Lutucan Integrated National High School

Lutucan Malabag, Sariaya Quezon

English Department
English 8 Long Test
GENERAL DIRECTION: Read each sentence carefully and choose the best answer
I. Read and figure out the meaning of the italicized word using the context clues. Choose the answer from the box below.
1. It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering of their fellowmen.
a. bitterness b. guilt c. pity d. suffering
2. Among the siblings with thin body structures, Maribel is the only one who is portly.
a. fat b. slim c. small d. malnourish
3. Snakes, sharks, and crocodiles are common predators of smaller animals.
a. herbivores b. hunters c. carnivores d. omnivores
4. Having a relationship at a young age is a complicated thing. Sometimes it affects the friendship among your
friends and your focus on your study. All the given options are synonymous EXCEPT.
a. easy b. complex c. entangled d. intricate
5. Dr. Jose P. Rizal is known for different pseudonyms like Dimasalang, Laong Laan, and Pepe.
a. profession b. pen names c. surnames d. suitors
6. The accident was inevitable, the fog was so heavy that it was impossible to see the oncoming car.
a. accident b. fog c. impossible d. heavy
7. This is a difficult experiment that requires careful performance. You will not be able to get correct results if you do
it in a haphazard manner.
a. difficult b. results c. performance d. experiment
8. That is a valid statement; I have no doubt that it is true.
a. Statement b. True c. doubt d. That
9. There was a general exodus from the room when the alarm sounded; every student left.
a. Left b. General c. student d. room
10. This room is free from noise; it is conducive to study.
a. Room b. Free from noise c. study d. noise
II. Read and identify the types of context clues use in the sentence.
11. The food that they served earlier is delicious, it was a fusion of Filipino and Mexican cuisine.
a. antonyms b. list of series c. synonyms d. definition
12. Serenity, a state of being calm, is one of the important traits that a person should possess especially during
difficult times.
a. antonyms b. list of series c. synonyms d. definition
13. Predators like snakes, lions, sharks, crocodiles, and tigers are animals that hunt for their food.
a. example b. cause and effect c. synonyms d. definition
14. Their presentations seem similar to each other except for Maribel’s group who showed uniqueness in style.
a. antonyms b. list of series c. synonyms d. comparison
15. Few people follow the rules of still wearing face masks in a crowded place so it was made mandatory by the
government.
a. Definition b. synonyms c. cause and effect d. list of series
III. Read each word and choose the word with the same sound.
16. cactus a. police b. cart c. include d. picnic
17. garbage a. forgotten b. engine c. village d. gipsy
18. busy a. cheese b. asleep c. museums d. largest
19. sugar a. is b. desert c. pressure d. history
20. thimble a. there b. those c. thinking d. feather
21. photo a. pitcher b. pathway c. pharmacy d. psychology
22. when a. awake b. wonder c. where d. who
23. chemist a. shovel c. charge c. choir d. chef
24. tough a. golf b. enough c. stop d. graph
25. sharp a. chemist b. shadow c. treasures d. sorting
IV. Choose the correct modal that would complete the sentence.
26. My father works abroad, but he promised that _____________ return home on my birthday.
a. should b. must c. would d. could
27. I _____________ play any kind of instrument.
a. shall b. can c. may d. must
28. _____________ you open the window for me?
a. should b. could c. might d. need to
29. Everyone _____________ obey the health protocols given by the government for our safety.
a. must b. can c. may d. will
30. Aika _____________ see a dentist, her toothache keeps on disturbing her sleep at night.
a. should b. could c. might d. would
31. Mara _____________ open the window. She is not tall enough to reach it.
a. can’t b. can c. could d. shouldn’t
32. If you want to be healthy you _____________ eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
a. must b. can c. may d. will
33. You _____________borrow my book, if you want to
a. can b. can not c. must d. may
34. Chandler switched on her laptop but it ____________ work.
a. shouldn’t b. may not c. wouldn’t d. might not
35. They ___________ stop all that noise. It’s disturbing people.
a. can b. may c. should d. will
36. Students ___________listen to the teacher if they want to learn.
 a. must b. shall c. may d. wil
37. _____________ you help me with this assignment?
a. will b. may c. can d. shall
V. Read and identify the use of modal in the given sentence.
38. She can dance in any genre.
a. ability b. permission c. advice or suggestions d. really certain
39. Will you please call me when you get home?
a. request b. permission c. strong obligation d. offer
40. You should not leave the house on your own at night.
a. ability b. permission c. advice or suggestions d. prohibition
41. We might watch a movie later.
a. possibility b. permission c. advice or suggestions d. ability
42. May I borrow some money? I forgot my wallet.
a. possibility b. permission c. advice or suggestions d. obligation
43. You must attend the research symposium.
a. request b. permission c. strong obligation d. ability
44. I will join you for dinner when I get home.
a. really certain b. advice c. strong obligation d. offer
45. I could help you carry your bag.
a. request b. offer c. strong obligation d. permission
VI. From the story of The Soul of the Great Bell, answer the questions about the story.
46. “For thy sake, O my father!” And even as she cried, she leaped into the white flood of metal…Who is the daughter
of the sacrifice herself for the sake of his father and villagers?
a. Ko-ngai b. Tian-Tian c. Xia-Meng d. Kouan-Yu
47. These are the values and lessons that can be reflected in the story of The Soul of the Great Bell, EXCEPT?
a. sacrifice d. love c. arrogance d. selfless
48. “Gold and brass will never meet in wedlock, silver, and iron never will embrace, until the flesh of a maiden be
melted in the crucible; until the blood of a virgin be mixed with the metals in their fusion.”
What does the statement mean?
a. Gold, brass, silver, and iron will fuse when mixed with blood.
b. The blood of a virgin maiden is made up of gold, brass, silver, and iron.
c. Gold, brass, silver, and iron will fuse when mixed with the blood of a virgin.
d. Gold, brass, silver, and iron will never be fused together by a virgin maiden.
49. __________ is the beloved father of Ko-ngai.
a. Ko-ngai b. Tian-Tian c. Xia-Meng d. Kouan-Yu
50. How did the story of “The Soul of the Great Bell” end?
a. When the metal had cool down, they found that the bell was beautiful and perfect above all other bells that
they had ever seen in their life.
b. The metal did not able to blend even with the life sacrificed by Ko-ngai.
c. ‘When the metal had cool down, they found the body of Ko-ngai embossed in the bell.
d. Ko-ngai’s father died because of the great grief of losing his daughter.
VII. Read the question and choose the letter of the correct answer.
51. Which kind of adverb is the underlined word? “The boy ate the chocolates hungrily.”
a. place b. manner c. time/ frequency d. degree
52. Identify the adjective in the sentence “Ko-ngai is a loving daughter.”
a. Ko-ngai b. daughter c. loving d.is
53. “They bought the new computer last week.” The underlined word is an adverb of
b. place b. manner c. time d. degree
54. Which sentence does not contain an adjective?
a. The wooden railing was splintery. c. My family goes on a special trip every winter.
b. The jet made a very loud noise in the sky. d. The boy ran down the street.
55. Which sentence contains one or more adjectives?
a. Henry stopped by the store on his way to school.
b. April did not put money in the meter.
c. Did you notice what time April arrived?
d. I always order chocolate chip ice cream from the ice cream store.
56. Which sentence does not contain an adverb?
a. Peter neatly wrote a shopping list. c. Write your name nicely.
b. Hillary is singing. d. The students nervously did their best.
57. Sally _______ not to disturb her brother when he’s reading.
a. try b. tries c. tried d. are trying
58. Which from the following describes a verb?
a. An action word
b. A word that describes the verb, adjectives, and another adverb.
c. A word that describes the noun and pronoun
d. An auxiliary or helping verb.
59. “The furry dog made the girl sneeze.” What do you call the italicized word?
a. Verb b. adverb c. adjective d. pronoun
60. Which from the following describes an adjective?
a. An action word
b. A word that describes the verb, adjectives, and another adverb.
c. A word that describes the noun and pronoun.
d. A word that replaces a noun.