MCQ in English – Paragraph Development Part 1 | Civil Service Exam (CSE)

This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 1 of the Series in English – Paragraph Development as one of the reviewer for the Civil Service Exam (CSE) for both Professional and Sub-Professional levels. The English subtest questions on alphabetizing and paragraph development aside from the questions on vocabulary, analogy, correct usage, and reading comprehension. In Preparation for the Civil Service Exam (CSE) make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources.

Overview of the Civil Service Exam (CSE)

CSE is utilized at every level of government—local or national. The objective of the exam is to establish a Register of Eligible (RoE) which will make successful examinees civil service eligible.

Professional Level

The professional level of the civil service exam has 170 multiple-choice questions that need to be completed within 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Here are the topics that may be included in the CSE Professional Level:

• Vocabulary
• Grammar and correct word usage
• Organization of ideas
• Analysis/Synthesis
• Reading comprehension
• Word Analogy
• Data interpretation
• Logic and abstract reasoning
• Numerical reasoning
• General information on the Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace and human rights issues, and environmental management

Sub-Professional Level

The sub-professional level of the civil service exam has 165 multiple-choice items that need to be completed within 2 hours and 40 minutes. Familiarize yourself with the following topics:

• Vocabulary
• Grammar and correct word usage
• Organization of ideas
• Analysis/Synthesis
• Clerical Ability
• Spelling
• Numeral reasoning
• General information on the Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace and human rights issues, and environmental management

Start Practice Exam Test Questions Part 1 of the Series

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

Directions: When put in the correct order, each sentence below would make a well-organized paragraph. Decide what should be the correct order of the sentences, then answer the questions that follow.

Given I

A. The first procedure is that the bill passes through three readings on separate days.

B. Otherwise, the bill will go back to the House from where it originated, and it will be deliberated upon again.

C. If the President approves the bill, then it shall be deemed law.

D. A bill, before becoming law, undergoes several procedures.

E. On the third reading, the votes of the lawmakers shall be recorded and if the bill is approved, it goes to the President for approval or veto.

1. What should be the first sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

2. What should be the fourth sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

If the following sentence is added as sentence F:

It should be noted, however, that the President must communicate his veto within thirty days from receipt of the bill, otherwise, the bill is considered to have been approved by him.

3. What would the new order of the sentences be?

A. B-C-D-E-A-F

B. D-B-A-F-C-E

C. D-A-E-C-B-F

D. A-B-C-D-E-F

E. C-B-D-A-E-F

Given II

A. Learning to listen is one way of keeping friends.

B. Although listening can be very tiring on the listener, it may, on the other hand, be comforting to the speaker.

C. So learn how to listen and gain more friends.

D. We also show that we care about what goes on in their lives.

E. By listening, we show our friends that they are important to us.

 

4. What should be the third sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

5. What should be the fourth sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Given III

A. Hence, it can be said that the President has a lot of duties and responsibilities.

B. He has control over department secretaries and can overrule their decisions.

C. Furthermore, the President exercises veto power over bills passed by Congress.

D. Lastly, he is the chief executive, executing the laws and rules of the country.

E. The President in a presidential system is the Head of State and the Head of Government.

 

6. What should be the second sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

7. What should be the last sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Given IV

A. Not only that but paying taxes also means the government will no longer need to acquire loans to fill the budget deficit.

B. Every citizen should lend a hand in pursuing economic progress.

C. One way to do it is to pay one’s taxes correctly.

D. Paying correct taxes results in increased revenues that the government uses for infrastructure and other projects.

E. So be a good citizen and pay your taxes correctly.

 

8. What should be the second sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

9. What should be the fourth sentence?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

10. What is the appropriate title for the above paragraph?

A. Economic Progress

B. A Citizen’s Duty

C. Taxing the Economy

D. Taxes and Economic Progress

E. Lend a Hand for Progress