General

Education
September
2021 LET
Questions
1. A paper clip sits on the surface of water due to __________________.

a. buoyancy c. elasticity

b. surface tension d. surface balance

Rationalization
buoyancy - the tendency of a body to float or to rise when
submerged in a fluid
surface tension - the property of the surface of a liquid that allows
it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its
molecules
elasticity - ability of a deformed material body to return to its
original shape and size when the forces causing the deformation
are removed
surface balance - the balance between all surface energy inputs
and outputs over a given interval of time
2. We failed to finish __________ work, were you able to finish _________.

a. our, mine c. your, yours

b. my, ours d. our, yours

Rationalization
We failed to finish __________ work, were you able to finish
_________.

We failed to finish our work, were you able to finish yours.

*we - our

*you - yours
3. The following are renewable sources of energy EXCEPT __________.

a. sun c. water

b. coal d. wind
Rationalization
RENEWABLE RESOURCES
1. Solar energy
2. Wind energy
3. Geothermal energy
4. Water
5. Air
6. Soil
7. Cultivated Plants
8. Biomass
9. Biofuels
10. Animals

NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES
1. Coal
4. Kung Fu Tzu wrote analects that guided ______________.

a. Buddhism c. Hinduism

b. Taoism d. Confucianism
Rationalization

Buddhism - Siddhartha Gautama

Taoism – Lao Tzu
Hinduism – oldest religion in Asia
Confucianism – Kung Fu Tzu or Confucius
5. The first Philippine President from the Ilocos Region was ____________.

a. Rodrigo Duterte c. Ferdinand Marcos

b. Elpidio Quirino d. Manuel Roxas

Rationalization
Rodrigo Duterte – first Mindanaoan president
Elpidio Quirino - first Philippine President from
the Ilocos Region
Ferdinand Marcos - 10th president of the
Philippines from 1965 to 1986
Manuel Roxas – first president of the third
republic
6. A perfume company claims that its best selling perfume contains at
most 25% alcohol. To test the claim of the perfume company at the 0.5
level of significance twenty bottles were selected and found to have
mean of 29.7% and standard deviation of 4.8%. To test the null
hypothesis, the best selling perfume contains at the most 25% alcohol.

a. H0: æ = 25 c. H0 : æ ỏ 25

b. H0 : æ > 25 d. H0 : æ < 25
Rationalization
7. The candidate was obviously “agitated” as she spoke before the big
audience because se showed _______________.

a. calmness c. composure

b. anger d. nervousness
Rationalization
calmness - the state or quality of being free from
agitation or strong emotion
composure - a calmness or repose especially of
mind, bearing, or appearance
anger - a strong feeling of displeasure and usually
of antagonism
agitated - troubled in mind, disturbed and upset
8. An avocado tree planted beside a sampaguita plant in a garden,
demonstrates what kind of relationship?

a. co-optation c. parasitism

b. predation d. competition
Rationalization
9. What are the hormones responsible for plant growth, promoting
auxiliary bud growth and apical dominance?

a. cytokinins and auxins c. auxins and abscisate

b. auxins and gibberellins d. cytokinins and gibberellins

Rationalization

The hormones auxin and cytokinin are key

regulators of plant growth and development.
Gibberellin plays a major role in seed
germination, breaking seed and bud
dormancy. It promotes root formation. It
does not promote rooting
10. Which is a check on the executive department by the judiciary in the
principle of check and balance among branches of government?

a. determining the salaries of the President and the Vice President

b. declaring an act of the President unconstitutional
c. declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional
d. impeachment of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Rationalization
Legislative — Makes laws (Congress,
comprised of the House of Representatives
and Senate)
Executive — Carries out laws (president, vice
president, Cabinet, most federal agencies)
Judicial — Evaluates laws (Supreme Court
and other courts)
11. Find the greatest common divisor of 24, 45, 5.

a. 1 c. 45

b. 24 d. 2
Rationalization
Finding the GCD or GCF using the listing method:
24 – 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24
45 - 1, 3, 5, 9, 15, and 45
5 – 1 and 5
Common Factor – 1
GCD or GCF - 1
12. What is the prime factors of 60?

a. 6, 5, 2 c. 5, 3, 2, 2

b. 5, 12 d. 5, 3, 2, 1
Rationalization
13. Ang “buhay na wika” ay wikang tumatanggap ng pagbabago nang
nanayon sa panahon. Ang mga sumusunod ay mga “buhay na wika”
MALIBAN sa ____________________.

a. Intsik c. Ingles

b. Filipino d. Latin
Rationalization

According to seeker.com, Latin is now

considered a dead language, meaning it's
still used in specific contexts, but does
not have any native speakers. (Sanskrit is
another dead language.)
14. The ordering of things according to the importance a person
attaches to them is known as ________________.

a. religious hierarchy c. value hierarchy

b. academic hierarchy d. hierarchy of needs

Rationalization
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
15. The computer's brain is called ___________________.

a. Central Processing Unit c. Software

b. Information Highway d. Hardware

Rationalization
16. Wikang nabuo mula sa pangunahing wika ng isang lugar o lalawigan
na kadalasang sinasalita sa ibang bayan ng naturang lugar ay
_______________.

a. ekolek c. etnolek

b. dayalek d. sosyalek
Rationalization
Barayti ng Wika
1. Idyolek - sariling istilo ng pamamahayag at pananalita na naiiba sa bawat isa
2. Dayalek - nalililkha ng dimensiyong heograpiko
3. Sosyolek - ginagamit ng isang partikular na grupo
4. Etnolek - nadebelop mula sa salita ng mga etnolonggwistang grupo
5. Ekolek - kadalasang ginagamit sa loob ng ating tahanan
6. Pidgin - walang pormal na estraktura
7. Creole - nadebelop dahil sa mga pinaghalo-halong salita ng indibidwal, mula sa
magkaibang lugar hanggang sa ito ay naging pangunahing wika ng partikular na
lugar
8. Register - espisyalisadong ginagamit ng isang partikular na domeyn
17. At the onset of the twenty-first century, global warming ___________
exacerbated.

a. has c. have

b. were d. was
Rationalization
18. All of the following contribute to environmental conservation
EXCEPT _______________.

a. carburetor exhaust c. energy conservation

b. reforestation d. waste segregation

Rationalization
19. "No two individuals are the same" is exemplified by the principle of
_____________.

a. conditioning c. stimulus-response

b. response differentiation d. individual differences

Rationalization
According to the dictionary of education, individual
differences stand for the variation or deviations among
individuals in regard to a single characteristic or
number of characteristics. It is stand for those
differences which in their totality distinguish one
individual from another. So, we can say that individual
differences is the differences among humans that
distinguish or separate them from one another and
makes one as a single unique individual.
20. Ang kahulugan ng "in my family budget I have difficulty making both
ends meet” ay ______________.

a. bale-wala c. di mapagkasya

b. labis-labis d. malapit nang maubos

Rationalization
If you find it difficult to make ends meet, you find
it difficult to pay for the things you need in life,
because you have very little money. Many people
are struggling to make ends meet because wages
are failing to keep pace with rising prices. He has
trouble making ends meet because he can't find
work and his government check is barely enough
to cover the rent.
21. Guzman Company manufactures beds in its catalog, a double bed is
priced at P5,000 less a discount of 20%. How much will Rozan
Department Store will pay for the bed?

a. P 4,150.00 c. P 4,000.00

b. P 4,200.00 d. P 4,100.00
Rationalization

Find the discount first:

5000 x 0.20 = 1000
Then, find the sale price:
5000 – 1000 = 4000
22. Political idealists advocate ideals in politics, such as Justice,
equality and fairness. Political realists have more practical viewpoint
of politics, aptly stated by "Might is right”. Who among the following
is more of a political realist, rather than a political idealist?

a. Martin Luther King c. Benigno Aquino

b. Julius Caesar d. Mahatma Ghandi

Rationalization
Martin Luther was a German monk who began the Protestant Reformation in
the 16th century, becoming one of the most influential and controversial
figures in the history of Christianity
Julius Caesar transformed Rome from a republic to an empire, grabbing
power through ambitious political reforms and he was famous not only for
his military and political successes, but also for his steamy relationship with
Cleopatra.
Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. - “The Filipino is worth dying for.”
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is widely recognized as one of the twentieth
century's greatest political and spiritual leaders. Honored in India as the
father of the nation, he pioneered and practiced the principle of
Satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass nonviolent civil
disobedience.
23. Educational theorist who experimented in learning among animals is
______________.

a. Skinner c. Kohlberg

b. Maslow d. Lewin
Rationalization
Skinner created the operant
conditioning chamber as a variation of
the puzzle box originally created by
Edward Thorndike. While Skinner's
early studies were done using rats, he
later moved on to study pigeons. The
operant conditioning chamber may be
used to observe or manipulate
behavior. An animal is placed in the box
where it must learn to activate levers or
respond to light or sound stimuli for
reward. The reward may be food or the
removal of noxious stimuli such as a
loud alarm. The chamber is used to test
specific hypotheses in a controlled
setting.
24. Oxygen is the waste product of the process of ____________.

a. photosynthesis c. carburetor exhaust

b. conversion d. oxidation
Rationalization
25. Herbivores are animals that feed on _________________.

a. fish c. plants

b. insects d. meat
Rationalization
 26. The depletion of dissolved oxygen in water results into
eutrophication and causes _________________.

a. decrease in dissolved nutrients c. diminished sea harvest

b. decrease in aquatic plants d. abundant sea harvest

Rationalization
According to National Ocean Service,
Eutrophication is a big word that describes a big
problem in the nation's estuaries. Harmful algal
blooms, dead zones, and fish kills are the results
of a process called eutrophication — which occurs
when the environment becomes enriched with
nutrients, increasing the amount of plant and
algae growth to estuaries and coastal waters.
27. We admire ____________ when my sister plays the violin for
____________.

a. her, them c. her, us

b. him, us d. it, us
Rationalization
We admire ____________ when my sister plays the
violin for ____________.

We admire her when my sister plays the violin for

us.

we – us
her - sister
28. Malinaw na paliwanag, matikas na tindig, at napapanahong paksa ay
mahalagang salik ng _____________.

a. pag-arte c. talumpati

b. pag-awit d. kwento
Rationalization
Ang talumpati ay isang sining ng pagpapahayag ng kaisipan
o opinyon ng isang tao tungkol sa isang paksa na
ipinababatid sa pamamagitan ng pagsasalita sa entablado.
Mananalumpati ang tawag sa taong gumagawa at
nagtatalumpati sa harap ng publiko o grupo ng mga tao.
Layon nitong magbigay ng kaalaman o impormasyon,
tumugon, humikayat, mangatwiran, at maglahad ng isang
paniniwala. Isa rin itong uri ng komunikasyong pampubliko
kung saan ang isang paksa ay ipinapaliwanag at binibigkas
sa harapan ng mga tagapakinig.
29. Mysticism and spiritualism are the predominant characteristics of
the religions of _______________.

a. Asia c. America

b. Europe d. Middle East

Rationalization

MEOW – Mysticism
Eastern Optimism
Western
30. What is the area of a circle inscribed in a square having a side of 6
centimeters?

a. 9 c. 6

b. 16 d. 18
Rationalization
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31. Find the least common multiple of 5, 6, 7.

a. 175 c. 125

b. 150 d. 210
Rationalization

210 is the only number that is

divisible by 5, 6 and 7.
210 ÷ 5 = 42
210 ÷ 6 = 35
210 ÷ 7 = 30
32. The science of beings in their ultimate causes is _____________.

a. sociology c. philosophy

b. psychology d. theory
Rationalization
Sociology is the study of human social relationships and
institutions.
Psychology is the the science of mind and behavior.
Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of
knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered
as an academic discipline.
Theory is a supposition, or a system of ideas intended to
explain something, especially one based on general principles
independent of the thing to be explained.
33. My young niece thought that our assigned task was heavy for me and
especially for ______________.

a. she c. her

b. us d. mine
Rationalization
34. The demand for energy is predicted to double in 2040 at which time
fuel sources will likewise be depleted, and therefore there will be
increased need to develop _______________.

a. alternative sources of energy

b. control in the use of electricity
c. friendship with oil producers
d. big budget for fuel import
Rationalization
35. The world's largest ecosystem of deserts is ______________.

a. Libya c. Sahara

b. Saudi d. Africa
Rationalization
Sahara, (from Arabic ṣaḥrāʾ, “desert”) largest
desert in the world. Filling nearly all of northern
Africa, it measures approximately 3,000 miles
(4,800 km) from east to west and between 800
and 1,200 miles from north to south and has a
total area of some 3,320,000 square miles
(8,600,000 square km); the actual area varies as
the desert expands and contracts over time.
36. The Kyoto Protocol required countries to participate in environmental
protection by reducing ________________.

a. photochemical conversion c. photosynthesis

b. greenhouse emission d. reforestation

Rationalization
The Kyoto Protocol was adopted on 11 December 1997.
Owing to a complex ratification process, it entered into force
on 16 February 2005. Currently, there are 192 Parties to the
Kyoto Protocol. In short, the Kyoto Protocol operationalizes
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
by committing industrialized countries and economies in
transition to limit and reduce greenhouse gases (GHG)
emissions in accordance with agreed individual targets. The
Convention itself only asks those countries to adopt policies
and measures on mitigation and to report periodically.
37. Insulin deficiency or resistance of the pancreas leads to ____________.

a. diabetes mellitus c. tuberculosis

b. cardiac disorder d. hypertension

Rationalization
38. In the process of submission, one of the documents ____________
misplaced.

a. were c. was

b. are d. Will be
Rationalization
39. The population increases geometrically but food supply does not
increase as much is the economic theory known as __________.

a. Diminishing Returns c. Supply and Demand

b. Malthusian d. Socialism
Rationalization
40. Airing weekly on television is "Mukha" which regularly features the
plight of common place citizens engaged in honest toil. "Mukha”
motivates viewers to appreciate the ___________.

a. poverty of people c. shameful labor

b. lowly livelihood d. dignity of labor

Rationalization

Airing weekly on television is

"Mukha" which regularly features
the plight of common place citizens
engaged in honest toil. "Mukha”
motivates viewers to appreciate the
dignity of labor.
41. In our organization's assembly, we had a LOQUACIOUS speaker. The
capitalized word means ______________.

a. soft-spoken c. lousy

b. low-key d. verbose
Rationalization

soft-spoken - having a mild or gentle voice

low-key - not elaborate, showy, or intensive;
modest or restrained
lousy - very poor or bad; disgusting
verbose - using or expressed in more words
than are needed
42. England dominated most aspects of life in Europe during the reign of
England's virgin queen ____________.

a. Queen Elizabeth II c. Queen Elizabeth I

b. Queen Mary d. Queen Victoria

Rationalization
According to britannica.com, Queen Elizabeth I,
bynames the Virgin Queen and Good Queen Bess,
(born September 7, 1533, Greenwich, near London,
England—died March 24, 1603, Richmond, Surrey),
queen of England (1558–1603) during a period, often
called the Elizabethan Age, when England asserted
itself vigorously as a major European power in
politics, commerce, and the arts.
43. The grades in English of the students in section B are as follows:
80, 75, 60, 95,100 What is the population variance of their group?

a. 264 c. 230

b. 224 d. 270
Rationalization
44. The peace forged in Bohol between Legaspi and Sikatuna was known
_____________.

a. Blood Compact c. Union Obrera

b. Verdadero Decalogo d. Galleon Trade

Rationalization
Blood Compact - the peace forged in Bohol between Legaspi and
Sikatuna
El Verdadero Decalogo – Apolinario Mabini, the Sublime Paralytic,
wrote this in May 1898 (The True Decalogue)
Unión Obrera Democrática - the first modern trade union federation in
the country founded by Isabelo de los Reyes
The Galleon Trade - was a government monopoly. Only two galleons
were used: One sailed from Acapulco to Manila with some 500,000
pesos worth of goods, spending 120 days at sea; the other sailed from
Manila to Acapulco with some 250,000 pesos worth of goods spending
90 days at sea.
45. Wika ang ginagamit sa lahat ng ito, MALIBAN sa ______________.

a. pakikipagdigma c. pakikipagtalastasan

b. pakikipag-unawaan d. ugnayan
Rationalization
Binigyang kahulugan ni Henry Gleason ang WIKA bilang isang balangkas
na masistema ng mga tunog na binibigkas at inayos sa arbitraryong
pamamaraan para makabuo ng mga titik na pagsasama-samahin upang
makagawa ng isang salita na maaaring gamitin sa pagpapahayag ng
damdamin o saloobin. Ang pinakabuklod ng mga tao sa isang bansa ay
ang kanilang wika sapagkat ito ang daluyan ng komunikasyon at
kaunawaan mula sa iba’t ibang grupo o pangkat ng mga indibidwal.
Idagdag pa riyan, ang wika ay isang mahalagang salik upang magawa o
magampanan ng isang indibidwal ang kanyang gampanin. Ito rin ang
pinakaunang instrumentong ginagamit ng ating utak at damdamin sa
pagpapahayag.
46. A person's right to protection against unlawful disappearance is
_______________.

a. Writ of amparo c. Bill of rights

b. Writ of habeas data d. Writ of habeas corpus

Rationalization
Writ of amparo – right to life, liberty, and
security
Writ of kalikasan - right to a healthy
environment,
Writ of habeas data – right to information
privacy
Writ of habeas corpus – right to produce the
body
47. The diagnostic procedure that allows microorganisms to multiply in a
medium to determine the cause of infection is known as _______________.

a. microbial culture c. test tube

b. blood count d. urine sample

Rationalization
A microbiological culture, or microbial culture,
is a method of multiplying microbial organisms
by letting them reproduce in predetermined
culture medium under controlled laboratory
conditions. Microbial cultures are foundational
and basic diagnostic methods used as a research
tool in molecular biology.
48. A story put together through an exchange of letters is called
___________ literature.

a. epistolary c. classic

b. episode d. fiction
Rationalization
The term "epistolary novel" refers to the works of fiction
that are written in the form of letters or other documents.
"Epistolary" is simply the adjectival form of the noun
epistle, from the Latinized Greek for letter. The letter as a
written genre, of course, predates the novel itself. An
example of this is Urbana at Felisa, a novel written in 1938
by Modesto de Castro was tremendously popular from the
19th-century to the first half of the 20th-century. The story
relates the importance of purity and ideal virtues that
married people should practice and enrich.
49. Literacy pieces that teach moral lessons are described as
_____________.

a. didactic c. artistic

b. theoretical d. political chambers

Rationalization
50. The Philippine Legislature is bicameral because it has ________.

a. 3 c. no

b. several d. 2
Rationalization
The Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Kongreso ng Pilipinas) is the
bicameral legislature of the Philippines. It consists of the Senate (upper
house) and the House of Representatives (lower house), although
colloquially, the term "Congress" commonly refers to just the latter. The
Jones Law (also known as the Jones Act, the Philippine Autonomy Act,
and the Act of Congress of August 29, 1916) was an Organic Act passed
by the United States Congress. The law replaced the Philippine Organic
Act of 1902 and acted as a constitution of the Philippines from its
enactment until 1934, when the Tydings–McDuffie Act was passed
(which in turn led eventually to the Commonwealth of the Philippines
and to independence from the United States). The Jones Law created
the first fully elected Philippine legislature.
51. A company supervisor had incurred the following expenses in his
trips to Vigan: P3,200.00, P2,800.00, P2,500.00 and P1,500.00.
What percent of his total monthly budget of P40,000.00 did he
spend for this trip?

a. 25% c. 20%

c. 30% d. 35%
Rationalization

Add the expenses first 3200 + 2800 +

2,500 + 1500 = 10000.
Then, divide 10000 to 40000 which is
equal to 0.25.
Lastly, change 0.25 to percent which is
25%.
52. Your argument which does not support your conclusion is _________.

a. indifferent c. malicious

b. illogical d. changeable
Rationalization

Illogical conclusion or making an inference

that is not supported by data. Illogical
conclusions often indicate a cause-and-effect
relationship that does not exist, based on
coincidental events. To test for an illogical
conclusion, ask how the initial information is
linked to the final conclusion.
53. Using Heine George Eliot as pen name, Mary Ann Evans wrote the
classic novel entitled ______________.

a. Little Women c. Silas Marner

b. Huckleberry Finn d. Uncle Tom's Cabin

Rationalization
Little Women – was written by Louisa May Alcott
Huckleberry Finn – was written by Mark Twain
(Samuel Clemens)
Silas Marner – was written by George Eliot (Mary
Ann Evans)
Uncle Tom’s Cabin – was written by Harriet
Beecher Stowe
54. Skyway Company Manufacturers tables. In its catalog, a round table
is priced P 4,000.00 less a discount of 20%. What will Frankie
Department Store have to pay for the round table?

a. P 3, 400 c. P 3,200.00

a. P 3, 500 d. P 2,600.00
Rationalization

First change 20% to decimal which is

0.20.
Then, to get the discount, multiply 4000
to 0.20 which is equal to 800.
Then, to get the sale price, subtract 4000
to 800, which is equal to 3200.
55. Tessa obtained the following results from her English examinations
82, 83, 85, 90. What score must she get in the next examination so that
average score is 86?

a. 84 c. 83

b. 90 d. 89
Rationalization

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56. What figure of speech is the following? "He is the black sheep of the
family.”

a. irony c. simile

b. hyperbole d. metaphor
Rationalization
 57. In consideration of the prevailing “tayo-tayo” mentality of most
Filipinos, one goal for CHANGE to be considered is to develop __________.

a. nepotism c. pakikisama cultural value

b. procrastination d. sense of common good

Rationalization
“Common good” in political science refers to
anything that benefits and is naturally shared by
all members of a given community, compared to
things that benefit the private good of individuals
or sectors of society. In some cases, securing
things serving the common good requires
collective action and participation in the political
process.
58. Blood compact is the agreement forged in Bohol between __________.

a. Magellan and Lapu-lapu c. Delcano and Humabon

b. Legaspi and Sikatuna d. Villalobos and Datu Puti

Rationalization
59. Nobody was willing to do the house chores and so I did them _______.

a. themselves c. herself

b. myself d. ourselves
Rationalization
60. The energy source that is not depleted and therefore sustainable is
________.

a. sunlight c. coal

b. plant d. fossil
Rationalization

Sustainable energy is energy that we will

never use up or deplete. It is inexhaustible.
Several forms of energy can be considered
sustainable. In addition to the most
commonly considered sources—wind, solar,
and water—there's also bioenergy and
geothermal energy.
61. Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang ginamit sa salitang may malalaking
titik: “Siya ay HUWARANG mag-aaral”

a. pandiwa c. pangngalan

b. pang-uri d. panghalip
Rationalization
62. Uri ng bantas na ginagamit sa paghihiwalay ng mga sugnay na
sunod-sunod ay ______________.

a. tuldok c. tuldukuwit

b. kuwit d. tutuldok
Rationalization
63. Ang mga salitang "kagandahan”, magkaibigan", at “nagunahan" ay
mga halimbawa ng salitang may panlaping _____________.

a. laguhan c. gitlapi

b. kabilaan d. unlapi
Rationalization
64. A generalized image of an object is __________.

a. concept c. definition

b. mental picture d. impression

Rationalization
65. Saang bahagi ng pahayagan inilalathala ang kuro-kuro o opinyon sa
isang napapanahong paksa?

a. pangulong - tudling c. editoryal

b. obitwaryo d. talastasan
Rationalization
Ang editoryal o pangulong-tudling ay bahagi ng pahayagang
nagsasaad ng kuru-kuro ng pahayagan tungkol sa isang isyu. Ito ang
tinig ng pahayagan,nagbibigay ng kaalaman, nagpapakahulugan,
humihikayat, at kung minsa’y lumilibang sa mambabasa. Ito ay
naglalaman o naglalahad ng mga reaksyon, pananaw, at kuro-kuro
ng editor o patnugot ng pahayagan tungkol sa mainit na isyu o
mainit na pangyayari sa bansa. Ito ay maaring ukol sa edukasyon,
pulitikal, sining, pamahalaan, at napapanahong paksa. Ito rin ay
matuturing paninindigan ng isang pahayagan, organisasyon, grupo,
o institusyon tungkol sa iba’t-ibang isyu kaya matuturing itong
politikal sapagkat ang lahatay may opinion.
66 The vision of Purgatory was vividly described in an allegory written by
____________.

a. Dante Alighieri c. John Milton

b. Christopher Marlowe d. Henry Longfellow

Rationalization
Dante Alighieri - is considered the greatest Italian poet, best known for
The Divine Comedy, an epic poem that is one of the world's most
important works of literature.
Christopher Marlowe - as an Elizabethan poet and William
Shakespeare's most important predecessor in English drama. He is
noted especially for his establishment of dramatic blank verse.
John Milton - is best known for Paradise Lost, widely regarded as the
greatest epic poem in English.
Henry Longfellow - the most popular American poet in the 19th
century, known for such works as The Song of Hiawatha (1855) and
“Paul Revere's Ride” (1863).
67. An isosceles triangle has a base of 2 meters and a perimeter of 12
meters. What is the length of the other side?

a. 10 meters c. 5 meters

b. 7 meters d. 8 meters
Rationalization
An isosceles triangle is a triangle with two
equal sides.
If the base is 2 meters and the perimeter is
12 meters, then we subtract 12 and 2 which
is 10.
Then, divide 10 by 2 which is 5.
Therefore, the other side is 5 meters.
68. The collection of stories of animals which teach moral lessons is
___________.

a. Aesop's Fables c. Grimm's Fairy Tales

b. The Lion King d. One Thousand and One

Arabian Nights
Rationalization
Aesop's Fables is a collection of tales by the Greek storyteller
Aesop. Most of the tales included here were translated and
edited by Reverend George Fyler Townsend (1814-1900) in
England and published under the title, Aesop's Fables.
Townsend's translations were influential on many subsequent
collections of fables. Some of the tales included here were
taken from the book How to Tell Stories to Children and Some
Stories To Tell, by Sara Cone Bryant and published in London in
1918. In some cases, we have included both Townsend's
version and Bryant's version of the same tale.
69. All of the following contribute to greenhouse effect EXCEPT
______________.

a. uncontrolled burning of waste c. forest fires

b. excessive use of detergent d. extensive deforestation

Rationalization
70. Taoism or Daoism is Chinese philosophy which is more spiritual
rather than ethical. Its proponent was ________.

a. Kung Fu Tzu c. Siddharta Gautama

b. Lao Tzu d. Mohammed

Rationalization
71. The fundamental right invoked by filing the “writ of amparo” is
______________.

a. The right to self-defense

b. The right to life, liberty and security
c. the right to due process
d. the right to be defended by a public attorney
Rationalization
72. Esters are organic compounds used in manufacturing
_______________.

a. medicine c. perfumes

b. alcohol d. acids
Rationalization

Esters are used as flavorings and fragrances

as many have pleasant, fruity smells.
Esters are also used as solvents for non-polar
compounds that do not dissolve in water.
Esters are formed by a condensation reaction
between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid.
73. May role in the affair is to escort the guests ___________ to their
special seats.

a. myself c. themselves

b. ourselves d. herself
Rationalization

May role in the affair is to escort the

guests herself to their special seats.
 74. The computer’s brain is called ____________.

a. Hardware c. Software

b. Central Processing Unit d. Information Highway

Rationalization

All kinds of computing devices such as

tablets, PCs, or laptops feature a brain-like
unit called the central processing unit or
CPU. Your computer's CPU calculates and
interprets instructions while you're surfing
the web, creating documents, playing games,
or running software programs.
75. What is the oldest religion in Asia?

a. Buddhism c. Hinduism

b. Islamism d. Christianity
Rationalization

Hinduism is the world's oldest religion,

according to many scholars, with roots and
customs dating back more than 4,000 years.
Today, with about 900 million followers,
Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind
Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95 percent of
the world's Hindus live in India.
76. What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

a. nitrogen c. oxygen

b. carbon monoxide d. carbon dioxide

Rationalization

Photosynthesis is the process by

which plants use sunlight, water,
and carbon dioxide to create
oxygen and energy in the form of
sugar.
77. Three consecutive number have a sum of 117. What are the
numbers?

a. 37, 38, 39 c. 34, 35, 36

b. 38, 39, 40 d. 40, 41, 42

Rationalization

You just need to add the numbers and

see if the sum is 117.
Among the choices, 38, 39 and 40 will
result to 117 when added.
78. The product of 18 and an integer is 1836, the integer is ________.

a. 836 c. 324

b. 102 d. 204
Rationalization

The product of 18 and 102 is 1836.

79. The twenty-first century witnessed that technology ______________
tremendously.

a. was improved c. did improve

b. has improved d. is improved

Rationalization

The present perfect tense refers to an action

or state that either occurred at an indefinite
time in the past (e.g., we have talked before)
or began in the past and continued to the
present time (e.g., he has grown impatient
over the last hour). This tense is formed by
have/has + the past participle.
80. Participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek
public office is secured within the citizenry’s ________.

a. socio-civic rights c. right to due process

b. political rights d. right of suffrage

Rationalization

Political rights refer to an individual's

ability to participate in the civil and
political life of the society and state
without fear of discrimination or
repression, and is tied closely to
citizenship status.
81. In the principle of check and balance, an example of Legislative
check on the Executive is ___________.

a. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional

b. Presidential veto on Congressional Law

c. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional
d. Impeachment of the Chief Justice
Rationalization
82. Sayaw, agaw, taynga ay mga halimbawa ng _____________.

a. tugma c. diptonggo

b. bugtong d. edioma
Rationalization
 83. Decomposition is an important process in which a substance is
broken down into a product that can be useful. Organisms capable of
decomposing are called ___________.

a. autotrophs c. primary consumers

b. producers d. saprotrophs
Rationalization
84. William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright during the Period
of English literature known as _____________ Period.

a. Anglo-Saxon c. Victorian

b. Romantic d. Elizabethan
Rationalization

The Elizabethan Era took place from 1558 to

1603 and is considered by many historians to
be the golden age in English History. During
this era England experienced peace and
prosperity while the arts flourished. The time
period is named after Queen Elizabeth I who
ruled England during this time.
85. The Philippine President during the Japanese occupation of the
Philippines was _______.

a. Jose Laurel c. Ramon Magsaysay

b. Elpidio Quirino d. Manuel Roxas

Rationalization

Jose P. Laurel - As puppet

president of Japan's Republic of
the Philippines.
86. Diabetes mellitus is caused by the deficiency in Insulin which is
secreted by the _________.

a. liver c. intestine

b. kidney d. pancreas
Rationalization

The pancreas is an organ located in the

abdomen. It plays an essential role in
converting the food we eat into fuel for the
body's cells. The pancreas has two main
functions: an exocrine function that helps in
digestion and an endocrine function that
regulates blood sugar.
87. Through the Galleon Trade (1565-1815), the Philippines has
extended contracts with ____________.

a. China c. Spice islands

b. Mexico d. Spain
Rationalization

The Galleon Trade was a government

monopoly. Only two galleons were used: One
sailed from Acapulco to Manila with some
500,000 pesos worth of goods, spending 120
days at sea; the other sailed from Manila to
Acapulco with some 250,000 pesos worth of
goods spending 90 days at sea.
88. The Philippines, which is made up of thousands of islands, is called
__________________.

a. archipelago c. cape

b. gulf d. peninsula
Rationalization
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,641 islands. It
stretches from the south of China to the northern tip
of Borneo. The country has over a hundred ethnic
groups and a mixture of foreign influences which have
molded a unique Filipino culture. Before the Spanish
explorers came, Indo-Malays and Chinese merchants
had settled here. In 1521, the Spaniards, led by
Ferdinand Magellan, discovered the islands.
89. What is the amount due at the end of 3 years of P 15,000.00 is
invested at 10% annual simple interest?

a. P 19,500.00 c. P 20,500.00

b. P 21,000.00 d. P 18,000.00
Rationalization
The formula for finding the interest is principal
times rate times time.
I = Prt = (15000)(10%)(3) = (15000)(0.10)(3) =
4500
Then to find the final amount, add the principal
and the interest.
Final Amount = 15000 + 4500 = 19500.
90. Two consecutive numbers have a sum of 102. What are the
numbers?

a. 53 and 54 c. 60 and 61

b. 50 and 52 d. 48 and 50
Rationalization

Simply add the two numbers among the

choices and check if the sum is 102.
From the choices, 50 + 52 = 102.
91. Find the least common multiple of 8, 6, 3.

a. 96 c. 48

b. 24 d. 72
Rationalization

24 is the LCM because it is the smallest

number from the choices that can be divided
to 8, 6 and 3.
24 ÷ 8 = 3
24 ÷ 6 = 4
24 ÷ 3 = 8
92. What is the amount due on P 10.000.00 after adding the annual
interest of 12% for 5 years?

a. P 15,500.00 c. P 14,000.00

b. P 16,000.00 d. P 13,500.00
Rationalization
The formula for finding the interest is principal
times rate times time.
I = Prt = (10000)(12%)(5) = (10000)(0.12)(5) =
6000
Then to find the final amount, add the principal
and the interest.
Final Amount = 10000 + 6000 = 16000.
93. The celebrated play of William Shakespeare about two ill-starred
lovers who come from warring families was ___________.

a. Hamlet and Ophelia c. Anthony and Cleopatra

b. Anna and the King d. Romeo and Juliet

Rationalization
Romeo and Juliet Summary: An age-old vendetta
between two powerful families erupts into
bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk
further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party.
A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly
in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry
her father's choice, the County Paris.
94. Alin sa mga sumusunod na pangatnig ang nagbibigay ng
karagdagan?

a. kundi man c. kapag

b. at d. hindi lang
Rationalization
95. Ang kahulugan ng "salubong ang kilay” ay __________.

a. ganado c. gala

b. galit d. ganti
Rationalization
96. The arrangement of a person life preferences from the lowest to the
highest is called ______________.

a. values hierarchy c. emotional hierarchy

b. staff hierarchy d. hierarchy of needs

Rationalization
97. Pagsasaling-wikang teknikal ay gamit sa __________.

a. sining c. agham

b. panitikan d. Kultura
Rationalization
Ang mga halimbawa ng wikang teknikal ay ang
pagsulat ng feasibility study, ulat panlaboratoryo
at kompyuter. Ang teknikal na terminolohiya ay
ginagamit sa isang partikular na paksa tulad ng
science at technology. Madalas gamitin ito ng
mga sa mga espesyal na teknik kagaya ng
pagbibigay ng kahulugan, pagsasalarawan ng mga
mekanismo, ng proseso.
98. All of the following are scientific methods of inquiry EXCEPT
___________.

a. making an educated guess

b. searching related literature and studies
c. interviewing authorities on the topic
d. conducting controlled experiment
Rationalization
99. The law that gives more autonomy to towns, cities and provinces is
known as _______.

a. Barangay Law c. Civil Service Law

b. Local Government Code d. Cooperative Law

Rationalization
In 1991, Republic act No. 7160, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code was enacted into law,
transferring control and responsibility of delivering
basic services to the hands of local government units
(LGU). It aimed to enhance provision of services in the
grass roots level as well as improve the efficiency in
resource allocation. Further, it sought to widen the
decision-making space by encouraging the participation
of stake holders, especially in the local level.
100. Habitat is an organism's ideal ______________.

a. environment c. colony

b. geography d. food supply

Rationalization
101. The guest will have left the hall before the food ___________.

a. will be served c. was served

b. is being served d. is served

Rationalization
 102. Jose Rizal's novel which revealed the abuses of the Spanish
government in the Philippines and the sufferings of the Filipinos was
___________.

a. Mi Ultimo Adios c. Noli Me Tangere

b. La Solidaridad d. La Independencia
Rationalization
Mi último adios - is a poem written by Filipino propagandist and writer Dr.
José Rizal before his execution by firing squad on December 30, 1896. The
piece was one of the last notes he wrote before his death.
La Solidaridad - edited by Graciano López Jaena and later on by Marcelo H.
del Pilar.
Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) - written in Spanish and published in 1887,
José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere played a crucial role in the political history of the
Philippines.
La Independencia - is among the first of several post-independence
newspapers published by Filipinos as early as September 3, 1898. General
Antonio Luna was its founding editor, who was later on replaced by Rafael
Palma since Luna focused more on the war effort.
103. The special guests _____________ arrived before the hosts came.

a. have c. will have

b. has d. had
Rationalization
104. All of these plays were written by William Shakespeare EXCEPT
_____________.

a. Merchant of Venice c. Julius Caesar

b. Romeo and Juliet d. Phantom of the Opera

Rationalization

The Phantom of the Opera (French: Le

Fantôme de l'Opéra) is a novel by French
author Gaston Leroux. It was first published
as a serial in Le Gaulois from 23 September
1909 to 8 January 1910, and was released in
volume form in late March 1910 by Pierre
Lafitte.
105. Isang paraan ng pagkuha ng datos na ginagamitan ng sunod-sunod
tatlong tuldok para ipakita na may mga bahaging hindi na sinipi sa talata
_____________.

a. sintesis c. ellipsis

b. synopsis d. abstrak
Rationalization
106. Esters are organic compounds that are used in __________.

a. beer c. alcoholic drinks

b. perfumes d. wine
Rationalization
107. Nick Joaquin, famous Filipino playwright, essayist and fiction
writer, utilized in his works _____________themes.

a. Filipino - American c. Filipino - Chinese

b. Filipino - Japanese d. Filipino - Hispanic

Rationalization

Nick Joaquin (Quijano de Manila) was widely

considered one of the most distinguished
Filipino writers in English. He wrote largely
about the Spanish colonial period, the
diverse Filipino heritage and the dimensions
of the human psyche. He was named national
artist for literature in 1976.
108. One example of water pollution is when water from a river is mixed
with the contents of a septic tank, this is called _______.

a. algae concentration c. hypertrophication

b. salinization d. eutrophication
Rationalization
109. What will happen to a plant cell in a hypotonic solution?

a. To effect on the plant cell.

b. The plant cell will swell.
c. The plant cell will develop a thickened cell wall.
d. The plant cell will shrivel.
Rationalization
110. In the evening, plants produce ______________.

a. oxygen c. carbohydrates

b. hydrogen peroxide d. carbon dioxide

Rationalization
111. The carpenter finally found the time to rest after ______________ the
whole day.

a. working c. had work

b. will work d. have worked

Rationalization
The gerund must be used when a verb comes after a preposition.
112. Uri ng panghalip na ginagamit na panturo sa mga bagay ay
___________.

a. pamatlig c. palagyo

b. pamaklaw d. palayon
Rationalization
113. Nelson Mandela, black leader of multi-racial South Africa, was able
achieve the peaceful way to freedom through his campaign for
______________.

a. unity c. argument

b. supremacy d. division
Rationalization
114. Portuguese explorer who chanced upon the Philippines in 1521 was
_______________.

a. Vasco de Gama c. Magellan

b. Philip of Spain d. Philip of England

Rationalization
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer and a subject of the
Hispanic Monarchy from 1518. He is best known for having planned
and led the 1519 Spanish expedition to the East Indies across the
Pacific Ocean to open a maritime trade route, during which he
discovered the interoceanic passage bearing thereafter his name and
achieved the first European navigation from the Atlantic to Asia. During
this voyage, Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan in 1521 in the
present-day Philippines. After that, Juan Sebastián Elcano took the lead
of the expedition, and with its few other surviving members, in one of
the two remaining ships, completed the first circumnavigation of the
Earth when they returned to Spain in 1522.
115. Read the paragraph and answer the statement 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 this particular extended
family is the ________________.

a. daughter c. mother

b. grandmother d. father
Rationalization
116. The Greatest Common Factor of 12 and 42 is ___________.

a. 2 c. 6

b. 4 d. 12
Rationalization

Listing Method:
12 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12
42 - 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21 and 42
Common Factors – 1, 2, 3, and 6
Greatest Common Factor - 6
117. Malikhain ay uri ng sanaysay na di-pangkaraniwan ang paksa at
tumatalakay nang ayon sa estilo ng ____________.

a. editor c. peryodiko

b. manunulat d. mambabasa
Rationalization
118. Which portion in Portia's speech advises litigants that while seeking
justice one must be able to forgive?

a. ... mercy is strained c. ... when mercy seasons justice

b. ... it is twice blest d. ... 'tis mightier that the mightiest

Rationalization

when mercy seasons justice.

Meaning: But mercy is more powerful
than any earthly control. It is a quality
attributed to the God who is the king of
all kings therefore anyone who shows
mercy raises himself and likens himself to
God himself.
119. Ang pagpapalitan ng ideya o opinyon at pagpapahayag ng salaysay
ay naisasagawa sa pamamagitan ng _________.

a. tunog c. bokabularyo

b. wika d. sining
Rationalization
120. The Philippines was discovered in 1521 by a Portuguese explorer
____________.

a. Servillano Aquino c. Christopher Columbus

b. Fidel Castro d. Ferdinand Magellan

Rationalization
121. One instance of taking away the life of another person without due
process is _______________.

a. salvaging c. suicide

b. capital punishment d. euthanasia

Rationalization
One instance of taking away the life of another
person without due process is salvaging. While
euthanasia is the administration of a lethal agent
by another person to a patient for the purpose of
relieving the patient's intolerable and incurable
suffering. There are 4 main types of euthanasia,
i.e., active, passive, indirect, and
physician-assisted suicide.
122. Guided by divine inspirations, the seer predicted Armageddon or
the world in his ________________.

a. proposal c. presentation

b. projection d. prophecy
Rationalization
123. The Philippine Legislature has two chambers and is described as
_____________.

a. multilateral c. unicameral

b. bicameral d. bilateral
Rationalization
124. A rectangular block of steel has dimensions of 5 meters x 10
meters x 15 meters and weighs 1000N. How should this block be
placed to exert the least pressure on the surface?

a. on the 5 meters by 15 meters side

b. all sides exert equal pressure
c. on the 10 meters by 15 meters side
d. on the 5 meters by 10 meters side
Rationalization
•
125. An example of asexual reproduction is _____________.

a. fertilization c. conception

b. pollination d. grafting
Rationalization
126. The molecules that contain an organism's genetic make-up is called
______________.

a. nucleic acid c. genetic membrane

b. cytosol d. nucleolus
Rationalization
127. To make the presentation interesting, one may employ ____________.

a. labels c. models

b. graphics d. lines
Rationalization
128. Isang uri ng panulat na karaniwang ginagamit ng akmang pantig at
tugma sa mga taludtod as ______________.

a. kwento c. sanaysay

b. talumpati d. tula
Rationalization
129. The date of Philippine independence was changed from July 4 to
June 12 by _________________.

a. Manuel Quezon c. Diosdado Macapagal

b. Emilio Aguinaldo d. Benigno Aquino

Rationalization

On May 12, 1962, President Diosdado

Macapagal moved the commemoration
of Independence Day from July 4 to June
12. Because of it, many people during
that time accused him of politicizing the
holiday.
130. The “Sublime Paralytic" who wrote El Verdadero Decalogo was
________.

a. Emilio Jacinto c. Apolinario Mabini

b. Andres Bonifacio d. Antonio Luna

Rationalization
131. Analects, which are short and witty sayings that treat of moral
values and good human relation, are attributed to ____________.

a. Mao Tze Tung c. Lao-Tzu

b. Confucious d. Mencius
Rationalization
132. Eutrophication which causes the depletion of dissolved oxygen in
water results into ______________.

a. diminished sea harvest c. abundant sea harvest

b. decrease in dissolved d. decrease in aquatic plants

nutrients
Rationalization
What a eutrophication means?
Harmful algal blooms, dead zones, and fish kills
are the results of a process called eutrophication
— which occurs when the environment becomes
enriched with nutrients, increasing the amount of
plant and algae growth to estuaries and coastal
waters.
133. A professional teacher should faithfully observe the ____________.

a. Code of Ethics c. Constitution of the Philippines

b. Barangay Code d. Rules of Etiquette

Rationalization
Preamble of the Code of Ethics
Teachers are duly licensed professionals who
possesses dignity and reputation with high moral
values as well as technical and professional
competence in the practice of their noble
profession, and they strictly adhere to, observe,
and practice this set of ethical and moral
principles, standards, and values.
134. Isang istratehiya na ginagamit sa pananaliksik upang mailarawan
ang isang pangyayarisa kanyang natural na kapaligiran kung saan
ito nagaganap ay ____________.

a. trend study c. follow-up study

b. case study d. field study

Rationalization
135. The right to demand the presence of the accused is the right
invoked in _______________.

a. writ of habeas data c. writ of amparo

b. writ of habeas corpus d. bill of attainder

Rationalization
136. Thoughts and feelings are not easily observed because they are
__________________.

a. overt c. invited

b. open d. covert
Rationalization

“Overt” means “done or

shown openly” while “covert”
means “not displayed or
openly acknowledged.”
 137. This is TRUE about dominant genes

a. are aggressive and expresses the more beneficial traits

b. should be paired with a recessive gene in order to be expressed
c. prevents the expression of another gene in the same locus
d. will not be expressed if heterozygous
Rationalization
138. What is the least common multiple of 12 and 60?

a. 360 c. 140

b. 120 d. 340
Rationalization

Among the choices, the smallest

number that can be divided by 12
and 60 is 120.
120 ÷ 12 = 10
120 ÷ 60 = 2
 139. What is the unique feature of fungi?

a. they contain genetic material

b. they have combined chitins and glucans in their cell wall
c. they contain mitochondria
d. some are capable of bioluminescence
Rationalization
140. When DNA is damaged and not repaired but replicated, the result is
genetic disorder called ____________.

a. transformation c. succession

b. mutation d. evolution
Rationalization

A mutation is a change in the DNA

sequence of an organism. Mutations
can result from errors in DNA
replication during cell division,
exposure to mutagens or a viral
infection.
 141. “Those who have less in life should have more in law,” expresses
the concern for the poor and the disadvantaged by the popular Philippine
President _________________.

a. Benigno Aquino c. Ramon Magsaysay

b. Sergio Osmena d. Elpidio Quirino

Rationalization
142. The Senator who sponsored the bill impressed the listeners with his
CANDIDNESS. The capitalized word means _____________.

a. energy c. frankness

b. pretense d. attention
Rationalization
 143. The proponent of the arena theater is _________.

a. Montano c. Tinio

b. Carpio d. bill of attainder

Rationalization

MATERS
Montano – Arena Theater
Tinio – Experimental Theater
Rogers – Sala Theater
144. A person's right to protection against unlawful disappearance is
done through _____________.

a. Writ of amparo c. Writ of habeas corpus

b. Bill of rights d. Writ of habeas data

Rationalization
145. What is the exponent in the expression 13x2 + y?

a. 2 c. y

b. x d. 13
Rationalization
146. “Reduccion” is the Spanish policy which provided the resettlement
of Filipino commune to form town centers for _______________.

a. cabeceras c. haciendas

b. cedulas d. encomiendas
Rationalization
Reduccion policies - in areas where Filipinos lived
scattered across the landscape in small hamlets,
the Spanish military employed a resettlement
policy that they had used successful. This policy
was called reduccion, and essentially meant a
forced relocation of small, scattered settlements
into one larger town.
147. When raw scores are converted to percent, letter marks or number
marks, the process known as ________________.

a. fixation c. stabilization

b. computation d. transmutation
Rationalization
148. Ang pinakamahalagang gamit ng wika ay ________.

a. pagsusulat, pagbabasa, paliwanagan

b. pag-iisip. pag-gawa, paglalakad
c. tunog, tinig, pandinig
d. abakada, alibata, bokabolaryo
Rationalization
149. What are the organic compounds that are used in perfumes and for
artificial flavors?

a. ethers c. acids

b. alcohol d. esters
Rationalization
150. Environmentalists campaign for the total ban ______________ of
harmful insecticides

a. against the use c. on the use

b. with using d. on using

Rationalization