Philippine College Entrance Exams

Suro College Entrance Test Reviewer

• The reviewer is a compilation of various questions that may or may not appear in the exams
• Questions are crafted in a high school level context to simulate the basis for entrance into premier universities in the Philippines
• Simulated exams will be administered to measure the student's progress
• The method of answering also gives the experience of taking the exams

About UP Namnama and Suro

• UP Namnama is a duly-recognized academic and socio-cultural organization of Ilocano students in the University of the Philippines
• Established in December 1974, the organization aims to foster academic, social, and cultural development among Ilocano youth
• The Suro is a series of review sessions that takes place in selected provinces in Ilocandia and Cordillera
• The Suro aims to create a motivating atmosphere, offer pointers to help students handle the pressure of taking and passing the examinations

College Entrance Tests Briefer

• UPCAT is a half-day examination consisting of subtests on language proficiency, mathematics, science, and reading comprehension
• DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination consists of three parts: verbal and non-verbal reasoning, language proficiency, science, mathematics, and mechanical-technical tests, and self-inventory
• ACET, DCAT, USTET, and PUPCET are other college entrance tests with varying structures and time limits

Tips in Taking Practice Tests

• Practice regularly to refresh memories on high school lessons

• Simulate the actual conditions of the admission test, including time limits and allowed materials

• Pace yourself and manage time wisely

• Answer easy questions first, then proceed to more difficult ones

• Work on mistakes after practicing and seek help when needed

• Relax and take breaks after taking practice tests### Grammar Errors

• "during the meeting yesterday" should be "In the meeting yesterday"

• "The declamation piece performed by Tristan was much more emotional and much less successful than Christian" is a comparison error

• "bring four brown large envelopes for the entrance exam" is a grammatical error

• "Have you not notice" should be "Have you not noticed"

• "African art and Western art both have there roots" should be "African art and Western art both have their roots"

• "That house have not been our home" should be "That house has not been our home"

• "Some TV series are inspired to real events" should be "Some TV series are inspired by real events"

• "P25 is the price for more than an hour of playing DOTA" is a grammatical error

• "Giving a keynote speech, the audience were amused" should be "Giving a keynote speech, the audience was amused"

• "Every man and woman are required to pay" should be "Every man and woman is required to pay"

• "That work is more unique than the other one" is a comparison error

• "The veterinarian said the dog’s RBC count was effected" should be "The veterinarian said the dog’s RBC count was affected"

• "Neither of these two cars are a good bargain" should be "Neither of these two cars is a good bargain"

• "Even though he took the medicine four hours before working, the medicine the doctor prescribed was still much stronger" is a grammatical error

• "Neither Daisy nor Billy admitted what happened during their band days" is a grammatical error

• "Innumerable guests left Bless’ birthday party before it ended" is a grammatical error

• "I believe that I am as good a singer as him" should be "I believe that I am as good a singer as he"

• "The committee members but not the president has agreed to go" should be "The committee members, but not the president, have agreed to go"

• "Adobo and rice is my dad’s favorite dish" should be "Adobo and rice are my dad’s favorite dishes"

• "At this point in time, the two countries need more initiatives" is a grammatical error

• "Much to her patient’s dismay, the doctor had no choice but to proscribe a treatment" is a grammatical error

• "Advice your children to stay out of crowded areas" should be "Advise your children to stay out of crowded areas"

• "The trending story of the two lovers were" should be "The trending story of the two lovers was"

• "Rock wanted to finish all his household chores completely before his mother had come home" is a grammatical error

Common Errors

• Multiple instances of incorrect verb tenses
• Incorrect use of articles ("a" and "an")
• Incorrect use of plural forms
• Incorrect use of comparatives and superlatives
• Incorrect use of possesses (e.g. "its" vs. "it's")
• Missing or incorrect punctuation
• Incorrect use of modals (e.g. "can" and "could")
• Incorrect use of phrasal verbs
• Incorrect use of sentence structure### Logical Organization of Sentences
• Determining the correct order of sentences in a set to convey a complete and logical thought is essential.
• This involves rearranging the sentences to create a coherent and meaningful passage.

History of Electrical Lighting

• Before the invention of the light bulb, illuminating the world after sunset was a messy, arduous, and hazardous task.
• It took a bunch of candles or torches to fully light up a good-sized room, and oil lamps tended to leave a residue of soot on anything in their general vicinity.
• Englishman Sir Joseph Swan and American Thomas Edison both developed the light bulb around the same time, and within 25 years, millions of people around the world had installed electrical lighting in their homes.

Uy's Ultramarathon Career

• Uy's ultramarathon career includes remarkable feats, such as competing in races across Singapore and Malaysia.
• Her longest race to date, the 264km journey from Baguio to Luneta in 2019, earned her the title of female champion and second overall runner-up.
• Her most recent ultramarathon, the 102KMS Bataan Death March in 2023, saw her bagging another female championship.

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree

• The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Sri Lanka is not just an ordinary old tree; it's the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date.
• It's a sacred fig tree in the center of the Northern Sri Lankan town of Anuradhapura, and its importance goes beyond its age.

History and its Definition

• History was once defined by professional historians in narrow terms, focusing on written sources, inscriptions, or documents.
• The new "scientific school" of the 19th century insisted that no history was possible without these sources, and a sharp line divided prehistory from history.
• However, this conception has been revised in the mid-20th century to include both subconscious and anonymous processes.

Philosophy and Literary Movements

• Existentialism is a literary movement that highlights the absurdity and meaninglessness of the universe.
• It emphasizes individual freedom and choice, and that one's fate is determined by their actions.
• The movement often deals with themes of morality, ethics, and the search for meaning in life.
• Existentialist philosophy is reflected in the works of writers such as Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and Graciano Lopez-Jaena.

Filipino Writers and the Propaganda Movement

• The Propaganda Movement was a significant literary and cultural movement in the Philippines during the 19th century.
• It was led by writers such as Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. del Pilar, and Graciano Lopez-Jaena, who sought to promote reform and independence from Spanish colonial rule.
• The movement was characterized by its use of literature as a means of social commentary and critique of the colonial regime.