Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division of Bulacan
IBA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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Iba, Hagonoy, Bulacan
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NAME: ____________________________________________ SECTION: ____________

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 8

QUARTER 4 – MODULE 1 AND 2
A. Determine whether the statements below are true or false. Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if not. Write your answer on the blank before each number.
________1. Signal words help in organizing and unifying the ideas in a paragraph.
________2. Structure refers to the minor parts of your paragraph.
________3. An effective paragraph is characterized by unity, clarity, and coherence.
________4. Signal words are limited to conjunctions.
________5. The concluding sentences provide details, facts, explanations, examples, etc. to expand
and discuss the topic sentence.
________6. The topic sentence contains the main idea and is always found at the beginning of the
paragraph.
________7. The general idea supports the particular or specific idea.
B. Read each sentence carefully and select the appropriate grammatical signal to complete its
thought. Select your answer from the given pool of words. Write your answer on the blank before
each number.
agree on the other hand for example particularly
in contrast according to even though

________8. ___________ to the news, Bulacan is under GCQ again.

________9. Mary is a big fan of KPOP, _____________ BTS.
________10. Ben loves playing baseball. ______________ his brother, Nate likes playing basketball.
________11. __________ I am allergic to sunlight, my friends and I still went to the beach for
sunbath.
________12. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of
shoppers. ___________, wearing of face mask is enforced.
________13. __________ to what has been announced, the PTA virtual meeting was cancelled.
________14. The members of the English ____________ to the proposal of the project.
C. Read each sentence and determine whether it expresses a general or a particular idea. On the
blank before each number, write G if it contains a general idea, P if it is a particular idea.
________15. Many people prefer a particular type of car; for example, sports cars are very popular.
________16. Many people like sports car.
________17. The students are given special assignment.
________18. The students, namely, Carla, Pat, and John are given special assignment.
D. Read each sentence and determine whether it expresses a claim, or a counterclaim. On the blank
before each number, write CL if it is a claim, and CC if it is a counterclaim.
________19. I challenge Darwin’s theory of evolution.
________20. I agree that walking is a safe exercise.
________21. One parent argues that television has a negative effect on family life.
________22. I believe that people have an intimate view of what is good for them.
E. Complete the following statements by choosing the correct signal words from the choices below.
Write the letter of your answer on the blank before each number.
________23. I have noticed instability of the economy today; ___________ of these prices of
commodities fluctuate.
a. therefore b. because c. hence
________24. My head keeps on aching, _____________ I consult my doctor.
a. so b. since c. due to
________25. __________ to typhoon, the festival was cancelled.
a. hence b. therefore c. due to
________26. My auntie fainted ___________ she saw a big snake.
a. because b. accordingly c. hence
________27. The weather is too cold to grow crops all year long, ___________ it leads to the idea
that greenhouse is a special building that stays warm during winter.
a. if b. then c. so
________28. ____________ it was very hot outside; we were not able to take a walk.
a. thereby b. now that c. consequently
________29. Ron stayed at home ____________ he had a flu.
a. therefore b. hence c. because
________30. ______________ deliver her literary piece well, Bea hires an orator.
a. In order to b. I propose c. The problem is