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PREFACEBelieve That You Can Pass the UPCAT!by Leopold Laset

Do you sometimes find it hard to believe that your dream to pass the UPCAT can become a reality? If so, then there issomething very important that you need to know.

UPCAT is for dreamers like you.

Every student who passed the UPCAT began thinking or dreaming of passing the UPCAT.

Your near-perfect or perfect score in a quarterly test, your cellphone, PSP, or any gadget, your out-of-town (or out-of-country) vacation, your new pair of shoes, and any other stuff that you desired and now possess - are all the result of yourdream come true.

What this means is that throughout your lifetime, you have had an idea, you have desired for many things and workedhard for them, overcome problems and ultimately transformed your dream into reality.

And if hundreds and thousands of students have been able to pass the UPCAT in the past, by starting with a dream, thenit stands to reason, that you can do it too.

Often we make the mistake of thinking that UPCAT is for a small number of bright students who have the brains andintelligence that we dont possess.

But this is simply not true.

The fact that thousands of average students have brought their dreams of passing the UPCAT to fruition in the pastdemonstrates that the opportunity to qualify in the UPCAT is something that is available to each UPCAT aspirant average or bright.

Right now, hundreds of UPCAT dreamers are taking the steps necessary to achieve the goals of passing the UPCAT.Some are studying this early, some are joining community of fellow dreamers, and some are attending review classes.What is it that you need to do?

In order to achieve your goal of passing the UPCAT, the only things you really need are:

(1) A crystal clear picture that you already passed the UPCAT(2) An unshakeable determination to do whatever it takes to make your dream of passing the UPCAT a reality

As soon as you take these two steps, passing the UPCAT becomes achievable. If you need a help you look for it. If youencounter a difficult concept you find a way to understand it. If you cant solve a math problem you try and try andpractice more.

And gradually, step-by-step, you bring your UPCAT dream into reality to join the dreams of the thousands of UPCATdreamers who have gone before you.

So today Id like to encourage you to believe in yourself and appreciate the fact that you live in a world where dreams docome true.

Understand that thousands of students have made their UPCAT dream a reality in the past Thousands more will maketheir UPCAT dream a reality in the near future and you CAN be one of them.

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MATHEMATICS

1. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. 3 + 7i B.

2. Which of the following is not an integer?

A. 82

B.

3. 0.0424242.. expressed as a fraction is: A.

100042

B.

4. Given the sets A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10} and B = {4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12}. A A. {2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12} B. {4, 6, 8, 10}

5. For the given figure, which of the following is TRUE?

a b 0

A. 02

>bc

B.

6. 496 + = _______. A. 1 B. 1

7. An inlet pipe can fill a tank in 1 hour. Another inlet pipe can fill the same tank in45 minutes. How much time will it take to fill the tank if both pipes were opened?

A. 25 75

minutes B. 30 minutes

8. Solve for x: 3 + x (4x + 4) = 5 A. x = 3 B. x =

9. Which of the following demonstrates the commutative property? A. 1

313 =

B. ( )kxxk41

41

=

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MATHEMATICS 60 items, 60 minutes

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

B. 43

C.

43

D. 2 +

of the following is not an integer?

B. 28

C.

312

D. 0

0.0424242.. expressed as a fraction is: B.

99942

C. 9942

D. 33014

Given the sets A = {2, 4, 6, 8, 10} and B = {4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12}. A A. {2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12} C. {2, 9, 12}

D.

For the given figure, which of the following is TRUE? a b 0 c d

B. 0>a

cd C. 02

2

>c

a D.

ba

B. 1 C. 3 D. 7

An inlet pipe can fill a tank in 1 hour. Another inlet pipe can fill the same tank in45 minutes. How much time will it take to fill the tank if both pipes were opened?

C.52 21 minutes D. 1 hour 45 minutes

(4x + 4) = 5 x B. x = 2

3 C. x = 1 D. x = 1

Which of the following demonstrates the commutative property? C. acaca = 5)5(

D. )7()7( yhhy ++=++

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5i+

33014

B would be:

0<

An inlet pipe can fill a tank in 1 hour. Another inlet pipe can fill the same tank in 45 minutes. How much time will it take to fill the tank if both pipes were opened?

D. x = 1

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10. Factor: 2x4 32 A. 2(x4 16) B. 2(x 4)(x + 4)

11. Find the product of the expression:

A. 14

6+

x

x B.

12. Find the value in lowest terms:

A. 3

31+ B.

13. Find the solution set of the equation: 8x

A.

41

,

23

B.

14. Find the values that satisfy the inequality x A. x < 6 or x > 1 B. 1 < x < 6

15. Solve the equation 7

3 +x

A. 7 B. 6

16. Assuming that the variables represent nonzero numbers, which statement is NOT true?

A. nnn xyyx =

B. yxyx +=+

17. What is the slope of the line A.

43

B.

18. Find the distance between the points ( A. 17 B.

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C. 2(x2 + 4)(x 2)(x +2) D. 2(x 2)(x +2)(x 2)(x +2)

Find the product of the expression: 1

34

2+

x

x

B. 4463

+

x

x C.

1222 xx

D. x

Find the value in lowest terms: 3

33 +

B. 3

33 + C. 31+ D. 2

Find the solution set of the equation: 8x2 + 10x = 3

B.

21

,

43

C.

31

,

81

D. {4

Find the values that satisfy the inequality x2 5x 6 < 0 C. x < 3 or x > 2 D. 3 < x < 2

21413

78 +

=

+ x

B. 6 C. 5 D. 4

Assuming that the variables represent nonzero numbers, which statement is

C. yxy

yx

=

D. yx

yx

=

What is the slope of the line 3x + 4y = -12? B.

34

C. 34

D. 3

Find the distance between the points (7, 4) and (2, 8) B. 41 C. 13 D. 15


2)(x +2)

212

2 x

}3,4

Assuming that the variables represent nonzero numbers, which statement is

3

D. 15

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19. What is the equation parallel to 2x y = 4? A. 2y x = 13 B. y

20. What is the radius of the circle with the equation xA. 16 B. 32

21. The domain of the function f(x) = A. {x/x 0} B. {x/x

22. Given the function f(x) = x A. 5 B.

23. Given 54)( = xxf and A. 13 B.

24. The zeros of the quadratic function A. 2 and 4 B.

25. The inverse of the function

A. 21

812)(1 = xxf B.

26. Which of the following is NOT a factor of A. x 1 B. x + 1

27. The exponential function A. negative B. zero

28. What is the value of b in A. 2 B. 8/3

29. Evaluate: 12log3log 66 + A. 0 B. 1

30. Which of the following ordered pairs are solutions of the system

A. (0, 3), (4, 1) B. (

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of the line that passes through the point (

B. y 2x = 3 C. y + 2x = 3 D. y

What is the radius of the circle with the equation x2 + y2 32 = 0 B. 32 C. 23 D. 4

The domain of the function f(x) = 5213

+

x

x is

B. {x/x 5} C. {x/x 5/2} D. {x/x Given the function f(x) = x2 3x + 4, find f(-5).

B. 6 C. 14 D. 44

and 25)( 2 += xxxh , find ( ) )0(hf o . B. 8 C. 2 D. 2

The zeros of the quadratic function xxxf 42)( 2 = are B. 2 and 2 C. 0 and 2 D. 1 and

The inverse of the function 12

821)( += xxf is

B. 812)(1 = xxf C. 247)(1 = xxf D. f

Which of the following is NOT a factor of 51452)( 234 += xxxxfB. x + 1 C. 2x + 3 D. x + 4

The exponential function xaxf =)( , a > 0 is B. zero C. positive D. undefined

What is the value of b in 32log 3 =b ? B. 8/3 C. 3 D. 8

.12 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

Which of the following ordered pairs are solutions of the system x

x

B. (-3, 0), (3, 0) C. (0, -3) D. none


of the line that passes through the point (4, 5) and is 2x =13

2

D. {x/x 5/2}

D. 44

D. 1 and 2

5247)(1 += xx

125 +x ? D. x + 4

D. undefined

93

22

2

=+

=+

y

y.

D. none

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31. Evaluate 2134

.

A. -11 B.

32. Find AB for A = 4 and B =

A.

16122420016

B.

33 . x=++++ ...1 64116141 . Find x. A. 1/3 B.

34. Insert a geometric mean b A. -4 or +4 B.

35. The value of k so that the terms A. 0 B. 1

36. Find the value of the series

A. 207 B. 189

37. In the expansion of (a4 A. 56a7b10 B.

38. How many 4-digit numbers can be formed from the numbers 0repetition?

A. 500 B. 256

39. The probability that Ruth will not pass the UPCAT is 0.23. What is the probability that Ruth will pass the UPCAT?

A. 0.11 B. 0.23

40. May isang basket na naglalaman ng 3 dilaw, 4 na bughaw, at 5 luntiang bola. Ano ang kalamangang mangyardilaw?

A. 1/3 B.

41. If two points of a line lie on a plane, then _________________.A. the line lies on the planeB. the plane lies on the lineC. the lines coincides with the planeD. the line is parallel to the plane

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B. -5 C. 5 D. 11

4 and B =

436504

.

B.

2002416150

C.

16241812300

D.

. Find x. C. 4/3 D. 3

Insert a geometric mean between 2 and 8. B. -4 or -6 C. -5 or +5 D. 4 or 6

The value of k so that the terms 3k+1, 13, 19 form an arithmetic sequence is __.B. 1 C. 2 D. 3

Find the value of the series =

9

1)25(

n

n .

B. 189 C. 171 D. 464 + b5)8, the 6th term is

B. -56a7b10 C. 56a12b25 D. -56 a

digit numbers can be formed from the numbers 0

B. 256 C. 120 D. 96

probability that Ruth will not pass the UPCAT is 0.23. What is the probability that Ruth will pass the UPCAT?

B. 0.23 C. 0.77 D. 0.91

May isang basket na naglalaman ng 3 dilaw, 4 na bughaw, at 5 luntiang bola. Ano ang kalamangang mangyari na ang mabubunot na bola sa basket ay kulay

B. C. 1/5 D. 1/12

If two points of a line lie on a plane, then _________________. the line lies on the plane the plane lies on the line the lines coincides with the plane the line is parallel to the plane


D. 11

16122420016

D. 4 or 6

form an arithmetic sequence is __.

D. 46

56 a12b25

digit numbers can be formed from the numbers 0-4 without

D. 96

probability that Ruth will not pass the UPCAT is 0.23. What is the probability

D. 0.91

May isang basket na naglalaman ng 3 dilaw, 4 na bughaw, at 5 luntiang bola. i na ang mabubunot na bola sa basket ay kulay

D. 1/12

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42. Which of the following sets is non A. A circular polygon B. A line

43. If the measure of an angle is 3 times its supplement, then the measure of the angle is ____________.

A. 30 B.

44. In a parallelogram ABCD, the diagonal BD separates the quadrilateral into two triangles. Those triangles are congruent by the correspondence ____________.A. DAB DCB B. DAB BCD

45. In what kind of triangle is the length of the median always equal to the length of an altitude? A. Isosceles triangleB. Right triangle

46. Which of the following sets could be the angles of a quadrilateral?A. 120, 150, 60, 30B. 125, 140, 50, 40

47. If a line segment intersects two sides of a triangle at the midpoint, then which of the following is NOT true?A. The line segment is parallel to the B. The line segment is half the third side.C. The line segment intersects the third side.D. The line segment is shorter than the third side.

48. A line L is perpendicular to a plane E. This implies ________________.A. every point on L is eB. L is perpendicular to every line on EC. L is perpendicular to at least two lines on ED. L intersects every line on E

49. In a parallelogram ABCD, which of the following is true?A. The sides are parallel.B. Adjacent angles are C. Opposite angles are supplementary.D. Side AB is parallel to side CD.

50. The number of triangular regions into which a square can be divided by joining vertices is __________.A. 2 B.

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Which of the following sets is non-convex? A circular polygon C. An angle

D. A ray

If the measure of an angle is 3 times its supplement, then the measure of the angle is ____________.

45 C. 60 D.

In a parallelogram ABCD, the diagonal BD separates the quadrilateral into two triangles. Those triangles are congruent by the correspondence ____________.

C. DAB DBC D. DAB CBD

hat kind of triangle is the length of the median always equal to the length of

Isosceles triangle C. Equilateral triangle D. Obtuse triangle

Which of the following sets could be the angles of a quadrilateral? , 30 C. 100, 90, 75, 105, 40 D. 80, 85, 95, 105

If a line segment intersects two sides of a triangle at the midpoint, then which of the following is NOT true?

The line segment is parallel to the third side. The line segment is half the third side. The line segment intersects the third side. The line segment is shorter than the third side.

A line L is perpendicular to a plane E. This implies ________________.every point on L is equivalent to E L is perpendicular to every line on E L is perpendicular to at least two lines on E L intersects every line on E

In a parallelogram ABCD, which of the following is true? The sides are parallel. Adjacent angles are congruent. Opposite angles are supplementary. Side AB is parallel to side CD.

The number of triangular regions into which a square can be divided by joining vertices is __________.

4 C. 6 D.


If the measure of an angle is 3 times its supplement, then the measure of the

135

In a parallelogram ABCD, the diagonal BD separates the quadrilateral into two triangles. Those triangles are congruent by the correspondence ____________.

hat kind of triangle is the length of the median always equal to the length of

Equilateral triangle

, 105

If a line segment intersects two sides of a triangle at the midpoint, then which of

A line L is perpendicular to a plane E. This implies ________________.

The number of triangular regions into which a square can be divided by joining 8

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51. The median of a trapezoid is 12 cm. 10 cm. Then its area is ___________.A. 100 cm2 B.

52. The congruent sides of an isosceles trapezoid are 5 m each and its shorter base is 1 m. If its altitude is 4 inches, find its A. 34 m2 B.

53. The bisectors of the interior angles on the same side of a transversal to two parallel lines are __________________.A. parallel B. intersecting but not perpendicularC. perpendicular D. skew

54. Given: ABCD, AB = 8, AD = 6, m A. 324 B.

55. Find the midpoint of ABA. (2, 4) B.

56. If ABC, mA is greater than mD. Which of the following is true?

57. The altitude from vertex A

meters long is each side of triangle ABC?A. m

3400

B.

58. A square is changed into a rectangle by increasing decreasing its width by 10%. Its area _____________________.A. remains the sameB. increases by 1%

59. A diagonal of a rectangle is 50 cm long. If the altitude of the rectangle is 30 cm long, find its area. A. 1200 cm2 B.

D

B

A

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The median of a trapezoid is 12 cm. One of its bases is 8 cm. and its altitude is 10 cm. Then its area is ___________.

40 cm2 C. 120 cm2 D.

The congruent sides of an isosceles trapezoid are 5 m each and its shorter base is 1 m. If its altitude is 4 inches, find its area.

54 m2 C. 16 m2 D.

The bisectors of the interior angles on the same side of a transversal to two parallel lines are __________________.

intersecting but not perpendicular

Given: ABCD, AB = 8, AD = 6, mA = 60. Find the area of the parallelogram. 24 C. 312 D.

AB for A (-3, 6) and B (5, -2). (-1, 4) C. (1, -2) D.

A is greater than mC. The bisector of angles A and C meet at point D. Which of the following is true?

A. CD > AD B. CD < AD C. CD = AD D. AD DC

The altitude from vertex A of equilateral triangle ABC is 10 meters. How many meters long is each side of triangle ABC?

m3

320 C. m10 D.

A square is changed into a rectangle by increasing its length by 10% and decreasing its width by 10%. Its area _____________________.

remains the same C. increases by 10% increases by 1% D. decreases by 1%

A diagonal of a rectangle is 50 cm long. If the altitude of the rectangle is 30 cm

1500 cm2 C. 2000cm2 D.

C


One of its bases is 8 cm. and its altitude is

60 cm2

The congruent sides of an isosceles trapezoid are 5 m each and its shorter base

56 m2

The bisectors of the interior angles on the same side of a transversal to two

A = 60. Find the area of the parallelogram. 48

(1, 2)

C. The bisector of angles A and C meet at point

of equilateral triangle ABC is 10 meters. How many

m3

310

its length by 10% and

A diagonal of a rectangle is 50 cm long. If the altitude of the rectangle is 30 cm

2400 cm2

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60. What is the area of the region

A. 64 - 64pi B.

***END OF MATHEMATICS SUBDO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

8

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What is the area of the region not shaded?

64 - 16pi C. 16 - 4pi D.

OF MATHEMATICS SUB-TEST***DO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

8

Each of these is a quarter circle.


32 - 8pi

TEST*** DO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

Each of these is a quarter circle.

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SCIENCE

61. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the earths crust? A. It is divided into the continental and oceanic crust. B. It has constant thickness. C. It contains aluminum, oxygen and silicon. D. It is part of the lithosphere.

62. Which best explains the solidity of the lower mantle? A. It is composed of rocks with very low density. B. It has very high pressure. C. It is supplied with magma from subduction zones. D. It has a very high temperature.

63. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the earths core? A. It is the innermost layer of the earth. B. It has the highest density among the layers of the C. It is penetrated by secondary seismic waves. D. It is composed of iron and nickel.

64. Ang mga sumusunod na pangkasalukuyang kontinente ay nagmula sa Gondwana maliban sa:

A. Africa B. Antarctica

65. Ang tawag sa pinagmulan ng isang lindol ay: A. epicenter B. fault

66. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding composite volcanoes? A. They have gentle slopes. B. They exhibit explosive eruptio

67. Which of the following can scratch quartz? A. corundum B. diamond

68. Which is not an igneous rock? A. basalt B. gneiss

69. Shale: slate, _________ A. limestone B. obsidian

70. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding minerals? A. They can form thru the hardening of organic material. B. They exhibit specific crystal structure. C. They are solid. D. They form thru natural processes.

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SCIENCE 80 items, 40 minutes

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the earths crust? It is divided into the continental and oceanic crust.

has constant thickness. It contains aluminum, oxygen and silicon. It is part of the lithosphere.

Which best explains the solidity of the lower mantle? It is composed of rocks with very low density. It has very high pressure. It is supplied with magma from subduction zones. It has a very high temperature.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the earths core? It is the innermost layer of the earth. It has the highest density among the layers of the earth. It is penetrated by secondary seismic waves. It is composed of iron and nickel.

Ang mga sumusunod na pangkasalukuyang kontinente ay nagmula sa Gondwana maliban sa:

B. Antarctica C. Asia D. Australia

tawag sa pinagmulan ng isang lindol ay: B. fault C. focus D. plate boundary

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding composite volcanoes?A. They have gentle slopes. C. They cause earthquakes.B. They exhibit explosive eruptions. D. They contain tephra deposits.

Which of the following can scratch quartz? B. diamond C. topaz D. all of the above

Which is not an igneous rock? B. gneiss C. gabbro D. granite

Shale: slate, ___________ : marble. B. obsidian C. sandstone D. rhyolite

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding minerals? They can form thru the hardening of organic material. They exhibit specific crystal structure.

They form thru natural processes.


Ang mga sumusunod na pangkasalukuyang kontinente ay nagmula sa

Australia

D. plate boundary

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding composite volcanoes? C. They cause earthquakes. D. They contain tephra deposits.

D. all of the above

D. granite

D. rhyolite

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71. Which of the following agents can cause BOTH chemical and mechanical weathering?

A. air B. friction

72. The layer of the atmosphere that exhibits weather patterns is called the: A. exosphere B. mesosphere

73. Air mass A is 70% saturated while air mass B is 40% saturated. The temperature of the two air masses is equal. Which of the following is true regarding the two air masses?

A. Air mass A has the higher dew point.B. Air mass B would require a less drastic drop in temperature to induce

precipitation. C. Air mass B contains more water vapor than air mass A. D. none of the above

74. Which of the following does not belong to the group? A. barograph B. hygrograph

75. Which of the following best explains why the highest biodiversity on the planet is found at tropical areas?

A. There is no winter. B. There is abundant rainfall. C. There are more D. Typhoons are rare in tropical areas.

76. Which of the following statements is true? A. Density increases as altitude increases. B. Pressure increases as altitude increases. C. Density is directly proportion D. Density is directly proportional to temperature.

77. The energy source that drives the earths weather climates is the: A. air temperature B. magnetic field of the earth

78. This refers to the surface A. corona B. chromosphere

79. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi kabilang sa grupo? A. Jupiter B. Mars

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Which of the following agents can cause BOTH chemical and mechanical

B. friction C. oxygen D. water

The layer of the atmosphere that exhibits weather patterns is called the: C. stratosphere D. trophosphere

Air mass A is 70% saturated while air mass B is 40% saturated. The temperature of the two air masses is equal. Which of the following is true regarding the two air

s the higher dew point. Air mass B would require a less drastic drop in temperature to induce

Air mass B contains more water vapor than air mass A. none of the above

Which of the following does not belong to the group? B. hygrograph C. hygrometer D. psychrometer

Which of the following best explains why the highest biodiversity on the planet is found at tropical areas?

There is no winter. There is abundant rainfall. There are more natural resources in tropical areas. Typhoons are rare in tropical areas.

Which of the following statements is true? Density increases as altitude increases. Pressure increases as altitude increases. Density is directly proportional to pressure. Density is directly proportional to temperature.

The energy source that drives the earths weather climates is the: C. ocean currents

B. magnetic field of the earth D. sun

This refers to the surface of the sun. C. photosphere D. stratosphere

Alin sa mga sumusunod ang hindi kabilang sa grupo? B. Mars C. Neptune D. Uranus


Which of the following agents can cause BOTH chemical and mechanical

D. water

The layer of the atmosphere that exhibits weather patterns is called the:

Air mass A is 70% saturated while air mass B is 40% saturated. The temperature of the two air masses is equal. Which of the following is true regarding the two air

Air mass B would require a less drastic drop in temperature to induce

D. psychrometer

Which of the following best explains why the highest biodiversity on the planet is

D. Uranus

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80. Which of the following does not belong to the group? A. black hole B. pulsar

81. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The sole energy source of an ecosystem is the sun. B. Herbivores comprise the 3rd trophic level in a food chain. C. All organisms are acted upon by decompos D. The base of a food pyramid is composed of consumers.

82. Which symbiotic relationship does not belong to the group? A. bees and flowers B. sharks and remoras

83. Which does not belong to the group? A. mushrooms B. Penicillium (the source of penicillin)

84. The following are found in all cells except: A. cell membrane B. cytosol / cytoplasm

85. Which of the following organelles is double A. endoplasmic reticulum B. mitochondria

86. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Plant cells lack cell walls. B. The cell membrane functions to mechanically protect the cell. C. Prokaryotic cells do not contain DNA. D. Animal cells possess vacuoles.

87. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the steps in photosynthesis? A. They are energy requiring. B. The light-independent reaction occurs only at night.

C. It requires oxygen.D. all of the above

88. An organism has a chromosome number: 2n = 14. What is the chromosome number of one of its skin cells?

A. 7 B. 14

89. A cell has 4 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would move to the opposite poles during anaphase?

A. 0 B. 2

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Which of the following does not belong to the group? B. pulsar C. red giant D. white dwarf

Which of the following statements is TRUE? The sole energy source of an ecosystem is the sun. Herbivores comprise the 3rd trophic level in a food chain. All organisms are acted upon by decomposers. The base of a food pyramid is composed of consumers.

Which symbiotic relationship does not belong to the group? C. hermit crabs and sea anemones

B. sharks and remoras D. algae and fungus in a lichen

does not belong to the group? C. slime molds

B. Penicillium (the source of penicillin) D. yeast The following are found in all cells except:

C. nucleus D. ribosome

ollowing organelles is double-membraned? A. endoplasmic reticulum C. nucleolus

D. peroxisome

Which of the following is TRUE? Plant cells lack cell walls. The cell membrane functions to mechanically protect the cell.Prokaryotic cells do not contain DNA. Animal cells possess vacuoles.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the steps in photosynthesis?They are energy requiring.

independent reaction occurs only at night. It requires oxygen. all of the above

An organism has a chromosome number: 2n = 14. What is the chromosome number of one of its skin cells?

B. 14 C. 28 D. 56

A cell has 4 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would move to the opposite poles during anaphase?

B. 2 C. 4 D. 8


D. white dwarf

C. hermit crabs and sea anemones D. algae and fungus in a lichen

The cell membrane functions to mechanically protect the cell.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the steps in photosynthesis?

An organism has a chromosome number: 2n = 14. What is the chromosome

D. 56

A cell has 4 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would move to the

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90. Which of the following BEST describes the evolutionary advantage of meiosis over mitosis?

A. Meiosis regenerates lost or worn down cells. B. Meiosis ensures the perpetuation of sexually re C. Meiosis generates variation thru genetic recombination. D. all of the above

91. The following are products of photosynthesis except: A. carbon dioxide B. water

92. Which best explains why A. They produce flowers and fruits. B. They are the most numerous among the plant groups. C. They can employ more modes of pollen and seed dispersal. D. They are woody plants.

93. The plant hormone responsible for rapid cell division A. auxins B. cytokinins

94. Which of the following does not belong to the group? A. club mosses B. ferns

95. Which of the following is a A. They have one cotyledon in their flowers. B. They have netted venation. C. They have fibrous roots.

D. all of the above

96. Which of the following does not belong to the group? A. corals B. jellyfish

97. Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissues? A. excretion B. locomotion

98. The enzyme that digests fat: A. amylase B. bile

99. Which of the following best describes the ability of the DNA to carry diverse genetic variation?

A. It has a specific sequence of phosphate groups. B. It has a specific sequence of sugars. C. It has a specific sequence of nitrogen bases. D. all of the above

SIMULATED UPCAT

Which of the following BEST describes the evolutionary advantage of meiosis

Meiosis regenerates lost or worn down cells. Meiosis ensures the perpetuation of sexually reproducing organisms.Meiosis generates variation thru genetic recombination.

The following are products of photosynthesis except: C. oxygen D. glucose

Which best explains why angiosperms are the most successful group of plants?They produce flowers and fruits. They are the most numerous among the plant groups. They can employ more modes of pollen and seed dispersal.They are woody plants.

mone responsible for rapid cell division B. cytokinins C. gibberellins D. terpenes

Which of the following does not belong to the group? C. horsetails D. liverworts

Which of the following is a characteristic of most monocots? They have one cotyledon in their flowers. They have netted venation. They have fibrous roots.

Which of the following does not belong to the group? B. jellyfish C. milkfish D. starfish

Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissues? B. locomotion C. protection D. reproduction

The enzyme that digests fat: B. bile C. lipase D. protease

following best describes the ability of the DNA to carry diverse

It has a specific sequence of phosphate groups. It has a specific sequence of sugars. It has a specific sequence of nitrogen bases.


Which of the following BEST describes the evolutionary advantage of meiosis

producing organisms.

angiosperms are the most successful group of plants?

They can employ more modes of pollen and seed dispersal.

D. terpenes

D. starfish

D. reproduction

D. protease

following best describes the ability of the DNA to carry diverse

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100. Color blindness is an Xsighted woman. They have a colorblind son. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The son got a colorblind gene from his mother alone. B. The son got a colorblind gene from his father alone. C. The son got a colorblind gene from both parents. D. It is impossible for them to have a colorblind son.

101. Two cylinders X and Y are identical. 20.0 g of Ointroduced into cylinderintroduced into cylinder Y. Both cylinders are then closed. The temperature of both cylinders is the same. Assuming both Owhich one of the following statements is correct? A. The gas pressure in the OB. The gas pressure in the OC. The gas pressure in the two cylinders is equal. D. The pressures cannot be compared without knowing the t

102. Flask A is filled with 20.0 g of CO gas at 100 C and another identical flask B with 20.0 g N2 gas at the same temperature. Which one of the following statements is correct? [ Molar masses (g mol-A. The pressures of the gases in the two flasks are identical. B. The pressure of CO in flask A is higher than that of NC. The pressure of CO in flask A is lower than that of ND. The pressure of CO in flask A is twenty times that of N

103. A gas in a container of fixed volume is heated from 100C to 200C. Which of the following is the best estimate of what will take place to the pressure of the gas? A. Remain the sameB. Increase by a factor of 2

104. Heavy water, D2O (mol. wt. = 20.03) can be separated from ordinary water by the difference in the relative rates of diffusion of the molecules in the gas phase. Determine the relative rate of diffusion of H(Atomic weights: O = 16.00, H = 1.00).A. 1.05 B. 1.11

105. The pressure exerted by 0.1 mole of gas enclosed in a rigid container at 50.0 C is 5.0 atmospheres. If the temperature of the container is raised to 100.0 C which one of the following would be the new pressure of the gas? Assume ideal gas condition. A. 2.5 atm B.

SIMULATED UPCAT

Color blindness is an X-linked recessive trait. A color blind man marries a normal sighted woman. They have a colorblind son. Which of the following statements is

The son got a colorblind gene from his mother alone. colorblind gene from his father alone.

The son got a colorblind gene from both parents. It is impossible for them to have a colorblind son.

Two cylinders X and Y are identical. 20.0 g of O2 (molar mass = 32.0 g molintroduced into cylinder X and 20.0 g of N2 (molar mass = 28.0 g molintroduced into cylinder Y. Both cylinders are then closed. The temperature of both cylinders is the same. Assuming both O2 and N2 behave as ideal gases, which one of the following statements is correct?

The gas pressure in the O2 cylinder is higher than that in the NThe gas pressure in the O2 cylinder is lower than that in the NThe gas pressure in the two cylinders is equal. The pressures cannot be compared without knowing the temperature.

Flask A is filled with 20.0 g of CO gas at 100 C and another identical flask B with gas at the same temperature. Which one of the following statements is

-1) CO = 28.0; N2 = 28.0] The pressures of the gases in the two flasks are identical. The pressure of CO in flask A is higher than that of N2 in flask B. The pressure of CO in flask A is lower than that of N2 in flask B. The pressure of CO in flask A is twenty times that of N2 in flask B.

A gas in a container of fixed volume is heated from 100C to 200C. Which of the following is the best estimate of what will take place to the pressure of the gas?

Remain the same C. Decrease by a factor of 2 Increase by a factor of 2 D. Increase by a factor of 1.3

O (mol. wt. = 20.03) can be separated from ordinary water by the difference in the relative rates of diffusion of the molecules in the gas phase. Determine the relative rate of diffusion of H2O to D2O.

c weights: O = 16.00, H = 1.00). B. 1.11 C. 0.898 D. 0.972

The pressure exerted by 0.1 mole of gas enclosed in a rigid container at 50.0 C is 5.0 atmospheres. If the temperature of the container is raised to 100.0 C

following would be the new pressure of the gas? Assume ideal

B. 5.8 atm C. 10.0 atm D. 100 atm


linked recessive trait. A color blind man marries a normal sighted woman. They have a colorblind son. Which of the following statements is

(molar mass = 32.0 g mol-1) is (molar mass = 28.0 g mol-1) is

introduced into cylinder Y. Both cylinders are then closed. The temperature of behave as ideal gases,

cylinder is higher than that in the N2 cylinder. cylinder is lower than that in the N2 cylinder.

emperature.

Flask A is filled with 20.0 g of CO gas at 100 C and another identical flask B with gas at the same temperature. Which one of the following statements is

in flask B. in flask B.

n flask B.

A gas in a container of fixed volume is heated from 100C to 200C. Which of the following is the best estimate of what will take place to the pressure of the gas?

C. Decrease by a factor of 2 Increase by a factor of 1.3

O (mol. wt. = 20.03) can be separated from ordinary water by the difference in the relative rates of diffusion of the molecules in the gas phase.

0.972

The pressure exerted by 0.1 mole of gas enclosed in a rigid container at 50.0 C is 5.0 atmospheres. If the temperature of the container is raised to 100.0 C

following would be the new pressure of the gas? Assume ideal

D. 100 atm

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106. Which of the following elements has the lowest ionization energy? A. argon B. fluorine

107. Which one of the following elements has the highest ionization energy? A. argon B. fluorine

108. When an atom of fluorine becomes a fluoride ion then its size ________.A. decreases B. increases

109. The modern periodic law states that the properties of the elements are a periodic function of their ________.A. atomic mass B. atomic weight

110. Bohr's model of the atom was based, in part, on which of texperiments? A. the deflection of cathode rays by an electric field B. the deflection of cathode rays by a magnetic field C. scattering of alpha particles D. atomic spectra of hydrogen

111. Which of the following statements are(is) true?A. Most of the volume of an atom is taken up by neutrons. B. An electron and proton have approximately equal masses.C. For any ion, the number of protons is always greater than the number of

electrons. D. The existence of both H

proportions.

112. Which of the following statement best describes an isotope?A. Atoms with the same number of protons but differing numbers of

electrons. B. Atoms with the same mass number but differing atomic numbers. C. Atoms with the same mass numbers and tD. Atoms with the same atomic numbers but differing mass numbers.

113. Which one of the following electron configurations represents an element which belongs to Period 2 of the Periodic Table and forms a monoatomic ion with a charge of 3-? A. 1s2 2s2 2p2 B. 1s2 2s2 2p3

SIMULATED UPCAT

Which of the following elements has the lowest ionization energy? B. fluorine C. potassium

ne of the following elements has the highest ionization energy? B. fluorine C. potassium

When an atom of fluorine becomes a fluoride ion then its size ________. C. remains the same D. none of the above

The modern periodic law states that the properties of the elements are a periodic function of their ________.

C. atomic number D. isotope number

Bohr's model of the atom was based, in part, on which of the following

the deflection of cathode rays by an electric field the deflection of cathode rays by a magnetic field scattering of alpha particles atomic spectra of hydrogen

Which of the following statements are(is) true? Most of the volume of an atom is taken up by neutrons. An electron and proton have approximately equal masses. For any ion, the number of protons is always greater than the number of

The existence of both H2O and H2O2 illustrates the law of mul

Which of the following statement best describes an isotope? Atoms with the same number of protons but differing numbers of

Atoms with the same mass number but differing atomic numbers. Atoms with the same mass numbers and the same atomic numbers. Atoms with the same atomic numbers but differing mass numbers.

Which one of the following electron configurations represents an element which belongs to Period 2 of the Periodic Table and forms a monoatomic ion with a

C. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2 D. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3


Which of the following elements has the lowest ionization energy? D. lithium

ne of the following elements has the highest ionization energy? D. lithium

When an atom of fluorine becomes a fluoride ion then its size ________.

The modern periodic law states that the properties of the elements are a periodic

he following

For any ion, the number of protons is always greater than the number of

illustrates the law of multiple

Atoms with the same number of protons but differing numbers of

Atoms with the same mass number but differing atomic numbers. he same atomic numbers.

Atoms with the same atomic numbers but differing mass numbers.

Which one of the following electron configurations represents an element which belongs to Period 2 of the Periodic Table and forms a monoatomic ion with a

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114. Natural gas is composed mostly of methane and ethane. Natural gas is ________.

A. An element B. A compound

115. Water is always composed of 11% hydrogen and 89% oxygen by weight. This statement illustrates the law of A. Conservation of massB. Definite proportions

116. Which substances is made up of polar covalent molecules?A. S8 B. Na

117. A chemical bond formed by the equal sharing of electrons isA. ionic B. nonpolar covalent

118. The simplest compound of carbon with hydrogen is ________.A. CH B. CH

119. All of the following are bases except ________.A. KOH B. NH

120. Which of the following is not a solution?A. salt dissolved in waterB. steel

121. If a man can run 8m/s in still air, what will be his speed when running against the wind? A. still at 8m/s B. less than 8m/s C. greater than 8m/s D. the speed will vary from time to time

122. A man hikes 5 km north then turns east and hikes another 12km. What is the total displacement of the man?A. 7 km B.

123. What is the acceleration due to gravity A. The acceleration of the stone will be greater compared if it is dropped.B. 10m/s2 C. less than 10m/s2D. none of the above

SIMULATED UPCAT

tural gas is composed mostly of methane and ethane. Natural gas is

C. A mixture D. A subatomic particle

Water is always composed of 11% hydrogen and 89% oxygen by weight. This statement illustrates the law of ________.

Conservation of mass C. Multiple proportions Definite proportions D. Conservation of energy

Which substances is made up of polar covalent molecules? B. Na2S C. H2S D. NaF

A chemical bond formed by the equal sharing of electrons is called ________. C. polar covalent

nonpolar covalent D. coordinate

The simplest compound of carbon with hydrogen is ________. B. CH2 C. CH3 D. CH

All of the following are bases except ________. B. NH3 C. NaOH D. HCN

Which of the following is not a solution? salt dissolved in water C. carbonated drinks

D. margarine

If a man can run 8m/s in still air, what will be his speed when running against the

greater than 8m/s the speed will vary from time to time

A man hikes 5 km north then turns east and hikes another 12km. What is the total displacement of the man?

13 km C. 17 km D.

What is the acceleration due to gravity of a stone thrown downward?The acceleration of the stone will be greater compared if it is dropped.

less than 10m/s2 none of the above


tural gas is composed mostly of methane and ethane. Natural gas is

Water is always composed of 11% hydrogen and 89% oxygen by weight. This

Conservation of energy

D. NaF

called ________.

D. CH4

D. HCN

If a man can run 8m/s in still air, what will be his speed when running against the

A man hikes 5 km north then turns east and hikes another 12km. What is the

24 km

of a stone thrown downward? The acceleration of the stone will be greater compared if it is dropped.

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124. A projectile is thrown upward. Which of the following is not a description of a projectile at the maximum height?A. The acceleration will decrease until it reaches zero at the maximum

height. B. The acceleration will be directed downward.C. The velocity at the top is equal to zero.D. The acceleration will always be constant.

125. A car is moving in a highway with a constant velocity. The following statements are correct with regards to Laws of Motion EXCEPTA. The car is in a state of equilibrium.B. The net force acting on the car is zero.C. There are no forces acting on the car.D. The forward forces on the car are equal to the rearward forces.

126. Man A and Man B pull on opposite ends of a rope in a tug of war game. Man B is winning, who exerts the greatest force on rope?A. Man A B. Man B

127. Why is it that you get hurt if you fall into a cemented floor compared to falling on carpeted floor? A. lesser impulse in stoppingB. shorter time to stop

128. A high-speed motorcycle driver accidentally hThe sudden change of momentum for the bug spatters it all over the helmets windshield. Which of the following statements is TRUE with regards to the change in momentum?A. The change in momentum of the bug is greater tB. The driver experiences a greater change in momentumC. Both the driver and the bug experienced the same change in momentumD. Cannot be concluded since the data given are insufficient

129. Which of the following have the highest potentia A. A boulder on top of a mountain

B. An airplane inside a hangarC. A man running on an oval trackD. A truck moving on a highway

130. What is the force of gravity on a 50 kg woman standing on the earths surface?A. 50 N B.

SIMULATED UPCAT

A projectile is thrown upward. Which of the following is not a description of a the maximum height?

The acceleration will decrease until it reaches zero at the maximum

The acceleration will be directed downward. The velocity at the top is equal to zero. The acceleration will always be constant.

g in a highway with a constant velocity. The following statements are correct with regards to Laws of Motion EXCEPT

The car is in a state of equilibrium. The net force acting on the car is zero. There are no forces acting on the car.

forward forces on the car are equal to the rearward forces.

Man A and Man B pull on opposite ends of a rope in a tug of war game. Man B is winning, who exerts the greatest force on rope?

C. Cannot be determined D. both the same

Why is it that you get hurt if you fall into a cemented floor compared to falling on

lesser impulse in stopping C. both of these shorter time to stop D. none of these

speed motorcycle driver accidentally had a head on collision with a bug. The sudden change of momentum for the bug spatters it all over the helmets windshield. Which of the following statements is TRUE with regards to the change in momentum?

The change in momentum of the bug is greater than the driverThe driver experiences a greater change in momentum Both the driver and the bug experienced the same change in momentumCannot be concluded since the data given are insufficient

Which of the following have the highest potential energy? A boulder on top of a mountain An airplane inside a hangar A man running on an oval track A truck moving on a highway

What is the force of gravity on a 50 kg woman standing on the earths surface? 250 N C. 500 N D.


A projectile is thrown upward. Which of the following is not a description of a The acceleration will decrease until it reaches zero at the maximum

g in a highway with a constant velocity. The following statements

forward forces on the car are equal to the rearward forces.

Man A and Man B pull on opposite ends of a rope in a tug of war game. Man B is

Cannot be determined

Why is it that you get hurt if you fall into a cemented floor compared to falling on

ad a head on collision with a bug. The sudden change of momentum for the bug spatters it all over the helmets windshield. Which of the following statements is TRUE with regards to the

han the driver

Both the driver and the bug experienced the same change in momentum

What is the force of gravity on a 50 kg woman standing on the earths surface? 509.8 N

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131. A car slows down while turning in a curve road becauseA. there might be an incoming vehicleB. reducing the speed would lessen the centrifugal forceC. the centripetal force might decreaseD. The car must maintain a constant

132. Three identical boxes are suspended at various depth of a swimming pool as shown. Which box will experience the greatest buoyant force?A. box A B. box B

133. Two containers have the same volume; one is filled with sand while the other is filled with air. When the two containers are fully submerged in water, the buoyant force is greater on the one filled withA. sand B. air C. the same as long as the volumeD. data is not sufficient

134. As the temperature of a metal ring decreases, what will happen to the hole?A. It will be bigger

B. It will be smaller

135. Evaporating water vapor actuallyA. warms the surrounding areaB. cools the surrounding areaC. cools then it will warms the surrounding areaD. have no effect on the temperature

136. A type of heat transfer that occurs in empty space.A. conduction B. convection

137. As more devices are plugged to a circuit, the overA. increases B. decreases

138. Heat a copper wire and its electric resistanceA. increases B. remains the same

SIMULATED UPCAT

A car slows down while turning in a curve road because there might be an incoming vehicle reducing the speed would lessen the centrifugal force the centripetal force might decrease The car must maintain a constant acceleration

Three identical boxes are suspended at various depth of a swimming pool as shown. Which box will experience the greatest buoyant force?

C. box C D. same on each

containers have the same volume; one is filled with sand while the other is filled with air. When the two containers are fully submerged in water, the buoyant force is greater on the one filled with

the same as long as the volume does not change data is not sufficient

As the temperature of a metal ring decreases, what will happen to the hole? C. It will remain the same

It will be smaller D. It will increase then decrease

water vapor actually warms the surrounding area cools the surrounding area cools then it will warms the surrounding area have no effect on the temperature

A type of heat transfer that occurs in empty space. C. radiation D. reflection

As more devices are plugged to a circuit, the over-all current in the power source C. remains the same D. not enough information

Heat a copper wire and its electric resistance C. decreases

remains the same D. none of the above


containers have the same volume; one is filled with sand while the other is filled with air. When the two containers are fully submerged in water, the buoyant

As the temperature of a metal ring decreases, what will happen to the hole? It will remain the same It will increase then decrease

all current in the power source remains the same not enough information

B

C

A

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139. Energy of a wave is often associated with its wavelength. The lower the energyA. the longer the wavelengthB. the shorter the wavelengthC. the longer the wavelength then D. not affected by the wavelength

140. When a source of sound approaches you, there is an apparent increase in the sounds frequency, this is known asA. forced vibration B. Doppler effect

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SIMULATED UPCAT

Energy of a wave is often associated with its wavelength. The lower the energythe longer the wavelength the shorter the wavelength the longer the wavelength then becomes shorter not affected by the wavelength

When a source of sound approaches you, there is an apparent increase in the sounds frequency, this is known as

C. Resonance D. Interference

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Energy of a wave is often associated with its wavelength. The lower the energy

When a source of sound approaches you, there is an apparent increase in the

YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS SUB-TEST.

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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized word in the phrase.

141. grisly images of the dead and dying are A. cared for B. disfigure

142. bitterness evoked by the warA. resentment B. kindness

Directions: Select the word or phrase which is similar in meaning to the italicized word in the phrase.

143. arduous task of rehabilitationA. challenging B. difficult

144. deleterious effect on tourismA. beneficial B. devastating

Directions: Select the idiom that best fits the sentence from the choices under each sentence.

145. The terrorists were not _____ the crimes they committed. A. absolved in B. absolved of

146. The Bb. Pilipinas finalists do not _____ the decision of the board of judges.A. acquiesce with B. acquiesce in

Directions: Each item is composed of three words. The first pair of words shows a verbal analogy. Select the fourth word from the options provided following the same verbal analogy as the original pair of words.

147. Entomologist : Zoologist : : Insects : _____A. Agriculture B. Animals

148. Mendel : Heredity : : Newton : _____A. Magnetism B. Physics

SIMULATED UPCAT

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 40 items, 15 minutes

Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized word in the phrase.

grisly images of the dead and dying are maimed B. disfigure C. mutilated D. silent

evoked by the war B. kindness C. awareness D. lessons

Select the word or phrase which is similar in meaning to the italicized word in the phrase.

task of rehabilitation B. difficult C. strenuous D. exigent

effect on tourism B. devastating C. developmental D. harmful

Select the idiom that best fits the sentence from the choices under each sentence.

The terrorists were not _____ the crimes they committed. B. absolved of C. absolved from D. absolved about

The Bb. Pilipinas finalists do not _____ the decision of the board of judges. C. acquiesce of D. acquiesce into

item is composed of three words. The first pair of words shows a verbal analogy. Select the fourth word from the options provided following the same verbal analogy as the original pair of words.

Entomologist : Zoologist : : Insects : _____ B. Animals C. Numbers D. Culture

Mendel : Heredity : : Newton : _____ B. Physics C. Gravitation D. Evolution


15 minutes

Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized

D. silent

D. lessons

Select the word or phrase which is similar in meaning to the italicized word

D. exigent

D. harmful

Select the idiom that best fits the sentence from the choices under each

D. absolved about

The Bb. Pilipinas finalists do not _____ the decision of the board of judges.

item is composed of three words. The first pair of words shows a verbal analogy. Select the fourth word from the options provided following the same verbal analogy as the original pair of words.

D. Culture

D. Evolution

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Directions: Each pair of words exhibits a form of association. Under each pair are two sets of words. Select the pair of words that shows the same relation as the original pair of words.

149. Doctor: Diagnosis: : __________A. Priest: Church B. Teacher: Grade

150. Whale: Mammal: : __________A. Dugong: Mammal B. Larva: Butterfly

Directions: Choose the determiner or predeterminer that best fits in the

151. Easy glider, _____ anaconda can cruise like a submarine and, with its eyes and nostrils strategically positioned atop its small, flat head, peer above water like a periscope.

A. the

152. _____ anacondas tend to ambush their A. This

Directions: Choose the correct noun derivation from the options.

153. In choosing music for your wedding ceremony, your first _____ is to keep it true to the purpose of the liturgy or service being said.

A. responsibility

154. Music in a ceremony is not merely a form of _____ for your assembled guebut is an integral part of the service.

A. entertaining

155. She is the first _____ in lineage of the Pajes. A. major

156. The womens choir competition gave a special prize to the most outstanding _____ performer.

A. alto

SIMULATED UPCAT

Each pair of words exhibits a form of association. Under each pair are two sets of words. Select the pair of words that shows the same relation as the original pair of words.

Doctor: Diagnosis: : __________ C. Nurse: Caregiver D. Director: Artist

Whale: Mammal: : __________ C. Amphibian: Fish

D. Reptile: Frog

Choose the determiner or predeterminer that best fits in the

Easy glider, _____ anaconda can cruise like a submarine and, with its eyes and nostrils strategically positioned atop its small, flat head, peer above water like a

B. an

_____ anacondas tend to ambush their prey, not chase it. B. These

Choose the correct noun derivation from the options.

In choosing music for your wedding ceremony, your first _____ is to keep it true to the purpose of the liturgy or service being said.

B. responsible

Music in a ceremony is not merely a form of _____ for your assembled guebut is an integral part of the service.

B. entertainment

She is the first _____ in lineage of the Pajes. B. majorette

The womens choir competition gave a special prize to the most outstanding

B. countertenor


Each pair of words exhibits a form of association. Under each pair are two sets of words. Select the pair of words that shows the same

Choose the determiner or predeterminer that best fits in the sentence.

Easy glider, _____ anaconda can cruise like a submarine and, with its eyes and nostrils strategically positioned atop its small, flat head, peer above water like a

In choosing music for your wedding ceremony, your first _____ is to keep it true

Music in a ceremony is not merely a form of _____ for your assembled guests

The womens choir competition gave a special prize to the most outstanding

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Directions: Complete the following sentences accurately by choosing the correct noun plurals.

157. Nearly all _____ demand observance of the standard punctuation. A. editor in chiefs

158. Several _____ worked on the case together. A. attorneys

Directions: For each sentence, choose the correct pronoun from the options.

159. Jashmid said that he has been studying English for five years, but _____ fluency is limited, so we conversed in Russian, his second language.

A. his

160. The student stipend is only four dollars a month, so he worked overnight shift in a cafeteria, _____ provided him with some extra money, hot food, and a cot to sleep on when he could snatch an hour of rest.

A. that

161. Mr. Dee and _____ will be visiting the site in Aurora next week. A. I

162. Much preparation for the seminar was made by Ms. Aquino and _____ before the brochures were sent out.

A. I

Directions: For each sentence, choose the correct verb from the options.

163. A list of assignments _____ sent to the students. A. was

164. There _____ a driver and a conductor waiting at the school A. is

SIMULATED UPCAT

Complete the following sentences accurately by choosing the correct noun

Nearly all _____ demand observance of the standard punctuation. B. editors in chief

Several _____ worked on the case together. B. attornies

For each sentence, choose the correct pronoun from the options.

Jashmid said that he has been studying English for five years, but _____ fluency is limited, so we conversed in Russian, his second language.

B. him

The student stipend is only four dollars a month, so he worked overnight shift in a cafeteria, _____ provided him with some extra money, hot food, and a cot to

n when he could snatch an hour of rest. B. which

Mr. Dee and _____ will be visiting the site in Aurora next week. B. myself

Much preparation for the seminar was made by Ms. Aquino and _____ before the sent out.

B. me

For each sentence, choose the correct verb from the options.

A list of assignments _____ sent to the students. B. were

There _____ a driver and a conductor waiting at the school lobby. B. are


Complete the following sentences accurately by choosing the correct noun

Nearly all _____ demand observance of the standard punctuation.

For each sentence, choose the correct pronoun from the options.

Jashmid said that he has been studying English for five years, but _____ fluency

The student stipend is only four dollars a month, so he worked overnight shift in a cafeteria, _____ provided him with some extra money, hot food, and a cot to

Much preparation for the seminar was made by Ms. Aquino and _____ before the

For each sentence, choose the correct verb from the options.

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Direction: In the following sentence pairs, choose the one that illustrates consistency in use of subject, voice, and mood. Choose either

165. (A) You need more than technical skills; one also must be able managerial skills.

(B) You need more than technical skills; you also must have managerial skills.

166. (A) Jack and Poy were eager to continue, but Packoy wanted to quit.(B) Jack and Poy were eager to continue, but Packoy wants to quit.

Directions: For each sentence, choose the correct adjective or adverb from the options.

167. After the interview, Tim looked _____. A. calm

168. If you had been more _____, the box might not have been broken. A. careful

Directions: Select the preposition that best fits the sentence from the choices under each sentence.

169. _____ Calamba City, at least 1,500 workers from the Partido ng Manggagawa and the Bukluran ng Mangagawang Pilipino staged a threeCalamba junction of the South Luzon Expressway.

A. At B. In

170. Filipinos celebrate Labor Day _____ May 1. A. at B. on

Directions: Select the conjunction that best fits the sentenceach sentence.

171. _____ years, environmentalists worldwide have been doing a lot to raise awareness on and curtail the excessive exploitation of the environment.

A. Only B. For

172. _____, it appears that a great deal of work needs to be done if we are to properly and effectively preserve the environment.

A. Yet B. For example

SIMULATED UPCAT

In the following sentence pairs, choose the one that illustrates consistency in use of subject, voice, and mood. Choose either A or B.

ou need more than technical skills; one also must be able managerial skills. You need more than technical skills; you also must have managerial skills.

Jack and Poy were eager to continue, but Packoy wanted to quit.Jack and Poy were eager to continue, but Packoy wants to quit.

For each sentence, choose the correct adjective or adverb from the

After the interview, Tim looked _____. B. calmly

If you had been more _____, the box might not have been broken. B. carefuler

Select the preposition that best fits the sentence from the choices under

_____ Calamba City, at least 1,500 workers from the Partido ng Manggagawa and the Bukluran ng Mangagawang Pilipino staged a three-hour rallCalamba junction of the South Luzon Expressway.

B. In C. On D. Inside

Filipinos celebrate Labor Day _____ May 1. B. on C. in D. by

Select the conjunction that best fits the sentence from the choices under

_____ years, environmentalists worldwide have been doing a lot to raise awareness on and curtail the excessive exploitation of the environment.

B. For C. Again D. As

that a great deal of work needs to be done if we are to properly and effectively preserve the environment.

C. Despite D. In addition


In the following sentence pairs, choose the one that illustrates consistency

ou need more than technical skills; one also must be able to have

You need more than technical skills; you also must have

Jack and Poy were eager to continue, but Packoy wanted to quit. Jack and Poy were eager to continue, but Packoy wants to quit.

For each sentence, choose the correct adjective or adverb from the

If you had been more _____, the box might not have been broken.

Select the preposition that best fits the sentence from the choices under

_____ Calamba City, at least 1,500 workers from the Partido ng Manggagawa hour rally at the

D. Inside

D. by

e from the choices under

_____ years, environmentalists worldwide have been doing a lot to raise awareness on and curtail the excessive exploitation of the environment.

D. As

that a great deal of work needs to be done if we are to properly

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Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word/phrase that makes the sentence inconsistent and confusing.

173. If you write a page in your diary everyday, you will discover that A B from practice.

174. He went into his room, A

175. We blocked the road, stopped A B

176. They are sincere when A

Directions: Each number has an ungrammatical sentence. Below it are sentences related to the original sentence. Choose the letter that would correspond to the best and clearest sentence from the options.

177. The presidents Independence Day speech will be followe A. After the presidents Independence Day speech, the firing squad will

follow. B. The firing squad will follow the presidents Independence Day speech. C. The presidents firing squad will follow the Independence Day speech. D. Following the presidents Independence Day speech is the firing squad.

178. Next Monday, we will see a program about mothers who gave birth to babies who are alcoholic.

A. Next Monday, we will see a program about mothers who gave birth to alcoholic babies.

B. Next Monday, we will see a program on alcoholic mothers who gave birth. C. Next Monday, we will see an alcoholic program about mothers who gave

birth to babies. D. Next Monday, we will see a program on alcoholic mothers and babies.

179. The mother took the gift A. and gave the bag to the child.B. from the bag and gave it to the child.C. and gave it to the child from the bag.D. and gives the bag to the child.

SIMULATED UPCAT

Choose the letter that corresponds to the word/phrase that makes the tence inconsistent and confusing.

a page in your diary everyday, you will discover that one C D

into his room, closed the door, opened the window and goes B C

stopped the vehicles and had the traffic will be rerouted C

n you fulfill your promise. B C D

Each number has an ungrammatical sentence. Below it are sentences related to the original sentence. Choose the letter that would correspond to the best and clearest sentence from the options.

The presidents Independence Day speech will be followed by the firing squad.After the presidents Independence Day speech, the firing squad will

The firing squad will follow the presidents Independence Day speech.The presidents firing squad will follow the Independence Day speech.Following the presidents Independence Day speech is the firing squad.

Next Monday, we will see a program about mothers who gave birth to babies

Next Monday, we will see a program about mothers who gave birth to s.

Next Monday, we will see a program on alcoholic mothers who gave birth.Next Monday, we will see an alcoholic program about mothers who gave

Next Monday, we will see a program on alcoholic mothers and babies.

r took the gift and gave it to the child from the bag. and gave the bag to the child. from the bag and gave it to the child. and gave it to the child from the bag. and gives the bag to the child.


Choose the letter that corresponds to the word/phrase that makes the

one learn C D

goes to bed. D

will be rerouted. D

Each number has an ungrammatical sentence. Below it are sentences related to the original sentence. Choose the letter that would correspond to the

d by the firing squad. After the presidents Independence Day speech, the firing squad will

The firing squad will follow the presidents Independence Day speech. The presidents firing squad will follow the Independence Day speech. Following the presidents Independence Day speech is the firing squad.

Next Monday, we will see a program about mothers who gave birth to babies

Next Monday, we will see a program about mothers who gave birth to

Next Monday, we will see a program on alcoholic mothers who gave birth. Next Monday, we will see an alcoholic program about mothers who gave

Next Monday, we will see a program on alcoholic mothers and babies.

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180. When you take the exam, he/she should A. When you take the exam, expect the worst.B. When you take the exam, you should expect the worst.C. Expect the worst exam.D. Expect your worst exam.

***END OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SUBDO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS SUB

SIMULATED UPCAT

When you take the exam, he/she should expect the worst. When you take the exam, expect the worst. When you take the exam, you should expect the worst. Expect the worst exam. Expect your worst exam.

***END OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SUB-TEST***NOT TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS SUB


TEST*** NOT TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS SUB-TEST.

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READING COMPREHENSION

Directions: Read the passages and answer the succeeding questions.

Passage 1:

181. The title that best describes the theme of the paragraph is A. Fatal Step B. To Fall from a Great Height C. Falling Star D. Fallen Angel

182. The word haunt means A. Hunted house B. Trouble

Passage 2:

Leslie Cheungmovie star and pop idol turned 46 last September, and he will stay that age. But he chose a drastic method of shaving off wrinkles, a potbelly, thewhims of fickle public. Last Tuesday he scheduled a tea with his friend and former agent, Chan Suk-fan, at a favorite haunt, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. When he didnt show, Chan called Leslie, who was on the terrace of the hotels 24thHe said hed meet her outside; hed be right down. It, as a final teasereally-for when Chan came out she found his body on the pavement. He had leapt to his death.Richard Corliss, Time April 14, 2003

Yes, phone innovations are everywhere; color screens and builtpopping up on lots of new handsets these days. Yetadd-ons to the basic phone chassis. Smart phones have a whole different level of computing power. Packed with new and more powerful chips, they sport up to 32 megabytes of memory and rival personal digital assistants in terBut their real strength comes from operatingfor mobile handsets by the likes of Microsoft, Symbian and PalmSource. These systems make smart phones more flexible and programmable; in short, they the devices more like portable personal computers. New capabilities can be added by simply installing additional software.

SIMULATED UPCAT

READING COMPREHENSION 40 items, 30 minutes

the passages and answer the succeeding questions.

The title that best describes the theme of the paragraph is

To Fall from a Great Height

means C. Domicile

D. Hang out

movie star and pop idol turned 46 last September, and he will stay that age. But he chose a drastic method of shaving off wrinkles, a potbelly, thewhims of fickle public. Last Tuesday he scheduled a tea with his friend and former

fan, at a favorite haunt, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. When he didnt show, Chan called Leslie, who was on the terrace of the hotels 24thHe said hed meet her outside; hed be right down. It, as a final tease

han came out she found his body on the pavement. He had leapt to Richard Corliss, Time April 14, 2003

Yes, phone innovations are everywhere; color screens and built-in digital cameras are popping up on lots of new handsets these days. Yet in most cases, these are just

ons to the basic phone chassis. Smart phones have a whole different level of computing power. Packed with new and more powerful chips, they sport up to 32 megabytes of memory and rival personal digital assistants in terms of capabilities. But their real strength comes from operating-system software developed specifically for mobile handsets by the likes of Microsoft, Symbian and PalmSource. These systems make smart phones more flexible and programmable; in short, they the devices more like portable personal computers. New capabilities can be added by simply installing additional software.H. Asher Bolande, TIME, April 14, 2003


minutes

movie star and pop idol turned 46 last September, and he will stay that age. But he chose a drastic method of shaving off wrinkles, a potbelly, the whims of fickle public. Last Tuesday he scheduled a tea with his friend and former

fan, at a favorite haunt, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. When he didnt show, Chan called Leslie, who was on the terrace of the hotels 24th-floor gym. He said hed meet her outside; hed be right down. It, as a final tease-a sick joke,

han came out she found his body on the pavement. He had leapt to

in digital cameras are in most cases, these are just

ons to the basic phone chassis. Smart phones have a whole different level of computing power. Packed with new and more powerful chips, they sport up to 32

ms of capabilities. system software developed specifically

for mobile handsets by the likes of Microsoft, Symbian and PalmSource. These systems make smart phones more flexible and programmable; in short, they make the devices more like portable personal computers. New capabilities can be added by

H. Asher Bolande, TIME, April 14, 2003

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183. The main idea of the paragraph isA. Yes, phone innovations are

cameras are popping on lots of new handsets these days.B. Smart phones have a whole different level of computing power.C. These systems make smart phones more flexible and programmable; in

short, they make D. New capabilities can be added by simply installing additional software.

184. The author suggests that smart phones are A. Easy to upgradeB. Complex devices

Passage 3:

It is not easy to write a familiar style. Many people mistake a familiar for a vulgar style, and suppose that to write without affection is to write at random. On the contrary, there is nothing that requires more precision, and, if I maexpression, than the style I am speaking of. It utterly rejects not only all unmeaning pomp, but all low, cant phrases, and loose, unconnected slipshod allusions. It is not to take the first word that offers, but the best word in commonwords together in any combination we please, but to follow and avail ourselves of the true idiom of the language. To write a genuine familiar or truly English style is to write as anyone would speak in common conversation who had aand choice of words, or who could discourse with ease, force, and perspicuity, setting aside all pedantic and oratorical flourishes. Or, to give another illustration, to write naturally is the same thing in regard to common conversation aregard to common speech. It does not follow that it is an easy thing to give the true accent and inflection to the words you utter, because you do not attempt to rise above the level of ordinary life and colloquial speaking. You dthe solemnity of the pulpit, or the tone of stage declamation; neither are you at liberty to gabble on at a venture, without emphasis or discretion, or to resort to vulgar dialect or clownish pronunciation. You must steer a middle coudown to a given appropriate articulation, which is determined by habitual associations between sense and sound, and which you can only hit by entering into the authors meaning, as you must find the proper words and style to express yoursyour thoughts on the subject you have to write about. Anyone may mouth out a passage with theatrical cadence, or get upon stilts to tell his thoughts; but to write or speak with propriety and simplicity is a more difficult task. Thus it is eapompous style, to use a word twice as big as the thing you want to express: it is not easy to pitch upon the very word that exactly fits it. Out of eight or ten words equally common, equally intelligible, with nearly equal pretensions, it isnicety and discrimination to pick out the very one the preferableness of which is

scarcely perceptible, but decisive.

SIMULATED UPCAT

The main idea of the paragraph is Yes, phone innovations are everywhere: color screens and builtcameras are popping on lots of new handsets these days. Smart phones have a whole different level of computing power.These systems make smart phones more flexible and programmable; in short, they make the devices more like a portable personal computers.New capabilities can be added by simply installing additional software.

The author suggests that smart phones are Easy to upgrade C. Expensive gadgetsComplex devices D. All of the above

It is not easy to write a familiar style. Many people mistake a familiar for a vulgar style, and suppose that to write without affection is to write at random. On the contrary, there is nothing that requires more precision, and, if I may say so, purity of expression, than the style I am speaking of. It utterly rejects not only all unmeaning pomp, but all low, cant phrases, and loose, unconnected slipshod allusions. It is not to take the first word that offers, but the best word in common use; it is not to throw words together in any combination we please, but to follow and avail ourselves of the true idiom of the language. To write a genuine familiar or truly English style is to write as anyone would speak in common conversation who had a thorough command and choice of words, or who could discourse with ease, force, and perspicuity, setting aside all pedantic and oratorical flourishes. Or, to give another illustration, to write naturally is the same thing in regard to common conversation as to read naturally is in regard to common speech. It does not follow that it is an easy thing to give the true accent and inflection to the words you utter, because you do not attempt to rise above the level of ordinary life and colloquial speaking. You do not assume, indeed, the solemnity of the pulpit, or the tone of stage declamation; neither are you at liberty to gabble on at a venture, without emphasis or discretion, or to resort to vulgar dialect or clownish pronunciation. You must steer a middle course. You are tied down to a given appropriate articulation, which is determined by habitual associations between sense and sound, and which you can only hit by entering into the authors meaning, as you must find the proper words and style to express yoursyour thoughts on the subject you have to write about. Anyone may mouth out a passage with theatrical cadence, or get upon stilts to tell his thoughts; but to write or speak with propriety and simplicity is a more difficult task. Thus it is eapompous style, to use a word twice as big as the thing you want to express: it is not easy to pitch upon the very word that exactly fits it. Out of eight or ten words equally common, equally intelligible, with nearly equal pretensions, it is a matter of some nicety and discrimination to pick out the very one the preferableness of which is

scarcely perceptible, but decisive.


everywhere: color screens and built-in digital

Smart phones have a whole different level of computing power. These systems make smart phones more flexible and programmable; in

the devices more like a portable personal computers. New capabilities can be added by simply installing additional software.

Expensive gadgets

It is not easy to write a familiar style. Many people mistake a familiar for a vulgar style, and suppose that to write without affection is to write at random. On the

y say so, purity of expression, than the style I am speaking of. It utterly rejects not only all unmeaning pomp, but all low, cant phrases, and loose, unconnected slipshod allusions. It is not

use; it is not to throw words together in any combination we please, but to follow and avail ourselves of the true idiom of the language. To write a genuine familiar or truly English style is to

thorough command and choice of words, or who could discourse with ease, force, and perspicuity, setting aside all pedantic and oratorical flourishes. Or, to give another illustration, to write

s to read naturally is in regard to common speech. It does not follow that it is an easy thing to give the true accent and inflection to the words you utter, because you do not attempt to rise

o not assume, indeed, the solemnity of the pulpit, or the tone of stage declamation; neither are you at liberty to gabble on at a venture, without emphasis or discretion, or to resort to

rse. You are tied down to a given appropriate articulation, which is determined by habitual associations between sense and sound, and which you can only hit by entering into the authors meaning, as you must find the proper words and style to express yourself by fixing your thoughts on the subject you have to write about. Anyone may mouth out a passage with theatrical cadence, or get upon stilts to tell his thoughts; but to write or speak with propriety and simplicity is a more difficult task. Thus it is easy to affect a pompous style, to use a word twice as big as the thing you want to express: it is not easy to pitch upon the very word that exactly fits it. Out of eight or ten words equally

a matter of some nicety and discrimination to pick out the very one the preferableness of which is

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185. According to the passage, A. one should be permitted to speak in any way he wishesB. getting on stilts should aid onC. it is easier to write pompously than simplyD. the preacher is a model of good speech

186. The author would probably agree with which of the following statements:A. Bigger words describe complex ideas in a clearer fashion than B. Speaking into a tape recorder will always help a writer to organize his

thoughts C. The art of speaking and the art of writing share common toolsD. It is necessary to master public speaking before writing

187. When the writer says, You must steer A. you should speak neither too loudly or too softlyB. you should speak neither to formally or too colloquiallyC. you should write as well as speakD. you should not come to any definite conclusion about what is proper and not

proper in speech.

188. By cant phrases is meantA. type of language which is peculiar to a particular classB. a sing song type of speechC. expressions that consistently indicate refusal to do anothers biddingD. obscene language

189. The author mentions all of the following as important to good speech A. a good command of English vocabularyB. the careful selection of words usedC. the use of allusions and metaphorsD. straightforward and precise delivery

SIMULATED UPCAT

. According to the passage, one should be permitted to speak in any way he wishes getting on stilts should aid one in speaking more effectively it is easier to write pompously than simply the preacher is a model of good speech

. The author would probably agree with which of the following statements:Bigger words describe complex ideas in a clearer fashion than Speaking into a tape recorder will always help a writer to organize his

The art of speaking and the art of writing share common tools It is necessary to maste

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