Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Schools Division of Bulacan
Calawitan National High School
Calawitan ,San Ildefonso, Bulacan

3rd Summative Examination in English 8

(Modules 7 and 8)
Name:_______________________________ Date: ___________________
Gr. and Sec.:_________________________
General Instructions:
 Make your test paper Neat and clean
 Read and analyze all items carefully
 Write only in Capital letters
Module 5
I. Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank space provided before the number
1. This part of the plot involves the resolution of the conflict and the end of the story.
a. denouement c. climax b. rising action d. falling action
2. This is a story that gives a moral or religious lesson to its readers.
a. fable c. epic b. legend d. parable
3. This is the central idea and the underlying message that the author is trying to convey in a story.
a. plot c. setting b. point of view d. theme
4. This refers to the persons, animals, or beings that take part in a story.
a. conflict c. setting b. character d. tone
5. This pertains to the feelings and attitude of the author toward his/her work.
a. theme c. tone b. mood d. climax
6. This is the time and place in which a story takes place.
a. setting c. plot b. conflict d. theme
7. This refers to the series of events in a story.
a. mood c. plot b. point of view d. denouement
8. This is the struggle or problems experienced by the character in the story.
a. plot c. theme b. conflict d. mood
9. This pertains to the atmosphere that the readers feel while reading the story.
a. theme c. mood b. tone d. setting
10. This refers to how a story is being told.
a. narrative c. point of view b. mood d. tone
II. Read each question and select the correct answer from the given choices. Write the letter that corresponds to your
answer.
A. 11-15. Read the psalm below and complete the given statements.
PSALM 9
1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. 2 I will be glad and rejoice
in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before
you. 4 For you have upheld my right and my cause, sitting enthroned as the righteous judge.
11. The psalm is about…
a. loyalty c. generosity b. honesty d. gratitude
12. The phrase “wonderful deeds” conveys…
a. a positive meaning c. both positive and negative meaning b. a negative meaning d. none of the above
14. The phrase “righteous judge” implies…
a. a positive meaning c. both positive and negative meaning b. a negative meaning d. none of the above
15.The psalm tells me to…
a. turn back to the enemy c. uphold my rights b. be grateful to the Lord d. be the righteous judge
B. Determine whether the statement conveys a positive or negative message. Write P if it is positive and N if it is
negative.
Write your answers on the space provided before each number.
_____ 1. Ron was so nervous about the result of his interview. But the uncertainty and tension he felt all faded
away when the boss reached for his hand and said, “Congratulations, you are hired!”
_____ 2. All her dreams were shattered when she lost the love of her life.
_____ 3. Janna walked toward the stage. She couldn’t believe that she was able to graduate after all the struggles
that she had. It is a dream come true.
_____ 4. Alice found herself alone and sober. She didn’t get to say goodbye.
_____ 5. Polly was amazed by the picturesque view and the serenity of the place. She breathed the fresh air and
uttered, “Thank you, Lord, for these majestic wonders.”
Module 4

I. Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank space provided before the number
____1. This means that Opinion marking signals are used for clarifying things.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____2. Which of the following functions of Opinion-marking signals mean that we agree with a person’s idea?
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____3. This means that we may use Opinion-marking signals for expressing our own ideas.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____4. It means that the signals may be used to express contradiction on ideas different from ours.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____5. For numbers 5-12, Identify the function of the following underlined marking signals:
In my opinion, we should prepare for the festival ahead of time.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____6. I think she is in a lot of conflicts lately.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____7. I beg to disagree as I believe that you are more capable than her.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____8. Before you go on, I’d like to say that I am impressed with the preparations you did for this ceremony.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____9. You’re on point. Too much sweets will give her tooth ache.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions

____10. I’m afraid I disagree since the item is very expensive.

A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____11. You’re on point! The food in the Canteen is quite expensive.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions
____12. I believe that solely relying on the vaccine is not enough thus, protocols should still be observed.
A.Expressing disagreement B. Politely interrupting C. Expressing agreement D. Expressing opinions

II. Read the following dialogue. Then, Encircle the Opinion marking signal found in the following sentences.

Modules

Jelly: Good morning Mareng Jen!

Jen: Good morning Mareng Jelly!
13.Jelly: Wow! I guess you’ll be busy tending your garden. A lot of weeds grew since the last
time.
14. Jen: I suppose so. I haven’t had much time to look after my plants since I am also looking
after my lad’s modules.
15. I think my child really needs much attention on those especially in Math.
16. Jelly: I second that. These times really gives my child a hard time. I just hope Face to face

classes begin before the end of the School year.

17. Jen: I see your point but up to now, the best options we have still relies on the Modules and
other forms.
18. Jelly: Well, I agree up to a point but I would really prefer the Face to face if not due to our
current situation.
19. Jen: Precisely! Perhaps for now we should just obey protocols.
20.Jelly: That reminds me, it’s a Monday! I better get going for the distribution.
Jen: See you then!

Prepared by:
CHRISTIAN L. CHUA / DIANA M. CALAYAG / WILLYN D. VIÑAS
Grade 8 Teachers