Oas Polytechnic School

Oas, Albay
Third Periodical Test
English 8
(S.Y: 2016-2017)
Name: Yr. & Sec. Date:
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TEST 1.Multiple Choices
Choose the letter of the correct answer
1. An ad-on used in the sentence that is not essential in framing of the sentence is known
as_____.
a. Parenthetical Phrase b. Cohesive Device c. Adjectives
2. The underlined clause is what type of parenthetical phrase?
Seeing Sang Kancil in the river, Sang Buaya thought an idea.
a. Free modifier b. Interjection c. Introductory phrase
3. What type of Parenthetical phrase is the sentence below;
The test, a comprehensive history finals, lasted a full two hours.
a. Free modifier b. Appositive c. Interjection
4. Identify the interjection used in the sentence below;
Well, what do you have to say for yourself? Sang Buayas friends asked.
a. Well b. asked c. yourself
Write T if the statement is True and F it is False
5. ____Parenthetical phrase has five types
6. ____Cohesive device is used to achieve coherence in the sentence.
7. ____ when using adjectives we should follow the correct order to sound natural.
Choose the correct order of the adjectives to complete the sentences.
8. He was wearing a ___shirt.
a. dirty old flannel b. flannel old dirty c. old dirty flannel
9. I used to drive ___car.
a. a blue old German b. an old German blue c. a German old blue
10. Choose the correct order of adjectives.
a. A beautiful small new pink teddy bear.
b. A pink teddy bear beautiful.
c. A new pink teddy bear beautiful.
11. Choose the correct order of adjectives.
a. Old ceramic coffee mug lovely
b. A lovely old ceramic coffee mug
c. A coffee mug old ceramic lovely.
12. Also known as linking words that shows logical relationship between the various parts
of an essay as well as between sentences and paragraphs.
a. Coherence b. cohesive device c. conjunction
13. What is the cohesive device used in the sentence below;
The place is beautiful; however, it is expensive.
a.The b. is c. however
Choose the correct cohesive device to complete the sentences.
14. He was a new comer and __had no close friend here.
a. hence b. but c. consequently
15. It was raining, _____ I went swimming at the beach.
a. likewise b. however c. although
Determine what type of conditional sentence.
16. If I had not left so early, I would have been able to see it myself.
a. Unfulfilled hypothetical sentence
b. Open conditional sentence c. hypothetical sentence
17. Which of the following is the hypothetical sentence?
a. I would send her an invitation, if I found her address.
b. If you dont hurry, you will miss the train.
 c. If I had not left so early, I would have been able to see it myself.
18. Which of the following sentence is the open conditional sentence.
a. I would send her an invitation, if I found her address.
b. If you dont hurry, you will miss the train.
c. If I had not left so early, I would have been able to see it myself
II.
19. .___ Used to visualize information in a hierarchical form and shows relationship among
pieces of the whole.
a. graphic organizer b. organizer c. pie graph
20. ____A diagram that goes from the top to bottom of a page with the core concepts in
bubbles or boxes.
a. a. mind map b. concept map c. histogram
21. What is the difference between concept map and mind map?
a. Mind Map shows relationship among pieces of the whole while concept map
uses linking words to illustrate relationship between the concepts.
b. They are both Graphic organizer.
c. It doesnt help learners in organizing ideas
22. What type of questions are needed during an interview?
a. a. yes-no question b. open-ended question c. questions
23. A ____is a formal meeting, in which one or two persons questions, consult or evaluate
another person.
a. a. meeting b. interview c. conference
24. What do we mean of being an ambassador for our audience during interview?
a. Ask question that they can answer.
b. Motivates and inspires the interviewee during interview.
c. Both A and B are correct.
25. Why is there a need to watch the clock during interview?
a. Time is not important during the interview.
b. We should able to capture all the information needed within 15 minutes.
c. The longer the interview the longer the time it takes
26. Where should we conduct an interview?
a. Relaxed and clean environment b. anywhere c. mall
27. We should consider the structure of the movie in writing a movie review. What do we
mean of structure?
a. Predictable story line b. Music c. how was the movie shot
28. Which is NOT TRUE about writing a movie?
a. In writing a movie review theres no need to describe the characters.
b. All the essential information should be on the movie review.
c. Lightings and cinematography is part of a good movie review.
29. Before writing a movie review where should we watched the movie?
a. a. any place b. relaxed environment with no distraction c. in the market
30. _____It is a great way of expressing your opinion about the opinion.
a. writing a movie review b. spoiling .c. recommendation
II. A.
Modified True or False
Write T if the statement is true and if FALSE change the underlined word.
_______31.The first step to write a movie review is to watch the movie.
_______32. In writing a movie review we should NOT include the ending of the story.
_______33. Actors should NOT be included in the movie review.
_______34. The movie Goosebumps revolve around friendship, love and wide imagination.
_______35. The rating affects the movie.
_______36. A good movie review means a good evaluator.
_______37.Open conditional statement refers to the future event which is conditional on
another future event.
_______38.Hypothetical statement refers to a possible future situation which depends on
another future situation.
III. Reading.
Read the short story and identify the types of characters
Ricardo had an evil plan. First, he would rob the bank to get money. Then he would
buy weapons and raise the army. Then he would kidnap the princess and tie her to some
train tracks. Lastly, he would twist the ends of his long mustache between his thumb and
forefinger while laughing.
39. Who is the villain character?
a. Ricardo b. the princess c. not mentioned in the story
40. What type of character is Ricardo?
a. Flat character b. round character c. dynamic character
41. What makes Ricardo a flat character?
a. one dimensional that does not display emotional depth and has a single trait.
b. demonstrates multiple sides of characteristics.
c. Undergone a change throughout the story.
IV. Literature
Read the short story and focus on the two characters.
When Vince got to the party, he was little bit worried that he couldnt find his
friends. Vince wasnt really an awkward person, but he found it a bit awkward person to
stand around at a party with bunch of people he hardly knew. Then he bumped into one of
the football player, Greg. Greg was a big guy with red hair and he always gave Vince
problems. Hey, Vince want a beer? Vince looked down at his soda. No thanks, Greg. Ive
got to drive. Greg walked closely to Vince and puffed out his chest. Cmon Prince Vince,
youre going to turn me down? Vince didnt have anything against drinking, even though
he wasnt of the legal age, but his cousin had died in an alcohol related accident, and he
wouldnt make the same mistake again. Im going to have to. Not tonight, Greg. Vince
said as he walked passed Greg, noticing that some of his friends had arrived. Greg crushed a
beer can in his hand and grunted.
42-44 Compare and contrast Vince and Greg

Read the story and create your own ending of the story.
A wolf decided to disguise himself so he could attack a flock of sheep without being
detected. So he clothed himself in a sheep skin and slipped among the sheep when they were
out at pasture. He completely deceived the shepherd and, when the flock was penned for the
night, he was shut in with the rest. But one night the shepherd needed a supply of mutton for
table. He laid hands in the wolf, thinking he was a sheep...
45-47 Create your own ending of the story

Read the short story and predict what will happen next.
A crow was sitting on a branch of a tree with a piece of cheese in her beak when a
fox noticed her. He set his wits to work
In order to discover some way of getting the cheese. Standing under he looked up
and said What a noble bird I see above me! Her beauty is without equal, the color of her
feathers exquisite. If only her voice is as sweet as her looks are fair, she ought without doubt
to be queen of the birds. The crow was highly flattered by
48. What do you think will be the next action of the crow? Write your answer.
49. Who do you think had the cheese? Write your answer.
50. What do you think will happen to the fox and the crow?