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LET PREDICTOR EXAM 2023

GENERAL EDUCATION
1. The surprised teacher asked, “What was all the HUBHUB about? HUBHUB means ____. *
a. hush
b. serenity
c. commotion
d. stillness

2. In poverty, there is no time for FRIVOLITIES. The synonym for the capitalized word is: *
a. Regrets
b. Celebrations
c. Festivities
d. Useless

3. The Philippine economy _______________a sizzling pace in the second quarter of this year. *
A. grew in
B. grew with
C. grew at
D. grew on

4. “Mario, my older brother, FATHERS three good looking and smart children.” The underlined word
functions as ___. *
A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. a possessive

5. “When we arrived, they gave us badges.” Which of the following questions should be asked to find
the direct object? *
A. What did we do?
B. When did we arrive?
C. What did they give us?
D. Who gave us badges?

6. Which of the following sounds are produced by bringing the articulators near each other such that the
flow of air is impeded but not completely blocked. The air flow through the narrow opening creates
friction. *
A. p,b,t,d,k,g
B. f,v,Ɵ,ð,s,z,š,ẑ,h
C. m,n,ŋ
D. l,r

7. Cupcakes are less expensive than pies. Pretzels are less expensive than cupcakes. Therefore, pies are
less expensive than pretzels. *
a. Definitely false
b. More likely to be false
c. Certainly true
d. Most likely to be true
8. When you teach students to use words instead of those with distasteful or offensive effect like the
“grim-reaper” for death or “ crossing over” for dying, you are teaching a lesson on __________. *
A. Existentialism
B. euphemism
C. Localization
D. contextualization

9. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep
And miles to go before I sleep”In what poem can the given lines be found? *
A. The road Not Taken
b. Fire and Ice
c. Stopping by the woods in a Snowy Evening
D. Mending Wall

10. The following are the element of Haiku, EXCEPT_________________. *

A. 5-7-5 syllabic structure
C. Kigo or seasonal theme
B. Kireji or the cutting word
D. iambic pentameter

11. Who among the following is the Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Bataan? *
a. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
b. Gen. Jonathan Wainright
c. Gen. Edward P. King
d. Gen. Arthur MacArthur

12. The principal legal forms of business organizations are the following: *
a. Partnership, Charter, Single proprietorship
b. Corporation, Charter, Stock company
c. Single proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation
d. Open shop, Union shop, Closed ship

13. Which of the following sector cannot participate under the party list system of representation? *
a. Handicapped
b. Overseas workers
c. Elderly organizations
d. Religious groups

14. Which form of government has separation of power as identifying feature? *

a. Monarchy
b. Parliamentary
c. Aristocracy
d. Presidential

15. Which of the following do the CARP and cooperatives make possible? *
a. People empowerment
b. Alleviation of poverty
c. Elimination of poverty
d. Stopping corruption

16. On top of mount San Cristobal, Macario Sacay established a republic based on the ideology of
Bonifacio, Jacinto and the Katipunan. This republic is known as: *
a. Republika ng mga Filipino
b. Republika ng Katipunan
c. Republika ng San Cristobal
d. Republika ng Katagalugan

17. Which of the following is the gothic architecture well known for? *
a. Round domes
b. Decorated ceilings
c. Height
d. Pointed arches

18. During the American Civil war, where did the Battle of Gettysburg tool place in which of the
following? *
a. Hawaii
b. Virginia
c. Pennsylvania
d. Georgia

19. Through the process of socialization, the individual is able to: *

a. Satisfy his personal needs and drives
b. Become an adult member of the society
c. Learn to dialogue with peers and adults
d. Function as a contributing member of the group

20. A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great emphasis on ____________. *
a. Compulsory schooling for its citizen
b. The essential dignity of all individuals
c. Choice of leaders in charge of education
d. The selection of textbook to be used in school

21. What could happen to a hemophiliac should he get wounded? *

a. Bleed to death
b. Blood clots will form immediately
c. His blood will become infected
d. He will have unlimited supply of blood

22. Acidic solutions contain high concentrations of: *

a. Water
b. OH- ions
c. H+ ions
d. Oxygen

23. A solution that contains less solute than it can hold at a given temperature is said to be: *
a. Dissociated
b. Supersaturated
c. Saturated
d. Unsaturated

24. The following are correct statements about atomic structure, except: *
a. Atoms are mostly empty space
b. All atoms of the same atomic numbers are atoms of the same element
c. An atom can gain or lose electrons without changing its charge
d. Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in its nucleus

25. What causes camote leaves sold in markets to wilt? *

A. Decreased turgor pressure
B. Increased cell destruction
C. Increased diffusion pressure
D. Decreased diffusion
26. The force acts in the direction opposite to the force of gravity, so it makes an object feel lighter. *
a. buoyant
b. balanced
c. opposite
d. gravitational

27. Which of the following metabolic compounds is composed of only Carbon, Oxygen and
Hydrogen? *
a. Glycogen
b. Peptides
c. RNA
d. Phospholipids

28. What is the work done when a force of 13 N is applied over a distance of 14 meters? *
a. 27 J
b. 0.93 J
c. 182 J
d. 195 J

29. According to this theory, the earth’s crust tends to distribute itself over the mantle to maintain a state
of balance: *
a. Isostasy
b. Sea floor Spreading Theory
c. Plate Equilibrium Theory
d. Continental Drift Theory

30. The type of digestion that occurs in the mouth: *

A. Both mechanical and chemical
B. chemical digestion alone
C. mechanical digestion alone
D. Neither mechanical nor chemical digestion

31. Simplify: ¼ (112-24) + (112-24) – ¼ (112-24) *

a. 4, 378
b. 9, 658
c. 10, 252
d. 88

32. Find the values of x and y for which the equations (x + 2y) + (2x - y)i = 5 + 5i is true. *
a. x = 3, y = 1
b. x = -3, y = 1
c. x = -3, y = -1
d. x = 3, y = -1

33. What is the amount at the end of 4 years if Php 90,000 in invented at 12% simple interest? *
a. Php152,500
b. Php125,300
c. Php154,000
d. Php133,200

34. A class is composed of 18 boys and 12 girls. In a quiz, the average score of the boys was 85 while
the girl was 88. Find the average score for the entire class. *
A. 86.2
B. 85.4
C. 87.8
D. 88.2

35. Express z as a function of x and y if z is directly proportional to the difference of x and y. *
A. z = c (x – y)
B. z = c / (x – y)
C. z = 1/ (x + y)
D. z= c / (x – y)

36. Half of the people in the room left. One fourth of the remaining started to dance, there were then 12
people who were not dancing. Find the original number of people in the room. *
a. 8
b. 32
c. 16
d. 12

37. The present age of the father is double of the age of his son. If the age of the son after 10 years is
equal to the age of the father before 15 years, how old is the son? *
a. 10 years old
b. 50 years old
c. 25 years old
d. 15 years old

38. The following statements are true, except: *

a. In trigonometry an angle has an initial ray and a terminal ray.
b. The measure of an angle in trigonometry is not unique.
c. The measure of an angle in trigonometry can be zero.
d. The term “angle” is defined in the same way in geometry as it is in trigonometry.

39. Ejay used a compass and a ruler to construct two parallel lines and a transversal. Which of the
following statements is a conjecture that Ejay can make about the angles formed by the parallel lines and
the transversal? *
a. Pairs of corresponding angles are supplementary
b. Pairs of same side interior angles are supplementary
c. Pairs of alternate exterior angles are supplementary
d. Pairs of alternate interior angles are supplementary

40. A tank that can hold 1, 000 liters of water can be filled by one pipe in 24 minutes and emptied by
another in 120 minutes. How long would it take to fill the tank if both pipes are open? *
a. 48 minutes
b. 20 minutes
c. 24 minutes
d. 30 minutes

41. Barado ang ilang mga estero sa lungsod ng Maynila at iyon ay dulot _______ walang pakundangang
pagtatapon ng basura. *
a. nila
b. ng
c. natin
d. rin

42. Si Eadji ay maroong salungkawit na gawa ng panday na si Luder. Ang salitang salungkawit ay
kasing-kahulugan ng salitang: *
a. Kutsilyo
b. Sungkit
c. Basket
d. Itak

43. Anong pagbabagong morpoponemiko ang naganap sa mga salitang “aptan” at “tamnan”? *
A. Paglilipat-diin
B. Pagpapalit ng ponema
C. Metatesis
D. Asimilasyon

44. Anong bantas ang ginagamit upang ipakita ang buong sinabi ng isang nagsasalita? *
A. Gitling
B. Tutuldok
C. Panipi
D. Panaklong

45. “Napakalambing ni Annie.” Ang pang-uri sa pangungusap ay nasa antas na ______________. *

A. Pahambing
B. Pasukdol
C. Lantay
D. Tambalan

46. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang ambag ni Severino Reyes na may hangaring reporma sosyal at
patriotismo? *
a. Ang Kalupi
b. Walang Sugat
c. R.I.P
d. Puso ng Isang Pilipino

47. Anong pahayag ang pinakamataas sa pagpapahalaga ng Pilipina bilang Hiyas ng Lipunan? *
a. mahinhin sa kilos at gawa
b. kayumanggi ang balat
c. mabuting kasambahay
d. marikit at mahalagang kalahi

48. Sino ang tinawag ni Carmen Guerrero Nakpil na madamdaming mananayaw? *

a. Abadilla, Alejandro
b. Baylen, Teo S.
c. Agoncillo, Teodoro A.
d. Almario, Virgilio S.

49. Kung sa pakikinig ang mga layuning malibang ay mauuri bilang apresyatib, mauuri naman sa
pagbasa bilang ___________. *
a. Mapanuri
b. scanning
c. intensibo
d. ekstensibo

50. Ang pagkautal ay matatawag na __________ na sagabal sa pagsasalita. *

a. Pisikal
b. saykolohikal
c. pisyolohikal
d. semantic
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
1. Which of the following are the rationales behind using technology in the classrooms? I. Motivational
II. Unique instructional capabilities III. Increasing teachers’ productivity *
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III

2. Erik often wears a headphone while working with his school projects in school campus. When asked
why, he said he just wants to stay focused with I work. What kind of learner is Erik? *
A. Global and intrapersonal
B. Analytical and intrapersonal
C. Global and interpersonal
D. Analytical and interpersonal

3. Research says that children learn words better in responsive and interactive contexts than in passive
contexts. What is an implication of this finding in teaching-learning process? I. Let them talk as they
experience turn-taking opportunities. II. Ask them to socialize with adults. III. Give them scaffolding
necessary for optimal word learning. *
A. I, II and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III

4. The Learning Resource / Audio-visual / Educational Technology Center regularly provides the
Teachers a list of websites, apps and instructional materials available in the city which are relevant to the
different subjects they teach. This fulfills which function? *
A. A link to other community resources
B. Recreational reading center
C. Center of resources
D. Laboratory of learning

5. What is an advantage of a 4-point scale rubric? *

A. There is no column for undecided and so everyone has to make a choice.
B. It is easier to choose because there are only four alternatives to choose from.
C. The student is assessed four times.
D. It is better than 5 options.
6. Here is a True-False test: Based on research findings, girls usually develop earlier than boys. What is
faulty with the test item? I. It makes use of a specific determiner, "usually". II. The word "usually" gives
clue to the answer. III. It is a sweeping statement. IV. It is an opinionated statement. *
A. I and IV
B. Ill and IV
C. I and II
D. I and III

7. What axiom emphasizes that curriculum design should be based on a careful plan, intended outcomes
clearly established, etc.? *
A. Curriculum is a product of its time.
B. Curriculum development is more effective when it follows a systematic process
C. Curriculum change is inevitable, necessary and desirable.
D. Curriculum development is more effective if it is a comprehensive process, rather than “piecemeal”.

8. The class was taught how to conduct an action research and was required an end-of-the-term written
research report. The class was taught how to do the research report and was shown as an Analytic
Scoring Rubric for them to know how they will graded. The class took the Scoring Rubric as guide in
the making of their research report. They were all motivated to pass an excellent research report and as a
group checked now and then if they were true to the qualities of an excellent research report as seen in
the scoring rubric. What form of assessment is described? *
A. Assessment AS Learning
B. Assessment FOR Learning
C. Assessment OF Learning
D. Assessment FOR and AS Learning

9. The mother tongue of the learner shall be the primary medium of instruction for teaching and learning
in the kindergarten level EXCEPT when __________________________. I. the pupils in the
kindergarten classroom have different mother tongues or when some of them speak another mother
tongue II. the teacher does not speak the mother tongue of the learners resources, III. materials in line
with the use of the mother tongue, are not yet available IV. teachers are not yet trained how to use the
MTB-MLE program *
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

10. After 2002, is there another way of obtaining a professional teacher's license other than passing the
LET? *
A. None.
B. Yes, if one has three years of teaching and with a Master's degree
C. Yes, by applying for the conversion of one's Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET) passing
rating to a license.
D. Yes, if one has five years of teaching with very satisfactory teaching performance.

11. The reconstructionist philosophy influences classroom instruction today. Teachers act as social
engineers and students learn within the classroom as a social laboratory. In line with this, teachers
prepare the youth for leadership and life skills. However, mandatory volunteerism often results from this
preparation due to the____. *
A. desire to get more funding from civic oriented organizations
B. increased pressure from administrative and governmental entities
C. emphasis on crediting and integration of civic education with existing curriculum
D. perceived sense of responsibility in the family and community

12. At the end of the school year, which is/are TRUE of grades? I. The General Average is computed by
dividing the sum of all final grades by the total number of learning II. Each learning area has equal
weight in computing for the General Average. III. The Final Grade per learning area and the General
Average are reported as whole numbers. *
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

13. How is the final grade per subject for Grades 11 and 12 obtained? *
A. Get the average of the grades of all subjects for the 4 semesters.
B. Get the average of the grades of all subjects for the 2 semesters.
C. Get the average of the grades for the 2 Quarters.
D. Get the average of the grades for the 4 quarters.

14. Which is/are TRUE of MAPEH when it comes to grade computation? I. The quarterly grade is the
average of the quarterly grades in the four areas – Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH)
II. Individual grades are given to each area (MAPEH) III. There is one grade for Music and Arts, PE and
Health because they are related. *
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I and III

15. A teacher may submit to the proper authority any justifiable activities against an associate preferably
in writing without violating any right of the individual concerned. Which section of the Code of Ethics is
referred to in the given situation? *
A. Article III - Teachers and the Community
B. Article IV - Teachers and the Profession
C. Article V - Teacher and the Teaching Community
D. Article VI - Teacher and Higher Authorities

16. Of the following, which is most effective for influencing human emotion for retention and discovery
of learning? *
A. Drills to augment retention
B. Use of inspirational tool (book, film, art, etc.)
C. Telling of jokes in teaching
D. Emotional delivery of lessons

17. Which idea does the pragmatic teacher reject? *

A. What works best is true.
B. The world is in constant change.
C. Knowledge is produced by a "transaction between man and his environment".
D. Values are objective.

18. The following are elements of cooperative learning: Positive interdependence, individual and group
accountability, interpersonal and small group skills and face-to-face promotive interaction. Which is a
missing element of cooperative learning? *
A. Assessment
B. Group processing
C. Group presentation
D. Group goal sharing

19. Which can be done to ensure positive interdependence? I. The group has only one pencil, paper,
book, or other resource. II. One paper is written by the group. III. A task is divided into jobs and cannot
be finished unless everyone help. IV. Pass one paper around the group on which each member must
write a section. V. Each person learns a topic and then teaches it to the group. *
A. I, II, III, IV and V
B. I, II, III and V
C. I, II and III
D. II, III, IV, and V

20. Mr. Oliver is evaluating a website for his Literature class. He is making sure that factual pieces of
information found on the site are well documented and pictures and diagrams are properly labelled. He
is also checking that there are neither misspelled words nor grammar errors. Which criterion is focusing
on? *
A. Clarity
B. Appropriateness
C. Accuracy
D. Motivation

21. Which of the following teacher actions exemplifies the generative approach of instruction? The
teacher _________________. *
A. provides explicit directions and explanations on how to do a task
B. provides opportunities to students to make own linkages to prior knowledge
C. assumes responsibility for linking information with students' prior knowledge
D. presents information in an ordered sequence in which component sub-skills are taught directly

22. Biology, the science that deals with the study of life, is an important subject. This sentence illustrates
the use of which CLUE in order for the reader to get the meaning of the word biology? *
A. Experience
B. Appositive
C. Explanation
D. Comparison and contrast

23. If the school acts as an agent of change, what is it expected to do? *

A. Implements a curriculum that will perpetuate the entire culture of the community
B. Supplants the community culture with a new one perceived to be superior to the community culture
C. Enhances curriculum by localizing and indigenizing it with the help of community
D. Lets teachers indigenize curriculum on their own

24. Which question/s does the learner ask at the metacognitive level processing? I. What has this lesson
to do with me? II. Why did I not learn this at first? III. How should I do this to be sure of results? IV.
What is the best way to arrive at the solution? *
A. II, III and IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I only

25. When one wants children to develop positive attitude toward life, which approach in curriculum
planning is most appropriate? *
A. Problem-centered approach
B. Humanistic approach
C. Systems approach
D. Child-centered approach

26. While letting her pupils read on the blackboard, Mrs. Pacis, a Grade I teacher, uses a piece of
illustration board to cover the succeeding lines of a passage that the children focus only on the line being
read and then uncovers the next line they are through reading the first line. Which accurate eye
movement does the teacher try to develop? *
A. Fixation
B. Return sweep
C. Regression
D. Interfixation

27. Which part of the screen of a computer has a strong influence among learners? *
A. Left half of the screen
B. Center of the screen
C. Right half of the screen
D. Corners of the screen

28. Learning outcome: Use the correct tense of verb in sentences. Which test item is aligned? *
A. I (am going, go) to school everyday.
B. Conjugate the verb "lie".
C. Is the verb used in this sentence correct? The criminal alluded the police.
D. Birds are (fly, flies).

29. Learning outcome: Draw implications of research findings on lifestyle disease. Which test is
aligned? *
A. What does research say about lifestyle diseases? Do you agree? Why or why not?
B. What may be inferred from the research findings presented?
C. Are the research findings conclusive? Why or why not?
D. What are lifestyle diseases? Do they affect people at a young age

30. Gerry lacks originality and imagination in his speech. The words he uses and hi speech patterns
reveal a dull, unquestioning mind. How may Gerry's speech described? *
A. Inarticulate
B. Banal
C. Haggard
D. Pessimistic

31. Which of the following is/are examples of "thinking stems," or sentence starter that can prompt
reflective thinking? I. "I'm thinking..." II. "I'm wondering..." III. "From this chapter, I learned ..." IV.
"From what I read, I realize ..." *
A. I, II and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, III and IV

32. A student once said: "I don't like to recite because my barkada who is not academically performing
sarcastically laughs at me". What does this point to? *
A. Group influence can impact on a student's orientation toward learning.
B. Cognitive factors influence a student's attitude toward class participation.
C. The impact of group influence on a student's thinking is the student's choice.
D. A student has the tendency to put blame on a factor outside himself for non-performance.
33. Bing, a preschooler, insists on getting noodles for himself from the serving disi each time his family
attends a gathering, even though he usually drops pasta oc the floor. When his mother tries to assist him,
he brushes his mother off insists on doing it himself. In the context of Erikson's psychosocial developme
theory, what stage of psychosocial development best describes Bing's behavior? *
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Initiative vs. Guilt
C. Industry vs. Inferiority
D. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

34. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of behaviorists? *

A. Free will plays a role in a person's development.
B. Learning is shaped by stimuli in the environment.
C. Rewards reinforce goof behavior.
D. Learners are passive participants

35. According to Ausubel's subsumption theory, meaningful learning takes place when new material or
relationships can be taken from the existing structure. Information can be linked to other concepts or
information to create new interpretations or meaning. Which process is explained? *
A. Correlative subsumption
B. Advanced subsumption
C. Derivative subsumption
D. Delayed subsumption

36. When teachers lead other teachers to agree on standards, follow the adopted curriculum, use
common pacing charts, and develop shared assessments, which role do they play? *
A. Curriculum specialist
B. Curriculum designer
C. Instruction specialist
D. Curriculum evaluator

37. Which of the following types of portfolio is intended for you to realize your learning outcomes? *
A. Evaluation portfolio
B. Showcase portfolio
C. Development portfolio
D. Assessment portfolio

38. What did Teacher Ana used when she enhanced her students’ inner motivation when she asked her
volunteer students to complete the puzzle on the board? *
A. Contest and game
B. Personal experience
C. Preparatory activities
D. Challenging statement

39. What is the element in extrinsic motivation used in giving big prizes to teachers during annual
Christmas party? *
A. Value of rewards
B. Praise
C. High expectations
D. Frequent rewards

40. In a class of 50 students, Romeo obtained a score of 30 which is the first quartile. What does his
score imply? *
A. below the 3rd decile
B. above the 25th percentile
C. above the first quartile
D. above the third quartile

41. Which of the following types of portfolio is intended for you to realize your learning outcomes? *
A. Evaluation portfolio
B. Showcase portfolio
C. Development portfolio
D. Assessment portfolio

42. What did Teacher Ana used when she enhanced her students’ inner motivation when she asked her
volunteer students to complete the puzzle on the board? *
A. Contest and game
B. Personal experience
C. Preparatory activities
D. Challenging statement

43. What is TRUE of Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs)? I. Address the learning needs of the
marginalized pupils and those learners at risk of dropping out II. Help learners overcome social and
economic constraints in their schooling III. Simplify curriculum for students at risk of dropping out *
A. I only
B. II and III
C. II only
D. I and II

44. Which schools are subject to supervision, regulation and control by the state? *
A. Public schools
B. Secretarian and non-secretarian schools
C. Private schools
D. Public, private secretarian and non-secretarian schools

45. Which one holds true of anecdotal records? *

A. Combining facts with interpretation
B. Writing objective, descriptive behavior with case
C. Describing behavior in natural setting
D. Describing behavior in a laboratory setting

46. Young children develop in their executive and sustained attention. What are indicators of executive
functioning? I. Inhibiting a strong tendency that is incorrect II. Shifting attention to another topic/item
III. Waiting longer to get a more attractive reward *
A. I, II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. II and III

47. Teacher Carl taught the parts of a microscope, demonstrated how to focus it under the low power
objective, then asked 3 students to try to focus the microscope correctly. He also asked the class if the 3
students were able to focus the microscope correctly and ended his lesson citing the “don’ts” and
explaining the “why’s” behind the “don’ts” in focusing the microscope. Before he did all these, he asked
the class if it is not important for them to learn how to focus the microscope. Based on Kendall’s and
Marzano’s new taxonomy, in what domains was Teacher Carl’s lesson? I. Information (Declarative
knowledge) II. Mental procedure (procedural knowledge) III. Psychomotor procedures (Physical
skills) *
A. II and III
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II and III

48. Who gave the most authentic assessment task for the instructional objective "Solve word problems
involving operations with fractions". *
A. Mrs. Domingo who required her students to solve a set of problems on operations with fractions.
B. Mr. Pastor who asked his students to construct a word problem given a number sentence involving operations
on fractions and then solve the problem they have constructed.
C. Mr. Ildefonso who asked students to construct any word problem on operations with fractions then formed
pairs, exchanged problems and helped each other solve the problems.
D. Mrs. Padaong who required her students to construct any word problem involving operations on fractions and
then show how to solve them.

49. Every time you meet your students, put your first impressions about each of them within brackets
and allow them to disclose themselves as they are, is a wise thing to do", is an advice from a /an
__________. *
A. Existential phenomenologist
B. Rationalist
C. Progressivist
D. Pragmatist

50. Miss Gasat is planning technology integration in her science lesson on states of matter. She is
applying her pedagogical knowledge when she _____. *
A. Studies how to attach a video to her audio-visual presentation
B. Looks into the characteristics and interests of the learners in order to choose activities that would match them
C. Learn how to scan picture to include in her presentation
D. Researches further on plasma as another state of matter
 ANSWER KEY

GENERAL EDUCATION
1. The surprised teacher asked, “What was all the HUBHUB about? HUBHUB means ____. *
a. hush
b. serenity
c. commotion
d. stillness

2. In poverty, there is no time for FRIVOLITIES. The synonym for the capitalized word is: *
a. Regrets
b. Celebrations
c. Festivities
d. Useless

3. The Philippine economy _______________a sizzling pace in the second quarter of this year. *
A. grew in
B. grew with
C. grew at
D. grew on

4. “Mario, my older brother, FATHERS three good looking and smart children.” The underlined word
functions as ___. *
A. a noun
B. a verb
C. an adjective
D. a possessive
5. “When we arrived, they gave us badges.” Which of the following questions should be asked to find
the direct object? *
A. What did we do?
B. When did we arrive?
C. What did they give us?
D. Who gave us badges?

6. Which of the following sounds are produced by bringing the articulators near each other such that the
flow of air is impeded but not completely blocked. The air flow through the narrow opening creates
friction. *
A. p,b,t,d,k,g
B. f,v,Ɵ,ð,s,z,š,ẑ,h
C. m,n,ŋ
D. l,r

7. Cupcakes are less expensive than pies. Pretzels are less expensive than cupcakes. Therefore, pies are
less expensive than pretzels. *
a. Definitely false
b. More likely to be false
c. Certainly true
d. Most likely to be true

8. When you teach students to use words instead of those with distasteful or offensive effect like the
“grim-reaper” for death or “ crossing over” for dying, you are teaching a lesson on __________. *
A. Existentialism
B. euphemism
C. Localization
D. contextualization

9. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep
And miles to go before I sleep”In what poem can the given lines be found? *
A. The road Not Taken
b. Fire and Ice
c. Stopping by the woods in a Snowy Evening
D. Mending Wall

10. The following are the element of Haiku, EXCEPT_________________. *

A. 5-7-5 syllabic structure
C. Kigo or seasonal theme
B. Kireji or the cutting word
D. iambic pentameter

11. Who among the following is the Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Bataan? *
a. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
b. Gen. Jonathan Wainright
c. Gen. Edward P. King
d. Gen. Arthur MacArthur

12. The principal legal forms of business organizations are the following: *
a. Partnership, Charter, Single proprietorship
b. Corporation, Charter, Stock company
c. Single proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation
d. Open shop, Union shop, Closed ship
13. Which of the following sector cannot participate under the party list system of representation? *
a. Handicapped
b. Overseas workers
c. Elderly organizations
d. Religious groups

14. Which form of government has separation of power as identifying feature? *

a. Monarchy
b. Parliamentary
c. Aristocracy
d. Presidential

15. Which of the following do the CARP and cooperatives make possible? *
a. People empowerment
b. Alleviation of poverty
c. Elimination of poverty
d. Stopping corruption

16. On top of mount San Cristobal, Macario Sacay established a republic based on the ideology of
Bonifacio, Jacinto and the Katipunan. This republic is known as: *
a. Republika ng mga Filipino
b. Republika ng Katipunan
c. Republika ng San Cristobal
d. Republika ng Katagalugan

17. Which of the following is the gothic architecture well known for? *
a. Round domes
b. Decorated ceilings
c. Height
d. Pointed arches

18. During the American Civil war, where did the Battle of Gettysburg tool place in which of the
following? *
a. Hawaii
b. Virginia
c. Pennsylvania
d. Georgia

19. Through the process of socialization, the individual is able to: *

a. Satisfy his personal needs and drives
b. Become an adult member of the society
c. Learn to dialogue with peers and adults
d. Function as a contributing member of the group

20. A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great emphasis on ____________. *
a. Compulsory schooling for its citizen
b. The essential dignity of all individuals
c. Choice of leaders in charge of education
d. The selection of textbook to be used in school

21. What could happen to a hemophiliac should he get wounded? *

a. Bleed to death
b. Blood clots will form immediately
c. His blood will become infected
d. He will have unlimited supply of blood
22. Acidic solutions contain high concentrations of: *
a. Water
b. OH- ions
c. H+ ions
d. Oxygen

23. A solution that contains less solute than it can hold at a given temperature is said to be: *
a. Dissociated
b. Supersaturated
c. Saturated
d. Unsaturated

24. The following are correct statements about atomic structure, except: *
a. Atoms are mostly empty space
b. All atoms of the same atomic numbers are atoms of the same element
c. An atom can gain or lose electrons without changing its charge
d. Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in its nucleus

25. What causes camote leaves sold in markets to wilt? *

A. Decreased turgor pressure
B. Increased cell destruction
C. Increased diffusion pressure
D. Decreased diffusion

26. The force acts in the direction opposite to the force of gravity, so it makes an object feel lighter. *
a. buoyant
b. balanced
c. opposite
d. gravitational

27. Which of the following metabolic compounds is composed of only Carbon, Oxygen and
Hydrogen? *
a. Glycogen
b. Peptides
c. RNA
d. Phospholipids

28. What is the work done when a force of 13 N is applied over a distance of 14 meters? *
a. 27 J
b. 0.93 J
c. 182 J
d. 195 J

29. According to this theory, the earth’s crust tends to distribute itself over the mantle to maintain a state
of balance: *
a. Isostasy
b. Sea floor Spreading Theory
c. Plate Equilibrium Theory
d. Continental Drift Theory

30. The type of digestion that occurs in the mouth: *

A. Both mechanical and chemical
B. chemical digestion alone
C. mechanical digestion alone
D. Neither mechanical nor chemical digestion
31. Simplify: ¼ (112-24) + (112-24) – ¼ (112-24) *
a. 4, 378
b. 9, 658
c. 10, 252
d. 88

32. Find the values of x and y for which the equations (x + 2y) + (2x - y)i = 5 + 5i is true. *
a. x = 3, y = 1
b. x = -3, y = 1
c. x = -3, y = -1
d. x = 3, y = -1

33. What is the amount at the end of 4 years if Php 90,000 in invented at 12% simple interest? *
a. Php152,500
b. Php125,300
c. Php154,000
d. Php133,200

34. A class is composed of 18 boys and 12 girls. In a quiz, the average score of the boys was 85 while
the girl was 88. Find the average score for the entire class. *
A. 86.2
B. 85.4
C. 87.8
D. 88.2

35. Express z as a function of x and y if z is directly proportional to the difference of x and y. *
A. z = c (x – y)
B. z = c / (x – y)
C. z = 1/ (x + y)
D. z= c / (x – y)

36. Half of the people in the room left. One fourth of the remaining started to dance, there were then 12
people who were not dancing. Find the original number of people in the room. *
a. 8
b. 32
c. 16
d. 12

37. The present age of the father is double of the age of his son. If the age of the son after 10 years is
equal to the age of the father before 15 years, how old is the son? *
a. 10 years old
b. 50 years old
c. 25 years old
d. 15 years old

38. The following statements are true, except: *

a. In trigonometry an angle has an initial ray and a terminal ray.
b. The measure of an angle in trigonometry is not unique.
c. The measure of an angle in trigonometry can be zero.
d. The term “angle” is defined in the same way in geometry as it is in trigonometry.

39. Ejay used a compass and a ruler to construct two parallel lines and a transversal. Which of the
following statements is a conjecture that Ejay can make about the angles formed by the parallel lines and
the transversal? *
a. Pairs of corresponding angles are supplementary
b. Pairs of same side interior angles are supplementary
c. Pairs of alternate exterior angles are supplementary
d. Pairs of alternate interior angles are supplementary

40. A tank that can hold 1, 000 liters of water can be filled by one pipe in 24 minutes and emptied by
another in 120 minutes. How long would it take to fill the tank if both pipes are open? *
a. 48 minutes
b. 20 minutes
c. 24 minutes
d. 30 minutes

41. Barado ang ilang mga estero sa lungsod ng Maynila at iyon ay dulot _______ walang pakundangang
pagtatapon ng basura. *
a. nila
b. ng
c. natin
d. rin

42. Si Eadji ay maroong salungkawit na gawa ng panday na si Luder. Ang salitang salungkawit ay
kasing-kahulugan ng salitang: *
a. Kutsilyo
b. Sungkit
c. Basket
d. Itak

43. Anong pagbabagong morpoponemiko ang naganap sa mga salitang “aptan” at “tamnan”? *
A. Paglilipat-diin
B. Pagpapalit ng ponema
C. Metatesis
D. Asimilasyon

44. Anong bantas ang ginagamit upang ipakita ang buong sinabi ng isang nagsasalita? *
A. Gitling
B. Tutuldok
C. Panipi
D. Panaklong

45. “Napakalambing ni Annie.” Ang pang-uri sa pangungusap ay nasa antas na ______________. *

A. Pahambing
B. Pasukdol
C. Lantay
D. Tambalan

46. Alin sa mga sumusunod ang ambag ni Severino Reyes na may hangaring reporma sosyal at
patriotismo? *
a. Ang Kalupi
b. Walang Sugat
c. R.I.P
d. Puso ng Isang Pilipino

47. Anong pahayag ang pinakamataas sa pagpapahalaga ng Pilipina bilang Hiyas ng Lipunan? *
a. mahinhin sa kilos at gawa
b. kayumanggi ang balat
c. mabuting kasambahay
d. marikit at mahalagang kalahi

48. Sino ang tinawag ni Carmen Guerrero Nakpil na madamdaming mananayaw? *

a. Abadilla, Alejandro
b. Baylen, Teo S.
c. Agoncillo, Teodoro A.
d. Almario, Virgilio S.

49. Kung sa pakikinig ang mga layuning malibang ay mauuri bilang apresyatib, mauuri naman sa
pagbasa bilang ___________. *
a. Mapanuri
b. scanning
c. intensibo
d. ekstensibo

50. Ang pagkautal ay matatawag na __________ na sagabal sa pagsasalita. *

a. Pisikal
b. saykolohikal
c. pisyolohikal
d. semantic

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
1. Which of the following are the rationales behind using technology in the classrooms? I. Motivational
II. Unique instructional capabilities III. Increasing teachers’ productivity *
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III

2. Erik often wears a headphone while working with his school projects in school campus. When asked
why, he said he just wants to stay focused with I work. What kind of learner is Erik? *
A. Global and intrapersonal
B. Analytical and intrapersonal
C. Global and interpersonal
D. Analytical and interpersonal

3. Research says that children learn words better in responsive and interactive contexts than in passive
contexts. What is an implication of this finding in teaching-learning process? I. Let them talk as they
experience turn-taking opportunities. II. Ask them to socialize with adults. III. Give them scaffolding
necessary for optimal word learning. *
A. I, II and III
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III

4. The Learning Resource / Audio-visual / Educational Technology Center regularly provides the
Teachers a list of websites, apps and instructional materials available in the city which are relevant to the
different subjects they teach. This fulfills which function? *
A. A link to other community resources
B. Recreational reading center
C. Center of resources
D. Laboratory of learning

5. What is an advantage of a 4-point scale rubric? *

A. There is no column for undecided and so everyone has to make a choice.
B. It is easier to choose because there are only four alternatives to choose from.
C. The student is assessed four times.
D. It is better than 5 options.

6. Here is a True-False test: Based on research findings, girls usually develop earlier than boys. What is
faulty with the test item? I. It makes use of a specific determiner, "usually". II. The word "usually" gives
clue to the answer. III. It is a sweeping statement. IV. It is an opinionated statement. *
A. I and IV
B. Ill and IV
C. I and II
D. I and III

7. What axiom emphasizes that curriculum design should be based on a careful plan, intended outcomes
clearly established, etc.? *
A. Curriculum is a product of its time.
B. Curriculum development is more effective when it follows a systematic process
C. Curriculum change is inevitable, necessary and desirable.
D. Curriculum development is more effective if it is a comprehensive process, rather than “piecemeal”.

8. The class was taught how to conduct an action research and was required an end-of-the-term written
research report. The class was taught how to do the research report and was shown as an Analytic
Scoring Rubric for them to know how they will graded. The class took the Scoring Rubric as guide in
the making of their research report. They were all motivated to pass an excellent research report and as a
group checked now and then if they were true to the qualities of an excellent research report as seen in
the scoring rubric. What form of assessment is described? *
A. Assessment AS Learning
B. Assessment FOR Learning
C. Assessment OF Learning
D. Assessment FOR and AS Learning

9. The mother tongue of the learner shall be the primary medium of instruction for teaching and learning
in the kindergarten level EXCEPT when __________________________. I. the pupils in the
kindergarten classroom have different mother tongues or when some of them speak another mother
tongue II. the teacher does not speak the mother tongue of the learners resources, III. materials in line
with the use of the mother tongue, are not yet available IV. teachers are not yet trained how to use the
MTB-MLE program *
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

10. After 2002, is there another way of obtaining a professional teacher's license other than passing the
LET? *
A. None.
B. Yes, if one has three years of teaching and with a Master's degree
C. Yes, by applying for the conversion of one's Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET) passing
rating to a license.
D. Yes, if one has five years of teaching with very satisfactory teaching performance.

11. The reconstructionist philosophy influences classroom instruction today. Teachers act as social
engineers and students learn within the classroom as a social laboratory. In line with this, teachers
prepare the youth for leadership and life skills. However, mandatory volunteerism often results from this
preparation due to the____. *
A. desire to get more funding from civic oriented organizations
B. increased pressure from administrative and governmental entities
C. emphasis on crediting and integration of civic education with existing curriculum
D. perceived sense of responsibility in the family and community

12. At the end of the school year, which is/are TRUE of grades? I. The General Average is computed by
dividing the sum of all final grades by the total number of learning II. Each learning area has equal
weight in computing for the General Average. III. The Final Grade per learning area and the General
Average are reported as whole numbers. *
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

13. How is the final grade per subject for Grades 11 and 12 obtained? *
A. Get the average of the grades of all subjects for the 4 semesters.
B. Get the average of the grades of all subjects for the 2 semesters.
C. Get the average of the grades for the 2 Quarters.
D. Get the average of the grades for the 4 quarters.
14. Which is/are TRUE of MAPEH when it comes to grade computation? I. The quarterly grade is the
average of the quarterly grades in the four areas – Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH)
II. Individual grades are given to each area (MAPEH) III. There is one grade for Music and Arts, PE and
Health because they are related. *
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I and III

15. A teacher may submit to the proper authority any justifiable activities against an associate preferably
in writing without violating any right of the individual concerned. Which section of the Code of Ethics is
referred to in the given situation? *
A. Article III - Teachers and the Community
B. Article IV - Teachers and the Profession
C. Article V - Teacher and the Teaching Community
D. Article VI - Teacher and Higher Authorities

16. Of the following, which is most effective for influencing human emotion for retention and discovery
of learning? *
A. Drills to augment retention
B. Use of inspirational tool (book, film, art, etc.)
C. Telling of jokes in teaching
D. Emotional delivery of lessons

17. Which idea does the pragmatic teacher reject? *

A. What works best is true.
B. The world is in constant change.
C. Knowledge is produced by a "transaction between man and his environment".
D. Values are objective.

18. The following are elements of cooperative learning: Positive interdependence, individual and group
accountability, interpersonal and small group skills and face-to-face promotive interaction. Which is a
missing element of cooperative learning? *
A. Assessment
B. Group processing
C. Group presentation
D. Group goal sharing

19. Which can be done to ensure positive interdependence? I. The group has only one pencil, paper,
book, or other resource. II. One paper is written by the group. III. A task is divided into jobs and cannot
be finished unless everyone help. IV. Pass one paper around the group on which each member must
write a section. V. Each person learns a topic and then teaches it to the group. *
A. I, II, III, IV and V
B. I, II, III and V
C. I, II and III
D. II, III, IV, and V

20. Mr. Oliver is evaluating a website for his Literature class. He is making sure that factual pieces of
information found on the site are well documented and pictures and diagrams are properly labelled. He
is also checking that there are neither misspelled words nor grammar errors. Which criterion is focusing
on? *
A. Clarity
B. Appropriateness
C. Accuracy
D. Motivation

21. Which of the following teacher actions exemplifies the generative approach of instruction? The
teacher _________________. *
A. provides explicit directions and explanations on how to do a task
B. provides opportunities to students to make own linkages to prior knowledge
C. assumes responsibility for linking information with students' prior knowledge
D. presents information in an ordered sequence in which component sub-skills are taught directly

22. Biology, the science that deals with the study of life, is an important subject. This sentence illustrates
the use of which CLUE in order for the reader to get the meaning of the word biology? *
A. Experience
B. Appositive
C. Explanation
D. Comparison and contrast

23. If the school acts as an agent of change, what is it expected to do? *

A. Implements a curriculum that will perpetuate the entire culture of the community
B. Supplants the community culture with a new one perceived to be superior to the community culture
C. Enhances curriculum by localizing and indigenizing it with the help of community
D. Lets teachers indigenize curriculum on their own

24. Which question/s does the learner ask at the metacognitive level processing? I. What has this lesson
to do with me? II. Why did I not learn this at first? III. How should I do this to be sure of results? IV.
What is the best way to arrive at the solution? *
A. II, III and IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. I only

25. When one wants children to develop positive attitude toward life, which approach in curriculum
planning is most appropriate? *
A. Problem-centered approach
B. Humanistic approach
C. Systems approach
D. Child-centered approach

26. While letting her pupils read on the blackboard, Mrs. Pacis, a Grade I teacher, uses a piece of
illustration board to cover the succeeding lines of a passage that the children focus only on the line being
read and then uncovers the next line they are through reading the first line. Which accurate eye
movement does the teacher try to develop? *
A. Fixation
B. Return sweep
C. Regression
D. Interfixation

27. Which part of the screen of a computer has a strong influence among learners? *
A. Left half of the screen
B. Center of the screen
C. Right half of the screen
D. Corners of the screen
28. Learning outcome: Use the correct tense of verb in sentences. Which test item is aligned? *
A. I (am going, go) to school everyday.
B. Conjugate the verb "lie".
C. Is the verb used in this sentence correct? The criminal alluded the police.
D. Birds are (fly, flies).

29. Learning outcome: Draw implications of research findings on lifestyle disease. Which test is
aligned? *
A. What does research say about lifestyle diseases? Do you agree? Why or why not?
B. What may be inferred from the research findings presented?
C. Are the research findings conclusive? Why or why not?
D. What are lifestyle diseases? Do they affect people at a young age

30. Gerry lacks originality and imagination in his speech. The words he uses and hi speech patterns
reveal a dull, unquestioning mind. How may Gerry's speech described? *
A. Inarticulate
B. Banal
C. Haggard
D. Pessimistic

31. Which of the following is/are examples of "thinking stems," or sentence starter that can prompt
reflective thinking? I. "I'm thinking..." II. "I'm wondering..." III. "From this chapter, I learned ..." IV.
"From what I read, I realize ..." *
A. I, II and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, III and IV

32. A student once said: "I don't like to recite because my barkada who is not academically performing
sarcastically laughs at me". What does this point to? *
A. Group influence can impact on a student's orientation toward learning.
B. Cognitive factors influence a student's attitude toward class participation.
C. The impact of group influence on a student's thinking is the student's choice.
D. A student has the tendency to put blame on a factor outside himself for non-performance.

33. Bing, a preschooler, insists on getting noodles for himself from the serving disi each time his family
attends a gathering, even though he usually drops pasta oc the floor. When his mother tries to assist him,
he brushes his mother off insists on doing it himself. In the context of Erikson's psychosocial developme
theory, what stage of psychosocial development best describes Bing's behavior? *
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Initiative vs. Guilt
C. Industry vs. Inferiority
D. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

34. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of behaviorists? *

A. Free will plays a role in a person's development.
B. Learning is shaped by stimuli in the environment.
C. Rewards reinforce goof behavior.
D. Learners are passive participants

35. According to Ausubel's subsumption theory, meaningful learning takes place when new material or
relationships can be taken from the existing structure. Information can be linked to other concepts or
information to create new interpretations or meaning. Which process is explained? *
A. Correlative subsumption
B. Advanced subsumption
C. Derivative subsumption
D. Delayed subsumption

36. When teachers lead other teachers to agree on standards, follow the adopted curriculum, use
common pacing charts, and develop shared assessments, which role do they play? *
A. Curriculum specialist
B. Curriculum designer
C. Instruction specialist
D. Curriculum evaluator

37. Which of the following types of portfolio is intended for you to realize your learning outcomes? *
A. Evaluation portfolio
B. Showcase portfolio
C. Development portfolio
D. Assessment portfolio

38. What did Teacher Ana used when she enhanced her students’ inner motivation when she asked her
volunteer students to complete the puzzle on the board? *
A. Contest and game
B. Personal experience
C. Preparatory activities
D. Challenging statement

39. What is the element in extrinsic motivation used in giving big prizes to teachers during annual
Christmas party? *
A. Value of rewards
B. Praise
C. High expectations
D. Frequent rewards

40. In a class of 50 students, Romeo obtained a score of 30 which is the first quartile. What does his
score imply? *
A. below the 3rd decile
B. above the 25th percentile
C. above the first quartile
D. above the third quartile

41. Which of the following types of portfolio is intended for you to realize your learning outcomes? *
A. Evaluation portfolio
B. Showcase portfolio
C. Development portfolio
D. Assessment portfolio

42. What did Teacher Ana used when she enhanced her students’ inner motivation when she asked her
volunteer students to complete the puzzle on the board? *
A. Contest and game
B. Personal experience
C. Preparatory activities
D. Challenging statement
43. What is TRUE of Alternative Delivery Modes (ADMs)? I. Address the learning needs of the
marginalized pupils and those learners at risk of dropping out II. Help learners overcome social and
economic constraints in their schooling III. Simplify curriculum for students at risk of dropping out *
A. I only
B. II and III
C. II only
D. I and II

44. Which schools are subject to supervision, regulation and control by the state? *
A. Public schools
B. Secretarian and non-secretarian schools
C. Private schools
D. Public, private secretarian and non-secretarian schools

45. Which one holds true of anecdotal records? *

A. Combining facts with interpretation
B. Writing objective, descriptive behavior with case
C. Describing behavior in natural setting
D. Describing behavior in a laboratory setting

46. Young children develop in their executive and sustained attention. What are indicators of executive
functioning? I. Inhibiting a strong tendency that is incorrect II. Shifting attention to another topic/item
III. Waiting longer to get a more attractive reward *
A. I, II and III
B. I and III
C. I and II
D. II and III

47. Teacher Carl taught the parts of a microscope, demonstrated how to focus it under the low power
objective, then asked 3 students to try to focus the microscope correctly. He also asked the class if the 3
students were able to focus the microscope correctly and ended his lesson citing the “don’ts” and
explaining the “why’s” behind the “don’ts” in focusing the microscope. Before he did all these, he asked
the class if it is not important for them to learn how to focus the microscope. Based on Kendall’s and
Marzano’s new taxonomy, in what domains was Teacher Carl’s lesson? I. Information (Declarative
knowledge) II. Mental procedure (procedural knowledge) III. Psychomotor procedures (Physical
skills) *
A. II and III
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II and III

48. Who gave the most authentic assessment task for the instructional objective "Solve word problems
involving operations with fractions". *
A. Mrs. Domingo who required her students to solve a set of problems on operations with fractions.
B. Mr. Pastor who asked his students to construct a word problem given a number sentence involving operations
on fractions and then solve the problem they have constructed.
C. Mr. Ildefonso who asked students to construct any word problem on operations with fractions then formed
pairs, exchanged problems and helped each other solve the problems.
D. Mrs. Padaong who required her students to construct any word problem involving operations on fractions and
then show how to solve them.
49. Every time you meet your students, put your first impressions about each of them within brackets
and allow them to disclose themselves as they are, is a wise thing to do", is an advice from a /an
__________. *
A. Existential phenomenologist
B. Rationalist
C. Progressivist
D. Pragmatist

50. Miss Gasat is planning technology integration in her science lesson on states of matter. She is
applying her pedagogical knowledge when she _____. *
A. Studies how to attach a video to her audio-visual presentation
B. Looks into the characteristics and interests of the learners in order to choose activities that would match them
C. Learn how to scan picture to include in her presentation
D. Researches further on plasma as another state of matter