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English Proficiency Practice Questions — Set 8
9 free English Proficiency reviewer questions with answers and explanations. Pindutin ang sagot mo para makita agad kung tama — kasama na ang paliwanag. Set 8 of 8.
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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." The author mentions that the system is "sometimes seen as slow or inefficient" in order to:
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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." According to the passage, the *primary* safeguard of democracy is:
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Read the passage below and answer the question. "Employee burnout is not just a personal problem; it is an organizational one. While individual factors like poor time management can contribute, its root causes are often systemic: unrealistic workloads, lack of role clarity, and a toxic work environment. Organizations that simply offer 'wellness apps' or 'yoga classes' without addressing these core issues are placing a band-aid on a much deeper wound. True solutions require re-evaluating company culture and management practices." What is the main argument of the passage?
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Read the passage below and answer the question. "Employee burnout is not just a personal problem; it is an organizational one. While individual factors like poor time management can contribute, its root causes are often systemic: unrealistic workloads, lack of role clarity, and a toxic work environment. Organizations that simply offer 'wellness apps' or 'yoga classes' without addressing these core issues are placing a band-aid on a much deeper wound. True solutions require re-evaluating company culture and management practices." The author uses the "band-aid on a much deeper wound" analogy to imply that:
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Read the passage below and answer the question. "Employee burnout is not just a personal problem; it is an organizational one. While individual factors like poor time management can contribute, its root causes are often systemic: unrealistic workloads, lack of role clarity, and a toxic work environment. Organizations that simply offer 'wellness apps' or 'yoga classes' without addressing these core issues are placing a band-aid on a much deeper wound. True solutions require re-evaluating company culture and management practices." Which of the following would the author likely see as a "true solution"?
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Read the passage below and answer the question. "The difference between 'misinformation' and 'disinformation' is a matter of intent. Misinformation is the inadvertent sharing of false information; the person sharing it does not know it is false. Disinformation, however, is the deliberate creation and propagation of false or manipulated content with the intent to deceive, harm, or achieve a specific goal. While both are harmful, disinformation is more malicious as it is a weaponized lie." What is the primary purpose of this passage?
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Read the passage below and answer the question. "The difference between 'misinformation' and 'disinformation' is a matter of intent. Misinformation is the inadvertent sharing of false information; the person sharing it does not know it is false. Disinformation, however, is the deliberate creation and propagation of false or manipulated content with the intent to deceive, harm, or achieve a specific goal. While both are harmful, disinformation is more malicious as it is a weaponized lie." According to the author, what is the *single* defining difference between the two?
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Read the passage below and answer the question. "The difference between 'misinformation' and 'disinformation' is a matter of intent. Misinformation is the inadvertent sharing of false information; the person sharing it does not know it is false. Disinformation, however, is the deliberate creation and propagation of false or manipulated content with the intent to deceive, harm, or achieve a specific goal. While both are harmful, disinformation is more malicious as it is a weaponized lie." Which scenario would the author classify as *disinformation*?
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