Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
ALALUM NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALALUM, SAN PASCUAL, BATANGAS

2nd QUARTERLY TEST IN ENGLISH 8

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
S.Y. 2022-2023
COMPETENCIES No of Percentage of No of Remem- Under- Analyzing Applying Evaluating Creating
Days Days Items bering standing
Reading Comprehension
Explain visual-verbal 8 25 10 2-3,6 1,9 5,10 4 7-8
relationships illustrated in tables,
graphs, and information maps
found in expository texts
Grammar
Use opinion-marking signals to 8 25 10 11-15 19-20
share ideas 16-18
Viewing Comprehension
Compare and contrast the 4 12.5 5 25 21 22-24 31-35
presentation of the same topic in 26-30
different viewing genres
Compare and contrast opinions 4 12.5 14 40-45 36-39 46-48
with those presented in familiar
texts
Recognize positive and negative 8 25 12 49-50
messages conveyed in a text
32 100% 50 4 3 25 12 6 0

Prepared by:

ANACEL M. CASTILLO
Subject Teacher Noted:

SOFIO S. PANALIGAN, JR.

Principal II

SECOND QUARTRELY TEST IN ENGLISH 8

Alalum National High School

Alalum, San Pascual, Batangas
Telephone No.: (043) 4890545
Email Address:alalumnhs301067@gmail.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
ALALUM NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALALUM, SAN PASCUAL, BATANGAS

I. READING COMPREHENSION
Directions: Read the following questions carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Which of the following is used to show a distribution of things by percent?
A. Table B. Graph C. Expository text D. Information Map

2. What kind of diagram presents data in rows and columns, and is best used to show comparison?
A. Graph B. Information Map C. Table D. Expository text

For items 3-4, please refer to the chart below.

Below is a pie chart showing Anthony9s monthly expenses

3. Which part of the pie has the biggest monthly budget of Anthony’s expenses?
A. education B. electric bill C. food D. house rental

4. How many percent is the budget for house rental?

A. 8% B. 12% C. 19% D. 23%

For items 5-6, please refer to the graph below.

5. Which sport has the highest number of votes?

A. Badminton C. Chess
B. Basketball D. Volleyball

6. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?

A. All sports have the same votes.
B. Basketball is the favorite sports of most students
C. People have the same interests in sports.
D. Volleyball has the highest number of votes.

For items 7-8, please refer to the graph below.

Below is the line graph showing the monthly income of Ms. Dynah9s perfume business

7. How much is the increase of Ms. Dynah’s income from May to

June?
A. P 500.00 B. P 1,000.00
C. P 1,500.00 D. P 2,000.00

8. Based on the given data in the graph, what will likely happen to the
perfume business of Ms. Dynah?

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Alalum, San Pascual, Batangas
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Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
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ALALUM, SAN PASCUAL, BATANGAS

A. Her perfume business will boom. C. Her perfume business will start to fail.
B. Her perfume business will be closed. D. Her perfume business will just break even.

For items 9-10, please refer to the infographic below.

9. What is the BEST explanation why water must be

filtered before it becomes drinkable or potable?
A. To prevent us from dehydration
B. To enjoy the benefits of the water
C. To contain bacteria and microbes present in
water
D. To eliminate dirt, minerals, chemicals, and other
impurities

10. Which of the following statements does NOT

explain what the infographic is all about?
A. The infographic illustrates the acidity of water.
B. The infographic presents how to get drinking
water.
C. The infographic tells that ordinary water can be
potable or drinkable.
D. The infographic shows the step by step
procedures of making water safe for drinking.

II. GRAMMAR
A. Directions: Identify if the statements below are fact or opinion. If it is opinion, identify and underline the opinion-
marking signals.
_________11. Running is the best form of exercise.
_________12. Eid is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims twice a year.
_________13. There are fewer panda bears in the world than grizzly bears.
_________14. Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival.
_________15. Chicken that has not been properly prepared and cooked may cause salmonella.

B. Directions: Read and answer each question below. Choose the letter of the best answer.
16. Which of the following is true about opinion-marking signals?
A. They are words that state a fact. C. They are words that show emphasis
B. They are words that show opinion. D. They are words that show cause and effect.

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Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
ALALUM NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALALUM, SAN PASCUAL, BATANGAS

17. Which of the sentences shows opinion?

A. Chocolate milk tastes better than regular milk. C. Cheetahs are the world’s fastest land animal.
B. Most buses weigh more than most cars. D. Strawberry ice cream is the worst selling of all flavors.

18. Which word from the sentence is an example of opinion-marking signal?

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

19. Identify the sentence that expresses an opinion.

A. They confirmed the development of a vaccine for the virus.
B. I think that taking vitamins is healthier than eating vegetables.
C. Based on research, older people are more susceptible to the virus.
D. According to a study, steam inhalation is effective in improving the immune system

20. A. They validate the result of the test.

B. We testify to the challenges and troubles brought by the virus.
C. He feels that community quarantine is like putting him in a cage.
D. They verify the effectivity of community quarantine in decreasing the cases of COVID-19.

III. VIEWING COMPREHENSION

A. Directions: Determine the viewing material described/shown in the following questions. Write only the letter.

21. Which is considered as a single item of important news that is broadcast separately and often interrupts other programs?
A. documentary B. newsflash C. internet-based program D. weather report

22. What genre of viewing material is shown?

A. internet-based program
B. newsflash
C. documentary
D. weather report

23. What genre of viewing materials is being shown?

A. documentary C. internet-based program
B. movie trailer D. newsflash

24. Which is described as a research-based reporting that deals with a specific topic?

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A. documentary B. newsflash c. trailer D. weather report

25. What genre of viewing material is shown?

A. documentary
B. news flash
C. weather report
D. trailer

B. Directions: Identify whether the statements show comparison, contrast or both processes at once. Put a check mark ( ✓) if
it compares, an x-mark (X) if it contrasts and both check and ex marks (✓X) if it shows both processes.

26. The Philippines is a democratic country while Japan is a monarchy.

27. These loaves of bread are both fresh, but the one in the refrigerator is a day older.
28. Everyone expects life to go smoothly all the time. In truth, it is filled with constant ups and downs.
29. The weather during December is much colder than the weather during March.
30. Jean has a curly hair while Jane got straight hair. They are totally different although they are twins.

C. Directions: Analyze the given statements. Decide what persuasive strategy used in each. Choose your answer from the
box. Write only the letter.
A. Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos

31. "My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my
willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
32. "As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
33. "Based on the dozens of archaeological expeditions I’ve made all over the world, I am confident that those potsherds are
Mesopotamian in origin."
34. "The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market
declines in other areas."
35. "I’m not just invested in this community – I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this
town."

D. Directions: Complete the statement by supplying the correct transition words. Choose your answers from the box
provided below.

36. People have been warned to wear their masks ____________they continue violating the warning.
37. The farmers were already home; _________ the fishers were safely docked.
38. The sea can cure certain physical diseases and it _______________eases psychological problems.
39. A mother chicken clucked ______________three yellow chicks hid under her outspread wings.

Alalum National High School

Alalum, San Pascual, Batangas
Telephone No.: (043) 4890545
Email Address:alalumnhs301067@gmail.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
ALALUM NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALALUM, SAN PASCUAL, BATANGAS

E. Directions: Read the sentences below and identify whether it presents positive and negative mood or vibe. Write P if it is
positive otherwise write N.
40. We admire your optimism and because of that, you are now hired.
41. Your constant tardiness made us decide to fire you.
42. You did great and I look forward to seeing your next presentations.
43. Smoking can give you a slow and painful death.
44. Covid-19 has claimed more lives and the death toll will continue to rise if people do not follow safety measures against
the unseen threat
45. Janna walked toward the stage. She couldn't believe that she was able to graduate after all the struggles that she had. It is
a dream come true.

F. Read the statements and determine what kind of positive or negative messages are they. Choose your answers from the
box presented below.

46. Sharing matters to family and friends can boost your confidence.
47. Buy 1 take one. You can save up to 70% by availing this promo.
48. Statistics from the Month of May show that mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy are more likely to have
miscarriages.
G. Directions: Analyze the statements below whether it gives positive or negative message.
49. 1. This bag is affordable.
2. This bag is cheap.
What message does the first sentence convey?

50. Makato gave a very ___________ excuse for not turning in his homework.
Which word inside the parenthesis can be used to express NEGATIVE connotation. (pitiful, reasonable)

**************GOD BLESS YOU!*************

Prepared by:
Noted:
2nd QUARTERLY TEST IN ENGLISH 8
ANACEL M. CASTILLO Answer Key
Subject Teacher
SOFIO S. PANALIGAN, JR.
Principal II

Alalum National High School

Alalum, San Pascual, Batangas
Telephone No.: (043) 4890545
Email Address:alalumnhs301067@gmail.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
ALALUM NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALALUM, SAN PASCUAL, BATANGAS

2nd QUARTERLY TEST

Answer Key

1. B 22. B 42. P
2. C 23. B 43. N
3. C 24. A 44. N
4. D 25. C 45. P
5. B 26. X 46. A
6. B 27. /X 47. E
7. B 28. X 48. D
8. A 29. X 49. POSITIVE
9. D 30. /X 50. PITIFUL
10. A 31. ethos
11. OPINION 32. ethos
12. FACT 33. ethos
13. OPINION 34. logos
14. FACT 35. pathos
15. OPINION 36. BUT
16. B 37. SIMILARLY
17. D 38. ALSO
18. A 39. WHILE
19. B 40. P
20. C 41. N
21. B

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Alalum, San Pascual, Batangas
Telephone No.: (043) 4890545
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