Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII – Central Visayas
Division of Lapu-Lapu City
Abuno High School
Abuno, Pajac Lapu-Lapu City
SEMI-FINALS IN ENGLISH 8

Directions: Read each item carefully and answer the correct answer.

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer from the given choices.

1. What is the definition of an idiom?

a) A comparison using "like" or "as"
b) A figure of speech that describes something by comparing it to something else
c) A phrase or expression with a figurative meaning that cannot be understood based on the
literal meanings of the individual words
d) An exaggerated statement used for emphasis
2. Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
a) The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.
b) The wind whispered through the trees.
c) Her voice was music to his ears.
d) The sun smiled down on us.
3. What is the correct order of the plot elements in a story?
a) Climax, exposition, rising action, falling action, resolution
b) Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
c) Resolution, climax, rising action, exposition, falling action
d) Exposition, climax, falling action, rising action, resolution
4. Which sentence is written in the active voice?
a) The cake was baked by Mary. b) The book was read by Sarah.
c) John wrote a letter to his friend. d) The car was driven by my father.
5. What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
a) To summarize the main points of the essay
b) To introduce the topic of the essay
c) To provide evidence and examples
d) To present the main argument or claim of the essay
6. Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence:
"She __________ to the store every day."
a) go b) goes c) gone d) going
7. What is the correct definition of irony?
a) A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
b) The use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning
c) The repetition of sounds at the end of words
d) An exaggerated statement used for emphasis
8. In which point of view is the following sentence written?
"I went to the park with my friends."
a) First person b) Second person
c) Third person limited d) Third person omniscient
9. What is the correct plural form of the word "child"?
a) childs b) childrens c) child's d) children
10. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph? a) To summarize the main points of
the paragraph b) To introduce the topic of the paragraph c) To provide evidence and examples
d) To present the main argument or claim of the paragraph
11. Identify the correct spelling of the word:
a) Neccessary b) Necesary c) Necessary d) Necassary
12. What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "uncertain"?
a) Not b) Before c) Again d) Across
13. Which of the following sentences is written in the past tense?
a) She sings beautifully. b) They will go to the movies tonight.
c) He is reading a book. d) We play soccer every weekend.
14. What is the function of quotation marks in writing?
a) To indicate a question b) To show emphasis
c) To enclose direct speech or a quotation d) To indicate possession
15. Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence:
"The students __________ for the test."
a) study b) studying c) studied d) studies
16. What is the definition of a simile? a) A comparison between two unlike things without using
"like" or "as" b) The use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning c)
A figure of speech that describes something by comparing it to something else using "like" or
"as" d) An exaggerated statement used for emphasis
17. What is the correct definition of a pronoun? a) A word that describes an action or occurrence
b) A word that modifies a noun c) A word that takes the place of a noun d) A word that
connects words or groups of words
18. Which sentence contains a comma splice? a) I like to swim, and I enjoy playing tennis. b) I went
to the store, and I bought some groceries. c) I enjoy reading books, but I don't like watching
movies. d) I studied for the test, I received an A.
19. What is the definition of a hyperbole? a) A comparison between two unlike things without
using "like" or "as" b) The use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal
meaning c) A figure of speech that describes something by comparing it to something else
using "like" or "as" d) An exaggerated statement used for emphasis
20. Identify the correct spelling of the word: a) Accomodate b) Accommodate c) Acommodate d)
Accommodatte
21. What is the correct definition of an adverb? a) A word that describes an action or occurrence b)
A word that modifies a noun c) A word that connects words or groups of words d) A word that
modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
22. Which of the following sentences is written in the present continuous tense? a) She sings
beautifully. b) They will go to the movies tonight. c) He is reading a book. d) We play soccer
every weekend.
23. What is the correct definition of a compound word? a) A word that has the opposite meaning
of another word b) A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word c) A word
that is made up of two or more smaller words d) A word that describes an action or occurrence
24. In which point of view is the following sentence written? "You should always follow your
dreams." a) First person b) Second person c) Third person limited d) Third person omniscient
25. What is the correct definition of a possessive pronoun? a) A word that has the opposite
meaning of another word b) A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word c) A
word that shows ownership or possession d) A word that modifies a noun
26. Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: "They __________ to the party last
night." a) goes b) gone c) going d) went
27. What is the correct definition of a preposition? a) A word that describes an action or
occurrence b) A word that modifies a noun c) A word that shows the relationship between a
noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence d) A word that connects words or groups
of words
28. What is the meaning of the suffix "-ly" in the word "quickly"? a) Without b) Full of c) Pertaining
to d) In a certain manner
29. What is the definition of a theme in literature? a) The main character in a story b) The sequence
of events in a story c) The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work d) The time and
place in which a story takes place
30. Identify the correct spelling of the word: a) Embarras b) Embarriss c) Embarrass d) Embbaras
31. What is the correct definition of a compound sentence? a) A sentence that has only one
subject and one verb b) A sentence that contains a dependent clause c) A sentence that
combines two or more independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction d) A sentence that
uses descriptive language to create a vivid image
32. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? a) The dog ran quickly through the park. b) She
ate a sandwich with pickles and cheese. c) I saw a man on the hill with binoculars. d) He likes to
swim in the ocean wearing his goggles.
33. What is the correct definition of a compound subject? a) A subject that consists of two or more
nouns or pronouns joined by a coordinating conjunction b) A subject that is made up of a main
noun or pronoun and one or more modifiers c) A subject that is the receiver of the action in a
sentence d) A subject that shows ownership or possession
34. What is the correct definition of a compound predicate? a) A predicate that consists of two or
more verbs joined by a coordinating conjunction b) A predicate that is made up of a main verb
and one or more modifiers c) A predicate that describes the subject in a sentence d) A
predicate that shows ownership or possession
35. In which point of view is the following sentence written? "He went to the store to buy some
groceries." a) First person b) Second person c) Third person limited d) Third person omniscient
36. What is the definition of a flashback in a story? a) A literary device used to create suspense or
tension b) The turning point or most intense part of a story c) A scene that interrupts the
chronological order of events to show a past event d) The resolution or outcome of a story
37. Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence: "We __________ soccer every
weekend." a) plays b) play c) played d) playing
38. What is the correct definition of a conjunction? a) A word that describes an action or
occurrence b) A word that modifies a noun c) A word that connects words or groups of words
 d) A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the
sentence
39. What is the correct definition of a run-on sentence? a) A sentence that is too short and lacks
detail b) A sentence that is unclear and confusing c) A sentence that combines two or more
independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions d) A sentence that contains
multiple errors in grammar and punctuation
40. What is the function of a comma in a sentence? a) To indicate a question b) To show emphasis
c) To separate items in a list or clauses in a sentence d) To indicate dialogue or a direct
quotation