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Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF OLONGAPO CITY
Olongapo City

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THIRD QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IN ENGLISH 8

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Read each item carefully and follow the instructions very well.

I. EXAMINE BIASES ( FOR OR AGAINST ) MADE BY THE AUTHOR (EN8RC-IIIG-3.1.12)

(For items 1-10) Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space
provided before each number.
(For items 10-14) Directions: Analyze the pie graph below then answer the questions that
follow.
_______1. What does it mean to show bias ?
A. to be conceited C. to show selfishness
B. to refuse to take side in an issue D. to believe that one side
is better than
another
________2. What type of bias is this, “Most people agree that something must be done with the
trash problem.”
A. positive bias B. negative bias C. subjectivity D. objectivity
________3. What word is used to describe a text that contains NO bias?
A. opinion B. favorable C. impersonal D. unbiased
_______4. Which of the following is not an example of bias?
A. the reporter relies on multiple sources and gives abundant time or space to all
sides of a controversy.
B. the reporter only uses unflattering photos of a public figure .
C. the reporter relies on one source that details one side of a controversy.
D. the reporter relies on his own opinion about the controversy.
________5. Which one of these is an example of bias?
A. saying the team, you support is the best team C. saying another team is the
best team
B. saying all the teams are good D. None of the above.
(For Items 6-10) Choose the biases that match the subject

_________6. A Prepaid card is better than a postpaid SIM card.

A. Prepaid B. than C. better D. sim
________7. Modular learning is the most appropriate learning modality in the new normal
education.
A. delivery B. most appropriate C. modular learning D. new normal
________8. Eating fruits is the only way to live healthy.
A. only way B. healthy C. fruits D. eating
________9. Online teaching proves to be more effective than face-to-face teaching.
A. face to face B. online teaching C. proves D. more effective
_______10. Exercising is proven to be the most effective way to lose weight.
A. Exercising B. lose weight . C. most effective D. proven
______11. My son's girlfriend is very rude!She calls so late at night! Last week she called me
Sara instead of Mrs. Reyes-I quickly corrected her. So disrespectful. Today she came over for
lunch and brought cookies--without even asking if it was okay. What if I had already made
cookies? The author is biased against...
A. Rude children B. her son C. her son's girlfriend D. dating
_______12. Which of the following words help show the author's bias? My son's girlfriend is
very rude. She calls so late at night-sometimes as late as 9:00 at night! Last week she called
me Sara instead of Mrs. Olson-I quickly corrected her.
A. girlfriend B. rude C. week D. called

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_______13. Which statement is NOT an example of author bias?

A. The #1 COVID-19 vaccine is Moderna’s vaccine.
B. Astra Zeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is the best of all.
C. Chinese COVID-19 vaccine Sinovac is 50.38% effective
D. The most effective COVID-19 vaccine is the one manufactured by Pfizer, Inc. and
BioNTech.
II. ANALYZING INTENTION OF WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS USED IN PROPAGANDA
TECHNIQUES
(For items 14-19) Directions: Read and understand each question carefully. Choose the letter
of the correct answer. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.

_________14.What propaganda technique is used in the ads?

A. Card stacking B. Plain folks B. Repetition D. Transfer

________15. Evidently, what propaganda strategy is used in this poster?
A. Sale discounts C. Colorful illustrations
B. Nutritional information of the product D. Use of the famous heart throb
James Reid
________16. Who are the target consumers of the advertisement?
A. Young men C. Chocolate drink lovers
B. Children and young adults D. People obsessed with their weight and
appearance
________17. What does the quote from the advertisement suggest: Champ moves with milo
every day?
A. Champions get energy by drinking it.
B. The taste of the drinks differs in every sip.
C. Literally, champions are holding the drink while moving.
D. Even without eating anything, the drink can make children healthy
________18. What does the statement Beat Energy Gap signify?
A. It means that the product will keep them safe.
B. It implies that the drink will make them stronger.
C. It signifies that the product will make their lives better.
D. It directly shows that the drink will not make people sick.
________19.What word was used showing bias?
A. Beat B. Champ C. Energy D. Every day

III. DETERMINING VARIOUS SOCIAL, MORAL, AND ECONOMIC ISSUES DISCUSSED IN

TEXT LISTENED TO
(For item 20-27) Read each sentence carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
_______20. 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.

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________21. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?

A. increasing population
B. cheating during exam
C. high prices of commodities
D. low agricultural production
_________22. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient
to satisfy human wants and needs?
A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. public issue
_________23. Which of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?
A. increased crime rate C. rising dropout cases
B. differences in beliefs D. high unemployment rate
________24. 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
__________25. Which of the following can be considered as a moral issue?
A. abortion B. hunger C. pollution D. unemployment
_________26. 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 B. moral issue C. economic issue D. psychological issue
_________27. 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 B. moral issue C. economic issue D. psychological issue

IV. USING APPROPRIATE COHESIVE DEVICES IN COMPOSING VARIOUS TYPES OF

SPEECH
(For Items 28-33) Directions: Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct cohesive
device in the parenthesis. Write your answer on the space provided before each number
________28. Luisa had been studying for hours. ____________, she got all the correct answers
in the quiz.
A. As a result B. On the other hand C. Above all D. Although
________29. The idea of Alvin was innovative and exceptional __________ the other suggestion
provided.
A. therefore B. unlike C. however D. Due to
________30. Diet and exercise will help you lose weight. ____________, it is good for your health.
A. Therefore B. For instance C. Nonetheless D. As a result
________31. Mark was sad ___________ his team lost the dance competition.
A. meanwhile B. because C. however D. so
_________32. My sister has a lot of hobbies _____________ painting, dancing, singing, and
writing.
A. in addition B. such as C. to sum up D. since
_________33. Many students complained that the test was difficult, ___________ many students
managed to score full marks.
A. yet B. so C. because D. since

V. ANALYZING LITERATURE AS A MIRROR TO A SHARED HERITAGE

__________34. What is a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography,
and essays that reflects the background of a certain culture?

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A. epic B. literature C. poetry D. prose

__________35. Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?
A. feature B. fiction C. parable D. non-fiction
_________36. What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the
last line of the story?
A. character B. plot C. point of view D. setting
_________37. Which type of literature is based on facts and talks about real people,
places, and events?
A. features B. fiction C. non-fiction D. sci-fi
_________38. What part of a plot refers to the conclusion or ending of a story?
A. climax B. falling action C. rising action D. resolution
_________39. “Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita.
He fought and confronted Ravana and his evil brothers. Finally, Rama killed
Ravana and freed Sita.” What type of conflict is used by the author?
A. man vs. man C. man vs. society
B. man vs. self D. man vs. supernatural

VI. PARALLEL STRUCTURE

________40. A conducive learning atmosphere requires noise-free environment, well-lit
room, and ample space.
A. conducive learning C. well-lit room
B. noise-free D. No error
_________41. It means using the same construction for sentence elements that are the same in
function
A. parallel B. congruence C.unity D. signals
_________42. My dog not only likes to play fetch, but he also likes to chase cars. The underline
word is an example of ____________.
A. Gerund B. Infinitive C. Verb D. Noun
________43. In my free time, I enjoy reading books more than ____________________.
A. watch movies C. watching movies
B. watched movies D. will watch movies
________44. The mangoes that my mother bought from the market are fresh and__________.
A. sweet C. sweetest
B. sweeter D. getting sweet

________45. Choose the sentence that maintains a parallel structure throughout.

A. The shepherd chased the sheep through the valley, along the river, and over the
hill.
B. The shepherd chased the sheep through the valley, along the river, and followed
them over the hill.
C. The shepherd chased the sheep through the valley, along the river, and followed
them over the hill.
D. The shepherd chased the sheep through the valley, chased the sheep along the
river, and over the hill.

VII. DETERMINING VARIOUS SOCIAL, MORAL, AND ECONOMIC ISSUES DISCUSSED

IN TEXT LISTENED TO
(For items 46-50) Directions: Write one social issue observed in your community, identify
the cause and effect then give some suggestions in solving the problems. Complete the
graphic organizer below.

Social Issue Cause Effect Solution

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Rubrics:
Content -2
Relevance to the topic -3
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5 pts.

Prepared by:

MHELVA M. SUANSING

Subject Teacher

Checked by:

EMIER H. CORPUZ JR., EdD

Subject Coordinator

Reviewed by:

ERWIN A. BUCASAS, EdD

SQAT Chairman
Noted by:

MARIANE F. FRONDA,EdD
Principal IV

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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF OLONGAPO CITY
Olongapo City

Address: Foster St., New Kababae Olongapo City

Contact No.: 0917-500-9914
Email Address: 500027@deped.gov.ph

“SDO Olongapo City: Towards a Culture of Excellence”