GENERAL

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each

INFORMATION
question

carefully

and

choose

the

correct

answer.

As one of the last rulers of pre-colonial Manila, Raja Mura is more popularly known as

A. Raja Soliman
B. Rajah Matanda
C. Raja Lakandula
D. Rajah Humabon
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

A. 10
B. 55
C. 75
D. 100
LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY

Choose the letter of the answer that best completes the sentences given below.
True, I have no artistic talent, _____ give me a battalion, _____ I can conquer the world,
said the general.

A. and - or
B. but - and
C. so then
D. then but
GENERAL
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each

INFORMATION
question

carefully

and

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the

correct

answer.

The following are books by written by Jane Austen, EXCEPT:

A. Emma
B. Little Women
C. Mansfield Park
D. Pride and Prejudice
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

Phinas invested a certain amount at 12.5% simple annual interest rate. She plans on
withdrawing the money when it already triples. After how many years can she withdraw
her money?

A. 14
B. 16
C. 18
D. 20
LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY

In each sentence, there are four underlined words or phrases. Choose the letter that
corresponds
to
the
word
or
phrase
that
is
incorrect.
According to the fundamental attribution error,
(B) who others are by (C) they act. (D) No error.

(A) people

tend

to

presume

GENERAL

INFORMATION

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the

correct

answer.

Translated literally in Spanish, Intramuros means

A. Within the walls

B. City of Manila
C. Walls of Manila
D. Inside the city
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

The time it takes Hazel to check all the exam papers of the college entrance test
reviewees is half the time it takes Christian to do the same task. On a specific day, they
work together and finish the same task for 1 hour. How long will it take Hazel to finish
the task alone?

A. 1.5 hours
B. 2 hours
C. 2.5 hours
D. 3 hours
LANGUAGE
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PROFICIENCY
the

letter

that

best

completes

the

sentence.

The judge seldom decided cases _____ his sala. He preferred to ruminate by himself
_____ the garden.

A. in in
B. in on

C. on at
D. on on
GENERAL

INFORMATION

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the

correct

answer.

Which executive body of the government does Secretary Florencio Butch Abad
currently lead?

A. Department of Finance
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Agrarian Reform
D. Department of Budget and Management
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

Given 22x 2x 2 = 0, find x.

A. -1
B. -
C. 1
D. 2
LANGUAGE
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PROFICIENCY
the

letter

that

best

completes

the

sentence.

The eccentric playwright, along with his pet poodle, _____ by my house every day.

A. pass
B. passes
C. passed

D. passing
GENERAL
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INFORMATION
the

correct

answer.

The following are sports that are included in the Olympics, except:

A. Baseball
B. Curling
C. Water Polo
D. Wrestling
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

Aza was 12 years old when her younger brother was born. Now, Azas age is 5 more
than twice her brothers age. How old is her brother now?

A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
LANGUAGE

PROFICIENCY

Select the answer that contains the best version of the underlined section.
The two robbers demanded a lawyer taken in custody.

A. Taken in custody, the two robbers demanded a lawyer.

B. Taken in custody, the lawyer was demanded by the two robbers.
C. The two robbers demanded a lawyer taken in custody.
D. The two robbers demanded a lawyer who was taken in custody.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

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the

correct

answer.

Filipino writer Lualhati Bautista penned the following books, EXCEPT:

A. Dekada 70
B. Para Kay B
C. Desaparasidos
D. Bata, Bata, Pano ka Ginawa
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

The cream of the crop section of fourth year in a certain school has 30 students of which
30% are boys. The school administration wanted to make sure there are equal number
of boys and girls by adding more boys in the class. How many boys must be added to
achieve
this
goal?

A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
LANGUAGE
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PROFICIENCY
the

letter

that

best

completes

By this time next year, Martha _____ birth to her first child.

A. has given
B. had been giving
C. will have given
D. should be given

the

sentence.

GENERAL
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INFORMATION
the

correct

answer.

Which prolific football manager handled Manchester United for nearly 27 years and
retired in 2013?

A. Luiz Scolari
B. Enzo Bearzot
C. Rinus Michels
D. Alex Ferguson
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

The base of a pyramid is in the shape of a square. The length of the diagonal path
across the base of the pyramid is
base?

LANGUAGE

What are the dimensions of the pyramids

PROFICIENCY

Select the answer that contains the best version of the underlined section.
While proofreading student papers, several grammatical and spelling errors were found
by the professor.

A. The professor found several grammatical and spelling errors proofreading

student papers.

B. While proofreading student papers, the professor found several grammatical and
spelling errors.

C. While proofreading student papers, several grammatical and spelling errors were
found by the professor.

D. The professor found several grammatical and spelling errors while they were
proofreading student papers.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

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the

correct

answer.

Penny Lane, the alias of Kate Hudsons character from the film Almost Famous, is a song
by this iconic British band.

A. Oasis
B. The Smiths
C. The Beatles
D. Rolling Stones
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

What is the volume of the largest cylinder that can be cut from a 10 cm cube?

LANGUAGE
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PROFICIENCY
the

letter

that

best

completes

the

sentence.

For Matt, solving algebra problems requires such little time and effort that he can
answer five questions in less than a minute.

A. so little time and effort

B. such a little time and effort
C. such many time and effort
D. so much little time and effort

GENERAL
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INFORMATION
the

correct

answer.

The city of New York paid tribute to John Lennon by naming an area in Central Park after
one of the songs he wrote. What is the name of this spot?

A. Bungalow Bill
B. Winstons Walk
C. Strawberry Fields
D. Yellow Submarine
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

Gio is given a point and an equation of a line in a coordinate plane which are (6,-6) and
3x 7y = 12, respectively. His task is to find the equation of the line perpendicular to
the given line that passes through the given point. What is the equation of the line?

A. 7x 3y =24
B. 7x + 3y = 24
C. 7x 3y = 36
D. 7x + 3y =36
GENERAL
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INFORMATION
the

correct

Which of these Broadway musicals was inspired by the novel of Roald Dahl?

A. Annie
B. Matilda
C. Wicked
D. The Fantasticks

answer.

MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

The diagonal of a rectangle is 40 cm long and makes an angle of 30 with one side.
What
is
the
area
of
the
rectangle?

GENERAL
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INFORMATION
the

correct

answer.

Brazil was a colony of which European country?

A. Italy
B. France
C. Portugal
D. Spain
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

What is the perimeter of the largest square that can fit inside a circle with a diameter of
50
centimeters?

GENERAL
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INFORMATION
the

correct

answer.

This decorative technique, which was extensively utilized in Byzantine churches during the
medieval period, entails assembling small pieces of materials such as stone and glass to produce
images. What is it?
A. Engraving
B. Fold forming
C. Fretwork
D. Mosaic
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

What is a possible value for x if (x , 5/13) is on the unit circle?

A. - 5/13
B. 8/13
C. 12/13
D. 13/5

SENTENCE

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COMPLETION

the

letter

that

best

If doctors _____ not _____ a cure, the future _____ grim.

A. do - find - will be
B. does - find - will be
C. had - found - will have been
D. would - have found - would have been

completes

the

sentence.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

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the

correct

answer.

Which country launched the first satellite to orbit the Earth?

A. China
B. Japan
C. USA
D. Soviet Union
MATHEMATICS
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the

problem.

From past data gathered by the weather bureau, the meteorologist concluded that under the
current weather trend the probability that it will rain is 0.55; the probability that there will be
thunderstorms is 0.40, and the probability that both will occur is 0.20. What is the probability
that it will neither rain nor have thunderstorms?
A. 0.20
B. 0.25
C. 0.30
D. 0.35

SENTENCE

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COMPLETION

the

letter

that

best

completes

the

sentence.

An estimated 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimers, and there _____ no treatment that
prevents, slows, or _____ it.
A. is - reverses
B. are - reverses
C. were - reverse

D. have - reverse