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Republic of the Philippines
Lt. Jacob O. Meimban Memorial Foundation

Eastern Visayas College
Catarman, Northern Samar
1ST PERIODCAL EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 8
Name: ________________________________________ Grade: ______ Date: _________ Score: ______
Test I. Directions: Read and analyze each sentence carefully. Identify the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence
using context clues
1. He couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.
a. Ruined B. Covered C. Bounced
2. Mike’s parrot was loquacious, but Maria’s said very little.
a. Talkative B. Simple c. Kind
3. The Archaeologist carefully removed the tome from it ancient resting place and proceeded to read the pages
related to marriage in ancient Greece.
a. Pen B. Weapon C. Book
4. Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth’s surface, yet they help sustain life. For instance, lakes give
us fish to eat, irrigate crops, and generate electrical power.
a. Support B. Obstruct C. Destroy
5. The ancient Greeks pioneered many of the kinds of writing we consider standard today. They wrote speeches,
plays, poems, books about science and learning, long histories of the things that happened to them.
a. Complicated B. Developed C. Destroyed
6. Bats that eat fruit and nectar spread seeds and help flowers grow. Without bats many important plants would
not thrive.
a. Flourish B. Die C. Wither
7. U.S.A is an acronym for United States of America.
a. Description B. Abbreviation C. Password
8. My mother inherited her blue eyes from her father.
a. Received b. Donated C. Stared with
9. The speaker told an amusing anecdote about his dog.
a. Lie b. cure C. story
10. The ratio of boys to girls in my class is 1.5 to 2.
a. Proportion b. grade C. group
11. We laughed during the play at the dialogue between the hero and his silly partner.
a. Spotlight b. conversation c. direction
12. She convinced us with her coherent argument.
a. Understandable b. long c. confusing
13. The sweet fragrance form the roses floated across the garden.
a. Pollen b. smell c. thorns
14. The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer and the class laughed.
a. Funny b. mean c. word
15. I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my toy.
A. confusing B. dirty look C. difficult
16. He chose to delete the unhealthy foods from his meal and make better choices.
A. include B. make more C. remove
17. The curious puppy emptied the bag while he sniffed around looking for something to chew.
A. problem B. interested C. happy
18. The students who put in the best effort will be included in the celebration.
A. attitude B. hard work C. completion
19. My grandpa will doze during television shows he watches when he is tired.
A. cheer B. nap C. discuss
20. When we go camping, my father will ignite the fire so we can roast marshmallows.
A. start B. call C. see
II. Directions: Identify the type of context clue used in the following sentences. Choose your answer from the box.
Write your answers before the number.
A. Definition or restatement B. Synonyms

C. Example D. Inferring Meaning
E. Antonyms
1. Jose Rizal is considered a polymath- a genius of many things.

2. Close family ties is a unique Filipino trait which is unusual to other countries.
3. The majestic Mount Apo is known for its colorful flowers, thick forest and attractive view.
4. Dialects like Hiligaynon, Tagalog, Ilocano and Cebuano are spoken in the Philippines.
5. The landscape in Tagaytay is picturesque, while Smokey Mountain is an unattractive site in the Philippines
6. Filipinos enjoy siesta which is an afternoon nap.
7. Dialects like Hiligaynon, Tagalog, Ilocano and Cebuano are spoken in the Philippines.
8. Close family ties is a unique Filipino trait whicis unusual to other cultures.
9. The landscape in Tagaytay is picturesque, while Smokey Mountain is an unattractive site in the Philippines.
10. Rice is an essential part of the Filipino meal that it’s difficult to survive a day without it.
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Republic of the Philippines

Lt. Jacob O. Meimban Memorial Foundation

1ST PERIODCAL EXAMINATION in ENGLISH 8

Name: __________________________________ Grade: Date: _ Score: __

Write your answers before the number.

A. Definition or restatement B. Synonyms

1. Jose Rizal is considered a polymath- a genius of many things.

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