ROSARY HILLS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, INC.

Budapest cor. Peking St., Vista Verde North Executive Village

Caybiga, Caloocan City

3RD MASTERY EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 8 (ECUADOR)

NAME: _____________________________________________ SCORE: ______________

TEACHER: Ms. Mary Joy D. Sison GRADE & SECTION:
________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (15 POINTS)

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the questions carefully and choose the best answer. Write the letter of your
answer on the space provided before each number.

________1. This is to show the initial event or action in a sequence.

a. First b. Now c. Then d. Lastly
________2. Used to indicate the next event in a sequence.
a. After b. During c Next d. Then
________3. Used to present the last idea or action in a series of ideas or actions.
a. Now b. Then c. Lastly d. Nothing
________4. To speak of the current moment.
a. After b. During c. Then d. Lastly
________5. To indicate the following event or action in a sequence
a. After b. During c Next d. Then
________6. This is used when introducing the first point or idea in a series. It signals the beginning of a
list or explanation.
a. Another b. First of all c. Furthermore d. Moreover
________7. This word is used to introduce an additional point or example, typically following one that
has already been made.
a. Another b. First of all c. Furthermore d. Moreover
________8. This is used to highlight a further point that supports the argument by providing more
important or validating information.
a. Another b. First of all c. Furthermore d. Moreover
________9. This word is used to add extra information, often with the implication that the additional
point is just as important or even more important than the previous one.
a. Another b. First of all c. Furthermore d. Moreover
________10. Indicates that something is immediately beside or adjacent to something else.
a. Next to b. To the left c. To the right d. Across
________11. Indicates something is positioned behind or toward the rear of a place or object.
a. Across b. To the left c. To the right d. At the
back
________12. Refers to something positioned on the other side, often implying a direct opposite or
across a space.
a. Across b. To the left c. To the right d. At the
back
_______13. Indicates that something is positioned higher than another object.
a. Across b. Above c. To the right d. At the
back
_______14. In this type of order, the most interesting or important detail is placed in the last part of
the paper.
a. Order of Importance b. Time order c. Last order d. Ordering
_______15. Just indicates that information is recorded as it happens throughout time.
a. Order of Importance b. Time order c. Last order d. Ordering

II. Fill in the blanks (10 POINTS)

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct time order words (e.g., first, next, then, after, finally, during)
1. I will start my homework ________ I get home from school.
2. ________, I will take a break and have a snack.
3. After my break, ________, I’ll finish the last few questions on my assignment.
4. ________, I’ll relax by watching my favorite show.
5. ________ the movie, we went for a walk outside.
6. I’ll go to bed ________ I finish reading my book.
7. ________, I’ll start cooking dinner, then clean up the kitchen after.
8. I’m planning to do my chores ________ I eat lunch.
9. We’ll leave the park ________ the sun starts to set.
10. ________ we head to the party, we should pick up the cake.
III. Fill in the blanks (15 POINTS)
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct transition words (e.g., above, across, furthermore, moreover,
another, at the back)
1. The bird flew ________ the trees in the forest.
2. The coffee shop is just ________ the street from my office.
3. The concert was incredible. ________, the crowd was very enthusiastic.
4. He bought a new laptop. ________, he got a mouse and keyboard to go with it.
5. The new store is located ________ the mall, near the parking lot.
6. There is a great view from the window ________ my desk.
7. I’ve already finished the first book in the series. I’ll start ________ one tomorrow.
8. The chairs are arranged ________ the room, away from the windows.
9. She’s a talented artist. ________, she’s also an excellent writer.
10. The children were playing soccer ________ the park while their parents watched.
11. You can find the restrooms ________ the hallway, near the exit.
12. The manager’s office is located ________ the building, on the second floor.
13. There was a large poster ________ the stage at the event.
14. The guide walked us ________ the ancient ruins, explaining their history.
15. There is a small garden ________ the house where we grow vegetables

IV. GRAMMAR (10 POINTS)

Directions: Write a sentence for each of the following words: moreover, furthermore, another, next,
after, then, lastly, now, most importantly, and above.