NORZAGARAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Norzagaray, Bulacan

SUMMATIVE TEST
ENGLISH 8
(THIRD QUARTER)

Name:____________________________________ Year and Section________________

Teacher:__________________________________ Score:_________________________

I. A. Directions: Choose the appropriate propaganda techniques described in the following. Write only
the LETTER on the space provided

A. Bandwagon E. Testimonial
B. Glittering Generalities F. Transfer
C. Name Calling G. Card Stacking
D. Plain Folks
_____1. It uses famous individual or a celebrity to endorse a product or identify a course of action.
______2. This is the way a speaker convinces an audience that an idea is good because it has the same ideas of the vast
majority of people.
______3. It influences people to be one of those majority who is already using the product or already following or
believing a certain ideology.
______4. It is giving a person or an idea a bad label by using an easy to remember insulting name.
______5. These words are used to deceive us into accepting or approving of things without examining the evidence
carefully.

B. Directions: Write the propaganda technique used in the following sentences. Write PF for Plain
Folks, CS for card Stacking, T for Testimonial and BW for Bandwagon.
______6. “Do not allow yourself to miss anything! Everyone has it. Take control of the world. Take your own Intelligent
TV.”
______7. A young boy teener encourages his new girl classmate to join the noise barrage in the street with his team in
order to serve the country.
______8. “At first, I am reluctant to have a taste of this, they say Langgonisang Calumpit, because I don’t like pork. But
my, oh my! What a taste! It is a great wonderful experience eating this longganisang Calumpit! I can’t explain it but the
taste is incomparable like I want to eat another one... and another one,” says a young teacher.
_______9. “It is so wonderful. A real haven! A paradise in the Philippines near Manila. So easy to get there. How I wish
to be there always. That is why, I even bought a house near Talon ni Eva.” testifies the host of a noon time television
show.
______10. “Let’s go sago! Maglangoy na tayo Maglunoy at maligo sa malinaw na batis ng Biak na Bato! It is so much
fun in Bulacan! “Pahuhuli ka pa ba?”
C. Directions: Identify what propaganda technique is being associated with each word. Write G for glittering
generalities, TF for transfer and NC for name calling. Write your answer on the space provided.
_____11. Church _____16. Prosperity
_____12. Flag-waving _____17. Medical symbols
_____13. Fascist _____18. peace
_____14. Nation _____19. extremist
_____15. Environmentalist _____20. Change
II. A. Directions: Based on the given description, choose the issue or problem being described. Write the word on
the space provided.
Bullying Inflation
Abortion Crimes
Poverty Malnutrition

___________________21. It refers to any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic
expression.
___________________22. It is a procedure to end a pregnancy in which medicine or surgery is used to remove the
embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus.
___________________23. It is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and
essentials for a minimum standard of living.
___________________24. It is a general rise in the price level in an economy over a period of time.
___________________25. It is an illegal act for which someone can be punishable by government.
III. A. Directions: Read and answer the questions below. Choose the correct answer among the given choices.
Encircle the letter of your answer.

26. Which of the following tells a story passed down through many generations that is believed to be fictitious narratives
usually about origins?
a. legend b. myth c. poem d. short story
27. Which sentence best describes the importance of studying cultural heritage?

a. It gives us information about the latest fashion. c. It reminds us of our shared culture and tradition.
b. It teaches us the importance of plants and animals. d. It encourages us to travel around the world.

28. Arvin received an e-mail from his Korean friend telling him that he will visit the Philippines in the next few days and
he is so excited to meet him in person. Though it’s Arvin’s first time to meet the foreigner, he wanted him to show how
grateful he is by preparing Filipino foods. What characteristics of a Filipino is shown in the text?
a. resourceful b. creative c. talented d. hospitable

29. Allysa is going to Japan for a scholarship program. She needs to know the culture of Japanese before she goes there.
How can Allysa know some Japanese traditions, beliefs, and heritage without having a personal contact with them?
a. Buy Japanese foods. c. Sing Japanese songs.
b. Read Japanese books. d. Watch Japanese movies.

30. Who is responsible for writing a poem, short story, novel or play?
a. dancer b. literary writer c. painter d. singer
31. How do early Afro-Asian’s literature transmitted?
a. early playwright c. shared pattern of behaviour
b. oral tradition d. written document
32. Which is the characteristic of Afro-Asian literature?
a. It gives more emphasis on culture and customs of c. It deals with the study of heavenly bodies.
people. d. It is concerned with the study of lines, numbers
b. It focuses on latest issues and trends in clothing. and points.
33. Which of the following is an example of literature?
a. blog b. drawing c. Folktale d. social media account
34. What element of the story shows social issues and realities of life?
a. moral lesson b. plot c. setting d. theme
35. What element of the story teaches us valuable lessons in life?
a. moral lesson b. plot c. setting d. theme

B. Directions: Analyze the given statement and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
36.The preference for one side of an issue over another.
a. bias b. fact c. impartiality d. information
37.How can we determine the author’s bias in an article or selection?
a. by arguing with the author c. by looking for the author’s use of facts and
b. by asking the author if he/she has opinions
biases d. by reading the article and looking for grammatical
errors
38.Which of the following statements are biased?
a. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A.
b. Carrots should be a part of your daily diet.
c. People can develop night blindness if they do not get enough of Vitamin A.
d. Vitamin A is key for good vision, a healthy immune system, and cell growth.
39.The following are indicators of bias EXCEPT.
a. generalizations b. loaded words c. objectivity d. stereotypes
40.When reading a source material, we must keep these questions in mind EXCEPT
a. What additional information is necessary?
b. What are the facts that the author has omitted?
c. What impression would I have if different words had been used?
d. What is the occupation of the author?
IV. A. Directions: Determine whether the given statements are fact or opinion. Write F for fact and O
for opinion. Write your answer on the space provided.
_____41. Biak na Bato is found in San Miguel, Bulacan.
_____42. Everyone appreciates the beauty of sunset.
_____43. Aurora province is the best surfing destination in the Philippines.
_____44. A paragraph is composed of sentences.
_____45. Microscope is a laboratory instrument used to examine objects that are too small to be
seen by the naked eye.
_____46. Minasa Festival is a joyous event in the province of Bulacan.
_____47. I would rather live in the province where life is simple than in the city where life is
complicated.
_____48. Everyone wants to live in Manila.
_____49. Vitamin C makes our bones strong.
_____50. Facebook is a form of social media.

B. Directions: Read the following statements. Determine whether they are true or false. Write T
for true and F for false.
_____51. An opinion is mostly based on assumptions.
_____52. A fact can be validated with pieces of evidence, documentation, or research.
_____53. An author’s preference is always a fact.
_____54. The author who favors one side over the other is biased.
_____55. An opinion reflects the personal view of an author about a topic or person.
_____56. Propaganda can be found in news and journalism, religion, public relations, education, and in all aspects of daily
life.
______57. Name-calling is used to attack the competition.
______ 58. Glittering generalities make use of fancy words that elicit a positive response or feeling from you.
______ 59. Transfer employs symbols like waving a flag to stir the emotions and win the approval of people.
______ 60 Glittering generalities are also known as vulgar words.