Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Regional office VIII
Division of Northern Samar
ROSARIO LIM UY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cervantes, Catarman N. Samar
Summative Test English 8 (Q1-1)
Name: _______________________ Section: ______________ Score: ________
Noting Context Clues
Determine the meaning of the underlined words based on context by choosing the letter of your
answer. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. After the heavy rains, the stream became murky; in fact, the water was so cloudy you couldn't see the
bottom.
a. cloudy b. bottomless a. clear d. bright
2. The effects of COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide.
b. epidemic b. circumstance c. result d. situation
3. My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious English teacher. All he seemed to want
was an audience.
a. uncommunicative b. talkative c. pretentious d. unfriendly
4. The reporter insisted that the letter she used was authentic . She said that she had shown it to many
experts before she used it.
a.genuine, or real b. carefully written c. very old d. copied
5. Of course, I’m not saying that your plan is no good. I tend to be optimistic so I won’t be surprised
when you succeed.
a. expecting the best to happen b. understanding c. silent d. unselfish
6. We have rather lofty expectations for you son. You will attend college. You will become rich and
famous.
a.high b. shaky c. small d. lowly
7. Every individual is unique. Each one has his/her own ability, talent , skill, strength and weaknesses.
a.distinct b. natural c. common d. creative
8. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this
project.
a.dare b. promise c. forget d. conclude
9. She considered that her student’s efforts in the classroom might signify his desire to become an
honor student.
a.mean b. know c. determine d. find
10. Friendship is a priceless thing. If Fritz put a price, or conditions, on his friendship, it is no longer
priceless, In fact, it’s not real friendship at all!
If something is priceless, .
a.it has a missing tag c. it has a great value
b.it has no value d. It is made out of selfishness

11. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are our frontliners in this pandemic;
thus, they lead in fighting against the COVID-19 disease.
A. followers B. leaders C. observers D. participants
12. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly requires home quarantine and physical
distancing.
A. curse B. disaster C. disease D. plague
13. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide.
A. circumstance B. epidemic C. predicament D. situation
14. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face to face conduct of classes is not allowed.
A. cure B. immunization C. medicine D. vitamin
15. The conventional conduct of classes in schools is suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic; thus, for
the meantime this will be substituted with other learning modalities.
A. common B. conservative C. modern D. seasonal
16. Online and modular classes are some of the modalities that the Department of Education will offer
for this school year to avoid hampering the education of learners.
A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming
17. We should keep ourselves healthy by always washing our hands, eating nutritious foods, taking
vitamins, exercising regularly, and drinking plenty of water.
A. clean B. fresh C. safe D. strong
18. Police officers are very conspicuous. We can see them in checkpoints.
A. distinct B. evident C. hidden D. visible
19. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas.
A. communicative B. reserved C. restrained D. silent
Read the sentences carefully and determine the type of context clue that helps describe the meaning of
the underlined term. Encircle the letter of your answer on your paper.
20. I’m looking for the unique gift for my sister, she appreciates unusual things.
a. example b. synonym c. antonym d. explanation
21. Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon and stars have fascinated man through centuries.
a. contrast b. example c. definition d. cause and effect
22. Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss Philippines
began her year – long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the
evening.
a.synonym b. inference c. contrast d. definition
23. When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker they dilate.
a.contrast b. inference c. cause and effect d. inference
24 She wanted to impress all her dinner guests with the food she served, so she
carefully studied the necessary culinary arts.
a.inference b. explanation c. cause and effect d. example
25 After the program, the rubbish left were souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets plastic
bottles, and food wrappings.
a.cause and effect b. example c. list or series of clues d. explanation
26. A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships and
ancient tombs to obtain valuable relics and artifacts.
a.antonym b. synonym c. comparison d. definition
27 . Context clues are words that appear in sentences to help understand the
meanings of difficult words.
a. definition b. cause-effect c. explanation d. inference
28. When one shows belligerence, harsh words, disruptive actions, and offensive
behaviours can be observed.
a. explanation b. inference c. example d. comparison
29. The stench of the garbage was like the smell of a rotten fish.
a. synonym b. antonym c. comparison d. contrast
30. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should possess especially
during difficult and stressful times.
A. anxiety B. confusion C. imagination D. tranquility
Test II. Give five types of context clues and use them in sentences. Write this in 1 whole intermediate pad. (10
points

Prepared by: Approved: Noted:

OLIVETH D. SAGORIO CICELL FRANCIS C. AJEL CRISBY C. DE LOS SANTOS, Ed,D

Subject Teacher Head, Language Dept -MT I School Head