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PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH 8

Directions: Choose the best answer among the given choices. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. NO
ERASURE, ERASURE MEANS WRONG.

1. These are the hints (word/words) to the right meaning of an unfamiliar word used in a sentence.
A. convention B. context clues C. marking signals D. propaganda techniques
2. It is an expression that carries different shades of meaning .

3. These are auxiliary or helping verb which modify or change the meaning of the main verb. They are used with other
verbs to express ability, obligation ,possibility, and so on.
A. modal noun B. modal adverb C. modals D, modal verb
4. The following are characteristics of modal verbs, except one. Which is not?
A. they do not change their forms.
B. they have no infinitive or participle (past/ present).
C. the modals must and can need substitute verbs to express obligation or ability in the different tenses.
D. they need an additional auxiliary in negatives and questions.
5. 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
6. This text serves to provide interesting and useful information to your audience.
A. demonstrative text B. persuasive text C. informative text D. narrative text
7. These are used to modify specific verbs that consists of a linking verb ( verb of being ) and sometimes another
verb.
A. modal adverbs B. modal nouns C. modal verbs D. auxiliary verbs
8. The word “ bibliography” originates from the Greek words ‘biblion’ meaning a book and ‘graphia’ meaning to
A. copy B. listen C. read D. write
9. Which of the following refers to any materials or information taken from the internet?
A. broadcast media B. online source C.print source D.social media
10. Why is it important to cite sources of information that you used in your research? It is important because it
___________.
A. gives credit to the author
B. is required by the teacher
C. is genereally a part of an essay
D. shows you made an effort in doing your assignment
11. Which of the following print materials that refers to a publication with stories,essays, pictures, and is usually
published every week or month?
A. books B. journals C. magazines D, newspapers
12. Where in a sentence is an opinion- marking signal usually written?
A. at the end B.at the middle C. at the beginning D.both at the beginning and end
13. Which of the following opinions shows that a person is uncertain?
A. I believe that Benjamin dearly loves his family.
B. I am certain that Albert works hard for his family.
C. I am sure that Cesar spends time with his family.
D. I might be wrong , but Edwin treasures his family.
14. How are you going to identify an opinion? To identify an opinion, look for the ___________.
A. words that end the statement.
B. examples given in the statement.
C. reasons provided in the statement.
D. words that introduce the statement.
15. The following are examples of opinion- marking signal that can be used in the same manner and for the same
purpose EXCEPT
A. maybe and probably
B. I am certain that…….and I am sure that……
C. it is the belief….. and from what I know…..
D. based on my experience….. and in my experience….

Directions: Identify the modal nouns used in each sentence. Encircle your answer in each number.

16. There is a possibility that I will be chosen to join the contest.

17. The weather forecast stated that the likelihood of rain tomorrow is high.
18. Eating healthy food is necessity.
19. Many people expressed their willingness to help those in need.
20. My father made a promise that he would buy me a laptop.
21. We have an obligation to take care of the environment.
22. The construction workers made a request to allow them to go back to work.
23. Our classroom has the capacity to accommodate 30 students.
24. I met the basic requirements for me to enroll in an online class.
25. Many families were given the chance to bond during the lockdown.

Directions: Read each of the following situations.Write A if it is acceptable and NA if it is not acceptable in writing a
bibliography. Write your answers on the space provided before each number.

______26. A learner can get information from various websites and acknowledge the author by writing the sources
used.
______27. A learner may not cite sources of information that he/ she used in his/ her research.
______28. A research paper requisitely contains a bibliography written on a separate page and placed at the end part
of the paper.
______29. It is important to site the sources of information that you used in your research because it will give credit
to the author.
______30. In writing a bibliography it is important to use appropriate punctuations.

Directions: Choose the appropriate modal from the choices inside the box to complete each sentence . Write your
answer on the space provided before each number

should request can certainty obligately obligation

ability must possibility would will

__________31. Annaliza __________turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple party.
__________32. You _____ study hard to pass the test and make it to the top.
__________33. Only those who passed the admission test ______ enroll in the university.
__________34. My father works abroad, but he promised that he _____ return home on my graduation day.
__________35. Everyone ______ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the spread of the
virus and stop the pandemic.
__________36. I have a friend who has the ______ to read minds.
__________37. My father is _______ proud to work hard for our family.
__________38. The sick lady sent a/an _______ for medical assistance.
__________39. Students have a /an _______ to study hard.
__________40. If Carl campaigns hard, his win is a/an ______.
Directions:Fill in the missing information to complete the format of each source.(2 pts. Each)

41-42.Books:

Burgos ,Charity, and Nolyuga,Mark.Learning the English Language for Filipino

Students.Cebu:Tamaraw Publishing,Inc.2015

Author’s last name,First name .Title of Book.__________________Name of Publisher, Year of Publication

43-44.Journal:

Janiola, Bernard. “Improving Critical Thinking Skills Through Multi-Media” Research Journal of
Filipino Educators 10, no.2 (2017): 21-28

Author’s last name ,First name .”Article Title”.______________Volume number,Issue number (Year):Page(s)

45-46.Online Magazine:

Guzon, Ben.”Wildlife travel:What animals I can see in the Philippines?”Wild lifePhilippines,

January 10,2016.
https://phwildlife.com/wildlife-travel-what-animal-I-can-see-in-the-philippines/

Author’s Surename, First name. “Article Title”. Magazine Title,_________________.URL

47-48.Website:
Cupay, Ryan. “How to Improve Communication.”World English International Executive
Coaching, Accessed June 11, 2019
https://ph.asiaatatler.com/life/how-to-avoid-covid-a9-tips-to-stay-sanitised

Author’s Surename , First Name. “Title of Page”Title of Owner of Site._________________.URL

49-50.Onlne Newspaper:

Bautista, Dessy and Lopez, Melissa.”TIMELINE:How Philippines is Handling COVID-19”.

Sinag ng Pilipinas, Apr 21,2020.
https://cnnphilippines.com/news/20202/4/21/interactive-timeline-PH-handling -COVID-19.html

Author’s Surename, First Name . “ Title of Article”.Title of Newspaper. Date published.___________

Directions: Below is a portion of a passage which lacks cohesive devices. Complete it by choosing your answers
from the words inside the parenthesis.

One day, John drove his car for work. 51.(when,while)______ he was on his way , he noticed that the road was under
repair.He need to find a way 52.(hence,so that)______he could reach his destination early.
53.(when, on the other hand)______he arrived, he was instructed by his boss to work with Ian on their next project.
54.(but, however) _______he is not yet familiar with Ian. He was hesitant to reach out to him 55.
(because,and)______ he was boastful and arrogant . B56.( on the other hand, even if)____________, Ian
approached him 57.(but,and) discussed details about the project.58. (even if, however) he felt awkward working with
him 59.(while,but)______ he had no choice.
As the days went on,John noticed that Ian was the opposite of what he heard.60.(finally,so that)___________ they
worked as a team and finished their project successfully.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Mrs. Shirley D. Capili Mrs. Jackielou T. Ramos

Subject Teacher JHS, Principal