Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
DIVISION OF PAMPANGA
DON JESUS GONZALES HIGH SCHOOL

ASSESSMENT ENGLISH 8 (WEEK 5)

SY 2020-2021

Name: ____________________________ Section________________________

A. Choose the letter of your best answer .Write your answer before the number. (2 points each
number)
1. Which among the parts of speech are useful for referring back to something
previously mentioned in a given paragraph?
a. Adjectives
b. Nouns
c. Pronouns
d. Verbs
2. One of the implicit signals that establish links to ideas is the use of words with
similar meaning. These words are also known as _____________________.
a. Acronyms
b. Antonyms
c. Homonyms
d. Synonyms
3. This establishes links to ideas helps the reader to focus and keep track on what
he/she is reading. What is this?
a. Using repeated key terms
b. Using parallel structure
c. Using pronouns
d. Using synonyms
4. This word refers to the logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs
to tie ideas clearly and smoothly and to establish links that readers need to
understand what they are reading. What is the word?
a. Coherence
b. Parallelism
c. Repetition
d. Unity
5. These words are like signposts that guide and tell the reader what is coming up
ahead and where the discussion is going. What are these?
a. Coordinating conjunctions
b. Parallel phrases
c. Transitional devices
d. Verbal phrases
6. Japanese and Chinese considered tea as one of their basic necessities. For this
reason, tea ceremony, as an ancient tradition, has also been a part of their family
gatherings. For instance, the bride and groom kneel down in front of their parents
and offer them tea as an expression of gratitude. The highlighted phrases are
examples of what coherent writing signal?
a. Pronouns
b. Repetition of key terms
c. Synonyms
d. Transitional devices
7. Red and gold are the lucky colors for Chinese. Red and gold are also believed to
bring happiness and prosperity. The highlighted words are examples of what
coherent writing signal?
a. Pronouns
b. Repetition of key terms
c. Synonyms
d. Transitional devices
8. Sumo is the national sport in Japan which originated as a performance to entertain
the Shinto gods. This Japanese style of wrestling involves heavyweight wrestlers
as players. The highlighted words are examples of using
____________________________ for coherent writing.
a. Parallel structures
b. Repetition of key terms
c. Synonyms
d. Transitional devices
9. Getting together, gift giving, and dragon dancing are the main Chinese
traditions during Chinese New Year. The highlighted words use
__________________________ to maintain similarity and balance.
a. Parallel structures
b. Repetition of key terms
c. Synonyms
d. Transitional devices
10. The following are the importance of noting implicit signals in coherent writing,
EXCEPT:
a. Helps the reader to clearly comprehend with what they are reading.
b. Builds connection between ideas from words, phrases, clauses,
sentences, and paragraphs.
c. Assists readers to jump from idea to idea because of inconsistency.
d. Aids the reader to identify the topic being developed in a paragraph.
B. Identify what implicit signal is being described by the given cues in each number. Write the letter
of your choice before the number.
a. Pronouns b. Synonyms c. Parallel Structures d. Transitional devices e. Repetition of a key terms
1. James loves watching movies, playing online games and going to the Mall.
2. Answer only Module 7 in your booklet, again answer only Module 7 in your booklet.
3. Many people in Cagayan were affected by typhoon Ulysses. They lost their homes, livestock and even
family members.
4. It is Christmas time. I can see a lot glittery, sparkling and shining Christmas decors in the streets.
5. This pandemic bring us positive and negative effect .The positive effect we get to spend time with our
family moreover it makes us closer to God.

Performance task

Construct SLOGAN with a least four lines .Remember to use signals you learned in module 7.
TOPIC: Thank you Mama and Papa

Criteria for the Slogan

Content (10pts) Rhyme (5pts) Mechanics (5pts)
Example of SLOGAN
At first when COVID 19 hits us, it scares us.
However, what COVID 19 teaches us;
Is to keep our families together;
And our faith in God greater.
Write your SLOGAN here:
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Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

DANIELLE JOSEMIL D. CANLAS JOSEFINA M. BAYANI JOEL P. CADIANG
APPLE MAE C. GALANG Head Teacher III- English PRINCIPAL IV
LAURICE D. RAMOS
REYNIEL L. VERGARA
English 8 Teachers
WRITTEN TASK
ANSWER KEY:
A.
1. C.
2. D.
3. A.
4. A.
5. C.
6. D
7. B.
8. C.
9. A.
10. C.

B.
1. C.
2. E.
3. A.
4. B.
5. D.

PERFORMANCE TASK
ANSWER MAY VARY