Villaba National Comprehensive High School

A. Tumamak, Villaba, Leyte

2nd Periodical Test in English 8

Name:___________________ Yr. & Section:________________ Date:______________ Score:_____

I. IDENTIFICATION

Direction: The given statements are the corresponding meaning of the words inside the box. Choose the correct
word that corresponds the meaning. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the
number.

A. Literature E. Comparative Degree I. Bibliography M. Conflict

B. Listening F. Superlative Degree J. Mind map N. Drama

C. Setting G. Character K. Collocation O. Concept Map

D. Plot H. Dynamic character L. Point of view P. Idiom

_____ 1. Any written works such as poems, plays and novels that are considered to be very

good and have lasting importance.

_____ 2. It is the sequence of events in a story or play.

_____ 3. The person in a work of fiction or the characteristics of a person. It could

be a human or animals.

_____ 4. It refers to place, time, weather condition and even mood or character.

_____ 5. An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its words but that has a separate
meaning of its own.

_____ 6. It contains a list of books or articles, or both relating to a particular subject.

_____ 7. It is defined as the angle of perspectives of which the story is told.

_____ 8. It compares three or more nouns or pronouns. This degree is formed by

adding –est for one syllable and some two-syllable regular adjectives or most/least for three or more
syllable adjectives.

_____ 9. It compares two nouns or pronouns. This degree is formed by adding –er

for one syllable and some two-syllable adjectives or more/less for three or more syllable adjectives.

_____ 10. A graphical tool for organizing and representing knowledge.

_____ 11. They are characters who live lives of sorrow and joy, sinking and swimming in

the tides of life.

_____ 12. Are combinations of two or more words that often go together.

_____ 13. A struggle between two or more opposing forces.

_____ 14. It is an easy way to brainstorm thought and ideas without worrying the

order and structure.

_____ 15. A piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage.

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

16. The point of view is defined as the angle from which the story is told EXCEPT.
a. First person b. Innocent Eye c. Omniscient d. Static
17. Which of the following is considered as one of the elements of a short story?
a. Character b. Climax c. Denouement d. Exposition
18. “The Taximan’s Story” is one of the Afro-Asian Literature. In what particular place the selection came
from?
a. Egypt b. Malaysia c. Singapore d. Thailand
19. In a plot of the story, the logical arrangement of events is presented. It has five essential parts EXCEPT.
a. Denouement b. Exposition c. Atmosphere d. Climax
20. Setting is one of the elements of a short story. It refers to the time and location in which a story takes place.
It may be the following EXCEPT.
a. Mood b. Climax c. Atmosphere d. Social Condition
21. The author may reveal a character in several ways.
a. His/her physical appearance c. What he or she does or does not do
b. What he or she says, think and does d. all of the above
22. Knowing the wife’s dishonesty, blood pours into his face.
a. Act while opportunity opens c .An easy solution
b. Face becomes red blue to emotion d. A feeling of annoyance
23. After killing the wife, Anpu’s face turns blue.
a. Act while opportunity opens c. An easy solution
b. Face becomes red blue to emotion d. A feeling of annoyance
24. Bata makes hay while the sun shines.
a. Act while opportunity opens c. An easy solution
b. Face becomes red blue to emotion d. A feeling of annoyance
25. The following words are types of characters, EXCEPT.
a. Round character b. Flat character c. Stock character d. Characters
26. Characters can be identified in the role they play, EXCEPT.
a. Superhero b.Protagonist c.Antagonist d. Dramatic
27. The larger than life hero and usually supernatural.
a. Superhero b.Protagonist c. Antagonist d. Dramatic
28. The leading character who exhibits superior qualities.
a. Superhero b.Protagonist c. Antagonist d.Dramatic
29. The character in the story that is often characterized as evil and exactly opposite of the hero.
a .Superhero b.Protagonist c.Antagonist d. Dramatic
30. It is a type of character who is conventional stereotype character, like the character of Cinderella fairytales.
a. Dynamic characters b.Round characters c.Flat characters d. Character
31. A kind of a conflict wherein the leading character struggles with his physical strength against other men.
a. Human vs. Human b. Human vs. Self c. Human vs. Nature d. Human vs. Society
32. A kind of conflict wherein the leading character struggles against ideas and practices of other people.
a. Human vs. Human b. Human vs. Self c.Human vs. Nature d. Human vs. Society
33. A kind of conflict wherein the leading character struggles against the forces of nature.
a. Human vs. Human b.Human vs. Self c.Human vs. Nature d. Human vs. Society
34.”The young tiger was eager to have extra wisdom.” What is the adjective in the given sentence?
a. young b. extra c. young and extra d. wisdom
35. The water buffalo loaded its cart with food, water and vegetables. Which of the following phrases is a
prepositional phrase?
a. with food c. with food, water and vegetables
b. water and vegetables d. its cart with food
36. Thailand shifted from agriculture to manufacturing ____ she gained 30% economic growth.
a. but b. nor c. yet d. so

37-41. (Idiomatic Expression)

Direction: Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression in the box to complete the sentence.
a. a piece of cake d. all ears
b. spill the beans e. cold feet
c. cat got your tongue
37. He is having a _____ after seeing so many people.
38. This is a surprise so don’t _____.
39. The quiz is very easy. It’s _____.
40. Why are you not talking? Did the _____?
41. Everybody is listening attentively. They are _____.

42-46. (Reading Comprehension)

Direction: Read the selection carefully then answer the questions that follow.

The Mohammedan Paradise

The Koran has for its subject matter death, resurrection, judgment, paradise and hell. The joys of
paradise are designed to satisfy fundamental desires in man. All who die for a cause of their religion go
to their paradise. This Mohammedan paradise is made delightful by black-eyed maidens not made of all
common clay. They are free from all blemishes; they are full of eternal virtue and beauty. They await the
souls of believers in rosy bowers set in the hollow of giant pearls. The soil of paradise is perfumed and
sprinkled with gold and silver and flowers. The fruits of the trees are of a taste unknown to mortals.
Numerous rivers flow through paradise; some are of wine; others are of milk and honey. The riverbeds
and riverbanks are full of emeralds, diamonds and rubies. The meanest of believers will have 80,000
servants and 72 wives. At whatever age a Mohammedan dies, at his resurrection in paradise, he will be
restored to manly vigor and eternal health. It would take a journey of a thousand years for a true
believer to travel through paradise and see all the wives, servants, gardens, jewelry, rubes, houses,
camels and other things that are exclusively his.

42. What make the Mohammed paradise a delightful one?

a. Beautiful black-eyed children c. Platoon of soldiers
b. Pretty black-eyed children d. The man
43. Why are the joys of paradise designed?
a. To satisfy the desires of man c. To die for a cause
b. To wait the souls of believers d. All of the above
44. “They await the souls of believers." They stands for where?
a. For all souls b.For the paradise c.For black-eyed maiden d. None of the above
45. Koran mentioned resurrection of a believer. What is resurrection?
a. Rebirth b. Prolong death c. Life after death d. None of the above
46. Who are considered as free from all blemishes and full of eternal virtue?
a. The beautiful black-eyed maiden c. The true believers
b. The Mohammedan d. None of the above
III. CREATING

Direction: Create a mind map about LISTENING. (4pts)

Rubrics:

4- It represents more ideas that are connected to the central concept.

3- It represents more ideas and some are not connected to the central concept.

2- It represents less ideas that are connected to the central concept.

1- It represents less ideas and are not connected to the central concept.

Prepared by:

ESTRELLA S. SALADAGA

Checked by: Recommending Approval:

MANULONDA S. DEL CARMEN GENET M. BAGAPORO

English Coordinator JHS Dept. Head

Approved by:

WILLIAM P. CORPIZ
Principal II