C.

gets information from various websites and acknowledges the

Republic of the author by writing the sources found.
Philippines
Department of Education
REGION X – NORTHERN MINDANAO
DIVISION OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL
LOOC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH 8
PRE-TEST

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer. D. waits for his/her classmates to do their assignment first so he/she
could copy it.
I. Choose the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.
1. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are 2. The word "bibliography" originated from the Greek words ‘biblion’
our frontliners in this pandemic; thus, they lead in fighting against the meaning a book and ‘graphia’ meaning to _______.
COVID-19 disease. A. copy B. listen C. read D. write
A. followers B. leaders C. observers D. participants
3. Which of the following print materials refers to a scholarly
2. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly published periodical containing articles written by researchers,
requires home quarantine and physical distancing. professors, and other experts?
A. curse B. disaster C. disease D. plague A. books B. journals C. magazines D. newspapers

3. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide. 4. Which of the following refers to any materials or information taken
A. circumstance B. widespread C. predicament D. situation from the internet?
A. Instagram B. online C. social media D. YouTube
4. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face to face
conduct of classes is not allowed. 5. What punctuation is used to separate the information in a
A. cure B. immunization C. medicine D. vitamin bibliography entry?
A. comma B. exclamation point C. period D. quotation mark
5. The conventional conduct of classes in schools is suspended due
to COVID-19 pandemic; thus, for the meantime this will be 6. What does the Latin phrase et al. mean?
substituted with other learning modalities. A. among others B. and others C. for example D. with others
A. common B. conservative C. modern D. seasonal
7. Which part of a report can bibliography be found? It can be found
6. Online and modular classes are some of the modalities that the in the _______.
Department of Education will offer for this school year to avoid A. middle of a research B. last page of a research
hampering the education of learners. C. beginning of a research D. introduction part of a research
A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming
8. Which should NOT be a purpose for creating an annotated
7. We should keep ourselves healthy by always washing our hands, bibliography? It should not be created to _________.
eating nutritious foods, taking vitamins, exercising regularly, and A. avoid plagiarism
drinking plenty of water. B. help other researchers
A. clean B. fresh C. safe D. strong C. burden writers in doing their research
D. show respect to the author of the source used
8. Police officers are very conspicuous. We can see them in
checkpoints. 9. Which of the following statements is TRUE about bibliography? It
A. distinct B. evident C. hidden D. visible is a ________.
A. sample of books to read later
9. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about B. list of sources used in a research
ideas. C. place to go and check out books
A. communicative B. restrained C. reserved D. silent D. list of books students need to buy

10. The Education Week Celebration was spearheaded by the 10. Why is it important to cite the sources of information that you
English Language Department. used in your research? It is important because it ___________.
A. introduced B. led C. originated D. participated A. gives credit to the author
B. is required by the teacher
II. 1. When a learner is required to do research on his/her C. is generally a part of an essay
assignment, which of the following should be the most appropriate D. shows you an effort in doing your assignment
action? A learner…
A. posts his/her question on Ask.com and waits for someone to
answer it.
B. does the research on the internet and directly copies what is
immediately posted on Google.
III. Choose the correct modal to complete each sentence 6. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at
1. Annaliza ________ turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple home to avoid exposure to the disease. _____, the number of cases
party. increased.
A. can B. may C. must D. will A. In fact B. Such as C. As a result D. In addition

2. You ________ study hard to pass the test and make it to the top. 7. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the
A. could B. might C. should D. would people; _____, positive and negative opinions were expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
3. Only those who passed the admission test ______ enroll in the
university. 8. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not visible to monitor strict compliance of the policies.
A. Because B. Consequently C. During D. As a result
4. My father works abroad, but he promised that he ________ return
home on my graduation day. 9. There are many things one can do at home to be productive.
A. can B. may C. must D. will _____, one can listen to music while doing household chores, do
gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
5. Everyone ________ obey the health protocols given by the A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
government to prevent the spread of the virus and stop the
pandemic. 10. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must control the number of shoppers. _____, wearing of a face mask is
enforced.
6. If Carl campaigns hard, his win is a/an ________. A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
A. promise B. certainty C. responsibility D. obligation
V. 1. Which of the following verbs expresses a strong obligation?
7. There is a ________ of rain tomorrow. A. am B. dislike C. must D. ought to
A. decision B. request C. possibility D. necessity 2. If you have problems, you ____________ visit the guidance office
or talk to someone you trust.
8. Students have a/an ________ to study hard. A. could B. must C. would D. had better
A. likelihood B. willingness C. promise D. obligation 3. Instead of wasting your time playing mobile games, you
___________ read and study your lessons if you don’t want to fail
9. I have a friend who has the ________ to read minds. your exams.
A. ability B. possibility C. request D. permission A. could B. should C. had better D. ought to
4. The doctor ought to recommend eating the right kind and amount
10. The sick lady sent a/an ________ for medical assistance. ‘ of food as an effective way to stay healthy. In the sentence, the word
A. request B. chance C. certainty D. promise ought to is an example of a/an _______ verb.
A. action B. auxiliary C. linking D. modal
IV. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals in each of 5. Which among the sentences uses a linking verb that helps
the sentences below. express an opinion?
1. Walking can make people become more aware of their A. You are brave enough to tell what you truly feel.
surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of the environment, and the B. You should talk to a guidance counselor when you feel sad.
friendliness of the neighborhood. C. You made the right decision in sharing your problems to me.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D. such as D. You do know that your parents can help you in times of need.
6. Which of the following is the correct definition of an adjective?
2. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, A. It is a word that expresses a state of being.
_____ these same people are the ones doing it. A. although B. and B. It is a word that expresses a strong obligation.
C. moreover D. yet C. It is a word that describes nouns and pronouns.
D. It is a word that describes verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
3. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland;_____, they have to 7. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling,
adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the absence of cable and except ______.
Internet connectivity. A. anxious B. carefree C. inspired D. objective
A. because B. consequently C. despite D. such as 8. It is _________ to see friends backstabbing each other.
A. insignificant B. impolite C. worst D. sad
4. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish 9. Parents are ________ to see their children help in the household
communication among those who are in the work from home chores.
modality; _____, this allows the participants to hear or see each A. happy B. excited C. amused D. satisfied
other in a meeting. 10. Which of the following sentences expresses the feeling of being
A. after B. although C. during D. moreover contented?
A. I am satisfied with my grades for this quarter.
5. _____ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for B. I am happy with my high score in the quiz.
a vaccine. C. I am looking forward for the next lesson.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though D. I am thankful for my parent’s support.