Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI - Western Visayas
San Nicolas National High School
San Nicolas, Pilar, Capiz
2nd Quarter Examination in English 8

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

I.A MODALS: Match each sentence to a sentence with the same meaning.
1. You should go with him.
a. You can go with him. b. You have to go with him.
c. You don’t need to go with him. d. You may go with him.
2. You must tell the truth.
a. You should tell the truth. b. You have to tell the truth.
c. You don’t need to tell the truth. d. You can alter the truth.
3. Ronny can fly an airplane.
a. Ronny is able to fly an airplane. b. Ronny may fly an airplane.
c. Ronny should fly an airplane. d. Ronny have to fly an airplane.
4. David should go to the doctor.
a. David can go to the doctor. b. I think David needs to go to the doctor.
c. David must go to the doctor. d. David may go to the doctor.
5. You mustn't ride your bike without a helmet.
a. You may ride with a helmet. b. You have to ride with a helmet.
c. You shouldn’t ride the helmet. d. You can ride without a helmet.
6. It might rain tomorrow.
a. I'm not sure if it will rain or not. b. I'm sure it will rain.
c. It must rain tomorrow. d. It should rain tomorrow
7. They _____ buy a new house because they don't have enough money.
a. couldn't b. could c. can't d. can
8. You _____ tell the truth. Don't ignore the problem.
a. could b. should c. shouldn't d. mustn’t
9. You _____ cross the street in red lights.
a. should b. must c. mustn't d. can
II. PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES
10. Everyone is voting for Jim Smith. Shouldn’t you be part of the winning team? What propaganda technique is used?
a. testimonial b. bandwagon c. name-calling d. plain folks
11. Actress saying she uses the hair color. What propaganda technique is used?
a. testimonial b. bandwagon c. name-calling d. plain folks
12. A presidential candidate is seen eating at a McDonald’s restaurant. ? What propaganda technique is used?
a. testimonial b. bandwagon c. name-calling d. plain folks
13. “My opponent is a “tree-hugger.” What propaganda technique is used?
a. testimonial b. bandwagon c. name-calling d. plain folks
14. Athletes in Gatorade commercials. What propaganda technique is used?
a. testimonial b. bandwagon c. name-calling d. plain folks
15. Marian Rivera is promoting Maxi Peel and persuades people to use it because she is using the same product to achieve a
beautiful face. What propaganda technique is used?
a. testimonial b. bandwagon c. name-calling d. plain folks
16. Filipino celebrities promoting certain brands. What propaganda technique is used?
a. testimonial b. bandwagon c. name-calling d. plain folks
III. FACT AND OPINION: Identify if the statement is a fact or opinion.
a. fact b. opinion c. both a and b
17. _______ Deserts are not as beautiful as forests.
18. _______ Cheetah is faster than a lion.
19. _______ Earth’s largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean.
20. _______ Abraham Lincoln was the greatest president.
21. _______ Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
22. _______ Leftover spaghetti is delicious.
23. _______ Honeybees are insects.
24. _______ Baseball is much more interesting than football.
25. _______ Blue is an attractive color.
26. _______ Brazil is on the continent of South America.
IV. PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES
27. What is the meaning of the word prefix?
a. a word within a word
b. a group of letters put before a root word which changes its meaning
c. a group of letters put at the end of a root word which changes its meaning
d. none of the above
28. What do you do if you reread a book?
a. don't read it b. read it again c. read it for the first time d. review what you’ve read
29. The word pre-war means?
a. before the war b. during the war c. after the war d. stop the war
30. What prefix would you add to the word “finished” to show that there is still some work to be done?
a. un b. dis c. mis d. in
31. If you take away the prefix and the suffix, what is left of the word “unemployed”?
a. unemploy b. employed c. employ d. ploy
32. Which of these words cannot be made into another word by adding the prefix “sub”?
a. way b. marine c. book d. break
33. What do you mean by biology?
a. study of earth b. study of animals c. study of parasites d. study of life
V. ELEMENTS OF A SHORT STORY
34. What ELEMENT of the story shows the logical arrangement of events, with a beginning, middle and end?
a. exposition b. character c. plot d. conflict
35. This refers to a person, or sometimes an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.
a. setting b. character c. plot d. theme
36. What ELEMENT of the story shows the central idea, message, or purpose in a short story?
a. setting b. character c. plot d. theme
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37. Which of the following words has the /i/ sound?
a. bit b. Philippines c. unique d. little
38. The following words has the /sh/ sound except…
a. ocean b. station c. sure d. cheese
39. Stress in the right syllable helps to show contrast and emphasis in meaning. If the word permit has stress on the last syllable as
in permit’. What does it mean?
a. a notice b. to give consent c. to request d. a written grant/authority
40. What values in life does the author of Makato and the Cowrie Shell wants to convey to us?
a. Nothing is impossible in life if you dream and determined to achieve it.
b. Nothing can stop you from dreaming, only you need to work hard.
c. Life is what you make it.
d. Life is hard, work for it.
VI. READING COMPREHENSION
The Times Wednesday , September 12 , 2001

THE U.S. IS ATTACKED BY TERRORISTS

On Tuesday morning , September 11 at 8:47 a.m. an airplane crashed into the World Trade Center. A second airplane
followed at 9:03 a.m.

In New York , hundreds of New York firemen went in to rescue the World Trade Center workers. These brave men lost their
lives when the buildings collapsed.

New York Mayor Rudoph Giuliani says thousands of people have been killed. At the moment no one is sure who is behind
this attack.

41. This text is …

a. an e-mail from a friend b. a diary c. an article from a newspaper d. a feature
42. The World Trade Center was attacked by…
a. Rudoph Giuliani b. Firemen c. Terrorists d. Soldiers
43. The World Trade Center buildings were attacked…
a. in the evening b. at night c. in the morning d. in the afternoon
44. "lost their lives" (paragraph 2) means…
a. died b. lived c. were missing d. was lost in that place

Use what you know about prefixes, suffixes, and root words to complete each sentence.
For item 45 - 47
a. telegram b. export c. factory d. manufacture

45. China and Japan __________________ many goods to other countries.

46. They ________________ cars, clothes, shoes, and many other things in their factories.
47. My father works in a _______________ that makes food for cows.

For item 48 - 50
a. cardiac b. vitamins c. collaborate d. democracy

48. Vegetables have important _________ and minerals that help keep you healthy.
49. The government of the United States is a ______________. Political power comes from the people
50. Many older people have ____________ problems. They are at risk for a heart attack.

“A heartless justice lacks righteousness. A heart that doesn’t forgive is the same as darkness.” – Bishop Frau, 07 Ghost
GOD BLESS!
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AIRA JANE V. VILLA ANABEL L. ALAYON

Teacher English Coordinator