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THIRD QUARTER EXAM

(ENGLISH 8)

TEST A.
Directions: Read carefully and encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Below are true about bias, EXCEPT:

A. presenting both sides of the issue
B. telling only a part of the issue at hand
C. putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion
D. being subjective as opposed to being objective

2. Which of the statements below helps a person determine the author’s biases?
A. Use of diction and evidence C. Use of personal thoughts
B. Use of credentials D. Use of words

3. “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

4. “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

5. 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

6. What particular technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or

approve something without looking closely at evidences?
A. advertisement B. commercial C. announcement D. propaganda

7. 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 B. glittering generalities C. name-calling D. plain folks

8. “A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prefers for
her baby and the advantages of using it.” What propaganda technique is used in the
situation?
A. loaded words B. simplification C. testimonial D. transfer

9. 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.
10. Which of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?
A. increased crime rate C. differences in beliefs
B. rising dropout cases D. high unemployment rate

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

A. abortion B. hunger C. pollution D. unemployment

12. 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

13. 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

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

A. feature B. fiction C. parable D. non-fiction

15. What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the last line of
the story?
A. character B. plot C. point of view D. setting
16. Which type of literature is based on facts and talks about real people, places, and
events?
A. features B. fiction C. non-fiction D. sci-fi

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

A. climax B. falling action C. rising action D. resolution

18. “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.” 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

19. “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

20. “While it is true that Rama’s stepmother, the second wife, is against Rama to be
crowned as the next king, Ravana is considered as the main antagonist of the story
Ramayana.” What literary element is emphasized in the text?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme

21. “Ravana devised a plan to abduct Sita. He sent a magical golden deer which Sita
desired Rama to hunt. A long time had passed, but Rama didn’t return. Thus, Lakshmana
went off to find his brother.” – Ramayana. What point of view is used by the author?
A. first person B. third person C. omniscient D. all of these

22. “I was standing in the dark. I was scared and cold. Then, I felt something on my
shoulder, and it was a hand. I was trying to get away, but it wouldn’t let me go. I screamed
as loud as I could, but no one heard me.” – In the Dark. What point of view is used by the
author?
A. first person C. third person B. omniscient D. all of these

23. What values are evident in the Ramayana?

A. trust and hatred C. loyalty and responsibility (dharma
B. pride and prejudice) D. humility and thriftiness
 24. Literature reflects the culture of a certain place. In Ramayana, 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 no matter what trials come along.
B. A husband remembers the wedding anniversary with his wife.
C. A husband works hard in order to provide food for his family.
D. A Filipino family loves gathering especially during special occasions.

25. 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

26. Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?
A. and B. or C. but D. so

27. Joy is going to finish her online work______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also B. even if C. and D. or

28. COVID - 19 pandemic threatens the health of the people; ____________, health
protocols are imposed.
A. and B. however C. as a result D. or

29. Public places require not only face masks but also wearing face shields.
A. Public places B. face masks C. wearing face shields D. not only E. No error

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

A. Raymond spends B. fishing C. a swim. D. his summer e. No error

TEST B. (IDENTIFICATION)

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the correct answer on the blank
provided below.

_____________________31. Who is the eldest don of King Dasharata?

_____________________32. Who is the lover of Rama?

_____________________33. Who is the 10-headed enemy of Rama?

_____________________34. Who is the general of the band of monkeys?

_____________________35. What is the name of the Kingdom ruled by Rama’s father?

_____________________36.

_____________________37. Who are three wives of King Dasharata?

_____________________38.

_____________________39. Give atleast 2 settings (place) where the story

_____________________40. Ramayana took place.

 TEST C.

Directions: Identify what propaganda styles are being used in the following
items below. Choose your answers in the box below.

 CARD-STACKING ● TESTIMONIAL ●TRANSFER

 SOFT SOAP ●NAME-CALLING ●GLITTERING GENERALITIES
●SIMPLIFICATION ● BANDWAGON ● PLAIN FOLKS
● LOADED WORDS

41. ______________________ 44. ______________________

42.
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43. _______________________
45.

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__________________46. A common family is shown in an advertisement happily or

excitedly having noodles for their dinner.
__________________47. Maria has doubts about buying products online, but since most of
her friends are doing it she dismisses her doubts and went ahead to buy some products
online.
_________________48. Holding a toothpaste, a beauty queen smiles and tells everyone
that the product can really whiten teeth and freshen one’s breath.
_________________49. A seller of a handbag says to the customer, “You’ll look elegant
with this bag on you!”
_________________50. A make-up brand says that its products will make you look young
and beautiful but it doesn’t tell you the possible side effects of the chemicals in products do
to your skin.

Prepared by:
ELJEAN S. LACLAC, T-I