Division of Cagayan de Oro

CAMAMAN-AN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City

ENGLISH DIAGNOSTIC TEST

GRADE 8
S.Y. 2O22 – 2023

NAME: __________________________________ SCORE:________________

SECTION:________________________________ DATE: _________________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the letter of your choice and write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

1. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are our frontliners in this pandemic;
thus, they lead in fighting against the COVID-19 disease.
A. followers B. leaders C. observers D. participants

2. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly requires home quarantine and physical
distancing.
A. curse B. disaster C. disease D. plague

3. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide.

A. circumstance B. widespread C. predicament D. situation

4. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face to face conduct of classes is not
allowed.
A. cure B. immunization C. medicine D. vitamin

5. The conventional conduct of classes in schools is suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic; thus, for
the meantime this will be substituted with other learning modalities.
A. common B. conservative C. modern D. seasonal

6. Online and modular classes are some of the modalities that the Department of Education will offer
for this school year to avoid hampering the education of learners.
A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming

7. We should keep ourselves healthy by always washing our hands, eating nutritious foods, taking
vitamins, exercising regularly, and drinking plenty of water.
A. clean B. fresh C. safe D. strong

8. Police officers are very conspicuous. We can see them in checkpoints.

A. distinct B. evident C. hidden D. visible

9. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas.
A. communicative B. restrained C. reserved D. silent

10. The Education Week Celebration was spearheaded by the English Language Department.
A. introduced B. led C. originated D. participated

11. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should possess
especially during difficult and stressful times.
A. anxiety B. confusion C. imagination D. tranquility

12. Friendship among teenagers is a complicated thing. Sometimes they get well along with others and
are happy about it, but there are also times when they have misunderstandings and disagreements.
 A. entangled B. hard C. interlaced D. interwoven

13. It was a frigid night despite being in the summer season.

A. very cold B. very cozy C. very hot D. very warm

14. Matthew is a rambunctious child who always injures himself and is warned for being naughty.
A. humble B. refined C. shy D. unruly

15. Snakes, sharks, and crocodiles are common predators of smaller animals.
A. carnivores B. herbivores C. hunters D. victims

16. In a plot of the story, the logical arrangement of events is presented. It has five essential parts
EXCEPT _____________.
A. denouement B. exposition C. atmosphere D. climax

17. Which of the following verbs expresses a strong obligation?

A. am B. must C. dislike D. ought to

18. If you have problems, you ____________ visit the guidance office or talk to someone you trust.
A. could B. would C. must D. had better

19. Instead of wasting your time playing mobile games, you ___________ read and study your lessons
if you don’t want to fail your exams.
A. could B. had better C. should D. ought to

20. The doctor ought to recommend eating the right kind and amount of food as an effective way to stay
healthy. In the sentence, the word ought to is an example of a/an _______ verb.
A. action B. linking C. auxiliary D. modal

21. Which among the sentences uses a linking verb that helps express an opinion?
A. You are brave enough to tell what you truly feel.
B. You should talk to a guidance counselor when you feel sad.
C. You made the right decision in sharing your problems to me.
D. You do know that your parents can help you in times of need.

22. Which of the following is the correct definition of an adjective?

A. It is a word that expresses a state of being.
B. It is a word that expresses a strong obligation.
C. It is a word that describes nouns and pronouns.
D. It is a word that describes verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

23. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except ______.
A. anxious B. inspired C. carefree D. objective

24. It is _________ to see friends backstabbing each other.

A. insignificant B. worst C. impolite D. sad

25. Parents are ________ to see their children help in the household chores.
A. happy B. amused C. excited D. satisfied

26. Which of the following sentences expresses the feeling of being contented?
A. I am satisfied with my grades for this quarter.
B. I am happy with my high score in the quiz.
C. I am looking forward for the next lesson.
D. I am thankful for my parent’s support.

27. This is a type of adverbs that emphasizes the intensity of your stand about an issue.
A. Adverbs of Manner C. Adverbs of Place
B. Adverbs of Opinion D. Adverbs of Time
28. Which among the adverbs below expresses unhappiness because of failing to meet expectations?
A. Disappointingly B. Unfortunately C. Disapprovingly D. Unluckily

29. I, __________ believe that we should help street children by asking private and government
agencies to provide them child care services.
A. evidently B. probably C. personally D. wisely

30. ______________, many health workers volunteered in helping those who cannot afford medical
services.
A. Fortunately B. Probably C. Objectively D. Truthfully

31. 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.

32. Which of the sentences is correct?

A. Last year I go to India. C. Last year I went to India.
B. Last year I am going to India. D. Last year I will go to India.

33. Which of the sentences is correct?

A. I usually getting the bus to work. C. I usually gets the bus to work.
B. I am usually getting the bus to work. D. I usually get the bus to work.

34. Which of the sentences is correct?

A. Next week I am going to the cinema. C. Next week I will going to the cinema.
B. Next week I is going to the cinema. D. Next week I went to the cinema.

35. Which verb is NOT in the past tense?

A. He walked. B. He went. C. He works. D. He bought.

36. Which verb is NOT in the present tense?

A. She listened. B. She talks. C. She waits. D. She watches.

37. Which verb is NOT in the future tense?

A. He will go. B. He will come. C. He will arrive. D. He leaves

38. How do you know if the statement is an opinion?

A. It includes information. C. It gives data.
B. It uses adjectives. D. It asks you a question.

39. Which of these statements is a fact?

A. U.S.A. for Africa is the artist of the song.
B. And the truth, you know love is all we need.
C. Love is the greatest gift of all.
D. We are the ones who make a brighter day.

40. How do you know if a statement is fact?

A. It gives you a new idea about a topic.
B. It uses adjectives.
C. It makes you feel differently about the topic.
D. It tells you the information you can check.

41. Which among the following sentence is an opinion?

A. The quarterback made three touchdowns in the game.
B. The score was tied at the end of the final quarter.
 C. Football is exciting and fun to watch.
D. Our team won the game by 10 points.

42. My brother found a little puppy in the middle of the street today. He was shivering so my brother
wrapped him in a blanket. Mom said that we cannot keep him because he belongs to another
family. He is the cutest puppy I have ever seen! I do not want to give him back. Which sentence
from the paragraph above is an OPINION?
A. My brother found a little puppy in the middle of the street today.
B. He is the cutest puppy I have ever seen!
C. Mom said that we cannot keep him because he belongs to another family.
D. He was shivering so my brother wrapped him in a blanket.

43. These walls have ears. This sentence is an example of a/an:

A. cliché B. personification C. metaphor D. hyperbole

44. His room was a junk pile. This sentence is an example of a/an:
A. simile B. personification C. metaphor D. alliteration

45. The baby's skin was like a rose petal. This sentence is an example of a/an:
A. similie B. personification C. metaphor D. oxymoron

46. The leaves danced in the wind. This sentence is an example of a/an:
A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. hyperbole

47. I’m so hungry that I could eat a horse. This sentence is an example of a/an:
A. simile B. hyperbole C. oxymoron D. personification

48. She played beautifully on the baby grand. This sentence is an example of a/an:
A. alliteration B. hyperbole C. personification D. oxymoron

49. He was running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off. This sentence is an example of
a/an:
A. metaphor B. oxymoron C. hyperbole D. cliché

50. The daffodils nodded their yellow heads at the walkers. This sentence is an example of a/an:
A. alliteration B. personification C. hyperbole D. oxymoron
May God bless us all!