12 Questions
What is the primary function of the cell membrane in a cell?
To control what enters and leaves the cell
What is the process called when an element combines with another element to form a compound?
Chemical bonding
What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact?
Friction
The author's tone in a passage can be inferred by the reader through the use of:
All of the above
What is the primary purpose of a narrative text?
To entertain the reader through a story
What is the term for the process of drawing a conclusion based on information provided in a passage?
Inference
What is the primary mechanism by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves?
Transpiration
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
The play was written by Shakespeare.
What is the term for the process by which an organism's genetic information is passed from one generation to the next?
Inheritance
Which of the following types of sentences is used to ask a question?
Interrogative
What is the term for the attractive force between two atoms that share one or more pairs of electrons?
Covalent bond
Which of the following literary devices is used to create a vivid mental image of a person, place, or thing?
Imagery
Study Notes
Philippine Science High School Entrance Exam
Science Concepts
- The exam covers a range of science concepts learned in Grades 5-6, including:
- Biology:
- Cells and cell division
- Plant and animal kingdoms
- Ecosystems and environmental conservation
- Chemistry:
- Matter and its properties
- Elements, compounds, and mixtures
- Basic chemistry processes (e.g., combustion, rusting)
- Physics:
- Forces and motion
- Energy and work
- Simple machines and mechanisms
- Biology:
- Emphasis is on applying scientific concepts to everyday situations and problem-solving.
English Comprehension
- The exam tests reading comprehension skills, including:
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Understanding vocabulary in context
- Making inferences and drawing conclusions
- Identifying the author's purpose and tone
- Passages may include:
- Narrative texts (e.g., stories, anecdotes)
- Informative texts (e.g., articles, essays)
- Functional texts (e.g., instructions, labels)
- Questions may be multiple-choice, identification, or open-ended.
Philippine Science High School Entrance Exam
Science Concepts
- Covers biology, chemistry, and physics concepts learned in Grades 5-6
- Applies scientific concepts to everyday situations and problem-solving
- Biology topics:
- Cells and cell division
- Plant and animal kingdoms
- Ecosystems and environmental conservation
- Chemistry topics:
- Matter and its properties
- Elements, compounds, and mixtures
- Basic chemistry processes (combustion, rusting)
- Physics topics:
- Forces and motion
- Energy and work
- Simple machines and mechanisms
English Comprehension
- Tests reading comprehension skills
- Assesses ability to:
- Identify main ideas and supporting details
- Understand vocabulary in context
- Make inferences and draw conclusions
- Identify the author's purpose and tone
- Passages may include:
- Narrative texts (stories, anecdotes)
- Informative texts (articles, essays)
- Functional texts (instructions, labels)
- Question types:
- Multiple-choice
- Identification
- Open-ended
Science Concepts
Biology
- Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life
- Genetics: study of heredity, genes, and variation
- Ecology: study of interactions between organisms and their environment
- Evolution: change in species over time through natural selection and genetic drift
- Biodiversity: variety of species, ecosystems, and genes in an ecosystem
Chemistry
- Matter: anything that has mass and takes up space
- Atomic structure: protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom
- Chemical reactions: process of transforming one substance into another
- Chemical bonding: attractive forces between atoms or molecules
Physics
- Motion: change in position of an object over time
- Forces: push or pull that causes an object to change its motion
- Energy: ability to do work, comes in various forms (kinetic, potential, thermal, etc.)
- Simple machines: inclined plane, lever, wheel, and axle, pulley, and screw
English Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
- Main ideas: central argument or point of a text
- Supporting details: facts, examples, or evidence that support the main idea
- Inferences: logical conclusions based on information in the text
- Literary and informational texts: fiction and non-fiction texts with different purposes and structures
Vocabulary
- Word meanings: definitions and connotations of words
- Synonyms: words with similar meanings
- Antonyms: words with opposite meanings
- Context clues: hints in the text that help determine word meaning
Grammar and Sentence Construction
- Parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, etc.
- Sentence structure: arrangement of words to form a complete sentence
- Verb tenses: present, past, and future tenses, and their usage
- Clauses and phrases: groups of words with a subject and predicate
Assess your knowledge of science concepts covered in Grades 5-6, including biology, chemistry, and physics topics such as cells, matter, forces, and energy. Prepare for the Philippine Science High School Entrance Exam with this quiz.
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