Republic of the Philippines

Negros Island Region

Department of Education
ROMANITO P. MARAVILLA SR. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Camelot Village 1, Brgy. Estefania
Bacolod City

1st Quarter Exam

English 8
(August 8-9, 2019)

General Direction: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer to your answer sheet.
I. Identify and choose the correct answer to the following questions.
________1. Which one is a simple and concrete saying that expresses a truth based on common sense or practical
experience?
A. Affixes B. Intonation C. Pitch D. Stress
________2. What is the term used to describe the relative emphasis that may be given to certain syllables in a word,
or to certain words in a phrase or sentence?
A. Affixes B. Intonation C. Pitch D. Stress
________3. What do you call the pattern or melody of pitch that changes in connected speech, especially the pitch
pattern of a sentence, which distinguishes kinds of sentences?
A. Affixes B. Intonation C. Pitch D. Stress
________4 What is the term that refers to the movement of any part of the body to emphasize thoughts or emotions
and catch the audience’s attention?
A. Affixes B. Exposition C. Gesture D. Stress
________5. What is the term that refers to the rise and fall in pitch employed to achieve rhythm?
A. Affixes B. Exposition C. Gerund D. Intonation
________6. Which one is not a type of stress?
A. Stress in a sentenceB. Stress in a syllable C. Stress in a text D. Stress in a verb
________7 Which one is not an example of gesture?
A. A thumbs up C. Nodding of head
B. By saying a word D. Pointing of index finger
II. Choose the best answer to the following questions.
________8. How can you describe the stress in a word with suffixes like -tion, -sion, and -ity?
A. Stress is on a syllable after these suffixes.
B. Stress is on a last syllable of the word.
C. Stress is on the syllable before these suffixes.
D. Stress is on the syllable of the first word.
________9. How can you describe narrative text?
A. A narrative text, arises awareness of social issues by identifying facts and explaining ideas.
B. A narrative text, by presents issues that are current and on trend.
C. A narrative text encourages readers to change perspective and agree to their side.
D. A narrative text tells a story and events.
________10. How can you describe expository text?
A. An expository text raises awareness of social issues by identifying facts and explaining ideas.
B. An expository text that presents issues that are current and on trend.
C. The expository text encourages readers to change perspective and agree to their side.
D. The expository text tells a story and events.
_________11. How can you describe a journalistic text?
A. A journalistic text gives information that pleases and entertain the readers.
B. A journalistic text presents up to date and current issues and news.
C. The journalistic text gives information about the trends in fashion world.
D. The journalistic text encourages readers to take advantages of promo and discounts.
_________ 12. What can you say about persuasive text?
A. A persuasive text, by telling a story about real life experiences.
B. A persuasive text due informs readers about the issues in the government.
C. A persuasive text encourages readers to change their point of view.
D. A persuasive text presents international news and events.
__________13. How would you express the stress in a Verb?
A. information B. jumping C. learning D. rely
__________14. How can you describe the correct phrasing in a sentence using two slashes to divide statement into
thought groups?
A. In reading a short story, // you will always take a chunk of lessons in life // highlighted in the
narrative.
B. The one of the most enduring sources of wisdom is // the proverb.
C. This moral // of the story // is similar // to proverb.
D. Through gestures refers // to movement of any part of the body.
___________15. How would you express a declarative sentence?
A. Ah, how does his mind work?
B. The study of changing condition is done.
C. Wow, this is so amazing!
D. You are prepared to learn, aren’t you?
III. Read and choose the best answer that presents the correct stress for each word.
_________16. How would you present the stress in a word through underlined syllable?
A. Corporate B. Corporate C. Corporate D. Corporate
_________17. How would you demonstrate the stress in a verb through underlined syllable?
A. Expect B. Expect C. Expect D. Expect
_________18. How would you apply the stress in a word through underlined syllable?
A. Television B. Television C. Television D. Television
_________19. How would you apply the stress in a phrase through underlined syllable/word?
A. and among the printed words.
B. and billboards.
C. of a short story.
D. the following chart.
20-22. How would you change the active voice statement into passive voice statement?
____________20.
A. His ideas amazed me.
B. Simon process ideas quickly.
C. The scene was delivered naturally.
D. Yet her essay contains all her thoughts.
__________21.
A. Gian Carlo thinks creatively.
B. Good novel makes me think.
C. I met the author of the best-selling book.
D. This book is written by my father’s friend.
__________22.
A. The piece was heard clearly by the judges.
B. Then his reactions were recorded on camera.
C. When Ruth understands her parents’ reason for not attending the event.
D. Yet they avoided the issue by changing the topic.
23-25. How would you change the passive voice statement into active voice statement?

___________23.
A. A results disappointed the viewers.
B. The classes were canceled due to the heavy rain
C. The lesson was taught by the teacher yesterday.
D. The song inspired Angel to keep reaching for her dreams.
___________24.
A. A piece was heard clearly by the judges.
B. A chirping of the birds gently woke Christian.
C. Marian taught Jennie their family recipe.
D. The chirping of the birds gently woke Christian.
___________25.
A. A great speech was spoken by Roberto.
B. An essays are read by the whole class.
C. The rules are strictly followed by the students.
D. The winning group performed a unique dance.
IV. Analyze the sentence carefully and identify the error.
___________26. The womens purchased a blue tennis ball. (no error)
A B C D
___________27. We seen a glowing object behind those dark curtains. (no error)
A B C D
__________28. Three hundred soldier faced the enemy. (no error)
A B C D
__________29. We included three members to our group. (no error)
A B C D
__________30. A cake was divided equally. (no error)
A B C D
__________31. Limestone are mined in Bohol. (no error)
A B C D
__________32. Emma and Will was invited to the party. (no error)
A B C D
__________33. The prize was won by Mercedes. (no error)
A B C D
__________34. A scenes, was delivered naturally. (no error)
A B C D
__________35. Wisdom are not like money, to be tied up and hidden. (no error)
A B C D
V. Read and evaluate the following sentences, correct the sentence below by following parallelism.
___________36. John watched a cooking show and listed all the ingredients. After an hour he went out with a wallet
in his hand. What will John do?
A. He will eat a meal in a restaurant.
B. He will get some cash from the bank.
C. He will go to the market and buy the ingredients he listed.
D. He will meet up with some friends and watch a movie.
___________37. Rica spent the whole night working for her project, but she was not able to submit it on time. What
happened to Rica?
A. She ate a lot in breakfast that she had a stomach ache.
B. She woke up late and got absent in school.
C. She woke up late and got late in school.
D. The teacher did not like her project.
__________38. Martin have 50 pesos and he need to buy 4 apples and 2 oranges. Apple and orange cost 10 pesos per
piece. What will Martin do?
A. Ask for discount, and buy 4 apples and 2 oranges for 50 pesos.
B. Buy 4 apples and 1 orange.
C. Buy 3 apples and 2 oranges.
D. Go home and forget about the apples and oranges.
__________39. Emperor Corporation announced that food is not allowed in the production area. However, Jarid
likes to eat a lot while working. What will Jarid do?
A. Bring your office table to the cafeteria, then eat while working.
B. Eat a lot during breakfast and Lunch.
C. Go to the comfort room and eat snacks.
D. Keep some food secretly and eat while no one is watching.
__________40. Deadline of the proposal paper is at 10 in the morning. However, Annie forgot to bring her folder
that contains the report paper, and there is only 15 minutes left before the presentation. what will Annie do?
A. Continue with the presentation and ask if the proposal paper could just be followed up.
B. Delay the presentation by pretending to be sick.
C. Go home and get the folder.
D. Re-type again the report paper.
___________41. Jimmy wanted to learn how to ride a bike, but they don't have money to buy a bicycle. What will
Jimmy do?
A. Ask his parents to buy a bicycle no matter what.
B. Sell his belongings to buy a bicycle.
C. Start saving money and buy a bicycle after 2 years.
D. Steal the bicycle of their neighbor, since they are not using it.
___________42. Matthew does not like to eat vegetables but his mom always prepares it for him. What will
Matthew do?
A. Cook his own food, then tell his mom not to cook anymore.
B. Do not eat the food prepared by his mom.
C. Eat meat, when his mom is not around, then pretend he likes vegetables.
D. Eat the vegetables and tell his mom, he likes to with meat as well.
VI. Read the questions carefully and choose the best answer.
___________43. You will be having a performance task in one of your subjects the next day, and you have already
finished memorizing your lines. However, you noticed that one of your groupmates is just surfing the net. What
would you do?
A. You will ask your groupmate what he/she is doing?
B. You will call your group leader and complain.
C. You will just continue practicing your own line.
D. You will tell your groupmate to stop surfing and practice instead.
___________44. Your teacher announced that you will have a performance task activity that requires you to make a
drama presentation but you were absent for one week. What will you do?
A. Ask the teacher the coverage of the performance task activity.
B. Ask your teacher to provide you a note or hand-outs of the topics discussed.
C. Tell the teacher to exempt you from the performance task activity.
D. Tell the teacher to postpone his/her performance task activity until next week.
___________45. You have a performance task activity, and your teacher assigned you to be the group leader of your
team. However, your group members seemed not interested to practice. As the leader what will you do to encourage
them?
A. Tell your groupmates that they need to participate.
B. Tell your groupmates to find a new leader.
C. Tell your teacher that your team needs another week for practice.
D. Tell your teacher that you will not participate in the task.
___________46. Your teacher said that you will have a graded recitation about the story previously discussed, but
you were absent during the class discussion. What will you do?
A. Ask your classmates what was the story about.
B. Ask your parents to research the story and explain to you.
C. Tell the teacher that she can choose new topic.
D. Tell the teacher to give you a hand-out and explain it again.
___________ 47. Your teacher said that you will need to make a presentation about "The Whiteman and the Snake",
however, most of your group members are absent. What will you do?
A. Ask the teacher to postpone the performance.
B. Ask your leader to change the performance.
C. Perform even if you are not ready.
D. Tell your teacher that you will not perform.
___________48. Your performance task activity and sister's birthday party will take place at the same time and same
day. What will you do?
A. Ask the teacher to exempt you from the activity.
B. Ask your parents to wait for your activity to be finished before they can celebrate the birthday
of your sister.
C. Celebrate your sister's birthday and ask your parents to call your teacher.
D. Perform the task and apologize to your sister.
___________49. There is an oral recitation about the proverbs discussed by your teacher, and you have to memorize
it in front of the class. However, you lost your book and you don't have a copy on your note book. What will you do?
A. Ask your classmate to lend you their notes.
B. Ask your teacher to give you a note.
C. Be absent, then pretend that you are sick to be excused.
D. Tell your teacher to excuse you since you lost your book.
___________50. You will have a group presentation and your leader does not want to perform. What will you do?
A. Ask the leader to appoint you and lead the group.
B. Ask the teacher to change the leader of the group.
C. Perform by yourself.
D. Tell your groupmates not to talk to the leader.
 ANSWER SHEET FOR THE EXAM (ENGLISH 8)

1. A 26. A
2. D 27. B
3. B 28. C
4. C 29. D
5. D 30. A
6.B 31. B
7. B 32. C
8. C 33. D
9. D 34. A
10. A 35. B
11. B 36. C
12. C 37. C
13. D 38. A
14. A 39. B
15. B 40. A
16. C 41. C
17. D 42. D
18. A 43. A
19. B 44. A
20. C 45. A
21. D 46. A
22. A 47. B
23. B 48. D
24. C 49. A
25. D 50. B