This practice test is taken from the Booklet of Bureau of Alternative Education (BAE) Practice Test for A&E Test.
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL
LS 1 – Communication Skills (English)
1.
Elsa was tickled pink when her
boyfriend surprised her with a marriage proposal on her birthday. What does the
underlined phrase mean?
(A)
anxious
(B)
confused
(C)
happy
(D)
lucky
2.
Kevin accused us of stealing
his phone until he found it. Although
he realized his mistake, he
was trying to sweep it under the rug. What does the underlined
expression mean?
(A)
Clean the floor.
(B)
Make up for his mistake.
(C)
Hide his phone under the rug.
(D)
Pretend that the incident never happened.
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Commuters and
drivers are exposed to the daily
hassles of traffic. They are often the victims of higher chronic
stress and are involved in the greatest number of road accidents. Long
delays in getting to and from work lead to low productivity among
employees. Drivers become short-tempered and reckless due to traffic jams. |
3.
Which of the following statements implies the negative
effects of traffic
jams in the paragraph?
(A)
Road accidents lead to road rage.
(B)
Road accidents cause traffic jams.
(C)
Hassles of traffic
cause chronic stress
and low productivity.
(D)
The productivity of employees depends
on their short
temper.
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Aldrin confidently accepted an assignment on
a sales report to
be submitted within a week. Thinking that
he had seven days left, he
did not plan
immediately and instead finished some trivial tasks first. Two days before the deadline, he
crammed to gather data; his request for materials was
late, and he had no time to edit his presentation. Consequently, he failed
the task.
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4. What is the main cause of the failure?
(A)
He made late
requests.
(B)
He did trivial
tasks first.
(C)
He did not plan right
away.
(D)
His output was not yet edited.
5.
Anabel will have a long test in
Mathematics. When she got home from school, she wanted to relax. So, she
watched TV for one hour and chatted with a friend over the phone for another
hour. Then she felt very tired. Suddenly, she remembered her long test.
Which of the following
will most likely
happen?
(A)
She fell
asleep because she felt very tired.
(B)
She chatted with another friend
for another hour.
(C)
She reviewed all the topics
of her Mathematics test.
(D)
She took the test in Mathematics and got a low score.
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“Don’t
forget to lock the barn behind you Arvin, so the animals don’t get out,” Mang
Danny said. Arvin went back to work, fed all the animals and cleaned the stables.
He was exhausted and went to the house to rest. He forgot to lock
the barn.
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(A)
He took a shower because
he was dirty.
(B)
Mang Danny returned
and closed the barn.
(C)
Animals stayed inside
the barn, and no one came out.
(D)
The animals
went out because
the door was not locked.
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Allan,
a high school student, discovered that in their barangay, there were many
youth offenders involved in simple cases like petty theft and violating
curfew. He observed that at night, most of the boys are out on the streets
with nothing productive to do. Allan wants to investigate this issue
further and help reduce the problem. . |
7. Which of the following actions can Allan take to best identify and
address the underlying causes of the youth offenders' behavior in his barangay?
(A)
Stay home and focus on studying his own
lessons for school success.
(B)
Encourage his friends to keep the boys
entertained with games at night.
(C)
Report every incident involving the boys to
the barangay tanod and police.
(D)
Conduct a survey of his peers and community
members to understand why the boys spend time outside at night
8. Cristine noticed that her classmate Liza had bruises on her arms and legs when they were inside the restroom. When she asked Liza about it, Cristine discovered that Liza was experiencing child abuse at home.
What is the best action Cristine could take to ensure Liza receives the
help and protection she needs?
(A)
Advise Liza to leave her home immediately.
(B)
Report the abuse directly to the police
authorities.
(C)
Inform their teacher about the abuse to seek
further help.
(D)
Visit Liza’s home and try to speak with her
parents about the situation.
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Local authorities discovered that in two years, the city's designated
dumpsite will be filled with garbage. Some city programs, such as the
distribution of packed food and bottled water, have contributed to large
amounts of waste. The authorities aim to address this issue sustainably and
reduce waste production. |
For item 9
9.
What strategy
should the local authorities prioritize to effectively address the growing
waste problem and promote sustainable practices?
(A)
Pass a city ordinance to limit and regulate
the use of plastics and styrofoam.
(B)
Enforce penalties on those using excessive
plastics and styrofoam in packaging.
(C)
Launch a “Clean and Green” awareness campaign
to educate citizens on reducing waste.
(D)
Identify and prepare a new dumpsite location
to accommodate the future waste overflow.
For
item 10
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Many
students at Maligaya High School own digital devices like TVs, laptops, and
smartphones. However, the teacher observed that most of them fail to submit
their performance tasks despite frequently engaging on social media.
Parents want to support their children's academic success while helping
them manage their digital device usage responsibly.
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10.
What strategy should parents prioritize to
promote balanced digital device use and improve study habits among students?
(A)
Track their
children’s social media activity to monitor screen time.
(B)
Temporarily
disconnect the home internet to minimize distractions.
(C)
Confiscate all
digital devices until the students improve their study habits.
(D)
Work with their
children to establish a schedule that balances study and screen time.
For item 11
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Coconut trees are abundant in Barangay Masigla,
where the school is located. To reduce the use of plastic cups and straws,
the principal initiated a project to make reusable cups from coconut
shells. He is now considering additional ways to further reduce waste and
promote sustainability within the school.
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11.
What alternative
strategy could the principal implement to support his goal of reducing plastic
use in the school?
(A)
Ask students
to bring their own trash bags to collect waste.
(B)
Encourage students to bring their own
reusable mugs for drinking.
(C)
Establish a student task force to manage
waste and promote sustainability practices
(D)
Collaborate with barangay officials to
organize a community-wide plastic collection drive.
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Barangay
Mabuti is a coastal community that struggles with water lilies clogging its rivers, which has led to community challenges. In response, barangay
officials and male residents launched “Oplan Bawas Water Lily” to remove
the plants. However, after collection, the water lilies are simply dumped
at a designated site. The barangay aims to create employment opportunities
while addressing this issue. |
12. What initiative could barangay officials pursue to turn the collected water lilies into a source of employment and economic benefit?
(A)
Sell the water lilies to flower markets in
the area
(B)
Burn the water lilies to prevent regrowth and
minimize waste accumulation.
(C)
Process the water lilies into eco-friendly
products like baskets or handicrafts.
(D)
None of the above
13.
Larren
is a track and field athlete
who practices hard for the
competition. On the day of the competition, he was leading the race when he saw
that another athlete suddenly fell down.
If Larren wants to be sure to win the game, he will most probably
(A)
go on to finish the race
(B)
stop and help his co-athlete
(C)
call the attention
of sports officials
(D)
call the attention
of the medical staff
14. Acid rain forms when water vapor mixes
with the harmful
gases in the atmosphere.
What is likely to happen if a plant is always exposed to acid rain?
(A)
It will soon die.
(B)
It will bear flowers.
(C)
It will
grow rapidly.
(D)
It will not grow tall.
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Belinda was carrying a large basket of clothes
down the stairs and hoped her brother would help her. However, her brother
was playing in the living room and had left it messy. Despite this, Belinda
was able to finish all her chores on time.
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15. Based on the situation, what could Belinda have done or what might have
happened to help her complete all the chores on time?
(A)
Her brother decided to help her after
finishing his game.
(B)
She invited a friend over to help her
complete the chores.
(C)
She reorganized her tasks and started with
the simpler chores first.
(D)
She received unexpected help from a family
member, like her father or mother.
For item 16
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Sampaguita
National High School has
reported incidences of
bullying inside the campus. Several learners recounted petty fights among Grades 8-10
learners, leading to
aggressive attacks and serious injuries.
A teacher wondered if experience of bullying at home may influence
his behavior in school.
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16. Which of the following will complete his hypothesis: “If a student
has suffered physical abuse
at home, then
(A)
he would be shy
(B)
he would have poor grades
(C)
he would bully
his schoolmates
(D)
he would be afraid of his teacher
17.
Cherry needed
a school bag but
did not have the money to buy one. Upon learning that her neighbor was looking
for a babysitter and would pay for the service, she considered her options.
Based on Cherry’s situation, what is the most
logical action she would take to obtain the school bag?
(A)
Save money from her allowance over time.
(B)
Ask her friends if they can lend her a school bag.
(C)
Apply for the babysitting
job to earn money for the bag.
(D)
Request her parents for financial assistance
to buy the bag.
18.
The weather
forecast indicates that the city will experience mostly cloudy days with
a temperature around 28°C and a 100% chance of rain. If this forecast is
accurate for the entire region, what does it imply about the expected weather
conditions?
(A)
It will be sunny across
the region.
(B)
There will be a typhoon
the region.
(C)
The whole region is likely to experience rain.
(D)
The region will have scattered rain showers
throughout the day.
19.
The
story of “Ibong Adarna” revolves around the three princes who vie for the
throne and kingship, and are trained in sword fighting and combat. The most
courageous one would inherit the throne.
Under what literary
form does the story belong?
(A)
epic
(B)
drama
(C)
novel
(D)
prose
20.
Which literary form is
written in an ordinary, non-metrical
language and communicates facts or opinions about reality?
(A)
play
(B)
story
(C)
fiction
(D) non-fiction
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Effective
time management is crucial for success in both personal and professional
life. It allows individuals to prioritize tasks, set achievable goals, and
allocate time efficiently. By organizing their schedules, people can
minimize stress and increase productivity. For instance, using tools such
as calendars and to-do lists can help individuals stay on track and meet
deadlines. Ultimately, mastering time management leads to a more balanced
life and improved overall well-being.
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21.
What is the topic sentence of the paragraph?
(A)
It allows individuals to prioritize tasks,
set achievable goals, and allocate time efficiently.
(B)
Effective time management is crucial for
success in both personal and professional life.
(C)
Using tools such as calendars and to-do lists
can help individuals stay on track and meet deadlines.
(D)
Ultimately, mastering time management leads
to a more balanced life and improved overall well-being.
22.
Which of the following sentences provides
additional information about the benefits of effective time management?
(A)
Mastering time management requires practice
and dedication over time.
(B)
People can feel overwhelmed when they have
too many tasks to complete.
(C)
By organizing their schedules, people can
minimize stress and increase productivity.
(D)
Effective time management allows individuals
to take breaks and enjoy leisure activities.
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1. Laura is
about to unwrap and eat her
burger. 2. Suddenly, a hungry-looking little boy peered from the window of the car. 3. She handed the sandwich to the little boy. 4. The boy
waved and smiled at
her.
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For item 23
23. How will the sentences above be properly
sequenced to make up a story?
(A)
1-2-4-3
(B)
2-1-3-4
(C)
3-4-1-2
(D)
4-3-2-1
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Jose
Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna, on June 19, 1861. He learned the
alphabet at the age of three. He could read the Bible in Spanish when he was
five years old. He wrote a poem addressed to the Filipino youth
when he was eight years old. He told them to love their country. Rizal
became a great writer and doctor. |
1.
He wrote a
poem addressed to the Filipino
youth.
2.
He became a great writer and doctor.
3.
He learned
the alphabet at the age of three.
4.
He read the Bible in Spanish.
24. Based on the story, what is the chronological order of the events listed
above?
(A)
1-4-3-2
(B)
2-1-4-3
(C)
3-4-1-2
(D)
4-1-2-3
25. He is a walking encyclopedia.
What figure of speech is used in the sentence
above?
(A)
hyperbole
(B)
metaphor
(C)
oxymoron
(D)
simile
26.
What figure
of speech is used in the line of the song, “Your love is like a river” by Alamid?
(A)
hyperbole
(B)
metaphor
(C)
personification
(D)
simile
For item 27
27.
What should the applicant do if he wants to respond to the advertisement above?
(A)
visit the place during weekends
(B)
call the given number during
weekends
(C)
call the given number during
weekdays
(D)
submit resume in person between
8:00 - 5:00 pm
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