CIVIL SERVICE REVIEWER

'Spelling Look for the misspelled word a) *Neglegible b) Caricature c) Drowsy d) Merely e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) umbrella b) entities c) precedence d) *convertion e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) corridor b) promenade c) *Messanine d) balcony e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) willful b) erring c) etiquette d) *indispensable e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) seize b) *equiped c) disappoint d) advice e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) ballerina b) *descriminate c) audience d) surrender e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) dyed b) discern c) overall d) genuine e) *no answer Look for the misspelled word a) *catastrophy b) bailout c) triad d) sonic e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) extravagance b) *exhuberance c) parlance d) elegance e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) ambitious b) precaution c) *sharpnel d) sustenance e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) edifices b) duplexes c) outskirts d) indices e) *no answer Look for the misspelled word a) factional b) stretching c) *heinious d) eminence e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) *accummulate b) inaugurate c) epidemic d) authentic e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) bouquet b) *volumenous c) crochet d) succeed e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) infallible b) recurrence c) deteriorate d) *excempt e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) *mischeivous b) strategic c) incredible d) allied e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) doubtless b) sanction c) omission d) finesse e) *no answer Look for the misspelled word a) humorous b) *flourescent c) receipt d) erroneous e) no answer Look for the misspelled word a) Harassed b) deserted c) *Restaurature d) Malaise e) no answer 'Complete the sentence. Even farmers who toil the fields deserve to be treated with ___. a) Equality b) Preference c) *Respect d) Kindness e) Importance The government's efforts to ___ the campaign against child abuse received international praises. a) Spread b) *Intensify c) Facilitate d) Publicize e) Advocate After a thorough study of the proposed change in the work system, the manager directed all concerned to ___ it immediately. a) *Implement b) Evaluate c) Discuss d) Consider e) Learn We should not listen to slander or gossip and should be ___ in judging the motives of those we meet. a) Quick b) Curious c) Confident d) Carefree

Look for the misspelled word a) misnomer b) parliament c) *revealation d) malign e) no answer

e) *Cautious A vigilant public servant does not hesitate to call the attention of authorities to acts ___ to public welfare and interests. a) Insensitive b) Irrelevant c) *Inimical d) Oblivious e) Impartial 'Vocabulary Public officials must be circumspect in all their action. a) Impressive b) Matured c) Superior d) Sincere e) *Prudent The people got indignant over the attempt to cover up the public official's questionable transactions. a) Informed b) Doubtful c) Disappointed d) *Angry e) Dismayed The management and the employee's union reached a deadlock in the on-going negotiations. a) Decision b) *Standstill c) Contract d) Compromise e) Breakthrough Residents were warned of the imminent danger posed by the mountains of garbage nearby. a) *Impending b) Terrifying c) Great d) Obvious e) Significant ?Close in time; about to occur; about to happen. There is certainly no mistake that cannot re rectified. a) Repeated b) Tolerated c) *Corrected d) Forgiven

e) Committed Splendour marked the church ceremonies. a) *Magnificence b) Simplicity c) Reverence d) Loftiness ?The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; A quality that outshines the usual The United Nations extolled the Philippine government for its peacekeeping efforts with the insurgents. a) Acknowledged b) *Praised c) Favored d) Cited e) Appreciated ?kudos; glorify; honor. the director exasperated by employee's remarks a) *irritated b) insulted c) ridiculed d) flattered e) elated was the

a) *are design to affect individuals, b) others to affect c) communities or an entire region. d) NO ERROR ?are designed to affect individuals. Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. The latest technology has to do a) *with two rice croppings b) during the rainy season, c) where before only one crop is grown. d) NO ERROR e) ?with two ricecropping. Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. Government officials and employees are expected a) to lead modest lives b) appropriate to their positions and income, c) *don't they? d) NO ERROR Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. The reason he was dismissed a) is because b) he was habitually late c) in reporting for work. d) *NO ERROR Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) *Three hundred years are b) a long time for a country c) to be under

The exorbitant interest rates imposed by moneylenders have kept many poor families in a state of poverty. a) Deceptive b) *Excessive c) Unrealistic d) Unfavorable e) Burdensome Iminungkahi ng ina sa kanyang anak na bawasan nito ang pagiging matabil. a) Maramdamin b) Maluho c) Masungit d) Mahiyain e) *Madaldal

'Sentence constructions Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. Some social programs

d) foreign rule. e) NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) My purse, together with b) my gloves and keys, were c) stolen from my d) locker last night. e) *NO ERROR Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) The heightened completion from foreign films b) *and the increase in production costs is c) pushing the Philippine movie industry d) into hard times. e) NO ERROR Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) The year-long conflict b) among the two student factions c) remains unsettled despite d) warnings from school authorities. e) *NO ERROR Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) The five-year-old girl is b) *one of the most valuable witness c) in the murder d) of her grandmother. e) NO ERROR ?one of the most valuable witnesses.

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) With more and more people born each year, b) the need for food, fuel, c) and other natural resources d) have likewise grown. e) *NO ERROR Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) *Who did you said b) wrote the book c) on the life d) of the first Filipino saint? e) NO ERROR ?who did you say wrote the book Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) It was so dark in the room b) that you couldn't hardly c) see your hand d) before your face. e) *NO ERROR Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) The manager wanted to know b) why I was there, c) how I got there d) *and what I intend to do. e) NO ERROR ?and what I intended to do. Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) Lahat ng tao b) ay naghahanap ng kaibigan, c) *ngunit bihira ang nakatagpo

d) ng tunay kaibigan. e) WALANG MALI ?ngunit bihira makatagpo

na ang

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. a) Ang mabisang pagbabasa b) ay nangangailangan c) ng malikhain d) at mapanuring pagiisip. e) *WALANG MALI

'Sentence Arrangement Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammar and correct usage. a) In all hus efforts to please others, got him into trouble. b) To please others in all his efforts, he got into trouble. c) All his efforts to please others, he got into trouble. d) *All his efforts to please others got him into trouble. e) All his efforts got him into trouble to please others. Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammar and correct usage. a) *Neither the wage increases nor the vacation plans has satisfied the workers. b) Neither the wage increases nor the vacation plans have satisfied the workers. c) Neither the wage increases or the

vacation plans has satisfied the workers. d) Neither the vacation plan nor the wage increases has satisfied the workers. e) Neither the vacation plan or the wage increases have satisfied the workers. Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammar and correct usage. a) No amount of progress will take place if the people do not discipline themselves and no efforts to be selfreliant are exerted. b) No amount of progress will take place if the people do not discipline themselves and exert efforts to be self-reliant. c) *No amount of progress will take place if the people not disciplined and if they do not exert efforts to be selfreliant. d) No amount of progress will have taken place because the people do not discipline themselves and exert efforts to be self-reliant. e) If the people do not discipline themselves, no amount of progress will take place, and that they have to exert efforts to be self-reliant. Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammar and correct usage. a) *You can study your lessons either at the

library or in your own room. b) You can either study your lessons at the library or in your own room. c) You can study either your lessons at the library or in your own room. d) At the library or in your own room, you can either study your lessons. e) Either you can study your lessons at the library or study in your own room. Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammar and correct usage. a) Our farmers have been helped to cope with the drought brought about by the El Nio phenomenon by the shallow tube wells. b) Our farmers have cope with the drought brought about by the El Nio phenomenon with the help of the shallow tube wells. c) Coping with the drought brought about by the El Nio phenomenon, our farmers have been helped by the shallow tube wells. d) The El Nio phenomenon brought about the drought with which our farmers are coping with the help of the shallow tube wells. e) *The shallow tube wells have helped our farmers cope with the drought brought about by the El Nio phenomenon. Determine the best order in which to put the sentences

to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. They throw their garbage on the streets. [CR]B. Worst of all, they spit everywhere and fill the air with germs. [CR]C. Yet many people do not cooperate in keeping our communities clean. [CR]D. They also litter in the public parks and public buildings. [CR]E. Everyone knows that Health is Wealth 1. ECDBA 2. EBACD 3. *ECADB 4. EDBCA 5. EDCAB ? Everyone knows that Health is Wealth. Yet many people do not cooperate in keeping our communities clean. They throw their garbage on the streets. They also litter in the public parks and public buildings. of all, they spit everywhere and fill the air with germs. Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. Filipino values that are naturally good should be preserved and that which corrupt the mind should be rejected. [CR]B. But the fact that there exists in the Philippines today a plurality of attitudes and customs does not mean that Filipinos should accept all of them without question. [CR]C. Our society is rigidly ruled by a body of beliefs and traditions which largely determine our cultural pattern of behavior. [CR]D. In doing so, they preserve and treasure the sence that makes them true Filipinos--the sense value. [CR]E. This is widely known as Filipino custom. 1. 2. 3. 4. *CADEB ACEBD CEBAD AECBD

5. AEBDC ?Our society is rigidly ruled by a body of beliefs and traditions which largely determine our cultural pattern of behavior. Filipino values that are naturally good should be preserved and that which corrupt the mind should be rejected. In doing so, they preserve and treasure the sence that makes them true Filipinos-the sense value. This is widely known as Filipino custom. But the fact that there exists in the Philippines today a plurality of attitudes and customs does not mean that Filipinos should accept all of them without question. Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. This condition has been brought about by many factors which include industrial plants belching out smoke, emissions from vehicles, and improperly burned fuel in private residences. [CR]B. And if conditions warrant, all traffic may be halted, the burning of trash may be forbidden and in extreme cases, factories may be shut down. [CR]C. Air pollution is becoming a serious problem throughout the world. [CR]D. Warning is also given to the public when pollution becomes a real menace to health. [CR]E. To counteract such factors, state health departments now measure the amount of pollution in the air as well as the kind of pollutants. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. *CAEDB CAEBD CBADE CABDE CEADB

Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. The only way to have a true friend is to be one yourself. [CR]B. Likewise, sacrifices need to be made to maintain and strengthen friendships, but few human pursuits make sacrifice a pleasure. [CR]C. This is not easy to do because a friend must have the qualities of the best physician, the best nurse, and the best parent. [CR]D. However, making sacrifices is one way by which one can reach spiritual nobility. [CR]E. As one humanitarian said, An effort made for the happiness f others lifts us above ourselves. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ACBDE AEDBC *ABDCE EDCBA EABCD

? 1+2=3+3=6+4=10+5=15+ 6=21+7=28+8=36

97 16 81 12 69 8 61 __. a) 2 b) 8 c) 6 d) *4 ?16-4=12-4=8-4=4 200 20 220 22 242 24.2 __. a) 248 b) 252.2 c) 256.2 d) 260 e) *266.2 ? 200+20=220+22=242+24. 2=266.2 1.21 1.44 1.69 1.96 2.25 2.56 __. a) *2.89 b) 2.95 c) 3.12 d) 3.24 e) 4.28 128 320 64 160 32 80 16 __. a) 20 b) 30 c) *40 d) 50 e) 60 4/5 1 1/5 a) b) c) d) e) 1/4 3/5 12/3 2/5 2 __. *1 3 4 5 5 1/5

Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. Hinahasa nito ang mga bata sa pagkakaroon ng disiplina. [CR]B. Sa paglalaro natututo ang mga bata ng pagiging maliksi at malakas. [CR]K. Mahalaga ang paglalaro. [CR]D. Sa kabuuan, mahalaga ang paglalaro sa pagkatuto ng mga bata sa papel na gagampanan ng kabataan. [CR]E. Bahagi ito ng buhay ng kabataan. a) b) c) d) e) BAKED BKADE BEKAD *KEBAD KEADB

'Number series 1 3 6 10 15 21 28 __. a) 32 b) 33 c) 35 d) *36

15 51 16 61 19 91 24 42 31 __. a) *13 b) 27 c) 32 d) 49 e) 52 1 4/16 16/64 __. a) 64/192 b) *64/256 c) 32/130

d) 64/512 e) 60/102 7 14 41 82 28 56 __. a) 59 b) 63 c) *65 d) 69 e) 75 1 1 2 a) b) c) d) e) 8 3 27 4 64 5 __. 75 105 *125 235 250

?x*14=14x + 14x+11x=100, 100/15=4.

x*11=11x, 15x=100,

What is the least common denominator of the following fractions: 1/7, 1/6, , 1/3? a) 42 b) *84 c) 126 d) 168 e) 192 What is the perimeter of a square if its area is 36sq.cm? a) *12cm b) 24cm c) 36cm d) 48cm e) 64cm What is (2/3 3/2) / (2/3 + 3/2)? a) 5/13 b) -5/13 c) 1 d) *-1 e) 0 Mathematics. Problem solving. After giving all his grandchildren P150 each, an old man had P270left in his pocket. If he originally had P2,020, how many grandchildren does he have? a) 11 b) 12 c) *13 d) 14 e) 15 If 7 meters of yarn costs P75.25, how much will 3 meters of the same yarn cost? a) P39.25 b) *P37.63 c) P34.13 d) P32.50 e) P24.50 An athlete runs 7 kilometers in 1 hour and 15 minutes. At the same rate, how many hours will it take the athlete to run 21 kilometers? a) 2.75 b) 3.25 c) 3.58 d) *3.75 e) 4.00

2 ( 4+2 ) / ( 3-2 ) ( 4+2 ) is equal to __. a) -2 b) 3 c) 0 d) *2 e) 4 What is the sum of all prime numbers between 1 and 15? a) 30 b) 34 c) *41 d) 39 e) 45 ?2+3+5+7+11+13=41 15 is what percent of 80? a) 53.3 b) *18.75 c) 15.00 d) 5.33 e) 1.88 ?1500/80=18.75 What is four times square of 15? a) 120 b) 3600 c) 240 d) *900 e) 3800 ?4(15^2)=4(225)=900. the

9 6 18 15 45 42 126 __. a) *123 b) 129 c) 375 d) 378 e) 420 1/3 1/6 3/6 3/12 9/12 __. a) 9/18 b) 12/18 c) *9/24 d) 13/24 e) 11/24 .456 .228 .114 .057 __. a) *.0285 b) .0460 c) .0740 d) .0872 e) .0960 2 3 9 a) b) c) d) e) 4 5 25 6 7 __. 9 *49 27 53 43

3/7 8/4 5/9 7/11 12/8 __. a) *9/13 b) 12/8 c) 14/10 d) 12/9 e) 11/15 'Mathematical computation Find x if x ( 14+11 ) = 100. a) *4 b) 5 c) 8 d) 10 e) 15

Suppose the time now is 9:30a.m., what is the time 16 hours from now? a) *1:30 a. m. b) 2:30 a. m. c) 11:30 p. m. d) 12:30 p. m. e) 2:30 p. m. If x is an odd number, which of the following expressions will give an even number? a) X2 b) 3x + 2 c) *x + x d) 4x + 3 e) 2x + 1 ?odd + odd = even, 1+1=2

A larger number divided by a smaller number gives a quoatient of 3 with a remainder of 5. if the sum of two numbers i77, what is the smaller number? a) 58 b) 59 c) *60 d) 61 e) 62 A cigarette factory produces 1,015 packs per hour. If each worker in the factory produces an average of 29 packs per hour, how many workers does the factory have? a) 33 b) 55 c) *35 d) 45 e) 65 A calculator previously sold at P180 is now marked P135, with the same percentage of discount, what will be the new price of a camera previously sold at P1800? a) P1755 b) *P1350 c) P1180 d) P1135 e) P1035 A certain number is tripled and then divided by 4. If adding 13 to the result gives 58, what is the original number? a) 40 b) 120 c) *60 d) 140 e) 80 There boys weigh 55 kilos, 45 kilos, and 51 kilos, what must be the weight of the fourth boy if the average weight of the four is to be 52 kilos? a) 58 b) *57 c) 54 d) 52 e) 48 In a box factory, a worker can make an average of 12

shoe boxes in 30 minutes. How many shoe boxes will 25 workers make in 2 hours? a) 1500 b) 1600 c) *1650 d) 1700 e) 1750

members does organization have? a) *180 b) 240 c) 244 d) 260 e) 287

the

If Freddie has 37 bills of P20 and P10 amounting P520, how many P20 bills does he have? a) *15 b) 17 c) 25 d) 20 e) 22 The shorter side of a rectangular fence is 3/5 the length of the longer side which is 25 meters long. What is the area covered by the rectangular fence? a) *225 sq. m. b) 800 sq. m. c) 375 sq. m. d) 625 sq. m. e) 825 sq. m. How far can a plane travel if it flies 480 miles per hour from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.? a) 1580 miles b) 1600 miles c) 1650 miles d) *1680 miles e) 1860 miles How many tiles are needed to cover the floor of a room whose dimensions are 10 feet by 6 feet if the size of each tile is 6 inches by 6 inches? a) 60 b) 120 c) 180 d) *240 e) 300 In an organization members. 75% are of which 25% are How many old of 320 females young. female

A class of 20 students got an average score of 86% in their Math test. Another class with 25 students got an average of 80% in the same test. What is the average score of the two classes combined? a) 82.00 b) 82.67 c) *83.00 d) 83.77 e) 84.00 'Philippine constitution Who among the following may be appointed as the member of the cabinet without needing confirmation from the Commission on Appointments? a) *Vice-President b) Senate President c) Speaker of the House d) Senator e) Congressman At least how many years must a presidential candidate reside in the Philippines before running for public office? a) Five b) Six c) Eight d) *Ten e) Fifteen All of the following are manifestations of the sovereignty of the people. EXCEPT the right to __. a) Define the jurisdiction of their government b) Define the powers of their government c) *Constitute their own government d) Change their government

e) Criticize government

their

Which of the following is considered as the basic criterion of a TRUE value? a) It is imposed by the government. b) It is acquired from a credible person. c) It is learned in school or fruit of education. d) *It is inculcated by one's parent since childhood. e) It is freely chosen among alternatives being fully aware of its consequences. Every defendant in a criminal case has a right to counsel chiefly because __. a) *A counsel is indispensable in a trial. b) It is very difficult to get an acquittal without a counsel. c) Prosecuting attorneys are capable of providing innocent people guilty. d) There is a great risk of being adjudged guilty when one does not have a counsel. e) The law is concerned in seeing the every, defendant has adequate opportunities to present his/her case. Which of the following not a right of a person under investigation allegedly committing an offense? a) To be informed of the person's right to remain silent. b) To be informed of the nature and cause of accusations against the person. c) To be provided with a free counsel

d) *To demand that the person be allowed to stay at home during the investigation without police escort. e) To have a competent and independent counsel preferably of the person's own choice. The school expelled Jericho, a student, because of his refusal to attend the flag ceremony. The school authorities rejected his argument that singing the national anthem is against his religious belief. Are the school authorities correct? a) Yes, because there is nothing in the Bible that prohibits attending flag ceremonies. b) Yes, because the obligation to the country is different from the obligation to God. c) *No, because they violate the freedom of religion of the student. d) No, because they violate the right of the student due to process of law and equal protection of the law. e) No, because the words of God are supreme over all other laws, rules and regulations. Any private individual who enters an abode against the will of the owner and without proper court order shall be guilty of __. a) *Trespassing b) Breaking in c) Forced entry d) Illegal search e) Violation of domicile The right to privacy of a person is defined as ones right to __.

a) Go where one pleases b) Be a member of any group c) Believe whatever one wishes d) *Be free from unwarranted publicity e) Build ones home wherever he/she chooses. Which of the following is the dominant source of air pollution in Metro Manila? Industry a) *Motor Vehicle b) Domestic sewage c) Garbage disposal d) Electric power generation Which of the following is the BEST way to ensure sustainable fish supply? a) Using correct size of nets b) Using efficient fishing boat c) Having enough fishponds d) *Protecting coastal ecosystems e) Employing effective fishing technique. The proper way of disposing of medical and hospital wastes is through __. a) Sewer b) *Incineration c) Dump site d) Compost pit e) Sanitary landfill The main purpose of waste segregation is to __. a) Export recyclable materials b) Prevent water pollution c) *Turn waste into resource d) Reduce collection costs e) Prevent floods Which of the following is the MOST damaging effect that

a cement industry can do on the environment? a) *Destructions of aquifers or underground source of water. b) Destructions of landscapes c) Pollution of the air d) Displacement of farmers e) Lowering of soil productivity Name sorting A.abridge[cr]B. abbreviate[cr]C. abduction[cr]D. absence[cr]E. abscess a) A B C D E b) B A C D E c) B C A E D d) *C A B D E e) D E B A C A. reversal[cr]B. revoke[cr]C. revile[cr]D.review[cr]E. revolt a) *A D C B E b) A C D E B c) B E D A C d) C D A E B e) D C A B E A.manipulate[cr]B. manifestation[cr]C. manism[cr]D. mania[cr]E. manicure a) A C B E D b) D B E C A c) D E B C A d) *D E B A C e) E B C A D A. lecher[cr]B. lease[cr]C. legacy[cr]D. legion[cr]E. leaven a) A E B C D b) B D E A C c) *B E A C D d) C D A B E e) E B A D C A. Exotic View Restaurant[cr]B. The Young & Old Beauty Shop[cr]C. Kup & Saucer Macaroons & Sweets[cr]D. Sunrise Resort Inc.[cr]E. June Panganibans Dress Shop a) A C E D B

b) c) d) e)

*A E C D B CAEDB CBEDA EACBD

A. Cythias Fashion House[cr]B. Manila Appliance Center[cr]C. M. Carillos Pharmacy[cr]D. Imperial Electronics, Inc. [cr]E. The House of Ramie a) A C D B E b) *A D C B E c) A E D C B d) C A D B E e) C A E D B A. A. Urra Co. Limited[cr]B. Eriberto Romos Construction[cr]C. E. E. Black Limited[cr]D. F. Bernabe and Sons[cr]E. Jacinto Iron and Steel Corporation a) D C A E B b) D C E B A c) C B A E D d) B C D E A e) *A C B E D