LET General Education 41. The following are possible adverse effects of the use of sanitary landfills except for: A. pollution of local environment B. fatal accidents C. decreased amount of disease vectors D. dust, odor, and noise pollution

2. A building that is 25 m tall casts a shadow of 10 m long. How long is the shadow of a 5-foot girl standing beside the building? A. 2 ft B. 2.5 ft C. 10 ft D. 250 ft

3. Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling water. One pot is colored white and the other is black. In which pot will water cool faster? A. two pots will cool at the same time B. in the white pot C. in the black pot D. none of these

4. Which human need is considered basic? A. pleasure B. security C. wealth D. order

5. Paul admits that he is not free from committing errors. He recognizes that there may be better ideas and realizes that there are individuals whom he may have to consult to arrive at correct observation and conclusions. What scientific trait is he displaying? A. open-mindedness B. objectivity C. rationality D. humility

6. When a spring is released, its potential energy is converted to _____ energy. A. magnetic B. electrical C. light D. kinetic

7. Which does not belong? A. conclusion B. surmise C. hypothesis D. conjecture

8. The test was hard for Pall and _____. A. me B. I C. myself D. himself

9. She will retire soon because she _____ working hard for so long. A. has been B. had been C. have been D. was

10. The line from the Koran, "Woe to every backbiter, defamer" talks of _____. A. anguish for those who defend unrighteousness B. misery for all who talk ill of others C. punishment for those who give unsolicited advice D. sorrow for those who oppose the opinion of their fellow

11. Collecting stamps _____ one of his favorite pastimes. A. are B. were C. has D. is

12. Inaabangan ng mga tao ang _____ sa simbahan. A. agunyas B. batingting C. kalampag D. kolambeng

13. The line from the Koran, "Woe to every backbiter," talks of _____. A. anguish for those who defend unrighteousness B. misery for those who talk ill of others C. punishment for those who say good things D. sorrow for those who oppose other's opinion

14. If one side of a square is doubled in length and the adjacent side is decreased by two centimeters, the area of the resulting rectangle is 96 square centimeters larger than that of the original square. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. A. 17 x 24 B. 24 x 24 C. 10 x 24 D. 6 x 16

15. A secret word that must be entered into the computer before a person is allowed access to information is called _____. A. input B. password

C. program D. statement

16. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error? A. The interest at a loan company is higher than a bank. B. The interest of a loan company is higher than with a bank. C. The interest of a loan company is higher than in a bank. D. The interest at a loan company is higher than at a bank.

17. She was a "Phantom of Delight" connotes that the woman is _____. A. real B. lovely C. an illusion D. virtuo

18. Alin and tamang babala sa pagtatapon ng basura? A. Gamitin and basurahan sa inyong bahay, huwag dito B. Dito and tambakan ng basura C. Huwag mag-tapon ng basura dito D. Huwag mag-ipon ng basura dito

19. Which refers to FUNNEL EFFECT? A. The belief that every criminal gets caught and is punished. B. The belief that crime is under control in the United States. C. The idea that only a very few suspects arrested for committing a crime are actually punished. D. The idea that all crimes are put into the same criminal justice system.

20. In times of war, soldiers must be ready to give up their lives in defense of the nation. Which normative relationship applies in this case? A. greater urgency - saving the living before burying the dead B. wide social order - the family before the individual C. more common good - public safety before private gain D. higher law - inalienable rights vs the alienable

21. Both Randy and _____ plan to go. A. my B. me C. myself D. I

22. Which is NOT among the hazardous effects of water pollution to health? A. The epidemic threat of hepatitis and dysentery B. The increase incidence of liver cancer C. The dumping of mercury in the sea causing blindness, brain damage, or death D. The presence of certain bacteria in the digestive tract causing Methemoglobinemia

23. The manager of textile factory considers it too expensive to treat liquid wastes so he suggested digging a hole near the factory where the wastes can be stored. Is this environmentally safe? A. No, the liquid can be recycled. B. No, the liquid wastes will seep to the groundwater. C. Yes, the liquid will pass through the layers of soil and becomes clean. D. Yes, the liquid can be recycled.

24. Write in the lowest terms the ratio, two hours to thirty minutes. A. 0.09375 B. 2:4 C. 2:30 D. 4:1

25. Ang salin sa blangko para sa blank ay halimbawa ng pagtutumbas na _____. A. panghiram sa Espanyol at pagbybay sa Filipino B. kung ano ang bigkas siyang sulat C. paggamit ng leksikong Filipino D. panghihiram ng salitang katutubo

26. 4 1/5 + 3 2/7 = __________ A. 7 3/12 B. 7 3/35 C. 7 17/35 D. 7 1/35

27. What integer should be added to 11 to get a sum of at least 37? A. at least 15 B. at least 25 C. at least 26 D. at least 32

28. If you happen to see Adolfo this Friday, please give _____ my warmest regards. A. her B. him C. it D. them

29. Those who have deep appreciation of the beautiful tend to _____ the good and the beautiful. A. preserve B. discard C. spoil D. hide

30. What is the largest prime number less than 100? A. 91

B. 93 C. 95 D. 97

31. Stop shilly-shallying and make up your mind. This serves as a warning not to _____. A. go ahead B. hesitate C. decide D. continue

32. Every year, income taxes are filed by payer of 18 years and above. How do government and company workers pay their taxes? A. advance credit B. withholding taxes monthly C. salary deduction D. cash payment on March 15

33. Sa taas ng mga bilihin ngayon kahit kahig ka nang kahig ay wala pa ring maipon. Ano ang ibig sabihin ng "kahig ka nang kahig"? A. hanap nang hanap B. tago ng tago C. gastos nang gastos D. trabaho ng trabaho

34. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of the market value of the _____. A. intermediate goods B. final goods and services C. manufactured goods D. inferior goods and services

35. If no more solute can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature, then that solution is called _____. A. saturated B. unstable C. saturable D. dispersed

36. Ms. Tonelada weighted 60 kg. She lost 4 kg on her first week of exercise, gained 2 kg on her second week, lost 6 kg on her third week and remained her weight during the fourth week. What was her weight on the fourth week? A. 52 kg B. 58 kg C. 68 kg D. 72 kg

37. Pepita believes that God is the ultimate source of all scientific wisdom. She also upholds that it is through God's grace that she is able to discover the mysteries of

God's creations. What scientific attitude is she displaying? A. faith in God B. fatalism C. curiosity D. concern for the environment

38. Alice does not allow her judgement to be influenced by her likes and dislikes. What scientific attitude is seen in her actions? A. prejudice B. critical thinking C. honesty D. absence of bias

39. "Panahon na upang magdilat ng mata at makisangkot sa mga usapin." Ito'y nagpapahiwatig na _____. A. kalimutan ang usapin B. magising sa katotohanan C. idilat ang mga mata D. umiwas sa usapin

40. What correction should be made to the following sentence? Most fire-related death's result from household fires; yet many people do not have fire extinguishers in their homes. A. Remove the comma after fires B. Change result to results C. Change have to has D. Replace death's with deaths

41. Steam burns are more damaging than burns caused by boiling water because steam _____. A. has higher temperature than boiling water B. has more energy per kilogram than boiling water C. is vapor of water molecules during boiling D. occupies more spaces than water during boiling

42. Which task does an operating system of a computer perform? A. virus detection B. disk fragmentation C. data compression D. memory management

43. He is the ______ of the two brothers. A. most tall B. tallest C. very tall D. taller

44. Kinakailangang _____ ang damit sa Huwebes. A. may-ari

B. mayari C. yariin D. magyari

45. Carolina Diaz filed a petition for habeas corpus against Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Alde to recover custody of Lina Diaz Tan alias "Gracia Alde," the natural daughter of Carolina Diaz, who was a hostess. What could be the possible action of the court on the petition filed by Carolina Diaz? A. Her petition would be granted because she now works as a clerk in a prestigious office. B. Her petition would be denied because she was a former hostess. C. Her petition would be denied because when Gracia was given to the Aldes it was tantamount to abandonment of the child, resulting to termination of parental authority. D. Her petition would be granted because she is the natural mother.

46. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error? A. It is a privelege to be a member of the prestigious organization. B. It is a priviledge to be a member of the prestigious organization. C. It is a privilege to be a member of the prestigious organization. D. It is a privilege to be a member of the prestigos organization.

47. Anong uri ng tayutay ang pahayag na ito? "Ang kabutihan mo sa buhay ang magiging hakbang sa pag-unlad." A. pagwawangis B. pagpapalit-tawag C. pagtutulad D. personipikasyon

48. Which statement is true of the pre-Spanish Filipino Government? A. The datu exercised all powers of government. B. Laws were formulated by a law-making body elected by the datu. C. Laws were formulated by a law-making body elected by the community. D. There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints.

49. What is the area of a rhombus whose diagonals measure 10 m and 12 m respectively? A. 120 sq m B. 100 sq m C. 60 sq m D. 360 sq m

50. A child was turned over to an orphanage requesting confidentiality of her parents. One day, the child demands the full disclosure of her mother’s name. She went to count. What was the right asserted in this case? A. Right of an individual to have a real mother B. Right of individuals to proper identity

C. Right of individual of parents to keep the confidentiality of the child’s parenteral name D. Right of individuals to have parents

51. The type of cooperative which promotes thrift among members and create funds in order to grant loans for productive and provident purposes is called _____. A. credit cooperative B. producers cooperative C. service cooperative D. consumers cooperative

52. Archimedes' principle states that an object is buoyed up by a force that is equal to the _____. A. volume of the fluid B. weight of the fluid displaced C. mass of the fluid displaced D. mass of the object

53. Which is the sum of the infinite progression 3/2, 1, 2/3, 4/9 . . . ? A. 6½ B. 5½ C. 4½ D. 7½

54. A recipe calls  for 3/4 cup of sugar. How much sugar should be used if only 1/2 of the quantities given in the recipe is to be prepared? A. 3/4 B. 2/3 C. 1/2 D. 3/8

55. The death of the Boac River in Marindoque is caused by _____. A. improper disposal of mine tailings B. unusually high temperature in the province C. negligence on the part of government authorities D. carelessness in waste disposal among the people in the community

56. "There are no tyrants where there are no slaves." Which logically explains this? A. If the Filipinos were treated as slaves by the Spaniards, it was because they allowed themselves to be treated as such. B. It was equally the fault of the Filipinos why the Spaniards treated them as slaves. C. both A and B D. The Spaniards were tyrants and so they treated the Filipinos as slaves.

57. During a recent shopping spree, Tomas and Nena bought some new accessories for their apartment. Nena chose a crocheted throw pillow at Php24.95, and Tomas purchased a rural landscape painting for Php135.00. How much did they actually spend if they paid 7% sales tax on their purchases?

A. Php171.15 B. Php139.25 C. Php148.75 D. Php159.95

58. What season is it, with the line, "He ruffles every lily-pond? Where blossoms kiss and part." A. spring B. winter C. autumn D. summer

59. The nearest post office is on _____. A. Twenty-second street B. Twenty second Street C. Twenty Second Street D. Twenty-second Street

60. Which among the following is the main theme of the El Filibusterismo? A. ideal means of achieving social reform B. Rizal's hope for a revolution C. curing the social cancer D. abuses and indecency of friars

61. Kailan natin ipinadiriwang ang Lingo ng Wika? A. Hunyo 13-19 B. Agosto 13-19 C. Agosto 1-31 D. Marso 13-19

62. In the samll town of Tubao, _____ to the green hills and plains. A. one can quickly walk B. where one can quickly walk C. where one can quickly walk one can, quickly D. none of these

63. Which one goes with this principle: "The end does not justify the means." A. An objective evil act can never become good in spite of the good motive. B. An objectively good act may become morally evil because of a bad motive. C. An indifferent act may become morally goof or evil depending on the motive. D. Both are equally morally responsible.

64. Limang oras na pero hindi ko pa rin _____ ang nawawalang aklat. A. mahanap B. makita C. hanapin D. kitain

65. Before metamorphism, marble was what type of rock? A. schist B. rock salt C. siltstone D. limestone

66. Which refers to the act of the President to stay the execution of a convict? A. commutation B. amnesty C. pardon D. reprieve

67. Children of obese parents have natural tendencies to be obese. Doctors advise parents on maintaining the right weight of children age 0-12 by ______. A. giving balanced diets with accompanying exercise B. reducing milk intake C. reducing intake of chocolates, candies and pasties D. encouraging more intake of soda drinks

68. If there are several earthquakes in a row, what is the name of the largest of these earthquakes? A. tertiary shock B. foreshock C. mainshock D. aftershock

69. The book tells us about the disease and how it _____ the patient and what _____ it has on the patient's family. A. affects - affect B. effects - affect C. affects - effect D. effect - effects

70. The human person does not become moral in isolation. How does one acquire his moral values? A. by initiating the moral behavior of adults B. by reading books on moral development C. by listening to people with high morality D. by interacting with various environmental forces

71. Which among the following has the most polar bond? A. N2 B. HF C. F2 D. HCl

72. It has been observed that the world of the student is limited, centered around family, school and friendship. Which recent education trusts in the Social Studies will give the student broader life experience to cope with challenges of the 21st century?

A. global education B. multicultural education C. human right education D. environment education

73. A Biology teacher described herself biologically: "My estrogen level is decreasing and I have signs for osteoporosis." What is true about this Biology teacher? A. She is a spinster. B. She is in her late adolescence. C. She is in her post-menopausal period. D. She is a chain smoker.

74. At 25% discount, Ms. Barat paid P150.75 for a bag. What was the original price of the bag? A. P37.69 B. P150.75 C. P201.00 D. P603.00

75. Five out of every seven households have cable TV. If 42000 households in a certain city have a TV, how many do not have cable TV? A. 12000 B. 21000 C. 30000 D. 32000

76. The battered wife is seeking _____ separation from her husband. A. judiciary B. judicial C. judicious D. jurisdical

77. Huwag "pagbuhatan ng kamay" ang batang walang kalaban-laban. Ano ang ibig sabihin nito? A. itali ang kamay B. pagtrabahuin C. pagbuhatin ng mabigat D. saktan

78. Researchers also speculate that some teachers might have ‘given boys more computer time because parents and teachers _____, boys to need computers for future careers. A. will expect B. expected C. will have expected D. expecting

79. An empty box weighs 1.3 kilos. A math book weighs 1.5 kilos. Which expression

gives the weight of the box when filled with a y number of Math books? A. 1.3y + 1.5 B. 1.5y - 1.3 C. 1.3 + 1.5y D. 1.3y + 1.5y

80. Miss M saved Php1,100 in 4 months. At the same rate, how much would she save in 2 years? A. Php6,000.00 B. Php6,600.00 C. Php6,500.00 D. Php6,200.00

81. Breathing is controlled by the part of the brain called the _____. A. cerebrum B. pons C. medulla oblongata D. spinal cord

82. When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation, what right is violated? A. right to due process of law B. right to secure persons C. right to process paper D. right to protection

83. Many viewers _____ shows to watch later. A. tapped B. had taped C. tape D. had tapped

84. A Boy Scout leaps into the sea to save a companion in danger of being drowned, though he may lose his life. Is he morally responsible to risk his life? A. No. B. It depends on whether the Boy Scout can swim or not. C. Yes. D. No, if the boy being drowned did it to commit suicide.

85. Which of the following bast describes the concept of society? A. a political entity B. the same as culture or nation C. limited by geographical boundaries D. organized interaction of people sharing land and culture

86. Which desktop icon can be used to access the files and programs in the computer? A. My Documents

B. My Briefcase C. My Computer D. Taskbar

87. Have you ever been to my _____. A. brother-in-law's repair shop, Gus's Garage B. brother-in-laws repair shop, Gus' Garage C. brother's-in-law repair shop, Gus' Garage D. brother-in-law's repair shop, Gus's Garage

88. _____ namin ang inyong pagdating dito sa Villa Escudero. A. Ikinakagalak B. Ikinagagalak C. Gagalakin D. Ikinakapagpagalak

89. Excessive release of detergents in natura streams pose danger since this can cause eutrophication. How can such a condition occur? A. due to tripolyphosphate ions B. presence of chlorinated hydrocarbons C. due to chlorinated hydrocarbons D. due to chloride ions

90. Which of the following is true about ICT? I. The use of ICT has negative effects II. The use of ICT has a lot of benefits. III. The use of ICT is effective only in industrialized countries. A. I and II B. II only C. III only D. I and III

91. Which part of the Allied action has been detailed in the following passage? After Saddam Hussein violated international agreements by sending Iraq troops to Kuwait and missiles into other neighboring countries, the Allies responded with military action. A. The Allied bases in Saudi Arabia B. The ground was in the desert C. The movement of Allied Troops with Iraq D. The air campaign in the Baghdad area

92. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error? A. You are a professional teacher, isn't it? B. You are a professional teacher, aren't you? C. You are a professional teacher, ain't you? D. You are a professional teacher, weren't you?

93. Which is true about the Philippines?

A. It has been colonized by two European colonial powers. B. It has never been united as a nation. C. There have been attempts to change its government to a parliamentary form. D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.

94. In a survey to determine the reaction of people about having the new GSIS card, 80% of the 2400 people voted in favor of the new card. How many of the voters did not vote for the new card? A. 1920 B. 1600 C. 800 D. 480

95. "Malalim ang bulsa" ng kanyang Nanay. Ang ibig sabihin nito ay _____. A. walang pera B. mapera C. mapagbigay D. kuripot

96. Ang pahayagan ay hindi dapat maglathala ng anumang uri ng pagbibintang na makasisisra sa reputasyon nang di muna nagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa nasasakdal na marinig ang kanyang panig. Ito ay _____. A. walang kinikilingan B. kalayaan sa pamamahayag C. makatarungang pakikitungo D. patas na pamamahayag

97. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pangungusap na may paksa? A. May pasok ba bukas? B. Kay ganda ng paglubog ng araw. C. Nagbabasa sila sa aklatan. D. Mainit ngayon.

98. Which of these fractions lies between 1/5 and 5/9? A. 2/3 B. 3/5 C. 1/6 D. 1/4

99. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error? A. Having called the other students and ourselves, the secretary went home. B. Having called the other students and we, the secretary. C. Having called the other students and they, the secretary went home. D. Having called the other students and us, the secretary went home.

100. Jerome answered 80% of the 50 items correctly in a test. How many items did he answer correctly?

A. 40 B. 44 C. 45 D. 50

101. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi maituturing na pangungusap? A. Maraming salamat. B. Umaaraw ngayon. C. Kung aalis ka. D. Maroon bang dadalo?

102. Dadalaw sa mga paaralan si Dr. Filemon S. Salas, ang tagapamanihala ng mga paaralang lungsod, sa lungsod ng Pasay. Ang pangungusap ay nagagamit bilang _____. A. panuring B. paksa C. tuwirang layon D. pamuno

103. A group of youn people from four countries gathered together for an international conference: 40 from Manila, 60 from Japan, 35 from Thailand, and 45 from Singapore. The participants will form discussion groups with equal number of members from each country in each group. What is the greatest number of discussion groups that can be formed? A. 5 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25

104. In computing data, Student F computes up to the second decimal place. As a researcher or scientist, what traits do Student F possess?I. AccuracyII. Critical-mindednessIII. ObjectivityIV. Truthfulness A. I and IV B. II and III C. I and II D. III and IV

105. The kittens play with each ither happily. Which word in the sentence is an adverb? A. kitten B. each C. play D. happily

106. The following are legitimate children, EXCEPT

 A. those born by artificial insemination. B. those legitimated. C. those born during a valid marriage of parents. D. those born out a valid marriage of the parents.

107. Twelve pesos more than twice Mico's allowance is at most 600 pesos. What is her maximun allowance? A. 300 php B. 634 php C. 588 php D. 294 php

108. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error? A. While taking a shower, the doorbell rang. B. While I was taking a shower, the doorbell rang. C. While taking a shower, someone rang the doorbell. D. While I was showering, the doorbell rang.

109. Matapos alagaan at apakaining sa palad siya ay kinagat sa sariling kanang kamay. Ito’y may kahulugan sa _____. A. katraydoran sa negosyo B. kawalang utang na loob C. kabastusan ng tao D. kawalang galang sa matatanda

110. Which of the following lines is a simile? A. "Holding wonder like a cup" B. "Life has loneliness to sell" C. "Eyes that love you, arms that hold” D. "Buy it and never count the cost"

111. The factors that significantly contribute to an increase in human population are _____. A. immigration and natality B. emigration and natality C. immigration and mortality D. emigration and mortality

112. The numerator of a fraction is 3 les than the denominator. If the numerator and the denominator are each increased by 1, the value of the fraction becomes 3/4. What is the original fraction? A. 7/12 B. 8/12 C. 8/11 D. 6/13

113. To reduce electronic waste, implement a recycling system. Which belong to an e-

waste recycling system?I. RepairII. ReuseIII. Upgrading of existing equipment A. I, II, and III B. I only C. I and II D. II only

114. The Soviet Union's attempt to establish a missile base in Cuba is interpreted as a direct violation of ______. A. the Truman Doctrine B. the Monroe Doctrine C. the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT) D. the Declaration of Independence

115. Don Antonio invested part of 30,000 php at 5% interest and the remaining amount at 6% interest at BPI. If his investment yields an annual income of 1,620 php, how much did he invest at 6% interest? A. 12,000 pesos B. 14,000 pesos C. 16,000 pesos D. 18,000 pesos

116. What are the two missing numbers in this sequence? 1,2,4,7,11,16, _____, 29, _____, 46 A. 22, 35 B. 23, 36 C. 23, 38 D. 22, 37

117. You like to know how many of your pupils have parents who are presently employed as OCWs. What would be the most reliable wat to gather data?I. Interview the pupils.II. Give questionnaire checklist to selected pupils.III. Study the grades of the pupils because those performing poorly usually have parents who work as OCWs. A. I only B. I and II C. II only D. I,II, and III

118. Alin ang kahulugan ng AGAW-BUHAY? A. masiglang-masigla B. malapit nang mamatay C. pagpapatuloy ng buhay D. mahirap na buhay

119. How many unique diagonals can be drawn in a pentagon? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 10

120. Which verb in the following sentence is pronounced with the ending as [d]? They laughed and joked as they walked and played. A. joked B. laughed C. walked D. played

121. Miss Santiago's class has 20 boys and 15 girls in her English class. What percent of the students are girls? A. 28% B. 43% C. 44% D. 50%

122. You own a small rectangular box measuring 3 cm x 2 cm. If the dimensions of this box is increased by 10%, what is the area of the resulting box? A. 6.26 sq cm B. 6.22 sq cm C. 7.12 sq cm D. 7.26 sq cm

123. Find the least number divisible by each natural number less than or equal to 12. A. 27720 B. 27730 C. 27703 D. 27702

124. What is the partially moten layer of the Earth called? A. asthenosphere B. biosphere C. hydrosphere D. lithosphere

125. "Ang babae ay huwag mong tingnang isang bagay na libangan lamang kundi isang katuwang at karamay sa mga kahirapan nitong kabuhayan." (E. Jacinto) Ang tungkulin ng wika sa linya ay _____. A. pangheuristiko B. pang-interaksyunal C. panregulatori D. pang-instrumental

126. Mary Rose, an 18 year old was sexually abused by 3 teenagers from well-to-do families from Makati. Despite pressures, she came out into the open to get justice.

Which need did Mary Rose satisfy? A. Need for family unity B. Need for civic responsibility C. Need for universal solidarity D. Need for personal integrity

127. "Pare-pareho kayo. Wala akong mapagpilian," wika ng isang gurong puno ng galit sa mga lalaking mag-aaral. Ang nasabing guro ay _____. A. walang gana sa pagtuturo B. nawalan ng tiwala sa mga lalaki C. walang pagtingin sa mga lalaki D. naniniwalang hindi pare-pareho ang mga lalaki

128. Which of the following is expressed clearly, effectively states the idea, and has no structural error? A. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge with it, move with it, and join the dance. B. The only way to cope with change is to get involved and join the dance. C. The only way to understand change is to participate actively in the dance movement. D. The only way to dance with change is to understand and move with it dancing.

129. Which of the following procedures used by a farmer is NOT related directly to preventing erosion? A. Contour plowing around a hill B. Planting more seeds than are necessary to yield a bountiful crop. C. Planting grass in gullies to act as a filter D. Planting crops in alternate rows (strip farming)

130. There had been recent bank runs and bank closures. How much of the deposits is covered for reimbursement by the PDIC or Philippine Deposit and insurance corporation A. Php 100 thousand B. Php 100 million C. Php 50 thousand D. Php 2 million

131. They visited _____ children where _____ are pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees. A. their -there B. there - their C. their - they're D. there - they're

132. To which trait are the organization and success of cooperatives in the country attributed? A. pagsasamahan sa kabuhayan B. creativity C. pakikisama sa kapwa

D. adaptability

133. The Mustang used to be _____ sportscar. A. a fine German B. a German, fine C. a fine, German D. fine German

134. One consequence of global warming is coastal flooding because of the _____ which in turn caused by _____. A. el nino phenomenon - changed precipitation pattern B. melting of the ice caps - the rising of the sea level C. rising of the sea level - the melting of the ice caps D. la nina phenomenon - changed precipitation pattern

135. Siya ang unang bumuo ng titik ng ating pambansang awit na may pamagat na Himno Nacional Filipino? A. Graciano Lopez Jaena B. Andres Bonifacio C. Jose Palma D. Marcelo H. del Pilar

136. "Heto na, heto na, heto na, /wahh! Doo bidoo bidoo, bidoo, bidoo." Alin ang nabuong salita o tunog sa linya na nabuo ayon sa teoryang pooh-pooh? A. wahh B. heto C. na D. doo bidoo

137. Trace the conversion of energy that occurs when plants manufacture food. A. radiant energy to chemical energy B. radiant energy to kinetic energy C. mechanical energy to potential energy D. light energy to kinetic energy

138. Why do leaves with green color look green in the sunlight? A. The blue and yellow bounces off from the leaves. B. They absorb the blue and yellow object and yellow light C. They absorb the green light D. They reflect the green light.

139. Manila Zoo attracted children during excursions. How should children be briefed about newly born tiger’s cub to avoid accidents? A. Use sticks to awaken mother tigers B. How at the cub with a microphone C. Watch the mother feeding and just take picture D. Allow children to feed cubs with their palms

140. What is the least common multiple of 24 and 80? A. 360 B. 80 C. 240 D. 480

141. Charity begins at home. What illustrates this value? A. Millionaires send checks anonymously B. Patrons check out donations by the size of the advertisement C. Grandparents stay with the Home for the Aged. They are nuisance to modern families D. An ambassador in Jeddah shelters battered Filipino OCW’s and avoid social gatherings to be able to save food for these refugees

142. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of government was implemented? A. Parliamentary B. Dictatorial C. Monarchial D. Presidential

143. Why do mothers usually soak meat in pineapple juice before cooking it? A. It makes meat tender. B. It removes the bad odor. C. It improves the taste of meat. D. It preserves the natural taste of meat.

144. Piliin ang pinaka-angkop na pasawikaing panghalili sa salitang nakakapaloob sa saklong: <Nawala ang lahat> kay Ryan nang mamatay ang kanyang mga magulang. A. Pinagtampuhan ng langit at lupa B. Pinagtakluban ng langit at lupa C. Naglubid ng buhangin D. Namangka sa dalawang ilog

145. "Environment and ICT: Enemies or Friends?" is a title of an article published in a journal. What does this title suggest? A. ICT can play both positive and negative roles in environmental sustainability. B. The positive impact of ICT on the environment is high. C. The positive environmental impact of ICT outweighs its potentially negative impact. D. Either we go for ICT and ruin our environment or sustain our environemnt and do away with ICT.

146. Which of these does not belong to the group? A. rhombus B. parallelogram C. pentagon D. rectangle

147. Among the developing Asian nations, which of the following is widely promoted to be the better solution to poverty and unemployment? A. privatization B. urbanization C. industrialization D. importation

148. Which method of reproduction provides for the most variety of offspring? A. cloning B. sexual reproduction C. asexual reproduction D. cellular reproduction

149. A defective ruler was found to be 11.5 inches long. Using this ruler, Samuel was found to be 4 ft tall. What is Samuel's actual height? A. 4 ft 2 in B. 4 ft 2 in C. 3 ft 11.5 in D. 3 ft 10 in

150. Which application program provides users with a means to organize and present information through the use of text, numbers, graphs, sounds, and visual images? A. multimedia B. Publisher C. spreadsheet D. word processing

Answer Key:1. C2. A3. C4. B5. D6. D7. A8. A9. A10. B11. D12. A13. B14. C15. B16. A17. B18. C19. A

20. C21. D22. B23. B24. D25. A26. A27. C28. B29. A30. D31. B32. B33. D34. B35. A36. A37. A38. D39. B40. D41. B42. D43. D44. B45. D46. C47. A48. A49. C50. B51. A52. B53. A54. D55. A56. C57. A58. C59. D60. A61. B62. A63. A64. B65. D66. D67. A

68. C69. C70. D71. B72. A73. C74. C75. C76. B77. D78. A79. C80. B81. C82. A83. B84. C85. D86. C87. D88. B89. A90. A91. D92. B93. C94. D95. D96. D97. C98. D99. D100. A101. C102. A103. A104. A105. D106. D107. D108. C109. B110. A111. A112. C113. A114. C115. A

116. D117. A118. B119. A120. D121. B122. D123. A124. A125. C126. D127. B128. B129. B130. A131. C132. A133. A134. C135. C136. A137. A138. D139. C140. C141. D142. A143. A144. B145. A146. C147. C148. B149. D150. A