Anda, Pangasinan

ANDA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

3rd Quarter Examination
ENGLISH 8

Directions: Circle the letter of the correct answer

1. “Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.” Which of the words below makes the statement
biased?
a. always b. decision c. making d. responsible
2. “Buying a brand new android cellphone is a waste of money.” Which of the words in the statement shows bias?
a. brand new b. buying c. money d. waste
3. It involves the termination of pregnancy.
a. Social Issue b. Economic Issue c. Moral Issue d. Abortion
4. It is defined as an interrelated sequence of events in a story where each event affects the other, thus showing the
cause-and-effect relationship.
a. Plot b. Setting c. Characters d. Point of View
5. It refers to the problem that the main characters have to face.
a. Point of View b. Climax c. Conflict d. Theme
6. It is also a main character who opposes the protagonist in some way.
a. Character b. Protagonist c. Theme d. Antagonist
7. I am allergic to cats,__________ I have two of them
a. so b. yet c. and d. for
8. These are situations or actions that do not conform to the shared norms and values, culture, and beliefs distinguished
by a certain community or social setting
a. Social Issue b. Moral Issue c. Economic Issue d. Corruption
9. Water, water, everywhere but no water to drink.
a. Bandwagon b. Repetition c. emotional words d. Testimonial
10. If my favorite celebrity uses this shampoo, it must be good. I must try it too.
a. Bandwagon b. Repetition c. Transfer d. Testimonial
11. It is a situation that reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and
needs.
a. Inflation b. Scarcity c. Economic issue d. Unemployment
12. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without examining and presenting
enough evidences.
a. bias b. judgment c. objective d. subjective
13. 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
14. It is the repeating of products name, a certain symbol or slogan so that the audience remembers it.
a. Bandwagon b. Repetition c. emotional words d. Testimonial
15. It is a conflict that happens when the protagonist faces a struggle against a god, gods, and supernatural forces.
a. Man vs. Man b. Man vs. Supernatural c. Man vs. self d. Man vs. society
16. She does not like apples,___________ does she likes orange.
a. nor b. but c. and d. so
17. I will be late for the party,__________ I will be having dinner with my parents first.
a. and b. but c. so d. for
18. After class hours, the students went to the plaza, to the mall, and home.
a. After class b. the students went c. the plaza d. and home E. No error
19. He was driving too fast,___________ he missed the turn
a. and b. so c. yet d. for
20. The narrator is a character in the story who can reveal only personal thoughts and feelings. It uses the personal
pronoun I.
a. First Person b. Second Person c. Third Person d. Fourth person
21. What is the correct sequence of plot?
a. Exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, denouement
b. denouement, rising action. Climax, falling action, exposition
c. Exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, denouement
d. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement
22. is an act of taking away someone else’s possession without permission
a. Crime b. Corruption c. Stealing d. Bullying
23. It refers to when your message uses human emotion to connect deeper with your audience.
a. Bandwagon b. Repetition c. emotional words d. Testimonial

24. Which statement of the writer expresses bias?

a. This bag is made of leather b. The car that he bought was impossible to purchase given its price
c. This perfume costs twice the price of a sack of rice. d. This shampoo uses organic ingredients.
25. “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 b. conservation c. different d. protection
26. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?
a. evidences b. experiences c. fact d. reality
27. “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 b. opening c. unbelievable d. vaccine
28. 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.
29. It is a set of strategies designed for persuasion. It can be used to convince people to believe in an idea, buy a product,
or support a cause.
a. Literature b. Plot c. Propaganda d. Setting
30. Fight for the freedom and democracy!
a. Bandwagon b. Repetition c. emotional words d. Testimonial
31. This is the conclusion or ending of a story.
a. Denouement b. exposition c. falling action d. Plot
32. You can pay with cash,___________ you can use your credit card.
a. so b. so c. or d. and
3314. The mangoes from Guimaras are fresh, sweet, and juicy.
a. mangoes b. fresh c. sweet d. juicy e. No error

34. We bathed the dog,_________ we could not get him clean.

a. yet b. and c. so d. for
35. This is the part of the story where the characters finally have to face and solve the major conflict.
a. Exposition b. Falling Action c. Climax d. Denouement
36. It prevents the society from functioning at the most desirable level.
a. Social issue b. Moral Issue c. Economic issue d. Bullying
37. It was described by the World Bank Organization as hunger, lack of shelter, being sick, and not being able to see a
doctor.
a. Poverty b. Crime c. Economic issue d. Moral issue
38. When product is sold by the name or picture of a famous person or thing but no words from the said person or thing
a. Bandwagon b. Repetition c. emotional words d. Testimonial
39. To live a healthy life, one must eat a well-balanced diet and exercise.
a. To live b. a healthy life c. a well-balanced diet d. Exercise e. No error
40. In an earthquake, residents are advised to duck, to cover, and to hold.
a. In an earthquake b. to duck c. to cover d. to hold e. No error
41. It refers to the central idea or message of a story.
a. Title b. Theme c. Setting d. Character
42. It refers to a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays that reflects the background
of a certain culture
a. Novel b. Fiction c. Literature d. Non-Fiction
43. Being a prolific artist, he was able to compose a song, writing a poem, and paint portraits.
A. a prolific artist B. he was able C. compose a song d. writing a poem e. No error
44. Should we go by train,__________ take the bus.
a. or b. and c. so d. but
45. Can you stay here __________ wait for him?
a. so b. but c. yet d. and
46. Both the children and their mother love going to the park to see birds.
a. the children b. their mother c. going to the park d. to see birds e. No error
47. 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.
48. If we drink body milk, we will all be famous, beautiful talented as Mylie Cyrus
a. Bandwagon b. Repetition c. emotional words d. Testimonial
49. It happens when someone who has the ability to work cannot find a suitable job.
a. Economic issue b. Unemployment c. Inflation d. Scarcity
50. She did not study,__________ she failed the test.
a. and b. so c. for d. but