Department of Education

Region VI - Western Visayas

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAPIZ
Banica, Roxas City

PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH GRADE 8

Instructions:
1. Do not write anything on the test paper. Prepare your own answer
sheet. 2. Read each item and instruction carefully before you write your
answer.
3. Write only the letter of your choice in your answer sheet.
4. Submit this test paper together with your answer sheet promptly on
schedule.

Direction: Choose the meaning of the underlined words either by using context
clues or your background knowledge.

1. The Philippine peso fluctuates due to its economic instability.

A. changes B. decreases C. disappears D. improves

2. When two or more crops are planted at the same time on the same farm, the
system of farming is said to be diversified.
A. old B. similar C. simple D. varied

3. Choose the correct citation of an online newspaper in a bibliographic

entry.
A. Melissa Luz Lopez
Quarantine rules for provinces may be relaxed further after June
15 – June 8, 2020
Roque
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/6/8/provinces-modified-GCQ-
maybe relaxed-June-15.html

B. https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/6/8/provinces-modified-GCQ-
maybe relaxed-June-15.html
Melissa Luz Lopez
Roque

C. Roque
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/6/8/provinces-modified-GCQ-
maybe relaxed-June-15.html
Melissa Luz Lopez

D. Melissa Luz Lopez

Quarantine rules for provinces may be relaxed further after June 15- Roque
https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/6/8/provinces-modified-GCQ-
maybe released-June-15.html
June 8, 2020

4. Choose the correct citation of a book in a bibliographic entry.

A. Vibal Publishing House
 Quezon City
2004
Language in Literature
Lourdes Ribo
B. Ribo, Lourdes A. (2004). Language in literature. Quezon City. Vibal Publishing
House
C. Language in Literature. Lourdes A. Ribo. Quezon City. Vibal Publishing House.
2004
D. Ribo, Lourdes A. Language in Literature. Quezon City. Vibal Publishing House
2004

Direction: Pick out the best modal to complete the sentence.

5. She said, she _____________ make it, no matter what happened.

A. will B. may C. could D. might

6. Bank Teller to client, “ ____________ I see your passbook, please?”

A. May B. Can C. Shall D. Will

For Item 7
When you’re served a plate of sushi or sashimi, a Japanese food how will you
go about eating it. Here’s how. _______, pour soy sauce on the small
individual plate. _________, hold one piece of sushi (including the ball of rice
on the bottom) and clip the fish side into the sauce. Avoid dipping the rice into
the sauce. Place the whole piece of sushi in your mouth. _________, refresh
your mouth with a slice of ginger. _________, eat sashimi sushi (individual
slices of raw fish) by dipping the fish slices into soy sauce.

7. What words will you use to fill in the blanks to show proper sequence of events in
the If desired, order a side dish or rice and take a few bites after each slice of
fish.paragraph?
A. Now, Afterwards, Then, Lastly
B. Now, Then, Afterwards
C. First, Second, Third, Lastly
D. First, Next, Then, Finally

Direction: Choose the appropriate transition signal. Write the letter of your choice.

8. The government distributed personal protective equipment, __________ surgical

masks, boots and face shields.
A. likewise B. also C. besides D. namely

9. Which among the adverbs below expresses unhappiness because of failing to

meet expectations?
A. disappointingly
B. unfortunately
C. disapprovingly
D. unluckily

10. The militants attacked the police force during the relief operations. __________,
the Congress condemned this irresponsible action.
A. Indeed B. Thereupon C. Likewise D. Notwithstanding
 Direction: Choose the correct signal or expressions suited for each statement.

11. Ken failed the test ______________ of his bad study habits.
A. for example B. because C. as a result D. since

12. They wanted to have a picnic in the plaza but it rained the night before.
______________ the picnic was cancelled.
A. for example B. because C. as a result D.since

For Items 13-14

School Year 2021-2020 Enrollment Data of Kasanagan National High School as of

September 30, 2021

Grade 8 Enrollment Data

Sections
Male Female Total

STE 15 25 40

AQUARIUS 15 32 47

ARIES 17 25 42

VIRGO 20 28 48

LIBRA 20 32 52

PISCES 27 20 47

Based on the table above, answer the following question below by writing the letter
that corresponds to the best answer.

13.What section has the highest number of enrollees?

A. Aquarius B. Virgo C. Pisces D. Libra

14. What section has the highest number of Male enrollees?

A. Aquarius B. Virgo C. Pisces D. Libra

Direction: Read the infographics and compare with the print text below.

Infographic
Printed Text
The concept of diversity is more than just acknowledging our
differences. It is about understanding and recognizing that everyone is
unique and different. By valuing diversity, we can live free from
prejudices and create a success-oriented community.

15. What is the other term/word for this infographic sample and printed text
shown above?
A. multimodal text B. plain text C. text message D. emoji

16. How are the information presented in the infographic and the printed text?
A. In the infographic, diversity was discussed in short phrases while in print text,
diversity was discussed in sentences.
B. The topic diversity is clearly presented using the infographic rather than print
text.
C. The infographic is more specific in giving messages/information than print text.
D. All of the above

17. Which of the following sentences uses appropriate opinion-marking signals?

A. I believe that Filipinos can overcome this COVID-19 pandemic because they
are brave in facing challenges/trials in life.
B. Certainly you are making a horrible scene if you divulge a
secret.
C. No other country can defeat the Filipino athletes.
D. Excuse me, you are giving incorrect information to the people about COVID19
vaccine.

18. What would you say to encourage tourists to visit the

Philippines?
A. In my opinion, it is more fun in the Philippines.
B. I am certain that it is more fun in the Philippines.
C. If I am not mistaken, it is more fun in the Philippines.
D. I might be wrong, but it is more fun in the Philippines.

19. What opinion-marking signal shows doubt?

A. Perhaps… B. I should C. My favorite… D. It is my belief

20. Which of the following sentences expresses a negative idea.

A. None of you has ever realized my worth.
B. We should observe proper health protocol to stay away from Corona virus.
C. We should encourage the unvaccinated persons to become vaccinated for
herd immunity purposes.
D. Both B or C

21. Which of the following statements expresses a positive idea?

A. My parents always tell me that they love me very much.
B. The meat in the fridge has a terrible smell.
C. Nobody trusts me in this family.
D. I hate the sarcastic attitude of a person.

Direction: Identify the following statement as objective or biased. Write (O) if it is

objective and (B) if it is biased.

22. COVID19 cases in the Philippines breached 352 thousand.

23. Students staying at home and mulling on modules are really boring.
24. The government has wasted far too much money on a COVID19 cases.
25. Rubbing alcohol is a natural bactericidal treatment. This means it kills bacteria
but doesn’t necessarily prevent their growth.

26 A kind of propaganda device which entices everyone to come and join

since everyone else is doing it already. This device is very common in food,
shampoo, and soft drink commercials or advertisements
A. glittering generalities C. plain folks
B. bandwagon D. name calling
27. A popular actress endorses another celebrity to run for presidency for the
coming 2022 elections.
A. glittering generalities C. plain folks
B. bandwagon D. name calling

28. Which sentence below shows a parallel in structure.

A. I like to cook, writing, and reading.
B. He was thanked for his hard work and completing it on time.
C. I thought the movie was slow, boring, and too long.
D. Let's eat rice, noodles, and chicken.

29. Most of the themes in African Literature focus on freedom, independence,

equality and economic freedom to name a few. What do these lines from the
African story of creation reveal about their values?

A West African creation tale explains how two spirit people were accidentally sent
down to earth by the sky god. Lonely, the people decided to create children from
clay, but feel they must hide them when the sky god comes down. Because they are
hidden in fire, the children soon turn to various shades based on how long they had
been exposed to the heat. Over time, these clay children grow up and move to
various regions of the earth ultimately populating it (Fader).
A. Africans value people’s differences
B. Africans entertain themselves through tales
C. Africans follow their religion
D. Africans are hardworking people

30. As part of the Asian continent, Filipinos share the same values and traditions with
Chinese and Japanese. What values are common among the three groups of
people?
A. family oriented, religious and hardworking
B. goal oriented, hardworking and nature enthusiasts
C. family oriented, superstitious, hardworking
D. hardworking, religious, goal oriented

31. My friends decided to go home to the province before the imposition of the
community quarantine, __________ I have stayed here in Manila for work.
A. besides B. whereas C. also D. moreover

32. I will not go home tonight, __________ I haven’t finished the report or tomorrow’s
board meeting yet.
A. also B. furthermore C. besides D. thus

33. One way of getting information and knowledge is through listening. It is a skill that
some people need to work on harder than others. The following are some of the
tips in employing proper listening skills, except one
A. Listen to get the general ideas of the text.
 B. Take down notes to help you recall important ideas.
C. listen and focus on the text being read.
D. take note of the facial expression of the reader.

For Items 34 – 37. Identify what issue is presented based on the given situation.
Choose the best answer from the given choices.

A. if it is a social issue C. if it is a moral issue

B. if it is an economic issue D. if it is a combination of any issue given.

34. While walking along the skywalk going to a mall you saw a mother carrying and
nursing her child begging for alms.

35. Due to the Pandemic state of the country, graduates of the school year 2019-
2020 keep their hopes up in landing a decent job.

36. Inside the house there are rules: Girls wash the dishes; Boys fetch water; Girls
cook the food; Boys chop the firewood.

37. Sonny Boy is a grade 3 Pupil of Mabinaha-on Primary School. He was always
absent and when he was at school, his classmates and teacher always noticed some
unexplained bruises in his arms, face and neck.

38. In spatial arrangement, the details are arranged in the order in which
they happened.
A. true B. false C. cannot be determined D. depends on the purpose

39. In chronological order, the sentences of a paragraph are arranged

according to geographical location, such as left to right, up to down, etc.
A. true B. false C. depends on the topic D. depends on the writer

40. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A. Biographies B. Histories C. Speeches D. Commentaries
 Department of Education
Region VI - Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAPIZ
Banica, Roxas City
PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH GRADE 8
ANSWER KEY

1. B
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. B
10.B
11.B
12.C
13.D
14.C
15.A
16.A
17.A
18.B
19.A
20.A
21.A
22.O
23.B
24.B
25.O
26.B
27.A
28.D
29.A
30.A
31.B
32.C
33.D
34.A
35.B
36.C
37.D
38.B
39.B
40.C