Monday, September 26, 2011

Civil service reviewer.




'Spelling
Look for the misspelled word
*Neglegible
Caricature
Drowsy
Merely
no answer

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umbrella
entities
precedence
*convertion
no answer
     
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corridor
promenade
*Messanine
balcony
no answer

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willful
erring
etiquette
*indispensable
no answer

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seize
*equiped
disappoint
advice
no answer

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ballerina
*descriminate
audience
surrender
no answer

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dyed
discern
overall
genuine
*no answer

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*catastrophy
bailout
triad
sonic
no answer

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extravagance
*exhuberance
parlance
elegance
no answer

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ambitious
precaution
*sharpnel
sustenance
no answer

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edifices
duplexes
outskirts
indices
*no answer

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factional
stretching
*heinious
eminence
no answer

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*accummulate
inaugurate
epidemic
authentic
no answer

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bouquet
*volumenous
crochet
succeed
no answer

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infallible
recurrence
deteriorate
*excempt
no answer

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*mischeivous
strategic
incredible
allied
no answer

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misnomer
parliament
*revealation
malign
no answer

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doubtless
sanction
omission
finesse
*no answer

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humorous
*flourescent
receipt
erroneous
no answer

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Harassed
deserted
*Restaurature
Malaise
no answer

'Completing the sentence.
Even farmers who toil the fields deserve to be treated with ___.
Equality
Preference
*Respect
Kindness
Importance

The government's efforts to ___ the campaign against child abuse received international praises.
Spread
*Intensify
Facilitate
Publicize
Advocate

After a thorough study of the proposed change in the work system, the manager directed all concerned to ___ it immediately.
*Implement
Evaluate
Discuss
Consider
Learn

We should not listen to slander or gossip and should be ___ in judging the motives of those we meet.
Quick
Curious
Confident
Carefree
*Cautious

A vigilant public servant does not hesitate to call the attention of authorities to acts ___ to public welfare and interests.
Insensitive
Irrelevant
*Inimical
Oblivious
Impartial

'Vocabulary
Public officials must be circumspect in all their action.
Impressive
Matured
Superior
Sincere
*Prudent

The people got indignant over the attempt to cover up the public official's questionable transactions.
Informed
Doubtful
Disappointed
*Angry
Dismayed

The management and the employee's union reached a deadlock in the on-going negotiations.
Decision
*Standstill
Contract
Compromise
Breakthrough

Residents were warned of the imminent danger posed by the mountains of garbage nearby.
*Impending
Terrifying
Great
Obvious
Significant
?Close in time; about to occur; about to happen.

There is certainly no mistake that cannot re rectified.
Repeated
Tolerated
*Corrected
Forgiven
Committed

Splendor marked the church ceremonies.
*Magnificence
Simplicity
Reverence
Loftiness
?The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; A quality that outshines the usual

The United Nations extolled the Philippine government for its peacekeeping efforts with the insurgents.
Acknowledged
*Praised
Favored
Cited
Appreciated
?kudos; glorify; honor.

the director was exasperated by the employee's remarks
*irritated
insulted
ridiculed
flattered
elated

The exorbitant interest rates imposed by moneylenders have kept many poor families in a state of poverty.
Deceptive
*Excessive
Unrealistic
Unfavorable
Burdensome

Iminungkahi ng ina sa kanyang anak na bawasan nito ang pagiging matabil.
Maramdamin
Maluho
Masungit
Mahiyain
*Madaldal

'Sentece constructions
Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
Some social programs   
*are design to affect individuals,   
others to affect
communities or an entire region.  
NO ERROR
?are designed to affect individuals.

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
The latest technology has to do  
*with two rice croppings   
during the rainy season,
where before only one crop is grown.  
NO ERROR
?with two rice-cropping.

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
Government officials and employees are expected  
to lead modest lives  
appropriate to their positions and income,  
*don't they?  
NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
The reason he was dismissed  
is because  
he was habitually late  
in reporting for work.  
*NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
*Three hundred years are
a long time for a country
to be under
foreign rule.
NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
My purse, together with
my gloves and keys, were
stolen from my
locker last night.
*NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
The heightened completion from foreign films
*and the increase in production costs is
pushing the Philippine movie industry
into hard times.
NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
The year-long conflict
among the two student factions
remains unsettled despite
warnings from school authorities.
*NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
The five-year-old girl is
*one of the most valuable witness
in the murder
of her grandmother.
NO ERROR
?one of the most valuable witnesses.

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
With more and more people born each year,
the need for food, fuel,
and other natural resources
have likewise grown.
*NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
*Who did you said
wrote the book
on the life
of the first Filipino saint?
NO ERROR
?who did you say wrote the book


Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
It was so dark in the room
that you couldn't hardly
see your hand
before your face.
*NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
The manager wanted to know
why I was there,
how I got there
*and what I intend to do.
NO ERROR
?and what I intended to do.

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
Lahat ng tao
ay naghahanap ng kaibigan,
*ngunit bihira ang nakatagpo
ng tunay na kaibigan.
WALANG MALI
?ngunit bihira ang makatagpo

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.
Ang mabisang pagbabasa
ay nangangailangan
ng malikhain
at mapanuring pag-iisip.
*WALANG MALI

'Sentence Arrangement
Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammer and correct usage.
In all hus efforts to please others, got him into trouble.
To please others in all his efforts, he got into trouble.
All his efforts to please others, he got into trouble.
*All his efforts to please others got him into trouble.
All his efforts got him into trouble to please others.

Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammer and correct usage.
*Neither the wage increases nor the vacation plans has satisfied the workers.
Neither the wage increases nor the vacation plans have satisfied the workers.
Neither the wage increases or the vacation plans has satisfied the workers.
Neither the vacation plan nor the wage increases has satisfied the workers.
Neither the vacation plan or the wage increases have satisfied the workers.

Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammer and correct usage.
No amount of progress will take place if the people do not discipline themselves and no efforts to be self-reliant are exerted.
No amount of progress will take place if the people do not discipline themselves and exert efforts to be self-reliant.
*No amount of progress will take place if the people not disciplined and if they do not exert efforts to be self-reliant.
No amount of progress will have taken place because the people do not discipline themselves and exert efforts to be self-reliant.
If the people do not discipline themselves, no amount of progress will take place, and that they have to exert efforts to be self-reliant.

Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammer and correct usage.
*You can study your lessons either at the library or in your own room.
You can either study your lessons at the library or in your own room.
You can study either your lessons at the library or in your own room.
At the library or in your own room, you can either study your lessons.
Either you can study your lessons at the library or study in your own room.

Look for the most satisfactory in terms of grammer and correct usage.
Our farmers have been helped to cope with the drought brought about by the El NiÑo phenomenon by the shallow tube wells.
Our farmers have cope with the drought brought about by the El NiÑo phenomenon with the help of the shallow tube wells.
Coping with the drought brought about by the El NiÑo phenomenon, our farmers have been helped by the shallow tube wells.
The El NiÑo phenomenon brought about the drought with which our farmers are coping with the help of the shallow tube wells.
*The shallow tube wells have helped our farmers cope with the drought brought about by the El NiÑo phenomenon.

Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. They throw their garbage on the streets. [CR]B. Worst of all, they spit everywhere and fill the air with germs. [CR]C. Yet many people do not cooperate in keeping our communities clean. [CR]D. They also litter in the public parks and public buildings. [CR]E. Everyone knows that “Health is Wealth”

ECDBA
EBACD
*ECADB
EDBCA
EDCAB
? 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.

Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. Filipino values that are naturally good should be preserved and that which corrupt the mind should be rejected. [CR]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. [CR]C. Our society is rigidly ruled by a body of beliefs and traditions which largely determine our cultural pattern of behavior. [CR]D. In doing so, they preserve and treasure the sence that makes them true Filipinos--the sense value. [CR]E. This is widely known as Filipino custom.

*CADEB
ACEBD
CEBAD
AECBD
AEBDC
?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 sence that makes them true Filipinos--the 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.

Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]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. [CR]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. [CR]C. Air pollution is becoming a serious problem throughout the world. [CR]D. Warning is also given to the public when pollution becomes a real menace to health. [CR]E. To counteract such factors, state health departments now measure the amount of pollution in the air as well as the kind of pollutants.

*CAEDB
CAEBD
CBADE
CABDE
CEADB

Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. The only way to have a true friend is to be one yourself. [CR]B. Likewise, sacrifices need to be made to maintain and strengthen friendships, but few human pursuits make sacrifice a pleasure. [CR]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. [CR]D. However, making sacrifices is one way by which one can reach spiritual nobility. [CR]E. As one humanitarian said, “ An effort made for the happiness f others lifts us above ourselves.”

ACBDE
AEDBC
*ABDCE
EDCBA
EABCD

Determine the best order in which to put the sentences to form a well-organized paragraph. [CR]A. Hinahasa nito ang mga bata sa pagkakaroon ng disiplina. [CR]B. Sa paglalaro natututo ang mga bata ng pagiging maliksi at malakas. [CR]K. Mahalaga ang paglalaro. [CR]D. Sa kabuuan, mahalaga ang paglalaro sa pagkatuto ng mga bata sa papel na gagampanan ng kabataan. [CR]E. Bahagi ito ng buhay ng kabataan.

BAKED
BKADE
BEKAD
*KEBAD
KEADB

'Number series
1  3  6  10  15  21  28  __.
32
33
35
*36
? 1+2=3+3=6+4=10+5=15+6=21+7=28+8=36

97  16  81  12  69  8  61  __.
2
8
6
*4
?16-4=12-4=8-4=4

200  20  220  22  242  24.2  __.
248
252.2
256.2
260
*266.2
?200+20=220+22=242+24.2=266.2

1.21  1.44  1.69  1.96  2.25  2.56  __.
*2.89
2.95
3.12
3.24
4.28

128  320  64  160  32  80  16  __.
20
30
*40
50
60

4/5  1 1/4  3/5  12/3  2/5  2 ½  1/5  __.
*1 ½
3
4 ¼
5
5 1/5

15  51  16  61  19  91  24  42  31  __.
*13
27
32
49
52

1  ¼  4/16  16/64  __.
64/192
*64/256
32/130
64/512
60/102

7  14  41  82  28  56  __.
59
63
*65
69
75

1  1  2  8  3  27  4  64  5  __.
75
105
*125
235
250

9  6  18  15  45  42  126  __.
*123
129
375
378
420

1/3  1/6  3/6  3/12  9/12  __.
9/18
12/18
*9/24
13/24
11/24

.456  .228  .114  .057  __.
*.0285
.0460
.0740
.0872
.0960

2  3  9  4  5  25  6  7  __.
9
*49
27
53
43

3/7  8/4  5/9  7/11  12/8  __.
*9/13
12/8
14/10
12/9
11/15

'Mathematical computation
Find x if x ( 14+11 ) = 100.
*4
5
8
10
15
?x*14=14x + x*11=11x, 14x+11x=100, 15x=100, 100/15=4.

2 ( 4+2 ) / ( 3-2 ) ( 4+2 ) is equal to __.
-2
3
0
*2
4

What is the sum of all prime numbers between 1 and 15?
30
34
*41
39
45
?2+3+5+7+11+13=41

15 is what percent of 80?
53.3
*18.75
15.00
5.33
1.88
?1500/80=18.75

What is four times the square of 15?
120
3600
240
*900
3800
?4(15^2)=4(225)=900.

Suppose the time now is 9:30a.m., what is the time 16 hours from now?
*1:30 a. m.
2:30 a. m.
11:30 p. m.
12:30 p. m.
2:30 p. m.

If x is an odd number, which of the following expressions will give an even number?
X2
3x + 2
*x + x
4x + 3
2x + 1
?odd + odd = even, 1+1=2

What is the least common denominator of the following fractions: 1/7, 1/6, ¼, 1/3?
42
*84
126
168
192

What is the perimeter of a square if its area is 36sq.cm?
*12cm
24cm
36cm
48cm
64cm

What is (2/3 – 3/2) / (2/3 + 3/2)?
5/13
-5/13
1
*-1
0

‘Mathematics. Problem solving.
After giving all his grandchildren P150 each, an old man had P270left in his pocket. If he originally had P2,020, how many grandchildren does he have?
11
12
*13
14
15

If 7 meters of yarn costs P75.25, how much will 3 ½ meters of the same yarn cost?
P39.25
*P37.63
P34.13
P32.50
P24.50

An athlete runs 7 kilometers in 1 hour and 15 minutes. At the same rate, how many hours will it take the athlete to run 21 kilometers?
2.75
3.25
3.58
*3.75
4.00

A larger number divided by a smaller number gives a quoatient of 3 with a remainder of 5. if the sum of two numbers i77, what is the smaller number?
58
59
*60
61
62

A cigarette factory produces 1,015 packs per hour. If each worker in the factory produces an average of 29 packs per hour, how many workers does the factory have?
33
55
*35
45
65

A calculator previously sold at P180 is now marked P135, with the same percentage of  discount, what will be the new price of a camera previously sold at P1800?
P1755
*P1350
P1180
P1135
P1035
A certain number is tripled and then divided by 4. If adding 13 to the result gives 58, what is the original number?
40
120
*60
140
80

There boys weigh 55 kilos, 45 kilos, and 51 kilos, what must be the weight of the fourth boy if the average weight of the four is to be 52 kilos?
58
*57
54
52
48

In a box factory, a worker can make an average of 12 shoe boxes in 30 minutes. How many shoe boxes will 25 workers make in 2 ¾ hours?
1500
1600
*1650
1700
1750

If Freddie has 37 bills of P20 and P10 amounting P520, how many P20 bills does he have?
*15
17
25
20
22

The shorter side of a rectangular fence is 3/5 the length of the longer side which is 25 meters long. What is the area covered by the rectangular fence?
*225 sq. m.
800 sq. m.
375 sq. m.
625 sq. m.
825 sq. m.

How far can a plane travel if it flies 480 miles per hour from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.?
1580 miles
1600 miles
1650 miles
*1680 miles
1860 miles
How many tiles are needed to cover the floor of a room whose dimensions are 10 feet by 6 feet if the size of each tile is 6 inches by 6 inches?
60
120
180
*240
300

In an organization of 320 members. 75% are females of which 25% are young. How many old female members does the organization have?
*180
240
244
260
287

A class of 20 students got an average score of 86% in their Math test. Another class with 25 students got an average of 80% in the same test. What is the average score of the two classes combined?
82.00
82.67
*83.00
83.77
84.00

'Philippine constitution
Who among the following may be appointed as the member of the cabinet without needing confirmation from the Commission on Appointments?
*Vice-President
Senate President
Speaker of the House
Senator
Congressman

At least how many years must a presidential candidate reside in the Philippines before running for public office?
Five
Six
Eight
*Ten
Fifteen

All of the following are manifestations of the sovereignty of the people. EXCEPT the right to __.
Define the jurisdiction of their government
Define the powers of their government
*Constitute their own government
Change their government
Criticize their government

Which of the following is considered as the basic criterion of a TRUE value?
It is imposed by the government.
It is acquired from a credible person.
It is learned in school or fruit of education.
*It is inculcated by one's parent since childhood.
It is freely chosen among alternatives being fully aware of its consequences.

Every defendant in a criminal case has a right to counsel chiefly because __.
*A counsel is indispensable in a trial.
It is very difficult to get an acquittal without a counsel.
Prosecuting attorneys are capable of providing innocent people guilty.
There is a great risk of being adjudged guilty when one does not have a counsel.
The law is concerned in seeing the every, defendant has adequate opportunities to present his/her case.

Which of the following not a right of a person under investigation allegedly committing  an offense?
To be informed of the person's right to remain silent.
To be informed of the nature and cause of accusations against the person.
To be provided with a free counsel
*To demand that the person be allowed to stay at home during the investigation without police escort.
To have  a competent and independent counsel preferably of the person's own choice.

The school expelled Jericho, a student, because of his refusal to attend the flag ceremony. The school authorities rejected his argument that singing the national anthem is against his religious belief. Are the school authorities correct?
Yes, because there is nothing in the Bible that prohibits attending flag ceremonies.
Yes, because the obligation to the country is different from the obligation to God.
*No, because they violate the freedom of religion of the student.
No, because they violate the right of the student due to process of law and equal protection of the law.
No, because the words of God are supreme over all other laws, rules and regulations.

Any private individual who enters an abode against the will of the owner and without proper court order shall be guilty of __.
*Trespassing
Breaking in
Forced entry
Illegal search
Violation of domicile

The right to privacy of a person is defined as one’s right to __.
Go where one pleases
Be a member of any group
Believe whatever one wishes
*Be free from unwarranted publicity
Build one’s home wherever he/she chooses.

Which of the following is the dominant source of air pollution in Metro Manila?
Industry
*Motor Vehicle
Domestic sewage
Garbage disposal
Electric power generation

Which of the following is the BEST way to ensure sustainable fish supply?
Using correct size of nets
Using efficient fishing boat
Having enough fishponds
*Protecting coastal ecosystems
Employing effective fishing technique.

The proper way of disposing of medical and hospital wastes is through __.
Sewer
*Incineration
Dump site
Compost pit
Sanitary landfill

The main purpose of waste segregation is to __.
Export recyclable materials
Prevent water pollution
*Turn waste into resource
Reduce collection costs
Prevent floods

Which of the following is the MOST damaging effect that a cement industry can do on the environment?
*Destructions of aquifers or underground source of water.
Destructions of landscapes
Pollution of the air
Displacement of farmers
Lowering of soil productivity

‘Name sorting
A. abridge[cr]B. abbreviate[cr]C. abduction[cr]D. absence[cr]E. abscess
A B C D E
B A C D E
B C A E D
*C A B D E
D E B A C

A. reversal[cr]B. revoke[cr]C. revile[cr]D. review[cr]E. revolt
*A D C B E
A C D E B
B E D A C
C D A E B
D C A B E

A. manipulate[cr]B. manifestation[cr]C. manism[cr]D. mania[cr]E. manicure
A C B E D
D B E C A
D E B C A
*D E B A C
E B C A D

A. lecher[cr]B. lease[cr]C. legacy[cr]D. legion[cr]E. leaven
A E B C D
B D E A C
*B E A C D
C D A B E
E B A D C

A. Exotic View Restaurant[cr]B. The Young & Old Beauty Shop[cr]C. Kup & Saucer Macaroons & Sweets[cr]D. Sunrise Resort Inc.[cr]E. June Panganiban’s Dress Shop
A C E D B
*A E C D B
C A E D B
C B E D A
E A C B D

A. Cythia’s Fashion House[cr]B. Manila Appliance Center[cr]C. M. Carillo’s Pharmacy[cr]D. Imperial Electronics, Inc.[cr]E. The House of Ramie
A C D B E
*A D C B E
A E D C B
C A D B E
C A E D B

A. A. Urra Co. Limited[cr]B. Eriberto Romos Construction[cr]C. E. E. Black Limited[cr]D. F. Bernabe and Sons[cr]E. Jacinto Iron and Steel Corporation
D C A E B
D C E B A
C B A E D
B C D E A
*A C B E D

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