TUNGAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH-8
S.Y. 2023-2024

NAME: __________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________ Score: ______________

DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the BEST answer.

1. What do you call the words that appear in sentences to help understand the meanings of difficult words?
A. context clues
B. context verbs
C. context words
D. context nouns

At the end of the 21st century, this pandemic will still be remembered because of its big effect to humanity
like the Spanish Influenza in 1918.

2. What is the definition of the word ‘century’ as used in the sentence?

A. 10 years
B. 50 years
C.100 years
D. 1,000 years

The pandemic tested the resiliency of the Filipino people despite their weaknesses.

3. What is the definition of the word ‘resiliency’ as used in the sentence?

A. stability
B. strength
C. elasticity
D. durability

During these trying times, communication is very vital to relay accurate information relative to the issue to
carry out solutions easily.

4. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A. lively
B. active
C. crucial
D. important

I am bedazzled watching sunset at the beach. Likewise, I am overwhelmed looking at the bright stars with the
moon at night.

5. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A. blinded
B. amazed
C. puzzled
D. confused
To sacrifice is to give up your happiness, even your life for others.

6. What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A. offer
B. deduct
C. discount
D. slaughter

An Archeologist is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships and ancient tombs to obtain
valuable relics, artifacts, and relics such as the Balanghai boat.

7. What type of context clue does this sentence belongs to?

A. by Synonym
B. by Antonym
C. by Definition
D. by Cause-Effect

Bashing is an obnoxious act that one should refrain from doing to avoid getting into trouble.

8. Which of the following best defines ‘obnoxious’ as used in the sentence?

A. pleasant
B. offensive
C. delightful
D. wonderful

9.
Sibling rivalry should be discouraged among brothers and sisters in the family because it would create unhealthy
relationship among them.

Which of the following best defines ‘rivalry’ as used in the sentence?

A. race
B. match
C. tournament
D. competition

10. In the sentence, 'Her pensive expression suggested deep contemplation,' what does the word 'pensive' most likely
mean?
A. Sad
B. Angry
C. Excited
D. Thoughtful

11. Which of the following is an essential component of a bibliography?

A. Author's date of birth.
B. Title of the book or article.
C. Publisher's phone number.
D. Favorite color of the author.
12. What information should be included in a bibliography entry for a book?
A. Author's favorite color and hobbies.
B. Title of the book and author's favorite quote.
C. Title of the book, author's name, and publication date.
D. Title of the book, author's name, publication date, and publisher.

13. Which of the following is an important element to include in a bibliography entry for a website article?
A. Title of the article.
B. Author's first name.
C. Author's birthplace.
D. Author's favorite book.

14. Which statement best explains the purpose of a bibliography?

A. It offers a critique of the author's work.
B. It lists the books the author used for research.
C. It provides a summary of the main points in a book.
D. It includes the author's personal opinions about a topic.

15. What is the main purpose of including a bibliography in a research paper?

A. To summarize the main points of the paper.
B. To showcase the author's personal opinions.
C. To offer a critique of other works in the field.
D. To provide a list of sources used in the research.

16. Why is it important to include a bibliography in your research paper?

A. To critique the works of other authors.
B. To list your personal opinions on the topic.
C. To provide a summary of your paper's main points.
D. To give credit to the authors of the sources you used.

17. You've just completed a research paper. How should you apply your knowledge of creating a bibliography?
A. By listing the books you plan to read next.
B. By summarizing the main points of your paper.
C. By providing your personal opinions on the topic.
D. By including a list of sources you used for research.

18. Which of the following citations demonstrates the correct use of APA format for citing a book?
A. Johnson, A. (2018). The Art of Writing. New York: Publishing House.
B. The Art of Writing. (2018). Johnson, A. New York: Publishing House.
C. Johnson, A. New York: Publishing House. (2018). The Art of Writing.
D. Johnson, A. (2018). The Art of Writing. New York: Publishing House.

19. Which of the following citations demonstrates the correct use of APA format for citing a journal article?
A. The Importance of Education. Smith, J. Journal of Learning, 2020, 15(3), 45-60.
B. Smith, J. Journal of Learning, 2020. The Importance of Education, 15(3), 45-60.
C. Journal of Learning, 2020, 15(3), 45-60. Smith, J. The Importance of Education.
D. Smith, J. (2020). The Importance of Education. Journal of Learning, 15(3), 45-60.

20. Which of the following citations contains a mistake in APA format?

A. Johnson, A. (2018). The Art of Writing. New York: Publisher.
B. Johnson, A. (2018). The Art of Writing. New York: Publishing House.
C. The Art of Writing. (2018). Johnson, A. New York: Publishing House.
D. Johnson, A. New York: Publishing House. (2018). The Art of Writing.
21. Which modal verb is used to express possibility or probability in a sentence?
A. Can
B. Will
C. Must
D. Should

22. Which of the following is an example of a modal adverb?

A. Fast
B. Might
C. Possibility
D. Gracefully

23. Which of the following is an example of a modal noun?

A. Will
B. Phone
C. Slowly
D. Possibility

24. Which modal verb is used to express ability or permission?

A. Can
B. Will
C. Must
D. Should

25. Which of the following adverbs is considered a modal adverb indicating possibility or likelihood?
A. Very
B. Happily
C. Perhaps
D. Quickly

26. Which of the following best describes the function of a modal verb in a sentence?
A. It modifies a noun.
B. It expresses a state of being.
C. It describes how an action is performed.
D. It indicates necessity, possibility, or permission.

27. Select the sentence that uses a modal verb to express possibility:
A. He will be at the party tonight.
B. She danced gracefully across the stage.
C. They might go to the beach if the weather is nice.
D. The bookshelf is too heavy for one person to carry.

28. Which sentence uses a modal verb to express obligation?

A. He can swim very well.
B. She enjoys reading books.
C. The cat sleeps peacefully on the couch.
D. They must finish their homework before going out.

29. Which sentence correctly uses a modal verb to express a possibility?

A. She can play the guitar.
B. He must finish his homework.
C. We will go to the beach this weekend.
D. They might go to the park tomorrow.
30. Which sentence demonstrates the most appropriate use of a modal verb to express necessity?
A. We should go for a walk.
B. They can clean the room.
C. She may finish the project.
D. He must attend the meeting.

31. Which of the following is an example of using emotional language to convey a reaction?
A. "The report presented an argument."
B. "The report presented a strong argument."
C. "The report presented a compelling argument."
D. "The report presented an extremely compelling argument."

32. Which sentence uses emotional language to convey a strong reaction?

A. "The movie was exciting."
B. "The movie had a budget of $50 million."
C. "The movie was set in a beautiful location."
D. "The movie was directed by a famous filmmaker."

"The speaker delivered a powerful speech that moved the audience to tears."

33. Which word in the sentence above conveys a strong emotional response?
A. Tears
B. Speaker
C. Delivered
D. Powerful

34. Which of the following sentences uses emotive language to convey a strong feeling?
A. "The joyful laughter of children filled the air."
B. "The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow."
C. "The textbook provides information on various topics."
D. "The car's speedometer showed it was going 60 miles per hour."

35. Which sentence uses emotive language to convey a sense of sadness?

A. "The birds chirped merrily in the trees."
B. "The waterfall roared with power and energy."
C. "The mournful melody brought tears to her eyes."
D. "The sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky."

36. Which sentence uses emotive language to convey a feeling of excitement?

A) "The rain poured down in heavy sheets."
B) "Her heart raced with anticipation."
C) "The old house creaked in the wind."
D) "The cat slept peacefully in the sunbeam."

37. Which sentence will you select if you are to use emotive language effectively to create a sense of urgency?
A. "The students sat quietly in the classroom."
B. "The ocean waves crashed against the shore."
C. "The flowers in the garden bloomed beautifully."
D. "The firefighter rushed into the burning building to save lives."

38. Which of the following sentences uses emotive language to create a sense of suspense or anticipation?
A. "The birds chirped merrily in the trees."
B. "The river flowed gently through the valley."
C. "The cat lazily stretched out in the sunbeam."
D. "The door creaked open slowly, revealing a darkened room."

39. Which of the following sentences uses emotive words to convey a sense of anger or frustration?
A. "The puppy wagged its tail happily."
B. "She slammed the door shut in irritation."
C. "The gentle rain tapped on the windowpane."
D. "The mountains stood tall and majestic in the distance."

40. Which sentence effectively uses emotive words to create a sense of compassion or empathy?
A. "The tree branches swayed gently in the breeze."
B. "The waves crashed against the rocks with power."
C. "The city skyline glittered with lights in the night."
D. "She comforted her friend with kind words and a warm hug."