ENGLISH(Part I)-DOST

C

"I die just when the dawn breaks to herald the day." This is a famous quote from ____. A. Benigno S. Aquino B. Manuel L. Quezon C. Jose P. Rizal D. Jose Aquino

C

"Leadership is not about education or job experience. It is not about power or charisma. And it is not about social class or distinction. As John Maxwell once wrote, 'Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.' And by this definition, every man, woman and child in this nation of 90 million is a leader in his or her own right." - John Xavier R. Valdes (2009) Which of the following restates the author's main idea? A. Anyone can be a leader who belong in this nation. B. Anyone who has power and charisma can be a leader. C. Anyone is capable of leadership which is defined as influence. D. Anyone with an education that is respectable has leadership.

D

"Of man's first disobedience and the fruit/of that forbidden tree" is the opening to: A. The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan B. The Fairie Quenne by Edmund Spenser C. The Vision of Delight by ben Johnson D. Paradise Lost by John Milton

C

"We moved into the house last week, but I'm afraid everything, is still at sixes and sevens." A. The things have not been shipped. B. In a state of confusion. C. In an orderly manner. D. The boxes are still intact

A

1A strand of spider's silk is one of the strongest substances in the world. 2 It can hold five times more weight than a similar strand of steel. 3The silk is extremely elastic. 4A strand can stretch to twice its original length before breaking. How can this paragraph be improved? A. Use "Moreover" to begin sentence 3 to improve coherence. B. Add the phrase "of spider's silk" in sentence 4 to improve clarity. C. Mention examples of other substances to improve content. D. Replace sentence 2 with another detail to improve unity.

D

1Mathematics is the key to opportunity. 2No longer just the language of science, mathematics now contributes in direct and fundamental ways to our daily life and nation building. 3 For students, it opens doors to careers. 4 For citizens, it enables informed decision. 5 For nations, it provides knowledge to compete in a technological economy. 6To participate fully in the world of the future, we must tap the power of mathematics. Mathematics is the key to opportunity. Which sentence does not directly support this? A. Sentences 3 B. Sentences 4 C. Sentences 5 D. Sentences 6

C

1Mathematics is the key to opportunity. 2No longer just the language of science, mathematics now contributes in direct and fundamental ways to our daily life and nation building. 3 For students, it opens doors to careers. 4 For citizens, it enables informed decision. 5 For nations, it provides knowledge to compete in a technological economy. 6To participate fully in the world of the future, we must tap the power of mathematics. What is the purpose of sentence 6? A. To draw an inference B. To provide an illustration C. To conclude the paragraph D. To restate the first sentence

A

1Telescopes opened our eyes to the modern age of astronomy. 2 It was Galileo who first used this instrument to observe the skies up close. 3Through the telescope, Galileo discovered that moons orbit around Jupiter. 4 Scientists after him then discovered that there are eight moons in the said planet. 5Early telescopes were able to show that the sun and not the Earth is the center of the universe. 6The more advanced telescopes that came later revealed geography and weather on the planets in the solar system. 7Telescopes also helped in studying phenomena in the physical world like the speed of light and gravity. The wise use of telescopes made us better understand our universe. The use of telescopes led to important discoveries. Which sentences support this? A. Sentences 3 and 5 B. Sentences 1 and 8 C. Sentences 2 and 6 D. Sentences 6 and 7 ​

C

1Telescopes opened our eyes to the modern age of astronomy. 2 It was Galileo who first used this instrument to observe the skies up close. 3Through the telescope, Galileo discovered that moons orbit around Jupiter. 4 Scientists after him then discovered that there are eight moons in the said planet. 5Early telescopes were able to show that the sun and not the Earth is the center of the universe. 6The more advanced telescopes that came later revealed geography and weather on the planets in the solar system. 7Telescopes also helped in studying phenomena in the physical world like the speed of light and gravity. 8The wise use of telescopes made us better understand our universe. What is the purpose of sentence 8? A. To draw an inference B. To provide an illustration C. To conclude the paragraph D. To restate the first sentence

A

A Chinese proverb says, "the virtue with the shortest memory is gratitude." This tells of persons who are: A. Grateful B. Greetful C. Hospitable D. Careful

D

A dance instructor is holding an aerobics class every morning in front of the town market where there is a big open space. There are many participants and he charges them 10 pesos per session. In contrast, a Zumba class in the nearby dance studio has only 10 participants because the enrollment fee is expensive. Only the rich can afford to enroll in the Zumba class. What can we deduce from the situation? A. The aerobics class is more enjoyable than the Zumba class. B. The aerobics class is more popular than the Zumba class. C. The participants of the aerobics class are all poor. D. More people enroll in the aerobics class because the enrollment fee is affordable.

A

A group of students submitted a report on renewable energy. Which of the following rephrases the sentence above? A. A report on renewable energy was submitted by a group of students. B. A report on renewable energy is submitted by a group of students. C. A report on renewable energy were submitted by a group of students. D. A report on renewable energy had been submitted by a group of students.

B

A. Following his defeat, he abdicated with the apparent intention of going into exile in America. B. At Rocherfort, however he found the harbor blockaded and he decided to surrender himself to Royal Navy. C. He was escorted aboard HMS Bellerophon. It was a new experience for him to see the inside of a ship of the Royal Navy, the instrument of France's defeat at Trafalgar a few years earlier. D. If you or I had been in Napoleon's shoes after his shattering defeat at Waterloo, we might well have lapsed into a state of inward-looking depression if not despair. Not so Napoleon. A. ABCD B. DABC C. DBCA D. ACBD

A

A. Now we shall do everything we can to enforce this law. B. In the struggle against crime, government and people should join hands. C. Republic Act 7659, the death penalty law is government's response in law against cruelty and heartlessness. D. The law's main objective is not retribution but reform and rehabilitation of offenders and would-be offenders. E. All countries in the world are presently sieged by violent crime. A. EBCDA B. CBEDA C. ACEBD D. CEBAD

A

All of the following correctly describes the BALLAD, except A. A ballad often uses learned language B. A ballad often rhymes C. A ballad use dialogue D. A ballad is a narrative poem

B

BREAD is related to BUTTER as POTATOES is related to ____________. A. Gravy B. Margarine C. Lamb D. Steak

C

Before the sleeping time, children are discouraged to watch____ shows that cause nightmares. A. Special B. Spectacular C. Spectral D. Spiteful

D

Being the scion of a wealthy patriarch, the family enjoys a good life. A. Relative B. Paintings C. Family D. Descendant

A

Both Nenita and _____ plan to go. A. I B. Myself C. Me myself D. Me

D

Choose the option that best expresses the same idea as the sentence below. I know I will pass the scholarship test because I've prepared well for it. A. I will pass the scholarship test because I know I've prepared well for it. B. I will pass the scholarship test because I've prepared well for it I know. C. I've prepared well for it, so I know I will pass it. D. I've prepared well for the scholarship test, so I know I will pass it.

D

Choose the option that best expresses the same idea as the sentence below. The cancellation of the Taal field trip turned out to be a blessing in disguise because all who went to Tagaytay are still stuck in traffic jams until now. A. If not for the typhoon, the Taal field trip wouldn't have been cancelled and also no traffic jams in Tagaytay now. B. It's a good thing that the Taal field trip was cancelled because of the typhoon and the traffic jams. C. The cancellation of the Taal field trip was an unexpected flash of luck. D. The cancellation of the Taal field trip was disappointing, but it turned out for the best after all.

B

Choose the sentence that expresses the thought clearly and that has no error in structure/spelling. A. The farmer has plowed, planted and harvested his corn in record time. B. The farmer plowed, planted and harvested his corn in record time . C. The farmer did plow, plant, harvest his corn in record time. D. The farmer plowed, has planted and has harvested his corn in record time.

B

Crime investigations using DNA as evidence is made possible by Polymerase Chain Reaction. A minute DNA sample can be (amplified) in order to properly identify the people involved in the crime. What does the underlined word mean? A. Hasten The process B. Increase the amount C. Verify the correctness D. Improve the quality

A

Despite the early loss of her mother, Emma has a happy (disposition). A. character B. heart C. home D. life E. situation

E

Emma Woodhouse is a (handsome) woman, consistent with her single-mindedness. A. A woman with a beautiful face B. A woman with a mature face C. A woman with a man's good looks D. A woman with a stubborn demeanor E. A woman with imposing good looks

D

Emma and Miss Taylor are like sisters; the latter's position as governess is only (nominal). A. fictitious B. fitting C. temporary D. titular E. traditional

B

Emma and Miss Taylor's (intimacy) is seldom seen considering their disparate situations in life. A. alliance B. attachment C. attraction D. partnership E. relationship

C

Emma's (indulgent) father gives her everything she asks for. A. affectionate B. diligent C. generous D. loving E. wealthy

C

Emma's unrestrained self-confidence tends to (alloy) her good life. A. bind B. blend C. demean D. ruin E. unify

C

GNASH is related to TEETH as LISTEN is related to ____________. A. Dissuade B. Resolve C. Ears D. Hear

B

Had the truck driver been more careful, the accident A. will not have happen. B. would not have happened. C. had not happened. D. have not happened.

C

He's a good doctor but instead of working in a big hospital, he opts to practice his profession in remote areas. A. Tries B. Decides C. Chooses D. Starts

B

Her solitude after Miss Taylor's wedding is certainly going to (vex) her. A. abhor B. annoy C. incense D. insult E. tease

B

I should have returned this book last Tuesday, it is now five days ____. A. Delayed B. Overdue C. Postponed D. Beyond

A

I was speaking to Raquel on the phone when suddenly we were _____. A. Disconnected B. Broken down C. Hung up D. Cut off

D

In Feng Shui, clutter is a big no-no. Clutter is consists of old toys, clothes, old magazines and everything old which are no longer used. It hinders the free circulation of the fresh energy inside the house, preventing it to enter every room. It makes the energy inside the house stale and inactive, making the residents of the house sickly and less aggressive. To avoid more unlucky situations in the homes, clutter should be cleared once it starts to pile up. This is good Feng Shui. What conclusion can we make? A. Old toys should be recycled. B. Old books and old magazines should be arranged in one place. C. Clutter should be stored in one room of the house for good Feng Shui. D. Clutter is inauspicious in the homes.

D

In the past, consumers would rarely walk into an ice cream store and order low-fat ice cream. But that isn't the case today. An increasing health consciousness combined with a much bigger selection of tasty low-fat foods in all categories has made low-fat ice cream a very profitable item for ice cream store owners. This paragraph best supports the statement that A. Low-fat ice cream is more popular than other kinds of ice cream. B. Ice cream store owners would be better off carrying only low-fat ice cream. C. Low-fat ice cream produces more revenue than other low-fat foods. D. Ice cream store owners no longer think that low-fat ice cream is an unpopular item.

B

It is hard to earn a dollar these days. A. Metonymy B. Synechdoche C. Personification D. Oxymoron

D

Joevy _____ in bed too long and missed her classes. A. Lay B. Lied C. Lays D. Laid

C

Men and women differ in childhood socialization. Girls create friendships by exchanging secrets while boys establish bonds by doing things together. Which of the following is a good paraphrase for this passage? A. There is gender difference among children as girls like spilling secrets while boys like playing games. B. There are gender differences in childhood socialization since girls like sharing secrets and boys like doing things as a group. C. Girls' bond over sharing secrets and boys' preference for doing activities together show gender differences when children socialize. D. Girls like intimate sharing of secrets while boys enjoy playing games, so they are different in their childhood socialization.

D

Miss Taylor's happy marriage is going to bring Emma (unperceived) distress. A. unacceptable B. undeniable C. undisputed D. unexpected E. unwelcome

A

Mr. Woodhouse must esteem Miss Taylor's wisdom to employ her as his daughter's governess. A. admire B. believe C. engage D. share E. trust

C

One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, his psychological insights into both male and female characters are amazing even today. This paragraph best supports the statement that A. Shakespeare's characters are more interesting than fictional characters today. B. Academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare's work. C. People even today are interested in Shakespeare's work because of the characters. D. New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare.

A

One of the tenets of the cell theory states that ―all cells __________ from pre-existing cells‖. A. come B. comed C. comes D. was coming

D

PORCINE is related to PIG as BOVINE is related to ____________. A. Boy B. Sheep C. Iodine D. Cow

A

Please read the chapter __________________. A. "Filing Your Income Tax Returns" B. Filling your Income Tax Returns C. Filing Your Income Tax Returns D. "Filing your Income Tax Returns"

B

Roman got 85% in his Math exam in the last quarter and 87% this quarter. Which sentence best describes Roman's scores? A. Roman's Math scores had improved. B. Roman's Math scores have improved. C. Roman's Math scores will have improved. D. Roman's Math scores have been improved.

D

Rousseau advised, "Have a good bank account, a good cook and a good digestion." What is being referred to? A. Investment B. Family C. Duty D. Security ​

B

Same text as item #8 (Telescopes). How did telescopes help in discovering the wonders in space? A. Telescopes studied gravity and speed of light. B. Scientists used telescopes to learn about planets. C. Galileo discovered moons orbiting around Jupiter. D. Astronomy became modern because of telescopes.

B

Select the sentence with the most appropriate order of adverbs and adverbial phrases. A. Ramonita prays fervently for her grandmother's recovery at St. Matthew's Church. B. Ramonita prays fervently at St. Matthew's Church for her grandmother's recovery. C. Ramonita prays at St. Matthew's Church fervently for her grandmother's recovery. D. Any one of the choices is fine.

D

TAILOR is related to NEEDLE as MECHANIC is related to ____________. A. brush B. tool chest C. engineer D. screwdriver

D

The Greek dramatist authored "Alcestis" and "Andromache." A. Virgil B. Homer C. Sophocles D. Euripides

C

The ancient people made a ___________ that the end of the world is near. A. Prophetic B. Prophesy C. Prophecy D. Prophet

A

The beautiful façade of the building elicited admiration from the guests. A. Front B. Paintings C. Decoration D. Lobby

B

The games we used to play when we were young have been sidelined by modern gadgets. Nowadays, we no longer see children and teens playing piko, tumbang preso, luksong baka, patintero and other enjoyable games our parents used to play. The young generation of today is so hooked on gadgets that they even have no time to talk to each other during their free time. This is very unhealthy according to some social scientists. From the passage, we can conclude that: A. Children and teens will not enjoy playing piko, patintero, luksong baka and tumbang preso. B. The young generation of today prefers modern gadgets over piko, patintero and the likes. C. Children and teens who use modern gadgets are sickly. D. Modern gadgets should be totally banned to protect our children.

B,C,

The koala bear, a marsupial commonly found in Australia, is endangered. Often mistaken as bears, they are, in fact, associated to wombats. Their newborns stay in their mothers' pouches for several months after birth. Koala bears live on gum trees known as eucalyptus. Being a nocturnal animal, koala bears usually rest during the day and become active only at night. Koala bears are soft. They have thick, woolly, grey or brown fur. Their fur keeps them warm during the cold season. On their limbs are rough pads, enabling the koala bears to grip the branches of the eucalyptus. Koala bears are herbivores. They feed on the gum leaves. Having a keen sense of smell, they are able to differentiate between edible and poisonous gum leaves. •____________ belong to the group of mammals known as marsupials. A. Koala bears and eucalyptus B. Wombats and koala bears C. Bears and koala bears D. Wombats and bears •The word that has the same meaning as "active at night" is "__________". A. endangered B. herbivores C. nocturnal D. keen

B,C

The koala bear, a marsupial commonly found in Australia, is endangered. Often mistaken as bears, they are, in fact, associated to wombats. Their newborns stay in their mothers' pouches for several months after birth. Koala bears live on gum trees known as eucalyptus. Being a nocturnal animal, koala bears usually rest during the day and become active only at night. Koala bears are soft. They have thick, woolly, grey or brown fur. Their fur keeps them warm during the cold season. On their limbs are rough pads, enabling the koala bears to grip the branches of the eucalyptus. Koala bears are herbivores. They feed on the gum leaves. Having a keen sense of smell, they are able to differentiate between edible and poisonous gum leaves. •The __________ keeps the koala bears warm during the cold season. A. pouch B. thick fur C. gum leaf D. rough pad •The koala bears use their __________ to tell the non-poisonous leaves from the poisonous ones. A. thick fur B. ability to see C. ability to smell D. body resistance

C

The line from the Koran, "Woe to every backbiter," talks of _____________. A. Anguish for those who defend unrighteousness B. Sorrow for those who oppose other's opinion C. Misery for those who talk ill of others D. Punishment for those who say good things

D

The main protagonist acted out the part with great elan. A. Great pride B. Supervised movements C. Memorized dialogue D. Enthusiasm and style ​

B

The measure of choosing well is whether or not man likes what he ________. A. is choosing B. choose C. chosen D. chose

A

The nearest post office is on _____________________. A. Twenty-Second Street B. Twenty second street C. Twenty Second Street D. Twenty-second street

B

The number of teen mothers continue to increase. Stronger programs on sex education and responsible parenting are needed. Which of the following is a good paraphrase for this passage? A. Programs on sex education and responsible parenting address the problem of teenage mothers. B. Sex education and responsible parenting programs must be developed to address the growing number of teenage pregnancies. C. Teenage pregnancies can be prevented by stronger programs on sex education and responsible parenting. D. The number of teenage mothers continuously grow that better programs on sex education and responsible parenting are a must.

D

The traffic flow at the corner was jammed. Manny feared getting late so he _____ with a bus and leaped at the door. A. has caught B. was catching C. catch up D. caught up

B

The wounded soldiers were visited by the President who honored them with ______ for their ______. A. Appointments - consistency B. Medals - valor C. Appearance - bravery D. Money - sacrifice

D

There was HIATUS of two years before I went back to college. HIATUS means _______. A. Uninterruption B. Length C. Continuation D. Lapse

C,D,A

Three containers were half-filled with water with different temperatures; hot, tap (room temperature) and cold. If a drop of red dye is placed in each container, which will show fastest rate of diffusion? This question represents a problem to which students may pose a tentative answer called _____________. The student may say that the dye dropped in the container with hot water will demonstrate fastest rate of diffusion. This can be verified through _____________________. If the students' observation proves that their tentative answer is correct, it can be reported as their conclusion. However, conclusion in a broader sense is referred to as ___________________. A. Theories B. Laws C. Hypothesis D. Experimentation

D

We buy only cherry plums since we like ______ best. A. That kinds B. That C. These kind D. Those kind ​

C

We should work for a total ban ____ of pesticides that are harmful to man. A. By the use B. With the use C. On the use D. On using

C

We will submit our report ___________ next month because our computer was damaged by the flood. A. some time B. sometimes C. sometime D. some times

A

What figure of speech is employed when the author states, " O souls and spirits of the martyred brave. Arise?" A. Apostrophe B. Metonymy C. Onomatopoeia D. Metaphor

B

What word is not properly spelled and used in these sentences? A. There were confusions on admission. B. There were commissions on the fare. C. There was confusion in the plane. D. There was confusion on directions.

C

When her mother died, Emma became the (mistress) of the house. A. A woman who is married B. A woman having an illicit affair C. A woman in a position of authority D. A woman who owns her own house E. A woman who earns her living by sewing

A

Which among the following is the correct sequence of the sentences below? 1. The image of a good teacher is one who is constantly reflecting about how best to help different types of learners how to learn. 2. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) define a new paradigm of teaching where the teacher is viewed as a knowledge professional who is responsible for facilitating learning. 3. Good teaching is defined in terms of those practices that help students learn better. 4. Competency-based means that the standards or criteria for characterizing good. 5. The NCBTS can be used as a self assessment tool for professional development. A. 2, 4, 3, 1, 5 B. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3 C. 3, 4, 5, 1, 2 D. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2 ​

D

Which is NOT synonym for 'gathering'? A. Colligation B. Contesseration C. Collocation D. Conjuration

A

Which is the appropriate response to this sentence? "Do you mind opening the window?" A. Not at all. B. Later. I'm busy. C. Why? Do you feel hot? D. Yes, please. I'd like that.

C

Which of the following is a work of SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS? A. The Scarlet Letter B. Animal Farm C. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn D. Uncle Tom's Cabin

B

Which of the following job has the stress on the first syllable? A. Psychiatrist B. Secretary C. Biologist D. Photographer

D

Which of the following pairs of sentences is the conjunction YET be best used? A. The boy found money in the classroom. He surrendered it to the teacher. B. The little girl likes the color blue. She also likes the color yellow. C. The mother promised to bring her son to the movies. He finished his assignments on time. D. The student is not feeling well. She still attended her classes.

B

Which of the following sentences has a different meaning? A. Technology-mediated communication which uses various media has changed how people build relationships. B. Technology-mediated communication has changed how people use various media to build relationships. C. Technology-mediated communication has changed how people build relationships through various media. D. Technology-mediated communication through various media has changed how relationships are built among people.

C

Which of the following sentences has a different meaning? A. Today, the result of the qualifying examination which I took last month will be released. B. The result of last month's qualifying examination which I took will be released today. C. The result of the qualifying examination today is what I took last month. D. The result of the qualifying examination that I took last month will be released today.

D

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. There was been several species of cat throughout its evolution. B. The group of birds have had encounter a challenge that resulted to their extinction. C. Mammoth was extinct because of its inability to adapt to change. D. Modern man has a much larger brain compared to its ancestors.

B

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A. He worked all night, therefore, he was able to finish the report in time. B. He worked all night; therefore, he was able to finish the report in time. C. He worked all night, therefore he was able to finish the report in time. D. He worked all night therefore he was able to finish the report in time.

C

Which of the following works by DANIEL DEFOE features a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical island near Venezuela, encountering Native Americans, captives, and mutineers before being rescued? A. Moll Flanders B. Memoirs of a Cavalier C. Robinson Crusoe D. Captain Singleton

A

Which pair of words does NOT have the same meaning? A. shy - effusive B. visible - conspicuous C. slim - svelte D. talkative - loquacious

C

Which sentence clearly and states the idea and has no structural errors? A. The interest if a loan company is higher than a bank effectively B. The interest at a loan company is higher than a bank C. The interest at a loan company is higher than at a bank D. The interest of a loan company is higher than in a bank.

A

Which underlined part of the sentence shows an ERROR? Ham and cheese are A my favorite sandwich, while B water and pineapple juice are C my favorite drinks. D

A

Which underlined part of the sentence shows an ERROR? I hope our varsity win A the basketball championship B because the players are C working so hard. D

C

Which underlined part of the sentence shows an ERROR? My baby sister always falls A asleep whenever B I sings to C her favorite song. D

A

Which underlined part of the sentence shows an ERROR? Physics are A the science concerned with B the qualities and properties C of matter and energy. D

C

Which underlined part of the sentence shows an ERROR? A(The old lady) B(picked up the struggling puppy) C(straightening her hat grimly) D(and took it to the veterinarian.)

C

Yumi began working in the bank in 2009. She still works in the same bank now and recently received a Loyalty Award. Which sentence is true about Yumi? A. Yumi is working in the bank since 2009. B. Yumi was working in the bank since 2009. C. Yumi has been working in the bank since 2009. D. Yumi had been working in the bank since 2009.

D

___________ wiring is the cause of the sudden blackout. A. Lose B. Losing C. Lost D. Loose

D

1Renewable energy is more cost-efficient and environment-friendly than fossil fuels. The process of generating it relies on wind, sun, water, and organic matter. 2 Since these energy sources are abundant and easily replenished, the cost of electricity is not too expensive. 3 In contrast, fossil fuels depend on limited resources that may eventually deplete, thus the cost of electricity can considerably increase. 4Electricity generated from renewable sources is also more beneficial to nature. 5Technologies that produce renewable energy have minimal emissions that harm the atmosphere, while coal-fired power plants release harmful emissions that contribute to global warming. What pattern of paragraph development is evident in the passage? A. cause-effect B. problem-solution C. definition by example D. comparison-contrast

D

1Mathematics is the key to opportunity. 2No longer just the language of science, mathematics now contributes in direct and fundamental ways to our daily life and nation building. 3 For students, it opens doors to careers. 4 For citizens, it enables informed decision. 5 For nations, it provides knowledge to compete in a technological economy. 6To participate fully in the world of the future, we must tap the power of mathematics. According to the passage, why is Mathematics considered important? A. Mathematics make daily life more manageable as math knowledge guide in making practical decisions. B. Mathematics inform nations to become more competitive in the global economy through adapting relevant technologies. C. Mathematics helps students find financially and professionally rewarding careers in different fields, thus improving the quality of their lives. D. Mathematics does not only provide opportunities for improving personal and professional lives of people but also opportunities for developing the economy of a nation.

B

1Metabolism is a biochemical process wherein what we eat and drink are converted into energy. 2Calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release energy our body needs. 3The number of calories burned by the body to carry out its basic functions, like breathing and growing cells, is technically called metabolic rate—also known as metabolism. 4There are several factors that determine how much calories our body burns each day. 5Body size, sex, and age are some of these factors. 6Digesting food and physical activity also affect one's basal metabolism. An infographic based on the passage will be designed to illustrate "Metabolism." How should the information be presented? A. Construct a paragraph that explains "Metabolism" as a process. B. Draw a concept map plotting the important details about "Metabolism." C. Illustrate the digestive system that shows a graphic representation of metabolic rate. D. Make a table that indicates the factors that affect metabolic rate.

D

1Metabolism is a biochemical process wherein what we eat and drink are converted into energy. 2Calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release energy our body needs. 3The number of calories burned by the body to carry out its basic functions, like breathing and growing cells, is technically called metabolic rate—also known as metabolism. 4There are several factors that determine how much calories our body burns each day. 5Body size, sex, and age are some of these factors. 6Digesting food and physical activity also affect one's basal metabolism. If you are to explain the effectiveness of the paragraph in achieving its purpose, which of the following will NOT support your claim? A. Relevant details were included. B. Technical terms were clarified. C. Examples were used to explain concepts. D. Research data were used to validate the information.

D

1Metabolism is a biochemical process wherein what we eat and drink are converted into energy. 2Calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release energy our body needs. 3The number of calories burned by the body to carry out its basic functions, like breathing and growing cells, is technically called metabolic rate—also known as metabolism. 4There are several factors that determine how much calories our body burns each day. 5Body size, sex, and age are some of these factors. 6Digesting food and physical activity also affect one's basal metabolism. What pattern of paragraph development is evident in the passage? A. cause-effect B. classification C. process D. definition

A

1Metabolism is a biochemical process wherein what we eat and drink are converted into energy. 2Calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release energy our body needs. 3The number of calories burned by the body to carry out its basic functions, like breathing and growing cells, is technically called metabolic rate—also known as metabolism. 4There are several factors that determine how much calories our body burns each day. 5Body size, sex, and age are some of these factors. 6Digesting food and physical activity also affect one's basal metabolism. You need to state the gist of the passage in a sentence. Which of the following do you think best captures it? A. Metabolism is the process of burning calories to support body functions. B. Metabolism is affected by several factors like age and hormones. C. Metabolism support digestion and physical activity. D. Metabolism is another term for metabolic rate.

C

1Renewable energy is more cost-efficient and environment-friendly than fossil fuels. The process of generating it relies on wind, sun, water, and organic matter. 2 Since these energy sources are abundant and easily replenished, the cost of electricity is not too expensive. 3 In contrast, fossil fuels depend on limited resources that may eventually deplete, thus the cost of electricity can considerably increase. 4Electricity generated from renewable sources is also more beneficial to nature. 5Technologies that produce renewable energy have minimal emissions that harm the atmosphere, while coal-fired power plants release harmful emissions that contribute to global warming. If you are to use the author's claims to advocate the use of renewable energy, which of the following should be emphasized? A. The reduced cost of electricity helps consumers. B. The environment benefits from the use of renewable energy. C. The use of renewable energy benefits people and the environment. D. The need for alternative energy resource demands increased attention.

D

1Renewable energy is more cost-efficient and environment-friendly than fossil fuels. The process of generating it relies on wind, sun, water, and organic matter. 2 Since these energy sources are abundant and easily replenished, the cost of electricity is not too expensive. 3 In contrast, fossil fuels depend on limited resources that may eventually deplete, thus the cost of electricity can considerably increase. 4Electricity generated from renewable sources is also more beneficial to nature. 5Technologies that produce renewable energy have minimal emissions that harm the atmosphere, while coal-fired power plants release harmful emissions that contribute to global warming. An infographic based on the passage will be designed to inform the public about the advantages of renewable energy. How should the information be presented? A. Enumerate the disadvantages of fossil fuels. B. Describe the process of producing renewable energy. C. Draw charts that indicate difference in cost of electricity. D. Show a comparison of renewable energy and fossil fuels.