GENED (ENGLISH)

GENED Part 1

1. Professional marketing consultants know their products thoroughly and ______.

a. study market trends
b. they analyze market trends
c. analyze market trends
d. realize better market trends
Answer: c
2. Approximately 5 years of intensive language study are required for second language learners. Park Myung-il
_____ French for three and a half years but he will need more training to be more proficient.
a. will be studying
b. has been studying
c. has studied
d. will have been studying
Answer: b
3. Don Agapito del Villar is an absolute ruler who serves his country well and thinks well about the welfare of
his people. He, then, can sometimes he called as _____.
a. belligerent dictator
b. blatant dictator
c. benevolent dictator
d. beneficial dictator
Answer: c
4. “Nothing that happens in this world ever happens by chance; it is all part of a grand design.” This statement
expresses about a person’s _____.
a. ambition
b. dreams
c. destiny
d. luck
Answer: c
5. What does this passage say about life? “Life is but walking shadow, a pun player that struts and frets… and is
heard no more.”
a. life is just a passing stage
b. life is limited
c. life has its end
d. life is ever changing
Answer: c
6. Almost two thirds of the population today ______ poor.
a. is
b. are
c. has been
d. were
Answer: a
7. Much _____ left unproductive by the flooding.
a. has been
b. is
c. is being
d. have been
Answer: a
8. The _____ that, for various reasons, girls spent less time working with computers than boys.
a. studies revealing
b. studies reveal
c. studies revealed
d. studies was revealing
Answer: c
9. “He has been absent for three days because he is _____ measles.”
a. affected of
b. afflicted with
c. afflicted of
d. affected with
Answer: b
10. _____ to our appeal for reconsideration, the Board of Discipline will not give us any extension for filling
additional evidence.
a. As regards
b. In regard
c. With regards as
d. With regard
Answer: d
11, Everyone in the field of entertainment _____ to watch the FAMAS Awards.
a. was excited
b. were certainly excited
c. is certainly excited
d. are certainly excited
Answer: c
12. During the Independence Day celebrations, the directive is _____.
a. hang your flags on June 12
b. Hanged your flags during June 12
c. hanged you flags on June 12
d. hung your flags on June 12
Answer: a
13. The Vice-Governor said, “I _____ won the election without the backing of a religious sect.
a. could had
b. should have not
c. shall have not
d. should
Answer: b
14. The measure of choosing well is whether or not man likes what he _____.
a. chose
b. has chosen
c. choose
d. is choosing
Answer: b
15. After 8 unfruitful years, Antonino finally quit his job. He _____ along with his immediate boss a long time
before he finally decided to look for a new job.
a. didn’t get
b. isn’t getting
c. hasn’t been getting
d. hadn’t been getting
Answer: c
16. Many years of intensive language study are required for immigrant speakers. Antonio _____ French for 3
years, but he will need more training before he masters it.
a. will have been studying
b. will be studying
c. has been studying
d. have been studying
Answer: c
17. An association wherein the name of something is substituted by something represents it.
a. Comparison
b. Personification
c. Euphemism
d. Apostrophe
Answer: d
18. A figure of speech which denotes a direct address to an abstract or a person who passed away.
a. Euphemism
b. Asyndeton
c. Comparison
d. Apostrophe
Answer: d
19. The Independent Power Producers (IPP’s) | a are seeking a | b higher price increase for | c power
generation. No error | d.
Answer: d
20. They don not | a care whether | b or not they passed | c the qualifying examinations. No error. | d
Answer: c – pass

GENED PART 2

1. How would you address a doctor – husband and a lawyer-wife?

a. Dr. and Mrs. Mel Rosales
b. Dr. Rosales and Atty. Rosales
c. Dr. and Atty. Mel Rosales
d. Dr. Mel and Atty. Morales
Answer: b
2. Which sentence is in its correct form?
a. His allays are mostly from the Nacionalista Party.
b. The delays in the election returns are very suspicious.
c. He has been travelling for the last 3 years.
d. Only 16.8% of the nursing examiners passed the 2009 Nursing Board Examinations.
Answer: c
3. What does it mean when we say “We have achieved a breakthrough here.”?
a. that the negotiators or members have begun to agree on certain issues.
b. that the members have abandoned the negotiating table.
c. the other party have won the negotiation
d. the conference have been indefinitely postponed.
Answer: a
4. You wouldn’t want to be late for the interview, ______?
a. won’t you
b. will you
c. don’t you
d. would you
Answer: d
5. Historically, therefore, _____ must be no let up in the pursuit of the solution.
a. There’ll
b. They’re
c. There
d. Their
Answer: c
6. The union members cannot _____ the kind of compensation plan they want.
a. agree on
b. agree to
c. agree with
d. get agree with
Answer: a
7. She has no conception _____ the performance of her duties.
a. as to
b. as with
c. with
d. as on
Answer: a
8. The witness testified _____ the defendant’s early life.
a. as to
b. as on
c. about
d. with
Answer: c
9. It is essential that harmony prevail _____ the departments.
a. between
b. among
c. with
d. with all
Answer: b
10. Please _____ the book with you the next time you come to my office.
a. take
b. bring
c. carry
d. bring along
Answer: b
11. The friendliness ______ the Philippines Foreign Minister and the American Secretary of State promoted
harmony.
a. between
b. with both
c. with
d. of both
Answer: a
12. Since Mr. Dela Cruz was elected President of the organization, the members _____ better socials.
a. enjoyed
b. are enjoying
c. have enjoyed
d. had enjoy
Answer: c
13. I was filing when he returned but I _____ the report before that time.
a. was typing
b. was still typing
c. am typing
d. had been typing
Answer: d
14. The Congolese refugees paint a _____ picture of their suffering in the hand of the Chadian rebels.
a. ubiquitous
b. exciting
c. poignant
d. blatant
Answer: c
15. It’s plain to see, said she, “there are too many and’s in that sentence.”
a. Its plain to see, said she, “there are too many and’s in the sentence.
b. “It’s plain to see, “said she, “there are too many and’s in that sentence.”
c. “Its plain to see,” said she, there are too many ands in that sentence.”
d. Its plan to see, said she, there are many ands in that sentence.
Answer: b
16. Suffrage is a privilege in a democracy, Those who are deprived of their voting right are normally:
a. penalized
b. criminally-liable
c. disenfranchised
d. imprisoned
Answer: c
17. “Join the street rallies and demonstrations!” shouted the realists. What was asked of the crowd?
a. Sympathy for a cause
b. Apathy for a cause
c. Empathy for a cause
d. Avoidance of the action
Answer: a
18. The statement “I am used to the same tales” means,
a. there was redundancy
b. there is great news
c. there is nothing new
d. this is original
Answer: c
19. The personnel Manager told the Labor Representative: “We have to reduce our workforce.” What does it
mean?
a. Workers have to be more efficient.
b. Workers are required to take their forced leaves.
c. Workers are warned of possible layoffs.
d. Workers have to undergo more training.
Answer: c
20. Some media people are charged of corruption. They are branded as:
a. Commissioners
b. Corruptors
c. Media Grafters
d. “Envelopementalists”
Answer: d
GENED PART 3

1. She ignored the doctor’s recommendation that she _____ smoking.

a. should stop
b. stop
c. will stop
d. stops
Answer: b
2. When I came home, the children still _____ dinner.
a. didn’t finish
b. haven’t finished
c. hadn’t finished
d. hasn’t finished
Answer: c
3. She claimed she ______ there.
a. have never been
b. have never been
c. had never been
d. had not been
Answer: c
4. Neither of them _____ expert on the subject.
a. are
b. is an
c. is an
d. is
Answer: c
5. It cost twice _____ I thought it would.
a. as much as
b. as much
c. more than
d. most
Answer: a
6. The _____ you become, the less time you have for reading.
a. more busy
b. busier
c. busiest
d. more busier
Answer: b
7. She was much different _____ I expected.
a. than
b. from what
c. from
d. than what
Answer: b
8. We have describe that _____ is more important than being bright.
a. to be diligent
b. one to be diligent
c. diligence
d. being diligent
Answer: d
9. Weightlifter: Strength: :
a. marathoner: endurance
b. hiker: agility
c. goalie: skill
d. dancer: speed
Answer: a
10. Lubricant: friction: :
a. speed: drag
b. motor: electricity
c. muffler: noise
d. Insulator: heat
Answer: c
11. Without hardly | a a moment’s delay, the computer began | b to print out | c the answer to | d the
problem. No error | e
Answer: a – without
12. Diligence and honesty, as well as | a being intelligence are | b are | c qualities which I look for when | d I
interview applicants. No error. | e
Answer: b – intelligence
13. Writing a beautiful sonnet | a is as much | b as achievement as to finish | c a 50-page | d novel. No error.| e
Answer: c – finishing
14. Elevator: shaft::
a. electricity: outlet
b. water: conduit
c. railroad: train
d. skyscraper: foundation
Answer: b
15, Hydrology: science::
a. astronomy: galaxy
b. fir: tree
c. fashion: style
d. theory: practice
Answer: b
16. In his address, the Regional Director exhorted the teachers to discover and _____ each student’s _____
talents.
a. develop: intrinsic
b. justify: gratuitous
c. redirect: specialty
d. uplift: unrecognized
Answer: a
17. The enforcers feel that the _____ shown by the judges to first offenders unfortunately _____ many
youngsters to embark on a life if crimes.
a. harshness: predisposes
b. indifference: directs
c. clemency: encourages
d. understanding: condemns
Answer: c
18. As long as our political leaders would emulate the virtues of the great leaders of our country, we shall have
economic and social progress.
a. set free
b. embolden
c. encourage
d. imitate
Answer: d
19. I can safely vouchsafe you a fair return for your investments.
a. borrow
b. grant
c. punish
d. qualify
Answer: b
20. The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival from a sales convention.
a. obedience
b. absence
c. familiar
d. suspended
Answer: d

GENED PART 4

1. The boy gave a furtive look at his classmate’s test paper.

a. coy
b. sneaky
c. abortive
d. underhanded
Answer: b
2. All attempts to denigrate the character of our President, have failed.
a. deceive
b. venerate
c. malign
d. build-up
Answer: c
3. I must remonstrate about the lack of police protection in our area.
a. protest
b. resign
c. restate
d. reject
Answer: a
4. Unless we find a witness to corroborate your evidence, it will not stand courts.
a. collaborate
b. negate
c. interpret
d. confirm
Answer: d
5. He preyed upon gullible people, who easily believe his stories.
a. incredulous
b. easily deceived
c. fickle
d. indifferent
Answer: b
6. The lawyer objected that the testimony being offered was not germane to the case on hand.
a. original
b. relevant
c. connected
d. assisting
Answer: b
7. His speeches were aimed at the plebeian minds and emotions.
a. sophisticated
b. pragmatic
c. persuasive
d. common
Answer: d
8. People dislike his sly ways but granted him a certain vulpine intelligence.
a. surprise
b. careful
c. wily
d. cunning
Answer: d
9. Easy access to credit encourage people to become spendthrift.
a. stingy
b. sophisticated
c. spender
d. moneyed
Answer: c
10. I think it is impolitic to raise the issue at this point in time because the public is too emotional about it.
a. advisable
b. explosive
c. unwise
d. apolitical
Answer: c
11. I admire his terse style of writing; he comes directly to the point.
a. better
b. dull
c. illusionary
d. concise
Answer: d
12. His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxury and relaxation.
a. frustrating
b. distinct
c. stingy
d. vulnerable
Answer: c
13. Jose refused to take sleeping pills that might stupefy him.
a. rigid
b. dull
c. illusionary
d. make numb
Answer: d
14. Liza is not a pariah to be shunned and ostracized.
a. citizen
b. parishioner
c. outcast
d. benefactor
Answer: c
15. The wizened old man in the home for the aged was still active and energetic.
a. mascular
b. clever
c. shrivelled
d. wise and smart
Answer: c
16. He has the dubious distinction of being the lowest man in his class.
a. strange
b. satisfying
c. doubtful
d. existing
Answer: c
17. The evidence gathered against the racketeers incriminates some high government officials as well.
a. exacerbate
b. accuse
c. intimidate
d. discriminate
Answer: b
18. Jose does not need a new car, but he traded his old one to keep up with the Joneses.
a. to imitate others in extravagance
b. to be responsible
c. to be envious
d. to please others
Answer: a
19. The politician is a witty speaker but he beats around the bush too much.
a. speaks emotionally
b. away from the public
c. avoids the main topic
d. keeps on talking
Answer: c
20. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a teapot.
a. temperature dropped
b. simmered down
c. heated argument followed
d. boiled down to nothing
Answer: d
GENED PART 5

1. All his life has tried to be a good citizen, but still he doesn’t seem to get any place.
a. change location
b. take a trip
c. unsuccessful
d. miserable
Answer: c
2. The committee members have gone off, leaving everything at sixes and sevens among themselves.
a. harmony
b. disagreement
c. unproductive
d. disorganized
Answer: b
3. “Rome was not built in a day!”
a. always on the move
b. accept and bear consequences of your own doings
c. great things require time and effort
d. hatred between forgiven two parties
Answer: c
4. All is well that ends well. The hatchet is buried as the dye is cast.
a. The action is done and every ill feeling is forgiven as it is forgotten
b. the weapon is buried
c. judgement is given
d. in serious trouble
Answer: a
5. Pilar tasted a dose of her medicine.
a. suffered the consequences
b. tasted her glory
c. self medication
d. rewarded
Answer: a
6. Don’t trust him completely; he may try to put one over you.
a. overcome
b. be subordinated
c. to deceive you
d. impulsive
Answer: c
7. Mrs. Gonzales is as good as her last triumph.
a. can’t be good all throughout
b. can’t be bad
c. as nicer as ever
d. in trouble
Answer: a
8. When a leader is succeeded by another leader, the former is referred to as ______.
a. replaced
b. dethroned
c. defeated
d. deposed
Answer: a
9. “Never in World History was there leaderless nation.” This passage means _____.
a. nation can survive without leaders
b. leader is always born
c. leaders come and go
d. a leader fades away but another comes up
Answer: d
10. Adopting the values of _____ colonizer would be tragic and meaningless independence.
a. the
b. one’s
c. its
d. a
Answer: b
11. Colonialism was itself violent in _____ natural state.
a. the
b. its
c. it’s
d. their
Answer: b
12. The right form to address an invitation for a lawyer husband and his doctor wife.
a. Atty. and Mrs. Josef Novales
b. Atty. and Dr. josef Novales
c. atty. Novales and Dr. Novales
d. Atty. Josef Novales and Dr. Novales
Answer: a
13. What utterance show determination?
a. This time, I have not made my mind
b. This time I won’t stop schooling
c. I have good news for you
d. What a shame, she came back
Answer: b
14. “You wouldn’t want to be accused of theft, ______?”
a. wouldn’t you
b. won’t you
c. will you
d. would you
Answer: d
15. An appropriate philosophy of education _____ Filipinos must consider this historical aspect.
a. of
b. by
c. for the
d. of their
Answer: c
16. The referee may not _____ these regulations no matter how much you complain.
a. explain to you
b. exempt from you
c. accept you from
d. expect you from
Answer: b
17. This iPod is my sister’s. How about this?
a. This is to him
b. This is to his
c. This is his
d. This is of him
Answer: c
18. “His untimely death has left us blinder than we might have been.” This means?
a. Those left behind are left homeless
b. Those left behind are blind
c. This orphans are left to themselves
d. Those who are blind are orphans
Answer: c
19. Which of the following quotations is the best example of aphorism?
a. “That is no country for old men”
b. “Out of the frying pan and into the fire
c. “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
d. “I dear thee, ancient mariner”
Answer: c
20. Adults acquire new words and experience primarily through?
a. formal education
b. use of dictionary
c. exposure to their use
d. casual explanation from peers
Answer: c

GENED PART 6

1. The best definition of the meaning of a word.

a. the object to which refers
b. its general dictionary definition
c. its use in a particular situation
d. its corresponding idea in the mind
Answer: a
2. People living in the mountainous and rugged areas were advised about the occurrence of La Nina. This
means?
a. there will be famine
b. there will be drought
c. there will be abundance
d. there will be flash floods
Answer: d
3. Professionals going to abroad to seek greener pastures as on type of _____?
a. brain drain
b. employment
c. tourism
d. migration
Answer: a
4. “The modern heroes are understandable products of one’s literacy heritage and the present world. Heroes of
the present are prototypes of the society in which they flourish. This means?
a. Heroes are alike, modern and classical
b. Modern society affects the modern literary heroes
c. Literature has heroes who represented the people, race and times
d. Modern heroes are the embodiment of the society’s values
Answer: c
5. The victim’s father refused revenged when he said:
a. “an eye for an eye”
b. “Justice is always delayed”
c. “Don’t take the law into your hands”
d. “Give him the other cheek”
Answer: c
6. Identify the Filipino value and its influence on the Filipino youth as stated:
a. Lack of Initiative ….. Passionism
b. Faith ….. Conflicting attitudes
c. Extreme personalism ….. Individualism
d. Lack of discipline ….. Indifference
Answer: c
7. We should work for a total ban _____ of pesticides that are hazardous to man.
a. on the use
b. by the use
c. on using
d. with the use
Answer: a
8. “I will only with the heart that one can see rightly.” This means _____?
a. the heart is always correct about everything
b. important things are not always for the heart but for the brain
c. heart should always be over and above the brains
d. only the heart can see the beauty of life and love
Answer: d
9. “I will take the road less travelled by and be condemned if necessary” said one politician. His decision shows
_____?
a. regrets come before decision
b. decision are made despite differences from the majority
c. decision are made on the crossroads
d. regrets come after decisions
Answer: b
10. What word is not properly spelled and used in this sentences?
a. There were commission on the fare
b. There were confusion on admissions
c. There was confusion on the plane
d. There was confusion of directions
Answer: c
11. You should be more _____ instead of being _____ in order to avoid committing mistakes.
a. literature ….. erudite
b. intelligent …… smart
c. cautious ….. impetuous
d. practical ….. passive
Answer: c
12. Only world-class athletes win medals at the Olympic Games. Michael Phelps won several gold medals in
swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. therefore:
a. Michael Phelps is an all-time American swimmer
b. Australia won the most number of gold medals in swimming
c. Michael Phelps is world-class athlete and an Olympian
d. Michael Phelps is a swimmer
Answer: c
13. I. Treasury bills have an interest rage of 6.85 per annum.
II. Savings accounts have an interest rate of only 2% per annum.
III. Treasury bill used to have 9-10% interest rate per annum. Therefore, it us better to invest in Treasury bills
than just put your money in regular savings account.
a. definitely true
b. most likely true
c. most likely false
d. definitely false
Answer: b
14. “She was a Phantom of delight ….. When first she gleaned upon my sight. “William Wordsworth.
a. metaphor
b. simili
c. apostrophe
d. hyperbole
Answer: a
15. Which of the following words are misspelled?
1. Transgression
2. Transcent
3. Inmunity
4. Percieve
a. 2 & 3
b. 2,3 & 4
c. 1, 3 & 4
d. 1, 2 & 3
Answer: b
16. He has the dubious distinction of being the lowest man in his class.
a. strange
b. satisfying
c. doubtful
d. existing
Answer: c
17. The evidence gathered against the racketeers incriminates some high government officials as well.
a. exacerbate
b. accuse
c. intimidate
d. discriminate
Answer: b
18. Jose does not need a new car, but he traded his old one to keep up with the Joneses.
a. to imitate others in extravagance
b. to be responsible
c. to be envious
d. to please others
Answer: a
19. The politician is a witty speaker but he beats around the bush too much.
a. speaks emotionally
b. away from the public
c. avoids the main topic
d. keeps on talking
Answer: c
20. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a teapot.
a. temperature dropped
b. simmered down
c. heated argument followed
d. boiled down to nothing
Answer: d

GENED PART 7

1. The best definition of the meaning of a word.

a. the object to which refers
b. its general dictionary definition
c. its use in a particular situation
d. its corresponding idea in the mind
Answer: a
2. People living in the mountainous and rugged areas were advised about the occurrence of La Nina. This
means?
a. there will be famine
b. there will be drought
c. there will be abundance
d. there will be flash floods
Answer: d
3. Professionals going to abroad to seek greener pastures as on type of _____?
a. brain drain
b. employment
c. tourism
d. migration
Answer: a
4. “The modern heroes are understandable products of one’s literacy heritage and the present world. Heroes of
the present are prototypes of the society in which they flourish. This means?
a. Heroes are alike, modern and classical
b. Modern society affects the modern literary heroes
c. Literature has heroes who represented the people, race and times
d. Modern heroes are the embodiment of the society’s values
Answer: c
5. The victim’s father refused revenged when he said:
a. “an eye for an eye”
b. “Justice is always delayed”
c. “Don’t take the law into your hands”
d. “Give him the other cheek”
Answer: c
6. Identify the Filipino value and its influence on the Filipino youth as stated:
a. Lack of Initiative ….. Passionism
b. Faith ….. Conflicting attitudes
c. Extreme personalism ….. Individualism
d. Lack of discipline ….. Indifference
Answer: c
7. We should work for a total ban _____ of pesticides that are hazardous to man.
a. on the use
b. by the use
c. on using
d. with the use
Answer: a
8. “I will only with the heart that one can see rightly.” This means _____?
a. the heart is always correct about everything
b. important things are not always for the heart but for the brain
c. heart should always be over and above the brains
d. only the heart can see the beauty of life and love
Answer: d
9. “I will take the road less travelled by and be condemned if necessary” said one politician. His decision shows
_____?
a. regrets come before decision
b. decision are made despite differences from the majority
c. decision are made on the crossroads
d. regrets come after decisions
Answer: b
10. What word is not properly spelled and used in this sentences?
a. There were commission on the fare
b. There were confusion on admissions
c. There was confusion on the plane
d. There was confusion of directions
Answer: c
11. You should be more _____ instead of being _____ in order to avoid committing mistakes.
a. literature ….. erudite
b. intelligent …… smart
c. cautious ….. impetuous
d. practical ….. passive
Answer: c
12. Only world-class athletes win medals at the Olympic Games. Michael Phelps won several gold medals in
swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. therefore:
a. Michael Phelps is an all-time American swimmer
b. Australia won the most number of gold medals in swimming
c. Michael Phelps is world-class athlete and an Olympian
d. Michael Phelps is a swimmer
Answer: c
13. I. Treasury bills have an interest rage of 6.85 per annum.
II. Savings accounts have an interest rate of only 2% per annum.
III. Treasury bill used to have 9-10% interest rate per annum. Therefore, it us better to invest in Treasury bills
than just put your money in regular savings account.
a. definitely true
b. most likely true
c. most likely false
d. definitely false
Answer: b
14. “She was a Phantom of delight ….. When first she gleaned upon my sight. “William Wordsworth.
a. metaphor
b. simili
c. apostrophe
d. hyperbole
Answer: a
15. Which of the following words are misspelled?
1. Transgression
2. Transcent
3. Inmunity
4. Percieve
a. 2 & 3
b. 2,3 & 4
c. 1, 3 & 4
d. 1, 2 & 3
Answer: b
16. He has the dubious distinction of being the lowest man in his class.
a. strange
b. satisfying
c. doubtful
d. existing
Answer: c
17. The evidence gathered against the racketeers incriminates some high government officials as well.
a. exacerbate
b. accuse
c. intimidate
d. discriminate
Answer: b
18. Jose does not need a new car, but he traded his old one to keep up with the Joneses.
a. to imitate others in extravagance
b. to be responsible
c. to be envious
d. to please others
Answer: a
19. The politician is a witty speaker but he beats around the bush too much.
a. speaks emotionally
b. away from the public
c. avoids the main topic
d. keeps on talking
Answer: c
20. After all has been said, the issue was a tempest in a teapot.
a. temperature dropped
b. simmered down
c. heated argument followed
d. boiled down to nothing
Answer: d

GENED PART 7

1. Ano ang tinutukoy ng bugtong na ito? “Dalawang bolang sinulid, umaabot hanggang langit.”
a. bisig
b. paa
c. mata
d. pisngi
Answer: c
2. The sum total of traditionally-derived and orally-transmitted literature, material culture and custom within
predominantly literate and technologically advanced societies is referred to as:
a. folk literature
b. folk tale
c. folklore
d. folk song
Answer: c
3. The conclusion of final part of non-dramatic literary work that serves typically to complete the design of the
work.
a. prologue
b. epilogue
c. theme
d. finale
Answer: b
4. A distinctive type of literary composition such as epic, tragedy, comedy and novel.
a. form
b. genre
c. literature
d. prose
Answer: b
5. Ang kauna-unahang nagsalin sa Tagalog ng “Mi Ultimo Adios” ni Jose Rizal.
a. Jose Corazon De Jesus
b. Andres Bonifacio
c. Jose Garcia Villa
d. Apolinario Mabini
Answer: b
6. It is the longest epic ever written.
a. Mahabharata
b. Lam-Ang
c. Siegfried
d. Lament
Answer: a
7. The pseudonym of Samuel Clemens
a. The Barettes
b. Mark Twain
c. Ulysses
d. Abe Lincoln
Answer: b
8. The oldest form of Egyptian writing
a. alphabet
b. cursive
c. hieroglypocs
d. stone carving
Answer: c
9. Father of the English Essay
a. Alexander Dumas
b. William James
c. Edgar Allan Poe
d. Francis Bacon
Answer: d
10. Greatest American writer of horror and detective stories
a. Albert Camus
b. Edgar Allan Poe
c. Justin O’Brien
d. James Joyce
Answer: b
11. An allegory:
a. a poem of sadness
b. a verse of 3 stanzas
c. a short story
d. a narrative whose meaning is beneath the surface
Answer: d
12. An elegy:
a. a meditative poem of grief
b. love song
c. a debate
d, note of love
Answer: a
13. A verse with 14 iambic pentameter lines
a. ballad
b. verse
c. sonnet
d. epic
Answer: c
14. A long poem which depicts the adventure of great hero who reveals his country’s aspirations.
a. epic
b. legend
c. novel
d. short story
Answer: a
15. A speech made by a person who reveals his thoughts.
a. sonnet
b. metaphor
c. soliloquy
d. simile
Answer: c
16. Figure of speech where two different things are compared thru the use of “as” and “like”.
a. simile
b. allegory
c. facsimile
d. epic
Answer: a
17. Isang tulang pasalaysay tungkol sa pamumuhay at kabayanihan ng isang tauhang may kapangyarihan at
kababalaghan.
a. Alamat
b. Epiko
c. Kasaysayan
d. Parabula
Answer: b
18. These stories which reflect the people’s beliefs are handed down from generation to generation by word of
mouth.
a. novel
b. folktales
c. prose
d. poetry
Answer: b
19. A type of literature which narrates heroic deeds and supernatural happenings with local color and which
people sing or chant.
a. epic
b. poetry
c. verse
d. riddles
Answer: a
20. He wrote the famous letter “To The Women of Malolos.”
a. Gregorio del pilar
b. Andres Bonifacio
c. Jose Rizal
d. Emilio Jacinto
Answer: c

GENED PART 8

1. A kind of literary piece which memorializes and was written in letter form between twi sisters dwelling in the
city and the other in the province.
a. Urbana at Felisa by M. de Castro
b. Pasyon – a religious play
c. Manang Biday
d. Biag ni Lam – ang
Answer: a
2. He is the author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” which revolve around a headless horseman’s tale.
a. George Orwell
b. Robert Frost
c. Washington Irving
d. Walton shaw
Answer: c
3. Considered as one of the world’s greatest short stories and it is Edgar Allan Poe’s story of terror about a
hypochondriac living in morbid fear.
a. Annabelle Lee
b. The Fall of the House of Uber
c. Macbeth
d. The Raven
Answer: b
4. He is Edmond Rostand’s famous character who is a poet and a soldier noted for his peculiar nose.
a. Roxanne
b. Don Quixote
c. Don Juan
d. Cyrano de Bergerac
Answer: d
5. “If eyes are made for seeing, the beauty is its own excuse for being.” is taken from the poem?
a. The Bells
b. Sonnets
c. Don Juan
d. Rhondora
Answer: a
6. A great epic poem whose plot centers around the anger and wrath of Achilles against Agamemnon, a Greek
leader.
a. Bernardo Carpio
b. The Illiad of Homer
c. The Odyssey
d. Myth
Answer: b
7. “I am the master of my fate, I a, a captain of my soul” is taken from the poem?
a. O Captain, My Captain
b. Invictus
c. The Arrow and the Song
d. The Tragedy of Lords
Answer: b
8. He was the American President who said “Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can
do for the freedom of man.”
a. Gerald Ford
b. Franklin Roosevelt
c. Harry Truman
d. John F. Kennedy
Answer: d
9. The speech of Abraham Lincoln which ends, thus; “That the government of the people, by the people, for the
people, shall not perish from the earth.” is in famous?
a. Farewell Address at Springfield
b. Address at Gettysburg
c. Inaugural Address
d. Speech before the Union
Answer: c
10. The figure of speech which uses exaggerated statement for aesthetic reason.
a. alliteration
b. onomatopoeia
c. hyperbole
d. metaphor
Answer: c
11. Isang kuwentong naglalahad ng isang katotohanan.
a. Parabula
b. Pabula
c. Epiko
d. Alamat
Answer: a
12. Ang lumikha ng awit na “Ang Bayan Ko”
a. Jose Rizal
b. Constancio De Guzman
c. Severino Reyes
d. Manuel Conde
Answer: b
13. Si Pascual Poblete
a. Makata ng Tagalog
b. isang manunulat na pari
c. Ama ng Pahayagang Tagalog
d. maghihimagsik
Answer: c
14. Sagisag na hindi kailanman ginagamit ni Marcelo H. del Pilar sa pagsulat
a. Pupdok
b. Dolores Manapat
c. Piping Dilat
d. Basang Sisiw
Answer: a
15. Unang aklat na nalimbag sa Pilipinas.
a. Diaryong Malaya
b. Doctrina Christiana
c. Ang Balita
d. Ang Diaryo
Answer: b
16. His famous work is Mona Lisa
a. Jose Rizal
b. Leonardo da Vinci
c. Juan Luna
d. Bartolucci
Answer: b
17. Ama ng Dulaang Tagalog
a. Manuel L. Conde
b. Amado V. Fernandez
c. Severino Reyes
d. Malang
Answer: c
18. Ang sagisag na panulat ni Andres Bonifacio
a. Anak-bayan
b. Taga-ilog
c. Comedyang Bingi
d. Lolo Tiko
Answer: a
19. The award-winning, world – famous Juan Luna painting
a. La Spolarium
b. The Women of Paris
c. Riceland
d. My Hometown
Answer: a
20. Known for his excellence of characterization, swiftness of narrative and clarity of style.
a. Edgar Allan Poe
b. George Bernard Shaw
c. Ralph Waldo Emerson
d. Guy De Maupasssant
Answer: b
GENED PART 9

1.
A. Ang Asia-Pasific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ay itinatag noong 1989 ng 18 member nations.
B. Ang APEC meeting noong 2004 ay ginanap sa Santiago, Chile.
K. Bago ang taunang pagpupulong, nagkaisa na magdaos ng Ministerial Meeting ang bansang host sa
pagtitipon.
D. Ang tutunin ng APEC ay malayang kalakalan, pagtutulungan pang-ekonomiya serbisyo, teknolohiya at iba
pa.
a. ABDK
b. AKDB
c. BADK
d. BDKA
e. BKAD
Answer: e
2.
A. Isinasagawa ng maunlad ng maunlad na bansa ang pagtulong at pagpapalakas ng balangkas
B. Kailangan ng mga bansang huli sa kaunlaran tulad ng Pilipinas na matamo ang kapanatagang kabuhayang
bansa.
K. Ang pagpaplano ng Kabuhayang Bansa ay kinikilalang tungkulin ng mga makabagong pamahalaan.
D. Sa Pilipinas, tuload ng mga di-maunlad na bansa, ang pamahalaan ay pangunahing tanggapan sa
pagpapaunlad.
a. ADKB
b. ADBK
c. KABD
d. KDBA
e. DABK
Answer: c
3.
A. Ang mga pananagutan sa batas ng isang tagapagtuos ay maraming kadahilanan.
B. Tunay na kasiya-siya ang gayong pagtitiwala sa tagapagtuos.
K. Ang tagapagtuos, kung gayon ay kinakailangan katiwala hindi lamang ng kapakanan ng mga sosyo kundi ng
mga mamamayang nakikipagkalakalan sa mga kumpanya.
D. Ang mahalaga sa mga ito ay ang katotohanan na ngayon ay tiyak na pangangalakal na malagay na malagay
sa anyong korporasyon at hindi batay sa isang pamamayan o sa pagsasamantala ng dalawa.
a. AKDB
b. ADKB
c. BKAD
d. KDAB
e. DABK
Answer: b
4.
A. Ang tunay na pang-uri sa katangian ng isang hanapbuhay ay nasasalig sa isang mahigpit na batas ng
kaasalang moral.
B. Ang kaasalang moral ay nasasalig sa kaisipang naglalayon na matamo ng lahat ng kinauukulan ang
pinakamalaking biyaya at ang nagbubunsod ng mapayapang pag-ugnayan ng mga pagtuos.
K. Ang malaking bahagi ng propesyon ay nasasalig sa pagtupad ng mga tagapag-utos sa kanilang batas at
moralidad.
D. Ang isang tao ay matatawag lamang na tunay na propesyonal batay sa uro ng kanyang moralidad.
a. ABKD
b. AKDB
c. KBAD
d. KABD
e. BDKA
Answer: c
5.
A. Ito ay parang ibon na maamo sa mga taong nagpapala sa kanya at mailap sa mga nagwawalang-bahala
B. Tagumpay ang hangad ng bawat tao ngunit ang tagumpay nama’y di naipag-kakamit sa lahat ng tao.
C. Sikap at tiyaga and kailangan upang ito ay matamo.
D. Sino mang magkapalad na magkamit nito ay nagiging tampulan ng panghanga at nagsisilbing huwaran ng
iba.
a. DABK
b. BAKD
c. KADB
d. BKDB
Answer: c
6.
A. Si Dr. Jose Rizal sa pamamagitan ni Elias sa kanyang Noli Me Tangere, and nagsabi nito.
B. Kung pag-iisipang mabuti ang pangungusap, lalong titibay and atong pagdakila sa ating Pambansang Bayani.
K. Hindi nating kinakailangan pang lumabas ng ating bahay upang ang kanyang sinabi ay mapagtotohanan.
D. Ang taong may isang salita ay isang dakilang nilikha/
a. DABK
b. BAKD
c. KADB
d. AKBD
e. BKDB
Answer: a
7.
A. Ngunit napakarami sa mga to at hanggang ngayo’y alipin, hindi ng kanilang kapwa kundi ng kanilang salapi.
B. Nang dahil dito ay marami nang napahamak.
K. Tiyak na wala sino mang nagnanais maging alipin sapagkat ito ay nangangahulugang siya ay may panginoon
dapat sundin sa lahat ng sandali.
D. Sino and nais maging alipin?
a. ABKD
b. AKDB
c. BDKAD
d. DKAB
e. DAKB
Answer: d
8.
A. Datapwat sa kabila ng sinasabi sa bibliya na ang magpakababa ay itataas at ang nagpapakataas ay ibababa,
higit ang mapagmataas kaysa mapagkumbaba.
B. Ang pagpapakumbaba ay isang magandang katangian na dapat taglayin ng bawat tao.
K. Tunay na napakaganda ng katangiang ito kaya ito’y nabanggit sa Bibliya.
D. Maraming tao ang naniniawala na ang Bibliya ay isang gantong aklat ng buhay.
a. ABKD
b. AKBD
c. DBKA
d. BKDA
e. KBAD
Answer: c
9. Mahilig magkuwento si Amor ng mga bagay na tulad ng mga likaw ng bituka ng kanyang mga kapitbahay.
a. mga karanasan
b. mga lihim o sikreto
c. kabuhayan
d. di-mawari
Answer: b
10. Ang kanyang may mababang-loob ang siyang mga kapitbahay.
a. mga karanasan
b. mga lihim o sikreto
c. kabuhayan
d. di-mawari
Answer: a
11. Mahirap pakisamahan ang mga taong lumaki sa nuno.
a. lumaki sa ibang pamilya
b. walang pakialam
c. lumaking sunod lahat ang gusto
d. malaya
Answer: c
12. Batak ang katawan ni Joaquin dahil isa siyang magsasaka.
a. sanay sa trabaho
b. masakitin
c. malakas
d. sanay sa hirap
Answer: c
13. Ang isang taong may kusang-palo ay pinagpala ng marami.
a. kusang-loob
b. malakas ang loob
c. masipag
d. walang pakialam
Answer: a
14. Ang Sanggunian Bayan ay nagtataingang-kawali sa mga karaingan ng taong-bayad.
a. nayayamot
b. nagbibingi-bingihan
c. nagmamalinis
d. nagpapakitang-tao
Answer: b
15. Ako ay kanyang kaututang-dila.
a. pipi
b. kaibigan
c. kaaway
d. kapatid
Answer: b
16. Karurukan ng aming kahirapan ngayon.
a. kasaysayan
b. marupok
c. kataas-taasan
d. malalim
Answer: c
17. Si Liza ay hindi nangingimbulo sa inyo.
a. nai-inggit
b. walang pakialam
c. paninirang-puri
d. umaasa
Answer: a
18. Malabnaw ang utak ni Jose kaya hindi siya agad nakatapos ng sekundarya.
a. hindi nag-iisip
b. mapurol o mahina
c. kulang sa sustansya
d. tamad at ayaw mag-aral
Answer: b
19. Halos pinagsaklunan ng langit at lupa si Antonio nang malaman niyang hindi matutuloy ang kasal nila ni
Josefa
a. humina ang loob
b. nawalan ng malay
c. nagwala
d. nagulo at nagdilim and isip
Answer: d
20. Tila isang taong tulog na lukan kung kumilos si Simeon.
a. mabagal
b. tamad
c. di-maintindihan
d. mapagkunwari
Answer: a