1. Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?
A. She had finished her homework before dinner.
B. She has finished her homework before dinner.
C. She finished her homework before dinner.
D. She was finishing her homework before dinner.Show Answer
2. Ang tamang paggamit ng “sa mga” ay:
A. Sa mga bata ang laruan
B. Sa mga ang laruan bata
C. Sa mga laruan ang bata
D. Sa mga bata laruanShow Answer
3. What is the solution to $3^{2x} = 81$?
A. x = 1 B. x = 2 Step 1: Recognize that $81 = 3^4$: Step 2: Set exponents equal (same base): Step 3: Solve for $x$: Final Answer:
B. x = 2
C. x = 3
D. x = 4Show Answer
$$
3^{2x} = 3^4
$$
$$
2x = 4
$$
$$
x = \frac{4}{2} = 2
$$
$$
\boxed{2}
$$
4. Which process converts glucose to lactic acid in muscle cells?
A. Aerobic respiration
B. Alcoholic fermentation
C. Lactic acid fermentation
D. PhotosynthesisShow Answer
5. The “Rizal Day” commemorates the:
A. Birth of Jose Rizal
B. Execution of Jose Rizal
C. Publication of Noli Me Tangere
D. Formation of La Liga FilipinaShow Answer
6. In “The Persistence of Memory,” the melting clocks symbolize:
A. The passage of time
B. The fluidity of time
C. The importance of punctuality
D. The measurement of timeShow Answer
7. Which sentence demonstrates correct colon usage?
A. I need three things: apples, bananas, and oranges.
B. She said: “I’ll be there soon”.
C. The meeting is at 2:00 p.m. in room 305.
D. My favorite colors are: blue, green, and yellow.Show Answer
8. Ang salitang “panghalip” ay:
A. Nagpapalit sa pangngalan
B. Naglalarawan sa pang-uri
C. Nagbibigay-turing sa pandiwa
D. Naglalarawan sa pangngalanShow Answer
9. Solve for $x$: $\log_2(x) = 5$
A. x = 10 C. x = 32 Step 1: Convert logarithmic to exponential form: Step 2: Calculate $2^5$: Final Answer:
B. x = 25
C. x = 32
D. x = 64Show Answer
$$
x = 2^5
$$
$$
x = 32
$$
$$
\boxed{32}
$$
10. Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosome
D. Golgi apparatusShow Answer
11. The “Malolos Constitution” was established in:
A. 1897
B. 1898
C. 1899
D. 1901Show Answer
12. Which musical period is characterized by emotional expression and expanded harmonic language?
A. Baroque
B. Classical
C. Romantic
D. ModernShow Answer
13. Identify the sentence with correct hyphen usage:
A. She is a well known actress.
B. The well-known actress attended the event.
C. She is well known-actress.
D. The well known actress attended the event.Show Answer
14. Ang pokus ng pandiwa sa “Binigyan ng guro ang estudyante ng regalo” ay:
A. Pokus sa aktor
B. Pokus sa layon
C. Pokus sa ganap
D. Pokus sa tagatanggapShow Answer
15. What is $\frac{5}{6}$ as a decimal rounded to two decimal places?
A. 0.81 B. 0.83 Step 1: Divide $5$ by $6$: Step 2: Round to two decimal places: Final Answer:
B. 0.83
C. 0.85
D. 0.87Show Answer
$$
5 \div 6 = 0.8333\ldots
$$
$$
0.83
$$
$$
\boxed{0.83}
$$
16. Which atmospheric layer is where weather occurs?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. ThermosphereShow Answer
17. The right to form associations is guaranteed under which constitutional provision?
A. Article III, Section 7
B. Article III, Section 8
C. Article III, Section 9
D. Article III, Section 10Show Answer
18. The painting “The Night Café” was created by:
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Edvard Munch
C. Vincent van Gogh
D. Salvador DalíShow Answer
19. Which is a compound-complex sentence?
A. She studied hard, and she passed the exam.
B. Although it was difficult, she passed the exam.
C. She studied hard because the exam was important, so she passed.
D. She studied hard; she passed the exam.Show Answer
20. Ang salitang “naglilinis-linis” ay halimbawa ng:
A. Inuulit
B. Maylapi
C. Tambalan
D. PayakShow Answer
21. Solve: $4(x - 2) + 3 = 2x + 7$
A. x = 3 D. x = 6 Step 1: Distribute the 4 on the left side: Step 2: Simplify the left side: Step 3: Subtract $2x$ from both sides: Step 4: Add 5 to both sides: Step 5: Divide both sides by 2: Verification: Final Answer:
B. x = 4
C. x = 5
D. x = 6Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
4(x - 2) + 3 &= 2x + 7 \\
4x - 8 + 3 &= 2x + 7
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
4x - 5 &= 2x + 7
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
4x - 2x - 5 &= 7 \\
2x - 5 &= 7
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
2x &= 7 + 5 \\
2x &= 12
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
x &= \frac{12}{2} \\
x &= 6
\end{aligned}
$$
Substitute $x = 6$ into the original equation:
Left side:
$$
\begin{aligned}
4(6 - 2) + 3 &= 4(4) + 3 \\
&= 16 + 3 \\
&= 19
\end{aligned}
$$
Right side:
$$
\begin{aligned}
2(6) + 7 &= 12 + 7 \\
&= 19
\end{aligned}
$$
Both sides are equal.
$$
\boxed{6}
$$
22. Which process describes the movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane?
A. Osmosis
B. Diffusion
C. Active transport
D. Facilitated diffusionShow Answer
23. The “Tydings-McDuffie Act” provided for Philippine independence after:
A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 15 years
D. 20 yearsShow Answer
24. The instrument used to measure wind speed is:
A. Seismograph
B. Barometer
C. Anemometer
D. HygrometerShow Answer
25. Which is a characteristic of Realist literature?
A. Idealization of nature
B. Focus on ordinary people and everyday life
C. Emphasis on imagination
D. Use of supernatural elementsShow Answer
26. “Sasama ako bukas.” Ang aspekto ng pandiwa ay:
A. Perpektibo
B. Imperpektibo
C. Kontemplatibo
D. PawatasShow Answer
27. What is the area of a circle with circumference $44$ cm? (Use $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$)
A. 77 cm² B. 154 cm² Step 1: Use circumference formula $C = 2\pi r$: Step 2: Solve for $r$: Step 3: Calculate area $\pi r^2$: Final Answer:
B. 154 cm²
C. 308 cm²
D. 616 cm²Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
44 &= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times r
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
r &= \frac{44 \times 7}{2 \times 22} \\
&= \frac{308}{44} \\
&= 7 \text{ cm}
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
\text{Area} &= \frac{22}{7} \times 7^2 \\
&= \frac{22}{7} \times 49 \\
&= 22 \times 7 \\
&= 154 \text{ cm}^2
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\boxed{154 \text{ cm}^2}
$$
28. Which planet has the Great Dark Spot?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. NeptuneShow Answer
29. The “writ of amparo” protects against:
A. Unlawful detention
B. Enforced disappearances
C. Self-incrimination
D. Unreasonable searchesShow Answer
30. In drama, “aside” refers to:
A. A conversation between characters
B. A speech by one character to others
C. A character speaking alone on stage
D. A remark intended for the audience onlyShow Answer
31. Which sentence uses “lay” correctly?
A. I need to lie down for a while.
B. The book lies on the table.
C. She lay the baby in the crib.
D. Please lay the keys on the counter.Show Answer
32. Ang salitang “nag-aaral-aral” ay halimbawa ng:
A. Inuulit
B. Maylapi
C. Tambalan
D. PayakShow Answer
33. What is $37.5%$ as a fraction?
A. 3/8 A. 3/8 Step 1: Write as fraction over $100$: Step 2: Eliminate decimal (multiply numerator/denominator by $10$): Step 3: Simplify by dividing by $125$: Final Answer:
B. 5/8
C. 3/4
D. 7/8Show Answer
$$
37.5% = \frac{37.5}{100}
$$
$$
\frac{375}{1000}
$$
$$
\frac{375 \div 125}{1000 \div 125} = \frac{3}{8}
$$
$$
\boxed{\frac{3}{8}}
$$
34. Which blood component is responsible for blood clotting?
A. Red blood cells
B. White blood cells
C. Platelets
D. PlasmaShow Answer
35. The “Meiji Constitution” was established in:
A. 1868
B. 1889
C. 1905
D. 1912Show Answer
36. Which element is an alkali metal?
A. Magnesium
B. Sodium
C. Aluminum
D. ChlorineShow Answer
37. The term “anagnorisis” in Greek drama refers to:
A. Comic relief
B. Recognition or discovery
C. Divine intervention
D. Tragic flawShow Answer
38. Ang wastong pagkakasulat ng “university” ayon sa PAGKAKAISA:
A. University
B. universIty
C. UNIVERSITY
D. universityShow Answer
39. If a triangle has angles $30^\circ$, $60^\circ$, and $90^\circ$, what is the ratio of its sides?
A. 1:1:√2 C. 1:√3:2 Step 1: Recall special right triangle properties: Step 2: Write the ratio: Final Answer:
B. 1:2:3
C. 1:√3:2
D. 2:3:4Show Answer
$$
1 : \sqrt{3} : 2
$$
$$
\boxed{1 : \sqrt{3} : 2}
$$
40. Which process describes the formation of caves?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. DepositionShow Answer
41. The Magna Carta was forced upon King:
A. Henry II
B. Richard the Lionheart
C. John Lackland
D. Edward IShow Answer
42. Which is a renewable energy source derived from organic matter?
A. Nuclear
B. Geothermal
C. Biomass
D. Fossil fuelsShow Answer
43. The literary device that uses “like” or “as” for comparison is:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. HyperboleShow Answer
44. Ang salitang “magkakasalungat” ay:
A. Magkaugnay
B. Magkasalungat
C. Magkasingkahulugan
D. MagkakaugnayShow Answer
45. What is the value of $\log_{10}(1000)$?
A. 2 B. 3 Step 1: Recognize $1000 = 10^3$: Step 2: Apply logarithm power rule: Final Answer:
B. 3
C. 4
D. 10Show Answer
$$
\log_{10}(10^3)
$$
$$
3 \times \log_{10}(10) = 3 \times 1 = 3
$$
$$
\boxed{3}
$$
46. Which vitamin deficiency causes pellagra?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B3
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin DShow Answer
47. The “Three Gorges Dam” is built on which river?
A. Yellow River
B. Mekong River
C. Yangtze River
D. Ganges RiverShow Answer
48. The SI unit for energy is:
A. Watt
B. Joule
C. Newton
D. PascalShow Answer
49. Which work features the character Odysseus?
A. The Iliad
B. The Odyssey
C. Aeneid
D. BeowulfShow Answer
50. Ang tamang paggamit ng “kaysa” sa pangungusap ay:
A. Mas mabango ang sampaguita kaysa kamangyan
B. Mas mabango ang sampaguita kaysa sa kamangyan
C. Mas mabango ang sampaguita kaysa kay kamangyan
D. Mas mabango ang sampaguita kaysa ng kamangyanShow Answer
51. Solve: $\sqrt{36} + 3$
A. 5 C. 9 Step 1: Calculate the square root: Step 2: Add 3 to the result: Final Answer:
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
\sqrt{36} &= 6
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
6 + 3 &= 9
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\boxed{9}
$$
52. Which process forms sedimentary rocks?
A. Cooling of magma
B. Compaction and cementation of sediments
C. Heat and pressure
D. EvaporationShow Answer
53. The “Treaty of Paris” (1898) was negotiated in:
A. Washington D.C.
B. Madrid
C. Paris
D. New YorkShow Answer
54. Which element has atomic number 6?
A. Carbon
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. BoronShow Answer
55. The term “satire” refers to:
A. Bitter irony used to criticize
B. Exaggeration for emphasis
C. Repetition of sounds
D. Giving human traits to objectsShow Answer
56. Ang pangungusap na “Binigyan ng guro ang estudyante ng regalo.” ay nasa:
A. Pokus sa aktor
B. Pokus sa layon
C. Pokus sa ganap
D. Pokus sa tagatanggapShow Answer
57. What is the slope of the line $4x - 2y = 8$?
A. -4 C. 2 Step 1: Rearrange to slope-intercept form $y = mx + b$: Step 2: Identify slope $m$: Final Answer:
B. -2
C. 2
D. 4Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
4x - 2y &= 8 \\
-2y &= -4x + 8 \\
y &= 2x - 4
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
y &= mx + b \\
m &= 2
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\boxed{2}
$$
58. Which gas is consumed during photosynthesis?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. HydrogenShow Answer
59. The “Roaring Twenties” refers to the:
A. 1910s
B. 1920s
C. 1930s
D. 1940sShow Answer
60. The atomic number represents the number of:
A. Protons
B. Neutrons
C. Electrons
D. NucleonsShow Answer
61. Which is a Shakespearean comedy?
A. Hamlet
B. Othello
C. Macbeth
D. A Midsummer Night’s DreamShow Answer
62. Ang salitang “nagluluto-luto” ay halimbawa ng:
A. Inuulit
B. Maylapi
C. Tambalan
D. PayakShow Answer
63. What is $\frac{3}{8}$ of $40$?
A. 10 B. 15 Step 1: Multiply fraction by number: Step 2: Simplify: Final Answer:
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25Show Answer
$$
\frac{3}{8} \times 40 = \frac{120}{8}
$$
$$
\frac{120}{8} = 15
$$
$$
\boxed{15}
$$
64. Which gland produces adrenaline?
A. Thyroid
B. Adrenal
C. Pituitary
D. PancreasShow Answer
65. The “Boxer Rebellion” occurred in:
A. Japan
B. China
C. Korea
D. VietnamShow Answer
66. Newton’s Third Law states that for every action, there is:
A. An equal and opposite reaction
B. An equal reaction in the same direction
C. A greater reaction
D. A smaller reactionShow Answer
67. The term “soliloquy” in Shakespeare refers to:
A. A character speaking to the audience
B. A speech to other characters
C. A character speaking alone, revealing thoughts
D. A humorous interludeShow Answer
68. Ang wastong gamit ng “daw” sa pangungusap ay:
A. Sabi niya daw pupunta siya
B. Pupunta daw siya sabi niya
C. Pupunta siya daw sabi niya
D. Sabi daw niya pupunta siyaShow Answer
69. What is the median of $10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35$?
A. 20 B. 22.5 Step 1: List in order (already sorted): Step 2: Find middle two values (6 numbers $\implies$ 3rd and 4th): Step 3: Calculate average: Final Answer:
B. 22.5
C. 25
D. 27.5Show Answer
$$
10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35
$$
$$
20 \text{ and } 25
$$
$$
\frac{20 + 25}{2} = 22.5
$$
$$
\boxed{22.5}
$$
70. Which is a vector quantity?
A. Mass
B. Time
C. Velocity
D. TemperatureShow Answer
71. The “Treaty of Versailles” was signed in:
A. 1918
B. 1919
C. 1920
D. 1921Show Answer
72. Which planet has the most prominent ring system?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. NeptuneShow Answer
73. The main conflict in “The Lord of the Flies” is:
A. Man vs. Nature
B. Man vs. Society
C. Man vs. Self
D. Man vs. ManShow Answer
74. Ang salitang “magkakasundo-sundo” ay:
A. Payak
B. Tambalan
C. Maylapi
D. InuulitShow Answer
75. Solve: $\frac{6!}{4!}$
A. 6 D. 30 Step 1: Expand factorials: Step 2: Cancel $4!$: Final Answer:
B. 12
C. 24
D. 30Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
6! &= 6 \times 5 \times 4! \\
4! &= 24
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
\frac{6 \times 5 \times 4!}{4!} &= 6 \times 5 \\
&= 30
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\boxed{30}
$$
76. Which blood vessels connect arteries to veins?
A. Venules
B. Capillaries
C. Arterioles
D. Lymph vesselsShow Answer
77. The “Bataan Death March” began in:
A. April 1942
B. May 1942
C. June 1942
D. July 1942Show Answer
78. The SI unit for electric potential is:
A. Volt
B. Ohm
C. Ampere
D. WattShow Answer
79. Which novel features the character Atticus Finch?
A. To Kill a Mockingbird
B. The Catcher in the Rye
C. Lord of the Flies
D. 1984Show Answer
80. Ang tamang paggamit ng “kung” sa pananong ay:
A. Kung ano ang pangalan mo
B. Kung ano ang pangalan mo ba
C. Kung ano ang pangalan mo po
D. Kung ano ang pangalan mo kayaShow Answer
81. What is the next number? $5, 10, 20, 40, \underline{\hspace{1cm}}$
A. 50 C. 80 Step 1: Identify pattern ($\times 2$ each time): Step 2: Apply pattern: Final Answer:
B. 60
C. 80
D. 100Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
5 \times 2 &= 10 \\
10 \times 2 &= 20 \\
20 \times 2 &= 40
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
40 \times 2 &= 80
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\boxed{80}
$$
82. Which process describes the breakdown of rocks by plant roots?
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Erosion
D. DepositionShow Answer
83. The “Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo” presidency ended in:
A. 2004
B. 2008
C. 2010
D. 2012Show Answer
84. Which is a chemical property?
A. Color
B. Density
C. Flammability
D. Melting pointShow Answer
85. The term “allusion” refers to:
A. An indirect reference to something
B. A direct statement
C. A comparison using “like” or “as”
D. Giving human qualities to objectsShow Answer
86. Ang salitang “pang-abay” ay:
A. Naglalarawan sa pandiwa
B. Naglalarawan sa pang-uri
C. Naglalarawan sa pangngalan
D. Naglalarawan sa panghalipShow Answer
87. What is $15%$ of $250$?
A. 15 C. 37.5 Step 1: Convert percentage to decimal: Step 2: Multiply by $250$: Final Answer:
B. 25
C. 37.5
D. 50Show Answer
$$
15% = 0.15
$$
$$
0.15 \times 250 = 37.5
$$
$$
\boxed{37.5}
$$
88. Which part of the cell stores water and nutrients?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Vacuole
D. Cell membraneShow Answer
89. The “EDSA III” occurred in:
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2004
D. 2010Show Answer
90. Which is an element?
A. Water
B. Oxygen
C. Salt
D. Carbon dioxideShow Answer
91. The protagonist in “El Filibusterismo” is:
A. Simoun
B. Padre Salvi
C. Basilio
D. IsaganiShow Answer
92. Ang tamang baybay ng “accommodate” ay:
A. Accommodate
B. Acommodate
C. Accomodate
D. AcomodateShow Answer
93. Solve: $\sqrt{16} + \sqrt{25} - \sqrt{9}$
A. 4 B. 6 Step 1: Calculate each square root: Step 2: Combine results: Final Answer:
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
\sqrt{16} &= 4 \\
\sqrt{25} &= 5 \\
\sqrt{9} &= 3
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
4 + 5 - 3 &= 6
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\boxed{6}
$$
94. Which gas is released during photosynthesis?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. HydrogenShow Answer
95. The “Treaty of Paris” (1898) was signed on December:
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25Show Answer
96. The freezing point of water at sea level is:
A. 0°C
B. 32°C
C. 100°C
D. 212°CShow Answer
97. Which literary device repeats vowel sounds in nearby words?
A. Alliteration
B. Assonance
C. Consonance
D. OnomatopoeiaShow Answer
98. Ang salitang “naglilinis” ay:
A. Payak
B. Tambalan
C. Maylapi
D. InuulitShow Answer
99. What is the range of $12, 15, 18, 22, 25$?
A. 10 B. 13 Step 1: Identify min and max: Step 2: Calculate range: Final Answer:
B. 13
C. 15
D. 18Show Answer
$$
\text{Min} = 12, \quad \text{Max} = 25
$$
$$
25 - 12 = 13
$$
$$
\boxed{13}
$$
100. Which is a scalar quantity?
A. Force
B. Velocity
C. Speed
D. AccelerationShow Answer
101. The “Cuban Missile Crisis” was resolved in:
A. 1959
B. 1961
C. 1962
D. 1964Show Answer
102. Which ocean is the deepest?
A. Atlantic
B. Indian
C. Pacific
D. ArcticShow Answer
103. The term “dystopian” refers to:
A. An ideal society
B. A flawed, oppressive society
C. A historical setting
D. A fantasy worldShow Answer
104. Ang tamang paggamit ng “ng” at “nang” ay:
A. Kumain nang mansanas
B. Kumain ng mansanas
C. Kumain nang ng mansanas
D. Kumain ng nang mansanasShow Answer
105. Solve: $8 \times (9 - 4) \div 2$
A. 10 C. 20 Step 1: Simplify parentheses: Step 2: Multiply: Step 3: Divide: Final Answer:
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25Show Answer
$$
9 - 4 = 5
$$
$$
8 \times 5 = 40
$$
$$
40 \div 2 = 20
$$
$$
\boxed{20}
$$
106. Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin KShow Answer
107. The “People Power Revolution” began on February:
A. 22
B. 23
C. 24
D. 25Show Answer
108. Which is a noble gas?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Argon
D. ChlorineShow Answer
109. The main theme of “Hamlet” is:
A. Revenge
B. Love vs. Hate
C. Ambition
D. JusticeShow Answer
110. Ang salitang “magkakaibigan” ay:
A. Payak
B. Tambalan
C. Maylapi
D. InuulitShow Answer
111. What is $\frac{3}{4}$ as a percentage?
A. 25% C. 75% Step 1: Divide numerator by denominator: Step 2: Convert to percentage: Final Answer:
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%Show Answer
$$
\begin{aligned}
3 \div 4 &= 0.75
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\begin{aligned}
0.75 \times 100 &= 75%
\end{aligned}
$$
$$
\boxed{75\text{%}}
$$
112. Which process describes the formation of soil from weathered rock?
A. Erosion
B. Sedimentation
C. Pedogenesis
D. DepositionShow Answer
113. The “Propaganda Movement” was led by:
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Jose Rizal
C. Emilio Aguinaldo
D. Marcelo del PilarShow Answer
114. Which is a vector quantity?
A. Mass
B. Time
C. Displacement
D. TemperatureShow Answer
115. The term “metonymy” refers to:
A. Substituting the name of an attribute for the thing itself
B. Repetition of consonant sounds
C. Exaggeration
D. Contrast of ideasShow Answer
116. Ang wastong paggamit ng “kailanman” ay:
A. Kailanman ka ba pupunta?
B. Hindi ka kailanman pupunta
C. Kailanman ang libro?
D. Kailanman sa bahayShow Answer
117. Solve: $2x^2 - 18 = 0$
A. x = ±3 A. x = ±3 Step 1: Add $18$ to both sides: Step 2: Divide by $2$: Step 3: Take square roots: Final Answer:
B. x = ±6
C. x = 3
D. x = 6Show Answer
$$
2x^2 = 18
$$
$$
x^2 = 9
$$
$$
x = \pm \sqrt{9} = \pm 3
$$
$$
\boxed{\pm 3}
$$
118. Which part of the plant transports water and minerals?
A. Xylem
B. Phloem
C. Cortex
D. EpidermisShow Answer
119. The “EDSA Revolution” ended on February:
A. 22
B. 23
C. 24
D. 25Show Answer
120. Which color has the shortest wavelength?
A. Red
B. Orange
C. Green
D. VioletShow Answer
121. Which character says “Et tu, Brute”?
A. Hamlet
B. Macbeth
C. Julius Caesar
D. Mark AntonyShow Answer
122. Ang tamang baybay ng “occurrence” ay:
A. Occurrence
B. Occurrance
C. Occurence
D. OccurranceShow Answer
123. What is the area of a triangle with base $15$ cm and height $10$ cm?
A. 25 cm² C. 75 cm² Step 1: Use area formula: Step 2: Substitute values: Final Answer:
B. 50 cm²
C. 75 cm²
D. 150 cm²Show Answer
$$
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}
$$
$$
\frac{1}{2} \times 15 \times 10 = 75 \text{ cm}^2
$$
$$
\boxed{75 \text{ cm}^2}
$$
124. Which gas is produced during photosynthesis?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. HydrogenShow Answer
125. The “Tejeros Convention” occurred in:
A. 1896
B. 1897
C. 1898
D. 1899Show Answer
126. Newton’s Second Law states that force equals:
A. Mass times acceleration
B. Mass times velocity
C. Mass divided by acceleration
D. Velocity times timeShow Answer
127. The term “personification” is:
A. Giving human qualities to non-human things
B. A comparison using “like” or “as”
C. Exaggeration for emphasis
D. A direct comparison without “like” or “as”Show Answer
128. Ang salitang “naglalakad-lakad” ay:
A. Payak
B. Tambalan
C. Maylapi
D. InuulitShow Answer
129. What is the median of $4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14$?
A. 7 C. 9 Step 1: List in order (already sorted): Step 2: Find middle two values (6 numbers $\implies$ 3rd and 4th): Step 3: Calculate average: Final Answer:
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10Show Answer
$$
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
$$
$$
8 \text{ and } 10
$$
$$
\frac{8 + 10}{2} = 9
$$
$$
\boxed{9}
$$
130. Which is a renewable resource?
A. Coal
B. Natural gas
C. Tidal energy
D. PetroleumShow Answer
131. The “Treaty of Paris” (1898) was ratified by the U.S. Senate on:
A. February 6, 1899
B. December 10, 1898
C. January 20, 1899
D. March 2, 1901Show Answer
132. Which element is the second most abundant in Earth’s crust?
A. Iron
B. Oxygen
C. Silicon
D. AluminumShow Answer
133. The main conflict in “To Kill a Mockingbird” is:
A. Man vs. Nature
B. Man vs. Society
C. Man vs. Self
D. Man vs. ManShow Answer
134. Ang tamang paggamit ng “kay” sa pangungusap ay:
A. Kay Maria ang libro
B. Kay Maria ay matalino
C. Kay Maria nagpunta ako
D. Kay Maria sa bahayShow Answer
135. Solve: $5(x + 2) = 3x + 16$
A. x = 1 C. x = 3 Step 1: Distribute $5$: Step 2: Subtract $3x$: Step 3: Subtract $10$: Step 4: Divide by $2$: Final Answer:
B. x = 2
C. x = 3
D. x = 4Show Answer
$$
5x + 10 = 3x + 16
$$
$$
2x + 10 = 16
$$
$$
2x = 6
$$
$$
x = 3
$$
$$
\boxed{3}
$$
136. Which process describes the movement of nutrients through living organisms?
A. Carbon cycle
B. Nitrogen cycle
C. Biogeochemical cycle
D. Water cycleShow Answer
137. The “Malolos Congress” was convened in:
A. 1897
B. 1898
C. 1899
D. 1900Show Answer
138. The speed of sound in water is approximately:
A. 340 m/s
B. 1,500 m/s
C. 3,000 m/s
D. 5,000 m/sShow Answer
139. The term “synecdoche” is:
A. A part representing the whole
B. Repetition of sounds
C. Exaggeration
D. Hidden meaningShow Answer
140. Ang salitang “mag-aaral” ay halimbawa ng:
A. Inuulit
B. Maylapi
C. Tambalan
D. PayakShow Answer
141. What is the perimeter of a square with area $64$ cm²?
A. 16 cm B. 32 cm Step 1: Find side length: Step 2: Calculate perimeter: Final Answer:
B. 32 cm
C. 64 cm
D. 128 cmShow Answer
$$
\text{Side} = \sqrt{64} = 8 \text{ cm}
$$
$$
4 \times 8 = 32 \text{ cm}
$$
$$
\boxed{32 \text{ cm}}
$$
142. Which process describes the formation of igneous rocks?
A. Sedimentation
B. Metamorphism
C. Crystallization of magma
D. ErosionShow Answer
143. The “Philippine National Anthem” was originally written in:
A. English
B. Spanish
C. Tagalog
D. FilipinoShow Answer
144. Which is a non-renewable resource?
A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Natural gas
D. Geothermal energyShow Answer
145. The term “alliteration” refers to:
A. Repetition of consonant sounds at word beginnings
B. Repetition of vowel sounds
C. Giving human traits to objects
D. ExaggerationShow Answer
146. Ang tamang paggamit ng “ay” sa pangungusap ay:
A. Siya ay guro
B. Siya guro
C. Siya ay sa paaralan
D. Siya sa paaralanShow Answer
147. Solve: $6^2 - 4^3 + 5$
A. -23 A. -23 Step 1: Calculate exponents: Step 2: Substitute values: Step 3: Simplify: Final Answer:
B. -15
C. 15
D. 23Show Answer
$$
6^2 = 36, \quad 4^3 = 64
$$
$$
36 - 64 + 5
$$
$$
-28 + 5 = -23
$$
$$
\boxed{-23}
$$
148. Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin KShow Answer
149. The “Treaty of Manila” (1946) was signed on:
A. July 4
B. June 12
C. December 30
D. January 1Show Answer
150. The SI unit for frequency is:
A. Hertz
B. Watt
C. Joule
D. NewtonShow Answer