Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education,
Region VII, Cebu Province
2nd Quarter Summative Test - 1
English 8
Week 1 & 2
Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: __________________ Score: __________
Part 1 – Written Test
A.Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided. Each number constitutes 2 points.
________1. It is a picture designed to express words, particularly the connection between two or more quantities.
A. Book B. Graph C. Table
________2. The following are examples of Graph designed to show connection between two or more quantities.
EXCEPT?
A. Bar Graph B. Line Graph C. Table
________3. It is an arrangement of data in rows and columns.
A. Chart B. Graph C. Table
________4. It is a type of graph that presents categorical data with rectangular bars with heights or lengths
proportional to the values they represent.
A. Bar Graph B. Line Graph C. Table
________5. It is a type of graph that displays data in circular graph which is divided into slices to illustrate numerical
proportion.
A. Bar Graph B. Line Graph C. Pie Graph
B. Directions: Match the picture in column A which shows connection/relationship in column B. Write the letter of
the correct answer on the space provided. Each number contains 2 points.

Column A Column B
A. Healthy foods for strong immunity.

1._________
B. Bullying is a crime.
2._________

C.Heavy rain resulting to flash flood.

D. Prayer builds strong faith and

relationship to God.
3. _________

E. Addiction leads to physical and mental

disorder.
4. _________

5. _________

C. Directions: Study the Bar Graph below and provide the correct data needed by the agent by selecting the correct
answer. Write the letter on the space provided. Each number contains 2 points.
The Bar graph is showing students’ favorite
1._______(A.books B. subjects C. teachers).
Which subject is most favorite by 50
students? 2._________(A. AralingPanlipunan
B. Math C. English).
Which subject has the same number of votes?
3._______(A. Math & English B.
AralingPanlipunan& Science C. English &
Science).
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40
30
20
10
0
Araling Pan- Math Science English
lipunan
Covid-19
Countries in Confirmed Subjects
Which country in Southeast Asia has the highest
Southeast Cases as of Recovered Deaths Active Cases
Covid-19 confirmed cases?
Asia January 17,
2021 4.________ (A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C.
Brunie 174 168 3 3 Philippines).
Cambodia 439 385 0 54 Which country has the lowest covid-19 active
East Timor 52 49 0 3 cases? 5.______ (A. Brunie B. Cambodia C. Laos).
Indonesia 907, 929 736, 460 25, 987 145, 482 What could be the possible title of this table?
Laos 41 41 0 0
6.______ (A. Statistical report of Covid-19 cases in
Malaysia 158, 434 120, 051 601 37, 782
Myanmar 133, 869 117, 081 2, 942 13, 846 the world B. Statistical report of Covid-19 in
Philippines 500, 577 469, 991 9, 895 24, 691 Southeast Asia C. Statistical report recorded by
Singapore 59, 113 58, 846 29 238 the WHO).
Thailand 12, 054 9, 015 70 2, 969
Vietnam 1, 537 1, 380 35 122

Part 2 – Performance Task

A. Directions: For 8 points, make a pie graph from the given data inside the box.

*Blood Type – A B O AB
*Number of Donors 50% 25% 15% 10%
In percentage

B. Directions: For 8 points, write a paragraph with at least 5 sentences sharing your ideas or opinion on ONE of the
topics below. Use opinion-marking signals in your sentences.
- Mobile games should be banned
- Face to face learning suspension
- It’s more fun in the Philippines
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4 3 2 1
OPINION WRITING RUBRIC
INDICATORS All
indicators
Three
indicators
Two
indicators
0ne
indicator
were met were met were met was met
Organization
-The issue is clearly stated
- The main reasons are skillfully identified in the opening statement.
- The supporting details are specific & clearly focused on the topic or opinion
-The main reasons are creatively restated in the concluding statement
Conventions
- Vocabulary is precisely & appropriately used.
- There are only few, if any, errors in spelling, usage, punctuation, or capitalization.
- Opinion-marking signals are being used.

English 8 Summative Test –1 English 8 Summative Test – 2 English 8 Summative Test – 3

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3
Answer key Answer Key Answer Key
Part 1 – Written Task Part 1 – Written Test Part 1 – Written Test
Test 1 1. B 11. A 1. B
1. B 2. A 12. B 2. C 12. Digital
2. C 3. C 13. Live Performance
3. C 13. C
3. C
4. B 14. A 4. C 14. Paper-based
4. A
5. C 15. B 5. B 15. Paper-based
5. C
Test II 6. A 6. A 16. Live performance
1. C 7. C 7. C
2. A 8. A 8. B
3. E 9. C 9. E
4. B 10. C 10. A
5. D 11. D
Test III Part II – Performance Task Part II – Performance Task (16 points)
1. B Task 1
2. B 1. Answer may vary Paper-basedLive PerformanceDigital
3. B 2. Answer may vary -magazines -tiktok -Fb comment
4. A -scrapbook -radio-drama -E-mail
3. Answer may vary
5. C -textbooks -oral story telling -PowerPoint
4. Answer may vary
6. B -novels -newscasting -Wattpad
5. Answer may vary
-comics -concert -animation
Part II – Performance Task Task 2 -brochure
Task 1 – Answer may vary Answer may vary
Task 2 – Answer may vary
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education,
Region VII, Cebu Province
2nd Quarter Summative Test - 2
Grade 8 – English

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: __________________ Score: __________

Part I – Written Test

Test I -
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer on the space provided. Each question contains 2 points.
________1. It is an attitude or judgment that cannot be proven right or wrong.
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Joke
________2. The following are the bases of writing/making opinion. EXCEPT?
A. Facts B. Personal beliefs C. Personal viewpoints
________3. A statement is an opinion, IF?
A. it can be proven or tested
B. It is based on facts & statistics
C. It is based on personal beliefs & feelings.
________4. The TV shows in ABS-CBN are more entertaining than the shows of other channels. This statement is an
example of?
A. Fact B. Opinion C. Joke
________5. Opinion statements can be read or found in…?
A. Newspaper-Editorial Section B. Slam Book C. Both A & B
________6. Which of the following sentences is an opinion?
A. Looking at a broken mirror will bring you bad luck.
B. Philippines is one of the countries located in Southeast Asia
C. The sun is the center of the solar system
________7. Which of the following sentences is NOT an opinion?
A. Dog is the best pet to have.
B. Cats have nine lives.
C. There are seven days in a week, four weeks in a month, and 12 months in a year.
________8. My brother found a little puppy in the middle of the street today. He was shivering so my brother
wrapped him in a blanket. He is the cutest puppy I have ever seen. We brought him home and took care of him.
Which sentence from the paragraph above is an OPINIION?
A. He is the cutest puppy I have ever seen
B. He was shivering so my brother wrapped him in a blanket
C. My brother found a little puppy in the middle of the street today

________9. My mom brought the new baby home from the hospital today. She only weighs 8 pounds. She cries and
screams whenever she gets hungry. They think she is the prettiest baby ever born.
Which sentence from the paragraph above is an OPINIION?
A. My mom brought the new baby home from the hospital today
B. She only weighs 8 pounds
C. They think she is the prettiest baby ever born
________10. Samantha and Harold were discussing sports at lunch. “Softball is definitely the best sport to play,”
declared Samantha. Softball has all the same position as baseball-pitcher, catcher, first base, second base, and all the
rest. After they talked, they went home.
Which sentence from the paragraph above is an OPINIION?
A. Samantha and Harold were discussing sports at lunch.
B. Softball has all the same position as baseball-pitcher, catcher, first base, second base, and all the rest.
c. Softball is definitely the best sport to play.

________11. Tornadoes are created when cold and hot air meet. Tornadoes can cause massive destruction to
people’s homes and communities. I think tornadoes are worse that typhoons.
Which sentence from the paragraph above is an OPINIION?
A. I think tornadoes are worse that typhoons
B. Tornadoes can cause massive destruction to people’s homes and communities
C. Tornadoes are created when cold and hot air meet
For numbers 12 – 15 familiarize the list of opinion-marking signals inside the box and answer the following
questions.
I think… in my point of view… it seems… I feel…

I believe…. argues that…. in my opinion… should….

________12. I believe that the greatest president in the Philippines is Rodrigo Duterte. What opinion-marking signal
can be found in the sentence?
A. greatest B. I believe C. that
________13. Ana thinks that Bob is the most handsome guy in her school. What opinion-marking signal can be found
in the sentence?
A. most handsomeB. that C. thinks
________14. In my point of view, observance to IATF protocol is really necessary to stop the spread of Covid-19.
What opinion-marking signal can be found in the sentence?
A. in my point of view B. observance to C. really necessary
________15. In my opinion, it is safer to stay at home and help in doing household chores than playing outside.
What opinion-marking signal can be found in the sentence?
A. in doing B. in my opinion C. than

Part II – Performance Task

Task 1
Directions: Fill in the blanks with words, phrases or clauses to complete each sentence. Each number contains 2
points.

1. I think __________________________ is the best sport

because____________________________________________
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___
2. I believe that _____________________ will bring peace.
3. I feel ______________________ every time I see
________________________________________________________
4. We should ________________________ our hands before we eat to
________________________________________
5. In my opinion ______________________ is the best place to visit because
___________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
___

Task 2
Directions: For 8 points, write a paragraph with at least 10 sentences sharing your ideas or opinion on ONE of the
topics below. Use opinion-marking signals in your sentences.

- Mobile games should be banned

- Face to face learning suspension
- It’s more fun in the Philippines
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4 3 2 1
OPINION WRITING RUBRIC
INDICATORS All
indicators
Three
indicators
Two
indicators
0ne
indicator
were met were met were met was met
Organization
-The issue is clearly stated
- The main reasons are skillfully identified in the opening statement.
- The supporting details are specific & clearly focused on the topic or opinion
-The main reasons are creatively restated in the concluding statement
Conventions
- Vocabulary is precisely & appropriately used.
- There are only few, if any, errors in spelling, usage, punctuation, or capitalization.
- Opinion-marking signals are being used.

“Don’t stress. Do your best. Forget the rest”. - anonymous

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education,
Region VII, Cebu Province
2nd Quarter Summative Test - 3
Grade 8 – English
Part 1 – Written Test
Test I
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer on the space provided. Each number contains 2 points.
1. A text may be defined as _________________ when it combines two or more modes.
A. multimedia B. multimodal C. multipurpose
2. Multimodal texts can be delivered via different media or technologies such as_____________.
A. live B. digital electronic C. Both A & B
3. Which among the following is an example of multimodal texts.
A. A picture book in which the textual and visual elements are arranged on individual pages that contribute to an
overall set of bound pages.
B. A live ballet performance, in which gesture, music, and space are the main elements.
C. All of the above.
4. An example of multimodal text that includes picture books, textbooks, graphic, novels, comics and posters,
infographics, brochure.
A. Digital multimodal texts B. Live multimodal texts C. Paper-based multimodal texts
5. An example of multimodal text that has an example of dance, performance, oral storytelling, and newscasting.
A. Digital multimodal texts B. Live multimodal texts C. Paper-based multimodal texts
6. An example of multimodal text that includes film, animation, slide shows, podcasts, and web pages.
A. Digital multimodal texts B. Live multimodal texts C. Paper-based multimodal texts

For numbers 7 – 11, Choose the correct type of modes inside the box as described by its comprising aspects. Write
the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
Different Modes of a Text
A. Linguistic B. Visual C. Audio D. Gestural E. Spatial

7. Comprising aspects such as volume, pitch, and rhythm of music and sound effects.
8. Comprising aspects such as color, vectors, and viewpoint in still and moving images.
9. Comprising aspects such as proximity, direction and position of layout.
10. Comprising aspects such as vocabulary, grammar of oral and written language.
11. Comprising aspects such as movement, speed and stillness in facial expression and body language.

For numbers 12 – 16, Determine whether the multimodal text is paper-based, live performance, digital.

12._________________ 13. __________________________

14.
_____________________________

15. _________________________ 16. ______________________________

Part 2 – Performance Task
Directions: Complete the graphic organizer below by classifying the multimodal texts inside the box according to its
type.
Magazines tiktoknovelsnewscasting
Facebook comment brochureoral storytelling concert
Email radio-drama PowerPoint presentation comics
Scrapbook textbooksWATTpad animation

TYPES OF MULTIMODAL TEXTS

PAPER-BASED LIVE PERFORMANCE DIGITAL

“Life is the most difficult exam. Many people fail because they try to copy others, not
realizing that everyone has a different question paper”. – Emily Reinking