TQ Second Quarterly Assesment in English 8

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
AGNO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Poblacion West, Agno, Pangasinan
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
SECOND QUARTER SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – GRADE 8

S.Y. 2022 – 2023
I. Directions: Read and analyze the questions carefully. Choose and shade the letter of the best
answer on your answer sheet.
1. These texts frequently use non-linear texts to present facts and information and are
designed to explain, inform, and present facts on specific topics.
A. argumentative C. narrative
B. expository D. persuasive
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of non-linear text?

A. graphs C. novels
B. illustrations D. photographs
For items 3-4, Study the table below. It shows the number of nurses, teachers, and doctors by
racial composition between 1985 and 1995.
PROFESSION YEAR MALAY CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS TOTAL

1985 110 1,115 105 112 1,442
Nurses 1990 692 4,524 346 77 5,639
1995 1,384 6,655 627 75 8,741
1985 56 432 6 13 507
Teachers 1990 231 728 12 8 979
1995 365 943 20 3 1,331
1985 279 1,029 1,388 159 2,855
Doctors 1990 1,951 2,430 2,410 216 7,007
1995 3,212 3,087 3,069 241 9,609
Figure 1: The Number of Nurses, Teachers, and Doctors by Racial

Composition between 1985 and 1995
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the table above?

A. The number of Indian nurses doubled from 1990 to 1995.
B. The figure above uses rows and columns to illustrate facts and figures.
C. From 1985 to 1995, the number of teachers for all the races showed a sharp increase.
D. In 1985, the number of Chinese doctors ranked first while the number of Malay doctors
ranked third.
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4. Which profession under the “OTHERS” category showed an increase from 1985 to 1995?
A. doctors C. nurses
B. engineers D. teachers
5. As a reader, how will you read/describe a non-linear text?

A. It has many reading paths.
B. You need to read the text word by word.
C. You must go through with sequential manner.
D. You must have to go through the text in order to make sense of the text.
For items 6-10, Read the text, analyze the table and answer the questions based from the data
given.
Tara’s New Garden
Tara couldn’t wait to make a new flower garden in her backyard. She got the soil
ready for the new plants. Here is a table of what she planted in her new garden.
Flower Pink Purple White

Daffodils 16 0 30
Iris 21 26 43
Day Lily 14 0 12
Azalea 24 30 9
Roses 7 0 5
6. What is the total number of Iris bulbs Tara planted?

A. 80 C. 100
B. 90 D. 110
7. How many roses did Tara plant all together?

A. 10 C. 12
B. 11 D. 13
8. What did Tara plant the most?

A. Azalea C. Iris
B. Daffodils D. Roses
9. What is the total number of purple flowers Tara planted?

A. 56 C. 58
B. 57 D. 59
10. How many purple azaleas did Tara plant more than pink azaleas?
A. 2 C. 6
B. 4 D. 8

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11. What do you call the words or phrases which are used to indicate one’s own thoughts,
ideas, and feelings about things, situations, and experiences?
A. facts C. information
B. imperative sentences D. opinion-marking signals
12. Which of the following is an example of opinion-marking signal used under the
introduction/starter?
A. In my opinion C. Second
B. Next D. To sum it up
13. Which of the following is TRUE about opinion-marking signals?

A. They are words that state a fact.
B. They are words that show opinion.
C. They are words that show emphasis.
D. They are words that show cause and effect.
14. Which of the sentences doesn’t show opinion?

A. Most buses weigh more than most cars.
B. Kare-kare is my favorite food.
C. Chocolate milk tastes better than regular milk.
D. Strawberry ice cream is the worst selling of all flavors.
15. Which word from the sentence is an example of opinion-marking signal?

Math is the most difficult subject.
1 2 3 4
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
16. Which word/words from the sentence is an example of opinion-marking signal?

It is claimed that drinking coffee is good for you.
1 2 3 4
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4
17. Which of the given statements expresses an opinion?

A. He is the sixth child of the family.
B. Christmas is celebrated in December.
C. For me, staying at home is the best way not to be infected.
D. Experts say that wearing mask reduces the chance of getting transmitted by the virus.
18.Which of the following statements is NOT an example of opinion?

A. Christmas is the best holiday.
B. A mango is a fruit-bearing tree.
C. An unripe mango with bagoong is my favorite food.
D. I believe that cleaning the house is a great exercise for the body.

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19. It is a text that requires processing of more than one method and recognizing the
interconnections between information.
A. linear C. non-linear
B. multimodal D. unimodal
20. It is a type of multimodal texts that can be performed through dance and oral storytelling.
A. analog C. live
B. digital D. paper-based
21. Which of the following modes is NOT considered or part of the multimodal?
A. eating C. listening
B. speaking D. viewing
22. Infographics, graphic texts, posters, comics, and pictures are examples of _________ type
of a multimodal text.
A. analog C. live
B. digital D. paper-based
23. What type of multimodal text is presented below?
A. comics C. picture
B. infographics D. poster
24. The following are examples of infographics, EXCEPT _________.

A. C.
B. D.

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For items 25-27, Compare and contrast the information illustrated in the pairs of multimodal
texts to answer the following questions.
Note: Graphics above are illustrated and designed by Gil C. Dayot Jr.
25. Are the topics and data presented in the two multimodal texts the same?
A. Yes, they have the same topic and data.
B. No, the topic and data given are different.
C. Yes, the topic is the same but the data are different.
D. No, the topic is different but the data are the same.
26.Which two countries have the lowest population presented in the two multimodal texts?
A. Brunei and Singapore C. Myanmar and Thailand
B. Laos and Cambodia D. Vietnam and Malaysia
27.The Philippines ranked _______ from the highest as shown in the graphs.
A. first C. seventh
B. second D. ninth
28. What would happen if you CANNOT be able to see/watch the moving images shown on
the screen while watching a movie or film?
A. You will be entertained.
B. You will be able to know the characters in the movie or film.
C. You will surely follow the sequence of events in the movie or film.
D. You will not understand the story and the flow of the movie or film.
29. In creating paper-based multimodal text, what are the important contents needed in
presenting it?
A. collection of printed images or charts C. electronic posters
B. digital presentations D. multimedia presentations

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30. This refers to the process of identifying the similarities between two things.
A. Comparing C. Defining
B. Contrasting D. Persuading
31. This refers to identifying only the differences between two things.
A. Comparing C. Defining
B. Contrasting D. Persuading
32. What is the most appropriate transition signal to be used for comparing in the sentence
below?
Zeng thought his cat might be killed ________ what happened to his chickens.
A. different to C. opposite to
B. in contrast to D. similar to
33. Which transition signal for comparing should be used to complete the sentence below?
There are traditions and beliefs of Thais which are ________ the Filipinos.
A. different to C. opposite to
B. in contrast to D. the same with
34. Celebrating festivities and respecting elders are common traditional practices of both
Thais and Filipinos. What ideas are expressed in the sentence?
A. appeals C. differences
B. arguments D. similarities
35. Complete the statement: We need to compare and contrast persons, things, and ideas in
order to _________.
A. draw out information from a text C. give an opinion of certain issue
B. make a Venn Diagram D. picture similarities
36. Both Rajah Sulayman and Jose Rizal fought for freedom and independence. What idea is
expressed by the underlined word?
A. argument C. contrast
B. comparison D. opinion
37. A myth tends to give a religious or supernatural explanation behind a particular

concept, action, or custom. Also, a myth tends to be timeless mainly because the
events are seen as symbolic, not historical. What transitional word that shows
comparing ideas is used in the statement?
A. also C. mainly
B. because D. tends

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38. Both vegans and vegetarians avoid the consumption of meat. However, the former
also avoids all animal products in all instances. What transitional word that shows
contrasting ideas is used in the statement?
A. both C. consumption
B. however D. products
39. When comparing the cultures of Asian countries like Thailand and Philippines, which
graphic organizer is most appropriate to be used?
A. organizational chart C. schematic diagram
B. timeline chart D. Venn Diagram
40. Before expressing your opinion based on a text that is comparing and contrasting, what
should be done first?
A. identify the author C. identify the signals used
B. identify how it is written D. identify similarities and differences
41. When the words or phrases mean exactly what they are supposed to mean, we call them
__________.
A. figurative C. literal
B. indirect D. phenomenal
42. When the message is implicitly expressed and departs from the dictionary, we call the
language uses as __________.
A. figurative C. literal
B. direct D. phenomenal
43. None of the Grade 8 learners are allowed to go out to get their modules due to age
restriction imposed by the government to mitigate COVID-19 infection risk. What word
signals a negative message in the statement?
A. infection C. none
B. mitigate D. restriction
44. I am very delighted that my teachers exert effort in communicating with us – not just
because it is their job, but because of the love and compassion they have for the learners.
What word in the statement signals a positive message?
A. delighted C. exert
B. effort D. love
45.“Aye, aye, captain. I will do what I am told,” yelled the young cadet. What word in the
statement signals positive message?
A. aye C. told
B. do D. yelled

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46. All the statements below express a negative message EXCEPT __________.
A. After seeing my deep wound, I thought I’d lose my lunch.
B. I believe that COVID-19 pandemic will never disappear by itself.
C. After days of waiting, now comes our most awaited game. Break a leg.
D. Some hardly obey health protocol despite the constant reminders by the authorities.
47. Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?

A. No pain, no gain.
B. The news hits me like a tsunami.
C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
D. Although my aunt lives abroad, she sometimes calls us to say hello.
48. You can’t expect me to finish this difficult task after a week. Such work takes time to
complete. The proverb to be applied here is __________.
A. Better late than never.
B. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
C. The pen is mightier than a sword.
D. Good things come to those who wait.
For items 49-50, Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
The dilemma on cellphones in school arises many questions on whether or not

they should be allowed or banned (1). Some say cellphones should be banned from
school because they are said to be a distraction and used to bully, cheat, and plan
fights (2). On the other hand, cellphones should be allowed in school because they
improve communication between parents and students, they are educational resource,
and in the event of an emergency responders could be quickly notified (3). While many
feel that cellphones should be banned from school because they are said to be
distraction and used to bully, cheat, and plan fights, they should really be allowed in
school (4). Although cellphones may have made it easier for students’ plan fights, cheat,
and bully, banning cellphones will not stop the nonsense (5).
An excerpt from: http://bartleby.com/essay/Pros-And-Cons-Of-Banning-Cell-

Phones-FZJX30DTYPWR
49. Which part in the paragraph suggests negative message?

A. sentence no. 1
B. sentence no. 2
C. sentence no. 3
D. sentence no. 4

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50. Generally, the message is positive because __________.

A. The use of cellphones can cause less distraction.
B. Cellphones can be used in the event of an emergency.
C. Banning the cellphones will not stop bullying and cheating.
D. The use of cellphones has a more promising impact to students than unfavorable.
Prepared by: Checked:
ROMEO SIXTO N. FINEZ FRANKLIN V. FERNANDEZ EdD

Teacher II Head Teacher III
APPROVED:
GILBERTO M. PENULIAR PhD

Principal IV

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ANSWER KEY | SECOND QUARTER SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT | ENGLISH 8
1. B 11. D 21. A 31. B 41. C
2. C 12. A 22. D 32. D 42. A
3. C 13. B 23. D 33. D 43. C
4. A 14. A 24. A 34. D 44. A
5. A 15. C 25. C 35. D 45. A
6. B 16. A 26. A 36. B 46. D
7. C 17. C 27. B 37. A 47. B
8. C 18. B 28. D 38. B 48. B
9. A 19. B 29. A 39. D 49. B
10. C 20. C 30. A 40. D 50. D
Prepared by: Checked:
ROMEO SIXTO N. FINEZ FRANKLIN V. FERNANDEZ EdD

Teacher II Head Teacher III
Noted:
GILBERTO M. PENULIAR PhD

Principal IV

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Republic of the Philippines

SECOND QUARTER SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – GRADE 8

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of non-linear text?

PROFESSION YEAR MALAY CHINESE INDIAN OTHERS TOTAL

Figure 1: The Number of Nurses, Teachers, and Doctors by Racial

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the table above?

Address: Poblacion West, Agno, Pangasinan

5. As a reader, how will you read/describe a non-linear text?

Tara’s New Garden

Flower Pink Purple White

6. What is the total number of Iris bulbs Tara planted?

7. How many roses did Tara plant all together?

8. What did Tara plant the most?

9. What is the total number of purple flowers Tara planted?

Address: Poblacion West, Agno, Pangasinan

13. Which of the following is TRUE about opinion-marking signals?

14. Which of the sentences doesn’t show opinion?

15. Which word from the sentence is an example of opinion-marking signal?

16. Which word/words from the sentence is an example of opinion-marking signal?

17. Which of the given statements expresses an opinion?

18.Which of the following statements is NOT an example of opinion?

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23. What type of multimodal text is presented below?

24. The following are examples of infographics, EXCEPT _________.

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Address: Poblacion West, Agno, Pangasinan

37. A myth tends to give a religious or supernatural explanation behind a particular

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Address: Poblacion West, Agno, Pangasinan

47. Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?

The dilemma on cellphones in school arises many questions on whether or not

An excerpt from: http://bartleby.com/essay/Pros-And-Cons-Of-Banning-Cell-

49. Which part in the paragraph suggests negative message?

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50. Generally, the message is positive because __________.

Prepared by: Checked:

ROMEO SIXTO N. FINEZ FRANKLIN V. FERNANDEZ EdD

GILBERTO M. PENULIAR PhD

Address: Poblacion West, Agno, Pangasinan

ANSWER KEY | SECOND QUARTER SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT | ENGLISH 8

1. B 11. D 21. A 31. B 41. C

2. C 12. A 22. D 32. D 42. A

3. C 13. B 23. D 33. D 43. C

4. A 14. A 24. A 34. D 44. A

5. A 15. C 25. C 35. D 45. A

6. B 16. A 26. A 36. B 46. D

7. C 17. C 27. B 37. A 47. B

8. C 18. B 28. D 38. B 48. B

9. A 19. B 29. A 39. D 49. B

10. C 20. C 30. A 40. D 50. D

Prepared by: Checked:

ROMEO SIXTO N. FINEZ FRANKLIN V. FERNANDEZ EdD

GILBERTO M. PENULIAR PhD

Address: Poblacion West, Agno, Pangasinan

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