THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 8

NAME: ____________________________ GR.& SEC._________ SCORE:________

Directions: Read the sentences below and identify what they refer to from the given choices below each. Write the
letter of your answer directly in the blank.

_____1. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular

issue without examining and presenting enough evidence.
A. bias C. objective
B. judgment D. subjective
_____2. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?
A. evidence C. facts
B. experiences D. reality
_____3. All of the following statements are true about bias, EXCEPT:
A. presenting both sides of the issue
B. telling only a part of the issue at hand
C. putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion
D. being subjective as opposed to being objective
_____4. Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s biases?
A. Use of diction and evidence
B. Use of credentials
C. Use of personal thoughts
D. Use of words
_____5. “Fathers are always more responsible in making decisions than mothers.”
Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
A. always C. making
B. decision D. responsible
_____6. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies such as
women empowerment, child protection, and environmental conservation.”
Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
A. amazing C. different
B. conservation D. protection
_____7. “To have a vaccine for COVID-19 before the opening of classes on August 24, 2020, is unbelievable.” What
word makes the sentence biased?
A. before C. unbelievable
B. opening D. vaccine
_____8. “Buying a brand new android cellphone is a waste of money.” Which of the words in the statement shows
bias?
A. brand new C. money
B. buying D. waste
_____9. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?
A. Filipinos are the best singers in the world.
B. High school dropouts will not be successful in life.
C. Asian people have a diverse and rich cultural heritage.
D. Students who are good in Science and Math are brainy.
_____10. Which of the following statements expresses bias?
A. The Earth rotates on its own axis.
B. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
C. Putting rubbing alcohol is the best way to kill bacteria and viruses.
D. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
_____11. Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?
A. Filipinos are considered the best English speakers in the world.
 B. Women leaders are better than men when handling a health crisis.
C. Research studies are undertaken to help improve human condition.
D. Online games are the main cause of mental health problems among
teenagers nowadays.
_____12.Which statement of the writer expresses bias?
A. This bag is made of leather.
B. This shampoo uses organic ingredients.
C. This perfume costs twice the price of a sack of rice.
D. The car that he bought was impossible to purchase given its price.
_____13.Which of the following statements shows the positive view of the author about mobile games?
A. It distracts teenagers from their academic priorities.
B. It enhances the analytic and critical skills of players.
C. It promotes messages about violence among teenagers.
D. It negatively affects their physical and psychological health.
_____14.Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the author
about social media?
A. It breeds cyberbullying and depression.
B. It can be an avenue for business opportunities.
C. It develops the information and communication (ICT) skills of teenagers.
D. It allows people to create online communities and friendship.
_____15.What should an author do to avoid being biased? The author must…
A. present evidences to support personal opinions
B. present solid evidences on both sides of an issue
C. use words and expressions that appeal to the readers
D. use words and expressions to convince readers to take a stand
_____16. It is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the attitudes, perspectives and emotions of people
or communities.
A. advertisement C. announcement
B. commercial D. propaganda
_____17. What type of propaganda shows the product’s best features, tells half-truths, and omits its potential
problems?
A. card stacking C. name-calling
B. glittering generalities D. soft soap
_____18. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names that evoke
fear or hatred such as, “racist, dictator, and communist”?
A. card stacking C. name-calling
B. glittering generalities D. plain folks
_____19. Which propaganda technique presents a negative quality of a person, entity, object, or value to discredit it
and make the other option more acceptable?
A. loaded words C. simplification
B. plain folks D. transfer
_____20. What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things go better with Coke”?
A. card stacking C. name-calling
B. glittering generalities D. plain folks
_____21. What propaganda technique uses flattery or insincere compliments designed
to get the audience on the side of the speaker.
A. card stacking C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____22. Which propaganda technique links a person or idea, to a negative symbol?
A. glittering generalities C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____23. Which propaganda technique attempts to influence an audience by using words with strong emotional
appeal or may also portray stereotypes that cannot be supported by concrete evidences?
 A. bandwagon C. loaded words
B. card stacking D. simplification
_____24. “A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prefers for her baby and the
advantages of using it.” What propaganda technique is used in the situation?
A. loaded words C. testimonial
B. simplification D. transfer
_____25. A political candidate is labelling his opponent a “corrupt leader”. What propaganda technique is used?
A. card stacking C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____26. “In a school election, a voter is confused on who he is going to vote for school president, but because most
of his classmates and friends love “candidate X”, he decided to go along with the choice of the majority.” What
propaganda is used in the situation?
A. bandwagon C. name-calling
B. loaded words D. simplification
_____27. Which propaganda technique is intended to reduce the critical issue into a simple one by using a catchy
expression to persuade uninformed listeners?
A. loaded words C. soft soap
B. simplification D. testimonial
_____28. . A make-up brand says that its products will make you look young and beautiful but it doesn’t tell you the
possible side effects of the chemicals in products do to your skin. What propaganda is used in the situation?
A. card stacking C. plain folks
B. name-calling D. soft soap
_____29. Which statement uses soft soap propaganda technique?
A. You are a criminal! You don’t deserve to be elected.
B. My actions of service for you are my best work in life.
C. I am the right person to be voted because of my visible services.
D. I know that you are wise voters. The future of this country is in your hands.
_____30. What do you think is the right thing for you to do if you see the propaganda of a slimming tablet with a
promo sale of buy 1 take 1 and sold at a very cheap price and you really want to lose weight?
A. Not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective.
B. Immediately buy the product for its very good offer.
C. Buy the product because of its convincing promotion.
D. Conduct thorough research on the product especially for possible negative side effects of
the product before buying it.
_____31. Which of the following best describes a social issue?
A. It causes an increase in unemployment.
B. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
C. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
D. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.
_____32. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
A. increasing population C. high prices of commodities
B. cheating during exam D. low agricultural production
_____33. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and
needs?
A. social issue C. economic issue
B. moral issue D. public issue
_____34. Which of the following can be considered as a moral issue?
A. abortion C. pollution
B. hunger D. unemployment
_____35. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? Children die quietly in some of the poorest
villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical services.
A. social issue C. economic issue
B. moral issue D. psychological issue
_____36. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? High fuel costs and soaring commodity prices,
together with fears of global recession, are worries of all countries.
A. social issue C. economic issue
B. moral issue D. psychological issue
_____37. Which of the following situations shows a moral issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.
_____38.Which of the following situations reveals a social issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.
_____39.Which of the following situations poses a moral issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people stages a hunger strike on the street.
_____40.Which of the following situations presents a social issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people is having a hunger strike on the street.
_____41. What literary criticism approach analyzes the structure or form of each individual part of a story and it
focuses only on the text itself?
A. Moralist Approach
B. Formalist Approach C. Marxist Approach
_____42. Which of the following refers to the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works?
A. Literary approach B. Literary device C. Literary criticism
_____43. Which of the following is TRUE about formalism?
A. It is concerned with the historical events outside of the story, cultural, and religious beliefs.
B. It uses quick reading to get the main idea of the text and compare it with other related works.
C. It analyzes the work as a whole, the form of each individual part of the text from the individual
scenes and chapters, elements, and literary devices.
_____44. Which of these features of a text would a formalist critic be most interested in?
A. Structure B. Author C. Reader
_____45. What is the most exciting part of a story?
A. Exposition B. Climax C. Resolution
_____46. What element in a literary work is described as the series of related events?
A. Theme B. Plot C. Rising Action
_____47. Which of the following is the central or main character in a story?
A. Antagonist B. Confidant C. Protagonist
_____48. What do you call the opposition of forces which is essential to the plot?
A. Climax B. Conflict C. Exposition
_____49. Which among the elements of a short story refers to the perspective of the character or narrator telling the
story?
A. Symbolism B. Theme C. Point of view
_____50.How to analyze a text using formalist approach?
A. Examine a text including the biographical information about the author and the effect on the reader.
B. Scrutinize the point of view, structure, social and political ideas.
C. Analyze how the elements work together to give meaning to the text.