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PUPCET 2027 Reviewer & Mock Exam Questions: Free Test

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Free PUPCET reviewer with mock questions from Mathematics, Science, English, and General Information. Try the free sample questions below and read the full explanation for each. No sign-up needed.

Free PUPCET reviewer: mock questions

Questions from across the subtests, picked from core topics. Pick an answer to see whether you got it right, along with the full explanation. For the exam format, subtests and sources, see the PUPCET coverage guide.

  1. Question 1
    Mathematics

    A vendor buys mangoes at ₱80 per kilo and sells them at ₱100 per kilo. What is his percent profit?

    Not quite. The answer is: 25%

    Topic: Percentages.
    Formula: Percent profit =selling−costcost×100%= \frac{\text{selling} - \text{cost}}{\text{cost}} \times 100\%.
    Step 1: 100−8080×100%=2080×100%\frac{100 - 80}{80} \times 100\% = \frac{20}{80} \times 100\%.
    Result: 25%25\%.

  2. Question 2
    Mathematics

    After a 20% discount, a bag costs ₱960. What was its original price?

    Not quite. The answer is: ₱1,200

    Topic: Percentages.
    Step 1: The bag now costs 100%−20%=80%100\% - 20\% = 80\% of its original price.
    Step 2: 0.80p=9600.80p = 960.
    Result: p=960÷0.80=1,200p = 960 \div 0.80 = 1,200.

  3. Question 3
    Science

    Photosynthesis primarily occurs in which part of the plant cell?

    Not quite. The answer is: Chloroplast

    Topic: Cell Biology.
    Explanation: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which captures light energy for photosynthesis.

  4. Question 4
    Science

    A person pushes a box with 20 N of force over 5 m. How much work is done?

    Not quite. The answer is: 100 J

    Topic: Work Energy Power.
    Formula: W=FdW = Fd.
    Result: W=20 N×5 m=100 JW = 20\ \text{N} \times 5\ \text{m} = 100\ \text{J}.

  5. Question 5
    English: Grammar and Vocabulary

    Choose the correct pronoun: Neither of the boys brought ___ jacket.

    Not quite. The answer is: his

    'Neither' is a singular indefinite pronoun.
    Therefore, it requires a singular possessive pronoun (his) to maintain pronoun-antecedent agreement.

  6. Question 6
    English: Reading Comprehension

    Passage: Financial literacy should be a mandatory subject in high schools. Learning to budget, save, and invest early can prevent devastating debt later in life.

    What is the author's main point?

    Not quite. The answer is: Schools should require students to learn money management.

    The word 'mandatory' indicates a requirement. The author argues that because financial skills prevent debt, they must be taught as a requirement in schools.

  7. Question 7
    English: Verbal Reasoning

    No reptiles are warm-blooded. All snakes are reptiles. Therefore:

    Not quite. The answer is: No snakes are warm-blooded

    If the group 'snakes' is completely contained within the group 'reptiles', and 'reptiles' are completely excluded from the 'warm-blooded' group, then 'snakes' must also be completely excluded.

  8. Question 8
    General Information

    Philippine independence from Spain was proclaimed on June 12, 1898, at the window of Aguinaldo's home in which town?

    Not quite. The answer is: Kawit, Cavite

    The declaration of Philippine independence was read on June 12, 1898, in Kawit, Cavite, where the Philippine flag was unfurled and the national anthem was played for the first time.

  9. Question 9
    Abstract Reasoning

    Which figure is the odd one out?

    PUPCET abstract reasoning figure for question 9
    Not quite. The answer is: D
  10. Question 10
    Abstract Reasoning

    Which figure completes the grid?

    PUPCET abstract reasoning figure for question 10
    Not quite. The answer is: C

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PUPCET reviewer FAQ

What subjects are on the PUPCET?

The PUPCET covers five areas: Mathematics, Science, English, General Information, and Abstract Reasoning. All questions are multiple choice.

What is in the PUPCET General Information section?

It rewards being well-read outside core academics. Expect Philippine history (national heroes, important events, dates), current events, arts and literature, and the basics of government and the constitution.

What math is on the PUPCET?

Algebra, basic math with fractions and decimals, ratio and proportion, percentages (discounts, interest, percent change), simple statistics and probability, basic trigonometry, and quadratic equations. Plan on solving without a calculator, so get fast at percentages, ratios, and algebra.

How do I prepare for PUPCET General Information?

Read the news and review Philippine history, since the section includes current events and notable figures. Start with national heroes, key events and dates, and the branches of government.

What kind of English questions are on the PUPCET?

English covers verbal reasoning (analogy and logic), reading comprehension (main idea, supporting details, inference), grammar, spelling of commonly confused words, vocabulary, and sentence completion.

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