Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO
Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City
`
GRADE 8 ENGLISH
FOURTH QUARTER

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the CAPITAL LETTER of the correct
answer on your ½ lengthwise sheet of paper.

1. Anise’s mother taught her to never let anyone B. After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout
degrade her, so now she demands respect in all the summer, I am ready for winter.
of her relationships. What does degrade mean? C. Having taught phonology every semester
for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax.
A. Humiliate B. Dignify
D. Having worked for the company for twenty
C. Praise D. Adore years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement
2. If we paint our room blue, my mom will be happy benefits would not be sufficient.
but my dad will be discontented. The word
‘discontented’ may mean any of the following 10. Which of the following sentences contains a
except: dangling modifier?
A. Unhappy B. Dissatisfied A. While I was speaking to the police officer,
the phone rang.
C. Disgruntle D. Satisfied
B. Happy about his promotion, John whistled
3. Catherine finally threw the withering all the way home.
sampaguitas when she saw the petals fell. C. After talking with our veterinarian, I felt
Withering in the sentence means: better about the prognosis.
A. Blooming B. Growing D. Having failed the test, Coleen was helped
C. Dying D. Thriving by her teacher prepared for the next one.
4. The mood in the church became very solemn
11. Which of the following sentences is grammatically
when the bride began to walk down the aisle.
correct?
Which among the following is not a synonym of A. Looking at the stars, we saw a meteor
the word solemn? flash across the sky.
A. Heartfelt B. Formal B. When she was a baby, Sarah’s mother
C. Earnest D. Frivolous was very strict.
5. His father was angry when he gave him a look of C. The deer bounded into the woods shaking
disdain. What does disdain mean? in panic.
D. The fish were photographed at the pier that
A. Respect B. Honor
we caught.
C. Disrespect D. None of the
choices is correct 12. Which of the following sentences has a misplaced
6. Gordon wasn't sure that he cut out the shapes modifier?
uneven, but his teacher assured him that his A. With arms full of boxes, he ran to the car.
shapes were perfectly symmetrical. Which B. Lionel sold his bicycle with four speeds to a
among the following is the opposite of the friend.
C. Balanced on one leg, the boys stared at
italicized word?
the flamingo.
A. Even B. Proportional D. The watch that broke was his favorite gift.
C. Aligned D. Unequal
7. Juan was gratified when his teacher told him he 13. Which one of the following sentences is written in
was the top student. Select the synonym of the the active voice?
italicized word. A. Accidents are witnessed every day.
B. It is said that definite steps can be taken to
A. Disappointed B. Pleased
prevent many accidents.
C. Unhappy D. Disrespected C. Few people think seriously of doing
8. Which of the following sentences contains a something about accidents.
dangling modifier? D. Accidents are considered by most people
A. After washing my car, I waxed it. as unavoidable.
B. She called her boyfriend because she
missed him. 14. Which of the following sentences is written in the
C. Growing wild in the forest, we picked tiny passive voice?
blossoms. A. The effects of cyanide are well known.
D. After talking with our veterinarian, I felt B. Having left the building, Elvis never
better about the prognosis. returned.
9. Which of the following sentences contains a C. I would not provoke that man if I were you.
dangling modifier? D. They considered their options.
A. Pausing to congratulate Barbara, the
conversation continued.
15. Which of the following sentences is not in the C. English small tea
active voice? D. English tea small
A. Beautiful giraffes roam the savannah 25. The multi-awarded musicians also wrote
B. The flat tire was changed by Sue. ____________ songs for their loved ones.
C. We are going to watch a movie tonight. A. many wonderful sentimental
D. I ran the obstacle course in record time. C. sentimental wonderful many
16. Which choice correctly converts the following B. wonderful many sentimental
active-voice sentence into the passive voice? D. many sentimental wonderful
“You should congratulate your sister on her
academic achievement.” Choose the appropriate cohesive devices to
A. “Your sister should congratulate on her connect ideas/make the sentences correct.
academic achievement.”
B. “Your sister should be congratulated on her 26. Prices fell by more than 20% last year.
academic achievement.” ____________, sales increased by 15%.
C. “Your sister should congratulate on her A. moreover B. likewise
academic achievement by you.” C. as a result D. otherwise
D. “Your sister on her academic achievement 27. We couldn’t contact him __________ we didn’t
should be congratulated.” have his number.
17. Find the correct sentence in INDIRECT speech A. and B. so
which matches to this sentence in DIRECT speech. C. because D. or
Mary asks, "Are you ok, Harry?" 28. His interest in music led him to study piano
A. Mary asked if harry was ok? teaching, _________ he became a piano teacher.
B. Mary asks if Harry was ok. A. and B. so
C. Mary asks Harry if he was ok. C. but D. for
D. Mary told Harry he was ok. 29. The soccer field is under an inch of rain water,
18. Which of the following sentences are the correct ____________, the opening game will have to be
form of INDIRECT speech if the sentence below is in postponed.
DIRECT A. likewise B. although
speech Kelly said, "I am feeling sick today." C. consequently D. shortly
A. Kelly is feeling sick today. 30. George and William disappeared into another
B. Kelly says that she is feeling sick today. room. _____________, they emerged wearing
C. Kelly says that today she is feeling sick. clown costumes.
D. Kelly said that she was feeling sick that A. In a few minutes B. After
day. C. Meanwhile D. Then
19. Which is the correct sentence in DIRECT speech
if using the INDIRECT sentence that follows as a Choose the correct tense (simple past or past
guild? perfect) of the given verb to fill in the blanks.
The teacher ordered the children to do their
homework. 31. The children (not/do) _______ their homework,
A. The teacher asked, "Children, do your so they (be) _______ in trouble.
homework!" A. did not – had been
B. The teacher ordered, Children, do your C. had not did – were
homework! B. had not done – were
C. The teacher ordered, "Children, do your D. had not do - are
homework!" 32. The lights (go) _______ off because we (not/pay)
D. The teacher ordered "Children, do your _____________ the electricity bill.
homework!" A. went – hadn’t paid
20. How is this following sentence in DIRECT speech C. goes – hadn’t pay
incorrect? John said, "How are you today?' B. gone – didn’t pay
A. Missing commas D. went – did not pay
B. Missing inverted commas
C. Missing capital letters inside inverted
comma 33. I (not/have) ________ breakfast when he (arrive)
D. Missing capital letters outside inverted __________.
commas A. didn’t have – arrived
21. What punctuation mark needs to be added to the C. hadn’t have – had arrived
following sentence in DIRECT speech - B. don’t have – arrive
James asked "Are you coming to my house D. hadn’t had - arrived
today?" 34. The teacher (compute) ________ the grades
A. . B. : when the students (submit) ______ their projects.
A. computed – submitted
C. ! D. , C. have computed - submit
22. When using direct quotations in your writing, B. had computed – submitted
which of the following should be placed outside the D. computes – have submitted
set of quotation 35. We (not/be)_________ able to go into the concert
marks? because we (not/bring)_______ our tickets.
A. Question mark B. Semicolon A. were not – had not brought
C. Period D. Comma C. had not been – did not bring
23. Uncle Jeff is really _________________ man. B. are not – did not bring
A. an old sweet B. a sweet old D. were not – did not bring
C. an sweet old D. a sweet but old
24. I am drinking from a ____________ cup.
A. small English tea
B. tea small English
Literature

36. The epic hero is the ____________ in an epic For Numbers 41 - 45

poem.
A. supporting character Read the following paragraphs carefully and
B. protagonist answer the follow up questions.
C. supernatural aid The books I enjoy the most are travel
D. author books. I like reading about different countries and
37. This is considered as all-seeing and all-knowing, the famous places there. When I go on holiday, I
and shares every character's perspective with the
always buy lots of books about the place I am
audience.
A. Legendary Hero
visiting. Travel books help you to understand a
place.
B. Omniscient Narrator
C. Gods
D. Supernatural elements
41. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
38. The plot and characters are shaped by
A. Different types of books
supernatural and other-worldly elements, such as time B. The speaker’s favorite books
travel, space travel, immortality, gods, demons, C. The speaker’s appreciation for travel
angels, mythical creatures, and superpowers. books
A. Legendary Hero D. None of the above
B. Omniscient Narrator 42. Which sentence in the paragraph is the topic
C. Gods sentence?
A. First sentence
D. Supernatural elements
B. Second Sentence
39. This element may be overly formal or C. Third sentence
exaggerated, using many decorative literary devices. D. Fourth Sentence
A. Expansive Setting 43. According to the speaker, what are the books he
B. Writing Style enjoys most?
C. Human emotions A. Science fiction books
D. Plot B. Young Adult novels
C. Travel books
40. The hero's adventure spans across time and
D. Both A & B
space, even to other worlds and dimensions. 44. According to the text, what is the significance of
A. Expansive Setting travel books?
B. Writing Style A. They help us understand a place
C. Human emotions B. They help us have knowledge about the
D. Plot culture
C. They help us decide which places are
worth going to
D. All of the above
45. What does the speaker like about reading travel
books?
A. He likes looking at the picture of a place
B. He enjoys collecting travel books
C. He likes reading about different countries
and the famous places there.
D. None of the above
Based on the following sentences, identify which among the following is a/an (A) news report, (B) opinion article,
(C) feature article, and (D) sports article.

Write only the letter of your choice.

46. Expect grandiose launch of Iloilo Dinagyang festival 2018! Iloilo is all set for the grand launch of the Dinagyang
Festival’s 50th anniversary celebration. (iloilometropolitan.com)

47. Bronze medal finish for PH wheelchair basketball in 2017 ASEAN Para Games. The men’s wheelchair 5-on-5
team edged Myanmar, 49-41, in the battle for 3rd on Friday, Sept. 22 at the Malaysia International trade and Exhibition
Centre in Kula Lumpur. (rappler.com)

48. A nation in disarray. This is the current state of the Philippines a little over a year Duterte became president.
There is a tragic reversal of all the good achievements of the country.
(thedailyguardian.net)

49. Skating competition at Iloilo Esplanade. The Iloilo City Sports Development Division under the city government
will host skating competition dubbed “Drive Five” at the Public Skate Park at the Esplanade 1 extension, Sept. 30, 2017.
(thedailyguardian.net)

50. THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG-Iloilo) will conduct an oil spill response exercise as part of the celebration of
the Maritime Week on Sept. 25 to 30, 2017. PCG-Iloilo Commander Lieutenant Ramil Palabrica said the simulation
activity will be conducted on Sept 29 at the Iloilo River.
(thedailyguardian.net)

END OF TEST.

Prepared by:

MA. DENIA B. AVANCE – Janiuay NCHS

KATHLEEN ANN F. BALDOZA- Iloilo NHS
JOSEPH S. BELGERA – San Enrique NHS
JULIET C. MAGBANUA – Mina NHS
FEL ANGELIE G. MENGUILLO – Duenas GCHS
GLENDA S. TALON- Btac. Nuevo NCHS