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WorksheetsGENERAL EDUCATION - PRACTICE TEST II
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
History shapes a nation’s identity, and understanding key figures helps us appreciate our past. One such figure is a national hero whose legacy continues to inspire generations. When was Jose Rizal born?
November 30, 1863
December 18, 1856
June 19, 1861
June 24, 1860
In 1973, a new Philippine Constitution was ratified, shifting the government structure. Under this system, the Batasang Pambansa was established, granting it both legislative and executive powers during the Marcos regime. What form of government was implemented?
Parliamentary
Presidential
Monarchial
Dictatorial
What characteristic/s of government is established by the 1987 Constitution?
I. Presidential system of government with three branches.
II. Parliamentary system of government.
III. The three branches of government are separate and independent of one another.
IV. The three branches of government have a check and balance over one another.
I only
Il only
II, III, and IV
I, III, and IV
The Philippines is a country with an elected government where citizens have the right to vote for their leaders. What type of government does the Philippines have?
Aristocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Monarchy
Democracy refers to the involvement of all citizens in the control of government, while an oligarchy relegates control of government to:
the mother country
a select few
an autocracy
a religious group
If our present government is a democracy, where does power reside?
In the Filipino People
In the Supreme Court
In the Congress
In the President
Which of the following organelles is common to both plant and animal cells?
Chloroplast
Centrioles
Mitochondria
Cell Wall
Stars vary in color, each associated with a specific surface temperature. Astronomers classify them based on their color and heat intensity. Given a red, orange, yellow, white, and blue star, which is the correct ranking from coolest to hottest?
Orange, Yellow, Red, White, Blue
Red, Orange, Yellow, White, Blue
Yellow, Red, White, Orange, Blue
White, Orange, Red, Yellow, Blue
The history of the earth has been divided by scientists into eras. Which of the following shows the arrangement of these eras into proper sequence from the oldest to the most recent?
Precambrian, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Paleozoic
Paleozoic, Cenozoic, Precambrian, Mesozoic
Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Precambrian
Different colors of light correspond to different wavelengths. Scientists study these variations in fields like physics and astronomy. Which of the following has the longest wavelength?
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
Which of the following is true when it comes to a progressive system of taxation?
The rate of tax increases as the income tax base or income bracket increases.
The tax is equal regardless of class and place.
The rate of tax decreases as the income tax base increases.
The rate of tax increases as the income tax base decreases.
A dress marked ₱240.0 was put on sale at a 25% discount. Because no one bought it, its sale price was reduced further by 10%. What is the combined percent discount given?
32.4%
32.5%
32.2%
32.3%
At 25% discount, Ms. Bernardino paid ₱1,500 for a bag. What was the original price of the bag?
₱2,500
₱2,300
₱2,200
₱2,000
Ms. Catalina averages 38.4 km per 3 liters of gasoline. How many kilometers can she expect to drive on 12.5 liters?
120 km
140 km
150 km
160 km
A vehicle consumes one liter of gasoline to travel 10 kilometers. After a tune-up, it travels 15% farther on one liter. To the nearest tenth, how many liters of gasoline will it take for the vehicle to travel 230 kilometers?
21 liters
20 liters
23 liters
22 liters
Since he met his new girlfriend, Mico never seems to be _____ home.
on
at
in
for
Maggie will be ready to leave _____ about thirty minutes.
in
at
on
for
A fish tank, which is a right rectangular prism with dimensions 40 cm by 20 cm and a height of 18.75 cm, is filled with water. What is the mass of the water?
16 kg
17 kg
15 kg
18 kg
Sa isang awit, narinig ni Yuri ang linyang: “Ikaw ay tulad ng hangin, hindi mahawakan ngunit nararamdaman.” Anong uri ng tayutay ito?
Pagwawangis
Pagmamalabis
Pagtutulad
Pagsasatao
“Nadurog ang kanyang puso sa tindi ng dalamhati.” Ano ang ginagamit na pagpahayag dito?
Pagpapalit-tawag
Pagmamalabis
Pagwawangis
Personipikasyon
“Inaawitan ako ng mga alon sa dalampasigan.” Ito ay halimbawa ng _____.
Personipikasyon
Paglilipat–wika
Pagwawangis
Patutulad
“He is the black sheep in the family.” Which figure of speech is used?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
What figure of speech is present in this line of the poem “The Brook”? “This second time, he was like a tiny snake.”
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Apostrophe
News travels as fast as the wind. This statement is a/an _____.
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Synonym
How many ten thousand are there in one million?
100
200
300
400
How many twenty thousand are there in one million?
60
50
70
80
Which of the following forms of energy travels in waves?
Chemical Energy
Sound Energy
Mechanical Energy
Electrical Energy
What is the range of the following: 86, 70, 83, 90, 85, 78, 79, 81, 87?
18
19
20
21
Which of the following values is closest to the square root of 4,000?
63
54
70
77
Which one of the following shows file sizes from smallest to largest?
Gigabyte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Byte
Megabyte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte, Byte
Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
Kilobyte, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte
Mag-aalas singko na _____ umaga _____ magising siya.
ng – nang
nang – kapag
nang – nang
ng – at
_____ not making the most of _____ opportunities.
You’re – you’re
You – your
You’re – your
You’re – you
“Blessed are _____ sorrowful for _____ shall be comforted.”
the – you
the – they
you – they
they – they
Ano ang kahulugan ng idyomang ginamit sa pangungusap na: “Marami sa mga magsasaka ang inalat dahil sa patuloy na pagbuhos ng ulan.”
Nagulat
Nagali
Pinalad
Minalas
In the following numbers, which digit is in the thousandths place? 5672.13498
6
4
5
9
If x = 3 and y = 2, then 2x + 3y = _____
12
10
11
13
A value of the expression 3xy + 5y + 7 when x = 2 and y = 3 is:
40
41
39
38
What is the greatest common factor of the numbers 48, 12 and 32?
2
4
3
6
What is the greatest common factor of the numbers 18 and 36?
3
6
9
18
How many vertices does a rectangular solid have?
8
6
16
12
The point in the Earth’s orbit when the Earth is farthest from the Sun is called _____.
Perihelion
Aphelion
Parallax
Perigee
Despite her parents’ complaints, she decided to live by _____ in Manila.
her
herself
oneself
himself
If you happen to see Adolfo this Friday, please give _____ my warmest regards.
he
him
it
them
If a die is rolled, what is the probability of getting a number divisible by 2?
1/6
1/2
1/4
1/3
A BILINGUAL dictionary is very helpful to students of philology.
A single language
Two languages
A second language
Many languages
There was an ESOTERIC lecture on holography.
Cryptic
Straightforward
Understand only by a few
Irrefutable proof
The PANORAMA in Palawan is breathtakingly beautiful.
Entire view
Natural resources
Live music
Landscape
It is either one of ours or one of yours. It is not one of ours. Therefore, _____.
it is not one of yours
it is one of ours
it is one of yours
it is not one of ours
A suit sold for ₱6,800 while marked at ₱8,000. What is the rate of discount?
12%
17%
15%
20%
A swimming contest is held in a four-lane swimming pool of 50 meters long. The contest is for the 200 meters. How many times will each swimmer run in this contest?
3 times
6 times
5 times
4 times
All bills passed by the Congress, before it becomes a law, must be presented to the _____.
Senate President
Speaker of the House
President
Chief Justice
In a Mathematics test, 35 students passed and 30% failed. How many students took the test?
60
50
40
30
In the playground for kindergarten kids, 18 children are riding tricycles or bicycles. If there are 43 wheels in all, how many tricycles are there?
7
8
9
6
An employee earning ₱9,200 a month will receive a 15% increase next month. How much will his/her new salary be?
₱10,550
₱10,570
₱10,580
₱10,560
A businessman had incurred the following expenses in his trips to the Visayan islands: ₱5,100.00, ₱4,600.00, ₱3,800.00, and ₱3,200.00. What was his total expense for the trip?
₱16,600.00
₱16,700.00
₱16,500.00
₱16,800.00
Which explains the absence of weather on the Moon?
Moon rotates on its axis fast.
Moon revolves very fast.
Moon’s gravity is high.
Moon has no atmosphere.
The famous singer and composer _____ arrived.
have
has
will
is
Collecting stamps _____ one of his favorite pastimes.
are
were
has
is
The direct transformation of a solid into the gas phase without passing through the liquid phase is called:
Sublimation
Condensation
Evaporation
Deposition
Lanny placed some mothballs inside her cabinet. After a week they were all gone. What happened to the mothballs?
They sublimed.
They dissolved.
They melted.
They condensed.
The interaction between living organisms and nonliving elements in the environment is called a/an _____.
Species
Community
Population
Ecosystem
What is the type of response exhibited by the roots of plants?
Negative Phototropism
Positive Geotropism
Positive Thigmotropism
Negative Geotropism
Si Mariano Ponce ay propagandistang may sagisag panulat na _____.
Pingkian
Tikbalang
Tagailog
Plaridel
Which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? The studies revealing that, for various reasons, girls spent less time working with computers than boys.
Revealing studies
Studies revealed
Studies revelations
Studies will reveal
A senior class of 50 girls and 70 boys sponsored a dance. If 40% of the girls and 50% of the boys attended the dance, approximately what percent attended?
44
46
43
47
We should work for the total ban _____ of pesticides that are harmful to man.
by the use
on using
with the use
on the use
Ms. Santiago’s class has 20 boys and 15 girls in her English class. What percent of the students are girls?
42%
43%
44%
45%
In the decade of the 70s, one clamor of the activists who staged street demonstration on the streets was “Down with the oligarchs!” According to the activists, the government was _____.
a rule of the few rich
a form of dictatorship
anti-poor
elitist
We, Filipinos, are perceived to have the tendency to limit our love and concern to our families, to our clan and to people we know. Which Filipino trait is illustrated?
Double-standard mentality
Particularism
Heroism
Universalism
Andrew answered 80% of the 50 items correctly in a test. How many items did he answer correctly?
40
43
42
41
Maaga pa lang ay pumunta na si Felix sa barberya ni Mang Tonyo para magpagupit. Habang naghahanda ang barbero, tinanong siya kung anong gupit ang gusto niya. Ano ang tamang pandiwang bubuo sa pangungusap? “_____ na ng magaling na barbero ang buhok ni Felix.”
Gugupitin
Gugupitan
Maggugupit
Hahagupitin
The Age of Exploration saw numerous voyages that aimed to discover new trade routes and territories. One of the most significant expeditions was led by Ferdinand Magellan, which set sail with five ships. However, only one ship managed to complete the journey and return to Spain. Which ship successfully completed Magellan’s expedition and returned to Spain?
Victoria
Trinidad
Santiago
Concepcion
Many Filipinos admire foreign products and lifestyles, often viewing them as superior to local ones. This reflects a sociological concept that shapes cultural preferences. Which of the following best illustrates xenocentrism?
Enrolling in an international school
Buying imported luxury brands
Using foreign beauty products
Traveling abroad for leisure
Crystal Sugar Corp. is the only company authorized to produce and distribute sugar nationwide, leaving no room for competitors. Which term best describes this market structure?
One buyer, many sellers
Few sellers, many buyers
One seller, many buyers
Few buyers, many sellers
After a collision at a busy intersection, authorities investigated the incident. Witnesses and traffic cameras confirmed that the driver ignored a red light. The police report concluded that the driver was culpable for the accident. What does the underlined word mean?
Innocent
Negligent
Guilty
Aware
Several elements must be transmuted to see the real implications of this eve. The underlined word means _____.
surpassed
changed
estimated
summed
The president showed great aplomb while dealing with the reporters. The underlined word means _____.
agitation
composure
nervousness
perturbation
Thank you for your candor, Mr. Secretary. The underlined word means _____.
honesty
shyness
frankness
courage
She wrote a first-rate report. The underlined word means _____.
run-of-the-mill
excellent
ordinary
mediocre
She has a penchant for blue dresses. The underlined word means _____.
dislike
avoidance
fondness
strong aversion
Our guest of the night was a garrulous speaker. The underlined word means _____.
talkative
reticent
reserved
aloof
Wounded, he walked away still suffering from excruciating pain. The underlined word means _____.
mild
endurable
unbearable
slight
The statue was erected in homage to war heroes. The underlined word means _____.
irreverence
admiration
defense
protection
The Magsaysay Memorial features a huge statue of the well-loved President. The underlined word means _____.
drab
casual
caustic
colossal
People who are too gullible are liable to be deceived by unscrupulous individuals. The underlined word means _____.
credulous
cynical
wary
demanding
Who is remembered for this famous quotation? “The Filipino is worth dying for.”
Benigno Aquino
Fidel Ramos
Carlos Garcia
José Rizal
Who is remembered for this famous quotation? “My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty to my country begins.”
Carlos Garcia
Manuel Quezon
Ferdinand Marcos
Manuel Roxas
Who is remembered for this famous quotation? “I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos rather than one run by foreigners.”
Manuel Roxas
José Laurel
Manuel Quezon
Sergio Osmeña
Who is remembered for this famous quotation? “I die just when the dawn breaks to herald the day.”
José Rizal
José Aquino
Benigno Aquino
Manuel Quezon
Sa Matatag National High School, napansin ni Ginoong Valdez na mayroong 8 lalaking guro, na bumubuo ng 25% ng kabuuang bilang ng mga guro sa paaralan. Ilan ang kabuuang bilang ng mga guro sa paaralan?
30
32
31
33
If the scores of 10 students are: 76, 80, 75, 83, 80, 79, 85, 80, 88, 90, the mode is:
79
80
85
88
In chemistry, atoms and particles can gain or lose electrons, changing their electrical charge. Some remain neutral, while others become positively or negatively charged. Which of the following describes an ion?
A negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus
A stable group of atoms chemically bonded together
A particle with an excess or deficient number of electrons
A positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom
A negatively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom
After hanging his wet clothes under the Sun, Kleen noticed that after a few hours, they were completely dry. This is because water evaporates and changes into which state?
Plasma
Liquid
Solid
Gas
Computers rely on various physical components to function, including devices used for input, output, and processing. Some of these devices display information, while others allow users to interact with the system. Which of the following is primarily used for input?
Monitor
Speaker
Printer
Keyboard
Which of the following is closest to normal body temperature?
32°F
37°C
50°C
212°F
Which of the following is closest to normal body temperature?
32°F
100°C
122°F
98.6°F
Which of the following lines is a simile?
“Holding wonder like a cup.”
“Life has loneliness to sell."
“Eyes that love you, arms that hold.”
“Buy it and never count the cost.”
What is the most likely reason for a desert plant to have a few or no leaves?
To increase photosynthesis
To decrease transpiration
To decrease photosynthesis
To increase transpiration
Ang Pilipinas ay mayaman sa makukulay na pista na nagpapakita ng kultura at pananampalataya ng mga tao. Kung kilala ang Cebu sa Sinulog Festival, ano naman ang ipinagdiriwang sa Iloilo?
Kadayawan
Ati-atihan
Moriones
Dinagyang
Two pots of the same size are filled with boiling water. One pot is white, and the other is black. In which pot will the water cool faster?
In the black pot
In the white pot
Both pots will cool at the same rate
Neither pot
After years of hard work, Teresa finally received a 15% salary increase, bringing her monthly earnings to ₱16,100. What was her monthly salary before the raise?
₱15,000
₱14,000
₱12,000
₱11,000
Under Philippine law, certain conditions allow for the annulment of marriage. Which of the following is not a valid ground for annulment?
Marital Incapacity
Incompatibility
Intimidation
Deception
Why do we see the Sun rising in the east?
Earth rotates from west to east.
Earth revolves from east to west.
Earth rotates from east to west.
Earth’s axis is tilted.
Which of the following causes the seasons?
The rotation of the Sun around the Earth.
The distance of the Earth from the Sun.
The rotation of the Earth around the Sun.
The tilting of the Earth on its axis.
In 1986, a catastrophic nuclear disaster released massive amounts of radiation, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving a city abandoned due to extreme contamination. Which city was the site of this nuclear disaster?
Chernobyl
Nagasaki
Fukushima
Hiroshima
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pangunahing aral na ibinibigay ng epikong Muslim na Indarapatra at Sulayman?
Pagtanaw ng Utang-na-Loob
Katapangan
Pagmamahal
Katapatan
In a Mathematics class of 14 students, 9 students have an average of 76, while the other 5 students had an average of 90. What is the average of the whole class?
82
81
80
83
Which among the following pertains to the passionate Filipino dance that makes use of a fan or handkerchief to illustrate a couple in romance?
Itik-itik
Kuratsa
Tinikling
Cariñosa
Si Emilio ay isang anluwagi nang mapangasawa ni Maria. Ang kahulugan ng salitang nakasalungguhit?
kusinero
karpintero
guro
pulis
Only 681 examinees passed in the Licensure Exam for Teachers out of 2,550 examinees. What is the passing percentage?
26.66%
26.68%
26.67%
26.65%
Of the 50 students enrolled in the subject Curriculum and Instruction, 90% took the final examination at the end of the term. Two-thirds of those who took the final examination passed. How many students passed the exam?
40
35
45
30
Your monthly salary deductions include 10% for income tax, 5% for GSIS, and 2% for loan amortization. Your take-home pay is ₱8,300.00. What is your gross monthly salary?
₱10,000
₱11,000
₱12,000
₱13,000
The price of gasoline has suddenly increased. The gas station ordered 120,000 liters before the price increase; however, only 1,500 liters were sold. How many liters will be sold at the new price?
119,500
118,500
116,500
117,500
The following are volcanoes that are located in the island of Mindanao except:
Mt. Apo
Mt. Hibok-hibok
Mt. Ragang
Mt. Pinatubo
Symbiosis is defined by biologists as individuals of different species living together in intimate association; regardless of whether the association is harmful, neutral, or beneficial. All of the following pairs are examples of symbiosis, except:
Human and tapeworms
Dogs and fleas
Cats and mice
Ants and aphids
As altitude increases, different layers of the atmosphere exhibit varying temperatures due to their composition and proximity to solar radiation. Which layer of the atmosphere can reach the highest temperatures?
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Over millions of years, the remains of plants and animals undergo decomposition and transformation, forming fossil fuels. These fuels serve as a source of all the following except:
Natural Gas
Coal
Minerals
Oil
“Be honest even if others are not. Be honest even if others cannot.” What does this statement imply?
Honesty does not pay.
Honesty remains a value even if nobody values it.
Filipinos seem not to value honesty anymore.
Honesty is truly a value only if people possess and live by it.
What is meant by the statement: Values are absolute?
Changing
Personal
Subjective
Unchanging
Parents are worried about student’s interest in the internet. In order to safeguard their children, they must _____.
check on learners’ interest while surfing
allow internet only after classes
supervise internet use with parent’s consent
not allow children to have access to internet connection
Which is an example of a way to improve efficiency in transportation?
I. Use of fuel-efficient, hybrid, or electric cars
II. Carpooling
III. Use of public transportation
I, II, and III
II and III
I and II
I and III
Which is true about the former president, Corazon Aquino?
I. First female president of the Philippines
II. First female president in Asia
III. Described as the “Icon of Democracy”
I, II, and III
I and III
I and II
I only
If a student has an average of 76% on his first two tests, and has an average of 85% on the next four tests, what is his final average on all six tests?
81%
83%
82%
84%
If a student has an average of 83% on his first two tests, and has an average of 86% on the next four tests, what is his final average on all six tests?
83%
86%
84%
85%
If a student has an average of 90% on his first two tests, and has an average of 92% on the next four tests, what is his final average on all six tests?
92.33%
91.33%
90.33%
93.33%
A recipe for a custard cake requires 4 eggs for 8 cups of flour, how much egg needed for 16 cups of flour?
6
8
7
9
A recipe for a hot cake requires 2 eggs for 5 cups of flour, how much egg needed for 35 cups of flour?
14
16
12
15
At Ramon Magsaysay Elementary School, the ratio of boys to girls is 3:7. If the total number of students in the school is 150, how many boys are there?
25
55
35
45
At Diosdado Macapagal Elementary School, the ratio of boys to girls is 5:8. If the total number of students in the school is 156, how many boys are there?
50
40
60
70
In legal proceedings, a court may issue a writ to ensure that an accused person is physically brought before the court to determine the legality of their detention. What is this writ called?
Writ of Mandamus
Writ of Amparo
Writ of Habeas Data
Writ of Habeas Corpus
During the Spanish colonial period, a group of educated Filipinos emerged, advocating for reforms and greater rights under Spanish rule. What were they called?
Insulares
Peninsulares
Ilustrados
Indios
Ang mga panlapi sa mga salitang “pagsumikapan”, “pagsumigawan” at “magdinuguan” ay mga halimbawa ng _____.
hulapi
gitlapi
laguhan
unlapi
Glands in the human body are classified as endocrine or exocrine, depending on how they release their secretions. Which of the following is an exocrine gland?
Thyroid Gland
Pituitary Gland
Salivary Gland
Adrenal Gland
Generations are categorized based on birth years and shared historical experiences. What is the correct chronological order of the following generations?
1. Millennials
2. Baby Boomers
3. Generation Z
4. Generation X
5. Silent Generation
6. Generation Alpha
5-2-4-1-3-6
2-5-3-1-4-6
5-1-2-6-3-4
2-6-4-3-1-5
José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines, was executed on December 30, 1896, for his alleged role in the revolution against Spanish rule. What method of execution was used?
Hanging
Firing Squad
Beheading
The garrote
The GOMBURZA—composed of Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora—were Filipino priests executed in 1872 for their alleged involvement in the Cavite Mutiny. What method of execution was used?
Musketry
Burning at the stake
Hanging
The garrote
Several countries have territorial claims in the South China Sea due to its strategic location and rich natural resources. Which of the following countries does not have a claim in the South China Sea?
Vietnam
Thailand
Indonesia
Taiwan
According to the New Generation Currency Series released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which flora is featured on the design of the ₱20.00 coin?
Kapa-kapa
Waling-waling
Nilad
Tayabak
According to the New Generation Currency Series released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which flora is featured on the design of the ₱5.00 coin?
Waling-waling
Kapa-kapa
Tayabak
Nilad
According to the New Generation Currency Series released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which fauna is featured on the ₱100.00 bill?
Musang
Haring Ibon
Mamuwag
Butanding
According to the New Generation Currency Series released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which fauna is featured on the ₱500.00 bill?
Maliputo
Butanding
Mamuwag
Pikoy
Ang Araw ng Kagitingan ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing _____.
Hunyo 12
Agosto 26
Abril 9
Mayo 1
35 is what percent of 560?
6.23%
6.26%
6.24%
6.25%
48 is what percent of 770?
6.24%
6.22%
6.23%
6.21%
40% of 35 is what percent of 140?
13%
10%
12%
11%
60% of 55 is what percent of 250?
13.3%
13.1%
13.4%
13.2%
As Maria walked through the garden, she noticed a beautiful rose in full bloom. She leaned in and took a deep breath. The flower smells _____.
sweetly
sweet
sweeter
sweetest
The school cafeteria increases the price of a plate of rice from ₱8.00 to ₱10.00. If the same percentage increase is applied to a viand that originally costs ₱20.00, how much will the viand cost?
₱25.00
₱26.00
₱22.00
₱24.00
In scientific research and logical reasoning, various terms describe assumptions and inferences based on evidence or speculation. However, one term stands out as different from the others. Which of the following is distinct from the others in terms of its basis in reasoning?
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Surmise
Conjecture
Janina, a retailer, buys a pack of 25 candies for ₱37.50. If she sells each candy for ₱2.25, how much profit does she make?
₱15.75
₱16.75
₱17.75
₱18.75
