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1st Quarter
English 8
Name: __________________________________
Grade Level & Section: ___________________
I. Answer the questions below. Choose the letter
of the correct answer.
1. Context clues are words that appear in
sentences to help understand the meanings
of difficult words. Which among the choices
below is NOT a type of context clues?
a. Definition c. Synonyms
b. Comparison d. Books
2. Mathew had few infractions of the house
rules that he should have done as part of his
responsibilities. (infractions – house rules
that he should have done
From the example above, what type of
context clues does it belong?
a. Definition c. Synonyms
b. Example d. Cause-Effect
3. Using context clues by antonym, how will
you define the underlined word in the
sentence: Among the siblings of thin body
structure, Isabel is the only one who is
portly.
a. big c. short
b. thin d. fat
For items 4 & 5, read and figure out the meaning of
each italicized word using context clues.
4. All the little dragons on the high-tilted eaves
of the green roofs shiver to the tips of their
gilded tails under that deep wave of sound.
a. fall on one’s knees
b. be vanished forever
c. tremble at the loud sound
d. be destroyed by the gilded tails
5. All the green-and-gold tiles of the temple
are vibrating; the wooden goldfish above
them are writhing against the sky.
a. hanging c. pointing
b. leading d. twisting
6. When a learner is required to do research on
his/her assignment, which of the following
should be the most appropriate action?
a. Posts his/her question on Ask.com and
waits for someone to answer it
b. Does the research on the internet and
directly copies what is immediately
posted on Google.
and acknowledges the author by writing
the sources found.
d. Waits for his/her classmates to do their
assignment first so he/she could copy it.
7. Which of the following refers to any
materials or information taken from the
internet?
a. Instagram c. social media
b. Online d. Youtube
8. Which of the following statements are
TRUE about bibliography?
a. Sample of books to read later
b. List of sources used in a research
c. Place to go and check out books
d. List of books students need to buy
9. There are many styles or formats in citing or
listing sources, depending on the subject. If
you are going to cite sources in social and
behavioral sciences, which style from the
choices would you use?
a. APA Style c. MLA Style
b. CMOS d. Both c & b
10. What format of listing resources will you
use if you need to cite in many academic
fields, especially in the humanities and
social sciences?
a. APA Style c. MLA Style
b. CMOS d. Both a & b
For items 11 & 14, choose the correct modal to
complete each sentence.
11. There is a _____ of rain tomorrow.
a. decision c. request
b. possibilityd. necessity
12. Everyone ____ obey the health protocols
given by the government to prevent the
spread of the virus and stop the pandemic.
a. can c. cannot
b. may d. must
13. My sister is _____ supportive of my hobby
a. possibly c. decidedly
b. obligately d. necessarily
14. There is a _____ of rain tomorrow.
a. decision c. request
b. possibilityd. necessity
15. Based on the story read in the module, how
did the young farmer respond to the law of
governor?
a. He must obey the governor
b. He would defy the governor’s law
c. He should hide his mother from the
governor’s eyes.
 d. He could not possibly follow the 23. There are common types and functions of
governor because he dearly loved his transition words. What function do you
mother think helps define time?
16. The story of the aged mother is a Japanese a. comparison c. cause/effect
folktale written by Matsuo Basho. How did b. chronology d. synonyms
it teach readers in valuing old parents? 24. Among the choices below, what transition
a. Old people are crazy thinkers. signal does NOT belong the group?
b. We need to take care of them. a. after c. during
c. Loving them when they’re young is b. due to d. later
enough. 25. From the choices below, determine what
d. House for the aged people is where transitional signal shows consequences of an
belong action?
17. As a young adult, how do you feel about a. accordingly c. during
the punishment of the governor to those who b. likewise d. but
disobey his law? 26. In the sentence below, what classification of
a. He was too cruel and coldhearted adverb does the underlined word belong?
b. These people need to punished My father always wakes up early to
c. He was kind enough in giving such prepare for work.
punishment a. Adverb of Time
d. Both b & c b. Adverb of Manner
18. Could you open the door for me? c. Adverb of Place
From the statement above, determine the d. Adverb of Frequency
function of the underlined modal verb as 27. I would love to go outside once this
used in the sentence. pandemic end. What classification of adverb
a. permission c. promise does the underlined word belong?
b. request d. offer a. Adverb of Time
19. What are the modals you can use in giving b. Adverb of Manner
advices or suggestions? c. Adverb of Place
a. can, could d. Adverb of Frequency
b. will, shall 28. There are a few commonly used adverbs of
c. shall, should, shouldn’t opinion. What adverb of opinion means
d. can, may owing to good luck or favor?
20. I need not brush my teeth now. I will just do a. strongly c. completely
it later. b. fortunately d. definitely
From the statement above, how is the modal 29. What adverb emphasizes the intensity of
used in the sentence? your stand or opinion?
a. permission c. promise a. Adverb of Time
b. no obligation d. truth b. Adverb of Place
For items 21 & 22, fill in the blanks with the c. Adverb of Opinion
appropriate transition signals in each of the d. Adverb of Frequency
sentences below. 30. There are a few of classification of adverbs
21. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained that are being used in expressing emotional
many reactions from the people, ____ expressions. What classification answers the
positive and negative opinions were question ‘How much’?
expressed. a. Adverb of Time
a. despite c. however b. Adverb of Place
b. that is d. in addition c. Adverb of Degree
22. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the d. Adverb of Frequency
government to stay at home to avoid 31. The doctor ought to recommend eating the
exposure to the disease. ____, number of right kind and amount of food as an
cases increased. effective way to stay healthy.
a. In fact c. Such as In this sentence, what type of verb is the
b. As a result d. In addition word ‘ought to’ an example of?
a. action c. linking
b. auxiliary d. modal
32. Which among the sentences below uses a For items 38 & 39, classify the correct type of
linking verb that helps express and opinion? adverb does group of words belong.
a. You are brave enough to tell what you 38. Fortunately, Strongly, Clearly, Completely
truly feel. a. Adverb of Time
b. You should talk to a guidance b. Adverb of Place
counselor when you feel sad. c. Adverb of Opinion
c. You made the right decision in sharing d. Adverb of Frequency
your problems to me. 39. Really, Actually, Hopefully, Definitely
d. You do know that your parents can a. Adverb of Time
help you in times of need. b. Adverb of Place
33. Below are examples of adjectives. Which c. Adverb of Opinion
among the choices below does NOT express d. Adverb of Frequency
a positive feeling? 40. How would you compare adverb of degree
a. anxious c. carefree to adverb of frequency?
b. inspired d. objective a. Both simply answers to different
34. Instead of wasting your time playing mobile questions
games, you ____ read and study your b. Degree makes the word stronger while
lessons if you don’t want to fail your exams. frequency intensifies occurrences
What modal should be used to complete c. A only
the sentence above? d. Both A & B
a. could c. had better
b. should d. ought to
35. Which of the following statements agrees
with the issue on Promoting Physical and
Mental Health While Staying at Home?
a. Without a doubt, people have enjoyed
gardening while staying at home.
b. We should responsibly express our
comments on issues we read on
Facebook.
c. Surely, exercising and bonding with
our family are ways to spend our time
indoors.
d. Clearly, many liked to spend most of
their time playing mobile games than
reading books.
36. In the sentence, Doing this will create
better and stronger relationships, what do
you think is the underlined words used in
the sentence?
a. To describe the feelings
b. To motivate to create a bond
c. To describe positive experience of the
day
d. None of the above
37. In the sentence, As Filipinos, we love to be
with our family during dinner time to share
our best or worst experiences of the day,
what do you think is the underlined words
used in the sentence?
e. To describe the feelings
f. To motivate to create a bond
g. To describe positive experience of the
day
h. None of the above