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Department of Education
REGION III- CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PAMPANGA
SALAPUNGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SALAPUNGAN, CANDABA, PAMPANGA

SECOND PERIODIC EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 8

I. DIRECTIONS: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each item carefully and choose the letter of
the correct answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. The following sentences define an expository text, EXCEPT?

A. Expository texts are written to inform.
B. Expository texts are concise and are based from facts or data.
C. Expository texts are very lengthy and use many descriptive words.
D. Expository texts are direct.
2. How does an expository text should look like?
A. Write the main idea of the whole text in the first paragraph.
B. Use examples and real facts to prove the point.
C. Conclusions should introduce new ideas.
D. Each point should be introduced in a single paragraph.
For 3-4. Study the table and answer the questions below.

3. What is most likely the title of the table?

A. Social Media Data
B. Social Media Platforms
C. Data of People who like social media
D. Preferred Social Media Platform by Age
4. What is implied in the table?
A. People have different choices for social media.
B. TikTok is preferred by many.
C. Facebook is the favorite social medium.
D. Using social media makes someone healthy.
5. What is the comparison of the graphs below?

A. Favorite subjects for boys

B. The distribution of interest of boys
C. Favorite color for boys
D. The different subjects in school
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For 6-10. Study the graph and answer the questions below.

6. It is the leisure activity mostly enjoyed by the youths.

A. Social Media
B. Reading Books
C. Online Games
D. Social Media and Online Games
7. Which of these activities have the same weight of enjoyment?
A. Picnic And Reading Books
B. Sports and Swimming
C. Social Media and Online Games
D. Picnic and Sports
8. Activities with almost have the same level of youths’ enjoyment.
A. Picnic And Reading Books
B. Sports and Swimming
C. Social Media and Online Games
D. Picnic and Sports
9. What is the least enjoyed activity by the youths?
A. Social Media
B. Playing Sports
C. Reading Books
D. Picnic
10. Which activity ranks second in the list?
A. Online Games
B. Playing Sports
C. Swimming
D. Reading Books
11. 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.
12. Which of the sentences shows opinion?
A. Chocolate milk tastes better than regular milk.
B. Most buses weigh more than most cars.
C. Cheetahs are the world’s fastest land animal.
D. Strawberry ice cream is the worst selling of all flavors.
13. Which word from the sentence is an example of opinion-marking signal?
For me, Math is the hardest subject.
1 2 3 4
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
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D. 4
14. Which word from the sentence is an example of opinion-marking signal?
I think we should have more trains in the city.
1 2 3 4
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
For items 15-17, identify the statement/s that express an opinion.
15. A. Experts say that wearing mask reduces the chance of getting transmitted by the virus.
B. For me, staying at home is the best way not to be infected.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
16. A. I believed that cleaning the house is a great exercise for the body.
B. I prefer to watch documentaries than dramas.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
17. A. Christmas is the best holiday.
B. Christmas is celebrated in December.
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
For items 18-22, read the selection carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(1)Paper is one of the world’s most useful and important product. (2) Without it, there would
be no newspapers, magazines, writing paper, or greetings cards. (3) There would be no
paper bags or boxes, paper money, gift wrappers, or toilet paper. (4) Take a look around
you. (5) How many things can you see that are made from paper? (6) Learn to conserve
paper.
18. What is the selection all about?
A. Newspapers
B. Paper
C. Paper Products
D. Things Around You
19. Which statement contains the topic sentence of the selection?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
20. Which statements support the main idea of the paragraph?
A. 1-4
B. 2-5
C. 1-6
D. 2-6
21. How many things are made from paper that are mentioned in the selection?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
22. Which statement should not be part of the paragraph?
A. Take a look around you.
B. Learn to conserve paper.
C. How many things can you see that are made from paper?
D. Paper is one of the world’s most useful and important product.
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23. Which is NOT true about the topic sentence?

A. The topic sentence of a paragraph expresses the single main idea the writer wants to
communicate to the readers.
B. It keeps the writer on track as they write.
C. Topic sentence has nothing to do with the rest of the paragraph.
D. It helps the readers understand the message of the paper.
For items 24-28, which sentence DOES NOT contribute to the given topic sentence for each
number?
24. Topic Sentence: The Identity of Jewish Literature
A. The greatest literature the Israelites produced is embodied in the Bible that is
composed of two books, the Old Testament and the New Testament.
B. The Jews, however, only accept the Old Testament as their Bible.
C. The whole Bible is a compilation of many literary forms extending over many centuries
but unified by the truth of their divine inspirations.
D. We enjoy the comforts of life by traveling to different places.
25. Topic Sentence: The Book of Psalms ranks among the most beautiful poetry of the
world has ever seen.
A. The Book of Psalms has a special significance for understanding the religious life of
ancient Israel.
B. The intrinsic beauty of the poems and the sentiments that they convey have
contributed toward their appreciation.
C. The book of Exodus is found in the Old Testament.
D. You can find revelation of the hopes, the joys, the sorrows, the loyalties, the doubts,
and the aspirations of the human heart.
26. Topic Sentence: “The Story of Ruth” is one of the beautiful stories found in the
Bible.
A. The Arabs have significant literary genres.
B. The Book of Ruth is a short self-contained story, unconnected to the narrative
sequence from Genesis through Kings.
C. One of the most inspiring messages of the book of Ruth is that a person who displays
selfless compassion will be rewarded in the end.
D. At the beginning of the book, readers are introduced to Naomi and her two daughters-
in-law, Ruth and Orpah.
27. Topic Sentence: The country of Israel is now one of the most progressive countries
of the world.
A. Jews from all parts of the world came to settle in Israel.
B. They cleared the land, they planted the crops and they built industrial and
manufacturing centers.
C. Today, the income per capita of Israel is higher than most countries in the East.
D. I could not recite when my teacher called me.
28. Topic Sentence: Filipinos should be self-sufficient.
A. We live in a land blessed with a sunny climate where large variety of crops can easily
be grown.
B. Our land is fertile; our rivers teem with fish; our mountains are rich with mineral
deposits of all kinds.
C. Exercise is really good for one’s physical and mental health.
D. We are considered one of the most versatile and intelligent peoples in Asia.
29. “A vacation spent by the sea is different from a vacation spent in the mountain. It is true
that in both places, one will live close to nature.” This is example of what technique in
introducing a topic?
A. By definition
B. By details
C. By comparison and contrast
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D. By cause and effect
30. “It is not hard to understand why he failed. He was naturally lazy and would not exert
effort to study his lessons.”, is an example of.
A. Introduction of topic by comparison and contrast.
B. Introduction of topic by cause and effect.
C. Introduction of topic by examples and illustration.
D. Introduction of topic by details.
31. Which is an example of introduction of topic by definition?
A. “According to Polit and Hungler (1997) paradigms constitute a worldview or a general
perspective on the complexities of the real world. More specifically, paradigms for
human inquiry are often characterized in terms of the way in which they respond to
basic philosophical questions.”
B. There are several easy ways to propagate succulents. A lot have small plants called
“pups” growing from short stems at their base, which can be twisted or cut off and
replanted.
C. By the sea, one is lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves. In the mountain, one
sleeps to the rustling of the leaves and the creaking of the branches as the wind blows.
D. The foundation of calculator and computer is the same, and these devices were
developed to solve the complicated problems.
For items 32-35, read the paragraph below and answer the following questions.
A vacation spent by the sea is different from a vacation spent in the mountain. It is true
that in both places, one will live close to nature. In both places the air will be healthy and
invigorating. But there are some elements in which the places will be different. By the sea, one
is lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves. In the mountain, one sleeps to the rustling of the
leaves and the creaking of the branches as the wind blows. Along the seashore, one can swim
to his or her content, pick up shells on the shore and even go sunbathing. In the mountains, one
can go hiking, camp under the trees, and fish in some clear river on brook.
32. What is being talked about in the paragraph?
A. Vacation spent by the bay
B. Vacation spent by the field
C. Vacation spent by the sea and in the mountain
D. Vacation spent alone.
33. How did the author describe the air in both places?
A. Polluted
B. Healthy and invigorating
C. Warm
D. Gloomy
34. What can be attained if you live by the sea or in the mountain
A. You will become a traveler
B. You will become happy
C. You will become a tourist guide
D. You will become close to nature
35. Which method was used to introduce the topic in the paragraph?
A. By definition
B. By examples and illustration
C. By comparison and contrast
D. By cause and effect
36. These are the four steps in image-analysis procedure that will help you develop critical
thinking skills, enhance observation and interpretive skills, and develop conceptual
learning techniques. In what order should we follow them?
A. Step 1: Description, Step 2: Interpretation, Step 3: Identification, Step 4: Evaluation
B. Step 1: Interpretation, Step 2, Identification, Step 3: Evaluation, Step 4: Description
C. Step 1: Description, Step 2: Identification, Step 3: Interpretation, Step 4: Evaluation
D. Step 1: Evaluation, Step 2: Description, Step 3, Identification, Step 4: Interpretation
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37. The following sentences define critical thinking, EXCEPT?

A. Critical thinking is clear, rational, logical, and independent thinking.
B. Critical thinking skills are one of the most fundamental skills involved in making bias
judgments and solving problems.
C. It involves mindful communication, problem-solving, and a freedom from bias or
egocentric tendency.
D. It’s about improving thinking by analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing how we think.
38. Often the target of pity
My future is not confined to charity. --What can be interpreted by these lines?
A. My life is always the subject of discrimination.
B. Everything I do always result to judgements.
C. What I do is always belittled by everyone around.
D. People sympathize with me but my future isn’t dependent to it.
39. Give me a dream, a door of opportunity
I will thrive, I am an African child. --Interpret the message being conveyed by the lines.
A. Help me in everything that I do.
B. Let me dream so I will physically grow and survive.
C. Teach me how to dream and give me a chance to achieve it.
D. Provide me my everything I want so I will become successful.
40. We are the new generation
Not afraid to be us
Uniquely gifted, black and talented. --What is the message of the lines?
A. We are the new generation and we are not afraid to commit mistakes.
B. We are gifted, black, talented and never afraid to show the real us.
C. We are not afraid to have a unique color.
D. We are Africans and we accept the skin we are in.
41. Which of the statements below best describes a conclusion?
A. It is found at the beginning of a paragraph.
B. It explains/elaborates the importance of the topic.
C. It is found at the end of the paragraph and it aims to introduce a new topic.
D. It summarizes the important points of the paragraph and is found at the end of the
paragraph.
42. Below are statements that describe a conclusion, EXCEPT.
A. It presents new idea to keep the reader engrossed.
B. It uses a transitional word or phrase to signal that the paragraph is about to end.
C. It presents the importance of the idea presented in the writing through a synthesis.
D. It summarizes the content of the paragraph by restating the topic sentence but not
necessarily repeating the exact words.
43. Below are the purposes of a conclusion, EXCEPT.
A. Makes prediction
B. Offers a suggestion
C. Introduces another idea
D. Restates the main idea
44. How long should a good conclusion be?
A. One liner
B. A paragraph long
C. The same length as the topic sentence
D. No exact length, as long as it serves its purpose
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45. Many countries stand against Russia for the decision of exploding eight nuclear weapons
at the testing site.
Conclusions:
I. The citizens are supporting the decision made by Russia.
II. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as
they are.
A. Only I is valid
B. Neither conclusion I nor II is valid.
C. Only conclusion II is valid.
D. Both the conclusions are valid.
46. Which paragraph type is appropriate for this topic sentence:
―The day I won first place in the box car derby race was the proudest day of my life.
A. Personal Recount
B. Expository
C. Persuasive
D. Narrative
47. What type of paragraph can be developed with this topic sentence:
―My best friend's freckled face always has a glowing, crooked smile.
A. Descriptive
B. Narrative
C. Explanatory
D. Persuasive
48. What is this text passage trying to persuade you to do?
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A. To go on holiday
B. To make some home improvements
C. To buy something you’ve always wanted
D. To take out a loan with the advertising loan company
49. Convincing the reader to support the fight against COVID-19 is an example of which type
of text?
A. Descriptive
B. Expository
C. Narrative
D. Persuasive
50. What type of text is the following passage?
The boy was astonished by what he saw inside. Never could he have imagined that,
there in the middle of the desert, there existed a tent like this one. The ground was
covered with the most beautiful carpets he had ever walked upon, and from the top of the
structure hung lamps of hand-wrought gold, each with a lighted candle.
A. Descriptive
B. Expository
C. Instructive
D. Persuasive