Department of Education

Region XI
Division of Davao City
A.L. NAVARRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Lasang, Davao City
Tel. Nos. (082) 236-0271/236-0002
Email Address: alnavarronhs@gmail.com
Republic of the Philippines

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Lesson/Topic: Topic sentence, Decoding, Inference, Compare and contrast, Reality and
Fantasy, Journalistic features
Learning Competency: EN8RC-IVa-2.21.1: Identify positions of a topic sentence, EN8V-Iva-15: Use various
strategies in decoding the meaning of words, EN8LC-Ivf-10: Process speech delivered by making inferences from
what has been listened to, EN8VC-Ivf-15: Compare and contrast one’s beliefs/ convictions with those presented in
the material viewed, EN8VC-Iva-20: Analyze the elements that make up reality and fantasy based on a material
viewed, EN8WC-Iva-3.4.1: Identify features of journalistic writing
Let’s Practice!
Test I – GRAMMAR

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following best defines a modifiers?

a. an adjective b. an adverb

c. a word or phrase that changes the meaning of another word or phrase

d. a phrase that leads into the main clause of a sentence

2. Which of the following best defines a modifier?

a. Crawling across the floor, the blocks fell over.

b. Crawling across the floor, the baby knocked over the blocks.

c. The baby crawled across the floor, knocking over the blocks.

d. The baby, crawling across the floor, knocked over the blocks.

3. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

a. To raise a good dog, patience is useful.

b. Moving slowly, Bowie stalked the rabbits.

c. After eating the cat food, Bowie belched.

d. all of the above

4. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

a. After washing my car, I waxed it.

b. After talking with our veterinarian, I felt better about the prognosis.

c. She called her boyfriend because she missed him.

d. None of the above

5. Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

a. Having work for the company for twenty years, I was surprised to learn that my retirement benefits
would not be sufficient.

b. Having taught phonology every semester for the last five years, he was eager to teach syntax.

c. After sweating in Reavis Hall throughout the summer, I am ready for winter.

d. None of the above

Past perfect tense

6. When Airi ______ at school, she realized she _______ her textbook.

a. had arrived, forgot b. Arrived, had forgotten

c. forgot, had arrived d. had forgotten, arrived

7. When I ______ the new teacher, I was so surprised. I _____ his class before!

a. Met, had taken b. Had next, took

c. Had taken, met d. Took, had met

8. Fraser ______ sushi before he _______ to Japan.

a. never ate, had come b. Came, had never eaten

c. had come, never ate d. had never eaten, came

9. I ______ any money on the weekend because I ______ my wallet on Friday.

a. Didn’t have, had lost b. hadn’t lost

c. Didn’t lose, hadn’t had d. hadn’t lost, didn’t have

10. When Yuka _______ washing the dishes, she _____ the TV on.

a. finished, had turned b. turned, had finished

c. had finished, turned d. had turned, finished

11. Karen is rich, ______ her cousin kate is poor.

a. therefore b. likewise

c. however d. otherwise

12. You’d better take a taxi. _____, you’ll arrive late.

a. otherwise b. consequently

c. furthermore d. however

13. I enjoy reading this magazine. _____ it has good articles.

a. moreover b. nevertheless

c. however d. consequently

14. Phil was not thirsty, _____ he drank five glasses of water.

a. however b. furthermore

c. moreover d. otherwise

15. the kids didn’t study. _____ they failed the course.

a. therefore b. nonetheless

c. otherwise d. moreover

16. How is this following sentence in direct speech incorrect? John said, “how are you today?”

a. missing a commas b. missing inverted commas

c. missing capital letters outside inverted commas d. none of the above

17. What punctuation mark needs to be added to the following sentence in direct speech James asked
“Are you coming to my house today?

a. . b. :

c. ! d. ,

18. Find the correct sentence in reported speech which matches to this sentence in direct speech Mary
asks, “Are you ok, Harry?”

a. Mary asked if harry was ok? b. Mary asks if harry was ok.

c. Mary asks Harry if he was ok. d. Mary told Harry he was ok.

19. Which of the following sentences are the wrong form of direct speech.

a. Sarah said, ” My family and I are going to the flea market today”.

b. Nabilah asked,” Can I go with Sarah to the flea market today?”

c. Charlotte said,” I don’t want to go to the flea market today”.

d. Chloe said,” What is the flea market?”

20. Robert said,” I want to renew my domain”. Identify the correct reported speech.

a. Robert said that I want to renew my domain.

b. Robert said that he wanted to renew his domain.

c. Robert said that he will renew his domain.

d. Robert said that he renews his domain.

21. Jerry said,” I want to renew my account”.

a. Jerry said that he wanted to renew his account.

b. Jerry said that he will renew his account.

c. Jerry said that I want to renew my account.

d. Jerry said he wanted to remove his account.

22. Identify the sentence if it is active voice or passive voice.

The computer lab was used by the psychology class.

a. active voice b. passive voice

23. The car was driven by his friend.

a. active voice b. passive voice

24. Fifty people attended the party.

a. active voice b. passive voice

25. The plants were watered by the housekeeper.

a. active voice b. passive voice

26. Ralph provided the anchor’s wardrobe.

a. active voice b. passive voice

Test II – VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

DECODING – Identify the meaning of the underlined words.

27. The actor died in a car accident, so the producers had to sign in a look a like.

a. doppelganger b. duplicate

c. fake d. double

28. Debilitating illness include Lou Gehrig’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
a. strengthening b. weakening

c. improving d. energizing

29. The man who lives next door spoke brusquely to the young children, unlike his wife who is always
polite.

a. courteously b. kindly

c. calmly d. impolitely

30. After hearing the beautiful orchestra play, other bands sound completely cacophonous.

a. harmonious b. sweet sounding

c. harsh d. musical

31. The children in the science class worked together as a team. The great synergy that was created
made the project a huge success.

a. conflict b. teamwork

c. fiction d. chaos

32. John was meticulous in his work as an artist. He took great pains to be detailed, precise, and
thorough with all of his paintings.

a. sloopy b. careful

c. messy d. casual

33. I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof
of our house.

a. annoying b. cowardly

c. stupid d. outstanding

34. We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trashcan.

a. alive b. rotten

c. ample d. appealing

35. I felt sorry for the poor pathetic dog after he was dropped off along the road in the rain.

a. happy b. cheerful

c. sad d. joyful

36. The omnipotent superhero always won his battles, unlike his weak opponents.

a. powerless b. weak

c. all powerful d. small

Test II – READING COMPREHENSION AND WRITING AND COMPOSITION

Topic sentence – Choose supporting sentences for the following topic sentences

37. I need to look for a new job.

a. Since we now have another child, my salary really isn’t enough for our family.

b. I like working with my brother.

c. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more like to spend more time with my family.

d. This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.

38. Young children should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.

a. There are many good restaurants on that street

b. Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.

C. Cars are always speeding down that avenue

d. There is a school located on Fourth Avenue

39. She always takes time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. She always
make sure I get the medication I need. Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as
much as I do!

a. I am very happy with my doctor b. it is hard to find a good doctor

c. seeing a doctor has become very expensive d. I love my mother

40. Journalistic writing is generally expected to be objective, relying on:

a. facts and evidence b. emotional appeals

c. propaganda d. none of the answers are correct.

Test III – VIEWING AND LISTENING COMPREHENSION

REALITY OR FANTASY – Distinguish whether it is FANTASY OR REALITY.

41. Cooper and Neil are going to play soccer in the backyard.

a. reality b. fantasy

42. The dog went to the library to check a new book.

a. reality b. fantasy

43. Penny the penguin is having a pool party.

a. reality b. fantasy

INFERENCE – Read the paragraph and infer their intended meaning. Choose your answer from the given
choices.

44. Jim spends most of his time staring at the cement wall. He wishes he would have done things
differently. Jim hates having the meals he is served. He also hates having to wear the required uniform.
Where is Jim most likely at?

a. construction b. School

c. Jail d. The passage does not provide information to know

45. “Larry, as your boss, I must say it has been very interesting working with you”, Ms. Valdez said.
“However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. What
is Ms. Valdez telling Larry?

a. She would feel bad if Larry quit?

b. Larry is being fired

c. Larry is getting arise

d. She really enjoyed working with him

46. Jill’s hand were trembling, and sweat ran down her back. Her face was red, and she could feel her
ears turning pink, so Jill grabbed her speech and walked on stage.

She smiled at the audience. What can you infer?

a. Jill has to give a speech b. Jill is nervous

c. Jill was prepared d. all of the above

Compare and contrast

COMPARE AND CONTRAST - Identify the comparing and contrasting words

47. Some people enjoy painting, _______ many others prefer drawing.

a. than b. though c. both d. however

48. They _______ had difficult exams this morning.

a. more than b. both c. similarly d. neither

49. Medan, capital of N. Sumatra, is not _______ Jakarta, capital of Indonesia.

a. bigger as b as big as c. so big as d. as small as

50. These two Poe stories are very ______ to each other.

a. contrast b. alike c. similar d. however