Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Division of Sarangani
1st Summative Test in ENGLISH 8

Name: __________________________________________________________ Date:____________

School:______________________________________________________ Teacher: ____________

Test I.
Directions: Read and analyze each sentence carefully. Identify the meaning of the
underlined word in the sentence using context clues. Write your answer
on the separate sheet of paper.
1. One of the most popular forms of celebration is the fiesta, which is an
elaborate and vibrant festival celebrated with a variety of food and colorful
parade.
a. commemoration
b. festival
c. meeting
d. rally
2. Traditions like lighting of candles, offering of flowers and food to the tomb of
departed loved ones are practiced in the Philippines every November.
a. beliefs
b. celebration
c. folklore
d. norms
3. Majority of the Filipinos are pious or devoted Christians.
a. devoted
b. good
c. respectful
d. submissive
4. Filipinos are always optimistic. For them, there is no room for negativities even
in times of tragedies.
a. carefree
b. generous
c. happy
d. positive
5. A Filipina is a modest woman; she speaks politely and wears decent and
appropriate clothing.
a. conservative
b. extravagant
c. liberated
d. tactful
6. Jose Rizal is considered a polymath- a genius of many things.
a. competent in geography
b. expert in one thing
c. genius of many things
d. good in math
7. In the Philippines, delicacies like suman, bibingka, and puto are a must-try.
a. exotic menu
b. expensive dish
c. foreign cuisine
d. local food
8. Old Bilibid served as penitentiary or prison during the Spanish regime.
a. apartment
b. house
c. prison
d. restaurant
9. Young Filipinas are conservative that they avoid wearing vulgar clothings.
a. admirable
b. humble
c. refined
d. simple
10. The majestic Mount Apo is known for its colorful flowers, thick forest and
attractive view.
a. dull scenery
b. impressively beautiful
c. nice place
d. unattractive view
11. To make their research easier, the teacher provided the students with an excellent
bibliography on the cultures of Africa.
A. a list of sources of information
B. a list of books arranged alphabetically
C. a good way of summarizing lecture material
D. a map showing libraries in a particular area
12. The student has been accused of plagiarism on his report about the family cultures
of Africa.
A. stealing ideas of others
B. sharing his ideas to others
C. acknowledging the author’s work
D. asking permission of sharing the author’s ideas
13. He acknowledged the sources he used in his report.
A. used the different materials
B. received something important
C. arranged the different sources
D. recognized the rights and authority
14.He cited evidence suggesting that the information presented is true.
A. gave set of events
B. summoned someone
C. kept the facts in mind
D. mentioned something for justification
15. The book references are his major list in gathering the facts.
A. invention made
B. credentials available
C. letter of recommendation
D. source of information cited
Test B.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to make each more polite and formal.
Use modals appropriately. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. I will be there. I would be there.
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2. Stay at home! You should stay at home
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3. Stop coughing! You should stop coughing.
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4. I can get it fast. I could get it past.
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5. Do you want me to get the key? Would you want me to get the key?
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TEST C. Directions: Complete the sentence by filling in with the correct cohesive device.
Choose your answer inside the box and write it on a separate sheet of
paper.

6. First, she went to the grocery store. Second, she placed many tasty finally
snacks in her basket. _________________, she paid for her items.
7. He forgot to set his alarm, _________________he was late for school. as a result/ as a consequence
8. They have seen the movie twice, _________________now they want to and
see it again.
9. Ryan studied hard for the exam, _________________, he earned a high as a result/ as a consequence
rating.
10. The students should be on time. _________________, they must be furthermore
prepared.
11. Kyxiandra got a rating of 98 on her essay, _________________ Karen got but
a rating of 75.
12. Tina hates cleaning the house. _________________, she doesn't mind on the other hand
cooking.
13. Calculus was hard for me in senior high school. _________________, it likewise/ in the same way
is hard in college.
14. First, she went to the grocery store. Second, she placed many tasty finally
snacks in her basket. _________________, she paid for her items.
15. Rock climbing takes much practice and skill. _________________, likewise/ in the same way
learning to write involves a great amount of practice.

Test D. Find the emotive word in the sentence and tell whether it is a verb,
adjective or adverb.
1. We were amused of the presentation. Amused- adjective
2. The place is tranquil. tranquil.- adjective
3. He prayed fervently to pass the licensure exam. adverd
4. An innocent child relieves stress. adjective
5. The enrolment for this school year was done remotely. - adverb

Test E Arrange the jumbled words to make a sentence containing emotive

words. Observe correct punctuation and capitalization.
1. eat healthy food kids happily ( kids eat healthy foods happily)
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2. segregated garbage Jonah her ( Jonah segregated her garbage)
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3. a poem cheerfully recites Mario (Mario recites a poem cheerfully)
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4. exercise daily teenagers ( teenagers exercise daily)
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5. carefully follow instructions to bake a cake, you have to (to bake a cake, you have to follow
instruction carefully.)
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