UNIT TEST IN ENGLISH 8

FOURTH QUARTER
2018- 2019
GENERAL DIRECTION: Read and answer each item carefully. Write the letter that best answers the question.
I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passage then select and copy the letter of the best answer.
OBEDIENCE
What is obedience? It consists in putting our own will to the will of another. It is the habit of following a law or command. It
is a virtue necessary for everyone, especially children and young people. It is the basis of order. Without obedience life will be a
great disorder.
According to St. Francis of Sales, obedience is a sweet virtue. He who rightly obeys will live right; he will live sweetly, free
from cares and troubles. He cannot grow or progress if he does not learn to obey. He is not safe and happy if he does not obey
orders.
But obedience appears unattractive to the eyes of young people. They want to enjoy their liberty. Admittedly, this is the trend
now or what seems to be. Therefore, it is most necessary that they be wisely advised.
Always be obedient. You will find it very difficult at times, when pride or bad temper wants to dominate. You should learn to
bow, that is to obey while you are still young and you will have done a great deal to promote the happiness of your future life.
Obedience is something not to be ashamed of. You cannot live without it. Even the president of our country is not exempted
from obedience. He/She has to obey the laws which he/she himself or herself helped to make.
So, obey God, your parents, teachers, superiors, people in authority, laws of the government, and customs of society.
Obedience must be our law. And what a happy and prosperous world this would be if everyone is obedient.
1. Obedience is putting our own will _____.
a. side by side with another’s will c. below that of another
b. above that of another d. just for ourselves
2. If every Filipino citizen would be obedient _____.
a. Our country will prosper
b. People will become childish
c. Our country will remain stagnant
d. The Filipinos will be left behind
3. Without obedience, there will be _____.
a. great disorder c. love and understanding
b. peace and tranquility d. room for improvement
4. Obedience is difficult once a person is _____.
a. sick c. very happy
b. very mad d. hurt
5. The one who makes the rules, regulations or laws _____.
a. should always be obeyed
b. should punish the law breakers
c. should also obey the rules, regulations or laws
d. are exempted from obeying the rules, regulations and laws.
e.
II. GRAMMAR & SENTENCE STRUCTURE. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer before the number.
A. Sentence Fluency. For number 6-10, identify the type of sentence.
a. simple c. complex
b. compound d. compound-complex

______6. I saw a man who was wearing a white shirt.

______7. It is quite hot today although it is raining.
______8. I like Math, but my friend likes English who wants to become a doctor.
______9. I waited for him, but he didn’t come which disappointed me.
______10. I wrote him a letter but he didn’t reply me.

B. Kernel Sentence. For numbers 11-15, identify if the sentence is:

a. kernel c. both
b. non-kernel d. none of the above

______11. Do you want to go?

______12. I wrote a song.
______13. The director did not attend the meeting.
______14. The police arrested the suspect who assassinated the president.
______15. This is a black cow.

C. Sentence Expansion. Identify which of the following technique is used to expand the sentence. Consider the underlined
words. Write your answer before the number.
a. prepositional phrase c. adjective clause
b. adverb clause d. dependent clause

_____16. I lend some money to Carlo, whose house was destroyed in the flood.
_____17. Jenny stood on the roof of the garage, raised her Super Soaker water gun, and aimed it at her little brother.
_____18. John Wayne, who appeared in over 200 movies, was the biggest attraction of his time.
_____19. Last night I watched a YouTube video about green kangaroos.
_____20. While the cat's away, the mice will play.
III. LITERATURE. Select and copy the letter of the best answer.

A. Literary Analysis. Decide which literary analysis is used in the following statements.
a. symbolism c.figurative language
b. imagery d. tone/theme

_____21. “Can someone tell me what the hell is going on here?”

_____22. A red rose, or the color red, stands for love or romance.
_____23. I am trying to solve a million issues these days.
_____24. The butter is as soft as a slab of marble.
_____25. The wind whispered to my ears.

B. Functions of Language. For numbers 26-30, identify the function of language.

a. Transactional c. Informative
b. interactional d. directive

_____26. Visiting a friend in hospita ______29. Calling Dad

_____27. How to open an account ______30. Cuteness of the baby
_____28.How to take the medicine

C. Parts of a Business Letter. Label the parts of a business letter.

a. body of the letter d. heading

b. complimentary close e. inside address
c. greeting f. signature line

31

32

33

34

35

D. Short Stories, Poems & Essays. Select the best answer from the given choices.

36. The poem Africa is a dialogue between _____.

a. young man and grave voice c. girls and boys
b. British woman and African man d. African and Filipino
37. The author of Africa is _____.
a. Wole Soyinka c. Eku McGred
b. David Diop d. Tammy Mendoza
38. Wole Soyinka’s Telephone Conversation is about _____.
a. love and unity c. alienation
b. friendship d. prejudice and racism
39. What characteristic would best describe ‘madam’ in Telephone Conversation?
a. shallow and racist c. humble
b. loving and caring d. proud

40. He is the author of “The Anatomy of a Filipino”.

a. Ramon Bautista c. Dave Bautista
b. Felix Bautista d. Mario Bautista
41. In “The Anatomy of a Filipino”, Philippines was described as a _________, which means a a mixture of different
cultures and beliefs.
a. polyglot c. racism
b. alienation d. prejudice
42. Singapore Sojourn is an article featured in what local newspaper?
a. Philippine Daily Inquirer c. The Daily Tribune
b. Manila Bulletin d. The Philippine Star
43. The author of Singapore Sojourn is ____.
a. Wole Soyinka c. Eku McGred
b. David Diop d. Tammy Mendoza
44. The official icon of Singapore is _____.
a. Merlion c. Buddha
b. Sphinx d. Pyramid
45. What specific wild animal was the king looking for in Tajong Bentam?.
a. stag c. lion
b. bunny d. fish
46. “Yes, that is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the heart.” This line means _______.
a. kindness is the best gift to give c. heart is the best gift
b. a gift must be made up of heart d. a gift is precious
particles
47. What feeling does the author Miriam Wei Wei Lo have of Singapore?
a. disappointed c. happy
b. disgust d. proud
48. After the long search for Rena’s husband, she finally married ________.
a. Mr. Sun c. Mr. Wind
b. Mr. Wall d. Roger Rat
49. In Middle East it is considered as the ‘tree of life’ for it gives food from its fruits, cloths from its fiber and cool shade
from its leafy palms.
a. paulownia tree c. coconut tree
b. date palm d. cactus
50. It is a wondrous item that can cure any sickness and can restore youth if rubbed with true love.
a. ointment c. crystal ball
b. carpet d. herbal plant

43. The author of Singapore Sojourn is ____.

a. Wole Soyinka c. Eku McGred
b. David Diop d. Tammy Mendoza
44. The official icon of Singapore is _____.
a. Merlion c. Buddha
b. Sphinx d. Pyramid
45. What specific wild animal was the king looking for in Tanjong Bentam?.
a. Stag c. lion
b. bunny d. fish
46. “Yes, that is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the heart.” This line means _______.
a. kindness is the best gift to give c. heart is the best gift
b. a gift must be made up of heart d. a gift is precious
particles
47. What feeling does the author Miriam Wei Wei Lo have of Singapore?
a. Disappointed c. happy
b. disgust d. proud
48. After the long search for Rena’s husband, she finally married ________.
a. Mr. Sun c. Mr. Wind
b. Mr. Wall d. Roger Rat
49. In Middle East it is considered as the ‘tree of life’ for it gives food from its fruits, cloths from its fiber and cool shade from
its leafy palms.
a. paulownia tree c. coconut tree
b. date palm d. cactus
50. It is a wondrous item that can cure any sickness and can restore youth if rubbed with true love.
a. ointment c. crystal
b. carpet d. magic wand