Bsee 23 - Structure of English
Bsee 23 - Structure of English
Bsee 23 - Structure of English
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1. One of the youngest Filipino generals, who led General Aguinaldo's rear guards, was shot and
killed while he was defending Tirad Pass in Ilocos Sur.
A. General Vicente Lukban C. General Macario Sakay
B. General Gregorio Del Pilar D. General Miguel Malvar
2.The Katipunan was a secret society founded on July 7, 1892. It aims at attaining Philippine
independence through the use of force. In what district of Manila was the Katipunan founded?
A. Intramuros C. Tondo
B. Binondo D. Sampaloc
3. Who led the longest revolt in Philippine history?
A. Andres Bonifacio C. Francisco Dagohoy
B. Diego Silang D. Hermano Pule
4. He is often referred to as the "dark chamber behinds the president's curtain".
A. Del Pilar C. Quezon
B. Mabini D. Bonifacio
5. The founder and first Editor-in-Chief of La Solidaridad
A. Jaena C. Rizal
B. Del Pilar D. Ponce
6. The Kartilya ng Katipunan consisted of 13 teachings which the members of the society were
expected to follow. Who prepared the Kartilla of the Katipunan?
A. Bonifacio C. Rizal
B. Jacinto D. Del Pilar
7. She was known as the "mother of Philippine Red Cross"
A Trinidad Tecson C. Melchora Aquino
B. Gabriela Silang D. Geronima Pecson
8. What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratifying a proposed
constitution?
A. citizenship C. suffrage
B. habeas corpus D. bill of rights
9. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is
surrounded, and acquires values and behaviors that are appropriate or necessary in that culture
is called_________.
A. Assimilation C. Cultural relativism
B. Enculturation D. Acculturation
10. The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Bataan was ___________.
A. General Arthur MacArthur C. General Jonathan Wainwrights
B. General Douglas MacArthur D. General Edward P. King
11. What is the social scientist's explanation of the relationship of a leader to history?
A. Had any great leader been different than he was, the course of time would have been different
B. Leaders are product of their times
C. History is a reflection of great leaders
D. Every great movement is the lengthened shadow of a great man
12. Which is the chronological order for the events in history listed below?
I. Execution of Rizal
II. Declaration of first Philippine independence
III. EDSA revolution
IV. World War II
A. I, IV, II, III C. II, I, III, IV
B. II, I, IV, III D. I, II, IV III
13 Who was the founder and first editor of La Solidaridad in Barcelona, Spain and was
considered the greatest orator of the Filipino colony in Spain?
A. Jose Rizal C. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
B. Graceano Lopez Jaena D. Gregorio H. Del Pilar
14. To be moral person is to _________________.
A. be acceptable by society
B. know and act upon the "ought to be" and the "ought to do"
C. be able to follow the dictates of one's conscience
D be integrated in speech, feeling, thinking and action
15. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two factions the Magdiwang and the Magdalo.
While the Magdiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who led the Magdalo faction?
A. Ciriaco Bonifacio C. Baldomero Aguinaldo
B. Daniel Tirona D. Artemio Ricarte
16. Democracy refers to the involvement of all the citizens in the control government, while an
oligarchy relegates control of government _____.
A. a religious group C. an autocrat
B. select few D. the mother country
17. In every society, certain positions are assigned to individuals on the basis of age, sex, marital
status and similar other criteria. These patterns are _________.
A taught in school C. universally accepted and practiced
B. culturally defined D. learned from parents
18. Thou shall love God and thy honor above all things. God as the fountain of all truth, of all
justice and all activity, and thy honor is the only power which will be oblige thee to be truthful, just
and industrious. This is the commandments lifted from whose Decalogue?
A. Andres Bonifacio C. Emilio Jacinto
B. Emilio Aguinaldo D. Apolinario Mabini
19. A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great emphasis on ________.
A. the selection of textbook to be use in schools C. choice of leaders in charge of education
B. the essential dignity of all individuals D. compulsory schooling for all its citizens
20. The code of Kalantiao which was allegedly written in 1443 gave the early Filipinos insights
into
A. the country's educational system C. families characterized by nobility
B. the formal and informal systems of education D. personal and social relations
21. Why was the discovery of the Philippines by Magellan is that so important?
A. it proves that Philippines has autonomous self-governing system
B. it made the inhabitants of the archipelago civilized
C. the discovery depicts the richness of early Philippine culture
D.it Christianized the people
22. What was our government under the 1935 Constitution?
A. Revolutionary C. Commonwealth
B. Monarchy D. Military
23. What is the term for unpleasant sensation or frustration when a traditional-bound Filipino
goes to the U.S. and observes the open display of love and emotions?
A. Culture Relativism C. Culture Shock
B. Culture Cosmopolitanism D. Culture Phobia
24. The proclamation of the Philippine independence by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo at Kawit, Cavite
was preceded after what Philippine government system?
A. Dictatorial C. Revolutionary
B. Republic D. Democratic
25. Who was the first president of the Commonwealth Government?
A. Sergio Osmeña C. Jose P. Laurel
B. Manuel L. Quezon D. Ramon Magsaysay
26. Who was the last Spanish governor general of the Philippines?
A. Ramon Blanco C. Basilio Agustin
B. Diego delos Rios D. Fermin Jaudenes
27. On January 20, 2001, the fourth day since EDSA People Power 2 started, ___________ for
assumed presidency.
A. Joseph Estrada C. Corazon Aquino
B. Fidel V. Ramos D. Gloria Arroyo
28. The first American Civil Governor was ____________.
A William Howard Taft C. Arthur MacArthur
B. Wesley Merritt D. Murray Bartlet
29. This is a collection of traditional courtship song in Mexican-Spanish tradition based on the
habanera rhythm.
A. Harana C. Jazz
B. Kundiman D. Modern
A Public interest
B. Common good
30. Violation of human rights is a violation of the ______________.
A. dignity C. emotions
B. intelligence D. freedom
31. One of the advantages of presidential system of government is _____________.
A The principle of the separation of powers and checks and balances is observed.
B. Unity of authority
C. It cuts costs and redundancy in lawmaking
D. It promotes strong political party.
32. The fulfillment of the collective needs to the human species, including global society, is to
pursue __________.
A. Public interest C. justice
B. Common good D. Political Will
33. During the Spanish period, this refers to the privilege of the provincial Governor to engage in
trade.
A. Alcaldias C. Indulto de comercio
B. Alcalde mayor D. Corregimientos
34. What form of government did we have when President Aguinaldo proclaimed the Philippine
Independence on June 12, 1898?
A. Dictatorial C. Freedom
B. Revolutionary D. Presidential
35. The longest revolt in the Philippine History is called the__________.
A. Dagohoy Revolt C. Gabriela Silang Revolt
B. Diego Silang Revolt D. Palaris Revolt
36. The most devastating typhoon in 2009, with a damage of $ 1.09 billion and 747 fatalities was
known as
A. Reming C. Ondoy
B. Milenyo D. Habagat
37. The Philippine president who was known as "the man of the mass"
A. Fidel Ramos C. Manuel Quezon
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Manuel Roxas
38. Who was the Philippine president who advocates "Filipino first" policy?
A. Ramon Magsaysay C. Carlos Garcia
B. Ferdinand Marcos D. Joseph Estrada
39. Gregoria de Jesus saw her husband ___________ charge for treason by fellow Filipinos who
have formed the Philippine Revolutionary force to fight Spain.
A. Marcelo Dela Pilar C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Emilio Aguinaldo D. Jose Rizal
40. The utmost pledge of the president of Philippines is to defend its:
A Constitution C. Citizens
B. Land D. Island
41. The right invoked in the "writ of habeas corpus" is
A. the right to information privacy C. Bring me the body
B. right to gather information D. right to transmit information
42. When one controls the supply/production of goods, this implies__________.
A monopoly C. economic equilibrium
B. inflation D. economic stability
43. What is a man-made wonder on the Philippines?
A. Rice terraces C. Manila Bay
B. Mount Makiling D. Taal Volcano
44. Which is the fundamental law of the Philippines?
A Bill of rights C. Civil criminal code
B. Constitution D. Code of Ethics
45. During the 17th-18th century Hispanic era, what was the highest post a native or Chinese
mestizo can attain at the municipal level, equivalent to local bureaucrats namely the mayors of
today?
A. Governadorcillo C. Cabeza de Barangay
B Tanientes de justicia D. Directorcillo
46. “Nothing that happens in this world ever happens by chance; It is all part of a grand design.”
This statement expresses about a person’s _________.
A. Ambition C. Dreams
B. Destiny D. Luck
47. What is the figure of speech used in the sentence: “My love is like a red rose.”
A. Metaphor C. Onomatopoeia
B. Simile D. Personification
48. Non-debatable evidence left by Rizal of his Faith in God despite his being estranged from his
religion.
A. Mi Ultimo Adios C. Noli Me Tangere
B. Refraction Paper from Estranged Beliefs D. El Filibusterismo
49. Ang mga salitang tanaw, aliw, kamay, reyna ay mga halimbawa ng _______.
A. Klaster C. Diptonggo
B. Pares minimal D. Ponema
50. Manolo approached the platform with his speech. His palms were sweaty and his hands were
shaking. He felt the palpitations of his chest and perspiration began to appear on his forehead.
Manolo is experiencing _______.
A. Heart Attack C. Nausea
B. Stage Fright D. Epilepsy
51. What caused the fury of the Filipinos during the ruthless reign of Gov. Gen. Rafael
Ezquierdo?
A. Demolition of Masonic site C. Execution of GomBurZa
B. Execution of Dr. Jose Rizal D. Uncovering the Propaganda Movement
52. What problem can result owing to bias among parents and the youth towards manual or
technical occupations, e.g. masons, mechanics, plumbers, etc.?
A. Boss mentality C. White Collar Mania
B. Blue Collar Mania D. Technocrat mind
53. Alin ang pinakamababang antas ng wika na impormal na nilikha at nabuo sa pinagsama-
sama na salitang pinaikli o pinahaba?
A. Koloyal C. Lalawiganin
B. Balbal D. Pampanitikan
54. The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) of the Philippines has
officially issued that the total number of islands in the Philippines is ____________.
A. 7,641 C. 7,601
B. 7,107 D. 7,106
55. The Philippines is composed of ___________ regions.
A. 16 C. 18
B. 17 D. 19
56. Which place in CALABARZON was named “Special Science and Nature City” of the
Philippine?
A. Tagaytay C. Pagsanjan
B. Los Baños D. Kawit
57. Among the Social Sciences, which is concerned with culture, tribes, and subculture?
A. Economic among the tribes C. History of the Tribes
B. Anthropology D. De Facto government
58. Who is the Father of Sociology?
A. August Comte C. Herbert Spencer
B. Henri Saint-Simon D. Charles Darwin
59. Filipinos are known to be thrifty, frugal, creative and resourceful. They have the ability to do
things that are next to impossible. They can fix appliances that seem to be beyond repair. What
Filipino attitude is being referred to in this statement?
A. Persistence C. Ako Bahala attitude
B. Flexibility D. Remedyo attitude
60. It is the declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the
Constitution is designed to protect against violation by the government, by groups or individuals.
A. Civil rights C. Bill of rights
B. Social rights D. Constitutional rights
61. Which order of government correctly sequences what happened during the American
regime?
A. Civil, Military, Commonwealth C. Military, Commonwealth, Civil
B. Military, Civil, Commonwealth D. Commonwealth, Military, Civil
62. Aside from Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands in the South China
Sea?
A. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia C. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
B. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia D. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
63. A legal right to life, liberty and security is ________.
A. Quo warranto C. Habeas Corpus
B. Habeas Data D. Amparo
64. In whose presidency was the ‘Miracle Rice’ produced?
A. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Corazon Aquino
65. What is the power of the state to take private property for public use with just compensation?
A. Exemption C. Taxation
B. Expropriation D. Evasion
66. Who among the presidents abolished tenancy?
A. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Corazon Aquino
67. He established the tobacco monopoly during the Spanish era.
A. Rafael Izquierdo C. Eulogio Despujol
B. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi D. Jose Basco
68. The first Filipino who led revolt against the Spaniards is__________.
A. Raja Humabon C. Raja Sulayman
B. Raja Lacandula D. Datu Lapu Lapu
69. Who among the presidents promised to “make this country great again?”
A. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Corazon Aquino
70. Who among the presidents changed the date of our celebration of independence day from
July to June 2?
A. Ferdinand Marcos Sr. C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Corazon Aquino
71. The build, build, build program of President Duterte is the reason behind why this
administration is called the Golden Age of Infrastructure. Thus, calling his program as________.
A. Ambisyon Natin 2020 C. Ambisyon Natin 2040
B. Ambisyon Natin 2030 D. Ambisyon Natin 2050
72. Laging UMUUKILKIL sa isipan ng ama ang nasirang pangako ng anak. Ang salitang may
salungguhit ay nangangahulugang _________.
A. Sumasagi C. Lumilisan
B. Gumugulo D. Nakatatak
73. Ano ang tayutay na ginamit sa pahayag. “Durog ang katawan nang bumagsak sa semento si
Miguel.”
A. Pagmamalabis C. Personipikasyon
B. Pagwawangis D. Pagtutulad
74. Ang panukalang inihain niya ay lubhang malalim at mahiram arukin. Ang salitang may
salungguhit ay nangangahulugang _________.
A. Abutin C. Unawain
B. Sundin D. Limutin
75. Sa pangungusap na, “Malakas ang boses mo,” anong bahagi ng pangungusap ang salitang
malakas?
A. Pang-uri C. Pang-ukol
B. Pang-abay D. Pangngalan
76. Nag-aral ako _____ mabuti upang makakuha ako ng iskolarship.
A. ng C. alinman sa dalawa
B. nang D. walang tamang sagot
77. Kailan ipininagdiriwang ang Linggo ng Wika?
A. Agosto 19-25 C. Agosto 13-19
B. Agosto 1-31 D. Agosto 20-31
78. Ano ang pangalan ng alagang aso ni Rizal?
A. Tanggol C. Kalaw
B. Ondo D. Usman
79. Ang mga pinagsasabi ng taong iyan ay bulaklak ng dila at huwag kang maniniwala.
A. Kasinungalingan C. Katotohanan
B. Kayabangan D. Kasamaan
80. Sa aling salita magkakaroon ng saglit na paghinto kung pinagpipilitang si Rose ang
nakabasag ng pinggan? – “Hindi si Rose ang nakabasag ng pinggan.”
A. Hindi C. pinggan
B. Nakabasag D. ng