Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII – Central Visayas
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS
CITY OF NAGA, CEBU
BALIRONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Balirong, City of Naga, Cebu
SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH GRADE 8

Name:____________________________________________Grade&Section:_______________________
Date:_______________ Teacher:_____________________________________ Score:______________
Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.

1. In fact, many students get low scores in the exam __________ they cannot comprehend what they
read.

a. In other words b. that is why c. and d. because

2. There has been an increase in greenhouse gases, ___________ global warming is happening.

a. to add b. in fact c. therefore d. for example

3. Mary studied hard for her Chemistry exam. ___________, she got an A+ in her final grade.

a. because b. however c. as a result d. in addition

4. The minimum wage in the Philippines needs to be raised _______________ provide Filipinos with a
better quality of life.

a. so that b. in this regard c. in order to d. with this in mind

5. _________ you asked politely, I will let you use my phone for an hour.

a. although b. due to the fact c. since d. if

6. The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, __________ we ordered dessert.

a. in that case b. in fact c. since d. so

7. Too much sun exposure can burn unprotected skin and ___________ permanent discoloration and
damage to the dermis.

a. cause b. solve c. suggest d. if

8. For many people especially the teens, sedentary past times __________ watching TV, surfing the
internet, or playing computer and video games have replaced more active hobbies.

a. due to b. such as c. leads to d. hence

9. Medical health experts ___________ that adding a little as half an hour of exercising to your day can
help you achieve a healthier lifestyle.

a. differs b. like c. recommend c. so that

 10. The benefits of exercise sound too good to be true, __________ decades of solid science confirm
that exercise improves health and can extend your life.

a. but b. since c. unlike d. for example

11. Chewing of gum inside the classroom is a distraction. ____________, students are not allowed to
chew gums while they are in school.

a. in addition b. but c. moreover d. therefore

12. She made one big mistake not letting the pet dog in at night. ___________, she got scolded by her
father early morning.

a. this is how b. furthermore c. due to that fact d. that is why

13. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the
disease. __________, the number of cases increased.

a. in fact b. that is why c. as a result d. in addition

14. He did not complain to the police about the incident, ____________, the police took no action.

a. this is how b. as a result c. since d. accordingly

15. Although I raised Rico and Myla from birth, they__________ from one another in many ways.

a. differ b. unlike c. similar d. so far

16. What activity did I spend on the most Other than Sleeping?
a. eating b. traveling to school c. attending school class d. reading books and magazines

17. How many percent of my time was spent in going to school?

a. 15 percent b. 2 percent c. 6 percent d. 10 percent

18. How many percent higher is doing the household chores than reading books and magazines?

a. 5% higher b. 6% higher c. 9% higher d. 15 % higher

19. Based on the table, what is the difference in hours between traveling to school and reading books
magazines?

a. I hour b. 2 hours c. 3 hours d. half an hour

20. Which conclusion is correct about the given graph?

a. Taking a shower got the least percent of time spent.

b. Eating three meals would mean 21 percent of the time spent.

c. 8 hours of sleep in the table is equivalent to 33 percent in pie graph

d. Higher hours in the table match the lower percent the pie

21. It is a true statement.

a. Opinion b. proof c. fact d. reason
22. It is a personal belief.
a. opinion b. proof c. fact d. reason
23. Most facts are supported by this.
b. Opinion b. proof c. fact d. reason
24. Most opinions are supported by this.
b. Opinion b. proof c. fact d. reason
25. What is the statement – I like the movie because it tickles not only the eyes but also the mind.?
c. opinion b. proof c. fact d. reason
26. It is to identify the similarities and differences between two things.
a. Contrast b. measure c. compare d. express
27. It is to identify only the difference between two things.
a. Contrast b. measure c. compare d. express
28. It is used to clearly express clearly your thoughts.
a. Graphic organizer b. essayc. diary d. journal
29. Makato is hard working, thoughtful and clever, but Mario is the opposite.
a. Comparing b. contrasting c. both d. none of the above
30. The King and the people were kind to Makato but the woman in the market gave him a hard time.
a. comparing b. contrasting c. both d. none of the above
31. Anpu and Bata were both an excellent worker.
a. Comparing b. contrasting c. both d. none of the above
32. Both Makato and the King love their people c. both d. none of the above
a. Comparing b. contrasting c. both d. none of the above
33. The following are some positive characteristics of Filipinos, as reflected in the stories, except.
a. Filipinos are very respectful b. Filipinos take pride in their families
c. Filipinos are resilient d. Filipinos are lazy
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