Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL
Dumaguete City

1st Periodic Test

English 8
Name:_______________________ Score: ____________

Section: ____________ Date : ___________

Instructions: Read and analyse the sentences carefully. Identify the meaning of the italicized word using
context clues. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. I was astounded with what I saw when I reached the peak of Mt. Talinis. The scenery was breath-taking.
A. amazed B. disappointed C. afraid D. depressed

2. Mabinay's claim to be the province's Cave Town is supported by the caves' peculiar limestone rock
formations.
A. ugly B. common C. unique D. natural

3. Negros Oriental has a variety of attractions to satisfy the desire for outdoor adventure of even the most
discerning traveler.
A. boring B. very angry C. unwise D. knowledgeable

4. Every year, each town in Negros Oriental holds a town fiesta, usually in commemoration of the saint who
serves as the community's patron.
A. coordination B. honor C. participation D. inobservance

5. The Rizal Boulevard and other prominent sites of the province are located in Dumaguete, the province's
capital city.
A. familiar B. ordinary C. notable D. simple

6. The lucid speech made by the city mayor clears away the cobwebs.
A. easy to understand B. short C. puzzling D. relevant

7. They are able to breathe fresh air all day because they occupy an abode in the midst of the forest.
A. house B. parkC. zoo D. pool

8. Manjuyod Sandbar is the quintessential location for swimmers and snorkelers, with a 7-kilometer stretch of
white sand beach in the middle of North Bais Bai.
A. ideal B. average C. general D. simple

9. He enjoyed his moment of solitude before his crazy and talkative friends arrived.
A. loneliness B. boredom C. pain D. torment

10. Negros Oriental is one of the nation's emerging technology hubs for the BPO sector, which has boosted the
country's economy.
A. decreased B. benefited C. worsen D. influenced

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 Enumeration:

For number 11-12, give two styles in citing sources.

11.
12.

For numbers 13-15, list down the three ways to cite sources.
13
14.
15.

For number 16-18, arrange the given entry. Use APA format.

Lee, H. New York, NY: Warner Books. To kill a mockingbird. (1982).

Directions: Complete each sentence by supplying the appropriate modal from the given choices. Write the
letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

19. Which pair of shoes ____ I wear? (seeking advice)

A. must B. will C. should D. shall

20. Christina ___ drive a car. (ability)

A. could B. can C. would D. might

21. “____ I leave the room for a second? I need to take this call,” said Jose. (asking permission)
A. can B . might C. shall D. may

22. I ____ achieve my goal. (determination)

A. would B. will C. must D. ought to

23. ________ you like to have a cup of tea? (polite request)

A. will B. must C. would D. should

24. We ________ to put in our best to help and save the environment. (moral obligation)
A. must B. ought to C. will D. might

25. _______I borrow your English Literature book? (permission)

A. Could B. May C. Might D. Will

26. We ______help you in your study. (promise)

A. will B. shall C. would D. must

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given choices to complete each sentence. Write the
letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

27. Irish read the newspaper _______Sally cleaned the room.

A. as if B. while C. between D. surely

28. Studies show that a person’s IQ increases with age; _________, as people grow older, they become more
tolerant, more open-minded , and objective in their thinking.

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 A. therefore B. furthermore C. instead D. yet

29. Carnivores or flesh eaters are animals that eat other animals. _______, omnivores are animals that eat
whatever they can find.
A. On the other hand B. Since C. Instead D. Besides

30. I go home immediately after class hours ______ I can cook supper early.
A. so B. but C. also D. since
31. We had planned to go Thailand or Malaysia ______ we don’t have time.
A. but B. so C. and D. moreover

Directions: Read each sentence carefully and pick out the transition signal used and write them directly on
your answer sheet.

32. I was anxious to leave. However, we had to wait until Uncle Pete arrived.

33. Mother told us to hurry onto the bus. Otherwise, we all would have been caught in the rain.

34. Eventhough it is so hard, we must not give up hope.

Directions: Identify and pick out the verb in each of the following sentences and write them directly on your
answer sheet.

35. She announces her candidacy tomorrow.

36. I see two kites in the sky.

Directions: Supply an appropriate adjective to complete each of the following sentences. Choose your answer
from the words in the box and write them directly on your answer sheet.

sweet, easy, colorful

37. Solve this Math question quickly, it’s quite _______.

38.He bought ______chocolates for everybody in the class.
39.The kite with ____tail is flying in the sky.

Directions: Read each of the sentences below and choose the appropriate word inside the parenthesis to
make each complete.

40. I prefer studying in the library. It is always _________(quiet/quietly).

41. Michael ________(happy/happily) took the assistant job. He had been looking for a position all summer.
42. My neighbour always play ___________ (loud/loudly) music on the weekend.
43. Alicia dances _____________ (grace / gracefully)
44. The learners listen to the teacher __________(attentive, attentively)
45. They eat _______(delicious, deliciously )food.

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Directions: For 46-48 (3 points) Write a two-paragraph essay about your unforgettable moment with a best
friend. Observe the correct use of verb, adverb and adjective.

Rubrics: Content - 1 point

Correct use of verb, adverb, and adjective -- 1 point
Unity of ideas— 1 point

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 16-18 (3points) Arrange the given entry.
Use APA format
English 8 Lee, H. (1982). To kill a mockingbird.
New York, NY: Warner Books.
First Periodic Test
19. C
Answer Key 20. B
21. D
1. A 22. B
2. C 23. C
3. D 24. B
4. B 25.B
5. C 26. A
6. A 27. B
7. A 28. A
8. A 29. A
9. A 30. A
10.B 31. A
Enumeration: 32. However
Styles in Citing Sources 33. Otherwise
11.MLA 34. Eventhough
12.APA 35. announces
36. see
37. easy
38. sweet
39. colorful
40. quiet
41. happily
42. loud
Three ways to cite sources 43. gracefully
13.Summary 44. attentively
14.Paraphrase 45.delicious
15.Quotation 46-48: Refer to the given rubrics