3rd Periodical Test in

English 8
Name:______________Grade&Section:___________ Score:____
I-Directions: Read and analyze the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of your
answer.

1. What is a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays
that reflects the background of a certain culture?
A. epic B. literature C. poetry D. prose
2. Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?
A. feature B. fiction C. literature D. non-fiction

3. What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the last line of the
story?
A. character B. plot C. point of view D. setting
4. Which type of literature is based on facts and talks about real people, places, and
events?
A. features B. fiction C. non-fiction D. sci-fi

5. What part of a plot refers to the conclusion or ending of a story?

A. climax B. falling action C. rising action D. resolution

6. “Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita. He
fought and confronted Ravana and his evil brothers. Finally, Rama killed Ravana and
freed Sita.” In this situation, the struggle is directly set between the protagonist and the
antagonist. What type of conflict is used by the author?
A. man vs. man C. man vs. society
B. man vs. self D. man vs. supernatural

7. “Long ago, the kingdom of Ayodhya was ruled by a wise king. Ayodhya is part of the
Ancient Sarayu in India.” What literary element is emphasized from this statement?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme

8. “While it is true that Rama’s stepmother, the second wife, is against Rama to be crowned
as the next king, Ravana is considered as the main antagonist of the story
Ramayana.” What literary element is emphasized in the text?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme
For items 9 and 10, choose your answers from the following sequence of events of the
story Ramayana.

A. Rama, the son of King Dasharata, was the prince of Ayohdya. In a neighboring city,
the ruler's daughter named Sita chose Rama as her bridegroom at ceremony called a
Swayamvara.
B. The ten-headed Ravana, the ruler of Lanka, devised a plan to abduct Sita and sent a
magical golden deer which Sita desired her lover to hunt. While Rama was
away, Ravana grabbed Sita and carried her off to Lanka.
 C. A mighty battle took place. Rama killed several of Ravana's brothers and then
Rama confronted him. Finally, Rama killed Ravana, and he freed Sita. D. After
Sita had gained her freedom from Ravana, she proved her purity through the trial by
fire. Then, they returned to Ayodhya and Rama became the king.
E. As Rama became the king, he ruled Ayodhya with Ramrajya - an ideal time
when everyone does his or her duties and responsibilities.

9. The rising action of the story consists of the conflicts and complications that the main
character faces. Which of the above events shows the rising action of the story Ramayana?

10. The climax is the greatest point of interest or turning point of a story. Which of the
above events shows the climax of the story Ramayana?

11. The theme is the central meaning or idea that the writer conveys to the reader. What
do you think is the theme of the story Ramayana?
A. seeking happiness B. doing one’s duties C. forgiving and forgetting D.
giving importance to wedding

12. “Ravana devised a plan to abduct Sita. He sent a magical golden deer which Sita
desired Rama to hunt. A long time had passed, but Rama didn’t return. Thus, Lakshmana
went off to find his brother.” – Ramayana. What point of view is used by the author?
A. first person C. third person
B. omniscient D. all of these

13. “I was standing in the dark. I was scared and cold. Then, I felt something on my
shoulder, and it was a hand. I was trying to get away, but it wouldn’t let me go. I
screamed as loud as I could, but no one heard me.” – In the Dark. What point of view is
used by the author?
A. first person C. third person
B. omniscient D. all of these

14. What values are evident in the story Ramayana?

A. trust and hatred
B. pride and prejudice
C. loyalty and responsibility (dharma)
D. humility and thriftiness
15. Literature reflects the culture of a certain place. In the story Ramayana of India, Rama
shows his undying love to Sita by risking his life just to protect her. Which of the following
Filipino culture mirrors this value?
A. A husband remains loyal to his wife despite the trials that they met.
B. A husband works hard in order to provide the needs of his family.
C. A husband remembers the wedding anniversary with his wife.
D.A Filipino family loves gathering especially during special occasions.

16. Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?
A. and C. or
B. but D. so
17. You can borrow my laptop ___________you will use it carefully.
A. and C. even if
B. as long as D. so

18. Joy is going to finish her online work ______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also C. even if
B. and D.

19. Pedro eats his dinner early _______ he needs to finish his assignment.
A. but C. such as
B. because D. while

20. ________having their online classes, the children were assisted by their parents.
A. Although C. Such as
B. Because D. While

21. During their virtual graduation rites, Berto was awarded with highest honors;
________his parents were truly proud of him.
A. and C. or
B. but D. so

22. COVID - 19 pandemic threatens the health of the people; ____________, health
protocols are imposed.
A. and C. however
B. as a result D. or

23. Althea said that she didn’t know Mr. Jose. _______denied knowing _______.
A. He, her C. She, him
B. He, him D. She, her

24. Bullying is not good as it affects emotional and psychological behavior of an individual. Most
victims of bullying experience physical, emotional and mental health issues. What cohesive
device is applied in the given sentences?
A. Pronouns C. Synonyms
B. Repetition of words D. Transitional devices

25. The mountainsides are fertile and abound in vegetation, but the lowlands are rocky and
barren. Which then is the meaning of barren?
A. dry C. unproductive
B. hard D. productive

26. Only the ashes of the big building remained after the conflagration. Which of the
following is the meaning of conflagration?
A. earthquake C. flood
B. fire D. disaster
For items 27 to 28, identify what type of text is being asked or shown in each item.
27. What type of text contains a list of instructions to follow?
A. demonstrative C. narrative
B. informative D. persuasive

28. What type of text tells a story/real event that has happened to some characters
in a specific place and time?
A. demonstrative C. narrative
B. informative D. persuasive

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NOW…”

29. In the above paragraph, how is the word “and” used?

A. to add information C. to compare two things
B. to show contrast of ideas D. to show reason

30. Which among these sentences uses a cohesive device correctly?

A. I want to enroll this school year, but I want to continue learning.
B. I want to enroll this school year, unless I want to continue learning.
C. I want to enroll this school year, yet I want to continue learning.
D. I want to enroll this school year, because I want to continue learning.