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Department of Education
Region II- Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Cagayan
District I
APARRI SCHOOL OF ARTS AND
4 PERIODICAL
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TRADES
TEST IN ENGLISH 8
Maura, Aparri, Cagayan
Name: _______________________________________________ Score: ____________
Grade & Section: ______________________________________ Date: _____________

Directions: Read and analyze the following questions carefully. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided
before the item.
_____1. It refers to the words, phrases, or expressions used to ensure the smooth flow of ideas in a paragraph. It is also
known as cohesive devices.
A. Idea development C. Patterns of idea development
B. Grammatical signals D. Synthesizing Information
_____2. It is the writer's way or strategy in organizing the ideas within a paragraph.
A. Grammatical signals C. Patterns of Idea development
B. Idea development D. Synthesizing Information
_____3. This pattern of idea development starts from the BIG to SMALL ideas.
A. General-particular C. Cause-effect
B. Problem-solution D. Claim and counterclaim
_____4. This pattern of idea development starts with an argument, supporting statement, and then, disapproving
statement.
A. Problem-solution C. General-particular
B. Claim and counterclaim D. Cause-effect
_____5. Which of the following grammatical signals are used in problem-solution pattern?
A. for this reason C. solved
B. dilemma D. all of the above
A phobia is an intense fear or feeling of anxiety that occurs only in a particular situation that frightens you. This might be
something as seemingly logical as a fear of heights, or as illogical as a fear of the color green. At other times you don't
feel anxious. For example, if you have a phobia of spiders (as millions of people do), you only feel anxious when there's a
spider around, otherwise you feel fine. About one in ten people has a significant phobia, although few people seek
treatment.

_____6. What pattern of idea development was used in the paragraph?

A. Claim and counterclaim C. Problem-solution

B. Cause-effect D. General-particular
Some may argue that eating meat is ethical because it is natural for animals to kill and eat one another to survive. For
example, in the wild, lions stalk and hunt prey daily for survival. However, this argument presumes that all animals need
meat to survive or rely exclusively on hunting for food. Human beings are omnivores, and therefore our diets require
very little to no meat to be viable. As human beings, who have some measure of control over our eating habits, it is still
an unethical decision to actively choose to kill for our food. We are fully capable of surviving without the flesh of other
animals, unlike lions, or other carnivores.
_____7. What pattern of idea development was used in the paragraph?
A. Claim and counterclaim C. General-particular
B. Problem-solution D. Cause-effect

In recent decades, cities have grown so large that now about 50% of the Earth's population lives in urban areas. There
are several reasons for this occurrence. First, the increasing industrialization of the nineteenth century resulted in the
creation of many factory jobs, which tended to be located in cities. These jobs, with their promise of a better material
life, attracted many people from rural areas. Second, there were many schools established to educate the children of the
new factory laborers. The promise of a better education persuaded many families to leave farming communities and
move to the cities. Finally, as the cities grew, people established places of leisure, entertainment, and culture, such as
sports stadiums, theaters, and museums. For many people, these facilities made city life appear more interesting than
life on the farm, and therefore drew them away from rural communities.

_____8. What pattern of idea development was used in the paragraph?

A. Cause-effect B. Problem-solution
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_____9. What Pattern of Idea Development can be used for the topic: "Let us fight for the future! #LettheEarthBreathe"

A.Cause and Effect C. Narrative

B. Problem - Solution D. Comparison and Contrast
1) Birds are insect controllers. 2) A 3-ounce baby bird will eat 51/2ounces of insects. Birds eat almost twice their own
weight.
_____10. Which of the following is a general idea?
A. #1 B. #2
1) Birds are insect controllers.  2) A 3-ounce baby bird will eat 51/2ounces of insects. Birds eat almost twice their own
weight.
_____11. Which of the following is the particular  idea?
A. #2 B. #1
1) It was a warm sunny day for picnic. 2) On our faces and foreheads blow the warm, summer wind coming from the sea.
_____12. Which of the following is a general  idea?
A. #2 B. #1
1) It was a warm sunny day for picnic. 2) On our faces and foreheads blow the warm, summer wind coming from the sea.
_____13. Which of the following is a particular  idea?
A. #2 B. #1
_____14. A___________ is a one-sentence statement that expresses the main idea of an essay.
A. Primary Sources C. Thesis Statement
B. Secondary Sources D. Major Topics
_____15. ___________are secondhand information taken from the primary sources.
A. Primary Sources C. Thesis Statement
B. Secondary Sources D. Major Topics
_____16. _________ refer to the major phrases/sentences which are formed from the thesis statement.
A. Primary Sources C. Thesis Statement
B. Secondary Sources D. Major Topics
_____17. __________refer to the minor phrases/sentences which are formed from the major topics.
A. Subtopics C. Thesis Statement
B. Supporting Details D. Major Topics
_____18. ____________ s are phrases/sentences which provide additional information to clarify or prove the main idea.
A. Subtopics C. Thesis Statement
B. Supporting Details D. Major Topics
_____19. Which of the following statements describes a sentence outline?
A. states varied information in sentence form
B. presents the primary and secondary sources
C. states the main topic and supporting details in sentence form
D. presents the thesis statement, major topics, subtopics, and supporting details in sentence form
______20. Which of the following statements does NOT define an outline?
A. It synthesizes the ideas in your essay.
B. It provides an over-all picture of your essay.
C. It shows a hierarchical order of ideas.
D. It is a tool for organizing the write-up.
_____21. What is the first step in writing an outline?
A. Make and organize a list of your subtopics.
B. Choose your topic and establish your purpose.
C. Create and organize a list of your major topics.
D. Provide additional information to support your subtopics.
_____22. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of outlining? Outlining would...
A. summarize your ideas
B. organize your ideas
C. present information clearly
D. help achieve sentence variety
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_____23. Which of the following should NOT be done inTRADES
making an outline?
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A. Make and organize a list of your subtopics.
B. Review and refine the contents of your outline.
C. Present the primary and secondary sources randomly.
D. Provide additional information to support your subtopics.
_____24. Hannah is a passionate writer who wants to expand the content of her outline. Which of the following should
she consider first?
A. thesis statement of the outline
B. summary of relevant information
C. use of primary and secondary sources
D. outline of the major topics and supporting details
_____25. Jen is tasked to write an essay about the importance of obeying the government’s rules and regulations of her
country. After writing her thesis statement, what should Jen do in order to organize her ideas?
A. analyze the given information
B. research on the important information
C. choose the main topics and supporting details
D. outline the major topics, subtopics and supporting details
______26. You want to write a feature article that would encourage people to keep the right attitude and stay hopeful
amidst Covid-19 crisis. Which of the following could NOT be considered as best secondary source for your article?
A. Books B. diaries C. journal D. reports

_____27. It is a piece of writing that brings together multiple sources or ideas to create a new idea or point.
A Summary B. Inference C. Synthesis D. Analysis
_____28. A statement containing one main idea, which serves as guide in the process of synthesizing is called _____?
A. Supporting Details B. Topic Sentence C. Summary D. Conclusion
_____29. Which of the following is NOT an example of print sources?
A. Books and Textbooks C. Encyclopedias
B. Newspapers D. Websites
_____30. What is the formula for synthesizing?
A. Source 1 + Source 2 = Synthesized Idea
B. Source 1 + Source 2 + Personal idea = Synthesized Idea
C. Source 1 x source 2 = Synthesized Idea
D. Source 1 - Source 2 + Personal idea = Synthesized Idea
_____31. It is important for students to learn how to synthesize because it helps them __________.
A. to form new ideas and opinions
B. grow and think critically because of the texts that they read
C. gain a deeper understanding, becoming more aware or appreciative of an idea after reading a text
D. All of the above
_____32. What is one similarity between these two passages?

Passage1: If you want to become an astronaut, NASA requires that you have a degree in biology, physical
science, engineering, or math. It is helpful to have an advanced degree, too.

Passage 2: Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel in space. She went to college at
Stanford, where she earned a degree in chemical engineering and African American Studies. She applied to
become a NASA astronaut but was turned down first. After applying again in 1987, she was accepted as one of
fifteen astronauts—out of 2,000 applicants!

A. Both tell you about NASA's space program.

B. Both tell you about the lives of astronauts.
C. Both tell you something about becoming an astronaut.
D. Both tell you how to apply to become an astronaut.
_____33. Which of the following statements below best synthesizes the information in the two passages?
A. NASA often hires women.
B. Jemison did become an astronaut.
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_____34. Choose the correct synthesis of the given information:
Source 1: A friend who loves ornamental trees told you that her Banaba is grown from seeds.
Source 2: A relative told you that she planted Banaba from cuttings because of its medicinal properties.
Source 3: Banaba is listed under Philippine Medicinal Plants.

A. Banaba tree is both ornamental and medicinal and can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
B. Banaba tree is both ornamental and medicinal.
C. Banaba trees can be grown from cuttings or seedlings.
D. Banaba tree is good for the health.
_____35. Choose the correct synthesis of the given information:

Source 1: Your biology teacher told you that mammals are born alive, warm-blooded, and breastfed by their
mothers. You were tasked to give examples.
Source 2: Your friend informed you that his dog has just given birth to two cute puppies, and they will be up for
adoption after they are weaned from their mother.
Source 3: Another friend of yours said that she likes to feel the warmth of her cat that’s why she allows it to sleep
with her.

A. Your friends are kind to animals.

B. Your teacher would love to adopt a puppy.
C. Dogs and cats are examples of mammals.
D. Dogs and cats are wild animals.
_____36. In writing an article or an essay, it is important to get information from different sources.
A. False B. True
_____37. We don’t consider our prior knowledge when we synthesize.
A. True B. False
_____38. When we synthesize, we have to understand the content of the sources we are reading to be able to fit them
together.
A.True B.False
_____39. When you synthesize you need to look at what two or more writers say about the same topic.
A. True B. False
_____40. __________ is a group of several sentences connected together by a single idea.
A. Paragraph C. Effective
B. Phrase D. Essay
____41. It presents the topic of the paragraph.
A. Major Topic C. Supporting Sentence
B. Topic Sentence D. Concluding Sentence
_____42. It serves as the body of your paragraph. This is where you elaborate your topic by including specific details or
evidences.
A. Major Topic C. Supporting Sentence
B. Topic Sentence D. Concluding Sentence
_____43. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a concluding sentence?
A. summarizes the key points in the paragraph
B. draws a conclusion based on the information in the paragraph
C. repeats the same words of the main point
D. makes a prediction, suggestion, or recommendation about the information
_____44. All except one have the qualities of supporting sentences; which one is not?
A. Needs to state one idea clearly
B. Elaborates and explains the idea introduced in the topic sentence
C. Provides evidence and examples
D. Explains the evidence or example included
_____45. Teacher Nina has tasked you to create a topic outline on any subject that interests you. Since you are fond of
online games, you opted to write about it. Which of the following should NOT be included in your outline?
A. Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Games
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C. Statistics of Online Game Users Maura, Aparri, Cagayan

D. The History and Its Developers

*Arrange the following sentences to form a well-organized idea by writing the numbers (1-5) at the blanks
provided. Write 1 for the first sentence and 5 for the last. (Items 46 - 50)
_____ When we were there, we visited many famous tourist spots
_____ Visiting Korea is my most memorable get away.
_____ My dad surprised us that we were going to Korea for vacation.
_____ My most unforgettable trip happened when I was 15 years old.
_____ What is more memorable was when we watched the concert of my favorite K-pop band, BTS.

Prepared by:

JON LOUIE A. BAUTISTA

Subject Teacher

MARY ANN M. CASTICON

Subject Teacher

Checked and Verified:

MARK JASON U. DAYAO, MT1

Subject Group Head

Approved:

MARY ANN C. MADRID, PhD

Principal III