NCAE General Scholastic Assessment 2

Question 1

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'diligent'?

Accepted Answer

Hardworking

Answer

'Diligent' means showing steady effort and care, which is synonymous with hardworking.

Question 2

A store sells 3 notebooks for ₱45. How much do 7 notebooks cost?

Accepted Answer

₱105

Answer

Each notebook costs ₱45 / 3 = ₱15. Seven notebooks cost 7 x ₱15 = ₱105.

Question 3

Which best completes the analogy? Book : Library :: Painting : ___

Accepted Answer

Museum

Answer

A book is stored/displayed in a library; a painting is stored/displayed in a museum.

Question 4

What is the next number in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ___?

Accepted Answer

37

Answer

The differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 — increasing by 2. So 26 + 11 = 37.

Question 5

Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen to body cells?

Accepted Answer

Circulatory system

Answer

The circulatory system (heart and blood vessels) transports oxygen-rich blood to all body cells.

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