0Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V
Division of Sorsogon
BAYASONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Rafael, Pilar, Sorsogon

ENGLISH 8
st
1 Quarterly Examination
S.Y. 2018-2019

Name: _______________________________ Grade/Section: _________________ Date: ___/____/____Score: _______

I. Write the correct answer on the space provided in each item below.

Choose the letter that best answers the question.

____1. In a plot of the story, the logical arrangement of events has five parts, except one:
a. resolution b. exposition c. atmosphere d. climax
____2. Setting is one the elements of a short story. It refers to the time and location in which a story
takes place. It could be the following, except one:
a. mood b. climax c. atmosphere d. social condition
____3. Which of the following among the given choices as one of the elements of a short story?
a. character b. exposition c. atmosphere d. climax
____4. Conflict is the opposition of forces. If the main character’s problem is his own attitude, it is
a. Man vs. self b. man vs. man c. man vs. society d. man vs. Nature

____5. The point of view is defined as the angle from which a story is told, except one:
a. dynamic b. first person c. omniscient d. third person

Arrange the sentences below to produce an organized paragraph. (Number it 1-5, 1 for the first
sentence and 5 for the last.

____6. “Boil yourself an egg for dinner while an I’m away, the maid said.
____7. “It’ll take you only 2 minutes.”
____8. Sir Isaac Newton was a very absent-minded scientist.
____9. One day, his maid told him that she was going to visit her sister.
____10. When she returned she found Sir Isaac looking at an egg in his hand while his watch was in
the boiling pan.

Underline the correct form of verb that will make each conditional sentence below correct.

11. If anyone (look, looks) for me, please receive the package.
12. She sings as if she (was, were) the only person here.
13. If Mathematics (is, are) easy for us, then we should have never failed yesterday.
14. If I (was, were) Doraemon, I would have traveled around the world.
15. If they (was, were) respectful, their parents would be more happier of them.

Complete the paragraph below by using the appropriate phrases given below.
Lovely Mayon Volcano

One’s visit to the Bicol province is not (16)__________________________ without catching a

(17)____________________________ of Mayon Volcano, the world’s most
(18)_________________________cone and Bicol’s fiery maiden. Her name was derived from the Bicol
word “Magayon” which means beautiful Daragang Magayon. The peak, likened to the
(19)__________________________ Daragang Magayon, is often concealed by clouds urging first time
visitors to stay to admire her charm. Despite her enigma which has left a
(20)_______________________ brought about by her 15 eruptions, her tantrums have become a
(21)______________________________ to behold.

spectacular fireworks displays legendary trail of death and destruction

Complete perfect Captivating view

-http:travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Albay/blog-21668.html
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Identify the sentence structure of each sentence. Write the letter of your choice on the space
provided before each number.
A. simple B. compound C. Complex D. Compound-complex

_____22. My father was very strict, and it is a good thing for parents to be strict.
_____23. I must go off to Bonifacio Park tomorrow.
_____24. The taxi man and the teacher love their conversation but the teacher has to leave because
it’s getting late and she’s in a hurry.
_____25. After following Lay Choo for a couple of days, he discovered that her daughter is just like
the girls he fetches in his taxi

Type of Sentences. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each number.
A. DECLARATIVE B. INTERROGATIVE C. IMPERATIVE D. EXCLAMATORY

_____26. Who are the OPM singers you know?

_____27. He is the leader of the group.
_____28. Can you cancel the orders?
_____29. I’m so excited, I passed the test!
_____30. How was your day in school?

Combine the clauses in column A and B with the help of coordinating conjunction.
A. FOR B. BUT C. YET D. SO E. NOR F. AND

31. The pond will be filled with mud _____all the creatures in it would be buried.
32. The fish was just swam around him _____ he was too weak to catch them.
33. The crane grow weaker and older ______ he couldn’t catch his fish.
34. He was extremely hungry ______ the crane could not arrange his meal
35. He though of a plan _____ he had all day to think of it.

Structural analysis. Identify the meaning of the idiomatic expressions in italics below.
A. A feeling of annoyance C. Act while opportunity opens E. Too tired from anger
B. With humility D. Face becomes red due to emotions F. Thoroughly beaten that
bruises are visible.

36. Bata makes hay while the sun shines.

37. After killing the wife, Anpu was blue in the face.
38. Knowing the wife’s dishonesty, blood pours in her face.
39. Bata had made the easy way out to the mountains.
40 The wife of Anpu was beaten black and blue.

This test is not yet the hardest.

-Miss Jhing