REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Division of Negros Oriental

San Jose District
SAN JOSE PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Fourth Quarter Examination
March 9-10, 2020
ENGLISH 8

NAME: _______________________________________________SECTION: __________ SCORE: __________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: This is a 60-item test, read each direction written in every type of
test, answer this in one hour.
A. ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES & FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
 MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Encircle the correct answer for each item.
1. Where did the story happen in the story ‘Ali Baba and the Forty thieves’?
a. Forest b. Baghdad c. Cave d. House
2. What is the means of living of Ali Baba?
a. Hunter b. Farmer c. Thieve d. Wood Cutter
3. When Ali Baba was in the forest, what was he discovered?
a. key b. treasure c. rich d. alloy
4. In ‘Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves,’ how did the forty thieves get into their secret cave
full of treasures?
a. They used a key. b. They used a hammer. c. They use a password d. They used a
tunnel.
5. What is the correct code of opening the cave?
a. Open barley b Open treasure c. Open cave d. Open sesame
6. What is found inside the cave?
a. Treasure b. Money c. People d. Animals
7. When the forty thieves left the cave, what did Ali Baba do?
a. He ignored what happened b. He attempted to open the cave
c. He continued his work d. Scared
8. In 'Ali Baba & the Forty Thieves,' after Ali Baba's brother, Cassim, discovered his
secret, what happened to him?
a .He became rich, too b. He joined the forty thieves
c. He got stuck in the cave d. He turned Ali Baba over to the forty thieves
9. What happened to Ali Baba’s brother when he entered the cave?
a. He became rich b. He became famous c. He died d. Nothing
10. How did Morgianna kill the other thieves inside the jar?
a. She poured boiling oil on each and every jar b. She stabbed the thieves inside the jar
c. She burned the jar d. She poisoned them
11. I’m so hungry that I could eat a horse. This sentence is an example of a/an:
a. simile b. hyperbole c. oxymoron d. personification
12. The leaves danced in the wind. This sentence is an example of a/an:
a. simile b. metaphor c. personification d. hyperbole
13. The baby's skin was like a rose petal. This sentence is an example of a/an:
a. simile b. personification
c. metaphor d. oxymoron
14. His room was a junk pile. This sentence is an example of a/an:
a. simile b. personification c. metaphor d. alliteration
15. These walls have ears. This sentence is an example of a/an:
a. cliche b. personification
c. metaphor d. hyperbole
16. Rain races, ripping and restless in its rage. This sentence is an example of a/an:
a. alliteration b. hyperbole
c. personification d. oxymoron
17. It is a literary tool that can be used to analyze a specific literature by filling out a table
or grid where one can write the symbol, imagery, figurative language and the tone and
theme revealed in a certain literature.
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Division of Negros Oriental
San Jose District
SAN JOSE PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Fourth Quarter Examination
March 9-10, 2020
ENGLISH 8

a. SIFT method b. Tone and Theme

c. Plot d. Exposition
18. When an image is evoked through the use of really descriptive language based from our
senses.
a. Climax b. Theme
c. Rising Action d. Imagery
19. An elaborate discourse delivered in a formal and dignified manner.
a. Oration b. Plot
c. Short Story d. none of the above
20. These are graphic designs, as symbols, emblems, or words, used especially for
identification or as a means of giving directions or warning.
a. sign language b. Public signages
c. Oration d. Entrance
A. GRAMMAR- SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
Directions: Underline the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
21. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
22. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
23. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
24. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
25. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
26. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
27. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
28. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
29. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
30. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
31. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
32. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
33. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite
subject.
34. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
35. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
36. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
37. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.
38. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.
39. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left.
40. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
C. ELEMENTS OF A SHORT STORY
Directions: Identify the element of a short story being cited out. Choose the best
answer.
41. In a plot of the story, the logical arrangement of events is presented .It has five essential
parts except,
a. denouement b. exposition c. atmosphere d. climax
42. Setting is one of the elements of a short story. It refers to the time and location in which
a story takes place. It may be the following except,
a. mood b. climax c. atmosphere d. social condition
43. Which of the following is considered one of the elements of a short story?
a. character b. denouement c. exposition d. climax
44. What element of the story shows the logical arrangement of events, with a beginning,
middle and end?
a. exposition b. character c. plot d. conflict

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Division of Negros Oriental
San Jose District
SAN JOSE PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Fourth Quarter Examination
March 9-10, 2020
ENGLISH 8

45. The author may reveal a character in several ways.

a. his/her physical appearance b. what he/she says, thinks
and does
c. what he/she does or does not do d. his/her views and opinions
46. Caleb was having a really bad day. He was being rude to everyone. He pushed Frederick
on his way to class, and even threw Michael's books out of his hands. When it came time to
go to the in-school game Caleb got to the concession stand and ordered a hot dog and soda.
As Caleb waited for his snacks, he sunk his hand into his pocket only to find that he had lost
his money. He turned to see that Michael was laughing at him.

What would be an appropriate theme for this passage?

a) Everything always works out

b) You should be nice to people, even if they are mean to you
c) You should be nice to people, you never know who you may need.
d) You should always have extra money

47. I was standing right there when Kemisha accidentally stepped on Keyshauna's foot in
the line. Keyshauna shoved Kemisha backwards into the jello molds. Kemisha spilled her
drink all over her brand new shirt. She was so mad, but not interested in getting into more
trouble then she was already in. Just as Keyshauna reached up to grab Kemisha's hair the
principal intervened and sent them to the office.

Based on the story what is the most appropriate setting?

a) The line at a football game

b) The cafeteria lunch line
c) A classroom
d) The girls' locker room

48. The entire school was there! I was so excited to have finally made the team. I was
standing there shaking my pom-poms in the air like a maniac. The crowd was wild and
inside this room the noise was so loud I thought I might bust an eardrum. The students
were stomping on the bleachers showing immense school spirit.

Based upon what you know from the passage, what do you think is the most appropriate
setting?

a) at a concert
b) at a school pep rally in the gym
c) at a football game concession stand
d) at a magnet tour

49. Which of the following sentences most accurately describes a setting?

a) "From the very beginning Moose Maddon picked on him. The kid was bait for all of
Maddon's cruel practical jokes around the camp."
b) "The summer we were cutting big stuff in an almost inaccessible stand of Douglas fir
about fifty miles out of Nanaimo."
c) "One evening late in the summer as I was walking along the river having an after-
supper pipe, I stumbled upon Cecil curled up on a narrow sandy beach."
d) "We walked back to the camp together and I managed to calm him down some.”

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 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Division of Negros Oriental
San Jose District
SAN JOSE PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Fourth Quarter Examination
March 9-10, 2020
ENGLISH 8

D. READING COMPREHENSION
Direction: Read the selection then answer the questions that follow.
The Mohammedan Paradise

The Koran has for its subject matter death, resurrection, judgment, paradise, and
hell. The joys of paradise are designed to satisfy fundamental desires in man. All who die
for the cause of their religion go to paradise. This Mohammedan paradise is made delightful
by black-eyed maidens not made of common clay. They are free from all blemishes; they
are full of eternal virtue and beauty. They await the souls of believers in rosy bowers set in
the hollow of giant pearls. The soil of paradise is perfumed and sprinkled with gold and
silver and flowers. The fruits of the trees are of a taste unknown to mortals. Numerous
rivers flow through paradise; some are of wine; others are of milk and honey. The
riverbeds and riverbanks are full of emeralds, diamonds and rubies. The meanest of
believers will have 80,000 servants and 72 wives. At whatever age a Mohammedan dies, at
his resurrection in paradise, he will be restored to manly vigor and eternal health. It would
take a journey of a thousand years for a true believer to travel through paradise and see all
the wives, servants, gardens, jewelry, robes, houses, camels, and other things that are
exclusively his.

50. What makes the Mohammedan paradise a delightful one?

a. platoon of soldiers c. beautiful black-eyed children
b. pretty black-eyed children d. the Imam
51. Why are the joys of paradise designed?
a. to satisfy the desires of man c. to await the souls of believers
b. to die for a cause d. all of the above
52. “They await the souls of believers.” They -stands for whom?
a. for all the souls c. for black-eyed maidens
b. for the paradise d. none of the above
53. Koran mentioned resurrection of a true believer. What is resurrection?
a. rebirth c. life after death
b. prolonged death d. none of the above
54. Who are considered as free from all blemishes and full of eternal virtue?
a. the beautiful black-eyed maidens c. the Mohammedans
b. the true believers d. none of the above
E. IRREGULAR & REGULAR VERBS
Direction: Write the correct past tense form of each verb. Circle the irregular
verbs.
1. Bring _______________ 6. Watch ______________
2. Call ________________
3. Sell ________________
4. Swim ______________
5. Serve ______________

Prepared by:

Ms. Stephanie F. Alob

English Adviser

Parent’s Signature: ______________ Date signed: ___________________

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Division of Negros Oriental
San Jose District
SAN JOSE PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Fourth Quarter Examination
March 9-10, 2020
ENGLISH 8