1st Quarter Exam ENG8
1st Quarter Exam ENG8
1st Quarter Exam ENG8
Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF TARLAC PROVINCE
FIRST QUARTER
End of Quarter Examination in English 8
S.Y 2023-2024
1. All medical practitioners, including the army and police forces, are our frontliners in this pandemic; thus, they lead in
fighting against the COVID-19 disease.
A. followed B. leaders C. observers D. participants
2. The COVID-19, like Spanish influenza is a virus that strictly requires home quarantine and physical distancing.
A. curse B. disaster C. disease D. plague
4. According to the president, until a vaccine is available, face to face conduct classes is not allowed.
A. cure B. immunization C. medicine D. vitamin
5. The conventional conduct of classes in schools is suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic.; thus, for the meantime this
will be substituted this with other learning modalities.
A. usual B. conservative C. modern D. seasonal
6. Online and modular classes are some are some of the modalities that the Department of Education offers for this school
year to avoid hampering the education of learners.
A. continuing B. delaying C. frustrating D. resuming
7. We should keep ourselves healthy by always washing our hands, eating nutritious foods, taking vitamins, exercising
regularly, and drinking plenty of water.
A. clean B. fresh C. safe D. fit
9. Teachers are known for being loquacious. They love to talk about ideas.
A. communicative B. reserved C. restrained D. silent
11. The word “bibliography” originates from the Greek words’ biblion’, meaning a book and ‘graphia’, meaning to
A. copy B. listen C. read D. write
12. Refers to a publication with stories, essays, pictures and is usually published every week or month?
A. books B. journals C. magazine D. newspapers
15. What Latin phrase must be used when an article is cited has 10 authors?
A. etc. B. et.al. C. e.g. D. i.e.
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17. Which should NOT be a purpose for creating annotated bibliography? It should not be created to
A. Avoid plagiarism
B. Help other researchers
C. Burden writers in doing their research
D. Show respect to the author of the source used
18. Why is it important to cite the sources of information that you used in your research? It is important because it
A. Gives credit to the author
B. Is required by the teacher
C. Is generally a part of an essay
D. Shows you made an effort in doing your assignment.
19-20 Identify what bibliographic information is being underlined in the bibliographic entries of each item.
19. Janiola, Bernard. “Improving Critical Thinking Skills Through Multi-Media.” Research Journal of Filipino Educators
10, no. 2 (2017): 21-28.
A. Article title B. Name of Author C. Journal Title D. Year of Publication
20. Bautista, Dessy and Lopez, Melissa. “TIMELINE: How Philippines is Handling COVID-19.” Butil ng Pilipinas, April
21, 2020. https://cnnphilippines.com/news/20202/4/21/interactive-timeline-PH-handling-COVID-19.html
A. Author’s name B. Date Published C. Title of Newspaper D. URL
23. My mother is ___________ coming home late tonight because of the heavy traffic.
A. ably B. obligately C. possibly D. promisingly
24. Only those whose passed the admission test ____________ enroll in the university.
A. can B. cannot C. must D. must not
27. Annaliza ______________ turn 16 this year and plans to have a simple party.
A. can B. may C. cannot D. will
28. Everyone ___________ obey the health protocols given by the government to prevent the spread of the virus and stop
the pandemic.
A. can B. cannot C. may D. must
29. The sick lady sent a/an ___________ for medical assistance.
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A. certainly B. chance C. promise D. request
30. My father works abroad, but he promised that he _____________ return home on my graduation day.
A. could B. might C. must D. would
31. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____________ the cleanliness of the
environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D. such as
32. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, __________ these same people are the ones doing it.
A. although B. and C. moreover D. yet
33. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland: ___________, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the
absence of cable and internet connectivity.
A. because B. consequently C. despite D. such as
34. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those who are in the work from home
modality; ___________, this allows the participants to hear or see each other in a meeting.
A. after B. although C. during D. moreover
35. ____________ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As as result D. Even though
36. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. __________,
the number of cases increased.
A. In fact B. Such as C. As a result D. In addition
37. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; ___________, positive and negative opinions
were expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
38. __________ the home quarantine period, police and military forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the
policies.
A. Because B. Consequently C. During D. As a result
39. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. ______, one can listen to music while doing household
chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
40. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. ____________, wearing of
a mask is enforced.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
41. Which of the following verbs can be used to give formal recommendation?
A. agree B. dislike C. must D. ought to
42. You ___________ work on your assignment now, or you will nor have time doing it later.
A. could B. had better C. must D. should
43. If you have concerns, you ____________ message me on Facebook or text me my number.
A. could B. must C. would D. had better
44. Along with nutritious food, we should take vitamins so boost our immune system to fight against diseases. In the
sentence, the word should is an example of a/an _______ verb.
A. action B. auxiliary C. emotional response verb D. modal
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45. Which among the sentences uses an emotional response verb tort helps express an emotion?
A. I admire you for telling the truth to everyone
B. One must follow health protocols at all times
C. It seems that you have a problem doing your assignment
D. We should be thankful for the blessing we receive every day
46. Which of the following is the correct definition of an adjective? It is a word that __________
A. Expresses a state of being
B. Expresses a strong obligation
C. Describes nouns and pronouns
D. Describes verbs, adjectives and adverbs
47. The word below are adjectives that express a positive feeling, except _____________
A. confused B. grateful C. delighted D. inspired
49. Parents are ____________ to see their children help in the household chores.
A. happy B. excited C. amused D. satisfied
50. Which of the following sentences expresses the feeling of being satisfied?
A. I am looking forward for the next lesson
B. I was really shocked with my high score in the quiz
C. Right now, I am contented with what I have achieved.
D. Definitely, I am grateful for my family’s support towards my dream.
Prepared by:
VIDALITA R. MALICDEM
Subject Teacher
JAY-AR MESINA
Subject Coordinator
NOTED:
HAZEL C. MILLET
Principal II