REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

NORTHERN SAMAR COLLEGES, INC

CORNER ANNUNCIATION ST, BRGY.J.P.
CATARMAN NORTHERN SAMAR

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN GRADE 8

ENGLISH
SY 2022-2023

Name: _____________________________________________ Teacher: _______________________

Grade: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________________

I. ENUMERATION
Three types of Irony Give atleast 8 types of Subordinationg Conjunctions
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13,
Three Chinese Poets 14.
4. 15.
5. 16.
6. 17.
Four Types of Coordinating Conjunctions 18.
7. 9.
8. 10.

From the list of words in the box, choose those that you think are synonymous or closest in the meaning to the
underline words. Write the synonym on the line before the number.
Work shown different few
Hundred of years numerous
___________19. Japanese literature is less voluminous than Chinese literature
___________20. Japanese literature dates back centuries before Christ
___________21. The cultivation of the native tongue was left to the ladies of the court, and they performed their
task nobly.
___________22. Poems were written on various subjects
___________23. The Chinese influence is clearly manifested in Japanese literature.
B. MULTIPLE CHOICE
24. It is used when the second part is a consequence of the first part.
A. The And type B. The Or Type C. The But Type D. The So Type
25. it implies a choice.
A. The And type B. The Or Type C. The But Type D. The So Type
26. It adds something contrary or different from what has been said.
A. The And type B. The Or Type C. The But Type D. The So Type
27. It is used to add something to what has been already been said.
A. The And type B. The Or Type C. The But Type D. The So Type
28. It should be used only when the second idea is along the same line of thought as the first idea.
A. The And type B. The Or Type C. The But Type D. The So Type
29. it connects ideas of equal value, giving one a chance to choose either idea.
A. The And type B. The Or Type C. The But Type D. The So Type
30. it implies that the second part follows as a result of the first part.
A. The And type B. The Or Type C. The But Type D. The So Type
B. Directions: Choose the correct modals from the fruits inside the basket to complete the sentence.
Write your answer on a separate sheet.

Can Can’t Could Couldn’t May Might

31. ______ I sit here?
32. You ______ sit here.
33. _______ I use this chair?
34. You _______ use this chair.
35. _______ I use this chair.
36. Sorry, you _______ use this chair.
37. Sorry, you ________ not use this chair.
38. You ______ borrow my car if you want
39. Children _______ use the pool with adult supervision.
40. ________ I use your phone?
41. _______ I have a glass of water?
42. ________ I start my presentation?
43. ________ I ask questions?
44. It ________ rain today.
45. He _______ see his doctor immediately
C. Identify the appropriate modal verb that would best complete the sentence.
Write your answers on a separate sheet

46. He __________ have practiced a lot. His solo was amazing.

47. I can’t find my phone anywhere. I __________ have lost it.
can could might must may
48. Teacher, __________ I ask a question?
49. __________ you please tone down your voice.
50. You __________ be brave! How is that possible?

IV. Directions: Answer these passages by filling the blank spaces with suitable linking words from the list given at the end of
each passage.

Typhoon Auring was expected to land in Caraga last
February.51 ___________ the rescue team have to be ready on
that day. 52.___________ those who live near the coastal areas
53.________ mountains were advised to evacuate
54.___________ many of them did not listen. (although, and,
but, moreover, therefore)
Social Media is one of the most powerful tools that we have
today. Facebook, Twitter, 55._______ Instagram are just some of
leading social media platforms. In just a click of a button we can
connect to people anywhere in the world. Shopping is 56.______ made
easier through e-commerce 57._______ you don’t need to go to the
mall. Students can access videos 58.________ makes learning more
fun. (also, and, that, what, which)

Balangay, sometimes called as barangay, is a wooden boat found all

over the Philippines used as trading ships ever since the colonial era.
63._______, one of the oldest balangay was carbon dated as early as
320AD in Butuan City.64. _______, it was also used as warships
against colonizers 65._____ raiders. The Balangay was proclaimed as
the National Boat 66.________ of its large historical and economic
contributions. (and, because, in fact, moreover, since)

Tandang Sora lived a heroic life during the Spanish Era. She was
V.best
A. known
Chooseforthe correct
nursing modal toAndres
the wounded complete each sentence. Encircle the letter of your answer
Bonifacio
67. Annalizasome
59.______ ________ turn 16
Katipuneros this year______
in 1896.60. and plans to have
she risked hera simple party.
A. food
life by providing can and shelter to theB.rebels.
may She was C. must D. will
68. You ________
interrogated when shestudy
washard to pass
captured theSpaniards
by the test and make it to the top.
61._____
she did not reveal the Katipunan hideout.
A. could 62.__________ C.
B. might of this
should D. would
she was deported to Guam. (and, because, but, that, therefore)
69. Only those who passed the admission test ______ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not
70. My father works abroad, but he promised that he ________ return home on my graduation day.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
71. Everyone ________ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the spread of the virus and stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must
72. If Carl campaigns hard, his win is a/an ________.
A. promise B. certainty C. responsibility D. obligation
73. There is a ________ of rain tomorrow.
A. decision B. request C. possibility D. necessity
74. Students have a/an ________ to study hard.
A. likelihood B. willingness C. promise D. obligation
75. I have a friend who has the ________ to read minds.
A. ability B. possibility C. request D. permission
76. The sick lady sent a/an ________ for medical assistance.
A. request B. chance C. certainty D. promise
77. My mother is ________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy traffic.
A. obligately B. possibly C. ably D. promisingly
78. My father is ________ proud to work hard for our family.
A. willingly B. permissively C. requisitely D. obligately
79. Tonton dances ________ during the party.
A. necessarily B. surely C. ably D. certainly
80. My sister is ________ supportive of my hobby.
A. possibly B. decidedly C. obligately D. necessarily
85. I played ________ with my friends.
A. surely B. permissively C. certainly D. promisingly

B. Determine the function of the underlined modal verb as used in the sentence. Encircle the letter of your answer
86. Could you open the door for me?
A. offer B. permission C. promise D. request
87. I will eat now.
A. ability B. decision C. permission D. promise
88. May I go now?
A. decision B. offer C. permission D. request
89. I can play any musical instrument.
A. ability B. general truth C. offer D. promise
90. You must follow the doctor’s advice.
A. no obligation B. strong obligation C. permission D. weak obligation

C. IDENTIFICATION
___________91. Is the use of similar patterns of words for the purpose of giving the same level of importance to two or more ideas.
___________92. It is the creative process of generating ideas, concepts, or images.
___________93. It means “the resignation to the will of God”
___________94. Is a word or group of words whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the words expressed.
___________95. They are extremely religious.

VI. ENUMERATION
 Give 5 Common types of figure of speech
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97.
98.
99.
100.

PREPARED BY:

MARK CESAR R. VILLANUEVA

Subject teacher

NOTED BY:

HAYDITO P. BUENAVENTE
School Assistant Principal

SOCORRO V. DELA ROSA, Ed. D

School Principal

APPROVED BY:

MADAAM LEAH MOORE-MANGADA

School President