Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
DUMAGUETE CITY DIVISION
DUMAGUETE CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CALINDAGAN, DUMAGUETE CITY

1st Quarterly Assessment

ENGLISH 8

INSTRUCTIONS: Read each item carefully and identify the appropriate choice. Select the letter of the
correct answer.
1-10 Noting context clues
1. What is a context clue?
A. clues to help get the meaning of unknown words in the text
B. learning how to read
C. using a dictionary to look up words that I don't know
D. asking my teacher for help with words I'm stuck on
2. When you are reading and come to an unknown word, what should you do first?
A. Look for clues in the text C. Skip it and keep reading
B. Look it up in a dictionary. D. Ask the teacher what it means.
3. In ancient times, Japan is ruled by an emperor – a leader. Emperor means, ____________.
A. a samurai B. a soldier C. an informant D. a man who rules an empire
4. At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and iced tea. Beverage means,
A. bread B. silverware C. drinks D. perfume
5. 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. fit
6. During these trying times, communication is very vital to relay accurate information relative to the
issue to carry out solutions easily.
A. active B. nonsense C. important D. lively
7. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are our front liners in this pandemic;
thus, they lead in fighting against the COVID-19 disease.
A. followers B. leaders C. observers D. participants
8. His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see. What type of context clue is
the text using?
A. Definition B. Antonym C. Synonym D. Examples

9-12 Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
The mummies of Egypt are very old. So, people think the Egyptians had special ways of embalming. It
was the dry air that helped them preserve the dead. The method of embalming, or treating the dead body,
that the ancient Egyptian used is called mummification. It was important in their religion to preserve the
dead body in as life-like – imitating real life manner as possible.
9. In sentence number one (1) embalming means,
A. making pyramids C. keeping the dead from rotting/ decomposing
B. keeping things alive D. preservation of animals
10. When the writer used the word preserve the dead in the text, it means
A. retain the youth of the mummy C. resurrect it from the dead
B. keep it dry D. maintain it in original state
11. In sentence 3, what is the clue used for the word “embalming”?
A. that the ancient Egypt B. treating the dead body C. method D. ancient
12. Based on the clue provided, what is the best word to replace the underlined word in the sentence
“Preserve the dead body in as life-like manner as possible”?
A. genuine B. unrealistic C. pure D. go well

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13-27 Bibliography
13. What is the first information written in a book reference?
A. author B. editor C. page D. year

14. In APA style, you should include

A. cellphone number B. author’s name C. name of library D. Facebook account
15. Where should the reference list be placed in an essay?
A. at the beginning of an essay C. at the end of each paragraph
B. at the end of the academic paper. D. anywhere
16. De Vaus, D. A. (___?___). Surveys in social research. New York: Allen & Unwin.
What is the missing information in the reference above?
A. date of publication B. author C. publisher D. title of book
17. What do you use to separate two or more authors?
A. period B. ampersand D. bracket D. colon
18. What is the last information in a newspaper reference?
A. name of publisher B. page number C. Name of Newspaper D. Copyright date
19. What does the underlined letter in APA stand for?
A. Association B. American C. Alphabet D. Age
20. If the name of the author is Teresa Agustin Garcia, how do you cite it?
A. Teresa A. Garcia B. T. A. Garcia C. Garcia, T. A.D. Garcia, A.T.
21. How do you organize the references according to APA style?
A. by chronology year B. by title C. by publisher D. by the alphabetical ordering of
authors
22. In the reference list for APA 7th edition, how many authors do you need to list before using an ellipsis?
A. You can’t use ellipsis B. 7 authors C. 10 authors D. 20 or more authors
23. Whom should you ask to help you with your APA reference questions on campus?
A. Dr. Tano of B. Dan the security guard C. Coach Mark D. Ms. Nina the librarian
24. What is the correct author and year format for a journal article in a reference list?
A. Brill, J. B. (2011). B. Brill, J. B. 2011. C. Brill, JB, (2011). D. John Brill, 2011
25. Select the correct format for the title page in APA style.
A. Learning About Life C. LEARNING ABOUT LIFE
B. Learning about life D. learning About life
26. Which is the correct format for two authors for a book?
A. Moran, D. K., AND Felicisimo, H. L. (2017). Psychology of sports. Rout Publication.
B. Psychology of sports. Dino K. Moran, & Howell L. Felicisimo. (2017). Rout Publication.
C. (2017). Moran. D.K., & Felicisimo, H. L. Psychology of sports. Rout Publication.
D. Moran. D.K., & Felicisimo, H. L. (2017. Psychology of sports. Rout Publication.
27. What is the correct format for a magazine?
A. Abramsky, S. (2012, May). The other America 2012. Nation, 294 (20), 11-18.
B. Abramsky, S. (2012, May). The other America 2012. Nation. 294 (20). pp. 11-18.
C. Abramsky, S. (2012, May). The Other america 2012. NATION, 294 (20), 11-18.
D. Abramsky, S. (2012, May). The other America 2012. Nation, 294 *20*, 11-18.

28-39 Use modal verbs, nouns and adverbs

28. There is a ________________ of rain tomorrow.
A. decision B. necessity C. possibility D. request
29. I have a friend who has the ________________ to read minds.
A. ability B. permission C. possibility D. request
30. My mother is ________________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy traffic.
A. ably B. obligately C. possibly D. promisingly
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31. Analiza _________ turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple party.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
32. Only those who passed the admission test ________________ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not
33. Everyone ______________ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the spread of the
virus and stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must
34. Dad ________________ enjoyed the game with his friends.
A. certainly B. permissively C. promisingly D. obligingly
35. I think I ________________ have failed the test, but I'm not sure.
A. ought to B. might C. shall D. can
36. We have to rush. We ________________ miss the last bus home.
A. need not B. hopefully C. must not D. ably
37. Calamities such as earthquakes _________________________________ by human being.
A. would not be controlled C. may not be controlled
B. should not be controlled D. cannot be controlled
38. If you had not been there, I _______________________ differently.
A. might have acted B. might act C. might acted D. may have acted
39. Choose the alternate if needed for the underlined part – Would you like to have some water?
A. Do B. Shall C. Can D. No improvement

40-41 Transitional words and phrases

40. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, ________________ the cleanliness of
the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D. such as
41. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, ________________ these same people are
the ones doing it.
A. although B. and C. moreover D. yet

42. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland; ________________ they have to adjust to its slow pace,
quietness, and the absence of cable and Internet connectivity.
A. because B. consequently C. despite D. such as

43. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those who are in the
work from home modality; ________, this allows the participants to hear or see each other in a meeting.
A. after B. although C. during D. moreover
44. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. ________________, one can listen to music
while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
45. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the learners
________________ from the different modalities proposed for this school year.
A. at this point B. in this regard C. as can be seen D. as a matter of fact
46. ________________ the problems with the internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from
delivering instructions through online mode of teaching.
A. And B. Despite C. However D. Moreover
47. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. ________________,
they are excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet
48. Driving requires concentration. ________________, biking needs full attention.
A. due to B. similarly C. however D. as a result
49. Gabriel was not given permission to go out ________________ bad weather.
A. due to B. similarly C. however D. as a result
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50. Bel loves to sing in video karaoke. ________________, her family does it too.
A. However B. Yet C. In the same way D. during
51. We did not expect a heavy traffic on our way to the airport. ________________, we missed our flight.
A. Despite B. Although C. Because D. Therefore

52-60 Use verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to convey emotional response

Identify the correct modal verbs appropriate for the missing part of the conversation below.
Noel: Why are we under ECQ, Nanay?
52. Nanay: During ECQ, the government _____________ control the people’s movement in public to stop the
spread of the virus. That’s why it is important for us to stay at home.
A. might B. must C. may D. could
Noel: But Nanay, can you just give me 30 minutes to play outside?
53. Nanay: No, Noel. I strongly disagree. You _____________ follow what I tell you.
A. should B. may C. might D. could
Noel: So, what should I do now?
54. Nanay: I suggest you just play with your brother and sister, Jose and Nene, or you ___________ join me
pray for your Tatay’s safety since he is a front liner.
A. could B. will C. might D. would

Select the appropriate adjective to complete the sentence below.

55. You have to be _________________ to your parents.
A. strong B. obedient C. scared D. insulting
56. A ________________ immune system is necessary to fight viruses.
A. strong B. obedient C. scared D. insulting

57. My parents make me _________________ to do my best in my studies.

A. insulting B. strong C. obedient D. inspired

Complete the dialogue by providing the appropriate adverbs of opinions.

Jose: Nene, how are you feeling right now?

58. Nene: I am very bored, Kuya. I _________________ want to go outside.
A. really B. probably C. maybe D. actually
Jose: We are not allowed to go out yet, Nene. How about if we try to maximize our time by cleaning
our rooms, exercising, or reading some books?
Nene: You are right, Kuya! We could also start gardening or do some crafts.
59. Jose: _________________ Nene! Let us just be glad to stay at home since this will protect us from getting
and spreading the virus.
A. Absolutely B. Actually C. Maybe D. Probably
60. Nene: I agree with you, Kuya. _________________ this pandemic will end. But for now, let us just ___make
the most of our time.
A. Hopefully B. Unfortunately C. Actually D. Absolutely

GOD BLESS!!!!