Quarterly Summative Test in English 8

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Grade & Section: _________________________________________ Examination number: ________
Over-all instructions:
 Write your answers clearly
 Don’t forget to write your name.
 Read each test section instructions before answering.
 Avoid cheating.

Test i: Matching Type

Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

Vocabulary Word Definition

____ 1. drought A. a long period of time when there is very little rain or snow
____ 2. testimony B. relating to the Earth
____ 3. pasture C. a nervous feeling
____ 4. haul D. an area of grass where cattle eat
____ 5. anxiety E. a story told by the person who experienced it
____ 6. economic F. relating to people
____ 7. social G. to carry a long way
____ 8. environmental H. relating to money

Test ii: Reading Comprehension

Read the story below and answer the following questions. Write the letter of the correct answer.

The victory of the small Greek democracy of Athens over the mighty Persian empire in 490 B. C. is one of the
most famous events in history. Darius, king of the Persian empire, was furious because Athens had interceded for the
other Greek city-states in revolt against Persian domination. In anger the king sent an enormous army to defeat Athens. He
thought it would take drastic steps to pacify the rebellious part of the empire. Persia was ruled by one man. In Athens,
however, all citizens helped to rule. Ennobled by this participation, Athenians were prepared to die for their city-state.
Perhaps this was the secret of the remarkable victory at Marathon, which freed them from Persian rule. On their way to
Marathon, the Persians tried to fool some Greek city-states by claiming to have come in peace. The frightened citizens of
Delos refused to believe this. Not wanting to abet the conquest of Greece, they fled from their city and did not return until
the Persians had left. They were wise, for the Persians next conquered the city of Etria and captured its people. Tiny
Athens stood alone against Persia. The Athenian people went to their sanctuaries. There they prayed for deliverance. They
asked their gods to expedite their victory. The Athenians refurbished their weapons and moved to the plain of Marathon,
where their little band would meet the Persians. At the last moment, soldiers from Plataea reinforced the Athenian troops.
The Athenian army attacked, and Greek citizens fought bravely. The power of the mighty Persians was offset by the love
that the Athenians had for their city. Athenians defeated the Persians in archery and hand combat. Greek soldiers seized
Persian ships and burned them, and the Persians fled in terror. Herodotus, a famous historian, reports that 6400 Persians
died, compared with only 192 Athenians.

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_______ 1. Athens had ____the other Greek city-states against the Persians.
A. refused help to B. intervened on behalf of
C. wanted to fight D. given orders for all to fight
_______ 2. Darius took drastic steps to ___ the rebellious Athenians.
A. weaken B. destroy C. calm D. placate
_______ 3. Their participation___to the Athenians.
A. gave comfort B. gave honor
C. gave strength D. gave fear
_______ 4. The people of Delos did not want to ___ the conquest of Greece.
A. end B. encourage C. think about D. daydream about
_______ 5. The Athenians were ___by some soldiers who arrived from Plataea.
A. welcomed B. strengthened C. held D. captured

Test 1: Context Clues

Context clues are hints in the writing that help you figure out what a word means. Each example below has hints within
the passage or sentence to help you figure out the meaning of the word. Read each question CAREFULLY and write the
correct answer on the line before the number. The word you are defining may be in bold, underlined or both.

_______ 1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an
Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is
truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money d. it causes rashes

_______ 2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above
context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese d. with little thought or consideration

_______ 3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think
that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above
selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about d. voting for a different candidate

_______ 4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed”
mean?
a. held over boiling water b. very old
c. unable to chew gum d. greatly admired

_______ 5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive
for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a. a reason to do something b. a small amount of money
c. a tax d. a good job

_______ 6. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United
states until 1920. What is “suffrage”?
a. something that causes physical pain b. an early flag
c. skirts that did not cover ankles d. the right to vote

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_______ 7. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the
law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go
away soon. A controversy is something that people _______.
a. have strong disagreements over b. blow their noses into
c. need to pay for a visit to a doctor d. eat with sweet candy

_______ 8. Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. What is a
cotton gin?
a. a drink b. a book c. a machine d. a cloth

_______ 9. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would
someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one
that would _______ someone.
a. tickle b. amuse
c. lose or misplace d. frighten or intimidate

_______ 10. The original Pilgrims called themselves the “Saints” and referred to others who joined with them for the
voyage as the “Strangers.” In this context, “original” means _______.
a. one of a kind b. first c. humorous c. musical

_______ 11. The Saints and Strangers argued about how they would live in the New World. After much discussion, they
came together and signed the Mayflower Compact. The Compact was _______.
a. a container for makeup b. a small item
c. a machine used for mashing corn d. an agreement

_______ 12. When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would
attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe. To
encounter, is to _______.
a. meet b. note how many c. fight d. exchange text messages

_______ 13. As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood
frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.
a. very cold b. visible c. not moving d. not melted

_______ 14. Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more
than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season. What does “reverts” mean
in the above passage?
a. stands up straight b. peeks at presents
c. drinks too much egg nog d. goes back to being what he was

_______ 15. Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our
planet. To divert is to _______.
a. change the direction of b. look for really high waves
c. jump into a dry river d. look through a telescope

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 State what type of context clue is being used in the following sentences and determine the clue on the following
sentences.

Synonym clue Definition clue Contrast clue Example clue

Cause-and-effect clue Comparison clue Inference clue

Example:
Ossicles are the three small bones in the middle ear.
Type of Context Clue: Definition clue
Clue: three small bones in the middle ear

1. The stench of the garbage was like the smell of a rotten fish.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________
2. Among the siblings of thin body structure, Isabel is the only one who is portly.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________
3. It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering of their fellowmen.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________
4. A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships and ancient tombs to obtain valuable
relics and artifacts.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________
5. Matthew had few infractions of the house rules that he should have done as part of his responsibilities.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________
6. Since only a few followed the wearing of face mask, it was made mandatory by the government.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________
7. When one shows belligerence, harsh words, disruptive actions, and offensive behaviors can be observed.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________
8. In ancient times, some of our forefathers believed in amulets, such as pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet
necklace, and bag of herbs to protect them from harm.
Type of Context Clue: ___________________________________________
Clue: ___________________________________________

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Test 2: Citing Sources
Prepare a bibliography for the following references below observing the correct use of punctuation marks and proper
indentation. Arrange the list in alphabetical order. Write your answer below each number.

1. You are writing an essay about improving your listening skills in English. You found a book in your library titled
“How to Improve Your Listening Skills” written by Belinda Gomez and Francisco Conde. The book was
published by Lawig Publishing, Inc. in Bayugan City and its copyright year is 2017.

2. You also found an article from a journal titled Journal in Early Education which you got from the Periodicals
Section. The title of the article is “Improving Listening Skills of Preschool Pupils Through Nursery Rhymes”
written by Allan Perez, Gina Cruz, and Alma Campos. The serial information is Volume 11, Issue No.6,
Published December 2017, pages 17-23.

3. After getting the important information you found in the book, you then decided to search on Google. You clicked
on a website article titled ‘Ten Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills’. It was posted on a website named iTeach
Magazine, and the author of that article is Lesly Sanchez. The article was published on August 4, 2018. The URL
is https://iteachmag.com/articles/ten-ways-to-effective-listening/ #79e391

Test 2: Modals
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter on the space below before the number.

________ 1. If you are interested in losing weight, you ______ try this new diet.
a. Could b. mustn’t c. don’t have to d. had to
________ 2. Children ________ be accompanied by an adult at the zoo.
a. Ought to b. must c. would d. mustn’t
________ 3. I ______ go if I had time.
a. will b. can c. could d. might
________ 4. I can feel the heat. We _________ be near the fire.
a. Can b. would c. must d. have to
________ 5. They ________ hear him because he was whispering.
a. Wouldn’t b. mustn’t c. shouldn’t d. couldn’t
________ 6. You’ve never heard of Britney Spears? You ________ be serious!
a. Must b. had to c. can’t d. shouldn’t
________ 7. You _________ let him hear about the party tomorrow. It’s a surprise!
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 a. mustn’t b. wouldn’t c. couldn’t d. can
________ 8. __________ I speak to the Chief Councellor, please?
a. Must b. May c. Would d. Need
________ 9. __________ you like to have dinner with me tonight?
a. Could b. may c. should d. would
________ 10. He has arrived late. He _______ missed the bus
a. Must have b. Should have c. Could have d. must

Test 3 Signals Indicating Coherence

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals in each of the sentences below. Choose the letter of your
choice.

______ 1. _____ most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
______ 2. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the
policies.
A. Because B. During C. Consequently D. As a result
______ 3. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing
household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
______ 4. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. _____, wearing of
face mask is enforced.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
______ 5. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the learners _____ from
the different modalities proposed for this school year.
A. at this point B. in this regard C. as can be seen D. as a matter of fact
______ 6. _____, the Department of Education in partnership with different stakeholders conducted a series of Webinars
for the teachers in preparation for the online classes.
A. At this point B. In this regard C. As can be seen D. With this in mind
______ 7. _____ problems with the Internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from participating on the series
of Webinars given.
A. And B. Despite C. However D. Moreover
______ 8. The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few would enroll due
to fear of the virus. ____________, it turned out to be the other way around.
A. Frequently B. Furthermore C. In addition D. On the contrary
______ 9. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. _____, they are also
excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet
______ 10. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland. _____, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the
absence of cable and internet connectivity.
A. Because B. Consequently C. Despite D. Such as

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