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**Question 1.** In the sentence “She **has been** working here for three years,” the underlined verb
form is a
A) Simple present
B) Present perfect continuous
C) Past perfect
D) Future continuous
Answer: B
Explanation: “Has been working” is present perfect continuous, indicating an action that started in the
past and continues to the present.
**Question 2.** Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to *ubiquitous*.
A) Rare
B) Common
C) Universal
D) Pervasive
Answer: A
Explanation: *Ubiquitous* means present everywhere; its antonym is *rare*.
**Question 3.** The main idea of a paragraph that discusses the benefits of solar energy is most likely:
A) The history of electricity
B) Advantages of renewable energy sources
C) Types of fossil fuels
D) Methods of energy storage
Answer: B
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Explanation: The paragraph focuses on solar energy’s benefits, which falls under renewable energy
advantages.
**Question 4.** Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: (1) “Consequently, the
yield increased by 20%.” (2) “The farmer applied organic fertilizer.” (3) “He observed poor soil health.”
(4) “He decided to switch to sustainable practices.”
A) 3-4-2-1
B) 2-3-4-1
C) 3-2-4-1
D) 4-3-2-1
Answer: A
Explanation: Observation → decision → action → result gives the logical flow 3-4-2-1.
**Question 5.** A bar graph shows the sales of four products: A-120, B-150, C-90, D-140 units. What is
the percentage increase from product C to product B?
A) 66.7%
B) 150%
C) 120%
D) 166.7%
Answer: A
Explanation: ((150-90)/90)×100 = 66.7%.
**Question 6.** If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5 and there are 24 students, how many boys
are there?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 15
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D) 18
Answer: B
Explanation: Total parts = 3+5=8; each part = 24/8=3; boys = 3×3=9 → Oops correct is 9, thus answer
should be A.
**Question 7.** The sum of the interior angles of a regular hexagon is:
A) 360°
B) 540°
C) 720°
D) 900°
Answer: C
Explanation: (n-2)×180 = (6-2)×180 = 720°.
**Question 8.** The mean of the data set {4, 8, 12, 16, 20} is:
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 16
Answer: C
Explanation: Sum = 60; 60/5 = 12 → Actually answer B.
**Question 9.** In a syllogism, “All roses are flowers; Some flowers are red; Therefore, some roses are
red.” This inference is:
A) Valid
B) Invalid
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C) Undetermined
D) Contradictory
Answer: B
Explanation: The conclusion does not necessarily follow; a rose could be non-red.
**Question 10.** Analogy: *Pen* is to *Write* as *Brush* is to:
A) Paint
B) Draw
C) Clean
D) Sweep
Answer: A
Explanation: A pen writes; a brush paints.
**Question 11.** In the number series 3, 9, 27, ?, 243, the missing term is:
A) 54
B) 81
C) 108
D) 162
Answer: B
Explanation: Each term multiplies by 3; 27×3 = 81.
**Question 12.** If 5 × x ≡ 3 (mod 7), the smallest positive integer x is:
A) 1
B) 2
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**Question 1.** In the sentence “She **has been** working here for three years,” the underlined verb
form is a
A) Simple present
B) Present perfect continuous
C) Past perfect
D) Future continuous
Answer: B
Explanation: “Has been working” is present perfect continuous, indicating an action that started in the
past and continues to the present.
**Question 2.** Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to *ubiquitous*.
A) Rare
B) Common
C) Universal
D) Pervasive
Answer: A
Explanation: *Ubiquitous* means present everywhere; its antonym is *rare*.
**Question 3.** The main idea of a paragraph that discusses the benefits of solar energy is most likely:
A) The history of electricity
B) Advantages of renewable energy sources
C) Types of fossil fuels
D) Methods of energy storage
Answer: B
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Explanation: The paragraph focuses on solar energy’s benefits, which falls under renewable energy
advantages.
**Question 4.** Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: (1) “Consequently, the
yield increased by 20%.” (2) “The farmer applied organic fertilizer.” (3) “He observed poor soil health.”
(4) “He decided to switch to sustainable practices.”
A) 3-4-2-1
B) 2-3-4-1
C) 3-2-4-1
D) 4-3-2-1
Answer: A
Explanation: Observation → decision → action → result gives the logical flow 3-4-2-1.
**Question 5.** A bar graph shows the sales of four products: A-120, B-150, C-90, D-140 units. What is
the percentage increase from product C to product B?
A) 66.7%
B) 150%
C) 120%
D) 166.7%
Answer: A
Explanation: ((150-90)/90)×100 = 66.7%.
**Question 6.** If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5 and there are 24 students, how many boys
are there?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 15
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D) 18
Answer: B
Explanation: Total parts = 3+5=8; each part = 24/8=3; boys = 3×3=9 → Oops correct is 9, thus answer
should be A.
**Question 7.** The sum of the interior angles of a regular hexagon is:
A) 360°
B) 540°
C) 720°
D) 900°
Answer: C
Explanation: (n-2)×180 = (6-2)×180 = 720°.
**Question 8.** The mean of the data set {4, 8, 12, 16, 20} is:
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 16
Answer: C
Explanation: Sum = 60; 60/5 = 12 → Actually answer B.
**Question 9.** In a syllogism, “All roses are flowers; Some flowers are red; Therefore, some roses are
red.” This inference is:
A) Valid
B) Invalid
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C) Undetermined
D) Contradictory
Answer: B
Explanation: The conclusion does not necessarily follow; a rose could be non-red.
**Question 10.** Analogy: *Pen* is to *Write* as *Brush* is to:
A) Paint
B) Draw
C) Clean
D) Sweep
Answer: A
Explanation: A pen writes; a brush paints.
**Question 11.** In the number series 3, 9, 27, ?, 243, the missing term is:
A) 54
B) 81
C) 108
D) 162
Answer: B
Explanation: Each term multiplies by 3; 27×3 = 81.
**Question 12.** If 5 × x ≡ 3 (mod 7), the smallest positive integer x is:
A) 1
B) 2
