Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Dinagat Islands
Dinagat District
304823 – CAB-ILAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

S.Y 2023-2024
ENGLISH 8

Name: _______________________________ Date:_________________________

Grade & Section: _______________________ Score: ________________________

Directions: Read and analyze each question carefully. Write the letter of your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. This refers to an author’s expression of his/her own opinion on a particular issue without
examining
and presenting enough evidences.
A. objective B. judgment
C. bias D. subjective

2. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?

A. evidences B. facts
C. experiences D. reality

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

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

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

5. “Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.” Which of the words below
makes the statement biased?
A. making B. decision
C. always D. responsible

6. “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. different B. conservation
C. amazing D. protection

7. “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
8. “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. waste D. money

9. 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.

10. 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. Dengue is viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.

11. Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?

A. Filipinos are considered the best English speakers in the world.
B. Women leaders are better than men when handling a health crisis.
C. Research studies are undertaken to help improve human condition.
D. Online games are the main cause of mental health problems among teenagers nowadays.

12. Which statement of the writer expresses bias?

A. This bag is made of leather.
B. This shampoo uses organic ingredients.
C. This perfume costs twice the price of a sack of rice.
D. The car that he bought was impossible to purchase given its price.

13. Which of the following statements shows the positive view of the author about mobile games?
A. It distracts teenagers from their academic priorities.
B. It enhances the analytic and critical skills of players.
C. It promotes messages about violence among teenagers.
D. It negatively affects their physical and psychological health.

14. Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the author about social media?
A. It breeds cyber bullying and depression.
B. It can be an avenue for business opportunities.
C. It develops the information and communication (ICT) skills of teenagers.
D. It allows people to create online communities and friendship.

15. 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

16. Which of the following best describes a social issue?

 A. It causes an increase in unemployment.
B. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
C. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
D. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.
17. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
A. increasing population
B. cheating during exam
C. high prices of commodities
D. low agricultural production

18. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human
wants
and needs?
A. social issue B. moral issue
C. economic issue D. public issue

19. Which of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?

A. increased crime rate B. rising dropout cases
C. differences in beliefs D. high unemployment rate

20. Which of these factors is NOT part of a moral issue?

A. difference in beliefs or preferences
B. poor regard of the common good
C. lack of compassion for others
D. price increase in basic commodities

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

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

22. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? Children die quietly in some of the
poorest villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical services.
A. social issue B. moral issue
C. economic issue D. psychological issue

23. 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

24. Which of the following situations shows a moral 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.

25. 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.
26. 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 cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people stages a hunger strike on the street.
27. Which of the following situations presents a social issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people is having a hunger strike on the street.

For items 28-30, read the following transcript taken from a listening text and answer the following
questions.

Lack of sex education, peer pressure, and early sexual engagement are just three of the
many causes of teenage pregnancy. In the Philippines, teenage pregnancy has become a social
problem.
Peer pressure and lack of education result in early sexual engagement that leads to early
pregnancy. With very little knowledge about sex and pregnancy, many adolescent girls find
themselves in a dilemma about the situation oftentimes without the knowledge of their parents.
These teenagers, however, do not know that such pregnancy can be a huge health risk.
Teenage pregnancy is associated with high risk of health problems to the mother and the
baby. Infections from sexually transmitted disease, premature birth, abortion, postpartum depression
are just four of the many health problems. Therefore, teenage pregnancy is not just a social issue,
but it is also a health issue.

28. What specific societal problem is discussed in the text?

A. peer pressure B. lack of education
C. students’ dropouts D. teenage pregnancy

29. What type of issue is the problem discussed in the text?

A. social issue B. moral issue
C. economic issue D. psychological issue

30. Which of the following statements is true about the issue on teenage pregnancy based on the
text?
A. Teenage pregnancy is an economic problem.
B. Teenage pregnancy is solely caused by peer pressure.
C. Teenage pregnancy can result in many health problems.
D. Teenage pregnancy can be solved through sex education.

31. 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

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

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

33. 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

34. 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

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

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

36. “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 C. man vs. society
B. man vs. self D. man vs. supernatural

37. “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

38. “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

For items 39 and 40, choose your answers from the following sequence of events of the story
Ramayana.

A. Rama, the son of King Dasharata, was the prince of Ayohdya. In a neighboring city, the ruler's
daughter named Sita chose Rama as her bridegroom at ceremony called a Swayamvara.

B. The ten-headed Ravana, the ruler of Lanka, devised a plan to abduct Sita and sent a magical
golden
deer which Sita desired her lover to hunt. While Rama was away, Ravana grabbed Sita and
carried
her off to Lanka.

C. A mighty battle took place. Rama killed several of Ravana's brothers and then Rama confronted
him. Finally, Rama killed Ravana, and he freed Sita.

D. After Sita had gained her freedom from Ravana, she proved her purity through the trial by fire.
Then,
they returned to Ayodhya and Rama became the king.

E. As Rama became the king, he ruled Ayodhya with Ramrajya - an ideal time when everyone does
his or her duties and responsibilities.
39. The rising action of the story consists of the conflicts and complications that the main character
faces. Which of the above events shows the rising action of the story Ramayana?

40. The climax is the greatest point of interest or turning point of a story. Which of the above events
shows the climax of the story Ramayana?

41. The theme is the central meaning or idea that the writer conveys to the reader. What do you think
is the theme of the story Ramayana?
A. seeking happiness B. forgiving and forgetting
C. doing one’s duties D. giving importance to wedding

42. “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 C. third person
B. omniscient D. all of these

43. “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. third person C. first person
B. omniscient D. all of these

44. What values are evident in the story Ramayana?

A. trust and hatred
B. pride and prejudice
C. loyalty and responsibility (dharma)
D. humility and thriftiness

45. 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 remembers the wedding anniversary with his wife.
B. A husband works hard in order to provide the needs of his family.
C. A husband remains loyal to his wife despite the trials that they met.
D. A Filipino family loves gathering especially during special occasions.

46. 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.

47. “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

48. 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.

For item 49-50. Directions: Select the word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the
sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all. Write only the letter of your best choice on
a separate sheet of paper.

49. A conducive learning atmosphere requires noise-free environment, well-lit room, and ample
space.
A. conducive learning
B. noise-free
C. well-lit room
D. ample space
E. No error

50. Filipino Fiesta is characterized not only by colorful parades but also by delicious meals.
A. Filipino Fiesta
C. colorful parades
B. characterized
D. delicious meals
E. No error
“Keep your eyes on the test questionnaire and you’ll pass.” God bless, you.