GENERAL EDUCATION 2

1. Who wrote the first few books of the Holy Bible?

a. God b. Moses c. Elijah d. Solomon
2. “All the world's a stage.”
a. hyperbole b. smile c. irony d. metaphor
3. Fiction is imagined reality.
a. oxymoron b. simile c. epithet d. hyperbole
4. Contrary to what others think, my job is really cushy. I get a lot of time off and don't work very hard
at all.
a. good with minimal benefits c. laborious but with a few fringes
b. difficult but high-paying d. easy and high-paying
5. I'm afraid I didn’t realize it was your birthday, Alfred. I've _________ to greet you. So here goes:
“Happy Birthday Alfred de Vera! It’s late but I wanted the greeting to be special.”
a. yet b. already c. already d. to have
6. My mother let me __________ late when I was a child.
a. stay out b. to stay out c. staying out d. stayed out
7. Most serious illnesses might be cured if they are _______early enough, according to the instructor.
a. discovered b. detected c. found out d. known
8. When I looked at my watch some time ago, it was 12:15. Now it is still 12:15. It _____ .
a. should have broken b. must have broken c. ought to be broken d. must be breaking
9. Which is the BEST way to write the underlined portion of this sentence?
The hosts also benefit from running such a business because they can stay at home, make money,
and meeting a variety of people.
a. get to meet b. to meet c. and meet d. and be meeting
10. The old car awoke reluctantly from its night's sleep. Coughing and spluttering, it finally broke into a
loud roar.
a. metaphor b. metonymy c. alliteration d. personification
11. The longest epic poem ever written:
a. The Iliad b. The Odyssey c. Mahabharata d. Beowulf
12. The best-selling book ever is:
a. Harry Potter series b. the Holy Bible c. Twilight series d. Iliad
13. “Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death.” These lines come from which
famous novel for young adults?
a. Harry Potter b. Hunger Games c. Twilight d. 50 Shades of Grey
14. The old testament of the bible was originally written in this language.
a. Greek b. Hebrew c. Aramaic d. Latin
15. Who was Rizal’s inspiration for the Noli Me Tangere character called Pilosopong Tasyo?
a. his father b. his former teacher c. his friend d. his brother
16. Which of the following is an example of onomatopeia?
a. Love is not good for your soul. c. The chair sat quietly on the corner.
b. Slithering snakes sit on sofas. d. Slurp, cough, choke go the kids.
17. One major difference between classical and modern drama is the absence of the __________ in the
modern type.
a. setting b. characters c. chorus d. plot
18. Sponsors of the award show who bought advertising time on television includes at least a dozen
famous TV and movie personalities whose faces and names are familiar to the viewers watching at home.
Identify the word/s that makes the sentence erroneous.
a. television b. hunger games c. includes d. no error
19. “The Little Mermaid” was written by:
a. Charles Perrault b. the Grimm brothers c. Aesop d. Hans Christian Andersen
20. In Norse mythology, who is Thor’s father?
a. Zeus b. Odin c. Jupiter d. Vulcan
21. The drama originated from this country:
a. Greece b. America c. England d. India
22. Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
a. Love is not good for your soul. c. The chair sat quietly on the corner.
b. Slithering snakes sit on sofas. d. Slurp, cough, choke go the kids.
 Read the passage below and then answer questions #23-#24:

The poetic expressiveness and creativity of Japanese women poets of the Manyoshu era is generally
regarded as a manifestation of the freedom and relatively high political and economic status women
of that era enjoyed. During the Heian period (A.D. 794-1185) which followed, Japanese women
became increasingly relegated to domestic roles under the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism,
which excluded women from the political and economic arenas. Yet, since poetry of the period came
to be defined solely as short lyrical poetry, known as waka, and became the prevailing means of
expressing love, women continued to excel in and play a central role in the development of classical
Japanese poetry. Moreover, while official Japanese documents were written in Chinese, the phoenetic
alphabet kana was used for poetry. Also referred to as onna moji ("women's letters"), kana was not
deemed sufficiently sophisticated for use by Japanese men, who continued to write Chinese poetry,
increasingly for expressing religious ideas and as an intellectual pastime. Chinese poetry ultimately
yielded, then, to waka as the mainstream of Japanese poetry.

23. Based on the passage, mainstream Japanese poetry of the Heian period can best be described as:
a. philosophical in its concern
b. more refined than the poetry of the Manyoshu era
c. an outgowth of Buddhism and Confucianism
d. sentimental in nature and lyrical in style
24. The author's primary purpose in the passage is to:
a. provide an explanation for the role of women in the development of Japanese poetry
b. identify the reasons for the popularity of a distinct form of literary expression in Japan
c. distinguish between the Japanese poetry of one historical period with that of another
d. trace the influence of religion on the development of Japanese poetry

Read the following selection and answer #25-#27:

“What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery
fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-
out handle?”
“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a
child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become
real.”
“Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit.
“Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are real, you don’t
mind being hurt.”
“Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,” he asked, “or bit by bit?”
“It doesn’t happen all at once,“ said the Skin Horse. “You become. It takes a long time. That’s
why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully
kept. Generally, by the time you are real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out
and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are
real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”

25. The excerpt above most likely came from:

a. a lecture b. a story c. an academic journal d. overheard conversation
26 The Rabbit and the Skin Horse are most probably:
a. toys b. little boys c. little girls d. names of places
27. The thesis of the excerpt can be found in the __________ paragraph.
a. first b. second c. fourth d. sixth
28. It was a total mystery as apparently there was neither rhyme nor reason why he did it.
a. no logical reason b. no real reason c. no particular reason d. no special reason
29. Which literary work, together with the Noli and Fili, inspired Bonifacio to start the revolution
against the colonizers?
a. The Bible b. Paradise Lost c. Les Miserables d. Ramayana
30. There were _______ participants at the games than they both predicted, so there was trouble seating
everyone of them.
a. so many b. many more c. too many d. much more
31. Ang babaeng naging dahilan ng alitan ni Jose Rizal at Antonio Luna:
a. Leonor Rivera b. Josephine Bracken c. Susan Jacoby d. Nellie Boustead
32. Sino ang may akda ng mga linyang ito?
Aling pag-ibig pa ang higit kaya
 sa pagkadalisay at pagkadakila?
Gaya ng pag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa?
Aling pag-ibig pa? Wala na nga, wala.
a. Del Pilar b. Mabini c. Bonifacio d. Rizal
33. Ang mga linya sa #32 ay nakaukit sa paanan na isa sa mga pinakatanyag na obrang nalilok.
a. EDSA monument b. UP oblation c. monumento ni Rizal d. Sigaw ng Pugadlawin
34. Nang matagpuan si Mang Igno, pantay na ang mga paa niya.
a. patay na b. nakatayo na c. magaling na d. may trabaho na
35. “Buhay, bakit ka mahiwaga?”
a. simili b. pagtawag c. pagwawangis d. personipikasyon
36. Sa ika-30 ng Agosto ay isang piyesta opisyal at walang pasok sa lahat ng antas, kaya__.
a. ang papasok ay babayaran ng matino c. ang papasok ay itataas ang ranggo
b. ang papasok ay tataas ang sweldo d. ang di pumasok ay kakaltasan ng sweldo
37. Alin ang ginagawa kung Biyernes Santo?
a. Pitong pangunahing salita c. Sarswela
b. Sampung utos ng Diyos d. Pasyon sa bayan
38. Maliit man siya, tigre si Rue kung kumagat.
a. simili b. personipikasyon c. pagwawangis d. pagtawag
39. Ang “Magkaisa” ang naging awit ng EDSA Revolution noong 1986. Sino ang nagsulat nito?
a. Jim Paredes b. Ryan Cayabyab c. George Canseco d. Tito Sotto
40. Isa sa mga kinikilalang bayani ng bansa ang nasakdal sa salang pagpatay sa asawa. Sino siya?
a. Marcelo del Pilar b. Juan Luna c. Julian Felipe d. Emilio Jacinto
41. “Pagsipot sa liwanag, kulubot na ang balat.” Alin ang tinutukoy nito?
a. matanda b. puno c. ampalaya d. chicharon
42. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi halimbawa ng salitang balbal?
a. ermats b. datung c. sirena d. ditse
43. Mr. Evermore has a total asset of P3.1 billion. He gave Katrina P240 million, and Paz P1.2 billion.
How much will the only son receive?
a. P17 billion b. P1, 660 billion c. P80 million d. P1.7 billion
44. Mr. Arzadon owns a 10 1/2 hectare tract of land. He plans to subdivide this tract into 1/4 hectare
lots. He must first set aside 1/6 of the total land for roads. How many lots will this tract yield?
a. 30 b. 35 c. 42 d. 45
45. Which of these numbers is divisible by 6?
a. 9558 b. 8573 c. 7514 d. 9646
46. Which of these fractions lies between 1/5 and 5/9?
a. 2/3 b. 3/5 c. 1/6 d. 1/4
47. If 35% of the graduating class failed in the mockboard and 260 passed, how many failed?
a. 105 b. 140 c. 169 d. 91
48. Three times a certain number less 25 equals twice the number less 15. What is the number?
a. 20 b. 10 c. 12 d. 15
49. Choose a number which is NOT divisible by 4.
a. 134 b. 200 c. 548 d. 320
50. The designer started creating the party dress at 9:00 am and was able to finish 3/5 of it at 10:30 am.
Continuing at this rate, at what time will he finish sewing the gown?
a. 10:45 am b. 11:30 am c. 11:45 am d. 12:15 am
51. A water tank contains 8 liters when it is 20% full. How many liters does it contain when it is 75%
full?
a. 15 b. 30 c. 60 d. 58
52. A meter stick was cut into two pieces at the 64-cm mark? What is the ratio of the smaller piece to the
largest piece?
a. 9:25 b. 13:50 c. 9:16 d. 16:25
53. How much soil is needed to cover a garden 25 feet by 40 feet to a depth of 6 inches?
a. 480 cuft b. 440 cuft c. 500 cuft d. 460 cuft
54. Working alone, Gerry can paint a room in 2 hours, while Peter can paint a room in 3 hours. How long
can the two boys paint the room together?
a. 4 hours b. 1.5 hours c. 5/6 hours d. 6/5 hours
55. To pass his General Education test, Carlito must get 75% of the items correct. Out of 80 questions,
how many must he correctly answer?
a. 55 b. 60 c. 65 d. 70

56. What angle do the hands of the clock make at 2:00?

a. 30 degrees b. 45 degrees c. 60 degrees d. 75 degrees
57. In how many ways can Rose arrange three survival tools (knife, water bottle, night vision goggles) in
order in her backpack?
a. 6 b. 8 c. 12 d. 24
58. Which is not a leap year in this set?
a. 2002 b. 2000 c. 2004 d. 2008
59. What is the complete factorization of 2x + 3x + x ?2 3

a. x (x + 1) (x + 2) b. x (x + 2) (x + 3) c. x (x - 2) (x + 3) d. x (x - 1) (x + 2)
60. The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5. If two girls are absent, the ratio of boys to girls becomes 8:9.
How many boys are there in the class?
a. 26 b. 17 c. 16 d. 18
61. The train picked up coal from District 12. The total coal brought in was 1,250 kg. There were 48 kg
left after the dealers bought their share. How many kg were sold?
a. 1202 kg b. 1102 kg c. 1302 kg d. 1203 kg
62. There are 6 female athletes and 18 males competing in the games. Give the ratio of the contenders and
express them in simple terms?
a. 3/4 b. 2/5 c. 2/4 d. 1/4
63. If January 1, 2008 is a Wednesday, on what day does Christmas day of the same year fall?
a. Thursday b. Friday c. Wednesday d. Saturday
64. The buffet dinner offers choices of 7 appetizers, 12 main dishes, and 6 desserts. How many ways can a
diner choose one of each course?
a. 72 b. 504 c. 25 d. 84
65. In creating his animal trap, the hunter wanted three pieces of branches each 1 5/8 feet long. If he
planned to cut them from a 6-foot piece of branch, how much of the piece would be left?
a. 4 3/8 ft b. 1 1/8 ft c. 4 7/8 ft d. 3 ft
66. What is the missing term in the series? 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, _____.
a. 115 b. 95 c. 105 d. 125
67. 4 3/4 - 2 7/8 = ________
a. 2 4/8 b. 1 4/8 c. 1 7/8 d. 2 7/8
68. If x=4 and y=3, then 3x + 4y = __________.
a. 14 b. 25 c. 28 d. 24
69. The vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is 30 deg. What is the measure of one of the base angles?
a. 75 º b. 120 º c. 150 º d. 60 º
70. Two times a certain number added to 40 gives the same result as three times the same number
subtracted from 75. What is the number?
a. 20 b. 15 c. 7 d. 10
71. The volume of a box is 480 cu.cm. If its length is 24 cm and height is 15 cm, what is its width?
a. 1 1/3 cm b. 4 cm c. 2/3 cm d. 3 cm
72. What percent of P 340.00 is P 30.60?
a. 9% b. 7% c. 6% d. 8%
73. Fiber in vegetables and fruits helps in digestion. It is also known as:
a. fibrin b. digester c. roughage d. pepsin
74. Vitamin B9 is also known as:
a. Folic Acid b. Thiamine c. Niacin d. Riboflavin
75. Avocado is a fruit unlike any other because it is high in protein and fats. It is also called:
a. Green God b. Bitter Apple c. Guacamole d. Alligator Pear
76. Vitamins may be either fat or water soluble. The fat soluble vitamins are:
a. B, C, D b. A, B, C c. A, D, E, K d. all of the choices
77. What is the world’s most important vegetable because of its high calcium content?
a. radish b. bitter melon c. garlic d. cabbage
78. Which food is used to combat hypertension?
a. garlic b. onion c. salt d. milk
79. Typhoid fever is transmitted through:
a. water b. air c. saliva d. sexual contact
80. The following statements are true about AIDS except:
a. it is transmitted through sexual contact c. the disease is incurable
b. casual contact can cause AIDS d. a mother can transmit the HIV virus to her unborn baby
81. The foundation of good health is:
a. personal hygiene b. good nutrition c. rest and sleep d. exercise
82. The vaccine against polio is:
a. DPT b. MMR c. TT d. OPV
83. The scientific name for bad breath is:
a. pyorrhea b. halitosis c. periodontal disease d. plaque
84. These are made after carefully conducting a sufficient number of experiments.
a. Observations b. Conclusions c. Variables d. Hypothesis
85. It is an educated guess.
a. Experiment b. Variable c. Conclusion d. Hypothesis
86. The layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone.
a. Mesosphere b. Stratosphere c. Troposphere d. Ionosphere
87. The place where an organism lives in an ecosystem.
a. environment b. land c. niche d. habitat
88. The organisms of decay that break down the remains of dead plants into simpler substances.
a. fungi b. bacteria c. decomposer d. scavenger
89. The biome that receives much precipitation to prevent deserts, but not enough to produce forests.
a. tundra b. rainforests c. grassland d. alpine
90. The theory that states that the sun, moon, stars and planets revolve around the earth.
a. Ptolemaic Theory c. Dust Cloud Theory
b. Big Bang Theory d. Copernican Theory
91. The structure that serves as the control center of the cell.
a. nucleus b. cytoplasm c. cell wall d. cell membrane
92. The flattened, expanded portion of the leaf.
a. petiole b. blade c. midrib d. veins
93. The process by which organisms obtain and use food.
a. mastication b. digestion c. nutrients d. nutrition
94. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
a. The white of an egg becomes fluffy when thoroughly beaten.
b. The water in the freezer turns into ice.
c. Alcohol in a saucer evaporates.
d. A silver spoon becomes tarnished.
95. Which of the following substances is an element?
a. salt b. sugar c. carbon d. air
96. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. This property is not exhibited by:
a. chromium b. tungsten c. aluminum d. sulfur
97. The following statements are ideas about the environment. Which is false?
a. Plants help clean the air of harmful gases.
b. Clear water is clean water.
c. It takes millions of years for crude oil to form.
d. Fire can start by itself in a big pile of decaying garbage.
98. A factory is on fire. The cause of fire is traced to faulty electrical wiring. How is energy here
transformed from one form to another?
a. mechanical to electrical energy c. electrical to mechanical energy
b. electrical to heat energy d. heat to electrical energy
99. How may body parts do all insects have?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
100. If a neutral atom loses an electron, what is formed?
a. a gas b. an ion c. an acid d. a molecule
101. On cold days, snakes usually lie very still and eat little or nothing, while birds usually move around
and eat a lot of food. Which statement best explains this?
a. Both animals are cold-blooded, but without feathers to keep warm snakes get too cold to move.
b. Unlike birds, snakes are warm-blooded; they must hibernate during cold weather.
c. Unlike snakes, birds are cold-blooded; they are less affected by the cold than snakes.
d. Unlike snakes, birds are warm-blooded; they must eat food to maintain a constant
temperature.
102. One of the principal causes of acid rain is:
a. Waste acid from chemical factories being pumped into rivers.
b. Acid from chemical laboratories evaporating into the air.
c. Gases from burning coal and oil dissolving in water in the atmosphere
d. Gases from air conditioners and refrigerators escaping into the atmosphere.
103. Which statement explains why daylight and darkness occur on Earth?
a. The Earth rotates on its axis. c. The Earth's axis is tilted.
b. The Sun rotates on its axis. d. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
104. When white light shines on Paul's shirt, the shirt looks blue. Why does the shirt look blue?
a. It absorbs all the white light and turns most of it into blue light.
b. It reflects the blue part of the light and absorbs most of the rest.
c. It absorbs only the blue part of the light.
d. It gives off its own blue light.
105. What is the best reason for including fruits and leafy vegetables in a healthy diet?
a. They have a high water content.
b. They are the best source of protein.
c. They are rich in minerals and vitamins.
d. They are the best source of carbohydrates.
106. This pollutant causes inflammation of the lungs, impaired breathing, coughing, chest pain, nausea,
and throat irritation and permanent damage to lung tissue in long term exposure.
a. ozone b. smog c. carbon dioxide d. greenhouse gas
107. Litmus paper that is blue will turn/stay _____ in the presence of a strong base.
a. Orange b. Red c. Blue d. Green
108. Cholesterol that is known as (LDL) stands for:
a. Low-density lipoproteins c. Level-density lipoproteins
b. Low-density lysosomes d. Level-density lysosomes
109. Which term is used for a human with both male and female external reproductive organs?
a. polymorphism b. heteromorphism c. hermaphroditism d. monomorphism
110. Which is not another term for a minor planet?
a. dwarf b. comet c. asteroid d. meteor
111. Many commercial establishments and private homes (and even buses!) are WiFi-ready. WiFi gives
access to wireless internet and literally stands for:
a. wireless finality b. wireless fidelity c. wireless formality d. wireless feature
112. Jack wants to connect multiple computers to a single line for internet access. He needs a/an:
a. coaxial cable b. modem c. router d. ethernet
113. This does not describe the cursor.
a. it is a pointer c. it is controlled by the mouse
b. it is arrow or cross-shaped d. it blinks on and off
114. The graphic symbol for an application, file or folder is a/an:
a. filename b. cursor c. icon d. image
115. This term means to move the mouse while its button is being depressed.
a. drag b. copy c. delete d. enter
116. When can we say that a kitchen is well-designed for efficiency?
a. when it is L-shaped
b. When the counter height is 5 inches below the elbow
c. when it is U-shaped
d. when a line is drawn to connect one work area to another forms a triangle
117. What kind of coffee contains the most caffeine, which dehydrates and robs the body of important
vitamins and minerals?
a. decaffeinated b. barako c. instant d. brewed
118. It is commonly caused by boredom, frustrations, conflicts, depression, anxiety and other
emotional problems
a. physical fatigue c. psychological fatigue
b. pathological fatigue d. biological fatigue
119. The first step in home management is:
a. planning b. organizing c. implementing d. evaluating
120. Which of the following kind of line has the effect of making a person appear taller and slimmer?
a. Vertical b. horizontal c. diagonal d. curve line
121. Warm colors in clothes that tend to emphasize size include the following, except:
a. yellow b. orange c. violet d. red
122. Red-orange, blue-violet and yellow-green are classified as:
a. warm colors b. dual colors c. analogous colors d. intermediate colors
123. Which color is used in psychiatric cells to calm down patients?
a. white b. pink c. blue d. green
124. The sitar belongs to which group of instruments?
a. aerophones b. membranophones c. chordophones d. idiophones
125. Drums are classified as:
a. aerophones b. membranophones c. chordophones d. idiophones
126. Who is not considered as a musician of the Classical Period?
a. Mozart b. Bach c. Beethoven d. Handel
127. The earliest known cave paintings were found in:
a. South Africa b. China c. France & Spain d. England & Italy
128. Aside from Juan Luna, who was another Filipino artist who was recognized for his paintings
aboard?
a. Hidalgo b. Felix c. Huertas d. Delgado
129. He is known as the father of economics.
a. James b. Smith c. Jones d. Andrews
130. The term "prehistory" refers to:
a. the period before language c. cultural anthropology
b. the period before mankind d. the period before written history
131. He is called the Father of Philippine Literature:
a. Balagtas b. Reyes c. Garcia Villa d. Joaquin
132. Under his/her administration, the country was divided different regions.
a. Aquino b. Marcos c. Ramos d. Arroyo
133. Currently, the country is divided into:
a. 13 regions b. 15 regions c. 16 regions d. 17 regions
134. Martial Law in the Philippines was declared in:
a. 1975 b. 1970 c. 1972 d. 1980
135. Which event marked the start of World War II?
a. assassination of the prince of Denmark c. feud between the US and Russia
b. invasion of Poland d. abdication of Edward of England
136. Which was not a reform demanded by the La Liga?
a. better housing c. representation in the Cortes
b. secularization in the church d. teaching of Spanish
137. Who ordered the arrest and execution of Bonifacio?
a. Arellano b. Aguinaldo c. Cayetano d. Felipe
138. Which Spanish official named the Philippines?
a. Legazpi b. Villalobos c. Magellan d. Saavedra
139. Which Philippine president died aboard?
a. Roxas b. Magsaysay c. Quezon d. Aquino
140. Who was President Arroyo’s famous classmate?
a. Gandhi b. Obama c. Bush d. Clinton
141. Which event marked the beginning of the Filipino-American War?
a. capture and exile of Aguinaldo c. death of General Gregorio del Pilar
b. shooting of a Filipino by a US soldier d. Mock Battle of Manila Bay
142. Which is the “birthplace of civilization”?
a. Asia b. Africa c. Europe d. America
143. Which is the “birthplace of man”?
a. Asia b. Africa c. Europe d. America
144. Who designed the Seal of the Republic of the Philippines?
a. Fernando Amorsolo c. Guillermo Tolentino
b. Botong Francisco d. Leandro Locsin
145. Where were the three martyred priests, Gomburza, executed?
a. Cavite c. Fort Santiago
b. Luneta d. Intramuros
146. Who is the country’s third president?
a. Osmena b. Quezon c. Laurel d. Roxas
147. Countries that sign an armistice agree to:
a. trade goods with one another c. stop fighting one another
b. open their doors for immigration d. create a political alliance
148. The ASEAN was created to assist in the __________ development of its member countries.
a. economic b. political c. social d. cultural
149. When were the Snap Elections held in the Philippines?
a. 1980 b. 1976 c. 1990 d. 1986
150. In what country did feudalism originate?
a. England b. France c. Italy d. Spain