Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
YEBAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Yeban Norte, Benito Soliven, Isabela 3331
+63-917-319-6359 yebanintegratedschool.bs@gmail.com

FOURTH QUARTER SUMMATIVE TEST ENGLISH 8

JUNE 18, 2021

NAME: ________________________________ SCORE:_________________________

TEST I. Choose the letter of the correct word/phrase that completes each of the
following sentences with correct parallel structure.
________ 1. Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ______.
a. a game of cards. b. to play cards. c. playing a game of cards. d. also play cards.
________ 2. I have always enjoyed reading the book more than ________.
a. I watched the movie version.b. watching the movie.c.to watch the movie. d. having to watch movie.
________ 3. When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.
a. starting to get windy b. windy c. getting windy d. is windy
________ 4. Running, lifting, and ______ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.
a. tennis b. badminton c. bicycling d. volleyball
________ 5. When I was a child, I loved to play in the leaves, skip down the driveway, and _____ against the
wind.
a. run b. running c. ran d. to run
________ 6. Merdine danced a jig and then _____ a song that took my heart away.
a. sing b. singing c. sang d. to sing
________ 7. The children spent the afternoon playing video games, watching TV, and _____ donuts.
a. eat b. eating c. ate d. to eat
________ 8. I still enjoy playing in the leaves, skipping down the driveway, and _____ against the wind.
a. run b. running c. ran d. to run
________ 9. Merdine said that she wanted to dance a jig and then _____ a song that would take my heart
away.
a. sing b. singing c. sang d. to sing
________ 10. If you want to learn how to play video games, watch TV, or _____ donuts, spend an afternoon
with my children.
a. eat b. eating c. ate d. to eat

TEST II. A. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided.
________ 11. It is a pattern of idea development that begins with a general idea or statement and is
followed by specific details to support and explain it.
a. general to particular/specific b. claim c. counterclaim d. problem-solution pattern
________ 12. It is a statement that presents an arguable position. It reflects your interpretation, belief, or
opinion.
a. general to particular/specific b. claim c. counterclaim d. problem-solution pattern
________ 13.It is the strongest argument against a claim.
a. general to particular/specific b. claim c. counterclaim d. problem-solution pattern

________ 14. It is one method of organization, composed of two main sections and is used in persuasive
writing.
a. general to particular/specific b. claim c. counterclaim d. problem-solution pattern
________ 15. It is used to show relationship between ideas, topics, etc. It describes how one event influenced
a later event or what caused an event to take place.
 a. general to particular/specific b. claim c. cause and effect d. problem-solution pattern

TEST II. B. Complete the thoughts expressed to show general to specific

concepts.
________ 16. The rainbow has seven different colors …
a. and as far as I know, he owns a yacht. c. therefore, he always gets honors and awards.
b. like guitar and violin. d. such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
________ 17. Due to bad weather…
a. as a result, I always get late at school. c. Mario transferred to a different school.
c. Mike donates to charity. d. classes were suspended.
________ 18. I can play several instruments …
a. and as far as I know, he owns a yacht. c. therefore, he always gets honors and awards.
b. like guitar and violin. d. such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
________ 19. Mario transferred to a different school …
a. because his family migrated to Japan. c. thus, she has wide vocabulary.
b. then, we could be contented and happy. d. so I have slept late these past days.
________ 20. They said Mr. Richard is rich …
a. and as far as I know, he owns a yacht. c. besides, he always fails his subjects.
b. because I was too busy d. therefore, he always gets honors and awards.

TEST III. Read each scenario carefully and write on the space provided
whether the source is PRIMARY or SECONDARY source.

________________21. I was watching IBC news and one of the reporters said he had heard good reviews
about a new sports movie. When he talks about the movie, what is he?
________________22. I found a letter to one of my friends in the locker room after school the other day. I
know it’s private, but I want to read it! What is the letter?
________________23. My friends and I found an old wedding dress in our attic. My father said it belonged to
my grandmother. What is the dress?
________________24. At school we use textbooks to learn about the history of the Philippines. When we use
textbooks, what are we using?
________________25. I like to read People magazine. I really like the articles written by others about the
richest man in the world. When I read these stories, what am I reading?
________________26. My mom has CDs of my grandparents telling stories about when they were kids. We
love to listen to these at family gatherings. What are we listening to?
________________27. When I am doing homework for Philippines’ Government and I read the commentaries
by Supreme Court Justices on landmark cases, what am I reading?
________________28. My friend Kate said I should read a book that he really liked. She told me about it- it
sounds really good! When Kate talks about the book, what is she?
________________29. When I was at summer camp a few years ago, I found an arrowhead; I did research and
found out it has been made bythe Cherokee Indians. What is my arrowhead?
________________30. I am writing an essay on Emilio Aguinaldo for my History class. I used articles from
Wikipedia and another encyclopedia. What am I using?
TEST IV. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the space provided.

________31. A ____________ is a sentence or group of sentences about a topic. It may come in different types
such as expository, narrative, descriptive, persuasive or literary;
a. paragraph b. unity c. coherence d. topic sentence
________32. A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and is usually the first sentence.
a. paragraph b. unity c. coherence d. topic sentence
________33. It means that each paragraph has only one main idea and that all other sentences and details
revolve around the main idea.
a. paragraph b. unity c. coherence d. topic sentence
________34. It is achieved when sentences are ordered in a logical manner and when clear transitions
link sentences.
 a. paragraph b. unity c. coherence d. topic sentence
________35. It is a type of paragraph where the writer describes a person, place, thing, or event.
a. descriptive b. narrative c. expository d. persuasive
________36. It is a type of paragraph where the writer tells a story. This may contain different elements of a story like
characters, setting, conflicts and resolutions.
a. descriptive b. narrative c. expository d. persuasive
________37. It is a type of paragraph where the writer provides information about a subject or explains an event.
a. descriptive b. narrative c. expository d. persuasive
________38. It is a type of paragraph where the writer convinces the reader to adopt or act on a particular viewpoint.
a. descriptive b. narrative c. expository d. persuasive
________39. It is a sentence that has missing parts, which can either be a subject or a verb. This should be avoided.
a. run-on sentence b. sentence fragment c. topic sentence d. running sentence
________40. It is a sentence that should likewise be avoided since they violate correct punctuation.
a. running sentence b. sentence fragment c. topic sentence d. run-on sentence

TEST V. Identify the intended purpose in the following sentences. WRITE the
word inquire, inform, persuade, or entertain on the blank before the item
number.
_______________41. A computer programmer speaks about a new software.
_______________42. Most television shows have a negative impact on the behavior of children.
_______________43. The mayor tells the public to observe health and safety protocols.
_______________44. Be a humanitarian aid volunteer and change the world.
_______________45. A person shares about fun facts about the groom or the bride in a wedding.
_______________46. A Grade 8 student talks about his or her investigatory project.
_______________47. Your friend tells of the things you wouldn’t know without the movies.
_______________48. A speaker talks about how to earn money in vlogging.
_______________49. A delivery man calling and asking you about your address.
_______________50. Online classes are better than face to face classes.

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

MELODY R. ESTEBAN BENNY R. CORPUZ RIC S. ACUPAN

ENGLISH TEACHER HEAD TEACHER I PRINCIPAL II
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
YEBAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Yeban Norte, Benito Soliven, Isabela 3331
+63-917-319-6359 yebanintegratedschool.bs@gmail.com

FOURTH QUARTER SUMMATIVE TEST ENGLISH 9

JUNE 18, 2021

NAME: ________________________________ SCORE:_________________________

TEST I. Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided.

_________ 1. It is used for when you need to look for the meaning of words.
a. atlas b. dictionary c. encyclopedia d. thesaurus
_________ 2. It is used for when you need to look for another word for “beautiful”.
a. atlas b. dictionary c. encyclopedia d. thesaurus
_________ 3. Which will you use for when you're taking a trip and you want to plan your route.
a. atlas b. dictionary c. encyclopedia d. thesaurus
_________ 4. You want to find out if "funny" is a noun, verb, or adjective. What source do you use?
a. atlas b. dictionary c. encyclopedia d. thesaurus
_________ 5. You want to learn more about penguins. What source do you use?
a. atlas b. dictionary c. encyclopedia d. thesaurus
_________ 6. Joey wants to explain to his mother how the unit on conflict is relevant to him. He could write her
a note saying:
a. It was not relevant to me at all.
b. Conflict is a serious disagreement between at least two sides.
c. Conflict is relevant to me because I have serious disagreements with at least one of my brothers
every day.
d. Conflict is relevant to me because there are a lot of conflicts everywhere
_________ 7. Barbie is asked by her friends why she is so interested in studying the Vietnam War. She tells them
it is relevant to her:
a. because her dad was an American soldier in Vietnam and met her mother there.
b. because Vietnamese people eat a lot of rice and so does she.
c. ..not so much.
d. because Vietnam is a pretty place and so it matters.
_________ 8. Zach tells his teacher that he should not have to study genocide because it is not relevant to his
life. What might he say as a valid explanation?
a. Countries far away don't have any impact on his life.
b. Genocide is just a political term for violence during war. It doesn't really exist.
c. It would only be relevant to his life if there were a genocide in a country that was a close ally to
the U.S.
d. He lives in the U.S. and the U.S. has never participated in any acts of genocide.
_________ 9. Eli lives next door to a lot where a new Dunkin' Donuts is being built. Why is this relevant to him?
a. Eli's favorite breakfast is a McGriddle.
b. He is allergic to sugar.
c. It's not really.
d. Eli loves donuts and is often unsure of what to make for breakfast.
_________ 10. Garth Brooks has been in town for 5 days and sold 90,000 tickets. How is this relevant to Mrs.
Stieler's husband Nate?
a. Nate once danced with a pretty girl to "The Dance".
b. It's not. He hates country music.
c. Dancing. Nate loves Dancing.
d. Nate works a few blocks from the Iowa Events Center and traffic was crazy Friday night after
work.
_________ 11. Kevin will be writing the results of his investigative project for his Science class. He looked up
for the proper scientific expressions and terms to suit his purpose.
a. examining language b. noting information
c. gathering evidence d. checking for clarity
_________ 12. Mildred reads the whole article on the symptoms of the new strain of the Coronavirus thoroughly
and highlights the important details.
a. examining language b. noting information
c. gathering evidence d. checking for clarity
_________ 13. Joshua compiles all the data and pieces of evidence he researched for Biology into one document.
a. examining language b. noting information
c. gathering evidence d. checking for clarity
_________ 14. Mrs. Drilon reads the submitted observation papers on laboratory experiments of some of her
students and at times even directly asks them questions to clarify the ideas they want to
express.
a. examining language b. noting information
c. gathering evidence d. checking for clarity
_________ 15. Alex refers to multiple online sources to confirm the authenticity of the information he
researched for his action research in Physics.
a. validating the source b. noting information
c. gathering evidence d. checking for clarity
_________ 16. The car was ____ and new.
a. shiny b. beautiful c. speedy d. none
_________ 17. My___ sister is afraid to fly in a plane.
a. older b. smartly c. scare d. none
_________ 18. I burned my hand on the _____ iron.
a. hot b. heat c. heatly d. none
_________ 19. Find the adjective. The small dog barked.
a. small b. dog c. bark d. none
_________ 20. Find the adjective. The man's face had a cheerful expression.
a. cheerful b. told c. man d. none
_________ 21. Which of the following words is associated to salesman?
a. business b. marketer c. agent d. all of the above
_________ 22. What do you call the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate?
a. relevance b. judging c. worth d. judge
_________ 23. What is a form of an opinion or conclusion about; a decision.
a. relevance b. judging c. worth d. judge
_________ 24. The value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration.
a. relevance b. judging c. worth d. judge
_________ 25. Someone who gives verdict.
a. relevance b. judging c. worth d. judge
_________ 26. It is responding or behaving in a particular way in response to something.
a. analyzing b. reacting c. critical judgment d. value judgment
_________ 27. It is a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
a. analyzing b. reacting c. critical judgment d. value judgment

_________ 28. It is a judgment of the rightness or wrongness of something or someone, or of the usefulness of
something or someone, based on a comparison or other relativity.
a. analyzing b. reacting c. critical judgment d. value judgment

_________ 29. t is more analytical and rationale, impartial as impartial could get. A value judgment is based on
arbitrary standards of the individual or entity.
a. critical issues b. critical news c. critical judgment d. value judgment

_________ 30. These are topics that pertain with resource problems and their need for solutions that relate to
the safety or relate to resource protection and management issues that the public needs to be aware
of.
a. critical issues b. critical news c. critical judgment d. value judgment
TEST II. Give your value judgment on the given photo. State your answer on
the space provided below.

White Sand Project in Manila Bay

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=image+of+white+sand+project+in+Manila+Bay&tbm

Picture Analysis:

I think/believe ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

MELODY R. ESTEBAN BENNY R. CORPUZ RIC S. ACUPAN

ENGLISH TEACHER HEAD TEACHER I PRINCIPAL II