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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.
    • Hack: 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.
    • Hack: 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.
    • Hack: 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.
    • Hack: 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.
    • Hack: 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.
    • Hack: Dapat unahin ang "public interest over personal interest".

  2. How should resources be used?

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

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.