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March 2019 GENERAL EDUCATION
GENERAL EDUCATION
1. I can’t find calculator; may I use , Richard?
A. My, his B. My, yours
2. On your vacation in Palawan, please if you chance upon Arturo, please

give my warm regards.
A. Him B. Himself
3. My brother and I ran into a friend of in the park.
A. Ours B. Min
4. The cost of a new family house is quite expensive for , besides

we have more urgent family needs.
A. Them B. Us
5. Neither the principal nor the coordinators were present in the

event
A. Were B. Was
6. After all day, Father finally found the time to rest.
A. Having worked B. Working
7. The empty board on the table.
A. Were left B. Was left
8. Drama to be the most interesting co-curricular activity of the

year.
A. Appears B. Appear
9. The proposed project within the budget of the school.
A. Is appearing B. Is
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10. It’s now two hours past his schedule; the facilitator may not come
anymore, but we’ll still be ready in case he .
A. Does B. Will come
11. We admire ________ when Cynthia speaks English fluently with

.
A. Her, us B. Him, them
12. I watched the news on television.
A. Late B. Latest
13. Let us campaign for the total ban of harmful insecticides.
A. With use B. On the use
14. When preparing ingredients, she is always careful not to hurt .
A. Herself B. Myself
15. Corrupt government officials should be ashamed of .
A. Themselves B. Ourselves
16. I thought the task was heavy for Samantha and .
A. Me B. Myself
17. Your boss isn’t working anymore, ?
A. Is he B. Isn’t he
18. The student’s request to reset the test reasonable.
A. Are B. Is
19. A number of endangered species living underwater now extinct

because of illegal hunting and dynamite fishing.
A. Is B. Are
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20. Technology dramatically in the twenty-first century.
A. Has improved B. Did improved
21. If I the same problems you had as a child, I might not have
succeeded in life as well as you have.
A. Have B. Had
22. You finished eating before she arrived.
A. Have B. Will have
23. If I could speak English well, I next year studying in the States.
A. Would have spent B. Would spend
24. The principal has issued the memorandum before she _______ the
student’s request.
A. Received B. Will be receiving
25. Had I studied very well, I _______ rewarded with a tour around El
Nido.
A. Would have been B. Would be
26. The means of transportation dramatically since the end of the

20th century.
A. Has changed B. Have changed
27. The tribulations that I faced were for me to overcome.
A. So much B. Too much
28. Joan lives Santillan Road.
A. In B. On
29. Maggie will be ready to leave about thirty minutes.
A. In B. At
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30. Since he met his new girlfriend, Mico never seems to be home.
A. In B. At
31. Jeremy responded to his mother’s demands throwing a tantrum.
A. With B. By
32. I think Carmen spent the entire afternoon the phone.
A. In B. On
33. The nearest post office is on .
A. Twenty Second Street

B. Twenty-second Street
34. Have you ever been to my ?
A. Brother-in-law’s repair shop, Gus’s Garage

B. Brothers-in-law’s repair shop, Gus’s Garage
35. Please read the chapter .
A. “Filing Your Income Tax Returns.”

B. “Filing your Income Tax Returns.”
36. New students at the shop should bring .
A. Hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers

B. Hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers
37. Mrs. Navarro said that .
A. the Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.

B. “The chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.”
38. “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly.” This line means
.
A. Only the heart can see the beautiful things in life.

B. The heart is always correct about everything.
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39. The man in the mirror looks:
A. Strange B. Strangely
40. Several factors must be considered in order to make a sound .
A. Query B. Decision
41. Those are probably the blankets in the store.
A. Most fancy B. Fanciest
42. Lolo Jorge is really man.
A. A sweet old B. An old sweet
43. are activities which a heart patient must forego.
A. Heavy smoking and overeating

B. Smoking heavy and to overeat
44. In the small town of Tubao, to the green hills and plains.
A. One can quickly walk

B. Where one can quickly walk
45. One method of ending discrimination in business and industry is

.
A. To demand quotas to be met by employers

B. To demand that employers must meet quotas
46. Your findings are impertinent to the results of this investigation. Select
the word which means the same as the underlined word.
A. Important B. Irrelevant
47. Several elements must be transmuted to see the real implications of

this event. Select the word which means the same as the underlined
word.
A. Summed B. Changed
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48. You should be ashamed of yourself for having such carnal desires.
Select the word which means the same as the underlined word.
A. Worldly B. Bold
49. The President showed great aplomb while dealing with the reporters.
Select the word which means the same as the underlined word.
A. Nervousness B. Composure
50. The courage of the son who saved his father from a raging fire is worth
A. Emulating B. Watching
51. His apocalyptic views seemed to doom the human race. This is to be
taken as .
A. Apathetic B. Prophetic
52. Our guest of honor was a loquacious speaker. This means .
A. Reserved B. Verbose
53. Except for the profanity, I like the story. What is the story about?
A. Obscenities B. Shamelessness
54. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word? He

has been very feeble since his illness?
A. Weak B. Unwell
55. Which word/phrase is nearest in meaning to the italicized word? Jose

was contemptuous of the effects of the efforts of his rival to show
greater ability.
A. Scornful B. Appreciative
56. She has a penchant for red accessories. This indicates .
A. Dislike B. Fondness
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57. The word “baduy” means
A. Awkward looking B. Low profile
58. That hard work has it rewards appears to be the of the story
A. Moral B. Morale
59. Archimedes shouted “Eureka!” What did we take this to mean?
A. Enjoyment B. Discovery
60. What figure of speech is the following: “He was helpless as a child.”
A. Simile B. Metaphor
61. “…It droppeth as a gentle rain from heaven” is an example of this

figure of speech
62. For the synecdoche figurative “My mother has a green thumb. I can’t
wait to show you her garden.” What is the equivalent meaning?
A. She cultivates a garden

B. She is good at gathering
63. What figure of speech is: “O wild west wind!”
A. Apostrophe B. Hyperbole
64. What is the figure of speech in the sentence: “The sun was a ball of
fire over the mountain.”
65. “She is my sunshine” is an example of
66. “My head is bloody, but unbowed” is an example of which figure of

speech?
A. Hyperbole B. Metaphor
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67. “Sturdy and strong, the Filipinos are like the molave” is
68. What figure of speech is: “A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
against the earth’s sweet flowing breasts.”
A. Personification B. Hyperbole
69. “He was like a snake in the night.” What figure of speech is present?
70. News travels as fast as the wind. This statement is a/an:
71. What figure of speech is used in the line “I wondered lonely as a

cloud…”
72. “The Lord is my shepherd” uses this figure of speech.
73. “He is the black sheep in the family.” Which figure of speech is used?
A. Metaphor B. Hyperbole
74. What figure of speech is employed when the author states, “O souls
and spirits of the martyred brave, arise?”
A. Apostrophe B. Metonymy
75. October 10 is a “red letter day” for the Chinese. Classify the quoted
expression.
A. Idiom B. Metaphor
76. “A man is known by the company he keeps.” This is an example of a

.
A. Proverb B. Poem
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77. Shakespeare once said, “My honor is my life, both grow as one, take
honor from me and my life is gone.” What is the correct interpretation
for this?
A. His life is determined by his honor

B. He values honor as much as his life
78. “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want…” is an expression of one’s

.
A. Blind ignorance
B. Total submission to God
79. The line from the Koran, “Woe to every backbiter,” talks of .
A. Sorrow for those who oppose other’s opinion

B. Misery for those who talk ill of others
80. What season is it, with the line, “He ruffles every lily-pond? Where
blossoms kiss and part.”
A. Spring B. Autumn
81. The hostages are free. They paid their way. What does this statement
tell us?
A. They negotiated peacefully.

B. After paying ransom they were released.
82. She wrote a “first-rate” report. What does it say about the report?
A. Excellent B. Run-of-the-mill
83. Our commitments can develop us or they can destroy us, but either
way, they define us. Choose the line below that has the same meaning.
A. Our lives are shaped by what we are committed to

B. We must make full commitment to wordly goals
84. The Bible tells us, “There is a right time and a right way to do
everything.”
A. Plan well what you say and do.

B. Say and do things anytime.
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85. Thomas Carlyle said “The man without a purpose is like a ship without
a rudder-a waif…” It could be interpreted as:
A. There should be a strong driving force in one’s life.

B. There should be sufficient energy in one’s life.
86. Shakespeare once said: But love is blind and lovers cannot see; the
pretty follies that they themselves commit. What do the underlined
words mean?
A. Careless acts B. Nonsense words
87. What does the expression “love begets love” mean?
A. If you offer love, you will be loved in return.

B. Love is offered, not waiting for love in return.
88. Imprisoned for 27 years, Nelson Mandela realizes dream of a free and
non-racial South Africa by forgiving his oppressors and negotiating in
good faith for the peaceful transition to democracy. Nelson Mandela
demonstrated his trait of .
A. Friendliness B. Forgiving
89. The Senator approached the podium with his spiel. His hands were
shaking and he was sweating tremendously. He experienced:
A. Nausea B. Stage fright
90. What role of the women is displayed by the lines in Luis Dato’s Spouse:
“She holds no joys beyond the day’s tomorrow, finds no world beyond
her love’s embrace, looks upon the form behind the furrow, her mind,
motion, time, and space?
A. Work partner B. House wife
91. “I have always been financially dependent by continuing to teach

even when I got married. At times though when the cares of life
weighed heavily on me, I would think of my mother and her example
of making the most of what she had. She did her household chores
methodically, tutored us in our lessons and gave modest contributions
to worthy causes.” What adjective best describes the mother?
A. Sacrificing B. Dutiful 10
92. What became prophetically true in France when Edwin Markham saw
the French peasant as “The man with the Hoe”, a plundered slave
under the rule of kings and princesses?
A. French revolution
B. Napoleon’s imperial rule
93. Select the most appropriate heading for the paragraph: Before he has
any actual knowledge of war, Stephen Crane wrote the American
Classic “The Red Badge of Courage”, which made him an overnight
success. He wrote “The Open Boat” as a result of shipwreck he
experienced on his way to Cuba to report a war in progress there.”
A. The Open Boat

B. Stephen’s Writings
94. In William Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice”, Portia, the judge, said,

“The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as a gentle rain from
heaven upon the place beneath…It’s mightiest…and one is likened to
God when mercy seasons justice.” The main thought of the excerpt is
that
A. Mercy is limited in extent

B. Mercy is spontaneous and freely given
94. “My concept of inner peace came from my mother’s daily activities
which I now recall with fondness and awe. She was a full-time
housewife wholly dependent on my father’s monthly salary. How she
made both ends meet, guided us in our studies and did small acts of
charity on the side was beyond me.” Based on the recount, the mother’s
financial resources were:
A. Limited B. Enough
96. “I am a retired a public school teacher. As a teacher, I was branded as

a terror in school. The pupils dreaded the day they would enter my
class. Little did they know that behind my unpopular façade was a
heart full of compassion. But how did I learn this moniker? I did not
tolerate dirty pupils in my class. I wanted them to know that
cleanliness of body was good for their health. I inspected their teeth,
nails, footwear, handkerchiefs, clothes, ears, noses and hair.” Based
on the recount, the teacher values .
A. Cleanliness B. Study
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97. Close relatives in an extended family are provided food and
accommodation and in turn help in the household activities making
the relationship .
A. Reciprocal B. Friendly
98. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of
glory in the flower, we will grieve not; rather find strength in what
remains behind. The passage expresses
A. Hope B. Despair
99. Who has always been called the Morning Star of English literature?
A. Shakespeare B. Geoffrey Chaucer
100. “To be or not to be” is the beginning of the soliloquy of .
A. Macbeth B. Hamlet
101. Which play by William Shakespeare features to ill-starred lovers who

come from warring families?
A. Rome and Juliet

B. Anthony and Cleopatra
102. The Rubaiyat has the theme:
A. Grasping pleasure while you can

B. Creating your own world and beautify it
103. Who was the foremost French short story writer?
A. Anatole France
B. De Maupassant
104. What are the greatest lyric poems in the literature of the world?
A. The Psalms of Praises

B. The Psalms of King David
105. The pen name of Samuel Clemens is .
A. Mark Twain B. George Elliot 12

106. Filipino migrant writer whose fiction stories reflect the Filipino’s
concept of American culture?
A. Bienvenido Santos
B. Ambeth Ocampo
107. This Filipino writer in English used Hispanic-Filipino culture and

traditions in his fiction works.
A. Nick Joaquin B. Jose Garcia Villa
108. What is a dramatic presentation that originated from the traditional

armed encounter between the Christians and Muslim Filipinos?
A. Moro-moro
B. Comedia de Lara y Espana
109. One famous Japanese poem is known as haiku. It consists of
A. Three lines totaling 17 syllables with nature as topic

B. Four lines that rhyme with love as topic
110. If a story is made out of an exchange of letters, it will be called

literature.
A. Epistolary B. Episodic
111. Among the kinds of listening, which is the type that most students do
in the classroom?
A. For information and ideas

B. For enjoyment
112. In the speech progress, which is concerned with amplifying and

enriching the voice, using human amplifiers such as the nose,
windpipe and chest?
A. Resonation B. Phonation
113. Of the seven continents comprising a continuous land mass

surrounded by big bodies of water, the biggest (30.1 percent of the
earth) is .
A. Africa B. Asia
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114. Baghdad is to Iraq and is to Syria.
A. Jordan B. Damascus
115. Hers is … “the face that launched a thousand ship”
A. Helen of Troy
B. Princess of the Nile
116. Where did the ancient civilization of China exist?
A. Nile River B. Yellow River
117. Analects which are short and witty sayings that treat moral values and
good human relation, are attributed to this Chinese writer:
A. Confucius B. Lao-Tzu
118. Indian sacred hymns are enshrined in this compendium
A. Rig Veda B. Mahabharata
119. This person is the world’s first mythical geographer, and he was
recognized due to his vivid descriptions of lands and people
encountered by his hero Ulysses.
A. Virgil B. Homer
120. Egyptian literature is identified as literature.
A. Mediterranean B. African
121. The Philippines lies in the ________, an area where volcanoes are
active.
A. Wheel of fire B. Ring of fire
122. Before migrants crossed the seas from the southern Philippines, there
were already aboriginal settlers in the islands. Who were these?
A. Negritos B. Malayans
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123. What is considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?
A. Abakada B. Alibata
124. What is one of the man-made wonder of the Philippines?
A. Rice terraces B. Manila Bay
125. Who first introduced the Islamic religion to the Philippines?
A. Mukdum B. Rajah Baguinda
126. The late president Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under
Martial Law through which of the following laws?
A. Proclamation 1081
B. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S. 1974
127. In July 1901, Isabelo delos Reyes founded the first labour union in the
country. What was its name?
A. Union Obrero Democratica

B. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos
128. This religious institution is the only living remnant of the Philippine
Revolution of 1896?
A. Philippine Independent Church

B. United Church of the Philippines
129. What building was the only one left intact after the destruction of
Intramuros during the Battle of Manila?
A. San Agustin Church

B. Manila Cathedral
130. This person served as the brains behind the “arena theater”.
A. Montano B. Avellana
131. She wrote the 1st Filipino modern English language short story, Dead
Star, published in the Philippine Herald in 1925.
A. Paz Marquez Benitez

B. Ophelia Dimalanta
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132. Which among the following pertains to the passionate Filipino dance
that makes use of a fan or handkerchief to illustrate a couple in
romance?
A. El Bimbo B. Carinosa
133. Famous ballerina who brought ballet to children of various economic

levels?
A. Lea Salonga B. Liza Macuja
134. Angono, Rizal boasts a famous composer who became a National

Artist. Who is this person?
A. San Pedro B. Cayabyab
135. Who is Quijano de Martin in Philippine Literature?
A. Nick Joaquin
B. Jose Garcia Villa
136. Who was the literary figure known as “Huseng Sisiw”?
A. Jose dela Cruz

B. Juan Matapang Cruz
137. The following were among the five ships involved in Ferdinand
Magellan’s voyage, except:
A. Trinidad B. Cartagena
138. What was the name of forced labor imposed during the Spanish
regime?
A. Bandala B. Polo
139. Through the Galleon Trade, the Philippines had extended contacts
with .
A. Mexico B. Spice Islands
140. What economic policy in 16th century Europe influenced Spain’s

expansion is policy to discover new lands?
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141. 1565, Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the chief of Bohol.
Who is referred to?
A. In Lakandula B. Sikatuna
142. Which of the following was the first to happen?
A. The Philippines was ceded to the US by the Treaty of Paris

B. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated
143. Which religious missionaries first arrived in the Philippines?
A. Augustinians B. Franciscans
144. The Spanish mestizo priest was the pioneering leader of the native
secular clergy in the Secularization Movement of 1861.
A. Father Pedro Pelaez

B. Father Gregorio Aglipay
145. Governor-General Narciso Claveria was responsible for the

.
A. Use of Spanish surname by Filipinos

B. Establishment of the Tobacco Monopoly
146. During the Hispanic era, native and Chinese male mestizos 16-60
years old are obligated to do forced labor for forty days. How can
exemption be made?
A. Paying the bandala

B. Paying the falla (exemption fee)
147. Which Spanish policy provided the resettlement of Filipino

communities to form town centers of cabeceras?
A. Reduccion B. Bandala
148. The last Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines
A. Basilio Agustin
B. Diego de los Rios
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149. During the Spanish era, who was the revolutionary leader who waged
a long war against the government because it did not allow proper
burial for his brother?
A. Macario Sakay
B. Francisco Dagohoy
150. Even after General Malvar’s surrender, there was a revolutionary leader
who refused to surrender to the Americans. Instead, he declared
himself President and Commander-in-chief of the supreme
Government of the Tagalog Archipelago. Who was this person?
A. Macario Sakay
B. Artemio Ricarte
151. Gregoria de Jesus saw her husband ______ charged for treason by
fellow Filipinos who have formed the Philippine revolutionary force
to fight Spain.
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Jose Rizal
152. During the June 12, 1898 declaration of Philippine Independence, a

band played the Marcha Nacional Filipino. What band was this?
A. Malabon Band
B. San Francisco del Monte Band
153. Marcelo H. del Pilar condemned the hidden control and domination
by Spanish religious priests over the colonial government using this
term.
A. Complace B. Frailocracia
154. He became the leader of the Magdalo faction.
A. Mariano Alvarez
B. Baldomero Aguinaldo
155. Who was the founder and editor of the newspaper “La
Independencia”?
A. Antonio Luna
B. Graciano Lopez Jaena 18
156. Who was the orator of the Reform Movement and the first editor of La
Solidaridad?
A. Marcelo del Pilar

B. Graciano Lopez Jaena
157. What law passed on August 1909 by the U.S. Congress established a
partial free trade in the Philippines?
A. Payne-Aldrich Act
B. Underwood-Simmons Act
158. Which law set a full-tree trade policy abolishing the quota limitations
on Philippine exports to the United States?
A. Payne-Aldrich Act
B. Underwood-Simmons Act
159. Which law enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1916 established a bicameral
legislature in the Philippines with the senator (upper house) and
House of Representative (lower house) to be composed of elected
Filipinos?
A. Cooper Act B. Jones Law
160. What contain the concrete promise of the Americans to Filipinos

independence “as soon as stable government can be established”?
A. Preamble of Jones Law

B. Preamble of the Commonwealth Government
161. Who was the American president who proclaimed the Benevolent
Assimilation policy during the American colonial years of the
Philippines?
A. William Mckinley
B. Franklin Roosevelt
162. Who was among the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans
and established the so-called “Tagalog Republic?”
A. Macario Sakay
B. Miguel Malvar
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163. In Philippine history, who was known as the “The Great Dissenter?”
A. Manuel Roxas B. Claro M. Recto
164. Who among the following Filipino statesmen was the most vocal to
speak against the country’s foreign policy of close association with
Americans?
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Cayetano Arellano
165. He is considered as the “Father of the Local Government Code”.
A. Jovito Salonga
B. Aquilino Pimentel
166. Who is considered as the father of Iloco Literature?
A. Pedro Bucaneg
B. Pedro Paterno
167. Where did the folk song “Atin Cu Pong Singsing” originate?
A. Ilocanos B. Pampangos
168. One instance of taking away the life of another person without due
process is .
A. Salvaging B. Euthanasia
169. How many days are needed after which an enrolled bill becomes a
law?
A. 90 days B. 30 days
170. Which policy of the state provides preferential attention to the welfare
of the less fortunate members of Philippine society?
A. Distributive justice B. Social justice
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171. Participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek public
office is secured within the citizenry’s .
A. Political rights
B. Right of suffrage
172. Which best describes the division of the Legislature in to the Senate
and the House of Representatives?
A. Bipartisanship
B. Bicameralism
173. Which department has the authority to make laws and to alter them
when needed?
A. Legislative B. Administrative
174. If this principle is applied well, no branch of government will be too

powerful or abusive.
A. Check and balance

B. Impeachment
175. Which of the following is a way for the judiciary to check on the
executive branch of government?
A. Determining the salary of the president and vice president

B. Declaring an act of the president unconstitutional
176. Which is the fundamental law of the Philippines?
A. The Philippine Constitution

B. The Bill of Rights
177. Which condition contradicts the social justice mandate in the 1987
Constitution?
A. Creation of economic opportunities for all

B. Sense of dependency among citizens
178. Which refers to the act of the President to stay the execution of a
convict?
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A. Pardon B. Reprieve
179. Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Congress B. President
180. A losing senatorial candidate may file a protest against the winner.
What body will assume jurisdiction over the case?
A. COMELEC B. Electoral Tribunal
181. How is the crime of rape classified?
A. Malicious mischief
B. Heinous
182. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted upon as a
government official. What is this constitutional right called?
A. Suffrage B. Electoral right
183. Any individual has the right to question why he is being arrested, and
to summon his accuses to court so that due process may be performed.
This right is embodied in which of the following?
A. Res ipsa loquitor

B. Habeas corpus
184. The tax required to be paid annually by all adult citizens of the
Philippines is the .
A. Community tax B. Income tax
185. Which among the following represents the political process involved
in amending or revising the Philippine constitution to adapt to the
present Philippine situation?
A. Constitutional convention
B. Charter change
186. If the social system is based on meritocracy, which is a possible effect?
A. Rule by wealthy and powerful

B. Leadership by the people of talent
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187. In the decade of the 70s, one clamor of the activists who staged street
demonstration on the streets was “Down with the oligarchs!” What
did they accuse government of as suggested by the underlined word?
Government was:
A. A rule of the few rich

B. Elitist
188. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive

powers in the Marcos regime, which form of government was
implemented?
A. Presidential B. Parliamentary
189. To which type of political system do we belong?
A. Democracy B. Colonialism
190. In which form of government does power or authority reside in a few

persons who govern for their own interest?
A. Monarchy B. Oligarchy
191. Which of the following represents the smallest subunit of government

in the Philippines at present?
A. Barangay B. Sitio
192. The Philippine government is divided into three branches: executive,

legislative and judiciary. Which among the following doctrines best
describes the model of governance in the Philippines?
A. Division of labor
B. Separation of powers
193. The right invoked in the “writ of habeas data.” Is
A. Right to search for information

B. Right to privacy of information
194. The fundamental right invoked by filing the writ of amparo is

.
A. Right to due process

B. Right to life, liberty, and security
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195. Which concept best showcases social and environmental justice
interconnection?
A. Industrialized countries’ toxic disposed to poorer countries

B. Desertification of verdant regions
196. How do you call the tax imposed on all employed and practicing
professionals?
A. Income tax B. Community tax
197. Which of the environmental law requires industries to install anti-

pollution devices and bans the use of incinerators?
A. Clean Air Act

B. Environmental Security Act
198. Based on the poem, “Sa Aking Mga Kababata” written by Jose Rizal as
a young poet, what was he advocating?
A. The use of both the native tongue and multilingual

languages
B. The use of one’s native tongue (mother tongue)
199. In his “La Indolencia del Filipino,” Rizal’s thinking was the rich natural
resources of the Philippines and the favourable climate were not a
blessing after all for the Filipino. Which explains this?
The rich natural resources and the favourable climate of the country
.
A. Made the Filipinos compere against one another

B. Encouraged the “get-by” mentality
200. Which among the following is the main theme of the El Filibusterismo?
A. Curing the social cancer

B. Ideal means of achieving social reform
201. What was the title of Rizal’s work considered to be his crowning glory
as a young poet?
A. Mi Ultimo Adios
B. A La Juventad Filipina
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202. What is the art and science that deals with the morality of human
acts?
A. Ethics B. Logic
203. In Rizal’s time which among the following was pressing issues in
Philippines society that were presented in Noli Me Tangere?
A. Abuses against Filipino women

B. Abuses of friars
204. Ethical conduct governs social research. Which among the following
are not related to ethics/morality in research?
A. Erroneous data
B. Voluntary participation of respondents
205. Whose view gives prominence to faith in understanding the existence

of God?
A. St. Augustine B. St. John
206. Reason must be used in understanding the existence of God. Who

advocated this philosophy?
A. St. John B. St. Thomas Aquinas
207. This field deals with the study of how human beings behave.
A. Psychology B. Ethics
208. If principles and theories of human behavior were to applied to

teaching and learning, the field will be called
A. Educational philosophy
B. Educational psychology
209. The father of modern psychology
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Wilhelm Wundt
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210. Which of the following is considered as the lowest form of learning?
A. Perceiving B. Responding
211. Which statement on human intelligence is correct?
A. It is verbal ability and abstract reasoning

B. It consists of multiple intelligences
212. Of the following, which is an example of natural altered state of

awareness?
A. Sedation B. Sleep
213. What is Ausubel’s belief on the learning of the children?
A. Learn best when given ample opportunity for autonomous

discovery
B. Children can be taught concepts in similar ways that adults
are taught as long as the materials is meaningful
214. A behavioural psychologist would probably say that:
A. The mind is most important when analyzing behavior

B. We act based on rewards and punishments received
215. Which characterizes psychologically healthy people?
A. Concerned with goals and beyond themselves

B. Feels superior over others
216. Which of the following is not true of mentally retarded children?
A. Grasps things easily

B. Short attention span
217. If a person claims he has a strong sense of self-efficacy, which is not

reflective of him/her?
A. View challenging problems are tasked to be mastered

B. Avoid challenging tasks
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218. Which statement is not true of human growth and development?
A. Individual undergoes similar stages of development

B. The rate of development is the same in everyone
219. The tendency to imitate elders is very strong among children. Teachers
should therefore be very good
A. Role models B. Disciplinarians
220. Which term refers to the social aspects of sex or to socially defined
roles and expectations that are associated with sex?
A. Social differentiation
B. Gender
221. Which need is highlighted by the statement “Children cannot learn

with empty stomach”?
A. Physiological B. Esteem
222. Which idea contradicts the concept of free will?
A. Evolution theory
B. Biological determinism
223. Which human need is considered basic?
A. Security B. Wealth
224. Which among the following represents a detrimental aspect of

Philippine culture and society?
A. Palabra de honor
B. Ningas cogon
225. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete objects produced
by man. Which are examples of material culture?
A. Sinulog celebrations
B. Stone walls of Tasadays
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226. What is the term for the unpleasant sensation of frustration when a
traditional bound Filipino goes to the U.S. and observes the open
display of love and emotions?
A. Culture shock
B. Culture phobia
227. When teachers brand as “pilosopo” students who ask questions,

they communicate the negative sociological principle that
A. Asking questions in class is a sign of inattentiveness

B. Passive and conformity are worth perpetuating
228. Which of the following best describes the concept of society?
A. The same as culture or nation

B. Organized interaction of people sharing land and culture
229. The primary biological limitation of natural family planning is that it

is:
A. Goes against the tenets of the Catholic church

B. Only suitable for females with regular periods
230. What is the bet reason for holism in art education?
A. Everyone is a potential artist with talents of his or her own

B. Art means the beautiful in human creativity
231. Art is the handmaid of religion. Why do Jews and Muslims allow
signs and symbols and not human beings in religious art?
A. People might worship images themselves

B. Signs and symbols display hidden mysteries
232. Due to close family ties, Filipino families are generally
A. Nuclear B. Extended
233. If the family is matriarchal, who will the leader be?
A. Mother B. Grandmother
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234. In what sense is the Filipino likened to a bamboo?
A. He is flexible B. He is sturdy
235. The Filipino’s indomitable spirit is shown in his .
A. Self-reliance B. Ability to survive
236. On which Filipino trait does Gawad Kalinga build on?
A. Bayanihan spirit
B. Joy and humor
237. Out of used illustration boards, students came up with cute and
functional bags for school children. Which Filipino trait is exhibited?
A. Creativity B. Adaptability
238. The Filipinos are deeply religious; however, sometimes this

religiosity instills the negative attitude of:
A. Resignation, which leads to doing nothing to improve one’s

condition
B. Total surrender to God in times of helplessness is best
239. Then Philippines is an example of a predominantly country

in the world.
A. Christian B. Muslim
240. Which of the following types of societies came first during societal
evolution?
A. Horticultural B. Industrial
241. In a sociological sense, earning a 1.0 Grade Weighted Average (GWA)

makes you a deviant because:
A. You could only have gotten that CGWA by cheating

B. A GWA of 10 is not the norm
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242. What is the underlying theory of the belief that the DepEd and other
stakeholders should exert deliberate efforts to construct a satisfying
culture for education?
A. Cultural Revitalization Theory

B. Anarchistic Theory
243. Of the following remarks from workers, which deserve a higher wage
owing to effective speech what increases work efficiency?
A. I have strong hands, willingness and honesty in

work
B. I like people and listen to respond their opinions and needs
244. What problem can result owing to bias among parents and the youth
towards manual or technical occupations, e.g. Masons, mechanics,
plumbers, etc?
A. White collar mania

B. Blue collar mania
245. Which among the following are qualities of an authoritarian parent?
A. High level of control and a low level of warmth

B. High level of both control and warmth
246. An individual who can find minute differences between small objects
possesses which of the following?
A. A high difference threshold

B. A low difference threshold
247. Among the developing Asian nations, which of the following is widely
promoted to be the better solution to poverty and unemployment?
A. Urbanization
B. Industrialization
248. The method of classical conditioning begins with:
A. The unconditioned stimulus and response

B. The conditioned stimulus and response
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249. What does “capital” in economics refer to?
A. Investment and loss computed

B. Money/machines invested to transact business
250. What results when the government spends more than what it collects
in the form of taxes?
A. Fiscal overspending
B. Fiscal deficit
251. One of the major functions of taxes is to finance real government

expenditures. This function can simply be stated as to:
A. Promote development
B. Raise revenues
252. What is the type of cooperative which promoted thrift among

members and creates funds in order to be able to grant loans?
A. Service B. Credit
253. Which term refers to the measures undertaken by the government

which would remove anything that hinders the entry of foreign
products, services and capital between countries?
A. Liberalization
B. Globalization
254. What do we call the sum of money collected for our use of a road,
bridge and highway?
A. Tax B. Toll
255. Which term refers to duties payable on goods, whether imported or

exported?
A. Subsidiary B. Tariff
256. When on controls the supply/production of goods, this implies
A. Inflation B. Monopoly
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257. To stimulate the nation’s economy and increase employment, former
President Diosdado Macapagal:
A. Abolished government repressive controls

B. Standardized the salaries of government employees
258. Which of the following best described the goal of agrarian reform?
A. Abolish share tenancy in favor of less tenancy

B. Distribute all arable lands to the landless
259. Which task does an operating system for a computer perform?
A. Data compression
B. Memory management
260. Which one links the computers to base computer making it possible
to share software materials?
A. Internet B. Local Area Network
261. Which enables the computer to communicate with other computers

over the telephone?
A. Modem B. Network
262. When is it most important to scan a computer’s drives for viruses?

Immediately after .
A. Downloading a text file from a government website

B. Installing software from a disk created by a friend
263. Like the typewriter, the computer has a .
A. Screen B. Keyboard
264. Which refers to a single phrase or word that tells the computer to do
something with a program or file?
A. Command
B. Computer program
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265. A secret word that must be entered into the computer before a person
is allowed to get or change information is called :
A. Password B. Input
266. In writing a letter, which productivity tool is used?
A. Publisher B. Word processing
267. 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. Publisher B. Multimedia
268. What symbol is used to make the text bold?
A. Ctrl + B B. Ctrl + V
269. means the graphics will be displayed more than once.
A. Tiling B. Tagging
270. Which keyboard information is used to open a document in Windows

operating systems?
A. Ctrl + D B. Ctrl + O
271. Which is the brain of the computer?
A. RAM B. CPU
272. The acronym HTML means Hyper Text Mark-Up
A. Language B. Label
273. Three-dimensional image reproduced from a pattern of interference

is called
A. Hologram B. Network
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274. Activities connected by a computer system are described as
A. Network B. Online
275. Which among these types of graphs best illustrates the progress in
academic grades over four quarters?
A. Line graph B. Bar graph
276. What illustrates a particular data series through rectangles?
A. Line graphs B. Bar graph
277. A social network services available through the computer is .
A. I-pad B. Facebook
278. Which program application provides users with a means to organize

and present information through the use of text, numbers, graphs,
sounds, and visual images?
A. Multimedia B. Spreadsheet
279. What refers to a computer program?
A. Software B. Terminal
280. The information highway is called .
A. Internet
B. Information technology
281. In the phrase, “six times a number increased by seven raised to the
fifth power, the exponent is .
A. 5 B. 7
282. The island of Luzon is estimated to be 100, 000 square kilometers. In

exponential from, it can be expressed as .
A. 1 x 106 B. 105
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283. How many prime numbers are there between 1 and 100?
A. 25 B. 24
284. What are the prime factors of 120?
A. 2x3x4x5 B. 2x2x2x3x5
285. What are the prime factors of 56?
A. 7, 4, 2 B. 7, 2, 2, 2
286. The least common multiple of 2, 3, and 4 is .
A. 12 B. 24
287. What is the LCM of 5, 2, and 7?
A. 35 B. 70
288. What are the least common multiple of 12 and 60?
A. 120 B. 360
289. The largest common factor of two or more numbers is called?
A. Greatest common factor

B. Prime factor
290. The greatest common factor of 22, 15, 7 is
A. 1 B. 2
291. Among the given decimals, which is equivalent to 9%
A. 0.09 B. 0.9
292. What percent if 75 is 15?
A. 20% B. 30%
293. Total amount after adding 8% interest for 3 months of P 6, 000?
A. P 6, 120 B. P 10, 500

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294. Iah left her house at 2 PM travelling at a constant speed. At 4 PM, her
brother Prince drove at 70 kph to catch up to her. If Mia was overtaken
at 9 PM, at what speed was she travelling?
A. 40 kilometers per hour

B. 50 kilometers per hour
295. The probability of getting a 2 after rolling a fair die is
A. 1/6 B. ½
296. If a die is rolled, what is the probability of getting a number divisible

by 2?
A. 1/2 B. 1/3
297. A ball is drawn at random from a box containing 6 red balls, 4 white
balls, and 5 blue balls. Find the probability that is it is blue.
A. 1/3 B. 2/5
298. In how many ways can 5 girls be seated in a row of 5 seats?
A. 120 B. 100
299. A recipe calls for 2 cups of milk for every 7 cups of flour. A chef will
use 28 cups of flour, how many cups of milk must he have?
A. 8 B. 14
300. In a university, the ratio of female professors to the male professors

is 8:5. If there are 288 female professors, how many are male
professors?
A. 180 B. 120
301. How many seconds are there in a 24-hour day?
A. 86, 400 B. 84, 600
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302. What number must be subtracted from both numerator and
denominator of the fraction 11/23 to give a fraction whose values is 2/
5?
A. 4 B. 3
303. The sum of three consecutive integers is 123. What are the integers?
A. 40,41,42 B. 39,40,41
304. Which of the following is a product of 13 and an integer?
A. 1326 B. 1323
305. Simplify 6 – (3 – (4) + 11 + 8)
A. 20 B. -20
306. Simplify 5 – (2 – (-4)+ 11 – 8)
A. 4 B. -4
307. Simplify: x – 2y (x – 8y) – (-6xy + 7x)
A. -6x + 3xy + 24y2 B. 6x – 3xy – 24y2

308. Simplify: (8x – 24) / (2x2 – x – 15)
A. 8 / (2x + 5) B. 4 / (x – 13)
309. Subtract 5a-2b from the sum of 7a+5b and a+b
A. 3a + 14b B. -3a + 14b
310. If 50% of x is 20, what is 20% of x?
A. 16 B. 8
311. The mean of an x and negative five is ten. What is the value of x?
A. 25 B. 20
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312. Janus took 6 tests in Art. She got an average of 76% on quizzes 1 and 2
while she got an average of 85% on quizzes 3 to 6. What is her average
score for the six tests?
A. 82% B. 82.5%
313. The following are Mathematics test scores: 10, 15, 12, 18, 16, 24, 12, 19,
14. What is the median score?
A. 14 B. 15
314. The scores of five students in an English exam are as follows: 80, 75,
60, 95, and 100. What is the average score?
A. 82 B. 83
315. In an English test, eight students obtained the following scores: 12,
10, 13, 11, 15, 20, 19, 17. What is the median score?
A. 15.5 B. 14
316. The following measures are affected by outliers, except
A. Median B. Mean
317. Given the test scores 10, 12, 14, 10, 12, 11, 10, 11, 12, 13, 10, 12, 12, 11,
10, the distribution is
A. Bimodal B. Unimodal
318. The sum of the sides of a polygon is the .
A. Perimeter B. Area
319. All right angles are
A. Equal B. Supplementary
320. The altitudes of the base of a triangle are 24 meters, and 5 meters
respectively. What is its area?
A. 60 square meters
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321. Kalian nagsimula ang pagkakaraoon ng modernisasyon ng wikang
pambansa?
A. 1987 B. 1974
322. Ang katumbas ng igkas ng titik Q sa kasalukuyan ay
A. Kuyu B. Kyu
323. Hanapin mo ako sa ng mga sasakyan.
A. Abangan B. Pag-abangan
324. Gagawin mo lang yan mo ako mahal.
A. Kung di B. Kungdi
325. ka na sa ilog. Nanginginig ka na.
A. Humango B. Umahon
326. Kinakailangang ang damit sa Huwebes.
A. Magyari B. Mayari
327. Limang oras na pero hindi ko pa rin ang nawawalang aklat.
A. Makita B. Mahanap
328. Pahalagahan ang pangaral ______________ hindi malihis ng lands.

Anong pangatnig ang angkop sa pahayag na ito?
A. Nang B. Habang
329. Nakapandidiri ang asong kalye na .
A. Madumi B. Dumumi
330. Anong salita ang nagsisilbing salitang ugat ng PINAGLABANAN?
A. Laban B. Labanan
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331. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pangungusap na may paksa?
A. Nagbabasa sila sa aklatan.

B. Kay ganda ng paglubog ng araw.
332. Huwag makisama kay Zoilo dahil buwaya siya. Ang salitang buwaya ay
tumutukoy sa kahulugang
A. Denotasyon B. Konotasyon
333. Uri ng pangatnig na ginagamit sa pagpili, pagbubukod at pagtatangi.
A. Pamukod B. Paninsay
334. Bantas na ginagamit sa pagitan ng panlaping ika at tambilang
A. Gitling B. Panaklong
335. Ano ang tawag sa tatlong magkakasunod na tuldok na ginagamit upang

ipabatid na may bahaging hindi sinipi mula sa talata?
A. Ellipsis B. Sintesis
336. Uri ng pagbabagong morpoponemiko na gumagamit ng pagpapapalit

ng posisyon ng ponema sa salita.
A. Asimilasyon B. Metatesis
337. Uri ng pagsusulat na ang pokus ay ang imahinasyon ng manunulat upang

pukawin ang damdamin.
A. Jornalistik B. Malikhain
338. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang nararapat sa komunikasyon na pasulat?
A. Lakas ng boses
B. Maayos na pagpapalugit
339. Ano ang kalabang mortal ng pakiking?
A. Talinghaga B. Ingay
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340. Pahayag na pasaklaw na nabubuo sa pamamagitan ng personal na
panlasa o pagpili.
A. Subjective generalization
B. Analytical generalization
341. Dulog pampanitikan na nagbibigay diing sariling panlasag bumabasa.

Kilala rin ito bilang reader-response theory.
A. Antropolohiya
B. Impresyonista
342. Proseso ng paghahatid ng saloobin, opinion, karunungan sa

pamamagitan ng makabuluhang tunog.
A. Pakikinig B. Pagsasalita
343. Nakikipagaway ka sa speaker. Ito ay pakikinig na
A. Pasibo B. Kombatib
344. Paraan ng pagbasa na ginagamit kung ang akda ay mahirap unawain.
A. Muling basa B. Masusis
345. Kung ang pangungusap ay, “Bilang at sukat kung mangusap ang dalaga”,
paano mailalarawan ang dalaga?
A. Mahirap unawain
B. Maingat
346. Isang uri ng pamamatnubay kung saan ang reporter ay lumilihis sa

pamatnubay; lumilikha ito ng sariling paraan sa mga gawaing pag-
ulat.
A. Kombensyunal
B. Di-kombensyunal
347. Ibigay ang angkop na damdaming Ito ang dinadaanan upang maipaabot
ng tagapagsalita ang kanyang mensahe
A. Tsanel B. Fidbak
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348. Ang pag-aaral ay nakatuon sa motibasyon ng mga mag-aaral sa
paggamit ng kompyuter sa paggawa ng mga sulatin. Natuklasan sa
pag-aaral na ito na ang ganitong pahayag ay ilalagay sa .
A. Abstrak B. Paradigm
349. Kung ikaw ay nagnanais lamang magpalipas ng oras, anong klaseng

pagbasa ang nababagay sa iyo?
A. Scanning B. Kaswal
350. Ang kahulugan ng: My bank account is in the read.
A. Bale-wala B. Malapit na maubos
351. Ano ang damdaming napapaloob sa “Bakit gabi na’y ‘di pa siay
dumarating?”
A. Pagkatakot B. Pagkagalit
352. Sa taas ng mga bilihin ngayon kahit kahig ka nang kahig ay wala pa
ring maipon. Ano ang ibig sabihin?
A. Trabaho ng trabaho
B. Hanap nang hanap
353. Ang pahayagan ay hindi dapat maglathala ng anumang uri ng

pagbibintang na makasisira sa reputasyon nang di muna nagbibigay
ng pagkakataon sa nasasakdal na marinig ang kanyang panig. Ito ay
.
A. Patas na pamamahayag
B. Makatarungang pakikitungo
354. “You can count on me,” Ang pinakamalapit na salin nito ay .
A. Maaasahan mo ako
B. Bilangin mo ako
355. “Malalim ang bulsa,” ng kanyang Nanay. Ang ibig sabihin nito ay
.
A. Walang pera B. Kuripot

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356. Siya ay may kutsarang pilak ng ipinanganak. Ito ay nangangahulugang
.
A. Masalita B. Mayaman
357. “Panahon na upang magdilat ng mata at makisangkot sa mga usapin.”

Ito’y nagpapahiwatig na .
A. Magising sa katotohanan
B. Idilat ang mga mata
358. “Ang lumalakad ng mabilis, kung matinik ay malalim.” Ano ang ibig
sabihin ng paalaalang ito?
A. Ang naglalakad nang mabilis ay hindi nakakapag-isip.

B. Ang nagmamadali ay madalas magkamali.
359. Mahusay “maglubid ng buhangin” ang taong gipit. Ano ang ibig sabihin?
A. Magsinungaling
B. Magpaikot-ikot
360. “Mahal kita, mahal kita hindi ‘to bola/ Ngumit ka man lang sana ako’t
nasa langit na.” Ang salitang pampanitikan na ginamit sa linya ng kanta
ay nangangahulugang .
A. Sinisinta B. Napakasaya
361. Anong uri ng tayutay ang pahayag na ito? “Ang kabutihan mo sa buhay
ang magiging hakbang sa pag-unlad.”
A. Pagtutulad B. Pagwawangis
362. Alin dito ang pinakawastong salin sa pangungusap na: “I am sure he

didn’t say that.”
A. Natitiyak kong hindi niya sinabi iyon.

B. Ako ay tiayk na hindi niya sinabi iyon.
363. Ang salin sa blangko para sa blank ay halimbawa ng pagtutumbas na

.
A. Panghiram sa Espanyol at pagbaybay sa Filipino

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364. “Pinutol mo/ dagkung kahoy/ dahil ditto/ gumulong ang mga bato/
ania na, ania na, ania na…” Ang linya ng awit ay nagpapatunay ng .
A. Diglossic na kkalagayan ng wika

B. Paggamit ng lalawigang antas
365. “Heto na, heto na, heto na, /wahh! Doo bidoo bidoo, bidoo, bidoo.”
Alin ang nabuong salita o tunog sa linya nabuo ayon sa teoryang pooh-
pooh?
A. Wahh B. Doo bidoo
366. “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. Panregulatori
B. Pang-instrumental
367. Pen pen de sarapen/ de cuchillo de almasen/ haw haw de carabao

batuten. Pinatutunayan ng linya ang paglaganap ng wika dahil sa
.
A. Pananakop B. Heograpiya
368. Pinag-aaralang mabuti ng bawa’t abogado ang ng 1987.
A. Saligang batas
B. Batas pambansa
369. Ang paniniwala sa Diyos ay susi upang matamo natin ang .
A. Kaligtasan B. Salvasyon
370. Tapos na ang klase kapag tumunog na ang .
A. Batingting B. Kampana
371. Upang hindi madala ng agos ang barko, ibinaba ng mga mandaragat
ang .
A. Timpulan B. Angkora
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372. Ang aklat ni Dr. Tinsley Harrison ang sa pag-aral ng medisina.
A. Sandigan B. Pundasyon
373. Winasak ng Katrina ang maraming bahay sa New Orleans.
A. Bagyong B. Buhawi
374. Ang pagbibigay ng diploma ay nasa huling bahagi ng .
A. Programa B. Palatuntunan
375. Ang sanaysay na ito ay nagtataglay ng pangkaraniwang paksa at waring

nakikipagusap lamang.
A. Malaya B. Maanyo
376. Ang katangiang ito ng wika ay nangangahulugang ang wika ay

nauunawaan ng lahat at napagkasunduan ng isang lahi/pangkat.
A. Dinamiko B. Arbitraryo
377. Ito ay naguulat ng mga tunay na pangyayari batay sa pag-aaral,

pananaliksik, o pakikipanayam. Ngunit, ang paraan ng pagsulat ay
kawili-wili. Ano ito?
A. Lathalain B. Editorial
378. “Kapapasok pa lang niya sa silid.” Ang pandiwa sa pangungusap ay

nasa aspetong
A. Pangnagdaan B. Perpektibo
379. Paano mailalarawan ang isang akademing marunong tumanggap ng

kritisismo para sa ikagaganda ng pananaliksik?
A. Malikhain B. Bukas ang isipan
380. Ang wastong salin ng “You are the apple of my eye.”
A. Ikaw ay mahalaga sa akin

B. Katuwa-tuwa ka
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381. Sa pangungusap na “Malakas ang boses mo”, ang salitang malakas ay
isang
A. Panguri B. Pandiwa
382. Ang pagpapalitan ng mga ideya, opinyon, salaysay, sa pamamagitan

ng mga sagisag ay tinatawag na .
A. Talastasan B. Paglalahad
383. Saan kabilang na uri ng tayutay ang pahag na: “Kapalaran, huwag ka
sanang mailap.”
A. Pagtawag B. Palit-tawag
384. Ang bahaging ito ng lingwistika ang siyang nag-aaral ng mga tuntunin
kung paano inaayos ang mga salita sa loob ng pangungusap
A. Syntax B. Pragmatika
385. Kung bibilangin ang pantig sa bawat taludtod ng tula, ito ang makukuha
A. Tugma B. Sukat
386. Ito ay uri ng pangungusap na tumutukoy sa pangyayaring pangkalikasan

o pangkapaligiran
A. Eksistensyal B. Phenomenal
387. Sa anong bahagi ng pananaliksik matatagpuan ang mga kaugnay na

literature at pag-aaral?
A. Kabanata I B. Kabanata II
388. Ang wastong kahulugan ng “The present problem is only a storm in a

teacup” ay
A. May galit B. Bale-wala
389. Sa pangungusap na “Malakas ang boses mo”, ang salitang malakas ay

isang
A. Pang-uri B. Panghalip 46
390. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang di-mahalagang salik sa pagtatalumpati?
A. Pagyayabang B. Okasyon
391. Ang simbolong kumakatawan sa mga bagay at mga pangungusap na

nais ipahayag ng tao sa kanyang kapwa ay
A. Wika B. Tunog
392. Tumutukoy ito sa mga salitang nakapagiisa at may kahulugan. Kilala

rin itong salitang-ugat.
A. Malayang morpema B. Di-malayang morpema
393. Anong anyo ng patanong na pangungusap ang: Dumaan ka na dito, di

ba?
A. May karugtong B. Kabalikang anyo
394. Sa anong bahagi ng pananaliksik matatagpuan ang mga lugar at

babasahing mapagkukunan ng mga literature at pag-aaral.
A. Kabanata I B. Kabanata II
395. Science provides knowledge through disciplined observation. Which

of the following is not characteristic of scientific assertion?
A. Hearsay
B. Empirical support
396. Which of the following when perceived causes action on a reaction?
A. Stimulus B. Sound
397. Which among the following represents the smallest unit of life?
A. Embryo B. Cell
398. Which of the following statements about living things is false?
A. All living things have a nervous system

B. All living things are capable of reproduction
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399. Which of the following best describes a group of cells that work
together to perform a function?
A. Organ B. Tissue
400. Which among the following are duplicated during the process of
mitosis?
A. Chromosomes B. Centromeres
401. Plants create their own food by absorbing and processing sunlight.
The ability to produce one’s own food source is a metabolic process
known as:
A. Autotrophy B. Homotrophy
402. Fungi absorb the nutrients from dead organisms. In an ecosystem

what roles do they play?
A. Carnivore B. Saprophytes
403. Which among the following cell organelles does not participate in
cellular division?
A. Cytoplasm B. Ribosomes
404. Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
A. Wolves working together to hunt in a pack

B. Weeds clinging to the roots of trees in your backyard
405. Which of the following is not an example of a naturally occurring sugar?
A. Glucose B. Mitose
406. Sugar compounds such as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and

polysaccharides are also classified
A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins
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407. Polysaccharides, triglycerides, polypeptides, and nucleic acids are
classified as
A. Acids and bases

B. Macromolecular
408. Which of the following are the components of fungal cell wall?
A. Cellulose, lipids, and nucleic acids

B. Chitin, proteins, and sugar
409. What organisms would most likely be in an artic environment?
A. Walrus B. Turtle
410. How are bats able to navigate in the dark without bumping into
anything?
A. They emit sound waves whose returning vibrations can detect

the presence of objects
B. They have supersonic eyes
411. A species of fish lived in a lake. When a dam was constructed in the
area, a group of fish was separated and populated a new pond. They
then developed differing characteristics and became a distinct species.
Which of the following concepts explains this speciation?
A. Geographical isolation
B. Behavioral isolation
412. This demonstrates the feeding connections between all life forms.
A. Nutrition cycle B. Food web
413. Plants capture energy from the sunlight by means of molecule known
as
A. Adenosine triphosphate
B. Chlorophyll
414. Because it will adversely affect the populations’ food supplies, the
most disadvantageous source of energy is .
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A. Geo-thermal B. Plants
415. Damage to DNA that is not repaired and then replicated can result in
genetic disorders. This demonstrates .
A. Mutation B. Pathology
416. Air, when mixed with sulfur oxide coming from motor vehicles and
industrial plants falls to earth giving effects to living things. This
polluted air is known as
A. Acid rain B. Greenhouse rain
417. Air, flood, and water are essential elements in human existence.
Carried by wind air called _____ falls to earth poisoning fish and
destroying vegetation.
A. Acid rain B. Greenhouse rain
418. You won the jackpot prize in the lottery. The prize money cannot be
paid in currency byt only in gold. Applying your knowledge in
chemistry, select the largest amount of gold from the choices below.
(Au = 197).
A. 40.0 kilograms of gold

B. 22.4 moles of gold
419. The Kyoto protocol, which requires countries to reduce greenhouse

emission, is a practice that advocates .
A. Environmental protection
B. Ecological destruction
420. Which is true of metalloids?
A. Have properties of both metals and non-metals

B. Conduct heat and electricity less effectively than non-metals
421. An atom of silicon has a mass number of 28 and an atomic number of

14. How many protons are in this atom?
A. 28 B. 14
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422. Element X has an electron configuration of 1S2 2S 2 2P2. Based on
information, element X belongs to a/an family.
A. Coinage
B. Halogen
423. A toothpick can sit on the surface of water due to
A. Surface tension B. Buoyancy
424. When the North Pole is tilted towards the sun, it is summer and when
the sun shines all the time both day and night, what is this called?
A. Midnight sun
B. Northern light
425. What type of clouds produce thunderstorms
A. Cumulonimbus
B. Stratus
426. What is a pyroclastic flow?
A. Poisonous gas of a volcano

B. A mixture of volcanic gas, ash and other tephra
427. Rock fragments thrown into the air during a volcanic eruption are
called:
A. Lava B. Tephra
428. Which among the following properties is a measure of how easily a

mineral can be scratched?
A. Luster B. Hardness
429. What is the numerical value for the hardest mineral on the Mohs
hardness scale?
A. 10 B. 20
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430. What part of the Earth is thought to be composed of iron and nickel?
A. Lithosphere B. Core
431. What is the partially molten layer of the Earth called?
A. Asthenosphere B. Lithosphere
432. If there are several earthquakes in a row, what is the name of the
largest of these earthquakes
A. Mainshock
B. Tertiary shock
433. What is the location on the Earth’s surface that is directly above the
place where an earthquake originates?
A. Epicenter B. Fault
434. Fats do not dissolve in water because fats .
A. Are nonpolar and water is polar

B. Are polar and water is nonpolar
435. Breaking up solid speeds dissolving in a liquid by .
A. Raising the temperature

B. Increasing surface area
436. The amount of substance having 6.02x1023 of any kind of chemical

unit is called a(n):
A. Mass number B. Mole
437. According to the modern periodic law, the chemical properties of the
elements are periodic functions of their .
A. Atomic mass B. Atomic number
438. A horizontal row of elements on the Periodic Table is known as a(n):
A. Period or series
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439. If no more solute can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature,
then that solution is called:
A. Saturated B. Saturable
440. What intermolecular forces do geckos and other lizards use to stick to
walls and ceilings?
A. Static ionic attractions

B. Van der Waals forces
441. Salts of which of the following metals are added to fireworks to make
them brilliant red?
A. Copper B. Strontium
442. Alchemists in ancient Egypt tested gold for purity by remelting it and
heating it. If the gold became whiter, it contained:
A. Lead B. Silver
443. Which of the following is an example of a fungus?
A. Yeast B. Euglenoids
444. Which among the following elements can be drawn into thin wires
and hammered into thin sheets?
A. Cu B. Ag
445. A molecule or an ion is classified as a Lewis base if it has which of the

following properties?
A. Accepts a proton from water

B. Donates a proton to water
446. Which among the following has the most polar bond?
A. N2 B. HF
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447. Which of the following best describes the amount of energy required
to remove an electron from a gaseous atom?
A. Ionization energy
B. Activation energy
448. What does a pH below 7 indicate?
A. Acidity B. Alkalinity
449. Which among the following gases is green in color?
A. Krypton B. Chlorine
450. 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 wastes will mix to the groundwater.

B. No, the liquid can be recycled.
451. Why are nights cooler when the sky is clear than when it is overcast?
A. Cooler air holds less vapour

B. There is no cloud cover to prevent heat from escaping
452. Water covers 75% of the Earth’s surface and yet some people still do
not have enough water to drink. Why?
1. Most of world’s water is salty
2. Most of our bodies of water are polluted by chemicals
3. Most freshwater are frozen in ice caps
A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 3
453. Children born with a deficiency of thyroxin if deficiency is not

checked.
A. Become mentally retarded

B. Have weak bones
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454. The correct way of eating fruits is when eaten .
A. With an empty stomach

B. After meals
455. An eclipse of the sun throws the shadow of the .
A. Moon on the earth

B. Moon on the sun
456. The following are effects of global warming, except:
A. Changes in the aiming of seasonal patterns in ecosystem

B. Expansion of tropical diseases
457. John experienced a lack of growth hormone (GH) as a child. Now that
John is an adult, it is likely that he:
A. Has normal adult body proportions, but an extremely short

stature
B. Is of normal height, but has child-like body proportions
458. Which type of digestion occurs in the mouth when an individual chews
a piece of bread?
A. Mechanical digestion only

B. Both mechanical and chemical digestion
459. One immediate cause of a decrease in the rate of photosynthesis is a

reduction in the availability of which of the following substance?
A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide
460. Vascular tissue that transports water in leaves connects directly to

which of the following?
A. Xylem in the stem

B. Root hairs in the epidermis
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461. Which of the following statements is true about parasites and their
relationships with their hosts?
A. The parasite enjoys the benefits of a relationship in which

the host is harmed or killed
B. The host enjoys the benefits of a relationship in which the
parasite is harmed or killed
462. In computing data, a student computes up to the second decimal place.

As a researcher or scientist, what trait(s) do(es) the student possess?
1. Accuracy
2. Critical mindedness
3. Objectivity
4. Truthfulness
A. 1 and 4 B. 1 and 3
463. What is the main difference between prokaryotes and the eukaryotes?
A. The eukaryote has a nucleus, but the prokaryote does not

have.
B. The prokaryote has a nucleus, but the eukaryote does not have
464. Which of the following is a proper example of natural selection?
A. A community of lady bugs begins having offspring with darker

shells, in order to hide from their predators
B. Seagulls begin to eat so many fish so that only those with
dark blue scale color survive
465. Which of the following has the smallest mass when measured in an
equal arm balance?
A. 1/8 sheet of pad paper

B. ½ sheet of pad paper
466. During periods of increased global temperatures, which of the

following is most likely to occur?
A. A decrease in atmospheric CO2

B. An increase in atmospheric CO2
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467. Why is the Philippines much hotter than Canada? The Philippines:
A. Has days with more hours of light

B. Receives sun rays closer to vertical position
468. Geothermal energy, an energy resource in the country, is based on

which phenomenon?
A. There are more concentrations of heat in some places of

earth’s crust
B. Earth’s internal energy heats its surface more than the sun
does
469. Which of these effects generally occurs as a result of warm air mass
and a cooler air mass converging at earth’s surface?
A. Winds lie down

B. Stormy weather patterns develop
470. Why do fisherfolks catch more fish during the new moon than during
the full moon?
A. Fishes are attracted to the light from the fishing boat which
fisherman makes use of during the new moon
B. Fishes go near the surface during the new moon because the
water is warmer
471. Bagoong smells because .
A. Air and volatile particles from bagoong mix and get spoiled
further
B. Molecules from bagoong spread in air
472. Every morning when the sun shines through the glass jalousies of
Maria’s window, she sees a rainbow on her wall. Which could explain
this?
A. The glass jalousies break up the beam of sunlight into the

colors of the rainbow
B. There are water droplets on the glass that act like a prism
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473. Which of the following is true about light and seeing?
A. Light rays coming from an object meets lightcoming from a

light source, and then enters the eyes
B. Light hits an object, bounces and then enters the eyes
474. Why do leaves with green color look green in the sunlight?
A. They absorb the green light

B. They reflect green light
475. Why does the level of water in a beaker rise after a stone is placed in
it?
A. The stone takes the place occupied by water

B. The stone has more mass than the water
476. Why do people feel their ears pop or crack when they are up in the
air?
A. There are less air particles

B. There are more air particles
477. Which of the following activities help reduce water pollution?
A. Treating wastewater before it is discharged

B. Cleaning of soap instead of detergents
478. Of the following organisms, which are included under Kingdom

Plantae?
A. Magnolidae B. Prokaryotes
479. Which of the following is the lowest rank of coal and is otherwise
called brown coal?
A. Lignite B. Anthracite
480. Which element has Te as its symbol?
A. Tellurium B. Technetium
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481. What is the term form slowing-down response by the frog’s circulatory
system during cold season?
A. Hibernation B. Estivation
482. Which of the following is a vitamin?
A. Niacin B. Pepsin
483. Which element has Ca as its symbol?
A. Carbon B. Calcium
484. Which of the following process involves chloroplast?
A. Conversion of light energy to chemical energy

B. Cell division
485. Aside from solid, liquid, and gas what is the fourth form of matter?
A. Plasma B. Colloid
486. Which of the following is a heterotroph?
A. Grasshopper B. Algae
487. Which type of reaction does the general equation (AB + energy A + B)
show?
A. Endothermic synthesis
B. Endothermic decomposition
488. Iron is what type of magnetic material?
A. Ferromagnetic
B. Paramagnetic
489. Humans reproduce when an ovum is combined with a sperm leading

to the development of an embryo. This form of reproduction is called
A. Budding B. Fertilization
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490. Of the following which is an example of physiological adaptation that
allows survival among plants or animals?
A. Frog’s powerful hind to jump away from predators

B. Walking stick’s unique shape and color
491. Which of the following activities help reduce water pollution?
A. Use of soap and detergents

B. Treating waste water prior to discharge
492. What is the main organ for respiration?
A. Lungs B. Nose
493. Dengue is an infectious disease transmitted by an organism classified

under which phylum?
A. Arthropoda B. Echinodermata
494. The source of water pollution is when water from a river is mixed
with the contents of a septic tank, this is called
A. Water condensation
B. Hypertrophication
495. The union of an ovum and sperm inside a test tube is
A. In vitro fertilization B. Pollination
496. What are the small hair-like structures that serve as a sensory function
in eukaryotic cells?
A. Cilia B. Actin filaments
497. What thin structures are essential for cytokinesis, amoeboid

movement, and changes in cell shape?
A. Pseudofilaments
B. Microfilaments
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498. Which of the following process best explains the evolution of life
forms or gradual transformation of species?
A. Natural selection
B. Genetic drift
499. Which technology can lead to the formation of a new genetic trait?
A. Embryo transplant
B. Exposure to radiation
500. A rectangular book of steel has dimensions of 5 meters x 10 meters x

15 meters and weights, 1, 000 N. How should this block be placed on a
surface to exert the least pressure on the surface?
A. On the 10 meters by 15 meters side

B. On the 5 meters by 15 meters side
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1 A 31 B 61 A 91 B 121 B
2 A 32 B 62 B 92 B 122 A
3 A 33 B 63 A 93 B 123 B
4 B 34 A 64 B 94 A 124 A
5 A 35 A 65 B 95 B 125 A
6 A 36 A 66 A 96 A 126 A
7 B 37 A 67 A 97 A 127 A
8 A 38 A 68 A 98 A 128 A
9 B 39 A 69 A 99 B 129 A
10 A 40 B 70 A 100 B 130 A
11 A 41 B 71 A 101 A 131 A
12 B 42 A 72 B 102 A 132 B
13 B 43 A 73 A 103 B 133 B
14 A 44 A 74 A 104 B 134 A
15 A 45 B 75 A 105 A 135 A
16 A 46 B 76 A 106 A 136 A
17 A 47 B 77 B 107 A 137 B
18 B 48 A 78 B 108 A 138 B
19 B 49 B 79 B 109 A 139 A
20 A 50 A 80 B 110 A 140 A
21 B 51 B 81 B 111 A 141 B
22 B 52 B 82 A 112 A 142 A
23 B 53 A 83 A 113 B 143 A
24 A 54 A 84 A 114 B 144 B
25 A 55 A 85 A 115 A 145 A
26 A 56 B 86 A 116 B 146 B
27 B 57 A 87 A 117 A 147 A
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153 B 193 B 233 A 273 A 313 B
154 B 194 B 234 A 274 A 314 A
155 A 195 A 235 B 275 A 315 B
156 B 196 A 236 A 276 B 316 A
157 A 197 A 237 A 277 B 317 A
158 B 198 B 238 A 278 A 318 A
159 B 199 B 239 A 279 A 319 A
160 A 200 B 240 A 280 A 320 A
161 A 201 B 241 B 281 A 321 A
162 A 202 B 242 A 282 B 322 B
163 B 203 A 243 B 283 A 323 A
164 A 204 A 244 B 284 B 324 A
165 B 205 B 245 A 285 B 325 B
166 A 206 B 246 B 286 A 326 B
167 B 207 A 247 B 287 B 327 A
168 A 208 B 248 A 288 A 328 A
169 B 209 A 249 B 289 A 329 A
170 B 210 A 250 B 290 A 330 A
171 A 211 B 251 B 291 A 331 A
172 B 212 B 252 B 292 A 332 B
173 A 213 B 253 A 293 A 333 A
174 A 214 B 254 B 294 B 334 A
175 B 215 A 255 B 295 A 335 A
176 A 216 A 256 B 296 A 336 B
177 B 217 B 257 A 297 A 337 B
178 B 218 B 258 B 298 A 338 B
179 A 219 A 259 B 299 A 339 B
180 B 220 A 260 B 300 A 340 A
181 B 221 B 261 A 301 A 341 B
182 A 222 B 262 B 302 B 342 B
183 B 223 A 263 B 303 A 343 B
184 A 224 B 264 A 304 A 344 A
185 B 225 B 265 A 305 B 345 B
186 B 226 A 266 B 306 A 346 B
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188 A 228 B 268 A 308 A 348 A
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352 A 392 A 432 A 472 A
353 A 393 A 433 A 473 B
354 A 394 A 434 A 474 B
355 B 395 A 435 B 475 A
356 B 396 A 436 B 476 A
357 A 397 B 437 B 477 A
358 B 398 A 438 A 478 A
359 A 399 B 439 A 479 A
360 B 400 A 440 B 480 A
361 B 401 A 441 B 481 A
362 A 402 B 442 B 482 A
363 A 403 B 443 A 483 B
364 B 404 B 444 A 484 A
365 A 405 B 445 A 485 A
366 A 406 A 446 B 486 A
367 B 407 B 447 A 487 B
368 A 408 B 448 A 488 A
369 A 409 A 449 B 489 B
370 B 410 A 450 A 490 A
371 A 411 A 451 B 491 B
372 B 412 B 452 B 492 A
373 A 413 B 453 A 493 A
374 A 414 B 454 A 494 B
375 A 415 A 455 A 495 A
376 B 416 A 456 B 496 A
377 A 417 A 457 A 497 B
378 B 418 A 458 B 498 A
379 B 419 A 459 B 499 B
380 B 420 A 460 A 500 A
381 A 421 B 461 A
382 A 422 A 462 A
383 A 423 A 463 B
384 A 424 A 464 A
385 B 425 A 465 A
386 B 426 B 466 B
387 B 427 B 467 B
388 B 428 B 468 A
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
501. Which of the following descriptions of a teacher is included in the

preamble of the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers?
A. Persons of dignity and reputation

B. With satisfactory teaching performance
502. The effects of maternal employment on children’s achievement were

found by a number of researchers as .
A. Fully established
B. Hardly established
503. Why is babyhood often referred to as a “critical period” in the

development of personality?
A. At this time the baby is exposed to many hazards both physical

and a psychological
B. At this time the foundations are laid upon which the adult
personality structure is built
504. When is complete coordination of motor activities attained as

established by researches?
A. Childhood stage
B. Adolescence stage
505. Which of these theories holds that human activity is based on the
interaction of stimuli and responses?
A. Phenomenology
B. Association
506. What is the process by which an organism inherits the characteristics/

traits of the parents?
A. Variation
B. Heredity
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507. Kristle is competing with her mother for her father’s attention. She is
therefore said to be experiencing .
A. Electra complex B. Oedipus complex
508. To whom is classical conditioning theory always attributed for his

experiment involving the dog’s salivation as a reaction to the sound
of the buzzer
A. Lewin B. Pavlov
509. How are institutions of learning encouraged to set higher standards

of quality over and above the minimum required for state recognition
as provided for the Education Act of 1982?
A. Continuing professional education (CPE)

B. Voluntary accreditation
510. The main function of a philosophy of education is to:
A. Aid the learner to build his own personal philosophy

B. Define the goals and set the direction for which education is
to strive
511. The control and the administration of all educational institutions shall
be vested in the citizens of the Philippines as stipulated in
.
A. 1987 Constitution B. P.D. no. 176
512. The present military training in our school curriculum is an influence

of
A. Sparta B. Athens
513. Which of these philosophies stresses the development of an

individual capable of reflective thinking especially that of being able
to solve the problem he faces individually or collectively?
A. Developmentalism
B. Experimentalism
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514. Which of the following contributed to the establishment of secondary
schools which is an inclusion to basic education ?
A. Reformation
B. Realistic
515. The present Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act has its

beginning on what period of Roman History?
A. A.D. 100-AD 175-government increased its subsidy for

education
B. A.D. 274-259- government established a monopoly on
education
516. Whose philosophy influenced the present emphasis on Character

Education and Values Education in our school system?
A. Gandhi B. Confucius
517. The singing of national anthem is an offshoot of the philosophical

ideals of
A. Nationalism B. Socialism
518. Ejay, an adolescent combines his ability to use deductive and inductive
reasoning in realistic rules that he can respect and live by. When he
does this, how does Ejay perceives his environment?
A. He sees events apart from himself and other people

B. He sees the world through the eyes of the people
519. Manual aesthetic activities involving attitudes and feelings are

primarily expressive of emotions and values not thought. An example
of this motor skill is .
A. Baking a cake with background music

B. Dancing and playing musical instruments
520. Parents and teachers are considered as authorities and models by

children at the early childhood stage. What does this statement imply?
A. Teachers and parents should serve as role models at all times

B. Parent-teacher conference should always be an activity in
school
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521. Which of these statements regarding professional teachers is the major
difference in the professionalization of teachers and teaching as
promulgated in Presidential Decree 1006 and in Republic Act 7836?
A. Holder of valid professional license and certificate of

registration
B. Appointed on full time basis and on a permanent status
522. Which of these activities would be an effective way of avoiding or

minimizing social stratification in the classroom?
A. Assign leadership roles to the children of the upper social

class
B. Avail the infuence of mass media for children of all classes
523. The constitution which provided the present philosophy of education

was the contribution of the Aquino Administration. Which of these
statements is NOT consistent with our educational philosophy?
A. Foster nationalism and patriotism

B. Appreciate the roles of foreigners on the historical saga of
the country
524. If children are cooperatively engaged with the teacher in a group

project, the children will discipline themselves as each member of
the group exercises .
A. Obedience to the teacher

B. Moral compulsion
525. Operation “return to the basics” was launched by the Department of

Education, Culture and Sports not only to upgrade pupil achievement
but also to .
A. Emphasize the importance of the 3Rs

B. Serve as the basis for a learning continuum
526. Which of the following embodies the operation “Return to the Basics”?
A. New Elementary School Curriculum

B. National Secondary Achievement Test
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527. In a classroom it is possible to see the teacher doing the following to
facilitate learning :
I. The class reads a workbook on the characteristics of animals
II. The class copies the characteristics of animals from books
III. The class goes out to the zoo to observe the animals
IV. The teacher shows posters of animals
Which of these teacher’s activities reflects an interactive

environment?
A. I and IV B. III only
528. Which is NOT TRUE in the development of understanding in early

childhood?
A. Ability to reason and to see relationship

B. Ability to explore their environment
529. Whose research established the first kindergarten also known as “a

garden where children can grow” ?
A. Froebel B. Herbart
530. Values development is integrated in all subjects in the NSEC while

Values Education is .
A. Offered as a separate subject

B. Emphasized in Science and technology
531. Which of the following is a mark of a good teacher?
A. Has the mastery of the lesson

B. Has the capability to implement corporal punishment
532. Under the learning to do, which of the following instruments must be
acquired by Justin so he can perform his work effectively?
A. Competence B. Insights
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533. What do you think would be the action of a teacher who found out
and has proven that his principal is involved in the malversation of
funds of their school?
A. Ignore what the teacher has discovered about this action of

the principal
B. Present the charge to a competent authority
534. Teacher Abe is a neophyte teacher. One time a mother of one of his
students confronted and maligned him in front of his colleagues. How
should Teacher Abe react on this kind of situation?
A. Allow the mother to keep on maligning her until it’s turn to

do the same
B. Wait until the emotion of the mother
subsides and invite her to discuss the concern with the
principal or guidance counselor
535. Ms. Gasat is always guided by the principle that she has a foremost
responsibility as a teacher. Given the following, which do you think is
the main responsibility of Ms.Gasat?
A. Inspires student to interesting lessons

B. Guides students in the learning process
536. During the class reunion, Teacher Nancy learned that most of her
classmates are successful in their fields. Also, she found out that most
of them are wealthy because they have chosen a lucrative profession.
Confronted with this situation, how should Teacher Nancy react?
A. Leave the event so as to avoid being asked about her

profession
B. Tell with pride that she is a teacher by profession
537. Roan as a principal is very much interested in a quality professional

development program of her teachers. Which of the following should
she consider to realize this?
A. Responsive to identified teachers needs

B. Prescribed by top educational teachers
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538. Ms. Sarah wants to help in ending Ms. Rose’s act of immorality but
doesn’t have the courage to confront her. What she did was to write
and secretly distribute copies of anonymous letter to her colleagues.
What should have been done instead?
A. Talk to the married man with whom Ms. Rose is having an

illicit affair
B. If the charge is valid, present such charge under oath before
her school head
539. The principal asks his good teachers to write modular lessons in
Science, then he had them published with his name printed as author.
Which is unethical in this case?
A. He got the merit which was due for his teacher writers
B. He burdened the teachers with work not
related to teaching
540. Teacher Ruth, a teacher for thirty two years, refuses to attend
seminars. She claims that her thirty two years of teaching is more
than all the seminars she is asked to attend. Are her actuation and
thinking in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers?
A. Yes, because she taught for thirty two years and may have
mastered the subject
B. No, a professional teacher, regardless of teaching experience,
ought to go through CPE
541. Operation “return to the basics” was launched by the Department of

Education, Culture and Sports not only to upgrade pupil achievement
but also to .
A. Emphasize the importance of the 3Rs

B. Serve as the basis for a learning continuum
542. Which of the following embodies the operation “Return to the Basics”?
A. New Elementary School Curriculum

B. National Secondary Achievement Test
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543. Education is a continuous process of experiencing and revisiting or
reorganizing experiences according to a progressivist. What does it
mean?
A. Education takes place anytime and anywhere

B. Education goes on throughout life
544. The main contribution of the Arroyo administration in education is

Republic Act no. 9155. This provision .
A. Renamed the DECS to DepED

B. Established the study now-pay later system
545. The main purpose of compulsory education of the Constitution is to:
A. Develop students into responsible thinking citizen

B. Acquaint students with the historical development of
constitution
546. Which of the following situations violates the principle of respect?
A. Teacher Dave tells his students that what Teacher Neil taught
is essential.
B. Teacher Dang is giving special favor to students to please so
that she can get a remarkable result in the evaluation
547. If Teacher Lando states that specialization is knowing more and more
about less and less, hence it is better to be generalist. What kind of
philosophy does he uphold?
A. Essentialism
B. Progressivism
548. Teacher Iah is an inspiration to almost all of the students. Her efficiency
and effectiveness in the profession is truly outstanding. Which of the
following describes this attitude toward her?
A. Progressivism
B. Idealism
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549. Teacher Janus finds teaching in a multi-cultural classes very
challenging. Which among the following choices will alleviate the
difficulty of addressing theses challenges?
A. He must nurture diversity rather than practicing domination

and oppression
B. He must welcome one sided view rather than the
recognition of biases
550. Ms. Algie is the most admired pre-school teacher in her school. Which
among the following can best explain her being a good teacher?
A. She manages to instill control to her students

B. She adheres to the want of the parents for their children
551. Teacher Bong brought a salamander in the class during a lecture about
amphibians. The salamander is a device commonly known as REALIA.
Teacher can bring realia ONLY when .
A. Available
B. Feasible
552. Students of Teacher Jigs described him as someone who knows what
he is talking about. Teacher Jigs therefore exhibits a power known as
.
A. Expert power
B. Referent power
553. To show disapproval to the misbehavior of the student, Teacher Prince

clears his throat and looks intently at the erring student. This classroom
management style is commonly known as .
A. Proximity control
B. Signal interference
554. When choosing an instructional aid or device, the primary

consideration of the teacher would be .
A. Suitability B. Efficiency
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555. Which of the computer-based instructional tools can help you revise
written work such as short stories and essays?
A. Desktop publishing
B. Word processing
556. Ms. Bhum wants to show to her class a magnified picture of the Mt.
Pinatubo’s crater fixed on a bond paper. Which of the following tools
can she use?
A. Overhead projector
B. Opaque projector
557. As teacher employs the project based multimedia learning (PBML)

strategy, what are some limitations teachers expect from the
encounter?
I. There is a need for extending the time to use several media

II. The presentation of the product is not an easy task
III. The technology skills to produce a product may be lacking
A. I, II, III B. II and III only
558. B.F. Skinner is a known psychologist and the one who first described
operant conditioning. Which of the techniques is an application of
operant conditioning?
A. Project method
B. Computer-assisted instruction
559. Which of the following choices is considered as social force that affects
the school and the curriculum?
A. Changes in gender roles

B. Learner’s characteristics
560. Which of the following is an expression of child’s interest in his body?
A. Looking at themselves in the mirror

B. Looking the picture of an adult men and women
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561. Motor development is manifested by a particular child who ?
A. Learns how to walk, run, and jump

B. Recognizes the different sizes of toys given to him
562. Which among the following drugs is commonly used for children with
ADHD?
A. Ritalin B. Thorazine
563. What is the main reason why children with ADHD have limited learning
skills?
A. Are given sedatives which make them listen

B. Act on impulse and cannot concentrate
564. Many concerned parents commonly make the mistake of .
A. Unintentionally rewarding their children for creating stress

B. Unintentionally creating high levels of stress for their child
565. Stuttering is commonly caused by .
A. Problem with a physical origin

B. Side effect of authoritarian parenting
566. How can parents foster initiative and independence in children?
A. Mastering psychomotor skills

B. Encouragement from parents when a child plans and carries
out a task
567. Which stage considers the importance of teachers, peers and adults
outside the home in shaping attitude toward oneself?
A. Integrity versus despair

B. Industry versus inferiority
568. When a child manifest autism, self-destructive behavior and echolalia,

the child might be showing the symptoms of ?
A. Anorexia nervosa
B. Childhood autism 75
569. When Kevin’s moral choices are determined by the direct
consequences of actions, he is most likely in the stage of ?
A. Post conventional B. Pre-conventional
570. What is the motivation of Lester who paints for the sheer enjoyment
of creating artwork?
A. Intrinsic B. Extrinsic
571. Providing variety of learning activities to students is a characteristic

of a teacher who understands the principle of .
A. Facilitating learning with emphasis on individual differences

B. Allowing the student to be exposed to various
teaching techniques
572. Students who are disobedient and who display negative attitudes
towards others are best handled by a teacher who will .
A. Take every opportunity to praise him for every positive

attitude displays
B. Detain him after office hours for him to do what he has been
ordered
573. Which of the following develops critical thinking skill among the
students?
A. A willingness to suspend judgment

B. Blind obedience to authority
574. A child who always fights with his /her classmates, who has a very
short attention span, and who has frequent tantrums is believed to
be sufferring from
A. Mental retardation
B. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
575. Teacher Selwyn has been lecturing for more than an hour and he
noticed that students are not anymore able to absorb additional
information. This phenomenon is known as .
A. Stagnation B. Plateau of learning 76

576. Planned ignoring, signal interference and proximity control are
techniques used in .
A. Life space interviewing

B. Managing surface behavior
577. A foreigner who is studying here in the Philippines was turned off by
the Filipinos way of eating balut and frogs. This feeling is called
.
A. Culture phobia
B. Culture shock
578. Who among the following claimed that children are natural learners
and therefore must be taught in natural settings?
A. Montessori B. Froebel
579. The concept that learning to read or write does not happen quickly
but is build upon many small steps that occur over the course of the
child’s early childhood.
A. Emergent literacy
B. Innate literacy
580. A boy is closer to his mother and a girl is closed to her father. These
instances are under .
A. Oepidal complex B. Phallic stage
581. Laughing at a two year old child who uttered a bad word is not a proper
thing to do because in this stages of the child’s life, the child is
.
A. Considering the views of others

B. Distinguishing right from wrong
582. The school director emphasizes the necessity of clean and green
environment that contribute to effective teaching and learning. This
is an example of .
A. Providing an atmosphere conducive to learning

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583. The teachers are facilitators of learning. Which among the following
negates this principle?
A. Uses pro-active discipline methods

B. Focus on the background of the students
584. The nearest to the real thing according to Edgar Dale’s Cone of
Experience is .
A. Watching demo
B. Attending exhibit
585. This is the pre-planned collection of sample of student works, assessed

results and other output produced by the students .
A. Portfolio
B. Observation report
586. Which of the following statements is one of the strengths of an

autobiography as a technique for personality appraisal?
A. It can replace data obtain from other data techniques

B. It makes possible presentation of intimate experience
587. Student Raj was asked to report to the Guidance Office. Student Raj
and his classmates at once remark, “What’s wrong?” What does this
mean?
A. Reporting to a guidance office is often associated with

misbehavior
B. Guidance counselors are perceived to be “almighty and
omniscient.”
588. The discriminating index of item number 15 is 0.45 means that
A. More students from the upper group got the item correctly
B. More students from the lower group got the item correctly
589. What is the main advantage of using the table of specifications when
constructing periodic test?
A. It increases the validity of the test result

B. It improves the sampling of content areas 78
590. Which of the following is an example of norm-referenced
interpretation?
A. Jiah’s test score is higher than 89% of the class

B. Fritz solves five problems correctly out of thirty problems
591. Which of the following assessment techniques best assess the

objective “plans and designs an experiment to be performed.”
A. Rating scale B. Checklist
592. What type of measure of variation is easily affected by the extreme

scores?
A. Quartile deviation B. Standard deviation
593. Standard deviation is to measure of variation as is to measure

of central tendency
A. Mean B. Mode
594. Which statement/s is/are true in constructing matching type of test?

I. The options and descriptions are not necessarily homogenous
II. Description in Column A and option in Column B
III. The options must be greater than the description
IV. The directions must state the basis of matching
A. I, II and III B. II, III and IV
595. A type of error committed in grading the performance of the students

by the rater who avoids both extremes of the scale and tends to rate
everyone as average
A. Logical error B. Central tendency error
596. Which of the following should be AVOIDED in constructing true or

false test?
I. Verbal clues and specific determiner
II. Terms denoting definite degree or amount
III. Taking statements directly from the book
IV. Keep true and false statement the same in length
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597. Which of the following tests can best effectively measure higher order
of cognitive learning objectives?
A. Objective test
B. Extended essay test
598. To increase the difficulty of a multiple choice test item, which of the
following should be done?
A. Make the options homogeneous

B. Make the options equal in length
599. Teacher Abegail wants to establish the reliability of his test in Biology.
Which of the following will he accomplish?
I. Administer a parallel test
II. Split the test
III. Construct a variety of items
IV. Administer the same test twice
A. I, III, IV B. I, II, IV
600. Teacher Tiffany constructed a matching type test item. In her column
of descriptions are combination of presidents, current issues, and
sports. Which rule of constructing a matching type test item was NOT
followed?
A. The descriptions must be homogeneous

B. The descriptions must be heterogeneous
601. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group when we talk
about projective personality test?
A. Sentence Completion test

B. Word Association test
602. Which of the following is the main purpose of administering a pre

test and post test to the students?
A. Measure gains in learning

B. Measure the effectiveness of instruction
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603. Which is the first step in planning a periodic test?
A. Construct a table of specification

B. Go back to the instructional objectives
604. Below is the list of methods used to establish the reliability of a test,
which method is questionable due to practice and familiarity?
A. Kuder Richardson
B. Test retest
605. What is the meaning of TOS in the parlance of test construction?
A. Table of Specifications
B. Table of Specific Test
606. Which is implied by a positively skewed score distribution?
A. The mode is high

B. Most of the scores are low
607. Which of the following is a result of compressing a file?
A. The file is deleted

B. The file size is smaller
608. Which of the following are the basic components of curriculum design?
A. Content, Assessment and delivery

B. Assessment, Teaching strategies and textbooks
609. The following are examples of Learner-Centered Design EXCEPT
A. Child-centered design
B. Humanistic-centered design
610. Which of the following statements about computer viruses is TRUE?
A. Files damaged by computer viruses can be cured

B. Compressed files can never be damaged by
viruses
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611. Mrs. Grachie dreams to organize a seminar with a known poet from
another country but she cannot afford to spend for the transportation
of the said guest. Which of the following can she use so she won’t
need to spend much?
A. Instant messaging B. Video conferencing
612. Teacher Nemiah wants her students to express their opinions regarding
environmental problems. Which of the following can she use to do
this?
A. Forum B. Blog
613. Ms. Vanessa will be absent for two days because of a national
conference. She wants her students to work on a certain module.
What is the fastest way of sending the module to her students while
she is away?
A. Share it to all her students in her live account

B. Send the module through group instant
messaging
614. Teacher Grace is assigned to handle a multi-grade class. What

instructional material must be used to provide the needs of each
grade?
A. Differentiated materials to cater to different levels

B. Multisensory materials
615. A document published by a school district that identifies rules of

behavior that must be followed by anyone using the school district
computers, network or internet connection
A. Fair use B. Ethical internet use policy
616. Which of the following are the rationales behind using technology in
the classrooms?
I. Motivational
II. Unique instructional capabilities
III. Increased Teachers’ productivity
A. II and II only B. I, II and III

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617. Using bloom’s Taxonomy, the highest among the following is
A. Critical comprehension
B. Critical evaluation
618. Among the following educators, who proposed the placement of

children in a “prepared environment”?
A. Montessori B. Froebel
619. To improve comprehension and retention among the students, the

teacher’s best option would be to use
A. SQ3R B. Contextual Clues
620. Teacher Nerry would like to compare and contrast plant cell vs. animal
cell. She would most likely use:
A. Venn diagram B. Tree diagram
621. The students of Teacher Panyang feel that their teacher has an “eye
behind her head” This characteristics of the teacher is known as
A. Referent power B. Withitness
622. Teacher Prince asks his students what they already know about the
topic before starting a new topic in his subject. What concept of
cognitive development is exhibited in the situation above?
A. Assimilation B. Schemata
623. During the distribution of the report card, which of the following must
be the foremost concern of a teacher?
A. Discuss the projects of the school

B. Discuss the progress as well as the deficiencies of the student
624. How will you classify the purpose of the school as it concerns with the
training and preparation of citizens for the world of work?
A. Economic purpose
B. Social purpose
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625. After listening to the homily of the Priest about fidelity, Julian has a
moment of reflection. His understanding of the value of fidelity has
become deeper as he relate this to his past experiences. This typifies
what kind of philosophy ?
A. Constructivism B. Reconstructivism
626. Teacher Carl is a new teacher. He realizes that handling his students’
misbehavior is a very demanding aspect of the classroom
management. In this regard he thought of giving up teaching. What
advice can you give him?
A. Report every student’s misbehavior to the principal

B. Set the ground rules for the whole class
627. Which among the following philosophers considered habits and

reasons as equally important forces to be cultivated in education?
A. Aristotle B. Jerome Bruner
628. Which of the following is the most important component of

educational reform?
A. Implementing a better curriculum for students

B. Allowing the students to participate more
629. The failure in the test of independence among Filipino students can
be attributed to
A. High degree of dependence to authority

B. Strong family ties
630. Teacher Justin is admired for being an effective classroom manager.

He is not only friendly but at the same time .
A. Business-like B. Analytical
631. Which of the following would be the most fitting action of a teacher
who is having a relationship with his/her student?
A. Defer the relationship until they are ready to admit it

B. Continue the relationship and exercise utmost professional
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632. Some children go through a period of intense appetite when they eat
or chew on all sorts of inedible substances. This is called:
A. Pica B. Enuresis
633. Mrs. Grace Binay was not accepted by a certain company because of
her age. This discrimination based on age is called
A. Ageism B. Senilism
634. Jco’s parents do not want their child with ADHD to undergo drug
treatment, their better alternative would be
A. Behavior modification of behavior management

B. Punishment
635. Ripple effect can also be seen in misdemeanor. The teacher should
therefore
A. Immediately respond to misbehavior

B. Be consistent in classroom management
636. The best example of Operant Conditioning among the following is

.
A. Using reinforcement
B. Fostering conducive learning environment
637. A child submitted a poorly written report but packaged with startingly
colored paper cover. This showcases
A. Subtance over “porma”

B. porma” over substance
638. Jeff has inherent skills in taking care of plants. It is highly possible
that he has
A. Naturalistic intelligence
B. Intrapersonal intelligence
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639. According to Erikson, a child who is cold towards that people around
him might have failed to attain what basic goal based on psychosocial
development?
A. Trust B. Initiative
640. What is the most likely characteristic of children aged 3 to 5 according

Erikson?
A. Mischievous B. Ego-centric
641. Metacogniton is primarily characterized by .
A. Formulating hypothesis
B. Thinking about their thinking
642. A person who is friendly and has a capacity to make people laugh
possesses .
A. Intrapersonal intelligence
B. Interpersonal intelligence
643. A student is finding it hard to read. When the guidance counselor

traced the child’s history, the counselor was able to find out the student
came from a dysfunctional family, Aside from that, the child was abused
and neglected. What could have caused the student’s reading
disability?
A. Emotional factors
B. Poor teaching
644. As children move into the elementary school years, they direct their
energy toward mastery knowledge and skills. Which stage of Erikson’s
theory is characterized here?
A. Industry VS. Inferiority

B. Identity VS. Role Confusion
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645. To whom does the word teacher refer?
I. Full time teachers
II. Part time teachers
III. Guidance counselors
IV. Librarians
V. Division Superintendent
A. I,II, and V B. III and IV
646. Which is true of LET passers?
A. Every LET passer shall be required to take the Professional

Oath before practicing as a Professional Teacher
B. Taking the Professional Oath before practicing as a
Professional Teacher is optional for LET passer
647. Are vocational teachers required of professional license?
A. Yes B. No
648. Can a failed examinee qualify for the position of para-teacher?
A. Yes, if his LET rating is below 75

B. Yes, if his LET rating is 70 and above
649. When should teachers support one another?
A. At all times for whatever cause

B. When the best interest of learners is at stake ina controversy
650. What does the Teacher Education Development Program signify as a

prerequisite for employment of teachers in basic education schools?
A. Licensure examination for teachers

B. National standard competencies among teachers
651. How do orientation sessions help the new teacher?

I. Be attuned to the school environment
II. Learn guidelines to follow
III. Develop good relations
A. II and III B. I, II, III
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652. Former DepEd Director Lolita Andrada described her humble early
schooling: a silong (ground floor of a house) converted into a
classroom. Which best characterizes the situation?
A. School-home connection B. Rural village school
653. What is the overall stream for education, growth and fulfillment in
the teaching profession?
A. Merit and promotion B. Lifelong career
654. Among the following, which directly qualifies the teacher candidate
to be registered at par with other professions like medicine, law,
nursing, and the like?
A. Licensure examination
B. Membership in professional association
655. In essence, what is the new Performance Appraisal System for

Teachers (PAST)?
A. Competency-based B. Skill-based
656. Among active participation of school officials and teachers in the

community, which of the following is not appropriate due to prevailing
religious sentiments?
A. Literacy assistance for out of school children/youths

B. Promoting contraceptives for planned parenthood
657. Among rights of the schools, which is not provided by the law?
A. Right for basic education to determine subjects of the study

B. Right for institutions of higher learning to determine academic
grounds for admission.
658. What is known as a self-appraisal for professional growth that is

acceptable and useful for recognizing weakness and strengths for a
new beginning teacher?
A. Self-evaluation
B. Students’ evaluation
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659. In order to assist new teacher, which is the most effective way to
clarify the schools’ goals and responsibilities early in the first year?
A. Student’s handbook B. Orientation
660. Transparency international, a global corruption watchdog, rates the

Philippines as one of the most corrupt nation in Asia. What educational
program is relevant to this situation?
A. Values education
B. Socio-economic development
661. The Transparency International’s perception that the Philippines

suffer a cultural malaise of corruption, what component of our
character needs to be further developed along the Learning To Be
Pillar of education in the 21st century?
A. Intellectual-emotional component
B. Ethical-spiritual component
662. What is the cultural trait of conflicting values that aims to please
people in different venues and situations rather than abide by
principles?
A. Kanya-kanya system
B. Split personality
663. What best describes “puwede na” mentality vs. excellence in service/
work?
A. Arduous preparation
B. Resignation to mediocrity
664. A teacher introduces herself as teacher only. What does this imply?
A. The teaching profession is the lowest paid profession

B. She takes no pride in the teaching profession
665. How is collaboration among teachers for sustained professional

practice teachers best achieved?
A. Mentoring system by experienced teachers

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666. From the Constitution, what is the condition for allowing students to
be taught religion in public schools?
A. Outside of school hours only

B. Upon written permission by parents
667. Under R.A. 7722 or Higher Education Act of 1994, which agency has
direct supervision and management of teacher education institutions
or colleges of education in the country?
A. Commission on Higher Education

B. Teacher Education Council
668. Along the aim towards labor for integrity, which aspect of work needs
to be taught to future employers and employees in the 21st century
workplace?
A. Industry skills and orientation

B. Loyalty for company and work
669. Which of the following is a quality of an engaging learning environment

most reflective of Education For All (EFA)?
A. Improvised to enhance learning for all types of

learners
B. Student-centered learning activities
670. Educated in a religious school, Sansa goes to confession every day to

be free of any kind of sin. How do you characterize Dona’s moral
attitude?
A. Scrupulous B. Pharisaical
671. How should teachers regard new trends and reforms in education?
A. As a development need
B. As a wave in millennial change
672. How does the “humaneness” of the teacher best describe when he/
she is full of interest and enthusiasm in the work of teaching?
A. Responsiveness
B. Perceptiveness
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673. Of the following, which best describes peer teacher-and-learning?
A. Individual B. Collegial
674. To survive in the global community and in the twenty first century,
one must be a:
A. Digital expert B. Digital immigrant
675. What observation tests to the fact that the student’s motivation vary
according to socio-cultural background?
A. Genetic endowments may show gifted endowments

among the young
B. Children from low-income household meet more
obstacles in learning
676. Which indicator is most useful for assessing quality of schooling?
A. Cohort survival rate

B. Net enrollment rate
677. The world has become a global village. What sound practice is
expected of teachers?
A. Respect of diverse culture

B. Ethnic cleansing
678. Of the following, which is the most powerful source of values like
beauty and goodness outside the school system?
A. Nature
B. Mass media
679. Among components of a morally mature person, which demonstrates

that a teacher seeks peaceful resolution of conflict?
A. Working for peace/reconciliation

B. Accepting responsibility for choices
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680. Which of the following refer to teamwork among teachers in classroom
teaching?
A. Peer evaluation
B. Peer teaching
681. Of goals of education, which relates to the strengthening of our

society’s sense of belonging and identity?
A. Moral character
B. Citizenship
682. Inculcating moral maturity among students, which of the following

relates to beliefs and ideals?
A. Respecting freedom of conscience

B. Promoting human equality
683. Among core/basic life skill, which relate to recognizing and giving
worth to ourselves as persons?
A. Self-esteem
B. Empathy
684. What philosophical motive was behind public education during the
American colonial period?
A. Secularism
B. Utilitarianism
685. Students must be taught self-responsibility is the desire of the

teacher.
A. Existentialist B. Constructivist
686. Values are subjective. Your value may bot necessarily be my value.
What subscribe to this thought?
I. Progressivist
II. Pragmatists
III. Essentialist
A. I and III B. I and II

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687. Which aspect of multi-intelligence is enhanced by asking students to
work on a physical model of the atom after a teacher’s discussion on
the subject of the atom?
A. Interpersonal
B. Kinesthetical
688. John Dewey said, “An ounce of experience is better than a ton of
theory.” To which does this statement point?
A. The need for experience

B. The primacy of experience
689. In Piaget’s Concrete-Operational stage in cognitive development,

which refers to the ability to order or arrange things logically on
dimension such as weight, volume, or size?
A. Seriation
B. Conservation
690. In Piaget’s Formal Operation Stage in cognitive development, which

of the following is not among the characteristics of the child’s thinking
ability?
A. Hypothesis making
B. Knowing properties (number, mass, volume, etc)
691. In Erikson’s Stage Theory of Development, which affirmation belongs

to the stage of Identity versus role confusion?
A. I get a good deal of pleasure from working

B. I wonder what sort of person I am
692. What is the degree of moral certitude of Vanessa who entered into
marriage only out of obedience to her parents, but uncertain whether
she wanted marriage at all?
A. Probable B. Doubtful
693. Which is the most basic in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A. Socialization B. Actualization
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694. Among mistaken goals in the Acceptance Approach to discipline, what
happens when students seek to hurt others to make up being for
being hurt or rejected?
A. Revenge seeking
B. Power seeking

happens when students feel helpless and rejected so that they
remove themselves rather than confront the situation?
A. Withdrawal
B. Attention getting
696. How will you make a child memorize the table of multiplication from
the point of view of Pavlov?
A. Make them understand the meaning of multiplication

B. Call the child’s attention every time you recite the table for
them
697. In the 5’S Formula to create a conductive learning environment, which

S stands cleanliness of the work place?
A. Shine
B. Systematize

happens when students are not getting the recognition they desire,
continually seek to help, and refuse to work unless the teacher hovers
over them?
A. Withdrawal
B. Power seeking
699. What is being shown by teachers who ignore slow-learners and take
pride in the work of fast learners?
A. Hurling invectives
B. Discrimination
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700. What provides the most direct type of learning, but is difficult to supply
in the traditional classroom?
A. Real-life experience
B. Multisensory instructional aids
701. Among thinking skills in learning, what includes fluent, flexible,

original and elaborate thinking?
A. Divergent thinking
B. Convergent thinking
702. Of the following effects on learning, what is the effect of assigning

various sections of the newspaper, and allowing choice depending on
the learner’s choice?
A. Allowing different interests

B. Encouraging participation
703. Learning is influenced by social interaction and interpersonal relations.

What must a teacher do?
A. Make students feel good about themselves

B. Make students work collaboratively
704. How can new information be made more meaningful to students?
A. Relating it to knowledge they already know

B. Increasing retention of new knowledge
705. Which of the following best relate to basic literacy to learners?
A. Text-based learning
B. Field experience
706. What is the initial knowing process learned by the individual that
revolves around practical problem-solving?
A. Thinking
B. Listening
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707. What condition afflicts child learners who have to count on fingers to
tell whether 5 are more than 4?
A. Neurological B. Mental
708. In learning complex matters, what is important to give focus on?
A. Separate and diverse thoughts and beliefs

B. Meaning from information, experience, and beliefs
709. Which is not an aim in having partners in team learning?
A. Focused attention B. Cooperative work
710. Among the components in the instructional framework for learning

strategies, which is demonstrated by teacher Ana who assigns
homework for students to do on their own?
A. Independent practice B. Consolidation
711. Someone said, “Experience without theory is blind, but theory without
experience is mere intellectual play.” This means that:
A. Theory and experience must go hand-in-hand

B. Theory is more important than experience
712. Teacher A set 85% accuracy in a test on predicting the kind of weather
given 5 different atmospheric conditions. Mary obtain a score of 82%
that can be interpreted as
A. She is 3% short of the set percentile score

B. She did not meet the set standard by 3%
713. Of the following, which is the best way parents can support the
learning development of their children?
A. Interest and assistance in class assignments

B. Checking report card grades
714. What characteristic differentiate spiritual intelligence or spiritual

quotient as developed by Harvard University, from sectarian religion
(E.g. Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, etc.)?
A. Creedal values
B. Sectarian values 96
715. Sequence the following events on the historical development of
reading:
I. Greek letters and the Roman alphabet were
developed
II. Through the Semite’s ingenuity, sounds, and
symbols gave rise to the Phoenician alphabet
III. People used pictures and characters to convey
messages
IV. Researchers showed the processes of reading,
comprehension, and interpretation
A. I, II, III, and IV B. III, II, I and IV
716. In Grace Godell’s Reading Skill Ladder, which step should come last,
and only when needed?
A. Using parts of a book

B. Using the dictionary
717. In Grace Godell’s Reading Skills Ladder, which is at the very bottom
and needed to move up to the sequential ladder of reading skills?
A. Phonetic analysis
B. Basic sight words
718. Among models of reading strategies, what did student Donald adopt
when he reads back and forth, attending to both what is in his mind
and what’s on the page?
A. Bottoms-up
B. Interactive
719. What is known as learning a new word by studying its roots and affixes?
A. Morphology
B. Phonetic analysis
720. What is an example of a book or writing intended for moral knowledge

of the very young readers?
A. Jack and the Beanstalk

B. Les Miserable
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721. Which of the following does not belong to the meta-cognitive reading
activities?
A. Testing
B. Sampling
722. Among specialist in reading, who are mainly concerned about reading
as a thinking process that involves the recognition of printed or written
symbols which serve as thought stimuli?
A. Linguists
B. Psychologists
723. What is mainly addressed by early intervention program for children

with disabilities, ages 0 to 3 years old?
A. Ensuring inclusion for special children

B. Early growth development lag
724. Who is best equipped to lead in the formulation of an individual

educational plan for special children?
A. Special education teachers

B. Parents of special children
725. To what problem type do students belong, who have short attention
span, unable to sustain concentration by being easily affected by
sights, sounds or speech?
A. Withdrawn
B. Distractible
726. On categories of exceptionality in the young, what is difficulty in

focusing and maintaining attention, and/or recurrent hyperactive and
impulsive behavior?
A. ADHD
B. Emotional/conduct disorders
727. How is the disorderly behavior of children classified when they tell
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A. Moral B. Social 98
728. In preparing classroom tests, which of the following checklists is the
LAST among steps in tests preparation?
A. How are the test results to be reported?

B. How are the test scores to be tabulated?
729. Tests should be non-threatening, but which of the following actually

threatens students?
A. Surprise quiz
B. Scheduled exam
730. The test questions in Teacher Dae Dae’s test were confusing and
subject to wrong understanding, especially to poorer students. What
was wrong with the test?
A. Unclear directions B. Ambiguity
731. In her tests, Teacher Tomden made tests that were either too difficult
or too easy. What was wrong with her tests?
A. Unclear directions
B. Inappropriate level of difficulty of the test
items
732. What is wrong with test items that give clues to answers to questions?
A. Tests brevity
B. Poor construction
733. With manner of answering as a criterion, which of the following

belongs to supply type of test?
A. Completion
B. Multiple choice
734. What primary response factor is considered by Essay questions?
A. Wide sampling of ideas

B. Factual information
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735. In using Essay questions, what of the following are these tests
susceptible to, such as to make them less reliable measure broad
knowledge of the subject matter?
A. Bluffing B. Time consuming
736. Among standardized tests, which reveals strengths and weaknesses

for purposes of placement and formulating an appropriate
instructional program?
A. Achievement tests
B. Diagnostic tests
737. Among standardized tests, which is to measure cognitive abilities,

and administered either as a group or individual test?
A. Intelligence test
B. Achievement test
738. What kind of assessment helps teachers determine gaps in learning a

subject matter?
A. Formative assessment
B. Summative assessment
739. An entering college would like to determine which course is best

suited for him. Which test is appropriate for this purpose?
A. Aptitude test B. Diagnostic test
740. Among recording devices during assessment, which can the student
use to describe behavior and context which observations may be
forgotten or remembered incorrectly?
A. Anecdotal record
B. Self-assessment
741. Among written categories of assessment methods, what did teacher

Maggie Lagid use when she assessed the stock knowledge of her
students through questioning in an open class?
A. Oral questioning
B. Performance test 100
742. Self-evaluation can be done in various ways, but this is not one of
them:
A. Use of an evaluation instrument

B. Peer feedback session
743. Which of the following are alternative assessments?
A. Portfolio, exhibits, journals

B. Paper-and-pencil test, demonstration,
reports
744. What is an alternative assessment tool that consists of a collection of

work artifacts or in progress accomplishment by a targeted clientele?
A. Rubric
B. Portfolio
745. Of the following, which is the most conducive for authentic

assessment?
A. Performance drill
B. Real world application
746. Among written categories of assessment methods, what instruments

did Mona use when she used a check list in order to grade the dramatic
performance of students in play?
A. Performance test
B. Product rating scale
747. In order for assessment to have clarity of learning targets, outcomes

must be stated in behavioral terms so that this can be measured.
Which of the following shows this desired clarity?
A. To practice reading with competence

B. To improve the speed of reading competence
748. In outcomes based education, which of the following are not

considered outcomes?
A. Products B. Procedures
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749. Among written categories of assessment methods, what instruments
did Science teacher Julian use when he prepared a list of behavior
that make up a certain type of performance in the use of a microscope?
A. Product rating scale

B. Performance test
750. What is the criterion-referenced test designed to determine?
A. Performance level on a specific skill

B. Performance on a wide content of coverage
751. Of the following subjects, which does not belong to performance-

based subjects in which direct instruction is effectively used?
A. Mathematics B. Science
752. What does it mean if student Pete got a 60% percentile rank in class?
A. He scored better than 60% of the class

B. He scored less than 60% of the class
753. Which measure of central tendency is most reliable when scores are
extremely high and low?
A. Median B. Mean
754. What should be done with the test item whose difficulty index is .98?
A. Reject it B. Revise it
755. What does the test mean if the difficulty index is 1?
A. Very difficult B. Very easy
756. What is the meaning of a negative correlation between amount of

practice and number of errors in tennis?
A. The increase in the amount of practices does

not at all affect the number of errors
B. As the amount of practice increases, the
number of errors decreases
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757. What is the normal curve in the grade distribution of students in a
class?
A. All have average grades

B. Most get average grades, few high and low
758. What can be said of student performance in a negatively skewed class

score distribution?
A. Most students performed well

B. Most students performed poorly
759. Which is true when the standard deviation is big?
A. Scores are spread out

B. Scores are concentrated
760. Which of the following best describes creativity?
A. Imaginative B. Positive
761. Of the types of validity for tests, what reflects the knowledge and
skills in the program of studies?
A. Curricular validity
B. Criterion validity
762. Of the types of validity for tests, what type constructs a test for a
particular subject, the items adequately reflecting the specific matter
of the subject?
A. Content validity
B. Criterion validity
763. Principal Balita introduced machine-scored tests in his school. What

factor in scoring does this add to make tests more reliable?
A. Objective scoring
B. Ease in checking
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764. Since Teacher Alvin wants his test be more reliable, which of the
following should he adopt?
A. Make a test that requires students the need for more time to
complete
B. Increase number of test items
765. For easier correction of his test, Teacher Edward prepared the True
and False items in alternating 1, 3, 5, 7 etc. True, and 2, 4, 6 etc. False.
What is wrong with the test in terms of Usability?
A. Improper arrangement of items

B. Identifiable pattern of answers
766. What is the graphic illustration for the relationship between two
variables?
A. Histogram B. Normal curves
767. For assessment in Problem-Based Learning, how do you classify the

teacher’s assessment of individual students presenting their output
in class?
A. Peer assessment
B. Individual assessment
768. In assessment for Problem-Based Learning, who are responsible in

judging student performance?
A. Teacher and peers

B. Teacher-and-students
769. What is a scoring guide that lists the criteria and their levels of quality
on which evaluation will be focused?
A. Portfolio
B. Rubric
770. What is being assessed by the Rubric that seeks to assess high,
moderate, or low imaginative thinking?
A. Creativity
B. Craftsmanship
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771. Using Rubrics to assess power-point presentations of students, which
criteria from the following is most significant as it is the essence of
presentations?
A. Presenting design
B. Content value
772. Using Rubrics, which is futuristic and hypothetical among the following
criteria chosen to assess a planned student affairs program for the
school year?
A. Projected impact of projects/activities

B. Feasibility of projects/activities
773. What should be the basis of remedial instruction?
A. Errors, fallings, and lapses

B. Identified systematic errors by students
774. Which of the following is the most reliable tool for determining the
students’ ability to write?
A. Portfolio assessment B. Scoring rubric
775. Which is the research method or technique suited for the study of
Garbage collection in NCR district I?
A. Focus group
B. Observational technique
776. What dependent variable can be used to test the hypothesis, “The
more a teacher knows about a specific subject matter, the better she
can teach it”?
A. Teacher’s yearly performance rating

B. Personality traits of the teacher
777. For group guidance in classroom management, what element is

lacking when there is too much competitiveness and exclusiveness
with the teacher being punitive and partial to some students?
A. Poor interpersonal relations

B. Disturbance in group climate 105
778. Which of the following is the best option to deal with chronic behavior
problems in the classroom?
A. Indicate consequences of behavior

B. Establish positive expectations for students
779. Among styles of classroom management, which expects teachers to

specify rules of behavior, consequence for disobeying them, and to
communicate these rules and consequences clearly?
A. Assertive approach
B. Behavioral modification style
780. To manage behavior, the teacher needs to be able to identify the

mistaken goals of students who refuse to cooperate or participate?
A. Goal is to get revenge

B. Goal is to Isolate self
781. Of the approaches to classroom management, which emphasizes the

organization and management of students as they engage in academic
work?
A. Group managerial approach

B. Business-academic approach
782. Teacher Ann Patuan dealt effectively with a minor infraction of

whispering by a student to a neighbor during class. Which of the
following did she do?
A. Continue to teach and ignore infraction

B. Use nonverbal signals (gesture or facial
expression)
783. Teacher Dra D Explorer is a great lecturer and so she is invited to speak
and represent the school on many occasions. What is one quality of
her lecturers when she follows a planned sequence, not diverting so
as to lose attention of her listeners?
A. Continuity
B. Fluency
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784. If threat of punishment is necessary on erring students, how should
this best be done?
A. Warn and threat at the same time

B. First a warning before the threat
785. Judging the relative severity of common classroom management

strategies, which of the following is least severe if applied on erring
students?
A. Surprise quiz
B. Lowering school mark
786. For problems of discipline that cannot be resolved in class, which of

the following should not be done as it reduces the authority of the
teacher?
A. Rely on others to resolve your classroom problems

B. Give students a chance to redeem himself
787. What mistake is teacher Benny trying to avoid when he never drops a
topic before it is completed?
A. Dangling topic B. Bounded topic
788. From classroom management strategies applied on erring students,

which of the following should not be done?
A. Parent-principal conference
B. Shaming erring student before the class
789. As preventive measure for classroom discipline, the teacher may

restructure the program. How is this not done?
A. Remove tension level before processing with lesson

B. Skip whole lesson unit altogether
790. Teacher Jose talks to students about their interests, what they did
over the weekend, their progress in school work, etc. What positive
approach to classroom management did Teacher Jose apply?
A. Being fair and consistent

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791. Of the approaches to classroom management, which involves a variety
of techniques and methods of ranging simple rewards to elaborate
reinforcement, e.g. praise or rewards?
A. Behavioral modification approach

B. Assertive approach
792. To manage behavior, the teacher needs to be able to identify the

mistaken goals of students. What is the hidden goal of students who
become violent?
A. Goal is to get attention

B. Goal is to get revenge
793. The class has become uncontrollable, and so teacher Iah decided to
have some undisciplined students out of the room to the counselor’s
office. What did teacher Iah apply by way of preventive approach to
discipline?
A. Removing seductive objects

B. Antiseptic bouncing
794. To what problem type do students belong, who have difficulty due to
low potential or lack of readiness rather than motivation to work?
A. Underachiever
B. Low achiever
795. What is the term for the leap from theory to practice in which the
teacher applies theories to effective teaching methods and theories?
A. Integration process
B. Conceptualization process
796. Of subcategories of teacher movement behavior, what is happening

when the teacher is too immersed in a small group of students or
activity, thus ignoring other students or activity?
A. Truncation
B. Stimulus-bounded
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797. Of subcategories of teacher movement behavior, what is happening
when the teacher bursts into activities without assessing student
readiness and giver orders, statements, or questions that confuse
students?
A. Truncation B. Thrust
798. According to Nagel’s Acronym PPFF, what is important to Follow Up in

the proper use of instructional materials?
A. Student interest
B. Student expectations
799. Among unit plan components, to what cluster do projected

competencies-outcomes belong?
A. Objectives
B. Evaluation procedures
800. Of the following, which is not an example of instructional goals?
A. Critical understanding of Lyric poetic lines

B. Appreciation of art
801. Under the psychomotor domain of learning, what relates to expressive

movement, posture, gesture, facial expression and creative
movements, e.g. taking part in a play?
A. Non-discursive communication
B. Reflex movements
802. Under the domains of learning, to what domain do comprehension,

analysis, and evaluation belong?
A. Reflective B. Cognitive
803. Under the affective domain of learning, what includes active attention
to stimuli such as acquiescence, willingness to answer, and feelings
of satisfaction?
A. Valuing B. Responding
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804. Among cognitive objectives, what refers to the transfer of knowledge
from once concept to another?
A. Application B. Analysis
805. Of components of direct instruction, which involves teachers and

students working together on a skill or task and figuring out how to
apply the strategy?
A. Consolidation B. Guided practice
806. Which of the following is an active strategy in transformative

education?
A. Brainstorming B. Demonstration
807. Which of the following will not serve the aims of Sequential
Synthesizing Technique (SST) to enhance one-way lecture in class?
A. Plus-minus survey sheet

B. Small group discussion
808. Following a model procedure how is the process in Problem-Based

learning sequenced?
I. List action for what we need to know
II. Explore the issues
III. Write solution with supporting document
IV. Develop and write problems statement
A. II, IV, I, and III B. III, I, IV, and II
809. Among examples listed, which does not represent teaching strategies
to develop metacognition?
A. Have the students develop questions about what is going on

around them
B. Have teachers the free hand to monitor and rate learning
achievement
810. Of the following questions, which relate to metacognition?
A. How is this done?

B. Am I learning well enough?
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811. Among teaching styles, how do you classify a teacher who clearly and
fairly communicates standards for discipline and performance to
student?
A. Permissive B. Authoritative
812. How can the teacher best begin in developing a lesson plan design?
A. General learning goals B. Clearly defined outcomes
813. In the school, who is the key to the success or failure in teaching-and-
learning, being the link between the child and the curriculum?
A. The teacher B. The parent
814. How do you characterize education that “shifts away” and introduces
something new from current educational practices?
A. Instructive B. Constructive
815. In the implementation of the curriculum at the classroom level,

ineffective strategies are called “Red”. Which of the following belongs
to the Red Flag?
A. Content applied to real-life situations

B. Overemphasis on drill and practice
816. Which of the following has greatly influenced the introduction of K-

to-12 reform in basic education?
A. Need to conform international standards

B. Need to upgrade facilities of schools
817. What does the traditional curriculum and mass education lack that
the progressive curriculum can deliver?
A. Authoritarian role of the teacher

B. Value for individualization
818. Which of the following is the most appropriate use of television in

the classroom?
A. TV viewing to replace absent teacher

B. TV viewing with cuts and explanation 111
819. While there is modernity and progress through the use of technology
in instruction, what is the greatest danger along the domain of
learning that is posed by technology?
A. Developing passivity and uncritical minds

B. Developing visual and audial orientation
820. What is aroused among viewing learners by dramatic educational films

in what is known as “cliff hangers”?
A. Satisfaction B. Expectancy
821. In recent curricular revisions, the humanities are gradually replaced

by technical courses that bear practical consequences. This shows that
curricular direction is toward .
A. Pragmatism B. Utilitarianism
822. According to the existentialist, every person is in the same

predicament and has the same possibilities. What does this imply?
A. Every person must go through the same form of education.

B. Every person must be given access to
education
823. School B’s curriculum puts emphasis on the classics. School B’s
curriculum is predominantly .
A. Perennialist B. Progressivist
824. Which teaching activity is founded on Bandura’s social learning theory?
A. Questioning B. Modeling
825. The practice of starting school programs very late points to the
Filipinos’s .
A. Orientation only to the present

B. Lack of discipline
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826. Teacher Cris always checks on entry knowledge and skills before she
proceeds to her new lesson. On which principle is Teacher Cris’ practice
grounded?
A. Learning increases when the lesson is relevant.

B. New learning builds on previous learning.
827. Which practice is an offshoot of B. F. Skinner’s theory of operant

conditioning?
A. Use of programmed instruction

B. Use of scaffolding
828. Student A claims: “I cannot see it so I won’t believe it.”Under which

group can he be classified?
A. Realist B. Empiricist
829. Teacher E encourages her students to develop their reasoning power

to the fullest in order to arrive at knowledge. Teacher E is a/an .
A. Pragmatist B. Rationalist
830. “Specialization is knowing more and more about less and less. Then it
is better to be a generalist”, claims Teacher Donald. On which
philosophy does Teacher Donald lean?
A. Essentialism B. Progressivism
831. “The greatest happiness lies in the contemplative use of the mind”,
said Plato. Therefore, let us give more opportunities for our students
to do .
A. cooperative learning B. introspection
832. When we convince our students that pleasure is NOT the only good in
life, we object to the teachings of .
A. Stoicism B. Epicureanism
833. Teacher Michael teaches his/her students that pleasure is NOT the
highest good. What teacher teaches is contrary to which philosophy?
A. Hedonism B. Idealism 113

834. Class schedule, list of competencies to master, and uniform class
requirements belong to a school governed by the educational
philosophy of .
A. Perennialism B. Essentialism
835. An emphasis on the humanities is a reflection of the philosophy.
A. Essentialist B. Perennialist
836. Which practice does NOT fit in a classroom that recognizes individual
differences?
A. Sharing from multiple perspectives

B. Uniform requirements
837. The practice of motivating students before we proceed to our lesson

proper is in accordance with the law of .
A. Effect B. Readiness
838. If a student is encouraged to develop himself to the fullest and must

satisfy his hierarchy of needs, the highest need is .
A. Belongingness
B. Self-actualization
839. In a research conducted by Sadker. It was found out that male and
female teachers are more likely to call on male than female students
and are more likely to give positive reinorcement to male’s correct
responses than to those of females. What does this point to?
Prevalence of in schools.
A. Racial prejudice
B. Gender bias
840. Teacher Lexus raises his eyebrows and tilts his head to communicate
a warning to Janus who talks while he lectures. Which classroom
control technique did he use?
A. Prompting B. Eye contact
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841. When asked about her order in a restaurant, a little girl tells the waiter,
“yong kagaya kahapon.” With Piaget’s theory in mind, what is the
little girl’s behavior called?
A. Pre-operational egocentrism
B. Transductive reasoning
842. Fully convinced that it is not the right thing to do, Michael convinces
his classmates not to cut classes. In which stage of moral development
is Michael?
A. Post-conventional
B. Pre-conventional
843. Which seat arrangement has been proven to be effective for learning?
A. Any seat arrangement to suit varied learing styles

B. A combination of fixed and flexible
arrangement
844. Here is a lesson objective in Chemistry: “At the end of a 60-minute

period, the students should be able to memorize the periodic table
of elements with 90% accuracy. “Applying Robert Mager’s principle
on writing performance objectives, which is the criterion measure?
A. 90 % accuracy
B. memorize the periodic table
845. Which is in accordance with the “with-it-ness” principle of classroom

management of Kounin?
A. Teacher is fully aware of what is happening in his classroom.

B. Student is with his teacher in everything he
teaches.
846. If teacher is concerned with the development of students’higher-

order-thinking skills, then his lesson objectives must go beyond
.
A. Comprehension
B. Application
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847. When should a teacher decide to use direct instruction as a method?
A. When the subject matter is easy

B. When the subject matter is difficult
848. Although learning can take place anywhere and anytime, the more
systematic the teacher, the greater is the probability for success. This
points out the need for teachers to .
A. Select their instructional materials

B. Plan their lesson
849. With Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy in mind, which objective is in the

highest level?
A. To rate a project along relevance, originally, and

craftmanship
B. To state the assumption that underlies the given statements
850. The following terms refer to performance objectives EXCEPT

objectives.
A. Teacher’s B. Learner’s
851. Edgar Dale found out that people generally remember 10% of what
they read but generally remember 90% of what they do. What does
this imply to a teacher’s instructional planning?
A. Plan a detailed lecture and provide the students with your

lecture outline.
B. Plan for an activity where students do the real thing.
852. Which statement on review is CORRECT?
A. One of its purposes is to link the past with the new lesson.
B. It is repeating the lesson on the previous day to find out if
students learned the lesson.
853. Which objective in the affective domain is in the lowest level?
A. To accumulate examples of authenticity

B. To support viewpoints against abortion
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854. Based on Erikson’s theory, what is the greatest danger in the
elementary school years for children’s development? The
development of a sense of .
A. Isolation B. Inferiority
855. According to the cognitivist Jerome Bruner, for the learner to use
information effectively, it must be TRANSLATED into his TERMS. What
is an implication of this to the teacher?
A. To make him define the terms clearly

B. To use terms within the level of the pupil’s
understanding
856. Aeneas, a Grade I pupil, plays with his classmates but cannot accept
defeat. Based on Piaget’s theory on cognitive development, in what
development stage is Aeneas?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Pre-operational
857. Which learning principle is the essence of Gardner’s theory on Multiple

Intelligence?
A. Intelligence is not measured in one form.

B. Learners have different IQ level.
858. Sandream, a Grade I pupil, is happy when he wins a game but sulks
when he doesn’t. Which does Sandream’s behavior indicate?
A. Egocentrism B. Egotism
859. Which statement on IQ and EQ is correct?
A. It is the blending of both IQ and EQ that can make a difference

in performance.
B. The contribution of IQ and EQ to performance is dependent
on factors like age and gender.
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860. Which is the main purpose of the compulsory study of the Philippine
Constitution in schools?
A. Develop students into responsible, thinking

citizens
B. Equip students with the basic knowledge of the Phil.
Constitution
861. To develop in the young a sense of pride and appreciation of our very
own culture,which one should schools do more?
I. Stress on the positive aspects of our Filipino culture.
II. Invite knowlegdeable persons to discuss
events in our history for which we can be proud
III. Study the lives of our heroes.
A. I, II and III B. II and III
862. Based on Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, which component/s of

personality is/are concerned with a sense of right and wrong?
A. Ego B. Super ego
863. Which teaching practice is contrary to the child’s multiple intelligence

theory of Gardner?
A. Using portfolio as an alternative way of assessing learning

B. Limiting the assessment of learning to paper-and-pencil tests
864. Baleleng says: “I must not cheat even if everyone in class cheats. Never
mind if I get ostracized for that. I will only cheat myself if I do. Besides,
cheating erodes people’s trusts and relationships. I condemn
cheating.”In the context of Kohlberg’s moral development theory, in
what moral development level is Baleleng?
A. Post-conventional
B. Conventional
865. The following are characteristics of a child-friendly school EXCEPT

.
A. Not discriminating
B. Exclusive
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866. Which does basic education encompass?
I. Early chilhood education
II. Elementary education
III. Secondary education
IV. Alternative learningsystem
V. Education for Children with Special Needs
A. I, II, III, IV and V

B. I, II, III and IV
867. To which goals of educational institutions as provided for by the

Constitution is the development of work skills attuned?
A. To develop vocational efficiency

B. To teach the duties of citizenship
868. Are elementary and secondary education compulsory for all children
of schoolage?
A. No, this violates parents’and children ‘s right to decide

what is best for them and their children.
B. No, only elementary education is compulsory.
869. The Continuous Progression Scheme (CPS) in the elementary level in

the Philippines in the past had as its objective .
A. Equitable access to education

B. Mass promotion
870. Which program was wrongly understood to mean all pupils pass,no
one fails?
A. Mastery Learning
B. Continuous Progression Scheme
871. Which move liberalized access to education during the Spanish

period?
A. The provision of vocational training for school age children

B. The establishment of at least one primary
school for boys and girls in each municipality
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872. Which is/are characteristic feature/s of the 2002 Basic Education
Curriculum?
I. Constructivist
II. Integrative
III. Essentialist
A. I and II B. I,II and III
873. According to psychologist Ormrod, considering socio-cultural

influences, who can serve an effective model for students’motivation?
One who is .
A. Not like them in terms of race, socio-economic status and

cultural background
B. Similar to them in terms of race,socio- economic status and
cutural background
874. Which program of the Department of Education is an offshoot of the
Filipino bayanihan spirit?
A. Child-Friendly School System

B. Brigada Eskwela
875. Which is a classroom application of this principle “Students learn more

effectively when they elaborate on new information” . Ask your
students to .
A. Commit the principle to memory

B. Identify an application of the principle
876. Teacher Aljon gives his students opportunities to be creative because

of his conviction that much learning results from the need to express
creativity. On which theory is Teacher Aljon’s conviction anchored?
A. Behaviorist B. Humanist
877. Pavlov is to classical conditioning as is to operant conditioning.
A. B. F. Skinner B. J. Holt
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878. Why is it sound to encourage our students to define terms in their
own words? Because .
A. students remember information better when they mentally

process it in some way.
B. they ought to connect the terms that they learn with other
terms
879. Teacher Aldrex says: “If it is billiard that brings students out of the
classroom, let us bring it in the classroom. Perhaps, I can use it to
teach Math.”To which philosophy does Teacher Aldrex adhere?
A. Reconstructionism B. Progressivism
880. Which illustrates a proactive approach to discipline?
A. Teacher starts giving rule only after a violation of a rule.

B. Teacher arranges the chairs to allow for a
smooth traffic flow.
881. With preventive discipline in mind, which does NOT belong to the
group?
A. Reactive B. Proactive
882. Which is a proactive management practice?
A. Tell them that you enforce the rules on everyone, no

exception.
B. Set and clarify your rules and expectations on Day 1.
883. Teacher Liam strives to draw participation of every student into her
classroom discussion. Which student need is she trying to address?
The need to .
A. show their abilities to the rest of the class

B. feel significant and be part of a group
884. Which can run counter to the encouragement you give to your students
to ask questions?
A. Knitted eyebrows when a question is raised

B. Eye to eye contact 121
885. To encourage class participation, which ahould a teacher NEVER do?
A. Pose high level questions.

B. Reject a student’s response at once
886. Which question demands the highest level of thinking?
A. What conditions must be met for reporting method to be

effective
B. Was the student reporting well done?
Support your answer?
887. Teacher Dang asked her class this question: How will you illustrate
symbiosis to your classmates? Teacher Dang’S question is a question
that .
A. Assesses cognition
B. Probes creative thinking
888. Which questioning technique promotes more classroom interaction?
A. Focusing on convergent questions

B. Focusing on divergent questions
889. At what historical phase did Filipinos get formal tutoring for democratic
sovereign life which we started to enjoy in July 4, 1946?
A. June 12, 1898 declaration

B. American colonial regime
890. What established formal public school in the Philippines?
A. A Hispanic royal decree of 1863

B. Efforts of Spanish missionaries
891. Noypi is an Existentialism teacher. He made efforts to make

connections between new information of the EDSA peaceful
revolution with past lessons on the Philippine Hispanic revolution.
How is this effort of teacher Noypi known in the cognitivist learning
theory?
A. Integration B. Modification
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892. If Teacher Fin Gear sees honestly as a timeless virtue for yesterday/
today/and tomorrow, what principle does she value?
A. Perennialism B. Pragmatism
893. Principal Noy Calbo is carefully focused on providing healthy,

beautiful, and nurturing physical and social environment in her school.
She believes learners are shaped by their own environment. What
philosophical heritage of learning does she value most?
A. Behaviorist B. Parennialist
894. What is stressed by the Reconstructionist philosophy in education?
A. Educational trends and issues

B. universal truths
895. In responding to the learning needs of special children, what negative

value or condition is directly remedied by our democratic educational
system?
A. Elitism in education
B. discrimination among learners
896. In the Code of Ethics of Professional Teacher, moral values are given
importance. What aspect of moral character best relates to the teacher
who required good habits and attitudes while practicing them
consistently in life?
A. being morally upright

B. being a loving person
897. What is the most basic foundation for moral principles?
A. The civil code

B. The natural law
898. Teacher Atejay is aware she cannot teach reading in a flash. Following
the Goddle’s Reading Skills Ladder, what step will she first focus on
for beginners?
A. Using contextual clues. B. Basic sight words.

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899. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal behavior by
teacher?
A. Voice volume shows arrogance

B. Stands or sits that shows alertness
900. In the teaching career, which forms the essence of professional

competence, expertise and consciousness among teachers?
A. High position and ranking

B. Excellence in the practice of teaching
901. Teacher Jaja was awarded for her special efforts to create a nurturing
environment in the school. What character has she shown?
A. Humble
B. Loving
902. Teacher Petra thinks she is the best among peers, while others are
below her stature. What is her attitudes towards people?
A. “Bukas na lang” attitude

B. Holier than thou attitude
903. Which of the following can be a more effective strategy to advance

higher esteem for the teaching profession and its rightful share of
available talents?
A. Removal of entry examinations for aspirants

B. Adequate remuneration and other means job
satisfaction
904. Public school teachers plan to organize a peaceful rally to express

their grievances over education policies. How can this be legally done?
A. Support of parents and community

B. Get permit for rally outside of work hours
905. Which of the following will most effectively encourage the new
teachers for active participation in the school unique educational
culture?
A. Teacher induction program (TIP)

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906. What initiative provides unity and camaraderie among professional
teachers?
A. Communication with former classmates

B. Membership in the teacher association
907. Schools are referred to as second homes. What pillar stands for caring
and nurturing schools?
A. Learning to be
B. Learning to live together
908. Teacher Tal Tal assert that the aim of development is the complete
fulfillment of man and his development in a holistic way as an
individual, member of a family and community and as a responsible
citizen. Which fundamental type of learning does a Teacher Tal Tal
assert?
A. Learning to be
B. Learning to live together
909. What is the introduction of new ideas, goods, services, and practices
in education e.g. new educational technologies?
A. Progression B. Innovation
910. In his class, teacher Ta Hwan carefully focuses on important elements

of the rich life of indigenous communities, filtering out their negative
attitudes. What attitudes among diverse learners can this generate?
A. Sense of pride
B. Sense of apathy
911. Which of the following can be classified as a terminal learning

outcome?
A. Sense of scientific attitude

B. Dichotomy between aquatic and land animals
912. Among unit plan components, to what cluster do models, replicas,

charts, graphs and specimens belong?
A. Resources and materials

B. Learning activities
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913. Scientific attitudes need to be developed among young learners.
Which does pupil Fanny lacks when she accused without evidence
her seatmate, Esonsa of stealing her sandwich?
A. Persistence B. Objectivity
914. In today’s technology-society, what competency is gained by early

learners in the use of digital resources, such as electronic devices?
A. Social maturity B. computer literacy
915. Our digital generation reads from the internet. What kind of reading
activity do we engage in as we read and share Facebook materials?
A. Economic reading B. social reading
916. A schema is a computer chip in your brain that holds all you know on
a subject. Each time you find something new, you pull out the computer
chip on that subject; add the new information, and the return the chip
to the storage. The reading technique that activates the schema is:
A. Key-word reading B. Previewing
917. Michael Harrington noted: “If there is technological advance without

social advance, there is, almost automatically, an increase in human
misery.” Which of the following shows Mr. Harrington is right?
A. Internet Pornography
B. Facebook
918. Which of the following situation shows technology engaging learners

in active, constructive, intentional, authentic and cooperative
learning?
A. Surfing Internet information sites

B. Collating materials from the Web
919. A young mother observes her seven year old girl glued to her computer
games. What aspect of family life may suffer due to obsession of the
young with technology gadgets?
A. Family economic life

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920. In science teaching, what can be classified as self-directed strategy in
knowing concepts, principles and innovations?
A. Project B. Role playing
921. Teacher Bekang makes her preschoolers touch, rub and manipulate
natural and artificial objects. What is given importance in this case?
A. Tactile B. Anatomic
922. Teacher Empress Ki asked her students to bring small plants in pots,
and then organize and mark them according to categories, e.g.
flowering, ornamental, herbal, etc. What skill was desired in this
activity?
A. Processing activity
B. Classifying activity
923. For young Filipino learners studying English as a second language,

which of the following can best generate language learning?
A. Simple exercise by use

B. Study of grammar
924. What can teacher Wan Lou encourage in order foster collaborative/
conversational learning among her high school students?
A. Seek ideas and opinions from others (peers,

parents, friends, etc.)
B. Try-out ideas suggested by the teacher
925. Problems of discipline (misdeeds, lapses, minor offenses) can be

reduced through enthusiasm which can be matched by the enthusiasm
of learners. What can draw a laugh and reduce tension from all?
A. Nonverbal gestures
B. Sense of humor
926. What does a teacher do if she practices differentiated instruction?
A. Applies a multidisciplinary teaching approach

B. Makes students collaborate with other on
instructional tasks
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927. Due to the risk in exposing children in some equipment and apparatus,
including chemical elements in a science laboratory, what is an
effective alternative teaching strategy?
A. Lecture B. Demonstration
928. In the scientific process, what thinking skill is referred in the process
of mentally analyzing and evaluating data on evidences?
A. Constructive thinking B. Interpretative thinking
929. At what point does the science learner engage in critical thinking?
A. Gathering evidence B. Examining or judging
930. Following Albert Bandura’s social learning theory, what can be

achieved from the public television live coverage of Senate hearings
on plunder cases, such as on the misuse of pork barrel funds?
A. Personality imaging B. Behavior change
931. Who among the educational psychologist gave importance to Eugenics

or breeding, stating that well-bred chicken create better, more moral
and happier learning environment?
A. William James B. Edward Thorndike
932. Among the following contemporary theories of learning, which

explore situations confined to certain people, places or events?
A. Cased-based reasoning
B. Constructivism
933. For the theorist of constructivism what/who is at the core of genuine

thinking, understanding and learning?
A. Learners B. Teachers
934. Beyond formal learning, modern school gives regard to parents and
the community. What contemporary theory of learning favors this
attitude?
A. Social cognition B. Economic cognition

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935. English teacher An Pituan teaches grammar by limited concentration
on memory and application of rules, immediately tested by daily
quizzes. What learning theory is applicable in this case?
A. Cognitivist B. Connectionist
936. Who introduce Gestalt psychology which influenced the importance

of understanding in the teaching-learning process?
A. Robert Gagne B. Max Wertheimer
937. Which of the following is NOT among the elements to consider in

applying David Ausubel’s advance organizer process?
A. Degree of prior familiarity

B. Subject overview
938. Following Ausubel’s social learning theory, what kind of behavior

model is applied by the Cinderella character in portraying moral
lessons on life from rags-to-riches?
A. Symbolic B. Real
939. Within the context of constructive learning, which of the following

manifests the teacher as an effective teacher?
A. Great impression that teacher is technology savy

B. Discovery by students of learning
opportunities
940. During Hispanic days in the Philippines, friars taught the Caratilia and
discipline by the use of the rod, on erring young “Indio” students.
What type of conditioning was applied for his practice?
A. Operant conditioning
B. Outright conditioning
941. It is believed that the teacher has an invisible aura of light surrounding
his/her person that influences the class. To what learning principle
does this influence best relate to?
A. Learning by trial and error

B. Learning by observation and imitation 129
942. Learning is influenced by social interaction and interpersonal relations.
What must a teacher do?
A. Make students feel good about themselves

B. Make students work collaboratively
943. This is the scenario in Teacher Susan ’s class. The bell rang but the
students are still absorbed in their group discussion. The small groups
haven’t move from their seats as they are busy arguing on what the
Philippine government should do with China’s encroachment of the
Scarborough shores. Which is true of the class?
I. Active learners
II. Does things for the sake of grades
III. They have strong knowledge base on government and
international relations
A. I,II and III B. I and III
944. Erickson viewed the elementary school years as critical for the
development of self-confidence. Which one should the elementary
school provide?
A. Opportunities for children to achieve the recognition of

teachers, parents and peers by producing the things
B. Rules on academic behavior to be strictly enforced on all pupils
945. At the elementary level which must be done to curb pupil’s lack of
motivation, low self-esteem and lethargy?
I. Help children discover their special talents and interest
II. Organize interest clubs
III. Focus solely on academics for lesson mastery
A. I and II B. II only
946. There are values in the home environment that should form part of
the school environment during early childhood development. Which
of the following has greatest significance for carrying over form the
home to the school?
A. Hygiene B. Discipline
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947. Principal Ejay invited an expert to speak and answer questions on the
issue of cybercrime among faculty and senior students. What kind of
discussion was held by the school?
A. panel discussion
B. Symposium discussion
948. Facilities such as classrooms, fixtures and equipment can often damage
the morale of new teachers and become an obstacle for adapting well
to the school environment. What should be the policy for assigning
said physical facilities?
A. First come, first served basis

B. needs of student’s basis
949. Student Teacher Sophie has a very strong knowledge base in earth
science. In effect, which will she most likely be capable of doing?
A. Can make an experimental set up on the planets

B. Can answer all questions pertaining to earth science
950. What is teacher Noni’s teaching style which asserts his authority, and
provides rewards or punishment for work done?
A. Apprenticeship
B. Boss Employee
951. What kind of classroom may have harmful effects to preschoolers

along academic orientation or structures?
A. Adaption to age, maturity, cultural capabilities

B. Highly academic direct instruction
952. What makes assessment of learning peculiar is that it measures

concepts, ideas and abstract which can be characterized as
.
A. Physical B. Intangibles
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953. Teacher Alden is observed to be a bit aloof from the children of the
Aetas. She justifies her action by saying: “We are but human; we cannot
like every pupil.”Is she acting ethically?
A. Yes, persons have their own peculiarities and we expect

that we cannot like everybody in the same way that not
everybody can like us.
B. No, under no circumstances shall a teacher be prejudiced
against any learner.
954. The teacher is obliged to ensure certain qualities in choice and use of
assessment instruments. What was not observed when teacher
Emperatress gave a test that included materials that were not covered
by class lessons?
A. Validity B. Reliability
955. Teachers evaluate student’s achievements because .
A. They want to know how their student perceived their method

of teaching
B. They want to know if they are able to reach the goal of their
teaching efforts
956. Teacher Francis organized a structured class discussion with two

opposing sides and assigned speakers on the issue of contraceptives.
What was this kind of class?
A. panel discussion B. Debate
957. On managing the class as a group, what is the problem when a teacher
gives work load to students that are too light or too heavy?
A. dissatisfaction
B. disturbance in group climate
958. Guided by Max Scheler’s hierarchy of values, what did student Ki-
Seung Nyang prefer to practice when she decided to go on an out-of-
town picnic to enjoy the day with friends, rather than attend a required
Saturday class?
A. Vital values
B. Pleasure values
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959. Of the following, which demonstrates the principle that the good end
does not justify the illegal/immoral means?
A. Students form a peer group to pass the course

B. A principal collects money from students to set up a computer
laboratory
960. Which is considered ethical when it comes to a teacher applying for a

teaching position?
I. There is a vacant position
II. She/he is qualified for the position
III. She/he respects the system of selection on the basis of merit
and competence
A. I, II, and III B. I and II
961. How is the moral character of a teacher most accurately summed up

when he/she have reached a level of development emotionally,
socially, mentally, spiritually, appropriate to age and status?
A. Being loving person

B. Being fully human
962. Teacher Chang does not personally agree with one school policy. What
is the professional thing for her to do?
A. Make an honest effort to understand, support, and carry out

the school policy even if he does not personally agree.
B. Be indifferent about it as he exerts effort to
understand.
963. Which of the following steps should be completed first in planning an

achievement test?
A. Set up a table of specifications

B. Define the instructional objective
964. One every important type of communication skill which is receptive

in nature and requires one to be very alert is:
A. Reading B. Listening
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965. Magda is already in College. What reading activities should she be
guided on the following stages/period of continuity/progression in
developmental reading?
A. Reading readiness
B. Refinement in the use of reading materials
966. Teacher Baek An manages a Nursery class. What stage/period of

reading should she observe in teaching reading skills to her pupils?
A. Reading readiness
B. Beginning reading
967. Which of the following opinions about books is about the sensible
delight they give the reader?
A. A man without book is like a body without a soul

B. A book is a garden in pocket
968. Ranking of teacher applicants based on LET rating, college GPA, demo
teaching interview, etc. is in accordance with the hiring principle of
.
A. Selective admission to the profession

B. Aristocracy
969. Which is NOT a manifestation of a professional teacher’s pride in a

teaching as a noble calling?
A. She is resigned to the idea that teaching is for those who

cannot make it in the other profession.
B. She campaigns for the better students to take up teaching.
970. A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the

youth. Which practice is NOT in keeping with his role as facilitator?
A. Considers the multiple intelligences of learners

B. Humiliates misbehaving pupils
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971. Teacher Purang does not want Teacher Pazang to be promoted and so
the former fabricates lies against Teacher Pazang and writes them in
an anonymous letter mailed to the Schools Division Superintendent.
What should Teacher Purang do if she has to act prefessionally?
A. Go to the Schools Division Superintendent and give criticism

verbally.
B. Submit to the office concerned a signed justifiable criticism
against Teacher Pazang.
972. Under no circumstances shall a teacher be prejudiced nor

discriminatory against any learner, says the Code of Ethics. When is a
teacher prejudiced against any learner?
A. When he makes a farsighted pupil sit at the back

B. When he refuses a pupil with a slight physical
disability in class
973. Authority comes from God and is meant to .
A. Make the subjects of authority recognize their superiors

B. Help those given the authority do their task
974. In school-based management, school head is given more power for

him .
A. Be able to serve his teachers, pupils and community better

B. Command his subordinates to do what he pleases
975. To insist on rights without acceptance of duty is .
A. Selflessness B. Selfishness
976. Human dignity is inherent in every person. What does this mean? The
inner worth of a person .
A. Depends on what s/he can do

B. Is in him/her whether or not s/he can do or has something
977. Which statement on human rights is CORRECT?
A. Every right carries with an obligation.

B. Rights are absolute.
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978. Duties that secure public order or common good have priority over
those that safeguard the individual. Which illustrates this?
A. The need to obey traffic rules is prior to one’s personal

convenience.
B. Drugstores require doctor’s prescription before disposing the
drug.
979. If you agree with Rizal on how you can contribute to our country’s
redemption, which should you work for?
A. The economic recovery of the country

B. The upgrading of the quality of Philippine education
980. Which one should you do if a parent of one of your failing pupils asks
you to tutor her daughter in consideration of a certain amount of
money which you badly needed?
A. Accept the offer but do tutoring outside office hours.

B. Advise the parent to look for another tutor.
981. Teacher Dadang is ordered to pass undeserving student with a death

threat. Which advice will a hedonist give?
A. Pass the student. That will be of use to the student, his parents
and you.
B. Pass the student. Why suffer the threat?
982. In times of war, soldiers must be ready to give up their lives in defense
of the nation.which normative relationship applies this case?
A. More common good-public safety before private gain

B. Wider social order-the family before the individual
983. Which illustrates this principle: “Circumstances may change a good or

an indifferent act into a punishable one”.
A. The professional teacher’s act of insulting a student is worse

than a student belittling a classmate.
B. Slapping someone at a moment of rage is not as worse as
slapping someone for thrill.
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984. The early Egyptians adopted apprenticeship as one educational
method. Which is its equivalent in our present teacher education
curriculum?
A. Presentation and defense of a research paper

B. Practicum like practice teaching
985. Teacher Dante advises the class: “Better be good in this life. Treat
others well. The good that you do to others will come back to you in
the same way that the bad you do to others will boomerang to you.”
This is what they call karma. From which thought did this originate?
A. Buddhist B. Hindu
986. Jerome Bruner’s idea that interest in the material being learned was
the best stimulus for learning supports our efforts to develop
motivation in our students.
A. Intrinsic B. Extrinsic
987. Helping in the development of graduates who are “maka-Diyos” is an

influence of morality.
A. Naturalistic
B. Classical Christian
988. With which philosopher did the emphasis on critical thinking begin?
This philosopher said “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
A. Pythagoras B. Socrates
989. Which classroom management technique is in line with Lao tsu’s

thought on inaction?
A. Planned ignoring
B. Loss of privileges
990. Which is NOT true of the guidance process?
A. Guidance is meant for every student including the

performing students.
B. The guidance counselor decides what is best for the student
who is in the dark. 137
991. Self-rating and a follow-up conference with teacher benefit both
teacher and student. The following are benefits for the student EXCEPT
A. heightens student’s defensiveness.

B. helps the student develop increased skill in self-assessment.
992. Teacher Uber asked her pupils to create a story out of the given
pictures. Which projective technique did Teacher Uber use?
A. Rorschach test
B. Thematic Apperception Test
993. If a researcher commits a type 1 error, what does he commit?
A. Accepting the null hypothesis when it should havebeen

rejected
B. Rejecting the null hypothesis when it should have been
accepted
994. Which is TRUE when standard deviation is small?
A. Scores are tightly bunched together.

B. The bell curve is relatively flat.
995. Principal announced this in a faculty meeting: “There is a positive

correlation between the students’ scores in Math and in Science.
“Which is the CORRECT interpretation?
A. The students who scored high in Math also scored high in

Science.
B. The students who scored high in Math scored lowin
Science.
996. Which CANNOT enhance the comparability of grades?
A. Using common conversion table for translating the test scores

to ratings
B. Formulating tests that vary among teachers
997. Which is claimed to be a disadvantage of our current practice of giving

numerical or letter grade?
A. They are perceived to be absolute measures of intelligence.

B. They don’t give feedback on students’ specificstrengths and
weaknesses. 138
998. In the context of grading, what is referred to as teacher’s generosity
error? A teacher .
A. has a tendency to give high grades as compared to the rest

B. gives way to students’ bargain for no more quiz
999. Teacher Lorelie does norm-referenced interpretation of scores. Which

of the following does she do?
A. She compares individual student’s scores with other

students’scores.
B. She describes what should be every individual student’s
performance.
1000. If the lowest score obtained in a 100-item test is 1 and the highest is
99, what can be said roughly of the scores? The scores are .
A. highly similar
B. highly dispersed
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ANSWER KEYS
501 A 531 A 561 A 591 A 621 B
502 A 532 A 562 A 592 B 622 B
503 B 533 B 563 B 593 A 623 B
504 B 534 B 564 B 594 B 624 A
505 B 535 B 565 A 595 B 625 A
506 B 536 B 566 B 596 B 626 B
507 A 537 A 567 B 597 B 627 A
508 B 538 B 568 B 598 B 628 A
509 B 539 A 569 B 599 B 629 A
510 B 540 B 570 A 600 A 630 A
511 A 541 A 571 A 601 B 631 B
512 B 542 A 572 A 602 A 632 A
513 A 543 B 573 A 603 B 633 A
514 A 544 A 574 B 604 B 634 A
515 A 545 A 575 B 605 A 635 A
516 B 546 B 576 B 606 B 636 A
517 A 547 A 577 B 607 B 637 B
518 B 548 B 578 A 608 A 638 A
519 B 549 A 579 A 609 B 639 A
520 A 550 A 580 B 610 B 640 B
521 A 551 B 581 B 611 B 641 B
522 B 552 A 582 A 612 A 642 B
523 B 553 B 583 B 613 A 643 A
524 A 554 A 584 A 614 A 644 A
525 A 555 B 585 A 615 B 645 A
526 A 556 B 586 B 616 B 646 A
527 B 557 A 587 A 617 B 647 B
528 A 558 B 588 A 618 A 648 B
529 A 559 A 589 A 619 A 649 B
530 A 560 A 590 A 620 A 650 B
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651 B 691 B 731 B 771 B 811 A
652 A 692 B 732 B 772 A 812 B
653 B 693 A 733 A 773 A 813 A
654 A 694 A 734 A 774 B 814 B
655 A 695 A 735 A 775 B 815 B
656 B 696 B 736 B 776 A 816 A
657 B 697 A 737 A 777 B 817 B
658 A 698 A 738 A 778 A 818 B
659 B 699 B 739 A 779 A 819 A
660 A 700 A 740 A 780 B 820 B
661 B 701 A 741 A 781 A 821 A
662 A 702 A 742 B 782 B 822 B
663 B 703 B 743 A 783 A 823 A
664 B 704 A 744 B 784 B 824 B
665 A 705 A 745 B 785 A 825 B
666 B 706 A 746 A 786 A 826 B
667 A 707 B 747 B 787 A 827 A
668 A 708 B 748 B 788 B 828 B
669 A 709 A 749 A 789 B 829 B
670 B 710 A 750 A 790 B 830 A
671 A 711 A 751 B 791 A 831 B
672 A 712 B 752 A 792 B 832 B
673 B 713 A 753 B 793 B 833 A
674 A 714 B 754 A 794 B 834 B
675 B 715 A 755 B 795 A 835 B
676 A 716 B 756 B 796 B 836 B
677 A 717 B 757 B 797 B 837 B
678 A 718 B 758 A 798 A 838 B
679 A 719 A 759 A 799 A 839 B
680 B 720 A 760 A 800 B 840 A
681 B 721 B 761 A 801 A 841 A
682 A 722 B 762 A 802 B 842 B
683 A 723 B 763 A 803 B 843 A
684 B 724 A 764 B 804 A 844 A
685 A 725 B 765 B 805 B 845 A
686 B 726 A 766 A 806 A 846 B
687 B 727 A 767 B 807 B 847 B
688 A 728 A 768 B 808 A 848 B
689 A 729 A 769 A 809 B 849 A
690 B 730 B 770 A 810 B 850 B 141
851 A 891 A 931 B 971 B
852 A 892 A 932 A 972 B
853 A 893 A 933 A 973 B
854 B 894 A 934 A 974 A
855 B 895 B 935 A 975 B
856 B 896 A 936 B 976 B
857 A 897 B 937 B 977 A
858 B 898 B 938 A 978 A
859 A 899 B 939 B 979 B
860 A 900 B 940 A 980 B
861 A 901 B 941 B 981 B
862 B 902 B 942 B 982 A
863 B 903 B 943 B 983 B
864 A 904 B 944 A 984 B
865 B 905 B 945 A 985 B
866 A 906 B 946 B 986 A
867 A 907 B 947 B 987 B
868 B 908 A 948 B 988 B
869 B 909 A 949 B 989 A
870 B 910 B 950 B 990 B
871 B 911 A 951 B 991 A
872 B 912 B 952 B 992 B
873 B 913 B 953 B 993 B
874 B 914 B 954 A 994 A
875 B 915 B 955 B 995 A
876 B 916 A 956 B 996 B
877 A 917 A 957 A 997 B
878 A 918 B 958 B 998 A
879 B 919 B 959 B 999 A
880 B 920 A 960 A 1000 B
881 A 921 A 961 B
882 B 922 B 962 B
883 B 923 A 963 A
884 A 924 A 964 B
885 B 925 B 965 B
886 B 926 A 966 A
887 B 927 B 967 B
888 B 928 B 968 A
889 B 929 B 969 A
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March 2019 GENERAL EDUCATION

1. I can’t find calculator; may I use , Richard?

A. My, his B. My, yours

2. On your vacation in Palawan, please if you chance upon Arturo, please

3. My brother and I ran into a friend of in the park.

4. The cost of a new family house is quite expensive for , besides

5. Neither the principal nor the coordinators were present in the

6. After all day, Father finally found the time to rest.

A. Having worked B. Working

7. The empty board on the table.

A. Were left B. Was left

8. Drama to be the most interesting co-curricular activity of the

9. The proposed project within the budget of the school.

A. Does B. Will come

11. We admire ________ when Cynthia speaks English fluently with

A. Her, us B. Him, them

12. I watched the news on television.

13. Let us campaign for the total ban of harmful insecticides.

A. With use B. On the use

14. When preparing ingredients, she is always careful not to hurt .

15. Corrupt government officials should be ashamed of .

16. I thought the task was heavy for Samantha and .

17. Your boss isn’t working anymore, ?

18. The student’s request to reset the test reasonable.

19. A number of endangered species living underwater now extinct

A. Has improved B. Did improved

22. You finished eating before she arrived.

A. Have B. Will have

A. Would have spent B. Would spend

A. Received B. Will be receiving

A. Would have been B. Would be

26. The means of transportation dramatically since the end of the

A. Has changed B. Have changed

27. The tribulations that I faced were for me to overcome.

A. So much B. Too much

28. Joan lives Santillan Road.

29. Maggie will be ready to leave about thirty minutes.

31. Jeremy responded to his mother’s demands throwing a tantrum.

32. I think Carmen spent the entire afternoon the phone.

33. The nearest post office is on .

A. Twenty Second Street

34. Have you ever been to my ?

A. Brother-in-law’s repair shop, Gus’s Garage

35. Please read the chapter .

A. “Filing Your Income Tax Returns.”

36. New students at the shop should bring .

A. Hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers

37. Mrs. Navarro said that .

A. the Chemistry II exam will be next Wednesday.

A. Only the heart can see the beautiful things in life.

40. Several factors must be considered in order to make a sound .

41. Those are probably the blankets in the store.

A. Most fancy B. Fanciest

42. Lolo Jorge is really man.

A. A sweet old B. An old sweet

43. are activities which a heart patient must forego.

A. Heavy smoking and overeating

A. One can quickly walk

45. One method of ending discrimination in business and industry is