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Grade 8 English 1st Quarter Assessment 22 23
Grade 8 English 1st Quarter Assessment 22 23
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF MAKATI CITY
TIBAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
Seventh Ave., Brgy. East Rembo 1216 City of Makati
GENERAL DIRECTIONS:
Read the following questions. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer in your paper. Do not write
anything on the questionnaire.
PART I: Read the poem below and answer the following questions.
All So Sudden
1. What is the meaning of the underlined word? “The earth crumbled, and the volcano
roared…”
A. destroyed C. vanished
B. astonished D. abrogated
2. What is meant by the underline word? “… while terror replaced a past apprehension.”
A. stillness C. confidence
B. anxiety D. adjunct
3. What is the meaning of this line in the poem? “They struggled to escape the grip of
death…”
A. to slip away from death C. to be held tightly
B. to go in circle D. to be in the best behavior.
4. Which of the following definition would best suit the underlined word? They struggled to
escape the grip of death, their town destroyed, all things swept.”
A. totally replaced C. totally vanished
B. totally refurbished D. totally decorated
6. Which suits best for the underlined word? Regina was aloof towards her classmates. She
doesn’t want to interact with them, nor does she want to talk with them.
A. unimportant C. disgusted
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7. Which type of context clues will you use in order to determine the meaning of the underlined
word in this sentence? The whole land was engulfed by the sea. I saw how the big, old
house and the big hotel immersed into water.
A. Synonyms C. Description
B. Antonyms D. Example
8. What type of context clues will you use in order to determine the meaning of the underlined
word in this sentence? I felt an abyss of loneliness in my life after her loss but the love
of my family will fill up that emptiness.
A. Synonyms C. Description
B. Antonyms D. Example
9. Which type of context clues will you use in order to determine the meaning of the underlined
word in this sentence? After the tragic accident, the doctor advised George to
recuperate for 2 months. He needs to eat healthy food, exercise daily and drink his
medication.
A. Synonyms C. Description
B. Antonyms D. Example
10. Which word will best complete this sentence? It's something of a ____________ to refer to
these inexperienced boys as soldiers.
A. obliterate C. grandiose
B. misnomer D. engulf
11. Which of the following print materials refers to a scholarly published periodical containing
articles written by researchers, professors, and other experts?
A. books C. magazines
B. journals D. newspapers
12. Which of the following is NOT a format or style used in citing or listing sources?
A. APA C. CMOS
B. MLA D. MTAP
13. What format or style is used widely in academic fields, especially in humanities and social
science?
A. APA C. CMOS
B. MLA D. MTAP
Burgos, Charity, and Nolyuga, Mark. Learning the English Language for Filipino
Students. Cebu: Tamaraw Publishing, Inc., 2015
16. The following are some important reasons why we need to cite or list the sources, EXCEPT:
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17. In the format style for websites, which comes SECOND after the Author’s last name, first
name?
A. Page Title C. Published Date / Access Date
B. Website Title D. URL
PART II: Read the selection below and answer the following questions.
Mara is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Romano Dela Cruz. She is a beautiful and intelligent child. She is
also an industrious and studious young lady. At the age of 10, Mathematics was her favorite subject.
Mara also loves to play violin and piano. She can play classical and contemporary music. She would
usually play for the family on every occasion like birthdays and reunions.
One day, Mara’s mother asked her, “Will you play a Kundiman song on our family reunion this coming
Saturday?” “Yes, Nanay, I will.” After their conversation, Mara immediately practiced the song piece
that she will play on the event. Then, the day comes where all the family from both sides gather in the
house of Mara to enjoy their annual family gathering. Her cousins brought with them some Adobong
Baboy at Manok, Pancit Canton, Kalderetang Baka, and a whole Lechon Baboy. They played parlor
games and listened to stories of their lolos and lolas about their life in the province and their
experiences during the war.
After their dinner, it was Mira’s night to perform in front of her family. She played a beautiful rendition of
a Kundiman by Atang Dela Rama and as they listen to Mira playing the song on the piano, her parents
were so proud of her. They were thinking how lucky they were to have her as their daughter.
21. What kind of modals is the sentence below found in the selection?
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22. Which of the following sentences show that the family is happy about the occasion?
A. After their dinner, it was Mira’s night to perform in front of her family.
B. They were thinking how lucky they were to have her as their daughter.
C. After their conversation, Mara immediately practiced the song piece that she will play
on the event.
D. She would usually play for the family on every occasion like birthdays and reunions.
26. Which of the following noun in the sentences follow the correct spelling of plural form?
A. The foxez do not have sound.
B. The data are shown on the screen.
C. The teacheres give them a test.
D. The formulai is posted on the stream tab.
30. Which of the following shows the correct modal verb for permission?
A. Could you come here for a moment?
B. Can I show you to your room?
C. May I leave this room for a moment?
D. Should we go to the canteen or not?
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32. Which of the following words do not follow the rules on pluralization of nouns?
A. wife = wives C. oasis = oases
B. appendix = appendics D. louse = lice
PART III: Read the selection below and answer the following questions.
Global warming is a critical problem in the world today. It means that our planet is heating up more by
the day.
The Ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. If this layer gets holes in it,
it can be very dangerous for our planet. There are many gases in the air, such as carbon dioxide and
nitrous oxide, which make holes in the Ozone layer, and because of this, our planet is becoming hotter.
These gases come from cars, buses, trucks, factories, etc. Deforestation also adds more of these
gases to the air.
Global warming and climate change mean that the icy glaciers are melting and increasing the water
level. There are many natural disasters because of global warming, like floods, tsunamis, droughts, etc.
It is vital to become aware of global warming and climate change and make other people aware of it.
We must do anything we can to stop it from increasing.
Source: https://www.aplustopper.com/essay-on-global-warming-and-climate-change/#:~:text=Global%20warming%20and%20climate%20change%20mean%20that%20the
%20icy%20glaciers,other%20people%20aware%20of%20it.
35. What type of transition word is the correct answer in number 34?
A. chronology C. cause/effect
B. illustration/example D. qualification
36. Which of the following statements use transition word for illustration/example?
A. Global warming is a critical problem in the world today.
B. We must do anything we can to stop it from increasing.
C. There are many natural disasters because of global warming, like floods, tsunamis,
droughts, etc.
D. Deforestation also adds more of these gases to the air.
37. Which of the following statements use transition word that shows clarification?
A. We should be cautious with the word we say to others. Specifically, the advice we
give them and our presence as facilitator of knowledge should be a matter of
importance.
B. Contrary to popular belief, there are no scientific proof that sleeping after taking a
shower will not get you a headache or will make you crazy.
C. Students should focus on their studies. In other words, they need to avoid distraction
during their study time.
D. Almost everyone uses cellular phones to communicate. They prefer using high-end
and state of the art phones.
40. Which of the following transitional words can be used for presenting conditions or intentions
(qualification)?
A. that is C. probably
B. truly D. since
PART IV: Read the selection below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) My family enjoy scuba-diving, so nearly every vacation, we go on a diving trip. (2) We have noticed
that there is three completely different kinds of divers. (3) We call them the "nature lovers", the "pool
guys", and the "seals". (4) The people whom we call "nature lovers" enjoy getting in the water for a
short swim to look at the rocks, seaweed and underwater creatures, which is swimming around. (5)
The "pool guys", who wear the latest hi-tech equipment, comes for a short while to have a swim and
test how good their equipments are. (6) The "seals", who wear only their swimsuits, dive in the water
and disappear for what seem like hours. (7) Each of the divers enjoy the ocean in a different way.
42. What should be replaced in number 1 to make the subject and the verb agree to one another?
A. enjoy C. will enjoy
B. enjoys D. have enjoyed
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48. We should break the enigma of fake news in our society. It vehemently destroys the integrity
of truth in the information and we can stop it by promoting honesty and being observant in every
information given to us. What does the underlined phrase tell you about the whole paragraph?
A. Fake news destroys the meaning of being generous.
B. Fake news destroys the core of truth in all the information.
C. Fake news avoids scrutiny and public opinion.
D. Fake news does not harm any person being pointed at during arguments.
49. What can be replaced to the underlined word to show strong persuasion about the issue
being raised in the sentence?
Plagiarism should be avoided by students in doing their academic writing. It promotes
dishonesty and intellectual thief.
A. must be resisted C. should be replaced
B. must be promoted D. should be excluded
50. What should be the proper forms of verb, adjective and adverb in the sentence below?
The Grade 8 students is determine to present explicit the advantages of
Proper Waste Disposal and Management at school. They are confidence that
the project will be approved.
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KEY TO CORRECTION:
1. A. 26. B.
2. B. 27. A.
3. C. 28. B.
4. C. 29. C.
5. D. 30. C.
6. A. 31. B.
7. B. 32. B.
8. D. 33. B.
9. B. 34. B.
10. B. 35. C.
11. D. 36. C.
12. C. 37. C.
13. C. 38. B.
14. D. 39. C.
15. A. 40. C.
16. B. 41. C.
17. B. 42. B.
18. C. 43. B.
19. A. 44. C.
20. A. 45. D.
21. B. 46. B.
22. B. 47. C.
23. C. 48. B.
24. D. 49. A.
25. C. 50. C.
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