PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH 8 A.

at this point
B. in this regard
FOURTH QUARTER C. as can be seen
D. with this in mind
Name: ______________ Grade&Section: _____
6. Residents complain bitterly about the trash
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate thrown anywhere, __________ these same
grammatical signals in each of the sentences people are the ones doing it.
below. A. although
B. and
1. Walking can make people become more C. moreover
aware of their surroundings, __________, the D. yet
cleanliness of the environment, and the
friendliness of the neighborhood. 7. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained
A. consequently many reactions from the people; __________,
B. despite positive and negative opinions were
C. unfortunately expressed.
D. such as A. despite
B. however
2. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the C. that is
government to stay at home to avoid D. in addition
exposure to the disease. __________, the
number of cases increased. 8. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays
A. In fact to establish communication among those who
B. Such as are in the work from home modality;
C. As a result __________, this allows the participants to
D. In addition hear or see each other in a meeting.
A. after
3. There are many things one can do at home B. although
to be productive. __________, one can listen C. during
to music while doing household chores, do D. moreover
gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and
the like. 9. The month of October marked the opening
A. Because of classes. It was speculated that only a few
B. In fact would enroll due to fear of the virus.
C. In addition __________, it turned out to be the other way
D. For example around.
A. Frequently
4. Grocery stores and wet markets require a B. Furthermore
quarantine pass to control the number of C. In addition
shoppers. __________, wearing of a face mask D. On the contrary
is enforced.
A. Because 10. As education faces the ‘new normal’,
B. In fact learners are very eager to start the school
C. In addition year. __________, they are excited to explore
D. For example new learning modalities.
A. Although
5. The Department of Education came up with B. Despite
a plan on how to continue the education of the C. Furthermore
learners __________ from the different D. Yet
modalities proposed for this school year.
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Directions: Analyze the questions below and D. problem-solution
choose the letter of the correct answer for each
item. 17. Which pattern of idea development
commonly uses the grammatical signals also,
11. Which concept below refers to the for example, in addition, specifically, and for
organizing of ideas in a logical and clear instance?
manner to suit the writer’s purpose? A. persuasion
A. coherence B. cause-and-effect
B. grammatical signals C. claim-counterclaim
C. idea development D. general-to-particular
D. pattern of idea development
18. Which among the grammatical signals
12. Apart from using, determiners, repetition, below is appropriate for problem-solution
transitional devices, which below can be used pattern of idea development?
to achieve coherence? A. one way C. specifically
A. claim B. as a result D. with these reasons
B. grammatical signals
C. idea development 19. Which among the grammatical signals
D. pattern of idea development below is LEAST appropriate for cause and
effect pattern of idea development?
13. Which pattern of idea development A. as a result C. even though
discusses the general topic by elaborating it B. consequently D. with these reasons
using specific details?
A. cause and effect 20. Which among the grammatical signals and
B. claim-counterclaim expressions below is appropriate for claim-
C. general to particular counterclaim pattern of idea development?
D. problem-solution A. I urge C. People say
B. Join now D. With these reasons
14. Which pattern of idea development is used
to present an action that can be taken to 21. What grammatical signal is appropriate to
address an identified concern or issue? complete the paragraph below?
A. cause and effect
B. claim-counterclaim There are many reasons students are not allowed
C. problem-solution to chew gum during class. First, some
D. general to particular irresponsible students do not properly dispose
their gum after chewing. They may stick it on the
15. Which pattern of idea development is bottoms of their desks, drop it on the floor, or put
based on opinions and emotions that aims to it on their classmate’s property. This may result to
convince the readers to do or believe in arguments among classmates. Another reason is
something? it is a distraction. When students are allowed to
A. cause-and-effect chew gum, their attention is more focused on
B. claim-counterclaim chewing, popping, or snapping it.
C. persuasion _____________, they may not listen, read, and
D. problem-solution learn properly. These are the reasons why
students are not allowed to chew gum during
16. Which pattern of idea development class.
explains the reasons and results of
something? A. Therefore C. In Conclusion
A. cause-and-effect B. Despite this D. Because of this
B. claim-counterclaim
C. persuasion
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22. What grammatical signal is appropriate to negative effects are more valid for people to stop
complete the paragraph below? consuming cigarettes.

A. cause-and-effect C. general-to-particular
Some teachers do not allow students to use
B. claim-counterclaim D. persuasion
cellphones during classes. However, using them
in class has advantages. Cellphones are useful 25. What pattern of idea development is used
for students in searching definitions and relevant in the paragraph below?
information. They can check pronunciations and
browse pictures to fully understand concepts. Generations are classified into different groups.
Another advantage is their cellphones make note- Baby boomers are born from the year 1946 to
1964. They're currently 56-74 years old.
taking more convenient. Students don’t need to
Generation X is another group that is born from
take down long notes from the board and can just the year 1965 to 1980. People in this generation
take photos and record the teacher’s discussions are currently 40-55 years old. Generation Y or
instead. Furthermore, it also serves as an Millennials are those who are born from the year
alternative calculator in Math subjects. 1980 to 1995. They are currently 24-39 years old.
__________ teachers view cellphones as a Lastly, Generation Z is the newest generation
distraction to students, they are still very useful. being named. People in this generation are born
from the year 1996 to 2015. They are currently 5-
Therefore, with proper supervision and
24 years old. People do come from different
monitoring, cellphones can be very beneficial to generations. The difference in the different
students during classes. generation is not only evident in these
terminologies but also in the way they see, do
A. Although C. As a result and accomplish things. Thus, these classification
B. Because D. Furthermore is often used to capture patterns of behavior of
people belonging to the same generation.
23. What grammatical signal is appropriate to
A. cause-and-effect C. general-to-particular
complete the paragraph below?
B. claim-counterclaim D. persu
Unable to fall asleep is frustrating. However, you
can fall asleep faster through these ways.
_________ is listening to relaxing music. Playing
this type of music helps you have a restful and
deeper sleep compared to someone who doesn’t
listen to music. Another way is by keeping the
lights off. Keeping the room dark when going to
bed helps you sleep. Lastly, avoid using gadgets
during bedtime. The blue light from gadgets
blocks the production of melatonin, the hormone
that makes you sleepy. To sum up, these are
some ways to help you easily fall asleep.

A. Also C. One way

B. Next D. Another way

24. What pattern of idea development is used

in the paragraph below?

Other people say that the tobacco industry helps

our economy; however, cigarettes still bring a lot
of problems. First, the smoke from cigarettes is
harmful to the health of both smokers and non-
smokers. It is known to be the leading cause of
lung cancer which may result to death. Second, it
contributes to air pollution. Despite it boosting our
economy, I strongly believe that the mentioned

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