THIRD DIAGNOSTIC EXAM FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 LET – GENERAL EDUCATION
1.The Philippine President who initiated the “Bagong Lipunan” (New Society) movement was __________.
A. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
B. Rodrigo Duterte
C. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Elpidio Quirino
2. Just as Generation X faced economic challenges, Generation Z is confronting _______________.
A. Globalization
B. Climate change
C. Student loan debt and a competitive job market
D. Technological advancements
3. Which movement in the late 19th century sought freedom and independence for the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule, often
through armed struggle and uprisings?
A. Libertad
B. Rebellion
C. Secularization
D. Propaganda
4. In “El Filibusterismo,” who is the protagonist’s beloved who enters the convent?
A. Sisa
B. Doña Victorina
C. Maria Clara
D. Tiya Isabel
5. Chordata is to Phylum, as Homo sapiens is to:
A. Class
B. Kingdom
C. Order
D. Genus
6. A human arm, a bat’s wing and a seal’s flipper are example of:
A. analogous organs
B. homologous organs
C. embryonic organs
D. vestigial organs
7. Rizal’s ultimate sacrifice for his country can be summarized by which statement?
A. Death is better than a life of dishonor
B. Give me liberty or give me death
C. The pen is mightier than the sword
D. To err is human, to forgive is divine
8. Which generation is the first to be born entirely in the 21 st century and is expected to be the most educated and tech-literate
generation to date?
A. Generation Z
B. Millennials
C. Generation X
D. Gen Alpha
9. In the late 19th century, a group of Filipino priests advocated for the transfer of control of parishes from Spanish to Filipino clergy
in a campaign known as the _____________ Movement.
A. Secularization
B. Propaganda
C. Libertad
D. Rebellion
10. Which of the following writs can be issued to correct a failure to perform a duty that is clearly established by law?
A. mandamus
B. habeas data
C. amparo
D. habeas corpus
11. A television is listed for 30,000. If a discount of 12% is given, the television will cost ________.
A. 27,000
B. 26,400
C. 3,600
D. 26,800
12. Scientists’ values and beliefs are influenced by the customs and traditions of ____________.
A. Association
B. Society
C. Family
D. Relatives
13. The Spaniards born in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period were referred to as __________.
A. insulares
B. ilustrados
C. peninsulares
D. indios
14. The fisherman carefully placed the worm on the hook as bait to ________ the fish.
A. bit
B. bite
C. bet
D. bait
15. The law that gives more autonomy to towns, cities and provinces is known as ________.
A. Barangay Law
B. Local Government Code
C. Civil Service Law
D. Cooperative Law
16. Ang panlapi sa salitang “pinagsikapan” ay isang halimbawa ng _____________.
A. hulapi
B. laguhan
C. gitlapi
D. unlapi
17. “Reduccion” is the Spanish policy which provided the resettlement of Filipino commune to form town centers for
_______________.
A. cabeceras
B. cedulas
C. haciendas
D. encomiendas
18. “Maghapon at magdamag na nagbasa ng aklat at lathalain si Gng. Llana”, ang paksa sa pangungusap ay ______________.
A. nagbasa
B. Gng. Llana
C. maghapon
D. magdamag
19. Who was a leading novelist during the Victorian era?
A. William Langland
B. Percy Bysshe Shelley
C. Charles Dickens
D. William Shakespeare
20. Which natural disaster is primarily responsible for the potential risk of “The Big One” in the Philippines?
A. earthquakes
B. tsunami
C. hurricane
D. typhoon
21. Ito ay pangatnig na ginagamit sa pagbukod o pagtatangi.
A. Panlinaw
B. Paninsay
C. Pamukod
D. Pananhi
22. Deer, rabbits, and zebras have similar characteristics because they are classified __________.
A. preys
B. primates
C. monkeys
D. predators
23. Which unfinished novel by Jose Rizal was intended to be a sequel to his previous works but was left incomplete at his death?
A. Noli Me Tangere
B. Makamisa
C. El Filibusterismo
D. Junto Al Pasig
24. During the school event, Teacher Jane’s warm and engaging nature won her many friends among the staff. Her _________
made her a beloved colleague.
A. friendship
B. status
C. personality
D. camaraderie
25. Arrange the following generations in chronological order according to their birth years:
I. Baby Boomers
II. Generation X
III. Generation Z
IV. Millennials
A. I, II, III, IV
B. I, II, IV, III
C. I, IV, II, III
D. II, III, I, IV
26. Just as Generation X saw the emergence of video games, Gen Alpha is experiencing the popularity of _______________.
A. Virtual reality (VR)
B. Augmented reality (AR)
C. Esports
D. Mobile gaming
27. A pair of shoes costs 8,000. If a discount of 30% is given, the shoes will cost ________.
A. 3,400
B. 6,600
C. 5,600
D. 2,400
28. If the ratio of the number of carabaos, pigs and cows in a farm is 5:1:2 and there are 48 animals in all, how many of them are
pigs?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
29. Which demonstrates interconnectedness between social and environmental injustices?
A. extinction of rare animal species
B. desertification of verdant regions
C. industrialized countries’ toxic waste disposal to poorer countries
D. temperature warming and rise of sea level
30. Which generation is often characterized by their skepticism towards traditional institutions and a preference for authenticity and
direct communication?
A. Generation Z
B. Millennials
C. Generation X
D. Gen Alpha
31. A person’s right to protection against unlawful disappearance is done through _____________.
A. Writ of amparo
B. Bill of rights
C. Writ of habeas corpus
D. Writ of habeas data
32. Regarded as polymath, Rizal’s genius was manifest in _____________.
A. science along
B. both science and arts
C. arts alone
D. both oratory and writing
33. “Scent of Apples”, a collection of stories that succeeded with the United States audience, was written by:
A. Bienvenido Santos
B. Jose Garcia Villa
C. F. Sionil Jose
D. Carlos Bulosan
34. Meteorology can predict which of the following natural phenomena?
A. Volcanic eruptions
B. Typhoons
C. Solar flares
D. Earthquakes
35. When raw scores are converted to percent, letter marks or number marks, the process known as ________________.
A. fixation
B. computation
C. stabilization
D. transmutation
36. What is a collection of Indian sacred hymns?
A. Rig Veda
B. Upanishad
C. Mahabharata
D. Ramayana
37. Gandhi’s approach to seeking India’s independence was marked by his commitment to peaceful protests and hunger strikes,
demonstrating that he was ____________.
A. silent
B. non-violent
C. sacrificial
D. desperate
38. The Philippines jeep, the tinalak woven cloth, the higantes of Angono, the holy week cenáculo are examples of ________ art.
A. music
B. paintings
C. architecture
D. films
39. In Filipino society, what type of characteristic is associated with being optimistic and viewing situations in a hopeful or
constructive manner?
A. primitive
B. negative
C. ambivalent
D. positive
40. The proponent of the arena theater is _________.
A. Montano
B. Carpio
C. Tinio
D. Bill of attainder
41. As the Sydney Opera House is to Sydney, so __________ is to Milan.
A. The Globe Theatre
B. La Scala
C. Broadway
D. West End
42. Which generation is typically characterized by being tech-savvy, having grown up with the internet, and often uses social media
platforms like TikTok?
A. Generation Z
B. Millennials
C. Generation X
D. Gen Alpha
43. Which of the following is NOT a major theme in Jose Rizal’s novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”?
A. Colonial oppression
B. Religious hypocrisy
C. Nationalism
D. Romantic escapades
44. Which of the following shows file size from largest to smallest?
A. Gigabyte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Byte
B. Megabyte, Gigabyte, Kilobyte, Byte
B. Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte
D. Kilobyte, Megabyte, Byte, Gigabyte
45. What is the exponent in the expression 13x2 + y?
A. 2
B. x
C. y
D. 13
46. It served as the guidebook for new members of the organization, which laid out the group’s rules and principles. The first edition
of this was written by Emilio Jacinto.
A. Filipino Dentro El Cien Aeos
B. Himno Al Trabajo
C. Kartilya ng Katipunan
D. El Verdadero Decalogo
47. The collection of stories and folk tales in Arabian setting which has endured the ages and continues to entertain the young and
old alike through various media is entitled __________.
A. The Magic Carpet
B. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
C. One Thousand and One Nights
D. The Prince of Persia
47. Sa larangan ng __________, masasaksihan ang pagsasalin ng mga akdang pampanitikan mula sa isang wika patungo sa iba’t
ibang wika upang maiparating ito sa mas maraming tao.
A. palakasan
B. sining
C. pakikipagtalo
D. digmaan
48. Ang mga salitang “sundín”, “kunin”, “bilhin” ay pawang mayroong _________.
A. palit
B. dagdag
C. salisi
D. kaltas
49. Ang kasabihang “ubos-ubos biyaya, pagkatapos ay tunganga”, ay tumutukoy sa isang taong _______.
A. waldas
B. maingay
C. mayabang
D. tamad
50.What is the title of the essay written by Jose Rizal that highlights the unfair treatment of the Filipino people by the Spanish
colonial authorities and calls for reforms?
A. El Filibusterismo
B. Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
C. Noli Me Tangere
D. The Philippines A Century Hence
51. “Maghapon at magdamag na nagbasa ng aklat at lathalain si Gng. Llana”, ang panaguri sa pangungusap ay ____________.
A. Nagbasa
B. Gng. Luna
C. Maghapon
D. Magdamag
52. What was the profession of Jose Rizal’s father, Francisco Mercado?
A. Lawyer
B. Merchant
C. Physician
D. Farmer
53. Salita o parirala na kinakaltas sa pangungusap ay nangangailangan ng bantas na:
A. Kudlit
B. Panaklong
C. Panipi
D. Gitling
54. Which generation is also known as the ‘Echo Boomers’ due to the significant increase in birth rates during their era?
A. Generation Z
B. Millennials
C. Generation X
D. Gen Alpha
55. Ang simuno sa pangungusap na ito, “inihanda ng paaralan ang kanyang mga estudyante para sa nalalapit na pagsusulit” ay
___________.
A. paaralan
B. estudyante
C. inihanda
D. pagsusulit
56.Which potential crisis could disrupt global economies and energy security?
A. fuel shortage
B. global warming
C. rise of the machine
D. worldwide epidemic
57. What are the thin structure essential for
Cytokinesis, amoeboid movement and changes in cell shape?
A. Myosin filaments
B. Monofilaments
C. Microfilaments
D. Pseudo filaments
58. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang MALI ang pagkakatumbas
A. Jose Rizal: Laong Laan
B. Marcelo del Pilar: Dolores Manapat
C. Andres Bonifacio: Agapito Bagumbayan
D. Jose Corazon de Jesus: Huseng Sisiw
59. Lara, an adventurous traveler, planned an exciting trip to explore the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand. She carefully
budgeted P80,000 for her entire journey, including transportation, accommodation, and activities. During her trip, she spent
P25,000 on airfare to New Zealand, P30,000 on accommodation for the duration of her stay, and P15,000 on various activities such
as bungee jumping and skydiving. After her thrilling adventures in New Zealand, Lara realized she had spent quite a bit from her
budget. What fraction of Lara’s budget did she spend during her trip?
A. 0.875
B. 0.9
C. 0.85
D. 0.6
60. The union of an ovum and a sperm inside a test tube is called _________ fertilization.
A. asexual
B. sexual
C. in vitro
D. in vivo
61. The protein shell of a virus is called:
A. capsid
B. photosynthesis
C. autotrophs
D. heterotrophs
62. Leche flan on ice cream __________ my all-time favourite dessert.
A. is
B. were
C. shall be
D. are
63. Ang mimelikong larong isinasagawa kapag may lamay upang aliwin ang mga namtayan sa pamamagitan ng pagtula.
A. Duplo
B. Karagatan
C. Huwego de Prenda
D. Dung-aw
64. The highest category in the classification of plants and animals is ________.
A. genus
B. species
C. phylum
D. domain
65. Who is the artist behind the “Creation of Adam” fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
A. Leonardo da Vinci
B. Vincent van Gogh
C. Pablo Picasso
D. Michelangelo
66. Which edifice is known as the “Walled City” and served as a military headquarters during the Spanish colonial period?
A. Mac Arthur’s Landing in Leyte
B. Fort Santiago
C. San Sebastián Church
D. University of Santo Tomas
67.Uri ng sanaysay na pangkaraniwan ang paksa at waring nakikipag-usap lamang ay _________.
A. maanyo
B. masining
C. malaya
D. malikhain
68. Carol’s average score on her first 3 tests is 90. If her average on her last 2 tests is 80, what is the average score for all 5 tests?
A. 85
B. 86
C. 87
D. 88
69. Nobody wanted to do the household chores and so the senior members of the family did the chores ______.
A. myself
B. themselves
C. himself
D. yourselves
70.Due to close family ties Filipino families are generally ________.
A. extended
B. matriarchal
C. patriarchal
D. conceptual
71. Arrange the following musical genres in chronological order of their emergence:
I. Classical
II. Jazz
III. Rock and Roll
IV. Hip Hop
A. I, II, III, IV
B. II, I, IV, III
C. III, II, IV, I
D. IV, III, II, I
73. What is the molecule that allows plants to capture energy from sunlight?
A. Chlorophyll
B. Carbohydrates
C. Oxygen
D. ATP
74. In the principle of check and balance, an example of Legislative check and balance the Judiciary is _________.
A. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional
B. Impeachment of the Chief Justice
C. Presidential veto on Congressional Law
D. Impeachment of the President
75. On june 12, 1898, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippine Independence from Spain. Which band played “Lupang
Hinirang”?
A. Kawit, Cavite Marching Band
B. Malabon Marching Band
C. Manila Marching Band
D. Magdalo Marching Band
76. A teacher buys 8 packs of pencils for every 3 packs of erasers. If the teacher purchases 24 packs of erasers, how many packs
of pencils does she buy?
A. 64
B. 65
C. 66
D. 67
77. Familiarity with whole system, its classifications, features and categories, such knowledge is called _________.
A. metacognitive
B. factual
C. procedural
D. conceptual
78. The digital revolution and advancements in information technology have provided ____________ for researchers and the
general public.
A. easy access to data
B. greater mobility
C. prevention of disease
D. increased crop yield
79. If the Baby Boomers grew up with the Beatles, then Millennials came of age with _______________.
A. MTV
B. Social media platforms like Facebook
C. Netflix
D. iPhones
80. Ang pinakamahalagang gamit ng wika ay ________.
A. pagsusulat, pagbabasa, paliwanagan
B. pag-iisip. Pag-gawa, paglalakad
C. tunog, tinig, pandinig
D. abakada, alibata, bokabolaryo
81. The law that raised teaching to the same level as the other professions is:
A. R.A. 10968
B. R.A. 7836
C. R.A. 10533
D. R.A. 10912
82. Which of the following arranges Piaget’s stages of cognitive development in the correct order from infancy to adulthood?
A. Concrete Operational – Sensorimotor – Formal Operational – Preoperational
B. Sensorimotor – Preoperational – Concrete Operational – Formal Operational
C. Preoperational – Sensorimotor – Formal Operational – Concrete Operational
D. Formal Operational – Preoperational – Concrete Operational – Sensorimotor
83. The Senator who sponsored the bill impressed the listeners with his CANDIDNESS. The capitalized word means
_____________.
A. energy
B. pretense
C. frankness
D. attention
84. A focus on traditional career paths often undermines efforts for __________ among young professionals.
A. enlightened occupational
B. responsible parenthood
C. professional development
D. unified family
85. Which Philippine president was known for his integrity, simplicity, and dedication to public service, earning him the nickname
“The Champion of the Masses"?
A. Douglas MacArthur
b. Ninoy Aquino
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Carlos P. Garcia
86. A shipping crate has dimensions of 12 cm, 10 cm, and 4 cm. What is its volume?
A. 240 cubic centimeters
B. 72 cubic centimeters
C. 24 cubic centimeters
D. 480 cubic centimeters
87. Ang lahat ng ito ay mahalagang katangian ng isang mananalumpati MALIBAN sa:
A. matikas na tindig at pananalita
B. malinaw na pagbigkas
C. panggulat at pagbigkas
D. maayos na pagtalakay ng paksa
88. The beneficial effect of scientific development on agriculture is ________.
A. increased crop yield
B. wetland conservation
C. control of infection
D. reforestation
89. The designation for places on earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity is called __________.
A. Vintage Collection
B. World Heritage
C. Archaeological Artifact
D. Antique Heirloom
90. Which generation includes individuals born during the mid-1960s to the early 1980s and is known for their adaptability and
resilience in the face of technological change?
A. Generation Z
B. Millennials
C. Generation X
D. Gen Alpha
91. The triumvirate of the propaganda movement in Europe was _________.
A. Bonifacio, Aguinaldo, Mabini
B. Rizal, Lopez Jaena, M.H. del Pilar
C. Gomez, Burgos, Zamora
D. G. del Pilar, M.H. del Pilar, A. Luna
92. Arrange the following processes of the carbon cycle in chronological order:
A. Photosynthesis – Respiration – Combustion – Decomposition
B. Photosynthesis – Respiration – Decomposition – Combustion
C. Respiration – Combustion – Decomposition – Photosynthesis
D. Respiration – Combustion – Photosynthesis – Decomposition
93. It is the earth’s shield against the sun’s harmful radiation.
A. Global warming
B. Greenhouse effect
C. Ozone layer
D. Troposphere
94. Which character in “Noli Me Tangere” is deeply connected to the themes of familial tragedy and the struggles of the lower
class?
A. Sisa
B. Doña Victorina
C. Maria Clara
D. Tiya Isabel
95. Teresa Magbanua is to “Visayan Joan of Arc,” as Melchora Aquino is to _________.
A. “Mother of the Philippine Revolution”
B. “Lioness of Malolos”
C. “Heroine of Jaro”
D. “Mother of Katipunan”
96. “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves”, “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” and “The Story of Sinbad” are some of the entertaining
stories in the collection entitled _________.
A. The Arabian Nights
B. The Prince of Persia
C. The Magic Carpet
D. Pirates of the Carribean
97. Some animals are capable of learning, like dogs. This is the lowest form of learning called ___________.
A. responding
B. tutoring
C. conditioning
D. perceiving
98. In a school sports event, the scores for the high jump competition were recorded as follows: 85, 90, 80, 100, 70, 95. To
evaluate the performance variability, the sports coordinator wants to calculate the range. The range of the scores is __________.
A. 20
B. 15
C. 30
D. 40
99. The magician decided to ____________ his tricks in front of the audience, revealing all his secrets.
A. bore
B. bear
C. bearing
D. bare
100. The island of Luzon is estimated to be 100,000 square kilometers. In exponential form, it can be expressed as _________.
A. 10^6
B. 1x10^4
C. 10^5
D. 1x10^6
101. Apolinario Mabini, the acknowledged “Brains of the Revolution” wrote the principles of conduct and morality that should govern
the revolutionary government called:
A. Filipino Dentro El CienAeos
B. Himno Al Trabajo
C. La Cartilla
D. El Verdadero Decalogo
102. An example of stored chemical energy inside the human body which is transformed into energy for the cells is:
A. Water
B. Food
C. Air
D. Blood
103. The Philippine President known for his “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program was _________.
A. Manuel Roxas
B. Rodrigo Duterte
C. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Elpidio Quirino
104. Isabelo delos Reyes is known for this.
A. use of Spanish surnames by Filipinos
B. founding of the Union Obrera Democratica
C. tobacco monopoly
D. resettlement of Filipino communities in cabeceras
105. “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” What does the quote suggest
about the impact of silence?
A. silence is a sign of weakness
B. silence speaks louder than words
C. speaking up always leads to conflict
D. silence is a form of betrayal
106. Ms. Santos invested P800,000 at 6.875% annually. After two years, her investment will earn interest of _________.
A. P50,500
B. P110,000
C. P100,000
D. P55,000
107. What are the organic compounds that are used in perfumes and for artificial flavor?
A. ethers
B. alcohol
C. acid
D. esters
108. Which of Jose Rizal’s literary works contains the famous poem “Adios, Patria Adorada” (Farewell, Beloved Country),
expressing his farewell to his homeland and his acceptance of his impending execution?
A. Noli Me Tangere
B. Mi Ultimo Adios
C. A La Juventud Filipino
D. El Filibusterismo
109. The literary piece that expresses truth through symbolic people and events is known as _________.
A. allegory
B. fiction
C. epic
D. elegy
110. Who famously declared “Long live Philippine independence!” as he led the Katipunan in the fight against Spanish oppression?
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Jose Rizal
C. Manuel Quezon
D. Graciano Lopez Jaena
111. Renowned jazz pianist and international recording artist known for pioneering Latin jazz in Manila is _________?
A. Chan
B. Kabayao
C. Molina
D. Katindig
112. “Those who have less in life should have more in law,” expresses the concern for the poor and the disadvantaged by the
popular Philippine President _________________.
A. Benigno Aquino
B. Sergio Osmena
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Elpidio Quirino
113. The simplex algorithm, a widely used method for solving linear programming problems, was developed by which
mathematician?
A. Alexander Bell
B. George Dantzig
C. Johann Kepler
D. Charles Richter
114. Dante Alighier’s long poem which contains vivid descriptions of hell, purgatory and paradise was entitled _________.
A. Dr. Fautus
B. Romeo and Juliet
C. Divine Comedy
D. Phantom of the Opera
115. The greatest common factor of 138 and 414 is _________.
A. 22
B. 33
C. 13
D. 23
116. Governor General Narciso Claveria ordered the:
A. use of Spanish surnames by Filipinos
B. founding of the Union ObreraDemocratica
C. tobacco monopoly
D. resettlement of Filipino communities incabeceras
117. Sino ang premyadong manunulat na nagwagi ng Ramon Magsaysay Award for Literature at kilala sa kanyang mga akdang
gaya ng “The Woman Who Had Two Navels”?
A. Constancio De Guzman
B. Freddie Aguilar
C. Jose Corazon de Jesus
D. Nick Joaquin
118. The probability distribution that is associated with rare events is ________.
A. T-ditribution
B. Poisson distribution
C. Normal distribution
D. Binomial distribution
119. Perform the operation and reduce to simplest form: x-3y-3y(x-2y)-(-4x+7y)
A. -19y
B. 5y
C. 19y
D. -5y
120. “Lumipas ang ilang araw ngunit hindi siya tumanggap ng sagot”; ang pang-ukol sa pangungusap na ito ay ________.
A. ng
B. hindi
C. siya
D. ang
121. A rolling ball on a flat surface has ___ energy.
A. Chemical
B. Nuclear
C. Potential
D. Kinetic
122. What section of the Philippine Constitution emphasizes the nation’s commitment to a just and humane society, beginning with
the words "We, the sovereign Filipino people…”?
A. Bill of Rights
B. Preamble
C. Judicial Department
D. Legislative Department
123. Who is considered the most significant figure in literature during the Anglo-Saxon period?
A. Beowulf
B. John Keats
C. Charles Dickens
D. William Shakespeare
124. Halaw sa tulang Filipino na isinulat ni Jose Corazon de Jesus noong 1929 at nilapatan ng musika ni Constancio de Guzman.
A. Bayan ko
B. Pilipinas kong mahal
C. Magkaiisa
D. Ako ay Pilipino
125. Who is the author of “The Starry Night” painting?
A. Leonardo da Vinci
B. Vincent van Gogh
C. Pablo Picasso
D. Michelangelo
126. William Shakespeare is to drama as Jose Rizal is to _______.
A. Exile
B. Revolution
C. Literature
D. Martyrdom
127. All of the following are listed as Natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines except:
A. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
B. Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
C. Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park
D. Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
128. At 16, Rizal experienced his first romance. He fell in love with which girl?
A. Segunda Katigbak
B. Gertrude Beckett
C. Leonor Rivera
D. Leonor Gonzalez
129. Who among the following is given the distinction as the National Artist for Sculpture?
A. Jose Alcantara
B. Napoleon Abueva
C. Juan Luna
D. Jose Blanco
130. The last line in Rizal’s poem Mi Ultimo Adios “morir es descansar” reflects _________.
A. Rizal’s acceptance of death for his country
B. Rizal’s desire to escape punishment
C. Rizal’s wish for revenge
D. Rizal’s remorse in facing death
131. The following are National Artists for Theater, except:
A. Rolando Tinio
B. Ramon Valera
C. Severino Montano
D. Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero
132. When the moon is between the sun and the earth, the moon blocks the light from the sun, therefore casting a shadow on the
earth. This phenomenon is called __________.
A. Lunar eclipse
B. Solar eclipse
C. Halley’s comet
D. Umbra
133. Nobody wanted to do the household chores and so I did the chores:
A. myself
B. themselves
C. himself
D. yourselves
134. Find the discount rate if the original price is 20,000 and the net price is 17,500.
A. 10.5%
B. 11.5%
C. 12.5%
D. 13.5%
135. These are small finger-like intestinal structure which aids in the fast digestion of food.
A. Villi
B. Cilia
C. Flagella
D. Capillary
136. Environmentalists campaign for the total ban ______________ of harmful insecticides.
A. against the use
B. with using
C. on the use
D. on using
137. When DNA is damaged and not repaired but replicated, the result is genetic disorder called ____________.
A. transformation
B. mutation
C. succession
D. evolution
138. What is the unique feature of fungi?
A. they contain genetic material
B. they have combined chitins and glucans in their cell wall
C. they contain mitochondria
D. some are capable of bioluminescence
139. The poem that expresses faith in the Filipino youth as hope of the fatherland is:
A. La Belleza de Una Rosa
B. Al Trabajo
C. A La Juventud Filipina
D. Mi Ultimo Adios
140. Diwang pampanitikan na nagbibigay ng diin sa sariling panlasa ng bumabasa at kilala rin ito bilang “reader-response theory”
ay ________.
A. impresyonista
B. patalambuhay
C. antropolohiya
D. pansikolohiya
141. The branch of Physics that deals with the transfer of energy from one place to another is ________.
A. electromagnetic
B. electrodynamics
C. thermodynamics
D. electromagnetic thermostatic
142. If you have misplaced __________ manual, I will be glad to lend you _________.
A. your, yours
B. my, yours
C. your, mine
D. my, mine
143. The date of Philippine Independence was changed from July 4 to June 12 by __________.
A. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Manuel Quezon
C. Diosdado Macapagal
D. Benigno Aquino
144. The celebrated play which was set during the early American colonial period when Spanish influence was still strong is
________.
A. Scent of Apples
B. Sa Pula! Sa Puti!
C. New York in Tondo
D. Portrait of the Artist as Filipino
145. The child who just lost his front tooth could not ______ the apple.
A. bit
B. rail
C. bait
D. bite
146. Ang taong mapagsamantala sa kapwa ay ang tinutukoy ng sawikain na ________.
A. salubong na kilay
B. buwaya sa katihan
C. lukso ng dugo
D. bulang-gugo
147. Find least common multiple of 12, 10, 9
A. 280
B. 160
C. 180
D. 360
148. The Philippine Legislature has two chambers and is described as __________.
A. bicameral
B. unicameral
C. multilateral
D. bilateral
149. There are eight levels in the hierarchy of _________.
A. plant order
B. sea anemones
C. animal kingdom
D. biology taxonomy
150. Just as the Baby Boomers witnessed the space race, Generation X experienced the _______________.
A. Fall of the Berlin Wall
B. Rise of the internet
C. Dot-com bubble burst
D. End of the Cold War
