Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
PANGANIBAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tayug, Pangasinan
THIRD PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 8
Name: _____________________________________ Section: _____________ Score: _________
Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
Identify the meaning of the underlined words.
_____1. What opinion affects the author’s writing and prevents him/her from being
completely neutral about the topic or issue about which he/she is writing?
a. Bias b. Credibility c. Legality d. Preference
_____2. What does it mean to show bias?
a. to be angry b. to show knowledge c. refuse to take a side d. to favor one side over another
_____3. What is the author’s subject of bias in the paragraph?
a. beauty b. men c. power d. women
_____4-5. Which two statements below show the biases of the author against feminists?
a. Women deserved to be respected.
b. Men should learn to love women whoever they are.
c. Women who are very attractive can easily find partners in life.
d. Most women prefer to choose men with high status, power, and wealth.
_____6. The speaker in TV commercial criticizes another person or a product.
a. Testimonial b. Plain Folks c. Name calling d. Bandwagon
_____7. It is a propaganda technique used when a famous person endorses a product.
a. Transfer b. Name calling c. Card stacking d. Testimonial
_____8. This propaganda technique is used when the product name or phrase is repeated at least four times.
a. Bandwagon b. Testimonial c. Repetition d. Glittering generalities
_____9. Determine the propaganda technique in the given newspaper advertisement. It is a message that appeals to people like you
and me.
a. Plain folks b. Loaded words c. Bandwagon d. Testimonial
_____10. Identify the propaganda technique used in the following statement:
A presidential candidate running for office develops a televised commercial in which he shakes the hands of local farmers.
a. Plain Folks b. Card stacking c. Loaded words d. Testimonial
_____11. It is a type of interview where only the interviewer and the interviewee are present.
a. one to one b. group c. panel d. group d. committee
_____12. It is a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person.
a. team-building b. innovation c. idea-sharing d. interview
_____13. This type of interview is conducted by a group of two or more interviewers.
a. one to one b. group c. panel d. committee
_____14. An interviewer must have this so that he/she could ask hard-nosed questions without being rude.
a. knowledge b. eagerness c. politeness d. talent
_____15. This is used when the interviewer has little time and needs to nail down an answer.
a. channel b. inverted funnel c. funnel d. Inverted channel
_____16. This type of interview is used when you want to get additional information on writing reports/commentaries.
a. survey b. informative c. research d. analytical
_____17. It is an attribute of the interviewer which enables him to understand and share the feelings of the interviewee.
a. friendliness b. empathy c. kindness d. compassion
_____18. These are the information that you want to get if you are doing an informative interview.
a. facts & figures b. traditions c. beliefs d. history & culture
_____19. Which of these is the main goal of an interviewer during the interview?
a. To get information as soon as possible b. To ask a series of follow up questions
c. To make sure that key questions are answered d. To know when to interrupt the interviewee
_____20. How would you change the question below in order to make a good question for an interview? “What is your native
language?”
a. What language do you often speak? c. Can you speak English or Filipino?
b. Do you prefer Filipino over English? d. What languages are you fluent in?
_____21.It is the turning point in a narrative and the moment when the conflict is at its most intense.
a. plot b. climax c. rising action d. resolution
_____22. In the story Alibaba and the Forty Thieves, the leader of the thieves used this magic word to open the cave.
a. Ifta ya Simsim b. Fifa ya Sim c. Simsim ya Ifta d. Sim ya Fifa
_____23. This character was described as a clever slave in Cassim’s household.
a. Maria b. Margarette c. Morgiana d. Melissa
_____24. It is defined as a central idea or message of a piece of writing
a. Theme b. Thesis c. Story d. Setting
_____25. It refers to physical artifacts produced, maintained and transmitted intergenerational in a society.
a. Literary Text b. Ancient Museum c. Tangible Cultural Heritage d. Storehouse of knowledge
_____26. It is the central idea of the story?
a. characterization b. theme c. conflict d. point of view
_____ 27. It allows the reader know all that is being said, done, thought, and felt by all characters.
a. third-person limited b. objective c. first-person d.third-person omniscient
_____28. This is the final outcome or untangling of events in the story
a. rising action b. climax c. resolution d. exposition
_____29. Which of the parts of the story below is the introduction?
a. Ali Baba discovered a cave of treasures. b. Morgina killed the leader of the thieves.
c. The thieves quartered Casim’s dead body. d. Ali Baba lived happily and prosperously with his family.
_____30. What can be inferred from the story Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves?
a. Humility can bring glory b. Loyalty can bind friendship stronger
c. Greed can lead someone to destruction d. Selfishness can create misunderstanding among people
_____31. The name of this dynasty means the kingdom of morning serenity.
a. Goryeo b. Baekje c. Choson d. Parhae
_____32. It refers to how one and others ought to behave or whether a situation is proper or improper.
a. moral issue b. social issue c. economic issue d. ethical issue
_____33. It is a social issue where a person hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful.
a. Homelessness b. Bullying c. Gender Equality d. Climate Change
_____34. Which of the following can be a good example of inflation?
a. Prices for many consumer goods are double that of 20 years ago.
b. There is an estimated 1.4 billion cars on the road this year.
c. A 20% discount on all items will be offered today by SM store.
d. The price of the product has decreased due to lack of demand.
_____35. Which of the following is the best description of what constitutes a social issue?
a. A problem that prevents society from functioning normally
b. A problem that is only seen from foreign countries
c. A problem that can be solved by adults alone
d. A problem that has been there for thousands of years
_____36. It refers to the problem on how to make the best use of limited, or scarce, resources.
a. moral issue b. economic issue c. social issue d. ethical issue
_____37. He taught that men of wisdom and virtue should lead the government.
a. Confucius b. Mencius c. Laozi d. Zhuang Zhou
_____38. He instituted the Chinese examination system to recruit wise and moral men into government
a. King Yuri b. King Taejo c. King Mobon d. King Sindae
_____39. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
a. Teens using a twigs and pine needles to build a bonfire
b. A group of young boys swimming in the muddy river
c. A father who did not buy gift for his son on his birthday
d. A skinny girl being hurt by a group of mean teenagers
_____40. Which of the following can be an example of gender inequality?
a. In the Philippines, men and women have the right to suffrage.
b. The company has hired several male and female security guards.
c. Mr. Chan’s sons and daughters share the household chores.
d. On average, American women are more educated than men.
_____41. The computer network is safer, stronger, and quicker.
a. Parallel b. Not Parallel
_____42. When I was in high school, I learned to play piano and how to play ukulele.
a. Parallel b. Not parallel
______43. The factory worker were ready, able and were quite determined to do a great job.
a. Parallel b. Not parallel
_____44. Which of the choices below is the best revision of the following sentence for parallel structure? The city needs a mayor
who is compassionate, thinks practically, and is full of honesty.
a. The city needs a mayor who is compassionate, does things in a practical, and conducts business honestly.
b. The city needs a mayor who is compassionate, practical, and honest.
c. The city needs a mayor who acts compassionately, is practical, and honest.
d. The city needs a mayor with compassionate, practicality, and is honest.
_____45. Which of the choices below is the best revision of the following sentence for parallel structure? To be successful at
anything, a strong work ethic is as important as being naturally talented.
a. To be successful at anything, working hard is as important as natural talent.
b. To be successful at anything, to work hard is as important as being naturally talented.
c. To be successful at anything, a strong work ethic is as important as to have natural talent.
d. To be successful at anything, a strong work ethic is as important as natural talent.
_____46. The scholarship examination was difficult; besides, it included poems we have never studied.
a. addition b. example c. purpose d. objection
_____47. At last, I’ve discovered how to print envelopes on my printer!
a. contrast b. comparison c. time d. addition
_____48. The professor was very busy; therefore, he could not come.
a. result b. sequence c. dispute d. example
_____49. Before the storm, the city council failed to inform residents of the disaster. _________the death toll was enormous.
a. Therefore b. At the same time c. Nevertheless d. Firstly
_____50. First, Franco went to the store. _______________, he went to the hillside to visit his
grandmother.
a. But b. Likewise c. Once again d. Then

Prepared by: Noted by:

JERIC B. VINLUAN JANET V. CABIENTE

Answer Key:
1.A 21.B 41.A
2.D 22.A 42.B
3.D 23.C 43.B
4.C 24.A 44.B
5.D 25.C 45.D
6.C 26.B 46.A
7.D 27.D 47.C
8.C 28.C 48.A
9.C 29.A 49.A
10.A 30.C 50.D
11.A 31.C
12.D 32.A
13.C 33.B
14.C 34.A
15.B 35.A
16.C 36.B
17.B 37.A
18.A 38.B
19.C 39.D
20.D 40.D