Long Test in English 8 Q4
Long Test in English 8 Q4
Long Test in English 8 Q4
I. Cohesive Devices
Directions: Choose the appropriate cohesive devices in completing the following sentences. Write the letter oy
your answer.
Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?
A. and B. but C. or D. so
2. You can borrow my laptop ___________you will use it carefully.
A. and B. as long as C. even if D. so
3. Joy is going to finish her online work ______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also B. and C. or D. even if
4. Pedro eats his dinner early _______ he needs to finish his assignment.
A. but B. because C. such as D. while
5. ________having their online classes, the children were assisted by their parents.
A. Although B. Such as C. While D. Because
6. COVID - 19 pandemic threatens the health of the people; ____________, health protocols are imposed.
A. and B. as a result C. however D. or
For items 7 to 10, identify what type of text/speech t is being asked or shown in each item.
7. What type of speech contains a list of instructions to follow?
A. demonstrative B. informative C. narrative D. persuasive
8. What type of speech tells a story/real event that has happened to some characters in a specific place and
time?
A. informative B. narrative C. persuasive D. demonstrative
9. This text serves to provide interesting and useful information to your audience.
A. narrative B, informative C. demonstrative C. persuasive
Why go out when it is much safer at home? Why don’t you reflect and ponder on lessons brought
about by this pandemic rather than blame others? Why do you always have to rant or complain on social
media about the government’s work when you can be of help to it?
My dear friends, this pandemic will never be gone if, we, the people, will not help our government
officials and front liners prevent it. The only way we can be of help to them is to follow the implemented
policies and health protocols. Hence, let us help altogether to heal our country as one!
Directions: Choose the letter that contains the phrases/ words that make it parallel. Write the letter of your
answer.
16. During the lockdown, people were either baking, dancing, or ____________.
A. garden B. gardening C. planted D. planting
17. In my free time, I enjoy reading books more than ____________________.
A. watch movies B. watched movies C. watching movies D. will watch movies
18. The mangoes that my mother bought from the market are fresh and __________.
A. sweet B. sweeter C. sweetest D. getting sweet
19. Learning a new language is not only inspiring but also _____________.
A. challenge B. challenging C. challenged D. will challenge
20. There are a lot of activities you can do on the beach. You can build a sandcastle, swim in the sea or
_________________.
A. chill in the cottage C. chilled in the cottage
B. chilling in the cottage D. will chill in the cottage
Directions: Select the word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences
contain no error at all. Write the letter of your answer.
21. After class hours, the students went to the plaza, to the mall, and home.
A. and home B. the students went C. the plaza D. No error
22. Public places require not only face masks but also wearing face shields.
A. Public places B. wearing face shields C. face masks D. No error
23. In an earthquake, residents are advised to duck, to cover, and to hold. No error
A. B. C. D.
24. To live a healthy life, one must eat a well-balanced diet and exercise. No error
A. B. C. D.
25. Raymond spends his summer fishing, camping, and a swim. No error
A. B C. D.
Prepared by:
Nelissa Pearl Coloma
English Teacher