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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
Summative Test in English 8

Name: _______________________________________________ Score:___________________

Grade and Section:_____________________________________ Date:___________________

I. Multiple Choice: Read the statements and questions carefully before answering. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. These are examples of nonverbal or visual materials except:
a. Circle or pie graph b. Information maps c. Tables d. Painting
2. _____________ are designed to inform, explain and present facts on specific topics.
a. Expository text b. Descriptive text c. Narratives d. None of the above
3. This is a simple kind of graph which uses picture.
a. Bar graph b. Pie or circle graph c. Line graph d. Pictograph
4. ________ is a systematic arrangement or grouping of related numbers or words in rows and columns so that their values are
easily seen. a. graphs b. maps c. tables d. diagram
5. ________ is a drawing which shows the relation between certain sets of numbers or quantities by means of a series of dots,
lines and so on plotted between one to three sets of axes.
a. tables b. graphs or charts c. diagram d. maps
6. “I believe the children are our future”. The sentence contains a marking signal which expresses what?
a. conclusion b. feeling c. superstition d. belief
7. “Some people say that taking a bath after exercise can make your nerves paralyzed”. The sentence expresses
____.
a. belief b. conclusion c. feeling d. superstition
8. “As far as I’m concerned, Singer A is a better singer than Singer B”. The sentence contains a marking signal
which expresses what?
a. emphasizing own beliefs b. stating the obvious c. echoing of thoughts d. clarification
9. “I suppose that after studying hard every exam, Anthony will be the top student”. The sentence expresses ___.
a. belief b. conclusion c. feeling d. superstition
10. “I think that we are all the same deep inside”. The sentence contains a marking signal which expresses what?
a. emphasizing own beliefs b. stating the obvious c. echoing of thoughts d. clarification
11. “I feel bad for not saying ‘I love you too’ to my mother this morning”. The sentence expresses _______.
a. belief b. conclusion c. feeling d. superstition
12. “It goes without saying that farmers deserve more support from the government”. The sentence contains a
marking signal which expresses what?
a. emphasizing own beliefs b. stating the obvious c. echoing of thoughts d. clarification
13. What kind of literary work is “The Happy Mirror?” a. story b. essay c. folktale d. news
14. These words are used to describe a noun or a pronoun and can also show comparison.
a. adjective b. adverb c. article d. pronoun
15. What degree of comparison is used when comparing two subjects?
a. superlative b. negative c. comparative d. positive
16. What degree of comparison is used when comparing three or more subjects?
a. superlative b. negative c. comparative d. positive
17. What element of short story refers to where and when did the story happen?
a. theme b. characters c. setting d. plot
18. What do you call the diagram which shows similarities and differences?
a. Venn Diagram b. KWL diagram c. Chart d. Plot Diagram
19. What is the present of the husband to his wife when he got home from the trip?
a. jewelry b. flowers c. mirror d. shoes
20. An election for Westridge subdivision’s Home Owner’s Association was conducted. The results may be best presented using:
a. pictograph b. pie graph c. bar graph d. Venn Diagram
21. ______________ is when two qualities are similar and another two qualities are different.
a. Percentage b. Compare and Contrast c. Demographics d. Differences
22. It is defined as the changes over a group on a period of time.
a. demographics b. quotient c. percentage d. overlap
23. Sugar and salt are very different yet very alike. The comparisons and contrasts of both salt and sugar may be presented using
a __________. a. pictograph b. pie graph c. bar graph d. Venn Diagram
24. Tessie’s Canteen grew in number of customers for the past three years. Which will be the best representation of this growth?
a. pictograph b. pie graph c. bar graph d. Venn Diagram
25. This word literally means “part in a hundred”.
a. Percentage b. Compare and Contrast c. Demographics d. Differences
(For Items 26-30) Identify whether the following statements express comparison, contrast, both comparison and contrast or
neither comparison nor contrast.
26. Delicate flowers grow on rocks.
a. comparison b. contrast c. both comparison and contrast d. neither comparison nor contrast
27. His effort in achieving her goals will be useless, unless her family would support her.
a. comparison b. contrast c. both comparison and contrast d. neither comparison nor contrast
28. His rope was thin but it was strong.
a. comparison b. contrast c. both comparison and contrast d. neither comparison nor contrast
29. My girlfriend was late to the meeting and I similarly was delayed.
a. comparison b. contrast c. both comparison and contrast d. neither comparison nor contrast
30. I think apples are good. Likewise, I think oranges are good.
a. comparison b. contrast c. both comparison and contrast d. neither comparison nor contrast
II. Read each statement carefully and identify the genre of viewing that is being described in each number.
31. These are the cartoons we see on TV. Their themes vary, as well as the target age group (some are for toddlers and kids,
while some are for teenagers).
a. Animated b. Comedy c. Drama d. educational
32. These shows are meant to entertain viewers, through the use of jokes and pranks.
a. Animated b. Comedy c. Drama d. educational
33. These shows are highly emotional, and the story always had sad parts, like conflict in families, betrayals, etc. However, not all
endings are sad.
a. Animated b. Comedy c. Drama d. educational
34. These shows are highly informational and can be intended for children, teenagers, or adults. A lot of these shows are in
documentary format, with each episode focusing on a certain person or theme. Some use demonstrations, such as shows that
teach people how to make art.
a. Animated b. Comedy c. Drama d. educational
35. These shows use unrealistic characters and plots, usually including magic and supernatural creatures. They may not be
animated, with a lot of visual effects.
a. Fantasy b. Horror c. News d. Variety Show
36. These shows are intended to scare audiences, usually by employing supernatural beings, like ghost.
a. Fantasy b. Horror c. News d. Variety Show
37. These shows are used to inform the public about the latest updates in the world, country, and community.
a. Fantasy b. Horror c. News d. Variety Show
38. These shows include games, song-and-dance performances, and other segments.
a. Fantasy b. Horror c. News d. Variety Show
39. In the case of the Philippines, supernatural beings like kapre, manananggal, and aswang are also used.
a. Fantasy b. Horror c. News d. Variety Show
40. The show is highly emotional. Usually, the protagonist prevails in the end.
a. Animated b. Comedy c. Drama d. educational
III. Underline the opinion-marking signals in the sentence.
41. I do really like haiku.
42. If I am not mistaken, Haiku is a type of short form poetry originally from Japan.
43. In my experience, writing haiku is quite hard.
44. A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count, but I think it could
be adjusted.
45. It is claimed that you have to strictly follow the syllable count.
IV. Write the comparative and superlative form of the adjectives.
COMPARATIVE SUPERLATIVE
46. good _____________ best
47. many more ______________
48. far _____________ furthest
49. pretty _____________ prettiest
50. blue bluer _______________