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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

Passage: "Every Tuesday, Aling Nena walks from house to house in her barangay with a notebook and a blood pressure monitor. As a barangay health worker, she does not diagnose illness, but she knows which neighbours have missed check-ups, which babies are due for vaccines, and who needs a reminder to take their medicine. Doctors at the rural health unit say her visits catch problems early. When asked why she continues despite the small allowance, she answers simply: 'Kapag malusog ang kapitbahay, panatag ang buong barangay.'" According to the doctors at the rural health unit, what is the value of her visits?

Correct answer: D. They catch health problems early.

The passage states that doctors "say her visits catch problems early". Early detection is one of the main contributions of barangay health workers.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is D. They catch health problems early.

The passage states that doctors "say her visits catch problems early". Early detection is one of the main contributions of barangay health workers.

Topic: Reading Comprehension Practice MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)