# **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). --- #### **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?" --- #### **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. --- ### **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. Would you like further elaboration on any section?