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CIVIL 3. Satisfactory 11. Do you have any of the following first level eligibilities: Second Grade, General Clerical, Career Service Sub-Professional Local Government, and Municipal/ Provincial Clerk? 1. Yes 2. No
Examinee's Descriptive Questionnaire 1. Sex: 1. Male
2. Female
2. Civil Status: 1. Single 2. Separated
3. Widow/Widower 4. Married
3. Highest Educational Attainment: 1. Second-year college 2. Third-year college 3. Fourth-year college
4. College Graduate 5. Post-graduate
12. How many times have you taken the Career Civil Service Professional Examinations, excluding this examination? 1. Never 4. Thrice 2. Once 5. More than three times 3. Twice 13. For what reason are you taking this examination? 1. Entrance to Government Service 2. Promotion 3. Change of Status Appointment 4. Others Items 14-18: (For government employees only)
4. Year of Last Attendance in School: 1. Before 1975 4. 1985-1989 2. 1975-1979 5. 1990 above 3. 1980-1984 5. Location of School Last Attended: 1. Metro Manila 4. Mindanao 2. Luzon 5. Abroad 3. Visayas 6. What honors did you receive from college? 1. Summa Cum Laude 4. None 2. Magna Cum Laude 5. Not applicable 3. Cum Laude 7. Present Employment: 1. Government 2. Self-employed
3. Private 4. Unemployed
8. Type of Present Job: 1. Professional/ Technical/ Scientific 2. General/ Clerical 3. Trades and Crafts 4. Others 5. Not applicable 9. Number of Times Promoted from January 2004 to December 2008: 1. Never 3. Twice 2. Once 4. More than Twice 5. Not applicable
14. Category of government office where you are employed: 1. National government 2. Temporary 3. Casual/Emergency
4. Contractual 5. Substitute
15. Status of present appointment in the government service: 1. Permanent 4. Casual/Emergency 2. Temporary 5. Contractual 3. Substitute 16. Years of experience in the government: 1. less than five years 4. 15-19 years 2. 5-9 years 5. 20 years or more 3. 10-14 years 17. If offered employment in the government service, are you available? When? 1. Yes, immediately 4. Yes, after three years 2. Yes, after one year 5. Not available 3. Yes, after two years 18. If offered employment in the government service, where do you prefer to work? 1. Metro Manila 4. Mindanao 2. Luzon 5. Abroad 3. Visayas
Items 19-20: For what type of work do you consider 10. What was your performance rating for the last yourself best qualified? period in your office? 19. 1. Accounting 1. Outstanding 4. Unsatisfactory 2. Management and Audit Analysis 2. Very Satisfactory 5. Not applicable 3. Records Management This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 1 OF 13
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4. Research/Report Writing 5. Budgeting 1. Stenography 2. Supply Management 3. Management and Audit Analysis 4. Statistical Work 5. Others
CIVIL 1. slowly...brusque 4. specifically...civil 2. courteously...genteel 5. rapidly...curt 3. leisurely...verbose 30. Maipagmamalaki ang ____ ng aming lungsod. 1. kaimbutan 3. kaitingan 5. kaimisan 2. kaimpitan 4. kamusmusan Vocabulary Items 31 – 40
EXAMINATION PROPER SENTENCE COMPLETION 21-30 21. These policies are so _______that we feel we have lost all our privileges. 1. stringent 3. redundant 5. aristocratic 2. ominous 4. momentous 22. The advocates of anarchy are ignoring the ________of such form of government it will bring. 1. renewal 3. chaos 5. compromises 2. advantages 4. restrictions 23. He was pleased by the accolades he received; like everyone else, he enjoyed being_______. 1. entertained 3. vindicated 5. charitable 2. playful 4. praised 24. Cancer cells are normal cells that run riot, growing and multiplying out of_______. 1. stint 3. control 5. range 2. danger 4. apathy 25. A _______ glance pays _______ attention to details. 1. furtive...meticulous 4. keen...scanty 2. cursory...little 5. fleeting...vigilant 3. cryptic...close 26. Since we hardly have anything else to use, it is time to_______ our office supplies. 1. clear 3. unveil 5. organize 2. vend 4. replenish 27. Once a _______ puppy, Cisco has become lazy and_______ because he only interrupts his sleep only to eat. 1. solid...zestful 4. active...perky 2. scrawny...plump 5. flimsy...bony 3. corpulent...overweight 28. The amateur painter tried to capture the ________beauty of the sunrise over the bay but her skill with paint on canvas was________ 1. lasting...insufficient 4. ethereal...inadequate 2. immaculate...extensive 5. exquisite...vast 3. gothic...paltry
31. We cannot help being overwhelmed at the gargantuan task assigned to us by the new district supervisor. 1. difficult 3. gruelling 5. gratifying 2. enormous 4. incredible 32. Her father can't help being leery of the gang violence and drug use reported in the city. 1. irritated 3. cautious 5. unmindful 2. frightened 4. heedless 33. Rather than be ostracized, he just concurred with the majority. 1. agreed 3. joined 5. linked 2. sparred 4. fought 34. The vigilant neighbors finally spotted the elusive burglar. 1. alert 3. burly 5. dauntless 2. brave 4. staunch 35. Upon the arrival of the new management, two departments in our company were amalgamated. 1. dissolved 3. separated 5. promoted 2. established 4. merged 36. For me, nothing is more beautiful to see than the limpid waters of the Mediterranean. 1. distinct 3. pleasing 5. crystalline 2. opaque 4. picturesque 37. We cannot help admiring the young man who played basketball with panache and mastery. 1. care 3. professionalism 5. appeal 2. expertise 4. self-assurance 38. The auditorium was festooned with streamers and balloons. 1. filled 3. overflowing 5. tainted 2. adorned 4. soiled 39. Lorna was severely admonished by her parents after she came home very late. 1. lectured 3. beaten 5. ridiculed 2. punished 4. abhorred
40. Kung ayaw mong mabakbakan huwag kang 29. Our supervisor usually explains things ____ and sumama sa mga kaibigan mong maaksaya. carefully, as she deplores a ____approach. 1. magkapera 3. magkagastos 5. manakawan This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 2 OF 13
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CIVIL was afraid that she would be killed if she did. 3 4 No error 5
SYNONYMS 41-45 41. deranged gunman 1. rational 3. insane 2. horrible 4. skilled
5. professional
42. qualms about going abroad 1. doubts 3. benefits 5. flaws 2. questions 4. dangers 43. slovenly appearance 1. groomed 3. agreeable 2. untidy 4. impeccable
5. salvage
44. her benign but firm approach 1. loose 3. solid 2. unfriendly 4. careful
5. kind
45. magkamukhang mag-impo 1. mag-ama 3. maglola 5. magkapatid 2. mag-ina 4. magkapitbahay ANTHONYMS 46-50 46. to query about the company policies 1. laud 3. answer 5. caution 2. seek 4. comply 47. itinerant businessmen 1. calm 3. settled 2. defensive 4. unskilled
54. Either my parents or she usually donate some 1 2 3 canned goods and old clothes to the poor. 4 No error 5 55. The fruit vendors in the market weigh lanzones 1 2 3 by a kilo. No error 4 5 56. Khalid with his two friends write a weekly column 1 2 3 for the newsletter. No error 4 5 57. The doctor suggested that I drink milk and eat 1 2 vegetables and every day. No error 3 4 5
5. clever
48. a tenuous link between the management and employees 1. weak 3. obvious 5. serious 2. strong 4. nonexistent 49. the integrity of the school 1. success 3. impediment 5. healthfulness 2. finality 4. ignobility 50. awit na mapanglaw 1. masaya 3. nakakatawa 2. malungkot 4. malalim
53. How nice it will be if they could simply go to 1 sleep to night and take the much needed rest 2 3 which they deserved. No error 4 5
5. nakakaantig
ERROR IDENTIFICATION 51. Conai often always gets sick when she stays 1 2 in a congested and noisy place. No error 3 4 5
58. Every morning, before class starts, the high school 1 2 students gather and sing the national anthem while the 3 teachers rise the flag. No error 4 5 59. The librarian was very angry because she found out 1 2 that neither the books nor her pen were on the table. 3 4 No error 5 60. Mahahalatang marunong magsayaw si Carmela 1 2 3 kaysa kay Ben. Walang mali 4 5 SENTENCE CORRECTION 61. The reason why he is leaving for Boston is because he needs to pursue his MBA degree in Harvard.
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is because he needs to pursue is because he needed to pursue is on account of he needs to pursue is that he has a need for to pursue is that he needs to pursue
62. We can't assist but one of you at a time so try to be patient with us and wait outside. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
We can't assist but one of you We can assist but one of you We can't assist only one of you We can't only assist one of you We can assist not one of you
CIVIL 3. Each of Hemingway's wives was strong and interesting women, very different from 4. Each of Hemingway's wives is strong and interested women, very different than 5. Each of Hemingway's wives were strong and interested women, very different from 67. Using a Doppler ultrasound, fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy. 1. Using a Doppler ultrasound, fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy.
63. Whomever idea it was to invite the mayor as our guest speaker, tell him it worked like a charm.
2. Fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy, using a Doppler ultrasound device.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
3. Detecting fetal heartbeats by the twelfth week of pregnancy, a physician can use a Doppler ultrasound device.
Whomever idea it was to invite the mayor Whose idea it was to invite the mayor Whosoever idea it was to invite the mayor Who's idea it was to invite the mayor Whoever idea it was to invite the mayor
4. By the twelfth week of pregnancy, fetal heartbeat can be detected using a Doppler ultrasound device.
64. It is so dark that I can't hardly see the road. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
I can't hardly see I cannot hardly see I can hardly see I cannot see hardly I can see hardly
65. He is only one of the students who has been elected to the student executive committee. 1. He is only one of the students who has been elected to the student executive committee. 2. He is only one of the students who have been elected to the student executive committee. 3. He is only one of the students who has elected to the student executive committee. 4. He is only one of the students who is being elected to the student executive committee. 5. He is only one of the students whom has been elected to the student executive committee. 66. Each of Hemingway's wives were strong and interesting women, very different from the often-pallid women who populate his novels. 1. Each of Hemingway's wives were strong and interesting women, very different from
5. Using a Doppler ultrasound device, a physician can detect fetal heartbeats by the twelfth week of pregnancy. 68. Hair goes on growing after a person dies because the cells of the body go on working until they have exhausted their fuel supply. 1. because the cells of the body go on working until they have exhausted their fuel supply. 2. because the cells of the body go on working until it has exhausted their fuel supply. 3. because the cell of the body go on working until they have exhausted their fuel supply. 4. because the cells of the body go on working until its fuel supply is exhausted 5. because the body cells go on working until they have exhausted its fuel supply. 69. My brother said sorry and admitted that it was she who actually left the book on the table last night. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
My brother said sorry and admitted that it was she My brother said sorry and admitted that it was him My brother said sorry and admit that it was he My brother said sorry and admit that it was him My brother said sorry and admitted that it was he
2. Each of Hemingway's wives are strong and 70. Each of you are going to use your own notes while interesting women, very different than answering the test that the teacher will give. This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 4 OF 13
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Each of you are going to use your own notes Each of them are going to use your own notes One of them are going to use your own notes Each of you is going to use your own notes Everyone wished to use their own notes
CIVIL III.
PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION 71-80
A.
Each week, the 80-year old, sporting his trademark Hawaiian shirt, gathers his six children at the company's warehouse-style offices near Manila's waterfront, where they oversee nearly every aspect of the business, from property deals to labor negotiations.
B.
On Sundays, Sy insists that the family meet yet again, either at his luxury log cabin in the lush hills outside Manila or the family home in the posh Forbes Park district of the capital.
C.
Henry Sy runs the Philippines' largest retailer, but he operates his SM Group almost as if it were merely a family-owned corner grocery.
D.
Though he is one of the Philippines' richest men, Sy sometimes spends Sunday mornings shopping in Manila seaside market for fresh fish for the family's lunch, which he cooks himself.
E.
On Saturdays, family members fan out to make firsthand inspections of their SM malls, department stores, and supermarkets.
I. A. For a president, trust is the one asset that, once lost, he can't buy back. B. People say they like him because he's tough and straight and principled. C. Neither prospect is very reassuring. D. It now seems likely that either Bush wasn't telling the truth about his reasons for going to war or he didn't know the truth and can't quite admit it. E. This may be especially true for George W. Bush, whose appeal has always been personal as much as political. 71. What should be the best order of the sentences given? 1. ABCDE 3. ACEBD 5. ABDCE 2.AEBDC 4. ADCBE
73. What is the best order of the sentences given? 1. ABCDE 3. ACEBD 5. CEABD 2.AEBDC 4. CAEBD IV. A.
The person addicted to alcohol can be characterized as like a child who often insists that those around him reflect his feelings.
B.
The alcoholic often acts in ways that are not appropriate to the adult.
C.
When he is depressed, the presence of happy people irritates him.
D.
If he is elated, he cannot tolerate a dejected companion.
E.
Like a child too he sometimes has feelings of omnipotence, alternating with feelings of selfcontempt.
II. A.
All societies are constantly changing - some rapidly and some very slowly.
B.
It is passing through a period of extensive transitions that have far reaching social and cultural consequences.
C.
Modern society is dynamic, constantly changing, and either progressing or regressing.
D.
Social institutions, norms of behavior, and many other phases of the social order are undergoing change.
E.
Old foundations and established structures have become unsettled.
72. What should be the best order of the statements given? 1. ABCDE 3. ACEBD 5. ABDCE 2.ACBED 4. ADCBE
74. What should be the best order of the sentences given? 1. BDCEA 3. BCDAE 5. BCDEA 2. BADGE 4. BADEC V. A.
Indeed substitute milks are derived from cows' milk, intended only for calves.
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Many large companies that produce milk substitutes operate large sales campaigns in Third World countries arguing that substitute milk is almost the same as mother's milk.
C.
Nursing mothers provide many benefits to their newborn.
D.
Although milk substitutes are useful in cases where mothers cannot produce their own milk, "natural" milk provides a balanced diet and is ideal for human babies.
E.
CIVIL 2. C
77. What should be the best order of the sentences given? 1. DCEAFB 3. BCEFAD 5. DACEFB 2. BDACEF 4. ACEFDB
VII. A.
Under the department and agency heads, there are 8,600 political, career, military, and foreign service executives - the top managers and professionals - who exert major influence on the manner in which the rest are directed and utilized.
C.
The lack may be explained by separate agency statutes and personnel systems, diffusion among so many special services, and absence of any central point with jurisdiction over all upper-level personnel of the government.
D.
The main burden of assuring that the resources of the federal government are well managed falls on relatively few of the five million men and women whom it employs.
E.
Below their level there are other thousands with assignments of some managerial significance, but we believe that the line of demarcation selected is the best available for our purposes in this attainment.
VI. A.
B.
In ancient Rome, when a young couple went out together to see a procession or other show, they would of course pay great respect to Venus, when her image appeared on the screen. In a polytheist society, you could tell a good deal about a person's frame of mind by the goals he favored, so that to tell a girl you were trying to woo that you thought Venus overrated was hardly the way to win her heart.
C.
If it is true that everybody loves a lover, then Venus will be the most popular deity of all.
D.
A polytheist always has favorites among the gods, determined by his own temperament, age, and condition, as well as his own interest, temporary or permanent.
E.
There is no complete inventory of positions or people in federal service at this level.
B. The colostrums produced during the first few days following birth is rich in antibodies and confers on the newborn infant's immunity to many diseases.
75. What should be the best order of the sentences given? 1. BDACE 3. ECDAB 5. CEDBA 2. CEDAB 4. BDCEA
4. E
78. What should be the best order of the sentences given? l.DBEAC 3. ACBED 5. DEACB 2. BACED 4. DACBE VIII. A.
But from lovers she will elicit special devotion.
In all fields of application of light and lighting, they predicate their choice of equipment, lamps, wall finishes, colors of light and backgrounds, and other factors affecting the luminous and environmental 76. What should be the fifth sentence? pattern to be secured, in great part from data 1. A 3. D 5. F This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 6 OF 13 F.
Instead of saying, "Isn't love wonderful?" they would say, "Great art thou, O Venus."
B.
The apparent color of an object depends primarily upon four factors: its ability to reflect various colors of light, the nature of the light by which it is seen, the color of its surroundings, and the characteristics and state of adaptation of the eye.
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Although the lighting designer may not be called upon to do the detailed work of making measurements or plotting data in the form of photometric curves and analyzing them, an understanding of the terms used and their derivation form valuable background knowledge.
D.
The illuminating engineer and designer employ photometric data constantly in their work.
E.
Photometry is the science of measuring light.
F.
The perception of color is a complex visual sensation intimately related to light.
79. What should be the best order of the sentences given? l.EADCBF 3. FAEDBC 5. EDBCFA 2. DBECAF 4. FBCADE IX. A. Nagsimula ka sa lumang kabihasnan. B. Ngunit mayroon kang utak na nakahihigit sa pinakamalaki mang hayop. C. Noong mga panahong ang tangi mo lamang masasabing sarili ay ang isang tapi na yari sa balat ng kahoy at ang isang palakol na bato. D. Nakatuklas ka ng mga makina at kapakipakinabang na kagamitan. E. Hindi nagtagal, natuklasan mo ang paggamit ng apoy; napaamo mo ang mga mababangis na hayop at nakapagpatayo ka ng sariling tahanan. 80. Ano ang tamang pagkakasunud-sunod ng mga pangungusap? l.ABCED 3. ACBED 5. ABCDE 2.ADBCE 4. ACBDE
CIVIL 81. The most suitable title for the paragraph is______. 1. Success on the Job 2. Supervisors on the Job 3. A Job Well Done 4. The Dependable Worker 5. Avoiding Unfair Shortcuts and Complaints 82. Which of the following statements is not necessarily true? 1. An employee is considered valuable if he is less supervised. 2. Leadership and direction will come from supervisors. 3. Dependability is the most desired trait in employees. 4. Dependable workers will do their j obs well without complaints. 5. Even without being watched, workers must be willing to do a full day's work. Passage 2 Mediation is a means of maintaining peace between employers and employees. The agreement or settlement reached is made only by and among the members of each of these groups. The community or law enforcement agencies are not a party to settlement other but are merely interested parties. 83. Mediation results when________. 1. a strike is declared 2. a strike is settled 3. a strike is won 4. both sides talk over their problems 5. both sides fail to maintain peace Passage 3 Each group in society develops a vocabulary, a group of words to describe the tools and operations involved in its trade or profession. These words are part of the daily lives of the group. Just listen to the waitress in the diner speak to the short-order cook or the shoe salesman talk to the manager. The words all sound familiar, but they just do not make sense to anyone who is not in the trade. This jargon, as it is called, is different from slang which is used by many groups in society. Jargon is usually limited to only one group of workers.
READING COMPREHENSION 84. Slang is different from jargon because________. 1. only workers use it 2. it is used by many groups 3. it is filled with trade terms 4. salesmen use it 5. it is unacceptable in polite society
Passage 1 One of the main traits desired in workers is dependability. The less supervision the employee needs, the more he or she is worth to the firm. Employees should be willing to do a full day's work even though they are not being watched. Supervisors will supply the necessary leadership and direction. 85. When two workers describe to each other an Dependable employees will do their job well without operation in their work, they use_________. complaining or trying to find unfair shortcuts. 1. slang 4. short-order This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 7 OF 13
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5. familiar sense
Passage 4 Wages refer to the total earnings of a per son for doing a certain kind of service in a given period of time. They are paid on an hourly basis or by the product of apiece rate; hence, the pay rate may be based on time, output, or even a combination of these two. 86. The given paragraph states_________. 1. that wages may vary 2. that services are wage-oriented 3. the types of wages 4. that combining wages is better 5. how a person earns a wage Passage 5 There is no explanation for personal taste. My Uncle Mark collected expensive China figurines and beautiful antique Tiffany lamps. He also insisted that two brilliantly colored Picasso prints hang in a prominent place in his dining room. He always said he knew what he liked, and he did not need to explain his collection to anyone. I always marveled that Uncle Mark would consistently pinch hundreds in the grocery store, but spend thousands to add his collection, without blinking an eye. 87. Which of the following best characterizes Uncle Mark's art collection as. a whole? 1. empirical and unique 2. exorbitant and fragile 3. sundry and personal 4. eclectic and despicable 5. antique and economical 88. The author demonstrates Uncle Mark as______. 1. a man who has a predilection for diverse art collection 2. a man who has a penchant for imported goods 3. a man who loves spending much in the grocery stores 4. a man who has an appalling taste for art collection 5. a man who is reluctant to spend much on art collection 89. As cited in the passage, which of the following best describes Uncle Mark? 1. magnanimous 2. boastful about his art collection 3. autonomous of other's opinions 4. millionaire 5. indifferent to other's opinions
CIVIL his art collection? 1. The author thinks Uncle Mark is parsimonious. 2. The author thinks that Uncle Mark is demanding. 3. The author thinks that Uncle Mark is demented. 4. The author is amused by Uncle Mark's art collection. 5. The author is anxious about Uncle Mark's art collection. Passage 6 The old expression, "You can lead a horse to the water, but you can't make him drink," is true. However, if you make the horse thirsty, you won't have to make him drink. This is true of children. If teachers make their classes interesting and stimulating, children will automatically come to class, do their homework, and study. 91. Which of the following best summarizes the central idea of this passage? 1. Dynamic teaching 2. Teacher-student contingency 3. Didactic concepts 4. Helping students become better individuals 5. Reinforcement of instructional materials 92. Which of the following is the best assumption of this passage? 1. Classroom teachers should engage in subjectcentered activities in the class. 2. Classes that are thought-provoking or make the students think yield better results. 3. Some classroom teachers inhibit the learning capability of their students. 4. Passive teaching inspires most students to do their best in their respective schools. 5. Better understanding among students occurs when classes are held in air-conditioned classrooms. ANALOGY 96. synonym : meaning :: homophone : _______ 1. sound 3. fake 5. confusion 2. idea 4. summary 97. apogee : perigee :: paramount:________ 1. optimum 3. minute 5. prime 2. climax 4. retreating 98. oil: well::________ : ________ 1. latex : rubber 4. tobacco : cigarette 2. silver : ore 5. marble : dune 3. gravel : sand
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RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER SERVICE 2 100. gripping : pliers ::_______:_______ 1. drawing : picture 4. pulling : cork 2. spreading : mallet 5. elevating : jack 3. molding: trowel 101. farmer : agronomist::_______:_______ 1. teacher : tutee 4. lawyer : barrister 2. matriarch : tot 5. physician: patient 3. judge: jury 102. skin : mammal::_______:_______ 1. pistil: insects 4. squamata : snakes 2. plumage : birds 5. fish : scale 3. mandible: amphibians 103. bear : cub ::_______:_______ 1. fawn : deer 4. tadpole : frog 2. kangaroo : joey 5. sheep : ewe 3. roe : fish 104. blue : violet::_______:----------1. red : green 4. pink : white 2. black : white 5. blue : brown 3. yellow: orange 105. living room : parlor ::_______:_______ 1. kitchen : lavatory 4. conservatory : garden 2. theatre : theater 5. apartment: flat 3. patio : sofa
CIVIL 109. Rocky is an artist. This conclusion can be logically deduced from which of the following statements? 1. If one is an artist, then he draws meaningful pictures. Rocky draws meaningful pictures. 2. At all concerts, everyone who is not an artist is seated in one of the back rows. Rocky is seated in the front row. 3. Some artists belong to AAP. Rocky belongs to AAP. 4. If Rocky was not asked to join the Seniors' Club, then he is not an artist. Rocky was asked to join the said club. 5. None of the above 110. All democrats are politicians. Some lawyers are democrats. Therefore,______. 1. some lawyers are politicians 2. all democrats are lawyers 3. all politicians are democrats 4. all lawyers are politicians 5. None of the above 111. All lovers are believers. Some non-givers are lovers. Therefore,______. 1. all believers are lovers 2. all lovers are non-givers 3. all givers are believers 4. some non-givers are believers 5. None of the above
LOGICAL REASONING 106. Based on the conversation between Hannah and Joseph, which of the following choices can be inferred? Hannah: / have just heard that Janry failed the bar exams. Joseph:: Impossible, Janry was very witty. 1. Joseph thinks that Hannah is telling a lie. 2. Hannah knows that Janry failed the bar exam. 3. Joseph assumes that no witty individual can fail the exam. 4. Hannah thinks that Janry has failed the bar exam. 5. Joseph thinks that Hannah got the wrong information. 107. At BSU Elementary School, Peach holds a position senior to Rene, and Cathy holds a junior post to Rene. Who holds the junior-most position? 1. Peach 3. Cathy 5. No one 2. Rene 4. BSU
112. Naima is shorter than Nur but not so short as Faisal. Rizza is taller than Nur, while Jumel is shorter than Faisal. Who is the shortest among the five people mentioned? 1. Jumel 3. Nur 5. Faisal 2. Naima 4. Rizza 113. No elephant can fly. Dumbo is an elephant. Therefore,______. 1. Dumbo is not an elephant 2. Dumbo can fly 3. Dumbo cannot fly 4. no fly is an elephant 5. None of the above 114. Either Carps will go to the mall or he'll play basketball. Carps did not go to the mall. Therefore, ___. 1. Carps went to the mall 2. Carps played basketball 3. Carps did not play basketball 4. Carps played something else 5. Carps went somewhere else
108. It is either one of ours or one of yours. It is not one of ours. Therefore,______. 115. A foreigner read the writing SERA MERA CARA 1. it is one of ours 4. it is not one of ours DARA on one of the famous establishments in the city. 2. it is one of yours 5. None of the above He learned from a restaurant that CARA SERA means 3. it is not one of yours hot water. He also learned from a Linguistics class that This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 9 OF 13
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CIVIL
Which of the following gives the meaning of MERA?
125. A suit is sold for P6,800 while marked at P8,000. What is the rate of discount? 1. 12% 2. 15% 3. 17% 4. 20% 5. 24%
1. hot 2. drinking
126. What is the average of the first 15 positive integers?
3. water 4. fountain
5. sera
1. 7
2. 7.5
3. 8
4. 8.5
5. 9
NUMERICAL REASONING 127. Find the average of all numbers from 1 to 100 that end in 2.
116. Add: 6+ 73+43.072 +16.8 1. 123.752 2. 132.872
3. 138.872 4. 139.52
5. 526.52
1. 46
2. 47
3. 48
4. 50
5. 52
117. Subtract: 3,701 -370 1. 3,071 2. 3,325
3. 3,330 4. 3,331
5. 3,421
1. -372 2. 3,072
118. Multiply: 284 x 25 1. 4,260 2. 7,075
3. 7,100 4. 7,125
119. What comes next?
128. Look at this series: 3, -12, 48, -192, 768,... What number should come next?
1
5. 9,975
2. 11
1 2 3 5 8 13 ____
3. 21
4. 22
2. 32
3. 40
2. 6
3. 7
4. 48
2. 6
3. 9
4. 10
5. 12
4. 12
5. 15
123. What comes next? 1/6, 1/3, ½, 2/3, ____, ____ 1. 5/6, 1 2. 5/6, 7/6
3. ¾. 4/5 4. ¾, 11/12
4. 96
5. 100
5. 64
122. If the ratio of men to women is 3 : 5 and the class contains 24 people, how many additional men would have to enroll to make the ratio of men to women 1:1? 1. 3
3. 94
130. If prices are reduced by 25%, and sales are increased by 20%, what is the net effect on gross receipts?
121. If a car can travel 25 miles on two gallons of gasoline, how many gallons will be needed for a trip of 150 miles? 1. 3
2. 92
5. 30
120. 24 is ¾ of what number? 1. 16
5. -12,289
129. Susan has an average of 86 in her three examinations. What grade must she receive on her next test if she wants to raise her average to 88? 1. 90
1. 9
3.-3,072 4.-12,288
5. ¾, 5/6
124. Greg traveled from his home to work at an average rate of 25km/hr. By traveling 50 km/hr, he took 30 minutes less to return home. How far in kilometers is his work from home?
1. They increase by 5%. 4. They increase by 10%. 2. They decrease by 5%. 5. They decrease by 10%. 3. They remain the same. 131. A man travels a distance of 20 miles at 60 miles per hour and then returns over the same route at 40 miles per hour. What is his average rate for the round trip in miles per hour? 1. 45
2. 46
3. 47
4. 48
5. 50
132. Three times the first of three consecutive odd integers is 3 more than twice the third. Find the third integer. 1. 7
2. 9
3. 11
4. 13
5. 15
133. Three years ago, Marivic's age was half of Karen's age. If the sum of their ages today is 21, how old is Marivic now? 1. 4
2. 5
3. 8
4. 10
5. 13
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3. 90, 115 4. 90, 125
5. 100,205 1. 6,36 2. 6, 100
135. To make fruit punch for 8 students, ½ liters , of concentrate is mixed with 3 ½ liters of water. How many liters of concentrate are needed to make fruit punch of this strength for 28 students? 1. 1 ¾
2. 1 5/9
3. 1 7/9
4. 4/9
5. 5/7
136. Musa can build a wall in 6 days. Mark had worked on the wall for three days alone before Musa joined him. Together, they have completed the wall in three more days. How long will it take Mark to build the wall alone? 1. 10 days 3. 14 days 5. 18 days 2. 12 days 4. 16 days 137. When +3 is added to -5, the sum is________. 1. -15
2. -8
3.-2
4. +2
5. +8
138. The average of two numbers is M. If one number is N, the other number is_______. 1. 2N 3. 2M-2 5. M-N 2. 2M 4. 2M-N 139. Glasses are packed exactly — dozen to a carton, and extras are left for the next packing. If a batch of 103 glasses is ready to be packed, and if there are enough cartons, how many glasses will be left for the next packing? 1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 4. 5 5. 7 140. 2 6 15 31 1. 141 2. 164 3. 200
56 92 _____ 4. 205 5. 340
141. What comes next? 13 4 26 5 14 6 25 7 ____ 1. 12
2. 15
3. 16
4. 24
2. 4.2
3. 28
4. 42
2. 25
3. 40
4. 60
5. 280
5. 80
144. In a certain class, the ratio of men to women is 4 : 6. If the class has 40 students, how many of them are women? 1. 12
2. 16
3. 20
5. 6,216
GENERAL INFORMATION 146. Which of the following principles is not declared in the constitution? 1. The Philippine Constitution is a democratic and republican state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanating from it. 2. The State has the power to wage war in defense against outside attack. 3. Civilian authority is sometimes supreme over the military. 4. The separation of the church and state shall be inviolable. 5. The Philippines is a nuclear free country. 147. Which of the following is defined as a declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violation by the government or by an individual or groups of individuals? 1. Power of the State 4. Human Rights 2. Suffrage 5. None of the above 3. Bill of Rights 148. Which of the following is not an element of the state? 1. people 4. territory 2. government 5. None of the above 3. administration 149. What is the basic autonomous social institution? 1. barangay 4. tribe 2. family 5. None of the above 3. cultural community 150. All of the following are grounds for the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus except_________. 1. invasion 4. rebellion 2. natural calamity 5. None of the above 3. when public safety requires it
143. If a merchant makes a profit of 20% based on the selling price of an article, what percent does he make on the cost? 1. 20
3. 6, 116 4. 6, 200
5. 26
142. Find 60% of 70. 1. 2.8
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151. Legislative power is vested upon the_________. 1. Constitutional Commission 4. Congress 2. Civil Service Commission 5. People 3. President 152. The majority of the vote of congress is_________. 1. three-fourths 4. unanimous 2. fifty one percent 5. None of the above 3. two-thirds
5. 28
153. Judicial power is vested upon the_________. 145. 1 1 2 8 3 27 4 64 5 125 ____ ____ 1. Chief Justice 4. Congress This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 11 OF 13
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5. Senate
154. How many associate justices are there in the Supreme Court? 1. 8 3. 10 5. 15 2. 9 4. 14 155. The following government officials may be removed from office through impeachment except the _. 1. President 4. Senators 2. Vice-President 5. Chief Justice 3. Members of the Supreme Court 156. An example of a civil and political right is the right to_______. 1. life and liberty 4. social security 2. work 5. None of the above 3. education
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Professionalism Responsiveness to the Public Commitment to Public Interest None of the above
162. What arises when a public official or employee is a member of a board, an officer, or a substantial stockholder of a private corporation? 1. Investment 4. Financial interest 2. Bribery 5. Material interest 3. Conflict of Interest 163. Which of the following is not a condition wherein a vice-president may replace a president of the country and therefore serve the unexpired term? 1. removal from office 4. death 2. permanent disability 5. None of the above 3. resignation from office
157. Who shall regularly monitor meteorological factors affecting environmental conditions including the ozone depletion and greenhouse gases? 1. Department of Environment and Natural Resources 2. Department of Science and Technology 3. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration 4. Local government units 5. None of the above
164. The present anti-graft court is known as the ____. 1. Tanod-bayan 4. Ombudsman 2. Sandigan-bayan 5. None of the above 3. BarangayHall
158. Who provides the fund to support the Air Quality Management? 1. National Treasury 2. Department of Environment and Natural Resources 3. Department of Science and Technology 4. Local government units 5. Department of Agriculture
166. Which of the following statements is false 1. The President may not enter into agreements with foreign-owned corporations involving either technical or financial assistance for large-scale exploration. 2. The Congress may allow small-scale utilization of natural resources by Filipino citizens. 3. The exploration, and utilization of natural resources shall be under the full control and supervision of the State. 4. Private enterprises shall be encouraged to broaden the base of their ownership. 5. None of the above
159. All of the following are substances which may be broken down by the decomposing action of living organisms like bacteria except________. 1. potato peelings 4. onionskin 2. a microchip 5. an apple core 3. wood carvings 160. Which of the following is not considered a relative of a public official? 1. abalcte 4. All of the above 2. a kumpare 5. None of the above 3. abilas
165. Which of the following natural resources shall be alienated by the State? 1. fisheries 4. wildlife 2. forests 5. petroleum 3. agricultural lands
167. Which of the following is exempted from filing their statements of assets and liabilities? 1. regional employees 2. naval captains 3. colonels 4. those who serve in an honorary capacity 5. None of the above
161. The staff under the Land Transportation Office 168. Vultures eat large dead organisms. What type of tried to save on electricity by turning off the air heterotrophs are they? conditioning by 4:00 p.m. What norm of conduct did the 1. herbivores 4. decomposers staff display? 2. omnivores 5. parasites 1. Justness and Sincerity 3. scavengers This material is intended for reviewees of RED OCTOBER EDUCATIONAL CENTER and given free of charge DO NOT PHOTOCOPY OR REPRODUCE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. 12 OF 13
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169. When rainfall attains a ph less than 5.6, it becomes_________. 1. torrential 4. tropical 2. acidic 5. neutral 3. basic 170. Which of the following is not considered a duty of a public official or employee? 1. process documents and papers expeditiously 2. make documents accessible to the public 3. act immediately on the public's personal transactions 4. act promptly on letters and requests 5. None of the above
Oh God, Increase my knowledge!
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