4.

Before
sleeping
time,
children
are
discouraged to watch_____ shows that
cause nightmares.
a. Special b. Spectral c. Spectacular d.
Spiteful
5. One leader at the end of the tail remembered
Tennysons Ulysses To strive, to seek, to
find and not to yield. This means leadership
is
a. Characterized by sustained efforts and
courage
b. Seen recess and travel often winning
elections
c. Characterized
by
accomplishments,
sustained and further researched
d. What accomplishment one has achieved
6. Most natural calamities happen in July and
August. Students are dismissed early
a. To avoid missing the bus
b. To avoid traffic jams
c. To avoid getting wet
d. To avoid the flash floods

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7. We are at the edge of the 20th century. The

next millennium is at the threshold,
cautioned the parents. This means
a. The 21st century is another 100 years
i b. The 21st century about to come
j c. The 20th century should make us look
forward
k d. The 20th century was a dismal failure
8. Belgrade was in total darkness after the
bombs were dropped. This means
a. Electric light was not needed in war
l b. Electricity was turned off to avoid
identification o areas
m c. Electricity sources had been destroyed
n d. Electricity was temporarily shut off
9. A television program that tells of animal life is
entitled
a. Voltes V
b. Batibot
c. Discovery
d. Brigada Siete
10. A prisoner was approached by a priest. I will
keep all you say in confidence, the priest
assured him. This means he tried to
a. Win the confidence
b. Arouse the confidence
c. Be confident
d. Be taken in confidence
11. Senators were accused by activists of
washing their hands with the perfumes of
Arabia. This is a states commonly known as
a. Triumph b. Guilt
c.
Aggression
d.
Indecision

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for

each of the following questions. Mark only one
answer for each item by shading the box
corresponding to the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO
ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.
MULTIPLE CHOICES:
1. Teachers always remind us that time is
gold. This means
a a. Time can be bought
b b. Time can be measured
c c. Time is precious
d d. Time lost can never be retrieved
2. He is known as a political butterfly, the
congressman remarked. This means the
fellow is a
a. Displayed follower
c. Party loyalist
b. Political opportunist
d.
Disgraced
leader
3. A tourist chose his plane for Davao. He
chose PAL which ad says Philippine Flag
Carrier. When asked why he chose PAL his
remark was
a. Im sorry, Im scared to take PAL
e b. Oh, I believe other planes dont carry the
f
Philippine symbol.
g c. I doubt if PAL arrives on time.
h d. All right, PAL can be trusted.

12. We see nature in poetry. What does Blake

predict in these lines? A dog starved at his
masters gate. Predicts the ruin of a state. If
this is taken for countries it predicts
a. Famine
b. Prosperity
c. Disasters
d. productivity
13. If we see each other all the time in big
mirrors, the whole faith of the world turn to
dust. The message is
a. Theres a need for sympathy
b. Theres a need for big mirrors
c. Theres a need for empathy
d. Theres need for secrecy
14. In selected regions English and Filipino are
the language of instruction. This approach is.
a. Lingua franca
c. Bilingual
b. Multi lingual
d. Monolingual
15. What was exposed is only the tip of the
iceberg, a report announced. This means.
a. There are more hidden things than that
what was exposed
b. The issue is nothing compared to the
reality
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z c. The iceberg is enough
aa d. The exposure hits the core of the issue
16. The media man was silenced. He would
spill more beans if left free. This means
a. The man was shielded
b. The man was set free
c. The man was salvaged
d. The man was protected
17. What you did will be on your children. The
line tells of the effect of crime so
a. Evil will come sooner
b. Crime does not pay
c. Revenge will be easy
d. Death will finish all
18. The Bible goes for parallelism. It says
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven. This means
a. Poor spirit can be an open gate to heaven
bb b. Heaven is not only for the rich but also for
the poor man
cc c. Poorness is sprite is not a way to hell
dd d. The poor can become rich
19. Physicians receive medicines for trial from
pharmaceutical firms. These medicines are
referred to as
a. Examples b. Sampler c. Trial d. Testers
20. How would you arrange these words to form
a sentence?
The arrangement should be
a. 2, 4, 3, 1
b. 1, 2, 3, 4 c. 3, 2, 4, 1 d.
3, 2, 4, 1,

21. The jeepney drives went on strike. They did

not go for
a. Fluctuating cost of oil
b. Shorting price of oil
c. Deregulated price of oil
d. Rising cost of oil
22. The bakeshop controlled its _________the
percentage of yeast rice is big.
a. Doughnut to make sure
b. Through to make sure
c. Though to make sure
d. Dough to make sure
23. A boy joined his mother shop his clothes. He
insisted in signature brand. This means
a. The boy has an expensive taste
ee b. The boy has a taste for original clothes
ff c. The boy goes for imitation clothes
gg d. The boy doesnt go for ordinary cheap
clothes
24. Carlyle said, a man perfects himself by
working. This shows
a. Carlyle advocates, know thyself
hh b. Carlyle measures success by actual work
ii c. Carlyle is a labor leader
jj d. Carlyle believes in perception in labor

25. Governor Misuari believes in the autonomy

of ARMM. This means that ARMM is
a. An independent state
kk b. Autonomous and separate from Luzon
ll c. Free from national government control
mmd. Autonomous in terms of Muslim privileges
26. Castillo tells us time piles up differences
upon man, or it takes things away from him
and makes him another human being. This
means
a. Time allows men to heal wounds
nn b. Time causes changes in a person by
adding or
oo
Eliminating facets in his life
pp c. Time steals so much from men
qq d. Time moves fast to make one aged
27. When the Senate voted, one senator
declared, I will take the road less traveled
by and be condemned if necessary The
decision shows
a. Regrets come before decision
rr b. Decisions are made despite the difference
from
the majority
ss c. Decision are made by one on crossroads
tt d. Regrets come after decision
28. A drive against H-fever is for people to look
into water that
a. Is stagnant b. Stays on c. Drops
d.
Flows

29. The local basketball players were supported

by Fil-American imports. This group ______
efforts.
a. Complicated the team
b. Complimented the team
c. Complemented the team
uu d. Completed the team
30. Did you understand her response to the
judges? Heres the answer.
a. Not very
c. Certainly
b. Not really
d. On the other
hand
31. I have but one life to give and I am willing to
give it to my country, not every one is given
this chance. Justice Abad Santos answered
the Japanese soldiers. This finds an
equivalent in valor of:
a. Jose Rizal
c. Pres. Aquino
vv b. Marcelo del Pilar
d. Governor
Aguinaldo
32. The life of clouds is a parting and a meeting.
A tear and a smile. The author says
a. Life is a combination of tears and laughter
ww b. Life is not all sunshine
xx c. Life is an ocean of love
yy d. Life is made not of water and sunlight

c. The patients are left behind by relatives

d. The patient are left by doctors
37. After the eruption of Pinatubo, the affected
areas ______which called on the Red Cross
for aid.
a. Were the ones c. which were the ones
b. Who were the ones d. whom were the
ones
38. The message was confidential. The same
was analyzed______Joey and Liza.
a. Within b. Among c. Between d. With
39. The writer who stayed at the foot of Mt.
Banahaw indicated preference for
a. Hiking along the seashore
b. Climbing mountain slopes
c. Avoiding rural atmosphere
d. Rural environment
40. The death of men in the mine was caused by
a. Erosion
c. Darkness
b. Suffocation
d. Lethal smell
41. The disasters in China are just like those in
Africa. I dont agree. So the answer is
a. Its just like what he experienced
ccc b. Its not like that
ddd c. Its the same in all places
eee d. Its unlike what happened then

33. It was aviation week. A fourth year class was

invited by the Commanding General of the
Philippines Airforce. Each student wanted to
board the people. The guard refused the last
passenger and the fellow remarked, Im the
pilot. The situation tells of.
a. A strict compliance to orders
b. A canny answer
c. a twist in scene
d. An exaggerated situation
34. The students returned from an excursion.
The students left behind enjoyed _____of
food they shared.
a. A mouthfulled
c. A mouth fill
b. A mouthful
d. A mouthful
35. What is reason of the government in
conducting peace talks?
a. To get everyone at ease
zz b. To insist on the governments programs.
aaa c. To listen to both sides of the issue
bbb d. To take advantage of the suffering
soldiers.
36. At the Philippine General Hospital, doctors
reported on the abandoned patients. This
means
a. The patients cannot effort afford to pay
their bill
b. The patients do not have permanent
address

42. Children are taught to think. They dont just

follow the whip ______ that cover a horses
ayes.
a. Blinders b. Bridles c. Girdles d. Stir ups
43. A time patient is indefatigable in promoting
political truth. The quotation means
a. Patriots forget selves to serve others
fff b. A hero practices political truth
ggg c. Patriots are rich and truthful
hhh d. Patriots are brave and cunning
44. Listen, everyone should come in gala attire.
Everyone answered:
a. Certainly, right
c. Youre right
b. Thats right
d. Not really right
45. At stoke of 12:00 noon the watchers
announced.
a. Put your pencils inside!
b. Put your pencils down!
c. Put your pencils aside!
d. Put your pencils up!
46. Reports of the death sentence were awaited
by the parents. But the president decided
the postponement for the month or in legal
terms this means
a. Reprieve
c. Execution
b. Pardon
d.
Commutation
47. Ibon layang lumipad, kulungin at iiyak. Ang
pinapahalagahan ng may akda nito ay
a. Kagipitan
c. Kabiguan

b. Kalayaan
d. Kakulungan
48. Maraming gumagamit ng mga kagamitan sa
pagtuturo ng mga katutubong tugtugin. Alin
dito ang mabisa sa pagtuturo?
a. Plakang tugtugin
c. Tugtugin
aktuwal
iii b. Tugtugin sa piyano d. Tugtugin sa
armoniyan
49. Bakit magulo? Kami po ay _______ sa
paghahanda sa Araw ng Kalayaan.
a. Ababalang-abalang
c. Abalang-abala
b. Abala-abala
d.
Abalangabalang
50. Ang tinatalakay ni Lope K. Santos sa
Banaag at Sikat ay
a. Pampulitikahan
c. Panitikan
b. Panlipunan
d. Pambayan
51. Sa tula ni Amado V. Hernandez mayroon
siyang mensahe na: Sa munting dungawan,
tanging abot malas ay sandipang langit,
langit na puno ng luha. Maramot na hirang
ng pusong may sugat, watawat ay aking
pakariwan Itoy nagpapakilala ng
a. Isang wari pagkapahamak sa buhay
jjj b. Isang nakakaligtas na kahirapan

a. Fidel V. Ramos

c. Ramon Magsaysay

b. Jose P. Rizal
d. Jose P. Laurel
58. Bago sumagot ang
bata sa tanong
kailangan siyay
a. Makinig sa tanong
ppp b. Tumigil ng usapan
qqq c. Ipagpatuloy ang usapan
rrr d. Umawit ng malakas
59. Ang buod ng tula ni Alejandro C. Abadilla sa
Ang Daigdig at Ako ay ang
a. Kalawakan ng kagubatan
b. Kalaliman ng dagat
c. Kalawakan ng dagat at kalaliman ng
pakiramdam
d. Kababawan ng karagatan
60. Madali kitang ________sa lahat kong
nahiram sayo, sagot ni Ate.
a. Pagbabayaran
c. Pagbayaran
b. Mabayaran
d. Nabayaran
61. Ang sabi ni Romulo sa isa niyang akda, ang
Pilipino ay dugong maharlika. Ano ang
kahulugan nito?
a. Ang Pilipino ay nanggaling sa malayang
lahi
sss b. Ang Pilipino ay sadyang matatag ang
budhi.
ttt c. Ang Pilipino ay madaling maipagbili at
mabola.
uuu d. Ang Pilipino ay di purong Pilipino

kkk c. Isang pagkapanatag ng kalooban

lll d. Isang paghihirap sa loob ng bilangguan
52. Ano ang tawag sa mga titik batay sa bigkas
ng Ingles?
a. Alivata o baybayin c. Alpabetong Filipino
b. Alpabetong Romano d. Alpabetong
Pilipino
53. Alin ang tamang bilang ng alpabetong
Romano na dala sa Pilipinas ng mga
Kastila?
a. 30
b. 20
c. 31
d. 2626
54. Ano ang hakbang sa pagsulat sa pamaraang
proseso? Ito ay
a. Paghahaka
c. Paggamit ng pamilang
mmm b. Pagbigat urid. Komunikasyon
55. Ang lingua franca sa mababang antas ng
elementarya ay paiiralin sa mga relihiyon ng
Ilikos at
a. Waray b. Mindanao c. Bikol
d.
Cebuano
56. Paulit-ulit ang mga sigaw ng laban sa VFA at
ang babala ay nagsasaad ng diwang ito na
a. Mawawala ang kasarinlan ng Pilipino
b. Mapapahamak ang ating ekonomiya
nnn c. Mapapayaman ang Pilipinas
ooo d. Mababastos ang kababaihan
57. Nakasalalay sarunungan ang kaunlaran ng
isang bayan. Ito ay isang pahayag ni

62. Ang guni-guni ng tula na ginagamit upang

paghambingin ang dalawang bagay na
magkaiba ay.
a. Sinekdota
c. Simile
b. Mataphora
d. Metonimeya
63. Alin ang babalang tama sa basura?
a. Ang basuray dito itapon!
vvv b. Ang basura dito itapon!
www c. Ipagtapunan dito ang basura! d. Itapon
dito ang dumi!
64. __ako kung kayo ay aalis din, ang tugon ni
Kuya Jose.
a. Aalis b. Mag-aalis c. Maalis d. Umalis
65. Ang Tagalog ang naging opisyal na wika ng
Pilipinas dahil sa
a. Saligang Batas ng Malolos
b. Saligang Batas ng 1986
c. Saligang Batas ng 1973
d. Saligang Batas ng 1935
66. Di kataka-taka na ilang pulis ay hinihinalang
kasangkot sa paglaganap ng krimen. Ano
ang kahulugan ng kasangkoy?
a. Kasabwat b. Kabalikat c. Kabilang d.
Kasama-sama
67. Ang diwa ni Claro M. Recto ay laging ang
pagpapalaganap ng Pilipino sa kanyang
bayan, Ayaw na ayaw ni Recto ang maging
a. Pilipinong tumitingala sa dayuhan
b. Dummy ng dayuhan na bumubili ng

kayamanan ng Pilipinas
c. Ari ng lupa ng dayuhan sa Pilipinas
xxx d. Palahingi ng tulong sa ibang bansa
68. Noong panahon ng Amerikano, may mga uri
na ipinagbawal tulad ng:
a. Tumutuliza sa mga paring kastila
yyy b. Dumadakila
sa mga
bandido at
mamamatay
zzz tao
aaaa c. Magkaroon ng batas sa sediyon
bbbb d. Tungkol sa mga salitang panrelihiyon
69. Ang di niya makalimutan ay isang_______
ng anak niya bago umalis pa Amerika
a.
Pangako
b. Paaako
c. Paako d.
Pagaako
70. Sino ang nagbabala ng ang walang galang
sa sariling wika at nahihiyang gamitin ito at
tutad ng isang:
a. Malansang isda?
c. Baliw na pusa?
b. Matapang na aso?
d. Asong bangero?
71. Anong babala sa Maynila na dapat sundin
ng lahat?
a. Huwag umiihi sa pader
b. Huwag umihi sa pader
c. Huwag mag-iihi sa pader
d. Huwag mag-iihi sa pader
72. Alin sa mag sumusunod ang di angkop sa
sariling kultura ng Pilipino?

6m.
a. 54 m2 b. 48 m2
c. 50 m2
d. 52
m2
79. A swimming pool is an equilateral triangle in
shape. One sides is 11 meters. How many
meters of rope are needed to enclose to
pool?
a. 33 meters
c. 48 meters
b. 55 meters
d. 44 meters
80. Mrs. Santos barrowed from a friend P
50,000.00 at 5% interest per month. She
contracted the loans in December 1998.
How much will she pay after a year?
a. P 80,000.00
c. P 150,000.00
b. P 100,000.00
d. P 130,000.00
81. A certain number doubled and increased by
10 is 14. What is the number?
a. 5
b. 4
c. 2
d. 3
82. The palay harvested is 2 kg. Convert this
into grams.
a. 2000 grams c. 2500 grams
b. 3000 grams
d. 3500 grams

83. Which of these shapes show dissimilar

fractions?

a.

Sayaw na tinikling c. Sayaw na

pandanggo
b.
Sayaw na subli
d. Sayaw na tango
73. Sa nuno niya nakuha yang ugaling iyan. Di
ko kayang________ ang ugaling iyan:
a. Pagtawaran
c. Patatawarin
b. Mapagtawad
d. Patawarin
74. Ang unang Ginang ay namudmud ng
pagkain sa mga mahihirap. Siyay _______
ang puso.
a. Mapagkait b. Malupit c. Malaki
d.
Mahilig
75. Suot ng mga babae ang kimona noong
sentinyal ng bansa. Kanilang ________ ang
kasuotang Filipina.
a. Ipinagmalaki
c.
Mamalakihin

a.

b.

c.

d.

84. A child has 3 pizza pie. If she serves 2

of his pie to her cousins, how many of the
parts will be left?
a. 1
b. 1
c. 1
d.

85. A square box has a perimeter of 88 cm.

What is the measurement of one side of the
box?
a. 88 cm b. 22 cm
c. 60 cm
d. 44
cm
86. A businessman deposits P 10,000.00 in a
new bank at 8% interest compounded
annually. After 3 years, his money will grow
to _________.
a. 10000 + 3( 0.08)
c. { 10000
+ .08 (1)}3
b. 10000 + ( 1 + .08) 3
d. 10000 ( 1.08) 3
87. One half of what number is 15?
a. 16
b. 12
c. 30 d. 34

b. Ipinagmamalaki
d.
Papamamalakihin
76. Ano ang katumbas ng titik O sa dating 20
titik na abakada?
a. Kyu
b. Ku
c. Kwo
d. Ko
77. What is 5% of P 1500?
a. P 65.00 b. P 85.00 c. P 15.00
d. P
75.00
78. Give the area of the figure below.
8m.

88. Ms. Chus bathroom has to be covered with

tiles. The edge of the bathtub needs a
rubberized tile. If the tub is 2.3 meters long
and 1.8 meters wide, how many of
rubberized tiles are required for the tub?
a. 2.3 meters
c. 4.6 meters
b. b. 8.2 meters d. 9.2 meters
89. How much will a buyer of a lot pay for his
house bought at P200,000,00 after 10 years
at 12% interest per annum?
a. P640,000.00
c.P840,000.00
b. P440,000.00
d. P540,000.00
90. An executive office has to be carpeted. The
areas are 3m by 4m. The carpet cost
P1,000.00 per square meter. How will be
spent for the purchase of the Carpet?
a. P1,000.00
c. P12,000.00
b. P120,000.00
d. P10,000.00
91. The price of gasoline has gone high
suddenly. The gas station ordered 120,000
liters before the price increase. However,
only 1,500 liters were sold. How many liters
are sold the new price?
a. 11,500 b. 118,500 c. 108,500 d.
112,000

99. A new house has two sides of its lot already

fenced by the neighbor. The unfenced sides
are 29 meters by 52 meters. If one meter
requires 11 pieces of hollow blocks, how
many hollow blocks will be needed to fence
the two sides?
a. 991 b. 891 c. 791 d. 691
100. What is the value of a in the statement
3ab=15 if b=5?
a. 3
b. 30
c. 1
d.
15
101. How do you write 2.09 in words?
a. Two point nine c. Two point zero nine
b. Two and nine tenths
d. Two and nine hundredths
102. If a=3, b=4, and c=6, find the value of
square root of b square?
a. 2
b. 8
c. 16
d. 4
103. A bomb was dropped in an area where
rebels were hiding. The perimeter of the
damaged area was 480 meters and the
width was 15 meters. What was the length of
the damaged area?
a. 225 meters
c. 125 meters
b. 200 meters
d. 425 meters
104. A square garden is fenced by barbed
wire. Three sides cost P6, 000.00. How
much would the fencing of the last side cost?
a. P4, 000.00
c. P8, 000.00
b. P10, 000.00
d. P2, 000.00

92. Babys purse has 54 coins made up of P5,

P1 and P0.50 coins. How many P5 coins has
he if he has 9 of P1 coins and 25 of P.50?
a. 9
b. 1
c. 20
d. 5
93. Write this ratio in its simplest form: 3 dm. to
20 cm.
a. 30.20 b. 20:3 c. 2030 d. 3:20
94. A woman has 12 pairs of shoes. Her little
boy takes two shoes at random out of his
mothers closet. In how many ways may he
select a right and a left shoe? How many of
this selection will not be the right pair?
a. 24, 6 b. 132, 62 c. 48, 12 d. 144, 132
95. The new MRT can travel at 30 kilometers in
15 minutes. How many minutes will it take to
run 60 kilometers?
a. 30 minutes
c. 20 minutes
b. 40 minutes
d. 50 minutes
96. Her mother counted 2 scores before she had
a child of her own. How old was she?
a. 20 years
b. 40 years c. 50 years d.
30 years
97. Convert into decimals fifteen hundredths.
a. 15/100 b. 0.15 c. 150 d. 0015.00
98. Find a if 2a+3b=c
a. a=3b-c/2
c. a=3b-2c
b. a=c-b/2
d. a=c-3b/2

105. Two times a certain number added to 30

gives the same result as three times the
same number subtracted from 90. What is
the number?
a. 12
b. 20
c. 15
d. 30
106. Check the following answers. Which of
them is CORRECT?
a. If a=2 and b=3 then a square b square
=36
cccc b. If a =2 and b=3 then a square b
square=108
dddd c. If a=2 and b=4 then a square b =32
eeee d. If a =3 and b=4 and c=12, then a b
square c =5184
107. What is the greatest common factor of 4,
6, 8?
a. 2
b. 6
c. 4
d. 3
108. How many years are there in a
centennial?
a. 50
b. 100 c. 10
d. 20
109. Write the ratio in the lowest term; 1 hour
to 15 minutes.
a. 4:1
b. 1:15
c. 1:4
d. 1:3
110. Congress is bent on passing into law the
Clean All Bill. The significant effect will be on
the.
a. Lessening of motor vehicles
ffff b. Increase in the price of prime commodities

gggg c. Reduction of lead and other chemical

pollutants
hhhh d. Sudden decrease of oil supply for
vehicular use
111. At the outset of the rainy season the
epidemic of H-fever is feared! Which practice
is the best approach to prevent its
occurrence in homes?
a. Clean the yards of breeding places for
mosquitoes like old tires, cans, etc.
b. Fumigate the house with smoke and
chemicals
c. Submit children to vaccination
d. Avoid mosquito bites in the afternoons
112. Classes in science follow the scientific
procedure. What in experiments follows the
definition of the problem?
a. Formulate hypothesis
iiii b. Gather relevant materials
jjjj c. Draw conclusions
kkkk d. State generalization
113. A cadet fell ill after a hectic parade. The
doctor traced the illness to
a. Parading with thick shirts and pants
llll b. Parading with heavy wooden guns
mmmm c. Parading and marching briskly
nnnn d. Parading soaked in perspiration and
dying up the same

uuuu b. Vitamin A and B

d. Bangkok
pills
118. A Sony Television set is imported from
the United State. To ensure the right use of
electric connection, what should be needed?
a. Resistor
c. Transformer
b. Capacitor
d. Generator
119. After the airplane crash in the Mountain
of Misamis Oriental, what was the easiest
source of identification of the victims?
a. Identification of bone structure
b. Identification of eyes
c. Identification of body length
d. Series of teeth available
120. Food markets are encouraged to handle
cooked food well. One incident in a wedding
party sends hundreds of guest to the
hospital. It was found out that the food
a. Was half cooked
vvvv b. Was contaminated with dysentery
bacteria
wwww c. Had ptomaine poison
d. Was left
uncovered
121. Which of the following is a misconception
on pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB)?
a. PTB is transmitted through kissing
xxxx b. Children of parents with pulmonary
tuberculosis will inherit the disease
yyyy c. PTB is caused by a bad spirit in the
environment
zzzz d. Pulmonary tuberculosis can be
transmitted through blood extraction

114. There was a time when the moon

appeared blue. Blue moon to others means:
a. Watching together romantically
b. Prediction of drought
c. Prediction of good harvest
d. Bad omen for married folks
115. The health authorities have been
alarmed by many cases of adults and young
with AIDS
a.
Children wit AIDS acquired illness
from classmates
oooo b. AIDS in infants acquired before birth
pppp c. Infant get AIDS from infected mother
qqqq d. AIDS is transmitted only adults
116. A patient collapsed due to her low sugar
level in the blood. What first aid must be
applied at once?
a. Give a glass of coca cola or sprite
rrrr b. Give a cold glass of coffee with sugar
ssssc. Give a hot glass of milk without sugar
tttt d. Allow the patient to take hot porridge
117. The Department of Health allows sale of
drugs and medicine after thorough laboratory
test. Which of those drugs is discouraged for
use because of its component?
a. Tea and sugar syrup c. none syrup

122. Modern science has used technology to

help doctors determine illness. A child
bumped and fell with his head hitting a
concrete
pavement.
Which
medical
approach will determine the status of the
cranial accident?
a. I open up and do surgical operations
b. Submit the child to chest x-ray
c. Submit the child to cranial x-ray
d. Submit the child to cranial scanning
123. Farmers are asked to change their
crops by season. What approach is applied
in this case?
a. Strip cropping c. Continuous farming
b. Crop rotation
d. Terracing
124. The improvements of cattle breeds have
reached significant heights. The method
propagated is through
a. Cloning of selected herds
b. Artificial insemination
c. Castration of poor makes
d. Total destruction and elimination of poor
breeds

125. The Manila Zoo had additional young

lions and tigers recently. How could these
animals be best attended?
a. Appointing a zoo manager whose
expertise is on pediatric cases
b. Submitting such young ones to the care
of a veterinarian who handles cases of
food and mouth diseases
c. Assigning a veterinarian whose expertise
is
on small animals
d. Converting the breeding places into
swimming Ponds
126. Heart attack has claimed many lives. Out
of 380 experimented men and women it was
established that those who were less prone
to heart attack were tea drinkers. The 44%
findings shows
a. That caffeine cause more heart ailment

fffffd. Artificial insemination through fertilized

eggs
131. A cave in Rizal has been subject to local
protest and attention. The artifacts and
wildlife will be preserved if this is
resorted to:
a. Lease the cave to a real estate developer
ggggg b. Identify the place as a government
reservation
under
the
control
and
preservation of the DENR
hhhhh c. Convert the place into a tourist spot
handled by Department of Tourism
iiiii d. Protect the caves from enterprising
treasure hunters
132. Seafarers decide to leave the shores
when the weather bureau declares the
signals for travel. Small boats between
islands of Romblon, Marinduque and
Mindoro cannot sail if the signal raised is.
a. Signal #3 b. Signal #2c. Signal #4
d.Signal # 1
133. Mindanao areas especially those in
Davao del Norte and Surigao suffered flood
for weeks. This can be attributed to the
a. Opening of mineral mines
b. Heavy rainfall of monsoon rains
c. The endless cutting of forest trees
d. Opening of new national highways
134. Scientific attitudes require of learners
accuracy and verification of data. Which
manifestation
is
often
observed
in
experimentation?
a. Curiosity
c. Critical
mindedness
b. Objectivity
d. Rationality

b. Tea makes people active

c. Tea leads to the reduction of fats
d. Tea with tanin is less dangerous
127. Protest from inhabitants close to
dumping sites of Metro Manila waste arise
from some observable factors. The most
serious of which is
a. Noise pollutants from garbage trucks
b. Presence of flies and mosquitoes
c. Presence of human being dumped in the
site
d. Unlimited seepage of waste into the water
sheds

128. A wedding motif is pale pink. The

available orchid is all white dendrobium.
What property of water will allow the change
from water colored red?
a. Polarity
c. High/low specific
b. Surface tension
d.
Capillarity
129. Operation linis led by government
officials and students in Metro Manila was
conducted in April 1999 in anticipation of
a. Clogged rivers caused by garbage
aaaaa b. Volcanic eruptions
bbbbb c. Food waters from Banahaw
ccccc d. Effects of El Nino
130. Philippines eagles are identified as rare
species. Lately, in Davao more eagles were
raised through
a. Incubating eggs from their nests
ddddd b. Putting up eagle farms under the
Bureau of Wildlife
eeeee c. Catching eagles and raised them in
cages

135. Marinduque mines caused the death of

sea products around the shores. What has
caused the disaster on the sea products?
a. Toxic wastes were channeled down the
nearby streams
b. Toxic wastes seeped through the walls
jjjjj c. Toxic wastes were recycled to produce
electricity
kkkkk d. Toxic wastes were sent down the mine
tanks
136. The proper disposal of garbage has
improved the environment. The best process
of handling waste is through
a. Recycling biodegradable waste
b. Emerging waste water soluble waste
c. Utilization of organic compounds
d. Burning non-biodegradable waste
137. The nervous system has its specific
function. Which is the closet function?
a. Impulses transmit messages to the brain
by electrical signal

b. The spinal cord links the fingertips to the

brain
lllll c. Human body activities are all in the
nervous system
mmmmm
d. The nervous system depends
most on the brain
138. Birds have shapes that influenced the
building of aircrafts. What feature is most
present in airplanes?
a. The presence of hollow oblong body
b. The presence of head
c. The presence of a tail
d. The presence of wings
139. Bottled drinking water has gone
economically high. However, the Department
of Health warms of unsafe water in bottles
because.
a. The process of osmosis is defective
nnnnn b. Some pumping station draw dirt from
leaking pipes
ooooo c. Some are re-bottled from the well
ppppp d. The water source is not certified
140. During emergency like war, typhoons
and earthquake, the Red Cross sends
supplies. How comes safe water is
considered a must during its campaign?
a. Food cannot be taken without water
qqqqq b. Men can survive without water for
weeks
rrrrr c.Water sources usually are dry during
earthquakes and typhoons
sssss d. Safe drinking water will foretell
waterborne epidemics

141.
a.
b.
ttttt c.
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142.
a.
b.
c.
vvvvv

143. Health authorities get frustrated with their

health campaigns when people are
influenced by superstition. Which of the
following is not a superstition?
a. A visitor is expected when a fork or spoon
is dropped
wwwww
b. Seven years accompany
incidents of broken mirrors
xxxxx c. The moon gets directly in the suns light
causing an eclipse.
yyyyy d. White travelling a black cat crosses
your path
144. The World Health Organization has spent
much to reduce the incidence of pulmonary
tuberculosis. One of list best approach is
through
a. Tuberculin test
c. Triple
vaccination
zzzzz
b. Small pox
vaccination d.
Anti-diphtheria
doses
145. If you were to convert the height of your
room for better ventilation, what would 1.60
m. be equivalent to?
a. 1.6 dm b. 160 cm. c. 16 cm.
d.
1,600 mm
146. Agricultural productivity is the thrust of
every administration. However, the bumper
com
production
in
Mindanao
was
handicapped by El Nino. Experts believe the
situation could have been saved if only
a. Farm to market roads were available
aaaaaa b. Commercial cartel were discouraged
bbbbbb c. Better seeding were distributed
cccccc d. Post harvest facilities like warehouses
were
dddddd Available

Prohibitive drugs have caused misery to

families. Quite a number of the drug
dependents were saved by.
Allowing the dependents to take more of
the drug and stop eventually
Subjecting the dependents to drug
rehabilitates centers
Hospitalization and surgical treatment
d. Hospitalizing some in mental clinics
Plants are brought out the house at night.
Choose the condition, which may affect
the health of people.
During the day, the plant requires a
supply of carbon Dioxide
Plants stomata executes excess water in
the soil
During the night, plants can minimize
water loss
d. During the night, the plant requires a
supply of oxygen

147. Recent studies of children often over fed

burgers and junk foods suffer from diseases
with this symptom showing.
a. Sluggishness and insomnia
eeeeee b. Body overweight in apple or matchbox
shapes
ffffff c. Lack appetite
gggggg d. Frequent visits to restrooms
148. The campaign against dengue is most
effective if
a. Water containers are open to gather rain
hhhhhh b. Biodegradable waste are kept in
plastic bags
iiiiii
c. Old tires are thrown in empty backyard
jjjjjj
d. Surroundings are free from stagnant
waters
149. A child wanted to use her fathers family
name. Why did she insist on this?

a. Every individual has a right to be baptized

kkkkkk b. Every child should have a father
llllll
c. Every individual has a right to a proper
identity
mmmmmm
d. Every child should be called by
her paternal name
150. Government
and
non-government
workers enjoy medical and hospitalization
privileges under the medicare program.
What entity looks into all Filipinos regardless
of employment or non-employment?
a. Philcare
c. Philam Life
b. Lifeline
d. Compensation Act
151. There had been demonstrations and
opposition to death penalty by lethal
injection. This opposition invokes the.
a. Right to die naturally
b. Right freedom of speech
c. Right to life, liberty and property
d. Right to ownership of property
152. Students and teachers stand at attention
during flag ceremonies. School principals
assign guards on the street to stop vehicles
during the ceremonies. School principals
assign guards on the street to stop vehicles
during the ceremonies. How does the public
take this practice?
a. Stopping traffic is not the job of the school
nnnnnn b. The flag is all citizens; its a symbol of
the nation
oooooo c. Only military or policemen should stop
and salute the flag
pppppp d. Only school children should be
controlled in this ceremony

155. Drug addiction has been found rampant

in schools. The initial signs of addiction are
in.
a. Sleeping during recitation time
b. Shabby and unkempt appearance
c. Red nose and cheeks at noon
d. Abusive language and behavior
156. Where will the government get funds to
support the agrarian reform program?
a. Donations from foreign land
b. Confiscated unexplained wealth of
the Marcoses
c. Sale of government assets
d. Confiscated assents of foreign
investors in the Philippines
157. A man imprisoned for six years. After six
years, he was found innocent. What can this
man demand?
a. Punishment to the arresting officer
b. Sanction against the judge
c. Retaliation against the accusers
d. Compensation for the years under
detention
158. Nations all work towards peace. Lately,
nations agreed to do away with deadly
weapons, so they all worked against the
maintenance of.
a. Atomic bombs
c. Fighter jets
b. Chemical bombs d. Nuclear bomb
159. Agriculture credits were outgrowth of
hunger in communities. This started off in:
a. Red China
c. West Germany
b. France
d. Canada
160. A child was left alone by her mother
under the care of her stepfather. Later, the
child complained of being raped. What crime
was committed?

a. Abuse of minors or incest c. Child

harassment
qqqqqq b. Rape of heinous crime
d. Sexual
harassment
161. A society is healthy if the citizens are
healthy physically and mentally. One
approach to solve mental illness is.
a. Conducting periodic visits of mental and
physical therapist in home of patients
b. The maintenance of mental health centers
rrrrrr c. Allowing mental cases to turn to home
environment and care
ssssss d. Isolation in asylum cases of mentally
disturbed persons
162. The Philippines hosts international
training institutions, one of which is.
a. RELC
c. SEAMEO
b. b. UP-Los Banos
d. INNOTECH

153. The United Nations often requests the

presence of a nations police or army force in
a troubled country. The Philippines usually
sends its contingent known.
a. Peace and Goodwill Ambassadors
b. Army Development Group
c. Peace Officer Cop
d. Peace Force
154. The government has encouraged
conversion of big lands to socialized
housing. What condition should be satisfied
to have an agricultural land converted to a
subdivision?
a. The land is declared a public land
b. The land has transferred the tenants
c. The tenants are given a part of the
land
d. The lands is not tenanted

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Filipinos have national heroes to worship

and emulate. Jose Rizal called the attention of
women and the need to know themselves.
These are found in his writing known as.
a. Letters to the Woman of Malolos
b. El Filibusterismo
c. Noli Me Tangere
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
163. What artifacts were discovered to identify
the occupations of early Filipinos?
a. Bolo and Sword
b. Hunting and jungle knives
c. Bow and Arrows
d. Fishnets and Spikes
164. The recent comprehensive tax allows no
investigation and audit of assets and income
if.
a. They declare only what is earned for the
year
tttttt
b. They file income tax on time
uuuuuu c. They pay in two installments
vvvvvv d. They avail of 20% payment in addition
to their declared taxable in come
165. A peace officer forced open the house of
a drug pusher. The drug pusher complained
on the police officers actuation because he
alleged that.
a. The officer was armed
wwwwww
b. He was not around when the
incident happened
xxxxxx c. The officer had warrant of arrest
yyyyyy d. The right for privacy was violated
166. A group of Filipinos work in a foreign
land. Which sad situation has been reported
by the Office of Overseas workers?
a. A group engaged in drinking
zzzzzz b. The men and women felt lonely and got
entangled in due time

ggggggg
c. A victim is apprehend with 2
kilograms of shabu and with a policemen
hhhhhhh
d. The victim has committed rape
because of being high on drugs
169. The Philippines relates to the global
market through the
a. WOTCP b. GATTS c. WAAP d. GATS
170. The government has control of many
government corporations and industries.
What was deregulated and allowed to raise
prices without control?
a. Water source
c. Mining industry
b. Fishing industry
d.
Oil
industry
171. A cooperative organized for retail
merchandising
is
classified
under
_______credits.
a. Electric
c. Farming/agricultural
b. Consumer
d. Credit/loan
172. Cooperative concepts are taught in
social studies classes. What is used as the
laboratory for cooperative management in a
school?
a. School shop
c. School
retail store
b. School paper
d. School canteen
173. Since the Philippines is a republic, it
elects its president directly. What is the
smallest electoral unit of the government?
a. Commission of Electrons
iiiiiii b. Election Precinct
jjjjjjj c. Representative district
kkkkkkk
Electoral tribunal
174. A parcel of land had its title transferred to
the farmers tilling the farm. Who takes care
of the land tax after the release/transfer of
title?

aaaaaaa c. The men did a lot overtime to maintain

their new wives
bbbbbbb
d.
There
was
observed
relationship between sexes
167. A candidate was detained for working
against a dominant political party. Which
right can be invoked?
a. Right to vote according to ones
conscience
ccccccc b. Right to his political beliefs
ddddddd
c. Right to seek redress
eeeeeee d. Right to his aspiration
168. When is death penalty imposed on a
drug pusher or user?
a. The victim is caught sniffing rugby in
bottles
fffffff b. The victim is caught with 2 grams of
shabu

a. The landowner pays as long as the

produce is given to him/her.
b. The tenant pays the regular tax of the
land
c. The government condones the tax
payment
d. The government provides exemption
175. A law was passed in July 1998 imposing
death penalty against a drug pusher or
possessor of 2 kilos of shabu. He was
caught and convicted in August 1997. The
judge sentenced him with death penalty.
What right was violated?
a. Ex post facto law
c. No bill of rights
b. Human rights law
d. Bill of attainder
176. During the United Nations week in
October, what is most significant and
meaningful to students?
a. Parading of different colorful costumes

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b. Recognizing different flags of nation

c. Researching on international boundaries
d. Writing articles about foreign embassies
in the Philippines
177. A priest gave all his possessions to
disabled children. What right may they
claim?
a. Right to proper shelter
b. Right to just treatment
c. Right of disabled to equal treatment
d. Right of disabled to equal protection
178. Personal income tax should be paid and
filed every year by employees and
corporation. Who among the group are
exempt from filling income tax returns?
a. Retired government employees receiving
only pensions
b. Government
employees
on
daily,
contractual and consultation basis
c. Overseas workers
lllllll d. Government employees receiving less
than P18,000 per year
179. Provincial governor was convicted for
using prisoners to build his summer resort.
What should the prisoners demand?
a. The right to vote
b. The right to refuse the job
c. The right to just compensation
d. The right to live in standard rooms
180. In the Philippines government, the
earliest and smallest service of governance
is the.
a.
Barangay b. Municipalityc. Poblacion
d. Barrio

a. The fast spread of HIV and AIDS are

traces to these places
b. Many homes are destroyed by these night
clubs
ppppppp
c. These spots are areas of crime
qqqqqqq
d. The values of the young are
affected by these clubs
184. Which of the following information is
derived from the records of student?
a. Description of behavior and treatment
b. Significant episodes showing marked
deviation from the normal behavior
c. Description of friendship patterns
d. Significant factors contributing to selfunderstanding
185. At the beginning of the school year, the
guidance counselor should invite all students
by class, to visit the office and fill out an
information sheet. It should be made clear to
the student that the guidance office is for
students_______.
a. who go there voluntarily
b. with behavioral problems only
c. who cannot be disciplined
d. with or without behavioral problems
186. The only way an individual grows up and
learns to accept and be comfortable with
oneself is by ______.
a. Consulting with peers
b. Having maturing experiences along life
span
c. Being defiant and misbehaving
d. Solving his problems as they come
187. A sophomore transferee seems to be
withdrawn from his classmates. What should
be done to assist him?
a. Assign some of his classmates to be with
him
b. Determine the cause of his behavior
c. Give him encouragement and support
d. Give him ample time to socialize

181. Hospitals
usually
require
blood
transfusion to patients in need of blood.
There are religious sects that refuse blood
letting and transfusion. They are the
a. Seventh Day Adventists Groups
c.
Buddhists b. Catholic
d. Baptists
182. How does the Philippines show its
identity in airlines?
a. Playing Filipino songs in Philippine Airlines
plane
mmmmmmm b. Displaying the Philippine flag in
carriers
nnnnnnn
c. Pilots wearing Philippine
ensigna
ooooooo
d.
Stewardess
dressed
in
Philippine costume
183. The city government of Metro Manila had
been closing and raiding night spots. What is
the basic reason of the campaign?

188. Which of the following is the best guide

in handling disciplinary problems in presentday schools?
a. The teacher must at all cost uphold the
dignity of the individual within the scope
of a realistic-teacher-pupil relationship
b. Sarcasm, ridicule, intimidation and the
like should never be used
c. The use of corporal punishment and
other activities designed to harm pupils
should be prohibited
d. The teacher should be never vigilant
alert and active in sensing the needs of
the pupils
189. The student requested the guidance
counselor to give her the standardized test
result of her cousin but the counselor
tactfully turned down the request. What

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guidance principle was used by the

counselor?
a. mutuality
c. Objectivity
b. Confidentiality d. Subjectivity
190. Periodic checks on students seatwork
with a smile and pat on the shoulder as
effective reinforcers of good study habits is
an example of:
a.
fixed interval and variable-interval
schedule
b.
continuous reinforcement
c.
variable schedule
d.
discrimination reinforcement
191. A student who is lagging behind in his
academic work should be:
a. placed in a section where students have
low ability
b. placed in a special education class
c. given remedial instruction
d. given a special curriculum
192. You have a pupil who is so talkative,
naughty, and aggressive that he is a burden
to the entire members of the class. What is
the first remedy to this problem?
a. talk to him seriously
b. report the case to the principal
c. call the parents for a dialogue
d. reprimand him always
193. The ideal counselor-student ratio is
____.
a. 1:500
c. 1:900
b. 1:700
d. 1:1000
194. When the classroom environment
provides opportunities for the pupils to attain
self-actualization of his potentials and
abilities, the teacher is utilizing what
approach?
a. developmental
c. Punitive
b. prophylactic
d. Remedial

197. Moral value is difficult to teach among

young pupils. What would be an effective
way to teach this concept?
a. set rules at the start of the school year
b. read stories with moral values
c. provide a role model
d. impose punitive measures for every rule
behavior.
198. Norman has been disturbing the class by
his constant misbehavior. What is the first
thing that you would do if you were his
teacher?
a. call for his parents to a dialog
b. explain to him the bad effects of his
behavior
c. scold him in front of his classmates
d. write his name on the chalkboard
199. Which of the following would you say if
two angry parents confront you about a fight
between their children?
a. Well, I want you to settle this peacefully
b. Stop it! You are worse than your children
c. Mat we listen to your children fist/
d. Just a moment, let us keep calm and
everything will be settled
200. What should the counselor do with
records of attendance in her office?
a. Analyze and interpret the data and use
the findings as bases for individual
counseling
b. Keep them in the cabinet for future use
c. Tally the number of absences
d. Summarize the data and submit her
findings to the principal

*****END*****
James 1:05 If you lack wisdom, Ask the lord
Good luck!

195. Guidance and teaching are inseparable

process, but teaching can no longer be
considered guiding when_____.
a. coercion and compulsion are utilized as
forms of social control
b. problematic pupils are always referred to
the counselor
c. the teacher lectures on morality when
she sees it fit
d. the values of the teacher conflict with
those of the pupils
196. A student develops self-confidence
if____.
a. he is treated with justice and fairness
b. he is praised for his good deed
c. he is ignored when he commits mistakes
d. he is allowed to do whatever he wants

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