Name: ____________________Date: _______________ D.

A sentence is not complete without

Grade & Section: __________Score: ______________ a context clue.
First Grading Exam in English 8 8. Which of the following statements is true?

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. A. A context clues is always just one
word.
1. What is a context clue? B. A context clue always defines a
A. It is learning how to read
word.
B. It is asking your teacher of the meaning of an
C. Context clues are very difficult to
unfamiliar word.
recognize because there are
C. It is a hint that a good reader uses to find the meaning
no signals that point to them.
of an unfamiliar word.
D. Usually, but not always, a context
D. It is the action of using the dictionary to look up the
clue by definition follows the
meaning of an unfamiliar word
unfamiliar word and comes after a
comma or a dash.
2. When you are reading and come to an unfamiliar or
9. While she was indifferent to golf, her husband was
unusual word, what should you do first?
an avid fan. What is the meaning of “avid”?
A. Look for clues in the text.
A. boring B. likeable C. eager D. pleasant
B. Skip it and keep reading.
C. Look it up in the dictionary 10. I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it
D. Ask someone of its meaning. was trite. What do you mean by “trite”?
A. special B. loud C. happy
3. Which of the following may signal a context clue by D. common
definition?
A. A comma ( , ) 11. Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across
B. A period ( . ) her face. What is “grimace”?
C. The word ‘because’ A. grin B. hat C. frown D. mask
D. The expression ‘for this reason’
4. Which of the following best describes the context
clue by definition? 12. No word must ever leak out about this military action!
It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed.
A. The context clue by definition Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?
provides illustrations of the new a. family b. useful c. dangerous d. secret
word to suggest its meaning.
B. The context clue by definition 13. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in
spells out the meaning of a no time at all!
particular word in a direct Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
manner. a. reduce b. follow c. behind d. buy
C. The context clue by definition
gives information about the 14. The town of Lianga in Surigao del sur is abundant
unfamiliar word to suggest its with crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters and shrimp.
meaning What does the word crustacean mean?
D. The context clue by definition uses a A. Marine animals with scales and fins.
word or phrase with similar meaning B. Marine animal without scales and fins.
to suggest the meaning of a particular C. Marine animals that live in fresh water.
word. D. A marine animals with outer shell and have
many legs.
5. Police officers often must interrogate witnesses,
that is, the officers must 15. Precipitation, such as rain and snow and drizzle,
interview their witnesses and try to get truthful answers. falls from the sky.
A. Ask permission B. Ask questions A. Water sprayed from a hose
B. Water that falls from the sky
C. ExamineD.Quiz C. Water flowing down the river.
6. I wonder if the fruit was edible, or fit to be eaten. D. Water poured from a sprinkler can.
A. Delicious food B.Nutritious food C. An
16. When a person moved permanently to a particular
expensive food D.A food that is safe to eat. community he must acculturate , such as learning to
7. Which of the following statement is true? speak the community’s language, adapt their way of life
A. A sentence never contains a context and even adjust to their behaviors.
A. To convert to another religion
clue.
B. To teach other people about the one’s own culture and
B. A sentence always contains a
traditions.
context clue. C. To discourage oneself and other people to respect the
C. A sentence sometimes contains a traditions of other groups.
context clue. D. To blend and adapt to the environment, traits and
social behaviors of another group.
17. It is a hint or a clue found in the sentence that D. He was murdered in cold blood.
helps the reader define an unfamiliar word.
A. Antonym B. Context clue C.
Example D. Synonym 29. Which statements are true about modal verbs
18. A type of context clue that provides specific names i. type of auxiliary (helping) verb
and details to a general term. ii. expresses ability, and possibility
A. Context clue by antonym iii. expresses permission, request, and advice
B. Context clue by definition iv. expresses ability, possibility and obligation
C. Context clue by example
D. Context clue by synonym A. i and ii
B. i, ii, and iii
C. ii, iii, iv
19. PLDT Home Prepaid had a large number of responses D. i, iii, iv
in a short time. Moreover, it can connect to two times
with other devices with its fastest internet connection. 30. Which of the following modal verbs expresses
ability?
A. Addition B. Comparison C.Contrast A. Can and could
D. Time B. Can, may, and shall
C. Can, could and would
20. the invention of smart phones, D. Will, can, and could
students probably spent more of their leisure
time in reading. 31. Which of the following modal verbs expresses
A. Because B. Before C. Nevertheless permission?
D. So A. May, will, shall, and can
B. Might, shall, can, and could
21. If you’re having get together, try to do as much C. Might, may, can, and could
in advance as possible. , set the table D. May, would, can, and could
the day before.
A. Consequently B. For instance 32. Modal verbs can change the meaning of sentences.
C. In contrast D. Similarly A. True B. False C. Maybe D.
Undecided
22. I’m very allergic to 33. They might attend the party.
cats, my mother bought a bunch of A. Ability B. Advice C. Possibility
cats. D. Request
a. Because B. Even though C. 34. Nobody was able to tell the police who that man
Just as D. Until was, so he _____________________ be someone from
here.
23. My grandmother loves to say, “You’re as nervous a. Must b. can’t c. could d. must have
a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.” 35. Be careful when you walk across that old wooden
a. After B. As C. As a bridge. It _____________ be very safe.
result D. Before a. Must b. could c. would
24. He _________ the group without saying anything. d. shouldn’t
A. Abandoned B. Dismissed C. Gave up 36. It tells “who” or “what” about the verb.
D. Left A. Noun as Subject
25. He ______ his head ________ against the wall. B. Noun as Direct Address
A. Banged: Violently C. Noun as Object of Preposition
B. Bumped: Strongly D. Noun as Subject Complement
C. Hit: Firmly
D. Pushed: Quickly 37. It complements the subject by either renaming it or
describing it.
26. They are moving very fast. A. Noun as Subject
A. Briskly B. Noun as Direct Address
B. Rapidly C. Noun as Object of Preposition
C. Swiftly D. Noun as Subject Complement
D. At lightning speed
27. The ________ cat _________ the fence to _______
from the dog. 38. ___________ are everywhere.
A. Scared – hopped away – hide A. Adverbs B. Nouns
B. Fearful – bounced up – turn away C. Pronouns D. Verbs
C. Terrified - leaped over – get away
D. Nervous – skipped over – walk away 39. (1) John (2) go (3) always (4) to bed (5) before
28. He was killed without pity. 10p.m.
Which is a more emotive restatement of the sentence A. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 B. 1, 5, 3, 2, 4 C. 1, 5, 2, 3, 4
above. D. 1, 5, 2, 3, 4
A. He was eliminated cruelly.
B. His life was taken mercilessly. 40. I will visit Mom this coming _____________.
C. He was assassinated harshly.
 A. Afternoon B. Always 50. Which of the following verbs is the most intense?
C. Monday D. Weekly A. Agonize B. Hurt C. Suffer
D. Endure
41. Jaira studied her lesson ____________.
A. Last night B. This time
C. Tomorrow D. Tonight

42. A lockdown was imposed in some parts of PREPARED BY:

Mangagoy, Bislig City, so several businesses had to close
down for months.
A. Addition B. Comparison C. Order/Sequence
D. Time JOEVANNIE S. PAGAURA
Subject Teacher
43. Miranda will probably be a late bloomer socially,
just like her older sisters.
A. Addition B. Comparison
C. Contrast D. Time

44. Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express

that there is evidence to the contrary or point out
alternatives, and thus introduce a change the line of
reasoning.
A. Comparison B. Conclusion C. Contrast
D. Illustration

45. John has a creative talent as a composer; _____, he

is a successful arranger.
A. Moreover B. Now that
C. Owing to D. Though

46. Which sentence is the most emotive?

A. Teen goes viral after an act of generosity is caught on
film.
B. Kind teen shoots to popularity after act of kindness
was filmed.
C. Teen becomes popular after an act of charity is caught
on film.
D. Local teen hero skyrockets to fame after an act of
kindness is caught on film.

47. Take your time. You don’t get a bonus for finishing
early.
Which of the following means the same as the underlined
expression?
A. Don’t hurry.
B. Rest for a while.
C. Get some sleep.
D. Get some fresh air.

48. An eyewitness saw the cold-blooded murder of an

innocent man.
Which pair of adjectives is emotive?
A. murder – eyewitness
B. eyewitness – innocent
C. innocent – cold-blooded
D. cold-blooded – eyewitness

49. Which of the following groups of words contain verbs

that show feelings and emotions?
A. run – jog – sprint – race
B. loved – desired – craved – yearned
C. strolled – walked – hiked – marched
D. happy – excited – overjoyed – contented