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8/2/2019 CSC Exam-Reviewer 2012

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Look for the misspelled wordinfalliblerecurrencedeteriorate*excemptno answer

Look for the misspelled word*mischeivousstrategicincrediblealliedno answer

Look for the misspelled wordmisnomerparliament*revealationmalignno answer

Look for the misspelled worddoubtlesssanctionomission


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The government's efforts to ___ the campaign against child abuse received internationalpraises.Spread*IntensifyFacilitatePublicizeAdvocate

After a thorough study of the proposed change in the work system, the manager directed allconcerned to ___ it immediately.*ImplementEvaluateDiscussConsiderLearn

We should not listen to slander or gossip and should be ___ in judging the motives of those wemeet.QuickCuriousConfidentCarefree*Cautious

A vigilant public servant does not hesitate to call the attention of authorities to acts ___ topublic welfare and interests.


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InsensitiveIrrelevant*InimicalObliviousImpartial

'VocabularyPublic officials must be circumspect in all their action.ImpressiveMaturedSuperiorSincere*Prudent

The people got indignant over the attempt to cover up the public official's questionable

transactions.InformedDoubtfulDisappointed*AngryDismayed

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


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ContractCompromiseBreakthrough

Residents were warned of the imminent danger posed by the mountains of garbage nearby.*ImpendingTerrifyingGreatObviousSignificant?Close in time; about to occur; about to happen.

There is certainly no mistake that cannot re rectified.RepeatedTolerated*CorrectedForgivenCommitted

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


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MaramdaminMaluhoMasungitMahiyain*Madaldal

'Sentece constructionsCheck 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 affectcommunities 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


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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 area long time for a countryto be underforeign rule.NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. My purse, together withmy gloves and keys, werestolen from mylocker last night.*NO ERROR


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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 ispushing the Philippine movie industryinto hard times.NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage. The year-long conflictamong the two student factionsremains unsettled despitewarnings 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 witnessin the murderof 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.


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With more and more people born each year, the need for food, fuel,and other natural resourceshave likewise grown.*NO ERROR

Check the Sentence and see whether it contains an error in the grammar or correct usage.*Who did you saidwrote the bookon the lifeof 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 roomthat you couldn't hardlysee your handbefore 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


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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 taoay naghahanap ng kaibigan,*ngunit bihira ang nakatagpong 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 pagbabasaay nangangailanganng malikhainat mapanuring pag-iisip.*WALANG MALI

'Sentence ArrangementLook 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.


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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 effortsto be self-reliant are exerted.No amount of progress will take place if the people do not discipline themselves and exertefforts to be self-reliant.*No amount of progress will take place if the people not disciplined and if they do not exertefforts to be self-reliant.No amount of progress will have taken place because the people do not discipline themselvesand exert efforts to be self-reliant.If the people do not discipline themselves, no amount of progress will take place, and that theyhave 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.


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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 Niophenomenon by the shallow tube wells.Our farmers have cope with the drought brought about by the El Nio phenomenon with thehelp of the shallow tube wells.Coping with the drought brought about by the El Nio phenomenon, our farmers have beenhelped by the shallow tube wells.The El Nio phenomenon brought about the drought with which our farmers are coping withthe help of the shallow tube wells.*The shallow tube wells have helped our farmers cope with the drought brought about by the ElNio 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 fillthe air with germs. [CR]C. Yet many people do not cooperate in keeping our communitiesclean. [CR]D. They also litter in the public parks and public buildings. [CR]E. Everyone knows

that Health is Wealth

ECDBAEBACD*ECADBEDBCAEDCAB? 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 parksand public buildings. of all, they spit everywhere and fill the air with germs.


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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 themind should be rejected. [CR]B. But the fact that there exists in the Philippines today a pluralityof attitudes and customs does not mean that Filipinos should accept all of them withoutquestion. [CR]C. Our society is rigidly ruled by a body of beliefs and traditions which largelydetermine 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 Filipinocustom.

*CADEBACEBDCEBADAECBDAEBDC?Our society is rigidly ruled by a body of beliefs and traditions which largely determine ourcultural pattern of behavior. Filipino values that are naturally good should be preserved andthat which corrupt the mind should be rejected. In doing so, they preserve and treasure thesence that makes them true Filipinos--the sense value. This is widely known as Filipino custom. Butthe fact that there exists in the Philippines today a plurality of attitudes and customs does notmean 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 plantsbelching 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 beforbidden and in extreme cases, factories may be shut down. [CR]C. Air pollution is becoming aserious problem throughout the world. [CR]D. Warning is also given to the public when pollutionbecomes a real menace to health. [CR]E. To counteract such factors, state health departmentsnow measure the amount of pollution in the air as well as the kind of pollutants.

*CAEDBCAEBDCBADECABDECEADB


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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 needto be made to maintain and strengthen friendships, but few human pursuits make sacrifice apleasure. [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 bywhich one can reach spiritual nobility. [CR]E. As one humanitarian said, An effort made for thehappiness f others lifts us above ourselves.

ACBDEAEDBC*ABDCEEDCBAEABCD

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 natututoang mga bata ng pagiging maliksi at malakas. [CR]K. Mahalaga ang paglalaro. [CR]D. Sakabuuan, mahalaga ang paglalaro sa pagkatuto ng mga bata sa papel na gagampanan ngkabataan. [CR]E. Bahagi ito ng buhay ng kabataan.

BAKEDBKADEBEKAD*KEBADKEADB

'Number series1 3 6 10 15 21 28 __.32


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3335*36? 1+2=3+3=6+4=10+5=15+6=21+7=28+8=36

97 16 81 12 69 8 61 __.286*4?16-4=12-4=8-4=4

200 20 220 22 242 24.2 __.248252.2256.2260*266.2?200+20=220+22=242+24.2=266.2

1.21 1.44 1.69 1.96 2.25 2.56 __.*2.892.953.123.24


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128 320 64 160 32 80 16 __.2030*405060

4/5 1 1/4 3/5 12/3 2/5 2 1/5 __.*1 34 55 1/5

15 51 16 61 19 91 24 42 31 __.*1327324952

1 4/16 16/64 __.


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64/192*64/25632/13064/51260/102

7 14 41 82 28 56 __.5963*656975

1 1 2 8 3 27 4 64 5 __.75105*125235250

9 6 18 15 45 42 126 __.*123129375378


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1/3 1/6 3/6 3/12 9/12 __.9/1812/18*9/2413/2411/24

.456 .228 .114 .057 __.*.0285.0460.0740.0872.0960

2 3 9 4 5 25 6 7 __.9*49275343

3/7 8/4 5/9 7/11 12/8 __.


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*9/1312/814/1012/911/15

'Mathematical computationFind x if x ( 14+11 ) = 100.*4581015?x*14=14x + x*11=11x, 14x+11x=100, 15x=100, 100/15=4.

2 ( 4+2 ) / ( 3-2 ) ( 4+2 ) is equal to __.-230*24

What is the sum of all prime numbers between 1 and 15?3034


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*413945?2+3+5+7+11+13=41

15 is what percent of 80?53.3*18.7515.005.331.88?1500/80=18.75

What is four times the square of 15?1203600240*9003800?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.


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12:30 p. m.2:30 p. m.

If x is an odd number, which of the following expressions will give an even number? X23x + 2*x + x4x + 32x + 1?odd + odd = even, 1+1=2

What is the least common denominator of the following fractions: 1/7, 1/6, , 1/3? 42*84126168192

What is the perimeter of a square if its area is 36sq.cm?*12cm24cm36cm48cm64cm


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What is (2/33/2) / (2/3 + 3/2)?5/13-5/131*-10

Mathematics. Problem solving.After giving all his grandchildren P150 each, an old man had P270left in his pocket. If heoriginally had P2,020, how many grandchildren does he have?1112*131415

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

An athlete runs 7 kilometers in 1 hour and 15 minutes. At the same rate, how many hours will ittake the athlete to run 21 kilometers?


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2.753.253.58*3.754.00

A larger number divided by a smaller number gives a quoatient of 3 with a remainder of 5. if thesum of two numbers i77, what is the smaller number?5859*606162

A cigarette factory produces 1,015 packs per hour. If each worker in the factory produces anaverage of 29 packs per hour, how many workers does the factory have?3355*354565

A calculator previously sold at P180 is now marked P135, with the same percentage ofdiscount, what will be the new price of a camera previously sold at P1800?P1755*P1350


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P1180P1135P1035A certain number is tripled and then divided by 4. If adding 13 to the result gives 58, what is theoriginal number?40120*6014080

There boys weigh 55 kilos, 45 kilos, and 51 kilos, what must be the weight of the fourth boy if theaverage weight of the four is to be 52 kilos?58*57545248

In a box factory, a worker can make an average of 12 shoe boxes in 30 minutes. How manyshoe boxes will 25 workers make in 2 hours?15001600*165017001750


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If Freddie has 37 bills of P20 and P10 amounting P520, how many P20 bills does he have?*1517252022

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 miles1600 miles1650 miles*1680 miles1860 milesHow many tiles are needed to cover the floor of a room whose dimensions are 10 feet by 6 feetif the size of each tile is 6 inches by 6 inches?60120


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180*240300

In an organization of 320 members. 75% are females of which 25% are young. How many oldfemale members does the organization have?*180240244260287

A class of 20 students got an average score of 86% in their Math test. Another class with 25students got an average of 80% in the same test. What is the average score of the two classescombined?82.0082.67*83.0083.7784.00

'Philippine constitutionWho among the following may be appointed as the member of the cabinet without needingconfirmation from the Commission on Appointments?*Vice-PresidentSenate PresidentSpeaker of the House


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SenatorCongressman

At least how many years must a presidential candidate reside in the Philippines before runningfor public office?FiveSixEight*TenFifteen

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


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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 presenthis/her case.

Which of the following not a right of a person under investigation allegedly committing anoffense?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 policeescort.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. Theschool authorities rejected his argument that singing the national anthem is against his religiousbelief. 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 ofthe law.No, because the words of God are supreme over all other laws, rules and regulations.


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Having enough fishponds*Protecting coastal ecosystemsEmploying effective fishing technique.

The proper way of disposing of medical and hospital wastes is through __.Sewer*IncinerationDump siteCompost pitSanitary landfill

The main purpose of waste segregation is to __.Export recyclable materialsPrevent water pollution*Turn waste into resourceReduce collection costsPrevent floods

Which of the following is the MOST damaging effect that a cement industry can do on theenvironment?*Destructions of aquifers or underground source of water.Destructions of landscapesPollution of the airDisplacement of farmersLowering of soil productivity


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Name sortingA. abridge[cr]B. abbreviate[cr]C. abduction[cr]D. absence[cr]E. abscessA B C D EB A C D EB C A E D*C A B D ED E B A C

A. reversal[cr]B. revoke[cr]C. revile[cr]D. review[cr]E. revolt*A D C B EA C D E BB E D A CC D A E BD C A B E

A. manipulate[cr]B. manifestation[cr]C. manism[cr]D. mania[cr]E. manicureA C B E DD B E C AD E B C A*D E B A CE B C A D

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


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A E B C DB D E A C*B E A C DC D A B EE 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 Panganibans Dress ShopA C E D B*A E C D BC A E D BC B E D AE A C B DA. Cythias Fashion House[cr]B. Manila Appliance Center[cr]C. M. Carillos Pharmacy[cr]D.

Imperial Electronics, Inc.[cr]E. The House of RamieA C D B E*A D C B EA E D C BC A D B EC A E D BA. 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 CorporationD C A E BD C E B AC B A E DB C D E A


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