LET Reviewer General Education GenEd: English Part 1

1. 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. joy getting out of the house
c. youthful delight playing in the rain
d. happiness in having been acquainted with the night
Answer: A

2. 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. expected
b. expecting
c. will expect
d. will have expected
Answer: D

3. The wounded soldiers were visited by the president who honoured them with ____ for
their _____.
a. medals – valor
b. gun salute – bravery
c. appointments – dedication
d. money – sacrifice
Answer: A

4. Every June, Manila has its festival of outstanding Filipino films. This was a project
initiated by
a. Arsenio Lacson
b. German Moreno
c. Antonio Villegas
d. Ramon Bagatsing
Answer: C

5. Which among the sounds below is voiceless?

a. /b/
b. /z/
c. /g/
d. /p/
Answer: D

6. “Only the heart can see rightly.” This statement is lifted from what particular novel?
a. The Prince and the Pauper
b. The Little Prince
c. The Right One
d. The Pearl
Answer: B

7. He was the American President who said, “Ask not what America will do for you, but what
together we can do for the freedom of man.”
a. Gerald Ford
b. Franklin Roosevelt
c. Henry Truman
d. John F. Kennedy
Answer: D

8. History is the witness that ______ passing of time.

a. testifies
b. will testify
c. testifies for
d. testifies for the
Answer: D

9. When I met Liza yesterday, it was the first time I _____ her since Christmas.
a. saw
b. had seen
c. have seen
d. have been seen
Answer: D

10. The commander ordered his men to hold on the fort. What was the message?
a. Surrender in arms
b. Keep on with the fight
c. Disregard the peace negotiation
d. Rescue the hostage victims fast and early
Answer: B

11. “She is a vision of feminine pulchritude.” This stands for the following EXCEPT
a. Loveliness
b. Comeliness
c. Homeliness
d. Physical beauty
Answer: C

12. The Nibelungenlied is a

a. Latin Myth
b. Chinese legend
c. Russian folk song
d. Medieval German epic
Answer: D

13. An association wherein the name of something is substituted by something that

represents it.
a. Metonymy
b. Comparison
c. Euphemism
d. Personification
Answer: A

14. Because the moon rotates on its axis at the same time as it ______ around the earth,
we see the same side
a. Revolve
b. Revolves
c. Is revolving
d. Has been revolving
Answer: B

15. In English verse, a poetic foot having 1 stressed syllable followed by 1 unstressed
syllable is ______.
a. Trochaic
b. Iambic
c. Dactylic
d. Anapaestic
Answer: A

16. Senators were accused by activists of washing their hands with the perfumes of Arabia.
This state is commonly known as
a. Guilt
b. Triumph
c. Indecision
d. Aggression
Answer: A

17. It is a collection of religious poetry written by Rabindranath Tagore.

a. Mahabharata
b. Gitanjali
c. The Ramayana
d. Bhagavad Gita
Answer: B

18. I suggest that he _____ in the room for one week.

a. Stay
b. Stayed
c. Staying
d. Stays
Answer: A

19. The manager told his workers, “We have to reduce our workforce.” What did he mean?
Workers are free to leave
Workers are warned of possible lay off
Workers have to double time on their jobs
Workers should submit themselves to a reducing gym
Answer: B

20. The parent remarked, “__________ I come late, just lock the door.”
a. In the absence
b. In the process
c. In the event
d. In the case
Answer: C

21. The copyreader found the news story boring. He found it full of _____.
a. Adjectives
b. Verbs
c. Pronouns
d. Adverbs
Answer: C

22. There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a parent, the governor
and the principal. Who should be acknowledged first by the valedictorian?
a. The classmates
b. The principal
c. The governor
d. The parent
Answer: C

23. 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 is opposed to the Vietnam War
c. The writer was a veteran of the war
d. The writer is a flag-waving patriot
Answer: A
24. 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. Give an intelligent critique of the selection or story read
b. Write a comprehensive reaction paper regarding the selection or story read
c. Present an argument that the selection or story read was not properly written
d. Manifest an expected and commensurate emotional reaction to the selection or story
read
Answer: C

25. What does this mean: Excuses are for losers… those who take responsibility for their
actions are real winners in life. This tells of?
a. losers often fail because they find reasons for losing
b. a winner can also be a quitter
c. accountability of one’s action tells of bravery
d. excuses are needed to justify any failure
Answer: C

26. A couple accepted a wedding invitation. They showed pleasure in these remarks
a. All guests congratulated the organizers and the couple
b. Guests came in and out of the ceremonies
c. The ceremonies were very impressive
d. The couple felt uneasy with the priest
Answer: C

27. What correction should be made to this sentence?

One of the theories is that the first child receives more of the parents' attention than other
children so first-borns tend to be more intellectual.
a. Change is to are
b. Insert a comma after children
c. Change parents' to parent's
d. Change theories to theory's
Answer: B
28. 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
b. Sob and winding
c. Long and cool
d. To and it
Answer: A

29. 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
Answer: B

30. 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
b. Sarcastic
c. Depressed
d. Hopeful
Answer: D
LET Reviewer General Education GenEd: Mathematics Part 1

1. Two buses leave the same station at 8:00 pm. One bus travels north at the rate of 30 kph
and the other travels east at 40 kph. How many kilometers apart are the buses at 10 pm?
a. 140 km b. 100 km c. 70 km d. 50 km Answer: B
2. Calculate the mean absolute deviation of the following numbers: 60, 80, 100, 75 and 95
a. 12.4 b. 14.2 c. 16.1 d. 18.9 Answer: A
3. Which of the following is the factorization of the binomial x2 - 42?
a. (x + 4)(x + 2)
b. (x – 4)2
c. x(x + 2x + 2)
d. (x – 4)(x + 4)
Answer: D
4. What value of x will satisfy the equation: 0.4(5x - 1470) = x?
a. 490
b. 2,130
c. 1470
Answer: D
5. Which of the following has the greatest value:
a. 3 + 32 + (3 + 3)2 b. 33 c. [(3 + 3)2]2 d. (3 + 3 + 3)2 Answer: C
6. The average of 5 different counting numbers is 20. What is the highest possible value
that one of the numbers can have?
a. 20
b. 40
c. 30
d. 90
Answer: D

7. Three brothers inherited a cash amount of P62,000 and they divided it among
themselves in the ratio of 5:4:1. How much more is the largest share than the smallest
share?
a. P75,000
b. P30,000
c. P24,800
Answer: C

8. What is the missing terms in the series 5, 20, 80, ___,1280, ___, 20, 480?
a. 50;210
b. 40;160
c. 35;135
d. 320;5120
Answer: D

9. At what rate per annum should P2400 be invested so that it will earn an interest of P800
in 8 years?
a. 6 ½ %
b. 5 ½ %
c. 4.17 %
d. 6 %
Answer: C

10. The area of a rectangle is (x2 + 2x - 8). If its length is x + 4, what is its width?
a. x + 2
b. x - 2
c. x + 1
d. x + 6
Answer: B

11. What is the value of 12⅙ - 3 ⅜ - 5 ⅔ + 20 ¾?

a. 21 1/8
b. 22
c. 23 7/8
d. 21
Answer: C

12. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 20°. What is the measure of one of the base
angles?
a. 150°
b. 60°
c. 75°
d. 80°
Answer: D

13. Ana and Beth do a job together in three hours. Working alone, Ana does the job in 5
hours. How long will it take Beth to do the job alone?
a. 3 and 1/3 hours
b. 2 and 1/3 hours
c. 3 hours
d. 7 and 1/2 hours
Answer: D

14. How much greater is the sum of the first 50 counting numbers greater than the sum of
the first 100 counting numbers?
a. 110
b. 3,775
c. 3,155
d. 1200
Answer: N

15. Which of the following has the largest value?

a. 85
b. 39
c. 65
d. 94
Answer: A

16. A water tank contains 18 liters when it is 20% full. How many liters does it contain when
50% full?
a. 60
b. 30
c. 58
d. 45
Answer: D

17. The edges of a rectangular solid have these measures: 1.5 feet by 1½ feet by 3 inches.
What is its volume in cubic inches?
a. 324
b. 225
c. 972
d. 27
Answer: C

18. In a certain school, the ratio of boys to girls is 5 is to 7. If there are 180 boys and girls in
the school, how many boys are there?
a. 105
b. 90
c. 45
d. 75
Answer: D

19. Ruben’s grades in 6 subjects are 88, 90, 97, 90, 91 and 86? What is the least grade that
he should aim for in the 7th subject if he has to have an average of 88?
a. 92
b. 74
c. 88
d. 85
Answer: B

20. On a certain day, three computer technicians took turns in manning a 24-hour internet
shop. The number of hours Cesar, Bert, and Danny were on duty was in the ratio 3:4:5,
respectively. The shop owner pays them P50 per hour. How much would Danny receive for
that day?
a. P 230
b. P500
c. P160
d. P480
Answer: B

21. A retailer buys candies for P90.25. The pack has 35 pieces of candies. If she sells each
candy for P2.25, how much profit does she make?
a. P11.50
b. P56.25
c. P37.50
d. P18.75

22. An online shop sells a certain calculator for P950 and charges P150 for shipping within
Manila, regardless of the number of calculators ordered. Which of the following equations
shows the total cost (y) of an order as a function of the number of calculators ordered (x)?
a. y = (950 + 150)x
b. y = 150x +950
c. x = 950y + 150
d. y = 950x + 150
Answer: D

23. One side of a 45° - 45° - 90° triangle measures x cm. What is the length of its
hypotenuse?
a. X √3 cm
b. X cm
c. (X √3)/2 cm
d. X √2 cm
Answer: D

24. The legs of one right triangle are 9 and 12, while those of another right triangle are 12
and 16. How much longer is the perimeter of the larger triangle than the perimeter of the
smaller triangle?
a. 84
b. 7
c. 12
d. 14
Answer: C

25. Determine the midpoint of the line segment joining the points (7, -3) and (-1, 6).
a. (2, 3/2)
b. (2, -3/2)
c. (3, 3/2)
d. (1, 5/2)
Answer: C

26. Which of these has the longest perimeter?

a. A square 21 cm on a side
b. A rectangle 19 cm long and 24 cm wide
c. An equilateral triangle whose side is 28 cm
d. A right triangle whose two legs are 24 and 32 cm
Answer: D

27. How many square inches are in 2 square yard?

a. 900
b. 144
c. 1296
d. 2,592
Answer: D

28. In a playground for Kindergarten kids, 18 children are riding tricycles or bicycles. If there
are 43 wheels in all, how many tricycles are there?
a. 8
b. 9
c. 7
d. 11
Answer: C

29. Nelia takes ¾ hour to dress and get ready for school. It takes 4/5 hour to reach the
school. If her class starts promptly at 8:00 am; what is the latest time she can jump out of
bed in order not to be late for school?
a. 6:42 am
b. 6:27 am
c. 6:57 am
d. 7:02 am
Answer: B

30. Which common fraction is equivalent to 0.215?

a. 43/200
b. 27/125
c. 21/50
d. 108/375
Answer: A
LET Reviewer General Education GenEd: Science Part 1
1. Which of the following statements best describes a hypothetical element with an electron
configuration of 1s22s22p63s23p5?
a. The hypothetical element has an atomic number of 11.
b. The hypothetical element is a member of Group V, otherwise called the Nitrogen Group.
c. The hypothetical element is in the fifth position in the p-block, along the third period of the
periodic table.
d. The hypothetical element is located at the third position of the p-block, along the fifth
period of the periodic table.
Answer: C
2. Despite the observed diversity among organisms, they are all made from the same set of
biomolecules composed of monomeric units except:
a. Proteins b. Carbohydrates c. Nucleic Acids d. Lipids and Fats
Answer: D
3. What will be formed when radium isotope, with 88 protons and 138 neutrons undergoes
alpha decay?
a. Radon Atom (Rn222) with 86 Protons
b. Francium Atom (Fr222) with 87 Protons
c. Actinium Atom (Ac222) with 89 Protons
d. Thorium Atom (Th232) with 90 Protons
Answer: A
4. Which of the following examples best illustrates application of Boyle’s Law?
a. A tire becomes harder as more air is pumped into it.
b. A sealed aerosol can explodes when thrown into a fire.
c. A balloon expands and bursts when exposed to direct sunlight.
d. A scuba divers stops at certain depths as he ascends to the ocean’s surface.
Answer: D
5. Three liquids A, B, C were studied in a laboratory. Liquid A was found to float over B and
C. It was also found that liquid A flows fastest among the three. What can be said about
liquid A?
a. Densest and most viscous
b. Densest and least viscous
c. Least dense and most viscous
d. Least dense and least viscous
Answer: D
6. Which of the following statements represents a physical change?
a. An antacid tablet forms bubbles when dissolved in water.
b. A flashlight beam slowly gets dimmer and finally dies out over time.
c. The lawn grows thicker every day because fertilizers were added into the soil.
d. Frozen mango juice melted when left standing at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Answer: D
7. Which of the following best explains why farmers burn rice straw and hull during seasons
of harvest?
a. Burning rice hulls and straws produce compounds that act as repellant for pests which
may damage plantation.
b. The smoke produced by burning rice hulls and straws stimulate growth and fruit bearing
of trees.
c. Rice hulls and straws are burned so that more spaces will be available for planting next
set of crops.
d. Ash from burnt rice hulls and straws are rich in compounds that could neutralize acidic
soil so that more crops will grow
Answer: D

8. Acid rain occurs when _________.

a. carbon dioxide combines with water in the atmosphere.
b. phosphorus-rich water in lakes evaporates to form phosphoric acid.
c. sulfur released in burning fossil fuels combines with water in the atmosphere.
d. excess hydrogen is released into the atmosphere to produce acids.
Answer: C

9. Why is it difficult to integrate nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into the nitrogen cycle of
the biosphere?
a. Nitrogen is very abundant in the atmosphere
b. Living organisms quickly absorb nitrogen gas
c. Oceans quickly absorb nitrogen gas
d. Few organisms can directly utilize atmospheric nitrogen
Answer: D

10. Which of the following sentences about greenhouse effect is INCORRECT?

a. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere which are returned to the earth’s surface.
b. Greenhouse effect is important in maintaining the temperature of the earth.
c. Greenhouse effect is due to gases that absorb the green region of light from the sun.
d. Greenhouse effect increases the overall surface temperature of the earth.
Answer: C

11. When a gardener propagates a plant by taking cuttings, he plants his cutting in a well-
watered soil in a plant pot. What is the most likely reason why he may then cover the plant
and pot with a lightly perforated polythene bag?
a. To reduce the water demand of the cutting.
b. To decrease the rate of gaseous exchange by the plant.
c. To reduce the chance of attack by pests.
d. To protect the plant from cold weather.
Answer: A

12. It is a common observation that mushrooms thrive few days after lightning strikes.
Which among the following biogeochemical cycles is involved in this process?
a. Nitrogen cycle
b. Carbon-Oxygen cycle
c. Phosphorus cycle
d. Sulfur cycle
Answer: A

13. Which of the following factors contribute to an increase in human population?

I. Immigration II. Emigration
III. Natality IV. Mortality
a. III and IV
b. II and III
c. I only
d. I and III
Answer: D

14. Shown below is a simple food web in a grassy community. The arrow symbol means
eaten by. What would happen if all snakes are killed?
Grass>Grasshopper>Frog>Snake
Bird>Snake
a. Grass population would increase.
b. Grasshopper population would increase.
c. Bird and frog populations would increase.
d. Grasshopper and bird populations would increase.
Answer: C

15. Which of the following shows mechanical weathering of rocks?

a. formation of caverns
b. acids dissolves rocks
c. freezing water between rock particles
d. iron in rocks combine with oxygen
Answer: C

16. PAGASA announces the approach of the seasonal winds. The familiar names used are
Amihan and Habagat, internationally known as ________ and ________ respectively.
a. Northeast and southwest
b. Trade wind and easterlies
c. Southwest and northeast
d. Westerlies and easterlies
Answer: A

17. Fog is a cloud with its base at or very near the ground. The formation of fog generally
occurs after the ground has lost heat by:
a. Evaporation
b. Convection
c. Conduction
d. Radiation
Answer: D

18. Why do we see the sun rise in the east?

a. The earth revolves eastward.
b. The earth rotates from west to east.
c. We are located in the 20th meridian.
d. On the globe, we are located in the east.
Answer: B

19. If a voltage of 100 volts produces a current of 5 amperes in an electrical device, what is
the resistance?
a. 95 Ohms
b. 20 Ohms
c. 105 Ohms
d. 500 Ohms
Answer: B

20. Which of the following best differentiates an earthquake's intensity from its magnitude?
a. Intensity describes 'the depth from which the earthquake originated’ while magnitude
refers to ‘the energy of the earthquake’.
b. Intensity cannot be measured while magnitude can be measured using a seismograph.
c. Intensity refers to the strength of the quake while magnitude refers to the degree of
destruction it caused at the epicenter.
d. Intensity is a measure of how much damage an earthquake cause at the surface while
magnitude is the strength of the quake.
Answer: D

21. Comparing the speed of sound in liquids, gases, and solids, the speed of sound is
usually lowest in ____ and highest in ____.
a. solids, gases
b. gases, liquids
c. liquids, solids
d. gases, solids
Answer: D

22. Which has a greater density, a lake full of water or a cupful of water?
a. The cup full of water
b. The lake full of water
c. Not enough information
d. They have the same density
Answer: D

23. A stainless steel spoon feels colder than a plastic spoon because stainless steel
a. absorbs less heat from the hand than plastic does
b. is really colder than plastic
c. has a lower temperature than plastic
d. conducts heat away from the hand faster than plastic does
Answer: D

24. Why is it NOT advisable to repeatedly open the door of a refrigerator?

a. It will loosen the hinges of the refrigerator's door
b. Leads to wastage in electrical energy.
c. Repeated opening introduces bacteria in to the refrigerator.
d. The warm air outside lowers the temperature inside thus making the refrigeration less-
efficient.
Answer: B

25. What kind of mirror is used in cars to give the driver a wider area and smaller image of
the traffic behind him/her?
a. Double concave
b. Convex
c. Plane
d. Concave
Answer: B

26. Why do we hear thunder some seconds after seeing lightning?

a. Light appears brighter in the sky.
b. Light travels faster than sound.
c. Sound travels 1.331 m/s
d. Sound is released later actually
Answer: B

27. Water has a higher specific heat than iron. What does this mean?
a. Water is hotter than iron
b. Water heats more rapidly than iron
c. Water is more dense than iron
d. Water heats more slowly than iron
Answer: D

28. If a colorblind man marries a woman who has normal vision and no history of the
disease, it is most probable that all of their :
a. daughters will be carriers
b. daughters will be colorblind
c. sons will be carriers
d. sons will be colorblind
Answer: A

29. Albino corn seedlings may grow several inches tall. However, they will eventually die,
primarily because
a. direct sunlight will destroy their cells
b. they lack adequate root system
c. they cannot produce their own food
d. they cannot obtain carbon dioxide
Answer: C

30. Mimosa pudica, locally known as Makahiya is called as such because its leaflets tend to
close when touched. This organismal response to a given stimuli is called:
a. Hydrotropism
b.Thigmotropism
c. Geotropism
d. Phototropism
Answer: B
LET Reviewer General Education GenEd: Social Science Part 1
1. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
b. The dropping of atomic bombs
c. Nationalism and national borders
d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
Answer: D

2. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight communist aggression?

a. APEC
b. ASA
c. UN
d. SEATO
Answer: D

3. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while the means of subsistence
increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to?
a. Karl Marx
b. Robert Malthus
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Aristotle
Answer: B

4. In what instance is the Filipino double-standard morality shown?

a. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the espiritista
b. Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from how they were brought
up
c. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they themselves did not
go to school
d. A married man who flirts with someone else other than his wife seems acceptable but a
married woman who flirts with another man is condemned.
Answer: D

5. Which part of Asia does the Arabian peninsula occupy?

a. Northwest
b. Southeast
c. Southwest
d. Northeast
Answer: C
6. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in the internalization of
desirable values is the?
a. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
b. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective
c. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
d. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers
Answer: A

7. To govern is to rule and the government rules by laws. Whose main duty is the
enforcement of laws?
a. Police department
b. Judiciary department
c. Legislative department
d. Executive department
Answer: D

8. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
a. Timawa
b. Maharlika
c. Aliping namamahay
d. Aliping saguiguilid
Answer: A

9. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas

a. Magellan’s expedition
b. Loarca expedition
c. Legaspi expedition
d. Villalobos expedition
Answer: D

10. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
a. Gen. Wesley Merritt
b. Gen. Elwell Otis
c. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
d. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Answer: C

11. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to
make ammunitions?
a. Teresa Magbanua
b. Agueda Esteban
c. Teodora Alonso
d. Trinidad Tecson
Answer: B

12.Which economic system is based on free enterprise?

a. Globalism
b. Mixed economies
c. Capitalism
d. Communism
Answer: C

13. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?

a. Cultural relativism
b. Cultural diversity
c. Xenocentrism
d. Ethnocentrism
Answer: C

14. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?

a. Total Quality Movement
b. Consumerism
c. Consumer vigilance
d. Substandardization
Answer: C

15. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order does
Australia fall?
a. 4th
b. 5th
c. 6th
8. 7th
Answer: D

16. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is known as the graveyard of
ships and sailors?
a. Africa
b. Australia
c. South America
d. Asia
Answer: C

17. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious differences
between
a. Hindus and Christians
b. Christians and Muslims
c. Hindus and Buddhists
d. Hindus and Muslims
Answer: D

18. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?

a. Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
b. Rejected violence as a way to political power
c. Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
d. Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
Answer: B

19. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______ Empire.
a. Roman
b. Gupta
c. Greek
d. Maurya
Answer: D

20. With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does NOT belong to the group?
a. Claro M. Recto
b. Jose Laurel
c. Manuel Roxas
d. Pedro Taruc
Answer: C

21. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain, what
did they ask for? For the Philippines to ____
a. Become independent from Spain
b. Become a province of Spain
c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes
Answer: B

22. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence day
from July 4 to June 12?
a. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Carlos Garcia
d. Ferdinand Marcos
Answer: B

23. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping operations
by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
a. Israel
b. East Timor
c. Iraq
d. Iran
Answer: C

24. In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s country?
a. A La Juventud Filipina
b. Song of Maria Clara
c. Sa Aking mga Kabata
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
Answer: D

25. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel mostly
by water?
a. Luzon
b. Mindanao
c. Visayas
d. Visayas and Mindanao
Answer: C

26. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to
territorial boundary?
a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
b. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
c. Three-mile territorial limit
d. Archipelagic doctrine
Answer: D

27. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate and
limited arable lands?
a. Western
b. Eastern
c. Eastern and Central
d. Central and Western
Answer: B

28. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos

a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the economic development of
the country
Answer: D

29. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands in the South
China Sea?
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
Answer: B

30. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to

a. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty
b. Have access to all records of the government
c. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty
d. Form association and labor unions
Answer: B
LET Reviewer Professional Education Prof. Ed.: Teaching Profession
Part 1

1. Which of the following emphasizes the right of citizens to quality education?

a. The basic education level
b. Tertiary level
c. The graduate level
d. All levels
Answer: D

2. Which educational level/s provide/s for free and compulsory education as

stipulated in Article IV, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution?
a. Elementary level
b. Secondary level
c. Elementary and secondary levels
d. Tertiary level
Answer: C

3. Who among the following is in the category of non-academic personnel as

provided for under Education Act of 1982?
a. Guidance counselors
b. School principal
c. School nurse
d. School librarian
Answer: C

4. How is gradual progression of teacher's salary from minimum to maximum done?

a. Regular increment every year
b. Increment after ten years of service
c. Regular increment every 3 years
d. Increment after five years
Answer: C

5. Which of the following is NOT recognized by the Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers?
a. Quality education depends primarily on the quality of socio-economic status of
teachers.
b. Advancement in education depends on the teachers' qualifications and ability.
c. Education is an essential factor in the economic growth of the nation.
d. Education is development and vice-versa.
Answer: D

6. What appointment can be given to Teacher A who possesses the minimum

qualifications but lacks the appropriate but lacks the appropriate civil service
eligibility?
a. Contractual basis
b. Permanent
c. Provisional
d. Substitute
Answer: C

7. Which of the following rights is intended for parents under Education Act of 1982?
a. The right to academic freedom
b. The right to privacy of communication
c. The right to seek redress of grievance
d. The right to full access to the evidence of the case
Answer: C

8. What can help achieve relevant quality education?

a. Strong curriculum
b. Competent instruction
c. School-community relations
d. Competent administrator
Answer: B

9. Which of the following provisions under the Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers will most likely promote teachers' welfare and defend their interests?
a. Be promoted in rank and salary
b. Regulate their social involvement
c. Undergo and participate in professional development
d. Establish, join and maintain professional and self-regulation organizations
Answer: D

10. What does "teachers are persons in authority" imply?

a. Teachers cannot be charged.
b. No person can assault a teacher.
c. Teachers have immunity from arrest.
d. Decisions made by teachers are deemed right.
Answer: B

11. Who among the following characterizes a professional teacher?

a. An education graduate who received honors
b. A teacher who has taught for at least six years
c. A teacher who has attended national seminars on teaching
d. A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under RA 4670
Answer: D

12. Who are covered by RA 4670?

a. Teachers in all levels
b. Teachers in all public elementary schools
c. Teachers in both public and private schools
d. Teachers in public elementary and secondary schools
Answer: D

13. Teacher B has been in active service for 10 years when he decided to
pursue higher studies. Under RA 4670, what kind of leave of absence can s/he avail
of?
a. Indefinite leave
b. Scholarship leave
c. Study leave
d. Vacation leave
Answer: C

14. When can teachers be required to work on assignment not related to their
duties?
a. When on probation
b. When found inefficient
c. When lacking in educational qualifications
d. When compensated under existing laws
Answer: D

15. Teacher C has been teaching 7 straight years and therefore qualities for a study
leave with pay for one year. Should she pursue it, how much pay is she entitled to
receive?
a. 50% of monthly salary
b. 60% of monthly salary
c. 70% of monthly salary
d. 100% monthly salary
Answer: B

16. Which of the following laws strengthens teacher education in the Philippines
through the establishment of centers of excellence?
a. RA 7722
b. RA 7784
c. RA 7796
d. RA 7834
Answer: B

17. What does free public secondary educational under the law mean?
a. Right of every student to enter public secondary schools
b. Free from being screened to enter pubic secondary schools
c. Free from payment of school fees identifies and authorized by law
d. Free from payment of tuition and other fees for students enrolled in public
secondary schools
Answer: D

18. Teacher D is assigned in a rural area; Teacher E in a depressed community;

Teacher F in a hazardous area; and Teacher G in a place where standard of living is
high. Who is entitled to a hardship allowance?
a. Teacher D
b. Teacher E
c. Teacher F
d. Teacher G
Answer: C

19. Teacher H contracted an illness that required rest for more than one year. Which
leave should she apply for?
a. Sick leave
b. Personal leave
c. Vacation leave
d. Indefinite leave
Answer: D

20. A school personnel can avail of free legal service under certain circumstances.
Principal I was accused of maligning her neighbor. Is Principal I entitled to the said
service?
a. Yes, she should defend herself.
b. No, if funds are not available.
c. No, it might bring some disagreements in school
d. No, the case is not related to her professional duties.
Answer: D

21. Teacher J discusses conflicts between warring groups in Mindanao. Which pillar
should he stress more?
a. Learning to be
b. Learning to live together
c. Learning to do
d. Learning to know
Answer: B

22. Teacher K teaches in a public school in her locality. Due to teacher shortage, her
classroom teaching starts from 6 am and ends at 3 pm. Is the assignment given her
just?
a. Yes, the situation demands that she render longer teaching hours.
b. Yes, as long as she signs a conforme letter to that effect.
c. No, rendering longer teaching hours would make the teacher tired and exhausted.
d. No, Magna Carta for Public School Teachers states that in the exigencies of
service, any teacher may be required to render more than six hours and n ot more
than eight hours of actual classroom teaching a day.
Answer: D

23. Teacher L, a graduate of BSEd with majorship in Mathematics teaches in a

national high school in her province. Since she has been rated outstanding in her
performance, can she be exempted from taking the LET?
a. Yes, that is a privilege that must be given to teachers whose performance is
outstanding.
b. Yes, if approved by PRC.
c. No, RA 7836 states that no person shall practice or offer to practice the teaching
profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any position calling for a
teaching position without having previously obtained a valid certificate and a valid
license from the Commission.
d. No, professional license is required of all teachers regardless of age and teaching
performance.
Answer: C

24. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers?
a. The teacher must select which information to keep confidential
b. The teacher must demonstrate full commitment and devotion to duty
c. The teacher must manifest pride in the nobility of the teaching profession
d. The teacher must make no prejudice or discrimination against any learner
Answer: A

25. Which of the following could be the reason for the teacher's suspension from the
practice of the teaching profession?
a. Immoral, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct
b. Observing proper procedures in obtaining a certificate of registration
c. Faithfulness to the code of ethical and professional standards for professional
teachers
d. Willingness to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and the like or the
continuing education program prescribed by the Board and the Commission.
Answer: A
LET Reviewer Professional Education Prof. Ed.: Teaching Profession
Part 2

1. Ms. Sanchez, a BSE graduate, has not passed the LET yet. On what capacity can she be
hired?
a. Permanent status
b. Emergency status
c. Provisional for not less six months
d. Provisional for not less than one year
Answer: D

2. Teacher M suffers from hypertension and experiences difficulty in speech. Which would
be affected if he continues teaching?
a. Personality
b. Punctuality
c. Effectiveness
d. Devotion to duty
Answer: C

3. Teacher N wants to continue with her study leave for another six months after completing
a school year. Could she be allowed?
a. Yes, if her grades are excellent.
b. Yes, but without compensation.
c. No, other teachers should have the chance.
d. No, study leave should not exceed one year.
Answer: B

4. Teacher O tutors her students, who have difficulty coping with Math, after class hours. Is
her act ethical?
a. Yes, provided she receives jut compensation.
b. Yes, provided she does not require a fee from the parent.
c. No, that is unfair to other students.
d. No, she should be free after her official time.
Answer: B
5. Teacher P, the English coordinator, was assisted by Teacher Q throughout the
celebration of English Week. What could Teacher P do to acknowledge Teacher Q's
assistance?
a. Buy her a gift
b. Keep quiet about the assistance received.
c. Mention formally to the principal the assistance received.
d. Make an announcement giving due recognition of the assistance received.
Answer: D

6. Is holding a rally to protest the delay of benefits due a person ethically acceptable?
a. Yes, when hold while on official time.
b. Yes, when hold outside the official time.
c. Yes, when hold with approval of the principal.
d. Yes, when hold together with parents and students.
Answer: B

7. What should a teacher do when he/she falls in love with his/her student?
a. Court the student at home.
b. Propose and marry the student.
c. Wait till the student is no longer under his/her tutelage.
d. Act normally as if nothing happens and the student does not exist.
Answer: C

8. When a Principal starts to exercise his/her powers over making and promoting students,
is his/her action acceptable?
a. Yes, when the teacher cannot make decision on time.
b. Yes, when there is abuse of judgment on the part of the teacher.
c. No, teachers are more knowledgeable of their student's performance.
d. No, grading and promoting students are exclusive functions of teachers.
Answer: B

9. Teacher R was asked by her principal to teach pre-school class in addition to her regular
grade one class. What will be the basis for her additional compensation?
a. Her basic salary
b. Performance rating
c. Providing public information of their policies and procedures
d. Encouraging appreciation of government agencies
Answer: D

10. Which of the following shows responsiveness of public officials and employees?
a. Avoiding wastage in public funds
b. Formulating rules and policies regarding work
c. Providing public information of their policies and procedures
d. Encouraging appreciation of government services
Answer: C

11. Teacher S, a Science teacher has been accused of sexual harassment by one of her
students. What should the school principal do?
a. Ask the teacher to surrender to the police.
b. Tell the teacher to stop reporting to school.
c. Advice the teacher to transfer to other school.
d. Create a committee to investigate the accusation.
Answer: D

12. Teacher T receives a love letter from one of her third year high school students in
Eenglish. What should Mr. Martin do?
a. Read her letter to the class.
b. Let the student express her feelings through letters.
c. Return the letter to the student and tell her not to do it again.
d. Surrender the letter to the parent of the student.
Answer: C

13. Mr. Nico, a Social Science teacher is advocating reforms which the principal failed to
recognize. What should the principal do?
a. Subject Mr. Nico to a disciplinary measure.
b. Just keep quiet about the behavior of Mr. Nico
c. Call Mr. Nico to the office and clarify things out with him.
d. Send Mr. Nico a memo requiring him to explain his behavior.
Answer: C

14. Which of the following manifests "Commitment to democracy" as explained in RA 6713?

a. Maintaining the principle of accountability.
b. Committing to democratic values and ways of life.
c. Manifesting by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military.
d. All of the above
Answer: D

15. Teacher U was ordered by her principal to come to school on four consecutive
Saturdays for the training of students' editorial staff of their school paper. Is this allowed
under RA 4670?
a. Yes, provided the teacher is compensated.
b. No, because it's not within the regular functions of the classroom teacher.
c. Yes, because it's part of the teacher's other duties
d. No, because it's not clearly indicated in the law
Answer: C

16. Dr. Velasco, a schools' division superintendent acted on the complaint filed by a group
of parents against the alleged misconduct of a particular teacher. She issued a
memorandum requiring her to take a leave of absence for a week while the complaint is
being heard yet. Was the action of the superintendent legal?
a. Yes, because she is the superintendent.
b. No, because the complaint has not been heard yet.
c. Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers.
d. No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.
Answer: C

17. A school's academic coordinator has been found to have engaged in gambling which
has caused him to be absent most of the time. Can his certificate of registration as a
teacher be revoked?
a. No, unless he's proven guilty.
b. No, because he's protected by his rights as a teacher.
c. Yes, because he's incompetent.
d. Yes, because habitual gambling is a dishonorable conduct and is against the practice of
teaching.
Answer: D

18. Mr. Santos is a holder of a valid certificate of eligibility as a teacher issued by the Civil
Service Commissioner and the then DECS, while Mr. Cruz is a registered professional. Who
is allowed to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines?
a. Mr. Santos, because of his CSC eligibility certificate.
b. Mr. Cruz, because their credentials are both recognized by law.
c. Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law.
d. Neither of the two because they did not take and pass the LET.
Answer: C

19. What is RA 6713 also called?

a. Ethical Standards for public Employees
b. Code of Ethical Standards for Government Officials and Employees
c. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
d. Code of Ethical Standards and Conduct of Government Officials and Employees
Answer: C

20. Teacher V, a BEED graduate is preparing for the LET. Which of the following should
she focus her attention more?
a. General Education
b. Specialization
c. Professional Education
d. General Education and Professional Education
Answer: D

21. What norm of conduct is manifested by being loyal to the republic and to the Filipino
people?
a. Professionalism
b. Nationalism and Patriotism
c. Responsiveness to the public
d. Honesty
Answer: B

22. Mr. Salazar, a school superintendent, filed his statement of assets and liabilities upon
assuming to office. Under what ethical standard does this practice fall?
a. Divestment
b. Prohibited Acts and Transactions
c. Statement of Assets and Liabilities
d. System of Incentives
Answer: C

23. Principal B acted on the letter of complaint received by his office 30 days after saying he
was preoccupied by more important things the past days. Is his reason acceptable?
a. Yes, because he has to prioritize things.
b. No, RA 6713 states that public officials and employees must act promptly on letters and
requests within 15 working days from receipt thereof.
c. Yes, because the letter of complaint can wait and is of no urgency.
d. No, the reason is simple unacceptable.
Answer: B

24. Which of the following is NOT in the norms of conduct under RA 6713?
a. Professionalism
b. Justness and sincerity
c. Commitment to public interest
d. Responsiveness to the private
Answer: D

25. Which of the following is true about the teacher as a person under the Code of Ethics for
Professional Teachers?
a. Live with dignity at all times wherever he/she is
b. Serve as a model worthy of emulation
c. Place premium upon self-respect and self-discipline
d. All of the above.
Answer: D