VERBAL ABILITY

precise

Choose the word closest in meaning to "Meticulous".

Honest

Choose the word closest in meaning to "Candid".

Malicious

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Benevolent"

Fleeting

Choose the word closest in meaning to "Ephemeral"

Concise

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Verbose".

Stubborn

Choose the word closest in meaning to "Adamant"

Lazy

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Diligent".

Thrifty

Choose the word closest in meaning to "Frugal".

Clear

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Ambiguous".

Persistent

Choose the word closest in meaning to "Tenacious".

Neither of the students was present.

Choose the correct sentence.

She doesn't like coffee.

Choose the correct sentence.

had

Fill in the blank: "By the time we arrived, the meeting ___ already started."

is

Fill in the blank: "Each of the applicants ___ required to submit a resume."

It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

He is one of the employees who work hard.

Choose the correct sentence.

If I were rich, I would travel.

Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

announced

Choose the correct word: "The committee ___ its decision yesterday."

Between you and me, this is a secret.

Select the sentence free of errors.

Running quickly, he caught the bus.

Choose the correctly structured sentence.

School

DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL as TEACHER is to:

cut

PEN is to WRITE as KNIFE is to:

hive

BIRD is to NEST as BEE is to:

Music

AUTHOR is to BOOK as COMPOSER is to:

Air

FISH is to WATER as BIRD is to:

The Local Government Code increased local autonomy but requires accountability

Passage: "Local governments in the Philippines play a crucial role in delivering basic services such as health care, education support, and infrastructure development. Through the Local Government Code of 1991, cities and municipalities were given greater autonomy and fiscal powers to address the specific needs of their constituents. However, this devolution of power also means that local governments must be more accountable and transparent in the use of public funds." — What is the main idea of the passage?

1991

Based on the same passage, what year was the Local Government Code enacted?

Transfer of power to lower levels

Based on the same passage, the word "devolution" most nearly means:

More accountability and transparency

Based on the same passage, what is now required of local governments because of their increased power?

National defense

Based on the same passage, which service is NOT mentioned?