English 8 – Second Quarter – Quiz #4
Before expressing your opinion based on a text that is
Name: __________________________________
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A. Directions: Circle the letter of the best answer.
1. What is the most appropriate transition signal to be
used for comparing in the sentence below?
Zeng thought his cat might be killed ________ what
happened to his chickens.
A. similar to B. opposite to C. different to D. in
contrast to
2. Which transition signal for comparing should be
used to complete the sentence below? There are traditions and
beliefs of Thais which are ________ the Filipinos.
A. different to C. opposite to B. in contrast to D. the same with
3. What is the most appropriate transition signal for contrasting
to be used in the sentence below?
This ceremony has been performed by the peasants since time
immemorial, __________, nothing happened.
A. however C. similar to B. compared to D. the same with
4. What do you call a text that contains facts about people,
places, things, or events?
A. Argumentative B. Narrative C. Expository D. Report
5. When comparing the cultures of Asian countries like
Thailand and Philippines, which graphic organizer is most
appropriate to be used for comparing?
A. Timeline Chart C. Schematic Diagram
B. Venn Diagram D. Organizational Chart
6. When comparing, what part of the Venn Diagram is filled in
when writing down the similarities between two things or
ideas?
A. Universal set B. Subset of the circle
C. All parts of the circle D. Intersection/Middle part
7. Listed below are aspects of the culture compared among
Asian countries like Thailand and the Philippines
EXCEPT___________.
A. traditions and beliefs B. science and technology
C. religion and practices D. pop culture and entertainment
8. Why do we need to compare and contrast our culture to
other countries?
A. to love our culture B. to simply compare and contrast
C. to know their culture D. to appreciate diversity of cultures
9. Celebrating festivities and respecting elders are common
traditional practices of both Thais and Filipinos. What ideas are
expressed in the sentence?
A. appeals C. differences B. arguments D. similarities
10.
comparing and contrasting, what should be done first?
A. identify the author B. identify the signals used
C. identify how it is written D. identify similarities and differences
11. What is the process of establishing similarities between
things or people?
A. Comparing B. Defining C. Contrasting D. Persuading
12. We need to compare and contrast persons, things, and
ideas in order to…
A. make a Venn Diagram B. give an opinion of certain issue
C. picture similarities D. draw out information from a text
13. Both Rajah Sulayman and Jose Rizal fought for freedom
and independence. What idea is expressed by the underlined
word?
A. argument B . contrast C. comparison D. opinion
14. In order for the writer to write his or her opinion based on
any topic or issue, the opinion should be based on
__________.
A. evidence B. numbers C. hearsays D. texts
15. In stating an opinion showing comparison or contrast, what
should be done first?
A. Analyze only one picture being shown
B. Make sure that there is evidence as basis
C. Draw a diagram showing similarities and differences
D. Analyze a diagram showing similarities and differences
16. Why do we need to compare and contrast our culture to
other countries?
A. to love our culture B. to simply compare and contrast
C. to know their culture D. to appreciate diversity of cultures
17. In stating an opinion showing comparison or contrast, what
should be done first?
A. Analyze only one picture being shown
B. Make sure that there is an evidence as basis.
C. Draw a diagram showing similarities and differences.
D. Analyze a diagram showing similarities and differences.
18. When comparing, what part of the Venn Diagram is filled in
when writing down the similarities between two things or
ideas?
A. Universal set B. All parts of the circle
C. Subset of the circle D. Intersection/Middle part
19. Listed below are aspects of the culture which are
compared among Asian countries like Thailand and the
Philippines EXCEPT___________.
A. traditions and beliefs C. science and technology
B. religion and practices D. pop culture and entertainment
20. What is the process of establishing similarities between
things or people ?
A. Comparing B. Contrasting C. Defining D. Persuading
21. What do you call a text that contains facts about people,
places, things, or events?
A. Argumentative B. Narrative C. Expository D. Report
22. Before expressing your opinion based on a text that
compares and contrasts, what should be done first?
A. identify the author B. identify the signals used
C. identify how it is written D. identify similarities and
differences
23. Both Rajah Sulayman and Jose Rizal fought for freedom
and independence. What idea is expressed by the underlined
word?
A. argument B. comparison C. contrast D. opinion
24. In order for the writer to write his or her opinion based on
any topic or issue, the opinion should be based on
__________.
A. evidence B. hearsays C. numbers D. texts
25. What is the most appropriate transition signal to be used
for comparing in the sentence below? Zeng thought his cat
might be killed ________ what happened to his chickens.
A. similar to B. opposite to C. different to D. in contrast to
26. Which transition signal for comparing should be used to
complete the sentence below?
There are traditions and beliefs of Thais which are ________
the Filipinos.
A. different to B. opposite to C . in contrast to D. the same with
27. When comparing the cultures of Asian countries like
Thailand and Philippines, which graphic organizer is most
appropriate to be used?
A. Timeline Chart C. Schematic Diagram
B. Venn Diagram D. Organizational Chart
28. We need to compare and contrast persons, things, and
ideas in order to…
A. draw out information from a text
B. picture similarities
C. give an opinion about a certain issue
D. make a Venn Diagram
29. Celebrating festivities and respecting elders are common
traditional practices of both Thais and Filipinos. What ideas are
expressed in the sentence?
A. appeals B. differences C. arguments D. similarities
30. We need to compare and contrast persons, things, and
ideas in order to…
A. make a Venn Diagram
B. give an opinion about a certain issue
C. picture similarities
D. draw out information from a text
31. The nurses and doctors are working in a hospital while the
soldiers and policemen are in the street. These workers are
called frontliners of Covid19. Which of the following statements
is not true?
A. Nurses and doctors work in hospitals.
B. The frontliners are all heroes in fighting against the Covid19.
C. Nurses and doctors have bigger responsibility in the pandemic.
D. Policemen and soldiers prohibit the civilians to go out of their
homes.
32. Makato is a boy who fulfills his dreams by hardwork and
does whatever job he could to survive. Ramil works as a janitor
while studying law until he passed the board exam. What
characteristics do they have in common?
A. perseverance C. dependent on others
B. happy go lucky D. lazy and satisfied
33. Junk foods do not contain any source of vitamins or
minerals while fruits are good source of vitamins as well as
vegetables. Which statement is true?
A. Junk foods may cause different sickness.
B. Junk foods are more delicious than fruits.
C. Fruits and vegetables are good for our body.
D. Junk foods and foods are both good for our body.
34. Nena and Lando separate the biodegradable and non-
biodegradable to recycle garbage, they are also involved in
different organizations that help the environment. Which of this
statement is evident?
A. Lando is a better leader than Nena.
B. Both love and protect the environment.
C. Lando is more compassionate than Nena.
D. Nena’s ideas are better than Lando’s ideas.
35. In the early 80’s to 90’s, people used telephone to connect
to their love ones who are far from them. Now, there are lots of
ways to connect to them like mobile phones, computers, and
tablets. What is the best description between the two
generations?
A. Mobile phone is cheaper to use.
B. Mobile phone can be used outside.
C. Mobile phone is much better to use than landline.
D. Mobile phone and landline unite us with our love ones far
from us.