ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH 8 - UNIT TEST

Direction: Choose the meaning of the underlined words using context clues. Write the letter of the
correct answer in a separate sheet of paper.

1. The virus is continuing its spread across the world. We all have a role to play in protecting
ourselves and others from this COVID 19 severity.

A. pleasant b. easy c. severe d. overwhelming

2. The teacher reprimanded a student for sending disrespectful messages in the messenger.

A. rewarded b. seated c. arrested d. scolded

3. Truly, Filipinos are considered a jack of all trades because of their ability to adapt and learn fast from
their education and experiences.

A. A person who works alone B. A person who can do multitasking

C. A hardworking person D. A dedicated person

4. Immunocompromised individuals are advised to stay home for they are at higher risk of getting the virus.

A. strong B. weakened immune system C. immunocompetent D. normal

5. Ranz and Niana are one of the famous Vloggers who are ubiquitous in the Philippine online world today.

A. rare B. unfamiliar C. cannot be seen D. seen everywhere

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

6. Parents should be the one to facilitate their children in distance learning. What is the function of
the modal should in the sentence?

A. suggestion B. permission C. request D. obligation

7. Staying at home is an advantage for me because I _____ do many things such as planting,
cleaning, and spending time with my family. What is the correct modal verb to be use in the
sentence?

A. May B. can C. should D. must

8. The teacher accused Jerry of plagiarism or copying because she knew he could never write
such an exceptional paper. What type of context clue is used to understand the meaning of the
underlined word?

A. Definition B. synonym C. antonym D. comparison

9. The following are examples of printed sources, except:

A. Books B. journals C. e-books D. magazine

10. Which of the following is the most common and reliable source of information?

A. dictionary B. magazine C.book D. journal

11. Wearing face mask and face shield must be strictly implemented in the country to prevent the
spread of the virus. What is the function of the modal must in the sentence?

A. Suggestion B. permission C. advice D. obligation

12. Modal nouns include ____________.

A. Quickly B. rarely C. necessity D. extremely

13. Which is the best modal verb to use in expressing possibility?

A. Must B. might C. should D. Can

14. I _______ not work tomorrow for I am not feeling well.

A. Must B. may C. should D. can

15. A bibliography is taken from the Greek word ‘biblion’ which means ‘book’ and ‘graphia’ which means
____________.

A. to read B. to list down C. to write D. to arrange

16. Which of the following is an example of a correct bibliography entry?

A. Anudin, Ali, Peña, Andrew Rey. Reading and Writing: Teacher’s Manual. Gregorio Araneta Avenue,
Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc.,2016.
B. Ali Anudin, Andrew Rey Peña. Reading and Writing: Teacher’s Manual. Gregorio Araneta Avenue,
Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc., 2016.
C. Anudin, Ali, Peña, Andrew Rey, Reading and Writing: Teacher’s Manual. Gregorio Araneta
Avenue,Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc., 2016.
D. Anudin, Ali, Peña, Andrew Rey. Gregorio Araneta Avenue, Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc.
Reading and Writing: Teacher’s Manual. 2016.

17. I always carry a battle of mineral water with me. What type of modal adverb is used in the sentence?

A. Frequency B. time C. place D. manner

18. The following are some important reasons why you need to cite sources except______.

A. It gives credit to the authors.

B. It shows the writer’s credibility, referring to whether his/her sources are reliable.
C. It makes your work longer and comprehensible.
D. It prevents plagiarism, an act of stealing someone else’s ideas and presenting
them as your own.

19. Clarkson, Sally. Own Your Life:Living With Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous
Love.Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.,2014.
What is the missing information to complete the format of the given source?

A. Name of the Author B. Name of Publisher C. Place of Publication D. Title of the book

20. How will you arrange the given sources to form a correct bibliography?

“How The Truth Was Murdered”

Abby Ohlheiser
https://www.technologyreview.com/ how-the-t ruth-was-murdered-
disinformation-abuse-harassment-online-2
October 7, 2020
MIT Technology Review

A. “How The Truth Was Murdered”. https://www.technologyreview.com/how-t he-trut h-was-murdered-

disinformation-abuse-harassment-online-2.October 7, 2020.Abby Ohlheiser.
B. Ohlheiser, Abby. “How The Truth Was Murdered”. MIT Technology Review, October 7, 2020.
https://www.technologyreview.com/ how-the-t ruth-was-murdereddisinformation-abus e-harassment
-online-2.
C. Abby, Ohlheiser.“How The Truth Was Murdered”. MIT Technology Review, October 7, 2020.
https://www.technologyreview.com/ how-the-t ruth-was-murdereddisinformation-abus e-harassment
-online-2.
D. Ohlheiser, Abby. “How The Truth Was Murdered”. MIT Technology Review, http://www.technology
review.com/how-the-truth-was-murdereddisinformation-abuse-harassment-online-2. October 7, 2020.
 PERFORMANCE TASK
ENGLISH 8

TASK 1 - My Opinion
Direction: Express your views and thoughts this time of pandemic. Write an opinion essay
about the crisis we are facing today. Make sure to use context clues to make your
words comprehensible. Be guided with the rubric below.

Very Needs EARNED

CRITERIA Excellent Satisfactory Poor
Satisfactory Improvement POINTS

Thoughts are 10 8 7 6 0
presented clearly and
comprehensibly.

Used appropriate 10 8 7 6 0
vocabulary and word
choices.

Used context clues 5 4 3 2 0

appropriately.

TOTAL /25

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Task 2- My Book

Direction: Take a photo of any book you have read, and write a bibliography using the bibliographic
information presented in that certain book. Please observe the proper format of writing a
bibliography which you have learned from your module. Be guided by the rubric below.

TOTAL SCORE: 15 Points

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2

Indicates a very Indicates a Indicates a fair Indicates no

UNDERSTANDING OF clear better understanding of understanding of
THE TOPIC understanding of understanding of the topic. the topic.
the topic. the topic.
Output goes Output Output misses Output misses
REQUIRED over and includes all of one to three of four or more
ELEMENTS above all the the required the required required
required elements as elements as elements.
elements stated in the stated in the
stated in the directions/ directions/
directions & instructions. instructions.
instructions.

OVERALL Very organized Organized and Somewhat Incomplete and

EFFECTIVENESS and captavating captivating organized and not easy to
AND captivating follow
COMPLETION
Task 3- My Quarantine Days

Direction: Describe your typical day by writing a short paragraph about your daily routine
this quarantine season. Make sure to use the appropriate modals and be guided with the
rubric below.

Very Needs EARNED

CRITERIA Excellent Satisfactory Poor
Satisfactory Improvement POINTS

Observed grammar 10 8 7 6 0
rules.

Used modals 10 8 7 6 0
appropriately.

Mentioned important 5 4 3 2 0
activities that
completes daily
routine.

TOTAL /25