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First Periodical Exam (1st Half)

English 8
S.Y. 2020-2021

Name: ____________________________________ Score: ________

Grade and Section: __________________________ Date: ________

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Write the letter of your answer on
the blank provided before each item. (10 pts.)

____ 1. It refers to the body of oral and written literature produced by people of
Nigeria, Uganda, and other neighbouring countries.
A. World Literature C. Philippine Literature
B. African Literature D. Asian Literature

____ 2. What is a group of words that has a subject and verb and may or not have a
complete thought?
A. Sentence B. Phrase C. Clause D. word

____ 3. What is a group of words with a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.
A. Independent clause C. Sentence
B. Dependent clause D. phrase

____ 4. What is a group of words with a subject, verb, and a complete thought?
A. Interdependent clause C. Sentence
B. Dependent clause D. Phrase

____ 5. These are visual ways of presenting the relationship between facts and ideas.
A. Pictograph C. editorials
B. Graphic organizers D. graphic design

____ 6. Sam listens to his favourite songs whenever he feels frustrated. What type of
listening does he employ?
A. Appreciative listening C. Informative listening
B. Critical listening D. Therapeutic listening

____7. The English teacher of Grade 8 students assigned them to listen to the speech
of Steve Jobs and write their own opinion about the speech. What type of listening does
the teacher wants the students to do?
A. Appreciative listening C. Informative listening
B. Critical listening D. Therapeutic listening

____8. Alisa watches a vlog of her favourite vlogger and paid attention to her words
and body language to decode its real message. What type of listening does she employ?
A. Discriminative listening C. Informative listening
B. Critical listening D. Therapeutic listening

____9. Miarah always shares her bad and good experiences with her boyfriend. She is
making her boyfriend employ what type of listening?
A. Appreciative listening C. Informative listening
B. Critical listening D. Therapeutic listening

____10. What type of listening requires the listeners to watch out for information,
verbal and non- verbal cues to know the message conveyed by the speaker?
A. Inactive listening C. Informative listening
B. Activel listening D. Therapeutic listening
II. Sentence Completion
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the
sentences. Choose from the conjunctions below. A conjunction can be used twice. (10
pts.)

although  until  since whether

after  if because 
while neither as

1. ________________ he is busy, he makes it a point to spend quality time with his

wife and children.
2.  ________________ he was not there, I left a message with his mother.
3. I help him ________________ I want him to succeed.
4.  ________________ he had missed several classes, he could not pass the exam.
5. I will wait here ________________ he comes.
6. He went abroad ________________ he had finished his studies.
7. The girl asked ________________ she could use my phone.
8. You are going to take that pill ________________ you like it or not.
9. He asked me ________________ I was interested in the offer.
10.  ________________ they were sleeping, the burglars broke in through the
backdoor.

III. Identification

Identify what is asked for in each item.

1. Because I partied all weekend, I never found time to do my homework.

Dependent clause: ___________________________________________

2. I hate to drink coffee because it always upsets my stomach.

Independent clause: ___________________________________________

3. When you win the lottery, you can buy me dinner.

Subordinating conjunction: ___________________________

4. Although I don’t remember his name, I’m sure that man is a famous actor.

Dependent clause: ____________________________________________

5. As I was walking down Broadway, a police car jumped the curb and ran over my cat.

Independent clause: ____________________________________________

6. After I graduate, I hope to work as a nurse at Lovelace hospital.

Subordinating conjunction: _________________________________

7. You will never be a good student if you do not study.

Dependent clause: ____________________________________________

8. The train was racing through the city as the evening sun went down.

Independent clause: ___________________________________________

9. This assignment is easy if you have taken a grammar course.

Dependent clause: ______________________________________

10. I smashed my car into an oak tree after I went to the store.

Independent clause: _____________________________________

B. Identify the given word of group of words as a SENTENCE, PHRASE, or CLAUSE.

Write your answer on the blank provided before each item.(10 pts.)

________________1. Beautiful garden.

________________2. When my best friend left.
________________3. Hurray!
________________4. The jackal escaped.
________________5. Open the door.
________________6. Cunningly brilliant.
________________7. Africans are rich in folklores
________________8. Study hard.
________________9. Eye contact is vital in public speaking.
________________10. Soft eyes.
________________11. Africa is beautiful.
________________12. Because of the unexpected circumstances,
________________13. Having you in my life
________________14. Ryan likes Stephan.
________________15. Answer the test properly.

TEST III. PARAGRAPH WRITING

Write a paragraph that answers the question: How do you make a wise judgment? Why
do you need to be wise in making judgments? (40 words) (10 pts.)