CONCEPCION CASTRO GARCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Sta. Cruz, Dumalag, Capiz

2ND PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 8

Name:___________________________________Grade & Sec:_____________________Date:___________Score:

TEST 1 CONJUNCTIONS
A. Directions: Choose from the pool of words the best answer to each statement.

For and nor but or yet so

1. She was not in the backyard _____________ was she upstairs.

2. Tess wanted to attend, ____________ she has no time.
3. The sun had set, ______________ it was still bright outside.
4. The police investigators searched the house well, ___________ found nothing.
5. Nora ____________ Eddie met when they were in college.
6. Eddie visited her _______________ brought her flowers.
7. Nelson invited them to eat lunch ____________ dinner in his house.
8. His sister was chosen to grace the occasion ________ crown the winner.
9. Do you know his address _________ telephone number?
10. Would you care for coffee __________ tea?

B. Pick out the subordinating conjunctions and write it in your answer sheet.

11. Ben was playing the guitar while Max was singing.
12. Corrine is tall even if her parents are short.
13. Because she was not upstairs, Gabby went to look for her in the backyard.
14. Whether it rains or not, she plans to join the team.
15. The parents of the celebrator thought of giving their daughter a party during her birthday.
16. After a careful thought, Maricar decided to accept the job.
17. She has never been absent since the semester began.
18. As long as you keep a positive attitude, nothing is impossible.
19. No one is going to join the hiking if the weather is bad.
20. As soon as she opened the door, his friends sang a happy birthday.

TEST II. SYNONYMS

Direction: Choose the word that tells the meaning of the underlined word in each statement.
1. Ramon’s admission of wrongdoing solved the mystery of the broken vase.
a. Comply b. confession c. consent
2. Our teacher is very patient with us when we ask questions.
a. Angry b. understanding c. annoyed
3. Maria squared her debt with mother.
a. Bill b. argument c. debate
4. The warm weather is exceptional in February.
a. Unusual b. fierce c. ordinary
5. If you don’t cooperate, I shall have to report you to the principal.
a. Take b. make a charge against c. commend
6. When my brother was sick we called a physician.
a. Dentist b. doctor c. lawyer
7. The tornado left the family destitute-without money, shelter, and clothing.
a. Wealthy b. unhappy c. needy
8. Bows and arrows are obsolete weapons of warfare.
a. Modern b. new c. old-fashioned
9. Susan’s version of the argument differs from Linda.
a. Account b. accuse c. charge
10. Cedric was crying when his parents left, so the babysitter told him funny stories to divert him.
a. Bore b. amuse c. disturb
11. Anita achieved her goal of becoming a lawyer.
a. Failed b. reached c. set
12. Juan and Marco used walkie-talkies to communicate with each other.
a. Walk b. sympathize c. talk
13. The plumber signed a contract promising to finish repairing the lavatory sinks in three weeks.
a. Agreement b. contradiction c. dispute
14. The team was impatient for the game to start.
a. Eager b. keen c. waiting
15. During the intermission in the movie, we bought popcorn and soda.
a. Vacation b. break c. ending
16. The motorcycle accident was a frightening occurrence.
a. Result b. incident c. occasion
17. Martina tried to veil her unhappiness in joking.
a. Reveal b. conceal c. find
18. Many people admired the courage of Martin Luther King Jr.
a. Rudeness b. bravery c. tactlessness
19. At eight o’clock ABC network will broadcast the president’s news conference.
a. Televise b. publish c. suppress
20. The children vowed to keep the party for their teacher a secret.
a. Promised b. disagreed c. hoped

TEST III. TRUE-FALSE STATEMENTS

Direction: Read the given statements. Identify whether the statements are True or False.

1. Japanese often send money to bereaved friends as an expression of sympathy.

2. Number 4 is considered lucky in Japan.

3. In Japan, it is impolite to pour your own drink when eating with others-you pour your companion’s
Drink and your companion pours yours.

4. It is a no-no in Japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin to keep stuff
from falling.

5. Asians like Filipinos, Chinese, and Japanese value family, hard work and their religion or faith. The benefit
of all the members of the family is more important than the individual. Education of children and their
excellence in school is important to them.

6. Most Chinese care more about the quality than the packaging of the gift. They will insist on declining
the gift. Furthermore, they will wait until the guests have left to open the gift.

7. The Chinese normally embrace each other, kissing whether on the cheeks or on hands, is usually
acceptable for the Chinese.

8. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed.

9. In China, it is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour guide and driver in recognition of their good
service. Hotel bellboy expects your tips as well. It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local
restaurant as the bill usually includes 10-15% service charge.

10. Chinese parents are usually concerned about the discipline of their children. The parent never gets
divorce if the relationship does not work. The father maintains a strict figure in the family.

11. Japan, Philippines, and China have many examples of oral literature.

12. China have different folktales that feature their religious beliefs.

13. Only Asian countries have wedding traditions.

14. Love for family is often the theme of Japan’s oral literature.

15. For Asians, shame and honour go far beyond the individual, and reflect directly upon one’s family,
nation, or other group, and so is taken very seriously.

16. Philippine, China, and Japan have traditions that are influenced by religion.

17. Kimono, geisha, Sumo, samurai are parts of Chinese traditions.

18. Philippines, China, and Japan have rice and tofu as staple food.

19. Japanese wrote haikus to honour nature.

20. Hard work is one of the outstanding qualities of Chinese and Japanese.

“Test is only a measure of how much did you put in your work in school, how well did you observe your surroundings, and how much of your experiences did you treasure.”

MGED