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GENERAL EDUCATION TEST

ENGLISH
I. Read the items very carefully and choose the best answer from the given choices below.
1. Despite her parents’ complaints, she decided to live by ________________ in Manila.
[Link] C. oneself
B. herself D. himself
2. If you happen to see Adolfo this Friday, please give _____ my warmest regards.
A. her C. it
B. him D. Them
3. Anna and I met a friend of ______ at Robinson’s yesterday.
A. ours C. ourselves
B. us D. Them
4. I can’t find _____ ballpen, Can I use ______, Tristan?
A. my, yours C. your, yours
B. mine, your D. yours, mine
5. Igor’s nipa hut was destroyed ______ by typhoon Peping.
A. altogether C. alltogether
B. all together D. at all
6. The battered wife is seeking ________________ separation from her husband.
A. judiciary C. judicious
B. judicial D. jurisdical
7. _____________ wiring is the cause of the sudden blackout.
A. Lose C. Losing
B. Lost D. Loose
Select the word which means the SAME as the underlined word in each sentence.
8. Your findings are impertinent to the results of the investigation.
A. malicious C. important
B. violent D. Irrelevant

9. Several elements must be transmuted to see the real implications of this event.
A. surpassed C. changed
B. estimated D. summed
10. The president showed great aplomb while dealing with the reporters.
A. agitation C. composure
B. nervousness D. Perturbation
11. Thank you for your candor, Mr. Secretary.
A. honesty C. shyness
B. frankness D. Courage
Select the most appropriate form of the verb to complete the sentence.
12. Bread and butter ____________ our daily food.
A. is C. were
B. are D. am
13. The famous singer and composer ____________ arrived.
A. have C. will
B. has D. Is
14. Collecting stamps _______ one of his favorite pastimes.
A. are C. has
B. were D. Is
15. Neither his father nor his sisters ___________ mahjong.
A. play C. are play
B. plays D. are plays
Select the most appropriate form of the adjective in each sentence.
16. Those are probably the ___________ blankets in the store.
A. least fancy C. most fanciest
B. fanciest D. most fancy
17. Lolo Jorge is really ____________ man.
A. an old sweet C. a sweet old
B. a sweet, old D. a sweety oldy
18. The mustang used to be ______________ sports car.
A. a fine German C. a fine, German
B. a German, fine [Link], German
19. Everyone was home for the holidays. What could make for _____________ Christmas than that?
A. a merry C. a merrier
B. the merriest D. a merriest
Select the choice which corresponds to the proper usage of adverbs.
20. In which sentence is the word well used correctly?
A. The airplane trip was not well.
B. The time they had in Florida was well.
C. Dan and Manuel are a well team.
D. Julia and Elenita work well together
21. In which sentence is the word good used correctly?
A. Melissa ran good to the car.
B. Melissa planned good for her wedding.
C. The chocolate cake tasted good.
D. Melissa danced good with the groom.
22. In which sentence does the adverb tell how the action is done?
A. Christine wrapped the present carefully.
B. Then Christine came home to wrap the present.
C. Christine went to the store yesterday.
D. Christine ate ice cream after she was done.
23. Today we practiced ______ than we did last Friday.
A. hardest C. more hand
B. harder D. most hard
Choose the correct answer
24. “He is the black sheep in the family”. Which figure of speech is used?
A. Synonym C metaphor
B. Simile D. Hyperbole
25. October 10 is a “red letter day” for the Chinese. Classify the quoted expression.
A. Idiom C. Metaphor
B. Simile D. Synonyms
26. Space age _________ on October 21, 1957 when Sputnik was launched by the Soviet Union.
A. commenced C. ended
B. cited D. Flourished
27. The slow traffic ______ me.
A. aggravates C. worsens
B. irritates D. maddens
28. He was as helpless as a child. Classify this statement.
A. Simile C. Synonym
B. Idioms D. Metaphor
29. News travels as fast as the wind. This statement is a/an__________.
A. Simile C. Idiom
B. Metaphor D. Synonym
30. His apocalyptic views seemed to doom the human race. This is to be taken as _______________.
A. apathetic C. prophetic
B. lethargic D. spiritless
31. Lepidopterology is WHERE YOU STUDY moths and butterflies.
a. Moths and butterflies are studied by Lepidopterology.
b. The study of moths and butterflies is Lepidopterology.
c. Lepidopterology is the studies of moths and butterflies.
d. Lepidopterology studies moth and butterflies.
32. He was NEITHER QUALIFIED to lead this country NOR WAS HE SERIOUS.
a. Neither was he qualified nor was he serious to lead this country.
b. He was neither qualified nor serious to lead this country.
c. Neither qualified nor serious was he to lead this country.
d. He was qualified but not serious to lead this country.
33. SHE ENJOYS PLAYS, CULTURAL EXHIBITS, AND TO WALK EVERY MORNING.
a. She goes to plays, cultural exhibits, and walking every morning.
b. She enjoys plays, cultural exhibits, and morning walks.
c. She enjoys going to plays, exhibits, and to walk every morning.
d. She goes to plays, watching exhibits, and walking every morning.
34. Patricia is taller than ANY GIRL in her class.
a. Patricia is taller girl in the class.
b. Patricia is taller than other girls in the class.
c. Patricia is taller than other girls in the class.
d. Patricia is taller than any girl in her class.
35. The hunter stalked the wild boar slowly, cautiously, and IN A SILENT MANNER.
a. And in silence c. And silently
b. And also used silence d. Any by acting silently
36. How much HAS FUEL COSTS RAISED during the past year?
a. Has fuel costs rose c. Have fuel cost risen
b. Has fuel costs risen d. Have fuel cost raised
37. About a thousand people GATHERED, THEY WERE THERE PROTESTING the construction of a nuclear power plan.
a. Gather, protesting against c. Gather to protest
b. Gather for the purpose of protesting d. Gather-they were protesting
38. There was a QUEUE at lunch counter.
a. New service strategy c. Line of people awaiting for their turn
b. Slow service d. Fast service rendered
39. That was the most CHAOTIC era of the Hundred Years War.
a. Helpless c. Disgusting
b. Unfortunate d. Disorderly
40. Astrology is the form of DIVINATION.
a. State of bliss. c. Unfortunate events.
b. Sanctification. d. Foretelling future events.
FILIPINO
I. Piliin ang titik ng pinaka-angkop na salita para sa bawat pangungusap.
1. Pinandirihan ni Mico ang aso niyang ____________.
A. ma-galis C. magalis
B. mag-alis D. galis-aso
2. Pag laki ko, gusto kong maging ________________ ng Pilipinas.
A. pang-ulo C. panggulo
B. pangulo D. pa-ngulo
3. Gagawin mo lang yan ________ mo ako mahal.
A. kung di C. kungdi
B. kundi D. kun di
4. ____________________ ka na sa ilog. Nanginginig ka na.
A. Lumusong C. Umahon
B. Sumuong D. Humango
5. Kinakailangang _________________ ang damit sa Huwebes.
A. May-ari C. Yariin
B. Mayari D. Magyari
6. Limang oras na pero hindi ko pa rin _______________ ang nawawalang aklat.
A. Mahanap C. Hanapin
B. Makita D. Kitain
7. Tandaan mo na lahat ng paghihirap ni Luis ay __________ sa iyong magandang kinabukasan.
A. Tungkol C. Sanhi
B. Upang D. Ukol
8. ______________ mo kay Luisito na may pasalubong ako para sa kanya.
A. Sabihin C. Pakisabi
B. Sabihan D. Pakisabihan
9. Huwag mong _______ ng kalat ang kama ko.
A. Ipatong C. Patungan
B. Magpatong D. Pagpatungan
10. Ang pagdadasal at pananalig ay _______________ sa tao upang mapalapit siya sa Diyos.
A. Nakakatulong C. Nakakatulungan
B. Nakatutulong D. Mag-tulungan
11. Nawawala ang alahas na ______________ mo sa akin.
A. Pinatago C. Ipinatagao
B. Pinagtago D. Ipinatago
12. Mahimbing ang tulog ni Miguel kaya hindi niya napansin na lumilindol.
A. Tulog-mantika C. Tulo-laway
B. Taingang-kawali D. Utak-biya
13. Nawala ang lahat kay Ryan nang mamatay ang kanyang mga magulang.
A. Pinagtampuhan ng langit at lupa C. Naglubid ng buhangin
B. Pinagtakluban ng langit at lupa D. Namangka sa dalawang ilog
14. Malimit magsinungaling ang batang hindi pinalaki ng tama.
A. Nagdilang kuneho C. Nagbuhat ng sariling bangko
B. Naglubid ng buhangin D. Namuti ang uwak
15. “Malalim ang bulsa” ng kanyang Nanay. Ang ibig sabihin nito ay _________.
A. Walang pera C. Mapagbigay
B. Mapera D. Kuripot
16. Siya ay may kutsarang pilak ng ipinanganak. Ito ay nangangahulugang ____________________.
A. Tahimik C. Mayaman
B. Masalita D. Mahirap
17. Ang pagtama sa lotto ay parang “suntok sa buwan”. Ano ang kahulugan nito?
A. Maaari C. Panaginip
B. Pangarap D. Maaabot
18. Panahon na upang magdilat ng mata at makisangkot sa mga usapin. Ito’y nagpapahiwatig na __________.
A. Kalimutan ang usapin C. Idilat ang mga mata
B. Magising sa katotohanan D. Umiwas sa usapin
19. Pinag-aralang mabuti ng bawat abogado ang _________________ ng 1987.
A. Batas pambansa C. Batas-militar
B. Saligang-batas D. panukalang batas
20. Ang paniniwala sa Diyos ay susi upang matamo natin ang _______________.
A. Kadakilaan C. Kaligtasan
B. Salvasyon D. Kabutihan
21. Tapos na ang klase kapag tumunog na ang __________.
[Link] [Link]
[Link] D. Kampanilya
22. Upang hindi madala ng agos ang barko, ibinaba ng mga mandaragat ang _________________.
A. Pang-angkla C. Angkora
B. Salung-alon D. Timpulan

23. Ang aklat ni Dr. Tinsley Harrison ang _____________ sa pag-aaral ng medisina.
A. Saligan C. Batayan
B. Sandigan D. Pundasyon
24. Winasak ng _________ Katrina and maraming bahay sa New Orleans.
A. Bagyong C. Buhawi
B. Sagwan D. Ipu-ipo
25. Ang pagbibigay ng diploma ay nasa huling bahagi ng _________________.
A. Programa C. Palabas
B. Palatuntunan D. Bilada
26. Inaabangan ng mga tao ang _________ sa simbahan.
A. Agunyas C. Kalampag
B. Batingting D. Kolambeng
27. Patapos na naman ang taon. Kailangan ko nang kumunsulta sa _________________.
A. Kalihim C. Tagatuos
B. Ingat-yaman D. Bukkiper
28. Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang pagmamanipula sa mga ___________________ ng MERALCO.
A. Metro C. Kuntador
B. Makinismo D. Makina
29. Dalawang oras na kaming naghintay. _____________________________.
A. Kumitid ang noo C. Namuti ang aming mata
B. Kumati ang kamay D. Kumulo ang dugo
30. Humihingi ako ng tawad. May mga sinabi akong di nararapat.
A. Nabilog ang ulo C. Nagdilim and paningin
B. Matalas ang dila D. Nadulas ang dila
31. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangungusap na –
A. Walang pandiwa C. May panaguri
B. Walang paksa D. May paksa
32. Ang kauna-unahang nagsalin sa Tagalog ng MI ULTIMO ADIOS ni Jose Rizal ay si –
a. Emilio Jacinto c. Andres Binifacio
b. Apolinario Mabini d. Rafael Palma
33. KUMATHA ANG MAKATA NG TULA. Ang kaganapan ng pandiwa sa pangungusap na ito ay –
a. Layon c. Layon
b. Tagaganap d. Ganapan
34. Kabaliwan at paglustay ang inyong ginagawa taun-taon. Higit na marami ang maralitang nangangailangan ng salapi at
dunong. Ang nagsasalita ay –
a. Kuripot c. Praktikal
b. Maramot d. Matipid
35. Pinakamahalagang nobelang Pilipino sa maraming taon na nalimbag noong 1906 at tumalakay nang masinsinan sa paksang
puhunan laban sa paggawa at sa sosyalismo ang –
a. Kundangan c. Salawahang Pag-ibig
b. Ang pangginggera d. Banaag at Sikat
36. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: Ayokong sumunod sa mga sinasabi mo.
a. Pakiusap c. Pagtanggi
b. Babala d. pamungkahi
37. Ang mga sumusunod maliban sa isa ay mga sagisag-panulat ni Marcelo H. Del Pilar. Ito ay ang –
a. Pupdoh c. Kinting Kulirat
b. Dolores Manapat d. Piping Dilat
38. Ang karangalan ng pagka- “Unang tunay na makata ayon” sa mananaliksik ay ibinibigay sa kanya at nalathala noong 1708
ang kanyang tulang ipinalalagay na may katangian ng tula. Siya ay si –
a. Jose Corazon de Jesus c. Francisco Balagtas
b. Felipe de Jesus d. Jose dela Cruz
39. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pinakatamang pangungusap?
a. Ang mga kabataan kung maliwanag ang buwan ay nagtatakbuhan sa langsangan at naglalaro
b. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro kung maliwanag ang buwan at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan
c. Ang mga kabataan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa lansangan kung maliwanag ang gabi
d. Ang mga kabataan sa lansangan ay naglalaro at nagtatakbuhan sa langsangan.
40. Ikaw ba dapat sisihin sa nangyari?
a. Pagbati c. Pagbibigay ng impormasyon
b. Pagsasadula d. Pakikipagkapwa
MATHEMATICS
1. A computer system is actually made up of physical machine known as –
a. Monitor c. Printer
b. Hardware d. software
2. List the fraction 1/9, 2/15 and 3/21 from LEAST to GRAETEST.
a. 3/21, 1/9, 2/15 c. 1/9, 2/15, 3/21
b. 1/9, 3/21, 2/15 d. 2/15, 3/21, 1/9
3. Which of the following gives the sum of the polynomials ( a2 + b2 + ab) and (3a2 + 4ab – 2b2)?
a. 4a2 + b2 + 5ab c. 3a2 + 5ab – 2b2
5a2 + 5b2 + 5ab d. 4a2 + 5ab – b2
4. Of 50 students enrolled in the subject, curriculum and Instruction 90% took the final Examination at the end of the
term. Two-thirds of those who took the final examination passed. How many students passed the exam?
a. 33 c. 34
b. 45 d. 30
5. The date entry and commands into the computer system is made possible through the –
a. Printer c. Monitor
b. Keyboard d. Diskette
6. If 4a = b, then a is equal to ___________.
a. 4+b c. b/4
b. 4b d. 1/4b
7. If p is a positive integer in the equation 12p = q, then q must be a –
a. Negative even integer c. negative odd integer
b. Positive odd integer d. positive even integer
8. The arithmetic mean of a set of 50 numbers is 38. If two numbers, 45 and 55, are discarded, the mean of the
remaining set of numbers is
a. 36.5 c. 37.0
b. 37.24 d. 37.5
9. Which of the following values is CLOSETS to the square root of 4000?
a. 22 c. 200
b. 63 d. 19

10. The value of the expression 3xy + 5y + 7 when x = 2 and y = 3 is –

a. 36 c. 34
b. 42 d. 40
11. The following table shows some fixed algebraic correlations of the quarantines m and n. What is the value of n if m
is equal to – 4?

m n
3 -9
2 -6
1 -3
0 0
-1 3
-2 6

a. 9 c. -9
b. -12 d. 12
12. If 5x > 0, which of the following must be TRUE? I. x< 0 II. 1/x>0 III. –x<0
a. II only c. I and II
b. II and III d. I only
13. Which of the following Figures represents closed curves?

a. b. c. d.
a. b,d & e b. a,b & d c. a & b d. b & d
14. A curve is a rectangular solid, the length, width, and height of which have the same measure called the edge (e) of
the cube. The volume of the cube is found by ‘cubing’ the measure of the edge. What is the volume of the cube
whose edge is 4cm?
a. 27 cm3 b. 64 cm3 c. 206 cm3 d. 125 cm3
15. “While attempting to explain the role of imitation in language acquisition, investigators studied the difference
aspects of language development.” An inference which parents will make this passage is that they should
a. be concerned when a child imitates their language
b. should be unconcerned as imitation is too complex
c. realize that their child’s imitation may several aspects of language acquisition
d. realize that their talking may over-stimulate their child’s activities.
16. If a function is defined by the set of ordered pairs (1,2), (2,4), (3,8), (4,16), (5,Y), then the value of Y is –
a. 10 b. 32 c. 20 d. 25
17. If n<M and a<b, then _____________.
a. n+a> m + b c. n = a
b. m = b d. n + a < m + b
18. Why is 1/5 called a unit fraction?
a. The number 5 is the denominator.
b. The unit is less than 1.
c. Unit fraction have 1 as the numerator.
d. It is between 0 and 1, the basic unit.
19. The amount of simple interest denoted by “I” paid by the bank on a savings account, uses which of these formulas?
a. I = principal invested x annual rate of interest x months
b. I = principal invested x annual rate of interest x years
c. I = principal invested x annual rate of interest x years x months
d. I = principal invested x annual rate of the interest
20. In the Figure below, MNOP is a parallelogram. Give the measurements, find the Area ( A ) and Perimeter ( P ) of
the below Figure.
M

3”
N
4”

P 6” O

a. A = 24 sq. in P = 20 inches c. A = 18 sq. in P = 20 inches

b. A = 18 sq. in P = 18 inches d. A = 22 sq. in P = 27 inches
21. If the scores in mathematics test of 45 students are arrange from the highest to the lowest, the 23 rd score is the
______.
a. mean b. variance c. median d. mode
22. Express the integer 50 as a percent.
a. 5 % b. 50 % c. 500 % d. 5000%
23. To find the perimeter ( P ) of a rectangle that has length of 16 inches and a width of 12 inches, which of the
following equation can be used?
a. P = 2 (16)(12) c. P = 2 (16)+(12)
b. P = (16)+(12) d. P = 2 (16+12)
24. Which of the following illustration the procedure and correct answer of multiplying 2 ½ x 3 2/3?
a. = 3/5 x 6/3 = 9/5 x 30/5 = 270/5 = 54
b. = 2/5 x 3/11 = 5/50 x 30/50 = 150/5 = 30
c. = 5/2 x 11/3 = 55/6 = 9 1/6
d. = 2/3 x 5/2 = 4/6 x 15/6 = 60/6 = 10
25. The final grades and corresponding credits earned by a college student are given below. What is her point average
for the term if. Grade A = 4; Grade C = 2; Grade D = 1
Subject Credit Grades
English 5 A
Mathematics 3 C
Social Science 3 B
Foreign Language 2 D
P.E 2 B

a. 2.00 b. 2.87 c. 3.50 d. 3.25

26. What is the root cube of (32 x 3)?

a. 9 b. 3x3 c. 27 d. 3
27. A vehicle consumes one liter of gasoline to travel 10 kilometers. After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on one liter.
To the nearest tenth, how many liters of gasoline will it take for the vehicle to travel 230 kilometers?
a. 20.15 liters b. 23 liters c. 23.15 kilometers d. 20 liters
28. A rectangular solid is right-angled figure that has length, width and height. Find the volume of a rectangular solid
whose: length = 6 cm, width = 4 cm, height = 3 cm.
a. 90 cm3 b. 48 cm3 c. 72 cm3 d. 20 cm3

29. If the score of 10 students are: 76, 80 , 75, 83, 80, 79, 85, 80, 88, 90, the mode is –
a. 85 b. 79 c. 88 d. 80
 30. In the Figure below, a square and circle intersect. If N is the center of the circle, what percent of the circle remains
un shaded? (Consider 360 degrees in the circle.)

a. 50 % b. 25 % c. 30 % d. 45 %
31. A rectangle has sides of 10 and 12 units. How can the area of a square be computed if it has the same perimeter of
the rectangle?
a. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then multiply by 4.
b. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, then multiply by 4.
c. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then square the quotient.
d. Add 10 and 12, double the sum, divide by 4, then add by 4.
32. The ratio of men to women at Mabuhay High School is 3:7. If there are 6,153 women in the said school, how many
men are at Mabuhay High School?
a. 2,051 b. 2,637 c. 879 d. 1,895
33. Which of the following is the numerical form for “twenty thousand twenty”?
a. 2,020 b. 2,000,020 c. 20,020 d. 20,000,20
34. If each of the five members in the basketball team shakes hands with every other member of the team before the
game starts, how many handshake will there be in all?
a. 6 b. 8 c. 10 d. 9
35. How many twenty thousand are there in one million?
a. 100 b. 500 c. 50 d. 1000
36. A number which is divisible only by itself and I is called prime. Which of the following are prime?
I. 9, II. 3, III. 113, IV. 121
a. II, II and IV only c. I and II only
b. II and III only d. All are prime
37. Change the following percents to decimal : 23 %, 5 %, 3 % 3.5 %
a. 2.3, .500, .30, 30.5 c. .23, .05, .03,.035
b. .23, 50, 03, 3.05 d. .023, 5.00, 3.0, 03.5

38. What is the range of the following: 86, 70, 83, 90, 85, 78, 79, 81, 87.
a. 12 b. 15 c. 16 d. 20
39. Multiply regression equation analysis in a study revealed the relative contribution of story elements to reading
achievements, and that the contribution of these story elements is substantial. Which of the following conclusions
about the correlation of story elements to reading achievements is suggested in the finding?
a. That other important story elements be included in the analysis.
b. That story elements are important variables to consider in reading achievements.
c. That correlation of 1.0 is needed for this study to be significant.
d. That there is a little variance between story elements and reading achievements.
40. What value of x will satisfy the equation 5x + 7 = 3x – 9?
a. x = -16 b. x = +8 c. x = 10 d. x = -8
NATURAL SCIENCE
1. Which of the following audio-visual sets of equipments can best project visual materials in a classroom that is difficult to
darken?
a. Filmstrips c. Colored materials
b. Opaque projector d. overhead projector
2. Symbiosis is defined by biologists as individuals of difference species living together in intimate association, regardless
of whether the association is harmful, neutral, or beneficial. All of the following pairs are example of symbiosis EXCEPT –
a. Ants and aphids c. cats and mice
b. Human and tapeworms d. dogs and cats
3. Which of the following statements about atomic structure is NOT right?
a. All atoms of the same atomic numbers are atoms of the same elements.
b. An atom can gain or lose electrons without changing its charge.
c. Atoms are mostly empty space.
d. Most of the atoms mass of the atom is concentrated in its nucleus.
4. Which of the following statements is TRUE of nuclear fission?
a. The energy process is identical to that which occurs in the sun.
b. Energy is obtained by getting nucleus of the atoms to break up or split.
c. Matter from the lighter atoms is change into energy.
d. Scientist can combine lighter atoms form heavier atoms.
5. All of the following statements about the routinary use of pesticides are TRUE EXCEPT –
a. Due to the widespread use of DDT, a new type of housefly emerged.
b. It results in the evolution of exciting new types of organisms.
c. It may not only kill the intended insects but also those that feed on them.
d. Pesticides tend to become progressively less effective as the organisms become immune.
6. The skull of a person increase in size rapidly during –
a. puberty b. babyhood c. adolescence d. adulthood
7. Apparently, the loss of weight of objects immersed in a fluid is due to –
a. Archimedes principle c. Newton’s theory
b. specific gravity d. Buoyant force
8. Metabolism and combustion are chemically similar. They both result in the oxidation of some compounds. If completely
oxidized, which of the following foodstuffs would yield the MOST thermal energy?
a. A cup of ice cream c. A cup of milk
b. A cup of sugar d. A cup of flour
9. In countries where medical skill and public understanding about health and disease are widespread, which of the
following changes are evident?
I. Accidental deaths have decreased.
II. The communicable disease death rate has decreased.
III. Infant mortality rate has decrease.
IV. More people live a full life.
V. People live along enough succumb to degenerative disease.
a. I, II, III b. II, III, IV, V c. I, II, III, IV, V d. I,II,III,IV
10. Which of the following parts of the circulatory system carries fats away from the small intestines?
a. Pancreatic duct c. Pulmonary artery
b. Arterial capillaries d. Lacteals
11. When the Sun, Earth and Moon are arrange as shown in Figure below, what phenomenon is likely to occur?

a. Lunar eclipse c. Solar eclipse

b. Earthquake d. Neap tide
12. When water evaporates, it changes into which of the following states?
a. Solid c. Gaseous
b. Matter d. Liquid
13. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about comets?
a. Comets are mostly frozen gases and cosmic dust.
b. Comets glow by their light.
c. Comets generally have elongated elliptical orbits.
d. Comets may go around the sun in any direction.
e.
14. A group of students tired to find out how volume would affect the mass and density of a piece of metal. The data are
shown on the table below:

Trial Volume ( cm3) Mass (g) Density ( g/ cm3)

1 10 15 1.5
2 40 60 1.5
3 5 7.5 1.5
4 160 240 1.5

Based on the trials made, which among the following conclusion can be formulated?
I. Density of a material is constant.
II. Mass is inversely proportional to volume.
III. Volume is directly proportional to mass
IV. Density is dependent on mass and volume
a. III and IV b. I and III c. I and II d. I and IV
15. A change in the shape or size of an object can be classified as –
a. mechanical change c. nuclear change
b. physical change d. chemical change
16. In what state are most matter in the universe?
a. Gas b. Liquid c. Solid d. Plasma
17. Two glass tumblers that are stuck one inside the other may be loosened by –
a. pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with equally cold water.
b. pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with equally hot water.
c. pouring cold water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with hot water.
d. pouring hot water on the outside tumbler after filling the inside tumbler with cold water.
18. A thermometer measure –
a. energy b. heat c. pressure d. Temperature
19. The volume and mass for each of five metal pieces are shown in the table below. Which of the metal pieces
has the LOWEST density?
METAL VOLUME (cm3) MASS (grams)
Beryllium 100 185
Calcium 100 155
Osmium 10 255
Titanium 10 45
Zinc 1 7

a. Zinc b. Calcium c. Beryllium d. Osmium

20. Which of the following forms of energy travels in waves?
a. Chemical energy c. Mechanical energy
b. Sound energy d. Electrical energy
21. A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Roland Ross was awarded the Nobel prize in medicine for his research in the
a. liquid fuel rocket c. transmission of malaria
b. prevention of hepatitis d. control of cholera
22. When lighted, the energy of the alcohol in a lamp is –
a. lost while heating is done.
b. transformed from chemical to mechanical energy.
c. transformed from chemical to heat energy.
d. All of these
23. Which process occurs when dry ice, CO2 (s) is change into CO2 (g)?
a. Evaporation c. Sublimation
b. Condensation d. Decomposition
24. The first Filipino who was declared as a national scientist and who has contribution much in discovering local plants that
can be use as medicine is –
a. Dr. Pacifico Marcos c. Dr. Eliseo Kintanar
b. Dr. Henry Moseley d. Dr. Alfredo C. Santos
25. Two times of similar shapes and weights are drop simultaneously in a ten-storey building. Which of the following
statements is correct about the falling rate of the objects?
a. The shape of the object has a minor effect on the falling rate.
b. The weight of the object has no effect on the falling rate.
c. The distance of the fall has no effect on the falling rate.
d. The resistance of the air has no effect on the falling rate.
26. The El Niño phenomenon which grabbed control of the world’s weather machine is identified by climatologist as
_________.
a. Landslides, flash floods, warm air currents
b. Lack of rains, droughts, crop failure
c. Heavy downpours, tropical storms in some parts of the earth
d. All of these
27. A soda-acid type fire extinguish is recommended for putting out fires which involves burning –
a. Insulation on wires c. dry chemicals
b. Fats or vegetable oil d. painted woodwork
28. An atom or a group of atoms which has an excess/deficiency of electrons is called –
a. electron c. ion
b. proton d. molecules
29. Fossils are most likely to be found in –
a. Metamorphic rocks c. Sedimentary rocks
b. Igneous Rocks d. Ocean floor
30. If a doctor describes a patient as dehydrated, he means that the patient –
a. has a contagious disease c. needs oxygen
b. needs insulin d. has lots a great deal of water
31. Radium was discovered by –
a. Albert Einstein c. Joseph John Thomston
b. Pierre and Marie Curie d. Albrecht Van Haller
32. Aboard the space shuttle, astronauts strap themselves to wall or bunk when they sleep. This is because during a change
of shuttle velocity an unstrapped sleeping astronaut would likely slump into the shuttle wall and be injured. These astronauts
have to be strapped down because –
a. they are unable to sleep while floating free in space
b. gravity is weak to have them remain in bed
c. their body function have to be constantly monitored
d. their bodies have inertia
33. Four circular holes of equal size arrange from top to bottom were cut to 2 cm apart into a large plastic bottle. The holes
were covered with tape, and the bottle was filled with water. The tape was then removed. Which of the following statements
will BEST describe the result?
a. Water from the top hole will squirt out the farthest.
b. Water from each hole will squirt out the same distance from the bottle.
c. The sudden release of water will cause the bottle to collapse.
d. Water from the bottom hole will squirt out the farthest.
34. The history of the earth has been divided by scientist into eras. Which of the following shows the arrangements of these
areas into proper sequence form the oldest to the most recent?
a. Precambrian, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Paleozoic.
b. Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic.
c. Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian.
d. Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic.
35. Which of the following is closest to normal body temperature?
a. 32 °F c. 212°F
b. 50°C d. 37°C
36. A change in the composition of the substance resulting in the formation of a new substance is called –
a. nuclear change c. physical change
b. mechanical change d. chemical change
37. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE?
I. Water in a cup and water in a pot at 100°C have molecules of the same degree of activity.
II. It takes more burning of fuel to produce a pot full of boiling water than to produce a cupful.
III. The unit used in measuring the quantity of heat is the calorie.
IV. A pot full of water has a greater number of active molecules than those a cupful of water.
a. III and IV only c. None of these statements
b. All of these statements d. I and II only
38. Which of the following cause the seasons?
a. The rotation of the Earth about the Sun.
b. The rotation of the Sun about the Earth.
c. The distance of the Earth from the sun.
d. The tilting of the Earth on its axis.
39. Which of the following statements best explains why copper is the metal widely used in electrical writing?
a. It is the best conductor of electricity.
b. It is cheaper than aluminum.
c. It is better conductor than aluminum and cheaper than silver.
d. It has high resistance to electricity.
40. To achieve ecological balance, which of the following sets of components should an aquarium contain?
a. Water and fish c. Water and plants
b. Water, snail and fish d. Water, snail, plants and fish
SOCIAL SCIENCE
I. Read the items carefully then choose the letter of your choice.
1. Which statement is true of the pre-Spanish Filipino government?
A. The datu exercised all powers of the 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 comp
2. If our present government is a democracy, where does power reside?
A. In the Filipino people
B. In congress
C. In the president
D. In the supreme court
3. In President Quezon’s time, the country had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about the Philippine
Commonwealth?
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
4. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and Executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of
government of government was implemented.
A. Parliamentary C. Aristocracy
B. Dictatorial D. Presidential
5. What form of government is characterized by the separation of powers?
A. Parliamentary C. Aristocracy
B. Presidential D. Monarchical
6. To which type of political system do we belong?
A. Colonialism C. Democracy
B. Monarchy D. Totalitarianism
7. In which form of government does power or authority reside in a few persons who govern for their own interest?
A. Oligarchy C. Democracy
B. Monarchy D. Parliamentary
8. Which of the following represented the smallest sub of government in the Philippines at present?
A. Purok C. Sitio
B. Barangay D. Zone
9. The Philippine government is divided into three branches. Which of the following doctrines best describes the model of
governance in the Philippines?
A. Tricameralism C. Emancipation of state
B. Separation of powers D. Division of labor.
10. In England, Queen Elizabeth acts as head of the state. This country also has a parliament and a prim minister. Which
among the following best describes the form of government in this country?
A. Absolute monarchy C. Oligarchy
B. Constitutional monarchy D. Aristocracy
11. What human right is violated when one opens a letter without the permission from the addressee?
[Link] to privacy of communication and correspondence
B. Right to read the letter
[Link] to open the envelope without permission
[Link] to private affairs
12. When a person is imprisoned without proper investigation, what right is violated?
A. Right to due process of law
B. Right to secure persons
C. Right to to process paper
D. Right to protection
13. To prepare teachers to handle inclusive education what specialization is offered in teacher education institutions?
A. Special education C. Kindergarten courses
B. Special courses D. Pre-School courses
14. What is the best indicator of “quality education” as invoked in the constitution?
A. Generation of reliable measurements on transition rate
B. Generation of reliable measurements of cohort survival rate
C. Generation of reliable measurements of educational outcomes
D. Generation of reliable measurements of participation rate
15. What is the 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

16. Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of government such as right to vote
and voted upon as an exercise of __________________.
A. Political rights B. Social rights
B. Civil rights D. Economic rights
17. Can the accused waive his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel?
A. No, except in writing and inthe presence of counsel
B. Yes, if there is no counsel offering his service
C. No, it cannot be waived
D. Yes, if he voluntarily does so
18. Which is right violated by wiretapping?
A. Freedom of expression
B. The right to private property
C. The right to privacy of communication
D. The right to information on matters of public concern.
19. Who has the power to declare declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Chief Justice C. Senate President
B. President D. Congress
20. Which of the following was the first to happen?
A. Aguinaldo was captured.
B. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence.
C. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated.
D. The Philippines was ceded to the US by Treaty of Paris.
21. The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by surrender of the joint Filipino-American forces on May 6,
[Link] did this happened?
A. Bataan C. Capas, Tarlac
B. Corregidor D. Manila
22. The following were among the five ships involved in Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage EXCEPT ___________.
A. Concepcion C. Trinidad
B. Cartagena D. Victoria
23. The late president Ferdinand Marcos place the entire Philippines under Martial Law through which of the following
laws?
A. Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution
B. R.A. 274
C. Proclamation 1081
D. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap Blg. 25, s. 1974
24. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform and cooperatives are meant to ____________________.
A. Eradicate poverty in the country
B. Bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
C. To make all citizens equal
D. To improve on the country’s literacy rate
25. You have a property worth Php 500,000. The tax is 1% he pays Php [Link] his property is worth 1,000,000 he pays Php
10,000. Which does this illustrate?
A. Progressive taxation C. Equity in taxation
B. Uniformity in taxation D. Equality in taxation

26. Which term refers the measures undertaken by the government which would remove anything that hinders the entry of
foreign products, services and capital between countries.
A. Liberalization C. Privatization
B. Globalization D. Internationalization
27. Which refers to duties payable goods, whether imported or exported?
A. Assessment C. Subsidiary
B. Tariff D. Revenue
[Link] human need is considered basic?
[Link] C. Wealth
[Link] D. Order
29. Which of the following best describes the concept of society?
A. A political entity
B. The same as culture or nation
C. Limited by geographical boundaries
D. Organized interaction of people sharing land and culture
30. What committee was founded in 1978 to promote effective cooperation and enhance solidarity among the people of
ASEAN?
A. Committee Culture and Information
B. Committee on Regional Cooperation
C. Committee on Culture and Arts
D. Committee on Cultural Heritage
31. Can you be arrested without warrant of arrest?
A. No, if you are a minor
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old.
C. Yes, if you were reported to have committed a crime.
D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a crime.
32. Which is true of the PHILIPPINES?
A. It was colonized by Spain, Portugal, America and Japan.
B. It has been part of the world’s economy since the Spanish colonial rule.
C. It is one of the least populated countries in the world.
D. It has two autonomous regions---ARMM and CAR
33. Which is true of the PHILIPPINES?
A. It has been colonized by two European colonial powers.
B. It has never been united as a nation.
C. There have been attempts to change its government to a parliamentary form.
D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.
34. As a result of EDSA I, 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.
35. With whom is the “Strong Republic” associated?
A. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Joseph E. Estrada
C. Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo
D. Corazon Aquino
36. Which of the four pillars of education for the 21st century is crucial in the ligh of conflicts between Israel and Palestine?
A. Learning to do C. Learning to live together
B. Learning to be D. Learning to know
37. Who is the president who is known for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program?
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Manuel Roxas
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Ramon Magsaysay
38. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they use for their business transactions?
A. Money C. Credit
B. Barter D. Banking
39. After Negritos, what was the second group of people who migrated by sea to the Philippines?
A. Indonesians C. Indians
B. Arabs D. Malays
40. Foreign influences are evident on most aspects of Filipino culture including Philipppine languages. From which Asian
language do these words come from: alam, hukom, salamat?
A. Malayo-Polynesian C. Arabic
B. Sanskrit D. Mandarin

--end of test—sir jade