ENGLISH 8

Fourth Quarter Summative Test

S.Y. 2022-2023
Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Grade & Section: Grade 8 – SILANG Score: __________

General Instruction: Read each item carefully. Strictly NO ERASURE.

I. Write the letter of the correct answer before the number.

1. Which concept below refers to the organizing of ideas 7. What grammatical signal is appropriate to complete
in a logical and clear manner to suit the writer’s the paragraph below?
purpose? Unable to fall asleep is frustrating. However, you
A. coherence can fall asleep faster through these ways. _________
B. idea development is listening to relaxing music. Playing this type of
C. grammatical signals music helps you have a restful and deeper sleep
D. pattern of idea development compared to someone who doesn’t listen to music.
Another way is by keeping the lights off. Keeping the
2. Which pattern of idea development discusses the room dark when going to bed helps you sleep. Lastly,
general topic by elaborating it using specific details? avoid using gadgets during bedtime. The blue light
A. cause and effect C. general to particular from gadgets blocks the production of melatonin, the
B. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution hormone that makes you sleepy. To sum up, these
are some ways to help you easily fall asleep.
3. Which pattern of idea development is used to present A. Also C. One way
an action that can be taken to address an identified B. Next D. Another way
concern or issue?
A. cause and effect C. problem-solution 8. What pattern of idea development is used in the
B. claim-counterclaim D. general to particular paragraph below?
Other people say that the tobacco industry helps
4. Which pattern of idea development explains the our economy; however, cigarettes still bring a lot of
reasons and results of something? problems. First, the smoke from cigarettes is harmful
A. cause-and-effect C. persuasion to the health of both smokers and non-smokers. It is
B. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution known to be the leading cause of lung cancer which
may result to death. Second, it contributes to air
5. Which pattern of idea development commonly uses pollution. Despite it boosting our economy, I strongly
the grammatical signals also, for example, in addition, believe that the mentioned negative effects are more
specifically, and for instance? valid for people to stop consuming cigarettes.
A. persuasion C. claim-counterclaim A. cause-and-effect
B. cause-and-effect D. general-to-particular B. general-to-particular
C. claim-counterclaim
6. What grammatical signal is appropriate to complete D. persuasion
the paragraph below?
Some teachers do not allow students to use 9. Which of the following best explains secondary
cellphones during classes. However, using them in sources? Secondary sources present the
class has advantages. Cellphones are useful for ________________.
students in searching definitions and relevant A. commentaries which come from primary
information. They can check pronunciations and sources
browse pictures to fully understand concepts. Another B. information which come from secondary
advantage is their cellphones make note-taking more sources
convenient. Students don’t need to take down long C. information which are derived from primary
notes from the board and can just take photos and sources
record the teacher’s discussions instead. D. analyses of research paper which are taken
Furthermore, it also serves as an alternative from various sources
calculator in Math subjects. __________ teachers
view cellphones as a distraction to students, they are 10. Which of the following statements is TRUE about
still very useful. Therefore, with proper supervision primary source? Primary source is a
and monitoring, cellphones can be very beneficial to _________________.
students during classes. A. summary of the essay
A. Although B. firsthand information
B. As a result C. concluding information
C. Because D. secondhand information
D. Furthermore
11. The following are example of Primary sources B. A chance to express one’s opinion about a
EXCEPT: topic
A. Letter B. Photograph C. Comparing and contrasting different theories
C. Newspaper D. Commentaries or positions
D. Combining ideas from several sources with
12. It is an organize list of what you plan to write. one’s idea to come up a new idea
A. Primary source B. Secondary source
C. Outline D. Major point 22. Which among the examples below best illustrates
synthesizing of sources?
13. Which of the following is NOT a tip in writing an A. Emma declutters her cabinet. She puts into
outline? A. Put your points in numerical order. several boxes her clothes, linens, and other
B. Identify your topic. items she no longer needs.
C. Write possible transitions between paragraphs. B. Emma’s sister rummages through the
D. Include whatever topic you like. different boxes, pulls out items, puts them in
another box and delivers them to an
14. What should be considered in writing an outline? orphanage.
A. Logical Order B. Ideas C. Emma sorts again the contents of the boxes,
C. Sentence structure D. Content takes several colorful dresses, cuts them
and turns them into beautiful, quilted
15. This type of sources summarizes or discusses blankets. The remaining scraps of cloth are
information originally presented in another source. made into potholders and doormats.
A. primary source B. books D. Emma sells her quilted blankets, potholders
C. encyclopedia D. secondary source and doormats to neighbors and friends.

16. Which of the following defines a thesis statement? A Synthesized or Unsynthesized:

thesis statement is a sentence that ____________. Directions. Identify the paragraphs if they are
A. summarizes an essay synthesized or not. Write √ if it is
B. gives a conclusion of an essay synthesized, and X if not.
C. expresses the main idea of an essay
D. states the relevant information of an essay
23. The use of PowerPoint presentation in the
classroom offers a powerful tool in
17. Jannah is tasked to write an essay about the
importance of obeying the government’s rules and delivering the lesson but several educators
regulations of her country. After writing her thesis question its usefulness. Ruiz (2000) claims
statement, what should Jen do to organize her ideas? that due to the ease of delivery, teachers
A. analyze the given information go too fast with the discussion and rely
B. research on the important information heavily on the information on the slide.
C. choose the main topics and supporting Furthermore, Juan (2002) believes that
details because too much text is put on a slide, it
D. outline the major topics, subtopics and became visually poor and boring.
supporting details However, Ramos (2002) argues that while
PowerPoint has its downside, it is much
18. Darwin is very excited for the upcoming online
more flexible and is limited only by the
meeting with his teammates. As a team leader, he
creativity of the user.
wants to prepare an interesting activity that could be
done through online platform. Which of the following
would he consider as primary source in searching for
an interesting online activity?
A. biographies C. interviews 24. Mulan, a 1988 Disney animated movie is about
B. dissertations D. textbooks Fa Mulan who joined the army disguised as her
ailing father to save his life. It tells about her
19. It is a process of gathering information from different exploits as an army and how she helped save
sources, reviewing their reliability, citing sources, her country and the Emperor from the enemy.
summarizing, and writing them down to come up with As the movie unfolds, I come to realize
a desired result.
interesting things about Mulan. Like, she is a
A. Noting details B. Synthesis
perfect example of a feminist. She breaks the
C. Summarizing D. Organizing
gender limitations set by her society. In
20. Which of the following is not a step in synthesizing addition, she is not afraid to show her true self
information from different sources? even if it means disappointing her family.
A. Organize your sources. However, what impresses me more about
B. Outline your structure. Mulan is her selflessness. Out of her love for
C. Revise, edit and proofread. her father and her family, she goes to war in
D. Summarize a text. his stead regardless of the severe punishment
waiting once her disguise would be uncovered.
21. The following statements describe a good synthesis
EXCEPT _______________.
A. A way to come up with original ideas
 25. De la Cruz (2012) conducted a study on
36. What type of text is often a combination of elements
the preferred learning modality of 15
of both the narrative and memoir and is usually based
males and 18 female Junior High School upon both experiences and relationship?
students and found out that all of them A. Factual text B. Personal recount text
favors online class. De la Cruz claims C. Persuasive text D. Content text
that the students preferred online class
for being flexible and cost-efficient than 37. What type of text is this?
traditional class. Sangco (2016) reveals Last night, my family watched the The Super Flower
that of the 30 students he surveyed, 12 Blood Moon lunar eclipse. The event thrilled the
preferred face-to-face classes citing whole family as we witness the eclipse that coincides
unavailability of laptop, cellphone, and with the moon’s closest approach to Earth. We set up
internet connection at home. a big blanket in our backyard and waited for the
“supermoon” with our telescope and cameras. It was
26. This refers to facts, examples, incidents, reasons, a fun and interesting night.
procedures, or other specific points that back up or A. Factual text B. Personal recount text
elaborate the main idea. C. Persuasive text D. Content text
A. Main idea B. Significant details
C. Noting details D. Summary 38. What type of speech is written to provide interesting
and useful information to increase the knowledge of
27. What is the first step in synthesizing information from your audience?
a given text? A. Factual text B. Informative
A. Organize the ideas of the text. C. Persuasive text D. Content text
B. Synthesize the information.
C. Read the text several times. 39. What of the following is NOT one the main elements
D. Identify relevant information. to write an informative speech?
A. Knowledge B. Information
28. This means oneness of the paragraph, and a good C. Interest D. Key points
paragraph possesses it when all the sentences
develop the main idea. 40. What part of informative speech structure and outline
A. Completeness B. Coherence that tells what the speech is about and what your
C. Unity D. Effectiveness main points will be?
A. Knowledge B. Opener
29. What do you call the first part of the text that states C. Introduction D. Confirmation
the main idea?
A. Topic Sentence B. Introduction 41. What part of informative speech structure and outline
C. Content D. Supporting sentence that establish credibility by demonstrating expertise
and knowledge of the subject -conveying information,
30. You were tasked to write a composition about your presenting ideas, facts and statistics to adequately
experience in the Beach. What type of text is this? inform the audience about the subject?
A. Narrative B. Expository A. Confirmation B. Opener
C. Fiction D. Explanatory C. Introduction D. Knowledge

31. A type of text that includes specific examples, details, 42. What part of informative speech structure and outline
facts, and incidents to explain, inform or describe. that try to end with a memorable punch line or
A. Narrative B. Expository positive statement?
C. Fiction D. Explanatory A. Confirmation B. Opener
C. Conclusion D. Knowledge
32. This type of text tells a story and relates a series of
events. What type of text is this?
A. Narrative B. Expository Directions: Below are suggested topics in writing your
C. Fiction D. Explanatory composition. Choose one that you feel comfortable writing
about. After choosing a topic, write a composition consisting of
33. The following are examples of a narrative text two paragraphs. (3pts)
EXCEPT: Possible topics
A. Fables B. Myths Personal Recount text: (Choose only one topic.)
C. Myths D. Dictionary 1. Write about an embarrassing event that happened to you.
2. Write about a trip or a vacation you have taken or places
34. If you intend to write a text about the symptoms of you visited.
COVID 19, you must write a/an ____________. 3. Write about your experiences during this pandemic.
A. Explanatory text B. Fairy tale
4. Or other topics that interest you.
C. Expository text D. Fiction
(Please write your essay at the back of this page.)
35. What text aims to convince the reader to adopt an
opinion or a course of action?
A. Factual text B. Personal recount text
C. Persuasive text D. Content text
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