Cs Preboard Professional Oct 2015

CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET A

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:1. This Test Booklet contains 150 test questions for CIVIL SERVICE EXAM (PROFESSIONAL).

Examinees shall manage to use the 3 hours allotted.2. Examinee shall be given 1 answer sheet.3. Write the subject title “PREBOARD EXAM (PROFESSIONAL)” on the box provided.4. Shade Set Box “A” on your answer sheet if your test booklet is Set A; Set B if your test

booklet is Set B.5. Shade only one (1) box for each question on your answer sheet. Two or more boxes shaded

will invalidate your answer. There is only one answer to each question.6. AVOID ERASURES/SUPERIMPOSTIONS7. This is ST. LOUIS REVIEW CENTER property. Unauthorized process or reproduction, and or

sale of this test booklet is punishable by law.

Examinee’s Descriptive QuestionnaireDirections: The 20 times that follow are information about you. Please supply the information as HONESTLY and ACCURATELY as you can. The data that will be obtained from these items shall be held strictly confidential. Each item is followed by several possible answers. On your sheet, shade completely the oval that corresponds to the number of the answer that specifically pertains to you.1. Sex:

a. Male b. Female2. Civil Status:

a. Single c. Widow/widowerb. Married d. Separated/Divorce

3. Age bracket where you belong:a. 18-24 years old d. 39-45 years oldb. 25-31 years old e. More than 45 years oldc. 32- 38 years old

4. Highest educational attainment:a. College graduate d. Master’s Degreeb. Diploma/Certificate e. With Ph.D. Units/Degreec. With Master’s Units

5. Year of last attendance in school:a. Before 1985 d. 1996-2000b. 1986-1990 e. After 2000c. 1991-1995

6. What honors did you receive when you graduated from college?a. Summa Cum laude d. Other academic award b. Magna Cum laude e. None/not applicablec. Cum laude

7. Present employment:a. Government c. Self-employedb. Private d. None/not applicable

8. Type of present job:a. Professional/Technical/Scientificb. General Clericalc. Trades and crafts (jobs requiring manual dexterity of application of manual / mechanical / artistic

skills)d. Otherse. Not applicable

9. Length of experience in present job:a. Less than 1 year d. More than 4 yearsb. 1 to 2 years e. Unemployedc. 3 to 4 years

10. Do you have any of the following first level eligibilities? Second Grade, Municipal / Provincial Clerk, General Clerical, Career Service Sub-Professional (Local Government), Career Service Sub-professionala. Yes b. No

11. For what reason are you taking this examination?a. Entrance to government service c. Promotionb. Change of appointment status d. Others

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CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET A12. How many times have you taken the Career Service Professional? Examination excluding this one?

a. Once d. More than thriceb. Twice e. Neverc. Thrice

13. Which of the following activities did you undertake in preparing for this examination?a. Enrolled in review centersb. Studied career service examination reviewers sold at bookstorec. Engage in other activitiesd. Used a combination of A and Be. No preparation done at all

Items 14-16: (Government Employees only)14. Category of government office where employed:

a. National governmentb. Local government (province/municipal/ city)c. Government-owned or controlled corporationd. Constitutional officee. State college or university

15. Status of present appointment in government service:a. Permanent d. Contractualb. Temporary e. Substitutec. Casual/Emergency

16. Years of experience in government service:a. Less than 5 years d. 15-19 yearsb. 5-9 years e. More than 19yearsc. 10-14 years

Items 17 to 20:In which of the following types of work do you consider yourself best qualified? Choose ONLY TWO (2) from among the options listed in items 17-20. Shade the ovals that correspond to your choices. For example, if you think you are best qualified in budget management, and project planning/management, shade oval B of item 17 and oval C of item 19. Leave items 18 and 20 blank. If you think you are best qualified in research/report including statistical analysis, shade ovals A and B of item 20 on your Answer sheet, and leave items 17, 18 and 19 blank.17. a. Accounting

b. Budget Management c. Buying/Purchasingd. Coordination e. Computer Operations

18. a. EDP Computer Programmingb. EDP System Analysis and Designc. Human Resource Developmentd. Management and Audit Analysis

19. a. News/Feature Writingb. Personal Recruitment/Selection c. Project Planning/Managementd. Public Relation Worke. Records Management

20. a. Research / Report Writingb. Statistical Analysis c. Stenographyd. Supplies Managemente. None of the Above

***** TEST BEGINS HERE ******DIRECTION: Choose from among the suggested answers the word that means most nearly the same as the word in capital letters. On your Answer Sheet, shade completely the box that corresponds to your answer.21. There was BEDLAM in the courtroom after the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET Aa. merriment d. silenceb. dread e. contemptc. commotion

22. Ang taong LANTUTAY ay malabong umasenso sa buhay.a. mahina d. pabayab. bobo e. sinungalingc. palaaway

23. The local official condemned the illegal taxes levied on the HAPLESS populace of the island.a. unfortunate d. frustratedb. submissive e. frightenedc. illiterate

24. The designer of famous line of clothes is the ERSTWHILE owner of a dairy farm.a. famous d. outspokenb. former e. wealthyc. new

25. The whole nation expects the achievement of the economic recovery routine with the expression of apprehension and ALACRITY.a. changes d. determinationb. encouragement e. eagernessc. confidence

26. The renowned princess was RETICENT about her personal affairs.a. possessive d. volubleb. conscious e. reservedc. gushing

27. It is nasty to be with someone who makes FLIPPANT remarks.a. lewd d. revoltingb. disrespectful e. seriousc. irritating

28. Mr. Richard Yo is currently ROLLING IN MONEY.a. very rich d. famousb. lacking money e. successful in businessc. poor

29. Alert alarm has been given to the police to MOLLIFY local rallies. a. enlighten d. supportb. enrage e. aggravatec. appease

30. Some locality experienced such QUAGMIRE situation especially in economic progress.a. contents d. troubleb. gloomy e. scenicc. summary

DIRECTION: Choose the word closest in meaning with the underlined word. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box that corresponds to the number of the correct answer. 31. she seeks vendettaa. challenge c. shelterb. revenge d. transport

32. laconically agreed


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET Aa. ignorant c. accordinglyb. stinking d. repair

33. myriad experiencesa. innumerable c. harmlessb. confidential d. fit

34. gyrating planeta. small c. bigb. hot d. rotating35. no eona. timing c. abundantb. loss of air d. indefinite time

DIRECTION: Choose the word opposite in meaning with the underlined word. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box that corresponds to the number of the correct answer.36. replete facilitiesa. full c. completeb. lack d. content

37. abide a. forget c. loyaltyb. rich d. refuse to endure

38. terse compositiona. expansive c. shortb. change d. abrupt

39. gibe her with her worka. provoke c. complimentb. change d. promote

40. unison a. melody c. tolerateb. oblige d. discord

DIRECTION: Each of the following sentences contains four/five underlined parts, one of which may contain an error of some kind. If there is an error in the sentence, shade the letter corresponding to the correct answer in your Answer Sheet. If there is no error choose “No Error.”41. The special computer course will designed for executives. No Error. A B C D

42. The examinees that take the test in Kidapawan were from Kabacan. No Error. A B C D 43. A house is a dream to anyone, but when they do not come true, it’s sad feeling. No Error. A B C D 44. The rains where the farmers had long hoped for began four weeks ago. No Error. A B C D 45. It is much better if we go to Hongkong before first proceeding to Singapore. No Error. A B C D

46. More than 70 percentage of this task still has to be completed. No Error. A B C D E

47. If I were you, I would never permit them to took part on this activity. No Error.


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET A A B C D 48. Mr. and Mrs. Miller invitation my parents and me to their daughter’s 16 th birthday party.

A B C D No error. E 49. Neither the father or one his four sons is at fault in the accident. No Error.

A B C D

50. The bunch of grapes in the fruit basket were ruined because of the fall. No Error.A B C D

51. Kailangan raw ang iyong presensya sa nasabing patimpalak. Walang mali. A B C D 52. Either Mara nor Clara is to be held responsible for the crime. No Error. A B C D 53. If he is right, then I was wrong. No Error. A B C D

54. Betty viewed the people who meet him at the airport yesterday. No Error. A B C D

55. The leader said that no country have the right to punish its citizen from poverty. No Error.

A B C D E

DIRECTIONS: Read each of the following sentences carefully, then choose which among the several choices in each group is expressed most satisfactorily in terms of grammar and correct usage. On your Answer Sheet, shade completely the box that corresponds to your answer.56. a. Bea believed that work sweetens life, that great men make history, and that industrialization

spoils relationships among men.b. Bea believed in work as a sweetener of life, great men as masters of history, and industrialization as a spoiler of relationships among men.c. Work sweetens life, great men make history, and the spoiling of relationships among men by industrialization-these were the things believed by Bea.d. Bea believed that work sweetens life, that great men make history, and that relationships among men are spoiled by industrialization.

57. a. When a principal, in my opinion, has an argument with a student, HE (principal) is usually

right. b. In the case of an argument between a principal and a student, it is my opinion that the principal is usually right. c. I think that when a principal and a student have an argument the former is usually right. d. In my opinion, I think when a principal has an argument with a student, he is usually right.

58. a. He stepped on the accelerator and soon made the motor purr. b. Soon after he stepped on the accelerator, the motor was purring. c. When he stepped on the accelerator, the motor was soon purring. d. He stepped on the accelerator, and the motor was soon purring. DIRECTION: In each of the following sentences is a blank space indicating that a word or group of words has been omitted. From among the suggested answers choose the word or groups of words that best conveys the concept or meaning of the sentence as a whole. On your Answer Sheet, shade completely the box that corresponds to your answer.59. Rina’s friends were ________ over who among them gets the largest pizza slice.


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET Aa. crooning d. clamouringb. bickering e. guessingc. butchering

60. The ________ between two brothers’ conduct may not be simply _______ since they studied in the same school and grew up in the same neighborhood.a. similitude---fortuitousb. difference---unpredictablec. closeness---astoundingd. variation---surprisinge. similarity---expected

61. __________ pa ang kilos ng bago nilang utusan.a. lantay d. asiwab. sariwa e. makitidc. madali

62. Jessica __________ beside me while I was being scolded by my father.a. stood d. stakeb. stay e. taken

63. Bill’s reason for dropping his subjects in school is _________ his schedule are conflict with his

work.a. awhile c. becauseb. other than d. that

DIRECTION: Read the following groups of sentences carefully and answer the questions that follow. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box that corresponds to the number of the correct answer.A. You will notice that it has five strings.B. The smallest produces the highest pitch.C. The largest string produces the lowest pitch.D. Each string when plucked produces a sound different from the others.E. Take a close look at a guitar, a familiar instrument to all of us.64. What should be the first sentence?

a. E b. D c. C d. B65. What should be the fourth sentence?

a. D b. C c. B d. A66. What should be the last sentence?

a. B b. E c. A d. D

A. Idagdag pa rito ang wastong paggamit ng mga kumpas na mahalaga sa pagbibigay-diin sa mahahalagang salita o pangungusap na kailngan sa pagtatalumpati.

B. Kung paanong ang awit at sayaw ay nakapag bibigay sa atin ng kasiyahan bilang sining, ang ining sa pagtatalumpati ay matutuklasan sa maayos na paghahanay-hanay ng mga mahahalagang kaisiapan na ipararating ng mga tagapakinig.

C. Samakatuwid, ang kasiningan ng pagtatalumpati ay nababatay sa taong magsasagawa nito.D. Ang pagtatalumpati ay isang sining.E. Hindi maikakaila na ang bawat mananalumpati ay may sariling estilo ng pagpapahayag ng

kaisipan, ngunit kailangan din ang pagsasanay sa pagbibitiw ng mga salita at wastong paraan ng pagkilos sa tanghalan.

67. Ano ang akmang pagkakasunud-sunod ng mga pangungusap?a. B-C-E-A-D d. E-A-D-B-Cb. E-A-C-D-B e. D-B-C-E-Ac. D-C-B-E-A

A. There was Daniel across the gym guarding no. 26 who had been lifted from the game and was sitting on the bench.

B. During a game, he sent in one of the youngest boys and gave him strict instructions.


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET AC. Mr. Montenegro’s first coaching experience was with a high school basketball team.D. A few minutes later, Mr. Montenegro saw only four of his players on the court.E. “You go after no. 26, Daniel”, he said.68. What should be the first sentence?

a. A b. C c. B d. E69. What should be the third sentence?

a. B b. A c. C d. E

A. Science is a game that is inspiring and refreshing.B. The rewards are great because you find a home in the world, a home you have made for

yourself.C. The playing field is the universe itself.D. The stakes are high, because you must put down all your preconceived ideas and habits of

thought.70. What should be the proper sequence of the sentences?

a. A-C-D-B d. C-B-A-Db. A-D-B-C e. D-C-B-Ac. A-B-D-C

A. Guerilla movements can exist only when they have some support from the people in their area of operation.

B. This is because in all lands where a strong, ideologically motivated guerilla force looks in struggle with the government, ultimate victory goes to the side which succeeds in rallying people.

C. Conversely, when the people deny or withdraw their support, the guerilla loses their ability to disengage, disappear and exist and shortly is down and wipe out.

D. The decisive factor in the twilight war in South Vietnam is the support of the rural masses.E. The greater the support the more effective the guerillas become.71. The fifth sentence would be

a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E72. The fourth sentence would be

a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E73. The third sentence would be

a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E74. The second sentence would be

a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E75. If the five sentences above were arranged in the best order, the first sentence would be

a. A b. B c. C d. D e. E

DIRECTION: Read each passage carefully and then answer the questions after it. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box that corresponds to the number of the correct answer.Passage IPocahontas is famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith, the leader of Jamestown. It helped the survival of Jamestown, the first English settlement in the Americas. Pocahontas is the daughter of the Indian Chief Powhatan. At the age of 11 she saved the life of Captain John Smith, leader of the settlers at Jamestown. When Powhatan was about to kill Smith, Pocahontas begged her father to spare him. In 1613, Pocahontas met John Rolfe, who she later married in 1614. Pocahontas had a baby named Thomas, and when he was old enough, John Rolfe took his family to England. In 1617, while waiting for a ship back to America, Pocahontas died of smallpox.76. Who is the leader of the settlers at Jamestown?

a. John Lennon c. John Rolfeb. Captain John Smith d. John Steven

77. What is the name of Pocahontas’ baby boy?a. Johnny Boy c. Boyb. Tommy d. Thomas

78. How old was Pocahontas when she saved the life of Captain John Smith?a. 11 y/o c. 5 y/ob. 20 y/o d. 19 y/o


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET APassage IIThe legend of the Old Spanish treasure Cave began over 350 years ago. Today the cavern is located in the Ozarks of Arkansas. The Old Spanish Treasure Cave legend begins with its discovery by Spanish Conquistadors. It is commonly believed that the Spaniards buried an enormous treasure deep within the cavern. Some artifacts found in and around the Old Spanish Treasure Cave is proof that Spanish Conquistador Soldiers had stayed in the area. Spanish era weapons, helmets, pieces of armor and even several gold coins have been found. The Conquistadors probably covered up the entrance to the cave after burying them their treasure. Around 1885 a Spaniard rediscovered the cavern. It is reported that the Spaniard didn’t stay long. Could he have recovered the treasure and left with it? Most likely not, it would have been a difficult job for just one man. There were several failed attempts to locate the treasure before the cavern was opened to tourist in the 1930’s. the treasure hunt continues today as new chambers are explored deep inside the cavern.79. The selection is all about _______.

a. Spanish era c. The Conquistadorsb. Legend of the Old Spanish Treasure Cavern d. Gold coins

80. When did the legend of the Old Spanish treasure Cave begun?a. 200 BC c. 350 years agob. 90 years ago d. a year ago

81. Where is the Old Spanish treasure Cave located?a. Seoul, Korea c. Vienna, Austriab. Tokyo, Japan d. Ozarks of Arkansas

82. Who stayed at the Old Spanish treasure Cave?a. Spanish Conquistadors c. Fossilsb. Tourist d. Mining Staff

Passage IIII lost my shoe. Is it in my closet? No! There are only my clothes. Where could it be?Is it under my bed? No! There is only dust and a few toys. Where could it be?Is it in the bathroom? No! There is only a wet towel. Where could it be?Is it in the laundry room? No! There are only dirty clothes. Where could it be?Is it in the kitchen? No! There’s only mother cooking breakfast? Where could it be?Is it in the dining room? No! There’s only dad reading the newspaper. Where could it be?Is it in the couch? No! There’s only my little brother watching TV. Where could it be?There it is at the front door where I left it!83. What things are in the laundry room?

a. Shoes c. fruits and vegetablesb. Dirty clothes d. toys

84. The passage is all about?a. clothes c. brother watching TVb. mother cooking breakfast d. lost shoe

Passage IV“Ang wika ay kasangkapan ng komunikasyon. Sa pamamagitan nito’y naipapahayag ng tao ang kanyang kaisipan at damdamin. At ang pinakamabisang kasangkapan ng tao sa kanyang pakikipagtalastasan ay ang sariling wika niya. Sapagkat higit itong tumatalab sa kanyang isip at damdamin.”85. Alin sa mga sumusunod na pahayag ang HINDI naaayon sa diwa ng talata?

a. Sa pamamagitan ng wika ay naipapahayag ng tao anf kanyang iniisip at nadarama.b. Mabisang nagagamit ng tao ang kanyang sariling wika sa pagpapahayag.c. Kahit walang wika ay maaaring mabuhay nang nagkakaunawaan ang mga tao.d. Nauunawaan ng tao ang kanyang kapwa dahil sa wikang ginagamit nila.

Passage VBartholomew stood on the ships top deck and watched as the ship left the port in Kerlingarstard, Iceland. It was a freezing morning and he had to go to his empty cabin to stay warm. Last month Bartholomew’s parents became ill and died. So, he had to cross the Denmark Strait go to Reykjavik, Iceland to live with his grandparents. They had sent him the money so he could come by boat. In


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET Athe middle of the first night Bartholomew heard a loud scrapping noise. The ship had hit an iceberg! He quickly rushed to the top deck. The ship was sinking fast. Bartholomew followed the orders from the ship’s crew and climbed into a small life raft. His face was gripped with fear as the life raft was lowered into the ocean. He could hear the groaning noises as the ship sank into the sea. At dawn a rescue vessel picked them up and ferried them on to Reykjavik, Iceland. There his grandparents were waiting for him. Bartholomew shook as he told them about his freezing cold journey.86. The ship that Bartholomew took for a journey came from?

a. Sydney, Australia c. Toronto, Canadab. Kerlingarstard, Iceland d. Labuan, Malaysia

87. Why was Bartholomew is in a ship?a. To go to Reykjavik, Iceland to live with his grandparents.b. To explore Icelandc. To take a cruised. For experience

88. What happened to the ship when it hit an ice berg?a. The ship disappear c. The ship sankb. The ship flew d. The passengers cry

89. Who was waiting for Bartholomew when he reached Reykjavik, Iceland?

a. The rescue team c. The captain of the shipb. His friends d. His grandparents

90. Who is the main character of the selection?a. Bartholomew c. Magusb. Romeo d. Divino

DIRECTION: Each question consists of a quotation followed by a series of five statements. Among the given statements, select which is best supported by the quotation.91. In a thermonuclear age when more and more frightening power must be vested in fewer and

fewer men and the time for decision is agonizingly restricted, it becomes important that the population be constantly informed of all details so that when the moment of secrecy must be imposed, it can understand the actions of its leaders and not with violence to understood.

The paragraph best supports the statement that an inform population _________.a. expects its leaders to keep no secretsb. expects its leaders to make decisions quicklyc. is critical of the decisions of its leadersd. can accept the suppression on occasione. best decision making in as few men as possible

92. Science has made conquest undreamed of given man power, but has so far been unable to solve problem of men himself. He is unhappy, unstable, and without direction. What he needs above all else at the moment is to reaffirm his faith in things of the spirit.

The quotation best supports the statement that science has _______.a. made man feel insecureb. given no man everything affecting manc. solve the problems affecting mand. opened many new horizons for man’s happinesse. caused man to lost faith in things of the spirit

93. The high population index in the college level in the Philippines is attributed to the fact that the present standard of high school education is not sufficient to train an individual for productive employment. Therefore, Filipino parents are constrained to put up additional investments for the college education of their children for social and economic reasons.

The paragraph implies that danger arise when our __________.a. An increase in the overall cost of educating an individual for productive employmentb. High employment among high graduatec. A decrease in the number of parents who send their children to work instead of the college


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET Ad. The dissatisfaction of private enterprise with the work performance of high school graduates

94. Most research in needy countries is based on the thinking and approach of the highly developed Western world, and seldom has it been directed toward meeting the countries own development needs.

The quotation best supports the statement that science has _______.a. Needy countries need research to help them approach the status of the western world.b. Needy countries spend much for researchc. Most research done in needy countries is missing its objectives.d. Most research has universal applicatione. Highly developed countries offer the best guide for the development of needy countries.

95. A recent survey revealed that there are about two million physically disabled Filipinos. Considering the resources and capacities which reside in them, their rehabilitation can make them producers instead of mere consumers.

The quotation best supports the statement that science has _______.a. The physically disabled Filipinos are neither consumers nor producers.b. The physically disabled Filipinos may be able to lead productive lives.c. The rehabilitation of the physically disabled Filipinos has received little attention.d. An office should be created to rehabilitate physically disabled Filipinos.e. Surveys are useful in determining how many Filipinos are physically disabled.

DIRECTION: Choose the word that best completes the analogy. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box that corresponds to the number of the correct answer.96. Race : fatigue :: _______ : ________

a. Walking : running c. Track : athleteb. Fast : hunger d. Ant : bug

97. Guillotine is to Decapitate as Razor is to ____a. Hair c. Cut e. Shaveb. Steel d. Beard

98. Kick : football :: ________ : ________a. Smoke : pipe c. Break : piecesb. Kill : bomb d. Question : team

99. Adder is to Snake as crocodile is to _______a. Marsh d. Rapacious b. Ruminant e. Reptilec. Carnivore

100. Pag-asa : Panahon :: Pag-ibig : _______a. Patanim d. Paumuhunanb. Pabahay e. Palupac. Payuhan

101. Dr. : Doctor :: _______ : ________a. Shot : Shoot d. Fri. : Fridayb. Dead : Alive e. Seal : Kissedc. Atty : Jury

102. Yellow : _______:: _______ : cyanotica. Hemophiliac : red d. Amber : greenb. Jaundiced : blue e. Sunny : pinkc. Wisdom : black

103. Master : apprentice :: Expert : _______a. virtuoso d. laymanb. journey e. teacherc. novice



104. Kamay : Palakpak :: Metal : ______a. Dagundong d. Tagintingb. Kiskis e. Pagakpakc. Tagiktik

105. Acolyte : Side-de Camp :: Military : _____a. Religion d. Theatreb. Science e. Restrictionc. Academy

DIRECTION: Analyze each of the following carefully. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box that corresponds to the number of the correct answer.106. If the thumb is black, what pigment does it have?

a. purple c. whiteb. black d. brown

107. Ethan’s father has five sons. Edgar, Eddy, Elly and Edmond. What is the name of the fifth son?a. Elly c. Edgarb. Ethan d. Edmond

108. A carpenter was in a terrible hurry. He had to work as quickly as possible to cut a very heavy 10 foot plank into 10 equal sections. If it takes 1 minute per cut, how long will it take him to get the 10 equal pieces? a. 10 minutes c. 20 minutesb. 9 minutes d. 15 minutes

109. What English word can have 4 of its 5 letters removed and still retain its original pronunciation?a. entertain c. officeb. queue d. crown

110. If there are 5 apples on the counter and you take away 2, how many do you have?a. three c. fiveb. two d. seven

111. A woman goes into a hardware store to buy something for her house. When asked the price, the clerk replies, “the price of one is twelve cents, the price of forty-four is twenty-four cents, and the price a hundred and forty-four is thirty-six cents. What does the woman want to buy?a. plate number c. house numberb. feeds d. carpentry

112. Why can’t you take a picture of an Indian woman with hair curlers?a. No picture taking allowedb. No Indian womanc. Because the Indian woman is afraid of picturesd. Can’t take a picture using hair curlers

113. A: All women like to marry. B: Some women do not marry.

If the statement s A and B are true, which of the following statements is/are valid?X: Maria likes to marry.Y: Mary does not like to marry.

Z:Divina likes to marry even though she did not marry Jose.a. Z only d. X and Y onlyb. X and Z only e. X onlyc. Y only


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET A114. What gives a sufficient evidence for the truth of the statement?

a. surrendering c. copyingb. duplicating d. proving

115. Either Nico will marry Dana or Nico will work abroad. Nico did not work abroad. Therefore,a. Nico will not marry Dana.b. Nico will marry Dana.c. Nico loves Dana.d. Nico does not love Dana.e. None of the Above.

DIRECTION: Analyze each of the following carefully. On your Answer Sheet, shade the box that corresponds to the number of the correct answer.116. -10 – (-29) = ____.

a. -10 b. 19 c.-19 d. 39 e. -39

117. (2.3 + 3.7) x 0.5 = ____.a. 3 b. 3.25 c. 4.15 d.12 e. 30

118. N = 9, N = ____.

12 18 a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8 e. 12

119. What comes next? 81 75 83 77 85 79 __a. 73 b. 78 c. 82 d. 83 e. 87

120. What must be the score of a student in his last quiz to have an average of 90 if he already got 89, 94, and 91 in his first three quizzes?

a.81 b.86 c.87 d.91 e.92

121. Look at this series: 42, 40, 38, 35, 32, 28, 24,… What number should come next?a. 17 b.18 c.19 d.20 e.21

122. The sum of three consecutive integers is 27. Find the middle number.a.8 b.9 c.10 d.11 e.12

123. What comes next? 77 78 75 80 73 82 ___ a.70 b. 71 c.81 d.84 e.86

124. Joy is 6 years older than Jed. When they compared their ages, they found out that 3 years from now, the sum of their ages would be 46. How old is Jed now?

a.11 b.17 c.20 d.24 e.26

125. An apartment owner increased the rent by 10% Of the previous monthly rent. The new rent is P2,640. Find the original rent.

a.P1,900 b.P2,100 c. P2,300 d.P2,400 e. P3,000

126. Two cars start from the same point at the same time and travel in the opposite direction at constant speed of 54 and 65 kilometers per hour respectively. In how many hours will they be 357 kilometers apart.

a.2 b.3 c.4 d.5 e.7

127. Look at this series: 23, 22, 20, 19, 16, 15,11,… What number should come next?a.0 b.6 c.7 d.10 e.11


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET A128. The length of a rectangle is 5 meters more than the width. The perimeter is 42 meters. Find

the length of the rectangle.a. 7 m b.8 m c. 11 m d.13 m e.15 m

129. Look at this series: 50, 52, 48, 50, 46, 48, 44, What number should come next?a. 40 b.46 c.48 d. 50 e.52

130. There are 20 animals in the farm consisting of cows and chickens. If there are 56 legs in all, how many cows are there?

a. 6 b.8 c.10 d.12 e.14

131. A certain factory employs 60 workers. If 4 out of 5 workers are married, how many married workers are employed by the factory?

a.16 b.24 c.40 d.45 e.58

132. The sum of 9 numbers is 4,976. If each number was increased by 5, what would be the new sum?

a.4, 981 b.4, 985 c. 5, 021 d. 5, 120 e .8, 920

133. A man buys a book for P70 after receiving a discount of 20%. What was the original price?a. P38.50 b. P85.00 c. P87.50 d. P90.00 e. P92.00

134. 6 12 14 28 30 60 ______a. 35 b. 60 c. 61 d. 62 e.63

135. Martin has 5,420 stamps. If 85% of his stamps were foreign, how many local stamps does he

have?a. 813 b. 831 c. 4,067 d. 8,607 e. 4,646

136. Mr. Hoi has 9 suits to be cleaned. It costs P54.50 to have one suit cleaned, but for every suit done at a regular price, one suit is cleaned free. How much will he pay for the 9 suits?

a. P109.00 b. P190.00 c. P237.50 d. P272.50 e. P300.00

137. During a sale, the cost of a book reduced from P160 to P120. By what percent was the price reduced?

a.15% b. 20% c.25% d.35% e.75%

138. It takes 900 hollow blocks to build 15 meters of wall. How many hollow blocks does it take to build 20 meters of wall?

a. 1,200 b. 1,400 c. 1,800 d. 2,000 e.3,500

139. To make fruit jelly, 3 cups of sugar is needed for every 4 cups of fruit juice. How many cups of sugar would be used with 7 cupz of fruit juice?

a. 3 4/7 b. 3 5/7 c. 4 1/5 d. 5 1/4 e. 7 1/3

140. There are 7 boys for every 5 girls in the grade 6 class. If there are 48 students in all, how many girls are there in the class?

a.16 b.20 c.24 d.28 e.32

141. If the food in the basket is sufficient to feed 10 persons in 12 days, how many days would it last for 20 persons?

a.5 b.6 c.7 d.8 e.9142. 2 4 8 16 ____

a.30 b.31 c.32 d.33 e.34

143. How long will it take Jose to reach his friend’s house which is 150 km away if he travels with a uniform speed of 60 kph?


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET Aa. 3hrs b. 3 1/2hrs c. 2 1/3hrs d.2 ½ hrs e. 2hrs

144. If 9 items cost x pesos, how much would y item cost at the same rate?a. x b. 9 c. xy d. y e. x y

9y xy 9 9x x+y

145. Twelve meters of cloth is needed to make 5 dresses. How much of the same material would be needed to make 15 dresses?

a.19 b. 25 c. 30 d. 36 e. 40

DIRECTION: Select from the choices offered in each of the following, the one which is correct or most nearly correct

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE NEW CONSTITUTION146. In the new constitution, the state shall strengthen the family as a:

a. Political system c. Civil serviceb. Basic social institution d. Personal military

147. The state shall promote social justice to ensure the dignity, welfare, and security of:a. All the people c. Military officersb. Real property d. All the local government

148. Civilian authority is at all times over the : a. Alien c. military b. Law d. government

149. The state shall guarantee and promote the autonomy of local government units, especially the barrio to ensure their fullest development as: a. social well being c. self-organizationb. citizen’s assembly d. self-reliant communities

150. Philippine citizenship may be lost or reacquired : a. by the order of military tribunal c. in the manner provided by lawb. by the decision of the court d. by the action of citizen assembly

151. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without:a. military tribunal c. constitutionb. due process of law d. court clearance

152. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just : a. due process of law c. depreciationb. equal protection of law d. compensation

153. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a: a. sales tax c. excise tax b. income tax d. poll tax

154. Free access to the court shall not be denied to any person by: a. the same offense c. reason of povertyb. due process of law d. the interest of national security

155. The President of the Philippines shall be the: a. Chief justice c. speaker of Batasang Pambansab. Head of state and chief executive d. Prime Minister if necessary

156. The Vice President may be appointed as:a. Chief justice c. Member of the Cabinetb. Chief of the Armed Forces d. Head of the state



157. Address the Batasang Pambansa at the opening of its regular session is one of the duties of: a. Prime Minister c. Member of the Cabinetb. Speaker of National Assembly d. The President

158. The Legislative power shall be vested in a: a. Barangay (Citizens Assembly) c. Batasang pambansab. Cabinet d. President

159. The President shall have control of the: a. Batasang Pambansa c. Supreme Court b. Ministries d. Barangay

160. The Vice President shall be elected with and in the same manner as the: ___ a. President c. Chief Justice b. Prime Minister d. Speaker

DIRECTION: Select from the choices offered in each of the following, the one which is correct or most nearly correct

PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT & HISTORY161. A list of duties which are the payable on goods imported into a country.

a. Poll tax c. Usuryb. Tare d. tariff

162. An act of the legislative body condemning a person to death or some other punishment without juridical trial.a. Bill of rights c. Ex post facto lawb. Bill of attainder d. Suffrage

163. One which authorized the expenditure of public fund.a. Revenue bill c. Local billb. Tariff bill d. Appropriation bill

164. A set of laws promulgated by kalantiaw, a third chief of panay in1433 for the distance of aklan.a. Maura law c. Code of kalintawb. Martial law d. Malolos constitotion

165. The chief executive of the Philippines during Spanish times was the a. Visitador c. Royal audienciab. Residencia d. Governor-general

166. The central government of the katipunan was vested in a supreme council, calleda. Kataastaasang sanggunian c. Sangguniang barangayb. Sangguniang bayan d. Sangguniang hukuman

167. The judicial body of the katipunan government during the revolution times.a. Magdiwang council c. Sangguniang barangayb. Sangguniang hukuman d. Sangguniang bayan

PANUTO: 168. Piliin ang salitang kasingkahulugan sa salitang nakapahilig. 169. Piliin ang salitang

kasalungat ang kahulugan sa salitang nakapahilig. 170. Piliin ang salitang kasing-kahulugan/kawikaan ng salitang nakapahilig.

168. Nauulinigan ang pag-uusap ng grupo dahil sa lakas ng tinig nila.a. Nahihimigan c. Nakikitab. Napakikinggan d. Nararamdaman


CIVIL SERVICE (PROFESSIONAL)- SET A169. Ang pag-iibigan nina Florante at Laura ay matimyas.

a. Di-magmamaliw c. Dalisay b. Di-totoo d. Wagas

170. Kung hindi ka maliliho , mangangamoy- kambing ka.a. Mamamaho c. Magiging malahayopd. Dudungis d. Mangangati

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