FIRST GRADING

UNIT TEST IN ENGLISH 8

NAME:________________________________ GRADE & SECTION:___________________ SCORE:__________
DIRECTIONS: Write the letter that corresponds to the best answer.
I. CONTEXT CLUES
_____1. These are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word within a book.
A. Synonyms B. Context Clues C. Word Meanings D. Explicit Ideas
_____2. These are text clues that can give you the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
A. Inference B. Definition C. Example D. Antonym
_____3. This tells you to look for a definition or an explanation within the sentence.
A. Inference B. Definition C. Example D. Antonym
_____4. It provides examples of the unknown word can give readers a clue for its meaning.
A. Inference B. Synonym C. Example D. Antonym
_____5. It presents opposite information about the unknown word can be offset by words or phrases such as
A. Inference B. Synonym C. Example D. Antonym
_____6. With this kind of clue, the words next to the unknown word can be a clue that there is a synonym.
A. Inference B. Synonym C. Example D. Antonym
_____7. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
A. an itchy skin B. funny C. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese D. with little thought or consideration
_____8. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
A. held over boiling water B. very old C. unable to chew gum D. greatly admired
_____9. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood
frozen,making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage, the word “frozen” means
_______.
A. very cold B. visible C. not moving D. not melted
_____10. A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops.
What a selfless person she is! A selfless woman _______.
A. is selfish B. has no name C. likes to wear scarves D. cares more about others than herself

II.BIBLIOGRAPHY
_____11. Why is it important to cite your sources?
A. to help other people locate the sources of your information
B. to avoid plagiarism
C. to give credit to the author
D. all of the above
_____12.Which citation style is usually used in the discipline of Language & Literature?
A.MLA B. Chicago C.APA D. AMA
_____13. It is a reference to a book, an article, a video, a website, or another information source for the purpose of
giving credit to the author.
A.Citation B.Footnote C.Dedication D. Annotation
_____14. In a research paper, it is an alphabetical list, sometimes grouped into categories, containing the names of
all works quoted from or generally used in its preparation.
A.Biography B. Bibliography C.Diary D.Anecdote
_____15.What words are used to mean several authors?
A.et.al. B. et al. C.etc. D. e.g.
_____16. In MLA style, which comes first beofre writing the year it was published?
A.Title of the book B.Author’s first name C.Author’s last name D.Publisher
_____17. It is a citation style used by many humanities disciplines including Sciences & Mathematics.
A.MLA B.Chicago C. APA D. AMA
_____18.What does APA stand for?
a. African Psychiatrist Association
b. American Psychological Association
c. American Psychiatrist Association
d. African Psychological Association
_____19. Manalo, A. (2019). Speaking and Writing. Pangasinan: Marunong Publishing House.
a. MLA c. Chicago
b. APA d. AMA
_____20.What does MLA mean?
a. Modern Language Allies c. Modern Language Association
b. Modern Learners Association d. Modern Language Alternatives
III.MODALS
_____21. John & Jay _______ be good singers. They have won different singing contests. (assumption)
a. must b. will c. can d. would
_____22. Everybody ______ observe social distancing. ( advice)
a. should b. could c. would d. might
_____23. My eight-year-old brother _____ wash his own clothes. (ability)
a. may b. can c. ought to d. will
_____24. Our classmate is not feeling good. She ______ go to the clinic. (need)
a. might b. may c. could d. must
_____25. ______ we start all over again? (ability)
a. Will b. Would c. Can d. Could
_____26. You didn’t have to shout. I _____ hear you. (past ability)
a. can b. could c. might d. shall
_____27. John _______ pass his module on Friday. (future)
a. ought to b. will c. might d. may
_____28. _____ Michelle play volleyball?(ability)
a. Must b. Can c. Should d. Could
_____29. _____ I borrow your notes? (permission)
a. May b. Can c. Shall d. Might
_____30. _____ I open the window?(offer)
a. Shall b. Would c. Could d. Might
IV.PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE
Directions: State if you are AGREE or DISAGREE with the given statement. Write your answer on the given lines
before the number.
______31. Persuasive devices are used to convince others to agree with their facts, share their values, accept their
argument and conclusions, and adopt their way of thinking.
______32. Persuasive language is not used to sell product or services.
______33. We can use different techniques in writing a persuasive text.
______34. Persuasive devices can be used to intrigue, inspire, or simply convey information to the reader or
audience.
______35. Some examples of persuasive devices are alliteration, rhetorical questions, exaggeration, statistics,
emotive language, modality, repetition, facts and opinions.
_____36. Persuasive writing is very useful in advertising products.
_____37. It is a technique in writing to convince the audience or the reader that the given issue is so important that
they must act now.
A. Ethos B.pathos C.big name D.kairos
_____38. It is a text type with a goal to convince the reader to accept the writer’s point of view or recommendation.
A.Narrative B.Persuasive C.Descriptive D.Expository
_____39. It is a persuasive technique used by the writer to appeal the audience emotions without the use of reason.
A. Logos B.Ethos C.Pathos D.Big name
_____40. It is a technique in writing to convince the audience or the reader of your goodwill or good moral character.
A. Logos B.Ethos C.Pathos D.Big name
V.EMPHASIS MARKERS
A. even though B. so that C. while D.because E.until F.even if
_____41. I would not see that movie _____________________ you gave me P100.
_____42. _____________________ it is raining so hard, the game was cancelled.
_____43. _____________________ Sam was driving to school yesterday, he saw an accident.
_____44. I will love you _____________________ the end of time.
_____45. _____________________ he is the manager’s son, he might still be fired because his work is so bad.

VI.IMPLICIT & EXPLICIT SIGNALS FOR COHERENCE (Firefly Hunt)

_____46. She had been rocked and jolted by train and automobile through the heat of the day.
a. She listened to rock music in the train.
b. She was exhausted from the rough ride on the train.
c. The train ride was smooth and comfortable.
d. Somebody had thrown rocks at her during the train ride.
_____47. She had seen firefly hunts only on the puppet stage.
a. She had never experienced an actual firefly hunt.
b. She loved watching a puppet stage.
c. Firefly hunts were done only on a puppet stage.
d. She was a part of the puppet stage.
_____48. They could still see each other’s faces when they left the house.
a. They have become blind when they left the house.
b. They covered their faces after they left the house.
c. It was not yet totally dark when they left the house.
d. They have turned their backs from each other.
_____49. They turned off their flashlights and approached in silence.
a. Fireflies dislike noise and light.
b. They wanted to conserve the energy of their flashlights.
c. They could see their way through the dark.
d. None of the choices above
_____50.Sosuke ran ahead in the darkness.
a. He was not afraid of the dark.
b. He was familiar with the way even in the dark.
c. He wanted to be the first to hunt a firefly.
d. He was going to hide himself in the dark.