Republic of the PhilippinesDepartment of EducationCity Schools Division

of Meycauayan
MEYCAUAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Camalig, Meycauayan City
Third Quarterly ExaminationENGLISH 8
 Name:________________________________ Grade
and Section:___________________ Multiple Choice.
 Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct/best
answer 
.
1-5.
 Propaganda Devices
1.Complete the statement.
 Propaganda techniques are
used________.a.as figurative languageb. as persuasion motivator to perspectiv
e buyers b.c. as ways to infer detailsd. none of the above2.Speakers attempt
to convince their audience that they, and their ideas are “of the people.” The
device used by advertisers and politicians alike. What propaganda device is
used?a.Name callingb. Plain folksc. Soft soapd. Glittering generalities3.What
propaganda device uses negative words or symbols to attack a competition?
a.Name callingb. Plain folksc. Soft soapd. Glittering generalities4.What
strategy shows the product’s best features, telling half-truths, and omitting
or lying about potential problems?
a.Card stackingb. Name callingc. Soft soapd. Glittering generalities5.What
propaganda device uses flattery words or insincere compliments designed to
set the audience on the side of thespeaker?
a.Card stackingb. Name callingc. Soft soapd. Glittering generalities
6-15.
 Choose the correct Prefix/Suffix to each base word based on the given
meaning in each item.
6._____play (to play again) a. re-b. un-c. dis-d. pre-
7._____age (below age)a. re-b. under-c. dis-d. pre-
8._____print (to print incorrectly)a. un-b. dis-c. pre-d. mis-
9._____heat (to heat before)a. pre-b. un-c. mis-d. re-
10._____able (not able) a. pre-b. un-c. mis-d. re-
11.fear_____ (without fear)a. –ableb. –fulc. –lessd. –
est12.care_____ (with care) a. –ableb. –fulc. –lessd. –
est13.do_____( able to do)a. –ableb. –fulc. –lessd. –
est14.worth_____( without worth)a. –lessb.-erc.-estd. –
ful15.young_____(the least old) a. –lessb.-erc.-estd. –ful
16-20.
Complete the following sentences using appropriate modal verbs.
16.If you are the owner of this bull, you _____be able to tell us which of
its eyes is blind.a.shouldb. shallc. wouldd. will17.I _____ do something to
help them.a.mustb. wouldc. needd. shall18._____ you come with me?
a.mayb. shallc. needd. will19.The traveller felt that he_____ be going
on, but pity held him back.a.willb. needc. ought tod. shall20._____ I open
the window?a.willb. shouldc. ought tod. must
21-25. Fact or Opinion
21.Which of the following is a fact statement?
a. The quality of life has decreased in the last ten years. b. Many innocent pe
ople are killed in war.c. Wild animals should not be kept in zoos. d. none of t
he above.22.Which of the following is a fact statement?
a. Cigarettes cause lung cancer.b. England is a nation of pet-
lovers.c. The census is a waste of time and energy.d. none of the above.23.W
hich of the following statements is an opinion?a. War is always wrong.b.
The written part of the driving test must be completed before the practical
driving part.c. According to the latest survey, families are purchasing more
household items on credit.d. none of the above.24.Which of the following
statements is an opinion?a. The research team has discovered a new method
for conducting this chemical analysis. b. I think public opinion will change
over
time.c. The latest poll shows a marked increase in employee dissatisfaction.
d. none of the above.25.Which of the following is a fact statement?a.
Teachers should be allowed to smack children if they misbehave b. Royal
weddings always attract a lot of interest.c. Country living is the only way to
live.d. none of the above.
26-30.
 Legend of Banyuwangi 
26.Which country does Legend of Banyuwangi originated from?
a.Japanb. Malaysiac. Vietnamd. Indonesia27.Where did Raden Banterang
meet Surati?a.In the forestb. in the streetc. in the farmd. in the cave