10. A prisoner was approached by a priest.

I will
keep all you say in confidence, the priest
assured him. This means he tried to
a. Win the confidence
b. Arouse the confidence
c. Be confident
d. Be taken in confidence
11. Senators were accused by activists of washing
their hands with the perfumes of Arabia. This is a
states commonly known as
a. Triumph b. Guilt c. Aggression d. Indecision
12. We see nature in poetry. What does Blake predict
in these lines? A dog starved at his masters
gate. Predicts the ruin of a state. If this is taken
for countries it predicts
a. Famine
b. Prosperity
c. Disasters
d. productivity
13. If we see each other all the time in big mirrors,
the whole faith of the world turn to dust. The
message is
a. Theres a need for sympathy
b. Theres a need for big mirrors
c. Theres a need for empathy
d. Theres need for secrecy
14. In selected regions English and Filipino are the
language of instruction. This approach is.
a. Lingua franca
c. Bilingual
b. Multi lingual
d. Monolingual
15. What was exposed is only the tip of the iceberg,
a report announced. This means.
a. There are more hidden things than that what
was exposed
b. The issue is nothing compared to the reality
o c. The iceberg is enough
p d. The exposure hits the core of the issue
16. The media man was silenced. He would spill
more beans if left free. This means
a. The man was shielded
b. The man was set free
c. The man was salvaged
d. The man was protected
17. What you did will be on your children. The line
tells of the effect of crime so
a. Evil will come sooner
b. Crime does not pay
c. Revenge will be easy
d. Death will finish all
18. The Bible goes for parallelism. It says Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. This means
a. Poor spirit can be an open gate to heaven
q b. Heaven is not only for the rich but also for
the poor man
r c. Poorness is sprite is not a way to hell
s d. The poor can become rich
19. Physicians receive medicines for trial from
pharmaceutical firms. These medicines are
referred to as
a. Examples b. Sampler
c. Trial d. Testers
20. How would you arrange these words to form a
sentence?
The arrangement should be
a. 2, 4, 3, 1 b. 1, 2, 3, 4 c. 3, 2, 4, 1 d. 3, 2, 4, 1,
21. The jeepney drives went on strike. They did not
go for
a. Fluctuating cost of oil
b. Shorting price of oil
c. Deregulated price of oil
d. Rising cost of oil

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each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter
of your choice on the answer sheet provided.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil
no. 1 only.
MULTIPLE CHOICES:
1. Teachers always remind us that time is gold.
This means
a a. Time can be bought
b b. Time can be measured
c c. Time is precious
d d. Time lost can never be retrieved
2. He is known as a political butterfly, the
congressman remarked. This means the fellow is
a
a. Displayed follower
c. Party loyalist
b. Political opportunist
d. Disgraced leader
3. A tourist chose his plane for Davao. He chose
PAL which ad says Philippine Flag Carrier.
When asked why he chose PAL his remark was
a. Im sorry, Im scared to take PAL
e b. Oh, I believe other planes dont carry the
f
Philippine symbol.
g c. I doubt if PAL arrives on time.
h d. All right, PAL can be trusted.
4. Before sleeping time, children are discouraged to
watch_____ shows that cause nightmares.
a. Special b. Spectral c. Spectacular d. Spiteful
5. One leader at the end of the tail remembered
Tennysons Ulysses To strive, to seek, to find
and not to yield. This means leadership is
a. Characterized by sustained efforts and
courage
b. Seen recess and travel often winning elections
c. Characterized by accomplishments, sustained
and further researched
d. What accomplishment one has achieved
6. Most natural calamities happen in July and
August. Students are dismissed early
a. To avoid missing the bus
b. To avoid traffic jams
c. To avoid getting wet
d. To avoid the flash floods
7. We are at the edge of the 20 th century. The next
millennium is at the threshold, cautioned the
parents. This means
a. The 21st century is another 100 years
i
b. The 21st century about to come
j
c. The 20th century should make us look forward
k d. The 20th century was a dismal failure
8. Belgrade was in total darkness after the bombs
were dropped. This means
a. Electric light was not needed in war
l
b. Electricity was turned off to avoid identification
o areas
m c. Electricity sources had been destroyed
n d. Electricity was temporarily shut off
9. A television program that tells of animal life is
entitled
a. Voltes V
b. Batibot
c. Discovery
d. Brigada Siete

22. The bakeshop controlled its _________the

percentage of yeast rice is big.
a. Doughnut to make sure
b. Through to make sure
c. Though to make sure
d. Dough to make sure
23. A boy joined his mother shop his clothes. He
insisted in signature brand. This means
a. The boy has an expensive taste
t
b. The boy has a taste for original clothes
u c. The boy goes for imitation clothes
v d. The boy doesnt go for ordinary cheap clothes
24. Carlyle said, a man perfects himself by working.
This shows
a. Carlyle advocates, know thyself
w b. Carlyle measures success by actual work
x c. Carlyle is a labor leader
y d. Carlyle believes in perception in labor
25. Governor Misuari believes in the autonomy of
ARMM. This means that ARMM is
a. An independent state
z b. Autonomous and separate from Luzon
aa c. Free from national government control
bb d. Autonomous in terms of Muslim privileges
26. Castillo tells us time piles up differences upon
man, or it takes things away from him and makes
him another human being. This means
a. Time allows men to heal wounds
cc b. Time causes changes in a person by adding or
dd
Eliminating facets in his life
ee c. Time steals so much from men
ff d. Time moves fast to make one aged
27. When the Senate voted, one senator declared, I
will take the road less traveled by and be
condemned if necessary The decision shows
a. Regrets come before decision
gg b. Decisions are made despite the difference
from
the majority
hh c. Decision are made by one on crossroads
ii d. Regrets come after decision
28. A drive against H-fever is for people to look into
water that
a. Is stagnant b. Stays on c. Drops d. Flows
29. 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
jj d. Completed the team
30. Did you understand her response to the judges?
Heres the answer.
a. Not very
c. Certainly
b. Not really
d. On the other hand
31. I have but one life to give and I am willing to give
it to my country, not every one is given this
chance. Justice Abad Santos answered the
Japanese soldiers. This finds an equivalent in
valor of:
a. Jose Rizal
c. Pres. Aquino
kk b. Marcelo del Pilar
d. Governor Aguinaldo
32. The life of clouds is a parting and a meeting. A
tear and a smile. The author says
a. Life is a combination of tears and laughter
ll b. Life is not all sunshine
mm c. Life is an ocean of love
nn d. Life is made not of water and sunlight
33. It was aviation week. A fourth year class was
invited by the Commanding General of the
Philippines Airforce. Each student wanted to
board the people. The guard refused the last

34.

35.
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pp
qq
36.

37.

38.
39.

40.
41.
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ss
tt
42.
43.
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vv
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44.

45.

46.

47.

passenger and the fellow remarked, Im the

pilot. The situation tells of.
a. A strict compliance to orders
b. A canny answer
c. a twist in scene
d. An exaggerated situation
The students returned from an excursion. The
students left behind enjoyed _____of food they
shared.
a. A mouthfulled
c. A mouth fill
b. A mouthful
d. A mouthful
What is reason of the government in conducting
peace talks?
a. To get everyone at ease
b. To insist on the governments programs.
c. To listen to both sides of the issue
d. To take advantage of the suffering soldiers.
At the Philippine General Hospital, doctors
reported on the abandoned patients. This means
a. The patients cannot effort afford to pay their
bill
b. The patients do not have permanent address
c. The patients are left behind by relatives
d. The patient are left by doctors
After the eruption of Pinatubo, the affected areas
______which called on the Red Cross for aid.
a. Were the ones c. which were the ones
b. Who were the ones d. whom were the ones
The message was confidential. The same was
analyzed______Joey and Liza.
a. Within
b. Among c. Between d. With
The writer who stayed at the foot of Mt. Banahaw
indicated preference for
a. Hiking along the seashore
b. Climbing mountain slopes
c. Avoiding rural atmosphere
d. Rural environment
The death of men in the mine was caused by
a. Erosion
c. Darkness
b. Suffocation
d. Lethal smell
The disasters in China are just like those in
Africa. I dont agree. So the answer is
a. Its just like what he experienced
b. Its not like that
c. Its the same in all places
d. Its unlike what happened then
Children are taught to think. They dont just follow
the whip ______ that cover a horses ayes.
a. Blinders b. Bridles c. Girdles
d. Stir ups
A time patient is indefatigable in promoting
political truth. The quotation means
a. Patriots forget selves to serve others
b. A hero practices political truth
c. Patriots are rich and truthful
d. Patriots are brave and cunning
Listen, everyone should come in gala attire.
Everyone answered:
a. Certainly, right
c. Youre right
b. Thats right
d. Not really right
At stoke of 12:00 noon the watchers announced.
a. Put your pencils inside!
b. Put your pencils down!
c. Put your pencils aside!
d. Put your pencils up!
Reports of the death sentence were awaited by
the parents. But the president decided the
postponement for the month or in legal terms
this means
a. Reprieve
c. Execution
b. Pardon
d. Commutation
Ibon layang lumipad, kulungin at iiyak. Ang
pinapahalagahan ng may akda nito ay

a. Kagipitan
c. Kabiguan
b. Kalayaan
d. Kakulungan
48. Maraming gumagamit ng mga kagamitan sa
pagtuturo ng mga katutubong tugtugin. Alin dito
ang mabisa sa pagtuturo?
a. Plakang tugtugin
c. Tugtugin aktuwal
xx b. Tugtugin sa piyano d. Tugtugin sa armoniyan
49. Bakit magulo? Kami po ay _______ sa
paghahanda sa Araw ng Kalayaan.
a. Ababalang-abalang
c. Abalang-abala
b. Abala-abala
d. Abalang-abalang
50. Ang tinatalakay ni Lope K. Santos sa Banaag at
Sikat ay
a. Pampulitikahan
c. Panitikan
b. Panlipunan
d. Pambayan
51. Sa tula ni Amado V. Hernandez mayroon siyang
mensahe na: Sa munting dungawan, tanging
abot malas ay sandipang langit, langit na puno
ng luha. Maramot na hirang ng pusong may
sugat, watawat ay aking pakariwan Itoy
nagpapakilala ng
a. Isang wari pagkapahamak sa buhay
yy b. Isang nakakaligtas na kahirapan
zz c. Isang pagkapanatag ng kalooban
aaa d. Isang paghihirap sa loob ng bilangguan
52. Ano ang tawag sa mga titik batay sa bigkas ng
Ingles?
a. Alivata o baybayin c. Alpabetong Filipino
b. Alpabetong Romano d. Alpabetong Pilipino
53. Alin ang tamang bilang ng alpabetong Romano
na dala sa Pilipinas ng mga Kastila?
a. 30
b. 20
c. 31
d. 2626
54. Ano ang hakbang sa pagsulat sa pamaraang
proseso? Ito ay
a. Paghahaka
c. Paggamit ng pamilang
bbb b. Pagbigat uri
d. Komunikasyon
55. Ang lingua franca sa mababang antas ng
elementarya ay paiiralin sa mga relihiyon ng
Ilikos at
a. Waray b. Mindanao c. Bikol
d. Cebuano
56. Paulit-ulit ang mga sigaw ng laban sa VFA at ang
babala ay nagsasaad ng diwang ito na
a. Mawawala ang kasarinlan ng Pilipino
b. Mapapahamak ang ating ekonomiya
ccc c. Mapapayaman ang Pilipinas
ddd d. Mababastos ang kababaihan
57. Nakasalalay sarunungan ang kaunlaran ng
isang bayan. Ito ay isang pahayag ni
a. Fidel V. Ramos c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Jose P. Rizal
d. Jose P. Laurel
58. Bago sumagot ang bata sa tanong kailangan
siyay
a. Makinig sa tanong
eee b. Tumigil ng usapan
fff c. Ipagpatuloy ang usapan
ggg d. Umawit ng malakas
59. Ang buod ng tula ni Alejandro C. Abadilla sa
Ang Daigdig at Ako ay ang
a. Kalawakan ng kagubatan
b. Kalaliman ng dagat
c. Kalawakan ng dagat at kalaliman ng
pakiramdam
d. Kababawan ng karagatan
60. Madali kitang ________sa lahat kong nahiram
sayo, sagot ni Ate.
a. Pagbabayaran
c. Pagbayaran
b. Mabayaran
d. Nabayaran
61. Ang sabi ni Romulo sa isa niyang akda, ang
Pilipino ay dugong maharlika. Ano ang kahulugan
nito?
a. Ang Pilipino ay nanggaling sa malayang lahi
hhh b. Ang Pilipino ay sadyang matatag ang budhi.

iii c. Ang Pilipino ay madaling maipagbili at mabola.

jjj d. Ang Pilipino ay di purong Pilipino
62. Ang guni-guni ng tula na ginagamit upang
paghambingin ang dalawang bagay na magkaiba
ay.
a. Sinekdota
c. Simile
b. Mataphora
d. Metonimeya
63. Alin ang babalang tama sa basura?
a. Ang basuray dito itapon!
kkk b. Ang basura dito itapon!
lll c. Ipagtapunan dito ang basura! d. Itapon dito
ang dumi!
64. __ako kung kayo ay aalis din, ang tugon ni
Kuya Jose.
a. Aalis b. Mag-aalis c. Maalis
d. Umalis
65. 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
66. Di kataka-taka na ilang pulis ay hinihinalang
kasangkot sa paglaganap ng krimen. Ano ang
kahulugan ng kasangkoy?
a. Kasabwat b. Kabalikat c. Kabilang d. Kasamasama
67. Ang diwa ni Claro M. Recto ay laging ang
pagpapalaganap ng Pilipino sa kanyang bayan,
Ayaw na ayaw ni Recto ang maging
a. Pilipinong tumitingala sa dayuhan
b. Dummy ng dayuhan na bumubili ng
kayamanan ng Pilipinas
c. Ari ng lupa ng dayuhan sa Pilipinas
mmm d. Palahingi ng tulong sa ibang bansa
68. Noong panahon ng Amerikano, may mga uri na
ipinagbawal tulad ng:
a. Tumutuliza sa mga paring kastila
nnn b. Dumadakila sa mga bandido at mamamatay
ooo tao
ppp c. Magkaroon ng batas sa sediyon
qqq d. Tungkol sa mga salitang panrelihiyon
69. Ang di niya makalimutan ay isang_______ ng
anak niya bago umalis pa Amerika
a. Pangako b. Paaako c. Paako d. Pagaako
70. Sino ang nagbabala ng ang walang galang sa
sariling wika at nahihiyang gamitin ito at tutad ng
isang:
a. Malansang isda? c. Baliw na pusa?
b. Matapang na aso?
d. Asong bangero?
71. Anong babala sa Maynila na dapat sundin ng
lahat?
a. Huwag umiihi sa pader
b. Huwag umihi sa pader
c. Huwag mag-iihi sa pader
d. Huwag mag-iihi sa pader
72. Alin sa mag sumusunod ang di angkop sa
sariling kultura ng Pilipino?
a.
Sayaw na tinikling c. Sayaw na
pandanggo
b.
Sayaw na subli
d. Sayaw na tango
73. Sa nuno niya nakuha yang ugaling iyan. Di ko
kayang________ ang ugaling iyan:
a. Pagtawaran
c. Patatawarin
b. Mapagtawad
d. Patawarin
74. Ang unang Ginang ay namudmud ng pagkain sa
mga mahihirap. Siyay _______ ang puso.
a. Mapagkait b. Malupit
c. Malaki d. Mahilig
75. Suot ng mga babae ang kimona noong sentinyal
ng bansa. Kanilang ________ ang kasuotang
Filipina.
a. Ipinagmalaki
c. Mamalakihin
b. Ipinagmamalaki
d. Papamamalakihin

76. Ano ang katumbas ng titik O sa dating 20 titik na

abakada?
a. Kyu
b. Ku
c. Kwo
d. Ko
77. What is 5% of P 1500?
a. P 65.00 b. P 85.00 c. P 15.00 d. P 75.00
78. Give the area of the figure below.
8m.

91. The price of gasoline has gone high suddenly.

The gas station ordered 120,000 liters before the
price increase. However, only 1,500 liters were
sold. How many liters are sold the new price?
a. 11,500 b. 118,500 c. 108,500 d. 112,000
92. Babys purse has 54 coins made up of P5, P1
and P0.50 coins. How many P5 coins has he if
he has 9 of P1 coins and 25 of P.50?
a. 9
b. 1
c. 20
d. 5
93. Write this ratio in its simplest form: 3 dm. to 20
cm.
a. 30.20
b. 20:3 c. 2030 d. 3:20
94. A woman has 12 pairs of shoes. Her little boy
takes two shoes at random out of his mothers
closet. In how many ways may he select a right
and a left shoe? How many of this selection will
not be the right pair?
a. 24, 6 b. 132, 62 c. 48, 12 d. 144, 132
95. The new MRT can travel at 30 kilometers in 15
minutes. How many minutes will it take to run 60
kilometers?
a. 30 minutes
c. 20 minutes
b. 40 minutes
d. 50 minutes
96. Her mother counted 2 scores before she had a
child of her own. How old was she?
a. 20 years b. 40 years c. 50 years d. 30 years
97. Convert into decimals fifteen hundredths.
a. 15/100
b. 0.15 c. 150 d. 0015.00
98. Find a if 2a+3b=c
a. a=3b-c/2
c. a=3b-2c
b. a=c-b/2
d. a=c-3b/2
99. A new house has two sides of its lot already
fenced by the neighbor. The unfenced sides are
29 meters by 52 meters. If one meter requires 11
pieces of hollow blocks, how many hollow blocks
will be needed to fence the two sides?
a. 991 b. 891
c. 791 d. 691
100.
What is the value of a in the statement
3ab=15 if b=5?
a. 3
b. 30
c. 1
d. 15
101.
How do you write 2.09 in words?
a. Two point nine c. Two point zero nine
b. Two and nine tenths
d. Two and nine hundredths
102.
If a=3, b=4, and c=6, find the value of square
root of b square?
a. 2
b. 8
c. 16
d. 4
103.
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
c. 125 meters
b. 200 meters
d. 425 meters
104.
A square garden is fenced by barbed wire.
Three sides cost P6, 000.00. How much would
the fencing of the last side cost?
a. P4, 000.00
c. P8, 000.00
b. P10, 000.00
d. P2, 000.00
105.
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. 20
c. 15
d. 30
106.
Check the following answers. Which of them
is CORRECT?
a. If a=2 and b=3 then a square b square =36
rrr b. If a =2 and b=3 then a square b square=108
sss c. If a=2 and b=4 then a square b =32
ttt d. If a =3 and b=4 and c=12, then a b square c
=5184
107.
What is the greatest common factor of 4, 6,
8?
a. 2
b. 6
c. 4
d. 3

6m.
a. 54 m2
b. 48 m2
c. 50 m2
d. 52 m2
79. A swimming pool is an equilateral triangle in
shape. One sides is 11 meters. How many
meters of rope are needed to enclose to pool?
a. 33 meters
c. 48 meters
b. 55 meters
d. 44 meters
80. Mrs. Santos barrowed from a friend P 50,000.00
at 5% interest per month. She contracted the
loans in December 1998. How much will she pay
after a year?
a. P 80,000.00
c. P 150,000.00
b. P 100,000.00
d. P 130,000.00
81. A certain number doubled and increased by 10 is
14. What is the number?
a. 5
b. 4
c. 2
d. 3
82. The palay harvested is 2 kg. Convert this into
grams.
a. 2000 grams
c. 2500 grams
b. 3000 grams
d. 3500 grams
83. Which of these shapes show dissimilar fractions?
a.

b.

c.

d.

84. A child has 3 pizza pie. If she serves 2 of his

pie to her cousins, how many of the parts will be
left?
a. 1
b. 1
c. 1
d.

85. A square box has a perimeter of 88 cm. What is

the measurement of one side of the box?
a. 88 cm
b. 22 cm
c. 60 cm d. 44 cm
86. A businessman deposits P 10,000.00 in a new
bank at 8% interest compounded annually. After 3
years, his money will grow to _________.
a. 10000 + 3( 0.08)
c. { 10000 + .08 (1)}3
b. 10000 + ( 1 + .08) 3
d. 10000 ( 1.08) 3
87. One half of what number is 15?
a. 16
b. 12
c. 30 d. 34
88. Ms. Chus 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 of rubberized tiles are required for the
tub?
a. 2.3 meters
c. 4.6 meters
b. b. 8.2 meters d. 9.2 meters
89. How much will a buyer of a lot pay for his house
bought at P200,000,00 after 10 years at 12%
interest per annum?
a. P640,000.00
c.P840,000.00
b.
P440,000.00
d. P540,000.00
90. An executive office has to be carpeted. The areas
are 3m by 4m. The carpet cost P1,000.00 per
square meter. How will be spent for the purchase
of the Carpet?
a. P1,000.00
c. P12,000.00
b. P120,000.00
d. P10,000.00

108.

How many years are there in a centennial?

a. 50
b. 100
c. 10
d. 20
109.
Write the ratio in the lowest term; 1 hour to
15 minutes.
a. 4:1
b. 1:15
c. 1:4
d. 1:3
110.
Congress is bent on passing into law the
Clean All Bill. The significant effect will be on the.
a. Lessening of motor vehicles
uuu b. Increase in the price of prime commodities
vvv c. Reduction of lead and other chemical
pollutants
www d. Sudden decrease of oil supply for
vehicular use
111.At the outset of the rainy season the epidemic of
H-fever is feared! Which practice is the best
approach to prevent its occurrence in homes?
a. Clean the yards of breeding places for
mosquitoes like old tires, cans, etc.
b. Fumigate the house with smoke and
chemicals
c. Submit children to vaccination
d. Avoid mosquito bites in the afternoons
112.
Classes in science follow the scientific
procedure. What in experiments follows the
definition of the problem?
a. Formulate hypothesis
xxx b. Gather relevant materials
yyy c. Draw conclusions
zzz d. State generalization
113.
A cadet fell ill after a hectic parade. The
doctor traced the illness to
a. Parading with thick shirts and pants
aaaab. Parading with heavy wooden guns
bbbb
c. Parading and marching briskly
ccccd. Parading soaked in perspiration and dying up
the same
114.
There was a time when the moon appeared
blue. Blue moon to others means:
a. Watching together romantically
b. Prediction of drought
c. Prediction of good harvest
d. Bad omen for married folks
115.
The health authorities have been alarmed by
many cases of adults and young with AIDS
a.
Children wit AIDS acquired illness from
classmates
dddd
b. AIDS in infants acquired before birth
eeeec. Infant get AIDS from infected mother
ffff d. AIDS is transmitted only adults
116.
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
gggg
b. Give a cold glass of coffee with sugar
hhhh
c. Give a hot glass of milk without sugar
iiii d. Allow the patient to take hot porridge
117.
The Department of Health allows sale of
drugs and medicine after thorough laboratory
test. Which of those drugs is discouraged for use
because of its component?
a. Tea and sugar syrup
c. none syrup
jjjj b. Vitamin A and B
d. Bangkok pills
118.
A Sony Television set is imported from the
United State. To ensure the right use of electric
connection, what should be needed?
a. Resistor
c. Transformer
b. Capacitor
d. Generator
119.
After the airplane crash in the Mountain of
Misamis Oriental, what was the easiest source of
identification of the victims?
a. Identification of bone structure
b. Identification of eyes

c. Identification of body length

d. Series of teeth available
120. Food markets are encouraged to handle
cooked food well. One incident in a wedding
party sends hundreds of guest to the hospital. It
was found out that the food
a. Was half cooked
kkkk
b. Was contaminated with dysentery bacteria
llll c. Had ptomaine poison d. Was left uncovered
121.
Which of the following is a misconception on
pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)?
a. PTB is transmitted through kissing
mmmmb. Children of parents with pulmonary
tuberculosis will inherit the disease
nnnn c. PTB is caused by a bad spirit in the
environment
oooo d. Pulmonary tuberculosis can be transmitted
through blood extraction
122.
Modern science has used technology to help
doctors determine illness. A child bumped and fell
with his head hitting a concrete pavement. Which
medical approach will determine the status of the
cranial accident?
a. I open up and do surgical operations
b. Submit the child to chest x-ray
c. Submit the child to cranial x-ray
d. Submit the child to cranial scanning
123.
Farmers are asked to change their crops by
season. What approach is applied in this case?
a. Strip cropping
c. Continuous farming
b. Crop rotation
d. Terracing
124.
The improvements of cattle breeds have
reached significant heights. The method
propagated is through
a. Cloning of selected herds
b. Artificial insemination
c. Castration of poor makes
d. Total destruction and elimination of poor
breeds
125.
The Manila Zoo had additional young lions
and tigers recently. How could these animals be
best attended?
a. Appointing a zoo manager whose expertise is
on pediatric cases
b. Submitting such young ones to the care of a
veterinarian who handles cases of food and
mouth diseases
c. Assigning a veterinarian whose expertise is
on small animals
d. Converting the breeding places into swimming
Ponds
126.
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
shows
a. That caffeine cause more heart ailment
b. Tea makes people active
c. Tea leads to the reduction of fats
d. Tea with tanin is less dangerous
127.
Protest from inhabitants close to dumping
sites of Metro Manila waste arise from some
observable factors. The most serious of which is
a. Noise pollutants from garbage trucks
b. Presence of flies and mosquitoes
c. Presence of human being dumped in the site
d. Unlimited seepage of waste into the water
sheds
128.
A wedding motif is pale pink. The available
orchid is all white dendrobium. What property of
water will allow the change from water colored
red?

a. Polarity
c. High/low specific
b. Surface tension
d. Capillarity
129.
Operation linis led by government officials
and students in Metro Manila was conducted in
April 1999 in anticipation of
a. Clogged rivers caused by garbage
pppp
b. Volcanic eruptions
qqqq
c. Food waters from Banahaw
rrrr d. Effects of El Nino
130.
Philippines eagles are identified as rare
species. Lately, in Davao more eagles were
raised through
a. Incubating eggs from their nests
ssss b. Putting up eagle farms under the Bureau of
Wildlife
tttt c. Catching eagles and raised them in cages
uuuu
d. Artificial insemination through fertilized
eggs
131.
A cave in Rizal has been subject to local
protest and attention. The artifacts and
wildlife will be preserved if this is resorted to:
a. Lease the cave to a real estate developer
vvvv
b. Identify the place as a government
reservation under the control and preservation of
the DENR
wwww c. Convert the place into a tourist spot
handled by Department of Tourism
xxxx
d. Protect the caves from enterprising
treasure hunters
132.
Seafarers decide to leave the shores when
the weather bureau declares the signals for
travel. Small boats between islands of Romblon,
Marinduque and Mindoro cannot sail if the signal
raised is.
a. Signal #3 b. Signal #2c. Signal #4 d.Signal # 1
133.
Mindanao areas especially those in Davao
del Norte and Surigao suffered flood for weeks.
This can be attributed to the
a. Opening of mineral mines
b. Heavy rainfall of monsoon rains
c. The endless cutting of forest trees
d. Opening of new national highways
134.
Scientific attitudes require of learners
accuracy and verification of data. Which
manifestation
is
often
observed
in
experimentation?
a. Curiosity
c. Critical mindedness
b. Objectivity
d. Rationality
135.
Marinduque mines caused the death of sea
products around the shores. What has caused
the disaster on the sea products?
a. Toxic wastes were channeled down the
nearby streams
b. Toxic wastes seeped through the walls
yyyy c. Toxic wastes were recycled to produce
electricity
zzzzd. Toxic wastes were sent down the mine tanks
136.
The proper disposal of garbage has improved
the environment. The best process of handling
waste is through
a. Recycling biodegradable waste
b. Emerging waste water soluble waste
c. Utilization of organic compounds
d. Burning non-biodegradable waste
137.
The nervous system has its specific function.
Which is the closet function?
a. Impulses transmit messages to the brain by
electrical signal
b. The spinal cord links the fingertips to the brain
aaaaa c. Human body activities are all in the
nervous system

bbbbb d. The nervous system depends most on the

brain
138.
Birds have shapes that influenced the
building of aircrafts. What feature is most present
in airplanes?
a. The presence of hollow oblong body
b. The presence of head
c. The presence of a tail
d. The presence of wings
139.
Bottled drinking water has gone economically
high. However, the Department of Health warms
of unsafe water in bottles because.
a. The process of osmosis is defective
ccccc b. Some pumping station draw dirt from
leaking pipes
ddddd c. Some are re-bottled from the well
eeeee d. The water source is not certified
140.
During emergency like war, typhoons and
earthquake, the Red Cross sends supplies. How
comes safe water is considered a must during its
campaign?
a. Food cannot be taken without water
fffff b. Men can survive without water for weeks
ggggg c.Water sources usually are dry during
earthquakes and typhoons
hhhhh d. Safe drinking water will foretell waterborne
epidemics
141.
Prohibitive drugs have caused misery to
families. Quite a number of the drug
dependents were saved by.
a. Allowing the dependents to take more of the
drug and stop eventually
b. Subjecting the dependents to drug
rehabilitates centers
iiiii c. Hospitalization and surgical treatment
jjjjj d. Hospitalizing some in mental clinics
142. Plants are brought out the house at night.
Choose the condition, which may affect the
health of people.
a. During the day, the plant requires a supply of
carbon Dioxide
b. Plants stomata executes excess water in
the soil
c. During the night, plants can minimize water
loss
kkkkk d. During the night, the plant requires a supply
of oxygen
143. Health authorities get frustrated with their
health campaigns when people are influenced by
superstition. Which of the following is not a
superstition?
a. A visitor is expected when a fork or spoon is
dropped
lllll b. Seven years accompany incidents of broken
mirrors
mmmmm
c. The moon gets directly in the suns
light causing an eclipse.
nnnnn d. White travelling a black cat crosses your
path
144.
The World Health Organization has spent
much to reduce the incidence of pulmonary
tuberculosis. One of list best approach is through
a. Tuberculin test
c. Triple vaccination
ooooo
b. Small pox
vaccination d.
Anti-diphtheria
doses
145.
If you were to convert the height of your room
for better ventilation, what would 1.60 m. be
equivalent to?
a. 1.6 dm b. 160 cm. c. 16 cm. d. 1,600 mm

146.
Agricultural productivity is the thrust of every
administration. However, the bumper com
production in Mindanao was handicapped by El
Nino. Experts believe the situation could have
been saved if only
a. Farm to market roads were available
ppppp b. Commercial cartel were discouraged
qqqqq c. Better seeding were distributed
rrrrr d. Post harvest facilities like warehouses were
sssss
Available
147.
Recent studies of children often over fed
burgers and junk foods suffer from diseases with
this symptom showing.
a. Sluggishness and insomnia
ttttt b. Body overweight in apple or matchbox shapes
uuuuu c. Lack appetite
vvvvv d. Frequent visits to restrooms
148.
The campaign against dengue is most
effective if
a. Water containers are open to gather rain
wwwww
b. Biodegradable waste are kept in
plastic bags
xxxxx c. Old tires are thrown in empty backyard
yyyyy d. Surroundings are free from stagnant
waters
149.
A child wanted to use her fathers family
name. Why did she insist on this?
a. Every individual has a right to be baptized
zzzzz b. Every child should have a father
aaaaaa c. Every individual has a right to a proper
identity
bbbbbb d. Every child should be called by her
paternal name
150.
Government and non-government workers
enjoy medical and hospitalization privileges
under the medicare program. What entity looks
into all Filipinos regardless of employment or
non-employment?
a. Philcare
c. Philam Life
b. Lifeline
d. Compensation Act
151.
There had been demonstrations and
opposition to death penalty by lethal injection.
This opposition invokes the.
a. Right to die naturally
b. Right freedom of speech
c. Right to life, liberty and property
d. Right to ownership of property
152.
Students and teachers stand at attention
during flag ceremonies. School principals assign
guards on the street to stop vehicles during the
ceremonies. School principals assign guards on
the street to stop vehicles during the ceremonies.
How does the public take this practice?
a. Stopping traffic is not the job of the school
cccccc b. The flag is all citizens; its a symbol of the
nation
dddddd c. Only military or policemen should stop and
salute the flag
eeeeee d. Only school children should be controlled
in this ceremony
153.
The United Nations often requests the
presence of a nations police or army force in a
troubled country. The Philippines usually sends
its contingent known.
a. Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors
b. Army Development Group
c. Peace Officer Cop
d. Peace Force
154.
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 lands is not tenanted
155.
Drug addiction has been found rampant in
schools. The initial signs of addiction are in.
a. Sleeping during recitation time
b. Shabby and unkempt appearance
c. Red nose and cheeks at noon
d. Abusive language and behavior
156.
Where will the government get funds to
support the agrarian reform program?
a. Donations from foreign land
b. Confiscated unexplained wealth of the
Marcoses
c. Sale of government assets
d. Confiscated assents of foreign investors
in the Philippines
157.
A man imprisoned for six years. After six
years, he was found innocent. What can this man
demand?
a. Punishment to the arresting officer
b. Sanction against the judge
c. Retaliation against the accusers
d. Compensation for the years under
detention
158.
Nations all work towards peace. Lately,
nations agreed to do away with deadly weapons,
so they all worked against the maintenance of.
a. Atomic bombs
c. Fighter jets
b. Chemical bombs
d. Nuclear bomb
159.
Agriculture credits were outgrowth of hunger
in communities. This started off in:
a. Red China
c. West Germany
b. France
d. Canada
160.
A child was left alone by her mother under
the care of her stepfather. Later, the child
complained of being raped. What crime was
committed?
a. Abuse of minors or incest c. Child harassment
ffffff
b. Rape of heinous crime
d.
Sexual
harassment
161.
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 home of patients
b. The maintenance of mental health centers
gggggg c. Allowing mental cases to turn to home
environment and care
hhhhhh d. Isolation in asylum cases of mentally
disturbed persons
162.
The Philippines hosts international training
institutions, one of which is.
a. RELC
c. SEAMEO
b. b. UP-Los Banos
d. INNOTECH
Filipinos have national heroes to worship and
emulate. Jose Rizal called the attention of women
and the need to know themselves. These are found in
his writing known as.
a. Letters to the Woman of Malolos
b. El Filibusterismo
c. Noli Me Tangere
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
163.
What artifacts were discovered to identify the
occupations of early Filipinos?
a. Bolo and Sword
b. Hunting and jungle knives
c. Bow and Arrows
d. Fishnets and Spikes
164.
The recent comprehensive tax allows no
investigation and audit of assets and income if.
a. They declare only what is earned for the year

iiiiii b. They file income tax on time

jjjjjj c. They pay in two installments
kkkkkk d. They avail of 20% payment in addition to
their declared taxable in come
165.
A peace officer forced open the house of a
drug pusher. The drug pusher complained on the
police officers actuation because he alleged that.
a. The officer was armed
llllll b. He was not around when the incident
happened
mmmmmm
c. The officer had warrant of arrest
nnnnnn d. The right for privacy was violated
166.
A group of Filipinos work in a foreign land.
Which sad situation has been reported by the
Office of Overseas workers?
a. A group engaged in drinking
oooooo b. The men and women felt lonely and got
entangled in due time
pppppp c. The men did a lot overtime to maintain their
new wives
qqqqqq d. There was observed relationship between
sexes
167.
A candidate was detained for working against
a dominant political party. Which right can be
invoked?
a. Right to vote according to ones conscience
rrrrrr
b. Right to his political beliefs
ssssss c. Right to seek redress
tttttt d. Right to his aspiration
168.
When is death penalty imposed on a drug
pusher or user?
a. The victim is caught sniffing rugby in bottles
uuuuuu b. The victim is caught with 2 grams of shabu
vvvvvv c. A victim is apprehend with 2 kilograms of
shabu and with a policemen
wwwwww
d. The victim has committed rape
because of being high on drugs
169.
The Philippines relates to the global market
through the
a. WOTCP b. GATTS
c. WAAP d. GATS
170.
The government has control of many
government corporations and industries. What
was deregulated and allowed to raise prices
without control?
a. Water source
c. Mining industry
b. Fishing industry
d. Oil industry
171.
A
cooperative
organized
for
retail
merchandising
is
classified
under
_______credits.
a. Electric
c. Farming/agricultural
b. Consumer
d. Credit/loan
172.
Cooperative concepts are taught in social
studies classes. What is used as the laboratory
for cooperative management in a school?
a. School shop
c. School retail store
b. School paper
d. School canteen
173.
Since the Philippines is a republic, it elects its
president directly. What is the smallest electoral
unit of the government?
a. Commission of Electrons
xxxxxx b. Election Precinct
yyyyyy c. Representative district
zzzzzz Electoral tribunal
174.
A parcel of land had its title transferred to the
farmers tilling the farm. Who takes care of the
land tax after the release/transfer of title?
a. The landowner pays as long as the
produce is given to him/her.
b. The tenant pays the regular tax of the
land
c. The government condones the tax
payment

d. The government provides exemption

175.
A law was passed in July 1998 imposing
death penalty against a drug pusher or possessor
of 2 kilos of shabu. He was caught and convicted
in August 1997. The judge sentenced him with
death penalty. What right was violated?
a. Ex post facto law c. No bill of rights
b. Human rights law d. Bill of attainder
176.
During the United Nations week in October,
what is most significant and meaningful to
students?
a. Parading of different colorful costumes
b. Recognizing different flags of nation
c. Researching on international boundaries
d. Writing articles about foreign embassies in the
Philippines
177.
A priest gave all his possessions to disabled
children. What right may they claim?
a. Right to proper shelter
b. Right to just treatment
c. Right of disabled to equal treatment
d. Right of disabled to equal protection
178.
Personal income tax should be paid and filed
every year by employees and corporation. Who
among the group are exempt from filling income
tax returns?
a. Retired government employees receiving
only pensions
b. Government employees on daily, contractual
and consultation basis
c. Overseas workers
aaaaaaa d. Government employees receiving less
than P18,000 per year
179.
Provincial governor was convicted for using
prisoners to build his summer resort. What
should the prisoners demand?
a. The right to vote
b. The right to refuse the job
c. The right to just compensation
d. The right to live in standard rooms
180.
In the Philippines government, the earliest
and smallest service of governance is the.
a. Barangay b. Municipalityc. Poblacion d. Barrio
181.
Hospitals usually require blood transfusion to
patients in need of blood. There are religious
sects that refuse blood letting and transfusion.
They are the
a. Seventh Day Adventists Groups c. Buddhists
b. Catholic
d. Baptists
182.
How does the Philippines show its identity in
airlines?
a. Playing Filipino songs in Philippine Airlines
plane
bbbbbbbb. Displaying the Philippine flag in carriers
ccccccc c. Pilots wearing Philippine ensigna
dddddddd. Stewardess dressed in Philippine costume
183.
The city government of Metro Manila had
been closing and raiding night spots. What is the
basic reason of the campaign?
a. The fast spread of HIV and AIDS are traces to
these places
b. Many homes are destroyed by these night
clubs
eeeeeee c. These spots are areas of crime
fffffff d. The values of the young are affected by
these clubs
184.
Which of the following information is derived
from the records of student?
a. Description of behavior and treatment
b. Significant
episodes
showing
marked
deviation from the normal behavior
c. Description of friendship patterns

d. Significant factors contributing to selfunderstanding

185.
At the beginning of the school year, the
guidance counselor should invite all students by
class, to visit the office and fill out an information
sheet. It should be made clear to the student that
the guidance office is for students_______.
a. who go there voluntarily
b. with behavioral problems only
c. who cannot be disciplined
d. with or without behavioral problems
186.
The only way an individual grows up and
learns to accept and be comfortable with oneself
is by ______.
a. Consulting with peers
b. Having maturing experiences along life span
c. Being defiant and misbehaving
d. Solving his problems as they come
187.
A sophomore transferee seems to be
withdrawn from his classmates. What should be
done to assist him?
a. Assign some of his classmates to be with him
b. Determine the cause of his behavior
c. Give him encouragement and support
d. Give him ample time to socialize
188.
Which of the following is the best guide in
handling disciplinary problems in present-day
schools?
a. The teacher must at all cost uphold the
dignity of the individual within the scope of a
realistic-teacher-pupil relationship
b. Sarcasm, ridicule, intimidation and the like
should never be used
c. The use of corporal punishment and other
activities designed to harm pupils should be
prohibited
d. The teacher should be never vigilant alert
and active in sensing the needs of the pupils
189.
The student requested the guidance
counselor to give her the standardized test result
of her cousin but the counselor tactfully turned
down the request. What guidance principle was
used by the counselor?
a. mutuality
c. Objectivity
b. Confidentiality d. Subjectivity
190.
Periodic checks on students seatwork with a
smile and pat on the shoulder as effective
reinforcers of good study habits is an example of:
a.
fixed interval and variable-interval
schedule
b.
continuous reinforcement
c.
variable schedule
d.
discrimination reinforcement
191.
A student who is lagging behind in his
academic work should be:
a. placed in a section where students have low
ability
b. placed in a special education class
c. given remedial instruction
d. given a special curriculum
192.
You have a pupil who is so talkative, naughty,
and aggressive that he is a burden to the entire
members of the class. What is the first remedy to
this problem?
a. talk to him seriously
b. report the case to the principal
c. call the parents for a dialogue
d. reprimand him always
193.
The ideal counselor-student ratio is ____.
a. 1:500
c. 1:900
b. 1:700
d. 1:1000

194.
When the classroom environment provides
opportunities for the pupils to attain selfactualization of his potentials and abilities, the
teacher is utilizing what approach?
a. developmental
c. Punitive
b. prophylactic
d. Remedial
195.
Guidance and teaching are inseparable
process, but teaching can no longer be
considered guiding when_____.
a. coercion and compulsion are utilized as
forms of social control
b. problematic pupils are always referred to the
counselor
c. the teacher lectures on morality when she
sees it fit
d. the values of the teacher conflict with those
of the pupils
196.
A student develops self-confidence if____.
a. he is treated with justice and fairness
b. he is praised for his good deed
c. he is ignored when he commits mistakes
d. he is allowed to do whatever he wants
197.
Moral value is difficult to teach among young
pupils. What would be an effective way to teach
this concept?
a. set rules at the start of the school year
b. read stories with moral values
c. provide a role model
d. impose punitive measures for every rule
behavior.
198.
Norman has been disturbing the class by his
constant misbehavior. What is the first thing that
you would do if you were his teacher?
a. call for his parents to a dialog
b. explain to him the bad effects of his behavior
c. scold him in front of his classmates
d. write his name on the chalkboard
199.
Which of the following would you say if two
angry parents confront you about a fight between
their children?
a. Well, I want you to settle this peacefully
b. Stop it! You are worse than your children
c. Mat we listen to your children fist/
d. Just a moment, let us keep calm and
everything will be settled
200.
What should the counselor do with records of
attendance in her office?
a. Analyze and interpret the data and use the
findings as bases for individual counseling
b. Keep them in the cabinet for future use
c. Tally the number of absences
d. Summarize the data and submit her findings
to the principal

*****END*****
James 1:05 If you lack wisdom, Ask the lord
Good luck!

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