2.7 KiB
2.7 KiB
Professional Level
Skills Assessment in English and Filipino
1. Verbal Ability
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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
- Word Meaning: Understanding definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and contextual usage.
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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."
- Error Recognition: Identifying grammatical mistakes in sentences.
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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).
- Paragraph Organization: Arranging sentences in a logical sequence.
2. Numerical Ability
- Number Sequence
- Identifying patterns (e.g., arithmetic, geometric).
- Example: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___ (Answer: 32).
- Identifying patterns (e.g., arithmetic, geometric).
- Basic Operations
- Solving arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Example: 25 × 4 ÷ 2 = ___.
- Solving arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Word Problems
- Applying math to real-life scenarios.
- Example: "If a shirt costs ₱350 after a 30% discount, what was its original price?"
- Applying math to real-life scenarios.
3. Analytical Ability
- Word Analogy
- Identifying relationships between word pairs.
- Example: Book : Author :: Song : ___ (Answer: Composer).
- Identifying relationships between word pairs.
- 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.
- Identifying Assumptions: Recognizing unstated premises in arguments.
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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