SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 8

(OPINION-MARKING SIGNALS)

Name: __________________________________
Grade & Section: _________________________
Date: ___________________________________
I. Directions: Read each statement and decide if it’s a fact or an opinion.
1. Earth is the third planet from the sun.
2. I would like to visit Mars.
3. Mars has two moons.
4. The moon is beautiful.
5. The asteroid orbit between Mars and Jupiter.
6. Everyone should study astronomy.
7. The sun is a yellow star.
8. Jupiter is my favorite planet.
9. A galaxy is a group of stars.
10. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury.
11. China is the third largest country by area in the world.
12. I think Chinese people are very friendly.
13. I believe that there are many talented singers in the Philippines.
14. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan.
15. I guess that Japanese people wear mask to protect themselves from the pollution.

II. Directions: Pick out the opinion–marking signals used in the following statements:
16. It seems that spitting in your hand before you pick up a baseball bat gives you good luck.
17. I agree that women’s volleyball game is not as exciting as men’s volleyball game.
18. Many have said that soccer is more difficult to play those other sports.
19. I believe that athletes are role models and should conduct themselves accordingly in the public eyes.
20. Since they make the most money, NBA players are the most spoiled of all athletes.
21. In my opinion, astronomy is an interesting scientific field.
22. I totally agree that sweets like chocolates and cakes are irresistible.
23. I think that it will rain today.
24. For me, cold coffee is the best with blueberry cheesecake.
25. I strongly believe that this is the best pizza.

III. Directions: Choose the best opinion-marking signals for each statement.
26. I (believe, personally) think this doughnut is better.
27. I (since, believe) that we can empower youth through social media.
28. It is generally (accepted, say) that we are now in the new normal way of living due to pandemic crisis.
29. (In my experience, unfortunately) exercising daily does wonders for your health.
30. (Personally, It is claimed) that drinking coffee is good for you.

SUMMATIVE TEST # 2 IN
ENGLISH 8
(OPINION-MARKING SIGNALS)
I. Directions: Read each statement
and decide if it’s
a fact or an opinion.
1. Earth is the third planet from the
sun.
2. I would like to visit Mars.
3. Mars has two moons.
4. The moon is beautiful.
5. The asteroid orbit between Mars
and
Jupiter.
6. Everyone should study
astronomy.
7. The sun is a yellow star.
8. Jupiter is my favorite planet.
9. A galaxy is a group of stars.
10. The planet closest to the sun is
Mercury.
11. China is the third largest
country by area in
the world.
12. I think Chinese people are very
friendly.
13. I believe that there are many
talented
singers in the Philippines.
14. Tokyo is the capital city of
Japan.
15. I guess that Japanese people
wear mask to
protect themselves from the
pollution.
II. Directions: Pick out the opinion–
marking signals
used in the following statements:
16. It seems that spitting in your
hand before you
pick up a baseball bat gives you
good luck.
17. I agree that women’s volleyball
game is not as
exciting as men’s volleyball game.
18. Many have said that soccer is
more difficult to
play that other sports.
19. I believe that athletes are role
models and
should conduct themselves
accordingly in the
public eyes.
20. Since they make the most
money, NBA players
are the most spoiled of all athletes.
21. In my opinion, astronomy is an
interesting
scientific field.
22. I totally agree that sweets like
chocolates and
cakes are irresistible.
23. I think that it will rain today.
24. For me, cold coffee is the best
with blueberry
cheesecake.
25. I strongly believe that this is the
best pizza.
III. Directions: Choose the best
opinion-marking
signals for each statement.
26. I (believe, personally) think this
doughnut is
better.
27. I (since, believe) that we can
empower youth
through social media.
28. It is generally (accepted, say)
that we are now in
the new normal way of living due to
pandemic
crisis.
29. (In my experience,
unfortunately) exercising
daily does wonders for your health.
30. (Personally, It is claimed) that
drinking coffee is
good for you.
IV. Bonus Point (10pts.)
In your opinion, what is the main reason of Kathniel’s breakup? What have you learn from it and how will you apply it
in your personal life?