UPCAT Reviewer 2026
Free practice questions for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test, every one with the answer key and a written explanation. Questions are pulled from the same bank Super Tutor uses for its UPCAT mock exams.
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- 1Language Proficiencymedium
While Anna was baking cookies, Arthur [A] maked [B] some refreshments. [C] No Error [D]
- A.While Anna was baking cookies,
- B.maked
- C.some refreshments.
- D.No Error
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Answer: C. some refreshments.
The past tense of "make" is "made," not "maked."
- 2Mathematicsmedium
If n is an odd integer, which one of the following is an even integer?
- A.n³
- B.n/4
- C.2n + 3
- D.2n(n + 3)
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Answer: D. 2n(n + 3)
2n is always even; multiplying by any integer keeps it even. So 2n(n+3) is even regardless of n.
- 3General Sciencemedium
Maria is conducting an experiment to study how heat transfer is affected by the type of medium through which they travel. Which is the independent variable?
- A.speed of heat transfer
- B.thermal energy
- C.temperature
- D.type of medium
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Answer: D. type of medium
The independent variable is what the experimenter intentionally changes or controls — in this case, the type of medium.
- 4Physicsmedium
Which classification best represents dislodging ketchup, tightening hammerhead, rocket launching, pushing heavy object, colliding billiard balls, dropping a ball under Newton's 3 Laws?
- A.1st: ketchup+pushing; 2nd: hammering+dropping; 3rd: billiards+rocket
- B.1st: ketchup+hammering; 2nd: hammering+billiards; 3rd: dropping+rocket
- C.1st: ketchup+hammering; 2nd: pushing+dropping; 3rd: billiards+rocket
- D.1st: hammering+dropping; 2nd: pushing+ketchup; 3rd: billiards+rocket
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Answer: C. 1st: ketchup+hammering; 2nd: pushing+dropping; 3rd: billiards+rocket
1st Law (inertia): ketchup dislodging and tightening hammerhead (sudden stop/inertia). 2nd Law (F=ma): pushing heavy object and dropping a ball. 3rd Law (action-reaction): colliding billiard balls and rocket launching.
- 5Biologymedium
The diagram shows a four-generation pedigree of a family with a sex-linked disease. What can be assumed about the nature of the gene causing the disease? [pedigree diagram]
- A.X-linked and dominant
- B.Limited to females only
- C.Y-linked and recessive
- D.X-linked and recessive
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Answer: D. X-linked and recessive
Sex-linked recessive conditions are more common in males (who have only one X chromosome). The pedigree pattern of carriers and affected individuals is consistent with X-linked recessive inheritance.
- 6Chemistrymedium
Different materials have specific gravity values listed. Which material will settle at the bottom if placed in a glass container? [Table: Maple syrup 1.37, Honey 1.36, Light Karo syrup 1.33, Glycerin 1.26, Dishwashing liquid 1.03, Water 1.00, Vegetable oil 0.91, Baby oil 0.82, Rubbing alcohol 0.87, Lamp oil 0.80]
- A.Honey
- B.Lamp oil
- C.Maple Syrup
- D.Rubbing Alcohol
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Answer: C. Maple Syrup
The material with the highest specific gravity (densest) sinks to the bottom. Maple syrup (1.37) has the highest SG, greater than honey (1.36).
- 7Abstract Reasoninghard
What completes this list? sunflower, among, statuette, Sweden, enthusiasm, befriend, ____
- A.abbreviated
- B.Denmark
- C.hopelessness
- D.insatiable
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Answer: A. abbreviated
Turn your head 90° clockwise to see what's on top. Notice which side appears and which is revealed.
- 8Language Proficiencymedium
Between [A] the three of us, [B] I think I am the fastest learner. [C] No Error [D]
- A.Between
- B.the three of us,
- C.I think I am the fastest learner.
- D.No Error
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Answer: A. Between
"Between" is used for exactly two items. For three or more, use "Among."
- 9Mathematicsmedium
What should be multiplied to the binomial x - y so that the product is a trinomial?
- A.10y
- B.3x - 5y
- C.x + y
- D.3x² + 5y + 4y²
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Answer: B. 3x - 5y
(x - y)(3x - 5y) = 3x² - 5xy - 3xy + 5y² = 3x² - 8xy + 5y², a trinomial with 3 terms.
- 10General Sciencemedium
Anna wants to view a plant cell under a magnification of 100x using a compound microscope. Which objective should she use if the eyepiece has a magnification of 10x?
- A.110x
- B.90x
- C.10x
- D.100x
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Answer: C. 10x
Total magnification = eyepiece × objective. 100x = 10 × objective → objective = 10x.
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