GENERAL EDUCATION RANDOM Flashcards by Maria Jhoanna Yasis

A paper clip sits on the surface of water due to ________.
A. buoyancy
B. surface tension
C. elasticity
D. surface balance

B. surface tension

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The first Philippine President from the Ilocos Region was __________.
A. Rodrigo Duterte
B. Elpidio Quirino
C. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Manuel Roxas

B. Elpidio Quirino

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An avocado tree planted beside a sampaguita plant in a garden, demonstrate what kind of
relationship?
A. co-optation
B. perdation
C. parasitism
D. competition

D. competition

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Which is a check on the executive department by the judiciary in the principle of check and balance
among branches of government?
A. determining the salaries of the President and the Vice-President
B. declaring an act of the President unconstitutional
C. declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional
D. impeachment of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

B. declaring an act of the President unconstitutional

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What are the hormones responsible for plant growth, promoting auxiliary bud growth and apical
dominance?
A. cytokinins and auxins
B. auxins and gibberellins
C. auxins and abscisate
D. cytokinins and gibberellins

A. cytokinins and auxins

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The ordering of things according to the importance a person attaches to them is known as
______________.
A. religious hierarchy
B. academic hierarchy
C. value hierarchy
D. hierarchy of needs

D. hierarchy of needs

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Political idealists advocate ideals in politics, such as justice, equality and fairness. Political realist
have more practical viewpoint of politics, aptly stated by “Might is right”. Who among the following is
more of a political realist rather than political idealist?
A. Martin Luther King
B. Julius Caesar
C. Benigno Aquino
D. Mahatma Ghandi

B. Julius Caesar

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The depletion of dissolved oxygen in water results into eutrophication and causes
__________________.
A. decrease in dissolved nutrients
B. decrease in aquatic plants
C. diminished sea harvest
D. abundant sea harvest

C
Eutrophication causes increase in dissolved nutrients, overabundance of algae and plants, harmful algal
blooms, dead zones, and fish kills. This leads to a reduced catch for commercial and recreational
fisheries, meaning smaller harvests and more expensive seafood.

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Mysticism and spiritualism are the predominant characteristics of the religions of ___________.
A. Asia
B. Europe
C. America
D. Middle East

A
This aspect of mysticism is found in religions such as: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism. All of
these religions believe in ‘GOD’-an Ultimate Divine entity. perceptions, but can arise only through the
cooperation of the peculiar spiritual organism of man. Such feelings may be termed mystical. Asia is the
birthplace of 11 major religions, whose written records include Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, Shintoism,
Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and the Baha’i Faith.

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The science of beings in their ultimate causes is _____________.
A. sociology
B. philosophy
C. psychology
D. theory

B
Philosophy is the science of all things through ultimate causes, investigated by the light of natural
reason alone.

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The demand of energy is predicted to double in 2040 at which time fuel sources will likewise be
depleted, and therefore there will be increased need to develop ______________.
A. alternative sources of energy
B. control in the use of electricity
C. friendship with oil producers
D. big budget for fuel import

A
To reduce the dependence on fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas, there should be a growth of
alternative energy sources.

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Airing weekly on television is “Mukha” which regularly features the plight of common place citizens
engaged in honest toil. “Mukha” motivates viewers to appreciate the ___________.
A. poverty of people
B. lowly livelihood
C. shameful labor
D. dignity of labor

Ans. D
Dignity refers to the state of being worthy of esteem or respect. A person with integrity will be honest
and follow a strict moral code.
Toil is the same as labor.

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That population increases geometrically but food supply does not increase as much is the economic
theory known as ____________.
A. Diminishing Returns
B. Malthusian
C. Supply and Demand
D. Socialism

Ans. B
Malthus stated that population increased in a geometric progression.

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England dominated most aspects of life in Europe during the reign of England’s virgin queen
________________.
A. Queen Elizabeth II
B. Queen Mary
C. Queen Elizabeth I
D. Queen Victoria

Ans. C
Elizabeth I was England’s ‘Gloriana’ – a virgin queen who saw herself as wedded to her country.

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A person’s right to protection against unlawful disappearance is _______________.
A. Writ of amparo
B. Writ of habeas data
C. Bill of rights
D. Writ of habeas corpus

Ans. D
The “Great Writ” of habeas corpus is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against
unlawful and indefinite imprisonment.

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The diagnostic procedure that allows microorganisms to multiply in medium to determine the cause
of infection is known as ____________.
A. microbial culture
B. blood count
C. test tube
D. urine sample

Ans. A
Bacteria culture tests are used to diagnose bacterial infections.

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Your argument which does not support your conclusion is _______________.
A. indifferent
B. illogical
C. malicious
D. changeable

Ans. B
The argument is invalid because the argument provide no support whatsoever for the conclusion.
Being logical means, among other things, that you should give an argument to support your conclusion if
you expect other people to accept it.
Illogical is same as invalid.

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Using George Eliot as pen name, Mary Evans wrote the classic novel entitled _______________.
A. Little Women
B. Huckleberry Finn
C. Silas Marner
D. Uncle Sam’s Cabin

Ans. C
Evans, Mary Anne (1819–1880)
Major English writer of the 19th century who, under the pseudonym George Eliot, wrote seven novels,
including Silas Marner, Middlemarch, Adam Bede, and The Mill on the Floss.

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Anong bahagi ng pananalita ang ginamit sa salitang may malalaking titik: “siya ay HUWARANG magaaral”
A. pandiwa
B. pang-uri
C. pangngalan
D. panghalip

Ans. B
Ang pang–uri ay salitang naglalarawan sa mga pangngalan o panghalip.
Siya (panghalip) ay HUWARANG (pang-uri) mag-aaral.

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Uri ng bantas na ginagamit sa paghihiwalay ng mga sugnay na sunod-sunod ay _____________.
A. tuldok
B. kuwit
C. tuldukuwit
D. tututuldok

Ans. B
Ang kuwit ay ginagamit sa paghihiwalay ng mga salita, mga parirala at mga sugnay na sunod-sunod.
Halimbawa: Ang aking binili kahapon sa tindahan ay lapis, papel, ballpen at pambura.

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A generalized image of an object is _______________.
A. concept
B. mental picture
C. definition
D. impression

Ans. A
A generalized mental image of objects called a concept

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The fundamental right invoked by filing the “writ of amparo” is _________________.
A. the right to self-defense
B. the right to life, liberty and security
C. the right to due process
D. the right to be defended by a public attorney

Ans. B
The petition for a writ of amparo is a remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty and
security is violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or
employee, or of a private individual or entity

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Esters are organic compounds used in manufacturing _____________.
A. medicine
B. alcohol
C. perfumes
D. acids

Ans. C
Esters have good odors as they are used as a ingredient of perfumes, food flavorings to spice up the
flavor and smell of processed foods, in essential oils, cosmetics, etc.

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What is the oldest religion in Asia?
A. Buddhism
B. Islamism
C. Hinduism
D. Christianity

Ans. C
Hinduism is one of the oldest and largest religions in Asia with over a billion followers

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In the principle of check and balance, an example of Legislative check on the Executive is ____________. A. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional B. Presidential veto on Congressional Law C. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional D. Impeachment of the Chief Justice

Ans. B The Legislative Branch checks over the Executive Branch by being able to impeach the president and approving appointments from the president. Congress may also override veto (this needs ⅔ vote).

Participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek public office is secured within the citizenry's ______________. A. socio-civic rights B. political rights C. tight to due process D. right of suffrage

Ans. B Keywords: Participation in governance

Sayaw, agaw, taynga ay mga halimbawa ng ____________. A. tugma B. bugtong C. diptonggo D. edioma

Ans. C Ang Diptonggo sa Filipino ay ang mga salitang binubuo ng mga letra na may patinig (A, E, I, O, U) at sinasamahan ng katinig ng letrang W at Y.

Decomposition is an important process in which a substance is broken down into products that can be useful. Organisms capable of decomposing are called ____________. A. autotrophs B. producers C. primary consumers D. saprotrophs

Ans. D Saprotrophic organisms are considered critical to decomposition and nutrient cycling and include fungi, certain bacteria, and funguslike organisms known as water molds.

William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright during the Period of English literature known as _____________ Period. A. Anglo-Saxon B. Romantic C. Victorian D. Elizabethan

Ans. D Shakespeare was a prolific writer during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theatre (sometimes called the English Renaissance or the Early Modern Period). Keywords: Shakespeare’s Period of English literature

The Philippine President during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines was ______________. A. Jose Laurel B. Elpidio Quirino C. Ramon Magsaysay D. Manuel Roxas

Ans. A Laurel, in full José Paciano Laurel, (born March 9, 1891, Tanauan, Luzon, Philippines—died November 6, 1959, Manila), Filipino lawyer, politician, and jurist, who served as president of the Philippines (1943– 45) during the Japanese occupation during World War II.

Diabetes mellitus is caused by the deficiency in insulin which is secreted by the __________. A. liver B. kidney C. intestine D. pancreas

Ans. D Diabetes mellitus can also be caused by disease or damage to the pancreas, Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, and there are also some rare genetic forms.

Through the Galleon Trade (1565-1815), the Philippines has extended contacts with ____________. A. China B. Mexico C. Spice islands D. Spain

Ans. B The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade between the Philippines and Mexico started in 1565 and lasted until Sept. 14, 1815. For 250 years, Spanish ships crossed the Pacific Ocean and traded in various goods such as spice, cotton, jade, ivory, silk and gold.

Alin sa mga sumusunod na pangatnig ang nagbibigay ng karagdagan? A. kundi man B. at C. kapag D. hindi lang

Ans. B Keywords: nagbibigay ng karagdagan

The arrangement of a person's life preferences from the lowest to the highest is called ____________. A. values hierarchy B. staff hierarchy C. emotional hierarchy D. hierarchy of needs

Ans. A Preferences, or what a person wants to do, stem from their own values or cultural norms, knowledge and available information. Preferences are also influenced by past experiences and the consequences of previous decisions. Hierarchy of values is a concept refers to an ordered list of social values that influence judicial decisionmaking

Pagsasaling-wikang teknikal ay gamit sa ____________. A. sining B. panitikan C. agham D. kultura

Ans. C Pagsasaling-wikang teknikal ang tumutukoy sa agham, kalikasan, lipunan at mga disiplinang akademiko.

All of the following are scientific methods of inquiry EXCEPT __________. A. making an educated guess B. searching related literature and studies C. interviewing authorities on the topic D. conducting controlled experiment

Ans. D A controlled experiment is a research study not a scientific method in which participants are randomly assigned to experimental and control groups.

The law that gives more autonomy to towns, cities and provinces is known as _________. A. Barangay Law B. Local Government Code C. Civil Service Law D. Cooperative Law

Ans. B The local government in the Philippines is divided into three levels: provinces and independent cities, component cities and municipalities, and barangays, all of which are collectively known as local government units (LGUs)

The guest will have left the hall before the food _______________. A. will be served B. is being served C. was served D. is served

Ans. A The future perfect is a verb tense used for actions that will be completed before some other point in the future. “will have left” is the Future Perfect tense and “will be served” is the actions that will be completed before some other point in the future.

Nick Joaquin, famous Filipino playwright, essayist and fiction writer, utilized in his works ______________ themes. A. Filipino - American B. Filipino - Japanese C. Filipino - Chinese D. Filipino - Hispanic

Ans. D Nick Joaquin This Filipino writer in English used Hispanic- Filipino culture and traditions in his works

One example of water pollution is when water from a river is mixed with the contents of a septic tank; this is called _______________. A. algae concentration B. salinization C. hypertrophication D. eutrophication

Ans. C The source of water pollution is when water from a river is mixed with the contents of a septic tank is called Hypertrophication.

What will happen to a plant cell in a hypotonic solution? A. To effect on the plant cell. B. The plant cell will swell. C. The plant cell will develop a thickened cell wall. D .The plant cell will shrivel.

Ans. B Hypotonic – Swell

In the evening, plants produce ______________. A. oxygen B. hydrogen peroxide C. carbohydrates D. carbon dioxide

Ans. D Plants release oxygen during the day in the presence of natural light through the process of photosynthesis. While at night, the plants uptake oxygen and release carbon dioxide, which is called respiration

Uri ng panghalip na ginagamit na panturo sa mga bagay ay ______________. A. pamatlig B. pamaklaw C. palagyo D. palayon

Ans. A Panghalip Pamatlig - Ito ay uri ng panghalip na ginagamit sa pagtuturo o panghihimaton sa isang tao, bagay, hayop, lugar, o pangyayari.

Nelson Mandela, black leader of multi-racial South Africa, was able to achieve the peaceful way to freedom through his campaign for _______________. A. unity B. supremacy C. argument D. division

Ans. B In 1952, Mandela helped escalate the struggle as a leader of the Defiance Campaign, which encouraged Black participants to actively violate laws.

Read the paragraph and answer the statement that follows. "As far back as I can remember, our family had always been an extended one. Our grandmother was the mainstay in the family, the silent strength behind our mother who is her daughter." The informal guide and honorary household chief in this particular extended family is the _____________. A. daughter B. grandmother C. mother D. father

Ans. B Keywords: grandmother was the mainstay

Which portion in Portia's speech advises litigants that while seeking justice one must able to forgive? A. . . .mercy is strained B. . . .it is twice blest C. . . .when mercy seasons justice D. . . .'tis mightier that the mightiest

Ans. C In this line ‘. . .when mercy seasons justice’, it means that justice should rise from the foundation of mercy. Being merciful to others helps one to understand the humane aspect of justice.

The molecules that contain an organism’s genetic make-up is called ______________. A. nucleic acid B. cytosol C. genetic membrane D. nucleolus

Ans. A Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the biological instructions that make each species unique.

The date of Philippine Independence was changed from July to June 12 by _____________. A. Manuel Quezon B. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Diosdado Macapagal D. Benigno Aquino

Ans. C In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 28, s. 1962, effectively moving the date of Philippine independence from July 4 to June 12—the date independence from Spain was proclaimed in Emilio Aguinaldo's home in Kawit, Cavite

The "Sublime Paralytic" who wrote El Verdadero Decalogo was ______________. A. Emilio Jacinto B. Andres Bonifacio C. Apolinario Mabini D. Antonio Luna

Ans. C Mabini is also famous for having achieved all this despite having lost the use of his legs to polio just prior to the Philippine revolution. This has made Mabini one of the Philippines' most visually iconic national heroes, such that he is often referred to as "The Sublime Paralytic" (Tagalog: Dakilang Lumpo).

Analects, which are short and witty sayings that treat of moral values and good human relation are attributed to ______________. A. Mao Tze Tung B. Confucious C. Lao-Tzu D. Mencius

Ans. B Analects was guided by Confucius’s belief of Confucianism

This is TRUE about dominant genes A. are aggressive and expresses the more beneficial traits B. should be paired with a recessive gene in order to be expressed C. it prevents the expression of another gene in the same locus D. will not be expressed if heterozygous

Ans. A A dominant gene, or a dominant version of a gene, is a particular variant of a gene, which for a variety of reasons, expresses itself more strongly all by itself than any other version of the gene which the person is carrying, and, in this case, the recessive

"Those who have less in life should have more in law," expresses the concern for the poor and the disadvantaged by the popular Philippine President ________________. A. Benigno Aquino B. Sergio Osmeña C. Ramon Magsaysay D. Elpidio Quirino

Ans. C "He who has less in life should have more in law."—Ramon Magsaysay

The proponent of the arena theater is ____________. A. Montano B. Carpio C. Tinio D. Avellana

Ans. A Mnemonics: MA-TE-RS theater Montano Arena-Tinio Experimental-Roger Sala

Ang pinakamahalagang gamit ng wika ay _____________. A. pagsusulat, pagbabasa, paliwanagan B. pag-iisip, pag-gawa, paglalakad C. tunog, tinig, pandinig D. abakada, alibata, bokabolaryo

Ans. C Ang wika ay isang masistemang balangkas dahil ito ay binubuo ng mga makabuluhang tunog. Tinig ang pinakamahalagang puhunan ng isang nagsasalita. Kung sunud-sunod ang mga informasyong dapat lutasin, ang paggamit ngpandinig ay higit na mabisa.

Environmentalists campaign for the total ban ______________ of harmful insecticides. A. against the use B. with using C. on the use D. on using

Ans. C Keywords: total ban

This is a segmented worm that can be used to facilitate anticoagulation. a. Leeches b. Maggots c. Earthworms d. Bloodworms

The ______ of the story is that friendship is sacred. a. Morale b. Message c. Moral d. lesson

This is the surface of the earth between the Tropic Cancer and Arctic Circle. a. Plane b. Circle c. Zone d. Cone

This field with the study of how human beings behave. a. Philosophy b. Morality c. Psychology d. Ethics

If the principles and theories of human behavior were to be applied to teaching and learning. The field will be called _____ a. Educational Theory b. Educational Philosophy c. Educational Psychology d. Educational Sociology

In July 1901, Isabelo delos Reyes founded the first labor union in the country. What was its name? a. Association of the Philippine Labor b. Union Obrera Democratica c. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos d. Association De Compania Tabacalera

When s person shows the ability to understand and appreciate the similarities and differences in customs, values, and beliefs in one's culture, he/she is said to be A. Possess social literacy B. Socio-cultural awareness C. Possess multi-cultural literacy D. Possess global awareness

By way of language medium, which is best for student of diverse cultural background ? A. Regional dialect B. National language C. English and Filipino D. Multi- lingual teaching

Teacher H asks one of her students, “What do you want to become when you grow up?” This question is an indication of what kind of philosophy? A. Progressivism B. Existentialism C. Naturalism D. Idealism

How many percent is given to written work in Language, AP, and ESP for Grade 1- 10? a. 30% b. 40% c. 20% d. 50%

How many percent is given to written work in Math and Science for Grade 1-10? a. 30% b. 40% c. 20% d. 50%

How many percent is given to written work in MAPEH, EPP, and TLE for Grade 1-10? a. 30% b. 40% c. 20% d. 50%

How many percent is given to performance task in MAPEH, EPP, and TLE for Grade 1-10? a. 40% b. 50% c. 60% d. 30%

How many percent is given to performance task in Math and Science for Grade 1-10? a. 40% b. 50% c. 60%

What is the most appropriate tagline for the slogan cultural diversity: "Culture: the cry of men in face their destiny." A. Knowledge of culture B. Cultural literacy C. Cultural bond D. Cultural norm

Teacher Ganda claims she can't accept an "I DON'T KNOW" answer. So she does____. A. Probing B. Prompting C. Asking non-directed question D. Repeating the questions

Teacher Jomar wants to apply the collaborative approach to learning. What behaviour should he be initially attentive to? A. Answering B. Listening C. Presenting D. Clarifying

This field with the study of how human beings behave. a. Philosophy b. Morality c. Psychology d. Ethics

Which of the following organisms is considered heterotophic? a. Algae b. Moss c. Grasshopper d. Fern

Below are different sources of energy. Which do you think is the most DISADVANTAGEOUS because of its possible threat to human sources of food? a. Geo-Thermal b. Sun c. Wind d. Fauna

What was the first term given by Marcelo H. Del Pilar to the notorious invisible influence and domination by Spanish religious priests over the colonial government. a. Lassuertpartidas b. Pase Region c. Frailocracia d. Complace

By way of language medium, which is best for student of diverse cultural background ? A. Regional dialect B. National language C. English and Filipino D. Multi- lingual teaching

How many percent is given to written work in Language, AP, and ESP for Grade 1- 10? a. 30% b. 40% c. 20% d. 50%

How many percent is given to written work in Math and Science for Grade 1-10? a. 30% b. 40% c. 20% d. 50%

How many percent is given to written work in MAPEH, EPP, and TLE for Grade 1-10? a. 30% b. 40% c. 20% d. 50%

How many percent is given to performance task in MAPEH, EPP, and TLE for Grade 1-10? a. 40% b. 50% c. 60% d. 30%

14. How many percent is given to performance task in Math and Science for Grade 1-10? a. 40% b. 50% c. 60% d. 30%

The teacher begins to use technology tools to deliver curriculum content to the system. a. Transformation b. Adoption c. Active d. Entry

The student uses technology tools to collaborate with other rather than working individually at all times. a. Collaborative b. Authentic c. Goal directed d. Infusion

Students use technology tools to set goals, plan activities, monitor progress, and evaluation result rather than simply completing assignments without reflection. a. Goal directed b. Constructive c. Adoption d. Entry

The teacher direct students in conventional and procedural use of technology tool. a. Infusion b. Constructive c. Entry d. Adoption

The teacher encourage the innovative use of technology tools. a. Active b. Transformation c. Adaptation d. Adoption

Technology tools are used to facilitate higher order learning activities that may not have been possible without the use of technology. a. Adaptation b. Adoption c. Active d. Transformation

The teacher provides the learning context and the student choose the technology tools to achieve outcomes. a. Adoption b. Adaptation c. Infusion d. Entry

The teacher facilitates students independently using technology tools. a. Entry b. Infusion c. Adaptation d. Adoption

Students are actively engaged in using technology as a tool rather than passively receiving information from the technology. a. Goal directed b. Authentic c. Active d. Collaborative

Students use technology tools to link learning activities to the world beyond the instructional setting rather than working on discontextualized assignments. a. Entry b. Infusion c. Authentic d. Goal directed

Students use technology tools to connect new information to their prior knowledge rather than to passively receive information. a. Collaborative b. Constructive c. Goal directed d. Active

Teach allows for the creation of new tasks, previously inconceivable. a. Substitution b. Redefinition c. Augmentation d. Modification

Teach acts as a direct tools substitute with functional improvement. a. Substitution b, Redefinition c. Augmentation d. Modification

Teach allows for significant task redesign. a. Substitution b, Redefinition c. Augmentation d. Modification