Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Davao Region
Schools Division of Davao Occidental
THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 8

Learner’s Name

Grade Level & Section

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the best
answer and write it on the answer sheet provided.

1. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular

issue without examining and presenting enough evidences.
a. bias b. judgment c. objective d. subjective

2. Which of the following factors influenc

es a person’s bias?
a. evidences b. experiences c. facts d. reality

3. All of the following statements are true about bias, EXCEPT:

a. presenting both sides of the issue c. putting across an unfair or one-sided

opinion
b. telling only a part of the issue at hand d. reality

4. “Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.” Which of

the words below makes the statement biased?
a. always b. decision c. making d. responsible

5. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies such as

women empowerment, child protection, and environmental conservation.” Which of
the words below makes the statement biased?

a. amazing b. conservation c. different d. protection

6. What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things go better with

Coke”?

a. card stacking c. name-calling

b. glittering generalities d. plain folks

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7. What propaganda technique is used by drug manufacturers in their
advertisements that seems to hide the possible harmful side effects of their
products?

a. card stacking c. plain folks

b. name-calling d. soft soap

8. What propaganda technique is commonly used in the world of advertising

because buyers are on the lookout for real experiences?

a. card stacking c. plain folks

b. name-calling d. soft soap

9. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor

by using names that evoke fear or hatred such as, “racist, dictator, and
communist”?

a. card stacking c. name-calling

b. glittering generalities d. plain folks

10. "I love visiting you folks in the city because people are wholesome, hardworking,
and family – centered.” Which propaganda technique is used in the statement?
a. glittering generalities c. plain folks
b. name-calling d. soft soap

11. What do you think is the right thing for you to do if you see a propaganda of a
slimming tablet with a promo sale of buy 1 take 1 and sold at a very cheap price
and you really want to lose weight?

a. Not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective.

b. Immediately buy the product for its very good offer.
c. Buy the product because of its convincing promotion.
d. Conduct a thorough research on the product especially for possible negative side
effects of the product before buying it.

12. Which statement uses soft soap propaganda technique?

a. You are a criminal! You don’t deserve to be elected.

b. My actions of service for you are my best work in life.
c. I am the right person to be voted because of my visible services.
d. I know that you are wise voters. The future of this country is in your hands.

13. “In a school election, a voter is confused on who he is going to vote for school
president, but because most of his classmates and friends love “candidate X”, he
decided to go along with the choice of the majority.” What propaganda is used in the
situation?

a. bandwagon b. loaded words c. name-calling d. simplification

For items number 14 -16, read the following transcript taken from a text and
answer the following questions.

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specific education, peer pressure,
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early
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of the many causes of teenage pregnancy. In the Philippines, teenage pregnancy has
a. peer pressure c. students’ dropouts
become a social problem.
b. lack of education d. teenage pregnancy
Peer pressure and lack of education result in early sexual engagement that leads
15. What type of issue
to early pregnancy. is the
With veryproblem discussedabout
little knowledge in the text?
sex and pregnancy, many
adolescent girls find themselves in a dilemma about the situation oftentimes without
a. social issue b. moral issue c. economic issue d. psychological issue
the knowledge of their parents. These teenagers, however, do not know that such
pregnancy can be a huge health risk.
16. Which of the following statements is true about the issue on teenage pregnancy
based onTeenage pregnancy is associated with high risk of health problems to the mother
the text?
and the baby. Infections from sexually transmitted disease, premature birth, abortion,
a.postpartum depressionisare
Teenage pregnancy just four ofproblem.
an economic the many health problems. Therefore, teenage
pregnancy
b. is not just aissocial
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causedbutbyit peer
is also a health issue.
pressure.
c. Teenage pregnancy can result in many health problems.
d. Teenage pregnancy can be solved through sex education.

17. Which of the following situations reveals a social issue?

a. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.

b. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
c. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
d. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.

18. Which of the following situations poses a moral issue?

a. A school conducts symposium about bullying.

b. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
c. A group of students’ cheat in an examination.
d. A group of people stages a hunger strike on the street.
19. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? High fuel costs and
soaring commodity prices, together with fears of global recession, are worries of all
countries.
a. social issue b. moral issue c. economic issue d. psychological issue

20. Which of the following can be considered as a moral issue?

a. abortion b. hunger c. pollution d. unemployment

21. What is a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography, and
essays that reflects the background of a certain culture?

a. epic b. literature c. poetry d. prose

22. Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?

a. feature b. fiction c. literature d. non-fiction

23. What part of a plot refers to the conclusion or ending of a story?

a. climax b. falling action c. rising action d. resolution

24. “Long ago, the kingdom of Ayodhya was ruled by a wise king. Ayodhya is part of
the Ancient Sarayu in India.” What literary element is emphasized from this
statement?

a. character b. plot c. setting d. theme

25. “Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita.
He fought and confronted Ravana and his evil brothers. Finally, Rama killed Ravana
and freed Sita.” In this situation, the struggle is directly set between the
protagonist and the antagonist. What type of conflict is used by the author?

a. man vs. man b. man vs. society c. man vs. self d. man vs. supernatural

26. What values are evident in the story Ramayana?

a. trust and hatred c. loyalty and responsibility (dharma)

b. pride and prejudice d. humility and thriftiness

27. Literature reflects the culture of a certain place. In the story Ramayana of
India, Rama shows his undying love to Sita by risking his life just to protect her.
Which of the following Filipino culture mirrors this value?

a. A husband remains loyal to his wife despite the trials that they met.
b. A husband works hard in order to provide the needs of his family.
c. A husband remembers the wedding anniversary with his wife.
d. A Filipino family loves gathering especially during special occasions.
28. Which among these sentences uses a cohesive device correctly?

a. I want to enroll this school year, yet I want to continue learning

b. I want to enroll this school year, but I want to continue learning.
c. I want to enroll this school year, unless I want to continue learning.
d. I want to enroll this school year, because I want to continue learning.

29. Complete the following statement: Joy is going to finish her online work
the internet connection is poor.

a. also b. and c. even if d. or

30. Complete the following statement: You can borrow my laptop you will
use it carefully.

a. and b. as long as c. even if d. so

31. Bullying is not good as it affects emotional and psychological behavior of an

individual. Most victims of bullying experience physical, emotional and mental
health issues. What cohesive device is applied in the given sentences?

a. Pronouns c. Synonyms
b. Repetition of words d. Transitional devices

32. What should an author do to avoid being biased? The author must _ .
a. present evidences to support personal opinions
b. present solid evidences on both sides of an issue
c. use words and expressions that appeal to the readers
d. use words and expressions to convince readers to take a stand

33. Which of the following statements expresses bias?

a. The Earth rotates on its own axis.
b. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
c. Putting rubbing alcohol is the best way to kill bacteria and viruses.
d. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.

34. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?

a. Filipinos are the best singers in the world.
b. High school dropouts will not be successful in life.
c. Asian people have a diverse and rich cultural heritage.
d. Students who are good in Science and Math are brainy.

35. “To have a vaccine for COVID-19 before the opening of classes on August 24,
2020 is unbelievable.” What word makes the sentence biased?
a. before b. opening c. unbelievable d. vaccine
36. “Buying a brand-new android cellphone is a waste of money.” Which of the words
in the statement shows bias?
a. brand new b. buying c. money d. waste

For items number 37-40, select the word or phrase that needs to be changed to
make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

37. In an earthquake, residents are advised to duck, to cover, and to hold.

a. In an earthquake c. to hold
b. to duck d. No error

38. Raymond spends his summer fishing, camping, and a swim.

a. a swim c. his summer

b. fishing d. No error

39. To live a healthy life, one must exercise and eat a well-balanced diet.

a. To live b. exercise c. a well-balanced diet d. No error

40. The farmers not only exporting rice but also coffee to certain parts of the
country.

a. The farmers
b. not only exporting
c. to certain parts of the country
d. No error