GENED Q&A September 2019

GENED Math, Filipino and English.

1. Had I studied very well, I ___________ rewarded with vacation in the U.S.
A. Was C. Will be
B. Would have been D. Would be
Answer key : B
2. When helping in the kitchen, I am always careful not to hurt _________________.
A. Ourselves C. Himself
B. Myself D. herself
Answer key : B
3. Neither the teacher nor the students ________________ present in the affairs.
A. Were C. Am
B. Was D. is
Answer key : A
4. My sister and I met an acquaintance of ____________ on the shopping mall.
A. Ours C. Mine
B. Us D. Ourselves
Answer key : A
5. We admire ___________ when Cynthia speaks English fluently with _______________.
A. Him, them C. Her, us
B. Him, we D. Him, me
Answer key : C
6. On your trip to Tagaytay, if you chance upon Arsenio, please give __________ my warm
regards.
A. Himself C. Him
B. Myself D. Me
Answer key : C
7. The student’s request to re-set the test _____________ reasonable.
A. Were C. Are
B. Very D. Is
Answer key : D
8. “My concept of inner peace came from my mother’s daily activities which I now recall
with fondness and awe. She was full-time housewife, wholly dependent on my father’s
monthly salary. How she made both ends meet, guided us in our studies and did small acts of
charity on the side was beyond me.”
The mother’s financial resources are________________________.
A. More than enough C. Miserable
B. Abundant D. Limited
Answer key : D
9. “The firgures must be TRANSMUTED in order to understand the grade.” The capitalized
word means ______________________.
A. Estimated C. Surpassed
B. Changed D. Summed
Answer key : B
10. Some preachers suggest the _____________ that the end of the world is near.
A. Proposal C. Prophecy
B. Prophetic D. Prophet
Answer key : C
11. The courage of the child who saved his brother from a raging fire is worth
_________________.
A. Emulating C. Narrating
B. Mentoring D. Watching
Answer key : A
12. The expression of “baduy” connotes:
A. Uneducated C. Awkward looking
B. Low profile D. Smart
Answer key : C
13. Several factors must be assessed to arrive at a sound ___________________.
A. Query C. Change
B. Decision D. Problem
Answer key : B
14. “Because of PROFANITY the program was suspended from television.” The capitalized
word means?
A. Obscenity C. Decency
B. History D. Falsehood
Answer key : A
15. A story put together through an exchange of letter is called __________ literature.
A. Fiction C. Episodic
B. Epistolary D. Classic
Answer key : B
16. What figure of speech is: “The Lord is my sheperd”
A. Simile C. Irony
B. Hyperbole D. Metaphor
Answer key : D
17. What figure of speech is the following: “He is the black sheep of the family.”
A. Metaphor C. Alliteration
B. Simile D. Hyperbole
Answer key : A
18. “Sturdy and strong, the Filipinos are like the molave” is _____________________.
A. Simile C. Metaphor
B. Irony D. Hyperbole
Answer key : A
19. “She is a lovely rose” is ____________________.
A. Simile C. Irony
B. Hyperbole D. Metapor
Answer key : D
20. “...it droppeth as a gentle rain from heaven” is what figure of speech?
A. Personification C. Hyperbole
B. Simile D. Metaphor
Answer key : B
21. In William Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice,” Portia, the judge said: “The quality of
mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath... It is
twice blesst; it blesseth him that gives and him that takes. ‘Tis mighter than the mightiest...
and one is likened to God when mercy seasons justice.”
The main thought of the excerpt it that ___________________
A. Mercy is only for deserving
B. Mercy is limited in extent
C. Mercy is spontaneous and freely given.
D. Mercy comes from the rain.
Answer key : C
22. Though nothing can bring back
The hour of splendor in the glass,
Of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not,
Rather find strength in what remains behind.
This stanza expresses _________________________.
A. Grief C. Loss
B. Hope D. Despair
Answer key : B
23. Cognitive skills are not easily observable because they are ________________.
A. Overt C. Hidden
B. Psychological D. Mental
Answer key : D
24. The celebrated play of William Shakespeare about two ill-starred who come from warring
families.
A. Romeo and Juliet C. Anthony and Cleopatra
B. Hamlet and Ophelia D. Ana and the King
Answer key : A
25. Who is the father of Modern Psychology?
A. Watson C. Thorndike
B. Skinner D. Wundt
Answer key : D
26. Famous sculptor of landmark structures.
A. Jacinto C. Castrillo
B. Manansala D. Cuevas
Answer key : C
27. What is the lowest form of learning?
A. Perceiving C. Conditioning
B. Responding D. Teaching
Answer key : A
28. Which of the following is the study of human behavior?
A. Philosphy C. Psychology
B. Morality D. Ethics
Answer key : C
29. The Filipinos are deeply religious; however, sometimes this religiousity instills the
NEGATIVE attitude of_____________________.
A. Social responsibility to participate in the development of the society.
B. Resignation and ends up into doing nothing to improve one’s condition.
C. Total surrender to God in times of helplessness is best.
D. God who is omnipotent and omniscient will allow what is best.
Answer key : B
30. Which of the following statements is true about textbook laid on the table?
A. No force is acting on it.
B. The textbook undergoes acceleration.
C. The sum of the forces acting upon it is zero.
D. The textbook undergoes deceleration.
Answer key : C
31. Analects which are short and witty sayings that treat of moral values and good human
relation, are attributed to:
A. Mao Tze Tung C. Mencius
B. Confucious D. Lao-Tzu
Answer key : B
32. Which of the following is an artistic tradition that seeks to revive past glory in various
forms?
A. Antique C. Contemporary
B. Modern D. Classical
Answer key : D
33. What is the application of the principles of theories of human behavior in teaching and
learning?
A. Educational theory C. Educational psychology
B. Educational philosophy D. Educational sociology
Answer key : C
34. “I am a retired public school teacher. As a teacher, I was branded as a terror in school.
The pupils dreaded the day they would enter my class. Little did they know that behind my
unpopular facade was a heart full of compassion. But how did I earn this moniker? I did not
tolerate dirty pupils in my class. I wanter them to know that clealiness of body was good for
their health. I inspected their teeth, nails, footwear, handkerchief, clothes, ears, noses and
hair.”
The public school teacher gives much importance to her pupils’
_________________________.
A. Cleanliness C. Absence
B. Study D. Posture
Answer key : A
35. Considering the “tayo-tayo” mentality of the Filipinos, one goal for CHANGE that should
be worked on is to develop _____________________.
A. A sense of common good. C. “Pakikisama”
B. A sense of national pride. D. The habits of discipline and hard work
Answer key : A
36. Who is the proponent of the arena theater?
A. Carpio C. Montano
B. Tinio D. Avellana
Answer key : C
37. She is known for the love sonnets she wrote.
A. Paz Marquez Benitez C. Gilda Cordero Fernando
B. Edith Trempo D. Ophelia Dimalanta
Answer key : D
38. What is a collection of Indian sacred hymns?
A. Rig Veda C. Upanishad
B. Mahabharata D. Ramayana
Answer key : A
39. Which is NOT characteristic of people with a strong sense of self-efficacy?
A. View challenging problems as tasks to be mastered.
B. Recover quickly from setbacks and disappointements.
C. Avoid challenging tasks.
D. Develop deeper interest in the activities in which they participate.
Answer key : C
40. Who is the first mythical geographer who was recognized due to his vivid descriptions of
lands and people encountered by his hero Ulysses?
A. Virgil C. Homer
B. Plato D. Cicero
Answer key : C
41. Haiku is traditional Japanese poems consisting of ___________________.
A. Eight lines ending in rhyming couplet with death as topic.
B. Lines of poetry in free verse with ordinary things as topic.
C. Three lines totalling 17 syllables with nature as topic.
D. Four lines that rhyme with love as topic.
Answer key : C
42. This Filipino writer in English who used Hispanic Filipino culture and traditions in his
fiction works.
A. Edilberto Tiempo C. Sionil Jose
B. Nick Joaquin D. Jose Garcia Villa
Answer key : B
43. Who is the famous composer from Angono who is also a national artist?
A. Buenaventura C. San Pedro
B. Cenizal D. Cayabyab
Answer key : C
44. Which among the following is the part of the newspaper where you can see the opinions
of people?
A. Classified Section C. Headline
B. Obituary D. Editorial Section
Answer key : D
SOCIAL SCIENCE

45. Which best describes the division of the legislature into the Senate and the House of
Representatives?
A. Bicameralism C. Unicameralism
B. Bipartisanship D. Co-legislative powers
Answer key : A
46. Who was the last Spanish Governal-General of the Philippines?
A. Ramon Blanco C. Basilio Agustin
B. Diego de los Rios D. Fermin Jaudenes
Answer key : B
47. Which demonstrates interconnectedness between social and environmental injustice?
A. Industrialized countries’ toxic disposed to poorer countries.
B. Temperature warming and rise of sea level.
C. Desertification of verdant regions.
D. Extinction of rare animal species.
Answer key : A
48. Participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek public office is secured
within the citizenry’s ________________.
A. Political rights C. Socio-civic rights
B. Right of suffrage D. Right to due process
Answer key : A
49. Participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek public office is secured
within the citizenry’s ___________________.
A. Right to due process C. political rights
B. Socio-civic rights D. right of suffrage
Answer key : C
50. Tax imposed on all employed and practicing professionals
A. Income tax C. Community tax
B. Reas estate tax D. Inheritance tax
Answer key : A
51. Which policy of the state provides preferential attention to the welfare of the less
fortunate members of the Philippines society?
A. Social justice C. Distributive justice
B. Criminal justice D. Bill of rights
Answer key : A
52. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?
A. Rule by the wealthy and powerful.
B. Leadership by people of talent.
C. Culture of elitism.
D. Rule by those with noble birth.
Answer key : B
53. Which constitutional safeguard prevents one branch of government from becoming
powerful or abusive?
A. Impeachment C. Check and Balance
B. Ombudsman D. Laissez Faire
Answer key : C
54. What is the predominant characteristic of eastern religion?
A. Optimism C. Mysticism
B. Secularism D. Pessimism
Answer key : A
55. What economic policy in 16th century in Europe influenced Spain’s expansionist policy
to discover new lands?
A. Spice-trading C. Mercantilism
B. Capitalism D. Colonialism
Answer key : C
56. The righ invoked in the “writ of habeas data” is ________________________.
A. The right to information privacy.
B. Right to gather information data.
C. The right to search for information.
D. Right to transmit data.
Answer key : A
57. Whose philosphy advocate the use of reason in understanding the existence of God?
A. St. Benedict C. St. John
B. St. Peter D. St. Thomas Aquinas
Answer key : D
58. Which is a check on the executive department by the judiciary in the principle check and
balance among branches of the government?
A. Impeachment of the Chief of Justice of the Supreme Court.
B. Determining the salary of the Presiden and Vice-President.
C. Declaring a legislative measure unconsitutional.
D. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional.
Answer key : D
59. Which is the fundamental law of the land?
A. Bill of Rights C. Civil Criminal Code
B. Constitution D. Ten Commandments
Answer key : B
60. Gregoria de Jesus saw her husband ________ charge for treason by fellow Filipinos who
have formed the Philippine Revolutionary force to fight Spain.
A. Marcelo H. Del Pilar C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Emilio Aguinaldo D. Jose Rizal
Answer key : C
61. What did Nelson Mandela mean to South African and the rest of thw world? He gave up
armed struggle and chose the peaceful way to freedom.
Nelson Mandela is a world leader who is a model of _________________.
A. Black supremacy C. Non-violence
B. Armed struggle D. Imprisonment
Answer key : C
62. Which band played the Marcha Nacional Filipino of the national anthem on June 12,
1898 during the declaration of Philippine Independence?
A. Pangkat Kawayan ng Pateros C. Malabon Band
B. Kawit Cavite Band D. San Franciscodel Monte Band
Answer key : C
63. Agency tasked to nurture Philippine Arts
A. NBI C. NCAA
B. CCP D. NCCA
Answer key : D
64. The ultimate objective of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform is:
A. Abolish share tenancy in favor of lease tenancy.
B. Distribute all arable lands to the landless.
C. Establish once cultivated land.
D. Ensure the cultivation of an idle lands.
Answer key : B
65. Which was the first labour union in the country founded by Isabelop de los Reyes on July
1901?
A. Association of the Philippine Labor
B. Union Obrera Democratica
C. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos
D. Association de Compania Tabacalera
Answer key : B
66. Through the Galleon Trade (1565-1815), the Philippines had extended contacts with
________.
A. Spain C. China
B. Spice Island D. Mexico
Answer key : D
67. How many days are needed after which an enrolled bill becomes a law?
A. 75 days C. 60 days
B. 90 days D. 30 days
Answer key : B
68. What law passed on August 1909 by the U.S. Congress established a partial free trade in
the Philippines?
A. Bell Trace C. Treaty on General Relations
B. Payne-Aldrich Act D. Underwood-Simmons Act
Answer key : B
69. In a martriarchal family which family member plays the leading role?
A. Grandmother C. Oldest sister
B. Mother D. Aunt
Answer key : B
70. Who was the Spanish mestizo priest who first led the native secular clergy in the
Secularization Movement in 1861?
A. Father Jacinto Zamora C. Father Pedro Pelaez
B. Father Gregorio Aglipay D. Father Jose Burgos
Answer key : C
71. What was the term given by Marcelo H. De Pilar to hidden control and domination by
Spanish religious priests over the colonial government?
A. Pase region C. Complace
B. Las suerte partidas D. Frailocracia
Answer key : D
72. While authority should be respected, its opinion may be an error. Which of the following
represents a better/more certain avenua to the truth?
A. Replication (repeat and check) C. Overgeneralization
B. Selective observation D. Fallacious reasoning
Answer key : A
73. Who is known as the “Father of the Local Government Code”?
A. Joey Lina C. Jovito Salonga
B. Joseph Estrada D. Aquilino Pimental
Answer key : D
74. Who was the first editor of La Solidaridad, and an orator of the Reform Movement?
A. Juan Luna C. Jose Rizal
B. Graciano Lopez Jaena D. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
Answer key : B
75. The Philippines is the only ___________ country in the world.
A. Communist C. Christian
B. Buddhist D. Muslim
Answer key : C
76. In social trends, how do you call those who are for the revival of the classics?
A. Existentialists C. Humanist
B. Rationalists D. Reformists
Answer key : C
77. What happens to a good action when it is perform on account of an evil motive?
A. It becomes good C. It becomes morally good
B. It becomes evil D. It becomes an amoral act
Answer key : B
78. The tax required to be paid annually by all adult citizens of the Philippines is the
______________.
A. Community tax C. real estate tax
B. Income tax D. Inheritance tax
Answer key : A
79. The fundamental right invoked by filling the “writ of amparo” is ________________.
A. The right to due process
B. The right to self-defense
C. The right to be defended by a public attorney
D. The right to life, liberty and security
Answer key : D
80. What is one of the man-made wonders of the Philippines?
A. Rice terraces C. Manila Bay
B. Mount Makiling D. Taal Volcano
Answer key : A
81. As a Social Science teacher which should Teacher Nora avoid?
A. Abreast with all the other issues C. Facilitator of learning
B. Appreciative of change D. As a sage on the stage
Answer key : D
82. Governor General Narciso Claveria was responsible for the ________________.
A. Abolition of the Galleon Trade
B. Establishment of the Tobacco Monopoly
C. Use of Spanish surname by Filipinos
D. Establishment of the Galleon Trade
Answer key : C
83. Whose philosophy gives prominence to faith in understanding the existence of God?
A. St. Benedict C. St. Augustine
B. St. Peter D. St. John
Answer key :C
84. Who among the following Filipino statesmen was the most vocal to speak against the
country’s foreign policy of close association with Americans?
A. Claro M. Recto C. Cayetano Arellano
B. Manuel Luis Quezon D. Jose P. Laurel
Answer key : A
85. Of the seven continents comprising continues land mass surrounded by big bodies of
water, the biggest (30.1 percent of the earth) is ______________?
A. Asia C. Europe
B. Australia D. Northern America
Answer key : A
86. Civilization is where large ideas and tools, as well as human settlements flourished.
Where do historians say civilization had first been born?
A. China C. Egypt
B. Middle East D. Jordan
Answer key : B
87. Which is the largest country in Asia?
A. China C. Japan
B. Philippines D. Thailand
Answer key : A
88. What was the power to set aside certain by the Kingdom of Spain to the Governor-
General of the Philippines?
A. Veto power C. Conditioned Power
B. Condign Power D. Compensatory power
Answer key : A
89. What best describes the form of government of England with its parliament, a prime
minister, and a queen (or king)?
A. Constitutional monarchy C. Ethnocracy
B. Anarchism D. Demarchy
Answer key : A
90. Who was the revolutionary leader who refused to surrender to the Americans even after
General Malvar’s surrender, and declared himself President and Commander-in-Chief of the
Supreme Government of the Tagalog Archipelago?
A. Julian Montalan C. Licerio Geronimo
B. Macario Sakay D. Artemio Ricarte
Answer key : B
91. Which religious missionaries first arrived in the Philippines?
A. Dominicans C. Jesults
B. Franciscan D. Augustinians
Answer key : D
92. Who were the aboriginal settlers in the islands, prior to succeeding migrants who crossed
the seas from the Southern Philippines?
A. Sumatians C. Borneans
B. Malayans D. Negritos
Answer key : D
93. What religious institution is the only living remnant of the Philippine Revolution of 1896
today?
A. Philippines Independent Church
B. Roman Catholic Church
C. Unitarian Church of the Philippines
D. United Church of the Philippines
Answer key : A

SCIENCE
94. The Philippines lies in the ____________, an area where many volcanoes are active.
A. Archipelagic fault line C. Wheel of fire
B. Ring of fire D. volcanic rim
Answer key : B
95. The energy source which is abundant in the Philippines but still not fully developed is
the?
A. Gas C. Sea
B. Sun D. Mineral
Answer key : A
96. Which is an example of a non-pathogenic microorganism?
A. Palsmodium falciparum C. Probiotics such as bifidobacteria
B. Influenza sp. D. Yersinia pestis
Answer key : C
97. Monosaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides are types of
A. Proteins C. Nucleotides
B. Lipids D. Carbohydrates
Answer key : D
98. Air like food and water is an essentail element in human existence. Carried by the wind,
polluted air called ______ falls to earth poisoning fish and destroying vegetation.
A. El Niño C. La Niña
B. Greenhouse rain D. Acid rain
Answer key : D
99. What are the components of a fungal cell wall?
A. Chitin, proteins and sugar C. lipids, proteins and sugars
B. Nucleic acids, proteins and sugars D. Cellular and proteins
Answer key : A
100. What is the molecule that allows plants to capture energy from sunlight?
A. Carbohydrates C. ATP
B. Chlorophyll D. Oxygen
Answer key : B