Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
Division of San Pablo City
San Bartolome National High School
First Quarterly Examination in English 8
S.Y. 2019-2020
Name : ___________________________________ Score : _____________________
Section : _____________________ Date : _______________________

DIRECTIONS: Follow the instruction for each test. Write the answer on your answer sheet.

I. Listen to the teacher as s/he reads the statement in each box. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Write only the letter of the correct answer.
The students ReCORD their scores on the index card.
The teacher’s REcord book shows students’ attendance.
____1. What prosodic feature has been used?
A. stress B. intonation C. pause D. syllabication
Leo upgraded his refrigerator from a single-door to a two-door.
____2. How should the underlined word be stressed?
A. uṕgraded B. upǵraded C. upgráded D. upgradéd

II. Choose the letter of the correct answer for each question. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
____3. Which among the following shows the correct intonation pattern?

A. Where are you going? C. Where are you going?

B. Where are you going? D. Where are you going?

____4. What intonation pattern should be used in “Did you find the missing note?”
A. Rising Intonation C. Non-Final Intonation
B. Rising-Falling Intonation D. None of these
____5. “I’m not feeling fine.” What intonation pattern should be used in this statement?
A. Rising Intonation C. Non-Final Intonation
B. Rising-Falling Intonation D. None of these
____6. Which sentence shows the word “contest” to mean “competition”?
A. She wants to conTEST the decision of the judge. C. Both A and B
B. I want to join the dance CONtest. D. None of these
____7. Which sentence shows the word “permit” to mean “to give permission”.
A. The teachers perMIT students to go out. C. Both A and B
B. The teachers secure the PERmit of the students. D. None of these.

III. Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expressions using context clues.
____8. Over the summer Brian was really excited about being placed in the advanced math class, but after
getting his syllabus on the first day and seeing the workload, he was ready to jump ship.
A. Brian was even more excited about the math class than he was over the summer.
B. Brian wanted to start working on his math assignments right away.
C. Brian did not want to be in the advance math class anymore.
D. Brian wanted to cause some trouble in the advanced math class.

____9. You might think that Billy Parker is the kid who has everything, but if you saw the list of chores his
parents give him, I guarantee that you wouldn’t want to be in his shoes.
A. You wouldn’t want your shoes to get as dirty as Billy’s when he’s doing his chores.
B. If you have to do as many chores as Billy, you’ll want a pair of comfortable shoes.
C. Billy shoes are so uncomfortable that doing his chores is really unpleasant.
D. Billy has so many chores to do that it is unpleasant to imagine being him.

____10.The test was a piece of cake. I was finished answering it in five minutes.
A. to dislike something C. don’t worry about it
B. easy D. wait
____11.My teacher gave me a new assignment of leading the whole class, so I have a big task on
my hands.
A. not talking about what is important C. Having something important to finish
B. close but failed at the end D. forgot about the past
IV. Read the following texts then, answer the questions that follow. Write only the letter of the correct
answer.
Here’s something to think about the next time you go shopping. Have you ever noticed how
many trolleys are available when you go to the supermarket? In my experience, it seems like hundreds!
But how about the number of hand baskets? Invariably I struggle to find even one, especially when I
only need a few items. Why might this be the case? Well it seems to be a tactic used to encourage us
to buy more. If you are walking around with an empty trolley, you are more tempted to fill it, so if you are
planning on only doing a quick shop, always try to find a basket. It will be lighter, easier to use and is
sure to save you money!
____12. What can you find in large numbers at a supermarket?
A. people B. canned goods C. trolleys D. baskets
____13. Why can this be a problem?
A. It is a tactic used to encourage customers to buy more
B. Customers don’t like using trolleys
C. Other customers laugh at other customers who are not using trolleys
D. Trolleys are difficult to use
____14. According to the text, how can you avoid spending more than you planned?
A. Don’t go to supermarkets
B. Use credit card instead of cash
C. Use a basket instead of a trolley
D. Buy cheap things
____15. Why is it a good idea to use a basket instead of a trolley?
A. baskets are smaller than trolleys; customers will not be tempted to buy many
products just to fill the large trolley
B. baskets look more fashionable than trolleys
C. most supermarkets do not have trolleys
D. trolleys can be easily broken

“Charity begins at home.”

Loving and helping family before other people is how some interpret the proverb. So, it is often
used as an excuse for not helping people who are not relatives.
However, the Christian meaning of this proverb is that children, who are taught to love and help
those nearest to them, will grow up loving and helping their fellowmen. In other words, charity begins at
home but it does not end there.

_____16. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?

A. to inform B. to entertain C. to persuade D. to explain
_____17. Based on the given excerpt, what is the writer’s purpose in writing his reaction towards the
issue? To give ___________________
A. solution B. suggestion C. description D. information

What is the author’s purpose in writing the following paragraphs?

Sunset is the time of day when our sky meets the outer space solar winds. There are
_____18. blue, pink, and purple swirls, spinning and twisting, like clouds of balloons caught in a blender.
The sun moves slowly to hide behind the line of horizon, while the moon races to take its place in
prominence atop the night sky. People slow to a crawl, entranced, fully forgetting the deeds that
still must be done. There is a coolness, a calmness, when the sun does set.

A. to explain B. to narrate C. to describe D. to persuade

_____19.
Medieval soldiers came in three varieties: foot soldiers, archers, and knights. Foot
soldiers dressed in mismatched armor and carried simple weapons such as poleaxes or flails.
Archers often wore no armor, but stood behind other troops to shoot their long bows. Knights
wore suits of armor, fought from horseback, and used swords, lances, and shields.

A. to explain B. to narrate C. to describe D. to persuade

_____20. What kind of text is the following?

On July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center in
Florida. Its mission was to go where no human being had gone before—the moon! The crew
consisted of Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. The spacecraft landed on the moon in
the Sea of Tranquility, a basaltic flood plain, on July 20, 1969. The moonwalk took place the
following day. On July 21, 1969, at precisely 10:56 EDT, Commander Neil Armstrong emerged from
the Lunar Module and took his famous first step onto the moon’s surface. He declared, “That’s one
small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” It was a monumental moment in human history!

A. narrative B. descriptive C. expository D. persuasive

God created the first human being with the help of the moon. God kneaded the body out of the
clay. Then God covered it with skin and then God poured blood into it. God called the first human
Baatsi.
Then God whispered into his ear telling him to beget many children, but to impress upon the
children the following rule: from all trees you may eat, but not from the Tahu tree.
Baatsi had many children and he made them obey the rule. When he became old, he retired to
heaven. His children obeyed the rule and when they grew old they too retired to heaven.
But one day, a pregnant woman was seized with an irresistible desire to eat the fruit of the Tahu
tree. She asked her husband to break some for her, but he refused. But when she persisted, the
husband gave in. He crept into the forest at night, picked the tahu fruit, peeled it and hid the peel in the
bush. But the moon had seen him, and she told God what she had seen.
God was so angry with humans that he sent death as a punishment to men.
_____21. Based on the story, we can say that humans are generally _________________.
A. free from temptations C. unaware of temptations
B. weak in the presence of temptation D. strong in the presence of temptation

I can‘t remember now how we got onto the subject, but one day Teacher said that the palms of
the black‘s hands were much lighter than the rest of their bodies because only few centuries ago they
walked around on all fours, like wild animals, so their palms weren’t exposed to the sun, which made the
rest of their bodies darker and darker.
from The Hands of the Blacks (An excerpt from ― We Killed Mangy-Dog) by Luis Bernardo Honwana

_____22.What literary device was used in “…the black‘s hands were much lighter than the rest of their bodies
because only few centuries ago they walked around on all fours, like wild animals….”?
A. simile B. personification C. irony D. hyperbole

_____23. What sensory image was used?

A. sound B. sight C. feeling D. smell
God made Blacks because they had to be. They had to be, my son. He thought they really had to be…
Afterwards, He regretted having made them because other men laughed at them and took them off to their homes
and put them to serve as slaves or not much better. But because He could‘nt make them all be white, for those
who were used to seeing blacks would complain, He made it so that the palms would exactly like the palms of
other men. And do you know why that was? Of course, you don‘t know, and it‘s not surprising, because many,
many people don‘t know. Well, listen: It was to show that what men do is only the work of men…That what men do
is done by hands that are the same- hands of people who, if they had any sense, would know that before anything
else they are men. He must be thinking of this when He made the hands of the blacks be the same as the hands
of those men who thank God they are not black!
from The Hands of the Blacks (An excerpt from ― We Killed Mangy-Dog) by Luis Bernardo Honwana

_____24. This excerpt from “The Hands of the Blacks” by Luis Bernardo Honwana addresses the
universal issue of _______________.
A. gender inequality C. racial discrimination
B. human rights violation D. colonial mentality

_____25. What is the author’s purpose in writing the selection?

A. to tell people that all people regardless of their skin color are equal
B. to let people believe that fair-skinned people are better than black-skinned people
C. to tell people that it is alright to abuse people who have different skin color than yours
D. to tell people that being different is a crime
V. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. Write only the letter of the
correct answer.
_____26. A. Diana has wit, charm and she has an extremely pleasant personality.
B. Diana has wit, charm and pleasing personality.
_____27. A. In an English class, Henry learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
B. In English class, Henry learned to read critically and he appreciated good prose.
_____28. A. Raul’s score is higher than Ralph.
B. Raul’s score is higher than Ralph’s.
_____29. A. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about
life.
B. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends and learning about
life.
_____30. A. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
B. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.
_____31. A. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
B. We found the film repulsive, offensive and embarrassing.
_____32. A. Mr. Adams kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged.
B. Mr. Adams kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged.
_____33. A. Professor Velasco rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going
beyond the call of duty.
B. Professor Velasco rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going
beyond the call of duty.

VI. Choose the correct cohesive/transitional devices in the parentheses to complete the speech.

Depression is a psychological state that is hard to cure, hard to live with, and hard to endure. This
devastating and destructive state has a negative impact on the individual. 34. (However, Likewise), it drains
energy, evaporates optimism and enthusiasm, and paralyzes hope.
People suffer from depression for many reasons.35. (Still, For example),they become depressed when
all they do seems to become a failure. They get worried about their inability to realize their plans. They get
shelled in loneliness. They get nervous and easily irritated. They find their lives unstable and hopeless.36.
(Furthermore, Even though), they lack safety and become vulnerable to outside influences. Depression is a
hazardous state, especially when you allow it to invade your body and mind. As soon as you realize that
something is wrong with your state of mind, turn to help without hesitation.
Now, I will give you some anti-depression tips. 37. (First, Further) of all, stay focused on what you are
doing. Start with a small goal and fulfill it: go to a shop, take a short walk, or make a telephone call. Just start
taking action and stick to doing it. 38. (Second,Lastly) develop supportive relationship, turning to people who
love you and whom you love. Refrain from retreating into yourself, sharing a meal, emailing, accompanying your
friend to the movies, confide in a counselor or clergy member. Get interested in your own life. For this, have
eight hours of sleep, practice relaxation techniques, and go easy on yourself. Why not to practice yoga or tai
chi? Why not to introduce a meditative element to your life? Fourth, get regular exercise. Fifth, eat healthy food.
Sixth, avoid negative thinking and negative emotions. 39. (Finally,Though) ask for help if you cannot overcome
your depression without outside aid.
40. (In conclusion,Yet),action is the best anti-depressant for you. Look at the world from a new
perspective: integrate into it on equal terms. Life is given only once, and you have no time to waste it.

VII. Use the graphic organizer below to present the ideas stated in the text.(41-50)
There are numerous physical
effects of stress. Stress can affect
the heart. It can increase the pulse 43.
rate, make the heart miss beats, and 44.
can cause high blood pressure. 41-42.
Stress can affect the respiratory
system. It can lead to asthma. It can 45.
cause a person to breathe too fast, 46.
resulting in a loss of important
carbon dioxide. Stress can affect the
stomach. It can cause stomach 47.
aches and problems digesting food. 48.
People suffering from stress often
feel anxious. They may have panic
49.
attacks. Long-term stress can lead to
a variety of serious mental illnesses. 50.
These are only a few
examples of the wide range of
illnesses and symptoms resulting
from stress.
.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
Division of San Pablo City
San Bartolome National High School
English 8 First Quarterly Examination
S.Y. 2018-2019

Competencies No. of Test Placement

Items

Listen for important points signaled by volume, projection, pitch, 5 1,2,3,4,5

stress, intonation, juncture and rate of speech
Note the changes in volume, projection, pitch, stress, intonation, 2 6,7
juncture and rate of speech
Determine the meaning of idiomatic expressions by noting context 4 8,9,10,11
clues and collocations
Skim to determine key ideas 4 12,13,14,15
Read intensively to determine the author’s purpose 4 16,17,18,19
Scan for logical connectors to determine text type. 1 20
Appreciate literature as a means of understanding the human being 1 21
and the forces he/she needs to contend with
Explain the literary devices used 1 22
Express appreciation for sensory images used 1 23
Explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history, 1 24
environment, or other factors
determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author 1 25
Use parallel structures 8 26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33
Use appropriate cohesive devices in composing an informative 7 34,35,36,37,38,39,40
speech
Present ideas using a variety of graphic organizers 10 41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,
49,50
TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS 50

Prepared by:

MS. GLEN WELLE ANNE A. SUAREZ

Teacher I

Validated by:

MRS. ROWENA A. ARCILLAS

SBNHS EnglishCoordinator