First Periodical Test

School Year 2022-2023

English 8

A. Directions: Use context clues in figuring out the meaning of each underlined word. Shade the
circle that corresponds your answer on the provided answer sheet.
1. The extremely dry weather sweltered the dried leaves in the backyard.
A. boiled B. burned C. roasted D. sunbathed
2. The Philippine government announced the needs to review the tariff imposed on imported
products that have gradually taken over the local market.
A. cost B. rate C. price D. tax
3. Bernadette precariously climbed the highest mountain in the country.
A. severely B. gravely C. dangerously D. intensely
4. I used to visit Nami Island in South Korea to see the falling colorful dried foliage.
A. greenness B. vegetation C. herbage D. leafage
5. Two tickets were allotted to each student for the dance party to limit the number of
participants.
A. allotted B. budgeted C. shared D. admeasured
6. The mood was somber at the memorial of the fallen medical frontliners.
A. dark B. serious C. black D. depressive
7. Tagaytay City is known for its wonderful, picturesque view of the majestic Mount Taal.
A. charming B. running C. ruined D. perhaps A or C
8. The student was asked to clarify his answers for everyone to understand his point.
A. spell out B. resolve C. explain D. formulate
9. Anna’s parents admonished him for breaking their antique collection.
A. noticed B. scolded C. advised D. silenced
10. I am an advocate of anti-corruption movement in the country.
A. preventer B. primer C. speaker D. supporter

B.1 Directions: Read each statement carefully and shade the circle that corresponds your
answer on the provided answer sheet.

11. The word “bibliography” originated from the Greek words ‘biblion’ meaning a book and
‘graphia’ meaning to __________.
A. copy B. listen C. read D. write
12. The Latin phrase et.al. means __________
A. among others B. and others C. for example D. with others
13. It is important to cite the sources of information you used in your research paper because
__________.
A. It gives credit to the author C. It is generally part of an essay
B. It is required by the teacher D. It shows your effort in making your homework
14. __________ is a print material that refers to a publication with stories, essays, pictures and is
usually published every week or month.
A. books B. journals C. magazines D. newspaper
15. __________ refers to any materials or information taken from the internet.
A. broadcast media C. print source
B. online source D. social media
B.2 Directions: Identify the bibliographic information being underlined in each item. Shade the
circle that corresponds your answer on the provided answer sheet.

16. Janiola, Bernard. “Improving Critical Thinking Skills through Multi-Media.” Research
Journal of Filipino Educators 10, no. 2 (2017): 21-28
A. Article title B. Name of author C. Journal title D. Year of Publication
17. Bautista, Dessy and Lopez, Melissa. “TIMELINE: How Philippines is Handling COVID-19”
Butil ng Pilipinas, Apr 21, 2020.
https://cnnphilippines.com/news/20202/4/21/interactive-timeline-PH-handling-COVID-
19.html
A. Author’s name B. Date published C. Title of Newspaper D. URL
18. Teodoro, Albert F. Modern Heroes of Today. Palawan: Aglaonema Publishing Inc.,2018.
A. Placed published C. Title of Newspaper
B. Date published D. Author’s name
19. Cupay, Ryan. “How to Improve Communication.” World English International Executive
Coaching, Accessed Junes 11, 2019. https//ph.asiatatler.com/life/how-to-avoid-covid-19-tips-
to-stay-sanitised.
A. Title of Newspaper B. Date published C. Accessed date D. URL
20. Guzon, Ben. “Wildlife travel: What animals can I see in the Philippines? Wildlife Philippines,
January 10, 2016. https://phwildlife.com/wildlife-travel-what-animals-can-I-see-in-the-
philippines/
A. Author’s name B. Date published C. Title of Newspaper D. URL
C. Directions: Choose the modal that best completes each statement. Shade the circle that
corresponds your answer on the provided answer sheet.
21. There are distractions coming from passing vehicles. _____ Anthony close the door?
A. must B. could C. would D. can
22. Jossiah _____ start investing now if she wants to retire soon.
A. can B. may C. would D. has to
23. Rey _____ come to the session but his presence would lighten the mood if he’s there.
A. couldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. doesn’t have to
24. Pirena can’t get a connection on her gadget. _____ she borrow yours?
A. have to B. may C. can D. would
25. It’s a controlled room. Unauthorized persons _____ come inside.
A. don’t have to B. can’t C. wouldn’t D. couldn’t
26. Caloy _____ be at the airport at least two hours before his flight.
A. has to B. can C. may D. would
27. The invitation says that you _____ only bring three guests with you to the party.
A. have to B. can C. may D. could
28. Jisela _____ stay overtime in the office today rather than going and working in the office this
weekend.
A. must B. has to C. could D. would
29. Canela believes that she ____ finish these tasks before the deadline.
A. may B. would C. could D. has to
30. Considering the event’s formality, the winners _____ wear their Kasuotang Pilipino for the
awarding.
A. could B. must C. can D. would

D. Directions: Examine the sentences below. Identify the appropriate transition signal for each
statement. Shade the circle that corresponds your answer on the provided answer sheet.
31. The government distributed personal protective equipment, __________ surgical masks, boots
and face shields.
A. likewise B. also C. besides D. namely
32. My friends decided to go home to the province before the imposition of the community
quarantine, __________ I have stayed here in Manila for work.
A. besides B. whereas C. also D. moreover
33. I will not go home tonight, __________ I haven’t finished yet the report for tomorrow’s board
meeting.
A. also B. furthermore C. besides D. thus
34. The militants attacked the police force during the relief operations. __________, the Congress
condemned this irresponsible action.
A. Indeed B. Thereupon C. Likewise D. Notwithstanding
35. __________ the bad weather, the employees of the Department of Social Welfare and
Development were still able to distribute relief good to the homeless.
A. Specifically B. Besides C. Such as D. Notwithstanding
36. The statistics and figures released by the Department of Health were used in identifying the
status of COVID-19 in the country. This project also focused on how this health crisis can be
managed from grass roots to the national level. __________, this project summarizes the
important actions and recommendations that our government should consider as response to
the current health crisis.
A. Finally B. Next C. Similarly D. Besides
37. After paying an exact amount to the counter, you have to proceed to the manager’s office for
an interview. Then, the results will be examined by the members of the board. __________, the
results will be announced at the end of the day.
A. Also B. As a result C. Finally D. Therefore
38. City transportation system is one of indicators used in urban competitiveness. This system
involves different possible transportation means. Subway trains, __________, are considered as
main transportation means used in evaluating city performance.
A. however B. for instance C. in addition D. besides
39. Philippine peso is considered as one of the highly performing currencies in Asia. __________,
the Japanese Yen is also working well.
A. Moreover B. Comparatively C. However D. Conversely
40. The man was caught driving under the influence of alcohol. __________, he was arrested and
asked to pay appropriate fines.
A. Thus B. Furthermore C. More importantly D. Similarly

E. Directions: Choose the correct modal to complete each sentence. Shade the circle that
corresponds your answer on the provided answer sheet.
41. There is a ______ of rain tomorrow.
A. decision B. request C. possibility D. necessity
42. I have a friend who has the ________ to read minds.
A. ability B. possibility C. request D. permission
43. My mother is ________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy traffic.
A. obligately B. possibly C. ably D. promisingly
44. Only those who passed the admission test _______ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not
45. If Carl campaigns hard, his win is a/an ________.
A. promise B. certainty C. responsibility D. obligation
46. My sister is ________ supportive of my hobby.
A. possibly B. decidedly C. obligately D. necessarily
47. Annaliza ________ turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple party.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
48. Everyone ________ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the
spread of the virus and stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must
49. The sick lady sent a/an ________ for medical assistance.
A. request B. chance C. certainty D. promise
50. My father works abroad, but he promised that he ________ return home on my graduation
day.
A. can B. may C. must D. will