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Understanding Verbs Verbs – their Forms and Usage Verbs Ve rbs are action words. Their main usage is simple to remember. Present Tense Add S when talking about Singular Nouns (he, (he, she, it, everyone, everybody, no one, nobody, either, neither, someone, somebody, anyone, anybody Examples: •
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"arr! dreams o# being a wi$ard.
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She wants to marr! !ou.
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Nobod! cares #or !our Facebook status.
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%&er!one knows this is the best re&iewer.
'ont add S when talking about Plural Nouns like – I, You, We We,, Th They ey and and other plural nouns Examples: •
) love her to the moon and back.
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*ou care #or me more than !ou should.
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The! watch the concert to see ustin.
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Understanding Verbs Verbs – their Forms and Usage Verbs Ve rbs are action words. Their main usage is simple to remember. Present Tense Add S when talking about Singular Nouns (he, (he, she, it, everyone, everybody, no one, nobody, either, neither, someone, somebody, anyone, anybody Examples: •
Ta!lor writes her original l!rics.
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"arr! dreams o# being a wi$ard.
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She wants to marr! !ou.
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Nobod! cares #or !our Facebook status.
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%&er!one knows this is the best re&iewer.
'ont add S when talking about Plural Nouns like – I, You, We We,, Th They ey and and other plural nouns Examples: •
) love her to the moon and back.
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*ou care #or me more than !ou should.
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+e review the ,S% pointers to ace the coming e-am.
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The! watch the concert to see ustin.
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"er children study together e&er! night.
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/an! students &olunteer #or the show. sho w.
Past Tense Add ' or %' to regular &erbs0 used when when talking about the past. Examples: •
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,ath! baked a a chocolate mu##in mu ##in #or me last night. The #armers received their their #irst check !esterda!.
)rregular &erbs0 change their spelling1 Examples: •
write – wrote – ) wrote a letter !esterda! when ) was absent.
Past Participle Use "as (i# singular noun or "a&e (i# plural noun #ollowing the past participle #orm o# the &erb. Examples: •
She has written the most romantic poem. – since 3she4 is a singular noun0 use "AS 5 Past participle #orm o# &erb
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Understanding Pronouns and their Antecedents Antecedents
Pronouns are words that substitute nouns. %&er! pronoun has antecedents and the! must be near each other. Sentences examples: •
%&er! weekend0 Sheila practices her piano lessons in her house. (,orrect
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%&er! weekend0 Sheila practices piano lessons in her house. ()ncorrect
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*ou are here1 "ome G ci&il ser&ice G ,orrect Spelling and )diomatic %-pressions with /eaning and %-amples
,orrect Spelling and )diomatic %-pressions with /eaning and %-amples by Marifel Dungo 16 Comments
There are also given questions about choosing the correct spelling of words or selecting the misspelled one. In my honest opinion spelling is the most challenging e!am since words seem to spell correct and you are "ust choosing from a given set of words. #ometimes there is also an option for $none% or all $are correct.% This part of the e!am is very tric&y considering the words may loo& familiar and common but their spellings are confusing. 'ften you may thin& you already &now the correct spelling yet you may be wrong. That(s why we provided the most confusing words with correct spellings here. )e(re giving some of the words usually given for this type of test. *eview them well and master them by heart. committee occasion &nowledgeable ac&nowledgment meringue queue spontaneous malicious commission eccentric rhythm accommodate embarrass maintenance conscience etiquette bourgeoisie
)diomatic %-pressions with /eaning and %-amples Idioms are words and phrases that have figurative meaning separate from their literal meaning li&e proverbs and sayings. Examples: •
Burning the midnight oil – means working or studying late into the night
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Don’t judge the book by its cover – means don’t judge something by its appearance Blessing in disguise – something unexpectedly turned out good It takes two to Tango – means actions or communications need more than one person. Break a leg – means do your very best
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Idiomatic ,!pressions -uestions and nsers /ote that we already highlighted the correct answers. Instructions: Choose the meaning of the underlined phrases from the given choices.
1. If you don(t spill the beans now you might gonna regret it. . !.
spread rumors let out a secret
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plant some seeds
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none o$ the above
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choosing the wrong dog
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accusing the wrong person
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setting up an event in a tree
2. 'ne proven way to beat an enemy is find his chilles heel. . !.
secret strategy amulet
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strong point
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weak spot
3. is new 4errari costs an arm and a leg so he is now loo&ing for another "ob. . !.
very expensive got %red
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met an accident
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was stolen
5. e married a woman who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. . !.
born very beauti$ul born very poor
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born very talkative
6. #he has different investments because she doesn(t want to put all eggs in one bas&et. . !.
doesn’t want to put all resources in one possibility doesn’t want to cook everything at once
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doesn’t want to go bankrupt
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none o$ the above
. )henever his crush passes by the hallway he(s having butterflies on his stomach. . !.
he $eels sick he $eels nervous
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he $eels like &ying
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he $eels so handsome
7. ,ven though they had a nasty fight they decided to bury the hatchet and move on. . !.
kill the enemy remember the past
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bury the dead
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$orget the past 'uarrel
8. My father always reminds us $don(t count your chic&ens before the eggs have hatched.% . !.
Don’t eat your eggs be$ore they are cooked. Don’t make plans $or something that might not happen.
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Don’t deal with your problems be$ore they are solved.
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(ll o$ the above.
19. iphones became so popular not only to teens even my grandparents "umped on the bandwagon and bought some. . !. ". #.
ride on the gadget and sell (pple jump $or technology and sell iphones joined the new trend and bought iphones bought (ndroid and (pple
,i&il Ser&ice %-am e&iewer #or Analog! and 2ogic by Marifel Dungo 1 Comments
Analog! and logic test in the ,i&il Ser&ice %-am is so challenging as well because it re7uires tough anal!sis o# words and logical meanings between them. The ke! to #inding the right answers to 7uestions in this t!pe o# e-am is understanding word meanings and anal!$ing the relationship between words0 ideas0 phrases in the gi&en set o# words. )# !ou know the #amous game on the iphone0 ipad and mobile gadgets called 4 pics, !ord,this t!pe o# e-am is sort o# like that strateg!0 onl! easier because in this t!pe
o# test0 !ou will be gi&en choices0 unlike that game0 !ou ha&e no choice at all but to guess the one !ord or thought that de#ines the relationship between the gi&en photos.
courtesy of 4 "ics, #ne Word
Tips in getting the right answer in Analog! and 2ogic1 8.
'etermine the thought and relationship between the #irst set o# words
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Appl! the same thought and relationship among the choices #or the ne-t set o# words
According to some %nglish Test e&iewers0 Analog! 7uestions usuall! ha&e the #ollowing relationship and thoughts1
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S!non!m – prett!1 beauti#ul1 big1 huge
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Anton!m – big1 small1 #ast1 slow
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Hroup – wol#1 pack1 tree1 #orest
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,ause and e##ect – rain1 #lood1 7uake1 sinkIhole
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Se7uence – stud!1 graduate1 plant1 har&est
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,lassi#ication – blue1 color1 pants1 clothing
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'egree – warm1 hot1 cold1 #ree$ing
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%##ort and result – paint1 painting1 write1 letter
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Problem and Solution – tired1 sleep1 itch1 scratch
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Function – ke!board1 to t!pe1 phone1 to call
Analog! and 2ogic 6uestions and Answers Note that we alread! highlighted the correct answers. Test !our analog! skills b! choosing the best word that e-presses similar relationship to the gi&en set o# words. 8. )ron1 metal1 1 granite1 ====== 8.
*ou are here1 "ome G ci&il ser&ice G eading ,omprehension Test0 %-ercise and Strategies
eading ,omprehension Test0 %-ercise and Strategies by Marifel Dungo 028 Comments
'ne of the challenging e!ams given from many &inds of test is *eading Comprehension because it is very time consuming. It involves with reading lots of paragraphs articles passages and sections. Do not worry because this reviewer is made to help you pass the e!am in one ta&e. *eading Comprehension will be easy if you follow our helpful tips and strategies here. )e always provide sample test questions and e!ercises for this site reviewer.
ow to pass the reading comprehension in an e!am: The following tips strategies and e!ercises are the best reviewer. It will help you practice in finding the right answers in this type of qui+. It really measures how you can comprehend and grasp about the topic in a passage.
Tips in getting the right answers #or eading and ,omprehension %-am Stay calm and don’t panic . s you open the boo&let you(ll definitely see long passages and paragraphs. Do not stress yourself into thin&ing $wow should I really have to read all of this:% because you really should darling ;nless you don(t want to pass the test and "ust waste your chance. ead !ith your eyes not !ith your mouth . void lips movement and whispering because reading with your lips is time consuming besides it will distract everyone. *eading with your eyes is also reading with your mind it will help you understand what you are reading better. "o not read !ord for !ord . Instead read group of words or sections at a time for they will help you get the main topic of the paragraph. It will also help you save time and finish the test on time. "o not read the ans!ers first before the questions and the paragraph it will only confuse you.
*ead fast and understand what you(re reading to get the main idea of the whole passage. -uestions are always related about the main idea. #hat is the main idea$ It is simply the main topic and the center of what is being tal&ed about in the article. Concentrate on the parts of the paragraph where the possible answer can be found. %ake note of the following< •
Main idea – is simply what the story is mainly about
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Climax – is the peak point or highlight o$ the story
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Plot – is the pattern o$ events o$ the story
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Confict – is the tension and struggle part o$ the story
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Setting – is where and when the story takes place
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Best or alternative title – is usually being asked too so you must choose the best one that talks about the main idea
Focus on reading and everything will be ta&en into your mind li&e a movie playing inside your head. If you focus you(ll never be disturbed. If you(re disturbed by something in the room you lose an important &ey to ace this part of the test.
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eading ,omprehension Test Sample 6uestions and Answers Instruction: *ead each paragraph or passage below and select the best answer for what is being as&ed.
1. =oracay the most famous beach in the >hilippines is also &nown as a blessed island. I have never met anyone who has not been enthralled and fascinated when they visited =oracay. The first time you set foot on its powder?li&e sand you(ll surely feel luc&y to be in a paradise island. The moment you see its crystal pristine water you(ll be so than&ful you(re alive. Many locals and foreigners go there again and again not only because of the breathta&ing view but also because to celebrate life and its blessings. The best title for the above article is< . !.
)amous Beach in the *hilippines The Beach o$ Boracay
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Boracay+ a Blessed Island
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,hy *eople -o to Boracay
0. Malaysia irline 4light M29(s disappearance is still under investigation. Many countries "oined in the search for what really happened and where the aircraft is now. The flight lost contact with air traffic controllers about an hour after its ta&e off. The weather was fine when the aircraft was flying so it adds more theories about other possible reasons of the aircraft(s fate. The oil slic& spotted off @ietnam(s coast turned out to be fuel oil used in cargo ships so it has nothing to do with the aircraft. Interpol also says the disappearance of the "et plane has nothing to do with terrorist attac&. More questions are adding to this quest and no specific answer is given and proven yet. The above selection supports the idea< . !.
That )light /"01 is somewhere under the sea That )light /"01’s disappearance is still a mystery
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That )light /"01 must have crashed a$ter loss contact
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That )light /"01 is in Bermuda Triangle
2. 4lappy =ird a mobile game created in 0912 by Dong /guyen from @ietnam became a hit at the start of 0913. t the end of Aanuary 0913 it was the most downloaded game in the i'# pp #tore. The game is e!tremely addictive and difficult so users strive harder to score higher. Due to its intense popularity the creator decided to remove it from the pp #tore. =ecause of its millions of downloads /guyen claimed he was ma&ing B59999 per day from it. The demand of 4lappy =ird made some gadgets owners to sell their devices with 4lappy =ird installed for twice or thrice their original price. )hat is the best title for the above article: . !.
ost Downloaded -ame The Demand o$ )lappy Bird -ame
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)lappy Bird (pp
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The 2ise o$ -ame (pps
3. ccording to /# effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from global climate change are now occurring li&e loss of sea ice accelerated sea level rise and longer more intense heat waves. ,ven our ,arth(s average temperature has increased about 1 degree in 4ahrenheit in the 09th century. Many e!perts and scientists believe that global temperature will continue to rise from 0.5 to degrees 4ahrenheit over the ne!t century. )hich of the following conclusions best summari+es the selection above:
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3limate change will continue to get worse until humanity takes serious actions to stop it. !. -lobal climate change is happening on earth now. ". #.
The e4ects o$ climate change are getting extremely dangerous. -lobal climate change and its e4ects are occurring and are likely to increase over time.
5. Mar& uc&erberg Co?4ounder and C,' of 4aceboo& spo&e with >resident =arac& 'bama to discuss about internet privacy impositions by the ;.#. government. uc&erberg said'The Internet wor&s because most people and companies do the same. )e wor& together to create this secure environment and ma&e our shared space even better for the world. This is why I(ve been so confused and frustrated by the repeated reports of the behavior of the ;.#. government. )hen our engineers wor& tirelessly to improve security we imagine we(re protecting you against criminals not our own government. The ;.#. government should be the champion for the Internet not a threat. It needs to be much more transparent about what it(s doing or people will believe the worst. I(ve called >resident 'bama to e!press my frustration over the damage the government is creating for all of our future. ;nfortunately it seems li&e it will ta&e a very long time for true full reform. #o it(s up to us all of us to build the Internet we want. Together we can build a space that is greater and a more important part of the world than anything we have today but is also safe and secure. I(m committed to seeing this happen and you can count on 4aceboo& to do our part.( )hy is Internet >rivacy very important to all of us: . !. ". #.
Because it is not sa$e to trust anyone with our online accounts. Because nobody really owns the internet. It is a $ree space. Because it protects and secures not only our online accounts but also our online activities. Because the government’s protection is not enough.
6. #earch ,ngine 'ptimi+ation a.&.a. #,' is vital for a website to stay successful for a long time. The world of internet continues to evolve so website owners must stay in the game by ma&ing updates while practicing effective #,'. Ereat content and correct #,' are the blood of a website because without them a site could die. The paragraph is mainly about what: .
The importance o$ 5earch 6ngine 7ptimi8ation
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The li$e o$ a success$ul website
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The secrets o$ making a website success$ul
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/ow to apply 5earch 6ngine 7ptimi8ation
. There are around 0 million 4ilipinos without "obs today. That includes graduates and undergraduates. ccording to survey there will be another half?million to graduate this year without possible "ob placements. ;nemployed people complain about "ob shortage. Many go to the cities to apply to some companies but end up going home with nothing. ;nemployment rate increases each year even though there are many "ob fairs. The paragraph states thatF . !.
9nemployment in the *hilippines is common 9nemployment rate in the *hilippines is seriously increasing
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9nemployment in the *hilippines must be solved
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9nemployment solutions $or )ilipinos
7. $In the 'lympic >eninsula of northwest )ashington #tate a small town named 4or&s e!ists under a near?constant cover of clouds. It rains on this inconsequential town more than any other place in the ;nited #tates of merica. It was from this town and its gloomy omnipresent shade that my mother escaped with me when I was only a few months old. It was in this town that I(d been compelled to spend a month every summer until I was fourteen. That was the year I finally put my foot downG these past three summers my dad Charlie vacationed with me in California for two wee&s instead. It was to 4or&s that I now e!iled myself H an action that I too& with great horror. I detested 4or&s. I loved >hoeni!. I loved the sun and the blistering heat. I loved the vigorous sprawling city.% ?#tephenie Meyer $The Twilight #aga% >rovide the specific setting of the story . !.
*hoenix 2ainy day
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)orks+ ,ashington
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Twilight
8. $It(s twenty?five after si! and the s&y still has some shades of purple and orangeFoh well "ust li&e me I am standing here in this secretive rooftop over"oyedFyet there are still
some fragments of fear and ha+eF I wonder if the s&y is glad and e!cited about the night or if it is crying over the bright day that passed.% H 4ehl Dungo H $igher than the *ooftop% )hat is the mood of the story: . !.
/appiness 5orrow
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3on$usion
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19. Investing has been a hot topic for quite a while. Many people especially employees and entrepreneurs don(t rely on time deposits and regular savings account to save and earn interests. The most common investments in the >hilippines are through real estates mutual funds and trust funds. lthough few people also "oin trading in the stoc& mar&et more and more 4ilipinos are not reluctant to invest their money and diversify them to different money ma&ing wheels. )hat does the article try to convey: . !.
)ilipinos are now willing to open di4erent investments. )ilipinos are wise in saving their money.
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)ilipinos rely mainly on savings and deposit accounts.
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)ilipinos invest in real estates+ mutual $unds and trust $unds.
*ou are here1 "ome G ci&il ser&ice G Paragraph Krgani$ation ,i&il Ser&ice Test %-amples
Paragraph Krgani$ation ,i&il Ser&ice Test %-amples by Marifel Dungo 39 Comments
/e!t to *eading Comprehension >aragraph 'rgani+ation in the Civil #ervice e!am is another challenging part. It is not so difficult however it is also very time consuming. )hy: =ecause it is about finding the correct arrangement of the sentences to form the correct paragraph article or story. ou need to organi+e sentences H which comes first then ne!t and so on. Thus it is called $>aragraph 'rgani+ation.%
;sually in this type of test you will be given shuffled sentences and you need to arrange them to form a story or a passage with sense. ow would you &now you got the arrangement right: #imple re?read your sequence and as& yourself if it ma&es sense. /o worries darlings we are giving effective techniques and strategies here because the purpose of this reviewer is for you to pass the e!am in one ta&e.
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s usual we provide paragraph organi+ation test samples and questions below which you can use as reviewer. I will ma&e a >D4 version of this boo& soon. This tutorial and these tips will help you to prepare for your big day at the Testing Center. *ela! and you will pass the test.
Tips in Paragraph Krgani$ation ,very paragraph story or an article has a pattern and your goal is to organi+e the whole pattern to present the main thought chronolo*ically . If it(s hard for you ma&e an outline of each topic in the sentences. )atch out for signal words which indicates time or events. )atch out for the following signal words<
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)irst+ second+ third+ %rst and $oremost+ a$terwards+ then+ next+ at last+ until+ %nally+ lastly
Comparison: Similarities and differences: •
But+ however+ on the other hand+ than+ likewise+ nonetheless+ nevertheless+ similarly+ oppose to+ apparently
)ind the topic sentence. It usually contains the main idea or the main topic :ext %nd the supporting sentences that support that topic sentence. )ind the concluding sentence or the closing sentence. It usually the %nal thought or conclusion and marks the end o$ the article+ paragraph or story.
#o easy right: /ow prepare yourself and answer the following qui+ below.
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Instruction: Choose the best order and sequence of the following sentences to form a well? organi+ed paragraph. 1. . 'ne effective way is to diversify his funds to different investments li&e real estate stoc&s and money instruments li&e bonds and trust funds. =. It is always best to e!pand money to different investment wheels. C. wise investor must not put all his eggs in one bas&et. D. e should always consider the ris&s involved in investing his money. .
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0. . It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs serve as web domains. =. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have blogs nowadays. C. Therefore building them will help anyone in promoting himself or his business. D. pparently blogs are li&e our offices only they are in the internet.
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3. . #pea&ing in ,nglish every day is also proven effective. =. nother way is watching ,nglish movies and T@ shows particularly with ,nglish subtitles. C. *eading articles in boo&s newspapers and maga+ines is "ust among the helpful ways. D. There are many ways to improve and develop ,nglish proficiency. .
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5. . 'thers don(t reali+e yet what to pursue because they have many dreams. =. 4inding the right course in college is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can ma&e. C. #ome people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were "ust little. D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice. .
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19. . They will help you to purchase through +ero?interest installment schemes. =. Thus you must be wise and pay in full if you want to avoid never?ending debts. C. Credit cards are helpful if you &now how and when to use them wisely. D. owever they will produce interests from interests if you didn(t pay the whole amount at the due date. .
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Numerical easoning Practice Test – ,i&il Ser&ice %-am by Marifel Dungo 05 Comments
)e are sharing here the best /umerical *easoning practice test for the Civil #ervice e!am. This page includes the most common questions for this part of the C#,. Aust li&e our other posts we also include effective tips and techniques to get the best and correct answer to every question. ,ventually the >D4 version of this whole online reviewer will be done and the release will be announced in this site. Meanwhile you can "ust use this free online reviewer because it contains the complete scope of the Civil #ervice e!am anyway.
,ven though there is no calculator allo!ed -uantitative /umerical *easoning is not so difficult in the Civil #ervice e!am especially if the e!aminee is very good in Math and logic. It involves mainly with the basic Mathematical processes H addition subtraction multiplication and division for fractions ratios equations and some problem solving or word problems. There are many series and sequence?questions as well.
Tips to pass the Numerical easoning Test in ,i&il Ser&ice %-am •
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2elax and just enjoy answering your ath 'ui88es. I$ you’re relaxed+ you’ll never lose $ocus and that is so important. ;now the basics o$ ath like adding+ subtracting+ multiplying and dividing $ractions+ ratios+ decimals+ and e'uations. I$ you know these concepts+ you’ll surely get everything. 7therwise+ you won’t know what to do. <see our techni'ues below= >ou can use scratch paper $or your computations and solutions. :ote that you will also have to pass your scratch papers.
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Techni7ues in Numerical easoning Test 4or the purpose of reviewing better I(m going to share here some concepts of Math because li&e I said you have to &now the basics before you solve everything. I &now I have to share these because this is an online reviewer in the first place. *eviewing is practice.
"ecimals:
4or )ddition and Su,traction it is very simple and easy. Aust line up the given numbers though their decimal point. If it has no decimal point put one or convert one. >ut +eros to complement the numbers if needed. I remember there are many questions about decimals when I too& the e!am. Kots involve with multiplication and division. #ame with fractions I thin& I en"oyed that part so much because fractions are my thing. •
Examples:
5.87 L 6 L N OOOOOO 1.05 L 1.5 L .75 OOOOOO
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4or &ultiplication don(t ta&e it too hard because it is very simply too. Aust multiply the numbers and count the decimal places to the right of the given numbers then move in that decimal PcountQ from the right answer to the left. •
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4or "iision you have to divide the classic way by ma&ing the divisor a whole number. ou need to move the decimal place to the right to ma&e it a whole number then do the same way with the dividend. dd +eros to the dividend if necessary. #ee e!ample below. •
Example: 1."@ C .# <1."@ is the dividend and .# is the divisor here=
Fractions:
#ome of the questions in Math and -uantitative /umerical *easoning tests involve with fractions because they are also related to decimals percent mi!ed numbers and algebraic e!pressions. gain if you master solving fractions it will be a great edge for you. )ddition and Su,traction of Fractions
In this process the easiest way is to always simplify the fractions by finding the KCD a&a least common denominator then apply the operation. If the result is improper fraction Pnumerator is bigger than denominatorQ simplify it too by giving the mi!ed number. )atch this helpful video. http<RRwww.youtube.comRwatch:vNE4Elg#f-?E& .o! to &ultiply and "iide Fractions$
To multiply fractions is easier. Aust multiply both the numerator then multiply both the denominator. #implify the product is you must. •
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To divide fractions inverse the second fraction then we follow the rules in multiplication. ou can also cross?multiply the given fractions. •
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Conertin* Fractions to "ecimals and ice ersa
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1um,er Series and Se+uence:
There are also logical sequence and number series in this Math e!am. 'f course you have to find the ne!t number from the pattern. ou will &now the right answers by applying the same method you used in a sequence to get the ne!t number or the ne!t. Examples:
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,lerical Kperations or ,lerical easoning is also co&ered in the ,i&il Ser&ice %-am in the Philippines especiall! #or the SubIpro#essional le&el. As a ,areer Ser&ice Pro#essional0 !ou should know the basic clerical work procedures and o##ice >obs. )# !ou are #amiliar with the basic >ob descriptions and responsibilities o# a clerk0 !ou will surel! en>o! this part o# the e-am. *ou might be wondering how much o# the e-am has ,lerical Kperations 7uestions. )ts not much but some 7uestions in %nglish such as #iling up alphabeticall!0 arranging chronological orders and o##ice 7uestions are related to ,lerical Kperations. There is no need to tackle more about ,lerical easoning. The best tip is to #amiliari$e !oursel# in a realItime clerical workplace and !ou will surel! get the correct answers in this 7ui$.
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10. It states that $no person shall be deprived of life liberty or property without due process of law nor any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.% . !.
(rticle PI Bill o$ 2ights
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2epublic (ct
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3ourt 7rder
12. ll of the following is T*;, e!cept< . !.
:o person shall be compelled to be a witness against himsel$ :o person shall be imprisoned $or nonLpayment o$ debt or poll tax.
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:o ex post $acto law or bill o$ attainder shall not be enacted.
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:o person shall be detained solely by reason o$ his political belie$s and aspirations.
13. The following are citi+ens of the >hilippines e!cept< . !.
Those $athers or mothers are citi8ens o$ the *hilippines Those who are born be$ore Oanuary 0+ K0"+ o$ )ilipino mothers+ who elect *hilippine citi8enship upon reaching the age o$ majority
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Those who are naturali8ed citi8ens o$ the *hilippines in accordance with law.
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(ll o$ the above are true.
15. It is the right and obligation by all citi+ens who are at least 17 years of age and qualified by law to vote in the election of national and local officials of the government without literacy property or other substantive requirement. . !.
5u4rage 6lection
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Poting power
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3ivil 2ight
16. The three inherent powers of the state are the following e!cept one< . !.
*olice *ower *ower o$ 6minent Domain
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*ower o$ Taxation
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*ower to Impeach
1. It is the power of the #tate to promote public welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and property of all people. . !.
*olice *ower *ower o$ 6minent Domain
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*ower i$ Taxation
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*ower to Impeach
17. It is the power of the #tate to ta&e properties for the purpose of public use upon payment of "ust compensation. . !.
*olice *ower *ower o$ 6minent Domain
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*ower i$ Taxation
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*ower to Impeach
18. It is the power of the #tate to impose charge or burden to persons and properties and property rights for the purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and e!tend public pro"ects and services. . !.
*olice *ower *ower o$ 6minent Domain
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*ower i$ Taxation
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*ower to Impeach
09. The following are members of the Constitutional Commission e!cept< . !.
3ommission on 3ivil 2ights 3ommission on 6lections
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3ivil 5ervice 3ommission
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3ommission on (udit
01. It states that public office is public trust and that public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people serve them with utmost responsibility integrity loyalty and efficiencyG act with patriotism and "ustice and lead modest lives. . !.
*ublic Trust 3onstitutional 2ights
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(ccountability
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2esponsibility
00. )ho shall have the e!clusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment: . !.
/ouse o$ Blue 2ibbon 3ommittee /ouse o$ 2epresentatives
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/ouse o$ the 5enate
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5peaker o$ the /ouse
02. *.. 612 is an act to uphold the time?honored principle of public office being a public trust granting incentives and rewards for e!emplary service enumerating prohibited acts and providing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes. . !.
*reamble 3ode o$ 6thics
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3ode o$ -overnment 7Qcials
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3ode o$ 3onduct and 6thical 5tandards $or *ublic 7Qcials and 6mployees
03. The following are duties and responsibilities of >ublic officials and ,mployees e!cept< .
(ct promptly on letters+ in'uiries+ calls or any other $orm o$ communications sent by the public. !. 5ubmit per$ormance reports o$ the agency or oQce regularly ".
(ccept gi$ts $rom the public upon prioriti8ing their 'ueries.
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*rocess documents and papers expeditiously.
05. It is a written instrument containing the proposition and required number of signatories and shall be in a form determined by and submitted to the Commission on ,lections. . !.
Bill ?aw
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*roposition
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*etition
06. It is the electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is either approved or re"ected by the people. . !.
2e$erendum *lebiscite
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*etition
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Initiative
0. It is the power of the electorate to approve or re"ect a legislation through an election called for the purpose. . !.
2e$erendum *lebiscite
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*etition
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Initiative
07. This law promotes responsible family planning and proper use of reproductive methods to eliminate over?population growth. . !.
2/ Bill 2esponsible *arenthood and 2eproductive /ealth ?aw
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2eproductive ?aw
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)amily *lanning
08. It is a speciali+ed agency of the ;nited /ations that concerns international public health. . !.
Department o$ /ealth ,orld /ealth 7rgani8ation
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International /ealth 7rgani8ation
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(ll o$ the above
29. >,C is a summit that promotes free trade and economic cooperation throughout the sia? >acific region countries. >,C stands for< . !.
21. ssociation of #outheast sian /ations P#,/Q aims to accelerate economic growth stability social progress and cultural development in the spirit of equality and partnership to strengthen prosperous and peaceful community along #outheast sian /ations. )hich of the following countries is not a member of #,/: . !.
/ong ;ong *hilippines
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5ingapore
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Thailand
20. It is a law in the >hilippines that aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and harmful internet behavior in the >hilippines. It aims to prevent and punish cybercrime in the country.
. !.
3ybers'uatting 3ybercrime (ct
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3ybercrime *revention (ct
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3yber Identity The$t (ct
22. OOOOOOOOOOwaste brea&s down into natural components and can be recycled into the life cycle naturally. . !.
BioLchemical 2ecyclable
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Biodegradable
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:onLbiodegradable
23. The following are e!amples of non?biodegradable waste e!cept< . !.
*lastics etals
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5tyro$oam
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*apers
25. It is a pro"ect of D'#T for more accurate integrated and responsive disaster prevention and mitigation system especially in high?ris& calamity areas of the >hilippines. . !.
*(-(5( I am 2eady
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D75TL(dvanced Disaster *rogram
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*roject :7(/
26. >E# is the official government agency for weather forecasting flood control astronomical observations and time service. >E# stands for OOOOOOO: .
*hilippine (tmospheric -eographical and (stronomical 5ervices (dministration !. *hilippine (tmospheric -eophysical and (stronomical 5ervices (dministration ".
*hilippine (tmospheric -eological and (stronomical 5ervices (ssociation
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*hilippine (tmospheric -eophysical and (stronomical 5ervices (ssociation
2. >I@'KC# is a branch of D'#T to moderate disasters that may arise from volcanic eruptions earthqua&es tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena in the >hilippines. )hat is >I@'KC#: . !.
*hilippine Institute o$ Polcanology and 5eismology *hilippine Institute o$ Polcanic and 5eismic 5ervices
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*hilippine Institute o$ Polcanic and 5eismology 5ervices
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*hilippine Institute o$ Polcano and 5eismic 5ystem
27. )hich of the following is a renewable source of energy: . !.
-eothermal energy 5olar energy
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,ind energy
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(ll o$ the above
28. It is a process by which thermal radiation from the earth(s surface is absorbed by atmospheric greenhouse gases and is re?radiated in all directions. . !.
-lobal ,arming -reenhouse 64ect
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78one ?ayer
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5olar 2adiation
39. ;#= is an industry standard that connects computers and electronic devices li&e &eyboards digicams portable media devices dis& drivers smartphones and networ& adapters to any computer. ;#= stands for: 1. 0.
9nit 5erial Box 9nit 5erial Bolt
2.
9niversal 5erial Bin
3.
9niversal 5erial Bus
5.
Directions: In each questions, decide which one of the choices would most suitably complete the sentence.
. 1. These regulations are so __________ that we feel we have lost all our privileges.
stringent
ominous
redundant
momentous
aristocratic
7. 2. The advocates of anarchy are ignoring the __________ of such form of government it will bring.
renewal
advantages
chaos restrictions
compromises
8. 3. e was pleased by the accolades he received! li"e everyone else, he en#oyed being __________.
entertained
playful
vindicated
praised
charitable
19. $. %ancer cells are normal cells that run riot, growing and multiplying out of __________. stint
danger
control
apathy
range
11. &. ' __________ glance pays __________ attention to details. furtive ( meticulous cursory ( little cryptic ( close "een ( scanty fleeting ( vigilant
10. ). *ince we hardly have anything else to use, it is time to __________ our office supplies.
clear
vend
unveil
replenish
organi+e
12. . -nce a __________ puppy, %isco has become la+y and __________ because he only interrupts his sleep only to eat. solid ( +estful scrawny ( plump corpulent ( overweight active ( per"y flimsy ( bony
13. . The amateur painter tried to capture the __________ beauty of the sunrise over the bay but her s"ill with paint on canvas was __________. lasting ( insufficient immaculate ( e/tensive gothic ( paltry ethereal ( inade0uate e/0uisite ( vast
15. . -ur supervisor usually e/plains things __________ and carefully, as she deplores a __________ approach. slowly ( brus0ue courteously ( genteel leisurely ( verbose specifically ( civil rapidly ( curt
16. 1. aipagmamala"i ang __________ ng aming lungsod.
"aimbutan
"aimpitan
"aitingan
"amusmusan
"aimisan
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18. 'ccording to the %*% website, the 9rofessional and *ub49rofessional levels of the e/amination will have general information 0uestions on 9hilippine Constitution! %ode of %onduct and thical *tandards for 9ublic -fficials and mployees ;<. '. )13=! peace and human rights issues and concepts! and environment management and protection. >se this civil service reviewer in your preparation.
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01. Directions: *elect the best answer for each 0uestion.
02. 1. ?hich of the following principles is not declared in the constitution@ The 9hilippine %onstitution is a democratic and republican state. *overeignty resides in the people and all government authority from it. The *tate has the power to wage war in defense against outside attac". %ivilian authority is sometimes supreme over the military. The separation of the church and state shall be inviolable. The 9hilippines is a nuclear free country.
03. 2. ?hich of the following is defined as a declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the %onstitution is designed to protect against violation by the government or by an individual or groups of individuals@
9ower of the *tate
*uffrage Aill of <ights uman <ights Bone of the above
05. 3. ?hich of the following is not an element of the state@
9eople Covernment
'dministration
Territory Bone of the above
06. $. ?hat is the basic autonomous social institution@
Aarangay
Damily
%ultural community
Tribe
Bone of the above
0. &. 'll of the following are grounds for the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus except __________.
Invasion Batural calamity
?hen public safety re0uires it
<ebellion Bone of the above
07. ). Eegislative power is vested upon the __________. %onstitutional %ommission %ivil *ervice %ommission
9resident
%ongress
9eople
08. . The ma#ority of the vote of %ongress is __________.
Three4fourths Difty one percent
Two4thirds
>nanimous Bone of the above
29. . Fudicial power is vested upon the __________. %hief Fustice
9resident *upreme %ourt
%ongress
*enate
21. . ow many associate #ustices are there in the *upreme %ourt@
1 1$ 1&
20. 1. The following government officials may be removed from office through impeachment except the the __________.
9resident
Gice49resident
embers of the *upreme %ourt
*enators %hief Fustice
22. 11. 'n e/ample of a civil and political right is the right to __________. life and liberty
wor" education social security
Bone of the above
23. 12. ?ho shall regularly monitor meteorological factors affecting environmental conditions including the o+one depletion and greenhouse gases@
Hepartment of nvironment and Batural <esources Hepartment of *cience and Te Technology chnology 9hilippine 'tmospheric Ceophysical and 'stronomical *ervice 'dministration Eocal Covernment >nits Bone of the above
25. 13. ?ho provides the fund to support the 'ir uality anagement@ Bational Tr Treasury easury Hepartment of nvironment and Batural <esources Hepartment of *cience and Te Technology chnology
Eocal Covernment >nits Hepartment of 'griculture
26. 1$. 'll of the following are substances which may be bro"en down by the decomposing action of living organisms li"e bacteria except __________. __________.
potato feelings a microchip wood carvings onion s"in an apple core
2. 1&. ?hich of the following is not considered considered a relative of a public official@ a balae a "umpare a bilas 'll of the above Bone of the above
27. 1). The present anti4graft court is "nown as the __________.
Tanod4bayan
*andigan4bayan Aarangay all
-mbudsman Bone of the above
28. 1. ?hich of the following natural resources shall be alienated by the *tate@
Disheries
Dorests 'gricultural lands
?ildlife 9etroleum
39. 1. ?hich of the following is e/empted from filing their statements of assets and liabilities@
<egional employees Baval captains
%olonels
Those who serve in an honorary capacity Bone of the above
31. 1. Gultures eat large dead organisms. ?hat type of heterotrophs are they@
erbivores
-mnivores
*cavengers
Hecomposers
9arasites
30. 2. ?hen rainfall attains a ph less than &.), it becomes __________.
Torrential
33.
'cidic
Aasic Tropical
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Kasing-Kahulugan CSC Reviewer
Panuto: 9iliin ang salitang4"ahulugan ng salitang na"apahilig. 1. Nauulinigan ang pag4uusap ng grupo dahil sa la"as ng tinig nila.
nahihimigan napa"i"inggan
na"i"ita
nararamdaman
2. 8arapatan ng bawat batang 9ilipino ang mag"aroon ng pamilyang mag-aaruga sa "anya.
mag4aalaga
magsasaway
gagabay
tutulong
3. Nagugulumihan si <ochelle "ung anong "urso ang "anyang "u"unin sa "olehiyo.
nagtata"a
natutuwa
nagpapasalamat
nalilito
$. Tigib na ng pasahero ang dyip nang ito ay umalis.
punung4puno
"ulang4"ulang
"a"aunti
marami4rami
&. indi na na"apagpigil ang "aawa4awang "atulong "aya ibinulalas ang sama ng loob sa mapang4aping amo.
isinabi
inilahad
isinigaw
ibinulgar
). Iminungkahi ang pagbabawal magtapon ng basura sa di4wastong lugar.
Ipinatupad
Inilahad Isiniwalat
8inalat
. adalas silang mapaaway dahil sa "anilang kapalaluan.
"alabisan
"ayabangan
"agandahan
"asinungalingan
. 9a"iramdam niya ay labis4labis ang "anyang suliranin "ung "aya siya ay maligalig.
matalino
masaya magulo ang isip malinaw ang isip
. Maalwan lamang ang nararapat na dalahin ng isang bata.
magaan
maganda
mala"i
maliit
1. *a palihan nagagawa ang mga ita", espada at iba pang yari sa ba"al.
pali"uran pamilihang4bayan
paleng"e
pandayan
11. indi mo dapat gawing "atuwaan ang pagkutya sa "apwa.
pagsumbong
panunu"so
pagtampo
pag"urot
12. 'ng pag4eensayo ng banda ay nakabubulahaw .
na"aiinis
na"agugulo
na"atutuwa
na"ababahala
13. Hapat "ang magkamal ng salapi sa mabuting paraan lamang.
magmana
magna"aw
mag4ipon
maghanda
1$. Ilan taon ding siniil ng mga dayuhan ang mga 9ilipino.
tinago
inapi
tinimpi
pinalaya
1&. 'ng anumang alitan ay di dapat hayaang magtagal.
proye"to
pag"a"aibigan
hiniram
di4pag"a"asunduan
1). Laganap ang "risis "aya tayo ay dapat magtipid.
8alat
8apos
Eimitado
9antay
1. adaling nababalino sa lihis na gawain ang mga "abataang la"i sa lansangan.
natutuwa
namamali"4mata
nagaganya"
na"aiiwas
1. araming himutok ang mga manggagawa laban sa "anilang "umpanya gaya ng di pagtaas ng "anilang sahod.
bala"id
nais
"ilos re"lamo
1. ?alang minimithi ang iyong magulang"ung di ang mabigyan "a ng magandang "inabu"asan.
dinadalangin
ninanais
i"inatutuwa
tinitiis
2. Iwasang sumugba sa alanganin.
lumusong
tumigil
lumayo
lumapit
21. uwag mong pukawin ang batang nahihimlay.
libangin
palayain
pigilin gisingin
22. indi "a dapat magmaktol "ung i"aKy napagsasabihan.
umiya"
magtampo
magdabog
lumayas
23. Tuwing arso, ang puno ng mangga ay namumutiktik sa bunga.
maraming4marami bilang na bilang
"a"aunti
malala"i
2$. Kumipot ang aynila sa dami ng taong naninirahan dito.