THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 8

NAME: ____________________________ GR.& SEC._________  SCORE:________ 

Directions: Read the sentences below and identify what they refer to from the given choices below each.
Write the letter of your answer directly in the blank.

_____1. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular

issue without examining and presenting enough evidence.
               A. bias                                           C. objective
               B. judgment                                   D. subjective
_____2. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?
               A. evidence                                   C. facts
               B. experiences                               D. reality
_____3. All of the following statements are true about bias, EXCEPT:
               A. presenting both sides of the issue
               B. telling only a part of the issue at hand
               C. putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion
               D. being subjective as opposed to being objective
_____4. Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s biases?
               A. Use of diction and evidence
               B. Use of credentials
               C. Use of personal thoughts
               D. Use of words
_____5. “Fathers are always more responsible in making decisions than mothers.”
Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
               A. always                                     C. making
               B. decision                                   D. responsible
_____6. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies such as
women empowerment, child protection, and environmental conservation.”
Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
               A. amazing                                   C. different
               B. conservation                             D. protection
_____7. “To have a vaccine for COVID-19 before the opening of classes on August 24, 2020, is
unbelievable.” What word makes the sentence biased?
               A. before                                       C. unbelievable
               B. opening                                     D. vaccine
_____8. “Buying a brand new android cellphone is a waste of money.” Which of the words in the
statement shows bias?
               A. brand new                                  C. money
               B. buying                                        D. waste
_____9. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?
               A. Filipinos are the best singers in the world.
               B. High school dropouts will not be successful in life.
               C. Asian people have a diverse and rich cultural heritage.
               D. Students who are good in Science and Math are brainy.
_____10. Which of the following statements expresses bias?
               A. The Earth rotates on its own axis.
               B. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
               C. Putting rubbing alcohol is the best way to kill bacteria and viruses.
               D. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
_____11. Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?
               A. Filipinos are considered the best English speakers in the world.
               B. Women leaders are better than men when handling a health crisis.
               C. Research studies are undertaken to help improve human condition.
               D. Online games are the main cause of mental health problems among
                    teenagers nowadays.
_____12.Which statement of the writer expresses bias?
               A. This bag is made of leather.
               B. This shampoo uses organic ingredients.
               C. This perfume costs twice the price of a sack of rice.
               D. The car that he bought was impossible to purchase given its price.
_____13.Which of the following statements shows the positive view of the author about mobile games?
               A. It distracts teenagers from their academic priorities.
               B. It enhances the analytic and critical skills of players.
               C. It promotes messages about violence among teenagers.
               D. It negatively affects their physical and psychological health.
_____14.Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the author
about social media?
               A. It breeds cyberbullying and depression.
               B. It can be an avenue for business opportunities.
               C. It develops the information and communication (ICT) skills of teenagers.
               D. It allows people to create online communities and friendship.
_____15.What should an author do to avoid being biased? The author must…
               A. present evidences to support personal opinions
               B. present solid evidences on both sides of an issue
               C. use words and expressions that appeal to the readers
               D. use words and expressions to convince readers to take a stand
_____16. What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve
something without looking closely at evidences? 
               A. advertisement                             C. announcement
               B. commercial                                 D. propaganda 
_____17. What type of propaganda uses appealing phrases which are closely associated with highly
valued concepts and beliefs but without offering any supporting information or reason? 
               A. card stacking                               C. name-calling
               B. glittering generalities                  D. soft soap
_____18. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names
that evoke fear or hatred such as, “racist, dictator, and communist”? 
               A. card stacking                               C. name-calling
               B. glittering generalities                  D. plain folks 
_____19. Which propaganda technique presents a negative quality of a person, entity, object, or value to
discredit it and make the other option more acceptable? 
               A. loaded words                               C. simplification
               B. plain folks                                   D. transfer 
_____20. What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things go better with Coke”? 
               A. card stacking                              C. name-calling
               B. glittering generalities                 D. plain folks 
_____21. What propaganda technique is commonly used in the world of advertising because buyers are
on the lookout for real experiences? 
               A. card stacking                              C. plain folks
               B. name-calling                               D. soft soap 
_____22. "I love visiting you, folks, in the city because people are wholesome, hardworking, and family–
centered.” Which propaganda technique is used in the statement? 
               A. glittering generalities                  C. plain folks
               B. name-calling                               D. soft soap 
_____23. Which propaganda technique attempts to influence an audience by using words with strong
emotional appeal or may also portray stereotypes that cannot be supported by concrete evidences? 
               A. bandwagon                                C. loaded words
               B. card stacking                              D. simplification 
_____24. “A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prefers for her baby
and the advantages of using it.” What propaganda technique is used in the situation? 
               A. loaded words                              C. testimonial
               B. simplification                             D. transfer 
_____25. What propaganda technique is used by drug manufacturers in their advertisements that seems to
hide the possible harmful side effects of their products? 
               A. card stacking                             C. plain folks
               B. name-calling                              D. soft soap 
_____26. “In a school election, a voter is confused on who he is going to vote for school president, but
because most of his classmates and friends love “candidate X”, he decided to go along with the choice of
the majority.” What propaganda is used in the situation? 
               A. bandwagon                                C. name-calling
               B. loaded words                              D. simplification 
_____27. Which propaganda technique is intended to reduce the critical issue into a simple one by using a
catchy expression to persuade uninformed listeners? 
               A. loaded words                              C. soft soap
               B. simplification                              D. testimonial 
_____28. “A brand of snack food is loaded with sugar and calories; however, the commercial boasts that
the product is low in fat, implying that it is also low in calories.” What propaganda technique is used in
these details? 
               A. card stacking                              C. plain folks
               B. name-calling                               D. soft soap 
_____29. Which statement uses soft soap propaganda technique? 
               A. You are a criminal! You don’t deserve to be elected. 
               B. My actions of service for you are my best work in life. 
               C. I am the right person to be voted because of my visible services. 
               D. I know that you are wise voters. The future of this country is in your hands. 
_____30. What do you think is the right thing for you to do if you see the propaganda of a slimming
tablet with a promo sale of buy 1 take 1 and sold at a very cheap price and you really want to lose
weight? 
               A. Not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective. 
               B. Immediately buy the product for its very good offer. 
               C. Buy the product because of its convincing promotion. 
               D. Conduct thorough research on the product especially for possible negative side effects of 
                    the product before buying it. 
_____31. Which of the following best describes a social issue? 
               A. It causes an increase in unemployment. 
               B. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem. 
               C. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem. 
               D. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people. 
_____32. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue? 
               A. increasing population            C. high prices of commodities
               B. cheating during exam            D. low agricultural production 
_____33. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human
wants and needs? 
               A. social issue                            C. economic issue 
               B. moral issue                             D. public issue 
_____34. Which of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue? 
               A. increased crime rate              C. differences in beliefs
               B. rising dropout cases               D. high unemployment rate 
_____35. Which of these factors is NOT part of a moral issue? 
               A. difference in beliefs or preferences 
               B. poor regard of the common good 
               C. lack of compassion for others 
               D. price increase in basic commodities 
_____36. Which of the following can be considered as a moral issue? 
               A. abortion                                   C. pollution
               B. hunger                                     D. unemployment 
_____37. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? Children die quietly in some of the
poorest villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical services. 
               A. social issue                              C. economic issue
               B. moral issue                              D. psychological issue 
_____38. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? High fuel costs and soaring
commodity prices, together with fears of global recession, are worries of all countries. 
               A. social issue                               C. economic issue
               B. moral issue                               D. psychological issue 
_____39. Which of the following situations shows a moral issue? 
               A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job. 
               B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic. 
               C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family. 
               D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases. 
_____40.Which of the following situations reveals a social issue? 
               A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job. 
               B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic. 
               C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family. 
               D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases. 
_____41.Which of the following situations poses a moral issue? 
               A. A school conducts symposium about bullying. 
               B. A community works together for a clean-up drive. 
               C. A group of students cheats in an examination. 
               D. A group of people stages a hunger strike on the street. 
_____42.Which of the following situations presents a social issue? 
               A. A school conducts symposium about bullying. 
               B. A community works together for a clean-up drive. 
               C. A group of students cheats in an examination. 
               D. A group of people is having a hunger strike on the street.

For items 43 -45, read the following transcript taken from a listening text and answer the following
questions.

Lack of sex education, peer pressure, and early sexual engagement are just three of the many causes
of teenage pregnancy. In the Philippines, teenage pregnancy has become a social problem. Peer
pressure and lack of education result in early sexual engagement that leads to early pregnancy. With
 very little knowledge about sex and pregnancy, many adolescent girls find themselves in a dilemma
about the situation oftentimes without the knowledge of their parents. These teenagers, however, do
not know that such a pregnancy can be a huge health risk. Teenage pregnancy is associated with
high risk of health problems to the mother and the baby. Infections from sexually transmitted
disease, premature birth, abortion, and postpartum depression are just four of the many health
problems. Therefore, teenage pregnancy is not just a social issue, but it is also a health issue. 

_____43.What specific societal problem is discussed in the text? 

               A. peer pressure                             C. students dropouts
               B. lack of education                       D. teenage pregnancy 
_____44.What type of issue is the problem discussed in the text? 
               A. social issue                                 C. economic issue
               B. moral issue                                 D. psychological issue 
_____45.Which of the following statements is true about the issue on teenage pregnancy based on the
text? 
               A. Teenage pregnancy is an economic problem. 
               B. Teenage pregnancy is solely caused by peer pressure. 
               C. Teenage pregnancy can result in many health problems. 
               D. Teenage pregnancy can be solved through sex education.
_____46. The theme is the central meaning or idea that the writer conveys to the reader. What do you
think is the theme of the story Ramayana? 
               A. seeking happiness                     C. forgiving and forgetting
               B. doing one’s duties                     D. giving importance to wedding 
_____47. “Ravana devised a plan to abduct Sita. He sent a magical golden deer which Sita desired Rama
to hunt. A long time had passed, but Rama didn’t return. Thus, Lakshmana went off to find his brother.” –
Ramayana. What point of view is used by the author? 
               A. first person                               C. third person 
               B. omniscient                                D. all of these 
_____48. “I was standing in the dark. I was scared and cold. Then, I felt something on my shoulder, and it
was a hand. I was trying to get away, but it wouldn’t let me go. I screamed as loud as I could, but no one
heard me.” – In the Dark. What point of view is used by the author? 
               A. first person                               C. third person 
               B. omniscient                                D. all of these 
_____49. What values are evident in the story Ramayana? 
               A. trust and hatred                        C. loyalty and responsibility (dharma)
               B. pride and prejudice                  D. humility and thriftiness 
_____50. Literature reflects the culture of a certain place. In the story Ramayana of India, Rama shows
his undying love to Sita by risking his life just to protect her. Which of the following Filipino culture
mirrors this value? 
               A. A husband remains loyal to his wife despite the trials that they met. 
               B. A husband works hard in order to provide the needs of his family. 
               C. A husband remembers the wedding anniversary with his wife. 
               D. A Filipino family loves gathering, especially during special occasions.
_____51. COVID - 19 pandemic threatens the health of the people; ____________, health protocols are
imposed. 
               A. and                                             C. however 
               B. as a result                                   D. or 
_____52. The mountainsides are fertile and abound in vegetation, but the lowlands are rocky and barren.
Which then is the meaning of barren? 
               A. dry                                             C. unproductive 
               B. hard                                            D. productive 
_____53. Bullying is not good as it affects emotional and psychological behavior of an individual. Most
victims of bullying experience physical, emotional and mental health issues. What cohesive device is
applied in the given sentences? 
               A. Pronouns                                    C. Synonyms 
               B. Repetition of words                    D. Transitional devices 

For items 54 to 55, identify what type of speech is being asked or shown in each item 

_____54. What type of speech contains a list of instructions to follow? 

               A. demonstrative                           C. narrative 
               B. informative                               D. persuasive 
_____55. What type of speech tells a story/real event that has happened to some characters in a specific
place and time? 
               A. demonstrative                           C. narrative 
               B. informative                               D. persuasive
_____56. Our sun is not only a dwarf star but also a green star. 
               A. sun                                           C. a dwarf star E. No Error 
               B. is                                              D. a green star 
_____57. To live a healthy life, one must eat a well-balanced diet and exercise. 
               A. To live                                      C. a well-balanced diet E. No error 
               B. a healthy life                            D. exercise 
_____58. The farmers not only export rice but also coffee to certain parts of country. 
               A. The farmers                             C. but also coffee E. No error 
               B. not only export                        D. to certain parts 
_____59. A conducive learning atmosphere requires noise-free environment, well-lit room, and ample
space. 
               A. conducive learning                  C. well-lit room E. No error 
               B. noise-free                                 D. ample space 
_____60. Being a prolific artist, he was able to compose a song, writing a poem, and paint
portraits.                
               A. a prolific artist                         C. compose a song E. No error 
               B. he was able                              D. writing a poem