Gen Ed Sample Test 201606112124

1. Our commitments can develop us or they can destroy us, but either way, they will define us.
Choose the line below that has the same meaning.
A. Our lives are shaped by what we are commited to.
B. Our commitments need not be planned way ahead.
C. We must make full commitment to worldly goals.
D. Half-hearted commitment is what we need today.

2. Arthur has blended coffee worth 95 pesos per kilogram with coffee worth 115 pesos per
kilogram to make 50 kilograms of coffee that will be sold at 107 pesos per kilogram. How many
kilograms of each kind did he blend?
A. 20 kilos of 95/kg and 30 kilos of 115/kg
B. 30 kilos of 95/kg and 30 kilos of 115/kg
C. 30 kilos of 95/kg and 50 kilos of 115/kg
D. 60 kilos of 95/kg and 30 kilos of 115/kg

3. Which is the best definition of inclusive education endorsed by the DepEd?

A. It is a flexible and individualized support system for children and youth with special
education needs.
B. It is a mandate to include all children and youth in community activities.
C. It is a system to support children and youth in exclusive schools.
D. It is a special support for children and youth who cannot attend school.

4. Find the volume of a toy ball whose radius us 2 cm.

A. 33.49 cu cm B. 48.56 cu cm C. 51.76 cu cm D. 50.24 cu cm

5. The line from the Koran, "Woe to every backbiter, defamer" talks of _____.
A. anguish for those who defend unrighteousness
B. misey for all who talk ill of others
C. punishment for those who give unsolicited advice
D. sorrow for tjose who oppose the opinion of their fellow

6. Jose was contemptuous of the effects if the efforts of hus rival to show greater ability. In the last
sentence, the word "contemptous" share the same meaning as:
A. appreciative B. angry C. scornful D. deep in thought

7. Which is the overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice?

A. to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
B. to protect the squatter in the possession of the premises occupied by him because he is
poor C. to authorize the taking of what is in excess of one's personal needs and the giving it to
another
D. to work for social equality

8. Lulu spends 15% of her monthly income for house rental, 10% for electric bill and 25% for food
and other miscellaneous expenses. After paying all these expense, she still has P6,000.00 left. How much
does she earn every month?
A. P15,000.00 B. P12,000.00 C. P9,000.00 D. P8,000.00
9. Which of the following has the smallest mass when measured in an equal arm balance?
A. 1/8 sheet of pad paper
B. 1/3 sheet of pad paper
C. 1/4 sheet of pad paper
D. 1/2 sheet of pad paper

10. Which among the following has the largest perimeter?

A. square pizza with perimeter of 80 cm
B. circular pizza with radius of 13 cm
C. rectangular pizza with dimension 10 cm by 14 cm
D. circular piza with 8.5 radius

11. The existence of extraterrestrial life may never be proven, but this idea will become more
scientifically acceptable over time if _____.
A. hypothesis ae made related to the idea
B. no one disputes this idea in a scientific forum
C. alternative hypotheses are proposed and confirmed
D. increasing scientific evidence supporting the idea

12. What season is it, with the line, "He ruffles every lily-pond? Where blossoms kiss and part."
A. spring B. winter C. autumn D. summer

13. It's now two hours past his schedule; the facilitator may not come anymore, but we'll still be
ready in case he _____.
A. does B. will come C. may D. is coming

14. Ang pag-aaral ay nakatuon sa motibasyon ng mga mag-aaral sa paggamit ng komputer sa

paggawa ng mga sulatin. Natuklasan sa pag-aaral na ito na ang ganitong pahayag ay ilalagay sa _____.
A. abstrak B. pamamaraan C. kaligiran D. paradigm

15. Alice does not allow her judgement to be influenced by her likes and dislikes. What scientific
attitude is seen in her actions?
A. prejudice B. criticial thinking C. honesty D. absence of bias

16. Tukuyin ang sugnay na makapag-iisa: Kung magkakasuno tayo, ikaw ang mamumuno at ako
naman ang tagasunod.
A. Kung magkakasundo tayo
B. Ako naman
C. Ang magiging tagasunod
D. Ikaw ang mamumuno

17. If I could speak English well, I _____ next year studying in the States.
A. has spend B. would have spent C. would spend D. will spent
18. In "The Cask of Amontillado" , what did by Edgar A. Poe meant with, "A wrong is unredressed
when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make
himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong?"
A. Might makes right. The ends must justify the means.
B. If you rectify something, you should not get in trouble for doing so.
C. We should learn to forgive and forget and not be concerned about revenge.
D. Performing acts of revenge can justify a wrongful act.

19. Miguel only creates inventions that respect and help conserve natural resources. He is an
advocate against pollution and illegal logging. What scientific attitude is seen in his actions?
A. concern for the environment
B. love for nature
C. belief in evolution
D. concervativism

20. Adolfo does not allow his feelings and biases to influence his recording of observations,
interpretation of data, and formulation of conclusions. What scientific attitude is reflected in his
actions?
A. absence of bias
B. concern for the environment
C. rationality
D. objectivity

21. Every morning when the sun shines through the glass jalousies of Maria's window, she sees a
rainbow on her wall. Which could explain this?
A. The glass jalousies break up the beam of sunlight into the colors of the rainbow.
B. The glass jalousies cast colored shadows.
C. In the morning, sunlight shines on the wall painted with rainbow colors.
D. There are water droplets on the glass that act like prism.

22. Geothermal energy, an energy reasource in the country, is based on which phenomenon?
A. Earth's internal energy heats its surface more than the sun does.
B. There are concentrations of heat in some places of earth's crust.
C. Heat energy from the sun penetrates deep into the earth.
D. Human activity is the largest source of heat energy on earth.

23. Which does not belong?

A. conclusion B. surmise C. hypothesis D. conjecture

24. Which of the following shows file size from smallest to largest?
A. Gigabyte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Byte
B. Megabyte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte, Byte
C. Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
D. Kilobyte, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte
25. You like to know how many of your pupils have parents who are presently employed as OCWs.
What would be the most reliable wat to gather data?
I. Interview the pupils.
II. Give questionnaire checklist to selected pupils.
III. Study the grades of the pupils because those performing poorly usually have parents
who work as OCWs.
A. I only B. I and II C. II only D. I,II, and III

26. It is most important to scan a computer's drives for viruses immediately after _____.
A. downloading a text file from a government website
B. defragmenting a computer's hard disk
C. installing software from a disk created by a friend
D. shutting down a computer improperly

27. Despite her parent's complaints, she decided to live by _____ in Manila.
A. her B. herself C. oneself D. himself

28. Mahusay magtago ng lihim ang mga taong "mabigat ang bibig". Ano ang ibig sabihin nito?
A. hindi madaldal B. mahiyain C. malaki ang bibig D. tahimik

29. A man invested Php100,000. He put a part of it in a bank at 5% interest. On the other hand, he
invested the remainder in bonds with a 9% yearly return. How much did he put in the bank if his yearly
income from the two investments was Php7,400?
A. Php40,000.00 B. Php50,000.00 C. Php60,000.00 D. Php70,000.00

30. Why do leaves with green color look green in the sunlight?
A. The blue and yellow bounces off from the leaves.
B. They absorb the blue and yellow object and yellow light
C. They absorb the green light
D. They reflect the green light.

31. While performing research for a pharmaceutical company, Melanie gave a truthful report of
observations. She did not withhold important information just to please herself or her company. What
scientific attitude did she display?
A. absence of bias
B. faith in God
C. intellectual honesty
D. critical-mindedness

32. Alin dito ang pinakawastong salin sa pangungusap na: "I am sure he didn't say that."
A. Ang tiyak ko'y hindi niya sinabi iyon.
B. Ako ay tiyak na hindi niya sinabi iyon.
C. Ako ay nakatitiyak na iyon ay hindi niya sinabi.
D. Natitiyak kong hindi niya sinabi iyon.

33. A secret word that must be entered into the computer before a person is allowed access to
information is called _____.
A. input B. password C. program D. statement
34. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime,
which form of government was implemented?
A. Parliamentary B. Dictatorial C. Monarchial D. Presidential

35. Julia can finish a project in 10 hours while Elenita can do the same project in 8 hours. How long
will it take them to finish the project together?
A. 3.44 hours B. 4 hours C. 4.44 hours D. 18 hours

36. In England, Queen Elizabeth acts as head of state. This country also has a parliament and a
Prime Minister. Which among the following best describes the form of govenment in this country?
A. Absolute monarchy
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Aristocracy

37. What is the radius of a circle whose area is 25pi sq cm?

A. 25pi cm B. 25 cm C. 5pi cm D. 5 cm

38. Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of
government such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of _____.
A. political rights B. civil rights C. social rights D. economic rights

39. After a stone is dropped into a cylindrical container filled with 100 cu cm of water, the water
rises and the new reading is 106.5 cu cm. What is the volume of the stone?
A. 6.5 cu cm B. 60.65 cu cm C. 60.5 cu cm D. 10,65 cu cm

40. What characteristics of government is established in the 1987 Constitution? I. Presidential

system of government with three branches. II. Parliamentary system of government. III. The three
branches of government have a check and balance over one another.
A. I only B. II only C. II, III, and IV D. I,III, and IV

41. Twelve pesos more than twice Mico's allowance is at most 600 pesos. What is her maximun
allowance?
A. 300 php B. 634 php C. 588 php D. 294 php
42. We should work for the total ban _____ of pesticides.
A. with B. on using C. on the use D. by the use

43. Which comes ahead in the scientific method-observation or defining the problem?
A. Observation so that you can come up with a scientific problem.
B. Defining a problem so that your observation becomes focused.
C. No definite answer. What you observe makes you think of a problem and a problem
makes you observe.
D. They happen at the same time. Both are steps of the scientific method.
44. In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in
the Constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?
A. full public disclosure
B. balanced and healthful ecology
C. private enterprise and incentives to needed investments
D. rural development and agrarian reform

45. What are the prime factors of 273?

A. 3*3*7*9 B. 3*17*11 C. 3*6*9*11 D. 3*7*13

46. Why do fisherfolks catch more fish during the new moon than during the full moon?
A. Fishes are more active during the new moon because of the salt content of water is just
right.
B. Fishes look for mates during the new moon.
C. Fishes go near the surface during the new moon because the water is warmer.
D. Fishes are attracted to the light from the fishing boat which fishermen make use during
the new moon.

47. The test was hard for Pall and _____.

A. me B. I C. myself D. himself

48. In computing data, Student F computes up to the second decimal place. As a researcher or
scientist, what traits do Student F possess?
I. Accuracy
II. Critical-mindedness
III. Objectivity
IV. Truthfulness
A. I and IV B. II and III C. I and II D. III and IV

49. Several elements must be transmuted to see the real implications of this event. Transmuted
means
A. surpassed B. estimated C. changed D. summed

50. Paul admits that he is not free from commiting errors. He recognizes that there may be better ideas
and realizes that there are individuals whom he may have to consult to arrive at correct observation and
conclusions. What scientific trait is he displaying?
A. open-mindedness B. objectivity C. rationality D. humility

51. In a card game, a player got the following scores: 35, -60, -40, 80, -100, 25, -25. What would be
his final score?
A. -115 B. -85 C. 85 D. 115

52. He was as helpless as a child. Classify the figure of speech used in this sentence.
A. simile B. idiom C. synonym D. metaphor
53. Monica respects the ideas of her colleagues even if they are very much contrary to her own
beliefs. What important scientific attitude is seen in her actions?
A. honesty B. absence of prejudice C. open-mindedness D. acceptance

54. If 500 or 25% of a graduating class are girls, how many are graduating?
A. 2000 B. 5000 C. 10000 D. 20000

55. "Kung sa langit ay nabubuhay ang sa lupa ay namamatay ano't kinatatakutan ang oras ng
kamatayan." Anong damdamin ang ipinapahayag nito?
A. maging matapang
B. maging mapagpasensiya
C. mapagbigay
D. matatag sa buhay

56. 1/5 of the width and 1/4 of the length of a rectangular cardboard is cut off. What part of the
original cardboard is the area of the remanining piece?
A. 30% of the original area
B. 40% of the original area
C. 50% of the original area
D. 60% of the original area

57. What are the largest two consecutive odd integers whose sum is at most 60?
A. 25, 27 B. 27, 29 C. 29, 31 D. 31, 33

58. When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation, what right is violated?
A. right to due process of law
B. right to secure persons
C. right to process paper
D. right to protection

59. Which application program provides users with a means to organize and present information
through the use of text, numbers, graphs, sounds, and visual images?
A. multimedia B. Publisher C. spreadsheet D. word processing

60. The measure of an angle is 25 more than its supplement. What is the measure of the larger
angle?
A. 102.5 degrees B. 77.5 degrees C. 90 degrees D. 110 degrees

61. Who said "The Filipino is worth dying for."?

A. Benigno Aquino Jr. B. Jose Rizal C. Andres Bonifacio D. Carlos P. Garcia

62. Marco is always interested in asking questions. He is also very eager to find the answers to his
questions. What scientific attitude is he displaying?
A. curiosity B. rationality C. absence of prejudice D. wonder
63. Which of the following is true about light and seeing?
A. Light hits an object, bounces, and then enters the eyes.
B. Light goes out from the eyes, hits an object, and then returns to the eyes.
C. Light rays coming from an object meets light coming from a light source.
D. Light entes the eyes enabling people to see objects.

64. I _____ gone with you.

A. have B. should have C. had D. am

65. Ang aklat ni Dr. Tinsley Harrison ang _____ sa pag-aaral ng medisina.
A. saligan B. sandigan C. batayan D. pundasyon

66. Which statement is true of the pre-Spanish Filipino Government?

A. The datu exercised all powers of government.
B. Laws were formulated by a law-making body elected by the datu.
C. Laws were formulated by a law-making body elected by the community.
D. There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints.

67. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural
error?
A. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge with it, move with it, and join the
dance.
B. The only way to cope with change is to get involved and join the dance.
C. The only way to understand change is to participate actively in the dance movement.
D. The only way to dance with change is to understand and move with it dancing.

68. Ano ang kahulugan ng pangungusap na ito: Ilista mo na lamang sa tubig ang aking utang.
A. Kalimutan mo na lamang ang utang.
B. Magbabayad din ng utang.
C. Tubig ang listahan.
D. Nasa tubig ang utang.

69. What predominant figure of speech did Joyce Kilmer employ on the poem entitled "Trees"?
A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. hyperbole

70. The units digit of a two-digit number exceeds the tens digit by 2. Find the number if it is 4 times
the sum of its digits.
A. 24 B. 42 C. 48 D. 82

71. Five out of every seven households have cable TV. If 42000 households in a certain city have a
TV, how many do not have cable TV?
A. 12000 B. 21000 C. 30000 D. 32000

72. The ratio of the number of red, green, and blue balls in a box is 2:5:6. How many green balls are
there if there are 52 balls in all?
A. 4 B. 8 C. 20 D. 24
73. A photograph measuring 7 1/2 cm by 5 cm is enlarged so that the longer side is 24 cm. What is
the length of the shorter side in centimeters?
A. 36 B. 16 C. 6 D. 1.6

74. Which of the following lengths is the longest?

A. 555 cm B. 5.5 m C. .005 km D. 5555 mm

75. If a liter of chemical X is 95% pure, how many liters of water must be added to make a 50%
solution?
A. 0.80 L B. 0.90 L C. 0.94 L D. 0.09 L

76. Mahusay "maglubid ng buhangin" ang taong gipit.

A. magyabang B. magsinungaling C. magpaikot-ikot D. magtali

77. Ang pahayagan ay hindi dapat maglathala ng anumang uri ng pagbibintang na makasisisra sa
reputasyon nang di muna nagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa nasasakdal na marinig ang kanyang panig. Ito ay
_____.
A. walang kinikilingan
B. kalayaan sa pamamahayag
C. makatarungang pakikitungo
D. patas na pamamahayag

78. The battered wife is seeking _____ separation from her husband.
A. judiciary B. judicial C. judicious D. jurisdical

79. _____ ni Penelope ang kanyang damit nan hindi niya sinasadya.
A. Nasira B. Sinira C. Masira D. Sinisira

80. Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child with special needs to education, rehabilitation,
support services, work training and employment opportunities, community participation, and
independent living. To prepare teachers to handle inclusive education what specialization is offered in
teacher education institutions?
A. Special Education
B. Special courses
C. Kindergarten courses
D. Pre-school Education

81. Which of these effects generally occurs as a result of warm air mass and a cooler air mass
converging at earth's surface?
A. Stormy weather patterns develop.
B. The sky becomes clear
. C. Winds die down.
D. Cloud formation decreases.
82. Piliin ang pinaka-angkop na pasawikaing panghalili sa salitang nakakapaloob sa saklong: <Nawala
ang lahat> kay Ryan nang mamatay ang kanyang mga magulang
. A. Pinagtampuhan ng langit at lupa
B. Pinagtakluban ng langit at lupa
C. Naglubid ng buhangin
D. Namangka sa dalawang ilog

83. What is the best indicator of quality education as invoked in the Constitution?
A. Generation of reliable measurements on dropout rate
. B. Generation of reliable measurements on cohort survival rate.
C. Generation of reliable measurements of educational outcomes
D. Generation of reliable measurements on participation rate.

84. Ms. Tonelada weighted 60 kg. She lost 4 kg on her first week of exercise, gained 2 kg on her
second week, lost 6 kg on her third week and remained her weight during the fourth week. What was
her weight on the fourth week?
A. 52 kg B. 58 kg C. 68 kg D. 72 kg

85. Jerome answered 80% of the 50 items correctly in a test. How many items did he answer
correctly?
A. 40 B. 44 C. 45 D. 50

86. Bagoong smells because _____.

A. air and volatile particles from bagoong mix and get spoiled further
B. that is the natural scent of bagoong spread in air
C. molecules from bagoong spread in air
D. it uses spoiled fish as ingredients

87. Ang pagdadasal at pananalig ay _____ sa tao upang mapalapit siya sa Diyos.
A. nakakatulong B. nakatutulong C. nakakatulungan D. mag-tulungan

88. In his despair, Judas _____ himself.

A. hang B. hung C. hunged D. hanged

89. The spider isn't an insect, _____?

A. does it B. isn't it C. is it D. no

90. During Summer, a lady visits Baguio every 6 days, and his best friend every 4 days. If they visited
Baguio last April 11, what was the earliest date did both of them visit Baguio again?
A. April 21 B. April 23 C. May 5 D. May 11

91. Printed on the label of a bottle of cough medicine is the following instructions: "Store away from
light, below 30 degrees celsius." What can you infer about the cough medicine?
A. It should be hidden away from children.
B. It should be stored in the refrigerator.
C. It is in a dark, light-proof bottle.
D. It is affected by heat and light.
92. An individual has the right to file writ of amparo before the investigation of an administartive
case filed against them. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual?
A. right to life, liberty, and security
B. right to due process
C. right to defended by a public attorney
D. right to self-defense

93. Winasak ng _____ Katrina ang maraming bahay sa New Orleans.

A. bagyong B. sagwan C. buhawi D. ipu-ipo

94. Mahaba ang pahayag ni Paolo kaya kailangang iyong mahalaga na lamang ang dapat na mabasa
kaya gumamit siya ng _____?
A. ellipsis B. abstrak C. sintesis D. direktang sipi

95. To which type of political system does the Philippines belong as of 2010?
A. Colonialism B. Totalitarianism C. Democracy D. Capitalism

96. The Philippine Government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judiciary.
Which among the following doctrines best describes the model of governance in the Philippines?
A. Totalitarian
B. Separation of powers
C. Emancipation of state
D. Division of labor

97. Ano ang salin ng "Bring home the bacon"?

A. Mag-uwi ka ng bacon.
B. Mag-uwi ka ng panalo.
C. Bumili ng panalo.
D. Dalhin ang bacon.

98. Ilang ponema ang bumubuo sa salitang "gusali"?

A. 6 B. 7 C. 5 D. 4

99. Shakespeare once said, "My honor is my life, both grow as one, take honor from me and my life
is gone." What is the best interpretation for this?
A. His life is determined by his honor.
B. He values honor as much as his life.
C. He prefers honor instead of life.
D. He values life before honor.

100. Which of the following represents the smallest subunit of government in the Philippines at
present?
A. Purok B. Barangay C. Sitio D. Zone

101. In a university, the ratio of female professors to the male professors is 8:5. If there are 75 male
professors, how many are female professors?
A. 120 B. 180 C. 225 D. 375/8
102. Which of the following is true about ICT? I. The use of ICT has negative effects II. The use of ICT
has a lot of benefits. III. The use of ICT is effective only in industrialized countries.
A. I and II B. II only C. III only D. I and III

103. Why does the level of water in a beaker rise after a stone is placed in it?
A. The stone takes the place occupied by water.
B. The stone has more mass than the water.
C. The water weighs less than the stone.
D. The stone and the water occupy the same space.

104. Which principle states that no man in this country is above the law and that laws must be
obeyed by all applied to everyone - rich or poor, lowly or powerful - without fear or favor?
A. rule of law
B. rule of the majority
C. separation of the Church and the State
D. social justice

105. In which form of government does power of authority reside in a few persons who govern for
their own interest?
A. Oligarchy B. Monarchy C. Democracy D. Parliamentary

106. Jose believes that everything that happens in this world has a cause or a reason. What scientific
attitude is seen in his actions?
A. curiosity B. firm set of beliefs C. honesty D. critical-mindedness

107. In President Quezon's time, the country had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is true about
the Philippine Commonwealth? The Filipino people _____.
A. were fully independent
B. were partially independent
C. were granted total freedom to course their destiny only in matters of education
D. were citizens of the United States

108. What is the teacher's accountability in the achievement of quality education?

A. be accountable for grading the performance of learners
B. be accountable for the effective attainment of specified learning objectives and
outcomes
C. be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to parents
D. be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to the school head and
stakeholders

109. In which form of government are all citizens treated as equals on certain dimensions such as
religion, politics, economics, social status, and culture?
A. Totalitarianism B. Democracy C. Socialism D. Egalitarianism

110. When 2000 pounds of paper are recycled, 17 trees are saved. How many trees are saved if 5000
pounds of paper is recycled?
A. 41 B. 42.5 C. 45 D. 63
111. Why do people feel their ears pop or crack when they are up in the air?
A. There are less air particles.
B. The are more air particles.
C. Air is cooler.
D. Air is cleaner.

112. Those towels are _____ to use to dry the dishes.

A. very wet B. so wet C. too wet D. very dry

113. What law was passed by Philippine Congress in 1995 which affirms the total integration of
persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society?
A. R.A. 7277 B. R.A. 7784 C. R.A. 7722 D. R.A. 7776

114. Mr. Lucido deposited 225 pesos in the bank. If his deposit consisted of 29 bills, consisting of 5
peso, and 10 peso bills, how many 10 peso bills did he deposit?
A. 13 B. 14 C. 15 D. 16

115. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural
error?
A. Good tearchers possess a capacity for connectedness; not in the method but in their
hearts - a place where intellect, emotion, spirit, and will converge in the human self.
B. Good teachers possess a capacity for cooperation; not in the method but in their hearts
where they knowledge, spirit and emotion converge.
C. Good teachers are capable to promote nterrelationship among learners, parents, school
heads, and community.
D. Good teachers have the capacity to develop interpersonal relationship among the
factors in the learning environment.

116. Ferman always seeks to think outside the box. He always aims to generate new and original
ideas. What scientific attitude is she displaying?
A. inventiveness
B. nobility
C. indifference
D. absence of prejudice

117. Alin ang pinakamalakas ang dating na pahayag kapag kabataan ang nag-uusap sa isang
kuwento?
A. Ang ganda ng kanyang kasuotan!
B. Astig talaga ang ayos niya!
C. Katulad niya ang isang bathala!
D. Ang porma niya talaga.

118. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or

regions united by a central government?
A. Federalism B. Socialism C. Democracy D. Totalitarianism
119. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural
error?
A. I visited the Teacher's Camp in Baguio during my vacation.
B. I had the occasion to visit the Teacher's Camp when I was vacationing in Baguio.
C. In my vacation, I visited the Teacher's Camp in Baguio.
D. I had the occasion to visit the Teacher's Camp while I was on vacation in Baguio.

120. Archimedes shouted "Eureka!" What did we take this to mean?

A. wonderful B. enjoyment C. mystery D. discovery

121. Iyon lamang nakakaranas ng mga liham na kalungkutan ang maaaring makakilala ng lihim na
kaligayahan. Ang mga pahayag na ito ay nagsasaad ng _____.
A. paghihikahos sa buhay B. kalungkutan ng buhay C. kapangitan ng buhay
D. kagandahan ng buhay

122. What human right is violated when one opens a letter without permission from the addressee?
A. right to privacy of communication and correspondence
B. right to read a letter
C. right to open the envelope without permission
D. right to private affairs

123. What figure of speech is used in the line "I wondered lonely as a cloud..."
A. alliteration B. personification C. simile D. metaphor

124. This condominium is too expensive for _____. You know we can't pay such a high monthly rent.
A. us B. we C. themselves D. our

125. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural
error?
A. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) in English of high school
students was much lower than it had been in previous years.
B. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was much lower than the previous years.
C. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was much lower than it had been in previous years.
D. The teacher explained that the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of high school students in
English was lowest than the previous years.

126. When a teacher is charged with administrative case committed in the lawful discharge of
professinal duties, what right may the teacher invoke for their defense?
A. right to receive compensation in the duration of the case
B. right to be given the due process of law
C. right to be defended by the organization of teachers to which they are a member
D. right to be provided with free legal service by the appropriate office

127. Kung sa pakikinig ang may layuning malibang ay mauuri bilang apresyatib, mauuri naman sa
pagbasa bilang _____.
A. ekstensibo B. intensibo C. mapanuri D. makahulugan
128. "You can count on me." Ang pinakamalapit na salin nito ay _____.
A. bilangin mo kami B. bilangin mo ako C. ibilang mo ako
D. maaasahan mo ako

129. Why is the Philippines much hotter than Canada? It is because the Philippines ______.
A. receives sun rays closer to vertical position
B. has more vegetation to absorb sunlight
C. has days with more hours of light
D. has denser population than Canada

130. You own a small rectangular box measuring 3 cm x 2 cm. If the dimensions of this box is
increased by 10%, what is the area of the resulting box?
A. 6.26 sq cm B. 6.22 sq cm C. 7.12 sq cm D. 7.26 sq cm

131. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural
error?
A. I would not want to be he.
B. I would not want to be himself.
C. I would not want to be themselves.
D. I would not want to theirselves.

132. Alin ang pinakamabisang pahayag na gagamitin sa isang talumpati?

A. kabataan, pumailanlang ka!
B. Ikaw kabataan ay nararapat na pumailanlang.
C. Ang pagpapailanlang mo kabataan ay hinihintay.
D. Kahit bata ka, pumailanlang ka!

133. Paul and his son participated in a marathon. Paul traveled 3 km 50 m while his son ran 502 m 36
cm. What is the total distance that the father and son tandem covered?
A. 3,760 m B. 5,452 m C. 3,552 m D. 3,550 m

134. The number, 512115273999132, is not divisible by which of the following factors?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 8

135. "Ang lumalakad nang mabilis, kung matinik ay malalim." Ano ang ibig sabihin ng paalalang ito?
A. Mag-isip ng mabuti sa paglalakad.
B. Mag-isip ng malalim kung naglalakad.
C. Ang nagmamadali ay madalas magkamali.
D. Ang naglalakad nang mabilis ay hindi makapag-isip.

136. Ang paniniwala sa Diyos ay susi upang matamo natin ang _____.
A. kadakilaan B. salvasyon C. kaligtasan D. kabutihan

137. What is writ of habeas data?

A. right to information privacy
B. right to accumulate data
C. right to transmit data
D. right to search for private information
138. What does digital divide refer to?
I. The gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology
and those with very limited or no access at all
II. The imbalance both in physical access to technology and the resources and skills
needed to for effective participation.
III. The gap in ages of ICT users
A. I and II B. II only C. I, II, and III D. I only

139. In the decade of the 70s, one clamor of the activists who staged street demonstration on the
streets was "Down with the oligarchs!" According to the activists, the government was _____.
A. a rule of the few rich B. a form of dictatorship C. anti-poor
D. elitist

140. Thomas Carlyle said "The man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder-a waif..." This
could be interpreted as _____.
A. there should be sufficient energy in one's life.
B. one's life doesn't need to be controlled.
C. direction can never come into one's life.
D. there should be a strong driving force in one's life.

141. While performing an experiment, Mico expesses his opinion and tries new ideas even at the risk
of failure or criticism. What scientific trait is displayed in this situation?
A. curiosity B. risk-taking C. dilligence
D. absence of ambiguity

142. The pair of scissors _____ on the table.

A. was left B. were left C. was leaving D. is leaving

143. Alin ang pinakamalapit na salin ng "You are the apple of my eye."
A. Ikaw ay kasing ganda ng mansanas.
B. Ikaw ay maganda sa paningin.
C. Ibibili kita ng masanas.
D. Ikaw ang aking paborito.

144. The Philippine legislature is divided into two major bodies, the Senate and the House of
Representatives. Which among the following best describes this division of the legislative body of the
country?
A. Bipartisanism B. Co-legislative power C. Unicameralism
D. Bicameralism

145. Carlito weighs evidences dutifully before making any conclusions or decisions. He dissects the
information individually before coming to a final conclusion. What scientifica attitude is he displaying?
A. carefulness B. rationality C. precision D. accuracy
146. The Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers provides that a teacher has the right and duty to
determine the academic marks and the promotion of learners. What is the obligation of the teacher in
relation to the afforementioned right as mandated in the Education Act of 1982?
A. Refrain from making deductions in students ratings for acts not of poor scholarship.
B. Refrain from discriminating high and low achievers in the classes they handle.
C. Refrain from influencing corporal punishment and make it a basic for deductions in
scholastic ratings.
D. Refrain from segragating the fast and slow learners for convenience in rating them.

147. If our present government is a democracy, where does the power reside?
A. in the Filipino people
B. in Congress
C. in the President
D. in the Supreme Court

148. Pepita believes that God is the ultimate source of all scientific wisdom. She also upholds that it
is through God's grace that she is able to discover the mysteries of God's creations. What scientific
attitude is she displaying?
A. faith in God B. fatalism C. curiosity
D. concern for the environment

149. Teacher M showed the class the potted plants placed on the window sill. She asked them to
observe the direction of their growth. The pupils observed that the plants tended to grow outward.
Then Teacher M asked the class this question: "Why do you think they tended to grow outward?" From
this, what was Teacher M engaging the pupils to do?
A. formulate hypothesis B. draw conclusion C. design an experiment
D. observe

150. What form of government is characterized by the separation of powers?

A. Parliamentary B. Presidential C. Aristocracy D. Monarchical