# **Professional Level**  
### **Skills Assessment in English and Filipino**  

#### **1. Verbal Ability**  
- **Vocabulary**  
  - *Word Meaning*: Understanding definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and contextual usage.  
    - Example: Identify the meaning of "ephemeral" (transient, short-lived).  
  - *Sentence Completion*: Filling in blanks with the most appropriate word.  
    - Example: "Her ___ response shocked everyone; she usually takes time to think." (a) impulsive (b) cautious  

- **Grammar & Correct Usage**  
  - *Error Recognition*: Identifying grammatical mistakes in sentences.  
    - Example: "She don’t like apples." → Correction: "She doesn’t like apples."  
  - *Sentence Structure*: Rearranging words/phrases to form coherent sentences.  
    - Example: "Quickly ran the dog." → "The dog ran quickly."  

- **Correct/Logical Reasoning**  
  - *Paragraph Organization*: Arranging sentences in a logical sequence.  
    - Example: Reorder sentences to form a coherent paragraph about climate change.  
  - *Reading Comprehension*: Answering questions based on a given passage.  
    - Example: Read a short text and infer the author’s tone (e.g., persuasive, neutral).  

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#### **2. Numerical Ability**  
- **Number Sequence**  
  - Identifying patterns (e.g., arithmetic, geometric).  
    - Example: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___ (Answer: 32).  
- **Basic Operations**  
  - Solving arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  
    - Example: 25 × 4 ÷ 2 = ___.  
- **Word Problems**  
  - Applying math to real-life scenarios.  
    - Example: "If a shirt costs ₱350 after a 30% discount, what was its original price?"  

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#### **3. Analytical Ability**  
- **Word Analogy**  
  - Identifying relationships between word pairs.  
    - Example: *Book : Author :: Song : ___* (Answer: Composer).  
- **Logical Reasoning**  
  - *Identifying Assumptions*: Recognizing unstated premises in arguments.  
    - Example: "All humans are mortal. Socrates is human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal." → Assumption: "Mortality applies to all humans."  
  - *Drawing Conclusions*: Inferring outcomes from given data.  
    - Example: "If it rains, the ground gets wet. The ground is wet. Did it rain?" (Not necessarily; other causes possible.)  
  - *Logic*: Evaluating validity of arguments (e.g., deductive/inductive reasoning).  
  - *Data Interpretation*: Analyzing charts/graphs to answer questions.  
    - Example: Interpret a bar graph showing monthly sales trends.  

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### **Key Enhancements**:  
- Added **examples** for each subcategory.  
- Clarified **practical applications** (e.g., word problems, real-life reasoning).  
- Structured for **readability** with bullet points and headings.  

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