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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE

CALOOCAN CITY

FIRST PERIODIC TEST

ENGLISH 8

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the questions carefully. On the answer sheet, write the letter that
corresponds to your answer.

1. Which of the following is celebrated yearly?

A. birthday B. brushing teeth C. doing laundry D. watching television
2. Which of the following is something that you get a taste of?
A. car B. dessert C. laundry D. house
3. If you develop CAMARADERIE with your teammates during a game, you are experiencing a feeling of:
A. admiration and envy
B. friendship and loyalty
C. irritation and disgust
D. spite and pity

For items 4 – 10, choose the meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
4. The author describes the sun as a dynamic structure. DYNAMIC means:
A. a large range of sound
B. full of constant change or activity
C. positive in energy and attitude
D. very simple in shape
5. Sometimes your conscience COMPELS you to do something even when everyone else is telling you do
something different. What does the word COMPELS most likely mean?
A. discourages B. forces C. ignores D. wants
6. The student was apprehensive about the test. Which definition best describes the word "apprehensive"?
A. anxious B. depressed C. excite D. upset
7. Doctors recommend that “everyone should exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours
doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games. "Which of the
following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?
A. To engage in criminal activity
B. To engage in physical activity
C. To spend much time seated
D. To spend time using minimal brain function
8. The teacher said that her student understood everything she taught right away. The student was just like a
sponge. The saying, "just like a sponge" means....
A. intelligent, absorbs everything
B. looks like SpongeBob
C. not intelligent, sponges are just things
D. none of the above

For items 9 -10, determine the context clue of the underlined local culture word.
9. The boy and his three sisters lived in the family kraal of whitewashed huts not far from Umtata in the
Transkei.
A. far from Umtata
B. the family
C. three sisters
D. whitewashed huts
10. Much of his time was spent in the open Veld in the company of his age group, trapping birds, play fighting
in the grassland.
A. age group
B. company
C. grassland
D. his time

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 For items 11 – 15, determine the writer’s / speaker’s intention as hinted by each underlined expression.
11. Mave: Is this a challenge I must face?
A. ability B. advice C. obligation D. request
12. Jude: Of course, you need to accept that as part of the bargain.
A. advice B. necessity C. obligation D. permission
13. Mave: I don’t believe I will do it now. After all I’m not yet ready for it.
A. ability B. obligation C. promise D. willingness
14.- 15. Jude: You should have faith. I believe you can do it if you try.
A. ability B. advice C. possibility D. request

For items 16 – 18, identify the type of noun used in each sentence.
16. Scientists believe that Africa was the birthplace of mankind.
A. Abstract B. Collective C. Common D. Proper
17. Old habits die hard.
A. Abstract B. Common C. Concrete D. Mass
18. Music is the language of the spirit.
A. Abstract B. Common C. Count D. Proper

For items 19 – 21, complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate adverbs.
19. The audience were ____________ spell bound.
They liked the informative speech much.
A. a bit B. a little C. extremely D. pretty
20. I washed the dishes ____________ listening to music.
A. now B. when C. while D. until
21. She sings ____________ well. She can try her hand at singing.
A. a bit B. a little C. extremely D. pretty

For items 22 – 25, read the short passage, then choose the letter of the appropriate transition marker from the
pool of answers.

a. but b. as well as c. in other words d. furthermore

Drawing is all about taking the time to master each step. 22._________________ mastering the art of
drawing doesn’t happen in a day. 23._______________, it’s a skill that takes daily practice
24._______________ dedication to hone your craft. It’s important not to burn yourself out, 25.___________
you need to stick with it.

For items 26 - 30, choose the transition marker that best fits the sentence.
26. Green and red apples both contain nutritional benefits.
Green apples contain antioxidant, ________________ red apples contain oxidant but high in quantity.
A. and B. initially C. similarly D. yet
27. They prefer to attend the musical show ____________ attending the field trip.
A. but B. however C. rather than D. unlike
28 Homework must be handed in by the deadline, _______ they will not be graded.
A. because B. obviously C. otherwise D. so
29. ______, I have read that African folklore and religion represents a variety of cultures in Africa.
A. earlier B. later C. soon D. then
30. Keep learning; ________ you will get the benefits.
A. and B. immediately C. in the end D. since

For items 31 – 35, determine the part of speech of the underlined word in each sentence.
31. Reforms are not achieved by a single person rallying on the street nor by one city mayor doing the best he
could.
A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. verb
32. For change to happen, people must continuously work together to fight for it.
A. adverb B. noun C. pronoun D. verb
33. It takes patience, courage, and persuasion to effectively encourage people to be brave enough to do the
right action.
A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. verb
34. Change is never comfortable. What are you willing to give?
A. adverb B. noun C. pronoun D. verb
35. People will win once they achieve fairness and justice.
A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. verb

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For items 36 – 40, choose the letter of your answer that represents the correct order of adjectives.
36. My mother made _________________ apple sauce last summer.
A. cinnamon sweet homemade
B. homemade cinnamon sweet
C. homemade sweet cinnamon
D. sweet homemade cinnamon
37. We opened the basket and saw ____________ kittens inside.
A. orange striped tiny
B. striped orange tiny
C. tiny orange striped
D. tiny striped orange
38. On her birthday, Maria received ____________ presents.
A. beautiful large several
B. large beautiful several
C. several beautiful large
D. several large beautiful
39. She said she found her inspiration in a story she read in _______________ book.
A. one literature rectangular
B. one rectangular literature
C. literature one rectangular
D. rectangular literature one
40. On her breakfast plate, Ella saw several slices of _______________ toast.
A. delicious golden French
B. delicious French golden
C. French delicious golden
D. French golden delicious

For items 41 – 45, read carefully the questions below. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet.
41. Which of the following stands for APA?
A. African Philanthropic Arbitrage
B. African Philosophical Assembly
C. American Psychological Association
D. American Philosophical Association
42. Which APA edition is currently used in writing academic papers?
A. Fifth edition
B. Sixth edition
C. Seventh edition
D. Eighth edition
43. Which is true about bibliography?
A. It is the list of information used by the author usually found at the latter part of a written article.
B. It is the list of references used by the reader usually found at the latter part of a written article.
C. It Is the list of references used by the author usually found at the beginning part of a written article.
D. It is the list of references used by the author usually found at the latter part of a written article.
44. It is the intentional and unintentional usage of statements or sources without the consent of the author?
A. Bibliography
B. Copy-Paste
C. Plagiarism
D. Referencing
45. The following are elements of citation except one.
A. author B. book C. date D. setting

For items 46 – 50, examine which of the following citation entry below is correct.
46. A. Cruz J. (2014). Exploring language arts. Valdez Publishing House.
B. Cruz J. Exploring language arts. Valdez Publishing House. (2014)
C. Exploring language arts. Cruz J. (2014). Valdez Publishing House.
D. Valdez Publishing House. Exploring language arts. Cruz J. (2014).

47. A. Francisco, C. H. (2012, October 30). Understanding peer pressure. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p.22.
B. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p.22. Francisco, C. H. (2012, October 30). Understanding peer pressure.
C. Understanding peer pressure. Francisco, C. H. (2012, October 30). Philippine Daily Inquirer, p.22.
D. (2012, October 30). Francisco, C. H. Understanding peer pressure. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p.22.
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48. A. Diaz, P. (2020). Youth and depression. Journal in Counseling, p.3, 7-10.
B. Journal in Counseling, p.3, 7-10. Diaz, P. (2020). Youth and depression.
C. Youth and depression. Diaz, P. (2020). Journal in Counseling, p.3, 7-10.
D. p.3, 7-10.Diaz, P. (2020). Youth and depression. Journal in Counseling.

49. A. https://youtube/jH7r3Qd0MqF.Villahermosa, M. (2019, March 20). Indian literature.YouTube.

B. Villahermosa, M. (2019, March 20). Indian literature.YouTube. https://youtube/jH7r3Qd0MqF.
C. YouTube. https://youtube/jH7r3Qd0MqF.Villahermosa, M. (2019, March 20). Indian literature.
D. (2019, March 20). Villahermosa, M. Indian literature.YouTube. https://youtube/jH7r3Qd0MqF.
50. A. E & M Printing Press. Book in Theme Writing. (2020).
B. (2020). Book in Theme Writing. E & M Printing Press.
C. E & M .Book in Theme Writing. (2020). Printing Press.
D. Book in Theme Writing. (2020). E & M Printing Press.

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