ENG 8 Q3L4 Worksheet

ENGLISH 8 – Q3 LESSON 4
NAME: __________________________________ SECTION: ________________________
Activity 1.b: Match Me!

Directions: Match each word to its synonym. Choose the letter of your answer. Write them on a separate
sheet of paper.
Assessment 1.a: Fill Me!

Directions: Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS)
correctly. Write them on a separate sheet of paper.
Example:
Your sister called today _but_ her voice couldn’t be heard well.
1. My mother will go to the market ________ buy some fruits.

2. I have just finished eating dinner, ___________I am already full.
3. Why don’t you call Isabel _______you to know what time she’s coming over tonight?
4. Don’t tell John about our surprise celebration for his birthday ______ share our plans to his friends.
5. I am planning to buy a new laptop ______ my money is not enough.
Assessment 1.b: Choose Me!

Directions: Choose a synonym from the box to replace a word in each sentence. Copy the sentence in a
separate sheet of paper. Underline the word in the sentence and write the replacement word.
1) The guards made sure the plane was secure. ____________________

2) My dog is a faithful friend. ___________________
3) The old woman was very frail. ____________________
4) It is always nice to be courteous to others. ____________________
5) The abandon house was empty. ____________________
Assessment 2: Below is an excerpt or portion of a text which lacks cohesive devices. Complete it by
choosing your answers from the words inside the parenthesis. Write the words on a separate answer
sheet.
I could not imagine how I become what I am today 1. (and, for) _____ it was really different
before. I stand before you now as a teacher. It was seven years ago, 3. (so, yet) ______ I could still
imagine as if it were just yesterday. I used to carry bags containing vegetables 4. (such as, for) ______
okra, eggplant and bamboo shoots. I would sell them to the neighborhood where my playmates would 5.
(not only, either) ________ laugh at me, and tell stories of our poor family, 6. (but also, nor) _______
bully me. 7. (However, Moreover) _______, I did not mind them 8. (because, so that) I needed to
surprise my mother. I am secretly buying her medicines.
Four years after, I did not climb the hills to get vegetables anymore instead I climbed the stage
where my healed mother pinned more ribbons on me. Now, I still carry my bag no longer with vegetables
to sell but with the harvested fruits of hard work namely wisdom, knowledge and values. I carry them free
for you as long as, you promise that you would put them in your bags too. 9. (However, Hence) ______
my dearest students it really matters how you carry your bag. It can be heavy at times and it does not hurt
much to take a break. Rest and carry on. Never forget that there are people willing to help. 10. (Yet, So)
_________ as your classmate, do you want me to help you carry your bag too?
Activity 3: You Complete Me!

You’re almost done! This time, I want you to complete the passage. Write your answers on a separate
answer sheet.
Directions: Choose the appropriate cohesive devices from the choices inside the box to complete the
passage. Then, identify the type of text used. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Some
items may have the same answers.
One day, John drove his car for work. (1) _________he was on his way, he noticed that the road
was under repair. He needed to find a way (2)______ he could reach his destination early.
(3) _________he arrived, he was instructed by his boss to work with Ian on their next project.
(4)_______, he is not yet familiar with Ian. He was hesitant to reach out to him (5)________he heard that
he was boastful and arrogant. (6)_________, Ian approached him (7)______ discussed details about the
project. (8)_______ he felt awkward working with him (9)______ he had no choice.
As the days went on, John noticed that Ian was the opposite of what he heard. (10)______they worked as
a team and finished their project successfully.
Assessment 3:
Directions: Write your own sentences on a separate sheet of paper using the given transitional words.
Please observe the use of appropriate pronouns. Two points each.
Example: John and Ian are well appreciated by their boss because of their outstanding performance.
while 1. __________________________________________________________________
although 2. __________________________________________________________________
unless 3. __________________________________________________________________
such as 4. __________________________________________________________________
moreover 5. __________________________________________________________________
ASSESSMENT
Gauge My Learning!
Directions: Choose the appropriate transition words in completing each sentence. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. 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
2. Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?
A. and B. but C. or D. so
3. Pedro eats his dinner early _______ he needs to finish his assignment.
A. but B. because C. such as D. while
4. You can borrow my laptop ___________you will use it carefully.
A. and B. as long as C. even if D. so
5. Joy is going to finish her online work______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also B. and C. even if D. or
“Good news, we have a SPECIAL OFFER! Buy one cellphone TODAY and you will get a pocket WIFI for
FREE! You will surely love it because of its advanced features with 24mp front and back camera. It is also
a water-resistant phone. You don’t want to miss this SPECIAL offer! Call NOW…”
6. In the above paragraph, how is the word “and” used?

A. to add information C. to compare two things
B. to show contrast of ideas D. to show reason
7. Althea said that she didn’t know Mr. Jose. _______denied knowing _______.
A. He, her B. He, him C. She, him D. She, her
8. During their virtual graduation rites, Berto was awarded with highest honors; ________his parents were
truly proud of him.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
9. ________having their online classes, the children were assisted by their parents.
A. Although B. Because C. Such as D. While
10. Only the ashes of the big building remained after the conflagration. Which of the following is the
meaning of conflagration?
A. earthquake B. fire C. flood D. disaster
11. COVID - 19 pandemic threatens the health of the people; ____________, health protocols are
imposed.
A. and B. as a result C. however D. or
12. The mountainsides are fertile and abound in vegetation, but the lowlands are rocky and barren. Which
then is the meaning of barren?
A. dry B. hard C. unproductive D. productive
13. Bullying is not good as it affects emotional and psychological behavior of an individual. Most victims of
bullying experience physical, emotional and mental health issues. What cohesive device is applied in the
given sentences?
A. Pronouns C. Synonyms
B. Repetition of words D. Transitional devices
For items 14 to 15, identify what type of speech is being asked or shown in each item
14. What type of speech contains a list of instructions to follow?
A. demonstrative C. narrative
B. informative D. persuasive
15. What type of speech tells a story/real event that has happened to some characters in a specific place
and time?
A. demonstrative C. narrative
B. informative D. persuasive

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ENGLISH 8 – Q3 LESSON 4

NAME: __________ SECTION:

Activity 1.b: Match Me!

Assessment 1.a: Fill Me!

1. My mother will go to the market ________ buy some fruits.

Assessment 1.b: Choose Me!

1) The guards made sure the plane was secure. ____________________

Activity 3: You Complete Me!

1. Which among these sentences uses a cohesive device correctly?

6. In the above paragraph, how is the word “and” used?

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