Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School

Guadalupe, Cebu City

Quarter 1
English 8 Diagnostic Test
Name: _____________________ Grade & Section: ______________________
Date: ______________________ Score: ______________________
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read each questions carefully. Choose the letter of your answer. Write your answer in a
separate sheet of paper.

Instructions: Write the letter of the best meaning for the underlined word as it is used in context.

1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet
connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly
ubiquitous.
A. it is fuzzy and will bite you C. it causes rashes
B. it costs too much money D. it is everywhere

2. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that
everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
A. going to too many expensive parties C. voting for a different candidate
B. speaking or writing harshly about D. hitting hard with a heavy tool

3. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them
to work harder.
A. a reason to do something C. a good job
B. a small amount of money D. a tax

4. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will
mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon.
A. have strong disagreements over C. eat with sweet candy
B. need to pay for a visit to a doctor D. blow their noses into

5. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would
someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
A. tickle C. frighten or intimidate
B. amuse D. lose or misplace

6. Mary was very articulate with her oral presentation, giving her an outstanding grade in English.
A. can talk fast C. a bit unsure
B. has the ability to speak fluently D. able to change topics easily

Instructions: For items, number 7-12. Read each item carefully. Complete each statement by writing the letter of
your choice.

7. __________ citation style is mostly used in history courses.

A. APA B. MLA C. primary D. secondary

8. __________ is a crime committed by not giving credit to the original owner of the idea.
A. Bogus B. Cyberlibel C. Identity Theft D. Plagiarism

9. __________ uses the author’s surname and page number.

A. APA in-text citation B. MLA in-text citation
C. APA Reference Style D. MLA Reference Style

10. When referring to a source, one must __________ an idea from the original source.
A. translate B. reword C. copy D. quote

11. Bibliography is also called __________.

A. bibliography B. in-text citation C. reference list D. credits

12. ________ is an example of secondary source.

A. Reaction Papers B. Interview C. Paintings D. Diaries
Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of your answer.
13-14: Identify the use of the underlined noun.
13. This city is a mighty big place.
A. subject B. indirect object C. direct object D. object of preposition

14. I excitedly handed my grades to my father.

A. appositive B. indirect object C. direct object D. object of preposition
15-16: Identify what kind of adverb the underlined word is.
15. Rex always waits for Philame. This is an adverb of ____.
A. manner B. place C. frequency D. time

16. The game will start early. This is an adverb of ____.

A. manner B. place C. frequency D. time
17-18: Complete the following sentences by filling out with the correct modals.
17. Spain ____ be very hot during summer.
A. will B. can C. should D. shall
18. I ___ call you when dinner is ready.
A. will B. can C. may D. shall

For numbers 19-24: Choose the words that complete the ideas of the given sentences. Write only the
letters of your answers.
19. We stayed up late ____________ we were tired.
A. although B. otherwise C. despite D. also

20. Some cultures believe giving gifts is very important. _____________, these cultures believe gifts should be elaborate.
A. Furthermore B. Although C. In conclusion D. For example

21. The professor discussed the sleeping habits of elephants. _____________, she did not explain the topic in detail.
A. However B. Also C. Consequently D. Therefore

22. For some ecosystem parameters, _______total above-ground biomass, temperature effects were stronger than
carbon dioxide effects.
A. furthermore B. for example C. as well D. however

23. He's feeling a lot of stress ________ of his job.

A. therefore B. yet C. because D. furthermore
24. Writing is not always easy; _______ it can be hard. Some people read a lot. Writing comes more easily to those
people.
A. in fact B. however C. next D. if only

Instructions: Read each question carefully, then choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer.
For numbers 25-26, complete each sentence with the correct simple tense of the verb.
25. I __________ tennis every Sunday morning.
A. play B. played C. will play D. playing

26. Jane __________ her blue jeans yesterday.

A. wears B. wore C. will wear D. wearing

For numbers 27-28, complete each sentence with the correct perfect tense of the verb.
27. I _____________ awake for half an hour.
A. been B. have been C. had been D. will have been

28. My father ____________ the same car for ten years.

A. driven B. has driven C. had driven D. will have driven

For numbers 9-12, identify the adjective and adjective phrase in the sentence.
29. Someone in my class lent me a wonderful story.
A. someone B. in my class C. lent me D. wonderful story

For numbers 13-15, identify the adverb clause in the sentence.

30. Should we go save seats after you buy some popcorn?
A. go save seats C. should we go
B. after you buy some popcorn D. after you buy

“Assessment is today's means of modifying tomorrow's instruction.”

-Carol Ann Tomlinson