Our Lady of the Pillar College- San Manuel Inc.

San Manuel, Isabela

Basic Education Department

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School Year 2020-2021

THIRD FINAL SUMMATIVE EVALUATION IN ENGLISH 8

Name: __________________________________________________________ Score: ______________________

Section: GRADE 8- ST. CLAIRE Date: _______________________
Learning Competencies:
 Examine the biases (for and against) made by the author. (MELCS)
 Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques. (MELCS)
 Use appropriate cohesive devices. (MELCS)
 Use modals appropriately. (EN8G-IIIa-3.6)
 Explain the meaning of a word through structural analysis (prefixes, roots, suffixes). (EN8V-IIIa-15.3)

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. For items 1-12, identify the meaning of the words underlined in each sentence using
the structural analysis. Write the letter of the correct and best answer on the space provided before the
item. (12 points)

______ 1. Give yourself unconditional permission to state what you feel.

a. full of conditions c. without conditions
b. based on conditions d. with conditions
______ 2. Avoid risky life, but do not be afraid to take challenges every day.
a. with danger c. no danger
b. with foreseen danger d. free from any danger
______ 3. Do not hyperfocus on the past or on the future events. Live in the present.
a. long focus c. lose focus
b. less focus d. over focus
______ 4. Use your strengths to empower yourself and others.
a. full of power c. divide power
b. give power d. overuse power
______ 5. Avoid fallacious thoughts. Guard your imagination from harming yourself.
a. wrong c. correct
b. acceptable d. forgotten
______ 6. Open your eyes to be grateful for every blessing and challenge that come in your way.
a. full of thanks c. over flowing greatness
b. without appreciation d. being greater than others
______ 7. The students were furiously packing up their party which was shortened because of their
classmates’ poor behavior.
a. showing pride c. without hesitation
b. evident of anger d. including everyone
______ 8. The sound of the two trains barrelling down the tracks at once was deafening.
a. very silent c. producing loud sound
b. giving stressed sound d. inaudible and noiseless
______ 9. The plot of the story was told in a chronological manner.
a. in time order c. mixed forms
b. any arrangement d. pre-arranged events

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______ 10. Many wants to be an excursionist but it requires a lot of expenses.
a. person who goes abroad c. person who do sculptures
b. person who travels a lot d. person who manages a business
______ 11. The preceding topics in the Math subject is a lot easier.
a. between b. after c. before d. during
______ 12. The speaker’s actions were incongruent with his words.
a. in agreement c. compatible
b. unequal angles d. inconsistent

For items 13-24, use the correct and appropriate cohesive devices to complete the sentences or
paragraphs. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before the item. (12 points)
______ 13. Peter is poor; _______________, he does not resort to begging to survive.
a. despite b. because c. however d. so that
______ 14. Many students complained that the test was difficult, _______________ many students
managed to score full marks.
a. yet b. so c. because d. therefore
______ 15. _______________ our constant disagreements, we remained good friends.
a. despite b. because c. however d. so that
______ 16. I needed to call my mother, _______________ it was already midnight.
a. as b. in addition c. for d. although
______ 17. We expected him to admit that did not bring the project, _______________ he did not.
c. so b. because c. but d. consequently
______ 18. _______________ John was watching a movie alone in the room, he heard a resounding
scream.
a. While b. Since c. Before d. Particularly
______ 19. The students ran to the field _______________ they heard that there was an ice cream truck.
a. unless b. when c. finally d. likewise
______ 20. You will not succeed _______________ you work and try harder.
a. unless b. when c. finally d. likewise
______ 21. I will not invite him to the study group because he talks too much. _______________, my friends
are not comfortable with him.
a. For example b. In other words c. Moreover d. Though
______ 22. _______________ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.
a. First b. Although c. Thus d. Such as
______ 23. _______________ you put the cheese on your crust, do not forget to lather with the tomato
sauce.
a. Later b. Next c. Before d. Initially
______ 24. _______________, Joshua painted his room. Then, he bought new cabinets.
a. Truly b. So c. Specifically d. First

For 25-36, use the appropriate modal to complete the sentence. Write the letter of your answer on the
space provided before the item. (12 points)
______ 25. You ____________________ get your hair cut. It’s much too long.
a. would b. should c. could d. might
______ 26. ____________________ I ask you a question?
a. must b. will c. shall d. can
______ 27. Young children ____________________ be carried on this escalator.
a. would b. should c. could d. might
______ 28. You ____________________ never get a seat on this train. It’s always packed.
a. must b. will c. shall d. can

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______ 29. He ____________________ be studying Mandarin Chinese next year.
a. must b. will c. shall d. can
______ 30. I ____________________ already speak five languages fluently.
a. must b. will c. shall d. can
______ 31. You ____________________ work much harder if you want to pass.
a. must b. will c. shall d. can
______ 32. It’s Saturday night. There ____________________ be something good on TV.
a. must b. will c. shall d. can
______ 33. You ____________________ not leave your valuables in the hotel because it would be
dangerous.
a. would b. should c. could d. might
______ 34. You ____________________ be over 1 m and 60 cm tall to be an air hostess.
a. would b. should c. could d. might
______ 35. She ____________________ not get the top of the bottle.
a. would b. should c. could d. might
______ 36. You ____________________ have helped to clear up after the party. (expressing possibility)
a. would b. should c. could d. might

II. EXAMINING PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES. Analyze the intention of words or expressions used in
propaganda techniques. Write your answer on the space provided below. (3 points each)

1. What are the strong words used and how are they used in this propaganda?

Rita is a very active 77 year old. She’s had constipation since childhood, and had recently
developed diverticulitis, where loops of bowel become inflamed. She asked for herbal treatment to
help relieve the attacks of pain that she was getting every few weeks, and help with the
constipation as even the strongest laxatives had stopped working.
Rita hasn’t had another attack since starting herbal medicine 3 months ago. Once we were happy
that the diverticulitis had completely calmed down, I changed her prescription to start working on
the constipation. That’s now much better too, and she says in her own words:

“I would like to say how happy I am that since you helped me I do not have any of the painful
symptoms I had before, I would highly recommend you to any of my friends should they need any
help in the future”.

Source: https://www.physichealth.uk/herbal-medicine-testimonials/

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2. What are the strong words used and how are they used in this propaganda?

UNIQLO has adopted a sustainability mission statement, "Unlocking the Power of Clothing". Aiming
for harmony, the sustainable stewardship of natural resources and responsible development of
human potential, we focus on planet, people and community. We believe that our clothing has the
power to change the world for the better.
Source: https://www.uniqlo.com/en/sustainability/mission

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3. What are the strong words used and how are they used in this propaganda?

This is an important message from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Wildfire smoke’s
greatest health threat is to those with heart and lung conditions, older adults and children. Listen for
advice from local authorities and limit your exposure to any smoke, including low levels. Keep your
indoor air as clean as possible. If you have asthma or other lung conditions, follow your respiratory
management plan. See a doctor if you have a hard time breathing or if your normal symptoms
worsen.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/psa/at-risk.html
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4. What are the strong words used and how are they used in this propaganda?

Source: https://www.google.com.ph/url

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III. EXAMINING BIASES. Examine the biases for and against made by the author of the texts below by
answering the questions after them. Write your answer on the space provided. (12 points)

When I met with Mayor Geovelli, I noticed that he had the appearance of a traveling worker.
He was unshaved and wearing dirty clothes. He spoke to me about his horrible plan to fix our city’s
roads. Anyone who knows the plan will tell you that it will bankrupt our city. The plan to fix our roads
mostly benefits friends of the Mayor. He plans to pay his buddies in the construction business
thousands of dollars over the next two years. I do not want to insult anyone, but the Mayor is of
Italian decent, and we all know what reputation they have in this part of the country. Need I remind
you of Al Capone and other Italian Mafia members?

Source: https://www.wcpss.net/cms/lib/NC01911451

1. Does the author present more positive or more negative evidence for one side of an issue than the
other? Enumerate them.
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2. Does the author use words with more positive or more negative connotations when referring to one
side of an issue or particular people? Enumerate them.
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3. What are the biases (for and against) made by the author?
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“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. “
Proverbs 16:3

Submitted by: Checked by: Submitted to:

MS. HILLARY JOY M. RUFINO MR. JAYZERTH A. MARTINEZ MS. MARIJOE M. PIMENTEL
English Teacher JHS Coordinator School Principal

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(Name and Signature of Parent)

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