GenEd PreBoard September 2021 1
GenEd PreBoard September 2021 1
3. Who was the first Filipino National Artist for Literature awarded in 1973?
a. Nick Joaquin c. N. V. M. Gonzales
b. Bienvenido Santos d. Jose Garcia Villa
7. The grades in Mathematics of the students in section A are as follows: 80, 75, 60, 95, and 100. What is
the mean absolute deviation of this group?
a. 13. 2 c. 12.4
b. 14. 6 d. 15.9
8. When the North Pole is tilted toward the sun, it is summer and when the sun shines all the time both
day and night, what is this called?
a. twilight sun c. summer sun
b. northern light d. midnight sun
12. Sa pangungusap na “Malakas ang boses mo”, ang salitang malakas ay isang
a. pang-uri c. pangatnig
b. pandiwa d. panghalip
15. Ang simbolong kumakatawan sa mga bagay at mga pangungusap na nais ipahayag ng tao sa kanyang
kapwa ay ____________________.
a. wika c. bokabularyo
b. himig d. tunog
16. Piliin ang angkop na pagpapakahulugan: Bilang at sukat kung mangusap ang dalaga.
a. madaldal c. maingat
b. mahirap unawain d. mahina ang boses
17. The Kyoto Protocol, which requires countries to reduce the greenhouse emission, is a practice that
advocates _______________.
a. Environmental protection c. ecological destruction
b. sustainable potential d. forest demolition
18. What figure of speech is the following: “He was as helpless as a child”
a. irony c. synecdoche
b. alliteration d. simile
20. One instance of taking away the life of another person without due process is__________________
a. extrajudicial killing c. capital punishment (= death penalty)
b. mass death d. suicide
22. Isang uri ng pag-uulat kung saan ang mga reporter ay lumilihis sa patnubay; lumilikha ng sariling paraan
sa mga gawaing pag-ulat
a. kombinsyonal c. masining
b. masaklaw b. di- kombensyunal
23. Through the Galleon Trade (1565- 1815), the Philippines had extended contacts with
___________________.
a. China c. Spice island
b. Mexico d. Spain
24. The principal has issued the memorandum before she ___________________ the student’s request.
a. will received c. receives
b. will be receiving d. received
27. What figure of speech is the following? “ He is the black sheep of the family”
a. metaphor c. hyperbole
b. alliteration d. simile
28. Tumutukoy ito sa mga salitang nakapag-iisa at may kahulugan. Kilala rin itong salitang ugat.
a. morpemang leksikal c. panlapi
b. malayang morpema d. di- malayang morpema
30. This Filipino writer in English used Hispanic Filipino culture and traditions in his fiction works.
a. Sionil Jose c. Edilberto Tiempo
b. Jose Garcia Villa d. Nick Joaquin
35. The human person is multi- dimensional. What does this imply?
I. He has a self, distinct from his being a person in community
II. The person as self grows by himself
III. The person as self grows by developing
Iv. The person as self grows by taking an active role in improving that community
37. Element X has an electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p3. Based on information, element X belong to a /
an _________________ family.
a. alkali metal c. halogen
b. conase d. inert gas
38. The cost of a new family house is quite expensive for ____________________, besides we have more
urgent family needs.
a. ours c. me
b. us d. them
39. Who was the founder and editor of the newspaper “La Independencia”?
a. Antonio Luna c. Graciano Lopez Jaena
b. Apolinario Mabini d. Emilio Jacinto
40. Science provides knowledge through disciplined observation. Which of the following are NOT
characteristics of scientific assertion?
a. logic and validity c. empirical support
b. hearsay d. conformity with actual observation
44. Ayon sa diin sa pantig ng salitang /ˈpito/, ano ang nais tukuyin ng kahulugan nito?
a. pangalan c. silbato
b. bilang d. lugar
45. “Our extended family temporarily accommodated aunts, uncles or cousins who had important matters
to settle in the city. There were always close relatives who needed shelter and food and willing to help in
the household chores.”
Close relatives in an extended family are provided food and accommodation and in turn help in the
household activities making the relationship ________________________
a. reciprocal c. civil
b. depending d. friendly
48. Pahalagahan ang pangaral __________________ hindi malihis ng landas. Aling pangatnig ang angkop
sa pahayag na ito?
a. sakali c. nang
b. kahit d. habang
50. Ethical conduct governs social research. Which among the following are not related to ethics morality
in research?
a. erroneous data c. research for confidentially
b. voluntary participation d. no harm to participants
52. Sa anong bahagi ng pananaliksik matatagpuan ang mga lugar at babasahing mapagkukunan ng mga
literatura at pag-aaral?
a. Kabanata V b. Kabata I c. Kabanata II d. Kabanata IV
53. What figure of speech is, “A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed against the earth’s sweet flowing
breast.”
a. irony b. personification c. hyperbole d. apostrophe
54. Who was the Spanish governor- general who established the tobacco monopoly in 1781?
a. Basilio Agustin b. Jose Basco c. Rafael Izquierdo d. Francisco Rizzo
55. What is a dramatic presentation that originated from the traditional armed encounter between the
Christian and Muslim Filipinos?
a. Cenaculo b. Moro-Moro c. Comedia de Lara y Espana d. Zarzuela
56. What are the greatest lyric poems in the literature of the world?
a. The power of Music c. The Psalms of Praises
b. Sonnets from the Portuguese d. The Psalms of King David
57. Which policy of the state provides preferential attention to the welfare of the less fortunate members
of Philippines Society?
a. criminal justice b. distributive justice c. bill of rights d. social justice
59. If you forgot ___________________ textbook, you can use _____________________, Mark.
a. his, hers b. our, hers c. your, mine d. your, ours
60. We have to use readable, select images that will __________________ the text on the page.
a. create a picture on
b. make a picture in
c. create a picture of
d. make a picture to
61. To make your presentation readable, select images that will _____________ the text on the page.
a. move b. mix c. model d. match
63. Huwag makisama kay Zoilo dahil buwaya siya. Ang salitang buwaya ay tumutukoy sa kahulugang
a. Etimolohiya b. Pampanitikan c. Denotasyon d. Konotasyon
66. In social trends, how do you call those who are for the revival of the classics?
a. Reformists b. humanistic c. rationalist d. existentialists
67. The tendency to imitate elders is very strong among children. Teachers should therefore be very good
a. role models b. Facilitators c. Disciplinarians d. Artists
68. Which need is highlighted by the statement “children cannot learn with empty stomach?”
a. love and belongingness c. physiological
b. esteem d. psychological
69. Ang pagpapalitan ng mga ideya, opinion, salaysay sa pamagitan ng mga sagisag ay tinatawag na
a. pagtuklas b. pakikinig c. paglalahad d. talastasan
70. “She is known for her PENCHANT for jewelry” The capitalized word means___________________
a. voidance b. fondness c. dislike d. aversion
71. A human person belongs to a family as well as to a wider and more complex society of men and
women. What does this imply?
Being social, he participates in
I. defining the goals and destinies of the community
II. Achieving the common good
III. Determining who in the society has worth and who has none
73. Participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek public office is secured within the
citizenry’s ___________________.
a. political rights c. right of suffrage
b. right to due process d. socio- civic rights
74. Which of the environmental law requires industries to install anti-pollution devices and ban the use of
incinerators?
a. Clean Air Act c. Greenpeace Act
b. environmental Security Act d. Anti- Pollutant Act
75. “The writer’s APOCALYPTIC account suggests the end of the world. “The capitalized word means
a. attractive c. careless
b. encouraging d. prophetic
78. Article XIV of the 1987 Phil. Constitution states: They (education institutions) shall include patriotism
and nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation the role of national
heroes in the historical development on the country, teach the rights duties of citizenship; strengthen
ethical and spiritual values, d eve lop moral character, personal discipline, encourage critical and creative
thinking, broaden scientific technological knowledge, and promote vocational efficiency.
a. Christian and Catholic schools are expected to lead implementation of Values Education
b. Values education in the foundation of a strong republic
c. The teaching of Values Education is voluntary on the part of schools
d. The teaching of Values Education is involuntary on the part of schools
80. Based on the poem, “ Sa Aking Mga Kababata” written by Jose Rizal as a poet, which was he
advocating?
a. The use of bilingual languages
b. The use of multilingual languages
c. The use of both the native tongue and the multilingual languages
d. The use of one’s native tongue (mother tongue)
81. Where did the folk song “ Ati Ko Pong Singsing” originate?
a. Ilocanos b. Bicolanos c. Kapampangan d. Ilongos
85. After ______________________ all day, Father finally found the time to rest.
a. having worked b. working c. had worked d. have worked
88. Gregoria de Jesus saw her husband ____________ charged for the treason by fellow Filipinos who
have formed the Philippine revolutionary force to fight Spain.
a. Andres Bonifacio b. Dr. Jose Rizal c. Marcelo H. del Pilar d. Emilio Aguinaldo
90. “Because of PROFANITY, the program was suspended from television.” The capitalized word
means______________
a. falsehood b. history c. obscenity d. decency
91. You won the jackpot prize in the lottery; The prize money cannot be paid in currency but only in gold.
Applying your knowledge in Chemistry, select the largest amount of gold from the choices below. (Au 197
g/mol)
a. 40.0 kilograms of gold c. 22.4 moles of gold
b. 297 grams of gold d. Avogadro’s number of atoms gold
93. Isang uri ng tsanel ng komunikasyon na gamit ang computer at iba’t ibang network
a. website c. software
b. router d. internet
96. Which BEST describes the division of the Legislature into the Senate and the House of Representatives?
a. Unilateralism c. Bicameralism
c. Bipartisanship d. Co- Legislative powers
100. Through the Galleon Trade (1565- 1815) , the Philippines extended contracts with
a. Mexico c. China
b. Spain d. Spice Island
101. Drama __________________ to be the most interesting co-cultural activity of the year.
a. appearing c. are appearing
b. appeared d. appears
102. How many days are needed after which an enrolled bill becomes a law?
a.75 days c. 60 days
b. 90 days d. 30 days
103. Traditional Japanese poem consisting of 3 lines totaling only 17 syllables and treating of the world in
its natural setting.
a. haika c. tanka
b. sintishi d. haiku
105. What law passed on August 1909 by the U. S. Congress established a partial free trade in the
Philippines?
a. Payne Aldrich Act c. Treaty of General Relations
b. Bell rights d. Underwood- Simons Act
106. Who among the following Filipino salesman was the most vocal to speak against the country’s foreign
policy of close association with American?
a. Claro M. Recto c. Cayetano Arellano
b. Manuel L. Quezon d. Jose P. Laurel
107. Which of the following classroom practices would be most likely to increase retention?
a. organize materials according to shared attributes instead of objects means
b. structure materials without rising topic sentences
b. present many generalizations before introducing new materials
c. ask many question following the presentation of new information
109. Polysaccharides, triglycerides, polypeptides and nucleic acids are classified as __________.
a. acids and bases c. phospholipids
b. Carbohydrates d. Macromolecules
113. What was the title of Rizal’s work considered to be his crowning glory as a young poet?
a. Mi Ultimo Adios c. A Las Flores del Heidelberg
b. A La Juventud Filipina d. A Mi Madre
114. Ibigay ang angkop na damdaming napapaloob sa “Bakit gabi na’y di pa siya dumadating?
a. pagkatakot c. pagkatuwa
b. pagkatuwa d. pagkagalit
115. Filipino migrant writer whose fiction stories reflected the Filipino’s concepts of American culture.
a. Bienvenido Santos c. Alejandro Tolentino
b. Carlos Bulosan d. Ambeth Ocampo
117. Saan kabilang na uri ng tayutay ang pahayag na “Kapalaran, huwag ka sanang mailap.”
a. pagtawag c. pagmamalabis
b. palit-saklaw d. palit- tawag
118. What is the art and science that deals with the morality of human acts?
a. Axiology c. Aesthetics
b. ethics d. logic
119. This demonstrated the feeding connections between all life forms.
a. nutrition cycles c. fossils cycle
b. biochemical pathways d. food web
124. What was the name of forced labor imposed during the Spanish regime?
a. recompilation c. servicio manual
b. bandata d. polo y servicio
125. Which program application provides users with a means to organize and present information through
use of text, numbers, graphs, sounds and visual images?
a. word processing c. spreadsheets
b. multimedia d. publisher
127. The human person is an individual self-conscious being of incalculable value in himself. What does
this imply?
a. Every human person’s value is dependent on his station in life
b. A human person once handicapped, aged and defenseless has less inner value
c. He cannot be a mere instrument of the society and of the state
d. He has value only in relation to the community
132. Damage to DNA that is not repaired and then replicated can result in genetic disorders called
a. mutation c. embryology
b. pathology d. speciation
136. The fundamental right invoked by filling the "writ of Amparo” is _______________________
a. the right to due process c. the right to self defense
b. the right to be defended by a public attorney d. the right to life, liberty and security
137. Let us campaign for the total ban _______________________ of harmful insecticides
a. with the use c. on using
b. with using d. on the use
138. The proposed project ______________ within the budget of the school.
a. are appearing c. is
b. is appearing d. are
139. Uri ng pagsulit na ang pokus ay ang imahinasyon ng manunulat upang pukawin ang damdamin.
a. jornalistik c. malikhain
b. akademiko d. teknikal
145. A species of fish lived in a lake. When a dam was constructed in the area, a group of fish was
separated and populated a new pond. They then developed differing characteristics and became a distinct
species. Which of the following concepts explain this specification?
a. geographical isolation c. episodic isolation
b. chromatic isolation d. behavioral isolation
146. Science provides knowledge through disciplined observation. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of scientific assertion?
a. logic and validity c. empirical support
b. conformity with actual observation d. hearsay
147. An atom of silicon has a mass number of 28 and atomic number of 14. How many protons are in this
atom?
a. 28 c. 12
b. 7 d. 14
149. Who has always been called the Morning Star of English literature?
a. Lord Tennyson c. Shakespeare
b. Sir Walter Scott d. Geoffrey Chaucer