Quarter 2 English 8 Summative Test 5

Recognizing Positive and Negative Messages Conveyed in a

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Name: Grade 8 Score: /8
Directions: Write the letter that best answers the given question in each
item.
1. Which of the following conveys a positive message?
A. Bad News B. Criticism C. Hatred D. Praise

2. Which of the following conveys a negative message?

A. Commendation B. Disapproval C. Endearment D. Glorification

Directions: Write the letter of the positive response or reaction to the given issue.
3. Education must continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
A. Academic freeze now!
B. There is no support system among students who cannot understand the topic in
the given self-learning modules.
C. Where is learning when answers are provided in the learning modules? Do you
expect students will honestly answer all eight modules plus other tasks in a
week?
D. With the distance learning, students can still learn and be productive
despite COVID-19 pandemic.

4. Some public schools are implementing face-to-face classes in the second quarter this
school year.
A. I will rather choose distance learning for my children. I don’t want to take the risk.
B. This is good news! Since there is no case of COVID-19 in our barangay,
our learners can have formal classes that they deserve.
C. There is no available COVID-19 vaccine. Online learning is still the safest way
to study.
D. Who will be accountable if there will be cases of COVID-19 due to face-to-face
classes?

Directions: Write the letter of the negative response or reaction to the given issue.
5. Do manners really matter?
A. Aren’t there more important things to worry about than saying “please,” “thank
you,” and “excuse me”?’
B. If you are mannerly, people will likely view you as mature and responsible—and
they’ll treat you accordingly!
C. People are drawn to those who are mannerly and who treat them well. After
all, who would want to be in the company of someone who is rude or
obnoxious?
D. Social interaction is a part of daily life. How you handle it can affect how
people view you and treat you. Put simply, your manners really matter!

6. We should be honest at all times.

A. A cracked foundation can weaken an entire structure; in the same way,
dishonesty can undermine your good reputation
B. But it’s better to tell the truth and get punished than to lie and be weighed
down with guilt.
C. Thinking about the consequences can help me avoid being dishonest.
D. What’s the big deal?’ Isn’t everyone dishonest?
Directions: Write the letter of the editorial cartoon that conveys
a negative message to the given issue.
7.

A B C D

Directions: Write the letter of the editorial cartoon that convey

a positive message to the given issue.
8.

A B C D

PHOTO CREDITS: MANILA BULLETIN

7A-https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/01/welcome-covid-vaccine-developments-around-the-
world/ 7B-https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/14/thanksgiving-as-we-begin-this-years-simbang-
gabi/
7C- https://mb.com.ph/2020/09/14/can-internet-meet-nations-schools-needs/
7D-https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/14/history-and-natural-beauty-in-our-islands/
8A-https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/26/kickbacks-for-solons-president-gets-pacc-
list/
8B-https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/15/the-growing-movement-to-stop-climate-
change/ 8C-https://mb.com.ph/2020/10/28/a-bigger-budget-for-agriculture/

Prepared by:

AL L. CANTERY
Teacher III, Zamboanga del Norte National High School