1. What do you mean by the word “Tundra”?

A. Cold
B. Barren
C. Full of stress
D. Treeless
2. Read the paragraph and answer the item that follows.
“As far back as I can remember, our family had always been an extended one. Our grandmother was
the mainstay in the family, the silent strength behind our mother who is her daughter.”
The informal guide and honorary household chief in the extended family is the __________.
A. Grandmother
B. Mother
C. Father
D. aunt
3. Corrupt government officials should be ashamed of _________.
A. himself
B. ourselves
C. herself
D. themselves
4. Who is de Manila in Philippine Literature?
A. Jose Garcia Villa
B. Nick Joaquin
C. F. Sionil Jose
D. Resil Mojares
5. A good writer supports his generalizations with __________ examples.
A. convenient
B. concrete
C. unfamiliar
D. abstract
6. A traditional Japanese poem consisting of 3 lines totaling only 17 syllables and eating of the world in its
natural setting.
A. sintishi
B. tanka
C. haikai
D. haiku
7. The cause of power interruption was a ______ connection.
A. Loose
B. Lose
C. Lost
D. Losing
8. Where did the folk song “ Atin Ko Pong Singsing” originate?
A. Bicolanos
B. Ilocanos
C. Ilongos
D. Pampangos
9. Manila has its festival of outstanding Filipino films. This was a project initiated by ______.
A. Gat Atienza
B. Gat Lacson
C. Gat Lim
D. Gat Villegas
10. Any individual has the right to question why he is being arrested and to summon his accusers to court so
that due process may be performed. This right is embodied in which of the following?
A. Prison major
B. Reclusion perpetua
C. Habeas corpus
D. Res ipsa loquitour
11. Who is the author of the Athenian tragedy “Oedipus Rex”
A. Socrates
B. Sophocles
C. Homer
D. Aristophanes
12. She wrote a “first-rate” report. What does it say about the report?
A. Run-of-the-mill
B. Excellent
C. Ordinary
D. Mediocre
13. Technology ___________ dramatically in the twenty – first century.
A. is improved
B. did improved
C. has improved
D. was improved
14. What is considered as the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?
A. Alibata
B. Balitaw
C. Abakada
D. Kalantiaw
15. Form a sentence from these words.
1. The senator 3. Although he raised his voice
2. As a legislator 4. Accepted several amendments
Which is the best arrangement?
A. 2, 1, 4, 3
B. 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 1, 2, 3, 4
D. 2, 1, 3, 4
16. Who has always been called the Morning Star of English literature?
A. Shakespeare
B. Lord Tennyson
C. Sir Walter Scott
D. Geoffrey Chaucer
17. Who was the founder and editor of the newspaper “La Indenpendencia?
A. Apolinario Mabini
B. Graciano Lopez Jaena
C. Emilio Jacinto
D. Antonio Luna
18. The Bible goes for parallelism. It says “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”.
This means
A. Heaven is not only for the rich but also for the poor man
B. Poor spirit can be an open gate to heaven
C. Poorness in spirit is not a way to hell
D. The poor can become rich
19. Which of the following words does not contain “voiceless TH”?
A. Teeth
B. Mouth
C. Health
D. Breathe
20. Which of the following jobs has the stress on the first syllable?
A. Photographer
B. Biologist
C. Psychologist
D. Secretary
21. She has a penchant for blue dresses. This indicates ___________.
A. Dislike
B. Avoidance
C. Fondness
D. Strong aversion
22. Who is considered the Father of lloco Literature?
A. Juan Crisostomo Sotto
B. Pedro Bucaneg
C. Pedro Paterno
D. Francisco Balagtas
23. I can’t find ___________________ calculator; may I use __________, Richard?
A. his, yours
B. my, his
C. your, mine
D. my, yours
24. She hurt __________________ when she was slicing the onions.
A. ourselves
B. herself
C. myself
D. himself
25. The writer’s APOCALYPTIC account suggests the end of the world. “The capitalized word means ____
A. careless
B. attractive
C. encouraging
D. prophetic
26. Who among the following is known as the Indian Shakespeare?
A. Sadi
B. Kalidasa
C. Khagyam
D. Tagore
27. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude.” This stands for the following except:
A. Comeliness
B. Homeliness
C. Loveliness
D. Physical Beauty
28. “How much money did you bring for shopping?” Which of the following answer this question?
A. I have some change in my purse
B. None, but I have a credit card
C. I have P500.00 inside the envelope in my desk
D. All the cash I have was spent at the grocery store yesterday
29. In moral life, responsibility depends on one’s knowingly and freely doing an act. In which of the following
situations would you attribute responsibility?
A. A person unknowingly passes counterfeit money
B. An insane person strikes someone’s head with a hammer
C. A four year old fires a loaded gun killing his own father
D. A nurse administers a medicine despite strong doubts
30. A readability mismatch happens when the reading levels of books exceed the reading levels of the students.
In this situation, the students experience frustration and they fall short of the expected or desired output. A
student who finds himself/herself in such a mismatch will likely do which of the following?
A. Present an argument that the selection or story read was not properly written.
B. Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the selection or story read.
C. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story read.
D. Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional reaction to the selection or story read.
31. “Only the heart can see rightly.” This statement is lifted from what particular novel?
A. The Heart
B. The Prince
C. The Little Prince
 D. The Right One
32. With “cold war” in mind, which does NOT belong?
A. Conflict
B. Dialogue
C. Competition
D. Tension
33. When a leader is succeeded by another leader, the former is referred to as the______ president.
A. deposed
B. dethroned
C. replaced
D. elected
34. Workers in the service sector should trained to act as ____ as possible.
A. Courteously
B. Covertly
C. Curtly
D. Rudely
35. The empty board _______ on the table.
A. was leaving
B. were left
C. were leaving
D. was left
36. Bread and butter sandwich_______my favorite snack.
A. have been
B. are
C. has been
D. is
37. If you forgot ________ textbook, you can use _________,Mark.
A. your, ours
B. your, mine
C. our, hers
D. his, hers
38. The cost of a new family house is quite expensive for ______, besides we have more urgent family needs.
A. me
B. them
C. ours
D. us
39. My sister and I met an acquaintance of ________ in the shopping mall.
A. ours
B. ourselves
C. mine
D. us
40. Who was the second editor of “La Solidaridad” with the penname Dolores Manapat?
A. Mariano Ponce
B. Marcelo H. del Pilar
C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
D. Jose Rizal
41. The family members were _______in the beach party.
A. Together
B. Altogether
C. All together
D. Together all
42. Hers is …..” the face that launched a thousand ship”
A. Helen of Troy
B. Princess of the Nile
C. Mary of Magdala
D. Elizabeth Barrett Browning
43. Not all “ED”s in verbs sound alike. Which “ED” is different?
 A. She failed to get the needED answer.
B. She was not grantED an audience.
C. She wantED a chaperone.
D. She signED a contract.
44. That hard work has its rewards appears to be the ________ of the story.
A. Morale
B. Morality
C. Moral
D. Moralism
45. The pen name of Samuel Clemens is ______.
A. George Eliot
B. Robert Browning
C. Edgar Allan Poe
D. Mark Twain
46. “Because of PROFANITY the program was suspended from television. “ The capitalized word
means___________.
A. falsehood
B. history
C. decency
D. obscenity
47. Kilt: Scandinavian :: Kimono : __________
A. Japanese
B. Egyptian
C. Filipino
D. Arabian
48. The flower smells ___________.
A. Sweetly
B. Sweeter
C. Sweet
D. More sweet
49. Voting is a privilege in a democracy. Those who are deprived their votes are normally:
A. Franchised
B. Exiled
C. Disenfranchised
D. Executed
50. Which of the following is a new executive department created via Republic Act No. 10844 in the year 2016?
A. Department of ICT
B. Department of K-12
C. Department of Third Gender
D. Department of Media Enhancement
51. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pambansang awit ng Pilipinas?
A. Ang Bayan Ko
B. Lupang Hinirang
C. Bayang Magiliw
D. Pilipinas Kong Mahal
52. “Ikaw suki bili na mura lang pinggan” anong uri ng barayti ang pahayag na ito?
A. Idyolek
B. Sosyolek
C. Creole
D. Pidgin
53. Sino ang kinikilalang “Ama ng Sarswelang Tagalog”?
A. Aurelio Tolentino
B. N.V.M Gonzalez
C. Alejandro Abadilla
D. Severino Reyes
54. Matapos alagaan at pakainin sa palad, siya ay kinagat ng sariling kanang kamay. Ito’y may kahulugan sa:
 A. Katraydoran sa negosyo
B. Kawalang utang na loob
C. Kabastusan ng tao
D. Kawalang galang sa matanda
55. Nagpapahayag na ang wika ay naunawaan ng lahat at napagkasunduan ng isang lahi/pangkat.
A. Likas
B. Arbitraryo
C. Masistema
D. Dinamiko
56. Anong bantas ang ginagamit sa pagitan ng panlalaping ika at tambilang?
A. Panaklong
B. Tuldok
C. Gitling
D. Kuwit
57. Isang uri ng pamamatnubay kung saan ang mga reporter ay lumilihis sa pamatnubay at lumilikha ng
sariling paraan sa mga gawaing pagulat.
A. Masining
B. Kombensyunal
C. Di- kombensyunal
D. Masaklaw
58. Huwag makisama kay Zoliio dahil buwaya siya. Ang salitang “buwaya” ay tumutukoy sa kahulugang
A. Denotasyon
B. Pampanitikan
C. Konotasyon
D. Etimolohiya
59. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: Ayokong sumunod sa mga sinasabi mo.
A. Babala
B. Pagtanggi
C. Pakiusap
D. Pamungkahi
60. Piliin ang gawi ng pagsasalita: Kasiyahan ko nang makitang kayo’y nagmamahalan.
A. Pangarap
B. Pagkontrol ng kilos
C. Pagkuha ng impormasyon
D. Pagbabahagi ng damdamin
61. Huwag kang maniniwala sa bulaklak ng kanyang matamis na dila.
A. Ito’y panunukso
B. Ito’y pambobola
C. Ito’y pagbibiro
D. Ito’y pagsisinungaling
62. Kung minsan ang mga Asyano ay nagkakaintindihan. Alin ang mas malapit na wika sa Pilipino?
A. Latin
B. Japan
C. Malaysia
D. Intsik
63. Anong uri ng tayutay ang pahayag na ito? “Ang halimuyak ng mga bulaklak ay mabuting gamot sa isang
pusong wasak”.
A. Asonans
B. Konsonans
C. Aliterasyon
D. Onamatopeya
64. Aling lawak ng linggwistika ang tumutukoy sa maka-agham na pag-aaral ng pagbuo ng mga salita.
A. Sintaksis
B. Semantika
C. Morpolohiya
D. Ponolohiya
65. Walang tubig kahapon. Ito ay pangungusap na:
 A. Walang pandiwa
B. May panaguri
C. Walang paksa
D. May paksa
66. Madalas siyang mapagalitan ng kanyang ina dahil sa nakagawian niyang pagtataingang-kawali.
A. Pagsisinungaling
B. Pagpapanggap
C. Pagbabasag ng kawali
D. Pagbibingi-bingihan
67. Piliin ang salitang walang diptonggo.
A. Aliw
B. Kulay
C. Sayaw
D. Musika
68. “Magtatrabaho ako at ikaw ay mag-aaral upang makatapos ka ng pag-aaral”, Anong uri ng pangungusap
ito?

A. Payak
B. Hugnayan
C. Tambalan
D. Langkapan
69. Saan kabilang na uri ng tayutay ang pahayag na: “Kapalaran, huwag ka sanang mailap.”
A. Palit-tawag
B. Pagtawag
C. Pagmamalabis
D. Palit-saklaw
70. Uri ng pagsulat na ang pokus ay ang imahinasyon ng manunulat upang pukawin ang damdamin.
A. Teknika
B. Jornalistik
C. Malikhain
D. Akademiko
71. Pahalagahan ang pangaral ______ hindi malihis ng landas. Anong pangatnig ang angkop sa pahayag na
ito?
A. habang
B. nang
C. sakali
D. kahit
72. Ang simbolong kumakatawan sa mga bagay at mga pangungusap na nais ipahayag ng tao sa kanyang kapwa
ay _____________
A. Wika
B. Sining
C. Bokabularyo
D. Tunog
73. Who was the president of the Second Philippine Republic, a Japanese puppet state when the Japanese
occupied the country during World War II?
A. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Emilio Aguinaldo
C. Manuel Roxas
D. Jose P. Laurel
74. The Philippines lies in the region where many volcanoes are active. This region is known as _____.
A. Wheel of Fire
B. Ring of Fire
C. Volcanic Rim
D. Archipelagic Fault Line
75. Which of the following refers to the power of the State to impose charge or burden upon persons, property,
or property rights, for the use and support of the government and to enable it to discharge its appropriate
functions?
 A. Eminent domain
B. Value added tax
C. Expropriation
D. Taxation
76. An effective and speedy remedy on the part of the people to remove official who is not performing his
functions to the satisfaction of people is known as:
A. Recall
B. Election
C. Referendum
D. Initiative
77. Which is right violated by wiretapping?
A. freedom of expression
B. the right to privacy of communication
C. the right to private property
D. the right to information on matters of public concern
78. What was the name of forced labor imposed during the Spanish regime?
A. Bandata
B. Recopilacion
C. Polo
D. Servicio manual
79. What is considered as the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?
A. Alibata
B. Balitaw
C. Abakada
D. Kalantiaw
80. Through the Galleon trade (165- 1815), the Philippines had extended contacts with ________
A. China
B. Mexico
C. Spain
D. Spice Islands
81. What law, passed on August 1909 by the U.S. Congress, established a partial free trade in the Philippines?
A. Bell Trade
B. Payne Aldrich Act
C. Treaty of General Relation
D. Underwood – Simons Act
83. Kung minsan ang mga Asyano ay nagkakaintindihan. Alin ang mas malapit na wika sa Pilipino?
A. Latin
B. Japan
C. Malaysia
D. Intsik
84. When a leader is succeeded by another leader, the former is referred to as the______ president.
A. deposed
B. dethroned
C. replaced
D. elected
85. Loss of qualified teachers going abroad is one type of ____
A. migration
B. brain drain
C. employment
D. unemployment
86. During army conscription, the candidates should be______.
A. mentally and physically fit
B. a converted citizen
C. physically fit
D. a citizen
87. The new edifice in Intramuros is protested against as a ______.
A. desecration of national shrines
 B. disgrace to history
C. desecration of national heroes
D. destruction of historical land marks
88. Some media personalities are charged of corruption. They are charged as______
A. commissioners
B. envelopmentalist
C. chargers
D. fixers
89. Workers in the service sector should trained to act as ____ as possible.
A. Courteously
B. Covertly
C. Curtly
D. Rudely
90. Which of the following characterizes the behavior pattern of delayed gratification?
A. The minority groups
B. The lower class
C. The upper class
D. The middle class
91. Very lately, Philippine mangoes were exported to Australia, but a new country has produced more quality
mangoes and mango products. This is in:
A. Singapore
B. Indonesia
C. Korea
D. Thailand
92. The Philippines and other nation’s health are ministered by an organization. Which is mentioned for this?
A. WHO
B. UNESCO
C. United Nations
D. United Arabs
93. Who is the FIRST president of the Third Republic?
A. Manuel Roxas
B. Elpidio Quirino
C. Ramon Masaysay
D. Carlos P. Garcia
94. Gregoria de Jesus saw her husband _________ charged for the treason by fellow Filipinos who have
formed the Philippine revolutionary force to fight Spain.
A. Jose Rizal
B. Marcelo H. del Pilar
C. Andres Bonifacio
D. Emilio Aguinaldo
95. The fundamental right invoked by filling the “writ of amparo”is___________.
A. The right to self-defense
B. The right to be defended buy a public attorney
C. The right to due process
D. The right to life, liberty and security
96. The Philippine Air Force took off scatter salt to the existing clouds. This was an attempt to ____
A. Drive the clouds further to the sea
B. Avoid water evaporation
C. Encourage earthquake occurrence
D. Produce rain over dry fields
97. The tax required to be paid annually by all adult of the Philippines is the____.
A. inheritance tax
B. community tax
C. income tax
D. real estate tax
98. Who among the leaders of the Katipunan used the penname Agapito Bagumbayan?
A. Julian Felipe
 B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Pio Valenzuela
D. Emilio Jacinto
99. Who was the second editor of “La Solidaridad” with the penname Dolores Manapat?
A. Mariano Ponce
B. Marcelo H. del Pilar
C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
D. Jose Rizal
100. Governor General Narciso Claveria was responsible for the _________
A. Abolition of the Galleon Trade
B. Use of Spanish surname by Filipinos
C. Establishment of the Galleon Trade
D. Establishment of the Tobacco Monopoly
101. He is the first Philippine president from Mindanao.
A. Carlos P. Romulo
B. Ramon Magsaysay
C. Fidel V. Ramos
D. Rodrigo Duterte
102. Which of the environmental law requires to install anti-pollution devices and bans the use of incinerators?
A. Environmental Security Act
B. Clean Air Act
C. Greenpeace Act
D. Anti-Pollutant Act
103. Which of the following is made up of the parts of Earth where animals, plants, and life exist?
A. Atmosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Biosphere
D. Astenosphere
104. In flame test, what is the color of the flame if boron is present in a solution?
A. Brick red
B. Yellow gold
C. Royal blue
D. Bright green
105. Which scientist paved the way for modern exploration by advancing the theory that planets revolve around
the sun?
A. Ptolemy
B. Aristotle
C. Copernicus
D. Harvey
106. Which of the following physical changes involve adding heat to a substance?
A. Evaporating and condensing
B. Boiling and condensing
C. Condensing and freezing
D. Melting and boiling
107. Blocks of asphalt are left with a narrow gap in between them in order to _____.
A. Hold extra dust and small particles of sand
B. Give allowance for expansion during hot days
C. Serve as passage of water during rainy days
D. Make roads with equal blocks and gaps
108. Which metal is used to make container for soft drinks?
A. Aluminum
B. Copper
C. Lead
D. Silver
109. Which of the following organic acid occurring in low concentration is essential to human but is highly
dangerous when human are exposed to high concentrations of it?
A. Citric acid found in citrus fruits
 B. Folic acid, a form of vitamin B used to treat anemia
C. Hydrochloric found in the stomach’s gastric juices
D. Lactic acid found in milk products
110. This one is made from ersatz coloring.
A. artificial
B. genuine
C. high-end
D. imported
111. Which of the following pairs show symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the
interaction?
A. Ants and aphids
B. Man and ascaris
C. Tree and orchids
D. Hen and snake
112. Which of the following statements is TRUE of nuclear fission?
A. The energy process is identical to that which occurs in the sun.
B. Energy is obtained by getting nucleus of the atoms to break up of split
C. Matter from the lighter atoms is changed into energy.
D. Scientists can combine lighter atoms to form heavier atoms.
113. Four circular holes of equal size arranged from top to bottom were cut 2 cm apart into a large plastic
bottle. The holes were covered with tape, and the bottle was filled with water. The tape was then removed.
Which of the following statements will BEST describe the result?
A. The sudden release of water will cause the bottle to collapse
B. Water from each hole will squirt out the same distance from the bottle.
C. Water from the top hole will squirt out the farthest
D. Water from the bottom hole will squirt out the farthest
114. Radium was discovered by:
A. Pierre and Marie Carrie
B. Albrecht Van Haller
C. Joseph John Thomston
D. Albert Einstein
115. The skull of a person increase in size rapidly during –
A. Puberty
B. Babyhood
C. Adolescence
D. Adulthood
116. Which biogas is obtained from biological wastes such as animals manure?
A. Ester
B. Alcogas
C. Methane
D. Ethylene
117. Which of the following statements best explains why copper is the metal most widely used in electrical
wiring?
A. It has high resistance to electricity
B. It is best conductor of electricity
C. It is cheaper than aluminum
D. It is better conductor than aluminum and cheaper than silver
118. A storm or a group of atoms which has an excess/deficiency of electrons is called:
A. Proton
B. Molecules
C. Electron
D. Ion
119. Which human right violation is a deliberate and systematic extermination of an ethnic or national group?
A. Genocide
B. Murder
C. Homicide
 D. Parricide
120. Which element has Ca as its symbol?
A. Carbon
B. Cadmium
C. Californium
D. Calcium
121. All living things, even the human body, are made up of ______________.
A. cells
B. blood
C. substance
D. cell walls
122. 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. Vitamin A and B
B. Tea and sugar syrup
C. Bangkok pills
D. None syrup
123. Food markets are encouraged to handle cooked food well. One incident in a wedding party sent hundreds
of guest to the hospital. It was found out that the food
A. Was left uncovered
B. Was half cooked
C. Had ptomaine poison
D. Was contaminated with dysentery bacteria
124. We have energy responsible for life on Earth. The source of this energy is the ______
A. Moon
B. Wind
C. Star
D. Sun
125. In which kingdom should MOLD be classified?
A. Plantae
B. Prostista
C. Animalia
D. Fungi
126. What is the possible consequence of eutrophication?
A. Less turbidity of water
B. Decreased toxicity of bodies of water
C. Significantly diminished sea harvest by fisherman
D. Water that is colorless and odor free
127. The “red tide” phenomenon causes what particular marine organism to be poisonous for human
consumption?
A. Arthropods
B. Algae
C. Earthworms
D. Mollusks
128. Which kind of rock is abundant in the Bicol region?
A. Sedimentary
B. Igneous
C. Metamorphic
D. Shale
129. Which organisms are responsible for the return of substances in the bodies of the dead plants and animals
to the soil?
A. Producers
B. First order consumers
C. Decomposers
D. Consumers
130. Which explains why work is done when blowing a balloon?
 A. The balloon moves outwards as the blowing force is exerted on it.
B. The force of gravity on the balloon increases.
C. The balloon has potential energy which is changed to kinetic energy.
D. The balloon is filled with air which has weight and occupies space.
131. When water evaporates, it changes into which of the following states?
A. Solid
B. Matter
 Gaseous
C. Liquid
132. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about comets?
A. Comets are mostly frozen gases and cosmic dust.
B. Comets glow by their own light
C. Comets generally have elongated, elliptical orbits
D. Comets may go around the sun in any direction
133. A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for his
researches in the –
A. Liquid fuel rocket
B. Prevention of hepatitis
C. Transmission of malaria
D. Control of cholera
134. A British physician and bacteriologist, Sir Ronald Ross was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for his
researches in the –
A. Liquid fuel rocket
B. Prevention of hepatitis
C. Transmission of malaria
D. Control of cholera
135. Which of the following forms of energy travels in waves?
A. Chemical energy
B. Sound energy
C. Mechanical energy
D. Electrical energy
136. Of 50 students enrolled in the subject, Curriculum and Instruction 90% took the final examination at the
end of the term. Two-thirds of those who took the final examination passed. How many students passed the
exam?
A. 33
B. 45
C. 34
D. 30
137. Which of the following gives the sum of the polynomials (a2+b2+ab) and (3a2+4ab-2b2)?
A. 4a2+b2+5ab
B. 5a2+5b2+5ab
C. 3a2+5ab−2b2
D. 4a2+5ab−b2
138. Give the final percentage rate of commission gained by Ruby. She sold appliance for 258, 000. Her
commission was P37,520 minus P 5,300 for transportation.
A. 12.48%
B. 12.05%
C. 14.54%
D. 14.13%
139. Give the value of N in 26 2/8 +22 ½ =N.
A. 48 3/4
B. 48 2/3
C. 48 2/18
D. 48 1/3
140. As a cashier in a 24-hour supermarket, Susan gets P60 per hour plus an additional P500 per week to work
in the evening shift. How much would she be paid for a 40-hour week in the evening shift?
 A. Php 2700
B. Php 2400
C. Php 2900
D. Php 3200
141. What is the smallest positive integer that has 6, 8 and 10 as factors?
A. 240
B. 120
C. 300
D. 80