THIRD

PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 8

Name: ________________________ Date: ____________________

Grade and Section: _____________ Score: ____________________

TEST I. FACT OR OPINION. Read the following sentences and identify if it is a FACT or an OPINION. Write your
answer before the number.
_________1. Copying homework assignments is wrong. FACT
_________2. Students who are caught cheating in college can be kicked out of the university. FACT
_________3. Burning the flag should be a crime. OPINION
_________4. It is much harder for someone who is sixteen to raise a child than it is for someone who is 30. OPINION
_________5. People who graduate from college are smarter than people who drop out of high school. OPINION
_________6. Filet mignon steak tastes better than Ramen noodles. OPINION
_________7. On average, college graduates earn more money in their lifetimes than high school graduates. FACT
_________8. Blue is the prettiest color. OPINION
_________9. George Washington was the first president of the United States. FACT
_________10. Tuesday comes after Monday. FACT

TEST II. PROPAGANDA. Identify what propaganda technique is described in each number. Write your answer after the
sentence.
1. It manipulates information so that one product looks better than the other. NAME CALLING
2. It transfers or projects certain qualities (this can either be positive or negative) of a person, ideology or object to
other things and people. GLITTERING GENERALITIES
3. It’s about creating an urge amongst people to become a part of the “in crowd. P
4. Its ultimate goal is to demonstrate how the product is meant for everybody and will provide value to everyone.
BANDWAGON
5. It links a person, product, or an idea to a negative symbol. TRANSFER
6. It endorses an idea or a product by a famous person. TESTIMONIAL
7. It uses words or phrases to make the product look more appealing. CARD STACKING
8. “Start losing weight now by trying our Herbal Slimming tea. Our slimming tea helps you lose weight by burning
fat on your body. A lot of studies show that our product has helped millions around the world. It’s an amazing
product to keep you in shape!” GLITTERING GENERALITIES
9. “Olga's Diner; a restaurant where the average Filipino receives above average service.” PLAIN FOLKS
10.

CARD STACKING

TEST III. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE MESSAGES CONVEYED IN A TEXT.

A. Read the sentences below and underline the word or phrase that makes the statement negative.
1. He does not buy a new CD.
2. The stamp was a dull blue color.
3. We live in a slum area.
4. The windows are dusty.
5. The food is over-cooked.

B. Read and underline the word or phrase that makes the statement positive.
1. I am an honor student student.
2. We go to school every day.
3. I bake cakes for a living.
4. She writes magical stories for me.
5. Mary is pretty.
TEST IV. COMPARE AND CONTRAST. Remember the story “Makato and the Cowrie Shell”? Compare and contrast
yourself with Makato using Venn Diagram.

YOU SIMILARITIES MAKATO

1. 1. 1.

2.
2. 2.

Corrected by: _________________________________

“Most of the time you will fail, but you will also occasionally succeed. Those occasional successes make all the hard work
and sacrifice worthwhile.” (Dean Kamen)
GOOD LUCK!
Ma’am Eryl