PMA Entrance Examination

The PMA Entrance Examination aims to measure the

mental ability of applicants in the areas of MATH
(Algebra and Geometry), ENGLISH (Grammar,
Composition, and Reading and Comprehension) and
Abstract Reasoning which is called SPMA (Verbal and
Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis).

Sample Problem
English

QUESTION: In the sentence, Grammar is a means of

creating and understanding any English sentence.
English is a ___.
 (A) collective noun
 (B) concrete noun
 (C) mass noun
 (D) proper noun
 (E) none of the above
ANSWER: English is a proper noun. The correct answer is
choice letter (D).
QUESTION: An owl sees much _________ at night than
a hawk does.
 (A) more clearly
 (B) more clear
 (C) clearly
 (D) clear
 (E) clearest
ANSWER: In the above statement, more clearly will make the
sentence correct. The correct answer is choice letter (A).

Math

QUESTION: How many pencils can you buy with P31.50

if two pencils cost P9.00?
 (A) 4
 (B) 5
 (C) 6
 (D) 7
 (E) 8
ANSWER: Since two pencils cost P9.00, P31.50 can buy 7
pencils at P4.50 each. The correct answer is 7 corresponding to
choice letter (D).
QUESTION: In any triangle, the sum of its interior angles
is ___.
 (A) 45°
 (B) 90°
 (C) 180°
 (D) 270°
 (E) 360°
ANSWER: The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is 180°
degrees. The right answer corresponds to choice letter (C).

Special PMA Exam

QUESTION: 1 2 3 4 _____
 (A) 1
 (B) 3
 (C) 5
 (D) 6
 (E) 7
ANSWER: The numbers are arranged in chronological sequence
from 1 to 4 without skipping any number. The next number in
the sequence should be 5. The correct answer is choice letter
(C).
QUESTION: What is the next image?

ANSWER: The Problem Figures show a series or pattern in the

increase of the number of leaves from the first to the third
figure. The next figure in the series is the one with four leaves.
The correct answer is choice letter (A).

DO's and DON'Ts

The Answer Sheet:

 DO NOT FOLD, ROLL, DISFIGURE NOR WRITE ON

TOP OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET as this may cause
problems with the reading machine.
 Take note that ITEM NUMBER 1 on the Answer
Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 1 on the
Test Booklet. ITEM NUMBER 2 on the Answer
Sheet corresponds to QUESTION NUMBER 2 on the
Test Booklet and so on.
  When shading your chosen answer, make sure that
you do not extend your shading outside the circle.
Do not shade more than one circle. Do not make
any stray pencil marks on the answer sheet. If you
wish to change your answer, erase your old
answer completely and shade your new answer. If
you do not know the answer, make an intelligent
guess. Do not leave any item unanswered.

The Following Acts Will Cause You To Be Disqualified:

 Cheating
 Talking to other applicants during the test
 Passing to or receiving anything from another
applicant or unauthorized persons during the test
 Using any of the following: calculators, cellular
phones, or any other electronic gadget