English Verbal Ability Sample Questions with Answers

Answers are already highlighted.

Instruction: Choose the correct answer for each
question.
1. Which sentence uses famish correctly?
1. After the straight exam, I felt too
exhausted and famished to eat my
favourite foods.
2. I could eat a horse, I am famish
now.
3. I famished my stomach next time
you treat me to a meal out.
4. I will bring lots of pizza, thats a
famish.
2. Priscila _______ rather not invest her savings in
the stock market.
1. must
2. has to
3. could
4. would
3. Did you have any problem ______ our house?
1. search
2. to search
3. searching
4. for searching
4. I hope you dont mind _____ joining you.
1. to be
2. I had been
3. that I may
4. my
5. Most basketball players are 6 ____ tall or more.
1. foot
2. feet
3. foots
4. feets
6. These children _____ how to improvise more props
for the play.
1. knew
2. knows
3. know
4. known
7. The company will upgrade ______ computer
systems next week.
1. there
2. their
3. its

4. its
8. Clara ___________ three thousand words for her
essay.
1. have wrote
2. has wrote
3. have written
4. has written
9. You have too many _______ but few time to prove
youre right.
1. hypothesis
2. hypotheses
3. hyphothesises
4. hypothesess
10. Neither Sarah nor Tina _______ the crime
yesterday.
1. witness
2. witnesses
3. witnessed
4. witnessing
11. You do like going to the party alone. _____ you?
1. Does
2. Doesnt
3. Do
4. Dont
12. We had our house _______ in yellow.
1. painting
2. painted
3. paint
4. to paint
13. He has been exercising but his immune system
was steadily _________.
1. weak
2. weaken
3. weakened
4. weakening
14. I was ______ that the weather would be sunny
and we would be able to enjoy our swimming.
1. hopeless
2. hopeful
3. hopelike
4. hopely
15. I think its not a great idea. I totally ______.
1. misagree
2. unagree
3. inagree
4. disagree
16. So many ___________ I found in the library, now
Im ready to report.
1. information
2. informations

3. infoes
4. infos
17. My grandpa always feed his flock of _______
early in the morning.
1. sheeps
2. sheep
3. ships
4. ship
18. Happy memories are always remembered, not
________.
1. forget
2. forgets
3. forgot
4. forgotten
19. Flight Z735 ______ yesterday. 350 passengers
died in that accident.
1. crush
2. crushed
3. crash
4. crashed
20. There is a ________ message when you look
closely at her painting.
1. hid
2. hide
3. hided
4. hidden

English Vocabulary Questions with Answers:

Note that we already highlighted the correct answers.
Instruction: Choose the word that is most similar in
meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
1. If you are ambivalent with the answers, analyze the
given problem.
1. confusion
2. innocent
3. uncertain
4. unaware
2.
He
left
the
country
because
of
the ominous experiences he had in the past.
1. unforgettable
2. threatening
3. ugly
4. remarkable
3. Teenagers are easily susceptible to peer influence.
1. flexible
2. inspired
3. dependable
4. inclined
4. My mother is always adamant in eating breakfast
before leaving the house.
1. resolute
2. uncertain
3. forgetful
4. clueless
5. Reading words without understanding their
meaning is futile.
1. helpless
2. useless
3. unnecessary
4. avoidable
6.
She
wears
gold
but
people
knows
how ostentatious she can be.
1. pretentious
2. ambitious
3. gorgeous
4. rebellious
7. He submitted a grotesque artwork that nobody in
the class could relate to.
1. different
2. weird
3. beautiful
4. colorful
8. Their clandestine affair remained unknown for three
years.
1. forbidden
2. surprise
3. secret
4. unacceptable
9. They say love is like a firework, a fleeting moment.

1. brief
2. unforgettable
3. shinny
4. remarkable
10. Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always
speaks sordid words.
1. dirty
2. vulgar
3. weird
4. bizarre
11. Every time I see Cathy looking at me, I
feel Euphoria in my bones.
1. gravity
2. ecstasy
3. erotic
4. numb
12. I bought this book because when I read
the blurb at the back, I fell in love with it.
1. summary
2. teaser
3. blog
4. plot
13. Finding a way out of the labyrinth is the last
challenge of the competition.
1. castle
2. forest
3. maze
4. box
14. There is still love in our hearts amidst our
seemingly mundane existence.
1. complicated
2. modern
3. worldly
4. wealthy
15. Cassy has a strong penchant in collecting cars.
1. belief
2. fondness
3. hobby
4. route
16. Diskettes and CDs are going obsolete.
1. recycled
2. refurbished
3. updated
4. outdated
17. The Queen of the Night dances vivaciously.
1. lively
2. awkward
3. kindly
4. sweetly
18. The court released a dogmatic statement that
made people more hopeful.
1. naive

2. unbelievable
3. assertive
4. unclear
19. This generation is prone to plethoric use of mobile
gadgets.
1. essential
2. crucial
3. important
4. excessive
20. I am usually haphazard in composing my poetry
but they turn out so well anyway.
1. disorganized
2. blank
3. puzzled
4. strategic

Idiomatic Expressions Questions and Ansers

Note that we already highlighted the correct
answers.
Instructions: Choose the meaning of the
underlined phrases from the given choices.
1. If you dont spill the beans now, you might
gonna regret it.
1. spread rumors
2. let out a secret
3. plant some seeds
4. none of the above
2. Hey, man, you are absolutely barking up the
wrong tree here because Im innocent.
1. choosing the wrong dog
2. giving up a fight
3. accusing the wrong person
4. setting up an event in a tree
3. One proven way to beat an enemy is find
his Achilles heel.
1. secret strategy
2. amulet
3. strong point
4. weak spot
4. His new Ferrari costs an arm and a leg so he
is now looking for another job.
1. very expensive
2. got fired
3. met an accident
4. was stolen
5. He married a woman who was born with a
silver spoon in her mouth.
1. born very beautiful
2. born very poor
3. born into a very rich family
4. born very talkative
6. She has different investments because
she doesnt want to put all eggs in one basket.
1. doesnt want to put all resources in one
possibility
2. doesnt want to cook everything at once
3. doesnt want to go bankrupt
4. none of the above

7. Whenever his crush passes by the hallway,

hes having butterflies on his stomach.
1. he feels sick
2. he feels nervous
3. he feels like flying
4. he feels so handsome
8. Even though they had a nasty fight, they
decided to bury the hatchet and move on.
1. kill the enemy
2. remember the past
3. bury the dead
4. forget the past quarrel
9. My father always reminds us, dont count
your chickens before the eggs have hatched.
1. Dont eat your eggs before they are
cooked.
2. Dont make plans for something that
might not happen.
3. Dont deal with your problems before
they are solved.
4. All of the above.
10. iphones became so popular not only to
teens, even my grandparents jumped on the
bandwagon and bought some.
1. ride on the gadget and sell Apple
2. jump for technology and sell iphones
3. joined the new trend and bought
iphones
4. bought Android and Apple

Analogy and Logic Questions and Answers

Note that we already highlighted the correct answers.
Test your analogy skills by choosing the best word
that expresses similar relationship to the given set of
words.
1. Iron: metal: : granite: ______
1. marble
2. rock
3. sand
4. solid
2. Decibel: sound: : volt: ______
1. watts
2. fire
3. electricity
4. lightning
3. Coward: brave: : philanthropist: _______
1. selfish
2. kind
3. pessimist
4. optimist
4. Logic: reasoning: : ethics: _______
1. character
2. behavior
3. subject
4. traits
5. Antenna: signal: : net: ______
1. web
2. catch
3. gross
4. fish
6. Stanza: poem: : act: ______
1. movie
2. opera
3. song
4. lyric
7. Astrology: Astronomy: :Alchemy: _________
1. Chemistry
2. Biology
3. Physics
4. Science
8. Census: population: : inventory: __________
1. accounting
2. merchandise
3. cost
4. list
9. Oath: promise: : contract: __________
1. license
2. contact
3. agreement
4. paper
10. Glimmer: Flicker: : murmur: _______
1. whisper

2. shout
3. rumor
4. speak
11. Bouquet: flowers: : flock:
1. dogs
2. sheep
3. ship
4. cats
12. Rescind: law: : withdraw: _______
1. bank
2. candidacy
3. deposit
4. resume
13. Hoax: deceive: : filibuster: ______
1. delay
2. refuse
3. stop
4. none
14. Syllabus: course: :agenda: _______
1. subject
2. platform
3. meeting
4. lesson
15. Cat: kitten: :horse: _______
1. cab
2. puppy
3. stallion
4. pony
16. Evaporate: vapor: : petrify: _______
1. liquid
2. stone
3. magnify
4. cold
17. Canvas: painter: : marble: ________
1. sculptor
2. rock
3. statue
4. form
18. Hammer: anvil: : pestle: _________
1. ground
2. grinder
3. mortar
4. knife
19. Librarian: books: : curator: _______
1. atlas
2. encyclopedia
3. room
4. paintings
20. Archive: manuscript: arsenal: ________
1. soldier
2. weapon
3. castle

4. king
21. Bodyguard: protection: : mentor: _______
1. advice
2. counsel
3. teacher
4. leader
22. Novelist: plot: : Architect: _______
1. building
2. design
3. blueprint
4. house
23. Molecule: atoms: : tissue: _______
1. organ
2. cells
3. body
4. neutrons
24. Call: telephone: : type: ________
1. cellphone
2. ipad
3. keyboard
4. piano
25. Eavesdrop: conversation: : trespass: _________
1. property
2. house
3. land
4. assets

Reading Comprehension Test Sample Questions and Answers

Instruction: Read each paragraph or passage below and select the
best answer for what is being asked.
1. Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known
as a blessed island. I have never met anyone who has not been
enthralled and fascinated when they visited Boracay. The first time
you set foot on its powder-like sand, youll surely feel lucky to be in a
paradise island. The moment you see its crystal pristine water, youll
be so thankful youre alive. Many locals and foreigners go there again
and again not only because of the breathtaking view but also
because to celebrate life and its blessings.
The best title for the above article is:
1. Famous Beach in the Philippines
2. The Beach of Boracay
3. Boracay, a Blessed Island
4. Why People Go to Boracay
2. Malaysia Airline Flight MH370s disappearance is still under
investigation. Many countries joined in the search for what really
happened and where the aircraft is now. The flight lost contact with
air traffic controllers about an hour after its take off. The weather was
fine when the aircraft was flying so it adds more theories about other
possible reasons of the aircrafts fate. The oil slick spotted off
Vietnams coast turned out to be fuel oil used in cargo ships so it has
nothing to do with the aircraft. Interpol also says the disappearance of
the jet plane has nothing to do with terrorist attack. More questions
are adding to this quest and no specific answer is given and proven
yet.
The above selection supports the idea:
1. That Flight MH370 is somewhere under the sea
2. That Flight MH370s disappearance is still a mystery
3. That Flight MH370 must have crashed after loss contact
4. That Flight MH370 is in Bermuda Triangle
3. Flappy Bird, a mobile game created in 2013 by Dong Nguyen from
Vietnam became a hit at the start of 2014. At the end of January
2014, it was the most downloaded game in the iOS App Store. The
game is extremely addictive and difficult so users strive harder to
score higher. Due to its intense popularity, the creator decided to
remove it from the App Store. Because of its millions of downloads,
Nguyen claimed he was making $50,000 per day from it. The demand
of Flappy Bird made some gadgets owners to sell their devices with
Flappy Bird installed for twice or thrice their original price.
What is the best title for the above article?
1. Most Downloaded Game
2. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game
3. Flappy Bird App
4. The Rise of Game Apps
4. According to NASA, effects that scientists had predicted in the
past would result from global climate change are now occurring like
loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense
heat waves. Even our Earths average temperature has increased
about 1 degree in Fahrenheit in the 20th century. Many experts and
scientists believe that global temperature will continue to rise from 2.5
to degrees Fahrenheit over the next century.
Which of the following conclusions best summarizes the selection
above?
1.
Climate change will continue to get worse until humanity
takes serious actions to stop it.
2.
Global climate change is happening on earth now.
3.
The effects of climate change are getting extremely
dangerous.
4.
Global climate change and its effects are occurring and
are likely to increase over time.
5. Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Facebook spoke with
President Barack Obama to discuss about internet privacy
impositions by the U.S. government. Zuckerberg said, The Internet
works because most people and companies do the same. We work

together to create this secure environment and make our shared

space even better for the world.
This is why Ive been so confused and frustrated by the repeated
reports of the behavior of the U.S. government. When our engineers
work tirelessly to improve security, we imagine were protecting you
against criminals, not our own government.
The U.S. government should be the champion for the Internet, not a
threat. It needs to be much more transparent about what its doing, or
people
will
believe
the
worst.
Ive called President Obama to express my frustration over the
damage the government is creating for all of our future. Unfortunately,
it seems like it will take a very long time for true full reform.
So its up to us all of us to build the Internet we want. Together,
we can build a space that is greater and a more important part of the
world than anything we have today, but is also safe and secure. Im
committed to seeing this happen, and you can count on Facebook to
do our part.
Why is Internet Privacy very important to all of us?
1. Because it is not safe to trust anyone with our online
accounts.
2. Because nobody really owns the internet. It is a free
space.
3. Because it protects and secures not only our online
accounts but also our online activities.
4. Because the governments protection is not enough.
6. Search Engine Optimization a.k.a. SEO is vital for a website to stay
successful for a long time. The world of internet continues to evolve
so website owners must stay in the game by making updates while
practicing effective SEO. Great content and correct SEO are the
blood of a website because without them, a site could die.
The paragraph is mainly about what?
1. The importance of Search Engine Optimization
2. The life of a successful website
3. The secrets of making a website successful
4. How to apply Search Engine Optimization
7. There are around 2 million Filipinos without jobs today. That
includes graduates and undergraduates. According to survey, there
will be another half-million to graduate this year without possible job
placements. Unemployed people complain about job shortage. Many
go to the cities to apply to some companies but end up going home
with nothing. Unemployment rate increases each year even though
there are many job fairs.
The paragraph states that
1.
Unemployment in the Philippines is common
2.
Unemployment rate in the Philippines is seriously
increasing
3.
Unemployment in the Philippines must be solved
4.
Unemployment solutions for Filipinos
8. In the Olympic Peninsula of northwest Washington State, a small
town named Forks exists under a near-constant cover of clouds. It
rains on this inconsequential town more than any other place in the
United States of America. It was from this town and its gloomy,
omnipresent shade that my mother escaped with me when I was only
a few months old. It was in this town that Id been compelled to spend
a month every summer until I was fourteen. That was the year I finally
put my foot down; these past three summers, my dad, Charlie,
vacationed with me in California for two weeks instead.
It was to Forks that I now exiled myself an action that I took with
great horror. I detested Forks.
I loved Phoenix. I loved the sun and the blistering heat. I loved the
vigorous,
sprawling
city.
-Stephenie Meyer, The Twilight Saga
Provide the specific setting of the story
1. Phoenix
2. Rainy day
3. Forks, Washington
4. Twilight

9. Its twenty-five after six and the sky still has some shades of
purple and orangeoh well just like me, I am standing here, in this
secretive rooftop, overjoyedyet there are still some fragments of
fear and haze I wonder if the sky is glad and excited about the
night or if it is crying over the bright day that passed.
Fehl
Dungo Higher than the Rooftop
What is the mood of the story?
1. Happiness
2. Sorrow
3. Confusion
4. Grief
10. Investing has been a hot topic for quite a while. Many people
especially employees and entrepreneurs dont rely on time deposits
and regular savings account to save and earn interests. The most
common investments in the Philippines are through real estates,
mutual funds and trust funds. Although few people also join trading in
the stock market, more and more Filipinos are not reluctant to invest
their money and diversify them to different money making wheels.
What does the article try to convey?
1. Filipinos are now willing to open different investments.
2. Filipinos are wise in saving their money.
3. Filipinos rely mainly on savings and deposit accounts.
4. Filipinos invest in real estates, mutual funds and trust
funds.

Paragraph Organization Test Samples Civil Service

Exam:
Instruction: Choose the best order and sequence of
the following sentences to form a well-organized
paragraph.
1.
A. One effective way is to diversify his funds to
different investments like real estate, stocks and
money instruments like bonds and trust funds.
B. It is always best to expand money to different
investment
wheels.
C. A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one
basket.
D. He should always consider the risks involved in
investing his money.
1. CBAD
2. CBDA
3.
CDAB
4. CDBA
2.
A. It is very vital to have social media presence
however personal blogs serve as web domains.
B. Most people including celebrities and businessmen
have
blogs
nowadays.
C. Therefore, building them will help anyone in
promoting
himself
or
his
business.
D. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are
in the internet.
1. BDAC
2. BADC
3.
BACD
4. BDCA
3.
A. The basic steps in building a website are easy to
remember and registering a domain name is the usual
priority.
B. Designing a layout will come after that.
C. Finally, adding more content and social media
presence are required to keep your site active.
D. Then you need a hosting provider to host your
sites content in the World Wide Web.
1. ABCD
2. ADBC
3.
ACBD
4. ADCB
4.
A. Speaking in English every day is also proven
effective.
B. Another way is watching English movies and TV
shows
particularly
with
English
subtitles.
C. Reading articles in books, newspapers, and
magazines is just among the helpful ways.
D. There are many ways to improve and develop
English proficiency.
1. DCBA
2. DACB
3.
DABC
4. DCAB
5.
A. Others dont realize yet what to pursue because

they
have
many
dreams.
B. Finding the right course in college is one of the
most challenging decisions anyone can make.
C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever
since
they
were
just
little.
D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.
1. BDAC
2. BCDA
3.
BADC
4. BCAD
6.
A. While passport, airline tickets and valid IDs are
required, proof of financial capacity may be required
for
visa
application.
B. Many Filipinos rejoiced hearing that good news.
C. The Bureau of Immigration announced recently
that proof of financial capacity is not a primary
requirement
at
the
airport.
D. Positive points go to the bureau for this.
1. CBAD
2. CADB
3.
CABD
4. CBDA
7.
A. This will be one of your tickets to land a job in the
government.
B. That is why many people apply to take the Career
Service
examination.
C. If you passed the exam, you will get a certificate of
eligibility.
D. Career Service Eligibility is a major requirement to
apply for a job position in the government.
1. DCBA
2. DBAC
3.
DBCA
4. DCAB
8.
A. Your passport will arrive in 7 days if you choose the
rush
processing.
B. Getting a passport is faster nowadays.
C. Now, it only takes about 10 working days.
D. Compared before, it would take about a month for
the regular processing.
1. BCAD
2. BDCA
3.
BADC
4. BACD
9.
A. Facebook has been the number one social network
in the web and the world for quite long now.
B. Mobile instant messaging apps are also dominating
social
presence
in
the
internet.
C. After many acquisitions, Facebook bought
Instagram, one of the fastest growing photo sharing
networks.
D. Because of that, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, a
leading instant chat platform like Kakaotalk.
1. ACBD
2. ABCD
3.
ADCB
4. ADBC

10.
A. They will help you to purchase through zerointerest
installment
schemes.
B. Thus, you must be wise and pay in full if you want
to
avoid
never-ending
debts.
C. Credit cards are helpful if you know how and when
to
use
them
wisely.
D. However, they will produce interests from interests
if you didnt pay the whole amount at the due date.
1. CDBA
2. CABD
3.
CDAB
4. CADB

Numerical Reasoning Test Samples:

Instruction: Solve the following Math quizzes.
1. 2187, 729, 243, 81, 27, 9, ____?
1. 6
2. 3
3. 4
4. 2
2. 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, ___ ?
1. 72
2. 75
3. 81
4. 90
3. 13 -21 34 -55 89 ___?
1. -95
2. 104
3. -123
4. -144
4. AZ CX EV GT ____?
1. IR KP
2. IR KQ
3. IS KQ
4. IS KP
5. A5 D25 G125 J625 M3125 ____?
1. P15525
2. P15625
3. O15525
4. O15625
6. What is -25 + 16?
1. 9
2. -9
3. -41
4. 41
7. What is 107 (-17) ?
1. -90
2. 90
3. 124
4. -124
8. (-9) (-22) = ____?
1. 198
2. -198
3. 31
4. -31
9. (21) (-4) + (8) (-2) = ____?
1. -100
2. 100
3. -23
4. 23
10. (-560) 7 = ___?
1. -80
2. 80
3. -553
4. 553
11. 6/8 + 2 + 4/12 is also the same as?
1. + 2.5 +
2. + 5/2 + 1/6
3. + 2.5 + 1/6
4. + 5/2 + 1/3

12. What is the Least Common Denominator of 1/8, , and

1/16?
1. 4
2. 8
3. 16
4. 2
13. What is the Greatest Common Factor of 36 and 54?
1. 6
2. 12
3. 18
4. 9
14. What is the sum of + 8/4 + 6/12 ?
1. 15/12
2. 3/12
3. 3
4. 3 1/12
15. 3/9 x 2/3 = ____
1. 6/27
2. 2/9
3. 9/18
4. 1/9
16. 1/8 = ____
1. 8
2. 4
3. 12
4. 6
17. What is the decimal form of %?
1. .0075
2. .075
3. .75
4. .00075
18. Convert 3.4% as a fraction.
1. 34/100
2. .34/100
3. 3.4/1000
4. 3.4/100
19. What is in decimal?
1. .025
2. .25
3. 2.5
4. .0025
20. What is the ratio of to 2/5?
1. 3:4
2. 5:4
3. 1:3
4. 2:5
21. 2.12 is multiplied by 10 to the sixth power is?
1. 212.000
2. 2,120,000
3. 212,000
4. 21,200
22. 25 is multiplied by 10 to the fifth power is?
1. 2,500,000
2. 250,000
3. 25,000
4. .000025
23. Find the value of x in the equation: 5x + 25 =10
1. 5

2. 3
3. -3
4. -5
24. If x=8, find the value of y in the equation: 4x 2y = 28.
1. -4
2. -2
3. 4
4. 2
25. Find the value of x if y= 8 in the equation: 2x + 4y = 50
1. 9
2. 8
3. 10
4. 4
Problem Solving / Word Problems:
26. Kit is twice as old as his friend Sam. Sam is 5 years
older than Cara. In 5 years, Kit will be three times as old as
Cara. How old is Sam?
1. 2 years old
2. 3 years old
3. 4 years old
4. 5 years old
27. Jamess dad is 5 times older than James and James is
twice as old as his sister Sara. In two years, the sum of their
ages will be 58. How old is James now?
1. 6 years old
2. 7 years old
3. 8 years old
4. 9 years old
28. Cathy scored 85, 87, 90, 95, and 100 in her Math exams.
What will be her average grade in Math from this period?
1. 91.40
2. 91.50
3. 92
4. 93.50
29. Letty left home and drove at the rate of 50 miles per hour
for 2 hours. She stopped for lunch then drove for another 4
hours at 65 mph to reach Los Angeles. How many miles did
Letty drive to reach LA?
1. 115 miles
2. 360 miles
3. 310 miles
4. 100 miles
30. Michelle went to SM for the 3-day sale. She bought a
new pair of shoes and paid only P2,450 discounted for 20%
off. What was the original price of the shoes?
1. P3,062.50
2. P3,260.50
3. P3,620.50
4. P3,026.50

Civil Service Exam Clerical Operations Questions:

1. Which department of an office is responsible for hiring
new personnel?
1. Office of the President
2. Accounting Department
3. Logistic and Supply
4. Human Resource Department
2. Which computer program should you go if you want to
email a company?
1. Word
2. Excel
3. Outlook
4. Powerpoint
3. This is a telephonic transmission of scanned documents
of texts and images to a telephone number connected to a
printer.
1. Photocopying Machine
2. Fax Machine
3. Typewriter
4. Inkjet Printer
4. The chief financial officer is responsible for the financial
matters and financial management of a corporation, she is
also known as the _______.
1. Auditor
2. Treasurer
3. Chief Executive Officer
4. Manager
5. Which department of a company is responsible for cash
register operations and payment processing?
1. Cashier
2. Billing
3. Accounting
4. Budget
6. What is the correct filing arrangement for the following
names?
1.
Angeles,
Mario
P.
2.
Angeles,
Maricel
P.
3.
Angeles,
Marissa
P.
4. Angeles, Maria P.
1. 4,2,1,3
2. 4,1,2,3
3. 4,3,2,1
4. 4,1,3,2
7. All of the following items are found in the Official Receipt
form except _____.
1. Name and address of the buyer
2. Signature of the recipient
3. Quantity of the items paid
4. Credit Card Number of the customer
8. The method of indexing and filing where names are in
alphabetized order.
1. Numeric
2. Metric
3. Geographic
4. Alphabetic
9. Which is the best way to address a correspondence for
the President of the Philippines?
1. His Excellency Benigno Aquino III

2.

His Excellency President Benigno

Aquino III
3. President Benigno Aquino III
4. President Noynoy
10. How do you address the Queen of England when you
talk about her?
1. Her Highness the Queen
2. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
3. Queen Elizabeth II her Highness
4. Queen Elizabeth II her Majesty
11. Your boss asked you to send her a soft copy of your
latest rsum. An example of a soft copy is:
1. A print out copy usually in a paper
2. Original copy written in a paper
3. A copy saved in a computer and sent
through email
4. A copy from a Xerox machine
12. When a company asked you to submit your latest CV,
what does CV stand for?
1. Curriculum Vitum
2. Curriculum Virtue
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Curriculum Vital
13. It is the section of Accounting Department in a company
that records goods and services that it receives and the
payments it owes.
1. Budget
2. Payroll
3. Accounts Payable and Receivable
4. Inventory
14. Which of the following is not a function of Accounting
Department in a big corporation?
1. Prepare Interim Financial Statements
2. Inventory Management
3. Bank Reconciliation
4. Internal and External Auditing
15. He is the highest ranking executive manager in a
corporation and he is the top person in command in an
organization.
1. Chief Financial Executive
2. Chief Executive Officer
3. Executive Admin. Officer
4. Chief Executive Assistant
16. Which of the following is not a responsibility of a clerical
worker?
1. Marketing and promotion for customers
2. Filing and updating purchase orders
3. Updating and billing buyers account
4. Answering business emails
17. Arrange the proper filing of the following in alphabetical
order:
A.
Lieutenant
Colonel
Mark
David
B.
Atty.
Elen
Rodriguez
C.
Captain
Max
Aquino
D. Dr. Juan Castro
1. CDAB
2. CDBA
3. BDCA

4. BCDA
18. Arrange the proper filing of the following in alphabetical
order:
A.
Sec.
Dinky
Soliman
B.
Sec.
Richard
Gordon
C.
Sec.
Voltaire
Gazmin
D. Sec. Armin Luistro
1. DABC
2. DACB
3. CBDA
4. CBAD
19. How much is the present Value-Added-Tax in the
Philippines?
1. 12% of gross profit
2. 12% of cost of goods sold
3. 12% of gross sales
4. 12% of net income
20. This department of the company is responsible for
preparing and updating customers accounts:
1. Purchasing section
2. Cashier section
3. Billing Section
4. Releasing section
21. This is a type of document issued by a seller to a buyer
relating to a sale transaction and indicating the products,
quantities and prices sold to the buyer.
1. Check voucher
2. Purchase order
3. Delivery receipt
4. Sales invoice
22. Which of the following is not a usual document used in a
sales company?
1. Form 137
2. Delivery receipt
3. Sales invoice
4. Purchase order
23. One of the responsibilities of a clerical job is answering
and tending phone calls. Which is the best way to answer a
phone call in a company?
1. Say Hello, and wait for the caller to
speak.
2. Run and get a pen and notebook then
pick up the phone.
3. Answer the phone politely and give
your department or company name.
4. Wait for fellow employees to answer
the phone.
24. An example of a hard copy document is:
1. PDF file letter
2. Company email message
3. A business letter saved in USB
4. Business letter in a paper
25. What does a CC means in an email message?
1. Copy sent
2. Copy furnished
3. Copy cat
4. Client copy

Philippine Constitution, General Information, Current Events

1. What are the 3 main branches of the Government
of the Philippines?
1. Senate, Supreme Court, Congress
2. Presidential, UnicameralParliamentary, BicameralParliamentary
3. Legislative, Executive, Judicial
4. The Legislature, The Senate, The
Supreme Court
2. The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief
Justice and how many Associates Justices?
1. 12
2. 13
3. 14
4. 15
3. The Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the
Philippines this 2014 is _________.
1. Air Force Commanding General Jeffrey
Delgado
2. President Benigno Aquino III
3. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
4. AFP Chief Lieutenant Gen. Emmanuel
Bautista
4. The executive power shall be vested in the
_________.
1. President of the Philippines
2. House of Representatives
3. The Supreme Court
4. The Congress
5. The legislative power shall be vested in the
_________ which shall consist of a Senate and a House
of Representatives.
1. Congress of the Philippines
2. House of Ombudsman
3. The Supreme Court
4. Bureau of Internal Revenue
6. The Senate shall be composed of how many
senators elected at large by voters of the Philippines?
1. 21
2. 22
3. 23
4. 24
7. How long shall the term of office of the senators
be commenced?
1. 3 years
2. 4 years
3. 5 years
4. 6 years
8. The term of office of the President and Vicepresident of the Philippines shall be up to how many
years?
1. 3 years
2. 4 years

3. 5 years
4. 6 years
9. The members of the House of Representatives
shall be elected for a term of _______.
1. 3 years
2. 4 years
3. 5 years
4. 6 years
10. The following shall be exempted from taxation
except:
1. Lands and buildings
2. Churches and convents
3. Charitable institutions
4. Non-profit cemeteries
11. The Congress, by a vote of ____ of both Houses in
joint session assembled, voting separately, shall
have the sole power to declare a state of war.
1. Two-thirds
2. One-half
3. Three quarters
4. Minority
12. It states that no person shall be deprived of life,
liberty, or property without due process of law, nor
any person be denied the equal protection of the
laws.
1. Article VI
2. Bill of Rights
3. Republic Act
4. Court Order
13. All of the following is TRUE except:
1. No person shall be compelled to be a
witness against himself
2. No person shall be imprisoned for nonpayment of debt or poll tax.
3. No ex post facto law or bill of
attainder shall not be enacted.
4. No person shall be detained solely by
reason of his political beliefs and
aspirations.
14. The following are citizens of the Philippines
except:
1. Those fathers or mothers are citizens
of the Philippines
2. Those who are born before January 17,
1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect
Philippine citizenship upon reaching
the age of majority
3. Those who are naturalized citizens of
the Philippines in accordance with law.
4. All of the above are true.
15. It is the right and obligation by all citizens, who
are at least 18 years of age, and qualified by law, to
vote in the election of national and local officials of
the government without literacy,, property, or other
substantive requirement.
1. Suffrage

2. Election
3. Voting power
4. Civil Right
16. The three inherent powers of the state are the
following except one:
1. Police Power
2. Power of Eminent Domain
3. Power of Taxation
4. Power to Impeach
17. It is the power of the State to promote public
welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and
property of all people.
1. Police Power
2. Power of Eminent Domain
3. Power if Taxation
4. Power to Impeach
18. It is the power of the State to take properties for
the purpose of public use upon payment of just
compensation.
1. Police Power
2. Power of Eminent Domain
3. Power if Taxation
4. Power to Impeach
19. It is the power of the State to impose charge or
burden to persons and properties, and property
rights for the purpose of raising revenues to protect
the people and extend public projects and services.
1. Police Power
2. Power of Eminent Domain
3. Power if Taxation
4. Power to Impeach
20. The following are members of the Constitutional
Commission except:
1. Commission on Civil Rights
2. Commission on Elections
3. Civil Service Commission
4. Commission on Audit
21. It states that public office is public trust and that
public officers and employees must, at all times, be
accountable to the people, serve them with utmost
responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency; act
with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.
1. Public Trust
2. Constitutional Rights
3. Accountability
4. Responsibility
22. Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all
cases of impeachment?
1. House of Blue Ribbon Committee
2. House of Representatives
3. House of the Senate
4. Speaker of the House
23. R.A. 6713 is an act to uphold the time-honored
principle of public office being a public trust, granting
incentives and rewards for exemplary service,

enumerating prohibited acts and providing penalties

for violations thereof and for other purposes.
1. Preamble
2. Code of Ethics
3. Code of Government Officials
4. Code of Conduct and Ethical
Standards for Public Officials and
Employees
24. The following are duties and responsibilities of
Public officials and Employees except:
1. Act promptly on letters, inquiries, calls
or any other form of communications
sent by the public.
2. Submit performance reports of the
agency or office regularly
3. Accept gifts from the public upon
prioritizing their queries.
4. Process documents and papers
expeditiously.

25. It is a written instrument containing the

proposition and required number of signatories
and shall be in a form determined by and
submitted to the Commission on Elections.
1. Bill
2. Law
3. Proposition
4. Petition
26. It is the electoral process by which an
initiative on the Constitution is either approved
or rejected by the people.
1. Referendum
2. Plebiscite
3. Petition
4. Initiative
27. It is the power of the electorate to approve
or reject a legislation through an election called
for the purpose.
1. Referendum
2. Plebiscite
3. Petition
4. Initiative
28. This law promotes responsible family
planning and proper use of reproductive
methods to eliminate over-population growth.
1. RH Bill
2. Responsible Parenthood and
Reproductive Health Law
3. Reproductive Law
4. Family Planning
29. It is a specialized agency of the United
Nations that concerns international public
health.
1. Department of Health

2. World Health Organization

3. International Health Organization
4. All of the above
30. APEC is a summit that promotes free trade
and economic cooperation throughout the AsiaPacific region countries. APEC stands for:
1. Asia Pacific Economic Corporation
2. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
3. Asia Pacific Economic Council
4. Asia Pacific Economic Countries
31. Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) aims to accelerate economic growth,
stability,
social
progress
and
cultural
development in the spirit of equality and
partnership to strengthen prosperous and
peaceful community along Southeast Asian
Nations. Which of the following countries is not
a member of ASEAN?
1. Hong Kong
2. Philippines
3. Singapore
4. Thailand
32. It is a law in the Philippines that aims to
address
legal issues
concerning online
interactions and harmful internet behavior in
the Philippines. It aims to prevent and punish
cybercrime in the country.
1. Cybersquatting
2. Cybercrime Act
3. Cybercrime Prevention Act
4. Cyber Identity Theft Act
33. __________waste breaks down into natural
components and can be recycled into the life
cycle naturally.
1. Bio-chemical
2. Recyclable
3. Biodegradable
4. Non-biodegradable
34. The following are examples of nonbiodegradable waste except:
1. Plastics
2. Metals
3. Styrofoam
4. Papers
35. It is a project of DOST for more accurate,
integrated and responsive disaster prevention
and mitigation system especially in high-risk
calamity areas of the Philippines.
1. PAGASA
2. I am Ready
3. DOST-Advanced Disaster Program

4. Project NOAH
36. PAGASA is the official government agency
for
weather
forecasting,
flood
control,
astronomical observations, and time service.
PAGASA stands for _______?
1. Philippine Atmospheric
Geographical and Astronomical
Services Administration
2. Philippine Atmospheric
Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration
3. Philippine Atmospheric Geological
and Astronomical Services
Association
4. Philippine Atmospheric
Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Association
37. PHIVOLCS is a branch of DOST to moderate
disasters that may arise from volcanic
eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and other
related
geotectonic
phenomena
in
the
Philippines. What is PHIVOLCS?
1. Philippine Institute of Volcanology
and Seismology
2. Philippine Institute of Volcanic and
Seismic Services
3. Philippine Institute of Volcanic and
Seismology Services
4. Philippine Institute of Volcano and
Seismic System
38. Which of the following is a renewable
source of energy?
1. Geothermal energy
2. Solar energy
3. Wind energy
4. All of the above
39. It is a process by which thermal radiation
from the earths surface is absorbed by
atmospheric greenhouse gases and is reradiated in all directions.
1. Global Warming
2. Greenhouse Effect
3. Ozone Layer
4. Solar Radiation
40. USB is an industry standard that connects
computers
and
electronic
devices
like
keyboards, digicams, portable media devices,
disk drivers, smartphones, and network
adapters to any computer. USB stands for?
1. Unit Serial Box
2. Unit Serial Bolt

3.
4.

Universal Serial Bin

Universal Serial Bus

Civil Service Exam 2015 Free Answer Key:

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(1) After the straight exam, I felt so exhausted

and famished to eat my favorite foods.
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(4) My
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(3) know
(3) its
(4) has written
(2) hypotheses
(3) witnessed
(4) Dont
(2) painted
(4) weakening
(2) hopeful
(4) disagree
(2) information
(2) sheep
(4) forgotten
(4) crashed
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(1) brief
(2) vulgar
(2) ecstasy
(2) teaser
(3) maze
(3) worldly
(2) fondness
(4) outdated
(1) lively
(3) assertive
(4) excessive
(1) disorganized

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(3) accusing the wrong person
(4) weak spot
(1) very expensive

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possibility
7. (2) he feels nervous
8. (4) forget the past quarrel
9. (2) Dont make plans for something that might
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10. (3) joined the new trend and bought iphones
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(2) opera
(1) Chemistry
(2) merchandise
(3) agreement
(1) whisper
(2) sheep
(2) candidacy
(1) delay
(3) meeting
(4) pony
(2) stone
(1) sculptor
(3) mortar
(4) Paintings
(2) weapon
(2) counsel
(3) blueprint
(2) cells
(3) keyboard
(1) property

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Reading Comprehension Answers:

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Boracay, a Blessed Island

That Flight MH370s disappearance is still a
mystery
3. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game
4. Global Climate change and its effects are
occurring and are likely to increase over time.
5. Because it protects and secures not only our
online accounts but also our online activities.
6. The importance of Search Engine Optimization
7. Unemployment rate in the Philippines is
seriously increasing
8. Forks, Washington
9. Confusion
10. Filipinos are now willing to open different
investments.

(3) CDAB
(2) BADC
(2) ADBC
(1) DCBA
(4) BCAD
(4) CBDA
(3) DBCA
(2) BDCA
(1) ACBD
(4) CADB

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(2) next number in the sequence is 3. Notice

that the numbers in the pattern were divided
by 3 to get the next number. Therefore, you
divide 2187 by 3 youll get 729, then the next
and so on.
(3) 81 you can get this by squaring the
numbers (11=1), (22=4), (33=9) and so
on
(4) -144 subtract the 3rd and 1st to get the
2nd number, do the same to the next 3 sets
(1) IR KP Use the equivalent ascending and
descending letters in the alphabet
(2) P15625 the pattern is the next 2 letters
from the alphabet and the number multiplied
by 5 to get the next one
(2) -9 positive + negative numbers is to
subtract them and follow the sign of the bigger
number
(3) 124 positive negative numbers is to
change the sign of the subtrahend and follow
the rules in addition
(1) 198 multiplying numbers with similar
signs = positive
(1) -100 already explained
(1) -80 dividing numbers with different signs
= negative
(4) + 5/2 + 1/3 simplify the fractions given
and convert the mixed number into improper
fraction
(3) LCD is 16 the denominators are: 8, 4 and
16
(3) GCF is 18 since 36 and 64 are divisible by
18, 9, 6, 3
(3) the answer is 3 because + 2 + = 3
(2) the answer is 6/27 simplified into 2/9
(4) you will get 6 if you cross multiply the
fractions
(1) .0075 because is 75 percent or 75/100
(4) 3.4/100 because percent is n/100

19. (2) .25 because it is the same as 25/100

20. (2) 5:4 because is is divided by 2/5
21. (2) 2,120,000 because 10 to the 6th power is
in million
22. (1) 2,500,000 because it is 25 x 100,000
23. (3) x = -3 because 5(-3) + 25 = 10
24. (4) y = 2 because 4 (8) 2 (2) = 28
25. (1) x = 9 because 2 (9) + 4(8) = 50
26. (4) 5 years old to get it, make a table and
derive the equation:
Let x be Sams age:
Write the new relationship in an equation using the ages in 5
yrs.

In 5 years, Kit will be three times as old as Cara.

2x + 5 = 3 (x5 + 5)
2x + 5 = 3x
x=5
Sam is now 5 years old.
27. (3) 8 years old again solve it by making a table and
derive the equation:
Let x be Jamess age now. Add 2 to get the ages in 2 yrs.

23. (3) Answer the phone politely and give your

department or company name.
24. (4) Business letter in a paper
25. (2) Copy furnished
Philippine Constitution, General Information, Current
Events Answers:

James is now 8 years old.

29. (2) 360 miles Solution: D= 50 (2) + 4 (65) = 360 miles
30. (1) Original price is P3,062.50
To get it, simply divide P2450 by 80%
Math is never difficult to those who master the basic
concepts and logic in Math. Fehl Dungo

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(4) Human Resource Department

(3) Outlook
(2) Fax machine
(2) Treasurer
(1) Cashier
(1) 4,2,1,3
(4) Credit Card Number of the customer
(4) Alphabetic
(2) His Excellency President Benigno Aquino
III
(2) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
(3) A copy saved in a computer and sent
through email
(3) Curriculum Vitae
(3) Accounts Payable and Receivable
(4) Internal and External Auditing
(2) Chief Executive Officer
(1) Marketing and promotion for customers
(4) BCDA
(1) DABC
(3) 12% of gross sales
(3) Billing section
(4) Sales invoice
(1) Form 137

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(1) President of the Philippines
(1) Congress of the Philippines
(4) 24
(4) 6 years
(4) 6 years
(1) 3 years
(1) Lands and buildings
(1) Two-thirds
(2) Bill of Rights
(3) No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall
not be enacted.
(4) All of the above are true.
(1) Suffrage
(4) Power to Impeach
(1) Police Power
(2) power of Eminent Domain
(3) power of Taxation
(1) Commission on Civil Rights
(3) Accountability
(2) House of Representatives
(4) Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for
Public Officials and Employees
(3) Accept gifts from the public upon prioritizing
their queries.
(4) Petition
(2) Plebiscite
(1) Referendum
(2) Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive
Health Law
(2) World Health Organization
(2) Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
(1) Hong Kong
(3) Cybercrime Prevention Act
(3) Biodegradable
(4) Papers
(4) Project NOAH
(2) Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
(1) Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology
(4) All of the above.
(2) Greenhouse Effect
(4) Universal Serial Bus