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Drill VI 9. Of the following quotations, which is the best example of
an aphorism?
a. “ That is no country for old men”
1. Taking an examination is like baking an apple pie. The b. “ I fear thee, ancient mariner”
first step is to gather the ingredients, mix them, prepare c. “ Out of the frying pan and into the fire”
the crust, place it on a pie pan and then bake in an oven d. “ Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
at 350 degrees this suffers from. 10. “Once I passed through a Populous city imprinting my
a. an omitted conclusion c. alteration brain for further use its shows, architecture , customs,
b. a hasty generalization d. a faulty comparison Traditions. Yet now, of all that city I remember only a
2. Which of the following lines is an example of iambic woman I casually met who detained me for love of me”.
pentameter? This is an example of:
a. And this alas is more than we would do a. Prose c. Free verse
b. Her desk once red with heroes blood b. Blank verse d. Metered poetry
c. I will lament and cry 11. Identify the meter and beat of the verse: “For the
d. She loves the way I hold her hand moon/never beams/ without bring/ ing me dreams/ of
3. Van Gogh, the felt that GOD should not be judged on his my beau/tiful An/nabel Lee”.
earth which he felt represents one of his sketches that a. iambic octameter c. trochaic trimeter
turned out badly. Which of the following may be inferred b. anapestic heptameter d. dactylic hexameter
from this passage? 12. Adults acquire new words and experience primary
a. Van Gogh felt that more evil than good exists on through:
earth a. formal instruction in school
b. Van Gogh believed that more than one universe b. use of thesaurus
c. Van Gogh felt that GOD created more than once c. exposure explanation from peers
universe d. casual explanation from peers
d. Van Gogh felt that this earth was created but not 13. “Values education is integrated in the curriculum at all
completely by GOD levels”. Which of the following supports this statements?
4. “How much money did you bring for shopping?” Which a. New teacher will be hired
of the following answers this question? b. Additional classrooms will be needed
a. None, but I have a credit card c. There is a need for training of teachers to teach
b. All the cash I have was spent at the grocery store d. Values education is stressed in all subjects at all
yesterday levels
c. I have some change in my purse 14. The Nibelungelied is a:
d. I have P 500.00 inside the envelop in my desk a. Medieval Geran epic c. Russian folk song
5. In writing his Autobiography, Benjamin Franklin stated b. Latin myth d. Chinese legend
that he was unable to arrive at perfection. “Yet, I was, by 15. According to current linguistic, which of the following is
the endeavor, a happier and better man than I otherwise the best definition of the meaning of a word?
should have been if I had not attempted it”. Which of the a. Its object to which it refers
following best describes Franklin’s attempt to achieve b. Its corresponding idea in the mind
perfection? c. Its general, dictionary definition
a. Cleanliness is next to Godliness d. Its use is a particular situation
b. Ambition is its own reward 16. Gothic architecture is known for its:
c. Time is money d. Nothing ventured, nothing gained a. pointed arches c. round domes
6. Don Quixote, hero of Cervantes’ immoral novel, rode b. decorated ceilings d. height
forth 17. The ash from Mt. Pinatubo has been found to have gold
a. To see the world and seek a fortune content of only 20 parts billion which is far below
b. To depend the oppressed and right the wrong commercial levels. Such, have warned hopes of a new
c. In quest of the holy grail “gold rush”.
d. To see his king and country a. There is a possibility of existing gold mines beneath
7. In the count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dante was Mt. Pinatobo.
wrongfully imprisoned in: b. There is a need to explore what else lies beneath
a. Devil’s Island c. The Castle of Chillon Mt. Pinatobo
b. The conciergerie d. The Bastille c. There is new hope for boosting the economy of the
8. An electric industrial company has developed a computer Philippines.
program that can use photographs of faces to predict d. The gold content of the ash from Mt. Pinatobo does
how an unborn child will look like. not have commercial value.
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18. Teachers have the responsibility for the development of
children’s competencies in basic concepts and principles
of free speech, 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. Indoctrination on the principles of society.
b. Concepts and principles of free speech.
c. Considerations for cultural and gender differences.
d. Developing children’s citizenship competence.
19. All of the following correctly describes the BALLAD,
EXCEPT:
a. A ballad uses dialogue.
b. A ballad often rhymes a b c d.
c. A ballad is a narrative poem.
d. A ballad often uses learned language.
20. 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 teachers c. The school Administration
b. The parents d. The students
21. A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels
of books exceed the reading levels of students. In this
situation, the student experience 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. Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the
selection or story read.
b. Present an argument that the selection or story read
was not properly written.
c. Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional
reaction to the selection or story read.
d. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story
read.
22. In Macbeth we see a man whose downfall was caused
by:
a. An unfair plot against his life.
b. Supernatural intervention.
c. A naturally blood-thirsty disposition.
d. Overwhelming ambition for power.
In each of the following sentences a part of the sentence or
the entire sentence is underlined. The underlined part
presents a problem in the appropriate use of language.
Following each sentence are four ways of writing the
underlined part. One of them indicates no change ( that is,
it repeats the original). Select the best answer sheet shade
box corresponding to the letter of your answer.
23. This is Tom, Who I am sure, will be glad to help you
a. no change c. Tom, who I am sure
b. Tom whom, I am sure d. Tom who I am sure
24. Ronnie has scarcely no equal as a pitcher
a. Has scarcely with equal c. No changed
b. Has scarcely an equal d. Has hardly an equal
25. Having studied eight weeks he now feels sufficiently
prepared for the examination
a. No change
b. Since he’s been spending the last eight weeks in
study
c. For eight weeks he studies so
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26. The belief of ancient scientist was that maggots are
generated form decaying bodies and filth and are not
formed by reproduction
a. The ancient belief of scientist was
b. No change
c. The ancient scientists believe
d. The ancient scientists believe were
27. The amount of water in living cells vary, but it is usually
65 percent and in some organisms may be as high as 95
percent or more of the total substance
a. The amount of water vary in living cells
b. The amount of water varies in living cells
c. No change
d. The amount of water exchanges of gas occurs
28. The respiratory membrane , through which exchange of
gases occurs, are the things of the lungs
a. no change
b. after gases are exchanged
c. through which is gas exchanged
d. through which exchanges of gas occurs
29. Delegates to the political convention found difficulty to
choose a candidate from among the few nominated
a. no change
b. it difficult in making the choice of
c. making a choice difficult in selecting
d. if difficult to choose
Select the letter of the word phrase that defines the capital
of word(s) in each sentence.
30. Lepidopterology is WHERE YOU STUDY moths and
butterflies
a. The study of moths and butterflies is
lepidopterology
b. Moth and butterflies are studied by lipedopterology
c. Lepidorterology study moths and butterflies
d. Lepidopterology is the study of moths and
butterflies
31. He was NEITHER QUALIFIED to lead this country NOR
WAS HE SERIOUS
a. neither was he qualified nor was he serious to this
country
b. He was neither qualified nor serious to lead this
country
c. He was qualified but not serious to lead this country
d. Neither qualified nor serious was he to lead this
country
32. SHE ENJOYS PLAYS, CULTURAL EXHIBITS, AND TO WALK
EVERY MORNING.
a. She enjoys going to plays, exhibitions, and to walk
morning
b. She goes to plays, cultural exhibits, and walking
every morning
c. She enjoys plays, cultural exhibits and morning walks
d. She goes to plays, watching exhibits, and walking
every morning
33. Patricia is taller than ANY GIRL IN HER CLASS.
a. Patricia is taller than any other girl in her class
b. Patricia is taller than other girls in the class
c. Patricia is the teller girls in the class
d. Patricia is the taller than other girls in the class
34. The hunter stalked the wild boar slowly, cautiously, and
IN A SILENT MANNER.
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 a. And in silent c. And by acting silently b. Valuable data d. Advanced knowledge
b. And also used silence d. And silently 49. Those tribes are INTREPID pioneers of the islands.
35. How much HAS FUEL COSTS RAISED during the past year? a. Self-reliant c. Unfriendly
a. Has fuel costs risen c. Has fuel costs rose b. Very brave d. Hardworking
b. Have fuel costs raised d. Have fuel costs risen 50. TRANSCENDENTAL meditation is practiced in Yoga:
36. About a thousand people GATHERED, THEY WERE THERE a. Momentary c. Heavenly
PROTESTING the construction of a nuclear power plant. b. Interpretative d. Supernatural

a. Gathered, protesting against Filipino: Piliin ang titik ng wastong sagot sa bawat bilang
b. Gathered to protest 51. Kami ang kabataang siyang magiging pag-asa ng bayan.
c. Gathered for the purpose of protesting A. Pagtukoy C. Pagtula
d. Gathered – they were protesting B. Pasasalamat D. Pagtatanong
Select the letter of the word or phase that defines the 52. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang
capitalized word in each sentence. pangungusap?
37. They were showered with extraordinary AMENITIES of A. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro kung maliwanag ang
the luxurious hotel. buwan at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan.
a. Hostilitie b. Pardons c. Comforts d. Jokes B. Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay
38. From all the reports of the Philippines Atmosphere nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan at naglalaro.
Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration we C. Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay
DEDUCED that we were in for bad weather. nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan at naglalaro.
a. Subtracted c. Led away D. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa
b. Undermined d. Reached a conclusion lansangan kung maliwag ang gabi.
39. There was a CONFLAGRATION in the forests of Palawan. 53. KUMATHA ANG MAKATA NG TULA. Ang kaganapan ng
a. Fierce encounter c. General assembly pandiwa sa pangungusap Na ito ay?
b. Large destructive fire d. Massive free-planting A. Ganapan B. Tagaganap C. layon D. layon
40. The EQUINOX usually occurs on or close to March 21 and 54. Ikinalulungkot ko ang mga nangyayari.
September 23. A. Paghingi ng paumanhin C. Pagtatanong
a. Time when days are longer than the nights B. Paghula D. pagsagot
b. Time when day and night are equal length all over 55. Alin sa mga sumusunod and pinakatamang
the earth pangungusap?
c. Time when heavy rains fall a. Nagpapabata sa kutis ng mukha ang pulbos Na
d. Time when days are shorter than the night clinique
41. The usually DOCILE cows become unruly during a storm. b. Nagpapabata sa kutis ang pulbos Na clinique
a. Easy to manage c. Helpless c. Nagpapabata ang pulbos sa kutis Na clinique
b. Lovable d. Innocent d. Nagpapabata ng mukha sa kutis ng pulbos Na
42. The next millenium is another PHASE in history. clinique
a. A shadow of the past 56. Ikaw naman kasi, nagpahuli ka pa:
b. A confusion of mind a. Paglikha
c. A stage or changing state of development b. Pagbibigay ng impormasyon
d. A trouble to anticipate c. Pakontrol ng kilos ng iba
43. She had ILLUSIVE dreams of instant wealth. d. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin
a. Based on false ideas c. Tending to slip away 57. Ang timawag Na madamdaming mananaysay ni Carmen
b. Beyond comprehension d. Moving swiftly Guerrero Nakpil ay is:
Select the letter of the word or phrase that defines the a. Teodoro A. Agoncillo c. Alejandro Abadilla
capitalized word in each sentence. b. Virgilio S. Almariod. Teo S. Baylen
44. There was a QUEUE at the lunch counter. 58. Kami ay nakikipagsapalaran sa lunsod. Ano ang ayos ng
a. Line of people awaiting for their turn pangungusap?
b. New service strategy a. Walang paksa c. karaniwan
c. Slow service d. Fast service rendered b. Di-karaniwan d. walang pandiwa
45. That was the most CHAOTIC era of the Hundred Years 59. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakataming pangungusap?
War. a. Ang pinagtatrabahuhan nilang malapit sa amin ay
a. Unfortunate c. Helpless bago’t malaking pabrika
b. Disorderly d. Disgusting b. Ang pabrikang malapit sa amin, bago’t malaki ay
46. Astrology is a form of DIVINATION. pinagtatrabahuhan nila
a. State of bliss c. Foretelling future event c. Ang pabrikang pinagtatrabahuhan nila malapit sa
b. Sanctification d. Unfortunate events amin ay bago’t malaki
47. There was an ESOTERIC lecture on holography. d. Ang bago’t malaking pabrikang pinagtatrabahuhan
a. Something ancient nila ay malapit sa amin
b. Irrefutable proof 60. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangugusap Na:
c. Understable only by a select group a. May paksa c. May panaguri
d. Out of context b. walang pandiwa d. walang paksa
48. The brain can store ADMONITORY information. 61. “ Sa lunes Na pala tayo pupunta sa subic. Ano
a. Warning to avoid danger c. Past experience ang___________ mong pagkain?” tanong ni Lito:
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62. “Oo Ate,___________ Na muna ako nang tubig”
a. Umaakyat c. mag-aakyat
b. umakyat d. mag-akyat
63. Ang karangalan ng pagka “Unang tunay Na makata” ayon
sa mananaliksik ay ibinigay sa kanya atnalathala noong
1708 ang kanyang tulang ipinamimigay Na may katangian
ng tunay tula. Siya ay is:
a. Jose Corazon de Jesus c. Francisco Balagtas
b. Jose dela Cruz d. Phelipe de Jesus
64. “Hoy, Michelle! tigilan mo muna ang___________ at
kumain ka muna”
a. lalabhin b. paglalaba c. lalabhan d. paglaba
65. Ipinagmamalaki mo siya, BAHAG naman pala ANG
kanyang BUNTOT. Ang ibig sabihin ng may malaking titik
ay:
a. kuripot b. traidor c. duwag d. mahiyain
66. Sabihin ang gawi ng pagsasalitang ito: “Iwasan ang
imburnal, may nagtatrabaho”.
a. Pagkukuwento c. Babala
b. Pagtukoy d. Pasasalamat
67. Pinakamahalagang nobelang Pilipino sa maraming taon
Na nalimbag noong 1906 at tumalakay nang masinsinan
sa paksang puhunanvs. Paggawa at sa sosyalismo ang?
a. Kundangan c. Ang Pangginggera
b. Banaag at Sikat d. Salawahang Pag-ibig
68. Kabaliwan at paglulustay ang inyong ginagawa taun-taon.
Higit Na marami ang maralitang nangangailangan ng
salapi at dunong. Ang nagsasalita ay?
a. matipid b. praktikal c. kuripot d. maramot
69. Ito ay isang dulang nagsasalaysay ng buhay at kamatayan
ng ating Mahal Na Poong Hesukristo at masasabing
parang PASKONG itinatanghal sa entablado. Ito ay ang?
a. Moro-Moro b. Karagatan c. Duplo d. Senakulo
Panuto: Piliin sa mga sumusunod (Nos. 42 – 44) ang gawi ng
pagsasalita.
70. Ipinadala niya ang mga aklat sa mga kaklase?
a. Layon b. Sanhi c. Aktor d. Direksyon
71. Ayokong sumunod sa mga sinasabi mo?
a. Pakiusap b. Pagtanggi c. Pamungkahi d. Babala
72. Kasiyahan ko nang makitang kayong’y nagmamahalan.
a. Pagkontrol ng kilos c. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin
b. Pangarap d. Pagkuha ng impormasyon
73. Ang kaugnayan ng pagkakapatay kina Burgos, Gomez at
Zamora sa panitikang Pilipino ay?
a. Naimpluwensyahan ang diwang alipin ng mga
Pilipino.
b. Natutong lumabag sa batas lumaban sa
maykapangyarihan ang mga Pilipino.
c. Nanatiling masigla ang diwang Pilipino.
d. Nakagising sa damdaming makabayang ng mga
Pilipino.
74. Ang mga sumusunod, maliban sa isa, ay ilan sa mga
akdang pampanitikang nagdala ng maling impluwensya
sa buong daigdig.
a. Ang Romeo at Juliet c. Ang Divina Commedia
b. Ang Banal na Kasulatan d. Ang Koran
75. Ang mahalagang ambag ni Severino Reyes sa dulang
Tagalog Na hangarin ay reporma sosyal at patriotismo ay
ang?
a. Walang Sugat c. Ang Kalupi
b. Puso ng Isang Pilipinod. R.I.P.
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TAO AY ANG PAGTITIWALA SA SARILI. ANG TAONG WALA
NITO AY MAGIGING MAHIYAIN. IBINABABA ANG KANYANG
SARILI, MAHIRAP MAGTAGUMPAY SA KANYANG MGA
HANGARIN AT MANANATILING NAIINGIT LAMANG.
76. Ang pangunahing kaisipan ay matatagpuan sa:
a. ikaapat na pangungusap c. ikalawang pangungusap
b. unang pangungusap d. ikatlong pangungusap
77. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang
pangungusap?
a. Isang guro Na bunsong lalaking anak ni Marcia is
John.
b. Isang guro Na bunsong lalaking anak ni Marcia.
c. Isang guro Na lalaking anak Na bunso ni Marcia is
John.
d. Isang guro Na is Jonh, ang bunsong anak Na lalaki ni
Marcia.
78. Ang kauna-unahang nagsalin sa Tagalog ng MIULTIMO
ADIOS ni Jose Rizal ay is:
a. Andres Bonifacio c. Apolinario Mabini
b. Rafael Palma d. Emilio Jacinto
79. Ikaw ba ang dapat sisihin sa nangyari?
a. Pakikipagkapwa c. Pagbati
b. Pagbibigay ng impormasyon d. Pagsasadula
80. Ang mga sumusunod maliban sa isa ay mga sagisag-
panulat ni Marcelo H. del Pilar. Ito ay ang:
a. Pupdoh c. Kinting Kulirat
b. Dolores Manapat d. Piping Dilat
81. 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 correlation of 1.0 is needed for this study to be
significant
b. That story elements are important variables to
consider in reading achievement
c. That there is little variance between story elements
and reading achievement
d. That other important story elements be included in
the analysis
82. 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
a. 879 b. 2,051 c. 1,895 d. 2,637
83. If n<m and a<b, then-
a. n+a>m+b b. m=b c. n=a d. n+a<m+b
84. 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. 12 b. 9 c. –12 d. –9
85. If a function is defined by the set of ordered pairs (1,2),
(2,4), (3,8), (4,16), (5,y) then value of Y is-
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 a. 10 b. 20 c. 25 d. 32 I. x < 0 II. 1/x >0 III. –x < 0
86. “While attempting to explain the role of imitation in a. II only b. I only c. II and III d. I and II
language acquisition, investigators studied the deferent 99. Which of the following illustrates the procedure and
aspects of language development. “ An inference which correct answer of multiplying:
parents may make from this passage is that they should: 1 2
a. realize that their talking may over-stimulate their 2 – x 3 -- ?
child’s activities 2 3
b. be concerned when child imitates their language 5 11 55 1 3 6 9 30 270
c. realize that their child’s imitations may reflect several a. = -- x --- = --- 9 -- c. = -- x -- = -- x --- = ---- 54
aspects of language acquisition 2 3 6 6 5 3 5 5 5
d. should be unconcerned as imitation is too complex 2 5 4 15 60 2 3 5 30 150
87. A rectangle has sides of 10 and 12 units. How can the b. -- x -- =-- x -- = ---=10 d. -- x -- = --x --= ----= 30
area of a square be computed if it has the same 3 2 6 6 6 5 11 50 50 5
perimeter as the rectangle? 100. A rectangular solid is a right angled figure that has
a. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then length, width and height. Find the volume of a
multiply by 2 rectangular solid whose: length = 6 cm. width = 4 cm
b. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then height = 3 cm.
square the quotient a. 72 cm3 b. 48 cm3 c. 90 cm3 d. 120 cm3
c. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, then multiply by 4 101. Change the following percents to decimals: 23%, 5%,
d. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divided by 4, then 3%, 3.5%
multiply by 4 a. 023, 5.00, 3.0, 03.5 c. 2.3, 500, .30. 30.5
88. If scores of 10 students are: 76, 80, 75, 83, 80, 79, 85, 80, b. 23, .05, .003, .035 d. .23. 50, 30, 3.05
88, 90, the mode is: 102. What is the cube root of ( 32 x 3)?
a. 80 b.79 c. 88 d. 85 a. 3 b. 27 c. 3x3 d. 9
89. A computer system is actually made up of actual physical 103. A number which is divisible only by itself and 1 is called
machines known as: prime. Which of the following are prime?
a. Hardware b. monitor c. printer d. software I. 9, II. 13, III. 113, IV. 121
90. Which of the following figures represents closed curves? a. I and II only c. all are prime
b. II, III and IV onlyd. II and III only
104. Which of the following is the numerical form for
“twenty”?
a. 20,000,20 b. 2,020 c. 20,020 d. 2,000,020
105. The entry of data and commands into the computer
A B C D E system is made possible through the:
a. b, d and e b. b and d c. a, b and d d. a and b a. Keyboard b. Monitor c. Printer d. Diskette
91. If p is a positive integer in the equation 12p = q, must be 106. Which of the following gives the sum of the polynomials
a: (a2 + b2 + ab) and (3a2 + 4ab2–2b2)?
a. negative odd integer c. positive even integer a. 5a2 + 5b2 + 5ab c. 4a2 + 5ab – b2
b. positive odd integer d. negative ever integer b. 3a2 + 5ab – 2b2 d. 4a2 + b2 + 5ab
92. Of 50 students enrolled in the subject, Curriculum and 107. To find the perimeter (P) of a length of 16 inches and a
Instruction, 90% took the final examination at the end of width of 12 inches, which of the following equations can
the term. Two-thirds of those who took the final be used?
examination passed. How many students passed the a. P=(16)+(12) c. P=2(16)(12)
exam? b. P=2(16+12) d. P=2(16)+(12)
a. 33 b. 30 c. 45 d. 43 108. Express the integer 50 as a percent.
93. What value of x will satisfy the equation 5x+7 = 3x-9? a. 5% b. 500% c. 50% d. 5000%
a. x = 10 b. x = + 8 c. x = - 8 d. x = - 16 109. A cube is a rectangular solid, the length, width, and
94. The value of the expression 3xy + 5y + 7 when x = 2 and y height of which have the same measure called the edge
= 3 is: (e) of the cube. The volume of a cube is found by
a. 34 b. 40 c. 36 d. 42 ‘cubing’ the measure of the edge. What is the volume of
95. Which of the following values is CLOSET to the square a cube whose edge is 4 cm.?
root of 4000? a. 64 cm3 b. 127 cm3 c. 27 cm3 d. 206 cm3
a. 200 b. 19 c. 63 d. 22 110. The final grades and corresponding credits earned by a
96. A vehicle consumes one liter of travel 10 kilometers. college student are given below. What is her grade point
After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on one liter. To the average for the term if: Grade A=4; Grade B =3; Grade
nearest tenth, how many liters of gasoline will it take for C = 2; Grade D =1?
the vehicle to travel 230 kilometers? Subject Credit Grades
a. 20 ltrs. b. 20.15 ltrs c. 23.15 ltrs d. 23 ltrs
97. If the scores in a Mathematics test of 45 students are English 5 A
rd
arrange from the highest to the lowest, the 23 score is Mathematics 3 C
the Social Science 3 B
a. Variance b. Mode c. Mean d. Median Foreign Language 2 D
98. If 5 x > 0, which of the following must be TRUE? PE 2 B
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111. Why is 1/5 called a unit fraction? 121. Which of the following statements is TRUE of nuclear
a. The number 5 is the denominator fission?
b. Unit fractions have 1 as the numerator a. The energy process is identical to the which occurs in
c. The unit is less than one the sun
d. It is between 0 and 1, the basic unit b. Energy is obtain by getting nucleus of the atoms to
112. List fractions 1, 2 and 3 from LEAST to GREATEST break up or split
9 15 12 c. Scientists can combine lighter atoms to form heavier
1 3 2 2 3 1 atoms
a. --, ---, --- b. --- ,---, -- d. Matter from the lighter atoms is changed immersed
9 21 15 15 21 9 in a fluid is due to:
1 2 3 3 1 2 122. Apparently, the loss of weight of objects immersed in a
c. --, ---, -- d. ---, --, --- fluid is due to:
9 15 21 21 9 15 a. Archemedes principle c. buoyant force
113. How many twenty thousands are there in one million? b. specific gravity d. Newton’s theory
a. 100 b. 500 c. 50 d. 1000 123. When lighted, the energy of the alcohol in a lamp is:
114. The amount of simple interest denoted by “I” paid by a. Completely destroyed
the bank on a savings account, uses which of these b. Transformed from chemical energy
formulas? c. Lost while heating is done
a. I = Principal invested x annual rate of interest d. Transformed from chemical to heat energy
b. I = Principal invested x annual rate of interest x 124. Two glass tumblers that are stuck one inside the other
months may be loosened by:
c. I = Principal invested x annual rate of a. Pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after filling
interest x years x months the inside tumbler with cold water
d. I = Principal invested x annual rate of interest x years b. Pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after the
115. The arithmetic of a set of 50 numbers is 38. If two inside tumbler with equally hot water
numbers 45 and 55 are discared, the mean of the c. Pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after
remaining set of members is: filling the inside tumbler with equally cold water
a. 37.2 b. 37.5 c. 36.5 d. 37.0 d. Pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after
116. What is the range of the following: filling the inside tumbler with hot water
86,70,83,90,85,78,79,81,87. 125. All of the following statements about the routinary use
a. 16 b. 20 c. 12 d. 15 of pesticides are TRUE, Except:
117. In figure below, a square and a circle interest. If N is the a. Pesticides tend to become progressively less effective
center of the circle, what percent of the circle remains as the organisms become immune
unshaded? (Consider 360 degrees in circle) b. It results in the evolutions of exiting new types of
organisms
c. It may not only kill the insects but also those that
N
feed on them
d. Due to the widespread use of DDT, a new type of
housefly emerged
126. If a doctor describes a patient as dehydrated, he means
that the patient:
a. 50% b. 25% c. 45% d. 30% a. Needs insulin c. has lost a great deal of water
118. If each of the five members in a basketball team shakes b. needs oxygen d. has a contagious disease
hand with every other member of the team before the 127. Which of the following causes the seasons?
game starts, how many handshakes will there be in all? a. The distance of the Earth from the Sun
a. 10 b. 6 c. 8 d. 9 b. The rotation of the Sun about the Earth
119. In the figure below, MNOP is a parallelogram. Given the c. The rotation of the Earth about the Sun
measurements, find (A) and perimeter (P) of the figure. d. The tilting of the earth on its axis
128. To achieve ecological balance, which of the following
M N sets of components about an aquarium contain?
a. water, plants c. water, fish
3” 4” b. water, snail, plants, fish d. water, snail, fish
129. Which of the following statements best explains why
P 6” O copper is the most widely used in electrical wiring?
a. It is a better conductor than aluminum and cheaper
a. A= 18 sq. in. P= 18 inches than silver
b. A= 18 sq. in. P= 20 inches b. It is the best conductor of electricity
c. A= 22 sq. in. P= 27 inches c. It is cheaper than aluminum
d. A= 24 sq. in. P= 20 inches d. It has high resistance to electricity
120. If 4a=b,then a is equal to: 130. Radium was discovered by:
1 b a. Joseph John Thomston c. Pierre and Marie Curie
a. --- b. 4b c. 4 + b d. --- b. Albert Einstein d. Albrecht Van Haller
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131. Aboard the space shuttle, astronauts strap themselves b. Dr. Henry Moseley d. Dr. Alfredo C. Santos
to a wall or bunk when they sleep. This is because 140. A change in the composition of a substance of a
during a change of shuttle velocity an unstrapped substance resulting in the formation of a new substance
sleeping astronaut would likely slump into the shuttle is called.
wall and be injured. These astronauts have to be a. mechanical change c. physical change
strapped down because: b. chemical change d. nuclear change
a. They are unable to sleep while floating free in space 141. A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Ronald Ross
b. Gravity is weak to have them remain in bed was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for his
c. Their bodies have inertia researches in the.
d. Their body functions have to be constantly a. transmission of malaria c. prevention of hepatitis
monitored b. liquid fuel rocket d. control of cholera
132. Which of the following Statement(s) is/are TRUE? 142. The history of the earth has been divided by scientists
I. Water in a cup and water in a pot at 1200 C have into eras. Which of the following shows the
molecules arrangement of these eras into the proper sequence
II. It takes more burning of fuel to produce a potful from the oldest to the most recent?
of boiling water than to produce a cupful a. Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
III. The unit used in measuring the quantity of heat b. Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian
is the calorie c. Precambrian, Mesozoic, cenozoic, Paleozoic
IV. A potful of water has a greater number of active d. Paleozoic, cenozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic
molicules than does a cupful of water. 143. Which of the following audio-visual sets of equipment
a. III and IV only c. All of these statements can best project visual materials in a classroom that is
b. I and II only d. None of these statements difficult to darken?
133. Two items of similar and weights are dropped a. Filmstrips c. Opaque projector
simultaneously from a ten-storey building. Which of the b. Overhead project d. Color materials
following statements is corrects is correct about the 144. When water evaporates, it changes into which of the
falling rate of the object? following states?
a. The weight of the object has no effect on the falling a. Liquid b. Matter c. Solid d. Gaseous
rate 145. A group of students tried to find out how volume would
b. The shape of the objects has a minor effect on the affect the mass and density of a piece of metal. The data
falling rate are shown on the table below:
c. The resistance of the air has no effect on the failing Trial Volume(cm) Mass(g) Density(g/cm
rate 1 10 15 1.5
d. The distance of the fall has an effect on the falling 2 40 60 1.5
rate 3 5 1.5 1.5
134. An atom or a group of atoms which has an 4 160 240 1.5
excess/deficiency of electrons is called? Based on the trials made, which among the following
a. iron b. proton c. molecules d. electron conclusions can be formulated?
135. Which of the following statements about atomic I. Density of a material on constant
structure is NOT right? II. Mass is inversely proportional to volume
a. Atoms are mostly empty space III. Volume is directly proportional to mass
b. All atoms of the same atomic numbers are atoms of IV. Density is dependent on mass and volume
the same element a. I and II b. I and III c. III and IV d. I and IV
c. Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in its 146. Which of the following forms of energy travels in waves?
nucleus a. Mechanical energy c. Sound energy
d. An atom can gain or lose electrons without changing b. Electrical energy d. Chemical energy
its charge 147. Fossils are most likely to be found in:
136. Which of the following is closest to normal body a. Sedimentary rocks c. Ocean floor
temperature? b. Igneous rocksd. Metamorphic rocks
a. 50 degrees C c. 37 degrees C 148. When the Sun, Earth and Moon are arranged as shown
b. 32 degrees F d. 212 degrees F in the figure below, what phenomenon is likely to occur?
137. Symbiosis is defined by biologists as individuals of
different species living together in intimate association,
regardless of whether the association is harmful,
EARTH SUN
neutral, or beneficial. All of the following pairs are
examples of symbiosis EXCEPT:
a. cats and micec. humans and tapeworms
b. dogs and fleas d. ants and aphids
138. In what state are most matter in the universe? a. Earthquake c. Lunar eclipse
a. Plasma b. Liquid c. Gas d. Solid b. Solar eclipse d. Neap tide
139. The first Filipina who was declared as a national scientist 149. A soda-acid type fire extinguisher is recommended for
who has contribute mush in discovering to a plants that putting out fires which involve burning:
can be used as medicine. a. insulation on wires c. fats or vegetable oil
a. Dr. Pacifico Macos c. Dr. Eliseo Kintanar b. dry chemical d. painted woodwork
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150. The skull of a increases in size rapidly during: ________________________________________
a. adolescence c. puberty METAL VOLUME (cm3) MASS (grams)
b. adulthood d. babyhood Beryllium 100 185
151. In countries where medical skill and a public Calcium 100 155
understanding about health and disease are wide Osmium 10 225
spread, which of the following changes are evident? Titanium 10 45
I. Accidental deaths have decreased Zinc 1 7
II. The communicable disease death rate has a. Calcium b. Zinc c. Beryllium d. Osmium
decreased 161. The Philippine constitution, recognizing the natural right
III. Infant mortality rate has decreased and duty of parents in rearing the youth for civic
IV. More people live a full life efficiency and in developing moral character, mandates
V. People live long cough to succumb to that this should be supported by the:
degenerative disease a. Church c. Community
a. I, II, III, IV b. I, II, III, IV, V c. II, III, IV,V d. I, II, III b. Government d. Schools
152. Four circular holes of equal size arranged from top to 162. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two factions-
bottom were cut 2 cm apart into a large plastic bottle. The Magdiwanf and the Magdalop. While the
The holes were covered with tape, and bottle was filled Mgadiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who
with water. The tape was then removed. Which of the led the magdalo faction?
following statements will BEST describe result? a. Baldomero Aguinaldo c. Ciriaco Bonifacio
a. Water from each hole will squirt out the same b. Artemio Ricarte d. Daneil Tirona
distance from the bottle 163. The constitution provides that no educational
b. Water from the top hole will squirt out the farthest institute shall be establish exclusively for aliens, EXCEPT
c. Water from the bottom hole will squirt out the those for:
farthest a. Citizens of ASEAN member countries
d. The sudden release of water will cause the cause the b. Permanent alien residents
bottle to collapse c. Foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents
153. The El Nino phenomenon which grabbed control of the d. Employers of Filipino overseas workers in the
world’s weather machine is identified by climatologists middle East
as: 164. One of the stages in the moral development approach
a. landslides, flash floods, warm air currents which is an instrumental relationship is best illustrated
b. all of these by:
c. heavy downpours, tropical storms in some parts of a. Good work is rewarded and bad work is punished
the earth b. “You scratch my back and I will scratch yours”
d. lack of rains, droughts, crop failure c. I will do what I think is right no matter what
154. Metabolism and combustion are chemically similar. They happens
both result in the oxidation of some compounds. If d. Everyone is an instrument for good deeds
completely oxidized which of the following foodstuffs 165. What is the social scientist’s explanation of the
would yield the MOST thermal energy? relationship of a leader to history?
a. A cup of milk c. A cup of sugar a. Leaders are product of their times
b. A cup of ice cream d. A cup of flour b. History is a reflection of great leaders
155. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about c. Every great movement is the lengthened shadow of
comets? a great man
a. Comets generally have elongated, elliptical orbits d. Had any great leader been than he was, the course
b. Comets are mostly frozen gases and cosmic dust of history would have been different.
c. Comets may go around the sun in any direction 166. Who was the founder and first editor of La Solaridad in
d. Comets glow by their own light Barcelona, Spain and was considered the greatest orator
156. Which of the following part of the circulatory system of the Filipino colony in Spain?
carries digested fats away from the intestines? a. Mariano Ponce c. Graciano Lopez Jaena
a. Pancreatic duct c. Arterial capillaries b. Gregorio H. del Pilar d. Marcelo H. del Pilar
b. Pulmonary artery d. Lacteals 167. An important factor which has contributed to the
157. The thermometer measure: weakness in the internalization of desirable social values
a. pressure b. energy c. heat d. temperature is the:
158. Which process occurs when dry ice, CO 2(s) is changed a. use of approaches which are cognitive rather than
into CO2 (g) effective
a. evaporation c. decomposition b. lack of follow up systems from one grade level to
b. condensation d. sublimation another
159. A change in the shape or size of an object can be c. lack of models among the very people expected to
classified as: exemplify these values
a. Chemical change c. nuclear change d. minimum recognition and appreciation given to
b. mechanical change d. physical change teachers
160. The volume and mass for each of five metal pieces are 168. The comprehensive Land Reform Program ( CAPR)
shown in the following table. Which of the metal pieces provides that by July 1, 1992 a person, association, or
has the LOWEST density?
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 corporation cannot or retain agricultural land which is b. families characterized by nobility
more than how many hectares? c. the country’s educational system
a. 7 b. 50 c. 3 d. 24 d. personal and social relations
169. Which is the correct chronological order for the events 178. The primary source of the objectives of education in the
in history listed below? Philippines at present is the:
I. Execution of Dr. Jose P. Rizal a. Philippines Constitution
II. Declaration of the 1st Philippine Independence b. The Swanson Report
III. The EDSA revolution c. Tydings McDuffie Act
IV. World War II d. Report of the Monroe Commission
a. I, IV, II, III b. I, II, IV, III c. II, I, III, IV d. II, I, IV, III 179. In every society, certain positions are assigned to
170. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg individuals on the basis of age, sex, marital status, and
was fought in: similar other criteria. These patterns are:
a. Georgia c. Virginia a. culturally defined
b. Pennsylvania d. South Carolina b. learned from parents
171. The moral recovery program (MRP) was formally c. taught in school
launched and promoted encouraging all sectors to adopt d. universally accepted and practiced
the ideas of Pro-People, Pro-country and Pro-Nature 180. The principal legal forms of business organizations are:
through: a. single proprietorship, partnership, corporation
a. Senate Resolution No. 10. b. corporation, charter, stock company
b. DECS ORDER No. 6, s 1990 c. open shop, union shop, closed shop
c. Presidential Proclamation No. 62. d. partnership, charter, single proprietorship
d. Article IV, Section 3 of the constitution 181. Democracy refers to the involvement of all citizens in
172. In the teaching of democratic beliefs in the classroom, the control of government, while an oligarchy relegates
which of the following is most consistent with current control of government to:
educational throughout? a. an autocrat c. a select few
a. The teacher should effectively lead the discussion on b. the mother country d. a religious group
current affairs in the classroom 182. “It is important to consider that the world population
b. Democratic beliefs can be taught on respect for problem cannot be adequately removed by simply
individual worth and faith in the ability of people to producing more food. Increased food production cannot
govern themselves keep pace with current increases in world population.” It
c. Democratic beliefs can be taught by assuring that may be concluded from this quotation that the author
celebrations are observed to honor national heroes a. Opposes cooperatives sharing of the world’s food
d. Democracy as the smoothest of government is pressures
emphasized b. Opposes economic suctions against countries that
173. The breakdown of feudalism started FIRST in: encourage overproduction of food
a. Russia b. England c. France d. Hungary c. Advocates a drastic reduction in the birth rate
174. The Benevolent Assimilation proclamation on December d. Favors a policy allowing food production to keep
21, 1898 was the first official indicator of American pace with population
policy regarding the Philippines. It expressly the 183. Who was know as the “ tagalog Joan Of Arc” because of
intention of the United States to stay in the Philippines. her martial exploits during the revolution?
It expressly indicated the intention of the United States a. Gregoria de Jesus c. Agueda Kahabagan
to stay in the Philippines by exercising the right of b. Teresa Magbanua d. Trinidad Tecson
sovereignty over the Filipinos. Who was the American 184. Which of the following characterizes the behavior
President who issued this “Benevolent Assimilation” pattern of deferred gratification?
policy? a. The upper class c. The lower class
a. Roosevelt b. Mckinley c. Eisenhower d. Wilson b. The minority groups d. The middle class
175. Without limiting the rights of parents to rear their 185. After the revolution Macario Sacay went underground
children, the Constitution provides compulsory and established a republic based on the ideology of
elementary education for: Bonifacio Jacinto Katipunan. What do you call the
a. all physically able individuals republic established by Macario Sacay at his
b. all children of school age headquarters on top of Mount Cristobal?
c. all children of pre-school age a. Republika ng Katagalugan
d. adult citizens and-of-school youth b. Republika ng mga Filipino
176. Emilio Jacinto’s literacy works were written in Tagalog c. Republika ng Katipunan
and a small part in Spanish. The best in all of this works d. Republika ng San Cristobal
was written on October 8, 1897. It was visibly an 186. To be a moral person is
imitation of Rizal’s “mi Ultimo Adios.” What was the title a. be acceptable by society
of this poem: b. be integrated in speech, feelings, thinking and action
a. Ala Juventud Filipina c. Ala Patria c. know and act upon the “ ought to be” and the “
b. Amor Patrio d. Mi Madre ought to do”
177. The code of Kalantiao which written in 1433 gave the d. be able to follow the dictates of one’s conscience
early Filipinos insights into: 187. The fundamental aim of the ASEAN as an organization of
a. the formal and informal systems of education Southeast Asian Nations is to
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 a. provide facilities for professional and technical
training
b. foster economic, social and cultural cooperation
c. safeguard the peace and prosperity of the region
d. develop the natural resources of the member
countries
188. 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. “ Pakikiramdam” ( sense of gratitude)
d. “ Lakas ng loob” ( moral strength or fortitude)
189. A society that adopts the democratic view of education
places great emphasis on:
a. compulsory schooling for all its citizens
b. the selection of textbooks to be used in school
c. choice of leaders in charge of education
d. the essential dignity of all individuals
190. Which is LEAST likely to be a function of a trade
association?
a. Protecting the reputation of the industry
b. Influencing government of the industry
c. Standardizing types of products
d. Encouraging competition
191. An aspect of Philippine culture that does much to
promote interpersonal communication beyond the
community boundary is the:
a. tagalog movies c. television
b. fiesta celebration d. zarsuela
192. Which of the following teaching-learning process
demonstrates the action learning approach to values
education?
a. Students engage in role playing of different
characters
b. Teacher assigns groups to discuss different national
moral issues
c. Teacher and students debate activity on moral issues
d. Students and teachers participate in a community
immersion program
193. Through the process of socialization, the individual is
able to:
a. satisfy his personal needs and drives
b. function as a contributing member of the group
c. become an adult member of society
d. learn to dialogue with peers and adults
194. Of the following statements, the best example that
represents functional illiteracy is:
a. inability to apply basic communication skills in
expressing ideas
b. failure to graduate from high school
c. inability to comply with graduation requirements
d. failure to pass a qualifying examination
195. 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
196. Which of the following forces of social change have the
greatest impact upon the traditional Filipino family in
the 20th century?
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a. Industrialization and Urbanization
b. Immigration and Migration
c. Socialization and Assimilation
d. Specialization and Assimilation
197. Mass society is described as being composed of
anonymous individuals. The word “anonymous” is used
to convey the idea that the individuals involved:
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 unaware that there are mass audiences
d. are known only to those who control the mass
media
198. The Filipinos 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. Socializing with his fellowmen within the norms of
society
b. Offering his services in whatever form that suits him
c. Participating in group activities that interest him
d. Being obedient to all demands that come his way
199. 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. Historical awareness
b. International recognition
c. National interest
d. National identity
200. “ Thou shalt love God and thy honor above all things.
God as the fountain of all truth, of all justice and all of
activity; and thy honor is the only power which will
obligue thee to be truthful, just and industrious”. This is
one of the commandments lifted from whose
Decalogue?
a. Emilio Jacinto c. Emilio Aguinaldo
b. Apolinario Mabini d. Andres Bonifacio
“If you Lack wisdom, Ask the Lord” James 1:05
Good Luck!
GENER A L EDUCA T I ON EX A M
DR I LL VI
Taking an examination is like baking an apple pie. The first
step is to gather the ingredients, mix them, prepare the
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1. D 57. B 113.C 169.B
2. A 58. B 114.D 170.D
3. D 59. D 115.D 171.C
4. A 60. B 116.B 172.B
5. D 61. C 117.B 173.C
6. C 62. C 118.A 174.D
7. C 63. B 119.D 175.B
8. D 64. B 120.D 176.B
9. D 65. C 121.B 177.D
10. C 66. C 122.C 178.A
11. B 67. B 123.D 179.A
12. C 68. B 124.A 180.A
13. D 69. D 125.D 181.C
14. A 70. A 126.C 182.D
15. B 71. B 127.C 183.B
16. A 72. C 128.B 184.C
17. D 73. D 129.A 185.A
18. C 74. C 130.C 186.A
19. C 75. A 131.C 187.B
20. C 76. B 132.C 188.D
21. B 77. D 133.A 189.D
22. D 78. C 134.A 190.D
23. C 79. B 135.A 191.B
24. D 80. B 136.C 192.D
25. B 81. B 137.A 193.B
26. A 82. D 138.A 194.A
27. D 83. B 139.C 195.D
28. A 84. A 140.B 196.A
29. D 85. D 141.D 197.A
30. D 86. C 142.C 198.A
31. D 87. B 143.C 199.D
32. C 88. A 144.D 200.B
33. A 89. A 145.B
34. A 90. B 146.C
35. B 91. C 147.A
36. B 92. B 148.C
37. C 93. C 149.B
38. D 94. – 150.D
39. B 95. C
40. B 96. A
41. A 97. D
42. C 98. A
43. D 99. A
44. A 100.A
45. B
46. C
47. C
48. A
49. B
50. D

151.B
152.C
153.D
154.D
155.D
156.D
101.B 157.D
102.A 158.D
103.C 159.A
104.C 160.A
105.A 161.D
106.C 162.B
51. A 107.B 163.C
52. D 108.D 164.D
53. C 109.A 165.A
54. A 110.C 166.C
55. B 111. B 167.A
56. D 112.A 168.A
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