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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 dont like apples." → Correction: "She doesnt 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 authors 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.

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