Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region _____

_________________ HIGH SCHOOL

FOURTH PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS IN ENGLISH 8

No. No.
Item of of Under
Learning Placem Day Ite Percentage of Remem standi Applyi Analyzi Evalua
Competencies ents s ms Items bering ng ng ng ting Creating

Use appropriate Items:

grammatical 1, 4, 8,
3 6 12% 1, 4 8, 12 16 20
signals or 12, 16,
expressions 20

Expand content of Items:

an outline using 2, 6, 10,
3 6 12% 2, 6 10, 14 18 22
notes from 14, 18,
primary sources 22

Synthesize Items: 4 7 14% 3, 7 11, 15 19 23 27

essential 3, 7, 11,
information from 15, 19,
various sources 23, 27

Items:
Compose effective 5, 9, 13,
4 7 14% 5, 9 13, 17 21 25 29
paragraphs 17, 21,
25, 29

Develop Items:
paragraphs 24, 28,
3 6 12% 24, 28 32, 36 40 44
illustrating each 32, 36,
text type 40, 44

Deliver a self-
Items:
composed speech
30, 33,
using needed 3 6 12% 30, 33 34, 38 42 46
34, 38,
speech
42, 46
conventions

Items:
Develop different
31, 35,
patterns of idea 3 6 12% 31, 35 39, 43 47 50
39, 43,
development
47, 50

TOTAL 23 50 100% 14 18 10 7 1 0

Directions: Please choose the correct answer of the following questions.

1. Which pattern of idea development begins with a general statement and then provides
specific examples?
a. Cause-effect
b. Claim and counterclaim
c. General to particular
d. Problem-solution

Answer: c

2. "Climate change affects wildlife by disrupting their habitats." This statement is an example
of:
a. Cause-effect
b. Claim and counterclaim
c. General to particular
d. Problem-solution

Answer: a

3. "Although some people argue that technology makes life easier, others suggest it makes
us more isolated." This sentence is an example of:
a. Cause-effect
b. Claim and counterclaim
c. General to particular
d. Problem-solution

Answer: b

4. Which pattern of idea development presents a problem first, then offers a solution to that
problem?
a. Cause-effect
b. Claim and counterclaim
c. General to particular
d. Problem-solution

Answer: d

5. When expanding the content of an outline, what is NOT considered a good source of
information?
a. Online blogs
b. Academic articles
c. Government reports
d. Personal opinion

Answer: d

6. Synthesizing information from various sources means:

a. Taking notes from multiple sources
b. Combining information to form a new whole
c. Writing an outline based on several sources
d. Using only the best source

Answer: b

7. What should each paragraph in a composition ideally contain?

a. A single, clear idea
b. Several unrelated ideas
c. Only facts and data
d. Only personal opinions

Answer: a

8. Which of these is NOT a text type?

a. Narrative
b. Expository
c. Persuasive
d. Musical

Answer: d

9. What type of text typically includes a moral or lesson?

a. Narrative in literature
b. Expository
c. Factual
d. Personal recount

Answer: a

10. Which type of text aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view?
a. Narrative in literature
b. Expository
c. Factual
d. Persuasive

Answer: d

11. An explanatory text type is primarily used to:

a. Persuade readers
b. Tell a story
c. Explain a process or idea
d. Share personal experiences

Answer: c

12. Which text type often uses a timeline or chronological order?

a. Factual recount
b. Expository
c. Persuasive
d. Narrative in literature

Answer: a

13. When developing paragraphs, a concluding sentence is important because:

a. It introduces the topic
b. It summarizes the main point
c. It provides supporting details
d. It contradicts the main point

Answer: b

14. A persuasive paragraph should always:

a. Tell a story
b. Provide factual information
c. Provide an opinion and support it with reasons
d. Use complex language to impress the reader

Answer: c

15. A personal recount text type often:

a. Conveys scientific facts
b. Describes a process
c. Shares personal experiences or events
d. Persuades readers to take action

Answer: c

16. A student preparing a speech for class should remember to:

a. Speak as fast as possible
b. Avoid making eye contact with the audience
c. Include relevant points to support their argument
d. Ignore their nervousness

Answer: c

17. Which of the following is a secondary source?

a. An autobiography
b. A historical novel
c. An interview with a scientist
d. A book review

Answer: d

18. When expanding an outline into a full text, it's important to:
a. Ignore the order of the outline
b. Write without taking breaks
c. Develop each bullet point into a full paragraph
d. Include as many sources as possible

Answer: c

19. When synthesizing information from various sources, it's important to:
a. Copy and paste the most interesting sentences
b. Combine and rephrase the information to create a coherent whole
c. Use only online sources
d. Use the oldest source

Answer: b

20. A claim-counterclaim pattern of idea development is often used in:

a. Scientific reports
b. Fictional stories
c. Persuasive texts
d. Personal recounts

Answer: c

21. A well-composed paragraph usually ends with:

a. A transitional phrase
b. A question
c. A concluding sentence
d. A quotation

Answer: c

22. When you use a general statement and then provide specific details, this pattern is
called:
a. Cause-effect
b. Problem-solution
c. General to particular
d. Claim and counterclaim

Answer: c

23. What type of paragraph often uses statistical data and factual information?
a. Narrative
b. Persuasive
c. Expository
d. Descriptive

Answer: c

24. Which of the following is not a common pattern of idea development?

a. General to particular
b. Cause-effect
c. Argument-opinion
d. Problem-solution

Answer: c

25. The most effective method for expanding an outline into a paragraph is to:
a. Add more bullet points
b. Write lengthy sentences
c. Develop each point into one or more sentences
d. Use complex vocabulary

Answer: c

26. When synthesizing information from various sources, one should:

a. Use the information exactly as it appears in the source
b. Select only one source to use
c. Combine and rephrase the information to create a new understanding
d. Ignore conflicting information

Answer: c

27. The primary purpose of a factual text type is to:

a. Express personal emotions and experiences
b. Persuade the reader to a point of view
c. Provide information and facts about a subject
d. Tell a story

Answer: c

28. The first thing a speaker should do when delivering a self-composed speech is:
a. Apologize for any mistakes they might make
b. Begin speaking immediately upon reaching the podium
c. Make a joke to lighten the mood
d. Greet the audience and introduce the topic

Answer: d

29. When delivering a speech, what should a speaker do to make the speech more
engaging?
a. Use hand gestures and body language
b. Speak in a monotone voice
c. Read directly from a script
d. Avoid eye contact with the audience

Answer: a

30. Which of the following sources is a primary source?

a. A documentary about climate change
b. A newspaper article about a recent election
c. A journal article analyzing a historical event
d. A letter written by a soldier during World War II

Answer: d

31. In a persuasive text, the counterclaim is usually followed by:

a. A supporting detail
b. An opposing argument
c. The conclusion
d. A rebuttal

Answer: d

32. Which of the following is not a function of a conclusion in a paragraph?

a. Summing up the main point
b. Providing a final thought
c. Introducing a new idea
d. Restating the topic sentence in a new way

Answer: c

33. When delivering a self-composed speech, a speaker should:

a. Stay still and avoid movement
b. Mumble to avoid making mistakes
c. Use appropriate facial expressions to convey emotions
d. Speak very quickly to finish on time

Answer: c

34. Which type of text usually has a logical sequence or a timeline?

a. Factual recount
b. Persuasive
c. Narrative in literature
d. Expository

Answer: a

35. Which text type often uses anecdotes or personal experiences?

a. Factual recount
b. Persuasive
c. Personal recount
d. Expository

Answer: c

36. The pattern of idea development that presents two sides of an argument is:
a. General to particular
b. Problem-solution
c. Claim and counterclaim
d. Cause-effect

Answer: c

37. When delivering a speech, which of the following is not advisable?

a. Maintaining eye contact with the audience
b. Using a variety of tones and volumes
c. Reading word for word from your notes
d. Using body language to emphasize points

Answer: c

38. Which of the following is not a type of expository writing?

a. Descriptive essay
b. Compare and contrast essay
c. Cause and effect essay
d. Autobiography

Answer: d

39. When you combine information from a variety of sources into one cohesive piece of
writing, you are:
a. Paraphrasing
b. Summarizing
c. Quoting
d. Synthesizing

Answer: d

40. A well-composed speech should:

a. Jump from one topic to another
b. Lack a clear structure
c. Have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
d. Be read directly from notes

Answer: c

41. A counterclaim in an argumentative essay is:

a. The author's main argument
b. The evidence supporting the author's argument
c. The opposing viewpoint to the author's argument
d. The conclusion of the essay

Answer: c

42. If you wanted to persuade your audience in a piece of writing, you would most likely use
which type of text?
a. Narrative
b. Expository
c. Persuasive
d. Descriptive

Answer: c

43. A general-to-particular pattern of idea development is often used in:

a. Factual recounts
b. Persuasive texts
c. Expository texts
d. Personal narratives

Answer: c

44. A narrative text type is primarily used to:

a. Convince the reader of something
b. Explain how to do something
c. Tell a story
d. Report on a recent event

Answer: c

45. When writing a paragraph, each sentence should:

a. Introduce a new idea
b. Support the main idea of the paragraph
c. Contradict the main idea of the paragraph
d. Summarize the previous sentence

Answer: b

46. If you are writing about a personal experience, which text type would be the most
appropriate to use?
a. Expository
b. Persuasive
c. Factual recount
d. Personal recount

Answer: d

47. What type of text is meant to convince the reader of a particular point of view?
a. Narrative
b. Expository
c. Persuasive
d. Descriptive

Answer: c

48. A cause and effect pattern of idea development would be most suitable for:
a. A personal recount about your first day at a new school
b. A persuasive essay about why recycling is important
c. An expository essay about the consequences of global warming
d. A narrative essay about a memorable vacation

Answer: c

49. When synthesizing information, it's important to:

a. Rewrite the information word for word from the source
b. Use information from only one source
c. Combine and restate the information in your own words
d. Include as much information as possible, even if it's not relevant

Answer: c

50. When delivering a self-composed speech, it's important to:

a. Avoid making eye contact with the audience
b. Speak quickly so that you finish in less time
c. Use notes or cue cards for reference, but not to read verbatim
d. Ignore audience reactions

Answer: c