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Question 1Communication Skills (English)

Choose the sentence that uses the correct subject-verb agreement.

  1. The list of items have been on the desk.
  2. The list of items are on the desk.
  3. The list of items were on the desk.
  4. The list of items is on the desk. Correct answer.

Explanation

The grammatical subject is 'list,' which is singular, so the verb must be singular ('is'). The phrase 'of items' is a prepositional modifier and does not change the number of the subject.

Question 2Communication Skills (English)

Which word is the correct past tense form to complete the sentence: 'She ____ to the market yesterday.'

  1. goed
  2. went Correct answer.
  3. gone
  4. go

Explanation

The simple past tense of the irregular verb 'go' is 'went.' The time word 'yesterday' signals that a simple past form is needed.

Question 3Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

  1. My brother, who lives in Cebu is a nurse.
  2. My brother who lives in Cebu is a nurse.
  3. My brother who lives in Cebu, is a nurse.
  4. My brother, who lives in Cebu, is a nurse. Correct answer.

Explanation

A nonrestrictive relative clause gives extra information and must be set off by commas on both sides. Omitting one comma leaves the sentence unbalanced.

Question 4Communication Skills (English)

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Between you and ____, the plan needs work.'

  1. myself
  2. I
  3. me Correct answer.
  4. mine

Explanation

A preposition such as 'between' takes an object pronoun, and 'me' is the object form of the first-person pronoun. 'I' is a subject form and cannot follow a preposition.

Question 5Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses 'its' correctly?

  1. I think its a good idea.
  2. The dog wagged it's tail.
  3. The company changed its policy. Correct answer.
  4. Its raining outside today.

Explanation

'Its' is the possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has.' Only the possessive fits before a noun like 'policy.'

Question 6Communication Skills (English)

What is the main idea of this passage: 'Many students walk to school because the fare is expensive. Walking also keeps them fit, and they arrive awake and ready to learn.'

  1. Students who walk are always healthier than others.
  2. School fares should be lowered immediately.
  3. Walking to school has several benefits for students. Correct answer.
  4. Students dislike riding vehicles.

Explanation

The main idea is the central point the details support: walking to school saves money and improves fitness and alertness. The other choices either overstate the passage or focus on a minor detail.

Question 7Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

  1. The chef prepared the meal.
  2. The chef will prepare the meal.
  3. The meal was prepared by the chef. Correct answer.
  4. The chef is preparing a meal.

Explanation

In the passive voice the subject receives the action and the doer appears in a 'by' phrase. Here 'the meal' is the subject and the action is done to it.

Question 8Communication Skills (English)

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The instructions were so ____ that everyone understood them at once.'

  1. hidden
  2. lengthy
  3. clear Correct answer.
  4. vague

Explanation

The result clause 'everyone understood them at once' signals that the instructions were easy to understand. 'Clear' matches that meaning.

Question 9Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adjective?

  1. This book is interestinger than that one.
  2. This book is most interesting than that one.
  3. This book is more interesting than that one. Correct answer.
  4. This book is more interestingest than that one.

Explanation

For adjectives of three or more syllables, the comparative is formed with 'more' plus the base adjective, followed by 'than.' Adding '-er' or '-est' to long adjectives is incorrect.

Question 10Communication Skills (English)

What does the idiom 'to break the ice' mean in the sentence 'He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting'?

  1. To start a conversation in a tense situation Correct answer.
  2. To damage something cold
  3. To cancel an event
  4. To end a discussion quickly

Explanation

The idiom 'break the ice' means to ease tension and get people talking, often at the start of a gathering. The joke serves that social purpose.

Question 11Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence has no spelling error?

  1. She received the package yesterday. Correct answer.
  2. She receved the package yesterday.
  3. She receeved the package yesterday.
  4. She recieved the package yesterday.

Explanation

The correct spelling follows the 'i before e except after c' pattern: 'received.' The other options misspell the same word.

Question 12Communication Skills (English)

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher asked ____ students to submit their projects.'

  1. all Correct answer.
  2. much
  3. every
  4. each of the

Explanation

'Students' is plural, so it needs a plural determiner such as 'all.' 'Every' and 'each' take singular nouns, and 'much' is used with uncountable nouns.

Question 13Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?

  1. I finish my homework already yesterday.
  2. I am finishing my homework last night.
  3. I have finished my homework already. Correct answer.
  4. I finished already my homework have.

Explanation

The present perfect is formed with 'have/has' plus the past participle and connects past action to the present. 'Have finished' follows that pattern correctly.

Question 14Communication Skills (English)

In the sentence 'The tall boy quickly ate the ripe mango,' which word is the adverb?

  1. ripe
  2. tall
  3. mango
  4. quickly Correct answer.

Explanation

An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Quickly' modifies the verb 'ate' and tells how the action was done.

Question 15Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

  1. I was tired; so I went to bed early.
  2. I was tired; because I went to bed early.
  3. I was tired; and I went to bed early.
  4. I was tired; I went to bed early. Correct answer.

Explanation

A semicolon joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction. 'I was tired' and 'I went to bed early' are both complete sentences.

Question 16Communication Skills (English)

What is the correct response to the question 'Would you mind closing the window?'

  1. No, I would.
  2. No, not at all. Correct answer.
  3. Yes, I closed it.
  4. Yes, I would mind.

Explanation

'Would you mind...?' is a polite request, and agreeing to do it is expressed by 'No, not at all,' meaning 'I don't mind.' A bare 'yes' would refuse the request.

Question 17Communication Skills (English)

Choose the sentence that best expresses a polite request.

  1. You must lend me your pen.
  2. Give me your pen now.
  3. Could you please lend me your pen? Correct answer.
  4. Lend me your pen, okay?

Explanation

Polite requests use modals such as 'could' and the word 'please' to soften the command. The other options are direct commands that can sound abrupt.

Question 18Communication Skills (English)

Read the sentence: 'Despite the heavy rain, the game continued.' What does 'despite' show about the relationship between the two ideas?

  1. Sequence in time
  2. Cause and effect
  3. Contrast Correct answer.
  4. Addition of similar ideas

Explanation

'Despite' signals that the second idea happened even though the first idea would normally prevent it. This is a relationship of contrast or concession.

Question 19Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses the article correctly?

  1. She is an honest person. Correct answer.
  2. She is honest a person.
  3. She is the honest person in our group of one.
  4. She is a honest person.

Explanation

The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on the sound that follows. 'Honest' begins with a vowel sound because the 'h' is silent, so 'an' is required.

Question 20Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly reports what someone said? Original: 'I will call you tomorrow,' Ana said.

  1. Ana said she would call me the next day. Correct answer.
  2. Ana said she would call me tomorrow ago.
  3. Ana said I will call her tomorrow.
  4. Ana said she will call me tomorrow.

Explanation

In reported speech, 'will' changes to 'would,' and time words shift from the speaker's perspective ('tomorrow' becomes 'the next day'). Pronouns also change to match the reporter.

Question 21Communication Skills (English)

Choose the word that best fits: 'The medicine had a ____ effect, and the patient recovered within hours.'

  1. minor
  2. harmful
  3. delayed
  4. positive Correct answer.

Explanation

The result clause shows the patient got better quickly, so the effect was beneficial. 'Positive' matches that outcome.

Question 22Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

  1. While Maria walked to school, she saw a rainbow.
  2. Maria saw a rainbow while walking to school.
  3. Walking to school, a rainbow was seen by Maria. Correct answer.
  4. Walking to school, Maria saw a rainbow.

Explanation

A dangling modifier occurs when the word it should describe is missing or misplaced. In this sentence 'walking to school' seems to describe the rainbow, not Maria.

Question 23Communication Skills (English)

Which word is a synonym for 'abundant'?

  1. scarce
  2. plentiful Correct answer.
  3. rapid
  4. fragile

Explanation

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. 'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, which matches 'plentiful.'

Question 24Communication Skills (English)

Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure.

  1. She likes to read, to write, and to paint. Correct answer.
  2. She likes reading, writing, and paint.
  3. She likes reading, writing, and to paint.
  4. She likes read, write, and painting.

Explanation

Items in a series should share the same grammatical form. Using 'to read, to write, and to paint' keeps all three items as infinitives.

Question 25Communication Skills (English)

What is the tone of the sentence: 'Once again, the bus arrived late, as if it enjoyed wasting our time'?

  1. Formal and neutral
  2. Sarcastic and frustrated Correct answer.
  3. Calm and objective
  4. Joyful and grateful

Explanation

Tone reflects the writer's attitude. The phrase 'as if it enjoyed wasting our time' gives the bus human intent and shows irritation, creating a sarcastic, frustrated tone.

Question 26Communication Skills (English)

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The children were excited ____ the news of the field trip.'?

  1. about Correct answer.
  2. at
  3. for
  4. with

Explanation

The adjective 'excited' is followed by the preposition 'about' when referring to a thing or event. 'Excited about' is the standard collocation.

Question 27Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses the present continuous tense correctly?

  1. She is study for her exam right now.
  2. She studying for her exam right now.
  3. She is studying for her exam right now. Correct answer.
  4. She studies for her exam right now.

Explanation

The present continuous is formed with am/is/are + verb-ing. 'She is studying' correctly shows an action happening at the moment of speaking.

Question 28Communication Skills (English)

What is the plural form of 'child'?

  1. childes
  2. childs
  3. children Correct answer.
  4. childrens

Explanation

'Child' is an irregular noun; its plural is 'children', formed by adding -ren rather than the usual -s or -es.

Question 29Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses the correct question tag?

  1. You are coming to the party, isn't it?
  2. You are coming to the party, don't you?
  3. You are coming to the party, are you?
  4. You are coming to the party, aren't you? Correct answer.

Explanation

A question tag echoes the auxiliary verb of the main clause and reverses its polarity. The statement uses 'are', so the tag is 'aren't you?'.

Question 30Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer'?

  1. There is fewer time to finish the project.
  2. There are fewer water in the bottle than before.
  3. There is fewer traffic on the road at night.
  4. There are fewer students in the library today. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Fewer' is used with plural countable nouns, such as 'students'. 'Less' is used with uncountable nouns like water, time, and traffic.

Question 31Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

  1. The dogs bowls' are empty.
  2. The dogs' bowls are empty. Correct answer.
  3. The dog's are barking loudly.
  4. The dogs's bowls are empty.

Explanation

For a plural noun ending in -s, the possessive is formed by adding only an apostrophe after the -s. 'Dogs' bowls' means the bowls belonging to the dogs.

Question 32Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses a modal verb to express strong obligation?

  1. You must finish the report by Friday. Correct answer.
  2. You can finish the report by Friday.
  3. You could finish the report by Friday.
  4. You might finish the report by Friday.

Explanation

'Must' expresses strong obligation or necessity. The other modals express possibility, permission, or ability, which are weaker in force.

Question 33Communication Skills (English)

Identify the dependent clause in: 'Although it was raining, the children played outside.'

  1. it was raining
  2. the children played outside
  3. Although it was raining Correct answer.
  4. played outside

Explanation

A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction such as 'although' and cannot stand alone as a sentence. 'Although it was raining' is therefore the dependent clause.

Question 34Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly uses 'unless'?

  1. You will not pass the exam unless you will study hard.
  2. Unless you study hard, you will not pass the exam. Correct answer.
  3. Unless you study hard, you will pass the exam.
  4. You will pass the exam unless you study hard.

Explanation

'Unless' means 'if not' and introduces the condition that must be met to avoid a negative result. 'Unless you study hard, you will not pass' correctly states that studying is necessary to pass.

Question 35Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses a gerund as the subject?

  1. Swimming in the sea is her favorite activity. Correct answer.
  2. She went swimming in the sea yesterday.
  3. She enjoys swimming in the sea.
  4. The swimming pool is closed today.

Explanation

A gerund is the -ing form of a verb used as a noun. In 'Swimming in the sea is her favorite activity', 'Swimming' is the subject of the sentence.

Question 36Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence uses 'who' correctly?

  1. The teacher which gave us homework was absent.
  2. The teacher whose gave us homework was absent.
  3. The teacher whom gave us homework was absent.
  4. The teacher who gave us homework was absent. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for a person acting as the subject of the relative clause. 'Who gave us homework' describes the teacher.

Question 37Communication Skills (English)

Choose the correct word: 'The team played ____ than it did last season.'

  1. best
  2. well
  3. better Correct answer.
  4. good

Explanation

The comparative form 'better' is used to compare two performances. 'Than' signals a comparison, so the comparative adverb is required.

Question 38Communication Skills (English)

Read the sentence: 'The manager, who had reviewed the proposal carefully, approved it without hesitation.' What does the underlined clause 'who had reviewed the proposal carefully' do?

  1. It shows the result of the approval.
  2. It states the main action of the sentence.
  3. It adds extra information about the manager. Correct answer.
  4. It identifies which manager is meant.

Explanation

A nonrestrictive relative clause, set off by commas, provides additional information about an already identified noun. It does not define which manager is meant.

Question 39Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly uses 'neither ... nor'?

  1. Neither the students or the teacher was aware of the change.
  2. Neither the students nor the teacher were aware of the change.
  3. Neither the students nor the teacher was aware of the change. Correct answer.
  4. Neither the students nor the teacher is aware of the change.

Explanation

With 'neither ... nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'The teacher' is singular, so the singular verb 'was' is correct.

Question 40Communication Skills (English)

Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive phrase to express purpose?

  1. She saved money for to buy a new laptop.
  2. She saved money to buy a new laptop. Correct answer.
  3. She saved money for buying a new laptop.
  4. She saved money so to buy a new laptop.

Explanation

An infinitive of purpose is formed with 'to' + base verb. 'To buy' clearly states the purpose of saving money.

Question 41Communication Skills (Filipino)

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang tamang baybay ng salitang tumutukoy sa lugar kung saan nag-aaral ang mga mag-aaral?

  1. paralan
  2. pa-aralan
  3. paral-an
  4. paaralan Correct answer.

Explanation

Ang salitang-ugat ay 'aral' at ang unlaping ginagamit ay 'pa-', kaya 'paaralan' ang tamang baybay na may magkasunod na patinig na pinaghihiwalay ng gitling lamang kapag kinakailangan. Sa pamantayang ortograpiyang Filipino, hindi ginagamitan ng gitling ang 'paaralan'.

Question 42Communication Skills (Filipino)

Ano ang kahulugan ng salitang 'masipag' sa pangungusap na 'Masipag mag-aral si Ana'?

  1. masigasig Correct answer.
  2. mabagal
  3. matalino
  4. matamlay

Explanation

Ang 'masipag' ay naglalarawan ng taong nagsusumikap at masigasig sa gawain. Ito ay salitang-ugat na 'sipag' na may unlaping 'ma-' na nagsasaad ng katangian.

Question 43Communication Skills (Filipino)

Piliin ang tamang panghalip na pumapalit sa 'si Maria' sa pangungusap na 'Si Maria ay nagluluto.'

  1. Siya Correct answer.
  2. Sila
  3. Tayo
  4. Ito

Explanation

Ang 'siya' ay panghalip na panao sa isahan na pumapalit sa pangngalang pantangi ng tao. Bagay ang 'siya' para sa isang tao lamang gaya ni Maria.

Question 44Communication Skills (Filipino)

Alin ang tamang gamit ng bantas sa pangungusap na nagtatanong?

  1. Kumain ka na ba.
  2. Kumain ka na ba? Correct answer.
  3. Kumain ka na ba,
  4. Kumain ka na ba!

Explanation

Ang tandang pananong (?) ay ginagamit sa dulo ng pangungusap na nagtatanong. Dahil ang pangungusap ay nagtatanong kung kumain na ang kausap, tandang pananong ang nararapat.

Question 45Communication Skills (Filipino)

Ano ang wastong anyo ng pandiwa sa pangungusap na '_____ siya ng sulat kahapon'?

  1. Sumusulat
  2. Susulat
  3. Sumulat Correct answer.
  4. Isusulat

Explanation

Ang pandiwang 'sumulat' ay nasa aspektong perpektibo (naganap na) dahil may panandang 'kahapon'. Ang aspektong ito ay nagsasaad ng aksiyong natapos na.

Question 46Communication Skills (Filipino)

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang pangngalang pantangi?

  1. Baguio Correct answer.
  2. lungsod
  3. bulaklak
  4. guro

Explanation

Ang pangngalang pantangi ay tumutukoy sa tiyak na tao, lugar, o bagay at nagsisimula sa malaking titik. Ang 'Baguio' ay tiyak na lugar, kaya pantangi ito.

Question 47Communication Skills (Filipino)

Ano ang tamang pagkakasunod-sunod ng mga salita sa alpabetong Filipino?

  1. bahay, baka, bata Correct answer.
  2. bata, bahay, baka
  3. bata, baka, bahay
  4. baka, bahay, bata

Explanation

Sa alpabetikong pagsasaayos, inihahambing ang mga titik pagkatapos ng unang magkatulad na titik. Ang 'bahay' ay may 'h' na nauuna sa 'k' ng 'baka' at 't' ng 'bata' sa alpabeto.

Question 48Communication Skills (Filipino)

Ano ang kahulugan ng idyomang 'nangangati ang kamay'?

  1. Sabik na gumawa ng gawain Correct answer.
  2. Nahihirapang kumilos
  3. Gustong manuntok
  4. May sakit sa balat

Explanation

Ang idyoma ay may matalinghagang kahulugan na naiiba sa literal na kahulugan ng mga salita. Ang 'nangangati ang kamay' ay nagsasaad ng pagnanais o pagsasabik na gumawa ng isang bagay.

Question 49Communication Skills (Filipino)

Basahin: 'Maagang pumasok si Ben sa paaralan upang maghanda para sa pagsusulit.' Ano ang layunin ni Ben?

  1. Maglinis ng silid-aralan
  2. Maghanda para sa pagsusulit Correct answer.
  3. Maghintay sa kaibigan
  4. Maglaro sa bakuran

Explanation

Ang pang-abay na pahayag na 'upang maghanda para sa pagsusulit' ay nagsasaad ng layunin ng kilos. Ito ang direktang sinasabi ng pangungusap.

Question 50Communication Skills (Filipino)

Alin ang tamang pagsulat ng pangungusap na may direktang sinipi?

  1. Sabi ni Ana, "Aalis ako bukas." Correct answer.
  2. Sabi ni Ana "aalis ako bukas".
  3. Sabi ni Ana: aalis ako bukas
  4. Sabi ni Ana, aalis ako bukas.

Explanation

Sa direktang sipi, ginagamit ang kuwit bago ang panipi at ang unang titik ng sinipi ay malaki. Ang bantas sa dulo ay inilalagay sa loob ng panipi.