Civil Service Reviewer On Philippine Constitution

Civil Service Reviewer on Philippine Constitution, General Information and Current Events This Article is
about the most common questions that have appeared in previous Civil Service examinations for the
General Information, Philippine Constitution and Current Events portions. According to authorities, CSE
is among the easiest government examinations, believe it or not. But, you would want to pass the Civil
Service exam in order for you to agree to that statement, To ensure that you will know more about this
part, you may want to read this.
1) What are the 3 main branches of the Government of the Philippines?
1. Senate, Supreme Court, Congress
2. Presidential, Unicameral Parliamentary, BicameralParliamentary
3. Legislative, Executive, Judicial
4. The Legislature, The Senate, The Supreme Court 2) The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief
Justice and how many Associates Justices? 1. 12 2. 13 3. 14 4. 15
3) The CommanderinChief of all armed forces of the Philippines this 2014 is _________.
1. Air Force Commanding General Jeffrey Delgado
2. President Benigno Aquino III
3. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
4. AFP Chief Lieutenant Gen. Emmanuel Bautista
4) The executive power shall be vested in the _________.
1. President of the Philippines
2. House of Representatives
3. The Supreme Court
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House of Representatives.
1. Congress of the Philippines
2. House of Ombudsman
3. The Supreme Court
4. Bureau of Internal Revenue
6) The Senate shall be composed of how many senators elected at large by voters of the Philippines?
1. 21 2. 22 3. 23 4. 24
7) How long shall the term of office of the senators be commenced? 1. 3 years 2. 4 years 3. 5 years 4. 6
years
8) The term of office of the President and Vicepresident of the Philippines shall be up to how many
years? 1. 3 years 2. 4 years 3. 5 years 4. 6 years
9) The members of the House of Representatives shall be elected for a term of _______. 1. 3 years 2. 4
years 3. 5 years 4. 6 years
10) The following shall be exempted from taxation except: 1. Lands and buildings 2. Churches and
convents 3. Charitable institutions 4. Nonprofit cemeteries
11) The Congress, by a vote of ____ of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, shall
have the sole power to declare a state of war. 1. Twothirds 2. Onehalf 3. Three quarters 4. Minority
12) It states that “no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor
any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.” 1. Article VI 2. Bill of Rights 3. Republic Act 4.
Court Order
13) All of the following is TRUE except: 1. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
2. No person shall be imprisoned for nonpayment of debt or poll tax. 3. No ex post facto law or bill of
attainder shall not be enacted. 4. No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and
aspirations.
14) The following are citizens of the Philippines except: 1. Those fathers or mothers are citizens of the
Philippines 2. Those who are born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority 3. Those who are naturalized citizens of the Philippines in
accordance with law. 4. All of the above are true.
15) It is the right and obligation by all citizens, who are at least 18 years of age, and qualified by law, to
vote in the election of national and local officials of the government without literacy,, property, or other
substantive requirement. 7/19/2015 Civil Service Reviewer on Philippine Constitution, General
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examreviewerongeneral.html 3/6 1. Suffrage 2. Election 3. Voting power 4. Civil Right
16) The three inherent powers of the state are the following except one: 1. Police Power 2. Power of
Eminent Domain 3. Power of Taxation 4. Power to Impeach
17) It is the power of the State to promote public welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and
property of all people. 1. Police Power 2.Power of Eminent Domain 3. Power if Taxation 4. Power to
Impeach
18) It is the power of the State to take properties for the purpose of public use upon payment of just
compensation. 1. Police Power 2. Power of Eminent Domain 3. Power if Taxation 4. Power to Impeach
19) It is the power of the State to impose charge or burden to persons and properties, and property
rights for the purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and extend public projects and services.
1. Police Power 2. Power of Eminent Domain 3. Power if Taxation 4. Power to Impeach
20) The following are members of the Constitutional Commission except: 1. Commission on Civil Rights
2. Commission on Elections 3. Civil Service Commission 4. Commission on Audit
21) It states that public office is public trust and that public officers and employees must, at all times, be
accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency; act
with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives. 1. Public Trust 2. Constitutional Rights 3.
Accountability 4. Responsibility
22) Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment? 1. House of Blue Ribbon
Committee 2. House of Representatives 3. House of the Senate 4. Speaker of the House
23) R.A. 6713 is an act to uphold the timehonored principle of public office being a public trust, granting
incentives and rewards for exemplary service, enumerating prohibited acts and providing penalties for
violations thereof and for other purposes. 1. Preamble 2. Code of Ethics 3. Code of Government Officials
4. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees
24) The following are duties and responsibilities of Public officials and Employees except: 1. Act
promptly on letters, inquiries, calls or any other form of communications sent by the public. 2. Submit
performance reports of the agency or office regularly 3. Accept gifts from the public upon prioritizing
their queries. 4. Process documents and papers expeditiously.
25) It is a written instrument containing the proposition and required number of signatories and shall
be in a form determined by and submitted to the Commission on Elections. 7/19/2015 Civil Service
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Proposition 4. Petition
26) It is the electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is either approved or rejected by
the people. 1. Referendum 2. Plebiscite 3. Petition 4. Initiative
27) It is the power of the electorate to approve or reject a legislation through an election called for the
purpose. 1. Referendum 2. Plebiscite 3. Petition 4. Initiative
28) This law promotes responsible family planning and proper use of reproductive methods to eliminate
overpopulation growth. 1. RH Bill 2. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law 3.
Reproductive Law 4. Family Planning
29) It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that concerns international public health. 1.
Department of Health 2. World Health Organization 3. International Health Organization 4. All of the
above
30) APEC is a summit that promotes free trade and economic cooperation throughout the AsiaPacific
region countries. APEC stands for: 1. Asia Pacific Economic Corporation 2. Asia Pacific Economic
Cooperation 3. Asia Pacific Economic Council 4. Asia Pacific Economic Countries
31) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aims to accelerate economic growth, stability, social
progress and cultural development in the spirit of equality and partnership to strengthen prosperous
and peaceful community along Southeast Asian Nations. Which of the following countries is not a
member of ASEAN? 1. Hong Kong 2. Philippines 3. Singapore 4. Thailand 32) It is a law in the Philippines
that aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and harmful internet behavior in the
Philippines. It aims to prevent and punish cybercrime in the country. 1. Cybersquatting 2. Cybercrime
Act 3. Cybercrime Prevention Act 4. Cyber Identity Theft Act 33) It sets down in unequivocal terms that
mandate all government officials and employees, shall at all times, be answerable to misconduct to
people. 1. Rights 2. Public Trust 3. Responsibility 4. Accountability 34) __________waste breaks down
into natural components and can be recycled into the life cycle naturally. 1. Biochemical 2. Recyclable 3.
Biodegradable 4. Nonbiodegradable
35) The following are examples of nonbiodegradable waste except: 7/19/2015 Civil Service Reviewer on
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http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/civilserviceexamreviewerongeneral.html 5/6 1. Plastics 2. Metals 3.
Styrofoam 4. Papers 36) It is a project of DOST for more accurate, integrated and responsive disaster
prevention and mitigation system especially in highrisk calamity areas of the Philippines. 1. PAGASA 2. I
am Ready 3. DOSTAdvanced Disaster Program 4. Project NOAH 37) PAGASA is the official government
agency for weather forecasting, flood control, astronomical observations, and time service. PAGASA
stands for _______? 1. Philippine Atmospheric Geographical and Astronomical Services Administration
2. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration 3. Philippine
Atmospheric Geological and Astronomical Services Association 4. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical
and Astronomical Services Association 38) PHIVOLCS is a branch of DOST to moderate disasters that may
arise from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena in the
Philippines. What is PHIVOLCS? 1. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology 2. Philippine
Institute of Volcanic and Seismic Services 3. Philippine Institute of Volcanic and Seismology Services 4.
Philippine Institute of Volcano and Seismic System 39) Which of the following is a renewable source of
energy? 1. Geothermal energy 2. Solar energy 3. Wind energy 4. All of the above 40) It is a process by
which thermal radiation from the earth’s surface is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases and is
reradiated in all directions. 1. Global Warming 2. Greenhouse Effect 3. Ozone Layer 4. Solar Radiation
41) It mandates the blending of cocodiesel or coco methyl ester (CME) to all diesel fuel and bioethanol
in gasoline sold across the country. 1. Clean Air Act of 1999 2. Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 3.
Fuel Development Act 4. Biofuels Act of 2006 42) A tough but biodegradable netting that anchors the
soil on sloping land and riverbanks thus, protecting against erosion. 1. cocowire mesh 2. fiber matt 3.
coconet 4. coir sheets 43) Which of the following is not considered a biofuel? 1. jathropa or "tubatuba"
2. liquefied natural gas 3. ethanol 4. coco methyl ester 44) Refers to diesel equivalent, processed fuel
derived from biological sources 1. ethanol 2. vegetable oils 3. biodiesel 4. biofuel 45) Environmental law
providing for an ecological waste management program creating necessary mechanisms, incentives,
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general.html 6/6 penalties. 1. R.A. #8749 or The Phil. Clean Air Act of 1999 2. R.A. #9003 or the
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 3. The Biofuels Act of 2006 4. The AntiPollution Act of
2005 46) USB is an industry standard that connects computers and electronic devices like keyboards,
digicams, portable media devices, disk drivers, smartphones, and network adapters to any computer.
USB stands for? 1. Unit Serial Box 2. Unit Serial Bolt 3. Universal Serial Bin 4. Universal Serial Bus 47) CD
ROM means? 1. compact disc recording mode 2. compact disc read only memory 3. computer directed
recording modem 4. computer disc red only memory For answers to this set, click here. Luke Miguel
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Effective Tips in Taking the Civil Service Exam October 2015 This is your best source of free online Civil
Service Exam Reviewers for both Professional and Subprofessional levels. My aim in publishing these
pointers and reviewers is to help you the examinee, to pass the Civil Service exam, also known as Career
Service exam, in just one take. The CSE is not a difficult exam, however if you take it lightly and without
proper preparations, then you are lowering you probability of listing your name in the Registry of
Eligibles, in short you are deemed to fail. But, you don't have to worry, this writing will guide you to pass
the CSE. I took one myself when I was still in college and humbly passed the same. The Passing rate is
80%. The best time to take the examination is during College days or just after you've graduated from
College. It's when you have amassed enormous amount of knowledge. Don't take too much break till
eventually deciding to take the exam, because by the time that you're out of the university belt, your
brain is slowly forgetting most of what you've learned since studying is no longer a habit. Taking the
exam Spend good times to review or selfreview several days or weeks before the exam so you are well-
prepared. Remember that "A soldier never goes to the battlefield without more than enough
ammunition that is suicide". A soldier with complete battle equipment has higher chance of survival in
the combat zone. So much is the same about taking exams, an examinee with more than enough
preparations has greater chances of passing the exam. Beforehand, prepare the things that you will
need during the examination, such as pencils, ballpen, eraser, your test permit, some snacks for your
tummy, and of course, yourself. Know your Testing Center and Room Assignment already so that you
know where to go and can make it there in time. Eat the best breakfast prior to going to the Testing
Center. Your not only feeding your stomach, you're also establishing a healthy mind. Remember that the
exam will last for half a day, it will not only cost you time but will drain your energy out. You might also
experience fatigue due to heavy brain workout. Never come late. They say "The early bird catches the
worm," and that might be true. Nonetheless, you can have some time for relaxation if you're early. A 40
minute allowance should be enough. Do not forget your Examination Number as much as the necessary
information about you the examinee. Surely you want to see your name in the leading publications
when the result comes out. Listen to the Test Instructors. Follow their instructions carefully, they will tell
you everything, regarding the exam, on what you need to do before, during and after the examination.
For example, Do not open the Test Booklet unless otherwise told to do so. Exercise the proper shading
techniques. You are very much familiar with this already. Make sure you only shade until the last
number of the last question. The total number of shaded answers should correspond to the total
number of test items. You'll end up failing if you will shade excessively. Tips to Pass (or even Top) the
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serviceexamination.html 2/2 For every given set of test items, follow the given specific directions. Don't
leave any test item unanswered unless instructed otherwise. If you really don't know the answer then
you'll have to make good guess, but do it rarely. Avoid any erasure as much as possible to prevent any
damage to the answer sheet. If you really need to change answer, just do it gently. Don't spend too
much time on a single question. Make sure to manage your time accordingly so that you will not end up
with any unanswered item. Before the exam, make sure that you will not need to go to the restroom.
This will prevent you from consuming time on other matters. Relax and enjoy your time taking the exam,
as if it will be the last time you're gonna take it. (You don't wanna take it again, right?) This means that
you've made the proper preparations already. Ultimately, before the exam, kneel down, put your hands
together and pray
Coverage and Passing Rate of the Civil Service Examination The Coverage and Passing Grade in the Civil
Service Examination The Civil Service Exam's coverage/scope and "passing rate" are discussed here. If
you are going to take the Career Service Eligibility examination by this year, either on professional or
subprofessional level, whether by means of Paper and Pencil (PPT) or Computerized Exam (COMEX),
formerly known as ComputerAssisted Test (CAT), it is a must that you know the exam's coverage and
passing rate so you can have a definite goal to set and achieve (or even exceed). Saying it in other terms,
you can prepare a massive amount of ammunition to fire during the battle for your success. Coverage
and Passing Rate of the Civil Service Examination Coverage / Scope of the Civil Service Exam The
Coverage/Scope of the Civil Service Exam The Specific Competencies of the Civil Service Exam for
Professional and Subprofessional Levels are as follow: English and Filipino Vocabulary Grammar and
Correct Usage Paragraph Organization Reading Comprehension Analogy Logic Clerical Operations
Numerical Reasoning General Information The specific competencies above are categorized under four
major parts: Part I ► Verbal abilities in English and Filipino Vocabulary ► Grammar and Correct Usage
► Paragraph Organization. ► Reading Comprehension Part II ► Analogy (professional level only) ►
Logic (professional level only) ► Clerical Operations (subprofessional level only) Part III ► Numerical
Reasoning Part IV ► General Information Comprised of test questions about: A. Philippine Constitution
B. General Information, Current Events Enacted Laws and Environment Issues. C. Code of Conduct and
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ofcivilserviceexam.html 2/3 So what's the difference between the Professional and SubProfessional
Levels? Well obviously, the latter has a "sub" while the former has none. But kidding aside, the major
difference lies in their scope. For the Professional level, all competencies above, except for the Clerical
Operations, are found in the Civil Service Exam. On the other hand, the CSE for Subprofessional level has
a similar scope, but, excludes Analogy and Logic then augments Clerical Operation test questions. About
85% of the examination is comprised of Verbal (Filipino is integrated in this portion), Analytical and
Mathematical competencies while the remaining 15% is a test about how knowledgeable and informed
you are when it comes to the topics mentioned under part 4 above. Moreover, the first 20
items/questions will ask about your personal information and is likely not included in the computation
of your rating. You will have to answer them accordingly and accurately. The Passing Rate of the Civil
Service Exam For both the Professional and Subprofessional levels, whether by means of Paper and
Pencil and Computerized Exam, the least percentage that you must acquire is 80%. lower than that, you
are sure to fail, beyond that, you are sure to obtain a certificate of eligibility. This is how it works on the
surface. The civil service commission has a quota which they follows. In other words, there is a fixed
percentage or number of examinees which will pass the exam. Only a certain number of examinees will
pass, regardless whether everybody's raw score can be mathematically translated to a "80.00 passing
rate and beyond". Let's safely assume that only about 9 13% of the exam takers, with the highest scores
will pass (ranking system: for example, only 12% of the total examinees will get 80.00% and above).
Also, a rating lower than 80.00% will be reflected in the exam results of those who were unfortunate,
regardless of their raw scores. Then why can't everybody pass? That's because there are only limited
government job slots/positions. Every year only a certain number of applicants are hired, to fill in the
vacancy left by retired government employees and/or due to new items being created. Moreover, it is
imperative to choose only among the best performers. Here are the data of previous civil service exams:
October 2010 97,099 examinees, a total of 12,290 passers (12.66%) October 2011 94,251 examinees, a
total of 10,866 passers (11.53%) October 2012 113,168 examinees, a total of 13,412 passers (11.85%)
October 2013 139,174 examinees, a total of 16,319 passers (11.80%) October 2014 163,240 examinees,
a total of 19,344 passers (11.85%) More about the Civil Service Exam The exam is actually never difficult,
it is just like remembering what you have learned since your elementary until your tertiary education,
though you might actually nosebleed in the English and Filipino vocabulary portion of the exam, so it is
best to have a wide array of vocabulary. If you are quite good in Math and Analysis, then you already
have a good chance in the exam. But still, the best equipped and skilled soldier has the greatest chance
of survival in the battle. And here's one thing you must be very wary about...The Time. It is your most
frightening enemy during the exam, do not spend too much time on one item, but never leave any item
unanswered. And for your information, no calculator is allowed, so you have to do the computations
manually. Just focus on what you're answering and do not fret over anything. For this matter, this
website existed, to help you understand and pass the Civil Service Examination. You can emerged as a
victor or as a failure. The key is in your hands! Take time to REVIEW. Read the next article : Effective Tips
in Taking the Civil Service Examination 2015. Luke Miguel Cartes 7/19/2015 Coverage and Passing Rate
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passingrateofcivilserviceexam.html 3/3 “Do not aim for pwede na. Aim for the Best. Do not expect a
second chance. Treat it as if it will happen only onc
*** TEST BEGINS HERE *** DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct answer from the choices given. 1) Which
sentence uses “famish” correctly? 1. After the straight exam, I felt too exhausted and famished to eat
my favourite foods. 2. I could eat a horse, I am famish now. 3. I famished my stomach next time you
treat me to a meal out. 4. I will bring lots of pizza, that’s a famish. 2) Priscila _______ rather not invest
her savings in the stock market. 1. must 2. has to 3. could 4. would 3) Did you have any problem ______
our house? 1. search 2. to search 3. searching 4. for searching 4) I hope you don’t mind _____ joining
you. 1. to be 2. I had been 3. that I may 4. me 5) Most basketball players are 6 ____ tall or more. 1. foot
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feets 6) These children _____ how to improvise more props for the play. 1. knew 2. knows 3. know 4.
known 7) The company will upgrade ______ computer systems next week. 1. there 2. their 3. its 4. it’s 8)
Clara ___________ three thousand words for her essay. 1. have wrote 2. has wrote 3. have written 4.
has written 9) You have too many _______ but few time to prove you’re right. 1. hypothesis 2.
hypotheses 3. hyphothesises 4. hypothesess 10) Neither Sarah nor Tina _______ the crime yesterday. 1.
witness 2. witnesses 3. witnessed 4. witnessing 11) You do like going to the party alone. _____ you? 1.
Does 2. Doesn’t 3. Do 4. Don’t 12) We had our house _______ in yellow. 1. painting 2. painted 3. paint 4.
to paint 13) He has been exercising but his immune system was steadily _________. 1. weak 2. weaken
3. weakened 4. weakening 14) I was ______ that the weather would be sunny and we would be able to
enjoy our swimming. 1. hopeless 2. hopeful 3. hopelike 4. hopely 15) I think it’s not a great idea. I totally
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items.html 3/6 16) So many ___________ I found in the library, now I’m ready to report. 1. information
2. informations 3. infoes 4. infos 17) My grandpa always feed his flock of _______ early in the morning.
1. sheeps 2. sheep 3. ships 4. ship 18) Happy memories are always remembered, not ________. 1. forget
2. forgets 3. forgot 4. forgotten 19) Flight Z735 ______ yesterday. 350 passengers died in that accident.
1. crush 2. crushed 3. crash 4. crashed 20) There is a ________ message when you look closely at her
painting. 1. hid 2. hide 3. hided 4. hidden 21) During the Independence day celebrations, the directive is
__________. 1. hang your flags on June 12 2. hanged your flags on June 12 3. hanged the flags during
June 12 4. hung your flags on June 12. 22) The measure on choosing well is whether or not man likes
what he __________. 1. chose 2. has chosen 3. choose 4. chosed 23) Please __________ the book with
the next time you come to my office. 1. bring 2. take 3. carry along 4. bring along 24) It is essential that
harmony prevail __________ the departments. 1. between 2. with 3. among 4. with all 25) The union
members cannot __________ with the kind of compensation they want. 1. agree on 2. agree to 3. agree
with 4. get agree with 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 sheet, shade completely the box that corresponds to your answer. 7/19/2015
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[4] 1. Plumbers who work efficiently from the point of view of a homemaker are worthy of their wages.
2. Plumbers are worthy of their wages who work efficiently from the point of view off a homemaker. 3.
Plumbers, from the point of view of a homemaker, who work efficiently, are worthy of their wages. 4.
From the point of view of a homemaker, plumbers who work efficiently are worthy of their wages. 5.
Worthy of their wages are plumbers who work efficiently from the point of view of a homemaker. 27)
correct answer is [1] 1. The time for most people has come to change their attitudes and lifestyles. 2.
The time has come when people must change their attitudes and lifestyles. 3. The time when the
attitudes and lifestyles of the people has come to change. 4. The people must change their attitudes and
lifestyles and the time had come to change. 5. People must change their attitudes and lifestyles, and it is
because the time has come to change. 28) correct answer is [5] 1. Her brother, whom I met in the party,
is more richer than you think. 2. Her brother, I met him in the party, is very much richer than you think.
3. Her brother, whom I had met in the party, is richer than you think. 4. Her brother, whom I met in the
party, is much richer than you think. 5. I met her brother in the party and he is richer than you think. 29)
correct answer is [1] 1. The fisher folks decided to go to the nearby hut finally drenched with rain. 2. The
fisher folks finally decided to go to the nearby hut drenched with rain. 3. Drenched with rain, the fisher
folks finally decided to go the nearby hut. 4. Finally drenched with rain, the fisher folks decided to go the
nearby hut. 5. Finally deciding to go to the nearby hut, the fisher folks were drenched with rain. 30)
correct answer is [1] 1. The Filipino people have regained their respect and trust in their government. 2.
The Filipino people have regained their respect and trust for their government. 3. The Filipino people
have regained their respect for their government and even their trust in it. 4. The Filipino people have
regained their respect for and trust in their government. 5. The Filipino people have regained, for their
government their respect and trust in it. 31) correct answer is [3] 1. The education of his children is most
paramount in his plans. 2. The education of his children is more paramount in his plans. 3. The education
of his children is paramount in his plans. 4. The most paramount of all his plans is how to educate his
children. 5. Paramount in his plans more than any other things is the education of his children. 32)
correct answer is [3] 1. As soon as the tabulation of the figures have been completed, someone should
check the accuracy. 2. As soon as tabulated, someone should check on the accuracy of those figures. 3.
As soon as the tabulation is finished, someone was to check its accuracy. 4. Once the tabulation was
completed, the accuracy of the figures should be checked. 5. Someone had ought to check the accuracy
of those figures when they have been tabulated. 33) correct answer is [1] 1. Sa pamamagitan ng
kasaysayan ay natutunghayan muli ang makukulay na lumipas ng magigiting na tao. 2. Sa pamamagitan
ng kasaysayan, ang lumipas na makukulay ng magigiting na tao ay muling natutunghayan. 3. Ang
makukulay na lumipas ay natutunghayan muli ng magigiting na tao sa pamamagitan ng kasaysayan. 4.
Muli ang makukulay na lumipas ng mga taong magigiting ay natutunghayan sa pamamagitan ng
kasaysayan. 5. Natutunhayan muli ang lumipas ng magigiting na tao na makukulay sa pamamagitan ng
kasaysayan. 7/19/2015 Grammar and Correct Usage Test Questions | INFINITHINK.ORG
[1] 1. One has to be either 65 or blind to claim an extra personal exemption. 2. One has either to be 65
or blind to claim an extra personal exemption. 3. One either has to be 65 or blind to claim an extra
personal exemption. 4. Either one has to be 65 or blind to claim an extra personal exemption. 5. To
claim an extra personal exemption, one either has to be 65 or blind. 35) correct answer is [4] 1. I will
never, unless he apologizes first, work with him again. 2. I will never, unless he apologized first, work
with him again. 3. I will never work with him again, unless he asks for an apology. 4. I will never work
with him again, unless he apologizes first. 5. Unless he asks for an apology, I will never work with him
again. 36) correct answer is [1] 1. I had already formed the habits of getting up early and arriving in the
office on time. 2. Getting up early and to arrive in the office on time are habits that I have already
formed. 3. Getting up early and arriving in the office on time are habits that I have already formed. 4. To
get up early and to arrive in the office on time are habits that I have already formed. 5. To get up early
and arriving in the office on time are habits already formed by me. 37) correct answer is [1] 1. The trip to
Tagaytay was educational and everybody enjoyed it very much. 2. Being educational, everybody enjoyed
the trip to Tagaytay very much. 3. Everybody found the trip to Tagaytay educational and it was enjoyed
very much. 4. This kind of a trip to Tagaytay was educational and everybody enjoyed it very much. 5. A
most enjoyable time was had by everybody in their trip to Tagaytay which was educational. 38) correct
answer is [2] 1. The board has received the president’s report, who went over the situation in great
detail. 2. Having gone over the situation in great detail, the president submitted a complete report to
the board. 3. The president had hardly completed his study of the situation than he made a full report to
the board. 4. The complete report, which the president gave it to the board, was the result of a
thorough study of the situation. 5. After the president had studied the situation as thorough as possible,
he made a complete report to the board. 39) correct answer is [4] 1. Basing on the figures available, the
committee felt that the decision to close shop was feasible. 2. Basing on the figures available, the
decision to close shop seems feasible. 3. Based on the figures available, the committee felt that the
decision to close shop was feasible. 4. Based on the figures available, the decision to close shop seems
feasible. 5. Based on the figures available, closing the shop was thought to be feasible. 40) correct
answer is [1] 1. The ebb and flow of organizational life is such that nothing remains static. 2. The ebb
and flow of organization of life are such that nothing remains static. 3. The ebb and low of life in an
organization are such that nothing remained static. 4. Nothing remains static in the ebb and flow of life
in an organization 5. Speaking of the ebb and flow of organizational life, it is such that nothing remains
static. 41) correct answer is [1] 1. Magiging makahulugan sa mga bata ang mga pang arawaraw na balita
kung makikita nila ang pinangyarihan nito. 2. Ang pinangyarihan ng mga balita na pangarawaraw sa mga
bata kung makikita nila ay magiging makahulugan. 3. Sa mga bata ay makahulugan ang mga pangaraw-
araw na balita kung makikita nila ang pinangyarihan nito. 4. Ang mga balitang pangarawaraaw sa mga
bata ay magiging makahulugan kung ang pinangyarihan nito ay makikita nila. 5. Ang mga balitang pang-
arawaraw sa mga bata at ang pinangyarihan nito ay magiging makahulugan kunga makikita nila.
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[1] 1. Walang pasubali na ang isang taong may kakayahan sa maayos na pangangatwiran ay uunlad sa
kanyang propesyon. 2. Walang pasubali ay uunlad sa kanyang propesyon na ang isang taong may
kakayahan sa maayos na pangangatwiran. 3. Ang isang taong may kakayahan sa maayos na
pangangatwiran ay uunlad sa kanyang propesyon, walang pasubali. 4. Uunlad sa kanyang propesyon ay
walang pasubali ang isang taong may kakayahan sa maayos na pangangatwiran. 5. May kakayahan sa
maayos na pangangatwiran, walang pasubali na ang isang tao ay uunlad sa kanyang propesyon. 43)
correct answer is [2] 1. Masaya, sapagkat lahat ay payak at walang pagkukunwari ang buhay bata. 2.
Masaya ang buhay bata sapagkat lahat ay payak at walang pagkukunwari. 3. Ang buhay bata ay masaya
sapagkat payak at walang pagkukunwari ang lahat. 4. Ang buhay bata sapagkat payak at walang
pagkukunwari lahat ay masaya. 5. Sapagkat walang pagkukunwari at payak lahat, ang buhay bata ay
masaya. 44) correct answer is [2] 1. We must learn more about military tactics and in so doing we can
cope with any situation. 2. We must learn more about military tactics to cope with any situation. 3. So as
to cope with any situation, more about military tactics should be learned by us. 4. More about military
tactics must be learned, so as to cope with any situation. 5. To be ready to cope with any situation, so
we must learn more about military tactics. 45) correct answer is [4] 1. I thought that she is reporting for
work today. 2. I thought that she was reporting for work today. 3. I thought that she reported for work
today. 4. I thought that she reports for work today. 5. I thought that she had reported for work today.
Having a wide/vast/huge/ample/broad/extensive array of vocabulary is a must. It is most helpful in
times of exams, such as the civil service exam, in order or ace or finish as a victor. The trick to
developing a huge vocabulary is through continuous reading. Read and read, and it will eventually sink in
your mind and be a part of your system. Likewise, that's the best way if you want to be living dictionary
:D Also, the best technique in getting the right answer is through analyzing any given sentence – the
word or phrase that is consistent and parallel to the main sentence is likely to be the correct answer,
but, that is not always the case. Furthermore, You should watch out for conjunctions, they usually give
clues about the answer, especially the following: (and) (or) (nor) (for) (but) (yet) (so) The Test Items in
this article is an example of the Actual Civil Service Examination. Note: answers are in bold format
Vocabulary *** TEST BEGINS HERE *** DIRECTIONS: 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. 1) Ang PAGAL na guro ay sandaling tumigil bago
muling nagpatuloy sa pagsasalita. 1. pagod 2. galit 3. pihikan 4. mabagal 5. mahinahon 2) A special group
in the police force is believe to be engage in FURTIVE activities. 1. illegal 2. suspicious 3. unusual 4.
worthy 5. secret 3) The Defense presented its case to the jury in a TRENCHANT manner. 7/19/2015 Civil
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http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/civilservicereviewonenglishand.html 2/5 1. legalistic 2. dignified 3.
vague 4. emphatic 5. cautious 4) Ang mga magbubukid ay NABIHASA sa paggamit ng kalabaw bilang
katulong nila sa pagsasaka. 1. nagsawa 2. nagtiwala 3. nasanay 4. natuto 5. nahirapan 5) Pilo’s
insensitivity has created ANIMOSITY to the worker’s demands. 1. distrust 2. hostility 3. fear 4. distance 5.
dependence 6) The baffled owner ACQUIESCED to the worker’s demands. 1. opposed 2. reacted 3.
agreed 4. resisted 5. listened 7) The recommendation of the wage council is REPUGNANT to the
employers. 1. acceptable 2. objectionable 3. beneficial 4. degrading 5. embarrassing 8) Sanctuaries for
wildlife have DWINDLED alarmingly in the last decade. 1. disappeared 2. changed 3. decreased 4.
multiplied 5. deteriorated 9) Recklessness always entails JEOPARDY. 1. danger 2. crisis 3. apprehension
4. control 5. aggression 10) Business, like life, is much too extensive and LEQUESCENT to be wholly
contained by any checklist, formula or theory. 1. structured 2. changeable 3. complicated 4. shapeless 5.
confusing 11) My mother is always ADAMANT in eating breakfast before leaving the house. 1. resolute 2.
uncertain 3. forgetful 4. clueless 12) Reading words without understanding their meaning is FUTILE. 1.
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http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/civilservicereviewonenglishand.html 3/5 2. useless 3. unnecessary
4. avoidable 13) She wears gold but people knows how OSTENTATIOUS she can be. 1. pretentious 2.
ambitious 3. gorgeous 4. rebellious 14) He submitted a GROTESQUE artwork that nobody in the class
could relate to. 1. different 2. weird 3. beautiful 4. colorful 15) Their CLANDESTINE affair remained
unknown for three years. 1. forbidden 2. surprise 3. secret 4. unacceptable 16) Diskettes and CDs are
going OBSOLETE. 1. recycled 2. refurbished 3. updated 4. outdated 17) The Queen of the Night dances
VIVACIOUSLY. 1. lively 2. awkward 3. kindly 4. sweetly 18. The court released a DOGMATIC statement
that made people more hopeful. 1. naive 2. unbelievable 3. assertive 4. unclear 19 There is no PANACEA
that will solve our financial difficulty. 1. cureall 2. paradox 3. answer 4. criteria 20. This generation is
prone to PLETHORIC use of mobile gadgets. 1. essential 2. crucial 3. important 4. excessive 21) Lorenzo
Ruiz refused to RENOUNCE his faith even though he knew he would suffer martyrdom. 1. permeate 2.
abandon 3. announce 4. reconcile 22) Ermita and Malate are known for its BOHEMIAN lifestyle and
tourist attractions. 1. stylish 2. conventional 3. unconventional 4. complacent 7/19/2015 Civil Service
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23) The Regency club is perfect for the business traveler in search of privacy, convenience and the
EMINENT level of personalized service. 1. topmost 2. welcome 3. distinguished 4. classy 24) We must
face the enemy without TREPIDATION if we are to win the battle. 1. reservation 2. fear 3. depravity 4.
logistics 25) The lawyer was accused of trying to MULCT his client of his legacy. 1. swindle 2. avenge 3.
appease 4. suggest Directions: 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. 21) Realizing that we were determined to
go, our experienced friends __________ that there might be more difficulties along the way than we
expect. 1. dismissed 2. intimated 3. insisted 4. projected 5. concluded 22) Ang patuloy na pagangkat ng
mga produktong banyaga, na siya naming tinatangkilik ng mga mamamayan, ang dahilan ng __________
ng mga industriyang local. 1. paghinto 2. pagbabago 3. pagtitipid 4. pagkawala 5. pagkalugi 23) A strong
government is needed to promote __________, not dependency, and to encourage free enterprise. 1.
selfalienation 2. selfevaluation 3. self reliance 4. selfawareness 5. selfdetermination 24) Mass media
develop in us level of consciousness that keeps us __________, current events. 1. interested in 2.
adjusting to 3. excited over 4. fearful of 5. abreast of 25) Failure is the most tiring experience a person
can ever have; there is nothing more __________ than not succeeding being blocked, not moving ahead.
1. invigorating 2. discouraging 3. exhilarating 4. enervating 5. depressing
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Civil Service Reviewer on Spelling and Idiomatic Expressions with Examples and Meanings Spelling The
Civil Service Exam also tests your ability to identify words which are correctly spelled. Indeed, it is a
challenging type of exam because it tests your ability to discern whether or not a particular word
correct. More often than not, you might actually think that you really know the correct spelling of a
particular word, but be warned, it is designed to confuse you. So how can you ace in such kind of a test?
The answer is simple through constant reading, this way you are familiarizing yourself with great
amount of words, and they might actually appear before you in the civil service exam. An idiom is a
phrase, or a combination of words, that has developed a figurative meaning through frequency of use.
They can be useful and even fun to use but can be confusing too. For example, what does it mean to
“spill the beans,” and why is everyone making such a fuss over someone doing it? Why are they telling
that person to “break a leg” on stage? As if it's just like eating a "piece of cake.” Correct Spelling
Idiomatic Expressions: Examples and their Meanings 7/19/2015 Spelling and Idiomatic Expressions with
Examples and Meanings | INFINITHINK.ORG http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/spellingandidiomatic-
expressionswith.html 2/7 Idioms Here are some examples: At the drop of a hat without hesitation;
instantly Beat around the bush Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue. Bite off
more than you can chew To take on a task that is way to big. Blessing in disguise Something good that
isn't recognized at first. Break a leg Give your best. Wishing someone luck. Burn the midnight oil To
study or work late into the night. Cry over spilt milk Complaining about a loss or failure from the past.
Every cloud has a silver lining Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days. Give the
benefit of the doubt Believe someone's statement, without proof. It takes two to tango Actions or
communications need more than one person. Spill the bean Tell a secret. Taste of your own medicine
Something that happens to you, or is done to you, which you have done to someone else. Your guess is
as good as mine To have no idea, do not know the answer to a question * TEST BEGINS HERE *
DIRECTIONS: Choose the number where the word is misspelled. 1) 1. Acknowledgement 2. Committee 3.
Illicit 4. Grizzly 5. No error 2) 1. Strenght 2. Receipt 3. Parallel 4. Commission 5. No error 3) 1. Receive 2.
Fourteen 3. Miniature 4. Commission 5. No error 4) 1. Disintegrate 2. Immigrate 3. Supercede 4. Illegal 5.
No error 5) 1. Noticeable 7/19/2015 Spelling and Idiomatic Expressions with Examples and Meanings |
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Separate 3. Environment 4. Oppurtunity 5. Noe error 6) 1. Embarrass 2. Accomodate 3. Humorous 4.
Rhythm 5. No error 7) 1. Judgement 2. Licence 3. Innoculate 4. All misspelled 5. No error 8) 1. Inaugurate
2. Unpredecented 3. Indiscriminate 4. Unwarranted 5. No error 9) 1. Indifferent 2. Homogeneous 3.
Maintenance 4. Eloquenc5. No error 10) 1. Occasionally 2. Obtrusive 3. Misscommunication 4. All
Misspelled 5. No error 11) 1. Conspicuous 2. Concupiscense 3. Dissipate 4. Dormant 5. No error 12) 1.
Dessiminate 2. Document 3. Eccentric 4. Execute 5. No error 13) 1. Fascimile 2. Lackadaisical 3.
Irreverence 4. Retrieve 5. No error 14) 1. Gullible 2. Comtroller 7/19/2015 Spelling and Idiomatic
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http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/spellingandidiomaticexpressionswith.html 4/7 3. Musketry 4.
Preamble 5. No error 15) 1. Malecious 2. Spontaneity 3. Unimpeachable 4. Commiserate 5. No error 16)
1. Combustion 2. Infiltrate 3. Morose 4. Naivete 5. No error 17) 1. Paramore 2. Terrestial 3. Sorrugate 4.
All misspelled 5. No error 18) 1. Oppulence 2. Pessimism 3. Solemnity 4. All misspelled 5. No error 19) 1.
Transgresion 2. Transcent 3. Inpunity 4. All misspelled 5. No error 20) 1. Plesbicite 2. Irreperable 3.
Homogenous 4. All misspelled 5. No error 21) 1. Regatta 2. Warranty 3. Rendevouz 4. Arrears 5. No error
22) 1. Corraborate 2. Despicable 3. Ascendancy 4. Ammunition 5. No error 23) 1. Halcyon 2. Forsight 3.
Fortuitous 7/19/2015 Spelling and Idiomatic Expressions with Examples and Meanings |
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Loquacious 5. No error 24) 1. Synoptic 2. Surreptitios 3. Loathe 4. Temperate 5. No error 25) 1.
Santimonius 2. Presumption 3. Pulchritude 4. Audacious 5. No error Correct Answers 1. 1
Acknowledgment 2. 1 Strength 3. 5 No error 4. 3 Supersede 5. 4 Opportunity 6. 2 Accommodate 7. 4
Judgment; Inoculate; License 8. 2 Indiscriminate 9. 3 Maintenance 10. 4 Occasionally; Obtrusive;
Miscommunication 11. 2 Concupiscence 12. 1 Disseminate 13. 1 Facsimile 14. 2 Comptroller 15. 1
Malicious 16. 5 No error 17. 4 Paramour; Terrestrial; Surrogate 18. 4 Opulence; Pessimism; Solemnity
19. 4 Transgression; Transcend; Impunity 20. 4 Plebiscite; Irreparable; Homogeneous 21. 3 Rendezvous
22. 1 Corroborate 23. 2 Foresight 24. 2 Surreptitious 25. 1 Sanctimonious DIRECTIONS: Choose the
correct answer from the choice given. Note: answers are in italics form. 1) If you don’t spill the beans
now, you might gonna regret it. 1. spread rumors 2. let out a secret 3. plant some seeds 4. none of the
above 2) One proven way to beat an enemy is find his Achilles heel. 1. secret strategy 2. amulet 3. strong
point 4. weak spot 3) His new Ferrari costs an arm and a leg so he is now looking for another job. 1. very
expensive 2. got fired 3. met an accident 7/19/2015 Spelling and Idiomatic Expressions with Examples
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with.html 6/7 4. was stolen 4) He married a woman who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. 1.
born very beautiful 2. born very poor 3. born into a very rich family 4. born very talkative 5) She has
different investments because she doesn’t want to put all eggs in one basket. 1. doesn’t want to put all
resources in one possibility 2. doesn’t want to cook everything at once 3. doesn’t want to go bankrupt 4.
none of the above 6) Hey, man, you are absolutely barking up the wrong tree here because I’m
innocent. 1. choosing the wrong dog 2. giving up a fight 3. accusing the wrong person 4. setting up an
event in a tree 7) Whenever his crush passes by the hallway, he’s having butterflies on his stomach. 1.
he feels sick 2. he feels nervous 3. he feels like flying 4. he feels so handsome 8) Even though they had a
nasty fight, they decided to bury the hatchet and move on. 1. kill the enemy 2. remember the past 3.
bury the dead 4. forget the past quarrel 9) My father always reminds us, “don’t count your chickens
before the eggs have hatched.” 1. Don’t eat your eggs before they are cooked. 2. Don’t make plans for
something that might not happen. 3. Don’t deal with your problems before they are solved. 4. All of the
above. 10) Iphones became so popular not only to teens, even my grandparents jumped on the
bandwagon and bought some. 1. ride on the gadget and sell Apple 2. jump for technology and sell
iphones 3. joined the new trend and bought iphones 4. bought Android and Apple 11) "She is a vision of
feminine pulchritude." stands for 1. aggressiveness 2. homebuddy 3. simplicity 4. beauty and poise 12) "I
value a man for the size of his heart." can be interpreted as 1. size of heart determines the length of life
2. man's kindness is most important 3. man's love is measured by the size of his heart 4. man should use
his mind over his heart 13) Veronica was excused because all she said were white lies. 1. the lie were
really harmless 2. the lies recited were excusable 3. the lies were written to be read by all 4. telling a lie
is deplorable 14) President Quezon said "I prefer a government ran like hell by Filipinos rather than one
by foreigners," This means that 1. though difficult, Filipinos are preferred to lead 7/19/2015 Spelling and
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are better in governing 3. Filipinos are incapable of administering their own affairs 4. Filipinos can never
lead their own government 15) George Shaw said, "You see things that are and you ask why. But I dream
things that never were and ask why not." Such lines speaks of 1. clever thinking 2. immortality 3.
curiosity 4. rich imagination 16) Mrs. Gonzales is as good as her last triumph. 1. cannot be good all
throughout 2. cannot be bad 3. as nice as ever 4. sustainably superb 17) After all has been said, the issue
was a tempest in a teapot. 1. temperature dropped 2. heated argument followed 3. simmered down 4.
boiled down to nothing 18) Fast accomplishment can lull the official to complacency. 1. remain
inactively satisfied 2. sleepy 3. tired 4. bored 19) Miguel does not need a new car, but he traded his old
one to keep up with the Joneses. 1. to imitate others in extravagance 2. to be envious 3. to be
responsible 4. to please others. 20) She wishes to meet somebody who is off the beaten track. 1.
unbelievable 2. generous 3. at the lowest level 4. unconventional
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for the Best. Do not expect a second chance. Treat it as if it will happen only once.” S
The Civil Service Exam has yet another type of test the Reading Comprehension, which I personally
consider to be the one of the most challenging type of tests. For me, this is more challenging than the
mathematics word problems in the numerical category because I'm not really fond of reading articles or
passages which doesn't interest me, but for the sake of getting yourself a certificate of eligibility, then
you must endure. Furthermore, it involves not only reading lots of paragraphs, passages or articles but
only requires comprehension and understanding, so that you will be able to answer the questions that
will follow next. However, there is a way to ease the challenge by ensuring to follow certain tips and
strategies that will let you find the the proper answer. This is some sort of a shortcut to let you grasp
comprehension in a quicker manner. Tips to improve your score for the Reading Comprehension Test:
Keep yourself calm. You will come to open the test booklet and you will definitely see long passages and
paragraphs. But, do not stress yourself into thinking “whoa! do I really have to read all of this?” because
you really should read it. Unless you are sure that you will not make any mistake in the other parts of
the exam. Read silently but surely. Avoid unnecessary lips movement and uttering because it will
distract not only you but everyone else. Read with your eyes and spare your energy from excessive lips
movement, it will also help you better understand what you are reading. Read with haste. Do not read
word for word, instead, read by group of words or phrases at a time. This way, it is easier for you to get
the main topic of the paragraph. Remember, your not reading for leisure, you do not have the luxury of
time. Concentrate on the task at hand. Just focus on reading and everything will go smoothly as if you're
just watching an incredible movie. Do not lose concentration and don't be disturbed. Because, if you
lose it, you can't get it back easily. By being disturbed you'll mess up with the test and so does your
opportunity to score better. Do not jump to the answers. By doing so, you will only confuse yourself and
you'll lose your precious time. Read with comprehension. Understand what you’re reading to get the
main idea of the whole passage. Questions are always related about the main idea. What is the main
idea? It is simply the main topic and the center of what is being talked about in the article. Concentrate
on the parts of the paragraph where the possible answer can be found. Crea un perfil Facebook®
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serviceexamreviewerforreadingcomprehension.html 2/4 Take note of the following: Main idea – is
simply what the story is mainly about Climax – is the peak point or highlight of the story Plot – is the
pattern of events of the story Conflict – is the tension and struggle part of the story Setting – is where
and when the story takes place Best or alternative title – is usually being asked too, so you must choose
the best one that tells about the main idea Reading Comprehension Sample Test Questions with
Answers DIRECTION: Read each paragraph or passage below and select the best answer for what is
being asked. 1) Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known as a blessed island. I
have never met anyone who has not been enthralled and fascinated when they visited Boracay. The first
time you set foot on its powderlike sand, you’ll surely feel lucky to be in a paradise island. The moment
you see its crystal pristine water, you’ll be so thankful you’re alive. Many locals and foreigners go there
again and again not only because of the breathtaking view but also because to celebrate life and its
blessings. The best title for the above article is: 1. Famous Beach in the Philippines 2. The Beach of
Boracay 3. Boracay, a Blessed Island 4. Why People Go to Boracay Answer: [3] Boracay, a Blessed Island
2) Malaysia Airline Flight MH370’s disappearance is still under investigation. Many countries joined in
the search for what really happened and where the aircraft is now. The flight lost contact with air traffic
controllers about an hour after its take off. The weather was fine when the aircraft was flying so it adds
more theories about other possible reasons of the aircraft’s fate. The oil slick spotted off Vietnam’s
coast turned out to be fuel oil used in cargo ships so it has nothing to do with the aircraft. Interpol also
says the disappearance of the jet plane has nothing to do with terrorist attack. More questions are
adding to this quest and no specific answer is given and proven yet. The above selection supports the
idea: 1. That Flight MH370 is somewhere under the sea 2. That Flight MH370’s disappearance is still a
mystery 3. That Flight MH370 must have crashed after loss contact 4. That Flight MH370 is in Bermuda
Triangle Answer: [2] That Flight MH370’s disappearance is still a mystery 3) Flappy Bird, a mobile game
created in 2013 by Dong Nguyen from Vietnam became a hit at the start of 2014. At the end of January
2014, it was the most downloaded game in the iOS App Store. The game is extremely addictive and
difficult so users strive harder to score higher. Due to its intense popularity, the creator decided to
remove it from the App Store. Because of its millions of downloads, Nguyen claimed he was making
$50,000 per day from it. The demand of Flappy Bird made some gadgets owners to sell their devices
with Flappy Bird installed for twice or thrice their original price. What is the best title for the above
article? 1. Most Downloaded Game 2. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game 3. Flappy Bird App 4. The Rise of
Game Apps Answer: [2] The Demand of Flappy Bird Game 4) According to NASA, effects that scientists
had predicted in the past would result from global climate change are now occurring like loss of sea ice,
accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense heat waves. Even our Earth’s average temperature
has increased about 1 degree in Fahrenheit in the 20th century. Many experts and scientists believe that
global temperature will continue to rise from 2.5 to degrees Fahrenheit over the next century. Which of
the following conclusions best summarizes the selection above? 1. Climate change will continue to get
worse until humanity takes serious actions to stop it. 7/19/2015 Reading Comprehension Tips and
Strategies plus Practice Test | INFINITHINK.ORG http://www.infinithink.org/2015/03/civilserviceexam-
reviewerforreadingcomprehension.html 3/4 2. Global climate change is happening on earth now. 3. The
effects of climate change are getting extremely dangerous. 4. Global climate change and its effects are
occurring and are likely to increase over time. Answer: [4] Global Climate change and its effects are
occurring and are likely to increase over time. 5) Mark Zuckerberg, CoFounder and CEO of Facebook
spoke with President Barack Obama to discuss about internet privacy impositions by the U.S.
government. Zuckerberg said, “The Internet works because most people and companies do the same.
We work together to create this secure environment and make our shared space even better for the
world. This is why I’ve been so confused and frustrated by the repeated reports of the behavior of the
U.S. government. When our engineers work tirelessly to improve security, we imagine we’re protecting
you against criminals, not our own government. The U.S. government should be the champion for the
Internet, not a threat. It needs to be much more transparent about what it’s doing, or people will
believe the worst. I’ve called President Obama to express my frustration over the damage the
government is creating for all of our future. Unfortunately, it seems like it will take a very long time for
true full reform. So it’s up to us — all of us — to build the Internet we want. Together, we can build a
space that is greater and a more important part of the world than anything we have today, but is also
safe and secure. I’m committed to seeing this happen, and you can count on Facebook to do our part.”
Why is Internet Privacy very important to all of us? 1. Because it is not safe to trust anyone with our
online accounts. 2. Because nobody really owns the internet. It is a free space. 3. Because it protects and
secures not only our online accounts but also our online activities. 4. Because the government’s
protection is not enough. Answer: [3] Because it protects and secures not only our online accounts but
also our online activities. 6) Search Engine Optimization a.k.a. SEO is vital for a website to stay successful
for a long time. The world of internet continues to evolve so website owners must stay in the game by
making updates while practicing effective SEO. Great content and correct SEO are the blood of a website
because without them, a site could die. The paragraph is mainly about what? 1. The importance of
Search Engine Optimization 2. The life of a successful website 3. The secrets of making a website
successful 4. How to apply Search Engine Optimization Answer: [1] The importance of Search Engine
Optimization 7) There are around 2 million Filipinos without jobs today. That includes graduates and
undergraduates. According to survey, there will be another halfmillion to graduate this year without
possible job placements. Unemployed people complain about job shortage. Many go to the cities to
apply to some companies but end up going home with nothing. Unemployment rate increases each year
even though there are many job fairs. The paragraph states that… 1. Unemployment in the Philippines is
common 2. Unemployment rate in the Philippines is seriously increasing 3. Unemployment in the
Philippines must be solved 4. Unemployment solutions for Filipinos Answer: [2] Unemployment rate in
the Philippines is seriously increasing 8) “In the Olympic Peninsula of northwest Washington State, a
small town named Forks exists under a nearconstant cover of clouds. It rains on this inconsequential
town more than any other place in the United States of America. It was from this town and its gloomy,
omnipresent shade that my mother escaped with me when I was only a few months old. It was in this
town that I’d been compelled to spend a month every summer until I was fourteen. That was the year I
finally put my foot down; these past three summers, my dad, Charlie, vacationed with me in California
for two weeks instead. 7/19/2015 Reading Comprehension Tips and Strategies plus Practice Test |
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comprehension.html 4/4 It was to Forks that I now exiled myself – an action that I took with great
horror. I detested Forks. I loved Phoenix. I loved the sun and the blistering heat. I loved the vigorous,
sprawling city.” Stephenie Meyer, “The Twilight Saga” Provide the specific setting of the story 1. Phoenix
2. Rainy day 3. Forks, Washington 4. Twilight Answer: [3] Forks, Washington 9) “It’s twentyfive after six
and the sky still has some shades of purple and orange…oh well just like me, I am standing here, in this
secretive rooftop, overjoyed…yet there are still some fragments of fear and haze… I wonder if the sky is
glad and excited about the night or if it is crying over the bright day that passed.” – Fehl Dungo – “Higher
than the Rooftop” What is the mood of the story? 1. Happiness 2. Sorrow 3. Confusion 4. Grief Answer:
[3] Confusion 10) Investing has been a hot topic for quite a while. Many people especially employees
and entrepreneurs don’t rely on time deposits and regular savings account to save and earn interests.
The most common investments in the Philippines are through real estates, mutual funds and trust funds.
Although few people also join trading in the stock market, more and more Filipinos are not reluctant to
invest their money and diversify them to different money making wheels. What does the article try to
convey? 1. Filipinos are now willing to open different investments. 2. Filipinos are wise in saving their
money. 3. Filipinos rely mainly on savings and deposit accounts. 4. Filipinos invest in real estates, mutual
funds and trust funds. Answer: [1] Filipinos are now willing to open different investments
Paragraph Organization Techniques: 1. Determine the topic sentence/introduction. It usually contains
the main idea or the main topic. 2. Next find the supporting sentences that support that topic sentence;
3. Then look for the concluding sentence or the closing sentence. It is usually the final thought or
conclusion and marks the end of the article, paragraph or story. * TEST BEGINS HERE * DIRECTION:
Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a wellorganized paragraph. 1) A. They
throw their garbage on the streets. B. Worst of all, they spit everywhere and fill the air with germs. C.
Yet many people do not cooperate in keeping our communities clean. D. They also litter in the public
parks and public buildings. E. Everyone knows that “Health is Wealth” 1. ECDBA 2. EBACD 3. ECADB 4.
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Answer [3] Everyone knows that “Health is Wealth.” Yet many people do not cooperate in keeping our
communities clean. They throw their garbage on the streets. They also litter in the public parks and
public buildings. of all, they spit everywhere and fill the air with germs. 2) A. Filipino values that are
naturally good should be preserved and that which corrupt the mind should be rejected. B. But the fact
that there exists in the Philippines today a plurality of attitudes and customs does not mean that
Filipinos should accept all of them without question. C. Our society is rigidly ruled by a body of beliefs
and traditions which largely determine our cultural pattern of behavior. D. In doing so, they preserve
and treasure the sense that makes them true Filipinosthe sense value. E. This is widely known as Filipino
custom. 1. CADEB 2. ACEBD 3. CEBAD 4. AECBD 5. AEBDC Answer [1] Our society is rigidly ruled by a
body of beliefs and traditions which largely determine our cultural pattern of behavior. Filipino values
that are naturally good should be preserved and that which corrupt the mind should be rejected. In
doing so, they preserve and treasure the sense that makes them true Filipinosthe sense value. This is
widely known as Filipino custom. But the fact that there exists in the Philippines today a plurality of
attitudes and customs does not mean that Filipinos should accept all of them without question. 3) A.
This condition has been brought about by many factors which include industrial plants belching out
smoke, emissions from vehicles, and improperly burned fuel in private residences. B. And if conditions
warrant, all traffic may be halted, the burning of trash may be forbidden and in extreme cases, factories
may be shut down. C. Air pollution is becoming a serious problem throughout the world. D. Warning is
also given to the public when pollution becomes a real menace to health. E. To counteract such factors,
state health departments now measure the amount of pollution in the air as well as the kind of
pollutants. 1. CAEDB 2. CAEBD 3. CBADE 4. CABDE 5. CEADB Answer [1] Air pollution is becoming a
serious problem throughout the world. This condition has been brought about by many factors which
include industrial plants belching out smoke, emissions from vehicles, and improperly burned fuel in
private residences. To counteract such factors, state health departments now measure the amount of
pollution in the air as well as the kind of pollutants. Warning is also given to the public when pollution
becomes a real menace to health. And if conditions warrant, all traffic may be halted, the burning of
trash may be forbidden and in extreme cases, factories may be shut down. 4) A. The only way to have a
true friend is to be one yourself. B. Likewise, sacrifices need to be made to maintain and strengthen
friendships, but few human pursuits make sacrifice a pleasure. C. This is not easy to do because a friend
must have the qualities of the best physician, the best nurse, and the best parent. D. However, making
sacrifices is one way by which one can reach spiritual nobility. E. As one humanitarian said, “ An effort
made for the happiness f others lifts us above ourselves.” 1. ACBDE 2. AEDBC 3. ABDCE 4. EDCBA 5.
EABCD Answer [3] The only way to have a true friend is to be one yourself. Likewise, sacrifices need to
be made to maintain and strengthen friendships, but few human pursuits make sacrifice a pleasure.
However, making sacrifices is one way by which one can reach spiritual nobility. This is not easy to do
because a friend must have the qualities of the best physician, the best nurse, and the best parent. As
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pagiging maliksi at malakas. K. Mahalaga ang paglalaro. D. Sa kabuuan, mahalaga ang paglalaro sa
pagkatuto ng mga bata sa papel na gagampanan ng kabataan. E. Bahagi ito ng buhay ng kabataan. 1.
BAKED 2. BKADE 3. BEKAD 4. KEBAD 5. KEADB Answer [4] Mahalaga ang paglalaro. Bahagi ito ng buhay
ng kabataan. Sa paglalaro natututo ang mga bata ng pagiging maliksi at malakas. Hinahasa nito ang mga
bata sa pagkakaroon ng disiplina. Sa kabuuan, mahalaga ang paglalaro sa pagkatuto ng mga bata sa
papel na gagampanan ng kabataan. ********************END********************
Civil Service Reviewer for Analogy and Logic Part 1 The Analogy and Logic test portion in the Civil Service
Exam might be deemed as a mindtwisting type of test, because it requires great verbal analysis and
deciphering the logical meaning(s) behind them. The best way to beat this kind of test is thru analyzing
and understanding the underlying relationship or notions between or behind words, phrases and ideas.
Once you have discerned what relation exists, then you'll feel the sensation of just eating a piece of
cake. Keys Ideas in Understanding Analogy and Logic Test. 1. Deduce the thought and relationship
between the first set of words or phrases. 2. Employ the same thought and relationship among the
choices for the next set of words or phrases. Analogy and Logic Analogy questions may appear in its
most common forms, namely the following: Similar analogy (Synonyms) examples: happy and blissful,
funny and humorous Opposite analogy (Antonyms) examples: fat and skinny, clever and foolish Object
and Related Objects analogy examples: cat and kitten, plant and seed Object and Classification analogy
examples: knife and kitchenware, red and color Object and Group analogy examples: tree and forest,
seagull and flock Object and Location analogy examples: plane and hangar, dog and doghouse Object
and Function analogy examples: keyboard and to type, phone and to call Things That Go Together
analogy examples: salt and pepper, spoon and fork. Degrees of a Characteristic analogy examples: flat
and skyscraper, tired and exhausted Cause and Effect analogy examples: spin and dizzy, fire and burn,
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1.html 2/6 Effort and Result analogy examples: paint and painting, build and house Problem and
Solution analogy examples: itch and scratch, unemployment and job application Verb Tenses analogy
examples: walk and walked, eat and ate Performer and action Analogy examples: painter and paint,
soldier and to fight This list will help you to recognize and classify the different types of analogies, By
familiarizing yourself with these, it will help you to complete tests, which involves analogical reasoning,
faster and with less mistakes, hence, a better score. * TEST BEGINS HERE * DIRECTION: Determine the
relationship of the first word to the second word in capital letters. From among the suggested answers,
choose the word or group of words that best expresses a similar relationship to the third word in capital
letters. On your Answer Sheet, shade completely the box that corresponds to your answer. 1) cat: kitten:
: horse: _______ 1. cab 2. puppy 3. stallion 4. pony 2) evaporate: vapor: : petrify: _______ 1. liquid 2.
stone 3. magnify 4. cold 3) canvas: painter: : marble: ________ 1. sculptor 2. rock 3. statue 4. form 4)
hammer: anvil: : pestle: _________ 1. ground 2. grinder 3. mortar 4. knife 5) librarian: books: : curator:
_______ 1. atlas 2. encyclopedia 3. room 4. paintings 6) archive: manuscript: : arsenal: ________ 1.
soldier 2. weapon 3. castle 4. king 7) bodyguard: protection: : mentor: _______ 1. advice 2. counsel 3.
teacher 4. leader 8) novelist: plot: : architect: _______ 1. building 2. design 3. blueprint 4. house
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molecule: atoms: : tissue: _______ 1. organ 2. cells 3. body 4. neutrons 10) eavesdrop: conversation: :
trespass: _________ 1. property 2. house 3. land 4. assets 11) KAINGIN is to SOIL EROSION as CONTOUR
FARMING is to __________. 1. water distribution 2. wind erosion 3. crop growing 4. over pasturing 5.
soil preservation 12) IRREFUTABLE is to DISPROVED as IRREPARABLE is to __________. 1. restored 2.
irremediable 3. possible 4. inevitable 5. insoluble 13) FORE is to AFT as BOW is to ____________. 1.
paddle 2. deck 3. boat 4. arrow 5. stern 14) PHOTOGRAPHER is to PICTURE as CARTOGRAPHER is to
__________. 1. plan 2. design 3. graph 4. cartoon 5. map 15) TIRADE is to ABUSIVE as EULOGY is to
__________. 1. laudatory 2. flowery 3. necrology 4. belittling 5. censure 16) PERJURY is to LIE as
LARCENY is to __________. 1. conspire 2. kill 3. steal 4. injure 5. trespass 17) OPTICS is to PHYSICS as
DIALECTICS is to __________. 1. dialogue 2. mathematics 3. diction 4. grammar 5. logic 18) RUMMAGE is
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analogyandlogic1.html 4/6 2. expert 3. student 4. veteran 5. oldtimer 19) COMPASS is to DIRECTION as
CALIPER is to __________. 1. speed 2. pitch 3. diameter 4. altitude 5. volume 20) BREWING is to BEER as
TANNING is to _________. 1. rubber 2. cotton 3. tea 4. glass 5. leather DIRECTION: For each sentence,
complete the analogy by choosing a pair of words from the suggested answers. On your Answer Sheet,
shade completely the box that corresponds to your answers. 21) __________ is to METAMORPHOSIS as
CATHARSIS is to ___________. 1. conditionchapter 2. comparisoneffect 3. statecause 4. processstage 5.
changepurification 22) __________ is to SWORD as HOLSTER is to __________. 1. bladespin 2. scabbard-
pistol 3. duelbolo 4. sheathshot 5. hiltrifle 23) __________ is to SCHOOL as STAR is to _________. 1.
studentrock 2. principaldancer 3. fishconstellation 4. birdtree 5. thesisplayer 24) _________ is to LATE as
AUTHENTIC is to _________. 1. punctualcounterfeit 2. promptgenuine 3. diligentoriginal 4. absentfalse
5. earlyreal 25) __________ is to PAPER as WORM is to __________. 1. wrapwriggle 2. treesilk 3. print-
bait 4. saptick 5. inksoil DIRECTION: Analyze carefully the statements in each of the following items.
Choose the correct answer from the given choices. On your Answer Sheet, shade completely the box
that corresponds to your answer. 26) A to H are persons compared according to their age and the speed
at which they finish a certain job. A is older than B and faster than C. D is younger than E, older than H,
and slower than F. G is older than H, younger than C, slower than H, and faster than F. H is older than A
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C. Based on the preceding statements, which of the following is true? 1. A is the second oldest and the
third fastest. 2. G is older than E and Slower than A. 3. C is younger than D and fastest than H. 4. D is the
eldest and slowest 5. H is the older than B and slower than D 27) Point E, F, G, I are arranged in a line in
such a way that F is between G and I, and E is between F and I. If E proceeds G, in what order are they
arranged? 1. E F G I 2. E I G F 3. F I G E 4. I E F G 5. I G F E 28) In a certain examination, 300 competitors
passed the first part and 500 passed the second part. The number of competitors who passed both parts
of the examination will most likely be __________. 1. 800 2. between 500 and 600 3. between 400and
500 4. between 300 and 400 5. not more than 300 29) Anna, Karen and Nina take turns in getting the
midnight shift at Ward 143 such that no one is assigned two nights in a row. Anna was assigned two
nights ago and is assigned again tomorrow evening. If Karen is assigned the night immediately following
Anna’s duty, who can take tonight’s midnight shift? 1. Only Anna 2. Only Karen 3. Only Nina 4. Either
Anna or Karen 5. Either Anna or Nina 30) Mina, Bing, Amy, and Cel have surnames Folres, Mendez,
Presez and Reyex but not respectively. Mina is taller than Amy and Cel. Ms. Mendez is tallest of the four.
Ms. Flores is taller than Ms. Reyes but shorter than Ms. Perez. Also, Cel is taller than Amy and Bing.
What is the full name of the second tallest person? 1. Amy Mendez 2. Cel Perez 3. Cel Flores 4. Bing
Reyes 5. Mina Perez ********************END********************
Civil Service Reviewer for Analogy and Logic Part 2 Similar to analogy tests and verbal analogy tests,
logical reasoning tests are designed to measure your ability to draw logical conclusions based on
statements or arguments, and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of those arguments. Example
Question: To every question there is an answer. From this statement, which of the following is not
possible? a) There is an answer that does not address any question. b) If there is a question, then it has
an answer. c) Miguel answered me, though I did not ask a question. d) The lecturer discussed questions
that have no answer. Answer Explanation: Option 4 is the correct answer. If “every question has an
answer”, then the statement “the lecturer discussed questions that have no answer” cannot be true.
Therefore, answer D is not possible. * TEST BEGINS HERE * DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section
consists of a statement or a passage followed by several assumptions. Determine the best assumption
that can be logically made from the given statement or passage. On your Answer Sheet, shade
completely the box that corresponds to your answer. 1. Gigi is probably a pianist. She can really stretch
her hands and fingers. ASSUMPTION: 1. Only people with big hands and long fingers can be pianists. 2.
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analogyandlogic2.html 2/6 3. Stretching helps pianist perform better 4. A long stretch enables pianists to
reach more keys on the piano 5. Pianists can really stretch their hands and fingers 2. Arlene should not
be part of the basketball team because she does not trust her teammates. ASSUMPTION: 1. The
Basketball team needs Arlene even if she can has no faith in them 2. Team mates should have faith in
each other 3. Arlene’s team mates are not trustworthy 4. Arlene’s team mates do not have faith in the
teams 5. Arlene is better than her team mates 3. If you are so smart, then why aren’t you rich?
ASSUMPTION: 1. To become rich is difficult 2. Only the rich are smart 3. Only the smart are rich 4. All
rich people are smart 5. All smart people are rich 4. In order to improve our admission process and get
better students, we have decided to include an interview of the applicants as a criterion. ASSUMPTION:
1. Current admission procedures are greatly inadequate 2. current admission criteria need to be
updated 3. An interview of the applicants will help draw better students 4. An interview of the
applicants will be too time consuming 5. An interview of the applicants will ensure the students success
in school 5. The present administration helps poor people acquire basic necessities for living that is why
it helps quarter dwellers like Aling Rosie ASSUMPTION: 1. The present administration hates rich people
2. Aling Rosie asked the present administration to help her 3. Squatter dwellers pretended to be poor 4.
Squatter dwellers compete with poor people for the present administration’s attention 5. Squatter
dwellers are considered poor people DIRECTION: Each item in this section consists of statements
followed by several possible conclusions. Assume that all statements are true, then determine the best
conclusion that can be logically made from the given statements. On your Answer Sheet, shade
completely the box that corresponds to your answer. 6. Artists are never hamhanded. All artists are
inquisitive. Peter is not hamhanded. Florence is not inquisitive. CONCLUSION: 1. Peter is an artist 2.
Peter is not an artist 3. Florence is not an artists 4. Florence is not an artists 5. Inquisitive people are not
hamhanded 7. Subscribing to Cable T.V. is a luxury. All luxuries are needles expenditures. Having a
cellular phone is not a luxury. Dining in a FiveStar hotel is a needless expenditure CONCLUSION: 1.
Having a cellular phone is not a needless expenditure 2. Subscribing to Cable TV is a needless
expenditure 3. Subscribing to cable TV is not a needless expenditure 4. Dining in a FiveStar hotel is not a
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logic2.html 3/6 8. Some managers are not analytical. All managers are ruthless. Vicente is Ruthless.
CONCLUSION: 1. Vicente is a manager but is not analytical 2. Vicente is analytical but is not a manager 3.
Some ruthless managers are not analytical 4. Not all analytical managers are ruthless 5. All ruthless
people are analytical 9. All of my friends believe in marriage. Geraldine is a new friend. She lives with an
officemate in an apartment downtown. CONCLUSION: 1. Her housemate is most likely a good friend 2.
She is livingin with her boyfriend 3. She needs a companion in the city 4. Geraldine believes in marriage
5. Geraldine is not married yet 10. There are fewer juvenile delinquents in communities where the youth
participate actively in different sociocivic and religious clubs. Barangay X has a number of youth clubs.
CONCLUSION: 1. Barangay X has fewer juvenile delinquents than other barangays 2. Parents in Barangay
X exert great efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency 3. Municipal officials encourage the organization of
youth clubs 4. Community development workers in Baranggay X give training in organizing youth clubs 5.
All young people in Baranggay X are member of at least two youth clubs. DIRECTION: For each item in
this section, determine the relationship between the first and the second numbers or the first and third
number. From among the suggested answer, choose the number that will complete the analogy. 11. 32
is to 9 as 92 is to __________ 1. 18 2. 27 3. 72 4. 81 5. 90 12. 30% is to 3/5 as 60% is to __________ 1. 1
1/5 2. 1 1/4 3. 3 1/2 4. 2 1/3 5. 2 3/4 13. 0.25 is to 0.125 as 1.25 is to __________ 1. 6.250 2. 2.125 3.
1.625 4. 1.125 5. 0.625 14. 12.5 is to 1/8 as 20 is to __________ 1. 1/6 2. 1/5 3. 1/4 4. 1/3 5. 1/2 15. 6 is
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75% is to 1/2 as 45% is to _______ 1. 3/11 2. 3/10 3. 3/4 4. 2/3 5. 3/5 18) 0.25 is to 0.125 as to 1.25 is to
_______ 1. 0.625 2. 1.125 3. 1.625 4. 2.125 5. 6.250 19) 2 is to 50 as 3.2 is to _______ 1. 60 2. 70 3. 80 4.
90 5. 160 20) 14 is to 28 as 5 is to _______ 1. 7 2. 8 3. 9 4. 10 5. 15 21) 1 is to 1/4 as 5/25 is to _______ 1.
1/16 2. 1/18 3. 2/6 4. 3/4 5. 1/20 22) 0.35 is to 7 as 0.45 is to _______ 1. 8 2. 9 3. 12 4. 14 5. 0.9 23) 1/3
is to 2/18 as 1/12 is to _______ 1. 2/72 2. 2/48 3. 3/36 4. 3/25 5. 1/72 24) 3/8 is to 12/32 as 2/5 is to
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2.html 5/6 4. 4/6 5. 5/6 25) 1/3 is to 3/7 as 1/6 is to _______ 1. 3/14 2. 1/5 3. 1/4 4. 1/3 5. 1/2 26) 0.4 is
to 2/5 as 0.6 is to _______ 1. 20 2. 4/5 3. 3/10 4. 3/5 5. 1/5 27) 0.2 is to 0.4 as 0.3 is to _______ 1. 0.009
2. 0.0009 3. 0.09 4. 0.9 5. 9.0 28) 8 is to 2^3 as 27 is to _______ 1. 3^3 2. 5^3 3. 9^3 4. 3^9 5. 4^3 29) 0.5
is to 1/2 as 0.65 is to _______ 1. 11/20 2. 13/20 3. 15/20 4. 17/20 5. 14/20 30) 1/3 is to 3 as 2/8 is to
_______ 1. 2 2. 4 3. 6 4. 8 5. 10 31) 30% is to 3/5 as 80% is to _______ 1. 1 1/5 2. 1 2/5 3. 1 3/5 4. 1 4/5
5. 2 32) 0.30 is to 0.075 as 0.15 is to _______ 1. 0.000375 2. 0.00375 3. 0.0375 4. 0.375 5. none 33) 2/5 is
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0.648 35) 8 is to 11 as 36 is to _______ 1. 49.50 2. 55.00 3. 59.50 4. 65.00 5. 69.50
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The Civil Service exam also involves logical sequence in the Numerical category. The key to getting good
score in this type of test is to find the correct pattern and determine the next number in the sequence.
Commonly this test involves the basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication and/or division, but not limited to those operations. DIRECTION: Each item section
contains a series of numbers arranged according to a certain rule or order. Study the series and
determine which number is next. You may use the margin of the page for your computations. On your
Answer Sheet, shade completely the box that corresponds to your answer. 1) 1 3 6 10 15 21 28 __. 1. 32
2. 33 3. 35 4. 36 Answer: [4] : 1+2 = 3+3 = 6+4 = 10+5 = 15+6 = 21+7 = 28+8 = 36 2) 97 16 81 12 69 8 61
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22 242 24.2 __. 1. 248 2. 252.2 3. 256.2 4. 260 5. 266.2 Answer: [5] : 200 + 20 = 220 + 22 = 242 + 24.2 =
266.2 4) 1.21 1.44 1.69 1.96 2.25 2.56 __. 1. 2.89 2. 2.95 3. 3.12 4. 3.24 5. 4.28 Answer: [1] : (1.1)^2=1.21
, (1.2)^2=1.44 , (1.3)^2=1.69 , ... , (1.7)^2=2.89 Note: The caret symbol (^) denotes exponentiation. For
example: (2)^2 means 2 square or 2 to the power of 2. 5) 128 320 64 160 32 80 16 __. 1. 20 2. 30 3. 40 4.
50 5. 60 Answer: [3] : 320/2 = 160, 160/2 = 80, 80/2 = 40 6) 4/5 1 1/4 3/5 12/3 2/5 2 1/2 1/5 __. 1. 1 1/2
2. 3 3. 4 1/4 4. 5 5. 5 1/5 Answer: [1] 7) 15 51 16 61 19 91 24 42 31 __. 1. 13 2. 27 3. 32 4. 49 5. 52
Answer: [1] 8) 1 1/4 4/16 16/64 __. 1. 64/192 2. 64/256 3. 32/130 4. 64/512 5. 60/102 Answer: [2]
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82 28 56 __. 1. 59 2. 63 3. 65 4. 69 5. 75 Answer: [3] 10) 1 1 2 8 3 27 4 64 5 __. 1. 75 2. 105 3. 125 4. 235
5. 250 Answer: [3] 11) 9 6 18 15 45 42 126 __. 1. 123 2. 129 3. 375 4. 378 5. 420 Answer: [1] 12) 1/3 1/6
3/6 3/12 9/12 __. 1. 9/18 2. 12/18 3. 9/24 4. 13/24 5. 11/24 Answer: [3] 13) 0.456 0.228 0.114 0.057 __.
1. 0.0285 2. 0.0460 3. 0.0740 4. 0.0872 5. 0.0960 Answer: [1] 14) 2 3 9 4 5 25 6 7 __. 1. 9 2. 49 3. 27 4. 53
5. 43 Answer: [2] 15) 3/7 8/4 5/9 7/11 12/8 __. 1. 9/13 2. 12/8 3. 14/10 7/19/2015 Civil Service Reviewer
for Numerical Reasoning | INFINITHINK.ORG http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/civilserviceexam-
reviewerfornumericalreasoning.html 4/6 4. 12/9 5. 11/15 Answer: [1] 16) 9.12 18.13 16.15 13.18 9.22
__________ 1. 3.25 2. 4.27 3. 5.23 4. 6.29 5. 5.26 Answer: [2] 17) 1 4 13 40 121 364 __________ 1. 623
2. 719 3. 865 4. 997 5. 1093 Answer: [5] 18) 5 17 19 6 14 16 7 10 12 8 _________ 1. 17 2. 15 3. 11 4. 9 5.
5 Answer: [5] 19) 795 2611 684 2722 573 2833 __________ 1. 543 2. 484 3. 462 4. 446 5. 426 Answer:
[3] 20) 6 30 150 750 __________ 1. 3750 2. 2250 3. 1500 4. 2250 5. 3750 Answer: [5] 21. 1/3 3/9 5/15
7/21 9/27 __________ 1. 11/35 2. 11/33 3. 9/29 4. 8/25 5. 4/13 7/19/2015 Civil Service Reviewer for
Numerical Reasoning | INFINITHINK.ORG http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/civilserviceexamreviewer-
fornumericalreasoning.html 5/6 Answer: [2] 22) 4 16 8 40 20 120 60 420 __________ 1. 480 2. 360 3.
240 4. 210 5. 140 Answer: [4] 23) 2 5 8 10 4 17 5 26 6 __________ 1. 40 2. 38 3. 37 4. 35 5. 33 Answer:
[3] 24) .02 .06 .12 .20 .30 __________ 1. 0.36 2. .40 3. .42 4. .46 5. .48 Answer: [3] 25) 2 5 12.5 31.25
__________ 1. 33.75 2. 43.25 3. 50.75 4. 78.125 5. 82.125 Answer: [4] 26) AZ CX EV GT __________ 1. IR
KP 2. IR KQ 3. IP KO 4. IS KO 5. IS KP Answer: [1] 27) A5 D25 G125 J625 M3125 __________ 1. P15525 2.
P15625 3. O15525 4. O15625 5. O16525 Answer: [2] 7/19/2015 Civil Service Reviewer for Numerical
Reasoning | INFINITHINK.ORG http://www.infinithink.org/2014/09/civilserviceexamreviewerfor-
numericalreasoning.html 6/6 28) 16 is multiplied by 10 to the fifth power is? 1. 1,600,000 2. 160,000 3.
16,000 4. 0.000016 5. 0.0000016 Answer: [1] 29) If x=4, find the value of y in the equation: 4x – 2y = 28.
1. 6 2. 9 3. 4 4. 9 5. 6 Answer: [5] 30) Find the value of x if y= 6 in the equation: 2x + 4y = 21 + y 1. 5 2. 3
3. 6 4. 5 5. 6 Answer: [3] ********************END******************** Read also the post o

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