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2022 CAVITE BASIC EDUCATION ASSESSMENT (CBEA) IN ENGLISH GRADE 8

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.

1. Linda invited her college friend Nina to attend a beach party. According to her, it
is an idyllic day to experience the water games.

What does the word idyllic mean as it is used in the sentence?

A. great, lucky, hot
B. dreadful, lousy, cheap
C. perfect, pleasant, jolly
D. warm atmosphere, rough, pleasing surroundings

2. An interview with the captured soldiers from the Russian army in Ukraine said
they were called to do military training. They were flummoxed by what is
happening and just realized at the end that they were in a war.

What does the word flummoxed mean as it is used in the sentence?

A. completely understands the situation
B. completely unable to understand the situation
C. completely unable to understand and has knowledge of a situation
D. completely unable to understand and confused about the situation

3. Although Ms. Jane is a beautiful and talented artist, she has a reputation for
being churlish and difficult to get along with.

What does the word, churlish mean as it is used in the sentence?

A. mean, rude, ill-mannered
B. sociable, refined, sophisticated
C. unsociable, ill-mannered, tense
D. ungracious, ill-mannered, unrude

4. You_____be very proud of yourself. You got the best grades. For that reason, we
need to celebrate, and it is very timely. I am too famished. I______eat a horse.

What are the appropriate modal verbs that need to be used in the sentences above?
A. can, must B. must, should
C. must, can D. return, book, I

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5. I can reach my dreams if I will study hard. What is the modality of “can" that
is expressed in the sentence?
A. Ability - The word “can” is impacted by the word “reach” because
the individual is stating that he cannot reach his dream if he will
study.
B. Ability - The word “can” is impacted by the verb “study”. The
modality expressed is prohibition because the individual is stating
that it is impossible for the speaker to reach his dreams.
C. Possibility - The word “can” is impacted by the verb “reach” because the
person is stating that it is impossible to reach his dream even if he will
study hard.
D. Possibility - The word “can” is impacted by a new verb, “reach”. The modality
expressed is a possibility because the individual is stating that it is
possible that he can reach his dream if he will study hard.

6. You must wear your seatbelt before you drive. What is the modality of “must" that
is expressed in the sentence?
A. Obligation - The modal verb “must” is used to express the modality of
obligation. The speaker is informing somebody that they are not obliged to
wear a seatbelt during driving.
B. Obligation - The modal verb “must” impacts upon the verb “wear”. The
speaker is telling somebody what they are obliged to do, so must is being
used to show that wearing a seatbelt is an obligation.
C. Obligation - The modal verb “must” is used to express the modality
of obligation. This is because the verb ‘wear’ is being used to indicate
that somebody is giving the obligation to wear the seatbelt
D. Probability and Possibility - The modal verb “must” express both possibility
and probability. The speaker is telling somebody that it could be both
possible and probable that the individual can swim tomorrow.

7. Angel was bored of watching TV while waiting for her sister Lena to finish eating her
food. Instead of wasting her time waiting, she decided to read some stories on
Wattpad to ease her boredom. While waiting, she slumps herself into the bed inside
her room. After a few minutes. she heard an outrageous sound. What on earth is
that!! She yelled terrified. As the sound comes near to where she is, she starts to
freeze in nervousness. Then suddenly, her sister appeared holding a toy frog with a
loud hissing sound. Catch! Her sister gives the toy to her surprise.

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Identify the signals used in the paragraph that indicate coherence.

A. Instead, While, After, As
B. Instead, While, After, As, Then
C. Instead, She, While, As, Then
D. Lad, Bored, Slump, Appeared

8. The Philippine Covid active case count stood at 49,374, of which 416 are
asymptomatic, 44,586 are mild, 2,736 are moderate, 1,344 are severe, and 292 are
in critical condition____________at least 1,784 more patients recovered from the
viral disease, bringing the total to 3,560,425. (Source: GMA Online News)

Give the appropriate transitional signal in the paragraph and its function.
A. In addition - To add a similar idea
B. On the other hand - To draw or summarize
C. On the other hand - To introduce the opposite idea or contrast
D. On the other hand - To introduce a similar idea or contrast

9. Your English teacher asked you to prepare a report about transition signals
and present it to the class. You were a little bit confused so, you decided to do
further study and found the following examples:
I. Transition signals are very useful. However, they should not be used to
begin every sentence.
II. Good cohesion is the result of using repeated words, reference words,
and transition signals
III. There are three main ways to improve cohesion in your writing. First, you
can use transition signals.
IV. Despite their importance in achieving cohesion, transition signals should
not be used to begin every sentence.
V. Contrast signals are one type of transition signal. In addition, there are
others such as compare signals and addition signals.

Which of them uses sentence connectors correctly?

A. II and IV B. I, II, and IV C. I, II, and III D. I, III, and V

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10. The teacher returned to check the attendance of her class. Explain the
function of the infinitive words “to check” in the sentence.
A. The infinitive phrase “to check” modifies the verb “returned” in the sentence.
B. The Infinitive phrase “to check” is a verb. It acts as a doer of the action in
the sentence.
C. The infinitive phrase “to check” is an adjective. It modifies the word
“returned” in the sentence.
D. The infinitive phrase “to check” is an example of an adverb. It modifies
the verb “returned”. Which tells us why.

11. Nina Loves Reading. She spent lots of time reading romance books. What is the
function of the word, “romance” in the sentence?
A. The word “romance” modifies the word “book” in the sentence.
B. The word “romance” is an adverb. It modifies the word “reading”.
C. The word “romance” is an adjective. It serves as a noun in the sentence.
D. The word “romance” is an adjective. It modifies the “book” as a noun in
the sentence.

12. Pandemic monitoring group OCTA Research on Sunday reminded the public to
continue following health protocols and get booster shots if eligible as it warned of a
possible resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the next month. (Source: ABS-CBN News)

What is the function of the word “reminded” in the sentence?

A. The word “reminded” acts as an action word in a given sentence.
B. The word “reminded” is a verb that modifies the word “public” in the
sentence.
C. The word “reminded” functions as an adjective in a sentence. It modifies the
word “Sunday”.
D. The word “reminded” functions as a verb in a sentence. It acts as an
action word in the given sentence.

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13. Read the chart of Cavite Health Office about COVID-19 cases and the Top Highest
Active cases in Cavite as of February 2022 and answer the question that follows.

14. Read the graphical representation of the distribution of the Philippine age
breakdown in 2018 and answer the question that follows. (Source: Encyclopedia
Britannica)

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15. Read the graphical representation of the main languages spoken by a number of
speakers conducted by the Philippine Census in 2000 and answer the question that
follows.

16. Dogs are at their most active during the day. And even though doggy naps are an
essential part of their daily routine, pups prefer being right at your side, being
taken for walkies, or even just accompanying you as you go about your day. Cats,
on the other hand, tend to sleep their days away. Ever head out to work, leaving
Fluffy firmly asleep on your bed, only to return at the end of a grueling shift to see
them pretty much stretched out in the same position? (Adopted from Similarities of
Dogs and Cats, Purely Pets Insurance Specialist.)

What are the claim and the expression used by the author in the passage?
A. The passage is an opinion, and the author gives his judgment on the cats.
B. The passage used the words “on the other hand” as a grammatical marker.
C. The passage is comparing and used the words “on the other hand” as a
grammatical marker.
D. The passage is a contrasting claim and used the word “on the other hand" as a
grammatical marker.

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17. In relation to suspending the 12% VAT, many are requesting the revision of oil
deregulation. In doing so, oil price may be good for the government during rollback
but having an increased price might have an adverse effect on it.

Explain if the statement given is fact or opinion.

A. It is a fact because it is very evident due to price increase.
B. It is a fact because the author gives judgment or views of what will happen
in the suspension of 12% VAT and oil deregulation.
C. It is an opinion because the author gives the fact of what will happen in
the suspension of 12% VAT and oil deregulation.
D. It is an opinion because the author gives judgment or views of what
will happen in the suspension of 12% VAT and oil deregulation.

18. Time is gold. Gold is a precious gem that people treasure. When you plan your
time, you can accomplish the best result and feel a valuable fulfillment as a person
and as a human being.

What are the claim and the expression used in the sentence?
A. It used the word “same as” as a grammatical marker.
B. It is a contrasting claim. Time is contrasting with gold.
C. It is a comparison claim. Time is being compared to gold and used the word
“same as” as a grammatical marker.
D. It is a comparison claim. Time is being compared to human beings and used
the word “same as” as a grammatical marker.

19. I’m sick and tired of this life. Explain the message that the statement conveys.
A. The speaker's tone is frustrated, distressed, and irritated.
B. The message conveys a positive statement. The speaker’s tone is
peaceful, happy, and contented.
C. The message conveys a negative statement. The speaker's tone is
frustrated, satisfied, and irritated.
D. The message conveys a negative statement. The speaker's tone is
frustrated, distressed, and irritated.

20. Go to Washington and never come back! This was the statement posted by a
Ukrainian protester in front of the US Embassy in Ukraine. Explain the
message that the statement conveys?
A. The protesters are angry, enraged, and displeased with the US.

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B. The protesters have a positive message to the people in US Embassy.
C. The message conveys a negative statement. The protesters are
angry, enraged, and thrilled with the US.
D. The message conveys a negative statement. The protesters are
angry, enraged, and displeased with the US.

21. Marrying you is the best day of my life. The Groom vows to his bride on
their wedding day. Explain the message that the statement conveys?
A. The groom is contented, fortunate, and joyful.
B. The message conveys a negative statement. The Groom is angry, enraged,
and displease.
C. The message conveys a positive statement. The groom is contented,
fortunate, and joyful.
D. The message conveys a positive statement. The groom's tone is
contented, fortunate, mournful, and joyful.

22. During a political campaign, a candidate for mayor tells the audience to vote for
him rather than to vote for a corrupt candidate (pertaining to his opponent).
Define the propaganda technique used in the statement.
A. Name-calling - giving a person or an idea a bad label.
B. Deification - when an idea is made to appear holy, sacred, or very special,
and therefore above all law.
C. Name-calling - giving a person or an idea a good label by using an
easy-to-remember pejorative name.
D. Name-calling - giving a person or an idea a bad label by using an
easy-to-remember pejorative name. This is used to make us reject and
condemn a person or idea without examining what the label means.

23. Sarah Geronimo, a famous actress, endorses Colgate in a commercial. Define the
propaganda technique used in the advertisement.
A. Testimonial - giving a person a bad level during a political rally.
B. Testimonial of people who endorse endorses a product, a policy, or a political
candidate.
C. Testimonial of a public figure or a celebrity that promotes or endorses a
product, a policy, or a political candidate.
D. Transfer - a device by which the propagandist links the authority or
prestige of something well respected and revered, such as church or
nation, to something he would have us accept.

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24. According to a survey, 95% of viewers favored all the shows on channel 14 and
claimed that it is the number 1 network. Define the propaganda technique used
in the statement above.
A. Misuse of statistics is a statistical argument.
B. Misuse of statistics is an argument with insufficient evidence.
C. Misuse of statistics is a statistical argument where data, numbers,
or statistics were used into believing something other than what the
data shows.
D. Artificial Dichotomy is when someone tries to claim that there are only
two sides to an issue and that both sides must have an equal
presentation to be evaluated.

25. Olivia likes swimming, dancing, singing, and to read lots of books.

Evaluate if the given sentence is parallel or not parallel (faulty parallelism) in

structure.
A. Parallel and grammatically balance in structure as a sentence.
B. Faulty Parallelism is not parallel and the verb “to read” is not balanced.
C. Not parallel in structure. The words “swimming” and “dancing” function as
a noun while “to read” functions as an infinitive verb.
D. Not parallel in structure. The words “swimming”, “singing”, and
“dancing” function as a noun while “to read” functions as an infinitive
verb

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