1. Why are mammals described as warm-blooded animals?
A. body temperature changes with the environment
B. blood raises temperature with that of the environment
C. body remains warm through the day
D. body temperature does not change with the environment
2. How do solutions differ from compounds?
A. Solutions are heterogeneous mixtures; compounds are homogeneous.
B. Solutions vary in composition; compounds have definite composition.
C. Solutions have definite composition; compounds vary in composition.
D. Solutions are formed in chemical reactions; compound combine physically.
3. Which among the lines below has the same meaning as this statement: “Our commitments can develop us or destroy us, but either way, they will define us.”
A. Flexible commitment is what we need today.
B. We must make full commitment to worldly goals.
C. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to.
D. Our commitments need not to be planned way ahead.
4. There are to 2 big pineapple canning factories in the Philippines. Which is located in Cotabato?
A. Dole
B. Mama site
C. Del Monte
D. Purefoods
5. Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang may sagisag sa panulat na _____.
A. Tamaraw
B. Tikbalang
C. Kapre
D. Kalapate
6. During the Spanish era, who was the revolutionary leader who waged a long war against the government because it did not allow proper burial for his brother?
A. Macario Sacay
B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Diego Silang
D. Francisco Dagohoy
7. Alin ang may wastong baybay?
A. Ibat-iba
B. Paru-paro
C. Gamugamo
D. Kurokuro
8. Don’t forget to send me a post card, _____?
A. do you
B. will you
C. you don't
D. won't you
9. 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
10. In how many ways can 5 boys be seated in a row of 5 seats?
A. 72
B. 98
C. 102
D. 120
11. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. skin
B. liver
C. heart
D. brain
12. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error?
A. Everyone agreed that she had either the voice or the skill to be a speaker.
B. Everyone agreed that she had either the voice nor the skill to be as speaker.
C. Everyone agreed that she had neither the voice or the skill to be a speaker.
D. Everyone agreed that she had neither the voice nor the skill to be a speaker.
13. Simplify: -(-5) - 5(9-8)
A. -32
B. -10
C. 0
D. -58
14. Ilan ang kasalukuyang bilang ng ating alpabeto?
A. 31
B. 20
C. 28
D. 30
15. Which among the following statements is always false?
A. Two adjacent right angles are supplementary.
B. Complements of congruent angles are congruent.
C. Two intersecting lines form two pairs of vertical angles.
D. Angles that form a linear pair are complementary.
16. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it _____ around the earth, we see the same side always.
A. revolve
B. is revolving
C. has been revolving
D. revolves
17. Which is the method that uses organisms to clean up toxic waste?
A. bioremediation
B. carrying capacity
C. deforestation
D. monoculture
18. Alin ang pahayagang itinatag ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar upang ilathala ang pagbatikos sa maling pamamahala ng mga kastila?
A. El Porvenir
B. El Resumen
C. Diaryong Tagalog
D. La Solidaridad
19. Ano ang ginamit ni Mayor Lim na babala sa mamamayan tungkol sa durugista?
A. Isinara ang pinto kapag gabi.
B. Ipakulong sa sariling bahay.
C. Ipinintura ang larawan ng durugista.
D. Pininturahan ang bahay ng durugista.
20. Ano ang katawagang ibinigay sa mga bahagi ng pananalita na pang-ukol, pangatnig, at pang-angkop?
A. pangdamdamin
B. pangnilalaman
C. pangkayarian
D. pang-asimilasyon
21. Ito ay isang tulang pasalaysay na kinapapalooban ng pakikipagsapalaran, pamumuhay, at kabayanihan ng isang tauhang may pambihirang katangian at kasamang kababalaghan.
A. bugtong
B. alamat
C. epiko
D. awit
22. Lucy's husband has been a drug dependent. She wanted him rehabilitated to be economically productive. Where will she commit her husband?
A. DARN
B. Bukang Liwayway Center
C. DARE
D. NFPI
23. A new supercomputer measures 462 lbs in weight. How much does it weigh in grams?
A. 210 g
B. 2,100 g
C. 21,000 g
D. 210,000 g
24. Which of the following describes marketing cooperatives?
A. They distribute products of members to both members and non-members
B. They coordinate with other cooperatives in marketing the products of members
C. They undertake joint production of goods, whether agricultural or industrial
D. They engage in the supply of production inputs to members and market their products
25. 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
26. Do you smoke? No, I _____.
A. doesn't
B. don't smoke
C. don't
D. am not smoking
27. I _____ in the evenings.
A. go usually out
B. usually go out
C. go out usually
28. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines _____.
A. became known worldwide for its People Power Revolution
B. changed its form of government to parliamentary
C. saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president
D. intensified its participation in international affairs
29. What is the purpose of an underpainting?
A. It prevents the paint from seeping through the canvas.
B. It helps date the painting.
C. To create a rough sketch directly on the work surface.
D. It avoids over painting.
30. 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
31. Vascular tissue that transports water in leaves connects directly to which of the following?
A. meristems in the root tip
B. pistils in the flower
C. root hairs in the epidermis
D. xylem in the stem
32. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxury and relaxation. The word 'parsimonious' in this sentence means:
A. frustrating
B. distinct
C. stingy
D. vulnerable
33. Sa taas ng mga bilihin ngayon kahit kahig ka nang kahig ay wala pa ring maipon. Ano ang ibig sabihin ng "kahig ka nang kahig"?
A. hanap nang hanap
B. tago ng tago
C. gastos nang gastos
D. trabaho ng trabaho
34. What is the equation of the line with x-intercept of 4 and y-intercept of 3?
A. 3x +4y = -12
B. 3x -4y = 12
C. 6x -8y = 12
D. 4x -3y = 12
35. Foreign investors are discouraged in doing business with our country. What condition is being blamed for this?
A. poor standards
B. poor technology
C. deteriorating peace and order
D. high tariffs
36. One trip around a running track is 440 yards. One jogger can complete one lap in 8 minutes, the other can complete it in 6 minutes. How long will it take for both joggers to arrive at their starting point together if they start at the same time and maintain their jogging pace?
A. 12 minutes
B. 24 minutes
C. 36 minutes
D. 48 minutes
37. The price of these sneakers _____ reasonable.
A. is
B. are
C. seem
D. aren't
38. If you lower the frequency of a wave in a string you will _____.
A. shorten its period
B. lower its speed
C. increase its wavelengrh
D. lower its amplitude
39. The kittens play with each ither happily. Which word in the sentence is an adverb?
A. kitten
B. each
C. play
D. happily
40. Mr. Garcia owns a 10½ hectare tract of land. He plans to subdivide this tract into ¼ hectare lots. He must first set aside 1/16 of the total land for roads. How many lots will this tract yield?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 42
D. none of these
41. What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular dodecagon?
A. 120 degrees
B. 130 degrees
C. 140 degrees
D. 150 degrees
42. While travelling at night, you lost direction. Which star and/or constellation should you look for?
I. Polaris
II. Rigel
III. Ursa Minor
IV. Ursa Major
A. I and IV
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. II and IV
43. A tin can has a radius of 6 cm and a height of 20 cm. What is the volum e of liquid that this container can hold?
A. 3000 cu cm
B. 2261 cu cm
C. 1689 cu cm
D. 2200 cu cm
44. Analyze the given passage by Anatole France: “Fish, which are put upon dry land, die, in the same way, monks who leave their cells and mix with the world deviate from their holy purpose.” This passage means:
A. A man should stay only in his habitat.
B. Death means living another life.
C. Monks living out of the monastery violate their holiness.
D. Monks must always stay inside the monastery.
45. Have you ever been to my _____.
A. brother-in-law's repair shop, Gus's Garage
B. brother-in-laws repair shop, Gus' Garage
C. brother's-in-law repair shop, Gus' Garage
D. brother-in-law's repair shop, Gus's Garage
46. What is the equation of the line whose slope is -2 and whose y-intercept is 3?
A. 2x +3y =6
B. x +2y =3
C. 2x +2y =4
D. 2x +y =3
47. The Rizal Day celebration reminds us about heroes worth_________.
A. appreciating
B. reading about
C. emulating
D. studying
48. When we think, study and react consciously which part of the brain is functioning?
A. cortex
B. cerebellum
C. cerebrum
D. thalamus
49. 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
50. The coats belong to _____?
A. their
B. theirs
C. them
D. they
51. A biology teacher asked each one in the class to introduce themselves using biological concepts. Four students introduced themselves as follows: 1.) I have XX chromosomes. 2) I have XY chromosomes. 3.) I have so much testosterone in my blood stream. 4.) I have mush estrogen circulating within me. What is true about the four students?
A. Two are girls.
B. Two are "tomboys".
C. Two are effeminate.
D. The four have identity problems.
52. Which of the following demonstrate sublimation?
A. dry ice evaporating
B. perspiration drying
C. laundry drying
D. steam forming water droplets
53. Tuwang- tuwa _____ ng mangingisda ang maraming nahuhuling isda sa mga mamamakyaw sa pamilihan.
A. ipinagbili
B. binili
C. bumili
D. nagbili
54. When you carry a heavy load with one arm, you tend to hold your free had away from your body in order to _____.
A. change the weight of your body and load
B. change the mass of your body
C. be ready to grab something in case you fall
D. change the center of gravity of your body and load
55. Where was Rizal buried after his execution at Bagumbayan?
A. Libingan ng mga Bayani
B. South cemetery
C. Paco cemetery
D. North cemetery
56. If one agrees with Rizal on the best way to redeem our country, what would this person do?
A. Work for quality education for all.
B. Campaign for more foreign investors.
C. Attract tourists to come to the country.
D. Do advocacy for health programs to get the biggest share in the national budget.
57. Nobel Prize winners are chosen from different levels. Where was Pres. Quirino considered?
A. politics
B. literature
C. human rights
D. economics
58. _____ sa noo ng maysakit.
A. Labi
B. Bibig
59. 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.
60. Ito ay isang sining na ipinahahayag sa sariling wika ang anumang nasusulat.
A. panghihiram
B. asimilasyon
C. pagsasaling-wika
D. pagdadagdag
61. _____ phoned yet?
A. Had he
B. Is he
C. Has he
D. Did he
62. Which among these words has the [sh] sound?
A. measure
B. usury
C. usually
D. push
63. What is the greatest common monomial factor of the expression: -13abc - 39bc + 26ab?
A. 3b
B. -13b
C. 13abc
D. 26b
64. It was _____ solution to the problem that the audience cheered loudly.
A. a such a sensible
B. so a sensible
C. a so sensible
D. such a sensible
65. The decline in the quantity of fish caught on the waters is greatly attributed to _____.
A. overfishing
B. nutrient overload from fertilizers
C. soil erosion along tributaries
D. toxic chemicals from industrial dumping
66. Which among the following gases is green in color?
A. krypton
B. neon
C. radon
D. chlorine
67. Anong tayutay ang tinutukoy nito? Durog ang katawang bumagsak sa semento si Untoy.
A. pagtutulad
B. pagbibigay katauhan
C. pagmamalabis
D. pagwawangis
68. Mary isn’t home yet. She _____ late at the office again.
A. must have had to work
B. must have got to work
C. must've to work
D. must work
69. They have lived in Canada _____ 1994.
A. until
B. since
C. to
D. for
70. What day follows the day before yesterday if 2 days from now will be Sunday?
A. Tuesday
B. Thursday
C. Wednesday
D. Saturday
71. 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 committed 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.
72. In how many ways can you arrange three mathematics books (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) in order on a shelf?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 24
73. A rock is dropped out of the window of a moving car. At the same time, a ball is dropped from rest from the same height. Neglecting air resistance, which will reach the ground first?
A. rock
B. ball
C. both will hit at the same time
D. neither will hit the ground
74. Ang pinakamaliit na yunit ng salita na hindi na maaari pang mahati nang hindi nawawala ang kahulugan nito at nagtataglay ng kahulugan.
A. morpema
B. ponema
C. panlapi
D. salita
75. Which of the following are considered advantages of the coming of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)?
I. Improved resistance of plants to diseases, pests, and herbicides
II. Increased maturation time of fruits
III. Enhanced taste and quality
A. II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. I, II, and III
76. The total suface area of a cubic box is 600 sq cm. What is the length of one side of this box?
A. 6 cm
B. 8 cm
C. 9 cm
D. 10 cm
77. Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling water. One pot is colored white and the other is black. In which pot will water cool faster?
A. two pots will cool at the same time
B. in the white pot
C. in the black pot
D. none of these
78. The space shuttle is as fast as the wind. This is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Antithesis
79. He _____ a stupid mistake and failed his driving test.
A. made
B. did
C. do
D. make
80. A businessman had incurred the following expenses in his trips to the Visayan islands: P5,100.00; P4,600.00; P3,800.00; P3,200.00. What was his total expense for the trip?
A. P16,000.00
B. P16,700.00
C. P17,000.00
D. P17,500.00
81. Five bananas weigh as much as 3 star apples. In this rate, how many star apples will weigh as much as 45 bananas?
A. 27
B. 30
C. 35
D. 36
82. Which refers to a single phrase or word that tells the computer to do something with a program of file?
A. password
B. computer program
C. computer language
D. command
83. "Pare-pareho kayo. Wala akong mapagpilian," wika ng isang gurong puno ng galit sa mga lalaking mag-aaral. Ang nasabing guro ay _____.
A. walang gana sa pagtuturo
B. nawalan ng tiwala sa mga lalaki
C. walang pagtingin sa mga lalaki
D. naniniwalang hindi pare-pareho ang mga lalaki
84. Don’t trust him completely; he may try to put one over you. The phrase 'put one over you' means:
A. overcome
B. be subordinated
C. to deceive you
D. impulsive
85. I walked two kilometers by the time you catch up with me.
A. have
B. would have
C. will have
D. had
86. If no more solute can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature, then that solution is called _____.
A. saturated
B. unstable
C. saturable
D. dispersed
87. The measures of the angles of a triangle are in a ratio of 2:3:4. Find the measure of the middle angle.
A. 30°
B. 40°
C. 60°
D. 80°
88. Aman has a choice of a white, yellow, or blue shirt. He also may select a red tie or a green tie. How many different outfits can he make of 1 shirt and 1 tie?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9
89. Ano ang awiting bayan ng mga taga-Pampanga?
A. Pamulinawen
B. Ati Cu Pung singsing
C. Dandansoy
D. Leron Leron Sinta
90. 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
91. Max is planning to take a leisurely stroll around their rectangular patio, which measures 27.7 m long and 21.5 m wide. How far does Max have to walk?
A. 96.4 m
B. 120.4 m
C. 98.4 m
D. 88.4 m
92. Which statement on human intelligence is correct?
A. It consists of multiple intelligence.
B. It is reliably measured by a verbal test.
C. It is verbal ability and abstract reasoning.
D. It is fixed at birth.
93. A Biology teacher described herself biologically: "My estrogen level is decreasing and I have signs for osteoporosis." What is true about this Biology teacher?
A. She is a spinster.
B. She is in her late adolescence.
C. She is in her post-menopausal period.
D. She is a chain smoker.
94. By how much does 1/3 of 4/5 exceeds 1/4 of 2/9?
A. 4/5
B. 1/3
C. 19/90
D. 29/90
95. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A. Saturn
B. Jupiter
C. Neptune
D. Earth
96. What does "capital" in economics refert to?
A. investment and loss computed
B. outcome of a business transaction
C. money/machines invested to transact business
D. profit and labor spent for the business
97. What is the name of the point where light rays from infinity converge after passing through a lens?
A. parabola
B. center
C. focus
D. infinity
98. Nasa anong kaganapan ng pandiwa ang pangungusap? Naglaro ng baskeball sa Rizal Stadium ang koponan ng aming pamantasan.
A. sanhi
B. tagaganap
C. kagamitan
D. ganapan
99. 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
100. Spot the correct word to complete the analogy. Donkey & Horse: Mule::Lion & Tiger:_____.
A. Panther
B. Leopard
C. Thrag
D. Liger
101. One reason whu the NCEE was abolished was because it was anti-poor. Which explanation logically supports this reasoning?
A. Most of those who did not pass the NCEE were graduates of deprived schools.
B. It is good that the NCEE was abolished because that would mean only those fit for college would go to college.
C. The NCEE served as a measure to counteract the "diploma mill" mentality of the Filipinos.
D. College education liberates the poor from the bondage of poverty.
102. What correction should be made to the following sentence? Recently, educators examined the effectiveness of computer instruction in schools.
A. Replace educators with educator's
B. Change the spelling of examined to examined
C. Change schools to School
D. Replace computer with computer's
103. Which one of these animals does not lay eggs?
A. chickens
B. dogs
C. turtles
D. frog
104. Which does not belong?
A. conclusion
B. surmise
C. hypothesis
D. conjecture
105. After Negritos, what was the second group of people who migrated by sea to the Philippines?
A. Indonesians
B. Arabs
C. Indians
D. Malays
106. A barycenter is _____.
A. the center of gravity between a star and a planet
B. the center of mass inside of a planet
C. the center of mass inside of a star
D. the telescope used by astronomers to see distant stars
107. Who first introduced the Islamic religion to the Philippines?
A. Rajah Baguinda
B. Idi Amin
C. Mukdum
D. Abu Bakr
108. If you happen to see Adolfo this Friday, please give _____ my warmest regards.
A. her
B. him
C. it
D. them
109. What is the sum of the measures of the interior angles of an icosagon?
A. 3100
B. 3140
C. 3240
D. 2850
110. Into how many languages has “The Diary of Anne Frank” been translated?
A. 53
B. 54
C. 55
D. 56
111. Brenda has saved 300 coins, consisting of 25 centavo and 10 centavo coins. If the total value of her savings is 45 pesos, how many 10 centavo coins did she save?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
112. The student _____ papers.
A. writing
B. writes
C. write
D. is writes
113. Which part of the Allied action has been detailed in the following passage? After Saddam Hussein violated international agreements by sending Iraq troops to Kuwait and missiles into other neighboring countries, the Allies responded with military action.
A. The Allied bases in Saudi Arabia
B. The ground was in the desert
C. The movement of Allied Troops with Iraq
D. The air campaign in the Baghdad area
114. In the progression 18, -12, 8 . . . which term is 512/729?
A. 8th
B. 6th
C. 9th
D. 7th
115. Which desktop icon can be used to access the files and programs in the computer?
A. My Documents
B. My Briefcase
C. My Computer
D. Taskbar
116. A bus traveling at a rate of 70 km/hr leaves the station 2 hrs after a freigt truck has left and overtakes it in 5 hrs. At what rate was the freight truck traveling?
A. 20 km/hr
B. 30 km/hr
C. 40 km/hr
D. 50 km/hr
117. Dalawang oras na kaming naghintay. ____
A. Kumitid ang noo.
B. Kumati ang kamay.
C. Namuti ang aming mata.
D. Kumulo ang dugo.
118. May prinsipyo si Daves, kaya nang mabalitaan niyang may tali sa ilong ang kanyang kaibigan dahil sunud-sunuran sa lahat ng ipinag-uutos ng kanyang hepe, pinangaralan niya ito.
A. nasa ilalim ng kapangyarihan
B. di makahalata
C. kulang ang pagkalalake
D. walang iisang salita
119. Senator Josef is _____ to discuss the budget in the Upper Chamber.
A. of the legislators who are going
B. one of the legislators who is going
C. one of the legislators who has gone
D. the legislator who is going
120. "Environment and ICT: Enemies or Friends?" is a title of an article published in a journal. What does this title suggest?
A. ICT can play both positive and negative roles in environmental sustainability.
B. The positive impact of ICT on the environment is high.
C. The positive environmental impact of ICT outweighs its potentially negative impact.
D. Either we go for ICT and ruin our environment or sustain our environment and do away with ICT.
121. 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
122. It may seem FRIVOLOUS to you, but it’s important to me. The uppercase word may also mean _____.
A. significant
B. vital
C. practical
D. worthless
123. 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
124. Alin ang pahayagang intinatag ni Marcelo H. del Pilar upang ilathala ang pagbatikos sa maling pamamahala ng mga kastila?
A. El Porvenir
B. El Resumen
C. Diariong Tagalog
D. La Solidaridad
125. Which is the BEST evidence that helium gas is lighter than air?
A. Helium has the lowest boiling point of all elements.
B. Helium atoms do not combine with other air atoms.
C. Helium-filled balloons rise in air.
D. By volume, helium makes up only 0.0005% of air.
126. if the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 1980 degrees, how many sides does it have?
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
127. The comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1998 is also known as the ______.
A. Republic Act No. 6662
B. Republic Act No. 6673
C. Republic Act No. 6657
D. Republic Act No. 6654
128. Which among the following is not a Filipino quality emphasized in the Noli Me Tangere of Dr. Jose Rizal?
A. devotion of a Filipina
B. deep sense of gratitude
C. common sense of Filipino
D. innate subversiveness
129. Carolina Diaz filed a petition for habeas corpus against Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Alde to recover custody of Lina Diaz Tan alias "Gracia Alde," the natural daughter of Carolina Diaz, who was a hostess. What could be the possible action of the court on the petition filed by Carolina Diaz?
A. Her petition would be granted because she now works as a clerk in a prestigious office.
B. Her petition would be denied because she was a former hostess.
C. Her petition would be denied because when Gracia was given to the Aldes it was tantamount to abandonment of the child, resulting to termination of parental authority.
D. Her petition would be granted because she is the natural mother.
130. Which of the following decibels would likely cause noise pollution?
A. 30-40
B. 90-100
C. 60-70
D. 10-15
131. Find the least common multiple of 20, 44, and 88.
A. 880
B. 220
C. 440
D. 330
132. Which one BEST defines personal integrity?
A. the unity between ignorance and reality
B. the unity of man’s deeds, words, thoughts and realities
C. the unity of man’s social, political and physical aspects
D. the relationship between virtue and conduct
133. What is the type of cooperative which promotes thrift among members and creates funds in order to be able to grant loans?
A. service
B. producers
C. consumers
D. credit
134. Excursions are encouraged to allow participants to see places. All the 400 personnel fell ill. Doctors’ laboratory findings traced the cause to _____.
A. congestion on the bus
B. food poisoning
C. excitement
D. excessive fat
135. Alin sa mga salita ang kasingkahulugan ng salitang may salungguhit? Ang ama ni Pipoy ay kilalang bulanggugo sa kanilang lalawigan.
A. laging ibinubulong
B. laging handang gumasta
C. laging handang makipag-away
D. laging handang makipagtalo
136. Of the following, which is imposed a final tax of ten percent (10%)?
A. PCSO and lotto winnings
B. Books, literary works and musical compositions
C. Currency bank deposit
D. Royalties
137. In Rizal's time, which among the following were pressing issues in Philippine society that were presented in the El Filibusterismo?
I. Educational reform
II. Superstition masquerading as religion
III. Abuses of friars
A. II and III
B. I, II, and III
C. I and II
D. I and III
138. The thinning down of the ozone layer is believed to cause _____.
A. heat stroke
B. baldness
C. ulcer
D. skin cancer
139. Which philosophical premise does not support scientific inquiry?
A. Reality is objective.
B. Group awareness is an integral part of knowledge.
C. Human perceptual system correctly perceive reality.
D. Rational explanations exist for real-world phenomena.
140. How is biogas produced?
A. conversion of plant and animal waste in a digester
B. by mixing methane and oxygen
C. using fetilizer in a digester container
D. conversion of anaerobic bacteria to carbon dioxide gas
141. 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
142. Find the slope of the line segment formed when connecting points (-4,3) and (5,6).
A. -3
B. -1/3
C. 1/3
D. 3
143. Art and music are essential ingredients to a child's education, yet ironically both subjects are the first disciplines to be eliminated when budget is inadequate. In an effort to streamline school budget and teach only the basics, we usually reduce curriculum to a lifeless routine of issues that lack color, shapes, sounds, and rhythm. What does this confirm?
A. the importance of the arts in the education of children
B. the insignificance of the arts in the school curriculum
C. the meaninglessness of school curriculum
D. both A and B
144. "Sa ika-30 ng Agosto ay isang piyesta opisyal at walang pasok sa lahat ng antas kaya _____.
A. ang papasok ay babayaran ng matino
B. ang papasok tataas ang suweldo
C. ang papasok ay itataas ang ranggo
D. ang di pumasok kakaltasan ng suweldo
145. Kitchen fuel that caused big conflagration in homes and cites are the _____.
A. use of electrics stoves
B. use of firewood
C. use of saw dust for fuels
D. use of gas stove
146. Sa digmaan, ano ang utos ng isang Kapitan?
A. “Sugod, kababayan!”
B. “Tingin sa kanan bago tumawid!”
C. “Attention!”
D. “Ayon sa batas; palaban at urong na kayo!”
147. Thousands of street children in large Brazilian cities were murdered by paramilitary death squads which included police officers. What could be the reason why these operations were not suppressed by the government?
A. Totalitarian governments do not give protection to their people.
B. The business people even funded these operations to clean up their streets and neighborhoods.
C. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was only lip service.
D. To how they treat their people was nobody else's business.
148. The _____ girl snatched the kitten away from the dog and screamed for her mother.
A. feared
B. afraid
C. frightened
D. scary
149. Ibigay ang tayutay na nagamit sa sumusunod: Tubig at langis - Ang kanilang kaparis - Away at parungit - Sa kanila'y mamumutawi Ibigay ang tayutay na nagamit sa sumusunod: Tubig at langis - Ang kanilang kaparis - Away at parungit - Sa kanila'y mamumutawi
A. pagtutulad
B. paghahalintulad
C. pagsayusay
D. pagtatambis
150. Watching TV is controlled by parents. Children below 18 are discouraged from viewing which types of film?
A. battle grounds
B. historic ruins
C. vices
D. violence and sex
A. body temperature changes with the environment
B. blood raises temperature with that of the environment
C. body remains warm through the day
D. body temperature does not change with the environment
2. How do solutions differ from compounds?
A. Solutions are heterogeneous mixtures; compounds are homogeneous.
B. Solutions vary in composition; compounds have definite composition.
C. Solutions have definite composition; compounds vary in composition.
D. Solutions are formed in chemical reactions; compound combine physically.
3. Which among the lines below has the same meaning as this statement: “Our commitments can develop us or destroy us, but either way, they will define us.”
A. Flexible commitment is what we need today.
B. We must make full commitment to worldly goals.
C. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to.
D. Our commitments need not to be planned way ahead.
4. There are to 2 big pineapple canning factories in the Philippines. Which is located in Cotabato?
A. Dole
B. Mama site
C. Del Monte
D. Purefoods
5. Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang may sagisag sa panulat na _____.
A. Tamaraw
B. Tikbalang
C. Kapre
D. Kalapate
6. During the Spanish era, who was the revolutionary leader who waged a long war against the government because it did not allow proper burial for his brother?
A. Macario Sacay
B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Diego Silang
D. Francisco Dagohoy
7. Alin ang may wastong baybay?
A. Ibat-iba
B. Paru-paro
C. Gamugamo
D. Kurokuro
8. Don’t forget to send me a post card, _____?
A. do you
B. will you
C. you don't
D. won't you
9. 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
10. In how many ways can 5 boys be seated in a row of 5 seats?
A. 72
B. 98
C. 102
D. 120
11. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. skin
B. liver
C. heart
D. brain
12. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error?
A. Everyone agreed that she had either the voice or the skill to be a speaker.
B. Everyone agreed that she had either the voice nor the skill to be as speaker.
C. Everyone agreed that she had neither the voice or the skill to be a speaker.
D. Everyone agreed that she had neither the voice nor the skill to be a speaker.
13. Simplify: -(-5) - 5(9-8)
A. -32
B. -10
C. 0
D. -58
14. Ilan ang kasalukuyang bilang ng ating alpabeto?
A. 31
B. 20
C. 28
D. 30
15. Which among the following statements is always false?
A. Two adjacent right angles are supplementary.
B. Complements of congruent angles are congruent.
C. Two intersecting lines form two pairs of vertical angles.
D. Angles that form a linear pair are complementary.
16. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it _____ around the earth, we see the same side always.
A. revolve
B. is revolving
C. has been revolving
D. revolves
17. Which is the method that uses organisms to clean up toxic waste?
A. bioremediation
B. carrying capacity
C. deforestation
D. monoculture
18. Alin ang pahayagang itinatag ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar upang ilathala ang pagbatikos sa maling pamamahala ng mga kastila?
A. El Porvenir
B. El Resumen
C. Diaryong Tagalog
D. La Solidaridad
19. Ano ang ginamit ni Mayor Lim na babala sa mamamayan tungkol sa durugista?
A. Isinara ang pinto kapag gabi.
B. Ipakulong sa sariling bahay.
C. Ipinintura ang larawan ng durugista.
D. Pininturahan ang bahay ng durugista.
20. Ano ang katawagang ibinigay sa mga bahagi ng pananalita na pang-ukol, pangatnig, at pang-angkop?
A. pangdamdamin
B. pangnilalaman
C. pangkayarian
D. pang-asimilasyon
21. Ito ay isang tulang pasalaysay na kinapapalooban ng pakikipagsapalaran, pamumuhay, at kabayanihan ng isang tauhang may pambihirang katangian at kasamang kababalaghan.
A. bugtong
B. alamat
C. epiko
D. awit
22. Lucy's husband has been a drug dependent. She wanted him rehabilitated to be economically productive. Where will she commit her husband?
A. DARN
B. Bukang Liwayway Center
C. DARE
D. NFPI
23. A new supercomputer measures 462 lbs in weight. How much does it weigh in grams?
A. 210 g
B. 2,100 g
C. 21,000 g
D. 210,000 g
24. Which of the following describes marketing cooperatives?
A. They distribute products of members to both members and non-members
B. They coordinate with other cooperatives in marketing the products of members
C. They undertake joint production of goods, whether agricultural or industrial
D. They engage in the supply of production inputs to members and market their products
25. 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
26. Do you smoke? No, I _____.
A. doesn't
B. don't smoke
C. don't
D. am not smoking
27. I _____ in the evenings.
A. go usually out
B. usually go out
C. go out usually
28. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines _____.
A. became known worldwide for its People Power Revolution
B. changed its form of government to parliamentary
C. saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president
D. intensified its participation in international affairs
29. What is the purpose of an underpainting?
A. It prevents the paint from seeping through the canvas.
B. It helps date the painting.
C. To create a rough sketch directly on the work surface.
D. It avoids over painting.
30. 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
31. Vascular tissue that transports water in leaves connects directly to which of the following?
A. meristems in the root tip
B. pistils in the flower
C. root hairs in the epidermis
D. xylem in the stem
32. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxury and relaxation. The word 'parsimonious' in this sentence means:
A. frustrating
B. distinct
C. stingy
D. vulnerable
33. Sa taas ng mga bilihin ngayon kahit kahig ka nang kahig ay wala pa ring maipon. Ano ang ibig sabihin ng "kahig ka nang kahig"?
A. hanap nang hanap
B. tago ng tago
C. gastos nang gastos
D. trabaho ng trabaho
34. What is the equation of the line with x-intercept of 4 and y-intercept of 3?
A. 3x +4y = -12
B. 3x -4y = 12
C. 6x -8y = 12
D. 4x -3y = 12
35. Foreign investors are discouraged in doing business with our country. What condition is being blamed for this?
A. poor standards
B. poor technology
C. deteriorating peace and order
D. high tariffs
36. One trip around a running track is 440 yards. One jogger can complete one lap in 8 minutes, the other can complete it in 6 minutes. How long will it take for both joggers to arrive at their starting point together if they start at the same time and maintain their jogging pace?
A. 12 minutes
B. 24 minutes
C. 36 minutes
D. 48 minutes
37. The price of these sneakers _____ reasonable.
A. is
B. are
C. seem
D. aren't
38. If you lower the frequency of a wave in a string you will _____.
A. shorten its period
B. lower its speed
C. increase its wavelengrh
D. lower its amplitude
39. The kittens play with each ither happily. Which word in the sentence is an adverb?
A. kitten
B. each
C. play
D. happily
40. Mr. Garcia owns a 10½ hectare tract of land. He plans to subdivide this tract into ¼ hectare lots. He must first set aside 1/16 of the total land for roads. How many lots will this tract yield?
A. 30
B. 35
C. 42
D. none of these
41. What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular dodecagon?
A. 120 degrees
B. 130 degrees
C. 140 degrees
D. 150 degrees
42. While travelling at night, you lost direction. Which star and/or constellation should you look for?
I. Polaris
II. Rigel
III. Ursa Minor
IV. Ursa Major
A. I and IV
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. II and IV
43. A tin can has a radius of 6 cm and a height of 20 cm. What is the volum e of liquid that this container can hold?
A. 3000 cu cm
B. 2261 cu cm
C. 1689 cu cm
D. 2200 cu cm
44. Analyze the given passage by Anatole France: “Fish, which are put upon dry land, die, in the same way, monks who leave their cells and mix with the world deviate from their holy purpose.” This passage means:
A. A man should stay only in his habitat.
B. Death means living another life.
C. Monks living out of the monastery violate their holiness.
D. Monks must always stay inside the monastery.
45. Have you ever been to my _____.
A. brother-in-law's repair shop, Gus's Garage
B. brother-in-laws repair shop, Gus' Garage
C. brother's-in-law repair shop, Gus' Garage
D. brother-in-law's repair shop, Gus's Garage
46. What is the equation of the line whose slope is -2 and whose y-intercept is 3?
A. 2x +3y =6
B. x +2y =3
C. 2x +2y =4
D. 2x +y =3
47. The Rizal Day celebration reminds us about heroes worth_________.
A. appreciating
B. reading about
C. emulating
D. studying
48. When we think, study and react consciously which part of the brain is functioning?
A. cortex
B. cerebellum
C. cerebrum
D. thalamus
49. 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
50. The coats belong to _____?
A. their
B. theirs
C. them
D. they
51. A biology teacher asked each one in the class to introduce themselves using biological concepts. Four students introduced themselves as follows: 1.) I have XX chromosomes. 2) I have XY chromosomes. 3.) I have so much testosterone in my blood stream. 4.) I have mush estrogen circulating within me. What is true about the four students?
A. Two are girls.
B. Two are "tomboys".
C. Two are effeminate.
D. The four have identity problems.
52. Which of the following demonstrate sublimation?
A. dry ice evaporating
B. perspiration drying
C. laundry drying
D. steam forming water droplets
53. Tuwang- tuwa _____ ng mangingisda ang maraming nahuhuling isda sa mga mamamakyaw sa pamilihan.
A. ipinagbili
B. binili
C. bumili
D. nagbili
54. When you carry a heavy load with one arm, you tend to hold your free had away from your body in order to _____.
A. change the weight of your body and load
B. change the mass of your body
C. be ready to grab something in case you fall
D. change the center of gravity of your body and load
55. Where was Rizal buried after his execution at Bagumbayan?
A. Libingan ng mga Bayani
B. South cemetery
C. Paco cemetery
D. North cemetery
56. If one agrees with Rizal on the best way to redeem our country, what would this person do?
A. Work for quality education for all.
B. Campaign for more foreign investors.
C. Attract tourists to come to the country.
D. Do advocacy for health programs to get the biggest share in the national budget.
57. Nobel Prize winners are chosen from different levels. Where was Pres. Quirino considered?
A. politics
B. literature
C. human rights
D. economics
58. _____ sa noo ng maysakit.
A. Labi
B. Bibig
59. 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.
60. Ito ay isang sining na ipinahahayag sa sariling wika ang anumang nasusulat.
A. panghihiram
B. asimilasyon
C. pagsasaling-wika
D. pagdadagdag
61. _____ phoned yet?
A. Had he
B. Is he
C. Has he
D. Did he
62. Which among these words has the [sh] sound?
A. measure
B. usury
C. usually
D. push
63. What is the greatest common monomial factor of the expression: -13abc - 39bc + 26ab?
A. 3b
B. -13b
C. 13abc
D. 26b
64. It was _____ solution to the problem that the audience cheered loudly.
A. a such a sensible
B. so a sensible
C. a so sensible
D. such a sensible
65. The decline in the quantity of fish caught on the waters is greatly attributed to _____.
A. overfishing
B. nutrient overload from fertilizers
C. soil erosion along tributaries
D. toxic chemicals from industrial dumping
66. Which among the following gases is green in color?
A. krypton
B. neon
C. radon
D. chlorine
67. Anong tayutay ang tinutukoy nito? Durog ang katawang bumagsak sa semento si Untoy.
A. pagtutulad
B. pagbibigay katauhan
C. pagmamalabis
D. pagwawangis
68. Mary isn’t home yet. She _____ late at the office again.
A. must have had to work
B. must have got to work
C. must've to work
D. must work
69. They have lived in Canada _____ 1994.
A. until
B. since
C. to
D. for
70. What day follows the day before yesterday if 2 days from now will be Sunday?
A. Tuesday
B. Thursday
C. Wednesday
D. Saturday
71. 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 committed 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.
72. In how many ways can you arrange three mathematics books (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) in order on a shelf?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 24
73. A rock is dropped out of the window of a moving car. At the same time, a ball is dropped from rest from the same height. Neglecting air resistance, which will reach the ground first?
A. rock
B. ball
C. both will hit at the same time
D. neither will hit the ground
74. Ang pinakamaliit na yunit ng salita na hindi na maaari pang mahati nang hindi nawawala ang kahulugan nito at nagtataglay ng kahulugan.
A. morpema
B. ponema
C. panlapi
D. salita
75. Which of the following are considered advantages of the coming of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)?
I. Improved resistance of plants to diseases, pests, and herbicides
II. Increased maturation time of fruits
III. Enhanced taste and quality
A. II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. I, II, and III
76. The total suface area of a cubic box is 600 sq cm. What is the length of one side of this box?
A. 6 cm
B. 8 cm
C. 9 cm
D. 10 cm
77. Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling water. One pot is colored white and the other is black. In which pot will water cool faster?
A. two pots will cool at the same time
B. in the white pot
C. in the black pot
D. none of these
78. The space shuttle is as fast as the wind. This is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Antithesis
79. He _____ a stupid mistake and failed his driving test.
A. made
B. did
C. do
D. make
80. A businessman had incurred the following expenses in his trips to the Visayan islands: P5,100.00; P4,600.00; P3,800.00; P3,200.00. What was his total expense for the trip?
A. P16,000.00
B. P16,700.00
C. P17,000.00
D. P17,500.00
81. Five bananas weigh as much as 3 star apples. In this rate, how many star apples will weigh as much as 45 bananas?
A. 27
B. 30
C. 35
D. 36
82. Which refers to a single phrase or word that tells the computer to do something with a program of file?
A. password
B. computer program
C. computer language
D. command
83. "Pare-pareho kayo. Wala akong mapagpilian," wika ng isang gurong puno ng galit sa mga lalaking mag-aaral. Ang nasabing guro ay _____.
A. walang gana sa pagtuturo
B. nawalan ng tiwala sa mga lalaki
C. walang pagtingin sa mga lalaki
D. naniniwalang hindi pare-pareho ang mga lalaki
84. Don’t trust him completely; he may try to put one over you. The phrase 'put one over you' means:
A. overcome
B. be subordinated
C. to deceive you
D. impulsive
85. I walked two kilometers by the time you catch up with me.
A. have
B. would have
C. will have
D. had
86. If no more solute can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature, then that solution is called _____.
A. saturated
B. unstable
C. saturable
D. dispersed
87. The measures of the angles of a triangle are in a ratio of 2:3:4. Find the measure of the middle angle.
A. 30°
B. 40°
C. 60°
D. 80°
88. Aman has a choice of a white, yellow, or blue shirt. He also may select a red tie or a green tie. How many different outfits can he make of 1 shirt and 1 tie?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 8
D. 9
89. Ano ang awiting bayan ng mga taga-Pampanga?
A. Pamulinawen
B. Ati Cu Pung singsing
C. Dandansoy
D. Leron Leron Sinta
90. 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
91. Max is planning to take a leisurely stroll around their rectangular patio, which measures 27.7 m long and 21.5 m wide. How far does Max have to walk?
A. 96.4 m
B. 120.4 m
C. 98.4 m
D. 88.4 m
92. Which statement on human intelligence is correct?
A. It consists of multiple intelligence.
B. It is reliably measured by a verbal test.
C. It is verbal ability and abstract reasoning.
D. It is fixed at birth.
93. A Biology teacher described herself biologically: "My estrogen level is decreasing and I have signs for osteoporosis." What is true about this Biology teacher?
A. She is a spinster.
B. She is in her late adolescence.
C. She is in her post-menopausal period.
D. She is a chain smoker.
94. By how much does 1/3 of 4/5 exceeds 1/4 of 2/9?
A. 4/5
B. 1/3
C. 19/90
D. 29/90
95. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A. Saturn
B. Jupiter
C. Neptune
D. Earth
96. What does "capital" in economics refert to?
A. investment and loss computed
B. outcome of a business transaction
C. money/machines invested to transact business
D. profit and labor spent for the business
97. What is the name of the point where light rays from infinity converge after passing through a lens?
A. parabola
B. center
C. focus
D. infinity
98. Nasa anong kaganapan ng pandiwa ang pangungusap? Naglaro ng baskeball sa Rizal Stadium ang koponan ng aming pamantasan.
A. sanhi
B. tagaganap
C. kagamitan
D. ganapan
99. 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
100. Spot the correct word to complete the analogy. Donkey & Horse: Mule::Lion & Tiger:_____.
A. Panther
B. Leopard
C. Thrag
D. Liger
101. One reason whu the NCEE was abolished was because it was anti-poor. Which explanation logically supports this reasoning?
A. Most of those who did not pass the NCEE were graduates of deprived schools.
B. It is good that the NCEE was abolished because that would mean only those fit for college would go to college.
C. The NCEE served as a measure to counteract the "diploma mill" mentality of the Filipinos.
D. College education liberates the poor from the bondage of poverty.
102. What correction should be made to the following sentence? Recently, educators examined the effectiveness of computer instruction in schools.
A. Replace educators with educator's
B. Change the spelling of examined to examined
C. Change schools to School
D. Replace computer with computer's
103. Which one of these animals does not lay eggs?
A. chickens
B. dogs
C. turtles
D. frog
104. Which does not belong?
A. conclusion
B. surmise
C. hypothesis
D. conjecture
105. After Negritos, what was the second group of people who migrated by sea to the Philippines?
A. Indonesians
B. Arabs
C. Indians
D. Malays
106. A barycenter is _____.
A. the center of gravity between a star and a planet
B. the center of mass inside of a planet
C. the center of mass inside of a star
D. the telescope used by astronomers to see distant stars
107. Who first introduced the Islamic religion to the Philippines?
A. Rajah Baguinda
B. Idi Amin
C. Mukdum
D. Abu Bakr
108. If you happen to see Adolfo this Friday, please give _____ my warmest regards.
A. her
B. him
C. it
D. them
109. What is the sum of the measures of the interior angles of an icosagon?
A. 3100
B. 3140
C. 3240
D. 2850
110. Into how many languages has “The Diary of Anne Frank” been translated?
A. 53
B. 54
C. 55
D. 56
111. Brenda has saved 300 coins, consisting of 25 centavo and 10 centavo coins. If the total value of her savings is 45 pesos, how many 10 centavo coins did she save?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
112. The student _____ papers.
A. writing
B. writes
C. write
D. is writes
113. Which part of the Allied action has been detailed in the following passage? After Saddam Hussein violated international agreements by sending Iraq troops to Kuwait and missiles into other neighboring countries, the Allies responded with military action.
A. The Allied bases in Saudi Arabia
B. The ground was in the desert
C. The movement of Allied Troops with Iraq
D. The air campaign in the Baghdad area
114. In the progression 18, -12, 8 . . . which term is 512/729?
A. 8th
B. 6th
C. 9th
D. 7th
115. Which desktop icon can be used to access the files and programs in the computer?
A. My Documents
B. My Briefcase
C. My Computer
D. Taskbar
116. A bus traveling at a rate of 70 km/hr leaves the station 2 hrs after a freigt truck has left and overtakes it in 5 hrs. At what rate was the freight truck traveling?
A. 20 km/hr
B. 30 km/hr
C. 40 km/hr
D. 50 km/hr
117. Dalawang oras na kaming naghintay. ____
A. Kumitid ang noo.
B. Kumati ang kamay.
C. Namuti ang aming mata.
D. Kumulo ang dugo.
118. May prinsipyo si Daves, kaya nang mabalitaan niyang may tali sa ilong ang kanyang kaibigan dahil sunud-sunuran sa lahat ng ipinag-uutos ng kanyang hepe, pinangaralan niya ito.
A. nasa ilalim ng kapangyarihan
B. di makahalata
C. kulang ang pagkalalake
D. walang iisang salita
119. Senator Josef is _____ to discuss the budget in the Upper Chamber.
A. of the legislators who are going
B. one of the legislators who is going
C. one of the legislators who has gone
D. the legislator who is going
120. "Environment and ICT: Enemies or Friends?" is a title of an article published in a journal. What does this title suggest?
A. ICT can play both positive and negative roles in environmental sustainability.
B. The positive impact of ICT on the environment is high.
C. The positive environmental impact of ICT outweighs its potentially negative impact.
D. Either we go for ICT and ruin our environment or sustain our environment and do away with ICT.
121. 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
122. It may seem FRIVOLOUS to you, but it’s important to me. The uppercase word may also mean _____.
A. significant
B. vital
C. practical
D. worthless
123. 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
124. Alin ang pahayagang intinatag ni Marcelo H. del Pilar upang ilathala ang pagbatikos sa maling pamamahala ng mga kastila?
A. El Porvenir
B. El Resumen
C. Diariong Tagalog
D. La Solidaridad
125. Which is the BEST evidence that helium gas is lighter than air?
A. Helium has the lowest boiling point of all elements.
B. Helium atoms do not combine with other air atoms.
C. Helium-filled balloons rise in air.
D. By volume, helium makes up only 0.0005% of air.
126. if the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 1980 degrees, how many sides does it have?
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
127. The comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1998 is also known as the ______.
A. Republic Act No. 6662
B. Republic Act No. 6673
C. Republic Act No. 6657
D. Republic Act No. 6654
128. Which among the following is not a Filipino quality emphasized in the Noli Me Tangere of Dr. Jose Rizal?
A. devotion of a Filipina
B. deep sense of gratitude
C. common sense of Filipino
D. innate subversiveness
129. Carolina Diaz filed a petition for habeas corpus against Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Alde to recover custody of Lina Diaz Tan alias "Gracia Alde," the natural daughter of Carolina Diaz, who was a hostess. What could be the possible action of the court on the petition filed by Carolina Diaz?
A. Her petition would be granted because she now works as a clerk in a prestigious office.
B. Her petition would be denied because she was a former hostess.
C. Her petition would be denied because when Gracia was given to the Aldes it was tantamount to abandonment of the child, resulting to termination of parental authority.
D. Her petition would be granted because she is the natural mother.
130. Which of the following decibels would likely cause noise pollution?
A. 30-40
B. 90-100
C. 60-70
D. 10-15
131. Find the least common multiple of 20, 44, and 88.
A. 880
B. 220
C. 440
D. 330
132. Which one BEST defines personal integrity?
A. the unity between ignorance and reality
B. the unity of man’s deeds, words, thoughts and realities
C. the unity of man’s social, political and physical aspects
D. the relationship between virtue and conduct
133. What is the type of cooperative which promotes thrift among members and creates funds in order to be able to grant loans?
A. service
B. producers
C. consumers
D. credit
134. Excursions are encouraged to allow participants to see places. All the 400 personnel fell ill. Doctors’ laboratory findings traced the cause to _____.
A. congestion on the bus
B. food poisoning
C. excitement
D. excessive fat
135. Alin sa mga salita ang kasingkahulugan ng salitang may salungguhit? Ang ama ni Pipoy ay kilalang bulanggugo sa kanilang lalawigan.
A. laging ibinubulong
B. laging handang gumasta
C. laging handang makipag-away
D. laging handang makipagtalo
136. Of the following, which is imposed a final tax of ten percent (10%)?
A. PCSO and lotto winnings
B. Books, literary works and musical compositions
C. Currency bank deposit
D. Royalties
137. In Rizal's time, which among the following were pressing issues in Philippine society that were presented in the El Filibusterismo?
I. Educational reform
II. Superstition masquerading as religion
III. Abuses of friars
A. II and III
B. I, II, and III
C. I and II
D. I and III
138. The thinning down of the ozone layer is believed to cause _____.
A. heat stroke
B. baldness
C. ulcer
D. skin cancer
139. Which philosophical premise does not support scientific inquiry?
A. Reality is objective.
B. Group awareness is an integral part of knowledge.
C. Human perceptual system correctly perceive reality.
D. Rational explanations exist for real-world phenomena.
140. How is biogas produced?
A. conversion of plant and animal waste in a digester
B. by mixing methane and oxygen
C. using fetilizer in a digester container
D. conversion of anaerobic bacteria to carbon dioxide gas
141. 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
142. Find the slope of the line segment formed when connecting points (-4,3) and (5,6).
A. -3
B. -1/3
C. 1/3
D. 3
143. Art and music are essential ingredients to a child's education, yet ironically both subjects are the first disciplines to be eliminated when budget is inadequate. In an effort to streamline school budget and teach only the basics, we usually reduce curriculum to a lifeless routine of issues that lack color, shapes, sounds, and rhythm. What does this confirm?
A. the importance of the arts in the education of children
B. the insignificance of the arts in the school curriculum
C. the meaninglessness of school curriculum
D. both A and B
144. "Sa ika-30 ng Agosto ay isang piyesta opisyal at walang pasok sa lahat ng antas kaya _____.
A. ang papasok ay babayaran ng matino
B. ang papasok tataas ang suweldo
C. ang papasok ay itataas ang ranggo
D. ang di pumasok kakaltasan ng suweldo
145. Kitchen fuel that caused big conflagration in homes and cites are the _____.
A. use of electrics stoves
B. use of firewood
C. use of saw dust for fuels
D. use of gas stove
146. Sa digmaan, ano ang utos ng isang Kapitan?
A. “Sugod, kababayan!”
B. “Tingin sa kanan bago tumawid!”
C. “Attention!”
D. “Ayon sa batas; palaban at urong na kayo!”
147. Thousands of street children in large Brazilian cities were murdered by paramilitary death squads which included police officers. What could be the reason why these operations were not suppressed by the government?
A. Totalitarian governments do not give protection to their people.
B. The business people even funded these operations to clean up their streets and neighborhoods.
C. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was only lip service.
D. To how they treat their people was nobody else's business.
148. The _____ girl snatched the kitten away from the dog and screamed for her mother.
A. feared
B. afraid
C. frightened
D. scary
149. Ibigay ang tayutay na nagamit sa sumusunod: Tubig at langis - Ang kanilang kaparis - Away at parungit - Sa kanila'y mamumutawi Ibigay ang tayutay na nagamit sa sumusunod: Tubig at langis - Ang kanilang kaparis - Away at parungit - Sa kanila'y mamumutawi
A. pagtutulad
B. paghahalintulad
C. pagsayusay
D. pagtatambis
150. Watching TV is controlled by parents. Children below 18 are discouraged from viewing which types of film?
A. battle grounds
B. historic ruins
C. vices
D. violence and sex
Answer Key:
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. C
15. D
16. D
17. A
18. C
19. D
20. C
21. C
22. C
23. D
24. C
25. B
26. C
27. B
28. A
29. C
30. A
31. D
32. C
33. D
34. B
35. A
36. B
37. A
38. C
39. D
40. D
41. D
42. B
43. B
44. A
45. D
46. D
47. C
48. C
49. D
50. C
51. A
52. C
53. A
54. D
55. C
56. A
57. D
58. A
59. D
60. C
61. C
62. D
63. B
64. D
65. B
66. D
67. C
68. A
69. B
70. A
71. A
72. A
73. C
74. A
75. B
76. D
77. C
78. A
79. A
80. B
81. A
82. D
83. B
84. C
85. C
86. A
87. C
88. B
89. B
90. C
91. C
92. A
93. C
94. C
95. B
96. C
97. C
98. D
99. A
100. C
101. A
102. B
103. B
104. A
105. A
106. A
107. C
108. B
109. C
110. C
111. B
112. B
113. D
114. A
115. C
116. D
117. C
118. A
119. A
120. A
121. A
122. B
123. B
124. C
125. C
126. C
127. C
128. D
129. D
130. A
131. C
132. B
133. D
134. B
135. B
136. B
137. B
138. D
139. B
140. A
141. A
142. C
143. A
144. A
145. B
146. A
147. A
148. C
149. B
150. C