Read the passage below and answer the question that follows: 'Renewable energy projects, particularly geothermal and solar power installations, have expanded rapidly across various provinces in the Philippines. By harnessing natural heat from volcanic activity and abundant sunlight, local communities reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.' What is the main idea of the passage?
Verbal Reasoning
Question · Easy
Small gear fast, big gear slow
Short
CB-NCAE 2026-2027: Now for Grade 9 and Grade 10 (Free Practice Test)
DepEd's CB-NCAE now covers Grade 9 and Grade 10 for School Year 2026-2027 under BEA Advisory No. 018, s. 2026. See what changed, why there is no passing score, and get free GSA reasoning practice.
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Why Verbal Reasoning needs bilingual practice
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Read the sentence below: 'Mobile communication technology has become ubiquitous in Philippine rural villages, allowing farmers and fishermen to check market prices in real time.' What does the word 'ubiquitous' mean as used in the sentence?
Chapter 1: Overview, Architecture, and Testing Policies
1.1 CB-NCAE Overview, Governance, and Purpose
Study guide
Cheat sheet
Read the passage below: 'Mangrove forests serve as critical natural barriers along Philippine coastlines. Their intricate root systems absorb wave energy during typhoons, stabilizing shorelines and preventing coastal erosion while providing nurseries for marine organisms.' According to the passage, how do mangrove roots protect coastal shorelines?
Context clues strategy for vocabulary items
Read the excerpt below: 'Single-use plastics clog urban waterways and pollute coastal waters. Community cleanup drives and strict local ordinances banning plastic bags are essential steps every municipality must enforce to safeguard our natural environment.' What is the author's primary purpose in writing this excerpt?
Which of the following statements represents a factual statement rather than an opinion?
Same battery. Which lets more through?
Main idea vs. supporting detail
Read the short text: 'When cloud cover persists over agricultural land for several consecutive days, soil moisture retention increases while daily solar radiation decreases.' What can be inferred from persistence of cloud cover?
1.2 Computer-Based Platform, Delivery, and Accommodations
Read the passage below: 'In low-lying urban sectors, inadequate drainage systems combined with improperly disposed municipal solid waste lead to severe flash flooding during summer typhoons. When garbage blocks culverts, storm runoff cannot drain into rivers, inundating residential streets within minutes.' What organizational pattern is primarily used in this passage?
Question · Medium
Word-relationship (analogy) items
Read the passage: 'Digital literacy extends beyond knowing how to operate smartphones or navigate social media platforms. In modern education, it encompasses critical evaluation of online information, understanding data privacy, and utilizing digital tools for collaborative problem-solving.' Which sentence best summarizes the central argument?
Read the sentence: 'After the typhoon damaged public infrastructure, the community showed remarkable resilience by rebuilding homes and restoring local agricultural cooperatives within weeks.' Which word is most synonymous with 'resilience' in this passage?
Factor it
Inference vs. stated fact
Read the excerpt below: 'Technical-vocational education equips students with industry-aligned practical skills, reducing youth unemployment by bridging the gap between high school graduation and workforce demand.' What underlying assumption does the author make?
1.3 Senior High School Track Integration and Career Guidance
Read the paragraph below: 'While artificial intelligence offers personalized learning platforms that adapt to student progress, educators must carefully monitor automated feedback to prevent algorithmic bias and ensure equitable learning opportunities.' What is the author's tone toward artificial intelligence in education?
Tone and author's purpose
Read the two sentences: Sentence 1: 'The municipal council approved strict zoning guidelines for coastal commercial developments.' Sentence 2: 'However, environmental groups expressed concern that enforcement mechanisms remain underfunded.' What relationship does Sentence 2 have to Sentence 1?
Read the short report excerpt: 'In Apo Reef Marine Natural Park, strict protection enforcement led to a 35 percent increase in fish biomass over five years. Surrounding coastal fishing villages subsequently reported higher daily catches outside the no-take zone boundary.' What logical conclusion can be drawn from this report?
Direct vs. inverse proportion
Numerical Reasoning
Read the passage below: 'Sustainable agricultural practices, such as crop rotation and organic composting, enhance soil structure and water retention. By maintaining long-term soil health, smallholder farmers protect their yield potential against erratic climate conditions while minimizing dependence on synthetic chemical inputs.' What is the primary benefit of sustainable farming highlighted in the passage?
Chapter 2: GSA — Verbal Reasoning (English & Filipino)
2.1 Reading Comprehension and Passage Analysis
Read the sentence: 'When selecting Senior High School tracks, learners are advised to balance personal passion with pragmatic considerations such as employment opportunities and skill demand.' What does 'pragmatic' mean in this context?
Ratio vs. proportion
Read the statement below: 'Thesis: Investing in early childhood nutrition significantly improves long-term educational attainment.' Which of the following items provides the strongest supporting evidence for this thesis?
Read the excerpt from an editorial on public transport modernization: 'Proponents claim that replacing traditional jeepneys with electric vehicles will reduce urban carbon emissions. However, without accessible financing programs and transitional equity subsidies for small transport operators, top-down fleet mandates risk displacing thousands of low-income drivers while failing to address root traffic congestion causes.' Which statement best describes the author's argument structure?
Question · Hard
Percentage change formula
Read the excerpt below: 'Microfinance institutions provide small-scale loans to rural entrepreneurs who lack traditional collateral. While repayment rates frequently exceed 95 percent, critics note that high administrative costs result in elevated interest rates, which can occasionally trap borrowers in debt cycles if crop yields fail.' What subtle trade-off is implied in the passage?
2.2 Vocabulary in Context, Context Clues, and Idiomatic Usage
Read the historical passage: 'During the maritime trade era, archipelago ports served as vibrant hubs connecting East Asian merchants with indigenous trading networks. Spanish colonial policies subsequently centralized trade through the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade, consolidating wealth in colonial administrative centers while restricting autonomous inter-island commerce.' What perspective does the author hold regarding colonial economic policy?
Working backward from a discounted price
Read the passage on economic transition: 'Passage A: Automation increases industrial efficiency, reduces manufacturing error margins, and lowers consumer costs across mass markets. Passage B: Handcrafted artisan goods embody cultural heritage and preserve specialized vocational craftsmanship, creating resilient niche livelihoods that resist industrial homogenization.' Synthesizing both passages, which conclusion is most valid?
Evaluate the arithmetic expression: 15 + 3 x 4 - 8 / 2
Estimation as an accuracy check
A pair of shoes originally priced at PHP 1,200 is offered at a 15 percent discount. What is the discounted price?
2.3 Verbal Analogies and Word Relationships
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