LONG TEST IN ENGLISH 8

I. Cohesive Devices
Directions: Choose the appropriate cohesive devices in completing the following sentences. Write the letter oy
your answer.
Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?
A. and B. but C. or D. so
2. You can borrow my laptop ___________you will use it carefully.
A. and B. as long as C. even if D. so
3. Joy is going to finish her online work ______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also B. and C. or D. even if
4. Pedro eats his dinner early _______ he needs to finish his assignment.
A. but B. because C. such as D. while
5. ________having their online classes, the children were assisted by their parents.
A. Although B. Such as C. While D. Because
6. COVID - 19 pandemic threatens the health of the people; ____________, health protocols are imposed.
A. and B. as a result C. however D. or
For items 7 to 10, identify what type of text/speech t is being asked or shown in each item.
7. What type of speech contains a list of instructions to follow?
A. demonstrative B. informative C. narrative D. persuasive
8. What type of speech tells a story/real event that has happened to some characters in a specific place and
time?
A. informative B. narrative C. persuasive D. demonstrative
9. This text serves to provide interesting and useful information to your audience.
A. narrative B, informative C. demonstrative C. persuasive

Why go out when it is much safer at home? Why don’t you reflect and ponder on lessons brought
about by this pandemic rather than blame others? Why do you always have to rant or complain on social
media about the government’s work when you can be of help to it?

My dear friends, this pandemic will never be gone if, we, the people, will not help our government
officials and front liners prevent it. The only way we can be of help to them is to follow the implemented
policies and health protocols. Hence, let us help altogether to heal our country as one!

10. What is the purpose of the writer?

A. to demonstrate B. to persuade C. to give informative D. to tell a story

II. Parallel Structures

Directions: Read the sentences below. Write P if the sentence is parallel and write NP if not parallel.
11. These mangoes are ripe, juicy and sweet.
12. A lot of tourists are expected to visit the beach and the museum.
13. Voters should not only be wise but also vigilant.
14. Organic vegetables are being sold in the market like eggplant, potato, carrots and a lot of cabbage.
15. The beach is famous for its fine and white sand.

Directions: Choose the letter that contains the phrases/ words that make it parallel. Write the letter of your
answer.
16. During the lockdown, people were either baking, dancing, or ____________.
A. garden B. gardening C. planted D. planting
17. In my free time, I enjoy reading books more than ____________________.
A. watch movies B. watched movies C. watching movies D. will watch movies
18. The mangoes that my mother bought from the market are fresh and __________.
 A. sweet B. sweeter C. sweetest D. getting sweet

19. Learning a new language is not only inspiring but also _____________.
A. challenge B. challenging C. challenged D. will challenge
20. There are a lot of activities you can do on the beach. You can build a sandcastle, swim in the sea or
_________________.
A. chill in the cottage C. chilled in the cottage
B. chilling in the cottage D. will chill in the cottage

Directions: Select the word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences
contain no error at all. Write the letter of your answer.
21. After class hours, the students went to the plaza, to the mall, and home.
A. and home B. the students went C. the plaza D. No error
22. Public places require not only face masks but also wearing face shields.
A. Public places B. wearing face shields C. face masks D. No error
23. In an earthquake, residents are advised to duck, to cover, and to hold. No error
A. B. C. D.
24. To live a healthy life, one must eat a well-balanced diet and exercise. No error
A. B. C. D.
25. Raymond spends his summer fishing, camping, and a swim. No error
A. B C. D.

III. Grammatical Signals

Directions: Analyze the questions below and choose the letter of the correct answer for each item. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
26. Which concept below refers to the organizing of ideas in a logical and clear manner to suit the writer’s
purpose?
A. coherence C. idea development
B. grammatical signals D. pattern of idea development
27. Apart from using, determiners, repetition, transitional devices, which below can be used to achieve
coherence?
A. claim C. idea development
B. .grammatical signals D. pattern of idea development
28. Which pattern of idea development discusses the general topic by elaborating it using specific details?
A. cause and effect C. general to particular
B. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution
29. Which pattern of idea development is used to present an action that can be taken to address an identified
concern or issue?
A. claim-counterclaim C. cause and effect
B. problem-solution D. general to particular
30. Other people say that the tobacco industry helps our economy; however, cigarettes still bring a lot of
problems. First, the smoke from cigarettes is harmful to the health of both smokers and non-smokers. It is known
to be the leading cause of lung cancer which may result to death. Second, it contributes to air pollution. Despite it
boosting our economy, I strongly believe that the mentioned negative effects are more valid for people to stop
consuming cigarettes.
What pattern of idea is used in the text above?
A. persuasion C. cause-and-effect
B. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution

Prepared by:
Nelissa Pearl Coloma
English Teacher