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Reading Comprehension (Sub-Professional)

Reading Comprehension tests your ability to understand written material.

Sa madaling salita: Sinusukat nito kung gaano mo naintindihan ang iyong binasa. Ang sagot ay dapat laging nakabase sa text lamang.

Passage 1: The Civil Service Commission (CSC)

The CSC is the central personnel agency of the Philippine government. It ensures that all government employees are competent and effective. It is responsible for recruitment, selection, and promotion. The Commission is composed of a Chairman and dalawang Commissioners.

Questions for Passage 1

  1. What is the main role of the CSC?

    • A. To hire all workers.
    • B. To act as the central personnel agency of the government.
    • C. To set the budget.
    • D. To write laws.
    • Answer: B.
    • Rationale: Sinasabi sa unang sentence na ang CSC ay ang "central personnel agency".

  2. According to the passage, which is NOT a responsibility of the CSC?

    • A. Recruitment
    • B. Disciplining officials
    • C. Creating the national budget
    • D. Promotion
    • Answer: C.
    • Rationale: Walang binanggit sa text tungkol sa "budget". Ibig sabihin, ito ang sagot.

  3. The word "competent" most nearly means:

    • A. Fast
    • B. Happy
    • C. Capable
    • D. Friendly
    • Answer: C.
    • Rationale: Ang "competent" ay nangangahulugang may kakayahan o "capable".

Passage 2: Office Memorandum

SUBJECT: Submission of Annual Performance Reports All departments are required to submit their reports on or before January 31, 2026. Reports must be in both printed and digital formats. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Questions for Passage 2

  1. What is the deadline for the submission?

    • A. January 10
    • B. January 31, 2026
    • Answer: B.
    • Rationale: Malinaw na nakasulat: "on or before January 31, 2026".

  2. In what formats must the report be submitted?

    • A. Printed only
    • B. Digital only
    • C. Printed and digital
    • Answer: C.
    • Rationale: Sabi sa memo, kailangan ng "both printed and digital formats".

Passage 3: Republic Act No. 6713

RA 6713 establishes a high standard of ethics. Public officials must always uphold public interest over and above their personal interest. All resources must be used efficiently and honestly.

Questions for Passage 3

  1. What must officials prioritize?

    • A. Family interest
    • B. Public interest
    • C. Career
    • Answer: B.
    • Rationale: Dapat unahin ang "public interest over personal interest".

  2. How should resources be used?

    • A. For personal business
    • B. Efficiently and honestly
    • Answer: B.
    • Rationale: Halimbawa, hindi dapat gamitin ang gamit ng office para sa sariling pangangailangan.

Passage 4: School Clean-Up Day

The class held a clean-up day after school. Students picked up trash, arranged books, and wiped the desks. The teacher praised them for their teamwork.

Questions for Passage 4

  1. What did the students do?

    • A. Played games only
    • B. Picked up trash and arranged books
    • C. Left the classroom dirty
    • D. Went home early
    • Answer: B.
    • Rationale: Nakasulat ang mga ginawa nila sa passage.

  2. Why did the teacher praise the class?

    • A. For their teamwork
    • B. For being noisy
    • C. For skipping work
    • D. For arguing
    • Answer: A.
    • Rationale: Ang final sentence ang nagbibigay ng dahilan.

  3. What can be inferred about the class? * A. They avoid helping each other * B. They worked together * C. They do not care about the classroom * D. They forgot the desks * Answer: B. * Rationale: Kung pinuri sila for teamwork, malamang nagtulungan sila.

Passage 5: New Garden Rules

The community garden opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. Visitors must keep the area clean and water only the assigned plants. Tools must be returned after use.

Questions for Passage 5

  1. What time does the garden open? * A. 5:00 AM * B. 7:00 AM * C. 12:00 PM * D. 5:00 PM * Answer: B. * Rationale: Nasa unang sentence ang oras.

  2. What must visitors do with the tools? * A. Take them home * B. Return them after use * C. Hide them * D. Throw them away * Answer: B. * Rationale: Nakasulat mismo sa passage.

  3. Which of the following is allowed? * A. Watering only assigned plants * B. Watering every plant randomly * C. Leaving trash behind * D. Closing the garden early * Answer: A. * Rationale: Sundin lang ang exact rule sa text.

Core Strategies

  1. Read the Questions FIRST: Para alam mo na ang hinahanap mo.
  2. Skim and Scan: Huwag basahin ang bawat detalye kung hindi naman tinatanong.
  3. Base on the Text: Huwag gumamit ng kaalaman sa labas ng passage. Kung saan, kung hindi sinabi sa text, huwag itong piliin.

Tip: Use your finger or a pen to follow the lines if you find yourself getting distracted by long paragraphs.