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FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

GRADE 8 – English

Name : ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Grade & Section: _________________________________ Score: _______________

I. Choose the correct modal to complete each sentence. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Annaliza ________ turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple party.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
2. You ________ study hard to pass the test and make it to the top.
A. could B. might C. should D. would
3. Only those who passed the admission test ______ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not
4. My father works abroad, but he promised that he ________ return home on my graduation
day.
A. can B. may C. must D. will
5. Everyone ________ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the spread
of the virus and stop the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must
6. If Carl campaigns hard, his win is a/an ________.
A. promise B. certainty C. responsibility D. obligation
7. There is a ________ of rain tomorrow.
A. decision B. request C. possibility D. necessity
8. Students have a/an ________ to study hard.
A. likelihood B. willingness C. promise D. obligation
9. I have a friend who has the ________ to read minds.
A. ability B. possibility C. request D. permission
10. The sick lady sent a/an ________ for medical assistance.
A. request B. chance C. certainty D. promise
11. My mother is ________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy traffic.
A. obligately B. possibly C. ably D. promisingly
12. My father is ________ proud to work hard for our family.
A. willingly B. permissively C. requisitely D. obligately
13. Tonton dances ________ during the party.
A. necessarily B. surely C. ably D. certainly
14. My sister is ________ supportive of my hobby.
A. possibly B. decidedly C. obligately D. necessarily
15. I played ________ with my friends.
A. surely B. permissively C. certainly D. promisingly
16. __________ the invention of gaming gadgets, children and teenagers usually spent
more of their leisure time playing outdoor games.
A. Because B. Before C. Even though D. For instance
17. If you will have a powerpoint presentation in class, you need to prepare in advance.
__________, setting up the computer or laptop, including the LCD, the projector, and
checking its connectivity to avoid technical problems.
A. Before B. Even though C. For instance D. Nevertheless
18._______________ I am allergic to sunlight; my friends and I still went to the beach for
sunbath.
A. Before B. Even though C. For instance D. Nevertheless
19. She lost her balance in doing her routine at the competition. _________, she stood up
and finished the dance gracefully.
A. Before B. Even though C. For instance D. Nevertheless
20. I did not hear the phone ringing __________ the sound of the television was in full blast.
A. because B. before C. even though D. nevertheless
21. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____ the
cleanliness of the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D. such as
22. The school ________ is committed to provide the best learning environment and productive
individual who can compete locally as well as globaly.
A. mission B. vision C. goal D. objectives
23. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland; _____, they have to adjust to its slow pace,
quietness, and the absence of cable and Internet connectivity.
A. because B. consequently C. despite D. such as
24. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those who
are in the work from home modality; _____, this allows the participants to hear or see each
other in a meeting.
A. after B. although C. during D. moreover
25. _____ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
26. 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
27. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; _____, positive
and negative opinions were expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
28. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict
compliance of the policies.
A. Because B. Consequently C. During D. As a result
29. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music
while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
30. 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
31. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the
learners _____ from the different modalities proposed for this school year.
A. at this point C. as can be seen
B. in this regard D. as a matter of fact
32. ________, the Department of Education, in partnership with different stakeholders
conducted a series of webinars for the teachers in preparation for the online classes.
A. At this point C. As can be seen
B. In this regard D. With this in mind
33. _____ the problems with the internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from
participating in the series of webinars given.
A. And C. However
B. Despite D. Moreover
34. 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
35. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year.____,
they are excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet

II. Determine the function of the underlined modal verb as used in the sentence.
Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Determine the
function of the underlined modal verb as used in the sentence. Write the letter of
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

36. Could you open the door for me?

A. offer B. permission C. promise D. request
37. I will eat now.
 A. ability B. decision C. permission D. promise
38. May I go now?
A. decision B. offer C. permission D. request
39. I can play any musical instrument.
A. ability B. general truth C. offer D. promise
40. You must follow the doctor’s advice.
A. no obligation B. permission C. strong obligation D. weak obligation

III.Choose the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.

41. 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
42. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly requires home
quarantine and physical distancing.
A. curse B. disaster C. disease D. plague
43. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be seen worldwide.
A. circumstance B. widespread C. predicament D. situation
44. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face to face conduct of
classes is not allowed.
A. cure B. immunization C. medicine D. vitamin
45. The conventional conduct of classes in schools is suspended due to COVID-19
pandemic; thus, for the meantime this will be substituted with other learning modalities.
A. common B. conservative C. modern D. seasonal
46. Online and modular classes are some of the modalities that the Department of
Education will offer for this school year to avoid hampering the education of learners.
A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming
47. 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
48. Police officers are very conspicuous. We can see them in checkpoints.
A. distinct B. evident C. hidden D. visible
49. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas.
A. communicative B. restrained C. reserved D. silent
50. The Education Week Celebration was spearheaded by the English Language
Department.
A. introduced B. led C. originated D. participated
51. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should
possess especially during difficult and stressful times.
A. anxiety B. confusion C. imagination D. tranquility
52. Friendship among teenagers is a complicated thing. Sometimes they get well along
with others and are happy about it, but there are also times when they have
misunderstandings and disagreements.
A. entangled B. hard C. interlaced D. interwoven
53. It was a frigid night despite being in the summer season.
A. very cold B. very cozy C. very hot D. very warm
54. Matthew is a rambunctious child who always injures himself and is warned for being
naughty.
A. humble B. refined C. shy D. unruly
55. Snakes, sharks, and crocodiles are common predators of smaller animals.
A. carnivores B. herbivores C. hunters D. victims

IV. Read the lines taken from the story “MAKATO and THE COWRIE SHELL”.
Identify the transition signals used in each sentence.

___________56. Although Makato was paid only a small wage, he never idled and was
satisfied of everything.
___________57. Fortunately, he met an old woman who helped her.
___________58. As a result, people around him noticed his hard work and were very pleased
of him.
___________59. After a month's journey, he reached a village on the boundary of the
Kingdom of Sukhotai.
___________60. So he did every kind of work such as carrying heavy things, clearing away
forest, and even
feeding pigs.
___________61. During the encounter, he picked up a cowrie shell that was lying on the road
and offered it
to the king.
___________62. After some time working, he finally met the king.
___________63. Truly, Makato dreamed of going on an adventure to a far and bigger place
where the land was fertile and the people were kind.
___________64. The king was very impressed and in the long run, gave him a job in the
castle.
___________65. Eventually, Makato grew up and married the daughter of the king.

V. Complete the Poem below. (66-75)10 pts.

CONTEXT CLUES
By: Maribel Azote Cabalan – Buco

Tick tock, tick tock, I am stuck!

How can I unlock? How can I unlock?
When _________words are the ones that block!
Strategize, ________, vocabulary wise!
Familiarize, familiarize, the words that arise
Hints here, signals there, clues are everywhere
_________, conceptualize, and then contextualize
Context clues are the ones that_______.
VI. Read the story below.
The Story of the Aged Mother
A Japanese Folktale (An excerpt)
By Matsuo Basho

Long ago, in a tiny village in Japan, there lived a young farmer and his old mother. They
lived well but simply until the cruel governor declared a wicked law. He said, “I have no desire
for old people in my village. They are weak and cannot do work!” The law was to put the people
aging 75 years and above to be abandoned in the mountain. The cruel governor also added, “All
who will disobey the law must be put to death together with their old relatives.” This law made
the young farmer very sad for his mother was very old. Though he loved his mother, he must
obey the governor.
The young farmer carried his mother to the mountain with a heavy heart. On their way to
the mountain, the mother dropped small twigs as markers to help her son get back. When the
farmer bade farewell, she advised him to return home with the aid of the twigs. This made the
son make up his mind to take his mother back home. Filled with dread, he hid his mother in his
home. Their kitchen, where he keeps their food, became his mother’s new place to live.
Time passed, and the farmer was beginning to feel safe when the governor had
announced a demand to all of his people that he wanted a rope of ash. Nobody in the village
could make one, it was impossible. The farmer became anxious with the governor’s demand, so
he asked his mother if she knew how to make one. His old mother, filled with the wisdom she
gained from her years of living, had smiled to show her son that the governor’s demand is not
impossible. She said, “Son, make a rope from a twisted straw.” Then she added, “Stretch it on a
flat stone and burn it there on a windless night.”
The farmer did what his mother told him, and amazingly it worked. He told the other
villagers that he could make the governor’s demand. Immediately, the farmer was sent to the
governor’s place to show him the rope of ashes. The governor became happy to see how smart
his people are from accomplishing a difficult task. To his joy, he asked the farmer where he got
his wisdom. This made the farmer tremble in fear and immediately bowed down to the governor,
begging for forgiveness. The farmer had told him about his mother and how he was able to
create the rope of ashes.
 The governor became silent and had thought deeply for a while. At that moment, he
abolished his law on abandoning the old people. He would not kill the elders anymore because
they had great wisdom.

Answer the question below. (Comprehension Check)

76-78 What was the governor’s reason for sending the old people away?
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79-81 Why did the farmer take his mother to the mountain and bring her back even though he
might be punished?

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VII. Vocabulary.

Accomplice Abruptly Academic Acre Baccalaureate

Bibliography Camaraderie desperate Catastrophe Famish

Dawdle Castigate Decline Deceitful Falsetto Facsimile

Eligible Fallacious Eclipse Ecstatic Emollient

82. In a manner that produces the effect of a sudden ending.

83.Relating to a school, especially an institution of higher education.
84.One that participates with another in a crime either as principal or accessory.
85. A unit area in the U.S Customary System
86. The degree of bachelor conferred by universities and colleges.
87. To spend time idly
88. Dishonest
89. A list of the works of a specific author or publisher
90. To express polite refusal.
91. A spirit of friendly good-fellowship.
92. To inflict severe punishment on.
93. A sudden, terrible calamity; disaster.
94. An artificially high voice
95. An exact and detailed copy.
96. To deprive of food: starve
97.Misleading: deceptive
98. Qualified: desirable
99.The total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another.
100.Having lost all hope: despairing.