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DIAGNOSTIC TEST in ENGLISH 8

Name:____________________________ Grade/Section:_________________
Teacher:__________________________ Date:________________________

TEST I: INSTRUCTIONS: Instruction: In each item, encircle the statement which observe
parallelism.
1. a. Dorothy is a woman who is intelligent and, at the same time, which seems distracted.
b. Dorothy is a woman who is intelligent and, at the same time, which seems so very distracted.
2. a. Ruben found the movie revolting, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
b. Ruben found the movie revolting, offensive, and embarrassing.
3. a. The owner kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
The owner kept his store clean, neat, and well-ordered.
4. a. Pia wanted three things after school hours: to learn a new skill, to watch a movie,
and to dine out with friends.
b. Pia wanted three things after school hours: to learn a new skill, to watching a movie,
and to dine out with friends.
5. a. Maria said that she was gathering data but she did not say that she has interviewed people.
b. Maria said that she was gathering data but she did not say that she was interviewing people.
6. a. Mr. Corpuz rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and performing
very well in the given task.
b. Mr. Corpuz rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and performing
very well in the given task.
7. a. In our English class, Lily learned to interpret poems critically and (to) analyze an essay.
b. In our English class, Lily learned to interpret poems critically and she analyzed an essay.
8. a. I was already planning to find a good pool, have a relaxing massage, and spend
a couple of days watching videos.
b. I was already planning to find a good pool, having a relaxing massage, and spend
a couple of days watching videos.
9. a. Mr. Marcos was brilliant planner, a caring educator, and a wise politician.
b. Mr. Marcos was brilliant planner, a caring educator, and politician.
10. a. Terry has wit, charm, and she has an exceptional pleasant personality.
b. Terry has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality.
TEST II. INSTRUCTIONS: Encircle the correct transitional word or phrase to complete each
statement.
1. ________of the weather, the basketball game will be played tomorrow.
a. therefore b. regardless c. since d. as a result
2. I dropped my reading glasses and it broke. ______, I need to either buy a new one or have the lenses replaced.
a. in spite of b. likewise c. therefore d. otherwise
3. ________ working as a consultant in a university, Miss Lucy also loves to write poetry.
a. In addition to b. Primarily c. Aside from d. Otherwise
4. I love to write essays. _______, I really enjoy receiving writing assignments from my teachers.
a. Due to b. In fact c. Nonetheless d. Nevertheless
5. Gerry is very active and enjoys working out; ____________Marvin plays video games all day.
a. similarly b. as a result c. on the other hand d. hence

TEST III. INSTRUCTIONS: Encircle the appropriate verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Jessica, together with her family, (has left, have left) the country.
2. One of my pencils (is, are) missing.
3. The President, as well as the committee, (attends, attend) the meeting.
4. Christian, with his two brothers, (is, are) playing computer game.
5. Pens and bookmark (was, were) given away.
6. My mom or dad (is, are) coming to the play.
7. My mom and my dad (is, are) coming to the play.
8. Aliyah (loves, love) to play piano.
9. Aliyah and Russel (love, loves) to play piano.
10. Neither gray nor white (is, are) my favorite color.
11. Matthew (go, goes) for boys hunting.
12. Matthew and Arriana (go, goes) for boys hunting.
13. Either Grandpa or my sisters (is, are) going to the park.
14. Either my sisters or my grandpa (is, are) going to the park.
15. Teacher Davin (teach, teaches) math very well.

TEST IV. Instruction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is usually resolves around a single idea and is shorter enough to be read in one setting.
a. short story b. Novel c. Poem d. Theme
2. It tells where and when the story took place.
a. Short story b. Novel c. Poem d. Settings
3. It is a literary work refers to its main idea.
a. Short story b. Theme c. Poem d. Settings
4. It is an object, action, or event that represents a significant idea or message.
a. Short story b. Theme c. Poem d. Symbol
5. It refers to the angle or position from which a writer tells a story.
a. Point of view b. Message c. Settings d. Plot
TEST V: INSTRUCTIONS: Read each statement carefully, then encircle the letter that
corresponds to your answer.

1) Walter walked wearily while wondering where Wally was.

a) Alliteration
b) Assonance
c) Consonance

2) Toss the glass, boss.

a) Alliteration
b) Assonance
c) Consonance

3) The light of the fire is a sight.

a) Alliteration
b) Assonance
c) Consonance

4) Quincy’s quilters quit quilting quickly.

a) Alliteration
b) Assonance
c) Consonance

5) The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

a) Alliteration
b) Assonance
c) Consonance

TEST VI: INSTRUCTIONS: Identify the following underlined words as: color, shape, quality,
material, purpose, numerical, origin, age, demonstrative, or size. Write your answers after each item using
your red-inked pen.

1) I had a taste of a deliciously creamy coffee.

2) These mangoes are ripe.
3) The cheese soufflé had a savory crust.
4) I bought two school shoes for me and my brother.
5) Mr. Cruz sells his old wooden chairs.
6) My mother bought a new round dining table.
7) My father requested for a gaming keyboard as my birthday present for him.
8) The wings and tail are brown with purple edgings.
9) We went to the Korean restaurant yesterday for lunch.
10) The police checks the old files of the victim to find evidence of the crime happened last night.
11) The forewings are whitish with distinct red markings.
12) That lake is very beautiful.
13) My classmate’s house is very big.
14) That was a very expensive washing machine.
15) I like to buy that square-shaped bag for my mother.