Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAMARINES SUR
V. BAGASINA SR. MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Himaao, Pili, Camarines Sur

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 8

Directions: Read each question carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer. The word you are
defining may be in bold, underlined or both.

1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an
Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The
Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you c. it costs too much money
b. it is everywhere d. it causes rashes

2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition c. trying to hide a piece of cheese
b. funny d. with little thought or consideration

3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that
everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool c. speaking or writing harshly about
b. going to too many expensive parties d. voting for a different candidate

4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water c. unable to chew gum
b. very old d. greatly admires

5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for
them to work harder.
What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a. a reason to do something c. a tax
b. a small amount of money d. a good job
6. Which of the following has the correct bibliographic entry?
A. Motley, Mary Penick. Glimpse of Africa, Its Empires, Nations, and People.
Detroit: Wayne State University . 1969, pp. 15-18
B. Mary Penick, Motley. Glimpse of Africa, Its Empires, Nations, and People.
Detroit: Wayne State University . 1969, pp. 15-18
C. Mary Penick Motley. Glimpse of Africa, Its Empires, Nations, and People.
Detroit: Wayne State University . 1969, pp. 15-18
D. Mary Penick Motley Glimpse of Africa, Its Empires, Nations, and People. Detroit:
Wayne State University . 1969, pp. 15-18
7. Which of the following has the correct bibliographic entry?
A. Susuka, Yoshida. The Banana Paper. Trail. Look Japan. March, 2004. pp. 35-36
B. Yoshida Susuka. The Banana Paper. Trail. Look Japan. March, 2004. pp. 35-36
C. The Banana Paper. Trail. Look Japan. March, 2004. pp. 35-36, Yoshida Susuka
D. Trail. Look Japan. Yoshida Susuka. The Banana Paper. March, 2004. pp. 35-36

8. Which of the following entry is an online source for periodical?

A. Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa. (2020, May 22). Coronavirus in Africa: 99,977 cases; 3,095 deaths; 39,336
recoveries. Retrieved May 23, 2020 from https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-in-africa-
breakdown-ofinfected-virus-free-countries/
B. Saludo, Ricardo. The Best of Asia. Asiaweek. 2000
C. Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban. (2020, May 22). Coronavirus in Africa: 99,977 cases; 3,095 deaths; 39,336
recoveries. Retrieved May 23, 2020 from https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/22/coronavirus-in-africa-
breakdown-ofinfected-virus-free-countries/
D. Ricardo Saludo. The Best of Asia. Asiaweek. 2000

9. Which of the following entry is an online source for periodical?

A. Reyes, Linda, et. al. Heng Siok Tian Technique. English Arts. Quezon City: JTW
Corporation, 2000.
B. Linda Reyes, et. al. Heng Siok Tian Technique. English Arts. Quezon City: JTW
Corporation, 2000.
C. Heng Siok Tian Technique. Linda Reyes, et. al. English Arts. Quezon City: JTW
Corporation, 2000.
D. Reyes, Linda, et. al. English Arts. Heng Siok Tian Technique. Quezon City: JTW
Corporation, 2000.

10. Which of the following is not a non-linear text?

a. Diagram c. Educational Text
b. Graph d. Table

11. Non-linear texts are used to ______________.

a. summarizes figures c. show comparisons
b. show trends d. all of the above
12. What graphical representation is used to find similarities and differences between concepts?
a. Concept Map c. Venn Diagram
b. Circle Map d. T-Chart

13. ____________ is structured for organizing and displaying information, with data arranged in columns and rows.
a. Graph c. Table
b. Chart d. Information Map

14. The following words/phrases signal an opinion. Which of the following is used when disagreeing to someone?
A. Definitely C. Yes, but…
B. So do I D. Yes, you are right

15. The following are expressions that signal opinion, EXCEPT_______.

A. It is considered C. I think
B. I believe D. I like

16. Do you think Taiwan did a job well done in its fight against COVID 19? How do you agree in this question
seeking for your opinion? Choose the correct expression in agreeing to an opinion.
A. Yes, it did. C. No, it didn’t.
B. Yes, I think so. D. No, I don’t think so.

17. Which of the following expressions is NOT used when agreeing to an opinion?
A. Yes, you are right but… C. Yes, you have a point…
B. Yes, I think so… D. Yes, it’s a great idea…
18. These are texts which use two or more modalities of communication by variously combining images, words, and
sounds toward one overall cohesive composition.
a. Informative texts c. Multimodal texts
b. Literary texts d. Plain texts

19. The following are semiotic systems used in texts, EXCEPT ONE.
a. Audio c. Linguistic
b. Gestural d. Logical

20. Which among these choices does not use two or more modalities?
a. Plain texts c. Comics
b. Movies d. Brochures

21. It is a human crisis in every country in the world claiming many lives and____________, social and economic
spheres of society.
A. threatened the health C. threat the health
B. threatening the health D. threats the health

22.The pandemic will diminish social services, economic activities, __________________ and infrastructure.
A. financial resources C. finance resources
B. financially resources D. finances and resources

23. Some people experienced worst including those of low-income household’s critical healthcare services and lack of
safe and nutritious as well as _________________.
A. expensive food C. classy food
B. cannot afford to buy food D. affordable food

24. Those of immune suppressed people, women, children, _______________, people with disabilities, and refugees
without access to cash.
A. elder C. elderly
B. oldest D. eldest

25. No true Filipino would vote to take away our rights by outlawing hunting.
a. Transfer b. Plain Folks c. Patriotic Appeal d. Glittering Generalities

26. Juan dela Cruz needs you to fight all the bullies in the world!
a. Humor b. Demonizing c. Snob Appeal d. Name Calling

27. A man in jeans and a t-shirt appearing in an ad for a pickup truck is an example of.
a. Transfer b. Glittering Generalities c. Emotions d. Plain Folks

28. Get a season's pass to this year’s Vice Ganda’s most awaited concert at the Araneta. Don't miss this great opportunity,
all your friends will be getting this deal too.
a. Transfer b. Testimonial c. Bandwagon d. Snob appeal

29. An author writing about Mustang Convertibles uses words such as; performance, speed, fuels, wind, luxury. What
can you infer about the author’s bias?
a. The author dislikes sport cars c. The author thinks Mustang is dangerous
b. The author thinks Mustang is for old people d. The author likes Convertibles

30. What does it mean to show bias?

a. To refuse to take a side c. To be angry
b. To show knowledge d. To favor one side over another
Directions: A. Complete the blanks with (must, can’t, or might):
31. Look at that guy's enormous muscles. He ________________ work out a lot.
32. Michelle ________________ want to participate in the festival - it seems like the type of thing she'd be interested
in. Why don’t you ask her?
33. She goes camping every weekend. She ________________ really love the outdoors.
34. He worked hard on his report, then accidentally deleted the file from his computer. He ________________ be
upset.
35. You ________________ be right - but I'm going to check to make sure.

B. Now complete the blanks with (must, should, shouldn’t, or couldn’t):

36. I'm so thankful for your help with this project. I ___________________ have done it without you!
37. The repairs I made ___________________ have fixed the problem, but they didn't - so I'll have to take another
look.
38. It ___________________ have rained a lot last night - there are puddles everywhere.
39. I ___________________ have watched that horror movie; it gave me nightmares.
40. We ___________________ have known about this; nobody told us anything about it.

Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct items of transition vocabulary (see the box below).

first of all as a result whereas

for instance to conclude

41. Global warming is a serious problem affecting many parts of the world today. __________, many countries are
trying to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels which can lead to the production of greenhouse gases such as
CO2.
42. There are several stages in writing a good essay. __________, it’s important that you understand exactly what the
question is asking you to do. Next, you need to identify key words in the question which will help you to plan
your answer.
43. It is important for the future of the UAE that it diversifies its economy. In other words, it cannot just depend on
the money from oil sales. It must look at other sources of revenue; __________, the tourism, finance and
alternative energy sectors.
44. In the northern hemisphere (north of the equator), the cooler, winter months are usually from November to March,
__________ in the southern hemisphere these months are normally the hottest part of the year.
45. __________, it should be clear from what I stated previously in my presentation that I support the use of
government money to finance research into alternative energy.

Directions: In a concise paragraph, answer and explain briefly your stand on the issue about the Black Lives
Matter.
Black Lives Matter is an international human rights movement which campaigns against violence and systematic
racism towards black people. On May 25, 2020, a 46-year-old African- American man named George Floyd died after
a police officer knelt on his neck while handcuffed and lying face down on the street for almost nine minutes. Floyd
had been arrested on suspicion of using counterfeit bill. Floyd’s death triggered protests against police racism and lack
of police accountability.

45-50. What is your stand on this issue? Write about the true meaning of equality for you. (5 PTS.)
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Be guided by the rubrics below:
• Content- 40%
• Mechanics - 20%
• Unity and Coherence- 20%
• Clarity of thoughts- 20%
Total: 100%