English 8 – Fourth Quarter – QUIZ #1

Name: __________________________________ Some teachers do not allow students to use cellphones during
Grade & Section: _________________________ classes. However, using them in class has advantages. Cellphones
are useful for students in searching definitions and relevant
information. They can check pronunciations and browse pictures to
A. Directions: Circle the letter of the best answer. fully understand concepts. Another advantage is their cellphones
make note-taking more convenient. Students don’t need to take down
1. Which concept below refers to the organizing of ideas in a logical
long notes from the board and can just take photos and record the
and clear manner to suit the writer’s purpose?
teacher’s discussions instead. Furthermore, it also serves as an
A. coherence C. idea development
B. grammatical signals D. pattern of idea development alternative calculator in Math subjects. __________ teachers view
cellphones as a distraction to students, they are still very useful.
2. Apart from using, determiners, repetition, transitional devices, Therefore, with proper supervision and monitoring, cellphones can be
which below can be used to achieve coherence? very beneficial to students during classes.
A. claim C. idea development
B..grammatical signals D. pattern of idea development A. Although C. As a result
B. Because D. Furthermore
3. Which pattern of idea development discusses the general topic by
elaborating it using specific details? 13. What grammatical signal is appropriate to complete the
A. cause and effect C. general to particular paragraph below?
B. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution
Unable to fall asleep is frustrating. However, you can fall asleep faster
4. Which pattern of idea development is used to present an action through these ways. _________ is listening to relaxing music. Playing
that can be taken to address an identified concern or issue? this type of music helps you have a restful and deeper sleep
A. cause and effect C. problem-solution compared to someone who doesn’t listen to music. Another way is by
B. claim-counterclaim D. general to particular keeping the lights off. Keeping the room dark when going to bed helps
you sleep. Lastly, avoid using gadgets during bed time. The blue light
5. Which pattern of idea development is based on opinions and from gadgets blocks the production of melatonin, the hormone that
emotions that aims to convince the readers to do or believe in makes you sleepy. To sum up, these are some ways to help you
something? easily fall asleep.
A. cause-and-effect C. persuasion
A. Also C. One way B. Next D. Another way
B. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution
14. What pattern of idea development is used in the paragraph
6. Which pattern of idea development explains the reasons and below?
results of something?
A. cause-and-effect C. persuasion Other people say that the tobacco industry helps our economy;
B. claim-counterclaim D. problem-solution however, cigarettes still bring a lot of problems. First, the smoke from
cigarettes is harmful to the health of both smokers and non-smokers. It
7. Which pattern of idea development commonly uses the
is known to be the leading cause of lung cancer which may result to
grammatical signals also, for example, in addition, specifically, and
for instance? death. Second, it contributes to air pollution. Despite it boosting our
A. persuasion C. claim-counterclaim economy, I strongly believe that the mentioned negative effects are
B. cause-and-effect D. general-to-particular more valid for people to stop consuming cigarettes.
A. cause-and-effect C. general-to-particular
8. Which among the grammatical signals below is appropriate for B. claim-counterclaim D. persuasion
problem-solution pattern of idea development?
A. one way C. specifically 15. What pattern of idea development is used in the paragraph
B. as a result D. with these reasons below?
9. Which among the grammatical signals below is LEAST appropriate Generations are classified into different groups. Baby boomers are born
for cause-and-effect pattern of idea development? from the year 1946 to 1964. They're currently 56-74 years old. Generation
A. as a result C. even though
X is another group that is born from the year 1965 to 1980. People in this
B. consequently D. with these reasons
generation are currently 40-55 years old. Generation Y or Millennials are
10. Which among the grammatical signals and expressions below is those who are born from the year 1980 to 1995. They are currently 24-39
appropriate for claim-counterclaim pattern of idea development? years old. Lastly, Generation Z is the newest generation being named.
A. I urge C. People say People in this generation are born from the year 1996 to 2015. They are
B. Join now D. With these reasons currently 5-24 years old. People do come from different generations. The
differences in the different generation is not only evident in these
11. What grammatical signal is appropriate to complete the terminologies but also in the way they see, do and accomplish things.
paragraph below? Thus, these classification is often used to capture patterns of behavior of
people belonging to the same generation.
There are many reasons students are not allowed to chew gum during
class. First, some irresponsible students do not properly dispose their A. cause-and-effect C. general-to-particular
gum after chewing. They may stick it on the bottoms of their desks, drop B. claim-counterclaim D. persuasion
it on the floor, or put it on their classmate’s property. This may result to
arguments among classmates. Another reason is it is a distraction. Directions: To develop the following statements, identify the suitable
When students are allowed to chew gum, their attention is more pattern of idea development to be used.
focused on chewing, popping, or snapping it. _____________, they may
not listen, read, and learn properly. These are the reasons why students 16. Having a good study habit can greatly contribute to a person’s
are not allowed to chew gum during class. academic success.
Suitable Pattern: ___________________________________
A. Therefore C. In Conclusion
B. Despite this D. Because of this

17. Germs can be classified into several types.

12. What grammatical signal is appropriate to complete the Suitable Pattern: ___________________________________
paragraph below?
 18. Despite its contribution to the economy, cigarettes should still be truth is these technologies have different features that offer
banned for they pose as a threat to people’s health. multiple creative outlets. We can edit videos, design webpage,
Suitable Pattern: ___________________________________ make short films, create graphic arts, and compose web
novels. Technology brings out people’s creativity in this new
19. Swimming is the best sports for senior citizens.
age.
Suitable Pattern: ___________________________________
Pattern Used: _______________________________
20. Global warming is the biggest enemy that the humankind is
facing today, but there are many ways to combat this problem. Directions: Complete the paragraph by filling in each blank with the
Suitable Pattern: ___________________________ appropriate grammatical signal found in the box. You can use each
grammatical signal once. Then identify the pattern of idea
development used.
21. Research refers to a logical and systematic search for new
and useful information on a certain topic. Specifically, it can be
classified into two main types. The first type is the basic However Also This Stories Meanwhile
research. It deals with the investigation on basic principles and
reasons for the occurrence of a certain phenomenon or
process. Applied research is another type that solves certain Stories can be commonly presented in print, audio,
problems through using accepted theories. Also, it tries to and audio-visual format. 26. _________ written in books is a
explore how things can be changed. These two types of form of print format. It gives the readers more information
research are used in the academic and scholarly fields. about the characters and the plot. 27. _________, stories that
Pattern Used: _______________________________ are told through radios or podcasts are examples of audio
format. They enable the listeners to freely create different
22. Road accidents happen due to several reasons. One mental pictures of the characters and scenes as they listen to
reason is the carelessness of drivers. Some drivers ignore the storylines. 28. __________, movies and TV series shown
traffic rules and warning signals. They also resist wearing seat in cinema or televisions are examples of audio-visual format.
belts. Some of them are even drunk while driving. Next reason 29.____________, regardless of the format, all of them can
is the weather conditions. During a hot weather, drivers are equally bring entertainment to people.
prone to have high blood pressure or heat stroke which lead to 30. Pattern Used: ___________________________
road accidents. Meanwhile, during rainy seasons when the
road is wet or slippery, drivers tend to lose control which lead
to vehicular accidents. Another reason is the traffic jam. When perfect try in addition really
there are too many vehicles, some drivers easily panic, get
more nervous, and become error prone. As a result, traffic Everyone should participate in Zumba. It is an aerobic
accidents happen. To sum up, carelessness, weather fitness performed with a dance music. It is great good for your
conditions, and traffic jams are common reasons of road body for it helps prevent diseases, enhance your flexibility, and
accidents. control your weight. 31. __________, learning and memorizing
Pattern Used: _______________________________ the steps of a dance routine is a good mental exercise. It is
indeed a 32. ________ exercise because you get to have fun
23. Educating our children to take care and protect the and be with friends at the same time. You don’t even need to
environment by saving trees is a lifetime mission. It is be a good dancer to enjoy it. Truly, it is a 33. ________ way to
important for us and our children to understand that trees do so develop one’s physical, mental, and social well-being. So, 34.
much for our environment. Trees provide us clean air, food, _______ Zumba!
paper, and medicines. They also give shelter to humans and 35. Pattern Used: ___________________________
animals. Can you imagine a world without trees? With this, I
urge you to join me in making this world a better, greener,
cleaner place for our children and the future generations.
Pattern Used: _______________________________

24. There are many ways to lessen the amount of household

wastes. First, turn away from single-use plastics. You can do
this by bringing your own reusable containers and ask
restaurants to use them in packing your food. Next, use eco-
bags when buying in grocery stores. This can minimize the use
of plastic cellophanes. Another way is by sorting your garbage.
Just get any trash receptacles and follow the proper sorting
procedures. Separate plastic bottles and metal wastes from
fruits and vegetable scraps. For plastic and metal waste, clean
them and place them in separate bins. Once the recyclable
bins are filled up, take them to your local recycling centers.
These are some of the ways to reduce the amount of wastes.
Pattern Used: _______________________________

25. There are those who believe that technology makes us less
creative. They strongly claim that cellphones, computers, and
other gadgets make us lazy and dependent. Also, they say that
we don’t have to think or create for ourselves. However, the