Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Calamba City
MAJADA IN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 8

NAME:__________________ Grade 8 Section__________

I. True or False. Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is FALSE

1.All written materials are considered literature.

2.Africa is considered to be the second largest continent.

3.Many of the literary works are handed down by oral tradition.

4.Most the African literature were passed through written works and calligraphy.

5. Stories and poetry have the same elements that must be recognized in studying them.

6.Literature is a system of recording down things around him and interpreting them according to his own perception.

7.In the poem “ African Child” the African there need to be educated too for them to make the best out of themselves.

8.Eku Mcgred wrote the story “ The Hands of the Black” coming from the compilation of stories entitled “ We killed
Mangy Dog”.

9.Most of the themes in African Literature focus on freedom, independence, equality and economic freedom to
name a few.

10.Afro-Asian Literature mirrors not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian countries but also their
philosophy of life which on the whole are deeply and predominantly contemplative and hauntingly sweet.

II. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

For items 11-15. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word using context clues
11. During the contest, I was aquiver with excitement.

12. Bell was a vagabond; he begged for food by going from house to house in the village.

A. Criminal B. poor fellow C. undisciplined person D. wanderer

13. He was caught stealing a chicken in Mr. Lin’s yard and was considered a marauder.

A. Insane man B. criminal C. poor fellow D. robber

14. There has been a long conflagration in Mindanao against the government and the Maute group.

A. Agreement B. peace C. treaty D. war

15. There are still some destitute countries all over the world that need to be developed.

A. Affluent B. poor C. rich D. wealthy

For item 16-20.Choose the correct verb that would agree to the subject.
16. To be happy, a person first (accepts, accept) himself.

17. After accepting himself as he is, he (tries, try) to improve.

18. Either of you (is, are) welcome to the ticket for the concert.

19. Students graduating with a major in business (earns, earn) good salaries.

20. People have many characteristics in common, but many (does, do) things differently.

21. You are the feature editor of Philippine Daily Inquirer. You are tasked to make a blog about the Africans. You
want the public especially the world to be familiar with their customs because it will guide them to understand Africans
better. You will focus on their:

A. history. B. culture C. problems of the people. D. leaders.

22.She felt sad when she realized that she had lost her watch. It wasn't expensive

but it had sentimental ______. What is the correct word that would collocate with sentimental?

A. expense B. price C.value D.worth

23. What is the best word that would collocate in order to complete the given sentence below?

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When her business crashed, she had to pick up ______ and start again.
A.the fragments B. the money C. the pieces D.the stones

24.Which of the following graphic organizer is best used in showing a series of steps or events in the order in which
they take place?

A.Cycle ` B. Flow chart C. Venn Diagram D. Web map

25. Which of the following two-syllable words have the correct stress?

A. ANcient B. CAdet C.naTION D. pleaSURE

26.If the word permit has stress on the last syllable as in permit'. What does it mean?

A. a notice B. to give consent C. to request D. a written authority

27.In the sentence “I don’t

think he should get the job” Where will you put the stress if you mean
“Somebody else should get that job.” ?
A. I B. He C. Job D. Don’t

III. Reading Comprehension. Read the given passage below and answer the questions that follows.

Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) is a poet of the Romantic era. There is such controversy surrounding the
discussion of Shelley that the real truth concerning his character, as well as the value and meaning of his poems,
remains hard to discern. Each of his advocates asserts that his poetic power border on genius and most of his critics
agree on this point. However, every matter concerning Shelley continues to be hotly debated. Those opposed to
Shelley point to his early life as an example of his lack of moral character. During those years, Shelley was expelled
from college, deserted his wife and children, eloped with Mary Godwin (later to be the author of Frankenstein) and
professed belief in communism and free love. Therefore, people who wants to condemn Shelley as immoral find what
they consider to be plenty of evidence in his youthful years to do so. However, neither Shelley's behavior nor his
unorthodox view detracts from the power and beauty of his poetry.

Unlike the youthful Shelley, the older Shelley reveals a poet who see the spirit of Love within his art. He
ardently believes that those who are great in spirit conquer in the end, and, to Shelley, it is poetry that expresses the
spirit of this kind.

28.Why are there still who opposed Shelley’s work?

A. Because they got envy with him.

B. Because he is not a good poet at all.

C. Because his works are full of demoralization

D. Because of his lack of moral character during his early life.

29. Which of the following is TRUE about Shelley based on what you have understood in the passage?

A. Shelley is a true master of art in painting.

B. Shelley got no manners and very impulsive.

C. Shelley is a poet who see the spirit of love within his art.

D. Shelley became a famous writer and won different prestigious awards.

30.Neither Shelley's behavior nor his unorthodox view detracts from the power and beauty of his poetry. What
do you mean by the italicized words?

A. Common B. Conventional C. Nonconformist D. Acceptable

31 What is his belief about poetry?

A.He believes that is a skill.

B.He believes that it is an art.

C.He believes that poetry saved his life.

D.He believes that poetry expresses a great spirit that conquer in the end.

32. Which of the following transition word found in the passage is used to show effect/ result?

A. As well as B. However C. Therefore D. Unlike

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 33. Which of the following has a correct clining?

A. tall, huge,gigantic, big C. attractive, pretty, stunning, beautiful

B. good, smart, wise, excellent D.battle, war,skirmish, fight,

34. In the sentence “ Shelley is a poet of the Romantic era.” What is the function of the noun “poet” in the
sentence?

A. subject B. direct object C. Object of preposition D. indirect object

35.Referring to the sentence in number 34, what is the function of the noun phrase “ Romantic era”?

B. subject B. direct object C. Object of preposition D. indirect object

IV.Transition Words. For item 36-40, choose the correct transition words to complete the paragraph.

Moreover For instance When Meanwhile As a result Though Then

Finally
One day, I saw a homeless man in the subway. He was a little bit different from other homeless people.
(36)____________, I was sitting in the latter part (37.) _____ he came into our car, he started making a speech
about how hard he had tried to find a job, how difficult it was to do so, how hungry he was, and so on(38). _______
he sang a song with a sad low voice. It sounded pitifully throughout the car (39).____________, his speech was so
persuasive that people could not help feeling sympathy. (40.)_________, most people there gave him some change,
or even a dollar. His paper cup was filled with money in a minut

V. Parallelism: Choose the correct sentence which is parallel and consistent with its structure.

. 41. A) Whether drunk or sober, he liked to pick a fight.

B) Whether drunk or when he was sober, he liked to pick a fight.

42. A) The family wanted to relocate to a part of the country that was neither too hot in the

summer nor too cold in the winter.

B) The family wanted to relocate to a part of the country that was neither too hot in the

summer nor had winters that were too cold.

43.A) On the safari Eve took pictures of a tiger and rhinoceros.

B) On the safari Eve took pictures of a tiger and a rhinoceros.

44.A) The referee warned the team that either they must abide by the rules or he would stop

the game.

B) The referee warned the team again that either they must abide by the rules or that he

would stop the game.

45.A) Exercising regularly and eating well are two things that I have trouble doing.

B) To exercise regularly and eating well are two things that I have trouble doing.

VI. Identify the type of sentence according to structure. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided.

A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound-Complex

______46.A new period has been unfolded.

______47.I will love the ambitious for they inspire me.

______48.Philippine history is an arena in which we must struggle to free our minds so that we may at least act in our
best interest.

______49.The mother got up early this morning to prepare milk for her young son before he started bawling

______50.Yo do need to fear where you are going because God is going with you.

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