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English Proficiency Practice Questions — Set 7

10 free English Proficiency reviewer questions with answers and explanations. Pindutin ang sagot mo para makita agad kung tama — kasama na ang paliwanag. Set 7 of 8.

61

"All government employees are public servants. All public servants must be accountable." Which conclusion is valid?

62

"All supervisors are employees. Maria is an employee." Which conclusion is valid?

63

"This new government policy must be good, because 80% of the population supports it." This reasoning is weak because it is:

64

Person A: "We should increase funding for public schools." Person B: "So you are saying we should just throw money at the problem and ignore all other public services?" Person B's response is an example of:

65

"You must either support the new bill completely, or you are against progress and development for our country." This reasoning is weak because it:

66

"If the audit is complete, the report will be on your desk. The report is not on your desk." What can be validly concluded?

67

"This policy is effective because it works." This reasoning is weak because it is:

68

"I spoke to two employees, and they were both unhappy. Therefore, all the employees in this agency are unhappy." This reasoning is weak because it is:

69

Read the passage below and answer the question. "The principle of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental component of the Philippine government. It is designed to prevent any one branch—the Executive, Legislative, or Judiciary—from becoming too powerful. For example, the Legislature can pass laws, but the President (Executive) can veto them. The Supreme Court (Judiciary) can then declare a law unconstitutional. This system, while sometimes seen as slow or inefficient, is the primary safeguard of democracy and prevents the rise of tyranny." What is the *primary purpose* of the author in writing this passage?

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Read the passage below and answer the question. "The principle of 'checks and balances' is a fundamental component of the Philippine government. It is designed to prevent any one branch—the Executive, Legislative, or Judiciary—from becoming too powerful. For example, the Legislature can pass laws, but the President (Executive) can veto them. The Supreme Court (Judiciary) can then declare a law unconstitutional. This system, while sometimes seen as slow or inefficient, is the primary safeguard of democracy and prevents the rise of tyranny." What can be *inferred* from the passage about a government *without* checks and balances?