1st Quarter Examination in English 8

I. Fill in the box

1. I _____ (will, should, can) dance very well. can

2. Aidan ____ (will, could, may) be at home or perhaps at work. may
3. You ____ (should, will, could) wait or call again later. could
4. ______ (should, can, may) I come in? may
5. We ____ (will, might, may) overcome this situation soon. will
6. I ____ (would, could, shall) never forget the way you helped me. shall
7. I really ____ (will, would, should) be in office by 9:00 am. should
8. This ____ (could, must, will) be the right ingredient for her dish. must
9. Extreme rain ____ (can, would, could) cause a delay in the matches. could
10. If he were a dancer, he _____ (shall, will, would) earn a lot of money. would

II. True or False (2 points)

________ 1. The commander of the forces proclaimed in the most public manner that they come,
not as invaders or conquerors, but as friends. T
________ 2. On December 21, 1898, the treaty of Paris was signed without the participation of
Filipinos. F
________ 3. The control of United States is to be exerted for the securing of the persons and
property of the people of the islands and for the confirmation of all their private rights and
relations. T
________ 4. On June 21, 1898, Aguinaldo issued the proclamation of the independence of the
Philippines. F
________ 5. In the fulfillment of the rights of sovereignty thus acquired and the responsible
obligations of government thus assumed, the military government will exercise its power in the city,
harbor, and bay of Manila only. F

III. ESSAY

1. Did American Colonization brought benefits or affliction to the Philippines? Justify your answer.
2. What are your insights about the Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation by President McKinley?