Department of Education

Region VII, Central Visayas

Division of Cebu Province

DIVISION INTEGRATION ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING

MONITORING & EVALUATION (DIAL ME)

GRADE 8 - ENGLISH

Name:________________________________________________ Grade& Section: ____________

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. One of the Philippines’ traditional folk dances is Tinikling, which is originated during the Spanish colonial
era. Which of the following best describes the underlined word?
A. independence B. invasion C. time D. war

2. The teacher assigned Maribel to list down the names of her classmates who properly followed the citation
rules. Who among her classmates will be included in the list?
I. Niña recorded the source of information carefully.
II. Agnes copied the text from a source without acknowledging the source of information.
III. Mary Ann copied the text in the data presented. She made sure to include the original author.
IV. Zeny added a citation that identifies the full name of the source, the date it was published, and any
other citation elements.

A. I only B. I and II only C. I, II and III only D. I, III and IV only

3. The teacher called Merra to write a sentence using modal verbs. Which of the sentences below will Merra
write?
A. It is cold in Baguio. We must bring coats with us.
B. All the reading materials are important. We may take time to read it.
C. Ella might do it for you. She is good at solving complicated number problems.
D. Shall I borrow a copy of the essay ‘What are Filipinos like’? I really need it for my reflection paper.

4. Mrs. Saladaga asked her students to give an example sentence using adverbs. Who among the students give
the correct answer?
I. Suzette said, “I cannot capture a single rabbit because it runs too fast.”
II. Axel answered, “Since today is her birthday, she wants to eat more candies than usual.”
III. Kirsty uttered, “Tortoise walks very slowly but they can swim quickly.”
IV. Gabrielle spoke, “The presentation is almost completed. I think we cannot make it to the deadline.”

A. I only B. I and II only C. I, II and III only D. all of the them

5. Who among the students meaningfully combine the sentences below to form a complete thought?
“He never responded to the messages we sent. We assumed he wasn’t interested.”
A. Crystal said, “He never responded to the messages we sent; but, we assumed he wasn’t interested.”
B. Jade answered, “While we assumed he wasn’t interested, he never responded to the messages we
sent.” C. Jewel responded, “He never responded to the messages we sent, whether we assumed he wasn’t
interested.”
D. Sapphire replied, “Because he never responded to the messages we sent, we assumed he wasn’t
interested.”
6. Who among the students meaningfully combine the sentences below to form a complete thought?
“In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming. It gives her a sense of unlimited freedom.”
A. Kate said, “In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming, which gives her a sense of unlimited
freedom.”
B. Kent uttered, “In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming, while it gives her a sense of
unlimited freedom.”
C. Sophia exclaimed, “In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming, who it gives her a sense
of unlimited freedom.”
D. Seth voiced out, “In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming, although it gives her a sense
of unlimited freedom.”

7. Who among the students of Mrs. Manayon write a sentence showing contrasting ideas?
A. Jireh said, “We should enjoy this good weather while it lasts.”
B. Phil answered, “Linda is a vlogger as well as an entrepreneur.”
C. Rishelle uttered, “He illustrated his lecture with stories of his own experiences in the field.”
D. Dafny responded, “These findings seem plausible. Furthermore, several studies have confirmed
them.”

8. Lenard is awarded as the Most Valuable Player. Which of the following is his appropriate reaction to the
situation stated?
A. He forgets about it.
B. He forfeits the award.
C He accepts it with pride.
D. He runs outside the court.

9. The Valedictorian gives her medals to her parents as a token of appreciation. Which of the following is the
appropriate feeling of the parents during that time?
A. They feel proud and delighted.
B. They feel empty and depressed.
C. There is a sense of hope and love.
D. There is a sense of belongingness and ownership.

10. Lucy’s group is tasked to perform “Galaw Pilipinas” in front of the students during the flag raising
ceremony.
The routine of “Galaw Pilipinas” is danced by simple steps inspired by Philippine folk dances, festival
movements, and arnis stances. How should their group perform it?
A. They should execute the dance badly.
B. They should perform it correctly and accordingly.
C. They should secretly change some actions from time to time.
D. They should lousily dance in front of the students and teachers.

11. Analyze the Bar Graph “Allowance Budget Per Day”. Answer the question that follows.

ALLOWANCE BUDGET PER DAY

50 Which of the following statements correctly explained
45 the Bar Graph?
40
35 A. The meal per day is prioritize in this bar graph.
30 B. Transportation is most important budget of the day.
25 C. The School project expenses is higher that the
20 transportation.
15 D. Lunch, School Project and Other Expenses are the
10 equally divided.
Transport School Other
ation Lunch Project Expenses
12. Analyze the Table “Cleaning Materials Purchases”. Answer the question that follows.

CLEANING MATERIALS PURCHASES

Which of the following correctly describe the table
Date Supplier Invoice No. Amount presented?
19-Jun Supplier A 23/0619 3500.00
20-Jun Supplier B 23/0620 200.00 A. There are five suppliers all in all.
21-Jun Supplier C 23/0621 4600.00 B. Supplier B received the least amount of payment.
22-Jun Supplier A 23/0622 365.00 C. Supplier C received the highest amount of payment.
D. Supplier A had distributed cleaning materials 3 times.
23-Jun Supplier B 23/0623 4300.00
TOTAL PURCHASES 12965.00

13. Read the texts about the Sun.

The Sun is a 4.5-billion-year-old yellow dwarf star – a hot glowing ball of hydrogen and helium – at
the center of our solar system. It’s about 150 million kilometers from Earth and it’s our solar system’s only
star. Without the Sun’s energy, life as we know it could not exist on our home planet. The Sun is the largest
object in our solar system. Its diameter is about 1.4 million kilometers. Its gravity holds the solar system
together, keeping everything from the biggest planets to the smallest bits of debris in orbit around it. The
hottest part of the Sun is its core. The part of the Sun we call its surface – the photosphere. The Sun’s outer
atmosphere, the corona, gets hotter the farther it stretches from the surface.
Source: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/sun/in-depth/#:~:text=The%20Sun%20is%20a%204.5,exist%20on%20our%20home%20planet.

Which of the following is an opinion statement based on the given texts read?
A. The hottest part of the Sun is its core.
B. The Sun is a 4.5-billion-year-old star.
C. The sun is truly the immortal god of Olympus.
D. The Sun is the largest object in our solar system.

14. Read the excerpt. Choose the sentence that indicates opinion.

(1) Mount Mayon is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines. (2) It is
a very popular tourist spot in the Philippines. (3) It is renowned for its "perfect cone" because of its
symmetric conical shape. (4) The volcano with its surrounding landscape was declared a national park on
July 20, 1938, the first in the nation.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

15. Read the excerpt. Choose the sentence that indicates opinion.

“(1) Lapu-Lapu is the bravest hero in the Philippines. (2) He was a datu (chief) of Mactan in the
Visayas in the Philippines. (3) He is widely known for the Battle of Mactan. (4) On April 27, 1521, he and
his men defeated the Spanish forces, led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.”

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
16. Kean used animation, slide shows and digital stories in spreading his advocacy on gender equality. Which
type of Multimodal Texts did Kean use?
A. Digital B. Live C. Texts D. Paper-based
17. Read the passage.

Ballet began as a social dance. That means that it started as a way for people to spend time with one
another and connect, not perform for an audience. Some of the first ballet dancers were upper-class French
people who lived in the 1500s and who danced ballets to entertain themselves and their friends. Salsa is a
type of dance that began in New York City in the 1970s. Salsa began as a social dance. Salsa comes from
some Cuban dances like the cha-cha and also uses movements from Afro-Caribbean dances. Salsa is danced
to Salsa music.

According to the texts above, Ballet and Salsa dances are similar because _____________.

A. these are both danced only by upper class French people.

B. these are both styles of dance that began in the 1500s.
C. these both began as social dances.
D. none of these

18. You want to know your friend's opinion about your new bought smart phone. You say, "______________"
A. Mine is way better than yours. I believe it’s true!
B. I can't understand this smart phone. Is yours the same?
C. I think my new smart phone is cool. What do you think about it?
D. In my opinion, this is the best smart phone! Yours is way outdated.

19. What message does the passage convey?

Our foundation is built on our relationships. They really are the things that enrich and fulfill our
life. To strengthen our connections, we must prioritize spending time with friends, family, and loved ones.
Although being busy is common, why not strive to make time for the ones who matter to us the most?
Having people in your life that you can call family is priceless. Even if we don't always recognize it, we all
require the kind of support that comes from knowing that we have someone who loves us and will always
be there for us.

A. Working hard is more important than spending time with the family.
B. Having strong relationships with the people around us is significant.
C. Being busy is a strong reason for skipping family’s gatherings.
D. Thinking about yourself is a must!

20. What message does the story convey?

Adriane wanted to build a large sandcastle at the beach. He wanted to show his sister, Yenyen, how
talented he was. But no matter how hard Adriane tried, his sandcastle kept breaking! Yenyen saw Adriane
struggling and decided to help him out. They built a beautiful sandcastle together.
A. They kept fighting with each other.
B. They decided to go play in the water.
C. They enjoyed building the sandcastle.
D. They were frustrated because they cannot build a sandcastle.

21. Which of the following statements show bias?

(1)Hidilyn Francisco Diaz-Naranjo is a Filipino World and Olympic champion weightlifter and
airwoman. (2) She is the first Filipino to ever win an Olympic gold medal for the Philippines. (3) She is also an
Olympic weightlifting record holder by winning the women's 55 kg category for weightlifting at the 2020
Summer Olympics. (4) She is the best in the whole world.

A. 1 only B. 4 only C. 1 and 2 only D. 3 and 4 only

22. Which option is an example of a biased statement?
A. Mrs. Nacua is the class adviser of Gr. 3-Rosas.
B. Mrs. Nacua has 32 students in her class last school year.
C. Mrs. Nacua has taught at the school for more than 20 years.
D. Mrs. Nacua is praised all the time by the principal for her excellent teaching.

23. “Everyone is doing it, why not you? Just do it. Everyone else did.” What propaganda technique is evident
in
the lines stated?
A. bandwagon B. testimonial C. card stacking D. glittering generalities

24. A toothpaste brand informs everybody that it is 99% better than any leading brand. What propaganda
technique is evident?
A. bandwagon B. testimonial C. card stacking D. glittering generalities

25. Read the excerpt from Africa’s Plea by Roland Tombekai Dempster.
God made me, me.
He made you, you.
For God’s sake
Let me be me.
What does the persona ask in the poem?
A. The persona asks for help.
B. The persona asks for time to be healed.
C. The persona asks for freedom and liberation.
D. The persona requests to spare him/her from pain.

26. Complete the statement below.

“There are many things one can do at home to be productive. __________, one can listen to music while
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doing household chores, do gardening, read books, and watch TV shows.”
A. Because B. For example C. In addition D. On the other hand

27. Complete the dialog below.

Student A: Did you have a good time?
Student B: No. __________, I had a terrible time!
A. Hence B. Meanwhile C. To illustrate D. As a matter of fact

28. A survey reveals that 53% of the country's population is unemployed due to a weak business sector. Which
kind of issue does the given statement belong to?
A. moral issues B. social issues C. artistic issues D. economic
issues

29. Which of the following sentences uses correct parallelism?

A. She opened the door and greeted her visitors.
B. She opened the door and greets her visitors.
C. She opens the door and greeted her visitors.
D. She opened the door and greet her visitors.

30. Benefits of coaching include knowing each player, helping that player improve, and seeing that person
succeed in life. What type of parallelism is used in the sentence?
A. adjectives B. noun phrase C. adverb phrase D. gerund Phrase
31. Which of the following uses transition signal on cause and effect correctly?
A. Next, she had the students and other teachers collect banana leaves and stalks on their way to classes.
B. Better varieties of rice and corn are produced. As a result, many scientific studies and experiments
are being carried out.
C. Farmers are producing more food with modern equipment, meanwhile scientists have also exploited
new sources of food production.
D. Techniques and skills need to be supported by market demand to take root, otherwise the concern is
that they may fall by the wayside.

32. Which word in the sentence below is an example of grammatical signal?

Because of the toothache, I went to the dentist.

1 2 3 4

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

33. “Many students have difficulty in answering their modules. To address this, parents are asked to assist
their
children in accomplishing the activities.” What does the underlined transition signal express?
A. Emphasis B. Cause-effect C. Problem-solution D. Claim-counterclaim

34. Joseph is tasked to write about the effects of smoking in the human body. He started with an outline to
organize
his thoughts. Which of the following option/s will he write in his outline?
A. Effects of Smoking
I. stroke
II. lung diseases
III. heart disease
IV. leg imputation
A. I only B. I and II only C. I, II and III only D. I, II and IV only

35. Larry is going to write an essay about the importance of reading. Which of the following information can
be used?
A. A study conducted by the University of Sussex showed that reading reduces stress by 68%.
B. Reading is Essential and serves as a basic building block for learning.
C. It can even improve memory and critical thinking skills.
D. Francisco Balagtas wrote Florante at Laura.
36. Your teacher assigned you to gather more information about a topic and make an explanation of your
understanding after reading many sources. What is the most appropriate step to do?
A. Explain each idea separately.
B. Explain one source only.
C. Integrate ideas into one writing.
D. Copy all data and submit the paper.
37. Who among the following students followed the rules in writing effective paragraphs?
I. Louie presents a single idea throughout the paragraph.
II. Mark writes supporting details deviating his stand about the topic.
III. Kris is strategically organized to maintain the flow of the essay’s objectives.
IV. Carlo informs the readers about his point of view by citing related information.

A. I only B. I and II only C. I, II and III only D. II, III, and IV only
38. Read the narrative texts about Caribbean Cuisine. Pick out the sentence that DOES NOT belong.

(1) Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of Spanish, French, African, Amerindian, and Indian cuisine. (2)
Many people travel to the Caribbean to enjoy the beautiful beaches and warm weather. (3) A typical dish
and one increasingly common outside of the area is “jerk” seasoned meats, commonly chicken. (4) Other
popular dishes include curried goat and a soup-like dish called callaloo.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

39. Read the narrative texts. Pick out the sentence that DOES NOT belong.

(1) The park was empty, except for a child who stood just on the other side of the fence, a little girl
about seven years old, thin and pale, with dark eyes and dark hair—cut short and ragged. (2) The family of
four is busy swimming in the beach. (3) The child wore no coat, only a brown, cotton skirt that was too big
for her—pinned at the waist with a safety pin—and a soiled, long-sleeved yellow blouse with rhinestone
buttons. (4) Her fingernails were dirty and broken, the tips of her fingers bluish with cold.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

40. Aubrey is preparing her speech for Miting De Avance. On the stage, she should do the following:
I. Have eye contact
II. Stand with confidence
III. Use appropriate gestures
IV. Use loud voice all the time

A. I only B. I and II only C. I, II and III only D. I, II and IV only