General Education Set A
1.
Which
is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
However,
their VCR kept them from missing their
favorite
primetime shows.
a. keepes c. hard kept
b. keeps d. keeped
2.
Which
is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
A
person should keep in mind some basic safety rules when you are deciding
whether or not to use a fire extinguisher
a.
rules
you decide
b.
rules
when you decided
c.
rules
you are deciding
d.
rules
when deciding
3.
What
correction should be made to this sentence?
Most
State tourism departments and some travel agencies have bed and breakfast
listings
a.
Insert
a comma after agencies
b.
Change
have to has
c.
Change
tourism to Tourism
d.
Change
State to state
4.
What
correction should be made to this sentence?
Recently,
educators examined the effectiveness of computer instruction in schools.
a.
Replace
educators with educator's
b.
Change
the spelling of examined to examined
c.
Change
schools to School
d.
Replace
computer with computer's
5.
Which
is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
However,
if a fire extinguisher is handy, a quick-thinking person often can use them
to put out a small fire.
a.
They b. Him
c. Them d. lt
6.
What
correction should be made to this sentence?
First-borns
often pattern their behavior after they're parents and other adults.
a.
Replace
their to they're
b.
Change
pattern to patterned
c.
Replace
they're to their
d.
No
correction is necessary
7.
What
correction should be made to this sentence?
Most
fire-related death's result from household fires; yet many people do not have
fire extinguishers in their homes.
a.
Remove
the comma after fires
b.
Change
result to results
c.
Change
have to has
d.
Replace
death's with deaths
8.
What
correction should be made to this sentence?
Most
fire-related death's result from household fires; yet many people do not have
fire extinguishers in their homes.
a.
Remove
the comma after fires
b.
Change
result to results
c.
Change
have to has
d.
Replace
death's with deaths
9.
Which
is the BEST WAY to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
The
hosts also benefit from running such a business because they can stay at home,
make money, and meeting a variety of people
a.
Get
to meet c.
And meet
b.
To
meet d. And be meeting
10. Which is the BEST WAY to
write the underlined portion of this sentence?
The
studies revealing that, for various reasons, girls spent less time
working with computers' than boys.
a.
Revealing
studies c. Studies'
revelations
b.
Studies
revealed d. Studies will reveal
11. Which is the BEST WAY to
write the underlined' portion of this sentence?
Recently
psychologists have been researching birth order, their research suggests
that personality and intelligence are based partly on where a child ranks in
the family.
a.
Order.
Their c. Order,
or their
b.
Order
and their d. Order
their
12. Which is the BEST WAY to
write the underlined portion of this sentence?
There
is smoke
detectors in many homes to warn residents of a fire, but fire extinguishers can
actually help people fight fires.
a.
There
is c. There are
b.
There
is d. There are
13. Which is the BEST WAY to
write the underlined portion of this sentence?
Researchers
also speculate that some teachers might have ‘given boys more computer time
because parents and teachers expected, boys to need computers for future
careers.
a.
Will
expect c. Will
have expected
b.
Expected
d. Expecting
14. What correction should be made to
this sentence?
Buying
a fire extinguisher knowing how to use it, and placing it in a location
familiar to all family members can help protect families against fire.
a.
Insert
a comma after extinguisher
b.
Change
the spelling of families to family
c.
Change
placing to place
d.
Insert
a comma after help
15. Which is the BEST WAY to
write the underlined portion of this sentence?
Many
viewers taped shows to watch later.
a.
Tapped
c. Tape
b.
Had
taped d. Had
tapped
16. What is meant by LAST DITCH
in this sentence?
The
aged bishop was prepared to fight to the last ditch to defend his good name.
a.
One's
last courage c. One's last
hope
b.
One's
last strategy d. One's
last defense
17. Which ward in the passage does NOT
require a change in pitch to show confidence?
a.
Am
b. Captain c. Master d. Fate
18. Which word is read on a high note to
describe the kind of day?
This
is a cold day.
a.
Is
b. CoId c. Day d. This
19. Which verb in the sentence is
pronounced with the ending as [d]?
They
laughed and joked as they walked and played.
a.
Joked
c.
Walked
b.
Laughed d. Played
20. What is meant by the expression TO
GET BLOOD OUT OF A STONE in these sentences?
Geraldo
has owed me fifty thousand pesos for over a year now. I’ve asked him for it on
several occasions, but it’s like trying to get blood out of a stone
a.
Something
is impossible.
b.
Someone
refuses to cooperate.
c.
Someone
is willing to give what is asked.
d.
Someone
wants revenge.
21. What is meant by TWO PINS in
this sentence?
For
two pins I could have hit him on the nose
a.
A
second course of action
b.
Without
much persuading
c.
The
second chance
d.
Have
a second alternative choice
22. What is meant by AT SIXES AND
SEVENS in this sentence?
We
moved into the house last week, but I'm afraid everything, is still at sixes
and sevens.
a.
The
things have not been shipped.
b.
In
a state of confusion
c.
In
an orderly manner
d.
The
boxes are still intact
23. Which word ends with [S] pronounced
[Z]?
a.
Maps
c. Laughs
b.
Jakes
d. Buys
24. What is meant by SOFT OPTION
in these sentences?
Rebecca
realized that if she stayed in her present job it would mean competing with an
envious rival. Leaving the company would probably be a soft option.
a.
An
action that is difficult to take
b.
An
action that is not agreeable
c.
An
action that is easier.
d.
An
action that is weakly funded
25. Which word contains the voiced Th?
a.
Thank b. These
c. Think d. Thing
26. To gain the attention of the
audience, the trick is __________?
a.
start
low, speak hurriedly
b.
start
high, speak loudly
c.
start
high, speak rapidly
d.
start
low, speak slowly
27. Which word contains the [ae] sound?
a.
Carriage
b. Cabin c. Caste
d. Can
28. Which of the following words DOES
NOT contain the [voiceless th]?
a.
Mouth
b. Breath c. Teeth
d. Health
29. Which pitch is used for the word STRANGE?
What
a strange story!
a.
3 b. 2 c. 4 d. 1
30. What do the following lines CONVEY?
Midnight,
not a sound from the pavement.
Has
the moon lost her memory?
She
is smiling alone.
In
the lamp light the withered leaves
Collect
at my feet
And
the wind begins to moan
a.
Confusion
c. Loneliness
b.
Optimism
d. Eagerness
31. What is the mood of these lines?
Daylight,
I must wait for the sunrise
I
must think of a new life
And
I mustn't give in.
When
the dawn comes
tonight
will be a memory, too
And
a new day will begin.
a.
Afraid
c. Depressed
b.
Sarcastic
d. Hopeful
32. What is suggested in the opening
line?
June 13, 1986 - they came from all
over America - 200,000 heroes strong,
with their families.
a.
The
writer holds great admiration for the veterans
b.
The
writer was a veteran of the war
c.
The
writer is opposed to the Vietnam War
d.
The
writer is a flag-waving patriot
33. Carl Sundburg wrote "Jazz
Fantasia" which has for its first stanza:
Drum on your drums, batter on your
banjos, sob on the long cool winding saxophones. Go to it, O jazzmen. Which words illustrate alliteration?
a.
Batter
and banjos c. Sob and winding
b.
Long
and cool d. To
and it
34. Which of the following lines is a
simile?
a.
"Holding
wonder like a cup"
b.
"Life
has loneliness to sell"
c.
"Eyes
that love you, arms that hold”
d.
"Buy
it and never count the cost"
35. The stanza below is taken from "Barter"
by SaraTeasdale.
Life has loneliness to sell,
Music like a curve of gold,
Scent of pine trees in the rain,
Eyes that love you, arms that hold,
And for your spirit's still delight,
Holy thoughts that star the night.
To what does Teasdale compare
music?
a.
The
scent of pine trees c. Eyes that
love
b.
A
curve of gold d. The
rain
36. Robert Frost wrote the poem "Acquainted
with the
Night" from which the stanza is taken:
I have been one acquainted
with the night.
I have walked out in rain-back
in rain.
I have out walked the farthest
city light
The poet
in the stanza talks of
a.
isolation
and loneliness.
b.
happiness
in having been acquainted with the night.
c.
joy
getting out of the house.
d.
youthful
delight playing in the rain.
37. Lines 11 and 12 are taken from the
poem "maggie and milly and molly and may."
For whatever we lose (like a you or a
me)
it's always ourselves we find in the
sea
Which of
the following ideas is the author expressing?
a. The sea is a source of life and
death.
b. The sea represents all of our moods.
c. The sea is the best place for a
person to reflect about life.
d. The sea and its surroundings can
give people a fresh view on life.
38. Anong uri ng panghalip ang salitang
may salungguhit sa pangungusap? May padalang tulong ang pamahalaan para
sa kanila.
a. Pambalana c. Paari
b. Palagyo d. Palayon
39. Nasa anong kaganapan ng pandiwa ang
pangungusap?, Naglaro ng basketball sa Rizal Stadium ang koponan ng aming
pamantasan.
a.
Sanhi
c. Kagamitan
b.
Tagaganap
d. Ganapan
40. Alin uri ng parirala ang may
salungguhit sa pangungusap? Utang sa kanyang sipag at sikap sa paggawa ang
kanilang maalwang pamumuhay.
a.
Pangngalan
c. Pawatas
b.
Pangngalang-diwa d. Pang-ukol
41. Si Dr. Jose Rizal ay sumulat ng
aklat ng itinampok sa ibat' ibang bansa. Ang pangungusap ay nagagamit bilang
__________?
a.
panuring
c. tuwirang
layon
b.
pamuno
d. paksa
42. Kilalanin ang uri ng pariralang may
salungguhit. Ang pangangalaga sa mga likas na yaman ay tungkulin
nating lahat.
a.
Pangngalan
c. Pang-ukol
b.
Pangngalang-diwa d. Pawatas
43. Sabihin ang aspekto ng pandiwa sa
pangungusap na ito. "Mag-aral sa bahay ng mga araling ukol sa
halaman."
a.
Pawatas
c. lmperpektibo
b.
Kontemplatibo
d. Perpektibo
44. Dadalaw sa mga paaralan si Dr.
Filemon S. Salas, ang tagapamanihala ng mga paaralang lungsod, sa lungsod ng
Pasay. Ang
pangungusap ay nagagamit bilang
a.
panuring
c. tuwirang
layon
b.
paksa
d.
pamuno
45. Alin ang di karaniwang anyo ng
pandiwang HINTAY KA?
a.
Tay b. Tayka c. Intay
d. Teka
46. Ano ang ipinahihiwatig ng salitang
may salungguhit? Matayog anq lipad ni Pepe kaya't bata pa siya'y
nagsisikap na siya.
a.
May
kayabangan si Pepe.
b.
Mataas
ang pangarap ni Pepe.
c.
Marunong
si Pepe.
d.
Ibig
ni Pepeng maabot ang langit
47. Sa "Espiritu ni Bathala ang
nangangalaga ng kanilang kalusugan" ang ipinahihiwatig na katangian ay
__________.
a.
malinis
c. maliksi
b.
mabisa
d. makapangyarihan
48. Alin sa mga salita ang
kasingkahulugan ng salitang may salungguhit?
Ang ama ni Anita ay kilalang bulanggugo
sa kanilang lalawigan.
a.
Laging
ibinubulong
b.
Laging
handang gumasta
c.
Laging
handang makipag-away
d.
Laging
handang makipagtalo
49. Anong tayutay ang tinutukoy nito?
Durog ang katawang bumagsak sa semento si
Miguel.
a.
Pagtutulad
c. Pagmamalabis
b.
Pagbibigay
katauhan d. Pagwawangis
50. Sa alin salita magkakaroon ng saglit
na paghinto kung pinapilitang si Rose ang nakabasag ng pinggan? Hindi si
Rose ang nakabasag ng pinggan.
a.
Rose
c.
Nakabasag
b.
Hindi
d.
Pinggan
51. Alin ang kahulugan ng KAHIRAMANG
SUKLAY?
a.
Kakilala b. Kaibigan c. Karibal d. Kalahi
52. Alin antas ng tono ang lumilitaw sa
bahaging may salungguhit ng pangungusap na nagsasalaysay? Magbabasa ng mga
gawain ang guro.
a.
1 b. 3 c. 2 d. 4
53. Alin antas ng tona ang lumilitaw sa
bahaging may salungguhit ng pangungusap na nagdududa? Nagpuputol ng puno ang
lalaki.
a.
1 b. 2 c. 4 d 3
54. Alin ang kahulugan ng AGAW-BUHAY?
a.
Masiglang-masigla
b.
Malapit
nang mamatay
c.
Pagpapatuloy
ng buhay
d.
Mahirap
na buhay
55. Alin ang naayong pamagat sa tanagang
sinulat ni Jose Villa Panganiban?
Ano man sa daigdig,
Maaring magamit,
Ano mang masaisip;
Di sukat maiipit.
a.
Pagkainip
c. Pag-asa
b.
Paraya d. Pagbibigay
56. Ano ang kahulugan ng taludtod na
ito?
"Ang anak man ay
alagaan sa marubdob na pagsuyo sikapin ma sa sarili'y huwag siyang maging luko
talipandas sa paglaki na sa sama marahuyo sa lahi mo't sa Bayan may isang tinik
sa balaho."
a.
Mahalin
ang anak ng walang hangganan.
b.
Tamang
pagpapalaki sa anak ang dapat.
c.
Suyuin
ang anak at ibigay lahat ng hilig.
d.
Paligayahin
ang tahanan.
57. Kaninong tula hango ang sumusunod?
"Ang hindi magmahal sa
sariling wika mahigit sa hayop at malansang isda."
a.
Jose
Rizal c. Apolinario Mabini
b.
Emilio
Jacinta d. Graciano Lopez Jaena
58. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang aral na
ibinibigay ng epikong Muslim na INDARAPATRA AT SULAYMAN?
a.
Pagmamahal
c. Katapatan
b.
Katapangan
d. Pagtanaw ng utang-na-Ioob
59. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang aral na
ibinigay ng ANG ALAMAT NI MARIANG MAKILlNG na ikinuwento ni Jose Rizal?
a.
Pagyamanin
at pangalagaan ang ating bayan at lahi pagka’t hiyas at yaman natin ito.
b.
Pag-ibig
ang makapagbabago sa mundong ito.
c.
Kabanalan
ang magpatawad at tulungan ang isang nagkasala.
d.
Dahil
sa pagmamalabis at pagsasamantala, maraming biyaya ang sa kanya'y nawawala.
60. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang mensahe ng
epiko ng IIokano na BIAG NI LAM-ANG?
a.
Pinatutunayan
ng epiko ang yaman ng 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.
61. Ano ang pinakaangkop na kahulugan
nito?
"Nagsasaya tayo ngayon
sapagkat ang iyong namatay na kapatid ay muling nabuhay; ang nawawala ay muling
nakita."
a.
Ang
pagbabalik ay dapat ipaghanda nang malaki.
b.
Ang
pagbabago ng kapatid ay dapat pahalagahan.
c.
Dapat
silang magsaya sa muli nilang pagsasama-sama
d.
Ang
pagsasama nila ay dahil sa muling pagbabalik ng kapatid
62. Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang
may sagisag sa panulat na
a.
Tamaraw
c. Kapre
b.
Tikbalang
d. Kalapate
63. Anong aral ang ibinibigay ng
sumusunod na salawikain?
"Ang
taong napapailalim, ay naipapaibabaw rin."
a.
Maaring
ngayon ay hirap pagdating ng bukas ay may ginhawa ri
b.
Tiyak
ang pag-unlad kapag nauna ang hirap
c.
Kung
ano ang ibig natin ay mangyayari
d.
Magtiis
kung dumarating ang hirap
64. Alin ang di karaniwang anyo ng
pandiwang WINIKA KO?
a.
Ikako
c. Kako
b.
Wikako
d. Wika ko
65. A politician wants to get his
message to 2/3 of the population of 48,000 in Bulacan. However, his advertising
campaign reaches only 3/4 of the number he intended. How many people does he
actually reach?
a.
16,000
c. 24,000
b.
10,000
d. 36,000 e. none of these
66. Mr. Garcia owns a 10½ hectare tract
of land. He plans to subdivide this tract into ¼ hectare lots. He must first
set aside 1/16 of the total land for roads. How many lots will this tract
yield?
a.
30 b. 35 c. 42
d. 45
b.
none
of these
67. A meter was cut at the 35-cm mark.
What is the ratio of the smaller piece to the larger piece?
a.
7:13 c. 35:100
b.
65:35
d. 65:100 e. none of
these
68. The carat is a unit of measure used
to weigh precious stones. It equals 3.086 grains. How many grains does a 2.8
carat diamond weigh?
a.
864.08 c. 8.6408
b.
86.408
d. 8640.8 e.
none of these
69. A carpenter wanted three pieces of
wood each 1⅝ feet long. If he planned to cut them from a 6-foot piece of wood,
how much of the piece would be left?
a.
4
⅜ ft c. 4 ⅞ ft
b.
1
⅛ ft d. 3 ft e. none of these
70. Four mangoes cost P29.00. At that
price what will 2½ dozen mangoes cost?
a.
Php217.50
c. Php348.50
b.
Php188.50 d. Php870.00 e. none of these
71. If P75.00 is shared among three
children in the ratio of 3:7:15. The size of the smaller share is
a.
Php9.00
c. Php25.00
b.
Php15.00 d. Php35.00 e. none of these
72. 4 1/5 + 3 2/7 = __________
a.
7
3/12 c. 7 17/35
b.
7
3/35 d. 7 1/35 e. none of these
73. 10 - 3 2/17 = __________
a.
7
2/1 7 b. 6 1/17
b.
6
2/1 7 d. 6 15/17 e. none of these
74. How many whole numbers can divide 30
exactly?
a.
Eight
b. Six c. Five
d. Four e. none of these
75. Which is the sum of the infinite
progression 3/2, 1, 2/3, 4/9 . . . ?
a.
6½
b. 5½ c. 4½ d. 7½ e. none of these
76. In the progression 18, -12, 8 . . .
which term is 512/729?
a.
the
8th c. the 9th
b.
the
6th d. the 7th
e. none of these
77. Which are the next three terms in
the progression 1, 4, 16 . . . 8 terms?
a.
64,
256, 1024 c. 66, 258, 1026
b.
67,
259, 1027 d. 65, 257, 1025 e. none
of these
78. Which are the next three terms in
the progression 1/125, -1/25, 1/5 . . . 7 terms?
a.
-2,
6, -26 c. -4, 8, -28
b.
-3,
7, -27 d. -1, 5, -25 e. none of these
79. Which is the equivalent common
fraction of the repeating decimal 3.242424…?
a.
107/33
c. 109/33
b.
110/33 d. 108/33 e. none of these
80. What is the difference between the
largest 4-digit number and the smallest 4-digit number?
a.
8999
c. 9998
b.
8000
d. 8888 e. none of these
81. What is the sum of all the two digit
numbers which are divisible by 5?
a.
945
b. 950 c. 960
d. 1050
82. Find m in the proportion m/12 =
30/24.
a.
30
b. 15 c. 20 d. 25 e. none of these
83. The Miranda Family purchased a
250-pound side of beef and had it packaged. They paid Php365.00 for the side of
beef. During the packaging, 75 pounds of beef were discarded as waste. What was
the cost per pound for the packaged beef?
a.
Php2.08
per pound d. Php2.06 per
pound
b.
none
of these
c.
Php2.50
per pound e. Php2.30 per
pound
84. If a baseball player hits 10 home
runs in the first 45 games, at the same rate how many home runs can he expect
to hit during the 162-game season?
a.
38
b. 42 c. 36 d. 40 e. none of these
85. During a recent shopping spree,
Tomas and Nena bought some new accessories for their apartment. Nena chose a
crocheted throw pillow at Php24.95, and Tomas purchased a rural landscape
painting for Php135.00. How much did they actually spend if they paid 7% sales
tax on their purchases?
a.
Php171.15
c. none of these
b.
Php139.25 d. Php159.95 e. Php148.75
86. You buy a new refrigerator for
Php12,800.00 and make a down payment of Php2,500.00. If you finance the
remainder at 8% annually for three years, how much will you actually pay for
the refrigerator?
a.
Php12,190.00
c. none of these
b.
Php10,300.00 d. Php12,772.00 e.Php15,272.00
87. To pass her English Test, Lucille
must get 75% of the items correct. Out of 80 questions, how many must she
correctly answer?
a.
55
b. 60 c. none of these d. 65 e. 70
88. Employees at Shaira's Musicmart get
a 20% discount on all purchases. If Theresa buys three tapes at Php7.49 each,
how much will she have to pay after her employee discount?
a.
Php16.98
c. Php18.98
b.
Php19.98
d. Php17.98 e. none of these
89. A car dealer is offering a rebate of
Php7,500.00 on any new-car purchase. If the purchase price of a car is
Php200,000.00 more than it was last year, what is the rate of discount offered
by the rebate?
a.
10%
c. 13.3%
b.
not
enough information is given
c.
7.5%
e. 14.2%
90. How many ways can a committee of 4
people be selected from a group of 7 people?
a.
35
b. 70 c. 140 d. 210 e. none of these
91. In how many ways can you arrange
three mathematics books (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) in order on a shelf?
a.
6
b. 8
c. 12 d. 24 d. none of these
92. One package is 100 pounds, and the
other is 150 pounds. The weight of the second package is how many times that of
the first?
a.
1½
times heavier d. 10 pounds heavier
b.
½
as heavy
c.
none
of these e. 20
pounds heavier
93. How many gallons of water will fill
a fish tank that is 18 inches by 12 inches by 48 inches? (There are 231 cubic
inches per gallon). Round your answer to the nearest gallon.
a.
45
gallons c. none of these
b.
40
gallons d. 47 gallons e. 38 gallons
94. How much topsoil is needed to cover
a garden 25 feet by 40 feet to a depth of 6 inches?
a.
480
ft3 c. 500 ft3
b.
440
ft3 d. none of these e. 460 ft3
95. What are the next four numbers in
this sequence 8, 5, 4, 9,17, ___, ___, ___, ___?
a.
4,
3, 2, 1 c. 6, 3, 2, 0
b.
5,
4, 3, 2 d. none of these e. 3, 2, 1, 0
96. What day follows the day before
yesterday if 2 days from now will be Sunday?
a.
Tuesday
c. Wednesday
b.
none
of these d. Saturday e. Thursday
97. How much larger is the supplement of
a 57 degree angle than the complement of a 75 degree angle?
a.
108
degrees c. 105
degrees
b.
18
degrees d. none of these e. 123
degrees
98. The hypotenuse of a right triangle
is 25 feet. If one leg is 24 feet, what is the length of the other leg?
a.
5 ft b. 5 ft c. 20 ft d. none of these e. 7 ft
99. Which is the length of the
hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs 5 inches and 12 inches?
a.
17in.
b. 13 in. c. 11in. d. 20 in e. none of these
100. Which one should be TRUE if Earth's
rotation axis did not tilt?
I. Days and nights would be the same length
everywhere on Earth.
II. There would be no hours of darkness on points
along the equator.
III. Earth would have no seasons,
IV. Each part of the Earth would have the same
daily temperature pattern.
a.
II
and IV c. IV and I
b.
III
and IV d. I and Ill
101. Tides, caused by the moon's gravity,
create a frictional force that is gradually slowing down Earth's rotation
speed. One million years from now, scientist may discover that compared to
today, Earth's
a.
day
is shorter c. day
is longer
b.
year
is longer d. year
is shorter
102. What indoor relative humidity range
would probably be comfortable when the outside temperature and humidity levels
are extremely low?
a.
90
to 100% c. 20
to 30%
b.
50
to 70% d.
30 to 40%
103. Which of the following facts support
the Big Bang theory's explanation of the creation of the universe?
a.
The
universe does not expand nor contract.
b.
The
universe seldoms expand.
c.
The
universe will have background radiation.
d.
The
universe has no beginning nor end.
104. Which of the following is the BEST
example of self-preservation?
a.
mouse
runs when it sees a cat.
b.
A
dog barks when it sees its owner.
c.
A
young man decides to quit smoking
d.
A
salmon swims back to the place of its birth to lay eggs.
105. Which of the following internal
forces interrupt the external forces of erosion?
I. Forces that cause volcanoes
II. Forces that cause ocean trenchers
III. Forces that create mountains
a.
I,
II and III c.
II and III
b.
I
and III d.
I and II
106. Which location should have most
nearly twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of darkness during December? A
town that is located
a.
halfway
between the Equator and the South Pole.
b.
close
to the Equator.
c.
close
to the North Pole.
d.
close
to the South Pole.
107. At which time during the year does
the ozone level present a particular health threat in urban areas for people
with respiratory problems?
a.
Spring
c. Summer
b.
Fall
d. Winter
108. Which of the following procedures
used by a farmer is NOT related directly to preventing erosion?
a.
Contour
plowing around a hill
b.
Planting
more seeds than are necessary to yield a bountiful crop.
c.
Planting
grass in gullies to act as a filter
d.
Planting
crops in alternate rows (strip farming)
109. A nation in which loess would likely
be found today is
a.
Iceland
c. Japan
b.
United
States d. Ecuador
110. Which one explains why oxygen a gas,
is the largest component of the Earth’s crust?
a.
Oxygen
gives Earth's crust its lightness
b.
Oxygen
is the most abundant element in the world
c.
Oxygen
is capable of combining with most of the elements in the Earth's crust.
d.
Oxygen
is needed to sustain all life on Earth.
111. Which is the BEST evidence that
helium gas is lighter than air?
a.
Helium
has the lowest boiling point of all elements.
b.
Helium
atoms do not combine with other air atoms.
c.
Helium-filled
balloons rise in air.
d.
By
volume, helium makes up only 0.0005% of air.
112. In which kingdom should MOLD
be classified?
a.
Protista
c. Fungi
b.
Plantae
d. Animalia
113. Which area of the brain controls
feeling on the left side of a person's face?
a.
The
left occipital lobe c. The
right parietal lobe
b.
The
left parietal lobe d. The
right occipital lobe
114. Scientist also find that other
stalky vegetables such as carrots also help lower blood pressure. This
statements is BEST classified as
a.
experiment
c. finding
b.
nonessential
fact d. prediction
115. The Jones family has had four
children, all girls. The fifth child born is a boy. This change is the result
of
a.
conception
classes taken by the parents.
b.
the
timing of the fertility cycles.
c.
the
father's contribution of a "Y" chromosome.
d.
the "law of averages" finally
catching up.
116. Which of the following should you
expect to be true about the rate of cellular respiration for a group of
students who are the same age, height, and weight?
a.
Athletes
would tend to have higher rates of cellular respiration than non-athletes.
b.
Africans
would have a higher rate of cellular respiration than Asians.
c.
Boys
would have a higher rate of cellular respiration than girls.
d.
Non-athletes
would have higher rates of cellular respiration than athletes.
117. What is the function of DIFFUSION
in the human body?
a.
Regulates
blood flow
b.
Plays
an insignificant role in the body's functioning
c.
Allows
an even distribution of substances throughout all cells of the body
d.
Comes
into play in times of extreme illness
118. What is the MOST likely
reason for a desert plant to have a few or no leaves?
a.
To
increase photosynthesis
b.
To
decrease photosynthesis
c.
To
increase transpiration
d.
To
decrease transpiration
119. It was also discovered that the
chemical 3m butylphthalide can lower the blood pressure of rats. This statement
is classified as
a.
prediction c. finding
b.
experiment
d. nonessential fact
120. Which kingdom should STREPTOCOCCUS
be classified?
a.
Protista
c. Fungi
b.
Plantae d. Monera
121. Which of the following methods can
all diabetics control their condition and avoid heart disease and blindness?
I. Regulating their intake of glucose
II. Increasing the levels of insulin in the body
by taking insulin injections
Ill. Maintaining a reasonable exercise regimen to
keep weight down.
a.
I
b. II c. I
and II d. I and III
122. Without the process of meiosis, we
can infer that offspring from sexual reproduction would
a.
have
a high degree of genetic variety.
b.
have
twice the assigned number of chromosomes.
c.
be
identical.
d.
have
a number of mutations.
123. Which method of reproduction
provides for the most variety of offspring?
a.
Cloning
c.
Asexual reproduction
b.
Sexual
reproduction d. Cellular
reproduction
124. What does a stick of unlit dynamite
demonstrate?
a.
Chemical
Energy c. Kinetic Energy
b.
Nuclear
Energy d. Potential
Energy
125. The principle under which a
thermostat operates is the same when
a.
a
gas expands to fill the container in which it is held.
b.
a
pendulum swings when it is set into motion.
c.
a
chemical reaction occurs when two substances combine.
d.
the
level of mercury rises or falls in a glass tube.
126. What do you predict will happen when
you bring two bar magnets closer together?
a.
They
will repel each other.
b.
They
will create an alternating current
c.
Nothing
will happen
d.
They
will attract each other.
127. Which of the following BEST
demonstrates the greenhouse principle?
a.
A
heated aquarium
b.
A
car with rolled-up windows
c.
A
microwave oven
d.
A
solar battery -powered calculator
128. Which law of force and motion
explains this occurrence, when a rocket is propelled upward by the powerful
downward discharge of exhaust gases?
a.
Universal
Gravitation c. Applied Force
b.
Action
and Reaction d. Inertia
129. Why does a pendulum in a grandfather
clock once set in motion continue to swing, thereby regulating the clock's movement?
This is due to the Law of
a.
Universal
Gravitation c. Applied Force
b.
Action
and Reaction d. Inertia
130. Why does a bullet when discharged
into the air eventually fall to the ground? This is due to the Law of
a.
Universal
Gravitation c. Inertia
b.
Applied
Force d. Action
and Reaction
131. Which of the following will occur if
a cold bottle of soda is left open on a kitchen counter?
a.
The
pressure that the soda exerts on the bottle will increase.
b.
The
temperature of the soda will decrease.
c.
The
amount of dissolved carbon dioxide gas will decrease.
d.
The
amount of dissolved carbon dioxide gas will remain the same.
132. In an experiment, a drop of blue ink
is placed on the surface of a glass of water. In a few minutes, the drop of ink
is dispersed throughout the water, turning it light blue. The result of the
experiment proves that
a.
molecules
of ink and molecules of water are in constant motion.
b.
heat
causes the ink to disperse.
c.
a
new compound is formed by the combination of ink and water.
d.
ink
molecules have less density than water molecule
133. Each of the following objects is
designed to employ the buoyancy principle EXCEPT a
a.
life
preserver c. submarine
b.
kite d.
canoe
134. An elderly woman suffered a stroke,
a restriction of blood flow to the brain. If the stroke caused to the right
side of her body to become temporarily paralyzed, she most likely experienced a
decreased blood flow to
a.
the
left side of her body.
b.
the
front of her brain.
c.
the
left side of her brain.
d.
the
right side of her brain.
135. In an experiment, a vacuum is
created when all air is removed from a tube. A coin and bits of confetti are
released in the vacuum at the same time. They fall at the same rate and reach
the bottom at the same time. The experiment proves that
I.
in a vacuum, the rate of acceleration is the same for all objects
regardless of weight.
II.
outside a vacuum, air resistance is what makes different objects fall at
different rates.
III.
gravity has no effect at all on objects that fall in a vacuum.
a.
I
and II c. I, II and
III
b.
I
and III d. II and III
136. New peonies, perennial plants that produce
showy flowers can be propagated from the parent plant by dividing corns that
grow underground. This reproductive form resembles a
a.
bulb
b. runner c. seed d. bud
137. Which antidote would have a similar
effect if vinegar or citrus juice were not available?
a.
Milk
c.
Vegetable oil
b.
Raw
egg white d. Water
138. Which is NOT among the
hazardous effects of water pollution to health?
a.
The
epidemic threat of hepatitis and dysentery
b.
The
increase incidence of liver cancer
c.
The
dumping of mercury in the sea causing blindness, brain damage, or death
d.
The
presence of certain bacteria in the digestive tract causing Methemoglobinemia
139. A tightly coiled spring demonstrate?
a.
Steam
energy c. Potential
energy
b.
Kinetic
energy d. Chemical
energy
140. As a representative of the Urban
Poor Commission of the Association of Religious Superiors (ARS), which action
will you most likely take to resolve the long-term roots of structural
inequalities-proliferation of child labor and child prostitution?
a.
Raise
views of human rights abuse.
b.
Organize
regular programs for information and discussion of human rights.
c.
Conduct
skills training.
d.
Raise
questions over the government's commitment to rebuild human rights
141. Which explains the reason why there
are continuous and increasing human rights violations?
a.
The
United Nation's General Assembly approved only resolutions on human rights and
the basic freedoms which are not binding.
b.
The
solutions used are ineffective.
c.
The
United Nations as an international body is rather slow in the exercise of its powers.
d.
The
United Nations uses a single solution on all forms of human rights violations.
142. The following are legitimate
children, EXCEPT
a.
those
born by artificial insemination.
b.
those
legitimated.
c.
those
born during a valid marriage of parents.
d.
those
born out a valid marriage of the parents.
143. Thousands of street children in
large Brazilian cities were murdered by paramilitary death squads which
included police officers. What could be the reason why these operations were
not suppressed by the government?
a.
Totalitarian
governments do not give protection to their people.
b.
The
business people even funded these operations to clean up their streets and
neighborhoods.
c.
The
Universal Declaration of Human Rights was only lip service.
d.
To
how they treat their people was nobody else's business.
144. Spouses Jose S. Luz and Celerina Luz
filed a petition to adopt Gregorio Luz Ona, their nephew. The spouses are
childless and they reared Gregorio from his birth in 1971 until 1975 and they
continued to support him. Gregorio had to be left in the Philippines when the
spouses went to the United States where Jose is employed. The MSSD recommended
the adoption to the court on the premise that petitioners are in a better
position to provide for the minor child than the natural parents who are
impoverished.
What
could be the possible decision of the court on the petition?
a.
The
court denied the petition because the spouses are already aliens
b.
The
petition for adoption was granted because the court finds that it is to the best interest of the child.
c.
The
petition for adoption was denied because the spouses are non-residents of the
Philippines.
d.
The
court denied the petition on the premise that the trial custody required by PD
603 cannot be effected for spouses are non-residents
145. Which one is the human right to
life?
a.
Peace
b.
Live
in national and international order
c.
Own
property
d.
Fair
trial
146. Which one is the human right to
dignity?
a.
Political
independence
b.
Honor
and reputation
c.
Form
associations
d.
Social
and economic reforms
147. Carolina Diaz filed a petition for
habeas corpus against Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Alde to recover custody of Lina Diaz
Tan alias "Gracia Alde," the natural daughter of Carolina Diaz, who
was a hostess.
What
could be the possible action of the court on the petition filed by Carolina
Diaz?
a.
Her
petition would be granted because she now works as a clerk in a prestigious
office.
b.
Her
petition would be denied because she was a former hostess.
c.
Her
petition would be denied because when Gracia was given to the Aldes it was
tantamount to abandonment of the child, resulting to termination of parental authority.
d.
Her
petition would be granted because she is the natural mother.
148. Mary Rose, an 18 year old was
sexually abused by 3 teenagers from well-to-do families from Makati. Despite pressures,
she came out into the open to get justice. Which need did Mary Rose satisfy?
a.
Need
for family unity
b.
Need
for civic responsibility
c.
Need
for universal solidarity
d.
Need
for personal integrity
149. The following are defects present at
the time of marriage which is voidable and annullable EXCEPT
a.
impotence
c. fraud
b.
deceit d. threat
150. Which one is the right to human
dignity?
a.
Choose
the goals and means of development
b.
Share
in scientific and technological advances of the world
c.
Right
to information
d.
Sovereignty
over our natural resources
151. Which of the following foreign
policy actions today is a direct result of early American imperialist policy?
a.
Stationing
of American troops in West Germany
b.
America's
military support of Israel in the Middle East
c.
America's
patrolling of waters off the Libyan coast
d.
America's
establishment of military bases in the Philippines
152. Which of the following represent,
ethnocentric behavior?
a.
A
tourist who lectures his foreign hosts on the "uncivilized" nature of
their marriage customs
b.
A
student who tutors an immigrant in English
c.
A
Hispanic community group demands that public aid forms be published in English
and Spanish
d.
A
peace Corps volunteer who helps dig wells in Central Africa
153. The Soviet Union's attempt to
establish a missile base in Cuba is interpreted as a direct violation of
a.
the
Truman Doctrine
b.
the
Monroe Doctrine
c.
the
Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT)
d.
the
Declaration of Independence
154. Which will solve poverty caused by
capitalism?
a.
Fascism
c. Empirism
b.
Communism
d. Socialism
155. Which part of the Allied action has
been detailed in this passage?
After Saddam Hussein
violated international agreements by sending Iraq troops to Kuwait and missiles
into other neighboring countries, the Allies responded with military action.
a.
The
Allied bases in Saudi Arabia
b.
The
ground was in the desert
c.
The
movement of Allied Troops with Iraq
d.
The
air campaign in the Baghdad area
156. Carter's part in relinquishing U.S.
control of the Canal Zone to Panama is described as a victory for __________.
a.
conservatism
c. isolationism
b.
anti-imperialism
d. imperialism
157. The undeclared war in Korea most
closely resembled the situation of
a.
The
Spanish-American War c. World War I
b.
The
Vietnam War d. World War II
158. Which refers to FUNNEL EFFECT?
a.
The
belief that every criminal gets caught and is punished.
b.
The
belief that crime is under control in the United States.
c.
The
idea that only a very few suspects arrested for committing a crime are actually
punished.
d.
The
idea that all crimes are put into the same criminal justice system.
159. What values are being given priority
by juries in criminal cases?
a.
The
rights of the criminal over the strict interpretation of the law
b.
The
safety of the community over symphathy for the criminal
c.
The
needs of the criminals over the advice of the judge
d.
The
punishment of the criminal over the safety of the community
160. Two days after Japan attacked Pearl
Harbor, Roosevelt made the following statements:
"In
the past few years and most violently in the past few days, we have learned a
terrible lesson. We must begin the great task that is before us by abandoning
once and for all the illusion that we can never again isolate ourselves from
the rest of humanity."
In the
statement, Roosevelt is expressing the ideas of __________.
a.
an
internationalist c. an imperialist
b.
an
anti-imperialist d. an isolationist
161. The main message of the Moral
Recovery Program launched by Leticia Ramos Shahani starts with the __________.
a.
world
b. family c. self d. nation
162. Which is NOT personal
integrity?
a.
Time
c. Order
b.
Place d. Harmony
163. Which one BEST defines personal
integrity?
a.
The
unity between ignorance and reality
b.
The
unity of man’s deeds, words, thoughts and realities
c.
The
unity of man’s social, political and physical aspects
d.
The
relationship between virtue and conduct
164. Which family obligation is
especially valued?
a.
Supplying
groceries to relatives in remote barrios
b.
Providing
health assistance to relatives living in the same locale
c.
Sending
to college relatives in remote barrios
d.
Keeping
immediate family members out of trouble
165. Of the following changes in the
socio-economic, political cultural and physical that have occurred in the
Filipino family, which one remains to be TRUE?
a.
The
loss of the traditional evening prayer and the ritual of blessing (mano)
b.
The
unity of the family despite competing demands
c.
The
continued parental influence over children's language dress and other behavior
d.
The
continued support for parents and siblings
166. Which is the MOST important
perceived need and problem of the Filipino family?
a.
Unemployment
or financial problem
b.
Proneness
to vices
c.
Over
protectiveness of children
d.
Double
standard on the roles of male and female
167. The San Pascual Credit Cooperative
of Quezon City wishes to appy for a loan of five million pesos from one of the
financial institution, EXCEPT
a.
Development
Bank of the Philippines
b.
Central
Bank of the Philippines.
c.
Philippine
National Bank
d.
Land
Bank of the Philippines
168. If a farmer would want assistance
like pricing, guarantee for all agricultural produce or cooperative management
training, where would he go?
a.
Support
Services of the Department of Agrarian Reform
b.
Special
Agrarian Court under the Regional Trial court
c.
DAR
adjudication board
d.
Land
bank
169. Why was San Andres Cooperative
Association of Paco, Manila not exempted from taxation?
a.
It
accumulated reserves and undivided net savings of Php8,000,000.00
b.
It
accumulated reserves and undivided net savings of Php10,000.00
c.
It
accumulated reserves and undivided net savings Php9,000,000.00
d.
It
accumulated reserves and undivided net savings of Php11,000.00
170. Which has become a prototype of
other schemes that defeated the real and true purpose of the CARL?
a.
The
conversion of farmlands to industrial complexes
b.
The
stock option scheme of Hacienda Luisita
c.
The
conversion from agricultural to subdivision
d.
The
voluntary offer to sell
171. Which are limited only to the sale
of real property and stock transaction?
a.
Business
incomes c. Employment incomes
b.
Capital
gains d. Passive incomes
172. Of the following, which is imposed a
final tax of ten percent (10%)?
a.
PCSO
and lotto winnings
b.
Books,
literary works and musical compositions
c.
Currency
bank deposit
d.
Royalties
173. Why did the register of deeds charge
Lucio Cruz registration fee the instrument relative to his loan?
a.
His
loan was Php30,000.00
b.
His
loan was Php60,000.00
c.
His
loan was Php50,000.00
d.
His
loan was Php40,000.00
174. Julieta Villaruel was a landowner
from Cabiao, Nueva Ecija. Under the CARL, she was claiming 8 hectares, 5
hectares of which represented the retention limit and the 3 hectares for her
only child. Why was her child denied the 3 hectares?
a.
Her
son was 15 years old who was actually tiling the farm
b.
Her
son was 17 years old who was managing the farm
c.
Her
son was 13 years old who has been helping till the farm
d.
Her
son was 19 years old who was actually tilling or managing the farm
175. One of the most outstanding
accomplishments of the cooperative movement is the encouragement of thrift.
Which maxim of God puts this into practice?
a.
"God
helps those who help themselves"
b.
"Look
at the birds: they do not plant seeds,/gather a harvest and put it in barns; yet
your Father in heaven takes care of them!"
c.
"He
is near to those who call to Him, who call to Him with sincerity"
d.
"Happy
are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them!"
176. Mang Tacio has been unemployed for
quite sometime due to his negative attitudes toward work. Which program of the
Department of Social welfare and Services will help him?
a.
Income
in Kind Program
b.
Anti-Medicancy
program
c.
HRD Program
d.
Social
Insurance Program
177. Lucy's husband has been a drug
dependent. She wanted him rehabilitated to be economically productive. Where
will she commit her husband?
a.
DARN
c.
DARE
b.
Bukang
Liwayway Center d. NFPI
178. Where would you commit a drug
dependent for him to achieve a natural, tensionless, and anxiety-free state?
a.
NFPI
c. DARE
b.
DARN
d. Bukang Liwayway
Center
179. Which theory was asserted by the
Pan-German belief in the superiority of the Aryan race and that the strength of
the German culture came from a strong, healthy and rustic lineage?
a.
Dependency
Theory c. Social Darwinist Theory
b.
Culture
of Poverty Theory d. Theory of Capitalism
180. Which is the main goal of drug abuse
education?
a.
Arrest
c.
Control
b.
Prevention
d. Rehabilitation
Situation 1 - Below is the poem written by Edgar Lee Masters in 1915:
What
Happened to Tom Merritt?
At
first I suspected something
She
acted so calm and absent-minded.
And
one day I heard the back door shut,
As I
entered the front, and I saw him slink
Back
of the smoke house into the lot,
And
across the field.
And I
meant to kill him on sight.
But
that day, walking near Fourth Bridge,
Without
a stick or a stone at hand,
All of
a sudden I saw him standing,
Scared
to death, holding his rabbits,
And
all l could say was, "Don't, Don't, Don't,"
As he
aimed and fired at my heart.
181. Which of the following techniques is
used in the poem?
a.
Verse
c. Free verse
b.
Rhyme
d. Personification
182. The way in which the poet presents
these words in line 12 implies that Tom
a.
tried
to annoy the other man.
b.
was
shot before the finished the statement.
c.
did
not want to hurt the other man.
d.
begged
the man to stop seeing his wife.
183. Who is the speaker of this poem?
a.
Tom
Merritt c. God
b.
Merritt's
wife d. The
sheriff
184. The poet introduces the poem with
lines 1-3 to show us that Tom Merritt
a.
had
suspected that his wife was seeing another man
b.
was
sure that his wife was ill
c.
was
a very suspicious person
d.
was
sure that his wife still loved him
Situation 2 - Below is an excerpt from John F. Kennedy's "Inaugural
Address." Read the excerpt and answer the questions that follow.
In
your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or
failure of our course. Since this country as founded, each generation of
Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The
graves of young Americans into answered the call to service surround the globe.
Now
the trumpet summons us again-not as a call to bear arms, though, arms we need,
not as a call to battle, though embattled we are; but a call to bear the burden
of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope,
patient in tribulation," a, struggle against the common enemies of man:
tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.
Can
we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South,
East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you
join me in this historic effort?
In
the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the
role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from
this responsibility; I welcome it I do not believe that any of us would
exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the
faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and
all who serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
And
so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you
can do for your country.
My
Fellow citizens of the world ask not what America will do for you, but what
together we can do for the freedom of man.
185. In the speech, Kennedy paints a
picture of the United States as a nation that is
a.
longing
to return to the past
b.
on
the brink of world war
c.
struggling
to survive
d.
the
leading defender of freedom
186. One of the purposes of the speech is
to motivate listeners to
a.
serve
their country
b.
enlist
in the armed forces
c.
prepare
themselves for battle
d.
preserve
the right to bear arms
187. The speech is characterized by all
of the following stylistic devices EXCEPT
a.
the
use of the personal pronouns we and us to build rapport with listeners
b.
catchy
turns of phrase in which subjects and objects are inverted
c.
a
standard, predictable rhythm and the use of rhyme
d.
the
repetition of key words
188. The tone of the speech can BEST
be characterized as
a.
sad c.
light-hearted
b.
uplifting d.
sarcastic
Situation 3 - Below is a Biographical sketch of an American movies
writer:
How Did Elvis Presley Achieve Recognition
Success
often comes to those with humble beginnings, Elvis Aron Presley was born on
January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He first sang in a church choir and
taught himself to play the guitar, but he never learned to read music. By 1953,
he had moved to Memphis, Tennessee, graduated from high school, and enrolled
in night school to become an electrician. That year, at Sun Records, Presley
recorded a personal record for his mother, a song that was heard by the
company's president. As a result of the president's recognition, Presley's
first record, "That's all Right, Mama," was out in 1954.
He
toured the South, and in 1955 five of his records were released simultaneously.
His first national television appearance was that year on Jackie Gleason's
"The Stage Show," but Presley became known for his appearance on
"The Ed Sullivan Show," where the young singer gyrated as he sang
"rock n' roll" music. During the live television performance, Presley
was photographed only from the waist up because his motions were considered
obscene.
"Elvis
the Pelvis" began his film career in 1956 with LOVE ME TENDER and signed a
long term film contract. The movie critics were not always kind, but teenagers
flocked to Presley's films. Within a few short years, Presley had established a
career that would span twenty-five years of ups and downs and make him one of
the most popular entertainers in history. Long after his untimely death at age
42, Presley would be remembered as "The King of Rock n' Roll”
189. The author uses the phrase ups
and downs to refer to Presley's
a.
gyrations
as he performed
b.
increasing
and decreasing finances
c.
successes
and disappointments in his career
d.
use
of drugs, "uppers and downers"
190. The statement that "success
often comes to those with humble beginnings" would apply best to which
of the following figures?
a.
Ramon
Magsaysay c. Corazon C.
Aquino
b.
Gloria
M. Arroyo d. Joseph E. Estrada
191. The main idea of the sketch is that
a.
singers
are more successful if they appear in films
b.
there
has always been obscenity on television
c.
opportunity
and luck are often as important as hard work
d.
celebrities
are usually more famous after their death
192. The last sentence reveals that the
author's attitude toward Presley is one of
a.
indifference
c. disbelief
b.
admiration
d. disgust
Situation 4 - The poem below is entitled "Suburban Prophecy"
which is written by Howard Nemerov.
On
Saturday, the power-mowers' whine
Begins
the morning. Over this neighbourhood
Rises
the keening, petulant voice, begin
Green
oily teeth to chatter and munch the cud.
Monsters,
crawling the carpets of the world,
Still
send from underground against your blades
The
roots of things battalions green and curled
And
tender, that will match your blades with blades
Till
the revolted throats shall strangle on .
The
tickle of their dead, till straws shall break
Crankshafts
like camels, and the sun go down
On
dinosaurs in swamps. A night attack
Follows
and by the time the Sabbath dawns
All
armored beasts are eaten by their lawns.
193. How long does the action of the poem
take place?
a.
A
week c.
An afternoon
b.
Twenty-four
horns d. A morning
194. The poet's use of words such as
whine, voice, teeth, chatter and munch is to suggest that the power-mowers are
a.
very
powerful c. like cows
b.
alive
d. green
195. To what does the phrase "your
blades" in line 8 refer?
a.
Lawmowers
c. Carpets
b.
Roots
d.
Monsters
196. The imagery in the first stanza appeals
to the reader's sense of
a.
sight
b. touch c. smell d. hearing
Situation 5 - Ang sumusunod ay isang talumpati na may pamagat na SA
KABATAAN na sinulat ni Onofre Pagsanghan.
Isa
sa mga salitang napag-aralan natin sa wikang Pilipino ay ang salitang NABANSOT.
Kapang
ang isang bagay daw ay dapat pang lumaki ngunit ito'y tumigil na sa paglaki,
ang bagay na ito raw ay NABANSOT. Marami raw uri ng pagkabansot ngunit ay
pinakamalungkot na uri raw ay ang pagkabansot ng isipan, ng puso at ng diwa.
Ang
panahon ng kabataan ay panahon ng paglaki, ngunit ang ating paglaki ay
kailangang paglaki, at pag-unlad ng ating buong katauhan, hindi lamang ng ating
sukat at timbang. Kung ga-poste man ang ating taas at ga-pison man ang ating
bigat ngunit kung ang pag-iisip naman nati'y ga-kulisap lamang kay pangit na
kabansutan. Kung tumangkad man tayong tangkad-kawayan at bumilog man tayong
bilog-tapayan, ngunit kung tayo nama'y tulad ni "bondying" ay di
mapagkatiwalaan-anong laking kakulangan. Kung magkakatawan tayong katawang
"Tarzan" at mapatalas ang ating isipang sintalas ng kay Rizal, ngunit
kung ang ating kalooban nama'y itim na duwende ng kasamaan-anong kapinsalaan
para sa kinabukasan.
Kinabukasan,
kabataan, tayo raw ang pag-asa ng Inang Bayan. Tayo raw ang maghahatid sa kanya
sa langit ng kasaganaan at karangalan o hihils sa kanya sa putik ng kahirapan
at kahihiyan. Ang panahon ng pagkilos ay ngayon, hindi bukas, hindi sa isang
taon. Araw-araw ay tumutuwid tayong palangit or bumabaluktod tayong paputik.
Tamang-tama ang sabi ng ating mga ninunong kung ano raw ang kinamihasnan ay
siyang pagkakatandaan. Huwag nating akalaing makapagpapabaya tayo ng ating
pag-aaral ngayon at sa araw ng bukas ay bigla tayong magiging mga dalubhasang
magpapaunlad sa bayan. Huwag nating akalaing makapaglulublob tayo ngayon sa
kalaswaaan at kahalayan at sa mahiwagang araw ng bukas sigla tayong magiging
ulirang mga magulang.
Kabataan,
tunay na pag-ibig sa bayan, ang tunay na nasyonalismo, ay wala sa tamis ng
pangarap wala rin sa pagpag ng dila. Ang tunay na pag-ibig ay nasa pawis ng
gawa.
197. Sa alin makikita ang tunay na NASYONALlSMO?
a.
Diwa
b. Gawa c. Sulat d. Salita
198. Alin salita ang paulit-ulit na
binabanggit ni Onofre Pagsanghan?
a.
Nabansot
c. Kabataan
b.
Bayan
d.
Kung
199. Bakit di dapat tumangkad tulad ni
"bondying"?
a.
Di
ito magpakakatiwalaan c. May kakulangan ito
b.
Di
totoo ito d.
Magulo kasi ito
200. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang mensahe ng
talumpati?
a.
Ang
mataas na paniniwala at taimtim na pananalig ay kailangang taglayin upang ang
hangarin sa buhay ay ating kamtin.
b.
Ang
panahon ng kabataan ay panahon ng paglaki at pagbabagong makabuluhan.
c.
Ang
gawa ang siyang sukat ng kadakilaan.
d.
Ang
kabataan ay siyang pag-asa ng bayan.
- b
- d
- d
- b
- d
- c
- d
- d
- c
- b
- b
- d
- a
- a
- b
- d
- a
- b
- d
- a
- c
- b
- d
- c
- c
- b
- c
- d
- a
- c
- d
- a
- a
- a
- b
- a
- d
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- b
- b
- d
- c
- d
- a
- c
- a
- a
- b
- c
- b
- a
- d
- d
- d
- b
- b
- a
- c
- c
- e
- c
- c
- a
- a
- a
- a
- d
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- c
- a
- e
- b
- d
- b
- a
- a
- a
- a
- c
- a
- a
- a
- a
- a
- d
- a
- a
- c
- c
- b
- b
- c
- b
- a
- c
- c
- b
- c
- c
- d
- c
- c
- d
- b
- c
- d
- d
- b
- d
- a
- d
- b
- c
- d
- a
- c
- a
- b
- c
- c
- c
- a
- b
- c
- c
- a
- d
- a
- b
- d
- b
- d
- d
- a
- a
- d
- a
- c
- d
- d
- b
- b
- a
- b
- a
- c
- b
- b
- d
- b
- a
- b
- b
- c
- b
- b
- b
- c
- d
- a
- a
- c
- d
- c
- b
- c
- b
- a
- a
- d
- a
- d
- b
- c
- a
- c
- b
- b
- a
- a
- d
- b
- a
- c
- B
Comments
Post a Comment