Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
MASINLOC DISTRICT
BAMBAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – 305574
BAMBAN, MASINLOC, ZAMBALES
4th PERIODICAL TEST
ENGLISH VIII
S.Y. 2022-2023
Name: ___________________________________ Score: ______________
Section: __________________________________ Date: _______________

Direction: Read each question carefully then choose the best answer from the given choices. Write
the letter of your choice in your answer sheet.

1. What kind of pattern of idea development begins with general idea or statement and is followed by particular details that
either support or explain it?

a. General to Particular c. Problem-Solution

b. Claim and Counterclaim d. Cause-Effect

2. What refers to the author's position on an issue or problem?

a. Counterclaim c. Problem
b. Claim d. Effect

3. What refers to the strongest argument against your claim?

a. Counterclaim c. Problem
b. Claim d. Effect

4. Which of the following is the most appropriate transitional device to complete the sentence below?
The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates” that move. When plates rub against each other,
they do not move smoothly. __________, earthquakes occur.

a. Due to c. Because of
b. As a result d. Since

5. What type of idea development is used in the sentence above?

a. General to Particular c. Problem-Solution

b. Claim and Counterclaim d. Cause-Effect

6. All the following are example of grammatical signal used in Claim and Counterclaim pattern of idea, EXCEPT?

a. I strongly believe… c. Because…

b. From my point of view… d. The opposing view is that…

7. What type of idea development is used in the sentence below?

I strongly believe that Dyismar should have won the competition because he is more competent than the other
contenders.

a. General to Particular c. Problem-Solution

b. Claim and Counterclaim d. Cause-Effect

8. Which of the following is the most appropriate transitional device to complete the sentence below?
One problem of Kobe the dog is that he always escapes from his cage. ________________ to always double check the
lock on his cage.

a. The solution is… c. Because…

b. The problem is… d. For me…

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Contact Number: 09763225887
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Direction: Identify whether the sentence describes primary source information or secondary source information. Write P for
primary sources and S for secondary sources.

9. A play showing how Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning storm.
10. A short story describing Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla’s electrical battle.
11. Anne Frank’s diary describing her life during World War 2.
12. A textbook describing the civil right movements.
13. Birth certificate
14. Biography
15. An autobiography about the 16th president of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte.
16. The Philippine Constitution
17. It is the putting together of different sources to create a new idea.

a. Defining c. Synthesizing
b. Writing d. Connecting

18. What matrix is used for synthesizing multiple sources?

a. Define Matrix c. Synthesis Matrix

b. Write Matrix d. Connect Matrix

Social media apps are a dime a dozen. Feeling lonely, all you must do is hop on Facebook to connect with your thousands of
friends. However, are you truly connecting? Social media giants like Facebook are supposed to make us feel more connected;
however, they can lead to loneliness, less face-to-face connections, and lower self-esteem.

With thousands of friends, how could a person possibly feel lonely? Having thousands of friends means nothing if they aren’t true
friends. According to research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, many people called friends on Facebook aren’t.
There are few true friends you can rely on in social media. Additionally, these so-called friends are only showing you their best
through their posts and tags, according to Sherry Turkle. This can make you feel more isolated and lonelier.

19. What is the paragraph all about?

a. Dress code c. Dog show

b. Social media d. Learning sites

20. What does the research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology talk about social media?
a. Social media apps are a dime a dozen.
b. Social media can make you feel more isolated and lonelier.
c. Many people called friends on Facebook aren’t.
d. These so-called friends are only showing you their best through their posts and tags.
21. What does Sherry Turkle say about social media?
a. Social media apps are a dime a dozen.
b. Social media can make you feel more isolated and lonelier.
c. Many people called friends on Facebook aren’t.
d. These so-called friends are only showing you their best through their posts and tags.
22. After combining the sources in the paragraph, what new information is created?
a. Social media apps are a dime a dozen.
b. Social media can make you feel more isolated and lonelier.
c. Many people called friends on Facebook aren’t.
d. These so-called friends are only showing you their best through their posts and tags.
23. What kind of source is the research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

a. Primary c. Tertiary
b. Secondary d. Quaternary

24. What kind of source is the information from Sherry Turkle?

a. Primary c. Tertiary
b. Secondary d. Quaternary

25. What is called a group of sentences with one unit of thought?

a. Paragraph c. Topic Sentence Implied

b. Sentence d. Topic Sentence Expressed

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26. One thing you must consider in finding your college university is the quality of the university’s educational program.
You also need to think about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be sure to consider the university’s tuition
to make sure you can afford to go to school there. What is the best topic sentence implied for the following sentences?
a. It is expensive to attend a university in the Philippines.
b. There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend.
c. You should consider getting a good education.
d. College is not important.
27. I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain.
The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t
keep me away from the slopes on a winter day. What is the best topic sentence implied for the following sentences?
a. Skiing is expensive.
b. Skiing is my favorite sport.
c. Skiing is dangerous.
d. Skiing is easy.
28. Which sentence would be BEST to put at the start of the paragraph below?
________________________________________________________. My school has recess every day. I like to play on
the swings and jungle gym with my friends. We like to laugh and run. Recess is my favorite time of the day.
a. Recess is when I can have fun with my friends.
b. Some kids bring their toys from home for recess.
c. Parents sometimes bring their small children during recess for a visit.
d. Recess is good.
29. Which sentence would be BEST to put at the start of the paragraph below?
________________________________________________________. Matt likes dogs and playing soccer. Claire likes
cats and playing tennis. Matt likes to eat pizza. Claire's favorite food is spaghetti.
a. Matt and Claire like animals.
b. Pizza and spaghetti taste good.
c. Matt and Claire like different things.
d. I like Matt and Claire.
30. What is the first step in composing a paragraph?

a. Prewriting the paragraph c. Editing the paragraph

b. Styling the paragraph d. Publishing the paragraph

31. What step edits and checks the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization of the paragraph?

a. Prewriting the paragraph c. Editing the paragraph

b. Styling the paragraph d. Publishing the paragraph

32. What is the last step in composing a paragraph?

a. Prewriting the paragraph c. Editing the paragraph

b. Styling the paragraph d. Publishing the paragraph

33. An essay that talks about the negative effects and dangers of illegal drugs to the youth.

a. Narrative c. Persuasive
b. Explanatory d. Paragraph

34. The love story of Russel and Faith.

a. Narrative c. Persuasive
b. Explanatory d. Paragraph

35. An article exposing the possible causes of COVID 19.

a. Narrative c. Persuasive
b. Explanatory d. Paragraph

36. An essay convincing you to shift from android to IOS.

a. Narrative c. Persuasive
b. Explanatory d. Paragraph

37. The writer is going to narrate a story about the Apollo 11 space mission.

a. Narrative b. Explanatory

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 c. Persuasive d. Paragraph

38. The writer is going to convince his or her neighbors to buy tickets to the school fair.

a. Narrative c. Persuasive
b. Explanatory d. Paragraph

39. The writer is going to explain the process of cleaning and organizing your room.

a. Narrative c. Persuasive
b. Explanatory d. Paragraph

40. How important is the use of appropriate text type writing a specific text?
a. It helps explain the structure of the message.
b. It helps entertain the readers with its details.
c. It helps persuade the readers about the topic.
d. It helps convey the purpose of the text itself.
41. What is called the ability to express one’s thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gestures?

a. Paragraph c. Speech
b. Rate d. Sound

42. Which vocal aspect of presentation makes the presenter speak easily without feeling that you are shouting or straining to
speak loudly?

a. Rate c. Vocal variety

b. Projection d. Speech

43. Which vocal aspect of presentation concentrates on making the speech conversational, not rushed nor artificially slow?

a. Rate c. Vocal variety

b. Projection d. Speech

44. Which vocal aspect of presentation includes the pitch, volume, and tone of the presenter’s voice?
a. Rate
b. Projection
c. Vocal variety
d. Speech
45. Which tip of composing a speech state that the speech should be tailored especially for the audience?
a. Know the Purpose
b. Know Your Audience
c. Know the Length
d. Write, Revise, Practice, Revise, Practice…
46. Which tip of composing a speech targets the length of the writing process?
a. Know the Purpose
b. Know Your Audience
c. Know the Length
d. Write, Revise, Practice, Revise, Practice…
47. Which tip of composing a speech tells that a speaker must practice regularly?
a. Know the Purpose
b. Know Your Audience
c. Know the Length
d. Write, Revise, Practice, Revise, Practice…
48. All the statements are a good quality of a good speaker, EXCEPT:
a. I practice my speech as often as possible.
b. I develop strong eye contact with my audience.
c. I keep an eye on my target length of speech.
d. I play with my hair while delivering a speech.
49. All the factors are the physical aspect when delivering a speech, EXCEPT:
a. Eye contact
b. Stand comfortably balanced
c. Use brightly colored notes
d. Avoid distracting actions
50. Why do we need speech in our life?

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 a. We use it express of feeling and thoughts.
b. I will not pass the exam without it.
c. We use it to enhance our voice.
d. It makes me cool when I’m good at speaking.

Prepared by:

Gecel Faith B. Mejia

Subject Teacher

Approved by:

Liberty A. Abdon, EdD

Principal IV

Bamban National High School

Address: Bamban, Masinloc, Zambales, 2211
Contact Number: 09763225887
Email Address: 305574@deped.gov.ph