CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR.

MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WRITTEN WORKS-GRADE 8
ENGLISH QUARTER 4

Name: ___________________________________
Section: ___________________________
Teacher: ___________________________

WRITTEN WORK NO. 1

I. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Choose and write the letter of the correct answer in
your answer sheet. 
1. The writer’s position on an issue. 
a. claim b. counterclaim c. rebuttal d. thesis 
2. A claim is the main argument while a counterclaim is the ____________ of the argument.  
a. opposite b. thesis c. evidence d. supporting idea
3. An _________ is a claim that is supported with reasons and evidence.
a. argument b. claim c. counterclaim d. information
4. Any information that helps prove a claim. 
a. evidence b. argument c. counterclaim d. thesis
5. Facts, quotations, examples and statistics can also be used as__________.
a. evidence b. claims c. arguments d. counterclaims 

II. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Choose and write the letter of the appropriate grammatical
signal for each sentence.
 
6. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay home to avoid exposure to the virus.
_________the number of cases increased. 
a. thus b. despite c. even though d. although 
7. The government wants to implement strictly the home quarantine for suspected   COVID patients,
____________military and police forces are visible to monitor strict   compliance to health protocols. 
a. because b. during c. consequently d. as a result 
8. ___________ pandemic, children could stay longer at home with their family. 
a. Due to b. In fact c. In addition d. For example 
9. ___________, people taking vitamins, doing exercise and eating healthy foods are   likely to spare from
acquiring COVID 19. 
 a. likely b. As a result c. The problem is d. Furthermore 
10. The nation faces the pandemic and people are eager to fight the battle and win   over, ______more and
more people want to be vaccinated.  
a. hence b. so c. despite d. even though

III. Read each sentence below. Shade the button CAUSE if the underlined statement shows the cause, and
EFFECT if it shows effect.

11. The batter couldn’t hit the softball because he didn’t keep his eyes on the ball.
12. When the manuscript is edited, the company will publish it.
13. Because the cat was frightened, he arched his back and fluffed his tail.
14. Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
15. Since the refrigerator was practically empty, we had to go to the store.
CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WRITTEN WORKS-GRADE 8
ENGLISH QUARTER 4

Name: ___________________________________
Section: ___________________________
Teacher: ___________________________

WRITTEN WORK NO. 2

I. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Choose and write the letter of the appropriate
grammatical signal for each sentence. 
1. COVID 19 pandemic makes people realize many positive things in life, ________ people learn the value of family, care
for others and faith in God.  
a. thus b. also c. as a result d. in other words

2. The government recognizes the crucial role of the workers __________doctors, nurses, medical technologies
and other health professionals in this time of the pandemic.  
a. like b. thus c. moreover d. in addition

3. While the front liners are doing their job, people should also do their part through observing health protocols
__________ observing physical distancing, always washing hands and staying at home.  
a. however b. therefore c. moreover d. such as 

4. People should stay calm, healthy, and safe at all times, _________, should keep the faith in God,  
a. therefore b. above all c. such as d. in addition

5. The aim of the World Health Organization is for people to follow proven health measures ________, stop
transmission and stop the spread of the virus to save lives.  
a. such as b. nevertheless c. primarily d. above all 
II. Directions: Read the passages below about World War 1. Identify the pattern of idea developed in
each passage (General to Particular or Problem Solution). Shade the letter with the grammatical
signal/s used in the passages.

6. World War I, (A.) also called First World War or Great War, an international conflict   that in 1914–18
embroiled most of the nations of Europe along with Russia, the United States, the Middle East, and other
regions. The war pitted the Central Powers such as Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey—(B.) against
the Allies—like France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and, from 1917, the United States.

7. World War I began after the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz    
Ferdinand by South Slav nationalist Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914. (A.) As a result, Germany declares
war on Russia, France, and Belgium. Then, Britain declares war on Germany. Next, Austria, -Hungary
declares war on Russia, Finally, France and Britain (B.) declare war on Austria-Hungary. 

8. The Allies won World War I (A.)finally after four years of combat and the deaths of   some 8.5 million
soldiers (B.)because of battle wounds or disease. 
  
9. Millions of innocent people died, millions of soldiers’ lives were claimed because of the war. Germany had formally
surrendered on November 11, 1918, and all nations (A.)had agreed to stop fighting (B.)while the terms of peace was
negotiated. On June 28, 1919, Germany, and the Allied Nations (including Britain, France, Italy, and Russia) signed the
Treaty of Versailles, formally ending the war. 

 10. War is forbidden. (A.)It affects a lot of things. It affects economy. It destroys nature.  (B.)Above all, it claims lives.  
  
III. Shade the bubble TRUE if the sentence has grammatical signals and the bubble FALSE if it doesn’t have.
11. There are several ways to lose weight. You can cut down on carbohydrates.

12. In addition to giving up meat, I also stopped eating dairy products.

13. Many students prefer a particular drink; milk teas, coffees and frappes.

14. They brought fast food from popular fast-food chains, namely Jollibee, Mcdonalds and KFC.

15. Fernando can play several string instruments such as piano, guitar and ukulele.
CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WRITTEN WORKS-GRADE 8
ENGLISH QUARTER 4

Name: ___________________________________
Section: ___________________________
Teacher: ___________________________

WRITTEN WORK NO. 3

I. Directions: Shade the bubble TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is not. 

______1. An interview is an example of primary source of information.

______ 2. Subtopics are only the supporting details that further explain or clarify
                        the subject or main idea.
______3. Forming a skeleton of the topic read or listened to is known as an outline.
______4. In writing, it is better to get information from multiple unrelated sources 
                       to create a smooth and organized write-up. 
_____ 5. Secondary sources describe, summarize, or discuss information or details 
                       originally presented in another source, meaning the author, in most 
                       cases, did not participate in the event.

II. Directions: Before you answer this activity, remember that: a Primary source is information that was created at the
same time as an event or by a person directly involved in the event while a Secondary source gets its information from
somewhere else or by a person not directly involved in the event. 
This time, you will identify what do the following scenario implies. Shade the bubble P for Primary Sources and S
for Secondary Sources from the sheet.
6. My sister leaves a letter she wrote to her best friend on the kitchen table. I want to read it but I don’t because I know it’s
private. What is her letter?
7. At school, we use textbooks to find out about many different people and events. When we use textbooks, what are we
using?
8. My friend Tim told me about a book he read that he really liked. He said I should read it too. When Tim talks about the
book, what is he?
9. When I was at the province to celebrate our town fiesta, I found old photos which my grandparents said that was how
they Filipinos celebrate fiestas before. What am I looking at?
10. I am writing a report on Earth and the Sun, and my friend lends me her encyclopedia. What am I using?
III. Directions: Shade the bubble PS if the given material is an example of Primary sources and the bubble SS if it is an
example of Secondary sources.

1. Photographs
2. Research data
3. Biographies
4. Textbooks
5. Political commentary

CASIMIRO A. YNARES SR. MEMORIAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WRITTEN WORKS-GRADE 8
 ENGLISH QUARTER 4

Name: ___________________________________
Section: ___________________________
Teacher: ___________________________

WRITTEN WORK NO. 4

I. Directions: As you learn how to gather information from various sources, answer the following questions by carefully
observing the pictures below. Shade the bubble of your answer on the sheet provided.

I. II. III.

IV. V.

1.  A primary source is anything that gives you direct evidence about the people, events, or phenomena that you are
researching. Which of the following is considered a Primary Source?
A. I and II C. I and V
B. III and IV D. IV only

2. References such as internet articles, documentaries, posters and encyclopedias that that describes, interprets,
evaluates, or analyzes information from primary sources are what we consider _______________.
A. Primary Sources C. General Sources
B. Secondary Sources D. Tertiary Sources

3. ______________ means means putting ideas and findings from multiple sources together in order to make an overall
and new idea. 
A. Synthesizing C. Inferencing
B. Summarizing D. Outlining

4. The various sources above synthesizes one general idea. What is it?
A. The concept of a specie and its classifications 
B.  The taxonomy 
C. The advantage of high biodiversity 
D. Activities that community engage in conserving endangered species
5. Which is true about synthesizing? 
A. Integrating and retelling multiple details 
B. Integrating multiple details from multiple texts to generate bigger thought 
C. Integrating multiple details and generating bigger thought 
D. Putting ideas from various sources together to produce new idea 

II. Directions: Shade the bubble T if the given information is True and the bubble F if it is false.

____6. A VENN diagram record facts about two topics, which go in the large outer triangles.
____7. Venn diagram records overlapping facts and ideas where the circles overlap.
____8. Three types of synthesis include new, deeper and changed understanding.
____9. Synthesized idea composed of sources plus personal ideas.
____10. According to Mccombes, synthesis is beyond summarizing ideas from various sources.

III. Read the given article and answer the questions given. Shade the letter of your answer from the bubble sheet.

Source: Research by Leonardo Rey S. Carino HYPERLINK

The Philippines has many festivals: Sinulog, Dinagyang, Ati-Atihan, Amara and many more. These festivals are occasions
when and where people converge, the same occasions when government units and the private sector become generous
with funds. Fiestas become important avenues for artistic engagement. As artistic ventures for artistic engagement, it is in
these convergences that the artists find their audience.

11. The article summarizes

A.. artistic ventures B. Philippine Festivals C. about government D. occasions

12. Which festival is not mentioned as part of source in this article?

A. Dinagyang B. Sinulog C. Ati-Atihan D. Lechon

13. This source is an example of

A. Primary source B. Secondary source C. General Source D. Thesis

14. The source is from ______

A. biography B. journals C. research D. website

15. Which of the following passages CANNOT be a source to be added in the article?

A. Festivals in the Philippines can be religious, cultural, or both.

B. The origin of the word ‘festival’ can be traced to the Latin “festa’ meaning a religious holiday’.

C. “AMARA Festival is a celebration in Teresa, Rizal.

D. Philippines has 2 seasons in the year.