SYNONYMS

Directions: From among the choices given, choose the one which means most nearly the same as the given word.
1. ABORTIVE
a. fruitful
b. unsuccessful
c. consuming
d. familiar
2. ABSTINENCE
a. unrestrained
b. self- indulgence
c. overdosing
d. restrained eating
3. AUGMENT
a. attract
b. aware
c. increase
d. anoint
4. AVENGE
a. vindicate
b. avert
c. turn away
d. prevent
5. BOISTEROUS
a. sedate
b. supportive
c. noisy
d. expurgate
6. BROCHURE
a. Paper
b. pin
c. Pamphlet
d. map
7. CHASTE
a. Pure
b. virgin
c. Immortal
d. saint
8. COERCE
a. Collect
b. scold
c. Force
d. abort
9. CONSTRUE
a. Contradict
b. surprise
c. Question
d. explain
10. CONSENSUS
a. Order
b. rational
c. Effect
d. general agreement
11. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to
A. speed B. hiking
C. needle D. direction
12. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to

A. winter B. bear
C. dream D. sleep
13. Window is to pane as book is to

A. novel B. glass
C. cover D. page
14. Cup is to coffee as bowl is to

A. dish B. soup
C. spoon D. food
15. Yard is to inch as quart is to

A. gallon B. ounce
C. milk D. liquid
16. Elated is to despondent as enlightened is to

A. aware B. ignorant
C. miserable D. tolerant
17. Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to

A. gloomy B. mean
C. petty D. helpful
18. Reptile is to lizard as flower is to

A. petal B. stem
C. daisy D. alligator
19. Play is to actor as concert is to

A. symphony B. musician
C. piano D. percussion
20. Sponge is to porous as rubber is to

A. massive B. solid
C. elastic D. Inflexible
SPELLING
Directions: From among the choices given, choose the word that is incorrectly misspelled. If no error is found, shade E.

21. a. acknowledgment
b. comittee
c. illicit
d. grizzly
e. no error

22. a. strength
b. receipt
c. parallel
d. commission
e. no error

23. a. receive
b. fourteen
c. miniature
d. commission
e. no error

24. a. disinterested
b. immigrate
c. supercede
d. illegal
e. no error

25. a. noticeable
b. separate
c. environment
d. oppurtunity
e. no error

26. a. embarrass
b. accomodate
c. humorous
d. rhythm
e. no error

27. a. judgment
b. licence
c.. innoculate
d. greatness
e. no error

28. a. inaugurate
b. unprecedented
c. indescriminate
d.. unwarranted
e. no error

29. a. indifferent
b. homogeneous
c. maintainance
d. eloquence
e. no error

30. a. occasionally
b. obtrussive
c. miscommunication
d. fellow
e. no error
31. What is the largest source of freshwater on Earth?
a. the oceans c. polar ice caps and glaciers
b. the atmosphere d. lakes and rivers
32. Which of the following is a common groundwater problem in coastal areas?
a. saltwater contamination c. high sulfur content
b. contamination by crude oil d. excessive recharge
33. Which of the following is NOT true of ozone?
a. It absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
b. Its concentration is decreasing or thinning.
c. It is concentrated in the atmospheric layer called the mesosphere.
d. It is a gas formed by the addition of one oxygen atom to an oxygen molecule.
34. How can garbage be disposed off without destroying the ozone layers of the atmosphere?
a. burn it b. throw it into rivers c. compost it d. give it to collector
35. Why is deforestation often linked to global warming?
a. It increases the amount of dry land on Earths surface.
b. It releases toxic gases and pollutants into the atmosphere.
c. It increases the amount of CO
2
released into the atmosphere.
d. It decreases the amount of CO
2
released into the atmosphere.
36. Geologists consider volcanism as a building process because it
a. adds materials to the crust.
b. builds volcanoes.
c. moves crystal materials from place to place.
d. destroys properties of man.
37. Of Earths surface waters, what percent is freshwater available for human use?
a. 97 percent b. 3 percent c. less than 1 percent d. 21 percent
38. What is the ultimate source of most energy on Earth?
a. tides b. radioactivity c. the Sun d. the mantle
39. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a. oil b. natural gas c. trees d. coal
40. Why do we have the sun rise in the east?
a. the earth rotates clockwise
b. the sun is located in the east
c. the earth rotates counterclockwise
d. the earth revolves towards the east
41. Siya ang propagandistang gumamit ng mga sagisag na Naning, Tikbalang at Kulipulako.
a.Isabelo delos Reyes c. Emilio Jacinto
b.Mariano Ponce d. Andres Bonifacio
42. Ang di-marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay masahol pa sa mabaho at malansang isda ay mula sa akda ni Rizal na
pinamagatang
a. Sa Aking mga Kabata c. Huling Paalam
b. Noli Me Tangere d. Sa mga Kabataang Pilipino
43. Ito ay isa sa ugat ng dula na karaniwang nasasaksihan sa paglalamay ng patay at paligsahan sa pangangatwiran sa paraang patula
a.karagatan c. duplo
b.awitan d. tibag
44. Ano ang tawag sa awit sa kasal ng mga taga-Batangas?
a. Tagulaylay b. Balayang c. Anop d. Papuri
45. Sino ang propagandistang tinaguriang may memoria fotograpica at kasama ni Jose Rizal sa Espanya?
a. Juan Luna c. Jose Rizal
b. Jose Ma. Panganiban d. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
46. Ang ugat ng dulang ito ay ang paghahanap ni Reyna Elena ng kinamatayang krus ng Panginoong Hesukristo.
a. Tibag b. Senakulo c. Santakrusan d. Panunuluyan
47. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang mensahe ng epiko na Ilokano na BIAG NI LAM-ANG?
a. Pinatutunayan ng epiko ang yaman ng mga Ilokano sa lahat ng bagay.
b. Kailangan paniniwalaan ang ukol sa bisa ng mga anting-anting dahil sa mga pangyayaring nagpapatunay dito.
c. Dito nagpapatunay na walang kamatayan.
d. Masasalat ang mga katutubong ugali at mga tradisyong dapat pagyamanin at panatilihin upang pakinabangan ng kabataan.
48. Alin dito ang akdang may layuning magturo ng kabutihang-asal sa mga tao noon sa panahon ng Kastila?
a. Ibong Adarna c. Barlaan at Josaphat
b. Urbana at Felisa d. Doctrina Cristiana
49. 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. Diariong Tagalog d. La Solidaridad
50. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang epiko ng mga Muslim?
a. Ibalon b. Biag ni Lam-ang c. Alim d. Darangan
51. Kaninong akda ang isinapelikulang peministang nobela na Bata, BataPaano Ka Ginawa?
a. Lualhati Bautista c. Soledad Reyes
b. Genoveva Edroza-Matute d. Rina Jimenez-David
52. Ang Katapusang Hibik ng Pilipinas sa Inang Espanya na nag-aalab nang matinding damdaming makabayan ay mula sa panulat
ni
a. Marcelo del Pilar c. Pedro Paterno
b. Andres Bonifacio d. Emilio Jacinto
53. Ang sinuman ay makabubuo ng matibay na lubid kung pagsasamahin ang sinulid. Ang ibig sabihin ng kasabihang ito ay:
a. Mahirap magkaisa ang mga tao.
b. Madali ang gumawa ng lubid kung may sinulid
c. Kailangan natin ang lubid sa ating mga Gawain.
d. Magkakaroon tayo ng lakas kung tayoy magkakaisa.
54. Ang bersyon ng pasyon na binubuo ng walong pantig sa taludtod at may limang taludtod sa bawat saknong ay sinulat ni:
a.Anecito dela Merced
b.Gaspar Aquino de Belen
c.Luis de Guian
d.Mariano Pilapil
55. Ang sagisag ni Florentino Collantes ay
a. Kuntil-Butil b. Huseng Sisiw
c.Huseng Batute d. Verdugo
56. Umupo si Itim, sinulot ni Pula, heto na si Puti na bubuga-buga. Ito ay halimbawa ng isang:
a. bugtong c. alamat
b. salawikain d. kuwentong bayan
57. Ang epiko ay mahabang pagsasalaysay ng kagitingan ng bida na kung minsan ay hango sa karaniwang pangyayari gaya
halimbawa ng ____.
a. Ibong Adarna c. Bantugan
b. Florante at Laura d. Prinsipe Amante
58. Isang dula na pumapaksa sa buhay at pagpapasakit ng Panginoong Hesukristo o pasyon sa tanghalan ay tinatawag na
a. Moro-moro b. Tibag c. Kurido d. Senakulo
59. Mula sa karagatan
PAGBUTIHIN MO BINATA AT SI NENENG AY MARAMI
NANG NAILUNOD NA TALISUYO SA KARAGATAN.
Ang tagubilin sa binata ay nagsisilbing _____________.
a. pasabi b. pakisuyo c. pagtupad d. babala
60. Si Marcelo H. Del Pilar ay tagasunod ni Rizal sa larangan ng _____.
a. Panggagamot b. Pagsulat c. Simbahan d. Baril
61. The national territory of the Republic of the Philippines includes each of the following (in the territorial islands and waters)
except:
a. The seabed c. the overseas domains
b. The insular shelves d. the subsoil
62. In Section II of the Declaration of Principles, the Philippines renounces ______ as an instrument of national policy.
a. Communism c. extra-territoriality
b. War d. lawlessness
63. What authority is supposed to be supreme over the military?
a. Civilian b. Judicial c. Presidential d. Democratic

64. What body is mentioned as the protector of the people and the State?
a. Armed Forces of the Philippines
b. Executive government
c. Philippine National Police
d. Department of national Defense
65. What is the title of Article I of the 1986 Constitution?
a. Preamble c. Bill of Rights
b. National territory d. transitory Provisions
66. Who may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal military or civil service?
a. Male citizens 18-65 years old c. Natural born Filipinos
b. All Filipinos 18- 65 years old d. All Citizens
67. Which of the following is not mentioned to be essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy?
a. Maintenance of peace and order
b. Preservation of patrimony and loyalty to flag and country
c. Protection of life, liberty and poverty
d. Promotion of the general welfare
68. Which of the following will not be appropriate on the blank: Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their
duties with the highest degree of :
a. Attitude c. excellence
b. Professionalism d. intelligence and skill

69. Article II, Section 6 states that separation of ____ and State shall be inviolable,
a. Military b. President c. church d. politics
70. The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other states, the paramount consideration shall be
each of the following, except:
a. National sovereignty
b. Territorial integrity
c. National interest and the right to self-determination
d. Nationalized control
71. Section 8 of the State Policies states that the Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of
freedom from what type of weapons in its territory?
a. Biological weapons c. chemical weapons
b. Nuclear weapons d. weapons of mass destruction
72. The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free
the people from what?
a. Poverty c. law-breaking
b. Corruption d. injustice
73. The State values the dignity of every ___ and guarantees full respect for human rights.
a. Natural born citizen c. living thing
b. Human person d. religion or belief
74. The State is tasked to protect and strengthen the ____ as the basic autonomous social institution.
a. Barangay c. society
b. Family d. Filipino citizen
75. The State recognizes the vital role of the _____ in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.
a. Women b. Government c. youthd. family
76. The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the ____ of women and men.
a. Fundamental equality c. Safety and security
b. Inherent freedom d. Bills of rights
77. The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ______ in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature.
a. Living b. Upbringing c. societyd. ecology
78. To foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress and promote total human liberation and development, the state
shall give priority to each one except:
a. Education c. Arts, culture and sports
b. Science and technology d. Labor and livelihood
79. In Article II, the state affirms what aspect as a primary social economic force as it protects the rights of workers and promote
their welfare?
a. Labor b. Human rights c. agriculture d. industry
80. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by whom?
a. Natural-born citizens c. Filipinos
b. The government d. The executive branch
81. In Article II, Section 21, the State shall promote comprehensive rural development and what related field?
a. Agrarian reform c. countryside improvement
b. Urban planning d. agricultural economy
82. Republic Act 6713 establishes a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees. Which of the
following is not included in this act and its title?
a. Granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service.
b. Providing rehabilitation of unjust actions and infringements.
c. Enumerating prohibited acts and transactions
d. Providing penalties for violations
83. Which of the following is not mentioned in the declaration of policy of public officials in R.A. 6713?
a. They shall uphold the constitution of the republic of the Philippines
b. They shall be accountable to the people
c. They shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibilities
d. They shall lead modest lives
84. Who are not mentioned as public employees in R.A. 6713?
a. Temporary government employees
b. Military personnel
c. Police personnel
d. Agency personnel in government offices
85. Commodatum is a type of:
a. Loan c. government agency
b. elective office d. code
86. Families of public officials or employees include spouses and who else?
a. Children including those in previous marriages
b. Unmarried children under 18 years
c. Children, grandchildren and other descendants
d. Relatives up to the third degree of consanguinity
87. What arises when a public official is an officer of a private corporation which affects his faithful performance of official duty?
a. Redundancy c. Conflict of interest
b. Double remuneration d. Double compensation
88. What do you call the transfer of title or disposal of interest in poverty in favour of someone not ones spouse or relative?
a. Endowment c. Divestment
b. Inheritance d. reparation
89. Relatives refers to all persons related to a public official to what degree of consanguinity?
a. First b. second c. third d. fourth
90. In section 4, what public officials and employees always uphold over and above personal matters?
a. The public interest c. the Philippine flag
b. The constitution d. R.A. 6713
91. A car racer covers 225 km. in 2 hours. How far can he go in 1 hours?
a. 267 km b. 168 km c. 394 km d. 157 km
92. Three-fourth of what number is 12?
a. 30 b. 12 c. 24 d. 16
93. The ratio of men to women at High School is 3:7. If there are 6,153 woman in the said school, how many men are at Mabuhay
High School?
a. 2,051 b. 2,037 c. 879 d.1,895
94. The average of four numbers 28. If three of the four numbers ate 16, 28 and 36, what is the fourth number?
a. 29 b. 30 c. 48 d. 40
95. If there are 3 microscopes for every 4 medical students, how many microscopes are needed for 44 students?
a. 45 b. 33 c. 42 d. 44
96. The one way fare from Manila to Davao City is P5.200. How many round trip tickets can be purchased with the amount of
P104,000?
a. 25 b 10 c 20 d. 15
97. 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
98. Three children inherited a state worth P570.000. How much will each receive as share?
a. P 190.00 b. P 190, 000.00 c. P19,000,000.00 d. P19,000.00
99. In Room A of the University Center,.there are 1 man and 2 women, in Room B there are 2 men and 4 women and in Room C,
there are 5 men and 10 women. What is the ratio between men and women?
a. 3/4 b. 5/7 c. 1/3 d. 1/2
100. Her mother counted 2 scores before she had a child of her own. How old she was?
a. 20 years b. 40 year c. 50 years d. 30 years