 15 meters. What was the length of the damaged area?
a. 225 meters
b. 125 meters
c. 200 meters
d. 425 meters

432. Two times a certain number added to 30 gives the same result as three times the same number subtracted from 90.
What is the number?
a. 12
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30

433. Upper-class Romans in the Roman Republic were known as

a. Plebeians
b. Senators
c. Gladiators
d. Patricians

434. Lower class citizens during the Roman Republic were known as
a. Plebeians
b. Patricians
c. Slaves
d. Tribunes

435. The lawmaking body of the Roman Republic.

a. Tribune
b. Estates-General
c. Parliament
d. Senate

436. Representatives who were elected for the Plebeians in the Roman Republic.
a. Senators
b. Tribunes
c. Vetoes
d. Pages

437. The first codification of Roman laws was called the

a. Twelve Tables
b. Law of Nations
c. Ten Commandments
d. Hammurabi's Code

438. What Carthaginian General led his elephants over the Alps in the Second Punic War.
a. Octavian
b. Jujus Caesar
c. Hannibal
d. Philip II

439. Who were the members of the First Roman Triumvirate?

a. Crassus, Pompey, and Octavian
b. Octavian, Leipdus, Mark Antony
c. Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar
d. Crassus, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar
440. What Roman General was appointed Dictator for Life bringing about an end to the Roman Republic?
a. Julius Caesar
b. Augustus Caesar
c. Nero
d. Mark Antony

441. How did Julius Caesar die?

a. He was assassinated by the army.
b. He was assassinated by Mark Antony.
c. He was assassinated by members of the Senate.
d. He was assassinated by his wife.

442. Who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire?

a. Julius Caesar
b. Octavian
c. Augustus Caesar
d. Mark Antony

443. What was the 200 year period of peace in the Roman Empire?
a. The Pax Romana
b. The Twelve Tables
c. The Law of Nations
d. Justinian’s Code

444. Who was the founder of Christianity?

a. Abraham
b. Moses
c. Jesus
d. Muhammad

445. Check the following answers. Which of them is NOT CORRECT?

a. if a = 2 and b = 3 then a2b2 = 36
b. if a = 2 and b = 4 then a2b = 32
c. if a = 2 and b = 3 then a2b2 = 108
d. if a = 3 and b = 4 and c = 12, then a b2c = 5184

446. What is the greatest common factor of 4, 6, 8?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 3

447. Write the ratio in the lowest term; 1 hour to 15 minutes.

a. 4:1
b. 1:4
c. 1:15
d. 1:3

448. Congress is bent on passing into law the Clean Air Bill. The significant will be on the
a. Lessening of motor vehicles
b. Increase in the price of prime commodities
c. Reduction of lead and other chemical pollutants
d. Sudden decrease of oil supply for vehicle use

449. Classes in science follow the scientific procedure. What step in experiments follows the definition of the problem?
a. Formulate hypothesis
b. Gather relevant materials
c. Draw conclusions
d. State generalization

450. There was a time when the moon appeared blue. Blue moon to other means
a. watching together romantically
b. prediction of drought
c. prediction of good harvest
d. bad omen for married folks

451. A patient collapsed due to her low sugar level in the blood. What first aid must be applied at once?
a. Give a glass of Coca Cola or Sprite
b. Give a cold glass of coffee with sugar
 c. Give a hot glass of milk without sugar
d. Allow the patient to take hot porridge

452. A Sony television set is imported from the United states. To ensure the right use of electric connection, what should be
needed?
a. Resistor
b. Capacitor
c. Transformer
d. Generator

453. Which of the following is a misconception on pulmonary tuberculosis (PT?

a. PTB is transmitted through kissing
b. Children of parents with PTB will inherit the disease
c. PTB is caused by a bad spirit in the environment
d. PTB can be transmitted through blood extraction

454. Farmers are asked to change their crops by season. What approach is applied in this case?
a. Strip cropping
b. Crop rotation
c. Continuous farming
d. Terracing

455. Similar eruptions of volcanoes have affected lives in Zambales. Relief and evacuation were managed by the Red Cross
in Mindanao, specially in
a. Mayon Volcano
b. Mt. Halcon
c. Taal Volcano
d. Hibok-hibok

456. The improvement of cattle breeds have reached significant heights. The method propagated is through
a. cloning of selected herds
b. artificial insemination
c. castration of poor males
d. total destruction and elimination of pool breeds

457. Heart attack has claimed many lives. Out of 380 experimented men and women it was established that those who
were less prone to heart attack were tea drinkers. The 44% findings show
a. that caffeine cause more heart ailment
b. tea makes people active
c. tea leads to the reduction of fats
d. tea with tannin is less dangerous

458. A wedding motif is pale pink. The available orchids are all white dendrobium. What property of water will allow the
change of color from water colored red?
a. Polarity
b. Surface tension
c. High/Low specific heat\
d. Capillarity

459. Scientific Attitudes require of learners accuracy and verification of data. Which manifestation is often observed in
experimentation?
a. Curiosity
b. Objectivity
c. Critical mindedness
d. Rationality

460. The nervous system has its specific function. Which is the closest function?
a. Impulses transmit messages to the brain by electrical signal
b. The spinal cord links the finger tips to the brain
c. Human body activities are all in the nervous system
d. The nervous system depends most on the brain

461. During emergency like war, typhoons and earthquake, the Red Cross sends supplies. How come safe water is
considered a must during its campaign?
a. Food cannot be taken without water
b. Men can survive without water for weeks
c. Water sources usually are dry during earthquake and typhoons
d. Safe drinking water will foretell waterborne epidemics
462. Plants are brought out of the house at night. Choose the condition which may affect the health of people.
a. A visitor is expected when a fork or spoon is dropped
b. Seven years accompany incidents of broken mirrors
c. The moon gets directly in the path of the sun’s light causing an eclipse
d. While traveling a black cat crosses your path

463. Agricultural productivity is the thrust of every administration. However, the bumper corn production in Mindanao was
handicapped by El Niño. Experts believe the situation could have been save if only
a. farm to market roads were available
b. commercial cartel were discourage
c. better seeding were distributed
d. post-harvest facilities like warehouse were available

464. Recent studies of children often over fed with burgers and junk foods suffer from diseases with this symptom showing
a. sluggishness and insomnia
b. body overweight in apple or matchbox shapes
c. lack of appetite
d. frequent visits to restrooms

465. A child wanted to use her father’s family name. Why did she insists on this?
a. Every individual has a right to be baptized
b. Every child should have a father
c. Every individual has a right to a proper identity
d. Every child should be called by her paternal name

466. There had been demonstration and opposition to death penalty by lethal injection. This opposition invokes the
a. right to die naturally
b. right to freedom of speech
c. right to life, liberty and property
d. right to ownership of property

467. The United Nations often requests the presence of a nation’s police or army force in a troubled country. The
Philippines usually sends its contingent better known as
a. Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors
b. Army Development Group
c. Peace Officer Cop
d. Peace Force

468. The government has encouraged conversion of big lands to socialized housing. What condition should be satisfied to
have an agricultural land converted to a subdivision?
a. The land is declared a public land
b. The land has transferred the tenants
c. The tenants are given a part of the land
d. The land is not tenanted

469. A society is healthy if the citizens are healthy physically and mentally. One approach to solve mental illness is
a. conducting periodic visits of mental and physical therapist in homes of patients
b. the maintenance of mental health centers
c. allowing mental cases to return to home environment and care
d. isolation in asylum cases of mentally disturbed persons

470. The recent comprehensive tax allows no investigation and audit of assets and income if
a. they declare only what is earned for the year
b. they file income tax on time
c. they pay in two installments
d. they avail of 20% payment in addition to their declared taxable income

471. A group of Filipinos work in a foreign lan Which sad situation has been reported by the office of Overseas Workers?
a. A group engaged in drinking
b. The men and Women felt lonely and got entangled in due time
c. The men did a lot of overtime to maintain their new wives
d. There was observed relationship between sexes

472. When is death penalty imposed on a drug pusher or user?

a. The victim is caught sniffing rugby in bottles
b. The victim is caught with 2 grams of shabu
c. A victim is apprehend with 2 kilograms of shabu and with a policeman
d. The victim has committed rape because of being high on drugs
473. The government has control of many government corporations and industries. What was deregulated and allowed to
raise prices without control?
a. Water source
b. Mining industry
c. Fishing industry
d. Oil industry

474. A cooperative organized for retail merchandising is classified under __________ credits.
a. electric
b. farming/agricultural
c. consumer
d. credit/loan

475. Which among those commodities are VAT or value added tax exempt?
a. Corned beef and Ham
b. Sugar and Syrup
c. Milk and Juices
d. Flour and Baking soda

476. A tenant was awarded a house and lot package worth P 180,000.00. She has to pay the package for 20 years at 9% per
annum. How much will the house and lot cost after 20 years?
a. P604,000
b. P704,000
c. P504,000
d. P500,000

477. The student leader was suspended because

a. he fell responsible for his deeds
b. he violated school regulations
c. he was motivated to rebel
d. he listened to the elders

478. What is the exponential function of y = f(x)?

a. y = 2x - 1
b. y = x - 1
c. y = 5x2
d. y = x - 5

479. Nobel Prize winners are chosen from different levels. Where was Pres. Quirino considered?
a. politics
b. human rights
c. literature
d. economics

480. Religious instruction in the public schools according to the constitution should be
a. with parent’s consent
b. compulsory
c. invitational
d. church organized

481. Wild plants and animals that stay deposited for thousand of years are known for the sources of
a. gas
b. oil
c. mineral
d. pearls.

482. Every year, income taxes are filed by payer of 18 years and above. How do government and company workers pay
their taxes?
a. advance credit
b. salary deduction
c. withholding taxes monthly
d. cash payment on march 15

483. Gemilina is a three propagated lately for electrical posts. However, this specie was found destructive if allowed to stay
long since
a. the tree is not resistant to wind
b. the body spreads wide
c. the roots absorb a lot of water
d. the bark is filled with worms
484. Inaugural programs are well attended because it is ___ held
a. frequently
b. seldom
c. often times
d. rarely

485. Propagation of new carabao breed in central Luzon State University is due to
a. asexual propagation
b. law of heredity
c. law of mutation
d. genetic cloning

486. Children of obese parents have natural tendencies to be obese. Doctors advise parents on maintaining the right on
maintaining the right weight of children age 0-12 by
a. giving balanced diets with accompanying exercise
b. reducing milk intake
c. reducing intake of chocolates, candies and pastries
d. encouraging more intake of soda drink

487. The light-year is a measure of

a. distance
b. time
c. speed
d. brightness

488. About how long does it take light from the Sun to reach the Earth?
a. About 8 minutes.
b. About 8 seconds.
c. About 4 years.
d. About a week.

489. The light-second is a measure of

a. distance
b. time
c. speed
d. weight

490. Ano ang nagbunsod ng pagbabago sa yugto ng panitiikang Filipino?

a. Pagdating ng Amerikano sa bansa
b. Pang-aabuso ng kastila sa mamamayan
c. Pag-alis ng mga tao sa kawit
d. Paggunita kina padre Gomez, Burgos at Zamora

491. Which statement is true?

a. 5 is a rational number
b. 3is a real number
c. 0 is a positive number
d. 4 is an irrational number

492. The advice on the invitation was found, who failed to get the message?
a. No barong Tagalog please.
b. Come in coat and tie
c. Denim pants are all right
d. Polo barong with denims are ok.

493. The bank was swarmed with depositors, the bank

a. declared an open house
b. declared dividends
c. declared a holiday
d. declared bankruptcy

494. Choose the statement that seems right in negotiators

a. He led the group to areas of concerns
b. He led the group to clear out differences
c. He led the group to a conclusion
d. He led the group to an interactive discussion and conclusion

495. Home is the soldier, Home and free! This tells us

 a. The soldier died heroically
b. The soldier is at peace in death
c. The soldier is well armed home
d. The soldier is decorated upon arrival

496. How does the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) assure quality science teaching in secondary schools?
a. Carry one science fair every year
b. Open up science high schools in every province
c. Share researches and distribute equipment to schools
d. Maintain in scholarship grant for deserving science and mathematics teachers

497. Longfellow mentioned life as light and shadow, What figure of speech is used?
a. Personification
b. Simile
c. Argumentation
d. Metaphor

498. “ Never the twain shall meet… “means the lines are
a. straight
b. parallel
c. perpendicular
d. circular

499. Before a formal legislation is passed, approval settlement of issues are done by Committee members of both houses.
This avoids unnecessary controversial issues, What do you call the body?
a. Senate Committee
b. Oversight Committee
c. Bi-cameral Committee
d. House of Representatives Committee

500. A package sent by a balikbayan was discovered open this is a case of

a. substitution
b. pilferage
c. robbery
d. oppression

501. The Red Cross humanitarian job is to gather and give needed blood to the needy Name the universal blood type
a. Type O
b. Type AB
c. Type B
d. Type BT

502. Why are Filipino overseas workers considered modern times heroes?
a. They sacrifice all-the family life and economies just to improve their quality of life
b. They became broad minded, skilled economically stable
c. They have helped stabilized Philippine economy
d. They come home ready to feast their town mates and friends

503. How do you determine the total length of the clothing materials if there are 7 2/10 meters and 15 4/5 meters
available?
a. 18 ½ m
b. 18 m
c. 23 m
d. 18 ¼ m

504. A Chinese proverb says, “The virtue with the shortest memory is gratitude” This tells of persons who are
a. greetful
b. careful
c. grateful
d. hospitable

505. That is the face that caused a thousand ship and men to raise their arms and flight. Who was referred to by the poet?
a. Helen of Troy
b. Helen Keller
c. Mary Magdalene
d. Cleopatra of the Nile

506. The volume of gas is inversely proportional to its pressure. When the pressure is 30 cm of mercury, the volume is 600
cubic cm. Find the pressure when the volume is 250 cubic
 a. 28 cm of mercury
b. 72 cm mercury
c. 12.5 cm of mercury
d. 65 of mercury

507. Students in secondary schools are asked to go home when

a. typhoon signal no. 3 is raised
b. typhoon signal no. 2 is raised
c. typhoon signal no. 1 is raised
d. there is flood caused by high tide

508. To assure healthy banking industry, the Bangko Central has encouraged
a. selling of stocks to interested buyers
b. bank closure and declared bankruptcy
c. bank merger
d. bank tie up with foreign banks

509. What does this mean?

“Excuses are for losers… those who take responsibility for their actions are real winners in life”
This tells of:
a. Losers who often fail because they find reasons for losing
b. A winner can also be a quitter
c. Accountability of ones action tell of bravery
d. Excuses are needed to justify any failure

510. A couple accepted a wedding invitation. They showed pleasured in these remarks
a. All guests congratulated the organizers and couple
b. Guest came in and out of the ceremonies
c. The ceremonies were very impressive
d. I felt uneasy with the priest

511. Ang wikang Filipino ay hawig sa mga wika sa mga Asya. Alin ditto ang pinakamalapit sa Filipino?
a. Katakana
b. Bahasa
c. Mandarin
d. Malayo

512. Clogged blood vessels often cause heart ailment. What process is used by cardiologists whereby clogged arteries are
replaced?
a. Angioplasty
b. Heart bypass
c. Plastic surgery
d. X-ray

513. To avoid the thinning of the ozone layer, what should be avoided in waste disposal?
a. Dumping waste in the river
b. Dumping waste into the sea
c. Dumping waste into landfills
d. Burning garbage in pits

514. Natives of ancestral lands have been asserting their ownership of lands. This has to addressed by Congress in what
way?
a. Laws and administration have identified ancestral lands and report on owners
b. Ancestral lands are not titled
c. Ancestral land of lumads are government reservation
d. The Commission on Human Rights has returned the lands to the lumads

515. Before court litigations are resorted to confrontation of minor cases are handled by the
a. Court of Appeals
b. Metropolitan Court
c. Regional trial court
d. Lupon Barangay

516. In the joint peace talk, the last phase of the ceremony was noted with the
a. release of carabaos
b. firing of guns in the air
c. release of balloons
d. release of white pigeon
517. What should be the best common multiple for 8 and 18?
a. 8
b. 16
c. 2
d. 4

518. A type of larvae injected by mosquito bite has been observed in Mindanao and Bicol provinces. So a special health
program was established to identity patients who normally exhibit.
a. protruding eyeballs
b. enlarged thyroid glands
c. enlarged tonsils
d. enlarged legs

519. Organic fertilizers coming from bats found in caves are useful and abundant specially the caves under sea is
a. Camiguin
b. Camarines Sur
c. Palawan
d. Rizal

520. In class of forty, there are ten Protestants. Ten Jehovah Witness, and 20 Catholic How will the schedule on religious
Instructions be carried out?
a. Ask priest to handle the instruction
b. Organize one class for all the 40 pupils
c. Stagger the religious instruction to accommodate all religious groups
d. Assign a teacher to handle religious instructions

521. Children with poor eye sights were advised to improve their nutrition through this combination of food
a. pork, bread, potato
b. meat, rice, ice cream
c. rice, squash, fish
d. hamburger, French fries, coke

522. The value of spiritually can be quantified but it is evident when

a. one mirror reflects values internalized in humans relationship
b. one feel’s deeply for another
c. one speaks ill of others
d. one emphasizes with someone

523. The absence of hospital facilities contributed to the patient’s

a. complication of illness
b. successful recovery
c. immediate death
d. complex recovery

524. Lack of air circulation and oxygen caused in child to die of

a. asphyxiation
b. pneumonia
c. hearth failure
d. suffocation

525. Rabies come from the dog and other bites. How could this be prevented?
a. Have the dog vaccinated with anti-rabies
b. Keep the dogs in cage
c. Tie the dogs at all times
d. Kill the dog that bites

526. A father was misunderstood by his teenage boy because

a. The father could not tolerate a live-in-arrangements of his son
b. The father abhorred and mistook modernization as being fresh
c. The father imposed on his values on courting and marriage
d. The father did not understand the teenage values on dating

527. The death of the kidnapped victims by the terrorists was considered
a. a neglect of priorities
b. a revenge for atrocities of civilians
c. a deviation from protocol
d. an affront to the leadership

528. Philippine economy indices are closely related to the rise and fall of the
 a. German mark
b. Japanese yen
c. US Dollars
d. London Pounds

529. Voting is a privilege in a democracy. Those who are deprived their votes are normally
a. execute
b. disenfranchised
c. franchised
d. exiled

530. Which question after a lecture registers concern?

a. Where did you miss me, at what point?
b. Raise your hands for further explanation
c. Everything was covered, wasn’t it?
d. Did you get me right?

531. Anatole France in Thais is quoted often for these lines – “Fish, which are put upon dry land, die, in the same way,
monks who leave their cells and mix with the world deviate from their holy purpose.” This means
a. One should stay only in his habitat
b. Living another life means death
c. Monks living out of the monastery violate their holiness
d. Monks should never live out of the monastery

532. How do countries register dislike or disagreement of another country’s discussion through diplomatic means?
a. Retaliate by arresting nationals of the other country’s citizens
b. File a diplomatic protest
c. Declare war immediately
d. Recall all its nations

533. A kitchen is to be covered by linoleum. The area is 2m wide and 3.6m long. A roll of linoleum is 90 cm wide at P12.60
per meter. Find the total length of linoleum required
a. 6.48 m
b. 8 m
c. 8.10 m
d. 6.30 m

534. Ambushes in provinces are reported in radio and TV broadcast. I at times don’t agree, so I answer:
a. No, it is not true
b. Yes, it often is
c. Yes, it is true
d. Yes, at times it is

535. Sa pagtaas ng bandila sa Kawit, anong wika ang ginagamit ni Aguinaldo sa kanyang talumpati?
a. Espanyol
b. Ingles
c. Tagalog
d. Chabacano

536. The Filipino family believes that tuberculosis is inherited. In fact the cause is traced to:
a. poor hygiene in coughing and spitting
b. lack of Vitamin A
c. spitting everywhere by active TB patients
d. lack of Vitamin C

537. One good rule to avoid intestinal diseases is

a. wash your hands before eating
b. sleep under a mosquito net
c. wash your feet before going to bed
d. avoid insect bites

538. Opening of cement plants requires getting a DENR clearance. Which of these clearances are required?
a. Air Pollution Clearances
b. BIR
c. Waste Disposal
d. Environmental Clearances(ECC)

539. When do doctor’s declare dengue fever as an epidemic?

a. When two are hospitalized from the neighborhood
 b. When the proportion of patient’s reach at least 15% of the population
c. When every household of fine houses are sick with high fever
d. When everyone is suffering from a cold

540. One approach to lessen vehicular air pollution is:

a. revenue twenty or more year old vehicles in the street
b. ban diesel using cars on the highway
c. ask pedestrians to use bicycles
d. utilizing the MRT and LRT

541. The reporter was accused in court because of his news story. The story was
a. tainted with malice
b. a narration of facts
c. full of distorted facts
d. too personal to take

542. Teachers allow students to explain their answers in dialects. This is an approach on
a. multilingual level
b. dialect level
c. bilingual level
d. monolingual level

543. The different countries around the Philippines have limits in fishing, which incident violated this territorial boundary?
a. Establishing ports and camp with U.N consent
b. Mining oil in Tawi-tawi with Amoa
c. Flying planes over free territories
d. Catching fish at Sarangani Bay

544. Which of these numbers is divisible by 8?

a. 900
b. 9000
c. 700
d. 500

545. Cultural differences and signals may cause miscommunication. Normally, Spanish families go for kissing one another.
But this is taboo to some Filipino families who:
a. losing virginity
b. disrespect to elders
c. takes as an affront
d. believe its unsanitary

546. The Philippine counts more than 7, 114 islands. Why are some islands not fully identified?
a. Some are not inhabited
b. Some have not been surveyed
c. Some submerged after a volcanic eruption
d. Some are only seen during low tides

547. The weather bureau gave this warming during thunderstorm, which comes first?
a. Lightning flashes first
b. Thunder sounds spread fast
c. Lightning and thunder
d. Thunder follows all lightning’s

548. Vitamin A is also known as

a. Ascorbic acid
b. Retinol
c. Thiamine
d. Riboflavin

549. The folding of the leaf lobes of the Venus flag trap is a response to changing
a. Light pattern
b. Water pressure
c. Wind speed
d. Wind direction

550. Which of the following is the most suitable plant for the reclamation of alkaline soil?
a. Eucalyptus
b. Pipal
c. Cocunut
 d. Kikar

551. Children confined to closed dark rooms are most likely to suffer from?
a. Goiter
b. Anemia
c. Pellagra
d. Bone deformation

552. Fish and seafoods are very rich in?

a. Magnesium
b. Iron
c. Calcium
d. Sodium

553. Glassware was marked P160. After a day the price increased by 10%. The following another 10% was added to the
price. How much was the eventual cost of the glassware?
a. P192
b. P176
c. P195
d. P193.660

554. If 35% of the graduating class failed in NSAT and 260 passed. How many failed?
a. 105
b. 130
c. 140
d. 91

555. Local peace negotiations should be the primary concern of what office?
a. local municipal and provincial executives
b. Philippine National Police
c. church hierarchy
d. Philippine marine SWAT force

556. Congress passed the Fisherman’s Act. How did it promote the local fisherman?
a. Shorelines were not open to big shipping companies
b. Foreign fishing vessels could catch fish at any distance in Philippine waters
c. Deep sea fishing was allowed within five kilometers from the shorelines
d. Local government had control of the shorelines within 15 kilometers

557. What do this study reveal? “During student individual ascender undergraduates who are politically far right, far left or
adherents to ideologies of any type decreases”
a. undergraduates of political inclination become rabid ideologist
b. undergraduates tend to be less active as they ascend in college
c. freshman are radical activist
d. individual ascendancy effect attitudes of college undergraduates positively

558. There are 18 Tagalog maids and 12 Visayan maids serving in a hotel. Give the ratio of the Tagalog to the entire group
and express them in simple terms?
a. 3/2
b. 2/3
c. 2/5
d. 3/5

559. A prisoner was made to confess of his guilt. A lawyer of the respondent was present in the confession. What was
violated?
a. The prisoner should have a lawyer of his choice
b. The confession was without due consultant
c. The prisoner was approached properly
d. The choice of the lawyer was made by the accuser

560. Volcanic eruptions caused evacuees to be insecured. Choose the situation reflecting the situation.
a. Ash falls are blessing for fertility of soils
b. Government aid was immediate and flowing
c. The lave attracted tourists
d. Crops covered by lava will affect livelihood and earning

561. There are several advertisements that encourage people to take this supplement so that they can grow 3 to 5 inches
more even after the age of 20.
a. This is not possible because there is definite pattern of growth of bones and muscles
 b. This is true because the AD would not have been allowed
c. This is not true because there are no specific individuals mentioned
d. This is true because of the protein content

562. Famine in Africa found very many malnourished children. Several had poor teeth and sight, This is sign of _______.
a. deficiency in Vitamin A and B
b. deficiency in Vitamin B
c. deficiency in Protein
d. deficiency in Iron

563. Ano ang dahilan kung bakit umunlad ang maikling kwento noong panahon ng Hapon?
a. ang karamihan sa inilathala noon sa pahayagan ay sa wikang Tagalog
b. bihirang manunulat ang naglimbag ng kwentongingles
c. ang dating manunulat ng maikling kwento sa ingles ay lumipat sa pagsusulat ng Tagalog
d. ipinagbawal ng hukbong Hapon ang paggaamit ng Ingles

564. Why do nurses and doctors use gloves when injecting patients with AIDS?
a. A prick of a needle from an AIDS patient is dangerous
b. AIDS can be cured by injections
c. AIDS is transmitted by touch
d. AIDS virus easily enter open wounds and pores

565. What is the floor area of a 4-storey apartment if each floor is made of 12 by 23 meters?
a. 1444 sq m
b. 1004 sq m
c. 1111 sq m
d. 1104 sq m

566. During international gathering, which nationality embraces dignitaries?

a. British
b. Filipino
c. Palestine
d. Japan

567. After two pregnancies some of these mothers loose a pair of teeth or so. What could be the cause?
a. Too much sweets in the diet
b. Lack of iron and other minerals in the diet during pregnancy
c. Poor brushing habits
d. Diet during pregnancy lacks sulphur

568. Three times a certain number less 25 equals twice the number less 15. what is the number?
a. 20
b. 12
c. 10
d. 15

569. Health officials advised mothers about preservatives used in vegetables. Which advice should be followed to ensure
safe vegetables?
a. Wash the vegetables very well
b. Wrap the vegetables in newspaper
c. Soak the vegetables in cold ice
d. Put vegetables in freezers

570. The Secretary of Education admits that text messages keep parents abreast of their children’s whereabouts. He
registered concern on the effects on
a. spelling of words
b. structural distortions
c. connect communication
d. vocabulary limitation

571. Prose written in direct discourse is often used in

a. transcribed court proceedings
b. feature writing
c. description of situations
d. news interviews

572. “I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos rather than one run by foreigners. This according to Quezon means
a. Governance by Filipino is excellent
b. Leadership of Filipinos are full of troubles
 c. Filipinos given the chance can lead
d. Foreigners are strong leaders

573. Whose values are most evident in children before they go to school?
a. Peer value system
b. Mother-father value system
c. Teacher-classmate value system
d. The maid or yaya value

574. Obesity among children was traced to:

a. voracious reading of books
b. addiction to television shows
c. proper watch of diet
d. frequent visits to shopping malls

575. Which of the following is expressed when 7 1/2% is expressed as a fraction in the lowest term?
a. 15/200
b. 15/2
c. 15/100
d. 3/40

576. Arlin works for 14 hours and earns P500. how long must he work to earn P11, 200?
a. 20 hours
b. 30 hours
c. 25 hours
d. 35 hours

577. No country will progress unless he is part of a world organization and its agreement. What is referred to?
a. UNESCO
b. WHO
c. NATO
d. GATT

578. A whole yard is to be apportioned properly to accommodate a playground. The area of the yard is 5750 square
meters. If 1/2 of the area is given for a playground. How wide will the playground be?
a. 1275 sq m
b. 2125 sq m
c. 1150 sq m
d. 2150 sq m

579. A pancake was cut into 8 pieces. Three brothers ate one piece each. What part of the cake was left?
a. 1/2
b. 2/8
c. 5/8
d. 1/4

580. Which nation normally observes the supremacy of men? Even during meals the wife’s have to serve their husbands
first before she takes her food. That country is recorded as
a. England
b. Spain
c. Japan
d. United States

581. Two times a certain number added to 40 gives the same result as three times the same number subtracted from 75.
What is the number?
a. 20
b. 30
c. 15
d. 10

582. Alice ate a cake in wonderland. She is remembered in these lines”.. ate a little bit, and said anxiously, to herself. “Which
way”? “Which way”? Holding her hand on the top of her head to feel which way it was growing: and she was quite surprised
to find that she remained the same size. Here Alice was
a. imagination was fast of frustration
b. expecting miracles
c. not accepting her size as hope
d. finding a way of transformation

583. During the census, the family was asked on the languages used at home. The response was:
 a. We communicate only in Ilocano
b. We can communicate in Tagalog, Ilocano and English
c. We are fluent in English
d. I’m fluent in Spanish

584. Rural families do not believe in limiting the number of children since they argue
a. A small family is not ideal for farmers who own animals and work on wide track of land
b. A big family is always happy and economically advantageous
c. Having more children means more helping hands
d. God does the limiting of children and not man

585. “To be or not to be, that is the question,” this is hamlet’s frame of min What is being portrayed then?
a. Pride
b. Indecision
c. Pity
d. Decisiveness
586. In the last final exams for math, 1/5 of the class obtained a grade of if there are 300 students in the class, how many
will received a grade of A and B?
a. 160
b. 225
c. 75
d. 150

587. Choose the number that is NOT divisible by 4?

a. 134
b. 548
c. 200
d. 320

588. Upon seeing water flowing and flooding, the mother exclaimed:
a. “Who did that? What a tragedy.”
b. “Thanks God we have water.”
c. “What a waste! Let’s conserve water.”
d. “Let’s take a bath.”

589. The mother remarked, “I am used to the same tales.”

a. This is very original.
b. There is a miscommunication.
c. There is nothing new in the story.
d. This is news.

590. How do you convert the statement to a question?

Which is the most appropriate for “The rebels wanted to surrender.”
a. The rebels wanted to surrender, do they?
b. The rebels surrender, did they?
c. The rebels wanted to surrender, didn’t they?
d. What did the rebels want?

591. A field commander gave his orders. He meant drop previous order. Which message was heard?
a. Repeat! Repeat!
b. Copy! Copy!
c. Negative! Delete!
d. Over! Over!

592. Which of these capitalized words do not rhyme?

a. That’s not easy to BEAR.
b. I know it CLEAR.
c. Let’s give a CHEER.
d. It show’s, it’s SHEER truth.

593. Which sentence uses a preposition improperly?

a. She came ON to attend the hearing.
b. The accident happened ON his birthday.
c. The witness was barely IN time for the affair.
d. Tell her to be ON time.

594. Farmers were advised about the occurrence of El Niño. This means
a. there will be famine
b. there will be abundance
 c. there will be draught
d. there will be flood

595. The movie was fully booked. But the crowd sighed in disgust, what ________!
a. an exaggeration
b. an expensive one
c. a waste
d. a show

596. The parent remarked , “________ I come late, just lock the door.”
a. In the event
b. In the interval
c. In the process
d. In the absence

597. The copyreader found the news story boring. He found it full of
a. adjectives
b. verbs
c. pronouns
d. adverbs

598. There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a parent, the governor and the principal. Who should be
acknowledged first by the valedictorian?
a. The classmates
b. The principal
c. The governor
d. The parent

599. Terrorism has scared travelers. Travelers are warned by relatives through
a. advisory notes
b. telephone
c. text messages
d. telefax

600. After caring for a soldier for twenty years, he eventually turned traitor to the flag.
a. The case is impossible.
b. The case is normal.
c. The case is paradoxical.
d. The case is tragic

601. Barangay elections are set for July. Who will be deprived to vote?
a. Those who are under age.
b. Those who failed to register.
c. Those attending classes in Manila
d. Those who are residents of other places.

602. A child screamed, “ I lost my pencil. Who

a. is the thief among us
b. dared touch my things
c. stole it again
d. made a mistake and picked my pencil

603. Some media personalities are charged of corruption. They are charged as
a. envelopmentalist
b. chargers
c. fixers
d. commissioners

604. Loss of qualified teachers going abroad is one type of

a. employment
b. brain drain
c. unemployment
d. migration

605. New edifice in Intramuros are protested against as a

a. desecration of national shrines
b. disgrace to history
c. desecration of national heroes
d. destruction of historical land marks
606. One who hires a PR man really wants
a. a correction of wrong perceptions
b. a damage control
c. a build up of his people
d. a projection of his image

607. President Ramon Magsaysay was chanted a song

a. For Whom the Bell Tolls
b. To Whom it may Deserve
c. For Democracy Will Die
d. For All Must Die

608. During conferences one rule on cell phone holders is:

a. allow your cell phone to vibrate.
b. answer any call anytime.
c. shut off your cell phones.
d. switch your cell unit to “silent.”

609. Young go for fitters and gold. This means the student are.
a. selfish
b. thrifty
c. self-conscious
d. self-directed

610. Watch how Moby Dick is treated in:

“The whale has no famous and whaling no famous chronicles.”
a. Whaling is not truly structure
b. Whales are ordinary creature.
c. Whale is a wild mammal that haunts mariners.
d. Whaling is an old hobby.

611. History never cited a leaderless nation. This means

a. nations can survive leaderless.
b. a leader can fade away but another comes up.
c. a leader is always born.
d. historical events are matched with leaders.

612. How is life portrayed in these lines?

“Life is but a walking shadow, a pun player that struts and frets… And is heard no more.”
a. Life is passing.
b. There is eternity.
c. Life goes by stages.
d. Life has its end

613. Alam niya ang lahat ngunit di niya ginawa ang sabi niya
a. Padre Damaso
b. Pilosopo Tasyo
c. Paciano
d. Maria Clara

614. A farmer owned 302 hectares. He planted 1/3 of the area to coconuts. The rest were converted to mango and other
fruits. Give the numbers of hectares used for mango and other fruit trees?
a. 202.3 ha
b. 202 ha
c. 203 ha
d. 201.33 ha

615. There were 500 houses sold by a subdivision owner. Each recipient occupied 80 square meters each. How big was the
whole area?
a. 4 ha
b. 14 ha
c. 10 ha
d. 5 ha

616. Which is not leap year in this set?

a. 2002
b. 2000
c. 2004
 d. 2008

617. Give the ratio of the 18 officers to the 12 insurgents.

a. 2:5
b. 3:4
c. 2:3
d. 3:2

618. Pastor irrigated 2 hectares of his rice fiel But this is only 1/5 of the whole are Give the whole area of Pastor’s land
a. 10 ha
b. 20 ha
c. 24 ha
d. 11 ha

619. Ana is packing her things bought in Singapore. She needs a box good for 75 cubic inches. Which could answer her
need?
a. 4x4x4 inches
b. 3x6x7 inches
c. 3x6x5 inches
d. 3x5x5 inches

620. The volume of a larger rectangular box is 3 times the volume of a smaller rectangular box. What is the volume of the
bigger box?
a. 2
b. 5
c. 3
d. 4

621. Piggery farms affected by FMD are prohibited from

a. castrating their piglets
b. butchering their pigs for the market
c. isolating their piglets from sows
d. mating their sows when in heat

622. The man could not be convinced by the findings on the fallen bridge. To be sure he advised verification through
a. objectivity
b. critical analysis
c. curiosity
d. rationality

623. Beef from Europe was banned for some time. The disease caused by these contaminated meat is reported to affect
a. brain function
b. eye sight
c. blood circulation
d. muscular system

624. The Philippine Air Force took off to scatter salt to the existing clouds. This was an attempt to
a. encourage earthquake occurrence
b. drive the clouds further to the sea
c. produce rain over dry fields
d. avoid water evaporation

625. Dengue affected patients are easily identified through

a. high fever with rashes in 2-3 days
b. presence of mucous in the nostrils
c. presence of red spots in the arms and other body parts
d. presence of black spots around the eyes

626. There were people considered scientifically conscious and advance They were.
a. Greeks and Chinese
b. Babylonians and Egyptians
c. Egyptians and Greeks
d. Babylonians and Greeks

627. Ms. Cruz has a rare collection of orchids. She applied jelly on her orchids leaves. Soon the orchid slowly wilted because
a. the leaves were shiny because of jelly
b. the stomata in the leaves were covered
c. the jelly consumed the heat
d. the leaves were made hot by the jelly
628. The Philippines has lost its fish breeding places. The destruction is found most in
a. shell fish destruction
b. mountain side shores
c. mangrove destruction
d. deep sea areas

629. There was a recent epidemic among cows in Europe. The Philippines took preventive measures against mad cow
through
a. vaccination of cows
b. meat inspection
c. banned importation of cows
d. exporting beef to Europe

630. Several hog farms were affected by the hoof and mouth disease. Visitors who entered the piggery cites are
a. made to use gowns and caps
b. vaccinated without AMF
c. pork are given free
d. made to step on disinfectants

631. Children are discouraged to play in flood water since

a. feces of cockroaches are floating
b. feces and urine of animals abound
c. urine of rats are contagious
d. urine of people are around

632. The school physician diagnosed children in inner towns suffering from night blindness. He prescribed the taking in of
a. vitamin C
b. iron sulfate
c. potassium
d. vitamin B12

633. Julia’s mother had German measles when she carrying Julia in her wom Which of these physical appearance shows the
effect on the child?
a. blindness
b. defective sight
c. retardation in speech
d. defective hearing

634. During a class in gardening one boy was bitten by a snake. What is the best first aid?
a. tie a band around the wound
b. wash the wound with soap and water
c. pound a garlic and spread it over the wound
d. tie a band above the bite

635. A child saw an incident of killing in school. The authorities could not compel the child to go to court. What should be
present to allow the child to testify?
a. Consent of the trying judge
b. Consent of the school principal
c. Consent of the classroom teacher
d. Consent of the parent to testify and participate

636. The government wants a piece of private land for a government project. The owner resisted the government’s
demand. How may the government own the land?
a. right of eminent domain
b. right of government ownership
c. right of habeas corpus
d. right of a sovereign over the governed

637. A family built his house in an inner piece of land. He was not allowed to go through a neighbor’s yard. He was accused
of trespassing private property. The law allows such passage under the
a. right of travel
b. right of homeowners
c. right of way
d. right of eminent domain

638. Mr. Son was born as a Chinese national. He wants to run as a congressman. He was naturalized at age 18. Can he run
for a congressional seat?
a. Yes, because he was a naturalized citizen.
 b. Yes, because he is a citizen.
c. No, because a naturalized citizen can’t run for congress
d. No, because his parents are already citizen

639. There are military confrontations in some parts of the Philippines. How does the government address the situation?
a. declare cease fire
b. declare amnesty for all
c. negotiate with representatives of both panels
d. declare war zones

640. Why are barangay chairman assigned to settle barangay cases?

a. They know all the residents.
b. They have training.
c. They are competent judges.
d. They have biases.

641. The son of a principal wants to be the valedictorian of a class. What should the principal do to avoid criticism?
a. Assist the son in his class preparation and participation in school activities.
b. Transfer the brighter student to a lower section.
c. Call the rivals and give a stern warning.
d. Confront the teachers on the son’s grade.

642. A cabinet secretary has child to another woman. He appoints this child as an office clerk. What does he violate by such
act?
a. favoritism
b. bigamy
c. nepotism
d. careerism

643. When the goods bought are less than the usual volume from a certain amount. There is a noted
a. inflation
b. economic crisis
c. artificial money hoarding
d. recession

644. Free trade means

a. level of taxing is mutual between countries
b. goods are all imported
c. goods come untaxed
d. government restricts entry of identified goods

645. The government’s approach to avoid low prices of products during harvest is through.
a. organizing cooperatives among farmers
b. putting up bonded warehouse
c. giving business capital to farmers
d. exchange of products

646. Chinese traders early Filipinos the value of honesty.

a. they allowed traders to issue post dated checks
b. through lending money at a high percentage
c. they left goods for barter and required no receipts
d. they demanded deposits for good purchased

647. Many observe that

a. rich countries abuse their power
b. countries that are economically stable are greedy
c. countries with no economic problems become world leader
d. countries with poor economy are subservient to the rich

648. Democracy recognizes the equality of man and women. Name a country where women are not afforded higher
education?
a. Argentina
b. Pakistan
c. Unites States
d. Palestine

649. Squatters according to law cannot be ejected fro their present places of residence unless
a. there is livelihood in the relocation place
b. they are paid for their old houses
 c. they are assured a place to go
d. they are given disturbance fees

650. Which group is identified with common aspirations. They are

a. Ethnic group
b. Alien forces
c. Natives
d. Foreign investors

651. She wrote a first-rate report. Which word describes the report?
a. Excellent
b. Mediocre
c. Run-of-the mill
d. Ordinary

652. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude” stands for

a. plain
b. beauty
c. ugliness
d. homeliness

653. Jim and Tom were mischievous children. They ________ tricks of their teachers which always got them into a lot of
trouble.
a. could have played
b. could play
c. used to play
d. may have played

654. “Nothing that happens in this world ever happens by chance; it is all part of a grand design”. The author speaks of
one’s
a. dream
b. destiny
c. luck
d. ambition

655. For the Chinese October 10 is a RED-LETTER DAY. This expression is considered a/an
a. synonym
b. idiom
c. simile
d. metaphor

656. She described her suitor as a LOQUACIOUS speaker. She means

a. taciturn
b. reserved
c. reticent
d. verbose

657. Mary’s eyes blurred and her shoulders ache She _________at the computer for five straight hours. Finally she took a
break.
a. was seated
b. has seated
c. would have seated
d. had been seated

658. Many years of intensive language study are required for non-native speakers. Chan ________ English for three years, but
he will need more training before he masers it.
a. has studied
b. has been studying
c. will have been studying
d. will be studying

659. She was excused because all she said were white lies. This idiomatic expression means
a. lies recited are excusable
b. she recited the lies in public
c. the lies are really harmless
d. the lies are written on white pages

660. Using contextual clues, complete the following statement. Most flowers __________ in the spring.
a. weaken
 b. die
c. bloom
d. wither

661. There was HIATUS of two years before I went back to college. What does HIATUS mean?
a. Length
b. Lapse
c. Continuation
d. Uninterruption

662. Every school opening, student _________ near the registrar’s office.
a. cooperate
b. concrete
c. compliment
d. congregate

663. Wounded, he walked away still suffering from EXCRUCIATING pain. What does excruciating mean?
a. Mild
b. Slight
c. Unbearable
d. Endurable

664. Movie directors use music to ___________ the action on the screen.
a. compliment
b. correct
c. complement
d. contemplate

665. The driver of the speeding bus is CULPABLE. This means

a. guilty
b. blameless
c. innocent
d. pliable

666. The hawk glided _________ the mountain.

a. in
b. into
c. toward
d. on

667. Who is remembered for this famous quotation?

“My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.”
a. Manuel L. Quezon
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c. Manuel A. Roxas
d. Ferdinand E. Marcos

668. An ERRATIC behavior suggests one that is

a. inconsistent
b. stable
c. normal
d. predictable

669. Steel is not _____ because it doesn’t break easily.

a. brittle
b. ductile
c. brilliant
d. brisk

670. When one says it is an ERSATZ coffee, it is probably

a. real
b. genuine
c. authentic
d. artificial

671. George Bernard Shaw said “You see things that are and you ask why. But I dream things that never were and ask why
not”. Such lines speak of his
a. clear thinking
b. immortality
 c. curiosity
d. rich imagination

672. The surprised teacher asked, “What was all that HUBHUB about? HUBHUB means
a. stillness
b. hush
c. commotion
d. serenity

673. News travels as fast as the win This line is a/an

a. simile
b. metaphor
c. personification
d. antithesis

674. A famous line goes, “A thing of beauty is a ___ forever.”

a. dream
b. virtue
c. joy
d. good

675. We should work for a total ban _____ of pesticides that are harmful to man.
a. on the use
b. by the use
c. on using
d. with the use

676. Rousseau advised, “Have a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion.” He is referring to one’s
a. duty
b. security
c. family
d. investment

677. Many hunters wear bright colors in order to be _____ as possible.

a. courteous
b. covert
c. conspicuous
d. conscious

678. Ang pagtuturo ng Filipino bilang pangalawang wika ay higit na magiging mabisa kung gagamit nito.
a. Modelo
b. Tanong-sagot
c. Pagkukuwento
d. Pagsasaulo

679. Siya ang unang bumuo ng titik ng ating pambansang awit noong panahon ng himagsikan.
a. Andres Bonifacio
b. Graciano Lopez Jaena
c. Marcelo H. del Pilar
d. Jose Palma

680. Kailan ginagamit ang “ika-“ na may gitling?

a. Kung ang ikakabit ay isang panlapi.
b. Kung mismong bilang ang susunod na isusulat.
c. Kung ginagamit na panlapi sa isang salita.
d. Kung ang bilang ay isinusulat na buo.

681. “Ako’y isang ahas na sa kasukalan gumagapang.” Ito’y isang

a. metafor
b. simile
c. personifikasyon
d. sinekdoke

682. Ano ang tawag sa awit ng pag-ibig?

a. Kundiman
b. Uyayi
c. Ihiman
d. Tagumpay
683. Kailan ang Linggo ng Wika ipinagdidiwang?
a. Hunyo 1 – 31
b. Agosto 1 – 31
c. Agosto 13 – 19
d. Marso 13 – 19

684. Matatagpuan mo pa siya doon. Siya ay isang “kapit-tuko”. Ito ay isang

a. pawangis
b. personifikasyon
c. metonomiya
d. patulad

685. Ako ay isang ibon na nakakaigayang pakinggan. Ito ay

a. pawangis
b. pagpapalit-tawag
c. sinekdoke
d. patulad

686. Ito ay isang uri ng awiting-bayan na ginagawa ng mga katutubo na may kasamang sayaw sa gawing kabisayaan.
a. Oyayi
b. Balitaw
c. Tikam
d. Ihiman

687. A mile is about 1.609 km. How many meters longer is a mile than a kilometer?
a. 600 m
b. 1000 m
c. 609 m
d. 1609 m

688. How much is 20% of 60% of 200?

a. 120
b. 48
c. 24
d. 40

689. Arnold plays basketball for a university team. He attempted 24 free throws and made 75% of these. How many free
throws did he make?
a. 30
b. 32
c. 20
d. 18

690. How much material is needed for 12 pillow cases if each pillow case uses 1 ¼ m of cloth?
a. 12 m
b. 18m
c. 14 m
d. 15 m

691. What is the value of x in this equation?

5/x + x/20 = 1
a. 5
b. 2
c. 10
d. 20

692. An adventurer started on a round-the-world tour on September 8, 1999 and finished on October 12, 2000. How many
days did he spend to make the whole trip (including rest periods?)
a. 398
b. 399
c. 401
d. 400

693. A rectangular sheet of paper is folded in half. Then it is folded again in half, and again in half. If the folding in half is
done 5 times, and edges are creased each time, how many small rectangles will you see when you unfold the original sheet
of paper?
a. 32
b. 16
c. 10
 d. 64

694. How many cubic meters of concrete will be required to construct a road 10 km long, 5 meters wide, and 0.2 meters
thick?
a. 90,000 cu. m.
b. 90,900 cu. m.
c. 100,000 cu. m.
d. 10,000 cu. m.

695. What is the total cost of a refrigerator if it entails a down payment of P1400 and 15 monthly installments of P960?
a. P 14,400
b. P 13,400
c. P 15,800
d. P 14,800

696. What is the sum of the first 20 positive numbers?

a. 400
b. 420
c. 210
d. 105

697. The length and width of a rectangle are 3x – 2 and 2x + 1, respectively. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?
a. 6x2 – x – 2
b. 6x2 – x + 2
c. 10 x – 2
d. 5x – 1

698. Mr. Cruz earns P 1250 per week in salary, and 5% commission on all sales. How much must he sell to earn P2000 per
week?
a. P 75,000
b. P 25, 000
c. P 40, 000
d. P 15, 000

699. An empty book carton weighs 1.3 kilos. A book weighs 1.5 kilos. Which expression gives the weight of the carton when
it is filled with y books?
a. 1.3y + 1.5
b. 1.5y – 1.3
c. 1.3 + 1.5y
d. 1.3y + 1.5y

700. What is the measure of the angle formed by the hands of a clock at 4:30?
a. 48
b. 60
c. 75
d. 45

701. A merchant bought shoes at P100 a pair. She tagged them at 10% more. Then she advertised a new cost which is 10%
less than the tagged price. Did she lose or did she gain?
a. She did not lose nor gain.
b. She lost by one peso per pair.
c. She gained by one peso per pair.
d. She lost by 2% of the cost price of each pair.

702. If January 1, 2008 is a Wednesday, on what day does Christmas day of the same year fall?
a. Thursday
b. Friday
c. Wednesday
d. Saturday

703. Which of these numbers is NOT divisible by 15?

a. 431640
b. 321690
c. 461305
d. 630465

704. What is the average of ½ and ¼?

a. 2/8
b. 3/8
 c. 3/4
d. 1/3

705. One-fifth of the square root of a number is 4. What is the number?

a. 400
b. 20
c. 200
d. 40

706. For what side of a square are the perimeter and the area numerically equal?
a. 2
b. 8
c. 4
d. 12

707. The condition of the atmosphere that exists for a short period of time is called
a. weather
b. air temperature
c. climate
d. troposphere

708. What instrument must you use to measure the volume of liquids?
a. Beam balance
b. Meter
c. Beaker
d. Graduated cylinder

709. A huge rock atop a hill is about to roll down. At this instance what kind of energy does it possess?
a. Mechanical
b. Potential
c. Instantaneous
d. Kinetic

710. Simple goiter is caused by a deficiency in the secretion of which hormone?

a. Pituitrine
b. Thyroxin
c. Adrenalin
d. Estrogen

711. Which is the first law of thermodynamics?

a. Energy can be destroyed by other powerful forms.
b. Energy is dynamic in nature.
c. Energy is destroyed when different forms combine.
d. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed

712. Boyle’s law states that at constant temperature volume of a gas is

a. inversely proportional to temperature
b. directly proportional to volume
c. directly proportional to pressure
d. inversely proportional to pressure

713. When ice cubes form vapor without passing through the liquid state, what process takes place?
a. Transpiration
b. Sublimation
c. Condensation
d. Evaporation

714. Boiling water was poured until it filled a pitcher and a cup. Which of the following observations were recorded?
a. Water in both containers is of the same temperature.
b. Water in the cup has a lower temperature.
c. Water in the pitcher has a higher temperature.
d. Water in both containers released potential energy.

715. Trace the conversion of energy that occurs when dry cells are used in a flashlight.
a. Chemical energy to heat energy.
b. Kinetic energy to potential energy.
c. Chemical energy to light energy.
d. Light energy to heat energy.
716. Which of the following processes is better associated with technology than with science?
a. Constructing concepts and laws
b. Designing a workable system
c. Discovering forms of matter
d. Observing natural phenomena

717. What term is used for one who depends entirely on others for subsistence?
a. Subordinate
b. Parasite
c. Medium
d. Host

718. Electrical energy is used to power a light bulb. How does the amount of electrical energy used compare to the amount
of light energy produced?
a. Depends on size of light bulb
b. Same
c. More
d. Less

719. Any change in the base coding of a DNA molecule alters the trait associated with the gene, hence the organism may
appear with a trait that is totally different from those of the parents. What is this change called?
a. Gene mutation
b. Gene meiosis
c. Trait linkage
d. Sex-linked inheritance

720. Which of the following is the primary reason why scientists repeat the measurement they take during experiments?
a. To estimate on experimental error
b. To list the data in a tabulation
c. To change the experimental conditions
d. To find out if the equipment is working

721. In order to be able to escape the earth’s gravitational pull, an object must be traveling at a speed of
a. 100,000 km/hr
b. 400,000 km/hr
c. 10,000 km/hr
d. 40,000 km/hr

722. Using a genetic engineering technique, researchers were able to produce a rare protein which may be a possible cure
for cancer. Which is it?
a. Thymine
b. Adenine
c. Interferon
d. Mutagen

723. A weather disturbance accompanied by a 50-km/hr wind is classified as a

a. tropical depression
b. storm
c. typhoon
d. tornado

724. Who is the scientist who is likewise recognized as an International Statesman?

a. Benjamin Franklin
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. Alexander Hamilton
d. George Washington

725. What nuclear process occurs in the explosion of an atomic bomb?

a. Disintegration
b. Integration
c. Fission
d. Fusion

726. What is the cell wall of plants cells made of?

a. Plastids
b. Cytoplasm
c. Cellulose
d. Lipids
727. Which type of change results in the formation of a new substance?
a. Potential
b. Gradational
c. Chemical
d. Physical

728. In which process does a chemical change take place?

a. Freezing water into ice cubes
b. Condensing clouds into rain
c. Boiling water into steam
d. Manufacturing starch in leaves

729. Which modified stem is used for the storage of food?

a. Stem runner
b. Tomato
c. Potato
d. Grass stem

730. Which one shows that we form part of the carbon cycle?
a. During oxidation burning objects release oxygen.
b. We take in carbon dioxide and oxygen at the same time.
c. During respiration we take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
d. We take in oxygen and release it during respiration.

731. Where do we trace the El Niño phenomena?

a. Rising ocean levels
b. Annual changes in season
c. Very severe earthquakes
d. Depletion of the ozone layer

732. Which of the following materials can transmit sound test?

a. Gas
b. Metal
c. Water
d. Air

733. Which instrument can measure the intensity of earthquakes?

a. Anemometer
b. Seismograph
c. Barograph
d. Psychometer

734. Why are rainbows formed?

a. Raindrops are composed of 7 colors.
b. Raindrops act as prisms.
c. Sunlight is absorbed by raindrops.
d. Sunlight acts as prism.

735. Which part of the cell determines the physical characteristics that could be inherited by an offspring?
a. Mitochondria
b. Gene
c. Chromosomes
d. Centrosome

736. Why do mountain climbers use oxygen equipment at very high altitudes?
a. There is less oxygen in upper atmosphere.
b. Oxygen fails to join the atmosphere.
c. There is no air in high altitudes.
d. Oxygen unites with nitrogen in the atmosphere.

737. The application of scientific concepts and principles is called

a. ecology
b. physiology
c. technology
d. biology

738. Why do we feel cool after perspiring?

a. The perspiration was condense
b. The perspiration has evaporate
 c. Air entered the pores of the skin.
d. The perspiration was absorbed

739. Choose an example of a physical change in matter.

a. Paper torn to pieces
b. Milk turned sour
c. Acid rain formed
d. Milk became cheese

740. How many protons, neutrons and electrons have Uranium 238?
a. 146 electrons, 92 protons, 146 neutrons
b. 92 protons, 92 neutrons, 146 electrons
c. 146 protons, 92 electrons, 92 neutrons
d. 92 protons, 146 neutrons, 92 electrons

741. Choose the 6-carbon simple sugar.

a. Sucrose
b. Maltose
c. Lactose
d. Glucose

742. Which among the following refers to the science which deals with the rightness or wrongness of human acts?
a. Morality
b. Values
c. Philosophy
d. Theology

743. Which of the following elements of economics are available for immediate use of households?
a. Consumption goods
b. Prime commodities
c. Production Foods
d. Capital goods

744. It is a form of government in which the identifying feature is the separation of power. Which is it?
a. Monarchial
b. Aristocracy
c. Parliamentary
d. Presidential

745. This is a form of taxation that is collected based only on income.

a. Local
b. Direct
c. Indirect
d. Sacrifice

746. What is the most important element of the state?

a. Sovereignty
b. Government
c. People
d. Territory

747. Rizal was acknowledged and recognized as our national hero by one of the following commissions.
a. Ateneo
b. Dewey
c. Schurmann
d. Taft

748. How is the practice of “pamamanhikan” in the rural areas classified?

a. Value
b. Law
c. Mores
d. Folkways

749. The child takes in and incorporates the moral standards of the parents. Which of the following processes best
describes the situation?
a. Imitation
b. Inculcation
c. Introjections
d. Identification
750. The form of government established by Aguinaldo was changed from dictatorial to
a. revolutionary
b. socialist
c. republic
d. democratic

751. Which among the four pillars of education for the 21st century is crucial in the light of conflicts between Israel and
Palestine?
a. Learning to be
b. Learning to do
c. Learning to live together
d. Learning to know

752. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what are the three fundamental human rights?
a. Life, dignity and self-development
b. Life, dignity and security
c. Life, liberty and security
d. Life, liberty and self-development

753. Philippine politics is described as “dirty”. Which actuation of candidates illustrates this?
a. Observing proper decorum
b. Employing black propaganda
c. Not advocating cleanliness of community
d. Preparing false data about self

754. Who was the chairman of the First Philippine Commission?

a. Schurmann
b. Hayes
c. Taft
d. Wright

755. What are the fundamental objectives of the Katipunan?

a. Economic, civic, moral
b. Political, economic and civic
c. Political, civil and moral
d. Social, political, civic

756. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the chief of Bohol name
a. Rajah Tupas
b. Lakandula
c. Rajah Sulayman
d. Sikatuna

757. When a person works towards an ideal goal or commitment which are worth living for, such a person is said to have
a. values
b. ideas
c. determination
d. convictions

758. Which of the following best describes globalization?

a. Industrialization of both developed and developing nations
b. Movement of goods and money from one country to another
c. Sharing of nation’s information with one another
d. Movement of money, goods, information and people across nations

759. Identify the non-government program that extends assistance to children who are needing hospitalization and
treatment.
a. Social Welfare and Assistance
b. Bantay Bata Project
c. Father Angela’s Home
d. Welfareville

760. Which animal is classified as an herbivore?

a. Carabao
b. Dog
c. Frog
d. Tiger
761. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as human rights is concerned?
a. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty.
b. A suspect has the right to remain silent.
c. A suspect has the right to a legal counsel.
d. A suspect is considered guilty unless proven otherwise.

762. Which of the following events in the last century has the most far-reaching political implication for the 21st century?
a. Effect of globalization in trade
b. Nuclear proliferation in Asia and the Pacific
c. The effects of innovations in Asian and the Pacific
d. Cloning of animals and human beings

763. Which of the following legislation/measure address physical violence against women?
a. Sexual Harassment Law
b. Representation of Women in the Social Security System
c. Establishing Day Care Center in every barangay
d. Declaring March 8 as National Women’s Day

764. Which of the following concepts is relevant to environmental education?

a. Infiniteness of resources utilization
b. Balance of nature and interdependence
c. Advent of inorganic fertilizers
d. Rapid urbanization and dependence

765. The impeachment proceedings conducted and viewed nationwide achieved among others
a. a realization of too much time spent for a decision
b. the development of hatred for the redundant prosecutor
c. an understanding of democratic processes in government
d. the development of hatred for the person to be impeached

766. Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?
a. Congress
b. Supreme Court
c. President
d. Senate

767. What do we call the sale of government-owned and controlled institution to the private sector?
a. Globalization
b. Deregulation
c. Liberalization
d. Privatization

768. What is the principal factor blamed for every low foreign investment?
a. High tariffs
b. Poor economic policies
c. Deteriorating peace and order
d. Poor technology

769. Identify the President known for his “Filipino First Policy”.
a. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c. Manuel Roxas
d. Ramon Magsaysay

770. Watching TV is controlled by parents. Children below 18 are discouraged from viewing which types of film?
a. Battle grounds
b. Vices
c. Historic ruins
d. Violence and sex

771. A clear image can be formed on a still water surface. What principle of light can explain it?
a. The angle of refraction is equal to the angle of incidence.
b. The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of refraction.
c. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
d. Both angles produce irregular reflection.

772. Elena’s grade in 3 math quizzes are 82, 78 and 86. What grade should she get in her next quiz to raise her average to
85?
a. 97
 b. 90
c. 88
d. 94

773. What phenomenon occurs when the length of day and night varies depending on the inclination of the earth’s axis?
a. Spring
b. Coriolis effect
c. Equinox
d. Solstice

774. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi maituturing na pangungusap?

a. Kung aalis ka.
b. Mayroon bang dadalo?
c. Maraming salamat.
d. Umaaraw ngayon.

775. What type of thermonuclear reaction occurs in the sun which generates a tremendous amount of heat energy?
a. Radiation
b. Fission
c. Fusion
d. Convection

776. Why do the four seasons occur on earth?

a. The earth’s axis is tilted
b. The sun’s axis is tilted
c. The earth rotates on its axis.
d. The earth rotates from west to east.

777. The statement, “She is a rose” is an example of a/an

a. hyperbole
b. metaphor
c. idiom
d. simile

778. A HIGH-MINDED person wouldn’t lie. What does HIGH-MINDED mean?

a. Mean
b. Unprincipled
c. Honorable
d. Corrupt

779. Why do we see the sun rise in the east?

a. The earth rotates clockwise.
b. The earth rotates counterclockwise.
c. The sun is located in the east.
d. The earth revolves towards the east.

780. The Space Age __________ in October 21, 1957 when Sputnik was launched by the Soviet Union. Which word completes
this statement correctly?
a. flourished
b. commenced
c. ended
d. cited

781. Why are animals described as warm-blood organisms?

a. Temperature goes beyond 27 degrees
b. Temperature does not drop below 27 degrees
c. Body temperature changes with the environment.
d. Body temperature does not change.

782. The apparent magnitude of a star is a measure of its

a. brightness as seen from earth
b. intrinsic radiance
c. rate of energy output at all wavelengths
d. brightness if it was at a distance of ten parsecs

783. The absolute magnitude of a star is a measure of its

a. brightness if it was at a distance of ten parsecs
b. brightness as seen from earth
c. angular size
 d. rate of energy output at all wavelengths

784. If the inclination of the Earth's rotational axis increased

a. winters would be cooler
b. summers would be cooler
c. winters would be warmer
d. summers would be the same

785. The seasons we experience on the Earth are caused by

a. the tilt of the Earth's axis with respect to the ecliptic pole
b. the change in the Earth's distance from the sun during the year
c. the change in the luminosity of the Sun during the year
d. the change in the Moon's distance from the Earth during the year

786. The Solar day is

a. about 4 minutes longer than the Sidereal day.
b. about 4 minutes shorter than the Sidereal day.
c. equal to the Sidereal day.
d. just over 27 Sidereal days long.

787. Be sure to fill _____ the forms correctly. Which is the correct preposition for the blank?
a. on
b. over
c. with
d. in

789. Who is the author of “Without Seeing the Dawn”?

a. Steven Javellana
b. Paz M. Benitez
c. Maximo Ramos
d. Magdalena Jalandoni

790. Which is an abiotic component of an ecosystem?

a. Sulfur
b. Temperature
c. Carbon
d. Organisms

791. Glass breaks easily. Which property of matter is exhibited?

a. Ductility
b. Brittleness
c. Tenacity
d. Malleability

792. May pulong na gaganapin at isinulat na ang lugar, petsa at oras. Isinulat din ang “agenda.” Ano ang maaring salin
nito?
a. Pagkakaisahan
b. Paguusapan
c. Paghahandaan
d. Pagtatalunan

793. To which type of rock granite belong?

a. Metamorphic
b. Igneous
c. Sedimentary
d. Deposit

794. Ilan ang kasalukuyang bilang ng ating alpabeto?

a. 28
b. 31
c. 20
d. 30

795. People who are too _____ are liable to be deceived by unscrupulous individuals.
a. wary
b. cynical
c. demanding
d. credulous
796. Why is velocity classified as a vector quantity? Because velocity is
a. rate of motion
b. force and motion
c. speed expressed in kilometers per hour
d. speed and direction

797. Three (3) cavans of rice will last a family of 6 members 5 weeks. At this rate, how many weeks will 2 cavans of rice last a
family of 4 members?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 3
d. 6

798. How do oil wastes on the surface of a river affect the organisms in it?
a. Accumulate other wastes
b. Absorbed by them
c. Block sunlight
d. Become sticky

799. I _______ walked two kilometers by the time you catch up with me.
a. would have
b. had
c. will have
d. have

800. A 737-model jet plane has 29 rows with 5 seats per row except for the last three rows which had 3 seats each. What is
the seating capacity of the plane?
a. 144
b. 145
c. 142
d. 139

801. What is the simplest substance that cannot be decomposed further by ordinary chemical means?
a. Compound
b. Mixture
c. Atom
d. Element

802. An enrolled bill may become a law after a lapse of how many days?
a. 60
b. 30
c. 90
d. 40

803. Which city suffered from the first atomic bomb on August 6, 1945?
a. Chernobyl
b. Moscow
c. Nagasaki
d. Hiroshima

804. The Rizal Day Celebration reminds us about heroes worth

a. appreciating
b. reading about
c. studying
d. emulating.

805. The cost of the first 3 minutes for an overseas call to the US is P302. Every minutes thereafter costs P62. At this rate,
how much will a 10-minute call cost?
a. P922
b. P736
c. P620
d. P860

806. Which element for economics refers to the money/machines invested by an individual in undertaking a business?
a. Goods
b. Production tools
c. Capital
d. Labor
807. Our commitments can develop us or they can destroy us, but either way, they tell will define us. Choose the line below
that has the same meaning.
a. Our commitments need not be planned way ahead
b. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today.
c. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to.
d. We must make full commitment to wordly goals

808. Lack of appetite and less of sleep gave her a/an ________ appearance.
a. lanky
b. superstitious
c. easy-going
d. haggard

809. WIDAL Test is required for the diagnosis of

a. Tuberculosis
b. Tetanus
c. Thyphoid
d. Leprosy

810. Which is known as the first line of defense for the body?
a. WBC
b. Antbodies
c. Skin
d. Nails

811. The yellow color of the yolk in egg is due to the presence of
a. Livetin
b. Phosphate
c. Riboflavin
d. Vitellin

812. The slurry of biogas plant is an enriched manure as it is very rich in oxygen and
a. Phosphorus and Potassium
b. Sulphur and Nitrogen
c. Zinc and Aluminum
d. Boron and Potash

813. The most economical process of increasing the nutritive value of foodgrains is
a. Germination
b. Milling
c. Parboiling
d. Pearling

814. Alin ang pahayagang itinatag ni Marcelo H. del Pilar upang ilathala ang pagbatikos sa maling pamamahala ng mga
Kastila?
a. Diariong Tagalog
b. El Porvenir
c. El Resumen
d. La Solidaridad

815. Who is considered the MOST outstanding among Filipino playwrights in English?
a. Leon Ma. Guerrero
b. Severino Montano
c. Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero
d. Carlos P. Romulo

816. Who conducted extensive experiments on pea plants, formulated the laws of heredity and is considered “father of
genetics?”
a. Barr
b. J. Lamarck
c. Charles Darwin
d. Gregor Mendel

817. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete objects produced by man. Which are examples of material culture?
a. Morriones Festivals
b. Stone walls of Tasadays
c. Ceremonies of Ivatans
d. Sinulog celebrations
818. Ano ang karaniwang iisahing pantig lamang at walang katuturag maibibigay kung nag-iisa?
a. Sugnay
b. Parirala
c. Kataga
d. Salita

819. If the moon was new a week ago, what would its phase be now?
a. first quarter
b. full
c. third quarter
d. waxing gibbous

820. If the Moon rises at sunset, what is its phase?

a. Full
b. 1st quarter
c. 3rd quarter
d. Waning gibbous

821. If two objects of different masses are dropped (ignoring air friction)
a. they will fall and accelerate at the same rate
b. the more massive object will fall faster
c. the less massive object will fall faster
d. they will fall at the same constant rate

822. The product of two whole numbers is 36, and their ratio is 1:4. Which of these is the smaller number?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 12
d. 9

823. A rope made of three cords is hard to break. It stands for

a. temptation
b. unity
c. hard-headedness
d. cooperation

824. If I ______President, I would live in Malacañang.

a. were
b. am
c. should be
d. was

825. Which surface heats up and cools fast?

a. Land
b. Water
c. Sea
d. Vegetation

826. Which among the following is considered the “raw material” of personality development?
a. Training
b. Environment
c. Heredity
d. Culture

827. “Yumanig ang gusali sa kanyag yabag”. Ito’y isang

a. personifikasyon
b. hyperbole
c. metafor
d. sinekdoke

828. Which gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

a. Hydrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Nitrogen

829. The Magsaysay Memorial features a _______ statue of the well-loved President.
a. caustic
b. drab
 c. colossal
d. casual

830. To what biome does the Philippines belong?

a. Grassland
b. Tundra
c. Tropical rainforest
d. Dipterocarp forest

831. Why is Uranium classified as a radioactive element?

a. It emits alpha particles.
b. It is observed to be hyperactive.
c. It is a useful radio component.
d. It is artificially produced in the laboratory.

832. Who did the canvassing of votes for President and Vice President in the 2004 election?
a. Joint Committee of Congress
b. Senate and Congress
c. Supreme Court and Congress
d. Comelec and Chief Justice

833. Organisms that eat plants only are called

a. herbivores
b. ovipores
c. carnivores
d. omnivores

834. The astronauts could not communicate with one another while on the moon’s surface? Why?
a. Air waves are irregular.
b. There is no atmosphere.
c. There is no weather that occurs.
d. Temperature shuts down sound

835. Which of the following organisms transmit the malarial parasite?

a. Anopheles
b. Culex mosquitoes
c. Flies
d. Ants

836. Which term refers to the act of the President to stay the execution of a convict?
a. Commutation
b. Amnesty
c. Pardon
d. Reprieve

837. Kailan ginagamit ang isang pananalitang patulad?

a. Sa paghahambing ng magkatulad na bagay
b. Sa paghahalintulad ng dalawang kaisipan
c. Sa paghahambing ng dalawang magkaibang bagay
d. Sa paghahalintulad ng dalawang diwa

838. October 10 is a “red day” for the Chinese. Classify this expression.
a. Idiom
b. Simile
c. Synonym
d. Metaphor

839. What do we call the sum of money collected for our use of a road, bridge and highway?
a. Tax
b. Toll
c. Assessment
d. Penalty

840. Two cars start from two places 180 km apart and travel toward each other on a super highway. The speed of the two
cars are 45 kph and 35 kph, respectively. If they drive without stopping, in how many hours will they meet?
a. 4 hours
b. 2 ½ hours
c. 2 ¼ hours
d. 4.5 hours
841. Which property of sound enable us to distinguish between a particular pitch produced by a piano and that by a violin?
a. Intensity
b. Quality
c. Frequency
d. Wavelength

842. Which organisms receives the least amount of energy in the energy pyramid?
a. Snake
b. Corn plant
c. Chicks
d. Hawk

843. Which Roman Emperor divided the empire into east and west?
a. Diocletian
b. Constantine
c. Augustus
d. Nero

844. Which Roman poet wrote the Aeneid?

a. Homer
b. Virgil
c. Pythagoras
d. Sophocles

845. What Roman Emperor relocated the Capital of the Eastern Empire over the city of Byzantium?
a. Diocletian
b. Constantine
c. Marcus Aurelius
d. Augustus Caesar

846. This apostle of Jesus was greatly responsible for spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
a. Matthew
b. Mark
c. Paul
d. Luke

847. What was the language of the Roman (Western) Empire?

a. English
b. Latin
c. French
d. Spanish

848. This Byzantine Emperor accomplished many things including a codification of laws, the Hagia Sophia, and the
expansion of his empire.
a. Justinian
b. Julius Caesar
c. Constantine
d. Diocletian

849. The Great Schism (The split between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches) was caused by all of the
following except:
a. Language
b. Leader
c. Belief in Christ as the Messiah
d. Celibacy of the Priesthood

850. St. Cyril created the Cyrillic alphabet to translate The Bible so that he could convert this ethnic/language group to
Christianity.
a. Slavs
b. Celts
c. Romans
d. Minoans

851. Which Pillar of Islam focuses on visiting this monument/building?

a. Declaration of Faith
b. Almsgiving
c. Hajj
d. Daily Prayer
852. My grandma had some lucid moments before she die She was
a. thinking clearly
b. confused
c. sad
d. ambiguous

853. What process is responsible for the transporting of broken pieces of rocks from where they are formed to other
places?
a. Weathering
b. Gravitation
c. Erosion
d. Deposition

854. It may seem FRIVOLOUS to you, but it’s important to me. What does FRIVOLOUS mean?
a. Vital
b. Practical
c. Worthless
d. Significant

855. Forty people joined a picnic. If the ratio of adults to children is 5:3, how many children joined the picnic?
a. 8
b. 5
c. 15
d. 25

856. “Ang pisngi ni Mary ay kasing pula ng makopa.” Ito ay isang halimbawa ng anong uri ng pananalita?
a. Pawangis
b. Patulad
c. Pandiwantao
d. Metonomiya

857. Humble winners don’t GLOAT about the prize. What does GLOAT mean?
a. Belittle
b. Deride
c. Brag
d. Scoff

858. According to WHO, where did SARS originate?

a. China
b. Canada
c. Taiwan
d. Hongkong

859. The flower smells

a. sweet
b. sweetly
c. sweeter
d. more sweet

860. Who wrote about the ill-fated love affair of Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera?
a. Arturo R. Rotor
b. Nick Joaquin
c. Francisco Icasiano
d. Zoilo Galang

861. An abstract is a ______ form of an academic article.

a. concise
b. concrete
c. curious
d. comprehensive

862. Light insects can walk on water surface. Why is it possible?

a. Due to surface tension
b. Due to surface adhesion
c. Water surface is denser
d. Due to surface capillarity

863. Which is created when sellers and buyers meet to effect exchange?
 a. Bank
b. Transaction
c. Market
d. Production

864. In which medium would sound travel fastest?

a. Copper
b. Water
c. Oxygen
d. Air

865. Environmental pollution is classified as violence that is termed

a. ecological
b. direct
c. socio-cultural
d. structural

866. Children who have been exposed too much to TV suffer from unusually short
a. learning
b. attention span
c. understanding
d. concentration

867. A water tank contains 8 liters when it is 20% full. How many liters does it contain when it is 75% full?
a. 58
b. 30
c. 15
d. 60

868. The surface area of a cube is 150 sq.cm. What is the volume of the cube?
a. 125 cu.cm
b. 625 cu.cm
c. 270 cu.cm
d. 100 cu.cm.

869. Who among our Presidents promised to “make this country great again”?
a. Magsaysay
b. Marcos
c. Macapagal
d. Garcia

870. The test was hard for Paul and

a. himself
b. me
c. I
d. myself

871. A man started painting a wall at 9:00 a.m. and was able to finish painting 3/5 of it at 10:30 a.m. Continuing at this rate
at what time will be finish painting the wall?
a. 12:15 p.m.
b. 11:30 a.m.
c. 11:45 a.m.
d. 10:45 a.m.

872. How much greater is 3/4 of 96 than 4/5 of 80?

a. 8
b. 6
c. 12
d. 18
873. Which theory emphasizes that the period of adolescence is one that has the greatest importance in the development
of the adult personality?
a. Psychoanalytic
b. Humanistic
c. Psychosocial
d. Confluent

874. In a math class of 14 students, 9 students had an average of 76, while the other 5 students had an average of 90. What
is the average of the whole class?
a. 85
 b. 79
c. 81
d. 88

875. In one senior class 1/3 of the students are honor students. Of these honor students 2/7 are varsity athletes. If there are
four athletes in the class, how many students are there in the class?
a. 42
b. 60
c. 84
d. 52

876. If the school is considered as an agent of social and cultural change, it should therefore function as a
a. perpetuator of tradition
b. transmitter of culture
c. pioneer of programs
d. agent of the state

877. Three out of every 24 flashlights turned out by a particular factory are found to be defective. If the factory turns out
1248 flashlights in a week, how many are defective.
a. 72
b. 18
c. 156
d. 416

879. Man is a social being. What does this mean? Man

a. may choose to relate with others
b. is always happy to adjust
c. has the capacity to adjust
d. necessarily relates with other man

880. A square has an area of 400 sq.cm. What is its perimeter?

a. 20 cm
b. 40 cm
c. 100 cm
d. 80 cm

881. The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino-American Forces on May 6, 1942.
Where did it happen?
a. Corregidor
b. Manila
c. Capas
d. Bataan

882. Where was Rizal buried after his execution at Bagumbayan?

a. Paco Cemetery
b. North Cemetery
c. Libingan ng mga Bayani
d. South Cemetery

883. His apocalyptic views seemed to doom the human race. His views are taken as
a. lethargic
b. apathetic
c. spiritless
d. prophetic

884. What are the two missing numbers in this sequence? 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, _____, 29, _____, 46
a. 22, 35
b. 22, 37
c. 23, 36
d. 23, 38

885. What is the principal means through which culture is transmitted from generation to generation?
a. Language
b. Education
c. Diffusion
d. Action

886. One who attempts a new way of doing things or applies a new solution to a problem is said to possess
a. open-mindedness
 b. curiosity
c. responsibility
d. creativity

887. The edges of a rectangular solid have these measures; 1.5 feet x ½ feet by 3 inches. What is its volume in cubic inches?
a. 324 cu.in
b. 27 cu.in
c. 272 cu.in.
d. 225 cu.in.

888. Ito ay kuru-kuro ng patnugot hinggil sa mahalaga at napapanahong isyu sa araw na iyon. Ano ito?
a. Pitak
b. Editoryal
c. Balita
d. Lathalain

889. A vendor sold one sack of rice at 25% more than she paid for it. What information is needed to find his gain?
a. The amount she paid for it.
b. The amount paid by the customer per sack
c. The amount she was paid
d. The number of sacks sold

890. What does a Professional Code of Ethics prescribe for all?

a. Moral standards and ethical behavior.
b. Civic-mindedness and social consciousness.
c. Strict implementation of laws of the lan
d. Rules and regulations in practicing the profession.

891. She described her classmate’s statements as too SOPHOMORIC. This means
a. mature
b. grown-up
c. wise
d. immature

892. The school cafeteria raised the price of a plate of rice from P8 to P10. If the same rate of increase was applied to a
regular order of viand which used to cost P20, how much does an order of viand cost now?
a. P 25
b. P 22
c. P 26
d. P 24

893. Which term indicates the amount of space occupied by matter?

a. Mass
b. Volume
c. Density
d. Weight

894. “Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.” Such is a good advice for those who
a. proliferate
b. procrastinate
c. profess
d. predict

895. Which of these numbers does NOT belong to the group?

a. 91
b. 71
c. 83
d. 97

896. a5 + a5 =
a. a225
b. a25
c. 2a5
d. a10

897. Which is the biggest and the MOST populated island of the Philippine Archipelago?
a. Leyte
b. Cebu
c. Mindanao
 d. Luzon

898. A typical social structure which describes a pattern through which relationships at work are ordered is termed
a. communistic
b. bureaucratic
c. capitalistic
d. technological

899. What does a speedometer of a moving car show?

a. Average acceleration
b. Instant acceleration
c. Average speed
d. Instantaneous speed

900. What are the next three numbers in this sequence? 1/6, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, ……
a. 5/6, 2/6, 7/3
b. 5/6, 1, 7/6
c. 7/3, 4, 9/3
d. 5/2, 7, 4/2

901. Which of these doe s NOT belong to the group?

a. Pentagon
b. Rhombus
c. Parallelogram
d. Rectangle

902. What may occur when the blood vessel going to the brain is blocked?
a. Hemorrhage
b. Heart attack
c. Tumor
d. Stroke

903. Which of the following factors contributes to the “greenhouse effect”?

a. Destruction of our forests
b. Use of carbon dioxide by green plants
c. Excessive use of solar energy
d. Depletion of minerals by over-farming

904. Piliin sa mga sumusunod ang tiyak na hakbang sa pagtuturo.

a. Teknik
b. Pagkatuto
c. Istratehiya
d. Pamaraan

905. What occurs whenever the government spends more than it has collected in taxes?
a. Overspending
b. Taxation
c. User fees
d. Fiscal deficit

906. GOUT, a metabolic disease occurs due to a high level of

a. Uric acid in the blood
b. Urea in the blood
c. Sugar in the blood
d. Cholesterol in the blood

907. Which one is not correctly matched?

a. Becquerel:Radioactivity
b. Alexander Fleming:Penicillin
c. Louis Pasteur:Blood group
d. William Harvey:Blood circulation

908. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PRC) is a technique to make copies of

a. DNA using living cells
b. DNA without using living cells
c. RNA using living cells
d. RNA without using living cells

909. The branch of science dealing with the improvement of the human race is
 a. Geneatology
b. Cloning
c. Eugenics
d. Euphenics

910. The main pollination agent in the maize plant is

a. Bird
b. Insects
c. Rodents
d. Winds

911. Her childhood faith in fairy tales is partly to blame for her _________ nature, which now makes her an easy victim of all
sorts of tricks.
a. gullible
b. superstitious
c. easy-going
d. trustworthy

912. No person may elected as President of the Philippines unless he/she is

a. a natural born citizen
b. at least 21 years old
c. a professional
d. a resident for at least 1 year

913. Why is plastic commonly used as handle of kitchen utensils?

a. It is a poor conductor of heat
b. It is denser than metal
c. It is lighter than metal
d. It is a good conductor of heat

914. If a faucet drips at the rate of 3 drops every seconds, how many drops will fall in one minute?
a. 36
b. 15
c. 60
d. 100

915. A dinner menu offers choices of 7 appetizers, 12 main dishes, and 6 dessert. How many ways can you choose one of
each course?
a. 84
b. 504
c. 25
d. 72

916. History is the witness that _______ passing of time.

a. will testify
b. testifies for
c. testifies the
d. testifies

917. Which form of government has the separation of power as a distinguishing feature?
a. Presidential
b. Socialist Republic
c. Aristocracy
d. Monarchial

918. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what are the three fundamental human rights?
a. Life, Liberty and Security
b. Life, Dignity and Security
c. Life, Dignity and Self-development
d. Life, Liberty and Self-development

919. A certain object has a mass of 250 kg. When it is brought to outer space what change is observed with its mass?
a. Decreased in amount
b. Reminded the same
c. Increased in size
d. Increased in weight

920. Successful salespersons ___________ and understand the needs of the market.
a. thoroughly know their products
 b. their products are known thoroughly
c. know their products thoroughly
d. products are thoroughly known

921. A dress marked P240 was put on sale at a 2.5% discount. Because no one bought it, its sale price was reduced further
by 10%. What is the combined percent given?
a. 16.2%
b. 32.5%
c. 35%
d. 27%

922. What does a nuclear family consist of?

a. Father, mother, sons, daughters
b. Sons, daughters, cousins
c. Grandfather and grandmother
d. Sons, daughters, in-laws

923. However, their VCR kept them from missing their favorite prime time shows.
What is wrong in the sentence
a. keepes
b. keeps
c. had kept
d. keeped

924. What correction should be made to this sentence?

Most State tourism departments and some travel agencies have bed and breakfast listings.
a. insert a comma after agencies
b. change Have to Has
c. change tourism to Tourism
d. change State to state

925. What correction should be made to this sentence?

First-borns often pattern their behavior after they’re parents and other adults.
a. replace they’re to there
b. change pattern to patterned
c. replace they’re to their
d. no correction is necessary

926. What correction should be made to this sentence?

Most fire-related death’s result from household fires, yet many people do not have fire extinguishers in their homes.
a. remove comma after fire
b. change result to results
c. change Have to has
d. replace death’s to deaths

927. What correction should be made to this sentence?

One of their theories is that the first child receives more of the parent’s attention than other children so first-borns tend to
be more intellectual.
a. change is to are
b. insert a comma after children
c. change parents’ to parent’s
d. change theories to theory’s

928. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
The host also benefit from running such a business because they can stay at home, make money, and meeting a variety of
people.
a. get to meet
b. to meet
c. and meet
d. and be meeting

929. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
The studies revealing that, for various reasons, girls spent less time working with computers than boys.
a. revealing studies
b. studies revealed
c. studies’ revelations
d. studies will reveal

930. An accelerating body must

 a. have a changing velocity.
b. always have a positive velocity.
c. be changing direction.
d. be changing speed.

931. Spring tides occur near which lunar phases?

a. new and full
b. first quarter and third quarter
c. full and last quarter
d. full and third quarter

932. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
Recently, psychologists have been researching birth order, their research suggests that personality and intelligence are
based partly on where a child ranks in the family.
a. order. Their
b. order and their
c. order, or their
d. order their

933. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
There is smoke detectors in many homes to warn residents of a fire but fire extinguishers can actually help people fight fire.
a. They’re is
b. There is
c. Their are
d. There are

934. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
Researchers also speculate that some teachers might have given boys more computer time because parents and teachers
expected boys to meet computers for future careers.
a. will expect
b. expected
c. will have expected
d. expecting

935. What correction should be made to this sentence?

Buying a fire extinguisher knowing how to use it, and placing it in a location familiar to all family members can help protect
families against fire.
a. insert a comma after extinguisher
b. change families to family’s
c. change placing to place
d. insert a comma after help

936. Which is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
Many viewers taped shows to watch later.
a. tapped
b. had taped
c. tape
d. had tapped

937. What is meant by LAST DITCH in this sentence?

The aged bishop was prepared to fight to the last ditch to defend his good name.
a. one’s last courage
b. one’s last strategy
c. one’s last hope
d. one’s last defense

938. What is meant by the expression TO GET BLOOD OUT OF STONE in this sentence?
Geraldo has owed me P50,000 for a year now. I’ve asked him for it for several occasions, but it’s like trying to get blood out
of stone.
a. something is impossible
b. someone refuses to cooperate
c. someone is willing to give what is asked
d. someone wants revenge

939. The acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Moon

a. is less than it is on the Earth because the Moon's mass is much smaller than the Earth's mass.
b. is more than it is on the Earth because the Moon's mass is much smaller than the Earth's mass.
c. is equal to what it is on the surface of the Earth.
d. is less than it is on the Earth because the Moon's mass is much larger than the Earth's mass.
940. What is meant by TWO PINS in this sentence?
For two pins, I could have hit him on the nose.
a. a second course of action
b. without much persuading
c. the second chance
d. have a second alternative choice

941. What is meant by AT SIXES AND SEVENS in this sentence?

We moved into this house last week but I’m afraid everything is still in sixes and sevens.
a. the things have not been shipped
b. in a state of confusion
c. in an orderly manner
d. the boxes are still intact
942. Spiders and scorpions belong to the same class of Anthropods as
a. Beetle and Locusts
b. Crabs and Lobsters
c. Centipedes and Millipedes
d. Mites and Ticks

943. With reference to plants, mucilage are

a. Glycoproteins
b. Polypeptides chains
c. Polysachharides
d. Long chain of fatty acids

944. Azolla used as a bio-fertilizer for rice cultivation has a symbiotic relationship with
a. Azotobacter
b. Azospirillum
c. Aulosira
d. Anabaena

945. What is meant by SOFT OPTION in this sentence?

Rebecca realized that if she stayed in her present job it would mean competing with an envious rival. Leaving the company
would probably be a soft option.
a. an action that is difficult to take
b. an action that is not agreeable
c. an action that is easier
d. an action that is weakly founded

946. To gain the attention of the audience, the trick is

a. start low, speak hurriedly
b. start high, speak loudly
c. start high, speak rapidly
d. start low, speak slowly

947. What is the mode of these lines?

948. Daylight, I must wait for the sunrise
I must think of a new life
And I mustn’t give in
When the dawn comes
Tonight will be a memory, too
And a new day will begin
a. afraid
b. sarcastic
c. depressed
d. hopeful

949. Carl Sundburg wrote “Jazz Fantasia” which has for its first stanza:
Drum on your drums, batter on your banjos
Sob on the long cool winding saxophones
Go to it, Jazzmen
Which words illustrate alliteration?
a. batter and banjos
b. long and cool
c. sob and winding
d. to and it

950. Which of the following lines is a simile?

 a. Holding wonder like a cup
b. Life has loneliness to sell
c. Eyes that love you, arms that hold
d. Buy it and never count the cost

951. Anong uri ng panghalip ang salitang may salungguhit sa pangungusap?

May padalang tulong ang pamahalaan para sa kanila.
a. pambalana
b. paari
c. palagyo
d. palayon

952. Nasa anong kaganapan ag pandiwa ang pangungusap?

Naglalaro ng basketbol sa Rizal Stadium ang koponan ng aming pamantasan.
a. sanhi
b. tagaganap
c. kagamitan
d. ganapan

953. Sabihin ang aspekto ng pandiwa sa pangungusap na ito.

Mag-aaral sa bahay ng mga araling ukol sa halaman.
Ang pangungusap sa nagagamit bilang
a. panuring
b. kontemplatibo
c. imperpektibo
d. perpektibo

954. Sabihin ang aspekto ng pandiwa sa pangungusap na ito.

Mag-aaral sa bahay ng mga araling ukol sa halaman.
Ang pangungusap sa nagagamit bilang
a. panuring
b. kontemplatibo
c. imperpektibo
d. perpektibo

955. Who was the founder of Islam?

a. Jesus
b. Abraham
c. Muhammad
d. Moses

956. What battle halted the advance of Islam into the European continent?
a. The Battle of Hastings
b. The Battle of Tours
c. The Battle of Salamis
d. The Battle of Marathon

957. What is the name of this monument of Islam found in Jerusalem.

a. The Kaaba
b. The Western Wall
c. The Dome of the Rock
d. The Blue Mosque

958. Anong tayutay ang tinutukoy nito?

Durog ang katawang bumagsak sa semento si Miguel.
a. pagtutulad
b. pagbigay katauhan
c. pagmamalabis
d. pagwawangis

959. Alin ang naayong pamagat sa tanagang sinulat ni Jose Villa Panganiban?
Anuman sa daigdig
Maaring magamit
Anumang masaisip
Di sukat maiipit
a. pagkainip
b. paraya
c. pag-asa
d. pagbibigay
960. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang aral na ibinigay ng epikong INDARAPATRA AT SULAYMAN?
a. pagmamahal
b. katapangan
c. katapatan
d. pagtanaw ng utang na loob

961. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang mensahe ng epiko ng mga Ilokano na BIAG NI LAM-ANG?
a. pinatutunayan ng epiko ang yaman ng mga Ilokano sa lahat ng bagay
b. kailangan paniwalaan ang ukol sa bias ng mga anting-anting dahil sa mga pangyayaring nagpapatunay dito

c. dito nagpapatunay na walang kamatayan

d. masasalat ang mga katutubong ugali at mga tradisyon dapat pagyamanin at panatilihin upang pakinabangan ng
kabataan

962. Diatoms are good indicators of

a. Industrial pollution
b. Intense soil erosion
c. Sewage pollution
d. Soil pollution

963. Which of the following theories is most widely accepted for movement of water through plants
a. Capillarity
b. Cohesion tension
c. Imbibition
d. Root pressure

964. Which organism has a role in converting nitrates to free nitrogen?

a. Pseudomonas
b. Nitromonas
c. Nitrobacter
d. Rhizodium

965. Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang may sagisag sa panulat na

a. Tamaraw
b. Tikbalang
c. Kapre
d. Kalapati

966. Alin ang di karaniwang anyo ng pandiwang WINIKA KO?

a. ikako
b. wikako
c. kako
d. wika ko

967. Mr. Garcia owns a 10 ½ hectare tract of lan He plans to subdivide this tract into ¼ hectare lots. He must first set aside
1/6 of the land total for roads. How many lots will this tract of land yield?
a. 30
b. 35
c. 42
d. 45

968. A meter was cut at 35 cm. mark. What is the ratio of the smaller piece to the larger piece?
a. 7:13
b. 65:35
c. 35:100
d. 65:100

969. If P 75.00 is shared among three children in the ratio of 3 : 7 : 15 , the size of the smaller share is
a. P 9
b. P 15
c. P 25
d. P 35

970. The human body Cowper’s Gland is associated with

a. Circulatory System
b. Digestive System
c. Nervous System
d. Urino-genital System
971. Which type of light is effective for photosynthesis to occur
a. Ultraviolet and Blue
b. Blue and Red
c. Green and Yellow
d. Blue and green

972. Which enzyme can hydrolize proteins in the stomach

a. Trypsin
b. Pepsin
c. Lipase
d. Amylase

973. How many whole numbers can divide 30 exactly?

a. Eight
b. Six
c. Five
d. Four

974. Which is the sum of the infinite progression 3/2, 1, 2/3, 4/9 …
a. 6 ½
b. 5 ½
c. 4 ½
d. 7 ½

975. In the progression 18, -12, 8 … Which term is 5 12/729?

a. the 8th
b. the 6th
c. the 9th
d. the 7th

976. What institution held Medieval society together after the fall of the Roman Empire?
a. The Army
b. The Catholic Church
c. The Hospital System
d. None of the above

977. What do you call a governmental system based on the ownership of land?
a. Monarchy
b. Oligarchy
c. Democracy
d. Feudalism

978. Clovis was the first Christian king of this group.

a. The Franks
b. The Celts
c. The Vikings
d. The Mongols

979. Which are the nest three terms in the progression 1, 4, 16, …
a. 64, 256, 1024
b. 67, 259, 1027
c. 66, 258, 1026
d. 65, 257, 1025

980. Which are the next three terms in the progression 1/125, -1/25 , 1/5 …
a. -2, 6, -26
b. -3, 7, -27
c. -4, 8, -28
d. -1, 5, -25

981. What is the difference of the largest 4-digit number and the smallest 4-digit number?
a. 8999
b. 8000
c. 9998
d. 8888

982. In the human body, the blood enters the aorta of the circulatory system from the
a. Left atrium
 b. Left ventricle
c. Right atrium
d. Right ventricle

983. Which oil is least recommended for persons with high blood pressure?
a. Coconut oil
b. Groundnut oil
c. Mustard oil
d. Sunflower oil

984. Which nutrient plays an important role in the coagulation of blood

a. Calcium
b. Iron
c. Potassium
d. Sodium

985. What is the sum of all the two digit numbers which are divisible by 5?
a. 945
b. 950
c. 960
d. 1050

986. In how many ways can a committee of 4 persons can be selected from a group of 97 people?
a. 35
b. 70
c. 140
d. 240

987. How many ways can you arrange mathematics books (Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry) in order in a shelf?
a. 6
b. 8
c. 12
d. 24

988. One package is 100 lbs and the other is 150 lbs. The weight of the second package is how many times heavier than the
first?
a. 1.5 times
b. 10 lbs heavier
c. 0.5 times
d. none of these

989. The Angles and Saxons settled in this region.

a. France
b. Spain
c. England
d. Germany

990. In Ghana West Africa they traded their abundant gold for this.
a. Water
b. Salt
c. Spices
d. Silver

a. This religion, which focuses on spirits in nature and honoring ones ancestors, is unique to Japan Buddhism
b. Hinduism
c. Shinto
d. Confucianism

991. What are the next four numbers in the sequence 8, 5, 9, 17, , , , ?
a. 4, 3, 2, 1
b. 6, 3, 2, 0
c. 5, 4, 3, 2
d. 3, 2, 1, 0

992. How much larger is the supplement of a 57˚angle than the complement of a 75˚ angle?
a. 108˚
b. 18˚
c. 105˚
d. 123˚
993. The hypotenuse of the triangle is 25 feet. If one leg is 24 feet, what is the length of the other leg?
a. 6 feet
b. 5 feet
c. 20 feet
d. 7 feet

994. Which is the length of the hypotenuse of a triangle with legs 5 inches and 12 inches?
a. 17 inches
b. 13 inches
c. 11 inches
d. 20 inches

995. Which one should be TRUE if earth’s rotation axis did not tilt?
I. Days and nights would be the same length anywhere on Earth
II. There would be no hours and darkness on points along the equator.
III. Earth would have no seasons
IV. Each part of the Earth would have the same daily temperature pattern.
a. II & IV
b. III & IV
c. IV & 1
d. I & III

996. Tides causes by the moon’s gravity create a frictional force that is gradually slowing down Earth’s rotation speed. One
million years from now, scientists may discover that compared to todays, Earth’s
a. day is longer
b. year is shorter
c. day is shorter
d. year is longer

997. Which of the following facts support the big bang theory’s explanation of the creation of the universe?
a. the universe does expand or contract
b. the universe seldom expands
c. the universe will have a background radiation
d. the universe has no beginning or end

998. Which location should have most nearly twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of darkness during December?
a. halfway between the Equator and South Pole
b. close to the Equator
c. close to the North Pole
d. close to the South Pole

999. At which time during the year does the Ozone level present a particular health threat in urban areas for people with
respiratory problems?
a. Spring
b. Fall
c. Summer
d. Winter

1001. Which one explains why oxygen, a gas is the largest component of the Earth’s crust?
a. oxygen gives crust its lightness
b. oxygen is most abundant element
c. oxygen is capable of combining with most element
d. oxygen is needed to sustain all life on Earth

1002. Which is BEST evidence that Helium gas is lighter than air?
a. It has the lowest boiling point
b. Balloons filled with it rise in air
c. It does not combine with other air atom
d. It makes up only 0.0005 % of air

1003. In which kingdom should MOLD be classified?

a. Protista
b. Plantae
c. Fungi
d. Animalia

1004. Which area of the brain controls feeling on the left side of the person’s face?
a. the left occipital lobe
 b. the left parietal lobe
c. the right parietal lobe
d. the right occipital lobe

1005. Scientist also finds that other stalky vegetables such as carrots also help lower blood pressure. This statement is best
classified as
a. experiment
b. non-essential fact
c. finding
d. prediction

1006. The Jones family has four children, all girls. The fifth child born is a boy. This change is the result
a. conception classes taken by the parents
b. the timing of the fertility cycles
c. the father’s contribution of the Y chromosome
d. the law of averages finally catching up

1007. Which of the following should you expect to be true about the rate of cellular respiration for a group of students who
are of the same age, height and weight?
a. athletes would tend to have higher rates of cellular respiration than non-athletes
b. Africans would have higher rate of cellular respiration than Asians
c. boys would have higher rate of cellular respiration than girls
d. non-athletes would have a higher cellular respiration than athletes

1008. What is the function of DIFFUSION in the human being?

a. regulates blood flow
b. plays an insignificant role in the body’s functioning
c. allows an even distribution of substances throughout all cells of the body
d. comes into play in times of extreme illness

1009. What is the MOST likely reason for a desert plant to have few or no leaves?
a. to increase photosynthesis
b. to decrease photosynthesis
c. to increase respiration
d. to decrease transpiration

1010. Which kingdom should STREPTOCOCCUS are classified

a. Protista
b. Plantae
c. Fungi
d. Monera

1011. Which of the following methods can all diabetics control their condition and avoid heart disease and blindness
I. Regulating their intake of glucose
II. Increasing the levels of insulin in the body by taking insulin injections
III. Maintaining a reasonable exercise regime to keep weight down
a. I
b. II
c. I and II
d. I and III

1012. Without the process of meiosis, we can infer that the offspring from sexual reproduction would
a. have a high degree of genetic variety
b. have a number of mutations
c. be identical
d. have twice the assigned numbers of chromosomes

1013. Which method of reproduction provides for the most variety of offspring?
a. cloning
b. sexual reproduction
c. asexual reproduction
d. cellular reproduction

1014. What does a stick of unlit dynamite demonstrate?

a. chemical energy
b. nuclear energy
c. kinetic energy
d. potential energy
1015. What do you predict will happen when you bring two magnets close together?
a. they will repel each other
b. they will create an alternating current
c. nothing will happen
d. they will attract each other

1016. Which of the following BEST demonstrates the greenhouse principle?

a. a heated aquarium
b. a car with rolled up windows
c. a microwave oven
d. a solar battery-powered calculator

1017. Which law of force and motion explains the occurrence when a rocket is propelled upward by the powerful
downward discharge of the exhaust gases?
a. Universal Gravitation
b. Applied Force
c. Action and reaction
d. Inertia

1018. Why does a pendulum in a grandfather clock once set in motion continue to swing thereby regulating the clock’s
movement? This is due to the law of
a. Universal Gravitation
b. Action and reaction
c. Applied force
d. Inertia

1019. In an experiment, a drop of blue ink is placed on the surface of a glass of water. In a few minutes, the drop of ink is
dispersed throughout the water, turning it light blue. The result the experiment proves that?
a. molecules of ink and molecules of water are in constant motion
b. heat causes the ink to disperse
c. a new compound is formed by the combination of ink and water
d. ink molecules have less density than water molecules

1020. An elderly woman suffered a stroke, a restriction of blood flow to the brain. If the stroke caused to the right side of
the body to become temporarily paralyzed, she most likely experienced a decrease blood flow to
a. left side of the body
b. front of the brain
c. left side of the brain
d. right side of the brain

1021. In an experiment, a vacuum is created when all air is removed from a tube. A coin and bits of confetti are released in
the vacuum at the same time. They all fall at the same rate and reached the bottom at the same time. The experiment
proves that
I. in a vacuum, the rate of acceleration is the same for all objects regardless of weight
II. outside a vacuum, air resistance is what makes different objects fall at different rate
III. gravity has no effect at all on objects that fall in a vacuum
a. I & II
b. I & III
c. I, II & III
d. II & III

1022. New peonies, perennial plant that produce showy flowers can be propagated from the parent plant by dividing corns
that grow underground. This reproductive form resembles a
a. bulb
b. runner
c. seed
d. bud

1023. Which antidote would have similar effect if vinegar and citrus juice were not available?
a. milk
b. raw egg white
c. vegetable oil
d. water

1024. A highly coiled spring demonstrates?

a. steam energy
b. kinetic energy
c. potential energy
d. chemical energy
1025. Which one is the human right to life?
a. peace
b. live in national and international order
c. own property
d. fair trial

1026. Which one is the right to human dignity?

a. political independence
b. form associations
c. honor and reputation
d. social and economic reform

1027. The following are defects present at the time of marriage which is voidable and annulable EXCEPT
a. impotence
b. deceit
c. fraud
d. threat

1028. Which one is the right to human dignity?

a. choose the goals and means of development
b. share in scientific and technological advances of the world
c. right to information
d. sovereign over our natural resources

1029. Which of the following foreign policy actions today is a direct result of early American imperialist policy?
a. stationing of American troops in West Germany
b. America’s military support of Israel in the Middle East
c. American patrolling the waters of Libyan coast
d. America’s establishment of military bases in the Philippines

1030. Which of the following represents ethnocentric behavior?

a. a tourist who lectures his foreign hosts on the “uncivilized” nature of their marriage customs
b. a student who tutors an emigrant in English
c. a Hispanic community group demands that public aid forms be published in English and Spanish
d. a peace Corps volunteer who helps dig wells in central Africa

1031. The Soviet Union’s attempt to establish a missile base in Cuba is interpreted as a direct violation of the
a. Truman Doctrine
b. SALT
c. Monroe Doctrine
d. Declaration of Independence

1032. Which refers to FUNNEL EFFECT

a. The belief that every criminal gets caught and is punished
b. The belief that crime is under control in the US
c. The idea that only a very few suspects arrested for committing a crime are actually punished
d. The idea that all crimes are put into the same criminal justice system

1033. Why was San Andres Cooperative Association of Paco, manila not exempted from taxation?
a. it accumulated reserves and undivided net earnings of P 8 M
b. it accumulated reserves and undivided net earnings of P 9 M
c. it accumulated reserves and undivided net earnings of P 10 M
d. it accumulated reserves and undivided net earnings of P 11 M

1034. Why did the Register of Deed charge Lucio Cruz registration fee the instrument relative to his loan?
a. his loan was P30,000
b. his loan was P60,000
c. his loan was P50,000
d. his loan was P40,000

1035. Which theory was asserted by the Pan-German belief in the superiority of the Aryan race and that the strength of the
German culture came from a strong, healthy and rustic lineage?
a. Dependency theory
b. Social Darwinism Theory
c. Culture of poverty Theory
d. Theory of Capitalism

1036. Which number is wrong in the series?

 a. 2, 4, 8, 14, 32
b. 4
c. 8
d. 14
e. 2

1037. In a class of 10 boys and 15 girls, the boys’ average score on the final exam was 80 and the girls’ average score was
90. What was the average score for the whole class?
a. 85
b. 86
c. 87
d. 84

1038. What is the average of ½, ¼ and 1/3?

a. 13/24
b. 13/29
c. 13/27
d. 13/12

1039. Which vitamin can be synthesized by the human body

a. Vitamin B1
b. Vitamin B12
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D

1040. A dry ice is composed of

a. Liquid nitrogen
b. Water ice
c. Solid carbon dioxide
d. Frozen ethanol

1041. What is defined as the change in velocity over time?

a. Acceleration
b. Speed
c. Work
d. Force

1042. If the price of round-trip fare to Malolos, Bulacan is P285, How much it will cost a family of four if the husband pays
full fare, the wife pays 2/3 of the full fare, and two children each pay 1/2 of the regular price?
a. P475.00
b. P570.00
c. P760.00
d. P1, 140.00

1043. Which explains why work is done when blowing a balloon?

a. The balloon moves outwards as the blowing force exerted on it
b. The force of gravity on the balloons increases
c. The balloon has potential energy which is changed in kinetic energy
d. The balloons is filled with air which has weight and occupies space

1044. Which of the following physical changes involve adding heat to a substance?
a. Boiling and condensing
b. Condensing and freezing
c. Evaporating and condensing
d. Melting and boiling

1045. Store owner makes a 25% profit by selling an item for P 800? How much is his profit?
a. P 1,400.00
b. P 200.00
c. P 250.00
d. P 160.00

1046. This question refers to the question below:

What do the drawings suggest?
a. Cutting a bar magnet in half produces two weaker bar magnets
b. To produce two bar magnets, a larger bar magnet must be cut exactly in half
c. Cutting a bar magnet in half produces two shorter bar magnets
d. A bar magnet has more than one north pole and one south pole

1047. After the accused, Rolando Cruz, had consummated of crime of rape upon a girl named Rosario Reyes, age 18, niece
of his deceased wife , he married the girl in ceremony officiated by Minister Roa. He was charged and convicted with rape.
Based on the facts, why was Rolando Cruz charged and convicted with rape after the he married Rosario?
a. The marriage was solemnized by Minister Roa who had no authority to solemnly marriage
b. The offense of rape has been committed and the marriage was only a cover-up
c. There was no real consent
d. There was no intention of entering into the actual marriage status.

1048. A suspension is a mixture in which the distributed particles are larger than those of the solvent and in which the
particles, in time, will settle.
Which of the following is a suspension?
a. Pure oxygen
b. Dusty Air
c. Pure gold
d. Salt water

1049. The harmful form of the ozone that can be seen as smog is formed in the
a. troposphere
b. ionosphere
c. stratosphere
d. exosphere

1050. Which one is the right to human dignity?

a. rest and leisure
b. freedom from all forms of racial discrimination
c. privacy in the family, the home and correspondence
d. reparation and retribution for exploitation

1051. A radio with the strong electromagnet would NOT be placed near the navigation instruments on a plane or ship
because
a. the accuracy of the compass would be affected by the magnetic field establish by the radio electromagnet
b. the radio would draw too much electrical energy, causing the electrical system of the ship or plane to discharge
c. the radio wouldn’t work because of electrical interference
d. none of these

1052. Until when shall the family home continue despite thee death of one or both spouses?
a. nine years
b. seven years
c. ten years
d. eight years

1053. Large quantities of calcium carbonate are dumped into polluted lakes to fight the affects of acid rain. It is inferred
from this action that calcium carbonate is a/an
a. acid
b. neutral substance
c. base
d. powdered substance

1054. Which power station produces sulfur dioxide causing air pollutant and acid rain?
a. wind-powered
b. coal-fired
c. nuclear
d. Hydroelectric
1055. Your sister, who has a 3 years- child, complains to you that she and her husband are arguing more now than at any
other time in their marriage. You tell her that
a. because of mounting pressures, the authority period of parenthood is often the period of the greatest direct
confrontation between wives and husbands
b. she is probably unhappy because fathers usually become less involved parents when children move beyond
infancy
c. the nurturing period of parenthood presents parents with the greatest challenges and pressures
d. having a second child would probably restore the marital harmony

1056. Which theory of poverty talks of the deviancy of the poor as manifested in their way of life, values, belief, and
aspirations?
a. Social Darwinist Theory
b. Culture of Poverty Theory
c. Dependency Theory
d. Theory of Capitalism

1057. An advertisement for a new diet drink claims that an eight-ounce serving
I. contains only 240 calories
II. contains two ounces of protein
III. tastes better than any other leading brands
IV. cost only 14 cents per ounce
Which of the claims is based on opinion?
a. IV
b. II
c. I
d. III

1058. In plants cells, chloroplasts are active in the chemical, processes required to make foo Animal cells have no
chloroplasts. Based on this, we can conclude that
a. plant cells are more complex than animal cells
b. animals must obtain food from outside sources
c. animal cells are more complex than plant cells
d. animal cells prey upon plant cells as a food source

1059. Edgar Allan Poe wrote The Raven from which of the line is taken:
And the silken sad uncertain rusting of each purple curtain
Which of the following figures of speech is used by the poet to establish a mood?
a. onomatopoeia
b. alliteration
c. allusion
d. metaphor

1060. Why does water boil at a lower temperature on mountain than at sea level?
a. the temperature of the air falls as we go higher
b. the atmospheric pressure is higher as we go higher
c. the atmospheric pressure is lower as we go higher
d. the temperature of the air rises as we go higher

1061. What is the correction should be made to this sentence?

The hosts provide a home-cooked breakfast and a bedroom appropriately designed to offer their guests’ privacy in cozy
setting.
a. change provide to provides
b. change the spelling of appropriatly to appropriately
c. replace designed with design
d. insert a comma after breakfast

1062. Nena’s terribly on edge. What does ON EDGE mean?

a. shrewd
b. eager
c. unprepared
d. nervous

1063. Potato plants are usually grown from buds, not seeds. The explanation for this is
a. potatoes cannot be grown from seeds
b. buds are subject to light as seeds are
c. buds are more likely to duplicate the qualities of the parent plants
d. buds represent a form of asexual reproduction and seeds represent sexual reproduction
1064. When Luis failed his exam for the second time, he resorted to DUTCH COURAGE before he went home to break the
news to his family. What does DUTCH COURAGE mean?
a. a trial or practice performance
b. courage which one gets from drinking alcohol
c. a fair chance to do something
d. partial payment paid

1065. Which of the following is the smallest prime number greater than 200?
a. 214
b. 205
c. 201
d. 211

1066. If a car travels 96 on 8 liters of gas, how far can the car travel on a full tank of gas that holds 20 liters?
a. 235
b. 245
c. 230
d. 240

1067. Syzgy is the term that describes a rare alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth that causes extra-ordinary high tides.
This phenomenon occurred during the period from December 30, 1986 to January 4, 1987. It aggravated the severe storms
that occurred along the Atlantic Coast. Three coinciding events occurred during the five-day period
I. The Moons orbit was closest to Earth –about 223, 000 miles instead of 240, 000 miles
II. The Moon was directly between Earth and the Sun, causing a new Moon
III. Earths orbit was closest to the Sun-91 ½ million miles, instead of the normal 93 million miles
1068. The occurrence of the preceeding event best explains why the tide was higher than the normal?
a. I, II, and III
b. I and II
c. I and III
d. II and III

1069. Why do the farmers and gardeners often treat the soil with ammonium sulfate?
a. It reduces the acidity of the soil
b. It acts as a pesticide
c. It increases the oxygen content of the soil
d. It increases the nitrogen content of the soil

1070. What is the mood of the lines below?

Memory all alone in the moonlight
I can smile at the old days.
I was beautiful then.
I remember the time
I knew what happiness was,
Let the memory live again…
a. Fear
b. Eagerness
c. Nostalgia
d. Humor

1071. Which statement is guaranteed by the Civil Code of the Philippines?

a. Both husband and wife are co-equal
b. Both are given freedom to choose their occupations
c. The husband has the right to object to the occupation of the wife
d. The wife also has the right to object to the occupation of the husband

1072. Among my people, family members have an obligation to help the dying to relinquish their ties to this world and
prepare for the next. I am a/an
a. African
b. Muslim
c. Indian
d. Hindu

1073. Walter de la Mare wrote Silver from which the lines below are taken:
Slowly, silently, moon the moon.
Walks the night in her silver shoon;
This way, and that, she peers and sees
Silver fruit upon silver trees.
Which of the figures of speech is used?
a. Assonance
 b. Personification
c. Metaphor
d. Simile

1074. What correction should be made to the sentence below?

While most Japanese travelers expect to find lodging house in a hotel or motel, the recent popularity of bed and
breakfast offer a new alternative to travelers.
a. Replace new with knew
b. Replace to with too
c. Change offer to offers
d. Change expect to expects

1075. Which of the following organic acids occurring in low concentrations is essential in humans but highly dangerous
when humans are exposed in high concentration of it?
a. Hydrochloric acid found in the stomach gastric juices
b. Folic acid, a form of vitamin B used to treat anemia
c. Citric acid found in citrus fruits
d. Lactic acid found in milk products

1076. If x – 6 > 24 then

a. x > 6
b. x > 30
c. x > 4
d. x > 24

1077. Which of the following is/are TRUE?

I. x3 – y3 = ( x- y ) (x2 + y2 )
II. (5x – 2y ) = 25x2 – 20xy + 4y2
III. x2 + y2 = (x + y ) (x + y )
a. I only
b. I and II
c. II only
d. I and II

1078. Danilo has a five blue t-shirts and seven orange t-shirts. If he picks one t-shirt at random, what is probability that it
will not be blue?
a. ½
b. 1/6
c. 7/12
d. 5/12

1079. Which of the following are characteristics of a polluted river?

I. The water is potable
II. There is a foul smell
III. There are many living organisms
IV. The water is mucky in color
a. II and III
b. I and IV
c. II and IV
d. I and III

1080. I’ve been working like Trojan all day, trying to finish the project. To work LIKE TROJAN means
a. Work quickly
b. Work hard
c. Work hurriedly
d. Work fast

1081. What do the rays of light demonstrate when they strike a polished piece of chrome appearing to bounce off its
surface?
a. Refraction
b. Reflection
c. Polarization
d. Interference

1082. Which of the following control measure would NOT help prevent the spread of the malaria?
a. Draining swamps
b. Covering window with the netting
c. Boiling drinking water
 d. Spraying insecticides on the stagnant water

1083. Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is known to retard the blood-clotting process. This can have both positive and negative
effects. One positive application of this knowledge is the use of aspirin to
a. Stop bleeding
b. Reduce the possibility of stroke
c. Relieve pain
d. Act as stimulant

1084. When a gardener propagates a plant by cuttings, he plants his cutting in a well watered soil in a plant pot. What is
the most likely reason why he may then cover the plant and pot with a lightly perforated polythene bag?
a. To reduce the water demand of the cutting
b. To decrease the rate of a gaseous exchange by the plant
c. To reduce the chance of attack by pest
d. To protect the plant from cold weather

1085. A certain bank issues 3-letter identification code to its customers. If each can be used only once per code, how many
different codes are possible?
a. 17,576
b. 78
c. 326
d. 15, 600

1086. Alin ang pukos ng pandiwang may salungguhit sa pangungusap?

Tinuhog ni Ineng ang nga bulaklak.
a. Pukos sa kagamitan
b. Pukos sa ganapan
c. Pukos sa layon
d. Pukos sa Aktor

1087. Which of the following statements could NOT be true based on the results of the experiments?
a. Both rods has have been magnetized
b. Both rods carry the same electrical change
c. Both rods have different electrical charges
d. The glass rod is negatively charged and rubber rod is positively charged

1088. What is the complete factorization of 2x + 3x2 + x3

a. x(x+1) (x+2)
b. x(x+2) (x+3)
c. x(x-2) (x+3)
d. x(x-1) (x+2)

1089. Which type (s) o blood can be given to a person with blood type A?
a. Only types O and B
b. Only types O and A
c. Only types A and AB
d. Only type O

1090. An adolescent tends to exaggerate the importance of difference in his/her values and those of his/her parents.
His/her parents see these differences as smaller and less important. This phenomenon is called
a. Generational stake
b. Parental imperative
c. Family enigma
d. Generation gap

1091. If x/2 – x/6 is an integer, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. x is multiple of 3
b. x is odd
c. x is a multiple of 6
d. x is even

1092. Fifteen-year-old Dante is rebelling against his devoutly religious parents by taking drugs, stealing and engaging in
other anti social behaviors. Evidently, Dante has
a. Experience identity diffusion
b. Adopted a negative identity
c. Decided to make an identity moratorium
d. Foreclosed his identity
1093. After a transverse wave passes through a substance, no particle wave ever ends up far from its original position.
Which of the following illustrates this principle?
a. Sound waves travel through air
b. Light wave travel through outer space
c. When two waves overlap, they interfere with one another
d. A cock in a water bobs up and down as waves pass

1094. Which disease is caused by a virus?

a. Cholera
b. Influenza
c. Scabies
d. Typhoid

1095. Which of the following element is required by the human body for the hardening of the bones and teeth?
a. Iodine
b. Iron
c. Phosphorus
d. Potassium

1096. Which is not caused by nutritional deficiency?

a. Kwashiorkor
b. Haemophilia
c. Beriberi
d. Marasmus

1097. If indecency were a crime against society, then what would it be?
a. Cannot be determined
b. A misdemeanor
c. A crime against the people
d. A felony

1098. Who is taxed on the income derived from sources within the Philippines?
a. A citizen of the Philippines
b. A non-resident citizen
c. A Filipino seaman
d. A domestic corporation

1099. Which of the following blood types can be regarded as a universal donor?
a. O
b. A
c. AB
d. B

1100. What is the volume of a cube whose surface area is 54?

a. 54
b. 81
c. 729
d. 27

1101. The average of five different numbers is 10. What is the highest possible value that one of the numbers can have?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 20
d. 38

1102. What do saving and investing in stocks have in common?

a. They provide the same rate in return
b. They pay a fixed rate of interest
c. They provide a capital for business to grow
d. They are without risk

1103. How can farmland be used to transfer the greatest amount of energy to humans?
a. By using half the land for crops and half for meat production
b. By growing plant crops for people to eat
c. By keeping the sheep to provide meat
d. By keeping cows provide cheese and milk

1104. What percent of P340.00 is P30.60?

a. 9%
 b. 7%
c. 6%
d. 8%

1105. Which is characteristic of emphysema?

a. Increase the growth of lung tissue
b. Increase the mucus in the nose
c. Inflammation of walls of the trachea
d. Destruction of alveolar tissues

1106. When Daisy swims, she notices that if she takes deep breath, she floats. If she exhales all the air in her lungs, she
sinks. Which of the BEST explanation of Daisy’s discover? Daisy displace an amount of water that
a. Has less volume than her body volume
b. Weights less than her body
c. Weights more than her body
d. Is equal to her body weight

1107. Which is the 10th term of progression -8, 4, -2, ….

a. 1/64
b. 1/65
c. 1/63
d. 1/66

1108. Mrs. Y a lawful wife of Mr. X left for United States. There, she met Mr. Q. She obtained a divorce abroad to marry Mr.
Q.
Which statement is TRUE based on the facts given above?
a. Mrs. Y is still legally married to Mr. X.
b. The divorce obtained by Mrs. Y is recognized in the Philippines
c. When Mr. X visits the United States, he cannot be considered married to Mrs. Y
d. When Mrs. Y and Mr. Q visits the Philippines, they are considered husband and wife

1109. An ERRATIC behavior suggests one that is

a. Normal
b. Stable
c. Inconsistent
d. Predictable

1110. Many hunters wear bright color in order to be as _______ as possible.

a. courteous
b. conspicuous
c. covert
d. conscious

1111. What system do students use in capitalization and punctuation rules?

a. Syntactic
b. Semantic
c. Phonological
d. Pragmatic

1112. “Inaawitan ako ng alon sa dalampasigan.” Ito ay halimabawa ng

a. Personipikasyon
b. Pagwawangis
c. Paglilipat-wika
d. Pagtutulad

1113. Anong kayarian mayroon ang pangungusap na “Ang pagbaha ay mapipigilan at masugpo ang polusyon kung
magtanim tayo ng mga puno”?
a. Payak
b. Hugnayan
c. Tambalan
d. Langkapan

1114. Ano ang uri ng pangungusap na walang paksa tulad ng WALANG ANUMAN?
a. Eksistensyal
b. Panagot
c. Pormulasyong panlipunan
d. Patanong

1115. UMAARAW NA.

Ano ang uri ng pangungusap
a. Panawag
b. Pormulasyong panlipunan
c. Sambitla
d. Phenomenal

1116. LUMILIPAD ANG SAYA ng nanay sa pag-alis kaninang umaga. Anung uri ng pahayag ito?
a. Eupemistiko
b. Patayutay
c. Patula
d. Idyomatiko

1117. This English King signed the Magna Carta, limiting the power of the English Monarchy?
a. King Henry VIII
b. King John
c. King Richard
d. King Louis

1118. Hugh Capet established the first dynasty of

a. England
b. France
c. Holy Roman Empire
d. Spain

1119. Kremlin1.jpgThis Russian Tsar threw off the rule of the Mongols, centralized power in Moscow, and expanded the
Russian nation
a. Ivan the Terrible
b. Nicholas II
c. Peter the Great
d. Ivan the Great

1120. Anong panghalip ang ginagamit pananda sa pangalang pananalita sa hilihan ng pangungusap?
a. Panao
b. Anapora
c. Pamatlig
d. Katapora

1121. Sa tanong na “Hanapin ang pandiwa at sabihin kung ito ay palipat o katawanin”. Ano ang ginagamit pagdulog?
a. Literal
b. Nosyunal
c. Gramatikal
d. Sitwasyonal

1122. DAMHIN mo ang init ng pagmamahal ng iyong magulang. Ang salitang nasa malaking titik ay nasa anyong
pandiwang di karaniwan na
a. May pungos
b. May katulad
c. May kaltas
d. May palit

1123. “Magtrabaho ako at ikaw ang mag-aaral upang makakatapos ka ng pag-aaral” Anong uri ng pangungusap ito?
a. Tambalan
b. Payak
c. Langkapan
d. Hugnayan

1124. Chemically speaking, a snake venom is

a. Glycolipid
b. Polysaccharide
c. Protein
d. Steroid

1125. Mushrooms are actually

a. Algae
b. Fungi
c. Lichens
d. Parasitic moss plant

1126. All enzymes are

 a. Protein
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fatty acids
d. Steroids

1127. Alin dito ang isang mabisang gamitin ng guro sa pamamagitan ng pagdadala ng mga mag-aaral sa labas ng
paaralan upang makakuha ng unag impormasyon tungkol sa bagay na pinag-aaralan?
a. Lektyur
b. Seminar
c. Training
d. Field trip

1128. Alin dito ang aklat na ginagamit ng guro na nakaayos sa masistemang paraan ang mga paksang-aralin na binuo ng
isang partikular na kaalaman para sa isang tiyak na aralin at antas?
a. Manwal
b. Magasin
c. Workbuk
d. Teksbuk

1129. Alin dito ang gagamitin kung hanap niya ay kalipunan ng mga araling nakaayos ayon sa layunin at mga mungkahing
paraan kung paano ito ituturo?
a. Pantulong na aklat
b. Pamphlet
c. Manwal ng guro
d. Teksbuk

1130. The simplest expression for 240/420 is

a. 1
b. 4
c. (1/2)20
d. 220

1131. If the ratio of women to men in a meeting is 4 to 1, what percent of the person in the meeting are men?
a. 80%
b. 20%
c. 33 1/3 %
d. 25%

1132. The product of 2 whole numbers is 36, and there is ratio is the smaller number?
a. 9
b. 12
c. 3
d. 2

1133. What is the smallest positive number that is a multiple of both 12 and 14?
a. 36
b. 42
c. 84
d. 168

1134. This Pope was responsible for calling the first Crusade at the Council of Clermont.
a. Pope Leo III
b. Pope Urban II
c. Pope Gregory VII
d. Pope John Paul II

1135. Where did the plague begin in Europe?

a. France
b. Germany
c. Italy
d. Spain

1136. In what region of Europe did the Renaissance begin?

a. France
b. Germany
c. Italy
d. England
1137. In a certain school, the ratio of boys to is 3 to 7. If there are 150 boys and girls in the school, how many boys are
there?
a. 45
b. 90
c. 105
d. 75

1138. If x3 is odd, which of these statements is true?

I. x is odd
II. x2 is odd
III. x2 +1 is odd
a. II only
b. I and II only I
c. I only
d. I and III only

1139. In which organ of the human body is ammonia converted to urea?

a. Kidney
b. Liver
c. Pancreas
d. Spleen

1140. Who first saw the cells in the thin slice of cork using his crude microscope?
a. August Weismann
b. Louis Pasteur
c. Robert Brown
d. Robert Hooke

1141. Three times the first of three consecutive odd integers is 3 more than twice the thir Find the third integer?
a. 9
b. 13
c. 11
d. 15

1142. Joseph has more money than Mila but less than Billy. If the amounts held by Joseph, Mila and Billy are x, y, and z,
respectively, which of the following is TRUE?
a. z < x < y
b. x < z < y
c. y < x < z
d. y < z < x

1143. Michael is 15 years older than his brother Rafael. However, y years ago Michael was twice as old as Rafael. If Rafael is
now x years old and x > y, find the value of x - y, find the value of x – y.
a. 13
b. 14
c. 15
d. 16

1144. A certain pole casts a shadow 24 feet long. At the same time another pole 3 feet high casts a shadow 4 feet long.
How height is the first pole, given that the heights and shadows are in proportion?
a. 20 ft
b. 24 ft
c. 18 ft
d. 21 ft

1145. What was the first book printed by Guttenberg on his printing press?
a. The Torah
b. The Bible
c. The law of Nations
d. Utopia

1146. Renaissance writers, philosophers, and artists constantly referred to which two ancient and classical civilizations?
a. sub-Saharan Africa and Muslim
b. Mesopotamia and Egypt
c. India and China
d. Greek and Roman

1147. The Renaissance began in the wealthy city-states of ______”

 a. Greece.
b. Italy.
c. England.
d. France.

1148. If you were described as a true "Renaissance" person today, you would be a(n) ____
a. general of a powerful army.
b. ruler of a nation.
c. artist.
d. well rounded and successful person in many varied fields.

1149. The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 42 in. The 2 equal sides are each 3 times as long as the third side.
a. 18, 21, 3
b. 21, 21, 21
c. 6, 6, 8
d. 18, 18, 6

1150. If certain job can be finished by 18 workers in 26 days. How many workers are needed to finish the job in 12 days?
a. 45
b. 39
c. 24
d. 30

1151. A box is 12 inches wide, 16 inches long and 6 inches high. How many square inches of paper would be needed to
cover it on all sides?
a. 192
b. 720
c. 360
d. 900

1152. All of the following contributing to the Italian Renaissance EXCEPT ____
a. Michaelangelo.
b. Siddhartha.
c. Leonardo da Vinci.
d. Erasmus.

1153. Which group generally dominated the government of Renaissance city states?
a. lawyers
b. bankers
c. church officials
d. farmers

1154. What was an indulgence?

a. free meal and free place to live at the Church's expense
b. a free pass to avoid military duty
c. a free ticket to sit at the front of the Church and be the first to take communion
d. a pardon which released a sinner from performing church penalties

1155. Why did Martin Luther disagree with the Roman Catholic Church?
a. He did not think that Jesus was the son of God.
b. He believed the Pope was a false authority.
c. He wanted the Church to provide services every day of the week.
d. He did not believe in the afterlife.

1156. How long will it take P 10, 000 to grow to P 12, 000 if it is invested at 9% compounded monthly?
a. 18 months
b. 25 months
c. 20 months
d. 15 months

1157. Which of the following sets of the number can be sides of a right triangle?
a. 4, 5, 6
b. √6, √6 , 2√3
c. √3 , √6 , 3√2
d. 2, 2, 3

1158. What do users of electricity pay for?

a. Time for using the electricity
b. Electrical energy used
 c. Current through the appliances
d. Electrical power consumed

1159. Which law of motion explains what happens every time we walk?
a. Universal gravitation
b. Interaction
c. Acceleration
d. Inertia

1160. The force required to maintain an objective at a constant speed in free space is equal to
a. Force required to stop it
b. Mass of the object
c. Zero
d. Weight of the object

1161. Which structure closes the opening in the larynx while we are swallowing?
a. Glottis
b. Septum
c. Epiglottis
d. Pharynx

1162. The point in the Earth’s orbit when the Earth is farthest from the sun is called
a. Parallax
b. Aphelion
c. Perigee
d. Perihelion

1163. Steam burns are more damaging than burns caused by boiling water because steam
a. Is vapor of water molecules during boiling
b. Occupies more space that water during boiling
c. Has more energy per kilogram than boiling water
d. Has a higher temperature than boiling water

1164. Why is a dam build wider the button than at a top?

a. To withstand the greater pressure at the bottom
b. Acids dissolve rocks
c. Freezing water between rocks particles
d. Iron in rocks combines with oxygen

1165. Ants and honeybees exhibit a “caste system” in which each member has a specific duty to perform. This is referred to
as
a. Morphology system
b. Adaptive system
c. Polymorphism
d. Metamorphism

1166. Which hormone promotes the development secondary male sexual characteristics?
a. Progesterone
b. Testosterone
c. Estrogen
d. Gonads

1167. If an object has kinetic energy, then it also must have

a. Impulse
b. Acceleration
c. Momentum
d. Force

1168. Two pots of the same size filled with boiling water. One pot is colored with white and other is black. In which pot will
cool faster?
a. In the black pot
b. In the white pot
c. Both pots will cool at the same rate
d. In both pots

1169. Which pigments of flowers and fruits are responsible for their change in color upon reaching maturity?
a. Chloroplasts
b. Tucoxanthin
c. Carotinoids
 d. Phycocyanins

1170. As the earth revolves, due to the tilting to its axis what natural phenomena occur?
a. Global warning
b. Day and night
c. Weather
d. Seasons

1171. Which of the iron-curtaining compounds gives the red corpuscles its color?
a. Albumin
b. Serum globulin
c. Hemoglobin
d. Fibrinogen

1172. The rocks brought by astronauts from the moon were found to be approximately ___billions years old
a. 5.5
b. 2.5
c. 4.5
d. 1.5

1173. What important metallic elements are found at the inner core of the earth?
a. Phosphorous and silicon
b. Iron and silicon
c. Iron and nickel
d. Magnesium and potassium

1174. Which connective tissue makes up the tip of our nose and external ear?
a. Tendon
b. Ligament
c. Cartilage
d. Tough cords

1175. If you lose your direction while traveling at night, which star should you look for and in what constellation?
I. Polaris
II. Rigel
III. Ursa minor
IV. Ursa major
a. I and IV
b. II and IV
c. II and III
d. I and III

1176. Riders in a bus are pushed forward during a sudden stop which law of motion provides an explanation?
a. Hookes law
b. Law of universal gravitation
c. Law of interaction
d. Law of inertia

1177. Which part of the brain controls heartbeat, breathing and digestion?
a. Cerebellum
b. Hypothalamus
c. Cerebrum
d. Medulla oblongata

1178. The two minerals that are needed for bone and tooth formation and blood clotting are
a. Sodium and iron
b. Calcium and potassium
c. Calcium and phosphorous
d. Iron and iodine

1179. What types of joints are found in our knees and fingers?
a. Hinge
b. Ball and socket
c. Pivot
d. Sliding

1180. Bile is secreted by the liver and stored in the

a. Kidney
b. Small intestines
 c. Gall bladder
d. Pancreas

1181. John Calvin believed in predestination. He would argue that salvation comes to ______
a. everyone.
b. those who perform good deeds on Earth.
c. those who have been determined by God.
d. church leaders.

1182. The Edict of Nantes in France _____

a. condemned the teachings of Luther and Calvin.
b. Christianity.
c. allowed freedom of religion for Protestants and Catholics.
d. was sponsored and supported by the Pope.

1183. What is the significance of the famous voyage of Christopher Columbus?

a. It begins European interest for gold.
b. It begins European interest in sailing ventures.
c. It begins European efforts to start African slave trade.
d. It begins European colonization efforts of the Americas.

1184. The Western African Empire of Ghana and Mali were initially built on which trade items?
a. gold and salt
b. silver and lion skins
c. guns and rubies
d. copper and ivory

1185. What were the major reasons for European exploration of the Americas?
a. get rid of excess population in Europe
b. find wealth and a water route to Asia
c. understand the geography of the Americas and learn about the cultures of the Native Americans
d. study the effects of Europeans in new climates and locals

1186. In our daily weather forecast, the region where two tropical wind systems converge characterized by showers and
widespread thunderstorm is called
a. Local disturbance
b. Warm and cold fronts
c. Inter-tropical Converging Zone
d. Tradewinds

1187. Organisms that can manufacture their own food are called
a. Carnivores
b. Autotrophs
c. Omnivores
d. Heterotrophs

1188. What is the difference between the highest and the lowest note on the piano?
a. Highest note is always a softer sound
b. Highest note has more vibrations per second
c. Lowest note is always a louder sound
d. Lowest note has more vibrations per second

1189. Which of the following organisms are capable of emitting light, hence described as bioluminescent?
a. Lichens
b. Diatoms
c. Blue-green algae
d. Dinoflagellates

1190. Are rights absolute?

a. It depends on the kinds of rights of others
b. No, they are limited by the rights of others
c. Yes, they are absolute
d. It depends on the situation

1191. Every right has a corresponding duty. This means that right and duties are
a. Absolute
b. Reciprocal
c. Related
d. Different
1192. From which does the exercise of human rights flow? From the
a. Various philosophies of human
b. Exercise of person’s duty
c. Dignity of the human person
d. Fundamental law of the land

1193. Which is the system of maintaining peace through an even distribution of military and economic power among
nations?
a. Diplomacy
b. International relations
c. Collective security
d. Balance of power

1194. Which peace efforts most governments engaged and when they have representatives other countries to promote
international cooperation and harmony?
a. Disarmament
b. Collective
c. Diplomacy
d. International organization

1195. Which is a correct statement about peace?

a. Peace means no conflict
b. Peace is the absence of war and violent conflict
c. Peace involves a lot of aspects. It is not just a single or simple good
d. Peace is the opposite of violence and aggression

1196. Which of the UNESCO’s four pillar of educations is most related to peace education?
a. Learn to do
b. Learn to know
c. Learn to together
d. Learn to be

1197. To what does conscientization lead?

a. Perpetual opposition to the status quo
b. Lack of trust in political leaders
c. Political activism
d. Critical awareness of issues

1198. Why was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization organized?

a. For collective security
b. For diplomacy
c. For international communication
d. For international trade

1199. Why is the Filipino trait Filipino trait of pakikisama said to be ambivalent?
a. It helps a person develop good values
b. It can be used for or against the person who value it
c. It makes people show their concern to others
d. It encourages a person to do wrong

1200. The words “dangal”, “delicadeza”, and “palabra de honor” prove that the Filipino is
a. Respectful of other s
b. Religious
c. Reflective
d. Aware of his/her worth as a person

1201. If you are pragmatic, which will you do most likely?

a. Frown on sacrifice
b. Always ready to sacrifice
c. Encourage people to sacrifice
d. Look for opportunities to sacrifice

1202. When we claim that values are objective, we believe that values
a. Are changing
b. Are personal
c. Are dependent on time and place
d. Remain a value even if no body values them
1203. Sociology Massey cites 3 periods of value development. When is the first?
a. Modeling
b. Imprint period
c. Socialization period
d. Absorption period

1204. Which is the supreme body in cooperative?

a. The elected officer
b. The assembly
c. The board of directors
d. The management staff

1205. Ibigay ang aspektong pandiwa ng pangungusap na ito.

KASUSULAT LANG NIYA NG KUWENTO.
a. Kontemplatibo
b. Perpectibo
c. Imperpekto
d. Pawatas

1206. Ang isa sa dalawang hati ng mga pananalita ay ang pangnilalaman. Alin dito ang isa?
a. Paturol
b. Pangkayarian
c. Panuring
d. Nominal

1207. Ano ang tawag sa nasa malaking titik sa sumusunod na pangungusap?

NAGING MABILIS angpulong NG PANGULO at NG MGA KALIHIM.
a. Kataga
b. Salita
c. Sugnay
d. Parirala

1208. As a result of initial contact with European explores, Native Americans _______
a. organized into a great unified nation to fight the Europeans.
b. learned how to grow crops.
c. were felled by illness in huge numbers.
d. learned about religion and how to make guns.

1209. How did the Europeans react to the religion of the Native Americans?
a. The respected the different belief systems of the Native Americans.
b. They attempted to convert many Native Americans to Christianity.
c. They changed the Christian religion so it would be adopted by the Native American peoples.
d. In many cases they chose to convert to the Native American religion.

1210. What was the Columbian Exchange?

a. an exchange of products and resources between the Eastern and Western hemisphere
b. Columbus purchasing slaves from African rulers for money
c. the early European explorers trading guns for fur in North America
d. the Spanish and English trading goods in Virginia

1211. According to the mercantilist economic concept, colonies are supposed to provide what for a mother country?
a. a market for exported goods
b. an experimental area to see what sells effectively
c. finished goods
d. competition for exportable items

1213. The Scientific Revolution is generally acknowledged to have begun when a small group of scholars questioned the
validity of:
a. the Earth being in the middle of the universe.
b. the law of universal gravitation.
c. the divine right of kings.
d. the origin of species.

1214. How did Peter the Great try to change Russia?

a. supporting the Reformation
b. adopting western technology
c. building a huge army
d. eliminating serfdom
1215. Ano ang mga salitang pinaikli at ginagamit sa mga pagkakataong informal?
a. Balbal
b. Lalawiganin
c. Panlipunan
d. Kolokyal

1216. Ano ang kahulugan ng tagbising panahon?

a. Isaisip
b. Tagtuyot
c. Singilin
d. Tag-ulan

1217. Ano ang tawag sa mga unang tulang mga Pilipino?

a. Palaisipan
b. Soneto
c. Liriko
d. Karunuganbayan

1218. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang nasa malaking titik?

Malungkot ANG MGA nagtapos na wala pang trabaho.
a. Pananda
b. Pangatnig
c. Pang-ukol
d. Parirala

1219. Alin sa mga teknik ng pagtuturo ang concrete?

a. Pag-aaralngbalarila
b. Paggamitngmgalaro
c. Pakikipag-usap na gamit ang wikang pinag-aralan
d. Paggamit ng mga bata ay ang aklat

1220. "The state, it is I," reflects:

a. the absolutism of Louis XIV.
b. power of Charles V.
c. the reforms of Luther.
d. the attitude of the Pope.

1221. Which document made clear the limits of royal power in England after the Glorious Revolution?
a. English Constitution
b. English Bill of Rights
c. English Decree
d. English Habeas Corpus Act

1222. What was an enlightened despot?

a. an absolute ruler who used their power for the good of the people they ruled
b. a smart ruler who effectively used balance of power to defeat his enemies
c. a democratically elected ruler who engaged in alliance
d. a ruler who did not institute capital punishment against criminals

1223. Who were Hobbes, Locke, Montesqieu and Rousseau?

a. famous generals
b. French kings
c. Austrian scientist
d. Enlightenment philosophers

1224. TUMUNGO SA IBANG BANSA ANG PANGULO AT MGA SENADOR.

Ibigay ang kayariaan ng pangungusap.
a. Tambalan
b. Langkapan
c. Hugnayan
d. Payak

1225. Ang katawagan sa mga kataga o tunog na isinasama sa kayarian ng mga pangungusap katulad ng RIN, DIN, BA,
LANG, PA at NA ay mga
a. Inglitik
b. Oligrapho
c. Ponema
d. Morpema
1226. PINASYALAN ng mga mag-anak ang Enchanted Kingdom noong isang buwan.
Ano ang pokus ng pandiwa?
a. Tagatanggap
b. Tagaganap
c. Direksyon
d. Sanhi

1227. Ibigay ang uri ng tayutay na ginagamit sa pahayag na ito.

ANG KANYANG MGA MATA NA WARING NAGMAMAKAAWA SA AKIN.
a. Sinekdoke
b. Personipikasyon
c. Ironiya
d. Apostrope

1228. “Magtatrabaho ako at ikaw ay mag-aaral upang makatapos ka ng pag-aaral.”

Anong uri ng pangungusap ito?
a. Langkapan
b. Tambalan
c. Payak
d. Hugnayan

1229. Ibigay ang uri ng tayutay na ginagamit sa pahayag na ito.

ANG KANYANG MGA MATA NA WARING NAGMAMAKAAWA SA AKIN.
a. Ironiya
b. Personipikasyon
c. Apostrophe
d. Sinekdoke

1230. Ibigay ang aspekto ng pandiwa ng pangungusap na ito.

KARARATING LANG NIYA BUHAT SA PAARALAN.
a. Perfectibo
b. Kontemplatibo
c. Imperpekto
d. Pawatas

1231. What did John Locke and Thomas Jefferson believe the people should do if their government did not protect their
natural rights
a. change their natural rights
b. appeal to the national religion to protect their natural rights
c. overthrow their government
d. peacefully protest to a higher authority

1232. How did the French Revolution end?

a. the overthrow of Louis XVI and the rise of Napoleon
b. a return to the monarchy of King Louis XVI
c. a constitutional government
d. a pure democracy

1233. What was NOT a major accomplishment of the Congress of Vienna?

a. unify Europe under French domination
b. creating a balance of power among European nations
c. surrounding France with strong neighboring countries
d. reinstating the royal families to their throne

1234. How did the revolution of 1848 end?

a. The revolutionaries achieved their wishes and created democratic governments throughout Europe.
b. The revolutionaries failed to achieve their goals; and increased nationalist tensions.
c. The revolutionaries successfully established monarchies in all European countries, but they failed to enact
substantial poverty relief legislation.
d. The revolutionaries fought amongst themselves as Europe entered another decade of warfare.

1235. Nationalism was a major force in Europe during the first half of the nineteenth century. What is nationalism?
a. increasing love of monarchies and traditional rule
b. urge to unite people of common history and culture
c. superior racial attitude possessed by majority of white Europeans
d. idea of conquering neighboring rivals for territory and wealth

1236. Ano ang uri ng pangungusap ang UMAARAW NA.

a. Panawag
 b. Pormulasyong panlipunan
c. Sambitla
d. Penomenal

1237. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pangungusap na walang simuno?

a. Ang dumating ay hari.
b. Balak niyang umawit.
c. Magsumikap ka nang umunla
d. May tao pala sa silid

1238. Alin dito ang mga salitang o lipon ng mga salita na ang kahulugan ay iba sa kahulugan ng mga salitang binubuo?
a. Tayutay
b. Pahayag
c. Salitang upemistiko
d. Ekspresyong idyomatiko

1239. Joan bought 120 handkerchiefs at P10 each. Then she sold them at 3 handkerchiefs for P50. If she sold all the
handkerchiefs, how much profit did she make?
a. P400
b. P800
c. P733
d. P170

1240. If the area of one circle is twice of another circle, what is the ratio in percent, of the smaller to larger circle?
a. 70%
b. 25%
c. 75%
d. 50%

1241. What are the missing terms in the series 5, 10, 20, , 80, 320?
a. 50 , 210
b. 40, 160
c. 35, 135
d. 40, 120

1242. All the seats in a bus are occupied and six persons are standing. At the next bus stop, 13 persons got off and 5 got in.
How many seats were empty after this stop if everyone had a seat?
a. 24
b. 23
c. 0
d. 2

1243. What is one of the effects of industrialization?

a. improved working conditions for people within factories
b. more equal distribution of wealth
c. growth of cities
d. increasing political influence of farmers

1244. What is the role of government according to Karl Marx as written in his Communist Manifesto?
a. The government should control all factors of production.
b. The government should oversee and intervene in some poorly managed businesses.
c. The government should never interfere in the economy.
d. The government should make sure that businessmen treat their employees fairly.

1245. During the late 19th century, Africa was colonized and controlled by
a. England and Russia.
b. most major European countries.
c. France.
d. Muslim traders.

1246. Which country was carved into spheres of influence by European powers in the late 19th century?
a. India
b. Japan
c. China
d. Korea

1247. Nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and the alliance system are traditionally given as the causes of which war?
a. Franco-Prussian War
b. Boxer Rebellion
 c. World War I
d. World War II

1248. The sides in the First World War were basically___

a. France and her allies against England and her allies.
b. Russia, France, and England against Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
c. Russia and Germany against all the remaining powers of Europe.
d. England and Italy against Germany and Russia.

1249. Which of the following could be a factor of n [n + 1] if n is a positive integer less than 3?
a. 8
b. 3
c. 9
d. 5

1250. What number subtracted from each of 71 and 58 will result in two perfect squares?
a. 22
b. 42
c. 35
d. 33

1251. If x is an odd integer and y is an even integer, which of the following is an odd integer?
a. 2x – y
b. x2 + y – 1
c. x2 + 3y
d. x – 1

1252. What is the counting number that is less than 15 and when divided by 3 has a remainder of 1, but when divided by 4
has a remainder of 2?
a. 5
b. 12
c. 8
d. 10

1253. What country was NOT a member of the League of Nations after World War I?
a. United States
b. Germany
c. England
d. Italy

1254. The Treaty of Versailles, which concluded World War I, was especially harsh against which participant in the war?
a. England
b. France
c. Russia
d. Germany

1255. Vladimir Lenin is best remembered in Russian history for _____

a. leading the Soviet people to victory during World War I.
b. angering the United States by dropping the first Russian atomic bomb.
c. leading the Russian Revolution.
d. invading Eastern Europe.

1256. Where did the Great Depression take place during the 1930's?
a. all over the world
b. United States
c. Europe and especially Germany
d. Russia

1257. Where did attempted genocide occur in World War II?

a. United States with the forced internment of Japanese-Americans
b. Russia with the great purges of military leaders
c. Germany and Europe with the attempted destruction of everyone with Jewish heritage
d. Japan with terrible treatment of Allied soldiers

1258. Which of the following is the factors of [x2 - 42]

a. [ x + 4 ][ x + 2]
b. [x -4 ]2
c. x [x + 2x + 2]
d. [x – 4] [x + 4]
1259. The area of the square is 32x. Which of the following could be the value of x?
a. 2
b. 6
c. 3
d. 4

1260. Two buses leave the same station at 9 PM. One bus travels north at the rate of 30 kph and the other travels east at 40
kph. How many kilometers apart are the buses at 10 pm?
a. 140 km
b. 100 km
c. 70 km
d. 50 km

1261. Molting is a process whereby insects shed off their old cuticle to grow in size. This is called
a. Sclerotic peel
b. Cyclosis
c. Ecdysis
d. Metamorphosis

1262. In a series circuit, how many complete pathways of electricity are produced?
a. 3
b. Depends on the number of bulb
c. 4
d. 1

1263. Blocks of asphalt roads are left with a narrow gap in-between tem in order to
a. Hold extra dust and small particles of sand
b. Give allowance for expansion during hot days
c. Serve as passage of water during rainy days
d. Make roads with equal blocks and gaps

1264. Which of these use the principle that pressure is transmitted equally in all directions in a liquid?
a. Hydraulic devices
b. Fluid operated crane
c. Stoppered devices
d. Buoyed appliances

1265. How did World War II end?

a. The Allies and Axis powers agreed to peacefully resolve their differences.
b. The United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan
c. The Germans forced the Soviets to surrender.
d. The League of Nations decreed that war is illegal.

1266. Which of the following BEST describes the Cold War?

a. a war fought in cold climates between enemies
b. an economic war fought between continents
c. an ideological war fought without bullets
d. an European rivalry to accumulate colonial possessions

1267. Which Asian leader is famous for advocating passive resistance to achieve desired goals?
a. Mao Zedong
b. Ho Chi Ming
c. Chaing Kai-Shek
d. Mohandas Gandhi

1268. The charter of the United Nations guaranteed colonial populations the right to self-determination. What does this
mean?
a. women will not obey men
b. they may gain independence when they feel they are ready
c. the colony will have nothing to do with the mother country
d. men may determine their own family and have many wives

1269. Which of the following environmental conditions has been blamed for the usual occurrence of “fish kills”?
a. Acid rain
b. Eutrophication
c. Atmospheric pollution
d. Silting of lakes
1270. Why are doorknobs placed at the edge of the door rather than in the center?
a. To increase the lever arm
b. It is closer to the edge of the doorway
c. To help give more momentum to the door
d. To increase the force on the door

1271. What is the reason why a pressure cooker cooks food faster?
I. Water boils faster
II. It raises the boiling point of water
III. It raises the cooking temperature of food
IV. It is tightly closed
a. II and III
b. I, II and III
c. I, II and IV
d. II and IV

1272. What nutrients can be absorbed in our body without undergoing digestion?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats
c. Proteins
d. Vitamins

1273. The escape mechanism by which mudfish and catfish change from a darker color to a lighter one depending on the
color of the water is called
a. Protective mimicry
b. Adaptive coloration
c. Habitat protection
d. Aggressive coloration

1274. Which group of organisms cause “red tide”?

a. Bacteria
b. Dinoflagellates
c. Algae
d. Jellyfishes

1275. Ecologists associate the relation between climate and vegetation and animal life with the term
a. Biosphere
b. Habitat
c. Population
d. Biome

1276. Which are the food eaters or consumers in an ecosystem?

a. Autotrophs
b. Decomposers
c. Producers
d. Heterotrophs

1277. Which is an aggregate fruit that originates from a cluster of matured ovaries?
a. Strawberry
b. Pineapple
c. Pea
d. Guava

1278. Many amphibians may lose a part of their body such as leg or tail. They have the ability to grow a lost part. This
ability is known as
a. Rejuvenation
b. Reproduction
c. Regeneration
d. Resuscitation

1279. Antoine H. Becquerel defined this phenomenon as the spontaneous disintegration of the nucleus of an atom. Which
is this phenomenon?
a. Fusion
b. Radioactivity
c. Bombardment of atom
d. Fission

1280. Which biogas is obtained from biological wastes such as animal manure?
a. Ethylene
 b. Methane
c. Ester
d. Alcogas

1281. Lakes that accumulate abundant nutrients become

a. Pelagic
b. Eutrophic
c. Bathyol
d. Abyssal

1282. Which organisms are responsible for the return of substances in the bodies of dead plants and animals to the soil?
a. Producers
b. First order consumers
c. Decomposers
d. Consumers

1283. Proteins a polymer while the monomer of this substance is

a. Fatty acids
b. Amino acids
c. Glucose
d. Pyruvic acid

1284. Which chemical substance/s is/are contained in detergents which cause/s the foam in stream water?
a. Alkyl benzene sulfonate
b. Phosphorus and benzene
c. Phosphorus and alkyl
d. Oil and benzene

1285. What happens to the speed of a light ray as it passes from water to air?
a. Increases
b. Remains the same
c. Decreases
d. Increases then decreases

1286. Atoms which tend to give up electrons during the process of chemical combination possess
a. Positive valence
b. Negative valence
c. Neutral valence
d. Unchanged valence

1287. Which of the following factors contribute to an increase in human population?

I. Immigration
II. Emigration
III. Natality
IV. Mortality
a. III and IV
b. III and II
c. I only
d. I and III

1288. In the energy pyramid, which organisms occupy the base?

a. First order consumers
b. Producers
c. Hervivores
d. Heterotrophs

1289. Light that passes through a convex lens

a. Disperses
b. Converges
c. Diverges
d. Is reflected

1290. A group of covalently bonded atoms that acts like a single atom when combining with other atoms is referred to as
a. Ionic bonds
b. Covalent bonds
c. Polyatomic ion
d. Ionic bonded atoms

1291. The propulsion of jets and rockets is based on Newton’s

 a. Law of Acceleration
b. Law of Inertia
c. Law of Interaction
d. Gravitational Theory

1292. The astronomer Copernicus was the first person to publicly state that the earth
a. Revolves around the sun
b. Does not move
c. Is center of the solar system
d. Is slowing down

1293. Which has more mass, a kilogram of feathers or a kilogram of iron?

a. Both have the same mass
b. Iron
c. Feather
d. Cannot be determined
1294. What does inalienability of rights mean?
I. They cannot be taken away from persons
II. No man has the authority to deny them
III. They cannot be surrendered
a. I and III
b. I, II and III
c. II and III
d. I and II

1295. A violation of a person’s right is a violation of his/her

a. Name
b. Freedom
c. Intelligence
d. Dignity

1296. Which is a violation of the right to life?

a. Contraception
b. Miscarriage
c. Direct abortion
d. Birth control

1297. When a manufacturer engages in the production of pirated CD’s, which other people’s right does he violate?
a. Engage in business
b. Intellectual property
c. Copyright
d. Lawful income

1298. Which is the foundation of genuine peace?

a. Social justice
b. Peace talks
c. End of arm race
d. Religiosity

1299. Communion is an essential element in the establishment of a culture of peace. Which does NOT go with the spirit of
communion?
a. Widening the gap among individuals and nations
b. Transcending national boundaries
c. Overcoming ethnic and cultural divisions
d. Living peacefully with nature

1300. With the COLD WAR in mind, which does NOT belong?
a. Dialogue
b. Competition
c. Tension
d. Conflict