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2nd Grading Mastery Test in Engl 8
2nd Grading Mastery Test in Engl 8
2nd Grading Mastery Test in Engl 8
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ENGLISH 8
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank
provided.
______1. It refers to how words in a sentence or phrase sound (rise and fall) when put together.
______2. It is known as the foundation of a composition because it has sentences with different
uses and structures.
______3. Is a literary device used to create a special effect or feeling by making some type of
interesting or creative comparison.
______4. What is a situation that calls for using your active listening skills?
______7. Which situation at work would most likely require active listening?
a. Your boss tells you to check the new schedule on your way out.
b. You are assigned to work in the customer service department.
c. While finalizing your report, you hear Sam and Jam talking about their weekend.
d. You are assigned to check the baggage of the hotel guests.
______8. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways after listening to finalize your
comprehension of the listening material?
______10. Choose the correct word to be filled inside the parenthesis to complete the statement
below:
______11. In, while or during listening activity, you need to get important details from the
speaker. What are the two important things you need to have during the activity?
______12. The following are the factors that help to communicate and clarify what the speaker
says, EXCEPT
______13. Which of the following is one of the effective techniques of active listening?
a. has a function
b. connects words, phrases, and ideas
c. describes the subject
d. modifies the verb
______21. This type of paragraph describes something and shows the reader what a thing or a
person is like. It appeals to the five senses of touch, smell, sight, sound, and taste.
______22. This type of paragraph explains something or provides instruction with step-by-step
process. It often requires research, but it’s possible that the writer is able to rely on his or her
own knowledge and expertise.
______23. This type of paragraph tries to get the reader to accept a particular point of view or to
convince the writer’s ideas.
______24. This type of paragraph tells a story. It describes one primary topic that usually
involves one main event, adventure, scene, or happening.
______25. This type of sentence structure has two or more independent clauses and at least
one dependent clause.
Test II.
A. Directions: Read and comprehend the following paragraphs then underline the topic
sentence in each. (2pts. each)
1. The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana. We drove there in
two days. I didn’t think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the
Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery
where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food best, especially the New
Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
2. No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash
all utensils before using them. Clean utensils won’t transmit germs and bacteria. They
also are more pleasant to eat with.
3. Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting. They don’t realize that
every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics. Just
like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery. It
turns out that poetry isn’t old-fashioned; it’s as modern as the latest hit song!
4. Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and
vegetables for the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above
the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a
large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good
exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener
ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.
5. Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are
thinking about what happened during the day. You can also lie awake if a big event, like
a test or a party, is happening the next day. There are several things you can do to try
and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind
busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like
rain help. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough
that you will be asleep in no time.
B. Directions: Below are topics that ask of your opinions. Write a 5-sentence paragraph on
each topic. Underline your topic sentence. (5pts. each)
3. What was your favorite game when you were still a kid?