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PBGEN LEONARDO M CESNEROS , PRO3 Deputy Regional Director for Administration.

PRO3 Regional Director PBGEN JOEL NAPOLEON M CORONEL

Regional Community Affairs and Development Division headed by PSSUPT OSCAR JACILDO

PCOL RHODERICK C ARMAMENTO, Deputy Regional Director for Operations,

POLICE GENERAL OSCAR D ALBAYALDE Chief, Philippine National Police

Chief of the Philippine National Police since April 19, 2018

He is set to retire on November 8, 2019 upon reaching the mandatory

retirement age of 56.

ASSORTED QUESTIONS
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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one
answer for each item by marking the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE SET ONE

1. His key ideas are concentrated on the principle of “Survival of the Fittest” as
a behavioral science. He advocated the “Somatotyping Theory”.
A. W Sheldon
B. R Merton
C. E Sutherland
D. Ivan Nye

2. What is means of “R” in the criminal formula?

A. Total Situation
B. Criminal Tendency
C. Temperament
D. none of these

3. The term use to refer to the adverse psychological impacts of rape on rape victims
who continue to suffer long after the incident.
A. Sexual Anxiety

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 B. Rape Trauma Syndrome
C. Fear
D. Neurotic Behavior

4. The term white- collar crime was coined by

A. E. Sutherland
B. R. Quinney
C. E. Durkheim
D. C. Darwin

5. The field of criminology is a multi-disciplinary science. One of its aspect is the study
of crime focused on the group of people and society which is known today as:
A. Criminal Psychology
B. Criminal Sociology
C. Criminal Psychiatry
D. Criminal Etiology

6. In as much as crime is a societal creation and that it exist in a society, its study must
be considered a part of social science. This means that criminology is .
A. Applied science
B. Social Science
C. Natural Science
D. All of these

7. Criminology changes as social condition changes. This means the progress of

criminology is concordant with the advancement of other sciences that has
been applied to it. This means that criminology is .
A. Dynamic
B. Excellent
C. Progressive
D. None of these

8. The theory in criminology, which maintains that a person commits crime or behaves
criminally mainly because he or she is being possessed by evil spirits or something
of natural force that controls his/her behavior is called:
A. Devine Will Theory
B. Demonological Theory
C. Classical Theory
D. All of these

9. The Italian leader of the positivist school of criminology, who was criticized for
his methodology and his attention to the biological characteristics of offenders,
was:
A. C Lombroso
B. C Beccaria

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 C. C Darwin
D. C Goring

10. The Latin term POENA means:

A. Penalty
B. Pain
C. Punishment
D. Police

11. Former warship used to house to house prisoners in the 18th and 19th C were called:
A. Gaols
B. Galleys
C. Hulks
D. Lavons

12. Public humiliation or public exhibition also mean:

A. public execution
B. social degradation
C. banishment
D. public trial

13. During the 16th up to the 18th century, a criminal may be sent away from a place
carried out by prohibition to coming against a specified territory. This is an ancient
form of punishment called:
A. Exile
B. Banishment
C. Transportation
D. public trial

14. The theory in penal science which maintains that punishment gives lesson to
the offender and the would be criminals is called:
A. Deterrence
B. Incapacitation
C. Reformations
D. public safety

15. One of the following represents the earliest codification of the Roman law, which
was incorporated into the Justinian Code.
A. 12 Tables
B. Burgundian Code
C. Hammurabic Code
D. Code of Draco

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16. The generic term that includes all government agencies, facilities, programs,
procedures, personnel, and techniques concerned with the investigation,
intake, custody, confinement, supervision, or treatment of alleged offenders
refers to:
A. Correction
B. Penology
C. Criminal Justice
D. the base pillar

17. The science, which deals with the study, comparison and identification of
weapons alleged to have been used in the commission of a crime referred to .
A. Ballista
B. Ballistica
C. Forensic
D. Forensic Ballistics

18. Those that are left behind by the criminal perpetrator in the scene of the crime,
which have significance in criminal investigation are called .
A. Weapons
B. Criminal Evidence
C. Instrumentation
D. Crime fruits

19. The study of physical evidences such as blood, bloodstains, fingerprints, tool marks,
etc. through a laboratory work refers to .
A. Criminalistics
B. Investigation
C. Interrogation
D. Police Science

20. One of the following is a vital investigative tool that has helped in the reconstruction
of crime and the identity of suspects as well as victims because it is a factual and
accurate record of the crime.
A. Police works
B. Photography
C. Crime Scene Investigation
D. All of these

21. It refers to the collection of photographs of known criminals and their identities that
is placed together in one file. This is known as .
A. Police File
B. Mug File
C. Individual File
D. Album

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22. The criminal activity by an enduring structure or organization developed and
devoted primarily to the pursuit of profits through illegal means commonly known as
.
A. Organized crime
B. Professional Organization
C. White collar crime
D. Blue collar crime

23. What is the literal meaning of the term Cosa Nostra?

A. One thing
B. Omerta
C. Two Things
D. 5th estate

24. The strict code of conduct that governs the behavior of the Mafia members is called
.
A. Omerta
B. Triad
C. Silencer
D. Mafioso

25. The group of drugs that are considered to be mind altering and gives the general
effect of mood distortion are generally called
A. Sedatives
B. Hypnotic
C. Hallucinogens
D. Tranquillizers

26. Drugs like glue, gasoline, kerosene, ether, paint, thinner, etc. are called:
A. Solvents
B. Deliriants
C. Inhalants
D. All of these

27. Cocaine is a stimulant drug; LSD is a

A. Hallucinogen
B. Narcotic
C. Solvent
D. Depressant

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28. What opium preparation is combined with camphor to produce a household remedy
for diarrhea and abdominal pain?
A. Tincture of opium
B. Raw opium
C. Paregoric
D. Granulated opium

29. The group of drugs that when introduced into the system of the body can
produce mental alertness and wakefulness
A. Stimulants
B. Uppers
C. Speeds
D. All of these

30. The hallucinogenic alkaloid from a small Mexican mushroom used by Mexican Indians
to induce nausea and muscular relaxation is called:
A. Psilocybin
B. STP
C. DMT
D. Ibogaine
31. What do you call the most powerful natural stimulant?
A. Erythroxylon coca
B. Heroin
C. Beta Eucaine
D. Cocaine Hydrochloride

32. What is the most important constituent of opium?

A. Morphine
B. Heroin
C. Codeine
D. Cocaine

33. What drug is known as the “assassins of the youth”?

A. Heroin
B. Cocaine
C. Marijuana
D. Shabu

34. Which of the following is a drug known in the street as “angel dust”
A. Mescaline

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 B. Diethyltryptamine
C. Phencyclidine
D. Psilocybin

35. In acute cases withdrawal of drugs causes serious physical illness also called
abstinence syndrome. It is also otherwise known as:
A. Psychological dependence
B. Physical dependence
C. Drug Addiction
D. “Cold Turkey”

36. It is defined as a crime where a person of respectability and high social status in
the course of his or her occupation commits the criminal act.
A. Labor Crimes
B. Organized Crimes
C. High Collar crimes
D. White collar crime

37. The groups of crimes categorized as violent crimes (Index crimes) and property
crimes (Non Index crimes) are called .
A. Conventional crimes
B. Non-conventional Crimes
C. Felony
D. Offense

38. These crimes are also called moral offenses or vice. Many of these crimes generally
refer to Public Order Crimes – an offense that is consensual and lacks a complaining
participant.
A. Victimless crimes
B. Consensual crimes
C. Sexual crimes
D. A & B only

39. Penitentiary generally refers to

A. Prison
B. Place of Confinement
C. Penal Colony
D. All of these

40. One under the custody of lawful authority by reason of criminal sentence is .
A. Prisoner
B. Inmate
C. Detainee

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 D. All of these

41. The theory in which reformation is based upon, on the ground that the criminal is a
sick person.
A. Positivist Theory
B. Classical Theory
C. Neo Classical School
D. Sociological Theory

42. Any act committed or omitted in violation of a public law forbidding or commanding it.
A. legal act
B. Crime
C. Poena
D. Punishment

43. A rule of conduct, just, obligatory, enacted by legitimate authority for the
common observance and benefit.
A. Regulation
B. City Ordinance
C. Law
D. Lawful Act

44. The so called “forgotten person” in the criminal justice process.

A. Police
B. Criminal
C. Judge
D. Victim

45. The term used to refer to the putting of a person to jail or prison by reason of service
of sentence.
A. Imprisonment
B. Confinement
C. Reformation
D. All of these

46. The knowledge acquired by the investigator from various sources.

A. Intelligence
B. Information
C. Surveillance
D. all of these

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47. It is the Latin term referring to "caught in the act" of performing a crime.
A. Nullum Crimen
B. Dura lex sed lex
C. Ignorancia lex excusat
D. none of these

48. A system of coordinated activities, group of people, authority and leadership

and cooperation towards a goal is called
A. Formal Organizations
B. Informal Organizations
C. Police Administration
D. All of the above

49. An indefinite and unstructured organization that has no definite subdivision and
comprised of unconscious group feelings, passions and activities of individuals
is referred to as:
A. Formal Organizations
B. Informal Organizations
C. Police Administration
D. None of the above

50. The study of the processes and conditions of the Law Enforcement pillar that is
also called “police in action”:
A. Police Management
B. Police Organization
C. Organizational Structure
D. Police Administration

51. The ability of police administrators in winning support for departmental programs
from people with in the department as well as the citizens is called:
A. Community relation
B. Police Leadership
C. Police planning
D. Community Policing

52. The extent to which an authority is concentrated or dispersed is called:

A. Unity of Direction
B. Centralization
C. Scalar of Chain
D. Unity of Command

53. The principle of organization suggesting that communication should ordinarily

go upward and downward through establish channels in the hierarchy is
A. Chain of Command

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 B. Unity of Command
C. Span of Control
D. Delegation of Authority

54. The principle of organization that results from the division of force into separate units
to perform individual task is called
A. Specialization
B. Chain of Command
C. Organizational Structure
D. All of the above

55. The staff specialist or unit in line organization that provides service knowledge is
known as:
A. Line and Staff Organization
B. Functional Organization
C. Line Organization
D. Structural Organization

56. A type of organizational structure in which quick decisions are made because of
direct line authority and discipline is easily administered is called:
A. Line and Staff Organization
B. Functional Organization
C. Line Organization
D. Functional and Staff Organization

57. The placement of subordinate into the position for which their capabilities best fit
them is referred to as:
A. Staffing
B. Organizing
C. Directing
D. Planning

58. A theory underlying the system of our criminal law, of which Rafael Garafalo and
Enrico Ferri, including Dr. Cesare Lombroso, were the greatest exponents, that crime is
considered as essentially asocial and natural phenomenon.
A. Juristic or classical theory
B. Positivist or realistic theory
C. Punitive theory
D. Non- punitive theory

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59. One of the characteristics of criminal law, where penal laws do not have retroactive
effect, except in cases where they favor the accused charged with felony and who
are not habitual criminals.
A. Retrospective
B. General
C. Territorial
D. All of the foregoing

60. Are those crimes committed against the society which produce direct damage
or prejudice common to all its members.
A. Private crimes
B. Public crimes
C. Felony
D. Infractions

61. Are those crimes committed against individuals, particularly against their chastity,
but which do not produce danger or prejudice common to other members of society.
A. Private crimes
B. Public crimes
C. Felony
D. Infractions

62. Are those acts and omissions committed not only by means of deceit, but also by
means of fault and are punishable by law.
A. Justifying circumstances
B. Felonies
C. Exempting circumstances
D. Attempted felony

63. Is committed whenever the offender commences the commission of a crime directly
by overt acts but does not perform all the acts of execution which should produce the
felony as a consequence by reason of some cause or accident other than his own
spontaneous desistance.
A. Frustrated felony
B. Attempted felony
C. Consummated felony
D. Felony

64. From among the following, which is correct?

A. RA 6975, Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 which took effect on
June 7, 2002
B. RA 9165, Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 which took effect on
July 4, 2002

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 C. RA 6975, Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, took effect on March 2, 1972
D. RA 6425, Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 which took effect on July 4, 2002

65. What is the term used to describe the intoxicating effect of a drug in the lingo of
the drug users?
A. Stoned
B. Rush
C. High
D. Trip

66. The drug heroin was a chemically synthesized of

A. Morphine
B. Opium Juice
C. Codeine
D. Coca paste

67. What group of countries where the first important drug traffic route was organized
from drug discovery up to marketing?
A. Peru-Uruguay-Panama-Columbia
B. The Golden Triangle
C. Middle East- Europe-U.S
D. The Golden Crescent

68. What part of the globe is the principal source of all forms of cocaine?
A. South East Asia
B. South America
C. Middle East
D. South West Asia

69. The Golden Triangle is for the Chinese Triad, Columbia and Peru is for:
A. La Cosa Nostra
B. Cammora
C. Medellin Cartel
D. YAKUZA

70. The drug addict who shows many “tracks” from injection of hypodermic needles
is mostly addicted to:
A. liquid amphetamine
B. heroin
C. shabu
D. freebase cocaine

71. The drug addict or user generally acquires the drug habit because of being:
A. powerless and less self control

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 B. emotionally unstable
C. socially maladjusted
D. all of these

72. In knowing the history of drug taking of a person, the best information is taken from:
A. trained psychologist
B. doctors or physicians
C. laboratory results
D. patient himself

73. When the drug dependent develops changes in the normal functioning of the brain
that can be manifested in undesirable conditions, he suffers from mental invalid.
Mental invalid in the context of drug abuse means:
A. mental deterioration due to drug addiction
B. loss of will power to quit from drug use
C. loss of contact with reality
D. distortion of sensory perception

74. A drug abuser, because of his use of unsterilized paraphernalia, tends to develop
low resistance and becomes susceptible to various infections such as:
A. stomach cancer
B. head aches and body pains
C. communicable diseases
D. loss of appetite

75. Any private person who shall enter the dwelling of another against the will of the latter
A. none of these
B. trespassing to dwelling
C. light threats
D. usurpation

76. Which of the following types of accident is most decreased by the installation of
traffic light?
A. Cross traffic accidents
B. Misunderstanding between motorist and traffic officers
C. Accidents of confusion
D. Accidents of decision of right of way

77. Is that which is not excluded by the law as tending to prove a fact in issue

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 A. material evidence
B. relevant evidence
C. direct evidence
D. competent evidence

78. The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw or
consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing
electrical system
A. self-closing door
B. jumper
C. overloading
D. oxidizing material

79. The method of determining and finding the best way to remedy the specific cause
or causes of the complaint or grievance refers to .
A. investigation procedure
B. cross examination
C. grievance procedure
D. criminal procedure

80. When people are considered as source of information, the experienced police officer
A. recognizes that persons from all walks of life represent potential
investigative resources
B. develops his contracts only with law abiding citizens
C. restricts his efforts to members of the departments
D. concentrates all his efforts to acquire informants only from criminal types

81. Macho means

A. assertive
B. angry
C. heroic
D. stubborn

82. The adjudication by the court that the defendant is guilty or is not guilty of the offense
charged and the imposition of the penalty provided by law on the defendant who
pleads or is found guilty thereof
A. judgment
B. false informant
C. information
D. admission

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83. A clandestine operation in a police parlance means:
A. covert intelligence
B. surveillance
C. secret activity
D. overt intelligence

84. Any motor vehicle accident that result in injuries other than fatal to one or
more persons.
A. non-fatal injury accident
B. fatal accident
C. traffic law enforcer
D. property damage accident

85. An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from the floor to floor, as well as
for the base to the top of the building is called
A. sprinkle evidence
B. vertical shaft
C. flash point
D. standpipe system

86. A word or group of words that express a complete thought.

A. adverb
B. verb
C. subject
D. sentence

87. When an investigator finds a tool a the crime scene, he should first of all:
A. pick it up for closer examine taking care not to jar it.
B. Compare the cutting edge of the tool with the impressions to determine if this
was the tool used in the crime.
C. immediately collect it and always send it to the crime laboratory for
scientific examination
D. wait until the crime scene has been sketched or photographed
and measurements taken before he collects the evidence

88. A wall designated to prevent the spread of fire having a fire resistance rating of not
less than four hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if
construction on either side collapses under the fire conditions.
A. Wood rack
B. fire wall
C. post wall
D. fire trap

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89. The presence of the symptom of alcohol intoxication with out smell of alcoholic
breath is a sign that the suspected person is under the influence of:
A. Amphetamine drug
B. Barbiturates
C. Hallucinogens
D. Narcotics

90. In a state of agitation and dullness of the mind as a result of drug, the
dependent becomes careless and losses concentration on his job. This may
cause to:
A. accident in the home
B. accident at work
C. dependence to family resources
D. Withdrawn forgetfulness

91. Drugs that are categorized as uppers or speeds can give the following symptoms
of abuse, except:
A. dilation of pupils
B. sudden burst of laughter
C. increasingly inactive
D. wakefulness

92. The burning of a small quantity of the suspected substance and determining the odor or
smell having similar to burnt banana leaves or has a sweetish odor is a field test that
can reveal the drug .
A. Marijuana
B. Opium
C. Coca leaves
D. Peyote Cactus

93. The drug that is obtained from the alkaloid of the leaves of the Erythorxylon coca and
the other species of Erthroxlon Linne, or by synthesis from ecgoine and its derivatives
is called:
A. Heroin
B. Sodium Carbonate
C. Codeine
D. Cocaine

94. “Bennies” and “dexies” are for amphetamines; “red devils” and “double trouble are for
.
A. Demerol
B. Sulfates
C. Barbiturates
D. Deliriants

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95. What kind of drug examination is made during the initial investigation conducted by
the first responding officers?
A. Field Testing
B. Laboratory Analysis
C. Color Reaction Testing
D. all of these

96. Duquenois-Levine test is for marijuana; Symone’s test is for:

A. Shabu
B. Cocaine
C. Opium derivatives
D. Amphetamine

97. The presence of drug paraphernalia at the drug scene in the form of syringe and
needle, tourniquet, spoon or bottle top “cookies” and tinfoil packet reveals that the
drug being administered are:
A. tablet drugs
B. capsule drugs
C. liquid drugs
D. marijuana leaves

98. The body sign, in narcotic death investigation, of bluish discoloration of the face and
or fingernails due to insufficient oxygenation of the blood caused by increase in
carbon dioxide in the body is called:
A. Petechial hemorrhage
B. Cyanosis
C. Asphyxia
D. Hematoma

99. What is called the “visual evidence” in drug related cases?

A. Needle marks/tracks
B. Asphyxiation
C. Skin diseases
D. Internal body signs

100. What kind of alcohol is used in alcoholic drinks?

A. Methyl Alcohol
B. Ethyl Alcohol

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 C. Brewery
D. Ethylene

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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one
answer for each item by marking the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE SET TWO

1. Intoxication when considered under the law is considered

A. Alternative Circumstance
B. Maladaptive Behavior
C. Delinquent act
D. Anti social Behavior

2. In substance abuse, what is the scientific name of the tobacco plant?

A. Nicotino Tabakumo
B. Nicotiana Tabacum
C. Nikotiano Tabaku
D. Tabaku Nicotino

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3. What is the addictive substance or chemical contained in tobacco cigarettes?
A. Tar
B. Carbon Monoxide
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Nicotine

4. A certain intersection, for several reasons, has more traffic accidents than any other
part in the area. The Police unit assignment to the area should.
A. Park near the intersection, in plain view, and wait for violators.
B. Park your motorcycle at the center of intersection to caution motorist
C. Park near the intersection, more or less hidden from view
D. Cruise all the assigned area but give extra attention to the intersection

5. Every device which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by

electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails.
A. Skating
B. Bicycle
C. Tricycle
D. Motor vehicles

6. Hypothetical means
A. Temporary
B. Exaggerated
C. Provable
D. Assumed

7. A public officer or employee when NOT being authorized by judicial order, shall enter
a dwelling against the will of the owner thereof is committing:
A. Legal entry
B. Violation of domicile
C. Illegal entry
D. Abatement

8. Any act that would remove or naturalized a fire hazard

A. Allotment
B. Combustion
C. Distillation
D. Abatement

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9. It is the investigator’s responsibility to insure that every precaution is exercised
to preserve the evidence.
A. Tagging of evidence
B. Evaluation of evidence
C. Preservation of evidence
D. Releasing evidence

10. Trial is allowed only after arrangement and the accused may waive his right to appear
at the trial except when his presence is required for purposes of identification. This is
the principle of trial in .
A. Substitution
B. Absentia
C. Re-assignment
D. Ordeal

11. What is the sworn written statement charging a person with an offence, subscribed by
the offended party, any peace officer or other employee of the government or
government institution in change of the enforcement or execution of the law
violated?
A. Deposition
B. Complaint
C. Police blotter
D. Information

12. Evidence is admissible when it is relevant to the issue and is not excluded by the
rules on
A. Real evidence
B. Secondary evidence
C. Admissibility of evidence
D. Relevancy of evidence

13. The fundamental responsibility of the officer in charge of protecting the crime scene
is to:
A. interrogate the witnesses
B. engage in the search for traces left by the search for traces left by the criminal
C. remove of evidence which may prove importance to the case
D. preserving the site of the crime in the same physical condition as it was left
by the perpetrator

14. The main reason why both traffic officers and signal lights are used on some
intersection is that
A. motorist are discourage from “jumping signals”
B. traffic can be kept moving at a faster rate
C. greater safety to pedestrians and motorist is effected
D. an officer can stop and start as necessity demands

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15. It is the coordinating machinery in the operation of the criminal justice system.
A. Department of Justice
B. Peace and Order council
C. Court
D. Municipal Government

16. All lines, patterns, words, colors or other gadgets EXCEPT signs set into the surface or
applied upon or attached to the pavement or curbing officially place for the purpose
of regulating traffic is called
A. warning signs
B. traffic management
C. traffic engineering
D. pavement marking

17. A person undergoing criminal investigation enjoys his three constitutional rights such as
A. the right to oppose whatever the accusation on him
B. the right to plea guilty and not guilty
C. the right to oppose whatever accusation or him based on his constitutional right
D. the right to remain silent, the right to counsel, the right to be informed of
the nature of the accusation

18. “A” stabbed “B”. “A” brought “B” to a hospital for medical treatment. Had it not
been the timely medical attendance. “B” would have died. This is a case of
A. a physical injury
B. an attempted felony
C. a consummated felony
D. a frustrated felony

19. The authority of the court to take cognizance of a case in the first instance is known as:
A. original jurisdiction
B. appellate jurisdiction
C. general jurisdiction
D. delegated jurisdiction

20. Amphetamine is representative of good class of stimulant known as

A. sticks
B. knocks– out drops
C. reefers
D. pop pills

21. The primary purpose of bail is

A. to protect the accused rights

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 B. to keep the accused in jail until trial
C. to punish the accused for the crime
D. to release the accused

22. Prohibitive traffic signs and restrictive traffic signs shall have
A. blue background and white symbols
B. a red background and white symbols and black border
C. white background with black symbols and red border
D. green background with white and black symbols

23. The shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits and/or license by

local governments or other government agencies.
A. Fire safety inspection
B. Fire protection assembly
C. Fire alerting system
D. Fire service

24. The place of trial for a criminal action is cited

A. territory
B. action
C. jurisdiction
D. venue

25. Motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a
and said motor vehicle passes through a street of any city, municipality or thickly
populated district or barrio.
A. wiper
B. light
C. muffler
D. windshield

26. Investigator must be patient to obtain accurate and complete information

especially with uncooperative subjects.
A. logical mind
B. power of self-control
C. perseverance
D. integrity

27. Intervention of the offended party in the criminal action is not allowed in the
following instances EXCEPT:
A. when he has not waived the civil action
B. when he has file the civil action ahead of the criminal
C. when he ahs expressly reserved the right to institute the civil action separately

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 D. when he has waived the civil action

28. 60. Articles and material which are found in connection with the investigation and
which aid in establishing the identify of the perpetrator or the circumstances under
which the crime was committed or which, in general assist in the prosecution of this
criminal.
A. physical evidence
B. associative evidence
C. corpus delicti
D. tracing evidence

29. One in which all the ingredients of the offense are committed in one place.
A. local action
B. local crimes
C. none of these
D. transitory action

30. A traffic police officer stationed the route of a parade has been ordered by his superior
to allow no cars to cross the route. While the parade is in progress, an ambulance driver
on an emergency run attempts to drive his ambulance across the route while the
parade is passing. Under these circumstances the traffic police officer should.
A. ask the driver to wait until the traffic police officer contact his superior
and obtains decisions
B. stop the parade long enough to permit the ambulance to cross the street
C. hold up the ambulance in accordance with the superior’s order
D. direct the ambulance driver to the shortest detour which will add at least
then minutes to run

31. An instance that may cause fires from the heat accumulated from the rolling, sliding
or friction in machinery or between two hard surfaces, at least one of which is usually
a metal is called.
A. static electricity
B. overheating of machine
C. friction heat
D. heat from arching

32. Method of heat transfer by direct contact

A. nuclear fission
B. conduction
C. convection
D. Radiation

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33. The desire to give information as an excuse to talk to the police in order to get
more information from them than he gives.
A. double crosser informants
B. false informants
C. self aggrandizing
D. mercenary informants

34. Assume that a dead body has been discovered on the street and being the only police
officer around, you have been called upon by a passersby to proceed to the scene
upon arriving at the scene, several onlookers are gathered. As a rule, it essential that a
police office should refrain from expressing his opinion as to the probable cause of
death because.
A. his opinion may influence the investigator assigned to the case
B. no useful purpose will be served
C. the killer may overhead your conclusion
D. he do not know the cause of the death

35. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from collision course or otherwise
avoid a hazard
A. state of evasive action
B. point of possible perception
C. point of no escape
D. final position

36. An informant who gives information to the police/investigator, and his purpose
of informing the police is to eliminate rival or competition.
A. rival-elimination informant
B. self aggrandizing informant
C. mercenary informants
D. anonymous informant

37. A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contract is known as:
A. coefficient of friction
B. traffic jam
C. attribute
D. contract damage

38. The primary job of an investigator is to determine whether a crime has been committed
in order to determine such he must have knowledge of the so called cardinal question
of investigation and there are cardinals of investigation.
A. six
B. three

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 C. vocabulary
D. diction

39. The correct choice of word selecting the exact precise objective words to convey
as meaning
A. exclamation point
B. punctuation
C. vocabulary
D. diction

40. Instrument used to open and close a fire hydrant

A. hydrant key
B. kilowatts
C. key board
D. bunch of key

41. For offense falling under the jurisdiction of Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal
Circuit trial courts, prosecution is instituted
A. By filling a compliant with the Regional Trial Court
B. By filing a complaint directly with the court
C. By filling a complaint with the chief of Police in the municipality
D. By filling a complaint with the fiscal for preliminary investigation

42. With respect to minor traffic violations, the traffic police officers should be
guided foremost by the consideration that
A. some traffic violation are intended
B. the aim is to discourage violations
C. same traffic violations are caused by negligence
D. violations must be punished
43. Bilious means
A. wealthy
B. puffed out
C. bad tempered
D. irritable

44. “A” wanted to kill “C”. The former pointed his gun to the latter. As “A” pressed
the trigger, the gun jammed and “C” manage to escape. This is an example of:
A. frustrated felony
B. attempted felony
C. consummated and frustrated
D. consummated felony

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45. The act that provides the National Police Commission to conduct Police examination is;
A. RA 2260
B. RA 6040
C. RA 4864
D. RA 6141

46. The maximum tenure of office of the Chief of PNP or the Director General of the PNP is;
A. 4 years
B. 6 years
C. 5 years
D. 8 years

47. In the Attrition System of the PNP, the maximum tenure of the PNP Regional Director
is ;
A. 4 years
B. 6 years
C. 5 years
D. 9 years

48. What should be conducted in order to determine whether a case falls under
the jurisdiction of the regional Trial Court?
A. Inquest proceeding
B. Preliminary conference
C. Preliminary investigation
D. Search and Seizure

49. What is the Latin term for criminal intent?

A. Mens Rea
B. Magna Culpa
C. Inflagrante Delicto
D. Mala Vise

50. In simple sense, it is an act of deciding in advance on what is to be done and how it is
to be accomplished; it is in essence, preparations for action.
A. Operations
B. management
C. planning
D. administration

51. Standard operating procedures that is intended to be used in all situations of all
kinds, and shall be outlines as a guide to officers and men in the field.
A. headquarters procedures
B. special operating procedures
C. field procedures

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 D. characteristics of plans

52. Standard operating procedures, that is includes the procedures and the duties of
dispatcher, jailer, matron and other personnel concerned which may be reflected in
the duty manual.
A. headquarters procedures
B. special operating procedures
C. field procedures
D. operational plans

53. A type of plans, that considers plans for the operations of special divisions like,
patrol, traffic, vice, and juvenile delinquency control.
A. Policies or procedures
B. Tactical plans
C. Operational plans
D. extra-office plans

54. A type of plan that includes those procedures for coping with specific situations at
known locations, such plans for dealing with an attack against building with alarm
systems and an attack against. Headquarters of the PNP.
A. tactical plans
B. management plans
C. extra-office plans
D. operational plans

55. A plan that includes the mapping out in advance all operations involved in the
organization, management of personnel and material and in the procurement
and disbursement of money, etc.
A. management of plans
B. operational plans
C. extra-office plans
D. characteristics of plans

56. A step in planning, that calls for identification of the problem, understanding both
records and its possible solution; a situation must exit for which something must
and can be done.
A. collecting all pertinent facts
B. analyzing the facts
C. clarifying the problems
D. developing alternative plans

57. A step in planning, that states that no attempt shall be made to develop a plan until
all facts relating to it have been gathered.
A. collecting all pertinent facts

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 B. developing alternative plans
C. analyzing the facts
D. selecting the most appropriate alternative

58. Of the following steps in planning, one which after all the data have been gathered, a
careful study and evaluation shall be made; this provides the basis from which a plan
or plans are evolved.
A. developing alternative plans
B. selecting the most appropriate alternative
C. developing the facts
D. selling the plan

59. One step in planning, that is necessary in order to know whether a correct alternative
was chosen, whether or not the plan is correct, which phase was poorly
implemented, and whether additional planning may be necessary.
A. evaluating the effectiveness of the plan
B. arranging for the execution of the plan
C. selecting the most appropriate alternative
D. selling the plan

60. What activity requires the duty of a superior officer of any unit of the Philippine
National Police and its units subordinates to establish rapport or good relationship with
other law enforcement agencies of the government?
A. Police Executive Training
B. Business – like Activity
C. Coordination and Cooperation
D. Socialization

61. The division that shall accomplish the primary responsibility of safeguarding the
community through protection of persons and property, the suppression of criminal
activities, the apprehension of criminals, the enforcement of laws and ordinances
and regulations of conduct, and performing necessary services and inspections is
A. Traffic Division
B. Theft and Robbery Division
C. Patrol Force
D. Juvenile Delinquency Control Division

62. The traffic accident investigator is chiefly concerned with accidents that involves one
or both of the elements namely
A. motor vehicles and traffic way
B. motor vehicle and victim
C. victim and traffic way
D. victim and traffic unit

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63. One of the following statements that best indicates the main purpose of traffic
law enforcement is
A. reduce traffic by punishing violators of traffic rules
B. keep traffic moving at a steady rate to avoid bottlenecks
C. control the speed limited in densely populated areas
D. prevent traffic accidents and expedite the flow of traffic

64. It is customary for the police to keep records of lost or stolen automobile license
plates. The best reason for this practice is to
A. permit the promote issuance of new plate
B. prevent cards from being stolen
C. keep record of all outstanding license plate in use
D. detain any person found using or attempting to use any of these plates.

65. The general principle of traffic accident investigation is to

A. consider road conditions as limiting conditions rather than as causes KVB
B. consider violation as primary causes and any other factors as secondary causes
C. regard any unfavorable factor existing immediately prior to the accident as
a cause
D. look for the “key event” that cause the accident

66. The basic principle behind selective enforcement in traffic control is

A. selection of geographical areas for strict enforcement
B. concentration of enforcement activities at peak traffic hours
C. a shifting emphasis on different types of violations
D. a warning rather than a citation will act as preventive measure for
future violation

67. In the examination of the scene of accident, which of the following evidence will
show how the accident happened?
A. hole on the road pavement
B. the driver under the influence of liquor
C. point of impact
D. vehicle has break failure

68. The optional retirement for officers and new officers of the police service is
A. 15 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 20 years

69. The nature of complaint against any PNP member is called

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 A. Individual Complaint
B. Public Complaint
C. Citizen’s Complaint
D. Administrative Complaint

70. The consequence of an act, which temporarily deprives an officer from the privilege
of performing his duty, is referred to as:
A. Dismissal
B. Retirement
C. Resignation
D. Suspension

71. The staff service of the NAPOLCOM who renders legal opinion arising from
the administration of the PNP is referred to as
A. Personnel Administration Service
B. Planning and Research Service
C. Legal Affairs Service
D. People’s Law Enforcement Board

72. The method of separation from the police service after completing the required age
for length of service is called
A. Retirement
B. Dismissal
C. Demotion
D. AWOL

73. The term of office of the four regular and full-time Commissioners of the NAPOLCOM is
A. 6 years
B. 5 years
C. 4 years
D. 9 years

74. The NAPOLCOM shall be composed of the offices of Chairperson, Commissioners

and one –
A. Ex-officio Chairman
B. Secretary
C. Ex-officio Commissioner
D. Ex- officio Chairperson

75. The agency of the government responsible for the administration of police entrance
and promotional examination is the
A. Civil Service Commission
B. NAPOLCOM
C. PNPA

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 D. CHED

76. Complaints against personnel of the Internal Affairs Office shall be brought to the
A. NAPOLCOM
B. Internal Affairs Service
C. PLEB
D. Inspector’s Office

77. The PNP shall be organized to ensure accountability and uprightness in the
police exercise of discretion as well as to achieve
A. Reformation and rehabilitation
B. Efficiency and effectiveness
C. Organization and Administration
D. None of the above

78. The ex-officio chairman of the NAPOLCOM is

the Chief of the PNP
Secretary of DILG
Commissioner from the civilian sector None
of the above

79. The four regulars and fulltime Commissioners shall appointed for a term of
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 9 years

80. The reorganization of the PNP is made by the NAPOLCOM who shall conduct
management audit, and prepare a proposed reorganization plan to be approved
by
DILG Secretary
Congress
C/PNP
President

81. The required age for the grant of waiver of age requirement for initial appointment
in the PNP is
A. not below 25 nor over 35 years of age
B. not below 20 nor over 35 years of age
C. less than 25 but not more than 32 years of age
D. more than 22 but less than 32 years of age

82. Anybody who will enter the PNP service with out a baccalaureate degree shall be given
a maximum period of

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 A. 3 years to comply with the education qualification
B. 4 years to comply with the education qualification
C. 5 years to comply with the education qualification
D. 6 years to comply with the education qualification

83. Under RA 8551 any PNP personnel who has not been promoted for a continuous service
shall be retired or separated if the said period of non promotion gained with in:
A. 20 yrs
B. 10 yrs
C. 18 months
D. none of these

84. The power to direct or oversee the day to day functions of police investigation of
crime, crime prevention activities and traffic control in accordance with the rules and
regulations promulgated by the Commission is
Employment
Planning
Operational Supervision
Deployment

85. Governors and mayors, upon having been elected and having qualified as such,
are automatically deputized as representatives of the
A. NAPOLCOM
B. DND
C. PLEB
D. None of the above

86. As a police officer, he/she should live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an
example to others. This statement is part of the:
PNP Code of Covenant
Policeman’s Code
Police Officer’s Creed
All of the above

87. The rank of a Senior Police Officer IV is equivalent to:

A. Master Sergeant in the Military rank
B. Captain in the Military rank
C. Lieutenant in the Military rank
D. None of the above

88. A person can escape from the scene of the accident on one of the following
ground: offense committed is serious
bringing the person to your custody
bring the suspect before the court to answer a charge of violation

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 if the person is under the imminent danger

89. In arresting the traffic violator or when it involved arrest due to traffic violation,
the following procedures are followed except:
A. bring the suspended person before the court
B. detention of the arrested person may take place
C. arrest can be effected even without a warrant
D. impose the probable penalty that might be imposed

90. What is missing in the sentence? “The investigator is .”

A. noun
B. verb
C. adverb
D. adjective

91. They are necessary in the sentence, since they show whether the sentence is clear
or has a doubtful meaning.
A. subject
B. punctuations
C. verbs
D. paragraphs

92. This statement is incorrect, except

A. A police report that carries lies or half truth statements is still a police report.
B. A police report can be submitted as time allows.
C. Accurateness of a police report can be based partly on the use of our senses.
D. Adverbs are modifiers.

93. It explains best what a police report is.

A. daily operational occurrences
B. exact narrations of facts
C. police records
D. reaffirming what took place

94. Supply the correct form of verb; “I am not as good today, as I yesterday.”
A. am
B. was
C. were
D. did

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95. In police technical writing, avoid repetitions of nouns by using
A. a verb
B. a pronoun
C. a common noun
D. a proper noun

96. SPO1 Matiyaga was promoted to the next rank by his Commanding Officer, on
the strength of his recommendation. He gave a blow-out to his friends. Three
months passed and he was still receiving the same salary. What form of
communication is missing?
A. Memorandum
B. Special order
C. Approval by his CO
D. Written confirmation

97. A final police report can only be submitted, and the case considered closed and
solved when suspect was arrested and charged, witnesses are willing to testify in
court, and,
A. police investigator was summoned to appear in court.
B. statements taken were corroborated by witnesses
C. evidence were gathered and preserved for the prosecution of the case.
D. Judge to handle the case was already appointed.

98. All statements are incorrect, exept

A. the relevance of the police report depends on how it relays the
exclusive objective
B. verbs are modifiers
C. keeping an open mind in reporting, makes the report fair
D. sometimes report writers should result to one’s opinion.

99. These words are e.g.; brake – break, bail – bale, buy – by, die – dye, and
dear- deer. They are similar in sound but different in meaning and spelling.
A. vocabularies
B. antonyms
C. homonyms
D. phrases

100. These statements are correct, except

A. Police reports can serve as raw materials from which record systems can
be adopted.
B. Police reports likewise serve as a gauge for good police performance.
C. Police reports make police investigators efficient in their jobs.

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 D. Police reports can be used for future reference.

- End of Set Two -

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one
answer for each item by marking the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the
answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE SET THREE

1. “Ballista” is a gigantic bow or catapult which was used to hurl large objects such
as stones at a particular distance to deter animals or enemy forces.
A. Catapult
B. Balle
C. Ballein
D. Ballista

2. Ballistics is the scientific study of the propulsion and motion of projectiles such
as bullets, artillery shells, rockets and guided missiles.
A. Propulsion
B. Expulsion
C. Repulsion
D. Extraction

3. The British engineer Benjamin Robins conducted many experiments in interior

ballistics. His findings justly entitle him to be called the
A. father of modern gunnery
B. father of modern ballistics
C. father of interior ballistics
D. father of forensic ballistics

4. Late in the 18th century the Anglo-American physicist Benjamin Thompson made
the first attempt to measure the pressure generated by gunpowder. The account of
his experiments was the most important contribution to
A. Exterior ballistics
B. Forensic Ballistics
C. Interior ballistics

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 D. None of these

5. Burning Rate - An arbitrary index of the quickness that burning propellant changes
into gas. It is the rate controlled by the chemical composition, the size and shape of
the propellant grains, and the pressure at which the burning takes place.
A. Gas Power
B. Burning Rate
C. Propulsion Rate
D. Bulk Density

6. It is the equal and opposite reaction of the gun against the forward movement of
the bullet during the explosions.
A. Residual Pressure
B. Recoil
C. Backfire
D. Misfire

7. The speed per unit of time of the M16 is 3,300 ft/sec. This refers to:
A. Fire power
B. Velocity
C. Energy
D. All of these

8. The noise created at the muzzle point of the gun due to the sudden escape of
the expanding gas coming in contact with the air in the surrounding atmosphere at the
muzzle point.
A. Muzzle Blast
B. Muzzle Energy
C. Range noise
D. Fire power

9. What is the actual curved path of the bullet during its flight from the gun muzzle to
the target?
A. Yaw
B. Accuracy
C. Trajectory
D. Velocity

10. The means that the bullet may lose its speed very rapidly during its flight the air. This
is a number that relates to the effect of air drag on the bullet's flight and which can be
used to later predict a bullet's trajectory under different circumstances through what
are called "drag tables."

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 A. Bullet trajectory
B. Critical zone
C. Ballistics Coefficient
D. Down Range

11. The curve taken by the bullet while in flight is called

A. rifling curves
B. effective range
C. drift
D. maximum distance

12. Key-hole Shot – the tumbling of the bullet in its flight and hitting the target sideways
as a result of not spinning on its axis.
A. Key-hole shot
B. Back shot
C. Mid range trajectory
D. Point Blank

13. The power of the bullet that results in the instantaneous death of the victim is called
A. Zero power
B. Power ranger
C. Shocking power
D. Power range

14. What do you call the depth of entry of the bullet in the target?
A. Terminal Velocity
B. Terminal Penetration
C. Terminal Ballistics
D. Terminal Power

15. Shotgun pellets made from lead especially hardened by the addition of a slight
amount of antimony. This refers to
A. Shot Gun
B. Chilled Shot
C. Shot ballistics
D. All of these

16. This is caused by the flame or hot gases not by the hot projectiles as is
commonly believed. It is also known as burning or charring.
A. Blackening
B. Tattooing
C. Scorching
D. Pink coloration

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17. It is the clogging of the blood vessel by foreign bodies such as air or bits of fats or septic
embolus causing blocking to the blood flow to the distal tissues supplied by the blood.
A. Embolism
B. Bleeding
C. Hemorrhage
D. Infection

18. Among the following, which is a long smooth bored firearm that is designed to prepare
a single shot?
A. Shotgun
B. Musket
C. Carbine
D. Caliber

19. One from Hartford, Connecticut, who produced the first practical revolver and
became famous for its .45 caliber.
A. Samuel Colt
B. Carl Walther
C. Oliver Winchester
D. John C. Garand

20. Historians considered that the age of gunpowder began with its first use as a
propellant for a projectile on
A. 1313
B. 1413
C. 1280
D. 1350

21. That part of the handgun designed in a metal tube through which the bullet is fired.
A. Grip
B. Frame
C. Barrel
D. Rifling

22. The main advantage of the double-action revolver over the single-action revolver is that
A. it can be fired rapidly
B. it can be fired single shot
C. there is no recoil
D. better fire power

23. An automatic weapon that can fire from 400 to 1,600 rounds of ammunition
each minute.
A. Armalite
B. Uzi

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 C. Machine gun
D. Glock

24. Technically speaking, the term ammunition refers to

A. a group of cartridges or to a single unit or single cartridge
B. a complete unfired unit consisting of a bullet, cartridge, case, gunpowder
and primer
C. a “single round”
D. all of these

25. It includes rocket launchers and such mounted guns as howitzers, mortars,
antiaircraft guns, and naval guns.
A. Gunnery
B. Artillery
C. Musketry
D. Ballistics

26. It is the soft guiding metal which serves as the container of priming mixture, paper
disc and anvil.
A. Primer cup
B. Primer mixture
C. Paper disc
D. Battery cup

27. Proof Marks – It is the examination and testing of firearms by a recognized authority
according to certain rules and stamped with a mark to indicate that they are safe
for sale and used by the public.
A. Provisional Proof
B. Proof Marks
C. Skid Marks
D. Slippage Marks

28. Skid Marks – When the bullet first starts forward without turning, that before the
bullet can begin to turn, it moves forward a small distance and this makes the front of
the groove in the bullet wider than the rear part which leave an impression called
A. Provisional Proof
B. Proof Marks
C. Skid Marks
D. Slippage Marks

29. A mechanism in a revolver that connects pivot between the frame and cylinder.
A. trigger spring
B. trigger guard

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 C. yoke
D. anvil

30. A photograph of the crime scene is a factual reproduction and accurate record of
the crime scene because it captures time, space and
A. person
B. event
C. thing
D. crime scene

31. In police photography it can be use as demonstration enlargements, individual

photos, projection slides, motion pictures during
A. Court prceedings
B. Court exhibits
C. Educational tour
D. Crime prevention

32. In photography, the light writes when it strikes minute crystals of light sensitive
surfaces (films and photographic papers) thru the use of a mechanical device called
A. Camera
B. Photograph device
C. Film and accessories
D. Flashlight

33. is a mechanical result of photography.

A. Camera
B. Picture
C. Photograph
D. Film

34. The bending of light around an object gives rise to the phenomenon called . This
phenomenon is responsible for the partial illumination of object parts not directly in
the path of the light.
A. detraction
B. retraction
C. diffraction
D. defragmentation

35. What is the approximate wavelength of the primary color red?

A. 700 mu
B. 450 mu
C. 550 mu

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 D. 590 mu

36. In photography, which one is not a primary color?

A. All of these
B. Cyan
C. Magenta
D. Yellow

37. Absorption refers to the taking in of light by the material. Following the law of
conservation of energy, such light taken in is not lost but merely transformed into
heat.
A. Diffraction
B. Somnambulism
C. Absorption
D. Convection

38. These are TRANSPARENT OBJECTS – mediums that merely slow down the speed of
light but allow to pass freely in other respects, transmit 90% or more of the incident
light.
A. Translucent objects
B. Opaque objects
C. Transparent objects
D. None of these

39. The simplest camera is a , which consists of a box with a small hole in one of
its sides.
A. Camera obscura
B. Fixed focus camera
C. Pinhole camera
D. Nikkon camera

40. What changes the size of the aperture of the lens and regulates the amount of
light reaching the film?
A. diaphragm
B. shutter
C. lens
D. film

41. What part of the camera controls the opening and closing of the shutter, regulates
the quantity of light that reaches and affects the sensitized material, a dial which sets
the length of time in which the light is allowed to enter the camera?
A. Shutter speed
B. Focusing mechanism
C. Shutter release button
D. Shutter speed dial

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42. The lens is as important a part of a camera as the body. Lenses are referred to in
generic terms as wide-angle, normal, and telephoto. The three terms refer to the focal
length of the lens, which is customarily measured in
A. Millimeters
B. Inches
C. Centimeters
D. Mile per second

43. What kind of lens causes light rays to converge, or come together, and is called a
positive lens. A positive lens focuses light form a distant source into visible image
that appears on then opposite side of the lens to the object.
A. Concave
B. Convex
C. Reflex
D. converge

44. is the process of changing the distance between the centers of the lens to the
focal plane. It is the technique of adjusting the focal length to get the sharp image of
the object or scene to be photographed.
A. Infinity
B. Lens change
C. Focusing
D. Shutting

45. It is important to have the lens at the right distance from the film otherwise the
image of an object point will be seen as a circle which is
A. clear in appearance
B. blurred in appearance
C. no photo
D. all of these

46. What part of the film consists of silver compounds which are light sensitive
and halogens?
A. Top layer
B. Emulsion layer
C. Film base
D. Film surface

47. It is defined as the product of illumination and time. The unit of it is usually in meter
candle second which is equivalent to exposure produced by a light source of one
candlepower, in the second at a distance of one meter from the surface of the
sensitive material.
A. Photographic exposure

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 B. None of these
C. Photographic speed
D. Light

48. These are used to control the relative tone values in which colors are rendered by
the photographic process, to lighten or darkened particular colors or to obtain color
separation records for color photography works.
A. Viewing Filter
B. Color Filter
C. Filtering
D. None of these

49. Because of the fact that all negative do not print best on one kind of paper, and in
order to permit printing for special effects, photographic papers is made in several
different grades of contrast and surface texture. What is the paper made by Kodak that
offers six degrees of contrast and glossy surface?
A. Glossy paper
B. Manila paper
C. Velox paper
D. Bond paper

50. One that is executed in accordance with the Code of Commerce or any Mercantile
Law, containing disposition of commercial rights or obligations.
A. Commercial document
B. Holographic wills
C. Notarial wills
D. Private document

51. The term "insertion" and "interlineations" include the addition of writing and other
material between lines or paragraphs or the addition of whole page to a document.
A. Insertion or interlineations
B. Integration
C. Obliteration
D. None of these

52. In questioned document examination, what is an “OFF-HAND OPINION”?

A. A conclusion that is not based on scientific examination
B. A mere speculation of facts contained in the document

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 C. A scientific findings as to the content of document
D. All of these

53. It is a kind of handwriting that is characterized by being connected in which one letter
is joined to the next.
A. Script
B. Block
C. Vigorous
D. Cursive

54. A writer may deliberately try to alter his usual writing habits in hopes of hiding
his identity. The results, regardless of their effectiveness are termed as .
A. Down stroke
B. Gestalt
C. Disguised writing
D. Graphology

55. The place where the writer grasps the barrel of the pen and the angle at which he
holds it is called
A. Pen lift
B. Pen hold
C. Print script
D. Pren pressure

56. The element of the writing movement which is marked by regular or

periodic recurrences. It may be classed as smooth, intermittent, or jerky in
its quality.
A. Shading
B. Simplification
C. Slope slant
D. Rhythm

57. What do we call the series of lines or curves written in a single letter; one of the lines
of an alphabet or series of lines or curves within a single letter; the path traced by the
pen on the paper?
A. Pen lift
B. Slope
C. Delta
D. Stroke

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58. One is not a type of handwriting "Standards"
A. Collected Standards
B. Requested standards
C. Post litem motan exemplars
D. All of these

59. The act/process of making the content/s of a document not the intended content.
A. falsification
B. counterfeiting
C. forgery
D. erasure

60. The study of handwriting to determine one's personality traits is called

A. handwriting analysis
B. graphology
C. dactyloscopy
D. fecalysis

61. Who studied fear and its influence on the hearth and his observations subsequently
formed the basis for the technique in the development of the
sphygmamomanometer and the scientific cradle, which he used in studying fear on
the heart?
A. Cesare Lombroso
B. Angelo Mosso
C. William Marston
D. John Larson

62. Who employed the first scientific instrument to detect deception? This instrument
known as hydrosphygmograph, measured changes in pulse and blood pressure
when suspects were questioned about their involvement in or knowledge of a
specific response.
A. Cesare Lombroso
B. Angelo Mosso
C. William Marston
D. John Larson

63. It is a scientific diagnostic instrument used to record physiological changes in the

blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration and skin resistance of an examinee under
controlled condition.
A. Lie detection
B. Polygraph
C. Polygraph examination

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 D. Truth serum

64. Any untruthful statement; falsehood; anything that deceives or creates false impression.
A. Joke
B. Story
C. Telling
D. Lie

65. “Hindu book of health and science” which is considered as the earliest known
reference of the methods for detecting deception.
A. Hindu Yoga
B. Ayur-Veda
C. Arya abram
D. Midos Yagu

66. The science and art of improving human breeds by so applying the ascertained
principles of genetics and inheritance as to secure a desirable combination of
physical characteristics and mental traits in the offspring of suitably mated parents?
A. Genetics
B. Eugenics
C. Metabolism
D. Psycho Synthesis

67. In polygraph examination, the whole chart when finished is called

A. result
B. polygram
C. analysis
D. diagnostic

68. The major component of the polygraph machine are, except

A. PNEUMOGRAPH
B. CARDIO-SPHYMOGRAPH
C. GALVANOGRAPH
D. KYMOGRAPH
E. PEN AND INKING SYSTEM

69. “Did you shoot Mr X?” is an example of in polygraph examination.

A. Control question

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 B. Relevant question
C. Irrelevant question
D. Evidence connecting question

70. Which of the following questions made in a polygraph examination maybe

considered an irrelevant question?
A. Have you ever been called by the name Allan?
B. Is today Monday?
C. Are you over 20 years of age?
D. All of the above

71. This test is applied when the response to relevant and control questions are similar
in degree and in consistency and in a way that the examiner cannot determine
whether the subject is telling the truth or not.
A. Silent answer test
B. Peak of tension test
C. Guilt complex test
D. General question test

72. To facilitate evaluation and interpretation of test charts, markings are made with the
use of signs and symbols. Which of the following examples of chart markings should
be the first marking of the examiner in the chart?
A. X / 60 / 1.5 A
B. XX / 60 / 1.5 A
C. X
D. XX

73. A principle involved in fingerprinting which states that there are no two fingerprints
that are exactly alike unless taken from the same finger.
A. Permanency
B. Individuality
C. Infallability
D. Generality

74. The biggest percentage of fingerprint pattern is

A. Arches
B. Loops
C. Whorls
D. Accidentals

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75. It symbolized by letter X in the fingerprint classification.
A. Ulnar Loop
B. Plain arch
C. Accidental whorl
D. Tented arch

76. The reason why fountain pen ink, colored ink and stamp pad are objectionable
are, except
A. They are too thin
B. They dry too quickly
C. The stamp pad smears easily
D. Satisfactory for comparison purposes

77. These are fingerprints which are imprinted by mere chance or without any intention
to produce the print.
A. Chance print
B. Chance impression
C. Visible print
D. Latent print

78. If a finger appears to be amputated (cut off) just place the symbol or simple
abbreviation as and the date of amputation on the box of the finger actually
amputated.
A. AMP
B. AMPT
C. APT
D. AMPUT

79. Which has been known as the circulating tissue of the body?
A. brain
B. skin
C. Mucus membrane
D. None of these

80. The yellowish fluid of blood in which numerous blood corpuscles is called
A. Serum
B. Plasma
C. Red cells
D. Cloth

81. What test is used to determine whether blood is a human or non-human origin?
A. Marquis test
B. Precipitin test

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 C. Baberios test
D. Levine test

82. is a specialized epithelial outgrowth of the skin which occur everywhere on

the human body except on the palm of the hands and the sole of the feet.
A. nails
B. skin
C. hair
D. pores

83. What kind of fluid is used to restore tampered serial numbers?

A. Etching fluid
B. STP fluid
C. Motolite fluid
D. Gun serial fluid

84. As regards the relation of the site of the application of force and location of injury,
the injury found at site of the application of force is called
A. Coup injury
B. Contre injury
C. Coup contre coup injury
D. Locus minoris resistancia

85. Wound characterized by products of forcible contact are called

A. Abrasion
B. Multiple wound
C. Mutilation
D. Punctured

86. All forms of violent death which results primarily from the interference with the
process of respiration or to condition in which the supply of oxygen to the blood or
tissue or both has been reduced below normal level are called
A. Death by asphyxia
B. Death by mutilation
C. Death by injection
D. Death by violence

87. It is defined as a remedy or process by which a child born out of lawful wedlock and
are therefore considered illegitimate are by fiction of law considered by subsequent
valid marriage of the parents.
A. Adoption
B. Legitimation

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 C. Foster parenting
D. Naturalization

88. The introduction of seminal fluid with spermatozoa in the generative of a woman by
any means of springe, pipette, irrigator, etc is called
A. penetration
B. insertion
C. insemination
D. fingering

89. The physical incapacity of either sex to allow or grant to the other legitimate
sexual gratification.
A. Sterility
B. Impotency
C. Frigidity
D. Erectile failure

90. In England, he was a buckle maker then a brothel operator; a master criminal who
became London’s most effective criminal investigator. He was the most famous
THIEF- CATCHER in 1720s.
A. Alexander Mocanochie
B. Jonathan Wild
C. Billy Cook
D. John Howard

91. He was known to be the creator of the “bow street runners”, a group of police officers
attached to the Bow Street Court, and not in uniform, performing criminal
investigative functions.
A. Henry Fielding
B. John Fielding
C. John Howard
D. Robert Peel

92. The founder and chief organizer of the London Metropolitan Police – the Scotland
Yard, which became famous police organization in the world.
A. Henry Fielding
B. John Fielding
C. John Howard
D. Robert Peel

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93. America’s most famous private investigator and founder of Criminal Investigation
A. Alec Nayhem
B. Allan Pinkerton
C. Thomas Byrnes
D. None of these

94. The first woman detective in the history of criminal investigation.

A. Kathleen Jacob
B. Candy Miles
C. Kate Wayne
D. Pines Hamilton

95. A French Police Clerk who introduced and established the first systematic
identification system based on anthropmetrical Signalment and became the founder of
criminal identification.
A. Fox Talbot
B. Thomas Byrnes
C. Alphonse Bertillon
D. Francis Galton

96. An Englishman who published his study on classifying fingerprints. While other
scientists were studying fingerprints in their biological nature, he recognized their
uniqueness and significance in criminal identification.
A. Arthur Conan Lyle
B. Thomas Byrnes
C. Alphonse Bertillon
D. Francis Galton

97. An Englishman who published a handbook for Examining Magistrates in Munich,

Germany and advocated the use of scientific methods in criminal investigation
process.
A. Hans Gross
B. Thomas Byrnes
C. Alphonse Bertillon
D. Francis Galton

98. The SC ruled the illegally obtained evidence is inadmissible in state

criminal prosecutions in the famous case of
A. Miranda vs Arizona
B. Otit vs Jeff
C. Mapp vs Ohio
D. Milkey vs Wett

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 99. As a rule, do not touch, alter or remove anything at the crime scene until the
evidence has been processed through notes, sketches and photographs, with proper
measurements. This refers to
A. the golden rule in investigation
B. the number one SOP in investigation
C. the act of note taking
D. the act of crime scene preservation

100. The continues accountability of persons handling evidences, and having responsibility
of taking care and preserving the evidences from the time it was found until brought to
court for presentation is called
A. Chain of events
B. Key events
C. Chain of custody of evidence
D. Chain of command

- End of Set Three -

Sentence Completion

Each sentence below has blanks each blank indicating that word has been a mined. Beneath
the
sentence are five numbered sets of words.

Direction: Choose the set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

1. It is to try to destroy pest completely with pesticides, for as each

new chemical pesticide is introduced the pest gradually become to it.
1. Useless----------drawn
2. Pointless-----vulnerable
3. Futile--------resistant
4. Wicked-------indifferent
5. Worthwhile-----immune

Ans:3

2. The usual solution proposed for the chronic of affordable housing in the
Philippines is to build new houses, often with government subsidies to the
cost to the buyer.
1. Scarcity------conceal
2. Degeneration----repair
3. Excess-------climinate
4. Undersupply-----augment
5. Shortage-----reduce

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Ans:5

3. The famous Dr. C. Drew’s technique for preserving and storing blood plasma for
emergency use proved so that it became the for the
present bloodbank system by the Red Cross.
1. Irrelevant-----inspiration
2. Urgent- - -pattern
3. Effective----model
4. Innocuous--------excuse
5. Complex------blueprint

Ans:3

4. Because they did not accept his basic they were by his
argument.
1. Assumption------convinced
2. Motivation------confused
3. Bias---------impressed
4. Promise---------unconvinced
5. Supposition----justified

Ans:4

5. Pain is the body’s early warning system: loss of in the extremities leaves a
person injuring himself unwittingly.
1. Agony----incapable
2. Sensation- - -vulnerable to
3. Consciousness-----desirous of
4. Feeling-----habituated to
5. Movement- - -prone to

Ans:2

6. It is ironic that the insights of the great thinkers are voiced so often
that they have become more .
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1. Original-------cliché’s
2. Banal----belief

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 3. Dubious--------habits
4. Philosophical-------questions
5. Abstract-------ideas

Ans:1

7. Since many disadvantaged individuals view their situation as as well as

intolerable, their attitudes are best described as .
1. Squalid----obscure
2. Unpleasant----bellicose
3. Acute----sanguine
4. Immutable---------resigned
5. Political- - -perplexed

Ans:4

8. Certain animal behaviors, such as mating rituals, seem to be and

therefore, external factors such as climate changes, foods supply or
presence of other animals of the same species.
1. Learned------immune to
2. Innate-------unaffected by
3. Intricate----belong to
4. Specific----confused with
5. Memorized-----controlled by

Ans:2

9. As a person who combines care with Ruth completed her duties with
as well as zeal.
1. Levity--------resignation
2. Geniality-----ardor
3. Vitality-----willingness
4. Empathy- - -rigor
5. Enthusiasm- - -meticulousness

Ans:5

10. Although bound to the law, a judge is free to use his discretion to
the anachronistic harshness of some criminal penalties.
1. Impose----mitigate
2. Exercise------understand
3. Support----condone
4. Initiate----lighten
5. Enforce-----lower

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Ans:1

11. The scientific community was when a living specimen of a bacteria,

long thought to be , was discovered by a scientist.
1. Perplexed----common
2. Overjoyed-----dangerous
3. Unconcerned-----local
4. Astounded-----extinct
5. Dismayed-----alive

Ans:4

12. Although at times, Ruth could be disagreeable and even , more often
than not, she was the most person you could hope to meet.
1. Contentious-----amiable
2. Disgruntled----confused
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3. Contradictory------disconcerted
4. Misguided----solicitous
5. Choosy------discerning

Ans:1

13. Reuben’s interest was focused on the division between theory

and empiricism; he was convinced that a of philosophy and applied
science was possible and necessary.
1. Eliminating----synthesis
2. Maintaining--------restoration
3. Crossing----stabilization
4. Ignoring----duplicity
5. Denying----delineation

Ans:1

14. Thanks to his eloquence and logic. Reuben spoke and made it
difficult to his bitterest opponents to his opinions.
1. Monotonously----clash with
2. Charmingly------yield to
3. Tediously------contend with
4. Abhorrently-----concede to
5. Persuasively----disagree with

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Ans:5

15. This well-document part of history of Filipino artistry is of importance because it

carefully the accomplishments of Filipino artists who care all
too little known the public at large.
1. Recognizes----negligible
2. Overlooks-----purposed
3. Scrutinizes----illusory
4. Distorts-----noteworthy
5. Substantiates----considerable

Ans:5

16. Surrounded by their enemies and unable to their supplies, the

defenders of the city feared their food would soon be .
1. Replenish-----exhausted
2. Consume- -hoarded
3. Replace----obtainable
4. Estimate-----superfluous
5. Protect- - -rationed

Ans:1

17. As environmentalists recently in studying the effects of natural

caused forest fires, some phenomena that appeared on the surface to be destructive,
often have a hidden effect on the balance of nature.
1. Disproved- - -beneficial
2. Uncovered----positive
3. Hypothesized- - -catastrophic
4. Disclosed- - -environmental
5. Determined- - -disastrous

Ans:5

18. The members of the Anti-Graft and Corruption League vowed to

all traces of between private citizens and those in government service.
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1. Exterminate----controversy
2. Uncovered------positive
3. Hypothesized----catastrophic
4. Disclosed----un environmental

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 5. Impound----ties

Ans:4

19. Rosalinda kept her late parent’s heirlooms, not for any value
it had, but for purely reasons.
1. Potential----monetary
2. Ornamental----aesthetic
3. Financial- - -pecuniary
4. Intrinsic-----sentimental
5. Personal- - -accidental

Ans:4

20. Because our supply of fossil fuel like coal has been sadly , we must
find sources of energy.
1. Exhausted-----efficient
2. Depleted-----alternate
3. Increased----available
4. Compensated--------significant
5. Stored-----hoarded

Ans:2

21. Because Noel was in the performance of his duties, his

employers could not his work.
1. Derelict--------quarrel over
2. Dilatory-----grumble at
3. Undisciplined-------object to
4. Assiduous------complain about
5. Nocturnal----guided

Ans:4

22. The pack of wolves the herd of cattle in their

relentless search a stray calf.
1. Voracious-------stalked
2. Dilatory------grumble at
3. Meandering------harassed
4. Treacherous- - -followed
5. Nocturnal----guided

Ans:1

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23. It is said that the tradition of shaking hands originated when our ancestors held
out their hands show that they had no weapons and were thus
disposed.
1. Lethal- - -clearly
2. Concealed----amicably
3. Hidden- - -harmfully
4. Murderous----ill
5. Secret- - -finally

Ans:2

24. The number of Philippines Eagles has because the encroachments of

humans on their habitat have caused them to their breeding places.
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1. Multiplied- - -endure
2. Expanded----alter
3. Increased- - -migrate from
4. Diminished- -protect
5. Dwindled----shun

Ans:5

25. Despite the Archery team members’ resentment of the new coach’s training
regiment, they them as long as he did not them too
strictly.
1. Embraced- - -follow
2. Condemned----formulate
3. Questioned--------interpret
4. Challenged-----implement
5. Tolerated- - -apply

Ans:5

GRAMMAR AND CORRECT USAGE Part 4

Direction: Below you will find groups sentences. Select which one in each group is preferable
with respect to grammar and correct usage.

1. The child is neither encourage to be critical or examine all the evidence before forming
an opinion.

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 1. Neither encourage to be critical or to examine
2. Neither encourage to be critical nor to examine
3. Either encourage to be critical nor to examine.
4. Encourage either to be critical nor to examine
5. Not encourage to be critical or to examine

Ans: 5 – words either. Or should be placed before the 2 items being discussed: to be
critical and to examine.

2. Many politicians are now trying to take uncontroversial positions on issue; the
purpose being to allow them to appeal to as wide a segment of the voting population as
possible.
1. Issues; the purpose being to allow them to appeal
2. Issues; in order to appeal
3. Issues; then purpose is to allow them to appeal
4. Issues; and the purpose is to allow them to appeal
5. Issues; that was allowing them to appeal

Ans: 2 – corrects the run-on phrase by linking the elements with in order to.

3. Play being recognize as an important factor in improving mental and physical health
and therby reducing human misery and poverty.
1. Play being recognized as
2. By recognizing play as
3. Their recognizing play as
4. Recognition of it being
5. Play is recognized

Ans: 5- Provides the verb is recognized as and presents the only complete sentence.

4. However many mistakes have been made in our past, the Filipino traditions, not only
the champion of freedom but also bravery, still lives among millions who can see light and
hope scarcely anywhere else.
1. Not only the champion of freedom but also bravery
2. The champion of not only freedom but also bravery
3. The champion of the only of freedom but also of bravery
4. Not only the champion but also freedom and bravery
5. Not the champion of freedom only, but also bravery

Ans: 3- parallel structures require that not only and but also immediately precede the
words they limit.

5. Elma is as fast as, if not faster than, anyone in her track and field batch and should be on the
National Team.
1. As fast as, if not faster than, anyone

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 2. As fast as, if not fast than, anyone else
3. As fast, if not more fast than, anyone
4. As fast, if not faster than, anyone
5. As swift as, if not faster than, anyone

Ans: 4 – the faulty comparison is corrected in choice #4

6. Except for you and I, everyone brought a present to the party

1. Except for and I, everyone brought
2. With exceptions of you and I, everyone brought
3. Except for you and I, everyone had brought
4. Except for you and me, everyone brought
5. Except for you and me, everyone had brought

Ans: 4 – you and me

7. The reason I came late to office today is because the car broke down.
1. I came late to office today us because
2. Why i came late to office today is because
3. I was late to office today is because
4. That I was late to office today is because
5. I came late to office today is that

Ans: 5 – “is That” is preferred to “because”

8. When the war is over, no nation will either be isolated in war or peace.
1. Either be isolated in war or peace
2. Be either isolated in war or peace
3. Be isolated in neither war nor peace
4. Be isolated either in war or in peace
5. Be isolated neither in war or peace

Ans: 4 – either... or...

9. The supermarket owner hadn’t hardly any of those kind of canned goods
1. Hadn’t hardly any of those kind
2. Hadn’t hardly any of those kinds
3. Had hardly any of those kind
4. Hadn’t hardly any of those kinds
5. Had scarcely any of those kinds

Ans: 4 – double negative: a hadn’t hardly; “those kinds”

10. Irregardless of the outcome of the competition, our schools will remain staunchly allies

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 1. Irregardless of the outcome
2. Regardless of how the outcome
3. With regards to the outcome
4. Regardless of the computer
5. Disregarding the outcome

Ans: 4- regardless

11. She was told to give the award to whomever she thought had contributed most to the
welfare of the students organization.
1. To whom she thought
2. To whoever she thought
3. To the senior whom she thought
4. To whomever
5. To him whom she thought

Ans: 2 – “whoever”... had contributed.

12. Senator Josef’s is one of the legislators who are going to discuss the budget in the
Upper Chamber.
1. One of the legislators who are going
2. One of the legislators who is going
3. One of the legislators who has gone
4. The legislators who going
5. The legislators who has gone

Ans: 1 – original sentence is

correct

13. She not only was competent but also friendly in nature
1. She not only was competent but also friendly
2. She not was only competent but friendly also
3. She was not only competent but friendly also
4. She was not only competent but friendly also

Ans: “was not only” ... but also..

14. Most students like to read these kind of books during their break time.
1. These kinds of books
2. These kind of book
3. This kind of book
4. This kinds of book
5. Those kind of books

Ans: 3 – “KIND” is singular, so use “this” as a singular modifier.

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15. It is not for you to assume responsibility, it is, rather, me who is the guilty the
guilty person in this matter.
1. Me who is
2. Me who am
3. Io who is
4. I who are
5. I who am

Ans: 5 – use “I” instead of me: first person singular verb “AM”

16. The “Aurora Borealis” or Northern Lights, is so named because it is a light display
that takes place in northern skies.
1. Because it is a light display that takes place
2. As a light display taking place
3. Because of taking place
4. Due to the fact that is a light display
5. Contrary to the fact of taking

place Ans: 1 – original sentence is

correct

17. The giving of foreign as is a tool of national policy the hoped-for return is often
indirect and long-term.
1. Policy, the hoped-for return is often indirect and long-term
2. Policy, however the hoped-for return is often indirect and long-term
3. Policy, however the hoped- for return is often in direct and long-term
4. Policy, albeit the hoped-for return is often indirect and long term
5. Policy, despite the hoped-for return id often indirect and long

term Ans: 3 – addition of conjunction “though” .

18. The difference between the candidates is that one is radical; the other, conservative
1. One is radical; the other, conservative
2. One is radical; the other being conservative
3. While one is radical; the other, conservative
4. One of the radical; the another, is conservative
5. One is radical, although the other is more conservative

Ans: 1 - original sentence is correct use semi-colon to separate pair of clauses.

19. Many, middle class individuals find that they cannot obtain good medical
attention. Despite they need it badly.
1. Despite they need it badly
2. Despite their bad need of it

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 3. In spite of they need it badly
4. However, much they need it
5. Therefor, they need it badly

Ans: 2- “despite” use as a preposition.

20. If I would have known about the traffic jam at the area, I would have taken an
alternate route.
1. If I would have known about
2. If I would have known about that
3. If I would of known about
4. If I was aware of
5. Had I known about

Ans: 5 – correct use of subjunctive mood to indicate a condition contrary to fact.

21. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness

1. If I would have known about
2. If I could have known about
3. If I would of known about
4. Had I known about
5. Because of usefulness

Ans: 2 - change participant phrase to a clause.

22. Neither the earthquake or the subsequent fire was able to destroy the spirit of
the populace.
1. Or the subsequent fire was
2. Nor the subsequent fire were
3. Or the subsequent fire were
4. Nor the subsequent fire was
5. Or the fire that occurred subsequently

were Ans: 4 – “neither... nor..”

23. Of the two candidates for this government position, Jose Marie is the most
qualified because of his experience in the field.
1. Most qualified because of
2. Most qualified due to
3. More qualified due to
4. More qualified because of
5. Most qualified as a result

Ans: 4 – use “more” because only 2 persons are being compared

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24. He has not violated the law, but also he has escaped punishment.
1. Not only violated the law, but also he has escaped punishment
2. Violated not only the law, but he has escaped punishment
3. Violated not only the law, but he has escaped punishment also
4. Not only violated the law, but also escaped punishment
5. Not only violated the law, but has escaped punishment

Ans: 4- “Not only” and “ But also” should be placed near the words within
which they belong: violated and escaped.

25. She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.
1. Seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts
2. Seldom ever wants to try and face the facts
3. Seldom ever wants to try to face the facts
4. Seldom wants to try and face the facts
5. Seldom wants to try to face the facts

Ans: 5

CSE - English Grammar and Correct Usage Part 5

Sentence Completion
Each sentence below has blanks each blank indicating that word has been a
mined. Beneath the sentence are five numbered sets of words.
Direction: Choose the set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence
as a whole.

1. After having listened to his lecture I really interested to

learn how to conduct an action research.
a. am
b. was
c. is
d. were

ans: a

2. It was in july 1969 when Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon.

a. have landed
b. had landed
c. were landed
d. landed

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ans: d

3. The answer to the economic woes of the Philippines development

of manpower.
a. will be
b. is
c. are
d. was

ans: b

4. The effects of climate change the world's food supply.

a. threatens
b. will threaten
c. threaten
d. would threaten

ans: c

5. The student was to explain his side after a heated encounter with
a classmate.
a. allowed
b. will threaten
c. threaten
d. would threaten

ans: a

6. The last fifty years of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
that as a whole, the Association is greater than the sum of its parts.
a. proved
b. proves
c. have proven
d. had proven

ans: c

7. Keeping up the fashion drains one's pocket.

a. to
b. with
c. in
d. for

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ans: b

8. Fill the blanks with the correct answer.

a. with
b. in
c. up

d. out

ans: b

9. Please your sister on which course to take in college.

a. advice
b. advises
c. advise
d. adviced

ans: c

10. The teenage girl didn't listen to her mother's .

a. advice
b. advices
c. advise
d. advises

ans: a

11. To work abroad means to live away from ones.

a. beloved
b. loving
c. love

d. loved

ans: d

12. in a while, one has to take a vacation for health reasons.

a. One
b. One's
c. Once
d. Once's

ans: c

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13. Teamwork a must for a group's success.
a. can be
b. is
c. should be
d. are

ans: c

14. The secret to cooking pinakbet not to put too much water.
a. will be
b. should be
c. is
d. was

ans: c

15. She believes in destiny, she?

a. did
b. doesn't
c. does
d. didn't

ans: b

16. These are computer - generated data, ?

a. is it
b. isn't it
c. are they
d. aren't they

ans: d

17. Did you to the meeting?

a. goes
b. go
c. went
d. going

ans: b

18. She every weekend.

a. do teach
b. is teaching
c. does teach

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d. do teaches

ans: c

19. She doesn't want to remember her .

a. past
b. past passed
c. passed
d. passed past

ans: a

20. A contract is an agreement two parties.

a. among
b. of
c. between
d. with

ans: c

CSE - English Grammar and Correct Usage Part 6

Sentence Completion
Each sentence below has blanks each blank indicating that word has been a
mined. Beneath the sentence are five numbered sets of words.
Direction: Choose the set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence
as a whole.

1. Jose Rizal was born June 19, 1861.

a. on
b. at
c. in
d. last

ans: a

2. The government should infrastructure to lure more tourists.

a. be improving
b. improve
c. improved
d. have improved

ans: b

3. crackdown on overseas deals, smuggling remains unabated.

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a. Despite of
b. Despite
c. Inspite
d. Inspite on

ans: b

4. The Philippine economy a sizzling pace in the second quarter

of this year.
a. grew at
b. grew in
c. grew with
d. grew on

ans: a

5. The Japan - funded Mega - Manila Subway Project to be

approved by the National Economic Development Authority next
year.
a. will be expected
b. are expected
c. is expected
d. shall be expected

ans: c

6. I didn't like to to him.

a. talk
b. to be talking
c. talked
d. do the talking

ans: a

7. I have not my breakfast.

a. ate
b. to eaten
c. eaten
d. eat

ans: c

8. She the newspaper everyday.

a. will be reading
b. reads

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c. is reading
d. read

ans: b

9. I a government employee who assigned at the Civil

Service Commission.
a. am - is
b. will be - is
c. is - am
d. won't be - shall

ans: a

10. Please this note to the director.

a. carry
b. get
c. take
d. bring

ans: c

11. He to a time in the past when he was young and happy.

a. illuded
b. alluded
c. eluded
d. allusioned

ans: b

12. She us into thinking he was a Japanese,

a. eluded
b. alluded
c. illuded
d. allusioned

ans: c

13. The refugees the border patrol.

a. alluded
b. eluded
c. illuded
d. allusioned

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ans: b

14. In Japan, we bought chocolates, cookies .

a. etc.
b. etc., etc.
c. and etc
d. others, etc.

ans: a

15. We are about the safety of the hostages.

a. anxious
b. interested
c. eager
d. sorry

ans: a

16. He made a contribution to the project.

a. credited
b. credulous
c. credible
d. creditable

ans: d

17. people believe everything that they are told.

a. Credulous
b. Credible
c. Creditable
d. Credit

ans: a

18. He sat me.

a. by
b. for
c. besides
d. beside

ans: b

19. the mortgage, I have car payments to make.

a. Accept

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b. Except
c. Beside
d. Besides

ans: d

20. I can't with course requirements so I am thinking of dropping it.

a. cope in
b. cope
c. cope up
d. cope on

ans: b

CSE - English Grammar and Correct Usage Part 7

Sentence Completion
Each sentence below has blanks each blank indicating that word has been a
mined. Beneath the sentence are five numbered sets of words.
Direction: Choose the set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence
as a whole.

1. We should teach our children creative and critical thinking so that they can
with life in the 21st century.
a. cope
b. cope on
c. cope up
d. cope for

ans: a

2. Everybody must bring own packed lunch.

a. their
b. there
c. his
d. your

ans: c

3. This is the to compute grades in the K to 12 curriculum.

a. way in how
b. way on how
c. way how
d. way

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ans: d

4. The meeting ended without any plans for discussions.

a. farther longer
b. further more
c. farther
d. further

ans: d

5. She went away from her family than she had gone before.
a. farther
b. farther more
c. further
d. further more

ans: a

6. I quit drinking I became healthier.

a. Before
b. Because
c. Since
d. Cause

ans: b

7. Good referees and evaluators must be .

a. not interested
b. disinterested
c. uninterested
d. misinterested

ans: b

8. Let the company call in a mediator to settle the dispute.

a. uninterested
b. not interested
c. disinterested
d. malinterested

ans: c

9. I'm in books. I'm interested in movies.

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a. misinterested
b. uninterested
c. disinterested
d. malinterested

ans: c

10. Did she take the Civil Service Exams this year?
a. took
b. takes
c. take
d. taked

ans: c

11. Except for you and I, everyone brought a present to the party

a. Except for and I, everyone brought

b. With exceptions of you and I, everyone brought
c. Except for you and I, everyone had brought
d. Except for you and me, everyone brought
e. Except for you and me, everyone had brought

ans: d

12. The reason I came late to office today is because the car broke down.

a. I came late to office today us because

b. Why i came late to office today is because
c. I was late to office today is because
d. That I was late to office today is because
e. I came late to office today is

that ans: d

13. When the war is over, no nation will either be isolated in war or peace.

a. Either be isolated in war or peace

b. Be either isolated in war or peace
c. Be isolated in neither war nor peace
d. Be isolated either in war or in peace
e. Be isolated neither in war or peace

ans: d

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14. The supermarket owner hadn’t hardly any of those kind of canned goods

a. Hadn’t hardly any of those kind

b. Hadn’t hardly any of those kinds
c. Had hardly any of those kind
d. Hadn’t hardly any of those kinds
e. Had scarcely any of those

kinds ans: d

15. Irregardless of the outcome of the competition, our schools will

remain staunchly allies

a. Irregardless of the outcome

b. Regardless of how the outcome
c. With regards to the outcome
d. Regardless of the computer
e. Disregarding the outcome

ans: d

16. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness

a. If I would have known about

b. If I could have known about
c. If I would of known about
d. Had I known about
e. Because of usefulness

ans: b

17. Neither the earthquake or the subsequent fire was able to destroy
the spirit of the populace.

a. Or the subsequent fire was

b. Nor the subsequent fire were
c. Or the subsequent fire were
d. Nor the subsequent fire was
e. Or the fire that occurred subsequently

were ans: d

18. Of the two candidates for this government position, Jose Marie is the

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most qualified because of his experience in the field.

a. Most qualified because of

b. Most qualified due to
c. More qualified due to
d. More qualified because of
e. Most qualified as a result

ans: d

19. He has not violated the law, but also he has escaped punishment.

a. Not only violated the law, but also he has escaped punishment
b. Violated not only the law, but he has escaped punishment
c. Violated not only the law, but he has escaped punishment also
d. Not only violated the law, but also escaped punishment
e. Not only violated the law, but has escaped punishment

ans: d

20. She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.

a. Seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts

b. Seldom ever wants to try and face the facts
c. Seldom ever wants to try to face the facts
d. Seldom wants to try and face the facts
e. Seldom wants to try to face the

facts Ans: e

NEWLY ENACTED LAWS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, GENERAL

INFORMATION AND CURRENT EVENTS Part 1
DIRECTION: Read each questions carefully and choose the best answer from the given
options.

1. A voters is distinguish from exercising the right to vote (suffrage) if said voter .
1. Turned 20 years old just before the election
2. Is poor
3. Is illiterate
4. Is naturalized Filipino citizen
5. Has been a Philippine Resident for less than six month months.

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Ans: 5

2. Who may be appointed as a cabinet member without needing confirmation from the
commission on Appointments?
1. Senate President
2. Any senator
3. Vice president
4. House keeper
5. Congressman

Ans: 3

3. Which of the following sectors is NOT represented in the party-list system in the House of
Representative?
1. Youth
2. Labor
3. Women
4. Religious
5. Trade

Ans: 4

4. Which of the following government agencies exercises original and exclusive jurisdiction over all
contest, returns and qualification of the President and the Vice President?
1. COMELEC
2. Commission On Appointment
3. Supreme Court
4. Senate Electoral Tribunal
5. Judicial Bar Council

Ans: 1

5. Who is responsible for determining the existence of probable cause for the issuance of a
warrant of arrest or search warrant?
1. Lawyer
2. judge
3. Fiscal
4. Prosecutor
5. Mayor

Ans: 2

6. It mandates the blending of cocodiesel methyl ester (CME) in all diesel fuel and bio-ethanol
I gasoline sold across the country.

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 1. Clean air craft of 1999
2. Solid waste management Act of 2000
3. Fuel development
4. Biofuels Act of 2006
5. Pollution Reduction ACT OF 2001

Ans: 4

7. Environmental law providing for an ecological solid waste management program

creating necessary mechanism, incentives, prohibition and penalties.
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1. Rep. Act # 8749 or the Philippines Clean Air Act of 1999.
2. Ecological solid waste management Act of 2000
3. Anti-pollution Reduction Act
4. Waste Recycling and disposal Act
5. Recycle, Re-use and reduce Act

Ans: 2

8. Which of the following concepts is relevant to environment education?

1. Rapid urbanization and development
2. Resources can be infinitely utilized
3. Importance of balance of nature
4. Unabated destruction of natural environmental
5. Indifference of society to

environmental Ans: 3

9. Refers to the delegation of specific non-core operations of an agency to an external

entity that
specializes in that operation.
1. Subcontracting
2. Delegation
3. Multi-tasking
4. Specialization
5. Outsourcing

Ans: 5

10. Which of the following statement best describes the relationship between global
warming and ozone depletion.
1. Global warming and ozone depletion are one and the same

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 2. Global warming leads to Ozone depletion
3. Excessive build up of carbon dioxide causes both global warming and ozone depletion
4. Ozone depletion causes unpredictable weather disturbances
5. Global warming cause environmental

disasters Ans: 3

11. Jaywalking, indiscriminate garbage disposal, vandalism, reckless driving are

manifestation of. .
1. Lack of sense of propriety
2. Lack of discipline
3. Indifference
4. Disregard of other people’s property
5. Anarchy

Ans: 2

12. The worst environmental of a large scale mining operation comes from?
1. Soil poisoning
2. Air pollution
3. Deforestation
4. Mine tailings
5. Unrestored mine-out

areas Ans: 5

13. it allows foreign-based retailers and manufacturers to engage in retail activities in

the country subject to condition and requirements.
1. Globalization
2. Retail and trade liberalization
3. Free trade market
4. Protectionism
5. Trade blocs

Ans: 2

14. it embodies the national policy on information technology developments and servers as
a guide to all agencies in the effective utilization of information technology resources.
1. National Information Technology Plan (NITP)
2. Information Technology Development
3. Technology Enhancement Program
4. Philippines Technology Highway Program
5. Philippine Information Technology Highway

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Ans: 1

15. A government program designed to solve the ills of society through personal
transformation and renewal and to strengthen the moral fiber of the Filipino people.
1. Anti-Corruption Crusade
2. People Empowerment
3. “Bangon Pinoy”
4. Moral Recovery Program
5. Sustainable Development

Ans: 4

16. A broader regional free trade zone composed of “ASEAN” countries expanding trade
with Japan, China and South Korea.
1. ASEAN free trade zone
2. “ASEAN plus Three”
3. APEC Group
4. ASEAN Partners
5. ASEAN + JSOK

Ans: 2

17. Globalization has rapidly brought about .

1. Borderless trade
2. Development of information and communication technology
3. Threats to security to both rich and poor countries
4. Rich becoming richer and the poor becoming poorer
5. Economic crisis and financial

meltdown Ans: 1

18. The integration of national markets into a single word market where goods,
services, financial capital and technology, flown in and out of countries virtually
unhampered.
1. Retail trade liberalization
2. World Trade Organization
3. Globalization
4. Free trade
5. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

(GATT) Ans: 3

19. It is an oceanographic phenomenon associated with extreme variable climate. It

brings destructive rains and droughts that result in economic disaster.
1. Global warming

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 2. El Nino/ La Nina
3. Tsunami
4. Cyclones/hurricanes
5. Ocean Current

Ans: 2

20. Keeping faith in our commitment to protect the Filipinos environmental hazards, this
law seeks incorporate climate change factors in mainstream of national and local
development planning.
1. National Disaster Coordinating Act
2. Climate Protection Act 2009
3. Climate Change At of 2009
4. National Preparedness Plan
5. Disaster Risk & Reduction Mgmt. Act of

2009 Ans: 3

21. The Contamination of the natural environment with harmful substance that have
been released as a result of human activites.
1. Gasification
2. Global Warming
3. Climate Change
4. Pollution
5. Degradation

Ans: 4

22. Fishery Resources in marine and Coastal waters may be considered as “open
access resources” Because of the .
1. Mobile nature of fish and water
2. Difficulty in making see boundaries
3. Overfishing in coastal areas
4. Proliferation of illegal fish pen in water areas
5. Lax implementation of fishery laws

Ans: 2

23. Refers to an increasing reliance on market to guide economic activity

1. Liberalization
2. Deregulation
3. Free trade
4. Protectionism
5. Macroeconomics

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Ans: 1

24. Which of the following is not NONRENEWABLE source of energy?

1. Natural Gas
2. Biogas
3. Geothermal Power
4. Solar Power
5. Wind power

Ans: 1

25. Which of the following destroy the Balance of an ecosystem?

1. Reforestation
2. Wasteful consumption
3. Reduce, reuse, recycle
4. Conservation
5. Education

Ans: 2

26. How do forest Protect our sources of water?

1. They keep water in the streams
2. They use water for food production
3. They serve as water holders
4. They let water flow to the lowlands
5. They prevent flashfloods and landslides

Ans: 3

27. Which of the following shows concerns for the environment?

1. Burning of garbage
2. Joining clean and green movements
3. Reforestation
4. Throwing wastewater into rivers
5. Recycling and reducing

Ans: 2

28. The Constitution after has been ratified, can only be amended through initiative after
years.
1. Two
2. Three
3. Anytime

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 4. 5
5. Once every 6 years

Ans: 4

29. Every government agency is required to develop, update regularly and make available
to the
transacting public .
1. List of action Officers
2. The performance target
3. Rates of services fees
4. Direction and flow
5. Vision and mission

Ans: 2

30. In processing of expenditures reports or document excepts other provided by law,

how many
signatures must any written action or decision contain?
1. 6
2. 5
3. 4
4. 3
5. 2

Ans: 4

TEST ON CORRECT GRAMMAR IN ENGLISH (NEW EXERCISE)

Directions: Choose the correct answer from the choices given.

1. A. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-General, accompanied by his wife, were at
the party.
B. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-General, accompanied by the wife, were at the
party.
C. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-General, accompanied by his wife, was at the
party.
D. Sir Josef Brondial, the Spanish Consul-General, accompanied by his wife, is at the party.

Ans: c

2. A. We could go to the beach if it wasn’t so hot.

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B. We could go to the beach if it weren’t so hot.
C. We could go to the beach if it is weren’t so hot.
D. We could go to the beach if it is so hot.

Ans: b

3. A. Fatima Ruth promised she would come.

B. Fatima Ruth promised she will come.
C. Fatima Ruth promised that she will come.
D. Fatima Ruth promised that she is to come.

Ans: a

4. A. I am a Filipino and so is she.

B. I am a Filipino and so she is also.
C. I am a Filipino too and she will come.
D. I am a Filipino and she also.

Ans: a

5. A. Alberto ignored the traffic enforcers signal that he stop.

B. Alberto ignored that traffic enforcer’s signal that he stop.
C. Alberto ignored the traffic enforcers the signal that he is to stop.
D. Alberto ignored the traffic enforcers of the signal that he to stop.

Ans: b

6. A. She’s been there before, isn’t she?

B. She’s been there before, is she?
C. She’s been there before, hasn’t she?
D. She’s been there before, didn’t she?

Ans: c

7. A. How can Bernice blame you and he for the miscommunication?

B. How can Bernice blame both you and him for the miscommunication?
C. How can Bernice blame you and him for the miscommunication?
D. How can Bernice blame you and him also for the miscommunication?

Ans: c

8. A. Neither of them are experts on the subject matter of the “Big-Bang Theory.”
B. Neither one of them are experts on the subject matter of the “Big-Bang Theory.”
C. Neither of them is an expert on the subject matter of the “Big-Bang Theory.”

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D. Neither of them is expert in subject matter of the “Big-Bang Theory.”

Ans: c

9. A. The more you practice, the more you will get better,
B. The more you practice, the better you get,
C. The more you practice, the more you get better,
D. The more you practice, the better you will get,

Ans: d

10. A. The reason the proposal was rejected was because it was not economically
viable.
B. The reason the proposal is rejected was that it is not economically viable.
C. The reason the proposal was rejected was that it was not economically viable.
D. The reason the proposal is rejected is because it is not economically viable.

Ans: c

11. A. Having stole the money, the police searched the thief.
B. Having stolen the money, the thief was searched by the police.
C. Having stolen the money, the police searched the thief.
D. The money having stolen by the thief, he was searched by the police.

Ans: b

12. A. When this war is over, no nation will either be isolated in war or peace.
B. When this war is over, no nation will be either isolated in war or peace.
C. When this war is over, no nation will be isolated in neither war nor peace.
D. When this war is over, no nation will be isolated either in war or in peace.

Ans: d

13. A. Today, this is a totally different world than we have seen in the last decade.
B. Today, this is a totally different world from what we have seen in the last decade.
C. Today, this is a totally different world from what we seen in the last decade.
D. Today, this is a totally different world than what we saw in the last decade.

Ans: b

14. A. After viewing both movies, John agreed that the first one is the best of the two.
B. After viewing both movies, John agreed that the first was the best of the two.
C. After viewing both movies, John agreed that the first one was the better of the two.
D. After viewing both movies, John agreed that of the two, the better one was the first.

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Ans: c

TEST ON CORRECT GRAMMAR IN ENGLISH Part 2

VOCABULARY

Direction: Each sentence below has an underline word or phrase. Choose the word or phrase
that is most nearly similar in meaning to the underline word.

1. Because of the drug’s soporific effect, you should not drive after taking it.
1. Inimical
2. Poignant
3. Noxious
4. Sedative
5. Poisonous

Ans:4

2. Indulgent parents spoil their children by giving in to their every demands and whims.
1. Loving
2. Generous
3. Beneficial
4. Yielding
5. Indecisive

Ans: 4

3. The Defensive Panel presented its case to the jury in a trenchant manner.
1. Defensive
2. Vague
3. Cautious
4. Dignified
5. Legalistic

Ans: 3

4. A group of dissident students from the youth freedom Movement is believed to be

engaged in
furtive activities.
1. Cause-oriented
2. Illegal

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 3. Vicious
4. Worthy
5. Secret

Ans: 5

5. He is more concerned with mundane matters like the movement of the stock market
1. Simple
2. Financial
3. Worldly
4. Investments
5. Economic

Ans: 3

6. Do not be so dogmatic about the statement it can be easily refuted.

1. Arbitrary
2. Religious
3. Disagreeing
4. Technical
5. Whimsical

Ans: 1

7. The Hot, humid weather can be enervate even heart souls.

1. Intimidate
2. Incite
3. Invigorate
4. Impugn
5. Weaken

Ans: 5

8. He was expelled from the club because if his nefarious activities.

1. Unsolicited
2. Unauthorized
3. Questionable
4. Immature
5. Sinister

Ans: 5

9. His Diffidence cause him to miss many opportunities.

1. Ignorance

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 2. Laziness
3. Timidity
4. Arrogance
5. Indifference

Ans: 3

10. The recommendation of the wage council is repugnant to the manpower sector.
1. Anti-labor
2. Acceptable
3. Reasonable
4. Degrading
5. Objectionable

Ans: 5

11. Teresa was frightened by the amorphous mass had floated in from the sea.
1. Shapeless
2. Solid
3. Starlike
4. Rock-hand
5. Rofting

Ans: 1

12. They resent his hypocritical posing as a friend for they know he is interested only.
1. Exaggerated
2. Excessive
3. Deceitful
4. Narrow-minded
5. Modest

Ans: 3

13. Let him drink the justice. It is innocuous and will have no effect.
1. Incapable
2. Non dangerous
3. Harmful
4. Tasteless
5. Toxic

Ans: 2

14. Although the artist uses various materials for her artworks, she has the predilection for

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indigenous materials.
1. Superiority
2. Foresight
3. Choice
4. Preference
5. Abundance

Ans: 4

15. The secret agents in charge of protecting the President tried to be as unobtrusive as
possible.
1. Novel
2. Shadowy
3. Harsh
4. Strict
5. Inconspicuous

Ans: 5

16. They vowed to remain steadfast in their support of the group’s cause.
1. Strong
2. Articulate
3. Loyal
4. Strict
5. Inconspicuous

Ans: 3

17. The young wrestler struggled to defeat his adversary who is the current Southeast Asian
Games Champion.
1. Opponent
2. Partner
3. Colleague
4. Mentor
5. Enemy

Ans: 1

18. The Father upbraided his children for their extravagance.

1. Advocated
2. Scorned
3. Scolded
4. Praised
5. Punished

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Ans: 3

19. Beng, the Customer Relations Director, Respondent with alacrity to every customer
requested or complaint.
1. Indignation
2. Aggression
3. Laxity
4. Indifference
5. Zeal

Ans: 5

20. Health benefits and financial assistance are part of the remuneration that goes
with the position.
1. Allowance
2. Aggression
3. Laxity
4. Indifference
5. Zeal

Ans: 2

21. News of the surreptitious meeting of the Magdalo Group gradually leaked out to media.
1. Secret
2. Illegal
3. Constant
4. Grand
5. Nightly

Ans: 1

22. Science is constantly seeking to discover the immutable laws of nature.

1. Silent
2. Unchangeable
3. Constant
4. Impenetrable
5. Varied

Ans: 2

23. Elizabeth feigned illness so she could avoid attending the school meeting.
1. Deserve
2. Escaped

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 3. Condoned
4. Pretend
5. Tolerated

Ans: 4

24. The lawyer was accused of trying to mulct his of his legacy.
1. Swindle
2. Avenge
3. Appease
4. Suggest
5. Destroy

Ans: 1

25. We must faced the enemy without trepidation if we are to win the battle.
1. Reservation
2. Fear
3. Depravity
4. Logistics
5. Trauma

Ans: 2

26. The Regency Club is perfect for the business traveler in search of privacy,
convenience and the eminent level of the personalized service.
1. Topmost
2. Welcome
3. Distinguish
4. Approximate
5. Classy

Ans: 3

27. 395 elegantly, design and tacitly furnished guest rooms and suites with residential
ambiance.
1. Sweet
2. Conventional
3. Unconventional
4. Subdued
5. Complacent

Ans: 2

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28. Ermita and Malate are known for its bohemian lifestyle and tourist attractions.
1. Stylish
2. Conventional
3. Subdued
4. Complacent

Ans: 3

29. Lorenzo Ruiz refused to renounce his faith even though he knew he would suffer
martyrdom.
1. Announce
2. Refute
3. Abandon
4. Reconcile
5. Permeate

Ans: 3

30. There is no panacea that will solve our financial difficulty.

1. Cure-all
2. Problem
3. Paradox
4. Criteria
5. Answer

Ans: 1

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