First Quarterly Summative Test

English 8
S.Y. 2022-2023
Name: __________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________
Date:________________
Directions: Read thoroughly and choose the correct answer. Encircle the letter of
your answer.

1. After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so darkish you
couldn't see the bottom.
A. clear B. cloudy C. bottomless D. dirty
2. The debris on the ground included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, and cigarette butts.
A. trash B. papers C. products D. dust
3. Although Alex usually looks unkempt, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.
A. messy B. orderly C. handsome d. pleasant
4. I'm looking for a unique gift for my father; he appreciates unusual things.
A. ordinary B. special C. rare d. common
5. The arbitrator, the neutral person chosen to settle the dispute, arrived at her decision.
A. spectator B. judge C. coach d. audience
6. In citing sources, what is meant by credibility?
A. sources are entertaining C. sources are exact
B. sources are reliable D. sources are creative
7. What does the Latin phrase et al. mean?
A. among others B. and others C. for example D. with others
8. What do you call the formatted list of sources that can be found at the end of your
paper using the MLA citation style?
A. Reference List B. Bibliography C. Works Cited D. Sources
9. Why is it important to cite the sources of information that you used in your
research? It is important because it ___________.
A.gives credit to the author C. is generally a part of an essay
B. is required by the teacher D. shows you made an effort

Burgos, Charity, et al. Learning the English Language for Filipino

Students. Tamaraw Publishing, Inc., 2015.
10.Tamaraw Publishing, Inc., is ____________________
A. Author B. Title of Book C. year of publication D. publisher
11. Learning the English Language for Filipino Students is ______________________
A. Author B. Title of book C. Year of publication D. Publisher
 Farkas, Meredith. “Tips for Being a Great Blogger (and a Good Person).” Information
Wants to Be Free, 19 July 2011, meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2011/07/19/tips-
for-being-a-great-blogger-and-good-person/.

12., meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2011/07/19/tips-for-being-a-great-
blogger-and-good-person/.
A. Title of Website, B. website url. C. Title of Article D. publisher
13. __________ you like to have dinner with me tonight?
A. Could B. May C. Should D. Would
14. My best friend has the ________ to run fast like a flash.
A. responsibility B. ability C. promise D. necessity
15.She gave him a ________ before leaving.
A. responsibility B. ability C. promise D. necessity
16. Tonton dances ________ during the party.
A. necessarily B. surely C. ably D. certainly
17._____ most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a
vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
18. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to
monitor strict compliance of the policies.
A.Because B. During C. Consequently D. As a result
19.There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen
to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV, and
the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
20.Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number
of shoppers. _____, wearing of face mask is enforced.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
21. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school
year. _____, they are also excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet
22._____ most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a
vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
23._____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to
monitor strict compliance of the policies.
A .Because B. During C. Consequently D. As a result
24.There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen
to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV, and
the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
25. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school
year. _____, they are also excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet
26. Instead of wasting your time playing mobile games, you should read and ___
your lessons if you don’t want to fail your exams.
A. study B. use C. forget D. burn
27. The doctor ought to recommend eating the right kind and amount of food as an
effective way to stay healthy. In the sentence, the word ought to is an example of
a/an _______ verb.
A.action B. linking C. auxiliary D. modal
28. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except ______.
A. anxious B. inspired C. carefree D. objective
29. Parents are ________ to see their children help in the household chores.
A. happy B. amused C. excited D. satisfied
30. ______________, many health workers volunteered in helping those who cannot
afford medical services.
A. Fortunately B. Probably C. Objectively D. Truthfully

Good Luck and God Bless..

Prepared by:
IRISH P. GA-A
Subject Teacher