TQs Q2 PT in English 8

Quarter 2 Periodical Exam
In
English 8
S.Y 2021-2022
Test I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and analyze each of the following statements

carefully. Each question has four options-- a, b, c, and d. Write
the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
For items 1-6, write the letter of the correct
figure of speech used in the following
statements.
1.) “She is the apple of my eye.”
a. simile c. metaphor
b. hyperbole d. personification
2.) “Father cried a river of tears.”
3.) “My mother is like a star in the sky.”
4.) “The trees are dancing together with the wind.”
5.) “You are the sunshine of my life.”
6.) You are not unkind to other people.
7.) It refers to exaggeration or an overstatement of an
idea.
8.) It is a literary device in which an animal, an object,
or an idea is spoken of or is described as if it were a
person.
9.) It is a direct comparison of two unlike things.
10.) It is a literary device that is used to compare two
unlike things using ‘like’ and ‘as’.
In items 11-15, the topic sentence is
given. Identify the correct sentence that
supports the topic sentence. Write the
letter of the correct answer.
11.) Topic Sentence: Celia didn’t want to play with us.
a. She is a very lively person.

b. She always wants to study well for a test.
c. She said that she had a lot of things to do.
d. She is a happy-go-lucky person.
12.) Topic Sentence: It was a hard fought game.
a. My sister wanted to go with us.

b. My father would not let her.
c. The two-teams were well matched.
d. I grew hoarse from shouting.
13.) Topic Sentence: Getting on the honor roll is not
easy.
a. I wish I could be as smart as she is.

b. I am proud of Hazel.
c. Hazel is my friend.
d. It requires hard work.
14.) Topic sentence: Everything in my bedroom was in
order.
a. All the articles on the table were arranged in neat

rows.
b. A red rose had fallen to the floor.
c. Some friends were coming to see me.
d. The wastebasket contained a few soiled pieces of
paper.
15.) Topic Sentence: We have many delicious dishes
from different parts of Luzon.
a. Cental Luzon is famous of its, a complete lunch

wrapped in banana leaves.
b. The people are in Luzon are very hospitable.
c. We went to Southern part of Luzon where we saw
some beautiful sceneries.
d. My uncle who is from Central Luzon is a good cook.
In items 16-18, identify what
development of topic sentence is used in
the following paragraphs.
16.) There are several serious health hazards directly
linked to smoking. The link between smoking and
cancer is well known. It is linked to other lung
diseases like emphysema and bronchitis. Smokers also
have a greater risk of heart disease later in life.
a. Development by Giving Details

b. Development by Giving Examples
c. Development by Cause and Effect
d. Development by Comparison and Contrast
17.) Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will
provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener. It is
interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil
for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little
seed can become a large vine or plant in just few weeks.
Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for
anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow, the gardener
ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy
produce from the garden.
18.) A vacation spent by the sea is different from a vacation
spent on a mountain. It is true that in both places, one will
live close to nature. In both places the air will be healthy
and invigorating. But by the sea, one is lulled to sleep to
the rustling of the leaves and the creaking of the branches
as the wind blows. On the beach, one can swim his/her out
heart’s content, pick up shells on the shore, even go
sunbathing.
In items 19-23, identify what listening
technique/strategy is employed or that
should be done in the following
scenarios. Write the letter of the correct
answer.
19.) Matthew checks his notes with his teacher because he
wants to know if he wrote down the correct details out from
the listening activity.
a. Decide what is important to understand and what is
not.
b. Confirm your predictions and check for inaccurate
guesses.
c. Assess whether the strategies you used are suitable for
the purpose.
d. Take note of the purpose of the activity.
20.) Know why your teacher wants you to listen to the
material. It is important to be guided beforehand on what
to do.
not.
b. Confirm your predictions and check for inaccurate
guesses.
c. Assess whether the strategies you used are suitable for
the purpose.
21.) Mary is doubtful of the information she obtained from
the listening activity. She tries to ask her seatmate Dan but
he has fewer details than she has. What listening technique
should Mary establish in this scenario?
not.
b. Predict what is the story about based on its title and
featured illustrations.
c. Write down apprehensions or uncertainties and ask an
assistance from the teacher if needed.
22.) After assessments, Mary figured out that the details she
had written down were mostly inaccurate. What listening
technique must Mary do next in order for her to better
develop her listening skills.
a. Write down apprehensions and uncertainties, then ask
help from the teacher.
b. Evaluate and modify strategies/techniques to check if
some are effective or not.
c. Confirm predictions and check for inaccurate guesses.
d. Take note of the background knowledge provided for
the listening activity.
23.) These occur when you fail to listen carefully.
a. confusion and misunderstanding

b. war and chaos
c. disobedience and rebellion
d. understanding and peace
24.) Finalizing comprehension of the listening material
is a strategy that happens usually in what stage/phase
of listening activity?
a. Before listening c. After listening

b. While listening d. Immediate listening
25.) In what phase/stage of listening activity do you
take note of the purpose of the activity, and the
background knowledge of it?
a. Before listening c. After listening

b. While listening d. Immediate listening
26.) What do you call the kernel or the main idea of the
paragraph from where the ideas of composition are
rooted from?
a. Main sentence c. Sentence idea

b. Main idea d. Topic sentence
27.) If paragraph is the foundation of the composition,
what is the foundation of the paragraph?
a. Punctuation c. Sentence
b. Indention d. Structures
28.) These are a part of speech that join ideas of two or
more group of words, clauses, or phrases together.
a. Conjunctions c. Interjections
b. Prepositions d. Nouns
29.) The acronym FANBOYS is initiated to easily
recognize the examples of Coordinating conjunctions.
What does FANBOYS stand?
a. from, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

b. for, and, nor, before, or, yet, so
c. for, and, nor, before, or, yet, so
d. for, at, nor, before, or, yet, so
30-37. Identify the correct conjunction
to be used in order to make the
following sentences correct. Write the
letter of the correct answer.
30.) ______ I made a few mistakes, surprisingly I still
got a very good mark.
a. However c. Although
b. Unless d. Because
31.) He shouted, ______ I had to listen to him.
a. because c. nor
b. so d. or
32.) He is stupid, ______ hardworking.
a. but c. for
b. nor d. so
33.) The beggar was ugly _____ mean.
a. but c. because
b. so d. and
34.) He looks ______ he is sick.
a. as if c. although
b. so that d. because
35.) She’ll come _____ it will not rain today.
a. however c. as though
b. so d. if
36.) He failed ______ he did not study.
a. however c. although
b. unless d. because
37.) I will not speak to you _______ you go with me.
a. if c. although
b. unless d. because
38.) This is a kind of speech that is designed to
captivate an audience’s attention and regale or amuse
them while delivering a message.
a. Informative Speech
b. Argumentative Speech
c. Persuasive Speech
d. Entertainment Speech
39.) TRUE/FALSE. Write the letter A if the statement is
correct or the letter B if the statement is wrong.
Exaggerated actions like extending your arms wide,

making funny faces are allowed while delivering an
entertainment speech.
40.) TRUE/FALSE. Write the letter A if the statement is
correct or the letter B if the statement is wrong.
Listening to a humorous or entertaining speech is a

good way for us to make fun other people.
41.) Essay
In a 5-sentence essay, explain how important

entertainment speech is in the human lives.

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Quarter 2 Periodical Exam

Directions: Read and analyze each of the following statements

a. She is a very lively person.

a. My sister wanted to go with us.

a. I wish I could be as smart as she is.

a. All the articles on the table were arranged in neat

a. Cental Luzon is famous of its, a complete lunch

a. Development by Giving Details

a. confusion and misunderstanding

a. Before listening c. After listening

a. Before listening c. After listening

a. Main sentence c. Sentence idea

a. from, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Exaggerated actions like extending your arms wide,

Listening to a humorous or entertaining speech is a

In a 5-sentence essay, explain how important

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