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Department of Education
Region 02-Cagayan Valley
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF ILAGAN
ABUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cabeseria 27 Abuan, City of Ilagan, Isabela
FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
ENGLISH 8
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will
make your paths straight” - Proverbs 3:5-6
Direction: Read each sentence carefully. Choose and encircle the correct answer.
1. What do we call the words that appear in sentences to help understand the meanings of difficult words?
a. context clues b. clue words c. synonym d. antonym
2. Which is not a type of context clues?
a. by antonym b. by clue c. by definition d. by example
3. It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering of their fellowmen. What type of context
clues are the underlined words?
a. by comparison b. by explanation c. by inference d. by synonyms
4. What type of context clues is a similar word with the same meaning of the unfamiliar word is placed with an object
to be compared?
a. by comparison b. by explanation c. by inference d. by synonyms
Item 5 – 8 Choose the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.
5. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are our frontliners in this pandemic; thus, they lead
in fighting against the COVID-19 disease.
a. followers b. leaders c. observers d. participants
6. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide.
a. circumstance b. widespread c. predicament d. situation
7. We should keep ourselves healthy by always washing our hands, eating nutritious foods, taking vitamins,
exercising regularly, and drinking plenty of water.
a. clean b. fresh c. safe d. strong
8. Snakes, sharks, and crocodiles are common predators of smaller animals.
a. carnivores b. herbivores c. hunters d. victims
9. How context clues applied in a sentence?
a. Look at the unfamiliar word - then read the sentence before and after the word.
b. Connect what you know with the text.
c. Predict a meaning.
d. All of the above
10. Why context clues important?
a. It gives hints of information that help us figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
b. Their comprehension and effective usage lead to academic success
c. They can increase the child's vocabulary, reading comprehension, and make children’s better reader
d. All of the above
11. Which of the following print materials refers to a scholarly published periodical containing articles written by
researchers, professors, and other experts?
a. books b. journals c. magazines d. newspapers
12. Which of the following refers to any materials or information taken from the internet?
a. Instagram b. online c. social media d. YouTube
13. What does the Latin phrase et al. mean?
a. among others b. and others c. for example d. with others
Item 21 – 25. Determine the function of the underlined modals as used in the sentence.
36. _____ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
a. because b. still c. as a result d. even though
37. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, _____ these same people are the ones doing it.
a. although b. and c. moreover d. yet
38. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. _____,
the number of cases increased.
a. in fact b. such as c. as a result d. in addition
39. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. _____, wearing of
a face mask is enforced.
a. because b. in fact c. in addition d. for example
40. The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few would enroll due to
fear of the virus. _____, it turned out to be the other way around.
a. frequently b. furthermore c. in addition d. on the contrary
41. Which of the following verbs expresses a strong obligation?
a. am b. must c. dislike d. ought to
42. The doctor ought to recommend eating the right kind and amount of food as an effective way to stay healthy. In
the sentence, the word ought to is an example of a/an _______ verb.
a. action b. linking c. auxiliary d. modal
43. The words below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except ______.
a. anxious b. inspired c. carefree d. objective
44. This is a type of adverbs that emphasizes the intensity of your stand about an issue.
a. Adverbs of Manner c. Adverbs of Place
b. Adverbs of Opinion d. Adverbs of Time
45. Which of the following sentences expresses the feeling of being contented?
a. I am satisfied with my grades for this quarter.
b. I am happy with my high score in the quiz.
c. I am looking forward for the next lesson.
d. I am thankful for my parent’s support.
46. Which of the following is the correct definition of an adjective?
a. It is a word that expresses a state of being.
b. It is a word that expresses a strong obligation.
c. It is a word that describes nouns and pronouns.
d. It is a word that describes verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
47. What modal verb is in the strongest in terms of expressing a suggestion or recommendation?
a. could c. ought to
b. had better d. must
48. Which among the adverbs below expresses unhappiness because of failing to meet expectations?
a. disappointingly c. unfortunately
b. disapprovingly d. unluckily
49. Why do appropriate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs were used in conveying emotions and opinions for
persuasion?
a. They help express the tone, feelings and emotions of words by accentuating the point.
b. They help distinguish between the SOURCE of the emotion and the EXPERIENCER of the emotion.
c. They help to add emotional depths, clarity, and motives.
d. They bring rhythm and texture to any sentence, making it far better.
50. Which of the following is the function of linking verb in expressing emotions?
a. give a suggestion which a person may or may not follow.
b. links or connects the subject to its predicate.
c. used to give a recommendation by presenting the possible negative consequence if the advice is not
followed.
d. show a strong obligation that needs to be followed.